https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-01-04.pdf f0542c0569ee4a2e65e6f5234140e152 PDF Text Text 00/00/00 f ’ ^NTXcHS?UBUCUBWftV HASTINGS M 49058 andNe Your Honjetown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 1/January 4, 2000 Most Caledonians have bright outlook for future by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Most local folks appear lo be cautiously optimistic about the future as a new millennium begins. "It is a very exciting time to be alive, looking forward to the next century." said Robert Tcrpstra. His attitude reflects the expectations of many leaders in the Caledo­ nia Community. Terpstra. principal of Dut­ ton Christian School said, "So much talk about it af­ fords people the opportunity to really think about what they are called to do with their lives, and how they are expected to live it. We cer­ tainly don't know what the future holds, but we know that many opportunities await us in the future " People in the Caledonia community were asked what the world will look like in (he coming century and to name factors they believed would affect the lives of lo­ cal residents the most. The majority of people interviewed pointed to com­ puter technology as having the greatest impact in the past ten years, and predicted technology would accelerate in rate of development and impact on people’s lives. Judi Dean, financial man­ ager for Caledonia Schools, said she anticipates changes occurring at an ever increas­ ing rale, especially in com­ puter related technology, and in communications. She said she wondered what the next ten years would look like with e-mail, and the ad­ dition of audio and visual capability. She said she ex­ pected two-way visual communication lo become commonplace. Doug Busman, superin­ tendent of schools, said he expected the pace of change to increase because of com­ puter based technology. Referring to computer technology. Village presi­ dent Daryl Penfold said ’’We are already very close to op- Doug Busman Daryl Penfold Sandy Ayers Jay Shook erating at the speed of light." Village Manager Sandy Ayers predicted "some of the machines we are using today will be obsolete and will be replaced with machines we can’t even imagine at this time." Jay Shook, a village resi­ dent who was bom and has lived all his life in Caledo­ nia, has adapted to changes in technology and spends many hours using lhe Inter­ net in pursuit of informa­ tion of interest to him. He said changes were happening faster than can be kept up with. "What we have now is only the lip of the iceberg. We haven't begun to sec what we will sec in the next century," he said John VanValkenburg, public relations director of the Kent District Library, said wireless communica­ tion would continue to af­ fect lives. He predicted technology use in libraries would in­ crease, and said the Internet would have a positive im­ pact on libraries. He said in the future, library informa­ tion would be available in many different formats, and be more readily available. He said libraries in the fu­ ture will need as much floor space as is needed now, with PCs taking up as much space as furniture has in the past, especially in rural communities. He said this would not re­ duce the need for library staff, but would very likely change the emphasis of the ways staff helps library pa­ trons, to help them find what is useful information and what is not. "Librarians are now in­ formation navigators in an age where information is available wherever and whenever we need it." See outlook for future, pg. 2 In This Issue • Wintertest kick off dance set for Jan. 22 • Middleville woman dies in U P. snowmobile crash • Growth continues to dominate news in Caledonia • Caledonia planners struggle with truck ordinance �Page 2/The Sun and News. MtddlevHe. Ml January 4. 2000 Outlook for future, continued from front page He said libraries would keep abreast of this change by keeping staff trained to meet these needs Ken Gackler, who has been involved in preserving Caledonia's history for many years, said many his­ torical materials will be pre­ served electronically. The Library of Congress is mak­ ing documents and photos of artifacts available on CDRom disks, preserving the originals, but this will make previously rare infor­ Robin Vaughan mation available which never was before Vaughan, a dentist, a boost Robert Terpstra said the into the next decade with her use of technology could be computerized X-ray technol­ an instrument of evange­ ogy which reduces radiation exposure to patients and re­ lism. "The next century can be moves toxic photographic one in which through the chemicals from the process and potential environmental use of technology, modems, and satellites, the gospel is pollution. The technology reached into all the ends of allows immediate imaging and enhanced capabilities for the earth. "This demands our persis­ diagnosis with more com­ tence, our knowledge base fort for patients. Other influences in to grow, and out ability to communicate even more medicine and pharmaceuti­ cals cast a darker outlook for important Being in educa­ tion, I find this forward look patients in the next century, exciting because it chal­ because of "increasing con­ lenges educators to really trol over what is dispensed think about what and how and what is charged for all they train young people," medications by insurance Terpstra said. companies." Dave Hopkins, Computer advances last a pharmacist who has served year gave Dr. Robin the Caledonia and Mid- Breakfast^ at Caledonia Sportsmans Club January 9th, 9am - 11:30am *4.50 Serving... Eggs, Pancakes, Toast, Hash browns. Bacon, Sausage, Juice & Coffee L_ _____ J John Wallace Bill Johnston dleville areas for many years complained that even the doctors cannot prescribe the medications they prefer be­ cause some insurance com­ panies will not pay for them "The insurance com­ panies have preferences for certain manufacturers and brands," he said. The situa­ tion has changed a lot in the past five years, and I expect there to be even less choice in the future." Township Supervisor Bill Johnston interpreted the growth of technological change in broader terms than computers alone. "More automation will change our work habits," he explained. "Communications will change our commuting habits, and the use of our libraries and schools, and even the way we go shop­ ping. for everything, even groceries. I see home deliv­ eries from all kinds of busi­ nesses, or drive-through shopping orders... a whole new way of doing things." Kim Gehl, manager of D&W Grocery in Caledonia, said she didn't expect any "The diet issue will be­ come very important. Peo­ ple will be more careful about fat, nutrition and salt intake. Red wine consump­ tion will increase." he said. Tom Vanderlugt, a jew­ eler, said in his industry, he sees a more sophisticated clientele developing. "Peo­ ple have more product knowledge, and know specifically what they are looking for, he said. He projected there would be a split developing in the marketing of jewelry and other similar kinds of mer­ chandise, with one type of mass marketing without an emphasis on quality, but another trend of people de­ manding quality products for purchases. He said people would be willing to spend more for items of high qual­ ity. Vanderlugt said, "In in­ dustries such as mine, those who provide custom service will come out ahead in the long run. The service end is very, very important. The impersonal outlets actually create a demand for the per­ sonal attention from the small custom businesses." Township Manager/Planner John Wallace said he thought the com­ mercial and industrial explo­ sion along M-37 and M-6 would have the greatest im­ pact on people living in Caledonia. He said the number of re­ quests would be unbeliev­ able. He anticipated requests to build around 300 new res­ idential units in the coming year, and expects that num­ ber to increase. Township Planning Commission Chairman Roger Keating said trends in the township indicated there would be an amazing amount of change in the great changes in that busi­ ness in the next few years, unless people started shop­ ping for groceries on the In­ ternet. Clare Harkema of Seif Chevrolet also did not antic­ ipate any great changes in his industry, except with the influence of the Internet, customers now had more places to shop. Roger Keating, who works for Universal Forest Co., one of the three largest lumber retail manufacturers of the world, said he antici­ pated improvements through research and development to save the natural materials, and the environment. He said old systems would be revamped for more efficient production. He said steel products were competing with lumber, offering greater structural strength to new buildings. The main customers of Universal Forest products are home builders and manu­ factured housing. He said the components of these structures were stronger, and STREAM MAP Ml THE PERFECT GIFT - Every fisherman needs this map This 4 foot by 4 foot map shows virtually all of the 35,000 miles of MICHIGAN streams and lakes, on both peninsulas. 7/ you're looking for the most definitive maps ever created, then Professor Higbee's Stream Maps are without question the finest" - Howard Brandt. Outdoor Editor, Newark Star Ledger FREE rifinronnv uUlDtbUUn Included with each map. 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Keating said on a global scale, "I see our nation be­ coming more of a white col­ lar nation, with much of the labor force existing in for­ eign nations, because of the number of people, and the present trend of competition with labor in our country in the manufacture of products. In the food industry, Joe Pagano predicted there would be changes in the restaurant business. next five years, including industry, commercial devel­ opment, housing and popu­ lation. He mentioned the airport and M-6 as factors con­ tributing to growth. He ex­ pects uses within the airport to expand. Eventually, many years from now, Caledonia will be part of Grand Rapids, he said. Johnston predicted "The growth of the economy will increase the demand for a ru­ ral and suburban life style, with more leisure time." He said people will want their kids to raise a few animals, or raise horses, creating a need for hobby farms. He said others want to see wildlife, and all these factors will create a demand for larger lots in a rural setting, Distinctive Styles Inside and Out CRE4Tplans FORYOUL. and in Caledonia Patricia Pennell, educa­ tion director of the Thornapplc River Watershed Group, mentioned the global trend of increasing population as having an impact on everyone, includ­ ing at the local level. Keating said he is also concerned about the envi­ ronment because though we have technological advances, we have found no way to handle or recycle the prod­ ucts we manufacture once they are no longer needed. "Greed drives," he said ruefully, referring to the continued production of toxic materials with no pre­ planned means to dispense with the waste. Father Dave L.cBlanc of Holy Family Church also expected population would become a big factor in the See outlook for future, pg. 3 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real euaie advertumg in thiv nw»» paper u vubyeil hr the lair Itouwng Art ami the Mwhrgan Civil Right. Art whnh ioH<i lively make il illegal in advertrve any pref creme. Iimnaoon or ihwrtmMafMwt hawd nn mt tutor. religion wihandhap lamrltal Hama, national origin. age or martial tiahM. nr an intention to make any Marti preleremr limrtatwm or diunrronaiHin " I amihal vlaMa include. children under the age of IM living with parent. nr legal cuvnahan. pregnant women and people vet wring cwthaly of thrl then under III TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values space lake a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all rich in fea­ tures, at prices that will surprise >ou Welcome Home. ‘Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes." 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml January 4 2000'PAge 3 Area Obituaries Peter Riva COBB LAKE - Peter Riva, age 88, of Cobb Lake, and formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, December 25, 1999 of lung cancer. Mr. Riva was bom on June 11, 1911 in Standard, Illinois, the son of James Riva and Josephine Alaria Riva. He was raised in Standard and Christopher, Illinois until his teens when his family moved to Grand Rapids Mr. Riva married Doris Latimer Riva on April 15, 1937 in Kent County. He retired from Jarecki s Tool & Die in the late 1970's where he had worked all of his adult life. After Mr Riva's retirement, he began living year around at Cobb Lake, where he had a summer home since 194-1 He was an avid golfer and was a charter member of the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Mr. Riva was preceded in death by his wife. Doris Riva He is survived by one son. Gerald (Linda) Riva of Middleville, one daughter, Jean Riva (Don Stinson) of Wyoming; three grandchildren. Cindy (Keith) Middlebush, Melinda (Jeff) King, and Jesse (Brenda) Riva; one step-grandson, John (Katie) Todd; one adopted grandson. Jeremy Riva; five great grandchildren. Cary. Tony, Nicholas. Jasmine, and Jesse Jr.; two step-great grandchildren, Nichole, and Jonthan; nieces and nephews; and a special friend. Martha Ainsworth. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, January 4. 2000 at 11:00 A M at the Middleville Methodist Church in Middleville. Interment of ashes will be at a private service at the Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Robert (Bob) Lee Tripp- CALEDONIA Mr Robert (Bob) Lee Tripp, age 57, of Caledonia, passed away Friday, December 31, 1999 at home He was born on December 18, 1942. the son of Marshall and Alberta (Green) Tripp. Bob was bom and raised in Yankee Springs and graduated from Middleville High School in 1961. He married Kareen Raye Tolan on April 13, 1963 in Middleville where they made their home until 1987. The couple moved to Cascade until 1995 and then to their current home in Caledonia. Bob was a 30 year retiree from Steelcase in Grand Rapids, retiring in 1995. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, stained glass, working outdoors and being at home. He also enjoyed his pets, family, friends and neighbors. Bob was preceded in death by his loving son, Robert Troy Tripp in 1991; his mother-in-law, Betty Tolan; uncle, Archie Burd; aunt, Esther Burd; and aunt. Lu Green. He is survived by his wife. Kareen Tripp of Caledonia, his only grandson. Shane Michael Tripp of Wyoming; parents, Alberta and Marshall Tripp of Yankee Springs; sisters and brothers. Lois and George Hom of Parchment. Larry and Pat Tripp of Middleville, and Brenda Miller of Hastings; his father-in-law, Ray Tolan of Middleville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Anne and Larry Hawthorne of Dowlirtg. Linda and Robert Spaulding of Hastings, Mitch and Lanssa Tolan of Middleville; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. His family, friends and wonderful neighbors will sadly miss him. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon, January 3, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Pastor Douglas Beason of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Holland Hospice or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Patricia M. Jeffery WAYLAND Mrs Patricia M. Jeffery, age 40, of Wayland, passed a wav Sunday. December 26, 1999 in Newberry She is survived by her two daughters, Samantha Ray Jeffery and Kendall Cail for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day * 7 Days a Week For Sun & News ActiorbAds! Ann Jeffery both of Wayland; two brothers, Steven (Adnenna) Lux of Lowell, Gary (Mary) Lux of Hastings; two sisters, Pamela (Tony) Bont of Middleville, Denise (Michael) VanAllsburg of Dorr, her mother. Madelyn Lux of Grand Rapids. Funeral and Committal services were held Friday morning, December 31, 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Gary Finkbeiner officiated Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Outlook for future, continued from pg. 1 — change of the way people live He said he anticipated the rate of change would continue. He was not sure how the Universal Church would change in the future. A trend LeBlanc sees in his church is one where there is more participation m church ac­ tivities by lay people. "The church is more posi­ tive and open to participa­ tion by lay people, largely due to a shortage of priests, and lay people being called to serve in ways they can.” He predicted that small parishes could become a thing of the past. Holy Family Parish has about 1.100 families and expects to reach a membership of around 3,000 families in another 10 years. Dr.Wayne Finkbeiner. founder of a large veterinary clinic in Caledonia, ob­ served. "Pets are becoming more important to people Animals are a larger part of their lives, almost taking a part as a family member. There are more small am- Winterfest kickoff dance will be Jan. 22 This year's Gun Lake Winterfest on Jan. 29 will be preceded by a special kickoff dance a week before, on Saturday. Jan. 22. The Winterfest Dance will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, begining at 7 p.m. This adult event will include the announcement of the "mayor of the Yankee Springs Winterfest." The cost of this event will be $10 per person. MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Music, snacks and soft drinks will be provided. For more information about the dance call Barb Holowciko at 792-2219. Volunteers are still needed for this year's Winterfest celebration. A Winterfest meeting is scheduled for Jan. 5 at Sunny Jim's Pizza on Ml79 (Chief Noonday Road) beginning at 7 p.m. Call Holowciko at 7922219 to volunteer. mals treated in the practice now." He said technology is changing farming and in the dairy industry. Finkbeiner once served many dairy farmers in Caledonia. "The trend is toward larger herds, and not as many farms. Farmers arc well edu­ cated in animal care, in pre­ ventative methods and in keeping herds healthy." This means vets are in­ volved in health, mainte­ nance. preventative and emergency medicine, with fewer occurrences of illness in the animals. Many people have an op­ timistic outlook for the fu­ ture in the Caledonia area, and like living in the com­ munity. Tom VanderLugt. who re­ cently moved his 50-yearold jewelry establishment to Caledonia, believes in the future economic potential and the character of the community. He said, "I have noticed Caledonia people do try to support Caledonia people, in the schools, in activities and even toward the local businesses. They do have a sense of community, and want the community to be a desirable place to live." ffilerl REAL ESTATE Kav Stolsonburg CRS. 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This 4-yr -old. spaaous home features a sunken living room with cathedral ceiling heWstone fireplace & an abundance of windows, large modem Kitchen including appliances mam floo' laundry formal drnmg room ana deck Alt on 10 lovely se eluded acres with frontage on a creek txx \dertng State Land CaU Deb $249.900J 2. MIDDLEVILLE. This handyman spe cial with much potential features 3 bed­ rooms large lot with country setting and a new dram field one year ago Call Deb 4. MIDDLEVILLE. QUICK POSSES­ SION! ' his home features 3 bedrooms 1 bath large fenced yard for children or pets new furnace and windows plus a 2 car garage Call Kay $94 900 5. CLASSIC HASTINGS CHARMER! This 4 bdrm /2 bath home wdh sotaJ oak woodwork throughout features 2 fire­ places recreation room and a 2 cat work­ shop garage m a great location on an ex­ tra iarge city tot immediate possession Ca3 Mark 5149 900 / COMMERCIAL, MIDDLEVILLE. This downtown commercial budding with 60 much potential features approx 4600 sq ft and loading area AB on a 44 acre site For more mformatxxi call Cathy BO 000 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE. GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4fThe Sun and News. Middlevile. Ml/January 4. 2000 Magic performance to come to Caledonia Library .. . by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer "Millennium Magic," a program featuring profes­ sional magician Renee Hud­ son and Johnny Jay, will be presented at the Caledonia Library Thursday, Jan. 6. al 3:45 p.m. The presentation is in­ tended to mystify and amaze audiences with tricks from the ancient past through il­ lusions of the 20th century. It will feature magic through the ages, in a show which delights, surprises and rings with laughter, as the audience is involved in the fun. Hudson and Jay have per­ formed for corporations and at schools and libraries throughout Michigan, in­ cluding several KDL branches last summer. Reg­ istration is required at many branches The winter reading club is in full swing. Sign up now to win prizes for reading the requisite number of books. A writer's workshop pre­ sented by Margery Guest will be sponsored by KDL in Caledonia, on three Jan­ uary evenings, the 25th, 27th and 28th (Tuesday. Thursday and Friday) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The ses­ ALASKA I BAPTIST CHURCH ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ A Lit ing Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School ............................. 9 30 a m. Morning Worship 10:45 am Evening I’rawe................................ 6 00 p m. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p in B ■ 7240 6Hth Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 B Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison I B 9B B B 9 B B B 9 I B I I 9 I 75’lMltlCf/c.. c 0 M M U « 1 1 Y C II B « C II a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional. informal) Sunday Morning Worship 10 30 » m Youth Group Sunday Evening* 7 00pm Mertlng at the Croae Creek Charter Academy Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chnuev Dvkfin Hbnhip Leader Dennv Houma Director ol Student Minntnei Church Office 6I6-X9I42R7 . i sions will be designed to help aspiring authors. Participants will do writ­ ing exercises, share work in a group and respond m help­ ful ways to each other's work. Guest will share her expertise and knowledge gained in over 20 years of writing and publishing. She is a proponent of using per­ sonal materia] as fodder for both fiction and non-fiction. She believes that much of what happens to us is inter­ esting to others and it's not subject matter, but good ex­ ecution that makes com­ pelling reading. Guest’s work has been Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass . .. .5.00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a m. & 11:00 a m. I SS. CYRIL 1 and METHODIUS 1 CATHOLIC CHURCH 1 150 131 st Ave.. Wayland, Ml 49348 B 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. B (northwest qf Gun Labe) B Sunday Morning Mass. 9:30 a.m 1 792-2889 9 B B B •< » vanng heartfor our t ommumti and the uveld Sunday Wonhip 9:30am & 600pm (Chtkl A Adult! (Dunn« the School War) ■ Rev. R. Sum Gtvenwen. Pester LyneRc Spnk. Imrth Leader Al Tierney er. Cemuuuufy Crdhag B Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-3’’ n IDOih St 9 1 9 9 19 BB B CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service CRYSTAL SPRINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST M-37, north of Middleville • "’95-9726 Bnuc hi. Stewart. senior Pastor Alan D. Moody As*L Pastor Douglas (». Beason. Visitation Ted W. Mewart. Musk 945 am 11 (X) .1 m 600 p in 6 45 p.m. 645 pm Sunday sd»od Sunday Morning Worship V-okc Sunday Evening Sen ar WWnc-sday Mui Week Prayer WorcJoi Liteaul*. /■'tyiX f AM \ W< irship, 11 00 .AM Clir Ed.; 600 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family Covenant Churches of America V Night V 1 Redeemer Covenant Church Jk Pastor Paul M. Hillman “We are changed by God s love! " 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 (of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Lakeside Meeting at South C hrs tian High School B (63th St Southwest between Division A US-131) B 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED 9:30 a m 10:45 a m 6 00 p.m. Contemporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages Evening Worship Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 86&-0 WI Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Worshipping at our new building at 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 Oar mile east of Wkuneyvtiie R4 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST ofLatter Day Saints I22» CWf Srt.wan Ro*4 i« Cam U6»> Mi Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Chud Care Barner irer Ito Vmt koiifis - 616-891-816^ Kadi VBHSfcT * GUN CAKE COMMUNITY Canot CtaM C«c Oawf Srruce Horn Smrfn School 1090 am r — 8146 68th B ■ Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a m. 11:15 a m. 6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED 1 St., near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday ~ Morning Worship %Wed Fellowship RAY TOWXStXD. Pjmim 891-8028 e-mail: leighton®iserv.net 945gm 1 1 11 00 a m 7 30 p m 1 f’Us,iMr Ihtuglas (iregury 957-5372 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St. Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) 1 ; 1 1 Be devoted Io one another in brotherly lave Rom 12 10 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a m. 11 00 a m j I Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service 1 1 1 1 (All Services have a Nursery available) 1 Rev Robert Gerke • Office W/-A4M • Church B9L9t79 1 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES ! Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 w ©lb Tunc V^L/fflctljobiSt (Church 5590 Whitneyvtlle Ave . S E Alto Ml 49302 Morning Worshtp.-11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royte Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 I AkT COMMUNITY CHURCH 281 3402 2817686 The Reorganized Sunday School...10:00 am. Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm Church Office Telephone Church Office Fax Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . .8:30 a.m £4 11 a.m Sunday St hixJ lor All Ages 9 45 a m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 30 p m. Prayer Meeting Wednestiay f» 30 p in Youth Fellowship - Sunday 7 00 p.m 708 W. Main Street Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391_______ ■ H m Leighton United Methodist 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) 9:30 a.m. 11:00a.m. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service at 10 30 AM 'JoffuUv tommitteil hi srn iug Chnsl. honoring Chna\ ihunh. mid taming out (bna\ tommiwam ~ www.lakesidccommunity.org (under construction) MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Worship Sunday School Adult Bible Class 1 B A Place for Family & Friends Good Shephard Lutheran Church 10 30 a.m 250 Vine Street Church Office 616-891-8669 Fax 891-8648 —. registrations are r^nilirPC required, and the fee will be covered by the Friends of the Li­ brary.. Caledonia Library is lo­ cated at 240 Emmons St Call 891-1502 to make reservations. Call 945-9554 anytime for ACTION-Ads! CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH 9 B rvxccihlp for frar us lie to tn made itif possible hear and comment on each of our presentations, help­ ing me to become more ob­ servant and aware of my own writing." This workshop will be limited to 12 people and LOCAL CHIJRCH DIRECTC>RY | Visit our web site ww bright side org CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH t f i i published in many regional and national magazines, in­ cluding Reader's Digest and Travel and Leisure. She is a regular columnist for On The Town magazine, and is currently at work on a memoir titled Talking Back to Safety Boys. One workshop participant said, "Margery Guest’s workshop stimulated me to continue my writing with the hope of developing it into a book. Her expertise complements her skill for group leadership and war­ rants praise for seeking out hidden talents in others. She SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a m., 6 p.m. Children’s Worship and Nurwrv 9 45 am Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving 3our Community C ampus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 6I6-891-BH9 On ^1-3" between Caledonia and Middles die Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Momtng Worship MtodfovUe Sunday School Middievee Morning Worship 9 30 a m 9 45 a m. 1100 a m Bet Lee Zach man 1 1 | | Church Office Phone - 795^266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ’ 8546 <M'‘*reyv«e Ave at 84tr St • 89 -8661 The Church inhere everybody n somebody 1 and Jesus ts Lord “ | Temporary Meeting at Caledonia High School School 9 30am 1 Strsaor Mornrg Wonnip 10 Sam 1 Sux»r E/enng Wonne 600pm 1 Aea fAa*ee« A &£*e Studr 700pm Rev Thomas 9uys. Rev Kat Bosnor Assoc Pastor/vouth Mmtnes �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 4. 2000/Page 5 Gun Lake Area Women's Club to meet Jan 12 Valley State University The new millennium will (GVSU). graduating in get off to a great start when December 1990 with a the General Federation of degree m aquatic biology Womens Clubs - Gun Lake with emphasis in chemistry Area holds its Wednesday. and aquatics Krueger Jan. 12 meeting at 9:30 a m. worked for the Water at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Resources Institute. 198SMarsh Road. Gun Lake. 90. and a \anety of lake Lunch will be offered by associations in this area He the restaurant following the is currently with Summit program Hostesses for this Labs of Grand Rapids meeting are Fran Leonard, He and his wife Richelle publicity' chair, 795-8731 or have been married five years Roseman Snider (616) 672and in November 1999 9393 became parents of daughter Following the regular business meeting, Tom This program may be of Krueger of Summit Labs 11 22*99 interest to all Gun I ake Area will present a report on Gun residents Anyone wishing Lake water quality. Included to attend arc welcome will be a history of data on With GFWC-Gun Lake Area Hobday Food Baskets are members (from left) Marilyn Contact the hostesses listed what's been done in the past; Page Jo Steele. Event Chair Clare Tripp, Ruth Perino and Fran Leonard. Not pic­ or any club member for a comparison between data Tom Krueger tured are Rosemary Snider. Sandy Ringler. Maqory Richards, Phyllis Ullery, Jo information collected in the summer and The GFWC-Gun Lake Steele and Linda Rough fall 1999; what goals and Originally from the south objectives are in store for the side of Chicago, he has long Area Womens Club also lake and how they will be had an interest in Lakes and welcomes residents from accomplished. A question their well being but found Delton. Martin. Shelbyville and answer period will fol­ that when he got involved in and Wayland, lor more that, his interest increased to information, call Jose Vogel, low the program 795-7367; Krueger has been working all things "lake-associated.” president. mg November and check sent to aid victims of with the Gun Lake Protec­ These include plant and Marjory Richards, vice pres­ The General Federation of December, more than 30 the floods in the Carolinas Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake tive Association (GLPA) on aquatic life as well as water ident, 795 3969. or record­ baskets of food, including was channeled through He came to ing secretary. Harlenc Kok» Area has been having its the water quality of Gun quality. GFWC headquarters in turkeys and hams were busiest time of the year Lake for some time. Michigan to attend Grand (616) 792-4398. Washington. DC . money delivered to families in around the holidays. Delton, Wayland. Martin and raised for Bay Cliff Camp Celebrations began with Moline Harry County and Operation Smile includ­ the receipt of the 1999 Commissioner and club ed a silent auction at the Distinguished Service Home Life Department December club meeting. Award from Keep Michigan Chairwoman Clare Tripp Rough is chair of the Beautiful Inc (KMB)Thc Affairs coordinated the effort with International award recognized the joint the help of Harlenc Kok. Department Dollar goals for efforts of Gl WC-Gun Lake The Super Saturday inter­ with well known storyteller Johnny Jay will perform a Fran Leonard, Marjory these two projects arc well Area Club and the < iun Lake Jennifer Strauss Ivinskas, magic show and then teach Richards, Marilyn Page, Jo over $7,(XK), more than 100, active learning program for Rgptcctivc Association’s who will work with stu­ students three simple tricks Steele, Sandy Ringler. holiday greeting cards for students in grades 4-8 will (OLPA) joint "Zero dents to help them tell their with everyday objects which Rosemary Snider, Ruth the veterans at the Battle tackles stories and magic Phosphate” campaign aimed will amaze and amuse. Perino, Linda Rough and Creek Veterans Hospital; at having lake residents use this month at the Thornap­ own stories. Super Saturday events be­ This is an opportunity to Phyllis Ullery. The elemen­ and several members donned fertilizers with zero phos­ ple Kellogg School and learn to tell compelling and gin at 10:30 a m. Students tary schools spearheaded the their Santa hats to deliver Community Library. phates The award was given distribution of the baskets Christmas gifts to residents at the annual KMB confer­ Room is still available believable stories. Students should meet in the Thor­ and were recipients of more of the Laurels of Sandy ence in Traverse City in for the storytelling work­ may learn how to keep a lis­ napple Kellogg School and than I00 sets of winter hats Creek Nursing home in October to club Vice shop on Saturday, Jan. 8, tener's attention, include Community Library in the humor and/or suspense or high school. Wayland. President Marjory Richards, and mittens. even how not to blow the Pre-registration is required Some time was spent Financial support for a founder and member Joan singing carols, visiting with by calling 795-5434. punch line. variety of endeavors was Weick, and Publicity Chair residents and eating On Jan. 22, magician Fran Leonard handled by Cornne Following that event, durAndrews, club treasurer. A Christmas treats. Marilyn Finkbcmcr chaired this endeavor. Club members participating included Marjory Richards, Donna Keil. Trudie Henry, Sandy Ringler. Fran Leonard. Phyllis Ullery. Rosemary 14 hours a day • 7 days a week Snider and Harlenc Kok. The second annual holiday dinner. hosted by Fundraising Chair Bev Grashius, raised over $700 that will be used to enhance the lives of a needy family in the Gun Lake Area. Grashius' committee con­ sisted of Linda Molitor. Sandee Wells. Rosemary Snider. Shirley Bishop, and Gloria Cunningham. Club member and storyteller Betty Fockler entertained attendees with a story about Chnstmas therubs GFWC-Gun Lake Area Keep Michigan Beautiful. Inc GFWC-Gun Lake Area Award (from left) Joan Weick. Publicity Chair Fran women's club welcomes Leonard and Vice President Marjory Richards anyone m the area to attend meetings or events of inter­ est. Regular meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at Bay Point Restaurant. Marsh Road. Gun Lake at 9*30 a m For O.D. more information, call Doctor of Optometry President Jose Vogel at "95"36". Vice President Caledonia Vision Marjory Richards at 7959958 Cherry Valley Ave , M-37 SE Center 3969. Harlenc Kok. record­ Caledonia Michigan ing secretary, at (616) 7929809 Cherry Valley (M-37) 439b. or am Job member. (616) S91-2O2O Gun Lake Area Women’s Club busy during holidays Super Saturdays start on Jan. 8 at TK library Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! 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Wilson visited her aunt and uncle, Vickie W?ilson DeGarro and Rigoberto DcGarro. who are prison mis­ sionaries stationed in the mountains in the middle of Costa Rica. She started with a small adventure before leaving this country when her flight was supposed to go straight through, but a transfer was required, when the number on her plane was placed on another plane. She missed her flight in Houston. Be­ cause Wilson looks quite mature for her age, she was put up in a hotel by herself until the air officials learned she was only 13. It is mandatory for a young per­ son of that age to be ac­ companied by a responsible adult. Heredia, Costa Rica, is well populated and has quite concentrated housing. Wil­ son said there is some forested area in the high ele­ vations. The base of the economy is farming, located generally between the mountains and the coast. Her aunt and uncle's mis- Multiple Coverage for your Multiple Needs of your homeowner premium •Citizen’s Special Homeowners Policy •Broad Form Coverage for Your Personal Property •valuables. Collectibles & Other important Belongings MULTI-POLICY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE Stauffer & Wiccers INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs •Auto -Business •investment 891-9294 Moved!! Janene Wilson at Tabacin Hot Springs Resort in the Arenal Volcano garden. sion in the area is to visit prisoners and work with their families on the out­ side. Some families cannot visit their imprisoned rela­ tives because of distance. The DeGarros offer assis­ tance to families in need. Janene usually went along with them in this work. She knew a few words in Span­ ish when she went. Though she is not fluent in the lan­ guage, she learned a lot while there. School was not easy for Wilson because of her lan­ guage barrier. She attended public school which was vastly different than in the U.S. A lot of her subjects there will not apply here. But when she left she had improved in her Spanish skills. School was not held in a school building, but in the town hall, churches and open campus. Students wore uniforms They bought their own books, and took notes during class. Teachers come to the school where students stay all day. They bring only the matenals they can carry for the whole class. Wilson said there were no hands-on experiences, and all lessons were out of the book, which they were tested on. Homework was not assigned If a teacher didn’t show up, there was no substitute. Students would wait for the next class or would go home, since attendance was not mandatory Some children do not go to school, especially if they do not get good grades. They are valuable as work­ ers if they choose to stay home. "If a student does not go to school, no one comes looking for you," Wilson said. Attendance was empha­ sized, and was a large part of the basis for grades with the rest on tests. She said she would have chosen not to attend if not for that empha­ sis. The system has some success, however, because Costa Rica has the highest literacy rate in Central America. Wilson said one thing she noticed was the way all the students get along with each other and treat each other politely. The common greeting is a hug and a kiss on the cheek, which was very nice. She said students in Caledonia were more dis- tant. She did not believe that the size of the school was a factor, but people there were taught to be more friendly and personal. Her experience of life there was more as a resident than of a tourist. Foods in Costa Rica included mostly rice and bean dishes, with some kinds of meat. There were lots of fast food places where American foods were served, but some version of Spanish diet also was of­ fered. She said there were McDonald's, Denny's, Sub­ way, Burger King and Ken­ tucky Fried Chicken. They lived in the moun­ tains, which Wilson said meant the temperature was always cold, around 50 degrees at night, and warmer in the daytime only if it was not cloudy, and it rained a lot in the season she was Continued next page Caledonia Cleaners DRY CLEANING, ALTERATIONS IN-STORE January Specials... Any Dry Cleaning Over 30% Off Men’s Suits s1.00 Off We promise quick, fast service. 9864 Cherry Valley Avenue. Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 891*0018 * Mon-Thurs. 7-7. Fn H-7. Sat 9-4 �The Sun and News. Middleville MV January 4. 2000/Page 7 Bulb planting project brings beauty to Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Five years ago a modest bulb planting project, sup­ ported by the Thornapple Kellogg PTO. began at McFall Elementary School. Students planted spring flowering bulbs in the fall along the front of the school. They bloomed in time for the next spring s Grandparents and Special Friends Day in May. Since then, the project has expanded to the other scliools in the district, Girl Scouts planting along Main Street in Middleville and the alternative high school plantings The alternative high school's involvement with this project began with bulb plantings in the wooded area behind the church downtown where their classrooms are located. It was part of a service project to clean up that area and make it a more attrac live place to walk, think and dream for students and church goers Alternative high school students have continued the service project by helping dig planting areas at the el­ ementary schools, in the downtown flower boxes and this year planting at the "Welcome to Middleville" sign on State Road and at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. This year bulbs were do­ nated by the Michigan Bulb Company at their plant dis­ tribution day, right before Thanksgiving Bulbs were planted at all the schools. High school students in the Attemative high school studerts have contrued the semce project by helping dg ptentng area at ele­ mentary schools, in the downtown flower boxes and tots year planting at the ‘Welcome to Middtevife’ sign on State Road at the Mt Hope Cemetery. Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) organiza­ tion at the high school also planted bulbs by the sign at the high school. From students in the Sat­ urday reading program to sophisticated teenagers, the promise of a bulb "planted pointy side up" will only be revealed in the spnng. Rod Frazer and Karie Overbeck were just two of the students throughout the Thomapple Kellogg School District participating in bulb planting service and learning projects this past fall. School Lunch Menu Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 5 Beef Stroganoff or hot pocket, bread stick, California blend veggie, pineapple, milk Thursday, Jan. 6 Vegetable beef soup, w 'bread and butter or hot dog. veggie sticks w/ranch. pears, milk. Friday. Jan. 7 Pizza or fish sandwich, com, apple, milk Monday, Jan. 10 Hamburger on a bun or ham and cheese sandwich. there, which was their win­ ter. She said it was also cold and windy. The area is volcanic (three in the area) and one resort, the Tabacan Hot Springs Resort near where she stayed, was located near a volcano. It had many hot springs and spas, which she was able to enjoy. She also visited the beach, which was safe for swimming, and stayed in Samara, a village of about 3,000 people. Some interesting facts she learned about Costa Rica were that the president of that country cannot be elected twice. It is a demo­ cratic state The government is basically very stable. Costa Rica has less poverty than in other countries near it. There is no army there. Medical care is also very different there than in the U.S., as she was to dis­ cover, when she developed appendicitis. First she went to a small clinic at 6 a.m. and waited for several hours to be seen. They decided to go to a larger clinic, but learned the wait would be from five to six more hours. These clin­ ics are part of a socialized system of medicine, and they are great for small in­ juries, but not for serious problems or for surgery. If someone dies, the family members must remove the body themselves. Her aunt decided to take her to an American clinic instead. She came in at 3 p.m., had an ultra sound, and had surgery at 6 p.m. The bill was pretty steep, more than in the U.S. Phone bills are also not cheap, even though the gov­ ernment owns the service, and there are no outside sources for services. Her fa­ ther, William Wilson, said the phone call when she was in the hospital was $50 for 15 minutes. Wilson's expenence did not include a lot of tourist attractions or historical landmarks in Costa Rica. But the experiences she did have will be part of Wilson's view of the world for the rest of her life, and she would like to take an­ other trip some day. She said if she went again to Costa Rica, she would like to see more of the cul­ tural sights, though she might also like to visit a different country on another trip. Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 5 Beef Stroganoff or hot pocket, bread stick. California blend veggie, pineapple, milk Thursday, Jan. 6 Vegetable beef soup w/bread and butter or hot dog. veggie sticks w ranch, pears, milk. Friday, Jan. 7 Pizza or fish sandwich, com. apple, milk Monday, Jan. 10 Hamburger on a bun or ham and cheese sandwich, oven fries, peaches, milk Tuesday, Jan. 11 Goulash w garlic toust or corn dog. com. pineapple, milk NOTF: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars erald eadovvs Samara Beach, located on the Pacific Ocean. From previous page oven fries, peaches, milk. Tuesday. Jan. 11 Goulash w/garlic toast, or com dog, com. pineapple, milk Note: PB sandwiches available each day. of Cascade A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from Nearest and most affordable rates in area. 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Judges taste test pies at Heritage Day. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Close your eyes. What is your strongest memory of 1999? Those of you who got married, had a child or suffered the loss of a person dear to you have a telling personal memory. W'hat about a communi­ ty’s memory? Was it the fight to save and loss of the middle school? Repaving M-37? Changing the name of Chief Noonday Road to Michigan Heritage Route, M-179? Those of us at The Sun and News hope that some of these pictures remind you of events from the past year. Call for Classifieds 945-9554or 1-800-870-7085 24 Iws a daf • 1 days 2 week �The Sun and News. Mtddlevrfle Ml'January 4. 2000/Page 9 Area residents welcome new year Jamie Brenner hopes for peace for the world. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Residents of the Mid­ dleville and Caledonia area started the year 2000 a little sheepishly Most experienced no "Y2K" problems, some hadn't prepared as much as they wanted and the one item most made sure they had available was extra wa­ ter. When asked what they looked forward to accom­ plishing during this year some mentioned losing weight, getting better grades or other personal resolu­ tions. Others looked for more peace and harmony in the world and more time spent with then families. Timothy Fish, who serves on the Planning Commission, looks forward to completing the master plan and reaching on to the Freeport community for ideas and input. Ed Schellingcr looks for continued community re­ Sue Porter hopes the new year bongs greater peace and harmony in families and commun­ ities,. She would also like people to be aware that they are blessed. Tony Jones left the Y2K preparations to his parents and he hopes to spend more time with his friends and says he should try to improve his grades Dale McClain didn't do 'a thing" to prepare for Y2K but he meant to. He wants to spend more time with his family this year. Sharon Boehm made sure their was some extra water in her home. Her personal goal is to lose weight and she homes for families to spend time together. newal and spirit. When the sun rose on Saturday, Jan. I, 2000 there were sighs of relief that the turning of the century was uneventful. There was also a commitment to change and improving the community and the world. PACE meeting set for Jan. 24 The Parent Advisors for Special Education will hold a panel discussion on Jan. 24 in room 303 at Thomapple Kellogg High School on the topic: "What happens af­ ter high school?" This meeting, which be­ gins at 6:30 p.m., will help parents of special education students learn about op­ tions. The panel discussion will focus on "transition awareness." Members of the panel are Dan Blough from the cre­ ative housing division of the Hope Network; Gary Kuipers, Michigan Depart­ ment of Career Develop­ ment and Rehab Services; Bill Perry from the Center for Independent Living, and Heidi Prior, a special educa- In the Service Mathew Sulcs Navy Seaman Mathew S Sulcs. of Freeport. a 1997 graduate of Thornapplc Kellogg High School, recently returned from a five-month South American deployment aboard the destroyer USS O’Bannon He joined the Navy in July 1997 Sulcs is one of more than 300 sailors aboard the ship which departed its home port of May port. Fla . as part of the U.S. force to partici­ pate in UNITAS. Latin for CHI fa classifiers 945-9554 811-8M-87fl-7M5 M loirs i tit-1 1ip i reel fa Sn t Sin fctics-Ms! “unity.” UNITAS is an annu­ al deployment that circum­ navigates South America, and has been a key element in promoting interoperabili­ ty and friendship between U.S. and Latin America navies since I960 Destroyers, like Sulcs' ship, have traditionally been the workhorses of the U.S Navy, defending battle groups against threats from land. air. above and below the seas Equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles. Harpoon anti-ship missiles and other weapons. USS O’ Bannon is capable of hit­ ting enemy targets hundreds of miles away In addition. Sulcs’ ship carries two heli­ copters with sonar and lor- tion teacher and transition coordinator at TK High School. Child care and refresh­ ments will be provided. For more information about this meeting or other PASE ac­ tivities, call 795-5471. Peace Reformed plans family Fun Night’ Jan. 8 The two movies will be “Alabaster’s Song” and "The Cnppicd Lamb,” with pop­ corn intermission in the gym. Moms, dads, grandpar­ ents, kids, or just the young at heart, are invited. The evening will start at 7 p.m. on the screen in the sanctu­ ary* Peace Reformed Church is located at 6950 Cherry val­ ley. Middleville, comer of Cherry Valley Ave, M-37, and Parmalee Road. A "Family Fun Night” with popcorn and movies will be held Saturday evening. Jan. 8. Peace C hurch, as Reformed Caraway St Children’s Ministry celebrates ♦‘Christ­ mas Every day ” Middleville woman dies in U.P. snowmobile accident by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Police and family mem­ bers of Pat (Lux) Jeffery are looking for answers to ques­ tions about the cause of a snowmobile crash near the Upper Peninsula town of Newberry Sunday. Dec. 26. which instantly killed the 41-year-old Middleville mother of two. ”We‘d like to think a deer ran out in front of her. but it seems to be more compli­ cated than that.” said her sis­ ter-in-law. Mary Lux. According to a brief press release from the Luce County Sheriffs Depart­ ment, Jeffery was west­ bound on County Road 414 in McMillan Township ap­ proximately one mile east of Pike Lake when she lost control of her snowmobile and struck a tree at about 6:30 p.m. Luce County Undersheri ff Michael Jago was unavail­ able for further comment. According to Lux, Jeffery had gone with her boyfriend (whose name was unavail­ able at press time Wednes­ day) to his cabin near New­ berry to spend the Christ­ mas holiday. On Sunday, the pair went to lunch and had one drink each before heading out to enjoy an afternoon snow­ mobile ride. "We don’t know how they met up with this guy (a lo­ cal guide)," said Lux. "He is apparently pretty well known up there." The guide had reportedly been drinking heavily prior to joining the couple on the snowmobile ride, according to Lux. "(The guide) had been leading, but (the boyfriend) figured they were lost so he said he would lead." said Lux. "He was concerned about ’white-outs' so he suggested they stay 100 feet in between each snowmo­ bile with Pat in the middle." Lux said the boyfriend is safety conscious and was familiar enough with the area that he began to lead Pat and the guide toward a gas station after he recog­ nized some cross roads. The boyfriend arrived at the gas station first, fol­ lowed shortly by the guide. "(The guide) showed up last and (the boyfriend) said 'where’s Pat?”, said Lux. "He said I don't know ” Lux said the pair found the snowmobile next to a tree and Jeffery's body about 15 feet behind it about two miles from the gas station. The two men rushed back to the gas station to call po­ lice and an ambulance, said Lux, and while they waited, the guide reportedly said re­ peatedly. "Let's just get out of here." The guide then left and as of press lime Wednesday, has not been located, accord­ ing to Lux. Jeffery was taken to Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, where she was pronounced dead of head injuries and multiple internal injuries, said Lux. "We don't know what happened," said Lux. "Maybe (the guide) just passed her, created a white out and didn't know it." According to Lux, the snowmobile did not strike the tree but Jeffery was thrown into the tree. "All we can assume is she hit something, a bump maybe, and as he passed her, there was a white-out and he didn’t see what happened." said Lux. "We don't know." Jeffery was wearing a helmet when the accident occurred, said Lux. Pat was a loving and dear sister and she'll be deeply missed by all." Lux said. "We want to thank all of our friends and family who have shown their concern and sympathy at this time." Lux said she was a very outgoing and vibrant per­ son. "She was very easy going and fnendly." added Shannon Lux. Pat's niece. Jeffery had her ow n clean­ ing business, working in the Grand Rapids and Wayland areas and enjoyed refinishing furniture and garden­ ing "She was a very good mom to her girls," added Lux. Jeffery is survived by her daughters, Samantha Ray Jeffery. 16. and Kendall Ann Jeffery, 14. of Wayland She was a Middleville na­ tive. graduating in 1976, from Thornapple Kellogg High School, where she was a cheerleader She is also survived by her brothers, Gary Lux of Hastings. Steven Lux of Lowell, sisters Pamela Bont of Middleville and Denise VanAllsburg of Dorr. Services for Jeffery were held at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville Friday, officiated by the the Rev Gary Finkbcincr. The incident remains un­ der investigation. Deputies arrest drunk driver after crash Barry County Sheriffs deputies on patrol who dis­ covered a pickup truck over an embankment Dec. 23 ar­ rested the driver at the scene for drunk driving. The man, who has not been formally charged, was found to have been driving with a .21 bodily alcohol content, according to a po­ lice report. The 47-year-old Middle­ ville man told police he had not been drinking but was on his way home from work and decided to test his fourwheel-drive while on Loop Road when the accident oc­ curred at about 1:28 a m. A charge of second of­ fense drunk driving is pend­ ing. Call 945 9554 for ACTION-Ads Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Reminder • Weekender • Lakewood News Maple Valley News ♦ Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1952 N. Broadway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings,Michigan 49058 Ph. 616 / 945-9554 • Fax 616 / 945-5192 �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/January 4. 2000 Last year was a great time to be young (or young at heart) and care about your community. Many individuals and groups were ‘caught doing good' during 1999. Middle school students shown collecting food for the less fortunate are (from left) Kirsta Gustafson, Emily Nyland. Kirby Bremer, Lindsey McKee, Chanda Brice and Lars Gustafson. Reach over 8,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News Call 945-9554 TODAY! Caught doing good in ‘99 Besides raising money for local scholarships and the less fortunate, members of the GFWC-Gun Lake area showed they care about their community and environment. One way they put this concern into action is to clean up two miles of M-179 (Chief Noonday Road. Throughout the year Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in the Middleville area helped their community while having fun Postmaster asks to ‘keep it clear’ i® I. 8980 N Rodgers Ct Suite B. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Custom Club Fitting • Club Repair, Regripping Featuring. .Walter Hagen, Hogan, Peerless and Maxfli Call for an appointment: 891-5100 Plus . Swing Analysis Students and volunteers at Lee Elementary brought special recognition to the school during its effort for Jump Rope for Heart. Lee Elementary students raised $12,224 during 1999. Lee was the sixth best money-raiser of the 725 schools that participated Dan Switzer Don’t let the "bad weather Hues” immobilize you this winter at least not in areas where your postal letter ear­ ner delivers your mail. Caledonia Postmaster Mark D. Thiel said keeping your mail box and sidewalk clear of snow and ice so that your postal letter earner or other delivery person can safely approach your mail box or door ensures that you receive the best service in the worst weather. The postal service, which delivers to millions of addresses six days a week, has its hands full when win­ ter storms hit The challenge to provide uninterrupted delivery tegardless of the F Christopher J. Hier, 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from wort) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. conditions can be accom­ plished with a little help from our customers. Here’s what you can do to help: • If you receive delivery of mail to a rural mailbox, you can keep the approach and exit from that box clear of snow. Specifically, clear around the box to allow your earner to drive up to the box, deposit mail and drive away. The Postal .Service realizes this is no small task, but it is very important to ensure safe and timely delivery for everyone on the route • If your mail is delivered at your residence, the same holds true. Keep the path to your mailbox or slot clear. Delivery personnel, meter * WHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! selves or their cgutpmcnt at risk unnecessarily. When walkways or mailbox approaches are not cleared and appear unsafe, delivery can be suspended until the situation is corrected Keep yen' may be liable for injuries that occur on your property, especially if you have failed to provide safe access. “The men and women of the United States Postal Service want to deliver your mail on time every day With a little help from the people we serve, this can happen even in the worst winters.” Middleville woman avoids serious harm A 52-ycar-old Middleville woman escaped serious in­ jury Tuesday when she lost control of tier car after hit­ ting a patch of ice on Pat­ terson Road near M-179 at about 5.30 p.m. Tuesday. Janet Marie Vetter, who was wearing a seat belt, was driving south on Patterson Road when she lost control of the car, traveled down an embankment and rolled over. Alcohol was not a factor and no citations were issued. �The Sun and News. Mtddievrile, Ml/January 4. 2000'Page 11 Girl Scouts benefit from Disability Awareness Day Girl Scouts had to learn the eat without the benefit of eyesight. Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 3 of Cherry Valley Neighborhood recently ran a disability awareness event. The four different stations were: • Hearing impaired, which was presented by Allison Blenner and Dcstinec Wolf, with some help from Micki Snyder (who works with hearing impaired people). They taught how to sign the alpha­ bet, the Girl Scout Promise, and numbers I -10. They also did a spelling test with a towel over their mouths to Girl Scouts had to try to get around using wheel­ chairs. FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues Let’s support a new library To the editor: Recently, we received our tax bill. We noticed our taxes for the Kent District Library were $45.01. After a quick review of our library use for two adults, we feel that the KDL millage is the best use of tax dollars We estimate that if we had to buy the materials that we use from the library, our entertainment budget would increase by over $5,000 per year We are reg­ ular book-on-tape listeners, and we conservatively esti­ mate we use at least $3,600 worth of books-on-tape each year Add to that amount the videos, magazines. books. and KDL online ting our money *s worth Secondly, we want to encourage the Tow nship Board to move ahead aggressively and quickly to build a new library for Caledonia residents Because of the poor building conditions and the crowded environment, we choose to use other libraries We enjoy the Caledonia Library staff, collection and services, but frankly the budding is not a place in which we want to spend time. We have nephews in Caledonia Township whom we are encouraging to be library users, but we don’t bang them to the Caledonia branch because it is not a comfortable and pleasant env ironment \Ve want to use the Caledonia Library , as we strongly believe it is impor­ tant to support local busi­ nesses and organizations Until better facilities are developed for our library, we will use other KDL branch­ tnd thev edge by supporting the Kent District Library and moving forward on a new library' facility for Caledonia resi­ dents. John D Veneman. Dune Cutler. Girl Scout Troop No. 3 and their leaders disguise their voice so that it sounded muffled • Physically impaired, which was presented by Morgan Warner. Holly Den­ ton and Lauren Abbott They held an obstacle course to run with wheelchairs and taught the basic movements of the wheelchairs. • Visually impaired, which was presented by Laura Danielson, Nicole VanSingcl and Laura Shank These three girls had each girl get a partner and lead them to the fountain and help them to get a drink from it They also had to eat a snack of a juice box. and pudding, blind folded • The last station that was presented was learning dis abilities, which was present ed by Lauren Alexander. Leslie Boot and Renee Vander-Maas. At this station, scouts experienced what it was like to not be able to use both hands, or no hands' They had to do many differ­ ent activities, including reading a story the way a person with dyslexia would sec it. buttoning a shirt with one hand beading a string with work gloves on. writing your name on a note card that's on your forehead while looking in a mirror, and throwing a Kill into a bucket with your non-dominale ’ hand The adults who helped run this event were Laura Porntt. Jean Boot. Karen Warner. Joyce Rcynhout, Brenda Wolf, and Jackie VanSingcl Troop tty wants to thank all of the companies that helped supply items for this event �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/January 4. 2000 Growth continues to dominate news in Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Creating a new master plan in both the township and the village occupied much of the time of offi­ cials of both governmental units in 1999. Numerous changes in trustees, commissioners and managers within both the village and township com­ plicated the process. Manager-Planner Timothy Dolehanty left Caledonia Township Jan 29 for Cadil­ lac to take a new post as as­ sistant administrator for Wexford County. Dolehanty had been helping with the a new general development plan for the township when he left. The Township Board hired the consulting firm of Langworthy and LeBlanc of Grand Rapids to help create a new master plan. On May 3, the township hired a new manager-planner, John Wal­ lace. Township master plan­ ning began July 19. Identification of issues was undertaken in the first phase A Citizen's Advisory Group was formed to work with the consultants and the Planning Commission, meeting in late October. The village also will be creating a separate master plan, using the same con­ sultant, and working with the township. Areas along boundaries and edges and on transition areas between the township and village could be included in mutual area planning. A community telephone survey to help identify the major issues is being planned for early this year. The master plan will estab­ lish where future areas of zoning will be laid out for both the village and town­ ship. Future residential neighborhoods, village cen­ ters, industrial commercial areas, natural features and other zoning would be shown in a new plan. Development is expected to mushroom along M-37 while traffic increases. Along M-37, commercial development is extended and fragmented. There are pres­ sures to rezone for commer­ cial uses all along M-37 from 60th Street to 100th, decentralizing existing cen­ ters, with many vacant properties in existing com­ mercial districts. In April, citizens pro­ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. 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One by­ pass would create a second highway to the east of M-37 and a the other would by­ pass histone 100th Street to the south, connecting the west and east portions of 100th. Some say this would open clear passage from Holland to Lansing on 100th Street. An engineering study proposed for paving 100th Street between M-37 and Duncan Lake was postponed in December, awaiting more information about dates and costs. Meanwhile, developers have their own plans for the area southeast of the comer of 100th and M-37, includ­ ing residential, commercial and industrial development that could preclude the po­ tential for such a bypass. Several issues have been raised regarding those parcels including rail-trail, transportation, sewer and water quality issues. These decisions could affect the character of both the village and the township. Clearview Investments, represented by Tom Shearer, and owner Paul Garbow, both presented their con­ cepts for planned unit devel­ opments (PUDs), which would be worked out over time, a compromise which the commissioners believed might be workable while they were worried about making a poor rezoning de­ cision before the master planning process was com­ pleted. Clearview InvestmenLs was approved to build an industrial PUD. The township approved a site condo subdivision, on 92nd Street near the Bowne Township boundary line. The Andrew Farm Estates development was con­ structed in a fragile ecosys­ tem without the open space earlier proposed in part be­ cause neighbors were afraid the density of houses would affect water quality. While officials struggle to put together a comprehen­ sive township plan, a greater number of rezoning requests than usual seem to have been sent to the Plan­ ning Commission. There is concern that premature deci­ sions may not be harmo­ nious with the comprehen­ sive vision the community may want to plan for. A tactic the township has adopted is to control zoning uses through PUD ordinances.This gives the town­ ship more control over vari­ ous issuessuch as roads, landscaping, building stan­ dards, etc. Wallace said in places like Colorado, all zoning was being achieved through PUDs. Sewer and water The Caledonia Village Council approved a motion of intent to amend the 1995 sewer agreement with the township. Each used half of the capacit) of the M-37 wastewater treatment plant, which was owned by the ullage. A.lm.n.ur.m, Ri.hlier.. Development is expected to mush­ room along M-37 while traffic increas­ es. Along M-37, commercial devel­ opment is extended and fragmented. There are pressures to rezone for com­ mercial uses all along M-37 from 60th Street to 100th. decentralizing exist­ ing centers, with many vacant prop­ erties in existing commercial districts. son said the M-37 wastewa­ ter treatment plant was ap­ proaching full capacity at 500,000 gallons per day. The village and township both had units in reserve, some of which were being held for customers who have purchased rights to sewer units. Competition for available units within the sewer district is fierce, and many are on a waiting list for units promised already in areas zoned for sewer. The township had more customers waiting for more units in the M-37 sewer dis­ trict than could be supplied. To supply those units, the village agreed to apply to expand the capacity, and a new agreement was needed. In November the town­ ship passed two resolutions to allow expansion of water and sewer main systems along M-37 between 60th and 76th streets. This was done with the cooperation of the village, which has a share in the public utilities. If the work is done during the ongoing highway con­ struction, it will save the township around $100,000. Actual money to con­ struct and expand the exist­ ing systems would come by the users of the system as it expands. When future devel­ opers come along, they are expected to pay up front for the units they will need in their projects. Troubleshooting A different kind of devel­ opment, with permitted mining rights have pre­ sented other problems, with trucks causing traffic, wear and tear on road, erosion concerns and enforcement problems. Vermeulen, a sand mining operation that Supervisor Bill Johnston had been ne­ gotiating with for several months, had come up each month at township meet­ ings since the beginning of the year Vermeulen s payment was in arrears. It had been re­ ported that a previous legal judgment against the com­ pany had not been paid since 1989, including penalty fees. A settlement obliga­ tion dated back to 1989, re­ quiring the planned mineral removal (PMR) operation to pay the township $8,000 per year through year 2005, had been received. The com­ pany owed two $8,000 payments for 1997 and 1998. The future payments at $8,000 per year through year 2005 were to total $72,000. Johnston said he had been negotiating with Vermeulen for services for the town­ ship. or "payment in kind." Doug VerMeulen pro­ posed to donate the use of equipment and material (sand) for certain township projects in exchange for the annual fee the planned min­ eral removal operation (PMR) owed. The cost of both projects could total as much as $22,000. as a very general preliminary esti­ mate. Early in the summer, township trustees were in­ terested in obtaining com­ petitive bids, including dates for completion of the pro­ jects and other details. John Thoits, representing VerMeulen’s sand operation, said the owner was ready to offer a proposal to undertake three projects in exchange for equivalent value in fees due the township. He explained that if the value of the total obligation of $72,000 was calculated for today's value, it would be worth $56,000, using an interest rate of 9.25 percent. This is based on what it would cost VerMeulen to borrow the money. If the value VerMeulen placed on the obligation was acceptable by the township at $56,000, a difference still remained between that and the value of his work esti­ mated at $42,773. After discussion, Dunn moved to approve a settle­ ment worth $56,000 in ser­ vices to be completed by given dates, all due by the end of the year. The town­ ship was to add additional projects as soon as possible, also to be completed by VerMeulen within 12 months. The three projects to be completed by the end of the year included a berm at the sewer facility estimated at $34,598, work around the library building quoted at $6,650. and removal of a building at the Alaska Cemetery for $ 1.525. The township approved the agreement with Ver­ Meulen on Sept. 15. with­ out having obtained bids from competitors before ac­ cepting VerMeulen’s offer for work valued at $56,000 in exchange for an obliga­ tion for $72,000 Johnston said a letter from Township Attorney James Brown, of Mika. Meyers. Beckett & Jones, verified that additional bids were not needed because the deal modified a settlement agreement Citizen Jim Williams criticized the board's failure to obtain other bids. Metro Council In an effort to be a part of regional planning and part of the area growth process, the Caledonia Township Board approved in Septem­ ber joining the Grand Valley Metro Council, hut is still waiting for final votes in the council. Managcr/Planner John Wallace recommended move, and Larry Silvcrnail, Byron Township Supervisor and vice chair of the Metro Council, came to speak and answer questions at the Au­ gust board meeting. Dues will cost the town­ ship $2,400 annually. The board has designated one person, the manager and su- Continued next page SPECIAL MEETINGS NOTICE YANKEE SPRING TOWNSHIP 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 Purpose of Meetings Continuation of Planning & Zoning Commission Workshop Sessions regarding revisions A updating tne Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance Residents are welcome to attend and contribute suggestions for revisions The Township Planning Consultant wdl also be attending these sessions Dates Tuesday, January 4th 2000 7 30 p m Tuesday January 25 2000 - 7 30 p m Al meetings are conducted at tne Yankee Springs Township Hall This notice a m compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amend­ ed (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41 72a (2) (3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act 'ADA) The Yankee Springs Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signets for the neanng impaired ano audio ’apes of printed materials being con­ sidered at tne meeting to indi viduals witn disaoMies at the meet mg upon 7 days notce to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk Signed Jance C Upped Clerk Yankee Springs Tjwnship .391 ......... .. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 4. 2000/Page 13 Growth continues, continued from page 12 pervisor, to act as a repre­ sentatives for the township on the council and various committees. Grants amounting to thousands of dollars have been awarded for three of five parts of the Rail to Trails projects proposed for parts of Kent County, in­ cluding Caledonia, and in Barry County in Middleville and Hastings. Money comes through the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) via a federal program adminis­ tered by state highway de­ partments, through money set aside from fuel tax rev­ enues. People in Caledonia will be able to bike all the way into Kentwood when that section of the Paul Henry Trail is finished. Roger Sabine of the Kent County Parks Commission made a presentation Nov. 17 requesting $150,000 in matching funds from Cale­ donia Township but consid­ eration was postponed. Sabine said the county wants to acquire land for parks and $6.5 million is to be set aside for county parks in smaller amounts over several years. An emphasis is being made on obtaining matching funds and grants from other sources. The goal is to make as many community partnerships as possible in an effort to ac­ quire park land. Sabine asked for $100,(XX) in matching funds to help purchase the 209acrc Fitzsimmons property with a mile of Thornapple River frontage off Alaska Avenue. He said funds had been promised by the previ­ ous township administra­ tion, of which the present board had no knowledge. Money for paving the Rail Trail was also requested and postponed. The township has also plans of its own to fund portions of a park on the Lepard property near M37 and 76th Street. The library The Caledonia Library continues continues to be surrounded with contro­ versy. The Village Council approved a proposal to transfer the library to Cale­ donia Township Jan. 8. The village proposal to transfer ownership of the library building to township was accepted Feb. 18. The township is presently paying the ongoing expense of an existing library . The township has continued to pul money aside toward a future building. The library' issue resur­ faced at the Caledonia Township Board meeting July 21 when citizens came to express frustrations be­ cause they wanted the town­ ship to be involved in work­ ing toward a new library. Criticism of board prac­ tice by citizens Pam Shank. Eric Longman and others centered around its unwill­ ingness to recognize the previous library committee working on the new library building project or to ap­ point a committee to work their parcels. made its first appearance in his position as deputy su­ million, whether purchased, Reasons given by several In January the board de­ a state finals in early perintendent. renovated or leased. In­ board members for not tak­ cided to remove gypsy moth November as it took on De­ The resignation of varsity creases that have come from ing any steps other than the increase in total state spraying invoices for prop ­ troit Country Day. but came baseball and.assistant var­ putting money aside were equalized valuation (SEV) erties that were sprayed in up with a second place tro­ sity football coach Mike that there were too many have been invested in im­ 1998. The township did not phy. Fine created a storm of con­ other responsibilities for the provements in lhe relatively administer a gypsy moth The Caledonia Education troversy. Fine officially re­ board to deal with, there was spraying program in 1999. new library system, for Foundation held its first an­ signed at the Aug. 17 not enough money, and a Schools books, programs, services nual meeting and reception school Kurd meeting, where township survey had shown The new Emmons Lake and training of staff, Van­ Sept. 20 at Emmons Lake several students and parents people in favor of a new li­ Elementary school in Cale­ Valkenburg said Elementary School. The called into question lhe brary did not want to pay for donia was dedicated in Au­ foundation began its work choices of administrators a building. gust, with an alternative one year ago w ith a goal to and board members over his Apparently forming an Superintendent schedule planned. raise $1 million by the end leaving. independent . committee The new building's con­ of 2001 and funds have been Some community mem­ Dave Busman without the involvement of cept was started when Prin ­ growing steadily, with bers alleged Fine was pres­ the township is what the said that what cipal Gordie Nickels and 24 about one-third of the sured to resign from coach­ board was advising. A members of a design com­ was once amount being raised in as­ ing after refusing to comply committee operating within mittee looked at options for sets or in pledges, for a total with a request to "bend the the authority and coopera­ thought to be a a new school beginning in of $334,401. Income over rules". tion of the board is what the 30-year solution 1996. Since a curriculum expenses came to $184,349. Fine left Aug. 23 to lake frustrated citizens seemed to was already in place, the Going into the endowment another position at want. to overcrowding committee focused on the was 93%. Northview High School The board mentioned only was already The Caledonia Education delivery system and how the near Grand Rapids. one other option for paying building would best facili­ Foundation was established Deputy Superintendent known not to be for a new library building in 1998 to provide funding tate those ideas. The re­ Craig Schmidt, responding — a millage which it a 30-year solu­ in the form of grants for ex ­ sponse was that nearly 400 to the general controversy, claimed citizens didn't want. students enrolled for the first ceptional educational pro­ later said that administrators tion, and would Longman suggested that grams that would not oth ­ year. were made to look like they the township survey had continue to be a The staff was made up in erwise be underwritten by don ’t want lo enforce the been misinterpreted. part from faculty from all Caledonia Community test of leader­ rules. He said they were try "Ninety-eight percent of the other buildings, result­ Schools. ing to make sure the school them supported the library," ship and vision. ing in shifts for all the School personnel policy was followed. He he said. schools. Carol Uhlman. principal said he did not advise Fine • In October the Caledonia Superintendent Doug of Caledonia Middle School to "bend" or ignore school Township Board announced VanValkenburg explained Busman said that what was retired July 31 after 23 policy. it had $292,114 invested in increased funding for KDL once thought to be a 30-year years. She was hired in Au­ Partially in response to the Kent County pool for a went to materials, services, solution to overcrowding gust 1976 as school psy ­ parents* request, a Strategic future library. and programs due to the in­ was already known not to be chologist and served as as ­ Athletic Committee of 20 This is a result of the creased demand for and upon a 30-year solution, and sistant special education co­ members was set up in late board’s investment choices libraries throughout the dis­ would continue to be a test ordinator before being June to resolve questions. trict. KDL contributes 1$ over several years, which named special education di­ Athletic Director Matt has added around $40,000 in per square foot lo the main­ of leadership and vision. A Growth and Planning rector in 1988. She had been Fronimos said, reported a interest to the initial tenance of each of the Committee is working to principal at CMS since the Strategic Athletic Commit­ branch libraries. amounts set aside. Treasurer determine the future needs of 1997-98 school year. tee had been formed, and Ruth DeVries reported A Fleischmann said the op­ the school system. In December. Craig empowered by the Board of total of $50,000 was bud­ erating budget for Caledonia In ground breaking his­ Schmidt filled the position geted for for the library fund Township was less than the See growth continues, pg. 14 tory, the CHS Soccer team she vacated, moving from in 2000, and approved by millage requested for KDL, the board. $12,000 is bud­ at .93 mill. Clerk Pat Sny­ geted for maintenance. der verified the township Repairs to the library operates on a millage of were undertaken over the .7624. The rest of the 2.642 year by the township. millage is earmarked for fire On Dec. 15 John Vanand police services. Valkenburg, public relations Recall fails director of Kent District Li­ A recall begun in 1998 by brary made a presentation a group calling itself the before the Caledonia Town­ Concerned Citizens for Re­ ship Board Dec. 15 to ask sponsible Government support for a millage in­ (CCRG) had 180 days from crease to support the Kent the dale of approval of the Library District. petition in which to gather The new county-wide mil­ lhe signatures. The four lage proposal will come up Caledonia Township offi­ in February on "2-22-2000." cials mentioned in the re­ The current millage rale is call effort were Supervisor .68 mill, which KDL is William Johnston and asking lo be increased by trustees Patricia Cress, John .25 to .93 mill. Van Potter and Bonnie Keller. Valkcnburg said a family The Kent County Elec­ that owns a $ 100.000 home tion office did not receive now pays $34 a year for li­ the petitions required lo re­ brary services al .68 mill. call four Caledonia Town­ With the increase, they ship officials due by a would pay $46.50 per year. March 26 deadline. He said KDL is in the lop One of the complaints ihree libraries in lhe stale, made last January against and has more use lhan lhe the board by some of lhe Detroit Public library, but same people involved in lhe is one of the few in the state recall effort was that lhe that runs on less lhan one board had illegally placed mill. leins against properties of Trustee Fred Fleischmann owners who had not paid for was very critical of lhe in­ gypsy moth spraying. crease. He added that KDL Bills had been sent to had received five Headier people whose properties overrides, and charged lhe have been sprayed, but some district with being greedy invoices were not paid and Full Color • Signs He said rising SEVs had in­ some still had outstanding creased lhe district's rev­ bills, which showed up on Copying • Laminating enues with KDL in effect properly records. Addressing ...and MORE! collecting 25 percent more Township officials money He charged KDL claimed no leins had been • Complete Binding with collecting 36 percent placed on properties, while more money over six years attorneys for complaining in order to build an $ 18 mil­ citizens claimed they were (616) lion headquarters building kins. Documentation veri­ Later. VanValkenburg ex­ fied that outstanding bills plained the headquarters for spraying attached to their printing specialists building being considered property records required • $2 ......... .teMA.iMirf.'.fi.W.liMiMi.'?’,-----payment Fn order to sell looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP 945-5078 / fax: or call 945-9554 945-5192 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middtev«e, MUJanuary 4. 2000 Growth continues, continued from page 13 Education to recommend changes as needed. Such terms as "excellence, eligi­ bility, character and disci­ pline were to be defined more clearly, and the com­ mittee would attempt to make sure all policies were in agreement The Strategic Athletic Committee Sept. 21 asked the Caledonia Board of Edu­ cation to reorganize the chain of command for the athletic department and to change several policies af­ fecting the way athletic is­ sues handled. A mission statement and 12 athletic program objectives were read at the meeting. Reccommendations were made early in the athletic year of 1999, some of which were put into practice. A smaller athletic advisory committee was created to work with the athletic department. The village Village officials began their master planning pro­ cess in the middle of the year. In August, a presenta­ tion was made to the Vil­ lage Planning Commission by Township Planner John Wallace on coordinating the village’s 1982 master plan with the township’s process. Areas Wallace said needed cooperative planning in­ cluded the two major traffic arteries, M-37 and 100th Street, drainage planning, water and sewer systems, commercial zoning along municipal boundaries, choosing where a village center would be and how to influence these components with mutual planning, and the establishment of mutu­ ally beneficial goals and policies. He estimated the cost to be less for the village if it did the update at the same time as the township, and the council approved its own parallel master plan­ ning process in September, with the intention of work­ ing with the township on issues affecting both. Part of the information gathered by the consultant might have to do with hous­ ing conditions in the vil­ lage, unlike in the town­ ship, which is largely new development. Once begun, many felt a facelift for the historic sec­ tor of the village was needed and council appointed three of its members to the new downtown enhancement committee and met with cit­ izens to get direction for de­ tails of such a plan. The village eventually hopes to receive funding from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation to help reconstruct Mam Street between Church and Mill streets. A grant is being re­ quested for the "Streetscape Project." The $300,000 grant application was turned in by D<x. 6 to the Michi­ gan Department of Trans­ portation. The plan was first consid­ ered because the storm sew­ ers and sanitary sewers need to be replaced, an extremely expensive proposition. Part of the cost of that replace­ ment requires the streets be dug up which could cost close to $213,000 If approved, the MDOT grant would help pay for part of the sanitary sewers and street reconstruction, with the village paying for about 20% of the cost in matching funds. The amount of matching money comes to around $60,000. Getting grant money for any part of the total project will help achieve the ultimate goal of replacing the sewers, which date back to the mid1930s. Caledonia Village citizens and council members rested easier after the sewers under M-37 were reinforced in March. Televising in November revealed the pipe, with all its flaws and damage could potentially back up into vil­ lage basements.To repair the cracked main, a new quarter inch PVC liner was in­ stalled in the old ceramic tile pipe, and the repair is expected to extend its use for about ten more years. Televising after the repair showed all was smooth and with no cracks. The Caledonia Village sewer, installed back in the 1930s, was still doing its job in 1953 when the Michigan Department of Transportation took over the highway renamed M-37. The sewer was left in place, down the center, and it has continued to function for an additional 35 years. Development In October, the Village rezoned an irregularis shaped parcel, which opens on the east side of Maple and Kin­ sey, to residential multi-unit zoning (R-3). The two part 8.5-acre par­ cel fell in three different zoning categories, R-l sin­ gle-family housing, C-2 commercial use and R-3. The parcel could not be de­ veloped because most por­ tions would not function for the assigned uses in a prac­ tical way. Mark Hamersma said his project was considering building from 70 to 80 units in the development. This compared to a previous proposal by another devel­ oper for around 100 units, a density similar to the other apartment units just north of that area. Rezoning to multi-family use was seen to create a transition zone between the existing uses beyond the parcel boundaries, and thereby fulfill the intentions in the existing master plan. Adequate arteries for han­ dling the increased popula­ tion in that area was seen as a positive factor, as Maple and Kinsey carry traffic out to 100th Street and M-37. A use of higher density housing would require ade­ quate public sewer and water services. Whether the Plan­ ning Commission believes this proposed density is ac­ ceptable will hinge on the availability of public sewer. It was noted that though ad­ ditional users of the existing sewers would add to the bur­ den, they would also share in the cost of remediation Elections, appointments Five Caledonia citizens filed Nov. 30 to fill open seats on the Village Council in the election next March. Incumbent Daryl Penfold will run unopposed for vil­ lage president for another two-year term. Incumbent Dan Erskine, recently appointed Trustee Wendy Zandstra, who filled a vacancy left by Tim Noordhoek, and citizen Nick Unger filed to run for two open four-year positions as trustees Marsha Humphrey, also ATHLETES OF THE WEEK 7g m Tfaynes Lynde SafuauriLti Thornapple-Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School Haynes, who wrestles at 275. went 5-0 at the TK Duals on Dec. 29 to help his team to go 5-0 on the day. Haynes’ wins came against Caledonia. East Kentwood. Grand Haven. Romeo and St. Johns. Baltrusaitis, who wrestles at 103, went 5-0 at the TK Duals with triumphs over TK, I Romeo, East Kentwood, St. Johns and Grand Haven. For the season Baltrusaitis is 22-2. Afh/e/es of rhe Week Presented by JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc 6090 Alden Nash SE • Allo • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 & ^1 — warned. recently appointed to a va­ They said development on cant seat left by Jeff Kusthe large scale planned by mierz, filed to continue in that position through the the township and by other year 2002. developers in the northwest Incumbent Janice Soules corner of the township will will not run in the election have effects that will seri­ next March. ously damage the environ­ In December, the Caledo­ ment and severely impact nia Village Council ap­ the river. proved sign ordinance Township planners have changes recommended earlier been asked to become proac­ by the Planning Commis­ tive about these increased sion, essentially banning all capacities of water. Plans to temporary and portable increase the amount of de­ signs in the village in De­ velopment in the area al­ cember. The ordinance also ready exceeds the capacity of allowed larger signs for the existing sewers to deal greater visability. with the resulting load. Watershed Group Many citizens have com­ In April citizens com­ mented, "The river is our plained that sand was drain­ greatest asset." ing into Kraft Creek and be­ In December, a stormwa­ ing carried downstream visi­ ter ordinance was recom­ ble as a plume of sand drain­ mended by the Township ing into the Thornapple Planning Commission River. which would require deten­ A construction site on tion of stormwater, and de­ Foremost Insurance Com­ mand no more water flow pany property was claimed out of a development than to be the source of the sand. was normal prior to con­ Silt retainer dams at the struction. Foremost site were not The Thornapple River working properly. Watershed Group received a Environmental damage strategic transition grant for has larger implications than $18,000 in May. this one incident involving In June, the Watershed Kraft Creek, citizens Group chose a section of river between Middleville and Caledonia for the annual clean-up canoe trip. The TRWG offered its watershed management short course on various dates be­ tween Sept. 9 and Oct. 2 at Caledonia High School, in­ cluding an environmental expo. The course was designed for local officials, residents, land owners, educators, builders, and developers, concerned with water quality and land use issues in the West Michigan area. People from areas around Caledo­ nia. including other coun­ ties. attended Car Show Caledonia’s car show is one of the annual events that give the community a unique flavor. Awards for various categories of cars are chosen by people and busi­ nesses in the village, and at­ tract participants from far away, even other stales. Bill and Shirley Hyatt, who kept the show going for many years, took on new partners, the Western Michigan Camaro Club this year to put on the show. Caledonia Township postpones 100th Street engineering study by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township has postponed authorizing an engineering study for paving 100th Street from M-37 to Duncan Lake Avenue. The township learned that it would be expected to pay 55 percent of the costs of the study, but if it did not also authorize the paving of the street within a certain period, it would then have to bear 100 percent of the cost of the study. So the board tabled approval at its Dec. 15 meeting. Supervisor Bill Johnston said he wanted to know first how much the engineering study would cost, how much the paving costs were estimated to be, and when the township would be re­ quired to come up with the funds. He said he would talk to Tom Byie of the Kent County Road Commission to learn these unknown fac­ tors, to give the board a bet­ ter idea of what it could commit to. Treasurer Ruth DeVries said she thought the study was needed as part of the master planning process, and hoped the wait would not delay the master plan. In other recent business, the board gave the green light to Sierra Ridge, a 30acre site condo project one half mile south of 100th Street on the east side of Duncan Lake Road. Homes in the development will have roughly two or more acres per lot. Site condos are treated the same way as plat developments and must be approved by the board. Johnston said he would like the Planning Commis­ sion to have these projects reviewed by a fire depart­ ment official to check out setbacks, driveways and functional features of private roads to ensure public safety. Johnston said in his re­ port that he had attended a Grand Valley Metro Council meeting, though the town­ ship is not officially ac­ cepted yet as a member, awaiting two more votes by council members. He said Michigan De­ partment of Transportation representatives had made a presentation on the S curve on U.S.-131 through Grand Rapids. The MDOT ex plained one bridge had a pil­ lar which had sunk nine inches and shifted more than five inches. While still safe, further shifting would no longer be safe. The instability was caused by erosion underground cre­ ating a hole the size of a Volkswagon, Johnston said The new work will go down to bedrock. He said people had come to the meeting from as far away as Hast­ ings because of interest in what would happen with the S-curve Johnston said airport offi­ cials had reported funding had not become available and the expected changes and construction at the airport would now be postponed for at least a year. He said he was hoping for a delay of north-south runway traffic. See 100th St study, pg. 19 �-gJEl > .OSA' Trt-dW *€ •WV’M? • r»«A » ?<? vjt^ V,V �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middlevitte. Ml/January 4. 2000 Trojans take top honors at TK Duals, again MIDDLEVILLE — For the fourth time in the five years of the TK Duals, the host team from Thomapple Kellogg High School last Wednesday walked away with top honors. Coach Tom Lehman’s Trojans went 5-0 with wins over Grand Haven (32-30), St. Johns (39-30), Romeo (40-24), Caledonia (48-33) and East Kentwood (41-22). The Trojans’ victory over Grand Haven came against one of the top ranked teams in Division I. "We're certainly improving," Lehman said. "We need mat time and we're getting mat time." Going 5-0 for the first place team were Bret Wiersma, Chad Reil and Tom Haynes. Managing 4-1 records for the black and orange were Brandon Schalk, Josh Strait and Brett Vernon. Finishing al 3-0 for the Trojans was Malt Erb. "Our guys are scrappers on the mat," Lehman said. Caledonia went 1-4 on the day with defeats to East Kentwood (40-32), Romeo (52-12). Grand Haven (5813) and Thomapple Kellogg (48-33). The Scots posted a win over St. Johns (44-32). "We got through the day,” Caledonia head coach Jim Maxim said. Going 5-0 for the Fighting Scots were Lynde Baltrusaitis and Todd Maines Winning four of five for the purple and gold were Josh Haywood and Josh Baltrusaitis. For the season, Lynde Baltrusaitis is 22-2. Maines 20-3 and Josh Baltrusaitis 19-4. Maxim said his team has been hobbled by injuries and that hurt his team's winning chances at the TK Duals. "We can't wait until we gel the entire team back,” Maxim said. Caledonia will wrestle al home this Thursday (Jan. 6) against Belding, while Thornapple Kellogg (Middleville) will be at home to face Hamilton Members of the champion Trojans wrestling team assemble for a picture after their perfect 5-0 dav Caledonia's Josh Baltrusaitis pins Middleville's Jason Doyle, but the host Trojans still out-scored the Fighting Scots in their dual. CMS key cards on sale for $10 Middleville's Matt Erb puts his Romeo opponent to the mat during last Wednesday's six-team TK Duals. The champion Trojans beat the Scots 48-33 and Josh Strait had one of the winning team's victories with this impressive effort. MXrtcd Support Roochmg those who neri Mp Tiwhmg us til * A CEXSH COURSE When it comes to fixing dents, dings and crunches, we’re at the head of the class [ BODY AHO COLUSlOfl SPECIALISTS CHASSIS STMfGHTpMNG IHSUAAHCE ESTlHATf5 exratr color hatqwhg a motir a rear ehds PAIHTlflG (616) 891-0150 • Fax (616) 891-0446 Office Open Monday Fnday S am tt 5 pm Other Hour* B, Appointment We want tc be } our PRO shop wcrxtng mtr the PROS wnca 1889 Ed Pawtos*. Owner ALL DOG OWNERS PUBLIC NOTICE Due to changes in State Legislation please be advised that Barry County has changed the dog licensing process. You will not need to renew your 1999 dog license until the month and day of the current rabies vaccination in 2000. Any questions regarding this change may be directed to Barry County Animal Control at 616-948-4885 between the hours of 11am to 5pm, Monday through Friday; and 9am to noon, Saturday Caledonia Middle School is selling key cards again this year, at the same low price of $ 10 each. The cards offer substantial savings from 15 local Calc donia businesses, plus more than 140 Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Holland businesses. Showing the card entitles the holder to the savings. The card can be used throughout the year, as late as Dec. 31, 2000. The money raised will benefit the Caledonia Middle School parent-teacher orga­ nization, which funds many programs and provides extra equipment and supplies not funded through the regular budget. People interested in obtaining the cards do not have to be students or have a child in school. Cards can be purchased in any school office throughout the district or from CMS students. The CMS phone num her is 891 8649 Call 945-9554 toplaceyour ACTION-ad �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/January 4. 2000/Page 17 Middleville residents ponder hopes for new year by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Perhaps the arguments about whether or not Jan. 1 was the start of the new cen­ tury will last the entire year. What is undeniable is that this week is the start of the new year Local residents have been thinking about this year and hoping to reach new goals for themselves, their com­ munity and their world. Fourth grade teacher Molly Prangcr says, "I hope and pray for world peace " Students in Jamie Kel­ logg** fourth grade class wrote their hopes, dreams and expectations on paper models of themselves and hung them in the Page El­ ementary School hallway for everyone to see Principals Bill Rich and Pat Koeze anticipate a time of success for students. Fifth grade students want to survive the next round of MEAP tests coming in Jan­ uary Meanwhile. Deb Jones, the new librarian for the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library, is looking forward to a year of communicating with library users, students and reluctant readers. She hopes people will remember the resources available in the library' and never "leave without a book." Sixth grade students try to seem blase about the end of the century, but listen avidly when the adults around them talk about gen­ erators. stockpiling food and water Everyone seems to be try ­ ing to treat the "millen­ nium" as a normal day but were preparing for the "what ifs" just in case. Students in Jamie Kelloggs fourth-grade class at Page Elementary School come in all sizes and shapes and their hopes and dreams for the coming year are just as different. Caledonia planners struggle with truck ordinance by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer \ new ordinance govern­ ing trucks is expected to be discussed by the Caledonia Planning Commission in a public hearing early next year The ordinance is being proposed because of numer­ ous complaints about trucks, some related to diesel semi-trucks wilh a lengthy warm-up time. Caledonia Township Managcr/Planncr John Wal­ lace said current ordinances have not been effective in dealing with problems. He said it is important to have an ordinance in place. Sev­ eral drafts have revised the language and narrowed the terms of the ordinance. The three main problems connected with residents parking trucks in their driveways have been noise, the appearance of trucks, and the proliferation of home businesses using trucks for business in residential areas, without pennits. The difficulty in regulat­ ing these problem areas is that it is difficult to clearly define them. Noise cannot be enforced because there is no present method of measuring deci­ bels of sound or of enforc­ ing a standard. The appearance of trucks in residential settings is to be remedied by required set­ back distances from front, back and side lot lines. But it is hard to distin­ guish whether a truck is for Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 personal or business use. Many employees drive company trucks home to save on mileage to work at sites in another direction from the business or home. An issue of fairness arises over commercial trucks that are allowed for employee use by businesses from other areas, while they're not being allowed by per­ mitted home occupation businesses. Even restrictions based on truck length could be sub­ ject to complaints because some commercial trucks are shorter than some trucks for personal use. Some small diesel trucks are as noisy as semis. Semi­ truck cabs and trailers must be clearly defined so owners don't try to reduce length by breaking them up and park­ ing them separately. Citizen Tom Apol said drivers of Snap on Trucks that are 24 feet long could complain about allowing 26 foot motor home vehicles. Attorney Jim Scales, with the firm of Mika Meyers, said the difference in uses was an acceptable delin­ eation between motor homes and commercial ve­ hicles Some commissioners fa­ vored allowing a 24-foot limit on trucks with the hope of fewer requests for exceptions. Wallace said a lot of commercial trucks would be eliminated by keeping the limit at 21 feet. He said the length of trucks was the only solid basis for enforcement. He had called seseral dealers and learned the longest pickup normally used for personal use was 20.75 feet long. Al present the ordinance would prevent the parking of trucks over 2! feel in length, except in certain dis­ tricts. with required netbacks, etc. Wallace said people using trucks larger than this would have diffi­ culty finding parking since the normal stall length is only 20 feet Fencing or screening was thought to be an inadequate remedy for many situations where both sound and aes­ thetics were identified as problems. Larger trucks and equip­ ment are still allowed in ar­ eas zoned rural residential or agricultural if the vehicles were used in the practice of farming, and setbacks would still have to be observed. Fifty feet of space from the front or back setback line, and 20 feet on side yards also would be required for parking larger trucks and equipment One hundred feet from an­ other home would be re­ quired to park a larger truck out of doors. It could be parked inside an accessory building. This would prevent situa­ tions where an isolated resi­ dent on a small lot might have a neighbor next door who brought in a semi or heavy farm equipment so close that the quality of life was affected adversely. Residents could still go to the Zoning Board of Ap- TK grad earns honors at Cooley Louise Lewis Herrick Louise Lewis Hemck, a 1979 graduate of Thom­ apple Kellogg High School, will graduate with lop hon­ ors from the John Jay Class of 2000. Cooley Law School. Lansing, commenc­ ing Jan 15 She resides in Lansing, where she oun> and operates A-1 -Chimney Sweep She chimney sweeped her way to the lop and through law school Her parents. Al and Margie Lewis are long­ time residents of the area peals to try to get special permission for their situa­ tion. Wallace said if a lot of re­ quests for reasonable vari­ ances came in it might then be time to change the ordi­ nance. Additional changes may still be made by Wallace, at­ torneys and commissioners before a public hearing. More changes may be made in response to public input at the hearing, before going to the Township Board. No date has been set. jpHELP WANTED CHILDCARE^ Positions A vailable... Infant Toddler Room 7:30 - 4:30 & 11:00- 6:00 M-F 2 1/2-3 Year Old Room T-Th 8:30 - 5.30 Wages $6.35 - $7.50 based on cxpcriencc/cducation 795-1282 (3 . (kJ �Page 18/The Sun and News. MKldtevrfte. Mi January 4, 2000 Area prep teams among state’s best in '99 With wins over Lakewood. State-ranked Wayland and Hastings Middleville captured a district trophy. After that, coach Marcy Uyl's eagers went on to capture a regional crown and make it into the Class B State quarterfinals. State Champs. At the M.H.S.A.A. Class B finals held at the Michigan Speedway in Brooklyn, the Middleville girls cross country team ran away with first place honors, motoring past second place finisher Flint Powers with relative ease. 1999 included many outstanding athletic achievements from teams and individuals in the Sun A News coverage area, but the two greatest stories (in the mind of the newspaper’s sports editor) were completed during a span of just seven days. On Saturday, Nov. 6, the Thomappie Kellogg High School girls cross country team traveled to Brooklyn in search of a possible State title. And when all the times were tabulated, coach Tammy Benjamin's team ran away with exactly that, a Class B State championship. The Lady Trojans had a first place score of 112... 62 points better than second place Hint Powers’ 174. On Saturday, Nov. 13, the Caledonia High School varsity boys soccer team trekked to Bloomfield Hills in search of its own possible State title. The Fighting Scots came up short of their goal against a very talented Detroit Country Day squad, 3-1, but making it to the Division III final was a great achievement in itself. Coach Brian Broekhuizen’s purple and gold even managed a big victory over soccer power Ludington, 21, to reach the State championship. Caledonia, like the Thornapple Kellogg High School Trojans, qualified for the expanded State football playoffs thanks in part to tough defense like the kind pictured above. 97 Pontiac Bonneville 98 Chevrolet Astro LS 40th Anniversary Edition, leather seats and only 43,000 miles All-Wheel-Drive 7 passenger van. one owner 96 Ford Eddie Bauer Explorer 99 Chevrolet New Silverado IS 4 door 4x4. leather, sunroof. loaded Ext. Cab. 5.3 V-8. auto., bench seat, only 14.000 miles. 97 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer LT 4 door. 4x4. only 20.000 miles 98 Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab 2WD Assume lease tor payments 97 Geo Tracker 4 door 4x4 ’ ^Only 25.000 miles = 100 /month s10,995 ’"L 96 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4 door. V-6. auto air. CD. 46.000 miles CAVIN a 4 < M-37 North of Middleville. Across from MiddtevsHa SALE HOURS Mon 4WM • *O« TU«* THur* 4 Fn S*t Itol SERVICE HOURS Mon »»• Ui Fn • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac i 795-3318 891-8151 V, x There were many other area accomplishments that also deserve special recognition. Cases for top area stories can also be made for the Thornapple Kellogg High School varsity girls' basketball team that made it to the Class B State quarterfinals during the recently completed season, the Thomappie Kellogg and Caledonia football teams that both qualified for the Slate football playoffs, Jeremy Vandefifer finishing second in the State at the Michigan High School Athletic Association State individual wrestling finals held for the first time in 1999 at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena, the boys track team at Caledonia High School going undefeated in duals and in the O-K Gold or the special honor awarded to Thomappie Kellogg head wrestling coach, Tom Lehman, for being the Michigan High School Coaches Association Wrestling Coach of the Year" But the lady harriers from Thornapple Kellogg (’er Middleville) and the soccer stars from Caledonia headed the list of year's best. Broekhuizen's hooters ended the *99 campaign with a 21-3-1 record, won O-K Gold Conference, district and regional hardware and made it to the State final for the first time in the program's history. In the post-season, the Fighting Scots scored wins over Lake wood (3-0), South Christian (I -0), East Grand Rapids (2-1), Parma Western (5-0), DeWitt (3-0) and Ludington (2-1). In six games, Caledonia out-scored its foes 16-2. Dominance. Continued next page The Fighting Scots soccer team takes time to celebrate following their regional win at Otsego High School. Caledonia went on to play in the State championship at Bloomfield Hills. (Photo by Perrv Hardin) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 4. 2000/Page 19 TK Trojans to host Japanese wrestling team Thornapple Kellogg High School will play host to an international wrestling team from Japan Jan. 13-15 and TK athletic director and head wrestling coach Tom Lehman describes this opportunity as a win for the many involved. The Trojans were awarded the chance to host the Japanese wrestlers though the Michigan Wrestling Federation. Lehman has traveled to Japan twice for similar trips and this is his and the TK team's, chance to return that favor. "(1) have been overwhelmed by the friendly treatment and hospitality the Japanese people have shown to me and my team.” Lehman said. "Now I get a chance to host a Japanese team in Middleville." The Japanese squad will include 12 wrestlers and four adults. Plans for the team’s visit include going out to lunch when they arrive Thursday. Jan. 13, traveling with the Trojan team to Wyoming Rogers Jan. 13, visiting the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Friday, Jan. 14. attending wrestling practice Jan. 14. attending TK's basketball game against Byron Center Jan. 14 and being on hand and taking part in the TK Duals Saturday. Jan. 15. "We will introduce them and their host family, between dual meets (at the TK Duals), before they leave. Lehman said Lehman said that on his trips to Japan, there w as one thing that the hosts did that was quite helpful. "One thing that we found very nice on our trip is that the host family did our laundry for us, this was a great help." Lehman said. If interested in being a host family for a member of the Japanese team, call Lehman at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (616) 795-5432. their opposition to (16). Cox was the team's leading scorer, while VanHaitsma had 16 shutouts, had a goal average of .5 and a saves percentage of .91. The Thornapple Kellogg High School girls cross country team also put up some very impressive numbers. The Lady Trojans had a perfect record of 200-0, were the champions in the O-K Blue Conference, won 12 invitational titles and scored the first State championship for a Trojan cross country team. Dominance. Benjamin's squad ended a perfect year with near perfection at the Brooklyn finals. In her words, "They just ran like they have all year. If you do your best, what else is there?" After winning a regional championship at Allegan, the TK girls knew they had the talent to dart for the school's second State No. 1, the first being achived by the Trojan wrestling team. At Brooklyn, they were not denied. Running in the Class B championship were Danielle Quisenberry. Melissa Quisenberry, Theresa Miller, Jen Verkerke, Christine Dood, Katie Richter and Elise Nyland. All seven runners were awarded with All-Barry County cross country accolades. Danielle Quisenberry was second at State with a blistering time of 18:30.80, while younger sister Melissa was seventh, crossing the finish line in 18.53. "We're fortunate to be part of an elite group (of State champions) and our girls know that," Benjamin said. From previous page With valuable senior leadership and the determination Io go as far as their talent would take them. Brockhuizen's Scots proved tough to stop. team found ways to win, found ways to overcome adversity and they did it with their own unique style," Brockhuizen said. "They have tremendous heart" And the Scots not only put up impressive offensive numbers, they also did an outstanding job on defense, led by goalkeeper Lance VanHaitsma. VanHaitsma was named third team All­ State. Chris Cox received first team All-State recognition and Justin Johnson was chosen to the All-State second team. Records achieved by the soccer team members included the best record in the program's history (21-3I), goals (90) and the number of goals they held tn X 3555 68th Street, Dutton Village Mill Mall street' dill £. PlZt3r,a Phone 698-7920 n, Ph™ Mr* ^<,*4 Hous 6 30 am 8 00pm Mon -Fn Sat 7<X aM00pm Closed Sunday Now Open Sunday at 12:00 Noon Join us after church Business Services For Sale Auto Mobile Homes WORK FROM HOME: Grow­ ing company needs help Earn between $500-$ 1.200 part-time/ full-time. 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Ml Phone: (616) 554 6277 OPEN YEAR-AROUND New Specialty Sandwiches (available Mon. thru Fri. 11:30 am 7 00 pm) 100th St. study, from pg. 14— Township Trustee Fred Fleischmann asked if there was $50,000 on reserve in this year's budget for parks. Johnston said the money that was not used goes into the general fund because of the accounting method the township uses. "It is sequestered. We don't have to dispense with money at the end of the year in order not to lose it," he explained. A discussion of Roger Sabine’s presentation to the board in November to ob­ tain matching funds for park projects ensued. Johnston said he had talked with Sabine, who intended to come back with a more pre­ pared report Dunng the past adminis­ tration’s term, it had passed a resolution to support cer­ tain park projects with township matching funds. Johnston said Sabine was not aware this was done un­ der a former board. In the meantime, the present board will renew what was in it. Fleischmann said issues need to be dealt with in a timely manner Potter said the failure to second Fleischmann's mo­ tion to approve $37,500 in matching funds did not mean the township did not want to support parks. He told Fleischmann he needed more information and time to make a decision about spending the money. De­ Vries mentioned there were conflicting places for the money to go. The township also might need to back the Lepard Park project. DeVries also requested the board consider hiring its own assessor. She said she thought an assessor was needed for about 25 to 30 hours per week, and that in the long run this would of­ fer a benefit for residents. She said special assessments and other work requiring maps for land splits resulted in other departments of the township office falling be­ hind. She recommended service now handling the as­ sessments . The decision regarding the 100th Street study is ex­ pected to come up at a spe­ cial meeting not yet sched­ uled. A decision to create an assessor's position was postponed for the special meeting as well. Call 945-9554 anytime for ACTION-Ads! W Traditions Family Dining January Warm Up & Specials... Served All Day — Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner S ?f 2 Hot and Fluffy Pancakes Choice of Meat, Two Eggs Any Style & Steaming Hot Coffee jjh 5*/^ A Cup of our own Fabulous Chili, / Steaming Hot, Served with Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Chips j//7 Hot Beef or Hot Turkey Sandwich ‘VTNp Served with Mashed Potato, Hot //fy Vegetable of the Dav & Side Salad Hv iGa’ A Hase '<*» Tried Tradition’s “Big- Borger? 4 *e A<re... T-Bonc & Vvw fork VStrip Steak Dinners beginning al ’S.59 A Still Serving Buffet for Lunch & Dinner ~ Caledonia Plaza ~ v Phone 891-5535 vt �Panp 2<WThe Sun and News. Middlevile. Ml.January 4. 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-01-11.pdf 6c63c09f9f8ad01d14a8c251a45dfd80 PDF Text Text 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 2/jMwwy* 2000 New planner begins work with village, township by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Geoff Moffat brings years of experience and boundless enthusiasm to his new posi­ tion as the planner for both the Village of Middleville and Thomapple Township. Moffat has degrees from Michigan State University and Cooley Law School He became a practicing planner in 1968 and has worked with cities, villages, town­ ships and even served as a county planner for six years. He officially started Jan. 3, but attended some village and township meetings and began meeting the elected officials and members of both planning commissions in December. At the Jan. 4 Village of Middleville Planning Commission meeting, Bryan Groesbeck who had served as both planner and village manager, said that he was happy to rely on Moffat Thornapple may propose new fire station millage by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapplc Township Supervisor Don Boysen last week during the quarterly meeting introduced the need for a fire millage to build a new fire station. Trustee Walt Eavcy said, ■We’ve been putting this off. Ute current fire station has no room for larger equipment, there is no train­ ing facility, the building leaks and there is a need to store records securely." Rex Schad asked. "What would a new building do? We need to compare costs on renovating the existing building and building a new one." Bill Getty stressed the need to ’do homework" be­ fore any decision is made. Boysen suggested having a professional help board members with tlx: process. Schad reminded the rest of the trustees to consider the type of service the township will be providing in the fu­ ture. There is a need to bal­ ance the influence of devel­ opment with the downsizing that might be needed if Yankee Springs Township decides to start its own de- See fire station millage, pg. 3 to attend planning meetings from now on "I really like what I do," Moffat says. The unique opportunity to work with both municipalities on common planning goals is a great opportunity. "I am really impressed with the cooperation I’ve seen so far. It is really im­ pressive My hope is that over the next year we can go through a futunng process together Moffat said. Current projects include working on master plans and doing planning updates, working on the recreation plan and zoning enforce­ ment. Moffat works out of the See new planner, pg. 9 Geoft Moftat Garbow rezoning OK’d by Planning Commission by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Garden Grove will be the new name for the Paul Garbow development on the southeast corner of M-37 and 100th Street, which fi­ nally was recommended by the Caledonia Planning Commission Jan. 3. The planners, however, added the contingency of sewer availability. The planned unit development will include duplex condo living for an over 50s popu­ lation, an extended care fa­ cility and a variety of com­ mercial uses, including a six-screen movie theater, if current plans materialize. In the Garbow proposal, commercial uses would in­ clude a fast-food restaurant, a car wash, a drive-through bank, a sit-down restaurant, a retail area to accommodate shops to sell bikes, coffee, ice cream, pet supplies, etc., providing that commercial demand supports these ideas. A building for office spaces might include spaces for medical, optical, insur­ ance, accounting, travel or investment facilities. Architectural consistency of all buildings would as­ sure unity of design within Ron VanSingel explains the design plans for Garden Grove PUD proposed for the south eastern comer of M-37 and 100th Street In the Garbow proposal, comercial uses would include a fast-food restaurant, a car wash, a drive-through bank, a sit-down restaurant, a retail area to accomodate shops to sell bikes, coffee, ice cream, pet supplies, etc. providing that commercial demand supports these ideas. the development. The project plans for about 42% open space, in­ cluding space for garden plots for those living in du­ plex housing. Each of the buildings would go through an individual site plan re­ view. At least one area of 20,000 feet is designated for open space. The sit-down restaurant would overlook a detention pond that buffers the rail trail. Most of the prime ever­ greens growing on over 50% of the property are to be preserved and to used as buffers for buildings con­ structed in the development. Plans include the required setbacks and walking trails for residents Several studies had not been completed, including perking the lots planned on the parcel, determination of which areas could be wet­ lands, Kent County Road Commission approval for planned curb cuts. Health Department approval for septic systems in lieu of sewer, and more Main points made in fa­ vor of the project included • Agricultural use for this property has not been feasi­ ble. Soils require irrigation, too expensive to be prof­ itable. • Agricultural zoning can­ not be enforced because the state allows agricultural land to be divided and sold for two-acre residential lots. • Three primary areas of the township most con­ ducive for commerce, in­ cluding this corner will be designated for commercial use sooner or later, accord­ ing to Planner and Town­ ship Manager John Wallace. • This comer parcel is the only one available for commercial development on the busy intersection. • It is better to keep commercial areas and result­ ing traffic on M-37 rather than diverting it out into ar- eas of the countryside by designating commercial ar­ eas there, and contributing to sprawl, Wallace argued. • Though this develop­ ment will increase traffic, residential use would also increase traffic at nine auto trips per household • The project would set up a tax base supportive of the community, but not requir­ ing additional school costs by attracting families with children as single family housing would do. • Residential and commer­ cial units will operate in compatible ways within the development, complement­ ing the rest of the Caledonia area, without undermining established businesses. • Multi-unit housing and commercial uses are the most desirable of many op­ tions available, and both will be built in this project. • The developer's goal is to have public sewer and ei­ ther public water or a pri­ vate well to serve the devcl- See Gartow reionng, pg. 5 In This Issue • What the community needs now... A Caledonia perspective • Flu season arrives in the area says expert • Thornapple Township sets goals for quarterly meeting • Middleville applies for block grant �Page 2/The Sun and News M»ddievtiie MVJanuary 11, 2000 Don Williamson still adjusting to retirement by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middleville resident and artist Don Williamson says that he is still adjusting to having retired after almost 30 years as a teacher at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids. "It still hasn’t sunk in." Williamson said Retirement definitely doesn t mean just sleeping in for this artist. He contin­ ues to work on final details of the "Reclaimed Spirit’ sculpture, spend time with his family and work on his own art. Williamson has had an in­ teresting hfe including a stint with the Detroit Tigers in 1958 His love of sports and baseball have continued while his career has included work in advertising and teaching. He began teaching at Kendall in 1971 and retired in December of 1999. He served on the Thor­ napple Kellogg Board of Education and is currently a member of the Reclaimed Spirit Committee. He hopes to spend more time with his wife Cathy and their family. He may develop an art class for adults who have been afraid to draw or paint. Students of the month These students at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School ended 1999 on a high note. The sixth graders pictured from left are Alexis Bass. Anthony Carpenter, Jayne Kennicott, Mikel Moore. Jennifer Moreno. Penny Plaunt. Stacy Roberts and Kaylah Russell. Standing are Elizabeth Schneider. Kassidy Sovern, Nicholas Stark, Brittany Steensma, Brett Tinker and Ryan VanKuilenburg. Developmental inventory session set for Jan. 28 Middleville artist Don Williamson (closest to the camera) has retired from his teaching position at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, but he is keeping his hands busy here with the Reclaimed Spirit sculpture. Caledonia School District residents who have concerns about their children's devel­ opment such as speech con­ cerns. socialization, learning and or growth development arc urged to attend a devel­ opmental inventory to iden­ tify preschool aged children who may benefit from early educational intervention Friday. Jan 28 Parents may call and schedule an appointment at 891-0219, between 8 a m. and 4 p.rn. There is no fee for this ser­ vice. After 60 Club to meet Jan. 18 122 E. Main St., MiddleviHe (Next to Phil’s Pizza) CALL 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Seventh graders selected in December are Kaylee Biggs, Nikki Brower, Joshua Cisler, Linsey Clark, Brittany Eisen, Kendall Gerbasi and Michelle Hoffman Standing are Richard Kennedy, Adam Loveless, Lindsey McKee, Clif Tomson, Lindsey Vandenberg, Alicia Weeber and Jessica Wenger. The regular meeting of the After 60 Club will be held Tuesday. Jan. 18, at the VFW Hall in Middleville for the group’s usual potluck. Walt and Mike Eavey will share their adventures as lighthouse keepers this past summer. Please join us and register for our exciting, informative ... “HOW-TO” CLASSES Jan. 25th: 7:00-9:00 Faux Sponge Painting Feb. 15th: 7:00-9:00 Furniture Refinishing March 14th: 7:00-9:00 Wallpapering Full Service Paint & Wallpaper Shop Sales. Rental, Custom Tinting Service • Service • Service 227 E. Main Street, Caledonia. MI 49316 616-891-9171 Eighth graders honored in December are from left Bradley Bender, Michelle Bickford, Brian Cuneo, Jessica Deemter, Erin Dugan, Josh Fogg, Joe Fromm, Cory Gilbert and Lars Gustafson. Standing are Jordon Hartley. Bobby Hebert, Stephanie Meeuwes, Jacqueline Michael, Josh Nink, Caroline O'Connor, Brooke Ridderikhoff, Steven Slachter. Megan Steffen and Amber Steorts. The f Main Attraction Inc. Hair Nail & Spa Studio CHEMICAL j SYTLE * SERVICES S | JOO SPA Scalp Massage BodyWraps Wraps Body Facials • Pedicures Not nM With Other o fters or couponi Expires 2/15/00 Perms ! 2 , Hi-L»te» Hi-Lite* Colors Not vahd other oRert or coupons Exptres 2/1S 00 FltR 3 HAIRCUT Not with other ! Expires 2/15/00 I 9175 Cherry Vai ley Ave. • Glenn Valley Retail Center £91-HAIR (4247) ! oflers or coupon* �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 11. 2000/Page 3 Area Obituaries Writer’s workshop scheduled at Caledonia Library Helen M. Bowman MIDDLEVILLE Mrs. Helen M. Bowman, age 83. of Middleville, passed away Monday. January 3, 2000 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Helen was bom on April 9. 1916 in Winnebago. Minnesota, the daughter of Sebastian and Anna (Donwen) Wicscnhofcr. She was raised and attended school in Rutland Township. Helen married Claude B Bowman on May 6, 1938. She was employed at Baby Bliss in Middleville. Helen was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and she enjoyed cooking, baking. knitting, crocheting, handwork, and playing cards and bingo. Helen was a caring, lovi ng mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and fnends She was preceded in death by her husband. Claude B. Bowman; two sisters. Laura Fisher and Marie Curtis. Helen is survived by her son. James (Patricia) Bowman of Middleville; three grandchildren. Allan (Jamie) Bowman and Michael Bowman both of Middleville. Laura Bowman of Ann Arbor; three great grandchildren. Cade Bowman. Hillary and Mallory Stone; three brothers. Elmer (Ethel) Wiesenhofer of Middleville. Maurice (Gladys) Wiesenhofer and Walter Wiesenhofer both <5f Hastings, several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Thursday morning. January 6. 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated Interment was in Rutland Cemetery in Rutland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. She was employed for many years by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor until her retirement in 1983. Mrs. Schaefer was preceded in death by her husband. Carl Schaefer on December 10, 1955; sisters, Hulda Farrar, Hannah Farrar, and Helen Holistcr; and brothers, Helmer Ulindcr. Hulvar Ulindcr, and Henry Ulindcr; great grandson, Carl Eric. She is survived by her son, Don (Sharon) Schaefer; sisters, Helga Arnst of Boynton Beach, both fiction and non-fiction. She believes that much of what happens to us is inter­ esting to others and it's not subject matter, but good ex­ ecution that makes com­ pelling reading. Guest’s work has been published in many regional and national magazines, in­ cluding Reader's Digest and Travel and Leisure. She is a regular columnist for O n The Tovyn magazine, and is currently at work on a memoir tilled Talking Back to Safety Boys. One workshop participant said, "Margery Guest's workshop stimulated me to continue my writing, with the hope of developing it into a book. Her expertise complements her skill for group leadership and war­ rants praise for seeking out hidden talents in others. She made it possible for us to hear and comment on each of our presentations, help­ ing me to become more ob­ servant and aware of my own writing." This workshop will be limited to 12 people, registrations are required, and much of the fee will be covered by the Friends of the Library. However. $25 per person will be charged, (a correction from the previous notice.) Caledonia Library is lo­ cated at 240 Emmons St. Call 891-1502 to make reservations. FORECLOSED HOMES Fire station millage, from pg. 1 Hilda Ericka Schaefer GRAND RAPIDS Mrs. Hilda Ericka Schaefer, age 89, of Grand Rapids, and formerly of Ann Arbor, was called home by her Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2000. Mrs. Schaefer was bom on July 27. 1910 in Spruce, the daughter of Nils Erick and Matilda Sophia (Fryxcll) Ulindcr. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A writer s workshop pre­ sented by Margery Guest will be sponsored by Kent District Library in Caledonia on three January evenings, the 25th, 27th and 28th (Tuesday. Thursday and Friday) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The sessions will be designed to help aspiring authors. Participants will do writ­ ing exercises, share work in a group and respond in help­ ful ways to each other's work. Guest will share her expertise and knowledge gained in over 20 years of writing and publishing. She is a proponent of using per­ sonal material as fodder for Florida. Hulda Farrar of Ossineke, grandchildren, Dawn (Randy) Buist of Middleville. Lisa (Nick) Jansma of Caledonia. Julie Schaefer-Space (Rick) of Middleville. Eric Schaefer of Middleville; and 11 great grandchildren Mrs. Schaefer will be sadly missed by family and many friends and acquaintances. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 8, 2000 at the Muehlig Funeral Chapel at 403 South Fourth Avenue in Ann Arbor. partment. Shirley Eaton reminded her colleagues, "This is not going to happen tomorrow. It may take four to five years. She also said when this issue was discussed in the past some TTES em­ ployees got their hopes up and then were disappointed when nothing happened. The Emergency Services Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Low or $0 Down! Committee will work on a long range plan, look at possible sites and bring this topic back to the board. Boysen said that goal is to "do something that peo­ ple will support, would meet needs and be adequate for the future." Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 40% Off All Christmas Items J* 'J Don’t Miss the Huge Sate! 9944 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml 49316 1 mile north of 100th Douglas H. Vandoren MIDDLEVILLE Douglas H. Vandoren, age 29, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He is survived by his foster parents, Robert and Betty Noffke and family of Middleville. Graveside services were held on Saturday, January 8, 2000 at Coman Cemetery in Yankee Springs Township. Reverend F. L. "Red" Faber officiated. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. PASE meeting set for Jan. 24 at TKHS The Parent Advisors for Special Education will hold a panel discussion on Jan. 24 in room 303 at Thomapplc Kellogg High School on MContempo Salon Back to Basics liters 2/$2000 Scnicl fitipn mtn & Wcjncn Spoiols WtdniAday 6- J'lidaij with Jfylk Senior Men Cuts 10 • Senior Women Styles 12 Stop in & see us at our all new salon... now in Caledonia Centre Plaza inert to Country town Roo?i 616-891-1093 the topic: "What happens af­ ter high school?" This meeting, which be­ gins at 6:30 p.m., will help parents of special education students learn about op­ tions. The panel discussion will focus on “transition awareness " Members uf the panel are Dan Blough from the cre­ ative bousing division of the Hope Network; Gary Kuipers. Michigan Depart­ ment of Career Develop­ ment and Rehab Services; Bill Perry from the Center for Independent Living, and Heidi Pnor. a special educa­ tion teacher and transition coordinator at TK High School. Child care and refresh­ ments will be provided. For more information about this meeting or other PASE ac­ tivities. call 795-5471. i. Happy New Year Come in now through January 31, 2000 | for the absolute lowest prices on Snapper Power Equipment in stock! Riding Mowers .Stating « saqq99 *399" Snow Blowers Statin# at Push Mowers ....’249" Yellow Jacket Go Karts Fro® * •. WwUF *699" Buy mw and urt with n« payment Til Ayil Z000 with afrtwred credit w• YARD AND SPORT 114 River Street • Downtown Middleville Open: MTWF 9-6; Thur. 3-8; Sat. 8-2 616-795-4230 & in �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/January 11. 2000 Lecture series open to all at Calvin College by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The January Series at Calvin College features lec­ tures on topics as far apart as space and sports, death and music slavery and phi­ lanthropy. The series began on Jan. 6 with an hour long talk by Frank De ford who wowed the crowd of students, fac­ ulty and ordinary people with a review of the impact a too obsessive focus on sports has on learning Terry Gross gave the au­ dience at the Fine Arts Cen­ ter Auditorium a sample of what her radio show is like. Another National Public Radio public figure, Mara Liasson. on Monday gave a view of what Washington is like through the eyes of a journalist Thomas Bauchoff ex­ plores the fourth dimension on the Internet today. Jan 11. Lecture goers will "see" the fourth dimension through computer graphics and animation. This profes­ sor of , mathematics at Brown University will make geometry even more fun than it is already. * Eugene Rivers may give ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Lit'Ing Church - Sen Ing a Living Lord Sunday ScIkmM............................. 9:30 a m Morning Worship 10 45 a m Evening I’ratMr 6 00 p in WEDNESDAY Family Nighl 6 30 p m 7240 681 h Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 hope during his lecture on Jan 12 to area residents and law enforcement officers concerned about the possible growth of gang involve­ ment. Reports of gang graf­ fiti pop up from time to time. Rivers will speak about techniques he has used to bring partnerships be­ tween law enforcement and churches to deal with the problem Astronaut Eileen Collins will show a 15-minute video of her shuttle flight and will present earth obser­ vation photos of her 1999 mission on Jan. 13. On Jan. 14 Jeremy Begbie explores the question of why people turn to music for spiritual refreshment but the music can be as diverse as New Age. Bach, hip hop and medieval chant. On Jan, 17, Martin Luther King Day, Yale pro­ fessor Robert Harms will explore the ideas, practices and personalities which an­ imated the slave trade using the voyage of the slave ship "The Diligent" from France to Africa to the Caribbean. On Jan. 18 professor Alvin Plantinga returns to Calvin, where he taught be­ fore going to the University of Notre Dame. His topic is "Faith and Science." The fate and tragedy of the recent Balkan conflicts will be examined by Steven Meyer on Jan. 19. His affil­ iation with the CIA gives him a unique perspective.. Gilbert Meilaender uses narratives of dying patients to focus on the tension be­ tween death as an enemy or friend during his lecture on Jan. 20. Max Pommer appears as guest conductor with the Saint Paul Chamber Orches­ tra on Jan. 21 During the 12:30-1:30 p.m. lecture time. The concert is meant to engage, stimulate and thrill the audience. No tick­ ets are needed for this per­ formance. The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra will present a full concert that evening and tickets are required. Call (616) 957-6282 for ticket information. On Jan. 24 Rebecca Rimel talks about philan­ thropy in the context of civic responsibility. As di­ rector of the Pew Charitable Continued next page LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Pastor. Dr Brian F Hamsun CRYSTAL SPRINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST t 0 M M U 1 1 1 1 CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M 57, north of Middleville • 795 9726 a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional. informal) Bunday Morning Worship 10 30 a m Youth Group Sunday Evening! 7 00 p m Meeting at the Croce Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissev Hbrship leader Denm Houma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office rt/6-W 1-02X7 Visit our weo site www brightside otg CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc. Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass Bruce V Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan I). Moody. Aaat PaMor Dougla* G. Bca*on. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Musk 9 45 am 11 00 a m 6 00 p.m 6 45 p.m 6:45 p.m Sunday SUmniI Sunday Morning Wirdnp sen nr Sunday Eit-nmg senar Wtxkxwln Mai W Prayer Word of Life Qul* ✓^9 50 r AM \ Worship 11:00 AM Chr. Ed . 6 00 I’M Wed A Member of the Evangelical , Family Covenant Churches of America yf'light J 1 Redeemer 4k Covenant Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman ... .5:00 p.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake/ "We are changed by God s love!” Good Shephard Lutheran Church , 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship Sunday School Adult Bible Class Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00a.m. 11:00 a.m. Church: (616) 795-2391 I^S caledoniaI I '^aCHRISTUN REFORMED CHURCH 1 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Worship 9 30 a m & 6 00 p nt (Child & Aduhi (During the School \eari Rev. R. Scott Green wav. Poster LiaeHeSpnk. I euUer 41 Tiemeier. Cam mu win Calhng Proclaiming the Whale Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm Worshipping at our new building at 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 Church Offtec (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Our mile fast of Wfutwyvtflf Rd CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service . GIN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12260 Ctarf Soual*-. toad ta G* Lake) Ml • ?»S-1603 10 30 am Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care to Soman Kohns Uf F kwrih Mtmshtr Rana\ Ptmeii 250 Vine Street Church Office 616-8918669 Fax 891-8648 Commvn.ty Ciu-D A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitncyvilk Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10:45 a m Evening Worship 6:00 p m Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0.191 www.lakesidecommunity.org (under construction) Leighton United Methodist Located in Irighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8 .30 a m. & 11 a.m. Sunday Sduxtl lor All Ages 9:45 a m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service ....................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K diru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 p in. . Prayer Meeting - Wednesday ,6 .30 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday 7 00 p m. RAI' TOWNSEND, Pastor 891 8028 e-mail leighton©iserv net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m 11:15 a.m 6:00 p.m COMMUNITY CMUWCM Bamcr Frac S'.' A «.ai-> .red p* C ara< Ckdd Carr Dwrsaj Scrocr Hours Houn lUiainaOie Meeting al South Christian High School (68th St Southwest between Division A US-131) Sunday Worship Service at 10 30 AM 'Jbyfftllv {.ommittai to ten ing (Fna Nmortug Chnds chtirih uiul uiirititg out < hna i loinmlwioH Church Office Telephone Church Office Fax 281 3402 281 7bB6 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday Morning Worship Wed Fellowship ® % 9 45 a m 11 00 a m 7 30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5372 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted Io one another in hmiherh love Rom 12 10 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke ■ Office H9I X6M> Church 891 9878 Rev. F. Anthony Sikora 792-2889 A Church wtrA a caring heart tor our community and the world ~ (of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Lakeside ^3 &i)E ©Hi Time vlDJlletljolnst Cfjurclj 5590 Whitneyvilte Ave . S E. AKo. Ml 49302 Sunday School...1 0:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship . 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meebng...7:00 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morrvng Worship 9 30 a.m. 945am Middievae Sunday School MKkJevle Mornrg Worship 1100 cm. Ret' Lee Zcichmatt Rev Royle Batlard, Pastor Phone 8686437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 am., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Sursery 9 45 ara Learning for all. 6pm Aduk and youth interaction with God and other* Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Your Community C ampus for Ministry Call for a schedule of chotcea Peace Reformed Church 616 891-81 !9 Church Office Prone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ^546 WNtneyviie Ave a* 84tn S? • 891 8661 The Church where everybody is somebody . and Jesus is Lord “ Temporarily Meeting rt Caledonia High School Sunday School 930 am Siraoy Mornng Woryip 1030 am. Sunday Eveang Wamp 6 00 pjn Aea ‘.Vr-eea >aye A Study 7W p.m Rev Thomas SUysRev Kart Bosrtor Assoc Pastor/Wh Mmstnes �The Sun and News, MxJdleviHe. Ml/January 11. 2000/Page 5 Garbow rezoning, continued from front page opment. • The commercial areas arc arranged to create a des­ tination point for people us­ ing the rail trail. The best use along rail trails is not residential lots, but destina­ tion areas for eating or shopping by users of the rail trail, said Ron VanSmgel speaking for Paul Garbow. • The development plan would retain a lot of green space; more than most de­ velopments, and does not count buildings, parking lots or roads as open space • Signage would be no larger than the township sign ordinance allows. Opposing opinions by planning officials and by citizens during the public hearing were: • Several residents who wanted the commissioners to wait al least until the master plan was complete to be sure this decision was compatible with future uses slated for the community in the new plan. • Tom Apol, who said this was "horrible timing," From previous page Trusts, Rimcl has a unique insight on the power of giv­ ing and its influence on democracy. A celebration of Calvin's own history and community will be presented in a drama directed by professor Robert Hubbard on Jan 25. The award-winning series ends with a duo-piano per­ formance by Valentina Lisitsa and Alexei Kuz.netsoff on Wednesday, Jan. 26. This Ukrainian piano duo returns to Calvin by popular demand. All the lectures and per­ formances are free. Lectures begin at 12:30 p.m. Parking is free and a free shuttle bus runs from the intramural parking lot on the east side of the Beltline. For more information about the January series, call (616) 958-7018. EK A and decisions would block potential bypass options for both 100th Street and M-37. which he said hundreds of citizens had said they wanted. • Several residents were opposed to commercial and industrial development south of 100th Street. Mark Makarewicz complained that Caledonia could soon be re­ named. "Callendale." be­ cause it would be one long commercial strip along M37. • Many citizens advocated larger residential parcels to retain the rural character of Caledonia. Many residents wanted to allow agricultural uses on parcels of a few acres preferred over commer­ cial. multi-unit housing or industrial uses. An industrial PUD just south of the Garbow pro­ posal was approved last month for Clearview In­ vestments. Marvin Van Kuiken said the commission should have said no to Clearview Investments. Stephen Duren said ap­ proval would be a choice to encourage continued urban sprawl instead of a pro-ac­ tive approach to preserve what was left of rural char­ acter Others said this was a drastic change from the ex­ isting agricultural zoning Julie Makarcwicz feared this would set a precedent for de­ velopment on the southwest comer of a 76-acre parcel which was still farmed last year. • Other uses suggested by Julie Makarewicz, believed to be better than the uses being planned, included parks, bed and breakfast units, schools and single family homes, all possible within agricultural zoning. • There is no sewer or wa­ ter available for rather in­ tense development, residents said. Making sewer avail­ able for this project requires amending the existing sewer district. • There is still space DYNAMIC REAL ESTATE GUN LAKE OFFICE1 2491 S Patterson W . (616) 792-2219 456-0250 1-800-860-5253 HASTINGS OFFICE-1225 Wetf State » ••acorn ["liJILS | (616)945 5248 room walkout ranch on 4 wooded acres with creek Gorgeous in ground |mk>1 solar heated 6 person hix tub in gazebo. Fireplace, family room, extra garage 5198,000 Sellers are motivated (all Linda Rough, k 792-2380, or I 800 860 5253. 7 available for commercial use elsewhere in the township, which would be duplicated in this development. Makarcwicz listed numerous sites where businesses of the types mentioned had va­ cated available spaces along M-37. • This project proposes a hidden retail area which will have a hard time drawing business. Makarewicz said Contempo Salon had moved from the Village Plaza just north of the proposed PUD across M-37 to the Caledo­ nia Village Centre to "ac­ cess more retail traffic.” • The hidden nature of the planned retail area would in­ vite break-ins. • The project would inten­ sify traffic on both M-37 and 100th Streets. • A better use along rail trails would be residential lots. • Possible flooding over M-37 resulting from runoff from the development was mentioned as a concern. Wallace predicted years of dramatic growth in the fu­ ture. He said the township is growing at a rate of 1,000 people more each year. This creates pressure to provide commercial services. Speaking on the best ways to direct growth in a community, Wallace said natural expansion occurs radially, or in a linear fash­ ion along arteries outward TK school lunch menus Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 12 Chicken noodle soup w/Bosco cheese stick or hot pocket, celery sticks, blue­ berry crisp, milk. Thursday, Jan. 13 Lasagna roll w dinner roll or hot dog, tossed salad, applesauce, milk Fridas, Jan. 14 Pizza or fish sandwich, cole slaw, pineapple, milk. Monday. Jan. 17 No School. Tuesday Jan. 18 Chicken vegetable soup w/bread and butter or com dog. peas, cherry crisp, milk. Note: P.B sandwiches available each day. Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday. Jan. 12 Chicken noodle soup w Bosco cheese stick or hot pocket, celery sticks, blue­ berry crisp, milk. I hurvday. Jan. 13 Lasagna roll w dinner roll or hot dog. tossed salad, applesauce, milk Friday. Jan. 14 Pizza or fish sandwich, cole daw. pineapple, milk. Monday. Jan. 17 Tuesday. Jan. 18 Chicken vegetable soup w bread and butter or com dog. peas, cherry cnsp, milk NOTE: Rotating items will be dux nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars The Garbow proposal would include a fast food site, drive-through bank, car wash and convenience store, office building, sit-down restaurant, six screen theater, an extended care facility, a shopping center and several multi unit housing complexes for an over 50s population. from a metro center, in this case Grand Rapids. Wallace said he favored contiguous commercial areas, rather than leap frogging outward. He said this development was adjacent to commercial zoning just north, and met both definitions of natural expansion, outwardly from Caledonia village and along M-37. He said if 100th Street goes through he expects the traffic to increase from 8 to 10 thousand or more vehi­ cles per day through the high volume intersection. Wallace said he would hate to lose the spot with the best commercial viabil­ support in the immunity ity by zoning it for residen­ to support rural character, tial use, when residential but not to support agricul­ zoning was more suited to tural activity. The commissioners ap­ areas farther out. He also cautioned this proved the PUD with sev­ project was too small to re­ eral conditions. In addition quire the developer bear a lot to requiring public sewer, of infrastructure costs. He they asked for one wing of said asking the developer to the retail complex to be re­ pay for off-site improve­ placed by eight more resi­ ments, such as a traffic sig­ dential units. They also asked the developer to add a nal was also not advisable. He said the most appro­ path along M-37 from the priate use for the parcel was rail trail to to the intersec­ a combination of commer­ tion of M-37 and 100th cial and multi family hous­ Street, which is expected to ing in a setting of compati­ be a safer route for hikers and bicyclers crossing M-37 ble uses, as planned. Wallace said there was rather than at Kinsey Street. erald endows F 1,1 A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from Nearest and most affordable rates in . area. Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Walmart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS �Page 6/The Sun and News. M*ddkMte. Ml/January 11. 2000 What the community needs now.,, a Caledonia perspective by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia residents expect life to change a lot in the next few years, according to a recent informal survey of local people. While able to identify problems, they also sug­ gested ideas which they thought would make Cale­ donia a better place to live, sharing both concrete and intangible visions. Many people think Cale­ donia has a lot to offer. Joe Pagano of Paganos Restaurant said. "I’m happy living here in Caledonia," words which were repeated often by many residents. Pharmacist Dave Hopkins said he thought life is be­ coming increasingly better for people in Caledonia be­ cause of the increased avail­ ability of certain products with the growth of business in the area. Though Caledonia is loved by its residents, there were several problems iden­ tified. Several residents ex­ pressed concerns over pre­ serving Caledonia's com­ munity character in the face of rapidly advancing growth. School Board President Dan Clark said, "I'm not sure that as it currently ex­ ists that it is ready to meet the impact of a growing Kent County." Many people arc inter­ ested in retaining the exist­ ing flavor of Caledonia. Father Dave LeBlanc of Holy Family Church said, "Everybody has to make an effort not to lose our small Dan Clark town friendliness, which Caledonia has. We are going to grow, and could begin to feel a part of the larger Grand Rapids Community. We need to continue to be open, caring and be a wel- Sandy Ayers THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals - Farms - Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 6:00 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 111 Broadway, Middleville (616) 795-3387 coming community so those that do come will feel welcomed, and will pick up that same spirit and perpetu­ ate those qualities, and not become indifferent to each other " Village Manager Sandy Ayers envisioned Caledo­ nia's growth having a posi­ tive effect, not a negative one. Ayers predicted. "Caledo­ nia will be a trend setting small town that will keep its unique qualities and his­ toric value, but yet it will grow to be an exciting place to visit. I feel that if we make some good decisions now about how Caledonia should develop, it will have a very positive effect on the future of our town." Township Planning Commission Chairman Roger Keating also wants to maintain the country atmo­ sphere and appearance of Caledonia, with carefully placed developments, screen­ ing and efficient use of utili­ ties and infrastructure. With the master plan in place, he said township officials hoped to use the land appro­ priately. Tom VanderLugt, owner of Swierenga Jewelry, ex­ pressed his hope that Cale­ donia retain its identity in spite of inevitable growth and that it keep its own per­ sonality and flavor. To keep the community character intact, VanderLugt suggested, "People must continue to support com­ munity activities and take an interest in local issues." He said he thinks citizen involvement is important so the changes that would come would reflect the peo­ ple who live in Caledonia. He mentioned efforts to im­ prove the appearance and features in the downtown area that would attract peo­ ple to the village. Clare Harkema of Seif Chevrolet said citizens need to be open to change, and "they ail need to work to­ gether." He said the people in local government need to find a balance to meet the needs of those who want less change and those who want more grow th Township Man- to change funding methods so that providing a good ed­ ucation is possible. She said daily operations of the schools are very expensive, and if the structure is un­ dermined, it could take years to get back to a place where improving education is pos­ sible. School Superintendent Doug Busman said a trend in public education placed emphasis on curriculum and content and accountability. He said "This trend does not John Wallace ager/Planner John Wallace said he would like the town center in the Caledonia area to serve both the township and the village. He wanted that community center to preserve or create some iden­ tity that surpassed that of a commercial strip. He said one problem in too many communities with rapid growth is that they do not have unique qualities or character. Keating also said he hoped the village of Caledo­ nia could be strengthened as a community center. He said he liked the idea of Caledo­ nia becoming a walking community with walkways between the Caledonia Vil­ lage Center and the down­ town. "Everyone has to work together to make it happen." he said. Resident Lori Butler said she thought a village beauti­ fication program would bring positive change. She suggested emphasis on the heritage and founding of Caledonia, which has a Scottish origin. She sug­ gested a Scottish Day or Festival would be fun, and Scottish Highland dances and bagpipes, clan colors and traditional foods could be featured. Doug Busman show promise in tapping into human potential.What could be lost is how power­ ful human motivation and free will arc." He said his field will need to learn to work with human motiva­ tion, and how to use the way the brain learns to max­ imize every individual's ability to make the most of that potential to be success­ ful. Wayne Finkbeiner, who served for many years on boards of different kinds, in­ cluding school boards, said Caledonia needs to plan for expansion of the popula­ tion. He said he was con­ cerned for public education. He said educational vouchers and charter schools could undermine the public sys­ tem of education, though the competition from charter schools could be a good thing. He said he was also con­ cerned over the quality of instruction students were re­ ceiving. He thought a differ­ ent system for certification of teachers might help, or consideration of merit pay. Others expected the tech­ nological explosion would create problems. Robert Terpstra, Dutton Christian principal, men­ tioned some of the chal­ lenges of the proliferation of computer technology. "Like anything, technol­ ogy can be used for evil.... young people will need to respectfully reach across cul­ tural boundaries and im­ prove their communication skills. .. young people will be challenged to do things in the future their parents know little about. Once again, we have the challenge to learn to think globally so as not to eliminate opportu­ nities for showing love and respect to all God's chil­ dren." "A fear I have is that it is possible to develop relation­ ships with others and never meet personally and that anyone can access informa­ tion which is inappropriate for certain generations. I don't want to have a world that demands electronic po­ lice, but people who behave responsibly with informa­ tion," Terpstra concluded. Busman expressed a con­ cern that with so much in­ formation available, it would be easy to lose sight of what is important and what isn't. "This could lead to paral- Continued next page Middleville Doctors, P.C. is happy to welcome.. 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There is so much to learn in every field." Penfold said "The trend seems to be everything needs to be done yesterday. Those that can handle the stress will further excel and those that can't will fall fur­ ther behind." Ayers said "I just hope with all the technology that is supposed to make life easier, it will also help to slow our fast-paced life so we can take more time to enjoy our surroundings." port i( Johnston also said ample parks and larger land parcels that would allow for hobby will have to do our best to work positively together." Penfold injected some humor in his answer and prescribed." A glued on smi­ ley face, greetings on the street that are commonplace and waving from your car would be mandatory ” This would make the community a belter place to live, he said. Restaurant owner Joe Pagano said he would like to see people get along to­ gether with less conflict, to make it a better place. "People should learn, 'don't sweat the small stuff," he said. "People need to pay attention to what ex­ ample they are setting for their kids." Busman said "My best dream would be for every individual in the community to know someone is inter­ ested in them, that someone cares about them, and wants to help them to succeed." In a similar vein. Dean of Caledonia Schools said she would guarantee that every child had a warm loving and caring relationship in their life, whether that per­ son was a teacher, a parent, a grandparent, relative, men­ tor or what ever was needed Jay Shook New medicines not magic bullets Daryl Penfold Also referring to roads, John VanValkenburg. pub­ lic relations director of the Kent District Library, said by Patricia Johns he would "like to see a con­ Staff Writer crete invented that would Middleville physician eliminate road repairs." Joyce Stevens has begun to Ken Gackler. who has see more influenza cases been active in the Caledonia this winter, with 15 patients Historical Society for many coming in over the last sev­ years, thought a new li­ eral weeks. brary. new museum, and Pennock Hospital saw a archive would be an asset to growth in flu complaints in the community. He pre­ the outpatient and clinic dicted that these things first and now are seeing would become available more patients in hospital early in the century treatment. Gackler said in Caledonia, The flu is here and it may people would be encouraged be around for a while. Ac­ to contribute irtTormation if they could keep their heir­ cording to the Centers for Disease Control, influenza looms which could be in the United States occurs recorded and photographed to from November to April, benefit the collective com­ with peak activity from now munity history. Others until early March. All sec­ would be willing to donate tions of the country have their old papers, pho­ been hit hard by Type A in­ tographs, etc., if there were fluenza. a new museum and archival Dr. Stevens echoes the climate where the items CDC when she says that the would be properly preserved. first line of defense is an Dan Clark said Caledonia annual flu shot. The current will have an opportunity to shot contains strains of redefine its downtown by three viruses. Since the making it a real community strains of virus change from and business center and not year to year, people should just a place to drive by on be vaccinated each year. the Beltline, in which case, Vaccination is recom­ the village could lose its mended for those people downtown altogether. Pennell said in order to older than 65, residents of have a positive change ir> nursing homes, children and adults with chronic disorders the coming century, she "would have a magic wand of the pulmonary and car­ and cause people to repro­ diovascular systems, and women who will be in the duce at a replacement rate second or third trimester of instead of exponentially." pregnancy during the in­ Among those people who suggested intangible factors fluenza season, those with to make Caledonia a better threatened immune systems place to live, were the fol­ and those with chronic lowing: metabolic diseases like dia­ Robert Terpsira said, "My betes. dream for residents is con­ Flu symptoms include tinued growth toward true fever, 100F to 103 degrees community and tolerance. F or higher, respiratory More neu and different ideas symptoms such as cough, will be surfacing and we sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, muscle aches and extreme fatigue. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as* nausea and vomiting are caused by ocher microor­ ganisms. This year two new differ­ ent drugs have been ap­ proved to combat flu symp­ toms. These "neu­ raminidase" inhibitors are only effective for those who see their doctors within 48 hours of developing flu symptoms Zanamivir (trade name Relenza) is an inhaled pow­ der and Oseltamivir < trade name Tamiflu) is a pill. Both of these are pre sen pjiqqjfcugs . ................ Flu season arrives in the area Bill Johnston Patricia Pennell Patricia Pennell, educa­ tion director of the Thor­ napple River Watershed Group, does not hold a bright outlook for the envi­ ronment. She said she ex­ pected to see more money being necessary for envi­ ronmental regeneration "be­ cause I expect a larger pop­ ulation not living in har­ mony with the environment will have a detrimental im­ pact on it. 1 expect this will require the need to make reparations of even bigger environmental problems than we now face.” Johnston said he expected the township would in the future "put in a comprehen­ sive sewer collection system to protect our environment and our ground water." Keating also said he fa­ vors adequate infrastructure and likes the idea that con­ centrated housing areas would develop only where sewer and water could sup- next 10 years, and eventually more traffic lights « needed better place to live. "People will look for life quality in the township, and hopefully it won't be gone," Johnston said. Keating said be hoped the rural appearance and charac­ ter could be retained even where development was planned He said developers need to work with the plan­ ners to achieve the long­ term goals for quality pro­ jects that have been proven to be investments in the long-term outlook for a par­ cel and for the community Keating is in favor of co­ operative efforts between the state, county and township to create an M-37 bypass between 84th and 108th streets to the east of the ex­ isting stretch of highway. Tom VanderLugt thought that widening M-37 and an­ other light along the high­ way would help to handle more traffic safely. "Its a safety issue. It will save lives," he said. Lifelong resident Jay Shook thought widening M37 all the way to the county line would be a positive change. On down side of growth, Dave Hopkins mentioned traffic was beginning to be a problem, and thought changes made to highways, such as extending and paving 100th Street and widening M-37 would alle­ viate the problem. He thought these changes would be required in the a good beginning 91 ® never ends with Cindy Kaczmarczyk Kindermusik at the Music Garden Studio in Hastings For young children ages Birth to 5 years, weekly classes are based on music, movement and nurturing the development of the w hole child. "Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education, and children should be taught music before anything else. ” - Plato New semester begins February 1. 2000 Class sizes are limited Please call 948-SONG for more information Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554. Dr. Stevens says that both drugs must be taken for about five days and that they are expensive, $45 to $65. Some insurers may not pay for these drugs. Most people will recover from the flu in five to 10 days. The CDC reminds people to get a flu shot ev­ ery year especially if they are in one of the risk groups. Seeing a doctor as soon a symptoms appear is impor­ tant especially if they new drugs are to be effective. Dr. Stevens reminds everyone that these drugs are only ef­ fective against the influenza viruses, "There is still no cure for the common cold " Dr. Joyce Stevens Need extra cash? Have something to sell? Phone 1-8OO-87O-7O85 For Sun & News ACTION-ADS! �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. ML January 11, 2000 Millennium magic performed at Caledonia library Renee' Hudson performed magic for over 65 guests at the Caledonia Library on Jan.6. Young performers compete for a spaceship balloon under Renee* Hudson's masterful direction. Scot wrestlers take first place at Rogers Invitational Offering tricks, entertainments, and illusions invented from long ago through the present, Renee' Hudson captivates viewers from ages 3 to over 50, for a full hour. Here she juggles colored balls in a variety of configurations. The Caledonia High School wrestling team captured first place honors last Saturday at the Rogers Invitational. Taking first places in their respected weight classes were Lyndy baltrusaitis. Seth Temple, Todd Maines, Josh Haywood and Josh Baltrusaitis. Second place finishers for the Fighting Scots were Chris Hanna, Corey Kilmartin and Chris Whipple. "We voided three weights and still won," Caledonia head coach Jim Maxim said. "We're waiting to get some of our wrestlers back in the upper weights." The junior varsity team went to Godwin on Saturday. Tyler Gamelin earned a first place medal and Rory Root came away ^with a second. The Fighting Scots' mat men improved to 3-0 in the O-K Gold last Thursday with a 51-28 win over Belding. Winners were Lyndy Baltrusaitis (pin in 1:30), Hanna (pin in 2:16), Kilmartin (pin in 1:33), Whipple (pin in 5:50), Blood drive set at Holy Family Church An assortment of apprentices brandish magic wands, causing a senes of brightly colored scarves to blend into one huge scarf of rainbow colors A community blo'xJ drive is scheduled for 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at the Holy Family Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. in Caledonia. There continues to be a shortage of blood supplies, so the need is great, particu­ larly with the holidays recently completed Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs at least 1 JO pounds, is in reason­ ably good health and hadn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is el­ igible to contribute. For more information, call Jim and Linda Hillen at 891-1183. Temple (pin in 59 seconds), Maines (6-2 decision), Haywood (pin in 1:00), Josh Baltrusaitis (pin in 45 seconds) and Caleb Terpstra (injury default). In the words of Maxim. his wrestling squad is "getting better and better ” The Scots travel to Forest Hills Northern for a league match on Thursday (Jan 13). Engagements Kube-Sines Ploeg-VanHaitsma Tanya Marie Kubc and Michael James Sines, both of Delton, Mich., are en­ gaged and planning a June 17. 2000. wedding. The future bride is the daughter of Janet Kube and Gordon Kube. both of Man­ ton. She graduated from Manton High School She also has a degree in cosme­ tology. Tanya is employed by the Barry County Friend of the Court in Hastings. Mich. The future groom is the son of Virginia Sines of Caledonia and the late Rick Sines He graduated from Caledonia High School and is studying toward a degree in mechanical engineering at Grand Valley State Univer­ sity and has an associates degree in electronics. He is employed by Diesel Tech­ nologies in Grand Rapids Carla Christine Plocg and Chad Owen Van!laitsma will be wed on June 10, 2000. The bride-to-be, of Mid­ dleville, is the daughter of Ivan and Gladys Ploeg, also of Middleville She is a graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School and Central Michigan Uni­ versity. The future groom, of Caledonia, is the son of Bruce and Sue van Haiisma, of Caledonia He graduated from Caledonia High School f Looking for a Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 \ 24 hours a day • 7 days a week PRINTER? Call... <945-9554 > For Sun 4 News ACTION-Ads! �The Sun and News. Middievtiie MV January 11. 2000/Pa^eJ* Two troopers, 5 firemen escape injury in rescue Two Michigan Slate Po­ lice troopers and five fire­ fighters escaped injury Monday, Jan. 3, when they plunged into the icy waters of Baker Lake while carry­ ing the body of a 66-yearold male suicide victim. According to police. Troopers Charles Morden and John Hofmeister. along with the firefighters had re­ sponded to a home on the lake to investigate the man's death at about 4:30 p.m. As the group was remov­ ing the body at 7.45 pm. Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard reportedly suggested the group take a short cut across the icedover lake to the ambulance, troopers said. The 1- to I l/2-inch ice gave way and the group fell into the lake which is lo­ cated between Chief Noon day Road and Bowens Mill Road. The water, however, was reportedly not deep enough to cover their heads and the group was able to get them­ selves out before rescue crews arrived. The Orangeville Fire De­ Sixth-grade girls confess to invasion Charges are pending against two 13-year-old girls who confessed to breaking into a Harwood Lake cottage in Yankee Springs Town­ ship last Dec. 8 and taking several items, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Detectives are attempting to locate the home's victim, who is believed to be in Florida, before finalizing the investigation Deputies were first noti­ fied of the crime by Wayland Middle School Assis- In the Service John P. Hess Navy Seaman Recruit John P Hess, son of William A and Delores F. Hess of 6280 68th St . Caledonia, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command. Great Lakes. Ill During the cight-wcek program. Hess completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, fire fighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis is also placed on physical fit­ ness. Hess and other recruits also received instruction on the Navy’s core values honor, courage and commit­ ment - and how to apply them in their military perfor­ mance and personal conduct He joins 55,000 men and partment assisted TIES with recovery of the body from the lake, said police. No one was hurt and Morden. Hofmeister and Woodard could not be reached for comment women who will enter the Navy this year from all over the country . Men and women train together from their first day in the Navy just as they do aboard ships and at shore commands around the world To reinforce the team con­ cept, Hess and other recruits also were trained in prevent­ ing sexual harassment and ensuring equal opportunity. Even as the naval service gets smaller over the next few years, highly motivated people like Hess arc still finding an opportunity to improve their knowledge and education as they become part of the most highly tech­ nical naval force in history. This year alone, the Navy will have more than 57,000 job openings and opportuni­ ties which include guaran­ teed training. tant Principal Gregg Cap­ pello who had spoken with the two sixth-graders who admitted to the crime The girls both told police they had been walking around the lake on Saturday, Dec. 4, when they decided to look inside a vacant cottage. The girls said they saw items they wanted, gained access through a broken window and took the items home. The school learned of the crime when one of the girls took a stolen item to school which was later confiscated by Cappiello. police said. A number of other items have been recovered and the incident remains under in­ vestigation. New planner, continued from front page------township offices on Mon­ day. Wednesday and Friday mornings He is in the vil­ lage on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday afternoons. His schedule is flexible enough to be where he is needed. He has been married to his wife Suzanne for 34 years and they have four adult children. He enjoys be­ ing a soccer referee at the high school, collegiate and youth levels. He skis and collects stamps in his spare time. "J am looking forward to working together with so many people who care about their communities," Moffat concluded. You can improve your professional image with affordable, high-quality business printing services The business printing experts are here to help you stay ahead of the com­ petition. Our friendly, knowledgeable sales staff takes as much time as necessary to understand your business printing needs. 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(616) 945-9554 or 945-5078 Fax (616) 945-5192 �Page 10/The Sun and News MxltfleviHe, Ml/January 11, 2000 Groendykes do up New Year's special for 2000 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Millennium parties cele­ brated the world around by adults on New rear's Eve were widely publicized, but little mention was made about the children, many of whom spent the event as usual, with a baby sitter or fast asleep in their beds. A different sort of party for the younger set was held for eight youngsters in Caledonia to make the pass­ ing of the millennium a memorable milestone in their lives. This was die ninth annual New Year's Eve party for the grandchildren of Jim and Judy Groendyke of Caledo­ nia. It has become a family tradition, the children look forward to all year, "the pa­ jama party at Grammy’s." And because it was the turning of the millennium, this time extra effort was made to assure the kids could remember this party was special A rule, "No Parents Al­ lowed," was observed, and even Grammy and Grandpa became young at heart, playing with the kids and taking part in the activities they enjoy But Judy Groendyke was still able to recall enough for others to get an idea of what youngsters like to do when they party A candlelight dinner with a menu of finger foods set fcHELP WANTED^ Vlj Several positions available! Hours 25 - 40 per week W J? 6.35 - 7.50 based on education and experience. Josh Groendyke was so pleased with his memory box, he took it to show off at the family gettogether on New Years Day. Caledonia - 891-5437 Middleville - 795-1282 the mood. 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It should be explained, that Jim Groendyke has been burning his holiday candle at both ends, taking care of his business, and building his home in the village in spare moments, so he had a good reason to be tired. Many people know the Groendykes as the people from Rainbow s End. At 11.45 p.m., they called their great grandma and great grandpa, aunts, uncles, moms and dads, and yelled "Happy New Year!" over the speaker phone, ac­ companied by horns and whistles. At the magic moment. 1NITE1 Your Smile The First Thing People See! TAX PREPARATION and PLANNING 20 Years Experience TM & M Inc. Caledonia, Ml - 891-0464 caltaxes@aol.com �The Sun end News. Middlevtiie. Ml/January 11. 2000/Page 11 Gun Lake Winterfest polar dip, other events slated Gavon, Cassie, Bailey. Tyler, Shannon anrfMorgan Groendyke wrote thank you notes for Christmas gifts. From previous page The afternoon of NewYear’s Day was spent at a family gathering of the Groendykes. who have four sons. Thirty-five people at­ tended This is an idea other par­ ents might want to encour­ age for their own children during the coming year, in some form or another, such as scrapbooks, news clip­ pings, stories, events at­ tended. photographs, and unusual items related to the millennium. It's not exactly a time capsule, but it is a way to preserve this once in a lifetime year for the fu­ ture. for children who could be too young to do it on their own. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Gun Lake WinterFest 2000 Committee has been busy with the final details for the Jan. 29 event, and this year there will be a $2 registration fee for the ever popular but chilly Polar Bear Dip. The Polar Bear Dip is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the water’s edge at Allegan County Park. A pre­ registration booth will be set up at the Allegan County Park, beginning at 8 a.m. Pre-Winterfest events are planned to build excitement. On Wednesday, Jan. 19. a "Meet the Mayor" candidates dinner will be held at O’Neil’s Restaurant on M179 (Chief Noonday Road), beginning at 6:30 p.m. Candidates vying to be named mayor of Winterfest will be trying to promote their candidacy and selling raffle tickets. The person who sells the most tickets will be named Winterfest mayor. Tins year the Winterfest dance will be held Saturday, Jan. 22, from 8 p.m. until midnight at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. The cost is $10 a person and music will be provided by DJs Jeff and Melinda King. Saturday's events begin at 8 a m. with a pancake breakfast at the Gun Lake Community Church, open class volleyball and tug of war competitions for teams of any age. Broomball for those 18 years and older also begins at 8 a m. Entry tee information is available by calling the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce at 792-4396. Raffle drawings will go on all day. with the grand prize awarded at 5 p.m. New this year is an all­ vehicle poker run. a chicken drop, grocery cart challenge and a hairy chest contest. The day ends with a family­ style chicken dinner at the Circle Inn Restaurant from 4 to 8 p m. Returning are the See Shanty Fashion show and the O’Neil's Chili Cook Off. Just for kids are a Gun Lake Prince and Princess contest and children's games. For more information about any of these Winterfest events, call 7924396 Call 945-9554 for action-Ads Caledonia Cleaners DRV CLEANING, ALTERATIONS IN-STORE hiiiunn/ Specials... Any Dry Cleaning Over 30% Off Men’s Suits s1.00 Off We promise quick, fast service. 9864 Cherry Valley Avenue. Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 891-0018 • Mon Thurs 7-7. Fn 8 7. Sat » I —- Tyler and Grandpa Jim Groendyke couldn’t hold out for midnight without a nap. The Place for You! Looking for education and training to make a career change? 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Welcome Home. ‘Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.’ 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 2950 Gun Lake Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-9500 www.kellogg.cc.mi.us �Page 12/The Sun and News. Mtodteviie. MVJanuary 11. 2000 Water quality can be protected, OUR-Land learns bv Ruth Zacharv ' Staff Writer A discussion between residents and officials at a recent meeting organized by the Water Quality Ac­ tion Group, of the OUR Land Committee, resulted in several ideas for protection of water quality in various watershed areas The discussion evolved during a presentation Dec. 15 by Anthony (Tony) Groves, consultant to the Four Township Water Re­ sources Council, when he presented "Watershed Management Planning,What Works/What Doesn't," in Hastings Ken Kornheiser, speaking for the Four Townships Council, said there were many parallels with what had been done within the council and what Barry County might want to accomplish on watershed management in the future. The Water Quality Ac­ tion Group is organized within the OUR Land Committee, an acronym for Our Ultimate ResourceLand. The OUR-Land Commit­ tee has four action groups within its structure, formed around the general areas of open space preservation, planning and zoning, infrastructure, and surface and groundwater .pro­ tection. These were organized earlier this year and the groups have been meeting separately and together to organize their efforts to meet the goals of the committee. The meetings are open to the public and any one interested in being a member of an action group should attend the next meeting or call 945-9866. The Four Township Wa­ ter Resources Council is composed of Prairieville and Barry townships in Barry County and Rich­ land and Ross townships in Kalamazoo County. The council was formed in 1994 to identify issues of concern around water quality, and then a strategy was planned for to deal with the problems. They looked at specific problems, and at correcting them, but realized they needed a plan that dealt with larger planning and zoning issues. They wanted to get community decision makers to deal with policies, because ffie state has few guidelines and al­ lows for local control and for citizens to control their own destiny if they choose to do it. The first struggle ALL DOG OWNERS PUBLIC NOTICE Due to changes in State Legislation please be advised that Barry County has changed the dog licensing process. You will not need to renew your 1999 dog license until the month and day of the current rabies vaccination in 2000. Any questions regarding this change may be directed to Barry County Animal Control at 616-948-4885 between the hours of 11am to 5pm, Monday through Friday; and 9am to noon, Saturday. Kornheiser said "Planning and zoning is a primary tool through which we try to implement some protective measures." He said the Council had worked with Langworthy and LeBlanc in Grand Rapids, as well as with Groves. Ken Kornheiser. is to know what is wanted and how to get there. If a group gets a profes­ sional planner with the background to know the techniques, and legal points and how to pull in grant money, the money is available. Proper structuring of the project to appeal to the groups offering grants is key. Once a grant is obtained, it is often easier to get subsequent grants. Group members have already proven how they use the money by the second and third request. The Four Township Wa­ ter Resources Council re­ ceived a Section 319 grant for $270,000 from Envi­ ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) funds by the administered surface water quality division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The grant was for pursuing the issues and measures the group was already pursuing anyway. Groves was instrumental in help­ ing the non-profit group to get the grant. Kornheiser said the issues they dealt with were open space, character, preservation, farm land preservation, water resources and wetlands, which are similar to the issues being addressed by the OUR Land committee. ___________________________________ VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE TAX HELP AVAILABLE The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) in cooperaton with the Internal Revenue Service provides tree assistance to middle and tow income taxpayers with spe­ cial attention to those age 60 and older volunteers are IRS trained to complete basic income tax forms and answer your tax questions Thts is a quality and confidential serv­ ice supported by people in our area The program will start during the first week in February and continue through the middle of April or for as long as requests tor help war­ rant Starting February 1st. assistance will be.given in Middleville at the Village Offices on Mam Street on Tuesdays from 11 riO a m to 200 p m Appointments should be made by calling 795-3385 In addition to the current year s tax forms and booklet taxpayers are urged to bring a copy of 1998 returns as well as information about 1999 taxable income and deductions This would include ail W-2 forms showing salary and wages Unemployment Compensations Statements SSA-1099 forms tor Social Security Benefits 1099 forms showing pensions interest and dividends it eligible tor any Micmgan tax credits, tax­ payers should also bring information about amounts paid « 1999 tor property taxes or rent heating costs, and prescriptions and drugs “When you look at water resource issues, you have to look at the big back yard, not only your own. Your water is everybody else’s water.” - Ken Kornheiser Forming a group based on a local assessment district was one way to get started. as explained by Groves and Kornheiser. comprise a Lakes separate project. In most a special assessment works well, once the residents involved are convinced. Costs are shared, and revenues are generated by getting everyone contribut­ ing. That would be true on the county level too, but the existing statutes do not allow that. It is much more difficult to do it on the county level. Barry County zones 11 /16th of the county. Two of the Four Townships Council are under Barry County zoning. Some things which can be done are: • Approach an official zoning body by offering model ordinances. The Four Townships Water Resources Council has three documents available. These show what goes into a watershed management plan, and include all the tools which make a difference, such as, I. Keep Phosphorous out of the water wherever possible. 2 Establish best management practices for PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: agriculture. 3. Manage forest land to maintain or improve water quality. 4 Retain storm water and establish ways to prevent water from draining off. • Establish an inventory of the existing bodies of surface water and wetlands. These take the form of GIS maps, soil maps, and land cover maps which identify vulnerable ground water bodies. • An understanding of how the existing zoning or­ dinances relate to water quality at present is important. • It helps to have a pro­ fessional who works with the County Planner. • Attempt to work out an understanding with the decision makers. • Offer information, and take time to explain it. • Explain why water quality is an issue, how people are affected by what others do in the watershed. • Demonstrate that people are concerned. • Work with other organizations, such as the Southwestern Michigan Land Conservancy and other watershed protection projects and groups. Other things than planning and zoning can be done which will help water quality. One man said. "I think water quality is an issue of education, education, education. Until we can explain to the residents that what happens 500 miles upstream affects him. and it is of benefit to be a part of this, we have not completely educated the public." The smaller the area designated for protection, the easier the task, it was noted. A lot of information has already been com­ piled. but sometimes it is hard to find it. and making it available so people can use it is important. The Four Township Wa­ ter Resources Council has monthly meetings, and newsletters. The council is trying to help educate, in­ form and get discussions and interest growing within the public, including within Barry County as a whole to effect change on the township level. The Council made Groves presentation to the public possible. "When you look al waler resource issues, you haveto look at the big back yard, not only your own. Your water is everybody elsc's water." Kornheiser concluded. Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad today OFFICIAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING of THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 17, 2000 7 PM at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Mam Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Special Use Application # 52 and Private Road Permit # 24 from Northstarr Development, 7257 Snow Ave., Aho, Ml 49302, to allow a residential devlopment at 7200 ParmaJee Road, PP.# 08144)124)024)0. This 71.8 acre parcel has been proposed to be divided into 12 lots to be served by a private road from Parmaiee Road. The lots range in size from 3.29 acres to 7.67 acres (the minimum size lot in this AR district is 1.5 acres). Persons wishing to address this issue will be given an opportunity to do so at the hearing. THE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9 a m - Noon and 1 - 4 pm, Friday 9 - Noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary. Thomapple Township Planning Commission. PO Box 459, Middleville, Ml 49333. Wesley Van Rhee. Planning Commission Secretary NOTICE: Thomappk I o^ndip will provide readable auxiliary aid* and ktvkx» bk6 a» tigncn for the hcarmg impaired and audio tape* for the vtsualh impaired of ported makndi bang considered M the hear wig. upon *even day’s notice to the Towndip Ckrk fodividuab wth daabdoea requmng auxiliary aids or ktvmxs duxild urtai the C krk by writwig or 300 ollmg llxenappk I owndip Clerk, PO Box 459, 200 F Mjddteville. .Ml 49313 telephone >bIb> 795-7202 Mam Sreut, �The Sun and News. Mtddleville. MVJanuary 11. 2000/Page 13 Thornapple Township sets goals at quarterly meeting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Township Board members used their quarterly meeting Jan. 3 to set goals for the next several months and shares ideas for future decisions. Members have already be­ gun work on the new bud­ get. Employee evaluations will be done by the commit­ tees overseeing the depart­ ments. An operational mil- lage will be on the August primary election ballot and township trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss a specific amount. Township Supervisor Don Boysen stressed the need to be "unified" on this issue. rhe board decided to keep the Thornapple Ambulance Payment Program (TAPP) fees at $35 this year again The board discussed ways to advertise the program and Plan commission meets new planner by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middleville Village Plan­ ing Commission members met the new planner. Geoff Moffat, last Tuesday night, Jan 4 They thanked Village Manager Bryan Grucsbcck for his service to the com­ mission Grucsbeck, be­ cause of being elevated to village manager, will be re­ placed by Moffat in working with the commission. Moffat said he will work on a possible group day care ordinance for the village, which would be for some­ one caring for more than seven children in a residen­ tial area. ,■ The new planner will pre­ sent copies of Family Indc: pendence Agency rules. The intention of the ordinance is not to penalize moms tak­ ing care of a few children, but to be sensitive to the problems of increased traffic and lack of parking in resi­ dential areas. Grucsbeck showed mem­ bers of the Village of Mid­ dleville Planning Commis­ sion information about the process of recodifying ordi­ nances. Commission member Dorothy Corson will attend a meetmg to review the or­ dinance suggestions made by the codification com­ pany. Grucsbeck also provided a review of the Recreation Commission's work and as­ sured members that any de­ velopment plans would come before the commis­ sion for review will contact its attorney for more information about a provision requested by the Thomapple Kellogg school district's attorney The Thornapple Town­ ship Board met last night. Jan. 10. A complete report on that meetmg will be in the Jan. 18 edition of the Sun and News. Middleville applies for block grant by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Village of Mid­ dleville has applied for a $455,000 Community De­ velopment Block Grant to cover the entire cost associ­ ated with the Main Street reconstruction project from M-37 to the Thornapple River. Resurfacing Mam Street and improving the intersec­ Bartels said he hopes that the grant application, which was filed before the Jan. 4 deadline, will be processed quickly and if approved, it is possible for construction to take place this year. During his report. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck said that the annexation of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School property and others along M-37 were fi­ nally approved. tion of Main Street and Grand Rapids Street will serve as the matching grant portion of the project. Terry Bartels of Wade Trim told council during his presentation that the im­ provement of the intersec­ tion may require some addi­ tional rights of way. Some soil borings and pavement cores will also need to be done. Volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will be available to provide tax help for senior citizens at Village Hall and Lincoln Meadows Appointments can be made by calling Vil­ lage Hall. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville Council is tonight, Jan II. at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall It's Fishing Season! Michigan Streams and Lakes Grucsbeck reviewed ordi­ nance enforcement for De­ cember Most complaints are resolved quickly. "Hard core ordinance en­ forcement problems (only about 8-10) require stronger remedies," Moffat told the commission. He said that he and Gruesbeck will work on a civil infraction ordinance. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville Plan­ ning Commission will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, in the Village Hall r>l‘r,,ah<l Bfri OUR-Land Committee plans April workshop : ‘f".-'''. It' J.Hili' -- "I '.'III 1 STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN resembles another map-known to Pennsylvania anglers as by Ruth Zachary the tost Stream Map ‘ The ■Stream Map of Pennsylvania" Staff Writer was completed r 1965 after a thrty- The OUR-Land Commit­ tee organized a very well at­ tended symposium last year about planning, zoning, land use and resource issues, and it has set a date for an­ other such day-long work­ shop for April 15. The OUR-Land Commit­ tee (an acronym for Our Ul­ timate Resource- Land) is trying to help educate, in­ form and get public discus­ sions and interest growing about these issues within Barry County to effect change. The group is trying to bring information so people may become educated about current findings and legislative developments impacting them. The committee does not lake a stand on the side of any issue discussed by nu­ merous speakers w ithin that forum This year's symposium will be held at Delton Kel­ logg High School and will report on activities of the committee, present one or more prominent speakers. tenm enforcement officer until a new person could be hired He pledged to work with the new planner. Geoff Moffat, and will complete any cases he started work on. There was a general dis­ cussion of the Thomapple Area Recreation Commis­ sion contract. The township back on employee turnover One of the problems of at­ tracting qualified pe.sonnel is becoming competitive with what is offered by in­ dustry. Supervisor Don Boysen announced that Jack Spencer has resigned as zoning en­ forcement officer. Spencer had been serving as an in- add members Future discussions will focus on a benefits package for full time employees. Clerk Donna Stagray will compile information on the kinds of programs offered by other townships, costs and different plans available. Benefit plans were dis­ cussed as one way to cut year effort by Howard Higbee, a former Penn Stale Professor Professor Higbee succeeded n creating a map of the highest detail Ii fi-li<rm«n rahh ‘>0% «>f ih«- fi-h. °fall _I"H|> '"II I.ill into. . till II simply try new fishing wntrr*. - .1 -Illi S',I' I" lip ".III I 5*h where few fi-hermen ever fish. Miehigan i- hauler I with great fi-hing waler-...nuuiy of them over­ looked. From the AuSaiUe River io all of the Great l-ake- trilHitarifM to tin* Pen* Marquette River...iImhmumIm of mile* of *trram*. lake* and riven* an- now en*y-io-locate on one map. I*rof<*ssor lligliee's Stream Map of Michigan in flu* fir-t and only highly detailed map of if- kind. posstote a map that shows every This im-w 4 f<wit by 4 foot color map -I row- virtually stream and take He pa.mstakmgty all of the 35.IMM) miles of Muliigrui -tnam- Ac Like- plotted by hand, the location of 45.000 mies of streams onto a 3 x 5 foot map The map sdd extremely wet- until it was lost several years after it first appeared m pant tocredtaty the printer entrusted we the original drawng anc pnrteng (totes. declared bankruptcy, then carelessly hauied Fwoee s 30 years of work io a Sandhu The few remarwig dog-eared copes became a prized fisherman's posses­ and offer several workshops on various topics in the af­ ternoon. The committee has four action groups within its structure, formed around the general areas of open space preservation, planning and zoning, infrastructure, and surface and groundwater pro­ tection. These were orga nized earlier this year and the groups have been meet­ ing separately and together to organize their efforts to See OUR-Land. page 14 sor Professor Higbee was offered MOO tar one at his last maps And stake agenoes were forced to keep the* copes inter ock ano key Eipens tota Professor Fhgbee toat reports were mposstote because the maps were pmted r norvphatographc btae Then »1991 at the age of 91. 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Summer Cornett, and Tisha Turcot Giris on the Caledonia club bowling team are from left Kate Haywood, Ashley Jerboe. Molly Cryderman, Missy Elam, Amanda Yahne and Laura Casey. The Thomapplc Kellogg High School bowling teams won over its Caledonia foes last week in Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Conference action. The Trojans boys had 20 1/2 wins and 9 1/2 losses, while the Scots had 9 1/2 wins and 20-1/2 losses. In the girls event, TK won 16 and lost 14, while Caledonia won 14 and lost 16. Here are the scores for the boy bowlers: TK: Jeff Dougherty 115, x, x, 115; Tim Suwyn 170, 226, 161, 557; Kyle Aspinall 170, 226, 161, 557; Bryan McQueen 138, 178, 120, 436, Stuart Aspinall 177, 194. 187, 558; Malt Pullen x. 174. 184. 358 TK Team: 738. 937. 833. 2508. Caledonia : Josh Pettenger 148, 153, 155. 456; C.J. Janboc 175, 197. 149, 521; Jeremy Breihof 127, 154, 110. 391; Steve Homrich 142, 132, 166, 440; Scott Elam 177, 158, 176, 511 Caledonia Team: 769, 794, 756, 2319. Here are the results of the girl bowlers: TK: Jackie Mann 82, 79, 77, 238; Jenni Loose 119, x. x. 119; Wendy Mickelwatt 105, 112, 140, 357; Alicia Harper 151, 131, 135, 417; Trinnady OUR Land, continued from pg. 13 meet the goals of the com­ mittee. The next meeting of the OUR-Land Committee at large will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at the community room of the Courts and Law Building on Court Street in Hastings. The Infrastructure Action Group will sponsor a dis­ cussion of the M-37 comdor with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) representatives at 3 p.m to­ day (Jan. 11) at the Barry County Road Commission facility. The Open Space Action Group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the Hastings Township Hall. The Water Quality Action Group will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the Algonquin Lake Lodge. The Planning and Zoning Action Group will meet Thursday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. at the City Hall. The meetings arc open to the public and any one in­ terested in being a member of an action group should attend the next meeting or call 945-9866 Dykstra 158, 135, 125, 418; Summer Cornett x, 90. 82. 172. TK Team: 615, 547, 559. 1721. Caledonia: Kate Haywood 118, 145, 94, 357; Ashley Jerboe 77, x, 80, 157; Molly Cryderman 135, 137, 88. 360; Missy Elam 126, 125, 104, 355; Amanda Yahnke 129, 155, 131, 415; Laura Casey x, 81, x, 81. Caledonia Team: 585, 643, 497, 1725. The TK boys are currently second in the season standings with a win-loss record 94-56. Caledonia is sixth with a record of 23 1/2-126 1/2. East Kentwood leads with a 122-28. Pullen is fourth in season high score for a series with a 605 and third in high average with a 183 1/2. Aspinall is fifth in high average with a 172. In the girls standings, TK is third with a record of 66 1/2-82 1/2 and Caledonia is fifth with a 48-102. Lowell is first with a mark of 13515. The Thornapple Kellogg boys bowling club team for the 1999/2000 school year includes from left Jeff Doughery, Tim Suwyn, Kyle Aspinall. Bryan McQueen and Stuart Aspinall. Not pictured is Matt Pullen. Call 945-9554 to place pour ACTlON-ad! A CEXSSCOURSE When it comes to fixing dents, dings and crunches, were at the head of the class. The Caledonia High School boys club team are from left Josh Pettenger, CJ Jenboe. Jeremy Brethof, Steve Homrich, Scot Elam and Mike Bensted. 110 Johnson SlrW * Xmstey (Om btocfc ofl Iter Short * Dc—csm ChMfcmi) (616) 891-0150 • FOX (616) 891-0446 Office Open Monclay am la Fnday 8 am to 5 pm • Otne* how* $y Appcwrtmept wa; ■ afex LJ P ii > �The Sun and News. Mrddtevite MVJanuary 11. 2000/Page 15 Deford talks sports to lead off January Series GRAND RAPIDS — The January Series 2000 of Calvin College kicked off Thursday Jan. 6. and serving as the "leadoff hitter” for the event was Frank Deford, regarded as the "most influential sports voice in America" or the "world’s greatest sportswriter." Deford, whose opinions often can be read in Sports Illustrated or heard on television or radio stations, spoke on "That Peculiar Modern American Institution: School Sports." He admitted that being the first speaker for what has been called the "Best Lecture Series on a College Campus" was a little bit intimidating for him. "It’s an honor to be the leadoff hitter for the 21st Century", (but) "for a sports writer, this is very intimidating." Deford said that as a society we are "ignoring serious cultural effects of athletics" and that sport has "always had a conflict with education." There tends to be an over emphasis of athletics in college and Deford used a famous quote from one of the most famous sports journalists of all-time. Grantland Rice, to make his point Rice once penned. "Just because a strong young fella can run. pass, block or kick, does that make him more important than a better student?" The first college athletic event according to De ford, was a crew race in 1851 between Ivy League schools Yale and Harvard It was not held on either college campus, but rather on a lake in New Hampshire, located next to a railway that was looking for a few more eager customers. "The first sports contest was basically a bowl game," joked Deford. "We can only go downhill after that." A graduate of Princeton. Deford then made humor of the first college football game played between his alma matter and Rutgers. He mentioned that the call girls who worked around that contest wore the colors of the two teams and came in Frank Deford "various guises." "Sport is a very tricky intruder," Deford said and even mentioned that even the NCAA does not always Trojans second, Vikings fourth at L.H. Lamb tournament HASTINGS — The Thornapple Kellogg High School (Middleville) wrestling team finished second out of nine teams at last Saturday's L.H. Lamb Tournament at Hastings High School and the Lakewood High School mat men placed fourth. The Trojans scored 130 points, trailing only champion Lowell's 206 points. Grand Ledge was third with 122, Lakewood fourth with 113, Charlotte fifth with 92 1/2, Harper Creek sixth with 84 1/2, Ionia seventh with 56 1/2, host Hastings eighth with 42 and Delton Kellogg was ninth with 39 points. TK coach Tom Lehman said his team's second place finish was aided by the scoring of many of its wrestlers. "I thought my kids did a pretty good job; they scored in 12 of the 14 weight classes," Lehman said. "We're still without a couple of our starters, (but) anytime you place second in this tournament, it's a pretty good day." Making it into weight class championships for the Trojans were Brandon Schalk at 103 (first place with pin over Grand Ledge's Scott Cornell in 1:22), Bret Wiersma at 125 (second with 15-4 loss to Lowell's PTO to meet tonight The Thornapple Kellogg PTO will hold a general meeting tonight, (Tuesday, Jan 11) beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the library at Page Elementary School. Anyone interested in learning more about activi­ ties planned for this year is invited to attend the meet- mg. Volunteer opportunities still exist during this school year. For information about volunteering attend this meeting or contact the indi­ vidual PTO boards at Mc­ Fall. Lee or Page elemen­ tary schools or TK Middle School. John Mendez). Chad Reil at 152 (first with 5-4 decision over Lakewood's Tony Harmer) and Josh Strait at 160 (second with 12-1 decision loss to Charlotte's Mike Balger). Lakewood coach Bob Veitch said his team's performance was good, but could have been better. "We had a reasonable day, (but) we were defensive all day long," Vetch said. "We were on the panic attack the entire time." Making it into weight class championships for the Vikings were Matt VanDorp at 130 (second with 12-8 championship loss to Lowell's J.J. Wider), Harmer (second at 152) and Jarrod LaRoche (first with 9-2 championship decision win over Ionia's Nathan Shattuck. For a more in depth look at the L.H. Lamb Tournament and photos from the even, see this Thursday's Hastings Banner and for additional photos of the Trojans and Vikings see the Jan. 18 Sun A News and Lakewood News. operate with the best intentions. "The NCAA is really like any other cartel; it takes care of its own business first." And as Deford points out. even the most prestigious schools like Notre Dame or Northwestern sometimes get in trouble for improper business. As Deford puts it, "you have to be a little guilty just to compete." How can you tell when college sports are getting a little out of hand?, Deford says there are "Red Flags" to watch for: 1. The phrase "revenue sports." He said when you hear that phrase, "you know we are on a slippery spot." 2. Being on a "program." He said when you hear athletes say they are on a program instead of being on a team that can also be worrisome. Tarkanian once said, when asked why he brought in junior college players: "They already have their cars." Still, as Deford has learned, sports writers don’t want to mess with the "legendary" coaches. The SI columnist once said some unpleasant things about the "legendary" University of Alabama football coach Paul "Bear” Bryant. In return, he received this letter from a minister from that state: "Dear Mr. Deford. Whenever your mother and father would like to get married, I would be delighted to perform the ceremony." Deford walked away from the situation learning that you do not mess with coaches who are considered "legendary." As for college scholarships. Deford said we should reward excellence in all areas and not just in sport. He believes that athletes should be rewarded, but so should talented singers, painters and poets. Institutions like Calvin, he said, "celebrate athletics in its proper perspective. "It is important for all Calvins to stand up for what they stand for and speak out on athletic issues," Deford said. "It's demonstrable that athletics will get out of hand if they are only monitored by the big show directors of athletics." That remark led the awardwinning journalist to this famous Grantland Rice quote on the ethics of sport. "When the great score comes to mark against your name, he writes not whether you won or lost, but how you played the game." Athletics have changed drastically, according to Deford, and now we are witnessing the "In Your Face" approach to the games. "From the sheer joy of them, to victory, to not only winning. but humiliating your opponent." Deford said. "College has done nothing to slow the trend, let alone reverse it." On the positive side. Deford mentioned the fact that women can now compete and reap the benefits of playing on a team. He says that being on teams has had a "huge cultural effect on our country. "Teams are important." Deford said. "It is the balance between singular (individual) and plural (team). It is a distinct part of who we arc, our extra substitute families. We learn how to cooperate and succeed in that way." The value of team is why people like Dcford feels that being a student-athlete should not just be for a collective few. but rather fix a majority who attend the institution. "We must allocate our" athletic resources correctly and make student-athletes of almost everybody," Dcford said. "It's just too easy for us to use sport for all of the wrong reasons." Deford predicts that athletics will become "more respectable in the century ahead" and that we will study them like we do art and literature. He said that it will expand more in this "visual era" and acquire an even greater importance. "Sport will be emphasized more in college, but it will be a different and better kind of emphasis." BENDER 3. When the term varsity fell into dis-use. He complemented Calvin for keeping varsity alive. 4. And when you see transfer students who wear uniforms. The fourth "Red Flags" reminded Deford of a quote from Jerry Tarkanian, former University of Nevada of Las Vegas basketball coach, now at Fresno State. AUTO BODY Since 1967 Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Thornapple - Kellogg High School (Middleville) Reach over 8,000 area homes with an ad in the ’ Sun & News. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today! 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Lucas also was the leader of the boards with 10 caroms TK had a nice night on the glass, out-rebounding Spring Lake 36-22. The Trojans plajed well last Tuesday, but still came up one-point short, 55-54, against Wyoming Rogers. Lucas was a catalyst in the effort with 23 points and 12 rebounds. The effort warranted this compliment from his coach. "Lucas had an outstanding game," Holzhueter said. On the glass, the black and orange won the battle 35-16 with Lucas leading the way But keeping care of the ball. Holzhueter said, "we had way too many turnovers." TK led 52-48 with three minutes to play before the Lakers stormed back to win in the end. Brian Yeazel also tallied in double digits for the Trojans with 11 points. The Trojans will be at home on Tuesday to face Barry County foe Hastings. The Saxons (4-3. 2-2 in the O-K While Conference) lost to Forest Hills Central Friday 56-49. After hitting 7-of-!2 field goals in the first quarter, the Trojans (2-4 overall. 1-3 in the league) managed to hit just 5-of-47 in the middle two frames, and were never able to catch up from that point on. "It was just a real poor Trojan mat men win Thursday battles It was business ak usual Thursday, Jan. 6. for the Thornapple Kellogg High School wrestlers as the Trojans’ A squad beat Hamilton 60-19 and the B team prevailed easily over Parchment 62-18. "We've still got some of our starters out, but we have plugged in some of our younger kids and they have done well." TK coach Tom Lehman said. Winners in the A battle were Brandon Schalk at 103 (pin in 1:25), Pat McKeown at 112 (pin in 3:35), Bret Wiersma at 125 (pin in 2:54). Dave Kiel at 130 (forfeit), Mark Thompson at 135 (pin in 4.13). Shawn Red al 145 (pin in 1:35), Chad Rcil al 152 (pin in 3:01). Josh Strait at 160 (pin in 1:32), Bill Romph at 171 (pin in 3:53) and Tom Haynes at 275 (pin in 3:53). 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Pantrns.Haiches. fades, and W Send me_ _ _ _ booty) Plus the FREE VIDEO, SHIPPING INCLUDED ot $28 75 for each booVvideo set, SHIPPED PRIORITY MAIL Nome_ Address Gly_ Stole 2P. J-Ad Graphics 1351 N M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 �Page 20<The Sun and News Mddlev^le MbJanuary 11. 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-01-18.pdf 84b629f5c0761fd91a53a2f7f0917946 PDF Text Text l I ddtOOfOO F PUBLIC UBFV'P'* 49058 The Si haswgs id NewsL Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 3/January 18. 2000 Discussions on new Caledonia library resurface by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township, Caledonia schools and the Kent District Library are talking about possibilities again for a new local li­ brary. Advocates, meanwhile, are saying that it’s an idea whose time has finally come. Claudya Muller, director of Kent District Library, has said more than once in the the past few years that the Caledonia library is crowded, and she has statis­ tics to prove it. She said in Caledonia an average of 25 items per square fool are circulated as compared to the district av­ erage of 16. Eighty percent or more of the township population is registered at the library. The library staff works longer, and is up to 110 hours per week. One hun­ dred \ olunteers donated a to­ tal of 390 hours last year. The way many Caledonia residents are compensating for this crowding is to use other libraries Muller, speaking to the township board last August, said residents of Caledonia are extremely mobile, trav­ eling county wide and using all but two of the 18 library facilities in the region. Many patrons are thought to visit libraries near relatives’ homes, and use libraries near where they work. Fif­ teen Caledonia residents use the Grandville library for the blind and handicapped. Caledonia's circulation has increased 10 percent in the last year, and use has in­ creased 11%. Use of library materials and services has increased every year since Block grant OK could mean 50 new jobs in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Local Development Finance Au­ thority will have lots 10 talk about at their meeting tonight (Jan 18) in Mid­ dleville. Stale Representative Terry Geiger (U-Lake Odessa, who represents all of Barry County) announced last Thursday that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has approved a $455,000 community de­ velopment block grant for infrastructure improve­ ments. The grant will be used for road and sewer construction near the Bradford White fa­ cility in Middleville The company's guarantee of cre­ ating 50 new jobs was the engine that brought grant approval. "My office has worked with the Economic Devel­ opment Corporation on this project for a long time," Geiger said. "It's great to see al) of our hard work paying off for the community .’’ Bradford White manufac­ tures water heaters and em­ ploys more than 1,000 at the Middleville facility. The company has just entered into a seven-year employ­ ment contract with Local 1002 1981. Muller said Caledonia’s book budget of $8,800 in­ creased to more than $22,000 in 1999. Muller said it was a problem trying to squeeze all the materials, including electronics, into the available space. The book budget in the Caledonia library, which was $8,859 in 1995. had in­ creased to $34,045.04 by December. including See Caledonia Bny, Pg. 8 Deadline nearing for engraved bricks by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The members of the Re­ claimed Spirit Committee have set Feb. 11 as the dead­ line for engraved brick or­ ders. More than 700 engraved bricks have been ordered al­ ready. Bricks ordered by Feb. 11 will be engraved and ready to be installed in the river portion of the sculpture this spring. Committee Co-chair Nancy Goodin said, "While it may be possible to install engraved bricks al a later time, they will definitely cost more than the $25 we are charging for this first round of bncks." Order forms can be picked up at the administration building. The committee has col­ lected objects for the new time capsule and is readying both time capsules for in­ stallation in the sculpture this spring. A pleasurable time for all; a painful night for area wrestlers Exchanging gifts was part of the festivities Thursday night between the Japan National Selection High School team and members of the Thomappie Kellogg High School (Middleville) wrestling squad. Here. Trojan mat man Bret Wiersma presents his Japanese friend with some special American presents. WYOMING — Team leader Saburo Ueno, of the Japanese National Selection High School squad, said their visit to the United States, which included a short trip to Middleville, was "just fun" and "not business." For the Japanese mat men, however, the trip last Thursday proved to be a little bit of both as they not only had a pleasurable time mingling with their United Stales counterparts, exchanging gifts and learning about American culture, but they also took care of the mat business. The Japanese wrestlers. 18- and 17-year old national champions, won 11 of 12 exhibition matches versus their U.S. counterparts from Middleville and Wyoming Rogers at a special event held at Rogers High School. Ueno is the team leader and two other coaches. Noriyuki Nakagima and Yasuhito Hashiba, worked with him in his training of the team. Team members arc Yohei Sagai (wrestles at 110 pounds), Yoshiro Kadosima (118), Tsuyoski Sugahara (118), Kazuyuki Koizumi (127), Atsusi Asano (138), Shota Yamashita (138), Kosuke Kawaji (!38kKoji Yoshizane (152), Kazuhiro Anzai (152), Takeo Tamori (167), Masao Nakamoto (215) and Yusute Ogihata (280). The only American wrestler to win last Thursday was Middleville's Tom Haynes. Haynes won his 275-pound weight class match against Ogihata, 112. For those hoping to witness a dazzling U.S. performance, the action last Thursday would have been a little bit on the painful side. And that would have been mostly because of the moves, pins and talents displayed by the Japanese mat men. "I thought that they were very nice to us," Middleville coach Tom Lehman said. "They didn’t beat us up." Middleville's Mark Thompson called it a "moral victory" that he was able to make it to a second period versus his Japanese foe. Bill Romph was asked by his teammates during his match if he had seen enough. His reply... “right." “I just wanted to go three periods after seeing what happened to everyone else," Romph said. “1 don’t know how else to explain it... they’re just awesome It lets you know what is out there. I know now that 1 have a lot of work ahead of me." Thompson’s teammate, Israel Rosales, said the Japanese wrestlers' work See area wrestfers, pg. 14 In This Issue... • Man with liver disease gets 1 -4 years in prison Janice Soules retiring from Caledonia Village Council • Middleville clerk resigning position • Yankee Springs, Orangeville considers starting fire department �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml, January 18. 2000 Dutton Elementary artists get exposure at local grill by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Twelve youngsters in first through fifth grades created art work which was picked to be hung this month at the 68th Street Grill in Dut­ ton. In an outreach effort called “Art in the Community," art teacher Elizabeth Hentschel who teaches at Robin Ipema, owner of the 68th Street Grill, likes the bright color brought into the restaurant, as well as giving art students an opportunity to be given a showcase for their talents. Dutton and Caledonia Ele­ mentary is making an effort to showcase student works in public places. The work fills the spacious walls of the restaurant created when it was expanded last August. The work was selected from all the classrooms in ages K through fifth grade Painting projects ranged in topic from art history or where the styles of famous artists were emphasized, or biographical pieces were created when students de­ picted their own houses, or birds were featured and James Audobon's works were introduced. The paintings shown in the restaurant reflect the range of study units, a number of ages and class­ rooms from Dutton Hentschel said she thought the kids had done some very nice work, and other students had given her positive feedback about see­ ing the art work of their peers in a real show. Students whose work is shown in the restaurant are Adam Pattison, Allissa Marzean. Kristin Klein, Evan Brown, Alexis Walker. Christina Amante, Jacob Jerzyk. Jeffrey Barry, Melissa Foster, Bethany Powers. Brittany DeVries and Katie Timmer Hentschel is planning an­ other exhibit of Caledonia Elementary art qt the Cale- OWN A MASTERPIECE ‘Art in the Community" brings student work from Dutton Elementary to the 68th Street Grill to add interest both the the new space in the restaurant and in the art projects students are enjoying. Customers have made many positive comments about the work donia Public Library in February. For those who have not seen the 68th Street Grill since owner Robin Ipema expanded the seating to ac­ commodate customers who used to stand in line at bus­ ier hours, a pleasant surprise may be in store. Many customers have complimented the work of the young artists hanging in the restaurant during Jan­ uary. The 68lh Street Grill is open Monday through Fri­ day from 6:30 a.m. to 8 pm.. and Saturday 7 a m to 8 p.m. It is closed Sun­ Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation explores options by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the board of the Thornapple Area En­ richment Foundation invited representatives from organi­ zations in the communities of the Thomapple Kellogg School District to a meeting Jan. 12 at the Middlevilla Inn. According to Gerald Page, the foundation wants to ex­ plore areas where it can im­ pact the community above the scholarships it gives to students graduating from the high school. Among the ideas sug­ gested at the meeting were contributing to the new Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission, exploring the possibility of getting grants for a riverside focus in Middleville, help­ ing bring a community cen­ ter or even a community pool to the area. At the Thomapple Kel­ logg Board of Education meeting Jan, 10, school board member Gary Van Elst asked President Dan Parker to suggest working on a new public library pro­ ject. Page said the possibility of a project that brings fo­ cus on the river was really exciting. Many residents think that the community is "wasting the river." A boardwalk or a boat launch would be a wonderful addi­ tion. The board of directors will meet to discuss these ideas. The foundation is interest­ ing in getting additional community support. Any­ one with an idea or who wants more information can write the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation, P.O. Box 164, Middleville 49333. The board received cn- ‘Southern Fried Murder’ tickets now available Rehearsals are under way for "Southern Fried Mur­ der." the Middleville Village Players’ new dinner theater production. Performances on Feb. 18, 19. 25 and 26 at the Mid­ dlevilla Inn in Middleville will include a New Orleans style dinner Tickets are $20 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) In the Caledonia D & W Village Center 616-8915750 M A S T E R 1J O J E W E L E R S day. A wide variety of good home cooked meals is avail­ able. ranging from a simple breakfast at $1.75 to a full dinner at $7.25. The restau­ rant also specializes in pizza with a variety of toppings, which costs a bit more. It is possible to order ahead by phoning 698-7920 Coll 945-9554 for Sun b News ACTION-Ads a person for the dinner, dessert and performance. Reservations are required (tickets sell out quickly) by calling the Middlevilla at 795-3640. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. each night and the performance begins at 7 p.m. couragement to work on the next recognition dinner. Last year Judy Sloan was honored for her tireless ef­ forts in Nicaragua with the Rotary Club. Suggestions about a person to honor can be sent to the above address. �The Sun and News. Middlevrile. Ml/January 18. 2000/Page 3 Man with liver disease gets 1-4 years in prison by Shelly Sulser Writer A one- to four-year prison sentence handed down to a 19-year-old Middleville man with a life threatening liver disease Thursday may turn out to be a death sentence "They’re not going to give a liver to someone in there (prison)," Timothy Roy Fox told Judge James Fisher Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Fox was being sentenced on a larceny conviction in which he broke into a home in the 4000 block of Buehler Road Sept. 5, 1998 and stole $2 while looking for drugs. He also was convicted of violating the probation he was serving on a 1997 home invasion conviction in which he broke into a home in the 9000 block of Adams Road and stole blank checks, which he later used to obtain $200. "He’s left the court with little choice other than a prison term,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "It’s abundantly clear he’s not going to be successful." Fox originally was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status to give him a chance to keep the felony off of his record. The special status was revoked, however, after he committed the two additional felonies and Fox was placed on house arrest for six months beginning last July 15. "I don t know how many breaks I’ve given you over the last two years." said Fisher to Fox. "It’s the same story over and over and over: ’I’ve got liver problems, I can’t do this or that.’ You don't get a job, you don't go to school, you committed another criminal offense, you continue to use drugs until you get kicked off the liver transplant list." According to court officials. Fox has failed to report to his probation officer for the last four months, has failed to pay his fines and costs and failed to appear for his original sentencing date Dec. 16. Fox then became a fugitive and was apprehended by Rockford police Dec. 26 and turned over to Barry County authorities. Fox. who had been a liver transplant candidate on the University of Michigan Hospital's waiting list earlier this year, was removed from eligibility in June when he tested positive for marijuana. "You cai\'t work, but you can smoke pot," said Fisher, who exceeded the sentencing Paint workshop series planned Terry Muller of Muller's Paint and Paper in Caledo­ nia will hold his popular paint and home finishing workshop series again this year The series will take place on Tuesday nights from 7 guidelines because Fox was never sentenced for the 1997 home invasion. "You've been a total failure on probation." According to defense attorney Mark Doster, however. Fox again became eligible for the transplant waiting list recently when he produced two negative drug screens "which is what they wanted," said Doster. "Now, they’re just waiting to see how this plays out today." Doster said Fox failed to report to hrs probation officer as directed because he was sick and then became scared. "He’s paying on his fines and costs and he’s gone back to school at Middleville Alternative Education." said Doster. ’’That's more than he’s done in a long time to further his education." Doster asked Fisher to consider Fox's age and his medical problems before handing down a prison sentence. "You don't think well when you don’t feel good," said Doster. Doster said after the sentencing that there is still hope Fox could receive a donor liver. "Its my understanding that if he doesn’t do a substantial amount of time in prison, he could get back on the list," said Doster According to Doster, it’s possible that Fox could be eligible for parole in six to nine months and that his client has only 2 percent use of his liver. "I’d think he would need a liver as soon as possible." said Doster. "He was in worse shape the last two days than I’ve seen him " However, according to University of Michigan Hospital Spokeswoman Kara Gavin, a prison sentence would not exclude someone from consideration for inclusion on the transplant waiting list. "Other medical factors. besides their primary condition, are always considered,’’ said Gavin. "I know it was stupid to not get in contact with my probation officer." Fox told Fisher Thursday. "I was sick and missed it. I asked someone to call for me and no one did." Fox claimed he couldn’t pay his fines and costs to the court because "I only get so much from the state and that goes to rtiedical bills." He also claimed he spends $100 per month for rent which "only leaves me $50 a month to live on. "I've stayed away from drugs and 1 haven't committed any more crimes," he said. "1 know I screwed up. but if I could stay out and finish school, my dad offered to help me pay my restitution." Fisher said he was beyond caring about the fines and costs. "You haven’t paid attention at all to the rules of probation." he said REAL ESTATE Cun lake OfIke 12160W. M 179 Highway (616) 792-2202 672-7405 Carol Schlcsink MILLER MEANS... 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Signup would best be arranged ahead to in­ 2. MIDDLEVILLE ACREAGE. This 3 BR/1-1/2 bath ranch features a den w'woodburner. walk out finished base ment w/family room and fireplace, 3 car attached garage with abundance of stor age and a wrap around deck across back with a hot tub All on a lovely, rolling, wooded setting Call Deb $134,900 MIDDLEVILLE. This 3 bedroom home in Yankee Springs features a 3 sea son porch. 3 car garage and a guest house for personal or rental income AH x^settmg on one acre Call Kay $109,900 3. 4. YANKEE SPRINGS. Ths cute and Muller's Paint and Paper is located on Main Street. Phone 891-9171. cozy log home on 2 5 acres features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, walk out basement deck and patio Thornapple Kellogg ^Schools Cal Jody $114,000J PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment 612 E. Main St., Caledonia, MI 49316 k 891-9294 5. MIDDLEVILLE COMMERCIAL. Ths faring features 2 rental homes with 3 separate unts sewer and water hook up avadable 203 ft of frontage on the Thorn apple Rrver and 325 fl of frontage on M 37 Pnme investment potential Cal Deb ................. ................ ............... $179.900^/ 6. MIDDLEVILLE. This lovely tmmacu late home hlted w/character and charm features a big fenced back yard new country bath with tile flooring hardwood floors 1-1/2 car detached garage 4 sea son front porch and a relaxing deck Lo­ cated on a comer lot Call Deb $84 900 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml January 18. 2000 Vintage Village set reissue still available of Vintage Village buildings be built. Cheryl Cravero. who is coordinating sales, said. "It's Members of the Mid­ dleville Village Players are almost ready to have their first reissue of the entire set , y Contempo Salon Back to Basics liters 2/*20“ * Sanio* (^iii^on Wlan & Woman Spaaitd* < WodnoAdaii & J'hiday with JLa^Lia . \ Senior Men Cuts 10 • Senior Women Styles *10 " C Stop in * see us at our an new salon _ now in Caledonia Centre Plaza _ “ (next to Country Town Floral) olo-os 1 A . . - . - M ' # been exciting to get the or­ ders but it is time to set a deadline for orders." She welcomes questions and orders at her home by­ calling 795-7868. Pieces are $15 each or $90 for the set of seven buildings. The Prairie School, White Lily Flour Mill, Middleville Tram De­ pot, Lone Willow Farm, the Keeler Homestead, the St. James Hotel and the W.K. Kellogg school building are the present buildings in the collection. The W K Kellogg build­ ing is made from shelving The pieces of the collectible Vintage Village are being reissued by the Village Players of Middleville. The deadline for orders is Feb. 8. rescued from the building before it was demolished. For more information about the Village Players or Feb. 8. Orders may be mailed to The Village Play­ ers, P.O Box 388. Mid­ dleville 49333. the Vintage Village collec­ tion call Cravero at 7957868. The deadline for orders is _______ LOCAL_____ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A UHng Church - Senin# a Idling Lord Sunday Scluxil 9:30 a m Morning Worship 10 45 a.m. Evening Praise.............................. 6.00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles eaM of M- 47 Paslor Dr Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 • Saturday Evening Mass . .. .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. 792-2889 CALEDONIAl CHRISTIAN' REFORMED CHURCH | ... t 0 V V II 1 1 I t 1 1 1 t H a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship 10 30 am Youth Group Sunday Evenings 7 00 p m MeeUag U the Cross Creek Charter Academy gev Michael Stowell. Senior Puonr Chruxev Dykstm. Wonlup Leader llennx Houma Dtn clor of Student Ministries Chunk Office 6I6-B9I-O2R7 FIRST BAPTIST CHl'RCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • -95-9726 Covenant Church A Member of the Evongebcol Covenant Churches of America AM Worship. 11 00 AM Chr. Ed; 6:00 I’M Wed ■ Family \Night Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake. Dutton 616-698-8001 "We are changed by Gods love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship................................................... 9:30am Sunday School 11XX) a.m. Adult Bible Class 11OO a.m Ret E. Anthony Sikora Church (616) S)5-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Wkole Counsel of God A Place for Farnih & Friendt 6201 Whitneyvtlie Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED 11 »M) j in. Sunday Morning Worship Service 6 45 p m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer *> 30 a m. 10 45 a tn MM) p m Cixttcmporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages Evening Worship Leighton United Methodist Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 am & 11 a m. Sunday Sch<x>l for All Ages 9 45 a m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6 30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) ■ Wednesday .6:30 p in Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday .7 00 p m The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunda* *• ® RAYTOTXSEXb p»tar NORMAN KNORR ChnMun EUuartWM OvvtKM 891-8028 • e-mail leighton® iserv.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m 11.15 a m 6:00 p m 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m. Wed Fellowship ,7 30pm (ir^ ^-5572 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St Caledonia. Ml (Missoun Synod) Be dewied to one another ,n hrolherh love Rom. 12 tv 8 30 a m 9 45 a m 11 00 a m Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke • Offue N91 XMX • Church H9L9B7S ^5 (Eljc ®Hi TTitne Cljurdj 5590 VVhrtneyville Ave , S E Alto. Ml 49302 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Services at 930 a m and 6 p.m. Sundax U, 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 Morning Worship...11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Ret LeeZacbman CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST GI N LAKE (fame ( OMNR NITYC HI RCII SUNDAY 8:30 & II a.m., 6 p.m. Multiple Staff Serving \our Communits Campus for Ministry 250 Vine Street Church Office 616391-8669 Fax 891-8648 Peace Reformed Church GUM LAKE COMMUNITY ca-auracM - . A f< - jW, A , • Pustor Roger Hu Iona it • Chunh Offhr: XtiS-OlVl www lakes idee ornmumty org (under construction) Visit our wet> ste www brightside org I Redeemer Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Music 6I64NI-B1I9 On M37 between Caledonia and Middleville WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Temporarily Meeting a! Caledonia High School Suraoy Mormg tiemo I030am. , �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/January 18. 2000, Page 5 Janice Soules retiring from Caledonia Village Council by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Janice Soules, who has served on the Caledonia Vil­ lage Council since 1957, will retire when her term expires in March An early reception at 6 p.m. before the Monday, Feb. 14. council meeting will be held in her honor. The public is encouraged to come and show appreciation for her long years of service. Soules has served in all positions possible on the council, including president. Elected for the first time at age 22, she has served for 44 years with the exception of two terms. She has been involved in community events continuously. Her reason for retiring is she is ready, and "It’s time to let the young folks take their turn." During her years of ser­ vice, one of the major ac­ complishments of the vil­ lage was building the M-37 sewer plant, about 15 years ago. Soules took part in the process, which she said was extremely challenging. She said she feels this was a great achievement and she enjoyed being involved. Another landmark was building the Caledonia Villagc/Township Hall. Before that time, when she was treasurer, she remembered, people used to come to her home to pay taxes or bills. "I enjoyed being treasurer and having people come to my home, and meeting and visiting with everyone," she said. All the same, she said it was a great relief to have the village records stored in a safe public place, rather than in people's homes when the new hall was built in 1992. She was active in working with township officials to achieve this, and said it was one of the greatest changes she had seen in the way lo­ cal government operated. Soules grew up in a fam­ ily that believed in commu­ nity involvement and ser­ vice. Her father served as mayor, her mother as asses­ sor, her husband. Al Free­ man, was fire chief, and her son in law and brother both A fishy world shapes up The students at Lee Elementary School are adding creatures to a watery world. Here (from left) student assistant Angie Feenstra. art teacher Cathy Bailey and parent volunteer Wendy Barker begin the underwater display Students are learning about texture, tint and perspective. Close perusal of this world witll reveal some fishy teachers. Janice Soules served on the fire depart­ ment. This is a family tradition she said she would like car­ ried on by her children and grandchildren. She is look­ ing forward to introducing her 12-year-old granddaugh­ ter to the history of the vil­ lage, by identifying all the buildings with her and telling her what store was where. She hopes to encour­ age her to be involved in community concerns. Soules remembers the changes in the village, when there had been more retail, restaurants, shoe stores, and other businesses. She said she wants Caledonia to re­ main as a village, and keep its small town friendliness. This is something she has good reason to value. She said when her husband was ill with cancer, the commu­ nity got together, and held a benefit dance to raise money to help with medical bills. "I never would have made it without it," she said. That kind of support comes from small town closeness, she said. One of the tangible things the village can do is to get the sewers repaired, she said. As a village, there is the ad­ TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, Distinctive Styles COUNTRY Inside and Out A Wausau Home features more of whal every family values space Take a look al our hun­ dreds of plans, all r»ch in fea­ tures, al prices that will surprise Welcome Home. “Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.’ 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 vantage of being eligible for state highway funds. She said she is afraid that if the village is absorbed into the commercial areas surrounding the village, no one will care about village problems like the sewers. She is afraid no one will care about preserving the history of this small town, and with the growth sur­ rounding the village, that community closeness will be lost. She believes improve­ ments in the village could also help maintain its char­ acter. Soules was one of the people who did not want to transfer the village share of ownership of the library building to the township. She said she would like the library issue to be put out for a vote by the people. She said she thinks the pub­ lic really does want a new library building. Thornapple Township continues work on ag storage ordinance by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thomappie Township Board decided to ask the Township Plan­ ning Commission to re­ search the proposed agricul­ tural storage ordinance and return it by the next town­ ship meeting. Members of the board are concerned about issues of fire safety among others. The board set a $35 fee tor TAPP membership for this year and will do a mail­ ing to remind residents of the benefits of membership The board gave final plat approval to Thornapple Bend Estates. The second road will not be installed until the weather breaks in the spring, but the Barn County Road Commission has approved design The next meeting of the Thoniapple Township board will be on Monday. Feb 14. at 7 p.m Child Care Providers starting fourth year of activity The Child Care Providers group of Middleville have started its fourth year of meetings and newsletters. This group is open to all licensed child care providers. Senior citizens’ trip is Feb. 11 The Thornapple Kellogg Community Education de­ partment still has room for area senior citizens for the Feb. 11 trip to the Voigt House and Schnitzelbank Restaurant in Grand Rapids. Reservations are due at the Community Education office by calling Shar or Chris at 795-3397 by Wednesday, Jan. 26. A community education spokesperson said this is a fun way to escape the winter blahs, explore the area's his­ tory during the tour of the Voigt house and of course enjoying good food. Celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early. Call 795-3397 for more information or to make reservations. Anyone who wants to get on the mailing list may call Vickie Rick at 795-9461. The local CPR/first aid class has been scheduled for March 18 at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Rick said, "This class is focused on children, and anyone who would like to take this course is more than welcomed to join our happy group, even if you are not a child care providers. Parents are en­ couraged to take the class. Fee for the sessions is $50 for both. They will go from 8 a m to 3 p.m. For class signup and child care updates Rick at 7959461 Rick said, "We work to­ gether to make a difference for the children in our community. Child care is a joint effort between parent and child to provide a safe and happy place for the child." Caledonia Cleaners DRY CLEANING, ALTERATIONS IN-STORE January Specials... Any Dry Cleaning Over 30% Off Men’s Suits $l,00 Off We promise quick, fast service. 9864 Cherry Valley Avenue, Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-0018 • Mon -Thurs 7-7, Fri 8-7, Sat 9-4 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment.,. 891*0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia Michigan �Page 6/The Sun and News, MkJdlevWe. Ml January 18. 2000 Storyteller gives kids tips on her craft by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer At least 18 children from grades 4 through 8 showed up at the Thomapple Kel­ logg Library Jan. 8 to learn how to tell stories from pro­ fessional storyteller Jenifer Strauss Ivinsakas It is not enough just to read from a book if the sto­ ryteller wants to make the story memorable The steps to interesting story telling is first to look for the right story to tell, and how to choose the right one, suited to the story­ teller. and his or her audi­ ence. Learning the story very well is the first step. Prac­ ticing helps to tell it better. Little things the storyteller does makes the story unique. These little details may be something that per­ son does that no one else has done before Often it is the presenta­ tion that makes the story have that unique quality. The way the storyteller uses his or her voice helps to capture listener attention Gestures can convey a great deal, so that words may not be required. Facial expressions express happi­ ness, surprise, terror, sly­ ness, fear and other emo­ tions. Pauses can add to the story as well. One way to convey a role the storyteller portrays is to use a prop, or costume. e iaj l uai t ua ’ 2** Jenifer Strauss Ivinsakas, left, instructs young storytellers to give their own version of the things seen on their journey, creating a collaborative story that changes each time a different group tells it. Again the cloth becomes a cape for a performer, who depicts the role of a witch. Ivinsakas brought pieces cloth for the guests to use as costumes. The prop be­ came a picnic cloth, a tur­ ban, a dentist's bib, a cape for a witch and a coat for a dog, among many other cre­ ative choices depicted by the youngsters. They could use gesture and expression, but not sound. 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Some received jewelry, some pets, some snakes, one a tarantula, which the others tried to guess by their gestures and expressions. Ivinsakas led them on a visual adventure that began on a dock or pier, continued into a boat, went to an is- land, and so on. All of the kids used their own imagi­ nation to fill in the details and to describe the nature of the things seen on that ad­ venture. Next she had six or seven youngsters line up and de­ scribe one part of the jour­ ney as they had seen it. By filling in the details, each collaborative story became unique. After hearing a dif­ ferent version of the story three times, it was clear that if the details change, the story becomes unique, and sometimes even a totally different story, illustrating the importance of the story­ teller’s role in adding imagi­ native details. On Feb. 12, origami ex­ pert Hilo Akeht will (each die ancient art of paper fold­ ing. The program begins at 10:30 a m. To register, call the TK Library at 795-5434 THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER ‘Towr Caledonia Real Estate Professional” w-i Tom Bersma finds a tarantula in his gift box while Zach Bersrr.a.and Tom Huerth watch. The imaginary creature jumped into the lid, while others guessed at what Tom had been surprised by. ; J The families of Kathy Frazer and Don Rodgers would like to announce the engagement of these two dedicated people An April wedding is being planned The couple will reside ir. Middleviile. MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals - Farms - Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 6:00 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 111 Broadway, Middleville (616) 795-3387 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml, January 18. 2000'Page 7 TK school board honors girls’ basketball team by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thornap­ ple Kellogg girts’ basketball team found themselves the center of attention at the Jan. 10 Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education meeting The girts received certifi­ cates for being a really "class act" and for going to the state Cass B quarterfi­ nals. Also receiving recogni­ tion and thanks was high school student and Boy Scout Ben McDuffee for his diligence, hard work and contributions to the district. McDuffee organized a work day to remove the old bleachers at the football Middleville clerk resigning position that probably will be han­ dled under the Recreation Staff Writer Middleville Village Clerk Commission in the future. The next meeting of the Roselle Havens announced at the Jan. 11 council meet­ Middleville Village Council is Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. in the ing that she is resigning from her position to face Village Hall. new challenges. The village has begun ad­ vertising for the clerk’s po­ sition for a two-year ap­ pointment. Thornapple Kellogg The council also raised Elementary the salaries of the finance di­ Hot Lunch Menu rector and director of the Wednesday, Jan. 19 Department of Public Corn stack or hot pocket, Works. The board plans to soft pretzel, tossed salad, decide about raises for the members , of council at its apple, milk Thursday, Jan. 20 Jan. 24 meeting Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Planner Geoff Moffat has begun researching a civil in­ hot dog. applesauce, milk Friday. Jan. 21 fractions ordinance. This Pizza or fish sandwich, would allow the village to baked beans, orange slices, give tickets for zoning in­ milk. fractions. Monday. Jan. 24 The council approved the Chicken nuggets w/savory updated contract with the nee or ham and cheese sand­ Thornapple Area Parks and wich, seasoned green beans. Recreation Commission. Moffat reported that the next meeting of the commission will consider setting a date for a public meeting. The council also approved a contract with the Barry County YMCA for this summer's recreation pro­ gram. This is something by Patricia Johns field, which saved the dis­ trict thousands of dollars and when his "TK" suggestion was turned down . McDuffie also purchased a mascot costume for the dis­ trict, which has made ap­ pearances at games and pa­ rades. The request by baseball coach Tom Ellinger and softball coach Deb Ellinger to take some of the team to spring training at a Coco Beach. Fla., facility received lots of discussion during the meeting. The Ellingers have done lots of work on this project, but inadvertently did not fol­ low proper procedures. The plan will be presented to high school Principal Ellen Zack to review and the Ellingers will return to the Jan. 31 school board meet­ ing for a decision The board will be meeting with administrators over dinner and discussion in a "charge" on Monday, Feb. 28. Board members will continue discussions on Feb. 29 as they continue to explore strategic planning issues. The Jan. 31. meeting will focus on the use of school buildings by outside organi­ zations and other business as needed The board also approved the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission contract with the proviso that the one area of concern will be cleared up by the le­ gal teams. School Lunch Menu A piece of doth is a versatile storyteller's prop. Here the cloth becomes a headband or turban as Corey McClain takes on the role of a Ninja, watched by Jonathon Daning, Rebecca Daning and Alexa McClain. Engagements 4L peaches, milk. Tuesday. Jan. 25 Hot turkey sandwich w mashed potatoes or com dog. peas, cherry crisp, milk. Note: P.B sandwiches available each day. Thomapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 19 Corn stack or hot pocket, soft pretzel, tossed salad, apple, milk Thursday, Jan. 20 Spaghetti w/mcat sauce, hot dog. com. applesauce, milk. Friday. Jan. 21 Pi/za or fish sandwich, baked beans, oiangc slices, milk Mondav, Jan. 24 Chicken nuggets w savory nee or ham anti cheese sand­ wich, seasoned green beans, peaches, milk Tuesday. Jan. 25 Hot turkey sandwich w mashed potatoes or corn dog, peas, cherry crisp, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars kJ#) I herald eadows -- F * A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from The same piece of cloth becomes a dentists’ bib when placed around the neck of Elena Gormley. Janose-Thomas Cartyne Anine Janose and Joshua David Thomas will be wed on June 17. 2000 The bnde-to-be. of Mid­ dleville, is the daughter of Anita Janose and the late George Janose. also of Mid­ dleville She is a graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School and Western Michi­ gan University Cartyne is employed as a substitute teacher in the area. The future groom, of Hastings, is the son of Dav id and Ruby Thomas, also of Hastings He is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School Joshua is employed by Synergis Technologies Group as a CNC Program­ mer nearest and most affordable rates in area. Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Walmart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml January 18. 2000 Caledonia library, from front page Cascade Library is a new facility built in 1997, with 20,300 square feet to serve a large population and supported by a large tax base. Sheldon Fordham stands beside the library tree of contributors, one of the many ways the library building committee recognized the part played by many to achieve the community project. $6,444.44 for electronic database and discretionary funds, according to John VanValkcngburg. public re­ lations director of the Kent District Library This repre­ sents an increase of 284 per­ cent. or $25,186.04. By December 1999, staffing went from three to four positions. Staffing hours were increased from 100 in August to 110 by December. KDL supports the local branch libraries by provid­ ing books, materials, ser­ vices, staff salaries, com­ puter equipment and pro­ grams. KDL contributes $1 per square foot to the mainte­ nance of each of the branches VanValkenburgsaid KDL is among the top three li­ braries in the state and has more use than the Detroit Public library, but is one of the few in the state that runs on under one mill. The mil­ lage allowed creation of the library district, organized in 1994. VanValkenburg explained that about 70 percent of the KDL budget is funded through property taxes. He ALL DOG OWNERS PUBLIC NOTICE Due to changes in State Legislation please be advised that Barry County has changed the dog licensing process. You will not need to renew your 1999 dog license until the month and day of the current rabies vaccination in 2000. Any questions regarding this change may be directed to Barry County Animal Control at 616-948-4885 between the hours of 11 am to 5pm, Monday through Friday; and 9am to noon, Saturday. said state grants, fines and fees make up the other 30 percent of the budget. Ide­ ally, however, the library district would like to reduce fees. When communities build new libraries, the increase in size necessitates an increased need for more staff, more hours, more materials, equipment etc. All these fac­ tors increase costs for KDL, which is the reason for ask­ ing for a millage increase on Feb.22. Books and materials cost KDL $1.2 million per year when it was first organized. It has increased now to $1,316,900, or 15 percent of the total budget. Services have been up­ graded. Overall attendance at the 18 branch libraries has increased by 37 percent. Some basic information related to the Caledonia li­ brary: • Caledonia's historic building was occupied as a library in the early 1980s. • Present value of library is roughly estimated to be around $100,000. • The cost of furnishings in 1981 was around $23,000. • Township population in 1990 was 6,254 residents. Village population in 1990 TRAILER Parts & Accessories Axle* 2,000# 20,000# I ’-Bolt Kits Coupler* Replacement Hubs .lacks Stake Pockets • • • • • • Tie Down Equipment Brake Parts Spindles l ight Kits Brake Activator* Pintle Hook L’ps • • • • • • Bearing* Trailer Ball* Hanger Kits Safety (Tuans Fender* Spring* ~ Many parts in stock ~ ~ Service and installation available Your Authorised Redline Trailer Parts Distributor'. MACOMBER WELDIXG & MILLWRIGHT SERVICE, IM. 3371 68th St., SE, Dutton. MI 49316 Phone: <«1«) tt«M-0Ml» • <«1«) Space inside the Cascade Library offers ample room for growth both within its walls and without. was 880 residents. Town­ ship Planner John Wallace estimates growth will bring around 1,000 new residents per year into the area. • The township popula­ tion projected for 2015 is around 13,912 • Size of library is 2,336 square feet but the suggested space for a library serving up to 8000 residents is nearly 5,000 square feet. The size needed for pro­ jected growth to year 2015 with a population of nearly 14,000 people is 10,632 square feet. • The upstairs space can accommodate about 50 peo­ ple. The 1,386-square-foot basement room can hold 75 and was used 25 times last year. Usually the township meeting room is used for larger library programs. • The number of items in library is 22,336, but the recommended number for a population of 8.000 is 31,270 items. This changes, as the Internet and computer resources increase, but KDL says library space is about equal for both the written resources and the computers displacing them. • The library is located on less than one acre. Parking space allows about 15 cars, with more space on the street. • The number of library visits in Caledonia in 1999 were al 44,415. • The circulation rale is • The number of items circulated was 57,856 in 1999. • The total number of 1999 visits was 44,415. Pa­ trons are registered with KDL as a system, and not where they live. • Caledonia Township budgets $12,000 for library maintenance and upkeep is $12,000 per year, a low fig­ ure when compared to some others. • The amount supplied by KDL in services, staff, ma­ terials. printing, graphics, programs, technology, and maintenance totaled $171,420 last year. Although comparing li­ braries is a bit like compar­ ing elephants with peaches, From previous page FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 HAIRCUTS *10 Perm* •35 A up InHudr* hair< lit 1787 Payne Lake Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 OPE* BY APPOI*TME*T O*LY �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml January 18. 2000/Page 9 From previous page some of the statistics and accomplishments of other communities in obtaining a library could offer ideas which might be borrowed when the Caledonia com­ munity is ready to create a larger library space. Some basic information related to the library in Lowell: • Built in 1996. the Englehardt Library in Lowell cost $1.2 million, most of which was raised through donations. Two-thirds came from contributions by nu­ merous citizens, and one donation by Harold Englehart amounted to approxi­ mately one third. Lowell Township gave $5,000 to­ ward the building cost. No millage was required, but the city gave building authority bonds. Vergennes Township did not contribute funds to the project. • Some furnishings were donated by Steelcase Shelv­ ing and juvenile furniture came from other sources. Amounts were not known. • The library is 8,800 square feet. • It is built on a one-acre parcel, which was donated by the school system. • The assembly room can accommodate 70 people. • 1999 circulation rate per square foot was 10.9 items. • 1999 circulation was projected to be 84,372 items. • 63,167 visits were recorded. (This is not the number of patrons.) • The library serves the city of Lowell and both Lowell and Vergennes townships. The 1990 popu­ lation in the city was 3,983 , 4,774 in Lowell Township and 2,492 in Vergennes. • The city provides the Our goal is to exceed your expectations. or our agency, and Auto-Owners Insurance. 99.9% just isn’t good enough, we want to provide our customers with 100% service! Safefed! Contaci our agency about our 'Super Outstanding Service” today we ll work hard to exceed your expectauons! insurance JL Schwartz Insurance Agency 497 Arlington St (M-37) 795-3302 or 891-8208 Mkidk.iBe Mi. 49333 Caledonia Library is located in a historic church building, which around 80 percent of the community residents use in spite of the limited space. maintenance and upkeep of the building with a yearly budget of $49,600. • The amount supplied by KDL in services, staff, ma­ terials, printing, graphics, programs, technology and maintenance totaled $189,908 last year Some basic information related to the library in Gaines Township: • Games added on to its original library building, built in 1969 on a 1.69-acre parcel in 1986. It opened in 1987 • The initial cost was $73,641. • The addition cost was around $400,000. No bond issue was needed, as the township had the money in the bank. • The older 4000-squarefoot portion was remodeled with a 6,000-square-foot ad­ dition and the combined structure included a 1,000square-foot community room. • The lot is 1.69 acres. • Number of visits pro­ jected to use library services in 1990 was 86,460. • The circulation rate per square fool was 14.29 items. • Circulation increased from 66,128 items in 1986 to 93,954 in 1988. 1999 circulation was projected at 132,298 items • In 1980 the census recorded the population at 10.364 and 14.533 in 1990 • Gaines Township offi­ cials project a population close to 20,000 in 2000. • The amount supplied by KDL in 1999 for services, staff, materials, printing, graphics, programs, tech­ nology, and maintenance to­ taled $67 U72 Some basic information related to the library in Cas- • Cascade Township took from 1990 until the summer of 1997 to build a new li­ brary building • Initially, estimates were for an increase to 19.300 square feet needed to serve a population of 20,000 peo­ ple The cost was estimated a* time. • The community began their capital fund-raising campaign in July 1994. They raised $450,000, even­ tually, money coming from corporations like Amway and Meijer. businesses and individuals. Grants also were involved in the fundraising. Contributions ranged from $10 to thousands of dollars. The funds raised in the campaign paid for the furnishings inside the build­ ing. • The size of the library went from 4,200 square feet, which had been used since 1981, to a facility of 20,300 square feet, plus 5,700 square feet of basement. • The assembly room is 600 square feet. • Land donated by Jack Smith, a parcel of four acres, for a library total of 26,300 square feet which was eventually built on the site. The parcel still has room for expansion.of the building, and includes ample parking. • The circulation rale per square ft. was 12.39. • Circulation reached 251,552 items in 1999. • 156,020 visits were pro­ jected for 1999 by KDL. • The population in 1990 was 20,447. • The population in the year 2000 was projected to be close to 30,000. • The amount supplied in 1999 by KDL for services, staff, materials, printing, graphics, programs, tech­ nology and maintenance at Cascade was a total of $671,272. The process of forming the Cascade library was re­ lated by Sheldon Fordham, who was chairman of the building committee for part of this period. He explained the progression his commu­ nity followed in completing the steps to finally putting up their library. The Cascade Citizens' Library Building Committee was composed of business­ men, residents and Friends of the Library, which was formed in 1990. Fordham had been a resi­ dent since 1983. Prior to that he was a dean of the college of physical educa­ tion at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He was soon active in the commu­ nity, and served in township government in various posi­ tions. He was one of the people appointed to serve on the Citizens' Library Building Committee to look into building a new library. Eight people were selected rather randomly, and the new committee included Fordham, a CEO of a manu­ facturing company, an owner of a printing com­ pany, a retiree from the For­ est Hills school district, an engineer, and others. Fred Keller was the initial chair, and Fordham was made chair when Keller left. The township gave them $30,000 in seed money. In August of 1990 the group wrote a mission statement and listed objectives and de­ cided to do a phone survey. They did the survey them­ selves. and determined there was support for a library. Later a written survey was done. In April of 1991, archi­ tects were interviewed, and Van Wienan and Associates was selected. Fordham said the group was pleased with the design and the considera­ tions planned for by this firm, which resulted in the building they now have. "Our Township Board was really committed.” Fordham said. "The other thing which made the library possible was the Friends of the Li­ brary. Without them, with­ out their commitment, it might not have happened.” He said the Friends group gave around $30,000 to the effort early in the project. He thought that was a very large amount for them to have raised. Another thing that helped was to set up a dialog with the community in the schools. Four more associ­ ate members were repre­ sented on the committee, bringing the number to 12. The dialogues gave the committee a better idea of what was wanted. In 1993 Monohan Asso­ ciates was hired for $10,000 to conduct a feasibility study, paid for from the seed money. A millage consul­ tant also was hired for $5,000. On May 3, 1993. the 20year millage was placed on the ballot, and it passed. Fordham said one reason the millage may have passed was because it was grouped with the police and fire mil­ lage. The police millage portion was .25. the fire millage portion was .51 and the library portion was .67. The cost to the average homeowner amounted to about $55 per year, which most people agreed was a good deal for the services the money bought. Fordham said he believed organizing the KDL helped interest in the Cascade pro­ ject to go forward The mil­ lage paid for the construc­ tion of the building. Some people made large donations for certain sec­ tions they wanted to be given emphasis in the li­ brary, such as a large print section for those with sight problems. People who con­ tributed were recognized, by See Caledonia libnry, pg. 10 COMPETENT and CONFIDENTIAL TAX PREPARATION and PLANNING 20 Years Experience TM & M Inc. 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He said it helped to have a Township Board that was extremely committed "You need to have key people who are willing to take leadership, and that helps. The different groups working together got along well," he said In March 1997, the com­ munity reached its goal. In July 1997, the library was completed, and a dedication celebration was held. Because of his experience spanning several years, be added his perspective for others who might attempt to put up a library building in their community. "We had 114 meetings over seven years." he said. This averaged about 16 times a year. He named two things to help reduce the cost. One was the land donated for the building. The other was that one member on the commit­ tee, Horst Busse, owned Martin Windsor and Associ­ ates. a printing company, which did all their publish­ ing at cost. This helped to publicize parts of the pro­ ject. to gain support for the millage, to complete the survey and more. Fordham named two things as cautions. "Make sure the consultants follow the best procedures." he said. If someone tries to take a shortcut or substitute one source for another, the results of a study can be thrown off. He indicated the library committee did not always follow the advice of their hired experts. "Some of the experts con­ sulted didn't think we could do it," he said. "But we went ahead anyway." Fordham said he would recommend that if a com­ munity is planning a li­ brary, that a basement space is extremely valuable for a variety of uses. He said room for expansion is also a wise consideration. A chilly start Members of the Irving Township Board of Trustees held their first official board meeting in their new facility last week. It was a tad bit cold, but the new building will soon be ready for township business. From left are Dick Raymond. Jim Harrison, Norene Reigler, Emily Harrison and Supervisor Milton Buehler. 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Matt Raetz; (fourth row) Tara Tasma, Leslie Crowley and Ryan Yamngton Clean lakes ‘are our responsibility’ Chemist Tom Krueger from Summit Laboratory told members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs - Gun Lake area Jan. 12 that keeping the Gun Lake watershed in good condition required vigiliance and action from residents, including limiting phosphate use. Yankee Springs, Orangeville consider starting fire dept. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Yankee Springs and Or­ angeville townships soon may have talks to consider setting up a new fire de­ partment. Yankee Springs Town­ ship Treasurer Bob Herold told the Yankee Springs Township Board last week that the fire committee sug­ Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults ~ New Patients Welcome ~ Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work} Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. WHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! gested that before an ex­ ploratory letter is written to residents about starting a separate department, perhaps a joint meeting with Or­ angeville officials would re­ veal areas of common inter­ est. Supervisor George Lon­ don will discuss this sug­ gestion with Orangeville Supervisor John Gales and set a date in February. This meeting will be open to the public and will be adver­ tised. Barry County, Com­ missioner Clare Tnpp said. "I’m curious to see how they will respond." she said. Tnpp also reported that the county is continuing to refine the new dog license law. She also gave a brief report on gypsy moth ef­ forts in the county. Gypsy moth coordinator Casey Harris will be speaking at the Feb. 10 Township Board meeting with details of the program in Yankee Springs Also discussed last week were a different budget year for the waler budget Herold will work with Bob Monroe on details Clerk Jan Lippert reported that census testing contin­ ues every Monday at the township hall. She also re­ ported that a new location for a possible water tower has been suggested. The board thanked mem­ bers of the Planning Com­ mission for their work up­ dating the ordinances. Work sessions are scheduled for February and will be pub­ lished The Planning Commis­ sion will have to look more carefully at permits for garages. The zoning administrator will not give per­ mits without approval from the Planning Commission or when necessary the is­ suance of a variance from the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals. The Planning Commis­ sion should be reviewing the ordinance to prevent "creep" during the review of the ordinances The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board is Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Cqll 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad! �The Sun and News Mtddlevtlle MlJanuary 18. 2000/Page 11 Joshua Mosey named Rotary Student of the Month Senior Joshua Mosey, son of Mr and Mrs. William and Cheryl Mosey of Middleville, was nominated as the Rotary Student of the Month for December by Ray Rickert, band and vocal music instructor at Thornapple Kellogg High School. He was chosen for his out­ standing motivation in preparation taken to ensure adequate readiness for col­ lege He is taking the initia­ tive to form a jazz combo to improve improvisational skills, is participating in three events, including a solo at this year’s instrumental solo ensemble festival, and is competing in two events at the solo ensemble music fes­ tival In addition. Mosey has enhanced his musical train­ ing by ‘earning to play a new instrument, by serving as marching assistant, by becoming a leader in honors choir, and by acting in the fall play. Future college plans cen­ ter around a music major at Cedarville College (Ohio). Wetland wonders This immature bald ea­ gle was just one of the creatures Michigan United Conservation Club wildlife biologist Cheryl Kallio showed students at Page Ele­ mentary School during a wetlands program. Kallio talked about the impor­ tance of wetlands in flood control, animal habitat and ensuring clean water. This program was spon­ sored by the Thomapple Kellogg PTO. Josh Mosey Looking for an affordable and accessible way to further your education or train for an entirely new career? Interested in gaining a whole new perspective on a subject of interest to you, from computers to philosophy? 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The KCC Fehsenfeld Center ( 2950 West M-179Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-9500 www.kellogg.cc.mi.us �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middlevifte Ml January 18. 2000 Lake Emmons Drive access still unresolved by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Working with Earth Tech, the .Caledonia Village Council has been trying to gain a 30-foot easement to connect Lake Emmons Drive to South Rodgers Court, where it passes be­ tween two buildings of the Glen Valley Business Cen­ ter Lake Emmons Drive, is the private street running east and west between Glen Valley retail and property owned by S & H Land Co. on the south side of the Brandywine Restaurant Kent Trierweiler, speak­ ing for Earth Tech in a letter to the council, said, "This would allow traffic to flow between these two streets so as to avoid accessing M-37 for a short block before hav­ ing to exit onto one road­ way or the other." Trierweiler said public right of ways typically are 66 feet wide in the village. The existing 30-foot right of way would be inadequate for a public right of way. he said. He said the 30 feet paved private drive would support traffic. "If the private drive was utilized by the village. as well as the property own­ ers. as an unrestricted pri­ vate drive, traffic could move from one street to the other without impedence " Trierweiler said unre­ solved issues were maintain­ ing the private drive, provi­ sions for no traffic restric­ tion. policing, etc., which would be a legal issue in the easement description be­ tween the Village and prop­ erty owners He said Earth Tech’s eval­ uation was that this was the best alternative in the name of public safety for people using the shopping areas along M-37. Village President Daryl Penfold said First Real Es­ tate generally was in favor of letting the streets con­ nect. He spoke in favor of negotiating so Glen Valley would have the responsibil­ ity of snow removal on the private drive. However, this would not alleviate the problem of easemenu and right of ways between First Real Estate and the S & H Land Com­ pany, Penfold said. One spokesman for S & H had reportedly told Penfold he was not interested in con­ necting the Caledonia Vil­ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEAR­ ING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17. 2000. COMMENCING AT 7 30 P M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIG­ GS RD TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS 1 LD 00-01-01, PARCEL ID NO 019-002-00. A REQUEST BY DAVID VANDERSLIK TO DEVELOP A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF BAY VIEW DR AND BETWEEN EDWIN DR AND PARKER DR 2 PUD 00-01-01. PARCEL ID NO 030-001-00, A REQUEST BY WILLIAM BOYLE AND TIM HAMELINK TO DEVELOP A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON THEIR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF THE GUN LAKE MARINA. ON THE EAST SIDE OF PATTERSON RD AND NORTH AND SOUTH OF PARK DR 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRIT­ TEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN ThE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECES­ SARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE M THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS) AL SCHWENNESEN SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 305 I. ■ . ............ JJ.1.... lage Centre (known as the D&W mall) to Glen Valley He said there was no interest even if there was no cost to the owners. Penfold said he had been told some day the area would be open, but no date was mentioned No one knew what the reasons were for not allow­ ing the public access be­ tween the two shopping ar- Council members noted a lot of business traffic was being lost to the Caledonia Village Centre because of the hazardous conditions of entering traffic on M-37. Glen Valley residents al­ ready use South Rodgers Court to the Glen Valley Retail area, but are blocked from side street access to the businesses farther south along M-37. Penfold said the village would have to condemn the property due to safety con­ siderations. an expensive le­ gal proposition. At some point the prime benefactor, presumably, Caledonia Vil­ lage Centre, could be taxed for the action, but that was not seen as the best route by most council members. Penfold said he preferred the council continue to "keep negotiating slowly and cau­ tiously." Penfold said public safety concerns could justify con­ demnation to gain the right of way. “Unfortunately someone will get killed, or no one cares," he said. He suggested that perhaps a public group, such as citi­ zens or business people in the shopping areas, who would benefit would be the ones to pursue the matter, with a petition or some other action. Others mentioned they would like another access to be created from the Caledo­ nia Village Centre across Emmons Creek at the edge of the Methodist Church parking lot, where it would join Vine Street, allowing side street access to the his­ toric sector of Caledonia. Some council members said though the church was willing for the street to go through, people living along Vine Street were op­ posed to the extra traffic which would be created in their now quiet neighbor­ hood. In other business last week, the council gave ap­ proval to Consumers En­ ergy to install a street light on North Street, near Em­ mons Cemetery between Pleasant and Elm. The light will cost $100. Informal approval was given to get the village on line with an e-mail address. I-serve for $19 monthly with unlimited service and technical support. This would allow people to send communications to the vil­ lage The village is working toward a no hunting amendment that would ex­ clude bow hunting within monthly meeting time of 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, with the ex­ ception of election day in March. The March meeting then will be on the third Monday of the month, which is in conflict with the Township Planning Com­ mission meeting. Meeting places area to be resolved soon. State Senator Ken Sikkema is expected to visit the council dunng the April meeting. Convenience store, car wash planned for 84th and M-37 ! by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A new convenience store soon will serve drivers us­ ing the busy intersection of M-37 and 84th Street. The gas station and car wash will be located on the northeast comer of the inter­ section as a part of the Val­ ley Point South develop­ ment. The convenience store probably will include a food vendor, and the majority of the space is designated for retail, rather than service. The proposal required a modification of the planned unit development (PUD), enlarging the original lot planned for the comer from two acres to three and a half. Another lot was split to add the extra space and attached to a neighboring lot. Street modifications were made John Schensul, represent ing WDS Ventures, said that by working with the site plan review committee they had come up with a VILLAGE OF FREEPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES FOR 2000 JAN 11 & 25 FEB 8 & 22 MAR 14 & 28 APR 11 &25 MAY 9 & 23 JUN. 13 & 27 the village limits. Target practice sites would need specific definitions to be safe. Village Manager San­ dra Ayers has compared or­ dinances from Lowell. Mid­ dleville. Sparta and will soon receive documentation from the Michigan Munici­ pal League. Council mem­ bers encouraged her to draft an ordinance when she felt she had enough information, and then to submit it to the village attorney. The Village Council has decided to continue its JUL. 11 &25 AUG 8 & 22 SEPT 12&26 OCT. 10 & 24 NOV. 14 & 28 DEC. 12 The Planning Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. All meet­ ings begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Community Center - Meeting Room. 307 site "250 percent better than the initial plan." Additional landscaping has been requested. Lighting will be directed straight down toward the ground to minimize glare. The car wash will use an oil separator unit that slopes inward to prevent water draining away from it. Twelve-inch storm tiles and catch basins are designed to carry water to a detention area on the Scholastic Book site, to be approved by Wilcox and Associates. The site plan was ap- proved on the condition of a 12-inch drain with a sam pling manhole to check quality of water draining to the detention pond with ap­ proval by Wilcox required The completion of the pri­ vate roads into the conve­ nience store were to take place before occupancy of the station. Cali 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! PLASTICS - PROCESS TECHNICIANS AND SET UP PEOPLE Clarion is searching for experienced process techni­ cians and set up people. Associates of Clarion con­ tinue to experience a growing environment that offers promotional opportunities as we grow If you enjoy a challenging, fast-paced atmosphere, see what we have to offer! In addition to a newly improved pay scale, we offer a complete benefit package including: • Health Insurance • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • Dental Insurance • Profit Sharing •401(k) • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation Candidates must be team-oriented and want to achieve success Please send your resume or com­ plete an application at Clarion Technologies Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, Mi 49316 Fax 616-698-8677 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 18. 2000/Page 13 First high school social studies MEAP results cause concern third of the students taking by Patricia Johns the test scored in the level Staff Writer 4, apprentice level. The results from the high In Thomapple Kellogg .6 school social studies MEAP percent scored in the level tests given last April have one group. 18.6 in level 2 been released by the Michi­ gan Department of the Trea­ and 34.3 percent in level 3 and 46.5 in the level 4. sury. Pippel pointed out that The tests were given for more than half of the stu­ the first time in 1999 and like the results of the fifth dents who took the test and eighth grade tests re­ passed it. Teachers are at a leased in November, results disadvantage because they do not receive details about ar­ were not as positive as local school districts had hoped The students were tested Regular in the following categories; civic, economic, geographic and historical perspective, inquiry and decision mak­ ing. Mmutes of the Regular According to Midge Pip­ MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA pel, assistant superintendent January 10. 2000 of the Thornapple Kellogg Can to Order by 7 00 p.m by School district, scores are Daryl Penfold always lower the first time Present Erskine. Soules. the test is given. Most Oaks, Audy. Brumleve lOth-graders who took the Zandstra. Humphrey. Penfold Absent Wabeke test in the Thomapple Kel­ Consideration of meeting logg and Caledonia districts agenda Amendment to the passed the tests, but stu­ agenda to add Vrtlage Council dents did not do as well as Meeting Nights for 2000 and the teachers and administrators deletion of Jim White of Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones under iiad hoped. new business will not be attend In Caledonia 136 students mg Approval of Consent Agenda took the test. None scored Public Comments N/A in level one, 29.4 scored in Village Manager Report the level 2, met standards, Streetlight on North St and 40.4 percent scored in aes^utteh SteefL-liam the still passing level 3 ba­ service on Noth St from of Jackson. sic level. Less than one- Consumers eas * here students are hav­ ing difficulties. The next series of tests for fourth- through eighth­ graders begins at the end of this month. High school tests are given at the end of April. These tests are becoming more high stakes.” Pippel says because passing the test is the criteria for receiv­ ing a Michigan Merit Award Meeting MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL Village of Middleville. Michigan COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 28. 1999 The meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order by Floyd Bray President Pro Tempore at 7 GO p m in the council chamber of the Village Hall on Tuesday December 28. 1999 Members present. Michael Lytle. Manlyn VandenBetg. Floyd Bray. William Nesbitt and David Newman Mr Lon Myers and Mr William Kenyon were absent Minutes of the December 14 1999 meeting were approved as read The agenda was approved CALEDONIA VILLAGE Synopsis of Meeting THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Minutes Thomapple Township Special Meeting January 5. 2000 Meeting called at 8:15 a m. at the Barry County Road Commission offices Thornapple Board members present-6 Absent 1. Road Commission Members present 5 Absent 1 Condition of M 37 and Finkbeinef intersection dis­ cussed Whitneyville Rd repair and grading scheduled for 2002 and 2003 as a Federal Aid Project. Commission proposing stronger material, heavier laying and full width coverage on dust control this year Meeting adjourned at 9:55 am. Submitted by. Donna Stagray, Clerk Attested to by, Donald E Boysen. Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during reg ular office hours at the township offices) (309) “•^VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE The MtodteviHe VtHage Council will hold a special pubic hearing to hear public comments on the proposed FY 2000 Village Budget at 6 45 p m on January 25, 2000 m the Council Chambers at 100 E Main St Middleville Ml 49333 The proposed budget will be avariabie tor pubic inspection at the Village HaH located at the same address beginning January 21. 2000 Questions or comments may be directed to the Village Manager at 616 795 3385 ~ OPENING ■>, MIDDLEVILLE Mt j VILLAGE CLERK'S JET POSITION Submit a written resume of your qualifi­ cations at the Village Hall at 100 East Main Street by Friday, February 11, 2000. Selection will be made at the February 22,2000 Council Meeting. 302 Michigan, cost of $100 00 Rubber Mats for the foyer will be purchased and the cost will be spirt with the Townshp Review Mailboxes for the Trustees were turned down by the members of the Council New check format to add. vod after 90 days to checks Keo Sikema w® be attending the Apri meeting Planning Commission Report N/A Unfinished Business South Rodgers Court - Earth Tech review to make a public easement from Lake Emmons Drive through to South Rodgers Court The council will proceed slowing with this issue with the property owners No Hunting Ordinance Surrounding areas were consult ed as to verbiage used, most research by the Village Manager is being done New Business 2000 meeting dates Ail meet mgs will be held or the 2nd Monday of every month with the exception of March which will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month due to the General Election Council Comments Public Comment (Extended). Adjournment. (301) Synopsis of Meeting THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Special Quarterly Meeting January 3, 2000 Meeting called to order at 1:20 p.m by Supervisor at Middle Vila Inn Board members present-7. Others-1 Agenda approved as amend­ ed Current bills of $8,890 53 approved by roll call vote Motion passed to approve contract with Village of MtOdievrlle tor services of Geoff Moffat as Plannmg & Zoning Admrustrator Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission agree­ ment discussed Proposed B xlget Calendar discussed Board agreed a consulting firm be contracted to make eval uabon of cunent Emergency Services faotaty with recommen­ dations and projected costs. Admnstrabve Committee wifi review various types of benefits that could be offered fuH tme - ■ ■ : ■ -r •- Supervisor w® ascertain cost to mart TAPP regHtraaon forms to restoents m service area Board advised of resignation of Jack Spencer as Ordinance Enforcement Officer Meeting adjourned at 3 45 pm Submeed by, Donna Stagray Oerk Attested toby. Donato E Boysen Supervisor (A complete lea of township mnutes s avartabte dumg regu­ lar office hours at the township offices < as presented A public hearing was heto to inform the public of the anbeoat ed funding for a Community Development Block Grant Mr Terry Bartels of Wade Trim explained that the $455,000 anticipated grant w® cover all of the costs associated with the Mam Street Reconstruction Project between M-37 and the Thomapple River including con struct ton. engineering, and administration Resurfacing Main Street and the Grand Rapids Street inter section w® be the local match for this grant improvements at the intersection of Mam Street and Grand Synopsis of Meeting THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting January 10. 2000 Meeting called to order at 7 02 p.m. by Supervisor Board members present 7; Others present-6 Agenda approved as amend ed. Minutes of December 13th, Special meetings on January 3rd and 5th approved as amend ed Current bills of $7799 44 approved by roll call vote Treasurer s report accepted Sheriff’s deputy reported on activity in township Motion carried to approve Final Plat for Thomapple Bend Estates Motion carried to refer ZOA #9 back to Planning Commission Motion carried to accept Planning Commission recom mendabon to deny ZOA#9 Motion carried to set annual TAPP membership fee at $35 00 as of April 1,2000 Motion carried to approve mailing of TAPP registration form Motion carried that no EM person will be charged trans­ portation for a work related inci­ dent while on duty Motion carried that ambu­ lance billings be adjusted for $13,350.76. Motion carried to approve Ordinance granting Consumers Energy 30-year Franchise Supervisor presented Chief ^higk* Woodard with a ring tor 25 years of service Motion carried to approve chief s request to purchase fire incident reporting system Motion carried to check fire suppression/detection system, exit signs at township hall Meeting adjourned at 9 30 p.m. Submitted by. Donna Stagray. Clerk Attested to by. Donald E Boysen. Supervisor (A complete test of township minutes is available dur ng reg ular office hours at the township offices) (308) Rapids Street may require some additional right of way to recon­ figure the intersection as recom­ mended m the study completed by Wade-Trim m August Of 1998 Some sort borings and pave ment cores will need to be obtained The LDFA is the fund ing mechanism A pre design meeting will be set up after the holidays probably the second week of January A flood plan permit will have’to be obtained by DEQ The giant application is due January 4th and will be processed during the first quar ter with possible construction this year, probably 60 workrig days ACTIONS TAKEN, 1 Mr Lytle made a motion to pay the invoices dated December 22. 1999 m the amount of $27.785 71. The motion was supported and car ned 2 Mr Nesbitt presented a motion to authorize payment of 68 hours of unused vacation days to Chnstme Mugndge and 64 hours of unused vacation days to Bryan Gruesbeck Mr Lytle supported the motion The motion carried 3 Mr Newman made a motion to apply lot the Community Development Block Grant Mr Nesbitt supported the motion The motion earned 4 Adjourned the meeting at 7 40 p.m Bette G Koeplmger Acting Recording Secretary (303) The Board of Directors of the Moline Co-opera live Milling Company hereby calls for the retire­ ment of the sum of up to $25,(XX).(X) in patronage allocations which were held in reserve tor the 1977-1978 fiscal year. If you have a portion of the 1977-1978 capital and wish to redeem it, please notify the office of the Moline Co-operative Milling Company of your claim. Upon verification, a check will be issued prior to June 30,2000; or, if you have a receivable balance, will be credited to your account. Claims made which exceed the $25,000.(X) will be recorded for redemption at a later date. 304 PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will convene a public hearing on Tuesday, February 1, 2000 beginning at 7 p.m. in the village offices located at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on a petition to rezonc land from PUD to C-2 Highway Commercial Distnct submitted by Misty Ridge L.L.C. The property included in the petition to rezone land is generally located on the north side of Misty Ridge Drive fronting on Middleville Road (M-37) and is described as fol­ lows: Parcel “A”: Part of the NE 1/4 of Section 27, T4N, R10W, Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section 27; thence N 00 09’56” W 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section, thence N 89 52’06” W 1126.95 feet along the North line of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section 27; thence S 00 12’47” E 351.55 feet to the point of beginning; thence N 89 43’11” W II 5.01 feet, thence S 00 12’47” E 218.80 feet; thence S 89 43’11” W 307.01 feet; thence N 00 12’47” W 218.80 feet along the centerline of Middleville Road (M-37); thence N 89 43’11” W 192.00 to the point of beginning Containing 1 54 acres, and Parcel ~B”: Part of the NE 1/4 of Section 27, T4N, R10W, Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section 27; thence N 00 09’56” 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence N 89 52’06” W 1126.95 feet along the North line of the SE 1/4 of said Section 27 to the point of begin­ ning; thence S 00 12’47” E 351.55 feet; thence N 89 43’11” W 115.01 feet; thence SOO 12’4r E 218 80 feet; thence N 89 43’11” W 50 00 feet; thence N 00 12’47” W 569.92 feet; thence S 89 52’06” E 165 00 feet along the North line of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section to the point of beginning Containing 1.58 acres A copy of the petition to rezone may be examined at the village offices dun ng reg­ ular business hours. Interested parties are welcome to attend the public hearing or you may direct questions and comments to the Planning Commission at the Village offices or call 616-795-8835 between 9 a m. and 5 p m, Monday through Friday 300 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Mb January 18, 2000 Area wrestlers, continued from pg. 1 — ethic was extraordinary. "Its just so cool, they are as dedicated as we are if not more," Rosales said. "It shows that other people in the world work as hard as we do and love the sport.” Rosales learned through communication with the Japanese team that a usual practice day for them includes lifting weights for a half hour and extensive running before the wrestling even starts. "That’s quite a bit of wrestling in one day," Rosales said. Ueno was impressed with the wrestlers that he has seen in the United States, but said there is one major difference between the two groups of athletes. "They are very strong­ muscled, but they can not play (wrestle) for very iong," Ueno said. "Their technique is a little lower than the Japanese wrestlers." The trip which started Jan. 2 has taken the Japanese grapplers already to Fowlerville. Muskegon (Muskegon Community College), Novi, Clarkston, and Middleville. The threeweek tour, sponsored by USA Wrestling, also will include stops in Roseville and California. The tour has been staged for 40 years and the goal, for the Japanese team, is to "have communication with American people." "(Our wrestlers) have had a very good time; they have had a really good experience," Ueno said. "Every high school is very cheerful, kind and they are very friendly." In Japan. Ueno said, there are very few wrestling teams in high schools, making his job even more demanding. "Here, almost all schools have a wrestling team, so I am kind of envious." Ueno said. Gifts received by the Japanese contingent during their stay in Michigan have included T-shirts (four or five to be exact), hats (again, four or five), a Michigan map and some tasty candy. One difference between Continued next page Tom Haynes, the 275-pound weight class wrestler for the Trojan mat team shakes the hand of Saburo Ueno, the team leader of the Japanese team that visited the United States. Caledonia Baseball and Softball Registration Form (Mail to address printed below) League enrollment is available for girls and boys who will be in Kindergarten through eighth grade in the spring of 2000 All registrations should be received by February 12. 2000 Registration fee is $40 00 per player or $70 00 per family Please include a $10 00 late fee for registrations received after February 12. 2000 Registration will be dosed after March 18. 2000 No excep­ tions will be made You can make checks payable to Caledonia Baseball league (CBL) Mail to PO Box 422 Caledonia, Ml 49316 Registration fee is non refundable. First Name Last Name Street City School Attended Current Grade Bats Throws Right Right Left Left (Circle One) J Zip | Birthdate t This grappler from the Japanese squad lifts up TK’s Bret Wiersma during their match last Thursday at Wyoming Rogers High School. Name of Parent/Guardian Home Phone Work Phone Emergency Contact Phone Dr Name/Phone Medical Problems ____ — *11 you have more than one child m the same division and would like them the same team please include siblings name I hereby certify with full knowledge and consent that my child may take part in the Caledonia Baseball League I will not hold the Caiedoma Baseball League coaches or any of its representatives responsible for accidents or injuries connected with this pro­ gram new lor medical aid that might need be administered due to injury in practice game activities PA RE NT GUAR DIAN SIGNATURE Signature Date The Caledonia Baseball League ts operated by volunteers if you would like to partxa pate in the growth of this community program please check your arej interest belo» ____ Coaching ____ _ Team motrvbad ----------Umpiring --------- Other |specify i ■ Caledonia Baseball League starts Feb. 12 There will be representatives from the Caledonia Baseball League on hand Feb. 12 and Feb. 19 to register athletes for the 2000 basebail and softball seasons at Caledonia High School. The registrations will be held from 10 a.m to noon on the two dates in the school's commons. Students currently enrolled in grades K-8 are welcome to register by using the mail-in registration form in this ad by attending the signups al the school. All mail-in registrations must be received by Feb. ' W- ReeiMAnkuvs WHI be closed after March 18. The Caledonia Baseball League is not limited to Caledonia residents. The league is a community group and welcomes families from the surrounding areas The league also needs umpires for the 2000 season. They are paid positions commencing May 15-June 30. For further information about umpiring, call Mike or Kelly at 795-0044. FACTORY WORKERS Machine operators needed for plastic injec­ tion molding company. Come grow with us! $7.71/hr. and up with factory experience plus a great benefit package and growth potential. Apply in person at: Clarion Technologies, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml January 18 2000/Paqe 15 From previous page the two cultures which the team leader acknowledged was that both mothers and fathers work in the United States and, in comparison, only the father works in a Japanese household. Another difference is that athletes in the United States tend to compete in more than just one sport. In Japan, each athlete usually selects one sport and then attempts to perfect it. An American team is scheduled to trek to Japan this summer for a similar trip.. "The American people are coming, so we arc returning the favor," Ueno said. Serving as the interpreter for the team s stop in Middleville and Wyoming was Noriyo Tsujita. Tsujita is an exchange student from Japan who is staying in Caledonia and attending Caledonia High School. Her help proved quite valuable, allowing the two cultures to communicate, or mesh, with one another. Topics on Thursday deal with anything from the $2 entry fee at Rogers to view the matches to the question of if a coach should really eat popcorn? The questions and mtngue were boundless. And, despite the Japanese dominance on the Rogers’ mat, both groups came away from the experiences with long-lasting memories. "They’ve (the Japanese wrestling team) already had had a great time and have made new friends." Lehman said. Middleville easily won its O-K Blue Conference dual over Rogers to open the wrestling night, 69-3. Winners for the Trojans Area teams resume action on the lanes The girls’ prep bowling team at Thornapplc Kellogg High School won against East Kentwood 18-12 Jan. 10 in Week 7 action, while the Trojan boys’ lost a tough 15 1/2-14 1/2 decision. Tishia Turcott rolled fame scores of 83, 140 and 117 (340 total, 110 average), Wendy Michclwait 104. 120, 119 (343. 122), Jcnni Loose 152, 152, 139 (443, 121), Trinnady Dykstra 155, 114, 163 (432, 139) and Alicia Harper 191, 160, 176 (527, 140) for TK’s girls team. Tim Suwyn posted games of 130, 198, 163 (491), Eric Smith 189, 182, 201 (5720, Jeff Dougherty 168, 204, 157 (529), Matt Pullen 216, 148, 211 (575) and Stuart Aspinall 182, 221, 200 (603) for the boys squad at TK Caledonia recently faced Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! East Kentwood with East winning the boys’ competition 25-5 and the girls’ event 27-3. The Scots received scores of 152, 149, 139 (440) from Josh Pettenger, 115, 167, 154 (436) from Jeremy Breihof, 142, 137, 142 (421) from Mike Bensted, 140, 156, 148 (444) from Steve Homrich, 106 from C.J. Jarboe and 144. 137 from Mitch Petz. Missy Elam rolled games of 153, 168, 149 (470) for Caledonia's girls, Laura Casey 105 and 74, Kate Haywood 86 and 94, Molly Cryderman 121, 114, 95 (330), Amanda Yahne 143, 121, 109 (373) and Ashley Jarboe 94 and 120. Caledonia scores hoop win over Kenowa Hills Nick Jenema tallied 19 points to lead the Caledonia Fighting Scots' varsity basketball team to a 75-52 triumph over winless Kenowa Hills last Friday at Caledonia High School. Also scoring in double digits for the purple and gold were Dan Kietzman with 14 points and Matt Bom with 11 points. Caledonia (4-4 overall) and 3-1 in the O-K Gold Conference) led the game at half 32-23 before adding 21 and 22 points to the scorebook in the final two frames. TELLER/CUSTOMER SERVICE POSITIONS Full and or part time Teller/Customer Service positions are available at the State Bank of Caledonia Strong math skills, good organizational and communication skills are required previous teller expenence is beneficial RECEPTIONIST The State Bank of Caledonia is in need of a part time recep­ tionist. Answenng busy phones, light dencal and greeting customers would be among job duties We offer an excellent benefit package, pleasant work­ ing conditions and a competitive salary Send resume to: State Bank of Caledonia, c/o Karen Frank 627 East Main Street Caledonia Ml 49316 or fax to (616) 891-0335 EOCMuF/D/V It was quite a night at Wyoming Rogers last Thursday as the Japan National Selection High against the Golden Hawks were Brandon Brandon Schalk at 103 (forfeit). Pat McKeown at 112 (15-0 decision), Bret Wiersma at 125 (pin in l;40), David Kiel at 130 (14-2), Thompson at 135 (pin in 5:30), Shawn Riel at 140 (pin in 4:21), Rosales at 145 (11-5 decision), Chad Reil at 152 (pin m 3:26), Josh Strait at 160 (13-7 decision). Romph at 171 (forfeit), Dan Erb at 189 (forfeit), Brett Vernon at 215 (forfeit) and Haynes at 275 (forfeit). The individual winners of the dual earned a chance, or a challenge, of facing a grappler from the Japanese team. School team not only attended the match, but also got a chance to show off their own mat skills. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call (61 6) 795-9596 Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middfevile. Ml/January 18, 2000 Japanese wrestlers, coaches enjoy time in Michigan Japanese wrestlers enjoyed spending time at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. They shared smiles and laughter with their student guides. Being the center of attention didn't faze the wrestlers. In computer lab the TK students asked questions about clothes, how the Japanese enjoy being in the United States and computer games. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The visit of the Japanese wrestlers to the Thomapple Kellogg School district had a little bit of everything — food, fun. wrestling, smiles and friendship. The 12 wrestlers and three coaches from Japan were welcomed last Thursday with a tour of the high school, a slide presentation and time with host families for lunch and relaxation. Home cooked meals awaited some, while others tried out the menu of TK Kitchen or Kahunaville. The Japanese wrestlers then trav­ eled to the meet at Wyoming Rogers High Sixth-graders in Randy Stehlik’s class enjoyed showing their science skills to the Japanese visitors. DURKEE LUMBER ive Are A One Stop Lumber Yard! » Lumber • Drywall • Roofing Doors Masonry • Electrical • Paints • Kitchen • Counter Tops • Hand Tools • • • • • • • • • • Plywood Insulation Eavestrough Windows Siding Plumbing Moldings Bath Cabinets Sinks Power Tools I9 __ DURKEE LUMBER Lumber. Cail Our STORES Alto, Michigan • Ph. 868-6026 2E Hours Monday thru Friday 7 30 ar School and returned to stay overnight with the host families. On Friday morning the wrestlers were up early and spent time with middle school classes. TK students had lots of questions about life in Japan and their visit to the United States. Lan­ guage differences got in the way a little, but smiles and laughter and sharing went a long way to creating bonds. Teacher Randy Stehlik had his sixth-graders and the Japanese students work on some science activities. Af­ ter eating lunch with the seventh-graders, the wrestlers joined the TK wrestling practice, and ev­ eryone went to Craig's Cruisers for laser tag. go carts and pizza. Friday evening some of the wrestlers attended the basketball game while oth­ ers had a relaxing evening with the host families. The Japanese team left Saturday morning for Ro­ seville. which is their last stop in Michigan before vis­ iting Hawaii and their return to Japan. Before visiting TK. the wrestlers had been in Novi. Clarkston and at Muskegon Community College More pictures and story about the wrestlers' visit are elsewhere in this edition of the Sun and News. Bulldogs beaten by changed Trojan hoop squad Big time changes lifted the Thomapple Kellogg High School varsity basketball team past Byron Center, 83-70, last Friday in prep action in Middleville. Coming off a 57-32 loss to Hastings Jan. 11, coach Kurt Holzhueter knew that some changes were needed if his team was to rebound. That they did against the Bulldogs, leading their O-K Blue Conference foes 17-11 after the first quarter, 39-22 at the half and 58-41 after three quarters. "We made some big time changes in strategy and in attitude," Holzhueter said. "It was a fantastic team effort." Byron Center trailed the entire way, but came within seven points midway through the fourth quarter before TK (3-5 overall and 2-3 in the O-K Blue) was able to expand upon its advantage with a nice run to end the ball game. Rebounding was a big key in the Trojan victory as the black and orange outboarded its league foes 4618. Ben Lucas pulled down 10 rebounds, Chad VanSpronsen 9 and Zac Truer 8. Free throw shooting didn't hurt TK’s winning cause either as they made 19-of-29 attempts from the charity stripe. Jeff Forbes made 7of-9 of his free throw shots. Forbes scored 9 points in the fourth quarter and finished with 11 total points. Blake Wilson scored 16 points and hit on four, three-pointers. Truer tallied 14 points to go along with his 8 caroms. And Nolan Miklusicak also scored m double digits with 10 points. John Freund led Byron Center with 27 points. To comeback the way the Trojans did against the Bulldogs was pleasing to their coach. "We bounced back from that and played harder," Holzhueter said. The junior varsity basketball team at TK lost 54-43, while the freshman team won over Byron Center. The Trojans host Lakewood tonight (Tuesday, Jan. 18) and travel to Calvin Christian Friday (Jan. 21). 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Middleville (Thornapple Kellogg) was second with 130, Grand Ledge was third with 122, Lakewood fourth with 113, Charlotte fifth with 92 1/2, Harper Creek sixth with 84 1/2, and Ionia was seventh with 56 1/2 points. How tough is the L.H. Lamb Invitational for high school wrestlers? Just ask members of the host Hastings High School and Delton-Kellogg High School teams. The two area squads finished eighth and ninth, respectively, at the nineteam tournament Saturday Hastings scored 42 points, three more than Delton's 39. Tom Lehman, Scots score first wrestling in Athens Caledonia wrestling team won the 15-team Athens Tournament last Saturday by scoring 168 points. Second place Chelsea tallied 157 1/2 points. Weight class winners Chris Hanna at 112, Todd Maines at 135 and Josh Baltrusaitis at 145. Hanna pinned his championship round opponent in 1:39, Maines Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! won a 7-5 decision and Baltrusaitis won in his final round match by injury default. Maines recently won his 100th prep wrestling match. Grabbing a second place was Josh Haywood at 140, while Seth Temple went 4-1 on the day and finished in third. Haywood, who also recently achieved his 100th win, lost a 7-4 decision in his weight class final. The Fighting Scots will be home this Thursday to face Unity Christian in a dual competition. Middleville's head coach, and Bob Veitch, the lead mentor for the Lakewood program, also came away from the Lamb with somewhat soothing thoughts, somewhat "We had a reasonable day, (but) we were defensive all day,” Veitch said "We were on the panic attack." Lehman said team work helped his team to end in the runners-up position. "I thought my kids did a pretty good job, scoring in 12 of the 14 weight classes," Any time you place second in this tournament, it’s a pretty good day." Weight class champions at the Lamb were Grand Ledge's Andy Iszler at 275 pounds, Middleville’s Brandon Schalk at 103, Grand Ledge's Bobby Beach at 112, Lowell's John McKay at 119, Lowell's John Mendez, at 125, Lowell's J.J. Wider at 130, Lowell's Dan Rottier at 135, Lowell's Caleb O'Boyle at 140, Grand Ledge's Tyler Hubert at 145, Middleville's Chad Reil at 152, Charlottes Mike Balger at 160, Ionia's Josh Bocks at 171, Lake wood’s Jarrod LaRocbe at 189 and Athletes of the week Lowell's Bill Stouffer at 215. Schalk pinned Grand Ledge’s Scott Cornell for his championship, Reil won a 5-4 decision against Lakewood's Tony Harmer for his title and LaRoche out-scored Ionia's Nathan Shattuck 9-2 to earn his first place. Hubert was named the Randy Lydy Award winner. Hubert won a 5-1 decision versus Lowell's Tom Oesch to win his 145-pound weight class. The Randy Lydy Award is given each year to the most outstanding wrestler at the tournament. 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A three-point play by senior Tony Bowne gave Hastings its first lead at 6:33, a Dustin Terrel strong move to the hole increased the advantage to 5-0 and another basket by Bowne. off a fast break, increased the Saxon advantage to 7-0. Bowne. who will play next season at Central Michigan University, finished the game with 26 points. He made 10 field goals and nailed two threepointers. Schils has been after his star recently to look for more chances to score On Tuesday against the Trojans. Bowne did just that and benefited his team to post a run-away victory. "Tony is very used to playing with others who can score," Schils said. "We want him to become more aggressive and look (for his shots) more often. Not to be selfish, just for the sake of the team." Hastings forced Middleville into five turnovers in the first quarter alone and looked determined to take care of business from game’s start to its finish. Schils said his team had "a real focus" versus the Trojans as evident by the way they started the second quarter. Hastings rattled off the opening 12 points of the second quarter and at the 4:15 mark was .ahead by a commanding 21 points. 287. Bowne hit two trifectas during that 12-point run. Continued next page Middleville's Ben Lucas (34) leans in to launch a shot over Hastings' Zac Fulmer. (Photo by Molly Minton) Big Savings Come in now through January 31, 2000 for the absolute lowest prices on Snapper Power Equipment in stock! Riding Mowers .Starting at Snow Blowers Push Mowers Yellow Jacket Go Karts *899” *399" *249” *699” Trojan Blake Wilson (42) gets defensive heat from Saxon Dustin Terrel (50) as Leland Jennings (42) and Eric VanDerMolen (24) watch the play from behind. 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Middleville came into the game hoping to rebound after disappointing defeats last week to Spring Lake and Wyoming Park But the Trojans did not perform as they had hoped, frustrating their coach, Kurt Holzhueter "I can't really put my finger on it," Holzhueter said. "It just doesn't seem like there is a lot of concentration on the floor. They paid little attention to the game plan. It wasn’t pretty " Hastings led 42-17 at 5:20 of the third quarter when the scoreboard clock went out, but that didn't stop the Saxons from running and it didn't keep the Trojans from struggling In the third quarter Middleville mustered just six points and trailed 4921 entering the final stanza. Top scorers for the Middleville team were Eric Feirick with 7 points, Zac Truer with 6 and Blake Wilson with 6 markers. The loss dropped Middleville to 2-5 overall and 1-3 in the O-K Conference. Hastings, with the win, improved to 5-2. 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Michigan 49333 No. 4/January 25, 2000 Caledonia growth committee recommends new high school by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia’s School Growth Committee has rec­ ommended building a new high school, tearing down the community education building and several shifts of programs and people within existing buildings Dennis Atkinson and Tim Cochran spoke for the committee to the Board of Education Jan. 18. Some demographic data was rc- viewed and recommenda­ tions were made during the presentation Attempting to meet goals of the school district’s strategic plan, the citizen-led committee, which included community members and administrative representa­ tives. met over 18 months. During that time, a cross section of feedback was re­ ceived and considered. How to deal with growth and provide adequate facili- ties has been a big challenge for the fast-growing Caledo­ nia district. Committee representa­ tives presented information about dates when school fa­ cilities in the district were built. CHS was constructed in 1962 with additions in 1979 and 1997. The middle school was built in 1995. Caledonia Elementary in 1951. Dutton Elementary in 1957, Kettle Lake Elemen­ tary in 1966 and Emmons Long term labor contract signed at Bradford White by Patricia Johns Staff Writer United Auto Workers Local 1002 signed a new long term labor contract with the Bradford White Corporation Dec. 15. Members Voted by a more than 2 to I margin to ap­ prove a contract that will be in effect until August of the year 2006. Vhc company and union had been negotiating since last spring. "The new agreement not only provides long-term se­ curity to both employees and the company, but also confirms that the commit­ ment we have all made to Middleville is a sound in­ vestment," said Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Richard Milock. According to Milock the long-term contract gives the company stability and reas­ surance to those who pur­ chase equipment from the company. Employees received a spe­ cial ycar-end bonus payment and an immediate general hourly wage increase. The amounts of the wage rates and increases was not dis­ closed. Employees will receive cash bonus payments each July through the life of the contract. General wage in­ creases are scheduled for August of each year of the contract. The contract also includes improvements in the pen­ sion plan for active employ­ ees and retirees, a new 401K plan and increases in health, accident and life insurance benefits Robert Carnevale, presi­ dent of the water heater company, called the con­ tract ratification a vote of confidence in the future of Bradford White. "It is our hope that we can continue to grow by adding more jobs..." he said. Carnevale predicted that much hard work remains as the company gains an addi­ tional share of the domestic and commercial waler heater market. Doug Busman Judi Dean Bob Szymomak Lake Elementary in 199899. The community education building, which many years ago served as the high school and as the middle school, was constructed in 1921 The administration building was built in the 1800s. Student enrollment has gone from 2,400 in 1991 to 3,104 al present, an increase of around 600 students, or 100 per year. Projections for the next ten years are for a total of 3,600 to 4.200 stu­ dents. High projections by past growth committees have been met accurately every time they have been made. Atkinson said the type of family moving into Caledo­ nia is believed to be those moving into a second or third home, with children who are in middle school and high school age groups. If trends and projections continue, the district will be prepared for grades K-5 through the next 10 years, but planners expect over­ crowding in middle school, even though enrollment is down this year. A large fifth grade is expected to over­ crowd the middle school • next year, and in 10 years, expanded class size is ex­ pected to be far over capac­ ity requiring portable class­ rooms, or other solutions. The high school has grown from 926 to 1100 students in the past five See growth committee, pg. 2 MEAP testing begins today at TK schools by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Page Elementary School and Thornapple Kellogg Middle School are really quiet this week. Michigan Education As­ sessment Program (MEAP) testing begins today. Jan. 25. Students in fourth, fifth, seventh and eighth grades will be taking a series of tests over the next three weeks. Fourth-graders will be tested in reading this week and math next week. Fifth­ graders begin the writing test today, the science test will be on Feb. I and fi­ nally on Feb. 8 students will be tested m social stud­ ies. Principal Pat Kocze hopes that if possible students arc in schixil for the tests which will limit the amount of make-up testing that will have to be done. Kocze and middle school counselor Bernie Weller said they are happy to answer questions from parents about this testing Kocze can be reached at 795-7944 and Weller is at 795-5475. Assistant Superintendent Midge Pippcl says that the district is providing energy boosting snacks so that ail students are physically pre­ pared for testing. Schools are providing a calm testing environment In some grades classes will be broken down into small See MEAP test, page 3 In This Issue... Jaycee sports activist killed in one-car accident CHS seniors plan 3 fund raisers for graduation party Honored for athletic excellence The Caledonia High School varsity soccer team recently was honored by the school board for its championship season Coach Bnan Broekhuizen s Fighting Scots played tn the Division III State championship game and finished the campaign with a 21-3-1 record. It was the first time in the program s history that the Scot soccer players had made it to the State finals. MDOT says M-37 won’t be 4 lanes anytime soon Gun Lake Winterfest set for this weekend �Page 2/The Sun and News MwKHeviHe M (/January 25 2000 Growth committee, continued from front page years, and the committee expects enrollment to be far over capacity in 10 years, reaching around 1,500. Where adding on is some­ times an option to deal with overcrowding, CHS is land­ locked with no place to add on without giving up park­ ing or areas already con­ structed for athletic activi­ ties. School planners once ex­ pected to have two high schools, but with the pre­ sent system, that is not possible. To build another high school, the district would need 1,500 to 1,600 students by state formulas. The school district cannot invest in fixed assets until it reaches a certain level, or head count, and it could only build one school in the next ten years Atkinson and others said this is because of the way Proposal A from 1994 is structured and the way foundation grant money is distributed. "There is no such thing as an operating millage," said financial administrator Judi Dean Atkinson said the eco­ nomics of Proposal A only allows a construction mil­ lage based on a five-year projection plan using cur­ rent enrollments. Other school systems arc dealing with the problem by building mega-high schools. Another solution in some districts has been is to re­ configure age groups to dis­ tribute student populations into the available buildings. Caledonia school authori­ ties and parents believe the present basis of configuring age groupings is based in fundamental needs of chil­ dren in those age groups, and did not want to recon­ figure age categories. The schools today are grouped in elementary K-5, in middle school grades 6-8 and in high school, ninth through 12th grades Surveys have shown that district residents have indi­ cated they want enrollment for elementary schools to be from 400 to500, for the middle school to be 700 to 800, and high school to be 1,000 to 1.500. This matches projections for fu­ ture high school enrollment. Atkinson said people in the district do not want a mega-high school and feel quality education requires small classes, with a shift away from assembly line learning, toward a more per­ sonalized education Caledo­ nia residents say they feel the large school environ­ ment can't support quality education. High School Principal Bob Szymoniak envisions enhancing the smaller groupings by having schools within the school. "Most classes for each group would congregate in four distinct areas so these students would feel a part of a smaller grouping." Szymoniak continued. "In some cases students would take electives with kids in other classes, and there would be a common area with food services, a media center and a commons area where the kids come to­ gether to build a culture of 'school.'" Trying to meet the wishes of Caledonia residents, the W- _sfte«v nleasHve -ST^HAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Ptzza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! “The challenge is how do we main­ tain the integrity of our academic program, given what we think is the best grade configuration for kids, and still keep up with growth." - Superintendent Doug Busman planners considered a num­ ber of alternatives before settling on final recommen­ dations. • Options explored in­ cluded using the existing fa­ cilities more of the time or creating two shifts within the existing facilities across the entire district. • Emmons Lake's alterna­ tive calendar could be shifted • Grades 6 to 8 could move from CMS to avail­ able space elsewhere, but Emmons Lake was designed to serve smaller children and is not suited to serve as a middle school. • Class size could be in­ creased by keeping sixth­ graders at the elementary schools and using portables where needed, but this would not provide the qual­ ity education most desired. • Adding on to some of the elementaries was consid­ ered. • An option of an eighth and ninth grade school with reconfigured grades was ex­ plored. The advantage of ninth-graders participating in high school activities would be lost and was seen as not as good as the present configuration of ninth through 12th grades in the high school. • A separate community center and educational facil­ ity that would house the administration would require a large operational cost. Please join us and register for our exciting, informative ... HOW-TO’ CLASSES Tuesday Nights 7 to 9 p.m. Door Prizes Feb. 22nd: Furniture Refinishing March 14*: Papering Made Easy Mullers S1 5 . \ Full Service Paint A Wallpaper Shop Sales. Rental. Custom Tinting Sen ice • Sen ice • Sen ice CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 616-891-9171 • Using the high school as a middle school and building another high school was explored. • Using the existing high school as a multi-purpose facility and using an alter­ native calendar was also ex­ amined. • Moving the community education functions and the administration to the high school building was consid­ ered. • A combination of op­ tions was evaluated. The growth and planning committee looked at all the ways the district might maximize its buildings and available space. Members concluded they can build only one new building in the next 10 years. The problem is not as simple as putting up a building. A building in­ volves more than the cost of bricks and mortar.To be able to support a building re­ quires administration, jani­ torial services and other overhead costs. An additional middle school would require $800,000 in administrative and supportive services costs. To support a different high school building would cost $1.8 million in admin­ istrative and other related costs. This would not in­ clude teaching staff. Judi Dean said the schools now receive state aid pay­ ments of $7,045 per stu­ dent. Superintendent Doug Busman later explained that every community is trying to accommodate growth, given what the state allows, and then to be able to oper­ ate the building when it opens. The district is attempting to meet the needs of the ex­ panding enrollment. In addi­ tion, it does not want to sacrifice the quality of edu­ cation already achieved in existing programs through­ out the system. It is trying to not give up any existing programs, including those housed in the 79-year-old community education build­ ing, which may be near the end of its usefulness. The old facility needs a lot of repairs, and at $3.5 million to renovate, it would probably not be the best use of school money. The gym in the commu­ nity ed building is already in use by the high school and the middle school, and is so over-scheduled, it can’t ac­ commodate all those who would like to use it. The community ed build­ ing is used by four groups: • Twenty to 25 senior cit­ izens. • One hundred twentythree preschool students, ages 3 and 4 are enrolled. There is no room for stor­ age. the playground space is limited and more sinks and lavatories are needed. There are severe temperature \ analions in the building. • Kids Komer day care which serves single parent families or those with two working parents involves 310 children from 280 fami­ lies, with a future potential to double in need for capac­ ity and numbers it serves. • The ennehment program and life long learning classes These programs need a place to continue if the old building were to be tom down. After considenng options from three focus group meetings, and two surveys, one random sample and on community wide survey with a lot of good feedback, the committee came up with a recommended plan: • Building a new high school on a 10-acre site on Kraft, near 92nd Street, so the new school could still access the athletic facilities existing on the campus along Kraft. The new high school, would accommodate 1.500 students. It is ex­ pected to reach capacity in about 10 years, and would require building an addi­ tional high school at that time to prevent the megahigh school option. The school district owns several properties that might support a new high school building. The district prop­ erties along Kraft Street to­ tal around 200 acres, with the last 51-acre portion hav­ ing been purchased last year There are around 40 total acres, (non-contiguous) available to build upon in addition to the 51-acre par­ cel. • Using the existing high school space for middle school enrollment to ac­ commodate middle school growth. These students would be housed in the por­ tion of the high school building built in 1989. • Community education programs and school admin­ istration would move to a multi-purpose facility housed in the older part of the high school building built in 1962. • The old administration building would be sold. • A bond proposal would include the demolition of the old community educa­ tion building and establish a historical transition com­ mittee to work with the township in considering the property as a possible site for a township library. • Traffic flow issues at the middle school, Dutton and Kettle Lake elementaries would be evaluated to im­ prove the safety and bus parking and access. The ag­ ing bus fleet also needs changes, Atkinson said. Also to be addressed are con tinuing technology updating needs • Additional property pur­ chases by the Board of Edu­ cation were encouraged In addition to the Kraft campus, the district owns parcels near Morse Lake and 92nd and Whitneyville and 84th east of the Thomapple River. Administrators are looking at these sites for growth of middle and high school facilities into the fu­ ture when there is more growth in that area. • A bond issue proposal would recommend 1.5 mill, which would cost an owner in a $100,000 home $75 a year. This would keep the strategic plan in mind, max­ imize the use of existing fa­ cilities. and create an envi­ ronment of partnership with the community. By doing these things the district would be able to add one more building. Atkinson said. Busman said. "The chai lenge is how do we main­ tain the integrity of our aca­ demic program, given what we think is the best grade configuration for kids, and still keep up with growth. "The dilemma is that now that our resources arc capped by the slate, which decides how much we get. we must be more creative. How can we offer program driven so­ lutions that arc based on at­ tendance and stay away from facility based solutions?" "Wc are finding ways to make the transition until we have enough students to generate revenue to open the grade configurations wc de sire to have." Busman said, "What we arc doing allows us to build See growth committee, pg. 3 Super Bowl Saturday Sale /^Rainbow’s End^> Yarn, Craft & Variety in The Caledonia Village Center 9343 Cherry Valley Ave <M-37) • Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616> 891-1106 • Hour-. M F 9-8 Sat 9-5:30 �The Sun and News M-dcHevtfie Ml/January 25 2000/Page 3 Jaycee, sports activist killed in one-car crash . by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Rags flown at half staff in the Thornapple Kellogg School district last Wednes­ day were a sobering testa­ ment to the loss of one of the Middleville communi­ ty’s own. Jeffrey Nathan Lehman, 27, of Thornton Street, Middleville, was killed in­ stantly in a single-car crash Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 18. Police speculate he fell asleep while driving home from a long night working for an industrial painting firm "He'd been working long hours," said Trooper Ray Volosky "He went to work at 1 a.m." Lehman's eastbound car left the north side of Finkbeiner Road just cast of Bender Road and struck a tree al about 2:45 p.m. Police said I>ehman was wearing his scat belt at the time of the crash. "He was well known, not just because his dad (Tom) is the athletic director, but he’d go to all of the games," said Sun & News sports edi tor, fellow Jayccc and friend Jim Jensen "It didn’t matter whether it was volleyball, basketball or wrestling. Jeff was always around He cared about the kids." Jensen met Ixhman after joining the Hastings Jaycees more than one year ago and found him to be dedicated, Kellogg in his memory. Lehman is survived by his parents. Tom and Sharon Lehman of Mid­ dleville. brother David Lehman and fiance Kirsten Rosholt of Idaho, brother Steve Lehman of Mid­ dleville and grandparents Fred and Peggy Boomer of Owosso. He is also survived by his step-grandmother. Marian Coleman of Owosso. The funeral was Friday afternoon at the Peace Reformed Church on M-37 between Caledonia and Mid­ dleville. Freeport man falls asleep at wheel Jeff Lehman active and energetic, he said. "He was very actively in­ volved." said Jensen. "He loved the Jaycees. He was really into it. He helped put on the St. Jude Bike-a-thon last May, be was there for the Easter egg hunt and he was recently pictured on the front of the Banner in cos­ tume promoting the Haunted House." Another Jaycee who asked not to be identified said the service club is "stunned" and "very sad." "He was a big part of our organization," said the woman. "He was very en­ thusiastic and supportive of all the projects we rim and will be very much missed." The woman said Lehman was "passionate" about the St. Jude Bike-a-Thon and the annual Haunted House, which helped to win the lo­ cal chapter first place in pro­ ject competition. "He was a big part of that," she said. "There were probably only two nights that he wasn’t there out of the entire month. He was a fixture." Lehman had only been a Jaycee for one year and had recently renewed his mem­ bership, she said. Flags flew at halt staff at all the Thomapple Kellogg schools in memory of former student Jeff Lehman who was killed in a one car accident last week. Jensen added that Lehman had become a "genuine" friend and that the two en­ joyed a road trip last Thurs­ day night to watch the Thornapple Kellogg wrestling team compete against the visiting Japanese National Selection High School team in Wyoming. "AH the kids at the school knew who Jeff was," said Jensen, "because he would take the time to talk to them and make them feel special. It was a genuine friendship between him and the kids." His obituary described Lehman as being survived by "a host of friends" and re­ vealed that memorial contri­ butions to the Thornapple Area Enrichment Founda­ tion will be accepted to es­ tablish a scholarship fund for students at Thornapple A Freeport man who ap­ parently fell asleep at the wheel early Saturday (Jan 15) suffered serious injuries when his car crashed into a tree, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. Jason Lee Bum. 19. was northbound on M-37 near Peels Road in Yankee Springs Township at about 3:20 a.m. when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and continued about 300 feet along the ditch where it struck the tree. It then came to rest ap­ proximately 10 feet north of the tree on top of some logs Burn, who was treated at Pennock Hospital, was is­ sued a citation for careless driving and failing to use a seat belt, deputies said "The driver had been up since Thursday night." a deputy reported "He works third shift, stayed up Friday during the day and went (out) Friday night He was on his way home (when the crash occurred.) Alcohol was not believed to be involved in the crash, officers reported. Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad today OWN A MASTERPIECE Growth committee, from pg. 2 a little differently, and to develop a facility for use as a middle school. It allows us to invest in our youngest and oldest residents, and also to partner with the township and work together for a li­ brary." Szymoniak. who was questioned later, said he was extremely pleased with the recommendations. "Its a win-win situation," he said. "With these recommenda­ tions. not only have they maintained the instructional integrity, and solved the problem of growth, but have done it in a fiscally re­ sponsible way. And... Il's giving our taxpayers the biggest bang for their dollar And... They are enhancing £ H Contempo Salon , Back to Basics liters 2/*20°° > Sanio* Citizen rYTl&n & (j)oman Spacial* Ik (jJadnaAdai/ & J\iddii with jia^lia : Senior Men Cuts 10 • Senior Women Styles ^0 " r Stop in & see us at our aH new salon now in Caledonia Centre Plaza ___ __ ' ” (next to Country Town Ftorati « • b-oS I • l 095 * several of our programs that look to life long learning from birth to 5, as well as senior citizens, and... look­ ing at improving the quality of life in the community by working with the township and contributing property toward a community li­ brary" MEAP test, from frontpage--------testing groups Students are encouraged to bring books to read or homework to work on if they finish tests before time is up Parents are encouraged to talk to their students about the tests. Students are en­ couraged to lake the pro­ gram seriously, gel enough sleep and eat a healthy breakfast High school students will take the MEAP tests in April. Students in first, sec­ ond. third and sixth grades will take the California Test of Basic Skills in the spring. For information about the MEAP or CTBS tests, call the individual schools. SINCE 1^ JI 1 9 4 9 A SwierengA 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) In the Caledonia D & W Village Center 616-891-5750 M ASTER IJ O J E W' F. L E R S �Page 4/The Sun and News M«ddlevMe MbJanuary 25. 2000 Caledonia sailor participates in Rose Bowl parade Story by Kelvin Cook Each New Year’s Day. the world focuses on Pasadena. Calif., home of the Tournament of the Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl game. The tournament is more than just a parade and foot­ ball game. It is a festival of flowers, music and sports uncqualed anywhere in the world. It is America’s New Year celebration, a greeting to the world on the first day of the year, and a salute to the community spirit and love of pageantry Sailors from San Diego and Pearl Harbor. Hawaii, marched together during the parade, accompanied by a 100-member U.S. Navy Band from Washington. D C. Lobbezoo. the 22-year-old son of Duane and Grace Lobbezoo of Caledonia, marched in the unit that ear­ ned city and state flags rep­ resenting the 54 fast attack submarines of today 's submannc force. Being part of this celebra­ tion was a large source of pndc for Lobbezoo. a 1996 graduate of South Chnstian High School. “It feels great to be part of This year the U.S Navy\ submarine community joined the festivities These submarines celebrated both a new century and 100 years of US. submarine service Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel J. Lobbezoo and 99 other submarine For all your wedding stationary needs stop out or call the Reminder at 945-9554 this ceremony. I am very proud to be a submanner, and it is a great pnvilege to represent our nations sub­ man ne force." Lobbezoo said During the parade, a stealth bomber flew over the half million cheenng specta­ tors who came dunng the early hours of the new year There were also 26 cquestnan units and 25 marching bands, including those from college footballs Rose Bowl contenders - Big 10 champi­ on University of Wisconsin and the Pacific- 10’s Stanford University. The parade included marching units from all branches of the military The crowd watched a flyby demonstration from the Air Force's precision flying team. Considered among the best in the world, the pilots kept their fighters a scant 18 inches apart at speeds not far below the sound barrier. The vivid Southern California sunshine inter­ mittently bathed the fivcand-one-half-milc parade of floats, horses and marching bands, proclaiming a mes­ sage of promise and advancement for the 21st century. A worldwide televi­ sion audience, estimated at 365 million, watched this spectacular event Preparing for the celebra­ tion of change and a new millennium. Lobbezoo. a three-year Navy veteran, commented on the role of the submarine force over the last century. "The missions have changed, but I think that the submanner in general is still the same.” Lobbezoo said. Lobbezoo is stationed aboard the Los Angeles Class submarine USS Helena in San Diego, where as a sonar technician he uses sonar to guide the subma­ rine. _______ LOCAL_______ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A hi inn Church - Sendng fl Idling Hird Sunday School Morning VW wdup Evening Praise WEDNESDAY . 9 30 am. 10 45 a.m 6:00 p.m. Faintly Night 6 30 p m 7240 <W«h Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass . .. .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave . Wayland Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9 30 a m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHl'RCH FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M M II I I I Y C I I I t U o place to belong a place to become (non traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship 10 30am Youth Group Sunday Evening* 7 00 p m Meeting U Um Crow Creek Charter Aen4ray Res Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrtxses Ihiom Worvhip lender Denns Bovina Director of Student Mtnalnn Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit out web site www bnghtsKJe org i Redeemer Jk Covenant Church AM \ Worship, 11 00 AM Oir Ed; 6 00 I’M Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family Covenant Churches of America X^Nighi y Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake. 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Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 40 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday 7 00 p m MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service 10 00 a.m ..9:30a.m. Sunday School 11 15 a m 1 LUO a.m. Evening Worship Service 6 00 p.m 11:00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev E. Anthony Sikora Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Church (616) ”95-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street. Alto Ml 49302 One mtlz of Wkitneyvdlr Rd Ra’ P Afoms Ptaw 891-8440 GI N LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 122*6 Vx-d*. ta Gm L6U Ml Lakeside Csmmuniiy Cl>»rdi A Place for Family & Friend* 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMtD Contemporary Worship 9 10 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 44 am l.veiung Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger BuIimuh • Chunh Ojffh e: H68-0I9I www lakesidecommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St, near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday UYTOVVfXl) XOKMAX KNORR. CJrMun Fduotafl IXiUtir 891-8O2K.vrn.nl lvigh(<»n»?iM.-r\ net Worship Sunday School Adult Bible Class Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Sundjn Worship 9 30 < tn A 600 p m (Child A Multi (Dunng the ScKxM Yea) CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE tDIjc ®lb TCimc jftlctljolJist Cljiirtl) 5590 Wutneyvtfle Ave . S E Alto. Ml 49302 9 45 am Morning Worship II 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Ptislor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St. Caledonia Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted lo one another in brotherly line Rom 12 10 8 30am 9 45 a m 11 00 a m Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service (All Services have a Nursery available) fa Robert Grrie • Office 8918688 - Church 891 MH UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship...11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Rayle Bailard. Pastor Phone 86&E437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a m., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Suncry 9 45 a m Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and when Poppet mimstry for kid-s Multiple Stiff Serving \our Community Campus for Ministry Call for a vcheduk of choices Peace Reformed Church 6I6-S9MI19 Ob M-37 between Caledonia and Middles die Parmelee Morrwvg Wor$h<) MOdiev*e Sunday School k*ddtev«e Morning Worship 9 30 a.m 9 45 a m. I LOO am Ret LeeZachman Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whtneyv^ Ave cr 84^ St • 89 > 866 ‘ The Church where everybody n somebody and Jesus n Lord " Temporary Meeting at Caledonia High School >croo 9 30 0/7’ Surm,' Mcrmg womp 1030 am SjxXh E/enrg tfltonnp 6OQ p m Aea ^oye’3 B.c*e Sw>' 7 00pm Pev tnomas Rev Kan Sosfkx Assoc Patfor/Vouih Mmsirej �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/Januarv 25 200^ age 5 CHS seniors plan three fund-raisers for grad party by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Members of the Caledonia Senior High School Class of 2000 and their parents will sponsor three fund-raisers to help pay for senior class activities related to graduation The first fund-raiser. Sat­ urday, Jan. 29, will be held at four gas stations, Citgo. Amoco, Marathon and Crys­ tal Flash. Seniors and par­ ents will pump gas and wash windshields for a small donation. The next fund-raiser will be an adults only Beach Party" to be held Feb. 19 at Holy Family Church from 8 p.m until midnight. A community-wide invitation is extended to attend this event. Participants are invited to come in summer wear for the theme. Activities will include volleyball with a beach ball, disk jockey danc­ ing. euchre, a putting green, and twist and hoola hoop contests. Hon d'oeuvres trays and drinks will be served. These are being donated by local restaurant owners, and there will be a public ballot for the best creation Local restaurants providing these goodies will be Get-’em & Go. Fortune Chef. Essential Bean, Big O Fish House, Bun Basket and Sam's Joint. Farro’s Pizza and Blimpie of Caledonia. In addition. Fam­ ily Tavern and Sunsations will donate other non-food items to supply the party Beach party tickets will be $10. Tickets may be pur­ chased at the high school mam office or at the Mul­ berry Bush in Caledonia. Call 891-6989 or 891-9585. Another fund-raising event will be a raffle draw­ ing of a sapphire- diamond necklace on a 14 karat gold chain will be held in May. Donated by Swierenga Jew­ elers and valued at $700. the necklace will be displayed at the store until the raffle drawing takes place. Raffle tickets may be purchased at Swicrenga's or at high school activities and events for $1 apiece or $5 for six tickets. Call JoAnne Desy at 891-6989 Desy said contributions of effort and donations of money, food and ocher items of value throughout the year allow the event to take place. She said the students and parents appreciate the community-wide effort that makes it possible. The money raised helps parents provide an ice cream social and an all-night grad­ uation party for the seniors. Student transportation is provided to and from the party location, and no alco­ hol is allowed at this chap­ eroned party, which is a way to create a safe environment for the young people Entertainment is unique. Creating a space, providing food three times, hiring a photographer for a class pic­ ture. and arranging enter­ tainment costs a lot of money, but parents say they feel it is worthwhile and gives the students a lasting end of year memory to cher­ ish. Even as it is, the cost per student is $100. Representative from Girl Scouts to answer questions by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Dee Tokarski, a member­ ship specialist with the Michigan Trails Girl Scout council, is coming to Mid­ dleville each month to meet with leaders, girls and even Dee Tokarski Caledonia Cleaners Dry Cleaning, Alterations In-Store January * February Specials... Shirts... S1.10 Alterations 20% Off Min 5 Skirts We promise quick, fast service. 9864 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia Ml 4^316 (616) 891-0018 • Mon Thurs 7-7 Fn 8-7 Sat 9-4 parents to answer questions about scouting and current programs The Michigan Trails Council oversees the local troops in the Cherry Valley Neighborhood of Caledonia and Middleville. Tokarski says she's been in scouting "forever." She was a scout for 11 years as a girl and as an adult has been in scouting for more than 12 years. "I think this is the best job anyone could have," Tokarski says. "I just love it." She enjoys seeing the slogan "Where girls grow strong" become a reality as girls learn leadership skills, share their diverse interests and work collaboratively. Tokarski has scheduled meetings with troops in the Middleville area. The next time she will be at the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library is Feb. 3 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. "Remember girl scouting is more than just cookies. Even though the cookies are lots of fun and delicious, too." This is the raffle prize for a fund raiser for the CHS senior class of 2000. Tax help available for area senior citizens from AARP The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will provide free tax help to middle and low income tax­ payers with special attention to those age 60 and older. Volunteers are trained to complete basic income tax forms and answer your tax questions. Since its start in 1968, AARP Tax-Aide has helped more than 25 million taxpayers and is a quality and confidential service sup­ ported by people in our area. The program will start during the last week in January and continue for as long as requests for help warrant. The dates, times and sites in this area area as follows: • In Middleville at the Middleville Village offices Tuesdays, starting Feb. I, from II a m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 795-3385 for an appointment. Smith-Diamond tion statements. SSA-1099 forms for Social Security benefits. 1099 forms show­ ing pensions, interest, anil dividends If eligible for any Michigan tax credits, tax payers should also bring information about 1999 property taxes oi rent, heat­ ing costs, and prescriptions and drugs Selling or Buying Real Estate? Cail John or Mary Kay McCleve 891-2222 ext. 233 AA meetings scheduled Caledonia - 100th and M37 A A meets Tuesday s 6:30 a m . Wednesdays 5:30 p.m and Saturdays 10 am Open Discussion Meeting (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon) 9964 Cherry Valley s3. Caledo­ nia Contact Jerry R at 4379452 Monday. Wednesday, Fndav noon, 9669 Kraft Ave.. Holy Family Church, AA open meetings • In Caledonia at the Community Education Building on Mondays, start­ ing Jan 31. from I to 4 p.m Appointments are preferred and may be made by calling 891-8117. In addition to the current year’s blank forms, taxpayers are urged to bring a copy of 1998 returns as well as infor­ mation about 1999 taxable income and deductions. This would include all W-2 forms showing salary and wages, unemployment compensa­ “Your Caledonia Real Estate Professionals" • Maximum Exposure • Professional Service • High Integrity Located on M-37 at Caledonia Crossings FREE ! Market Evaluation ! For Your Home, • Land or Business ; I Call For Appointment Expire* 5/30/2000 No Retainer Buyer Seiling Your Home? Agency And $250 Off Closing Costs On Your Next Home Cal! For Appointment Expire* 5/W2t)OO FREE Home Warranty If you List by 5/30/2000 Good for up to $275.00 Call For Appointment �Page 6<The Sun and News M«}diev>tie Ml/January 25 2000 Dutton kids learn about sharks, sea jellys, whales by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Gregory Mann has spent a lot of hours under water photographing undersea life, including sharks, whales, dolphins and other exotic sea creatures some people never even see Mann, a marine biologist, came to Dutton Elementary School Jan. 14 to talk to students about his exciting profession. He has worked with Tish, sea mammals, and birds in countries all over the world, including both Antarctica and the Arc­ tic He has taken part in numerous projects and expe­ ditions His work has been fea­ tured on many nature pro­ grams. including the Dis­ covery Channel He also works with visitors at the Impressions 5 Museum in Lansing. Showing video film footage and slides simulta neously. Mann ran through a variety of sea animals with the kids, to improve awareness about the ani­ mals. Mann said he had been bitten by a shark, and had lost two friends in shark at­ tacks. Large sharks attack the body trunk of their prey to disable the victim and allow leisurely feeding in smaller bites. Even still, he said a person has a belter chance of being hit by lightning than of being bitten by a shark, and about six or seven species are responsible for most of these bites. A part of the problem of shark injuries is caused by people who do dumb things around sharks. They arc very primitive, and have very small brains, he said. Mann showed the skeletal Gregory Mann, talking to Greg Powers, who stood on the stage in front of a projected image of a shark with its mouth open to see its true size. Gregory Mann showed where a shark would hit a swimmer, in the back, demonstrating with Zack "the seal" Mernman. jaws of sharks His job was sometimes to protect the cameraman by shooting the shark. One of the jaws he showed was from such a shark. Another of the sharks had died accidentally, being held too long in the process of tagging, so it suffocated. A shark must move so that oxygenated water flows through its gills, or it will die. They are also unable to back up, he said. Sharks must move continuously forward to avoid suffocation and never sleep. Sharks are opportunistic feeders, drawn by blood to feed on dead fish and whales as much as living animals. M Specialty Shop Looking for Consigners Call for more details 9944 cherry Valley, Caledonia. Ml 49316 616-891-7593 , They will feed until there is no more left to feed on, and fill their stomach so full sometimes it protrudes out­ side their body. through the mouth. Mann said He showed the students how large and how sharp a shark's teeth can be. The teeth are serrated in addition to each one being as sharp as a blade on its own. He warned the students to treat the jaws with respect, ex­ plaining one student had put the jaws on his head, and the teeth had imbedded themselves, requiring 117 stitches. He showed examples of many sharks, including Leopard sharks, Blue sharks, a camouflaged Carpet or Woebegone shark, a Cookie cutler shark, a Pygmy shark about five inches long when fully grown, and a Ham­ merhead shark. The Whale shark is both a shark and the largest fish in the ocean. It is spotted and eats plankton. A prehistoric great while shark was so large, one of the students could have stood in its open mouth, Mann said He showed a tooth of a Maladon, a pre- FFA Students of the Month Jake Gerst was selected FFA Student of the Month in January. Gerst, a senior at Caledonia High School, is an FFA reporter in the Caledonia chapter and also participates m the Ag forum He also scored highest in the chapter for the State degree na/uie of Presented by: MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE O FARM BUREAU INSURANCE --- ~ Shark jaws with teeth intact are very dangerous if handled recklessly Students lined up to look at the assortment of coral, star fish and other undersea remnants Mann brought with him. The shark jaws drew the most attention. historic shark. The triangu­ lar tooth was about double the dimensions, or about four times the volume of a tooth from a large living shark. "Whales, dolphins and porpoises are named for what they look like, the ocean they live in, or the food they cat," Mann ex­ plained. There are 78 kinds of whales and dolphins, he said, which move about in "pods" He showed a blow-hole on the top of the head which is where this class of mammals breathe. Some dolphins can jump as high as 20 feet above the water. Whales and dolphins often rise half way out of the water, which is called "spotting." or "spy hoptan what people and boats are up to. They also swim rapidly up to the surface and clear it into the air. This is called breaching. Many of these pictures came from Vancou­ ver Island, Mann said. See sharks, page 7 THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER MEMBERS OF 1AAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals - Farms - Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 6:00 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 111 Broadway, Middleville (616) 795-3387 �The Sun and News Middleville Ml'January 25 20004’age 7 Teddy Bears and more given by McFall students Kindergarteners dis-covered the fun of giving this past Christmas. Students raised $973.25 for TTES projects which benefit children. (From left, front row) Graham Lince, Alex Koetsier, Bryce Davis, Garrett VanPutten. Emily Bauer. Grace Nofsinger and Aimee Ellinger. In the middle are Russell Ellinger, Caleb Dugan, Jacob Van Kiuken, Chianne Debne, Abby Muste, Emily Foote, Marissa Riedstra, and Erin Ellinger. Standing in back are Deb Bush, Lesa Hadley, Steve Seward, Kay Griffith, Kathy Kermeen, Diane Sevakj and TTES chief Bob Woodard. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Children in the kinder­ garten classes al McFall El­ ementary School in Mid­ dleville have given stuffed animals and more to chil­ dren they may never know and this year is no exception Student gave gifts total­ ing $973.25 plus two bags of sluffed animals this year to the Thornapple Township Emergency Services depart­ ment. The money is given in lieu of presents to the kindergarten teachers at Christmas. Over the last five years the money raised at Christmas time has pur­ chased specialized items for each ambulance, stuffed an­ imals for children undergo­ ing the trauma of a traffic accident or a parent being treated for a medical emer­ gency. More than half the money donated this year will go to purchase pediatric backboards for each ambulance. These specialized items will help the ambulance crew more easily treat injured children The children in first grade at McFall also raised money in lieu of Christmas gifts for their teachers Their gifts are used to buy books for the library so that everyone can benefit. Emotional intelligence to be explored at Page by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Lavinia Wynolda will ex­ plain to parents the ele­ ments of emotional intelli­ gence and how to build "EQ" in children in a free program at the Page Ele­ mentary School Library at 7 p.m. tonight. Tuesday, Jan. 21. Wynolda believes that children with strong emo­ tional intelligence perform better in school and have more positive interactions with others. Adults with a high EQ lend to be happy and suc- Lou and Barb Veenstra have sold Pastoor's Family Mkt. and will be retiring at the end of January. Please join us in wishing them the best Fri. Jan. 28th & Sat. 29th. The staff of Pastoor's Family Mkt. cessful throughout their lives. Wynolda will show parents practical ways they can work with their children to build EQ. Her presenta­ tion is based on research by Daniel Goleman and she will have a list of resources for parents who want more information. This program is spon­ sored by the Page PTO and is open to all parents. Child care will be provided. TK Senior Parents to meet Feb. 7 The Thomapple Kellogg Senior Parents will meet on Monday. Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Work continues on the all-night party which is less than four months away. Ev­ ery parent of a student grad­ uating tn 2000 is encour­ aged to attend this meeting. Parents of students in the class of 2001 who would like to see the t) pe of plan­ ning involved in preparing for this event are welcome as well. Senior parents art encour­ aged to bring their two bags of candy to the meeting. Sharks, continued from page 6 Flipper was a Bottle­ nosed dolphin. The Longnosed dolphin is a river dol­ phin. found on the Pink River in the Amazon, which natives call the Butu. Most killer whales are Orca whales, but the Foils killer whale is black. Their natural prey are seals and other mammals. Mann said killer whale pods are matri­ archal. composed of more females than males, and work together to protect the young. They band together under the leadership of the oldest female. He explained a baby blue whale is more than 20 feet long al birth, using refer­ ence points in the room. When Inuit native people in the Arctic Circle kill a whale, the school bell is rung, and the children run to cut small chunks of raw blubber from the whale, Mann said. He said it tastes like plain shortening out of the can, and has the texture of bubble gum. The famous huge whale Moby Dick was a Sperm whale. He explained there was a deposit of spermaceti, a highly treasured oil found in the head of the whale, for which it was hunted. Another large whale has long thin teeth, which are called baleen. The whale takes large mouthfuls of wa­ ter rich in small creatures and plankton. The water is expelled out through the baleen which strain out liv­ ing creatures which are then swallowed as food. Porpoises have a triangu­ lar dorsal fin more like a shark's, while dolphins have a more rounded dorsal fin. Dolphins can be up to 23 feet long, in the largest species which is found in New Zealand. Mann showed pictures of sea cows, sea otters, and tusked walruses. He said male elephant seals are ag­ gressive and they chased him while trying to photo­ graph, though he could out­ run the animals. In the wa­ ter, it would have been an­ other story, he said. Sea lions are a northern animal, while the leopard seal is a very dangerous an­ imal in Antarctica. The leopard seal eats penguins, and both live in the south­ ern hemisphere. The Southern sea lion is another large mammal reaching about 900 pounds. Baby seals are about 200 pounds, growing very fast after birth. Penguins are from the southern hemisphere, he ex­ plained The Blue penguin is the smallest penguin, and can be held in the palms of two hands. The Emperor penguin is the largest, reaching around four to five feet tall. The similar King penguin has a chin strap marking. Polar bears cannot eat penguins because they are a northern animal. Other birds shown in­ cluded Puffins and the Royal albatross. Moving to other kinds of sea animals, Mann showed a slide of a Man o' war. "Sea jellys are more poi­ sonous than any other ani­ mal on earth," Mann ex­ plained. People commonly call them jellyfish, but the cor­ rect term is "sea jelly." He showed the Sea wasp, which kills in 45 seconds from the time someone is stung. These animals live 110 feet deep where the sea pressure keeps their fragile jelly bod­ ies intact. The Man o' war. is a larger sea jelly, with trailing tentacles that con­ tain venom. It was shown in another picture. Because they are so dan­ gerous. Mann said, the pic­ tures were taken with a shield of Plexiglass between the camera and the animal, which could drift close enough to stmg the photog­ rapher. ”Sca jellys don't chase you.” he explained. When people arc stung along the beach, the effective antidote is vinegar. Another dangerous animal is a moray eel. He took the picture of one just before he was bitten. Mann bears a scar on his left hand from the experience. The animal was beheaded to make it let go. and then the head had to be surgically removed from his hand. The blue ringed octopus, which is about eight inches across is the most poi­ sonous octopus with the worst venom. The Great Pa­ cific octopus can grow to 40 feet in diameter. The students were fasci­ nated with the images and stories and information Mann presented. To contact Mann with questions or information about his programs, call I-' 517-484-5579. Caledonia schools enroll kindergartners for fall by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Enrollment for next year's kindergarten classes in Cale­ donia Community Schools will begin Friday, Feb. 4. Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or be­ fore Dec. I, 2000, should contact district coordinators Julie Corson or Linda Baker at Emmons Lake Elemen­ tary School 528-8100 to register their child. Emmons Lake Elemen­ tary will continue to operate on an alternate calendar with the first day of school for the next academic year set for Monday, Aug. 7. Par­ ents who are interested in the alternate calendar should indicate their preference at the time they register their children. Registrations for Emmons Lake will be hon­ ored on a first-come, firstserved basis. Caledonia Elementary, Dutton Elementary and Kct tie Lake Elementary will continue to operate on the traditional school calendar. A Young 5’s class will be offered again next year. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, but need more time to develop, arc eligible. Class size is limited to 20 stu­ dents. To register a child for Young 5’», call Sharon Mossel at Dutton Elemen­ tary School, at 698-8982 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment... 891 '0004 Call 945-9554 forACTION-Ads! 9958 Cherry Valley Ave . M-37 SE Caledonia Michigan �Page 8/The Sun and News Mtddlevrtte Ml/January 25 2000 Page PTO to have DARE program introduction John H. Velderman Officer Jason Sixberry will talk to parents at the Page PTO meeting on Jan. 31. the meeting starts at 6 p.rn. and Sixberry will speak at about 6:20 p.m. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Page Elementary Par­ ent Teacher Organization will hold a meeting at 6 p m Monday. Jan 31. Following a brief busi­ ness meeting. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Jason Sixberry will present an overview of the DARE (Drug and Alcohol Resis- For Sun & News clossified ads coll 1-800-870-7085 tance Education) program, which he will teach to fifth grade students this semester. All parents are invited to attend the PTO meeting and ask questions about this program After the PTO meeting, Lavinia Wynolda from Grandville will be talking to parents in the district on emotional intelligence. Child care will be pro­ vided. For more informa­ tion, about the Page PTO call the school at 795-4479. MIDDLEVILLE Mr. John H. Velderman. age 82. of Middleville, passed away on Wednesday. January 19. 2000 at his home. John was born on December 1, 1917 in Zeeland, the son of Henry and Maggie (Meeuwsen) Velderman. He served for 3-1/2 years in the United States Army’s 540th Engineer Combat Battalion throughout North Africa and Europe during World War II John married Olive Norma Luneke and they moved to Cherry Valley Road in Middleville in 1950 from Dutton. After 25 years of dairy farming. John and Norma retired to their current farm on M37. He was a strong and gentle man who held high standards for himself and his children His family loved him. John is survived by his wife of 57 years. Olive Norma (Luneke) Velderman; six children. Jana Peden of Victoria. British Columbia. Ted Velderman of Charlevoix. Pat Velderman of Westfield. New Jersey. Mary Baggott of Hillsboro. Oregon. Cay Velderman of Middleville, and David Velderman of White Lakb; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren; a brother. Pete Velderman of Zeeland; and a sister. Tillie Berens of Hudsonville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday. January 29, 2(MX> at the Parmalce United Methodist Church at 9266 Parmalce Road in Middleville with luncheon to follow In Lieu of Flowers, contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice in Hastings. Clyde R. Gorton----------------------------------WYOMING - Mr Clyde R. Gorton, age 91, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 18, 2000 due to complications from pneumonia. He was a dedevoted husband to his wife of 67 years and a loving father and grandfather. Clyde loved fishing, playing horseshoes, traveling with his wife, "Emmy", and also playing cards with his grandchildren and attending their parties. He retired in 1968 after 31 years with Fisher Body #1 where he was known to his fellow workers as "Bluegill" due to his love of fishing. Clyde will be missed by his newly acquired friends and staff at Emerald Meadows. He was preceded in death by his wife. Virginia, his son, Donald; and his best friend. Benny. Clyde is survived by his children, Leon and Barbara Gorton. Keith and Helen Gorton, Beverly and Roland Clark, Lorraine Gorton; his 12 grandchildren. 32 great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren; his brother. Gorum Gorton of Martin; several nieces and nephews; and his favorite cleaning lady. Nancy. Funeral services were held on Friday. January 21, 2000 at the Caledonia Funeral Home Reverend Gary Finkbeincr officiated Interment was at Hicks Cemetery Memorial contributions may be given to the Association of the Blind. Clara L. Denise A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV’ & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Walmart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS CALEDONIA Mrs Clara L. Denise, age 100, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2000. Mrs. Denise was a granddaughter of John Harper, a pioneer family that settled in Caledonia Township in 1866. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan; and son-in-law, Arthur McClure. Mrs. Denise is survived by her daughters and son- in-law, Betty & Wallace Ward, Dorothy McClure all of Caledonia; her grandchildren, Robert & Bonnie Ward, Steven & Melanie Ward, Barbara & Robert Troost, Christine & Ken Hilaski, Gary & Judith McClure, Denis & Terrie McClure, James & Star McClure; her great grandchildren, Brian & Anna, Belinda, Michael, Kevin, Joel, Brad &. Susan, Ben, Juclie & Aaron, Jason, Kevin, Kyle, Danielle, Krystal, Falicia, and Joshua. Funeral services for Mrs Denise were held on Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at Caledonia Funeral Home. Interment was at Alaska Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Holland Home. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Home in Caledonia. Jeffery N. Lehman MIDDLEVILLE Mr. Jeffery N. Lehman, age 27, of Middleville, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 18, 2000 after injuries incurred from an automobile accident. He is survived by his parents, Tom and Sharon Lehman, two brothers, David Lehman and fiance' Kirsten Rosholt of Meridian, Idaho, and Steve Lehman of Middleville; grandparents, Fred and Peggy Boomer of Owosso; step-grandmother, Marian Coleman of Owosso; aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Friday afternoon, January 21. 2000 at the Peace Reformed Church on M37, between Caledonia and Middleville Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation to establish a scholarship fund for students at Thomapplc-Kellogg High School in memory of Jeffery N. Lehman. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. A gift to the Barry Community Founda­ tion is used to help fund activities throughout our county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation l or call 945 0526 J �Reclaimed Spirit bricks arrive; work on time capsule continues by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The new Reclaimed Spirit cornerstone and the first col­ lection of engraved bricks have arrived in the Thomapple Kellogg school district. The bricks will be proof­ read and final items for the new time capsule are being collected There arc quarters. Pokemon cards, a Chad Cur­ tis baseball card and much more waiting for the weather to break so that the final touches from the brick facing of the sculpture to the "river" of bricks can be installed. There is still time to order an engraved back remember­ ing a loved one, or a special time or even a favorite teacher or coach. The mem­ bers of the Reclaimed Spirit Committee have set Feb 11 as the deadline for engraved brick orders. More than 700 engraved bncks have been ordered al­ ready. Bricks ordered by Feb. 11 will be engraved and ready to be installed in the river portion of the sculpture this spring. Committee Co-chair Nancy Goodin says."While it may be possible to install engraved bncks at a later time, they will definitely cost more than the $25 we are charging for this first round of bricks." Order forms can be picked up at the Thomapple Kel­ logg administration build­ ing. Dorr man, 37, injured in snowmobile crash A 37-year-old Dorr man remained in critical, but sta­ ble condition Monday morn­ ing at Spectrum Health Downtown after he suffered severe head injuries Saturday night in a snowmobile acci­ dent in Thomapple Town­ ship. Troopers from the Hast­ ings post of the Michigan .State Police said Richard Ross Kortcmeicr was travel­ ing on his 1993 Arctic Cat when it ran off the north side of a snowmobile trail and struck a cattle fence. The impact swept Kortcmcier off the vehicle. Police said they weren't sure if alcohol was involved in the crash and the accident remains under investigation Kortemeier was snowmobiling on a trail about a half mile southeast of the inter­ section of Patterson and Jackson roads at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday when the accident occurred The victim was treated at the scene by personnel from the Thomapple Township Emergency Services and then was transported to Spectrum in downtown Grand Rapids. Scots earn medals at Rockford Seven of 10 Caledonia wrestlers competing at the Rockford Invitational tnedalcd last week including Chris Hanna, Ryan Haywood, Chris Whipple, Todd Maines and Corey Kilmartin. Hanna went 3-1 at Rockford, his only loss to a State placer. Haywood finished second in his weight class, winning his first two by pin and losing a 3-2 decision. Whipple placed fourth. I Maines second and Kilmartin fourth in their respective weight classes. The Fighting Scots also won a dual last Thursday over Unity Christian, SO25. Winners were Lynde Baltrusaitis (void), Hanna (pin in 12 seconds), Kilmartin (pin in 3:53), Whipple (19-4 tech fall). Tyler Gamelin (9-3 decision). Josh Baltrusaitis (pin in 5:15), Jake Klapmust (pin in 3:48), Pete VanderVeen (pin in , ""'ll Middleville Doctors, P.C. is happy to welcome... Joyce Stevens, M.D. Board Certified in Family Medicine Accepting New Patients 616-795-3315 5:02) and Kevin Kinney (pin in 4:37). Cledoma also sent a team to Kenowa Hills last Saturday. Klapmust brought home a first place, Gamelin a second and Root a third place. Reclaimed Spirit sculptor Don Williamson and committee co-chair Mike Bremer look over engraved, bricks waiting to be installed in commemorative river. TK school lunch menus Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 26 Double cheeseburger or hot pockets, carrots, banana, milk. Thursday, Jan. 27 Chili w/crackers or hot dog, California blend, pineapple, milk. Friday, Jan. 28 Pizza or fish sandwich, com, apple, milk. Monday. Jan. 31 Tail gater sub w/corn chips or cole slaw, pears, milk. Xote: PB sandwiches available each day. Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday. Jan. 26 Double cheeseburger or hot pockets, carrots, banana, milk. Thursday. Jan. 27 Chih w crackers or hot dog, California blend, pineapple, milk Friday. Jan. 28 Pizza or fish sandwich, corn, apple. milk Monday. Jan. 31 Tail Gater sub w com chips or cote slaw, pears, milk VOTE: Rotating items will be dux nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems 25 "J ► Years * k Experience * S’ Serving All Makes & Models DURA-CUBE SALT 5O-lbs. Only... $QOO PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5 gals. Only... $35° Best Price, Quality, Service WATER CONDITIONING ~ STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) �Page 10/The Sun and News Mtddtevdle Ml/January 25 2000 MDOT says M-37 won't be four lanes anytime soon planning decisions are de­ termined by volume of traf­ fic. Her office reported later The Michigan Department traffic volumes between of Transportation does not plan changes along the MMiddleville and the M-37 37 corridor soon, but local and M-43 intersection, based planning can help to further on a 24-hour, year-round survey in 1998 were an av­ improvements on state thoroughfares, local citizens erage of 8.400 vehicles per and planners learned from day. Kitty Rothwell on Jan. 11. Dennis Kent, planner Rothwell is the regional from the Grand Rapids of­ M-DOT representative for fice of MDOT also reported the Barry County area. She traffic volumes on M-37 works in Marshall and is the were at 21.900 per day near designated person to talk to 28th Street. At 36lh Street, about local roads, and ob­ counts were at 19,800, and taining grants for various reduced to 16,000 around 84th Street. In the vicinity transportation related pro­ jects. of the Barry-Kent county The Infrastructure Action line, counts were around 13,800, and around 11,400 Group of the OUR-Land Committee brought in just north of Middleville. Rothwell to answer ques­ Going toward Hastings tions about the M-37 corri­ from Middleville, traffic dor from Kent County south volume increases again to to Hastings 10,200. The M-DOT regional Volumes change season­ planner is Connie Momson, ally and from year to year. who may also speak with No volume was given as a the infrastructure group next standard for a decision to month. widen a highway. Rothwell explained that Local planners in the M-DOTdoes not have plans group said they arc seeing to widen M-37 south of an increase of rezoning re­ Middleville. quests from agricultural zon­ Four lanes on M-37 are ing to other uses along Mplanned south of M-6, the 37 between Middleville and Southbelt interchange, north Hastings, indicating in­ of Caledonia. creased use of the highway. Rothwell said once M-6 Owen Jones, a planning and the M-37 interchange commissioner for Rutland arc in place, M-DOT will Township, said if adequate conduct another study to de­ setbacks for a highway were established before developtermine what is needed south of that area, but a . menl began, it would save study of M-37 south of M-DOT a lot of money when the time comes to Middleville is not antici­ pated. widen or build a highway. Rothwell said all M-DOT Rothwell said local plan- bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Kitty Rothwell ning can begin now, but MDOT will not formally be involved. However, discussion re­ vealed the advantage to a community to plan in ad­ vance is that planning can reduce costs If project ex­ penses for land acquisition by MDOT are reduced. MDOT will be more in­ clined to consider the im­ provements on that portion of the highway, to the bene­ fit of the community, when the time is right. Failure to plan could re­ sult in future road im­ $100 Off Deductible Restrictions apply. Please 'call for details; 795-9438. - Through February 29 - BENDER AUTO BODY - Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street • 616-795-9438 provements being so expen­ sive they would be prohib­ ited, and in MDOT placing priority on projects some­ place else. Once a project is being considered by M-DOT, and expansion beyond the cur­ rent road bed is planned, public meetings must be held to allow public input into the project. Rothwell said said it takes years from the beginning to the com­ pletion of a major project. Discussion indicated communities which have had a plan for infrastructure and highways have a better chance of influencing MDOT decisions, even though the agency must op­ erate within limited perameters. Dick Schuster, a retired Circuit Court judge, said communities may fight for what they want in court if necessary, with a better chance to win. He said if people fight MDOTs deci­ sions in court, MDOT must prove necessity in order to condemn property to put a project through. He said if a community has a good plan with good ideas, it was worth going to bat for it. Rothwell agreed when a ' s' S > \ C \ Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 C C • General Dentistry for Children & Adults f r z r y New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (RipJit on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. |N1TE HITE Your Smile - I^?9 <• Peop,e J » X k X L C f k community does anticipate future needs and establishes setbacks along a major cor­ ridor. the process needs to begin 15 to 20 years before a project begins, if possible, and the eventual costs of the project are reduced when this has been done. Many highways include right of ways that are only 66 feet wide, or 33 feet from the center. A report from her office stated the right of way distances vary from 33 feel to 65 feet from the center line along the M-37 high­ way between the Kent-Barry county line and the M-37 and M-43 intersection When roadways are ex­ panded. either three or five lanes are usually added, re­ quiring a minimum of 120 feet (or 60 feet from the cen­ ter) up to 150 feet, depend ing on the terrain. Rights of way from the center some­ times vary. Utilities can usually run within the MDOT right of way. However, if utilities must be relocated for any reason, the party requesting the change must bear the ex­ pense. Bike paths are also often located within widened shoulders of roadways. When widening a high­ way means cutting into the front yard space of homes along that road, there is of­ ten a reduction in the value of the property, even if the house remains. Schuster said if setbacks require homes be built 150 feet away from the center line, the resident might not have to move when a road is widened, but the shortened yard area could mean a re­ duction in value of the home, and a percentage set­ tlement amount would compensate the owner. He thought the setbacks being set along M-37 at present should be 175 feet from the center line. Sometimes increased traf­ fic also means a decline in home value. Some homes along M-37 in northern Caledonia Township are being replaced and/or re-zoned for other uses where the road is being widened. The least costly solution for everyone is for commu­ nities to plan for setbacks that are deep enough There is likely to be resistance to changing the set­ backs by existing property owners. Some unbuilt lots may be too small to build on while still observing new setbacks "Shifting zoning may shift property values," Actmg Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said. People living in pre-existing homes can be grandfathered in. Mansfield said planning and zoning changes can be made and planners are not required to compensate anyone. The best solution is to rezone soon enough not to create hardships, he said Rothwell gave many examples of state projects too numerous to include here, but amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars Stud- «>sl millions as well. Environ­ mental impact statements can take 10 to 20 years to complete. Rothwell said having so much time and money committed to these long term projects is one reason it is so difficult to allocate money elsewhere. A lot of money is required to maintain the roads already in place. Rothwell said the goal of M-DOT is to have 90 percent of the roads in good or fair condition by 2007. Brad Lambert, who works for the Barry County Road Commission, said the four cent gas lax increase docs not keep up with inflation. He said in the 1960s. the state had lots of money to build roads, and now it was hard to maintain them. Rothwell said there arc barriers for M-DOT in working with local commu­ nities. Eighty percent of funding comes from federal sources. M-DOT must abide by federal guidelines in order to pay for the project and use its own studies and plans and not those done by other agencies, even when a community has plans in­ volving the same road. Another problem is M DOT officials cannot make many promises to a com­ munity when they try to work together. Money has been withdrawn by the feds in the past for piojct (s M DOT thought would go through Money is very slow in coining once promised. Rothwell explained ad­ vance acquisitions by MDOT arc not considered, even though hindsight indi­ cates money could have been saved. Circumstances change in 20 years from when a previous study indi­ cated property might be needed. Mistakes have been made, with M-DOT stuck with land it cannot use, Rothwell said. In addition, Continued next page Life insurance especially for seniors 50 vfwixn tin.! .Mkl O. du* .rffc Umk LA* p^y ! n>$50^0C<1fr««vu<) up extra <xtmry S < the < me* p u It w Applying 1i< m wcrap? m xAin't hr caurt there aft r». quaWywiK exanr. ar xi < <ih rliftx- hr. Jf h ti> ate>wrt h< a J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency ’Our policy is service’ 497 Arlington St (M 37) 795-3302 or 891 8208 Middlevflte MI 49333 �The Sun and News Middleville Ml/January 25 2000/Page 11 From previous page building standards can change, making advance improvements obsolete. Even though M-DOT ends up paying top dollar to complete a project by the time it is officially planned, there seems to be few ways to avoid this Rothwell ex­ plained, when several people pleaded for a means for joint planning in highway pro­ jects. Owen Jones asked for written information from M-DOT so planners could "plan smarter " Some asked what M-DOT considers to be better set­ back guidelines, ways to create access drives, and in some cases plan for by­ passes or for access out of busy areas with a signal. Rothwell suggested the best MDOT can offer to lo­ cal communities is advice for prudent planning. One area the agency would like to work on with community planners is for zoning and access management to cut down on the number of driveways onto a major road. Some communities hire Social workers inform TK staff about violence their own consultants to study and plan for a corridor Private studies can tell planners how to plan for de­ velopment along the corri­ dor, how to create parallel access dnves. determine set­ back distances, etc. Communities also run into problems when im­ provements evolve over time built on previous deci­ sions rather than correcting a problem, such as the 1930s sewer running down the center of M-37 in Cale­ donia The road was not al­ ways a state road Another problem can oc­ cur when planners respond to local neighborhood pres­ sures rather than consider changing needs for traffic safety. M-DOT can also offer communities enhancement grants for special projects, which can be applied for through the department. These requests can be made until December for the year 2002. There are numerous ideas for bike paths, which would interconnect. Priority is given to those which would link to a larger net­ work or to recreational ar­ eas. Enhancement grants re­ quire matching funds be provided by a tax paying or raising municipality. The money is raised through federally funded T21 gas taxes. The local community also matches KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE ' < rf ( the grant by a certain amount, from 20 to 50 per­ cent. The greater percentage in the match, the better is the chance to get the grant. Rothwell said. She some­ times applies for such grants directly. MDOT matches the funds by about 20%. Even when approved, it takes a long time for the money to come. Considerations are made for projects that are con­ nected with trails, historic preservation or wildlife mor­ tality reduction. Natural beauty roads, recreational routes, heritage roads and historic routes, re­ ceive special consideration in road repairs. Chief Noon­ day Road is one such exam­ ple, but since it is 17 miles from the Allegan County line to Hastings, only sur­ face repairs and guardrails will be improved. The Infrastructure Action Group is one of four action groups organized within the OUR-Land Committee (an acronym for Our Ultimate Resource — Land) The groups are trying to help educate, inform and get pub­ lic discussions and interest growing about planning is­ sues within Barry County to effect change. The next OUR-Land meeting will be Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. at the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building. Inquiries may be directed to 945-9866. Looking for an affordable and accessible way to further your education or train for an entirely new career? Interested in gaining a whole new perspective on a subject of interest to you, from computers to philosophy? THE KCC - FEHSENFELD CENTER rK A ^as an exc‘^nfi arr°y °J academic q classes for those seeking certificates, degrees, and/or later transfer. Lifelong learning offerings are also available that are designed to update existing skills or introduce you to new learning horizons. Teaching solutions to the problem of school violence on Monday, Jan. 17, in the Thornapple Kellogg School District were Donna Secor and Beverly VanDyke. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg School staff members gath­ ered Monday, Jan. 17, to hear Bev VanDyke and Donna Secor from the For­ est Hills school district dis­ cuss ways to respond to and prevent violence Secor and VanDyke told the TK staff that they need to decide for themselves "where they fall on the con­ tinuum from Pollyanna to Paranoia." They encouraged the staff to talk about violence in a balanced and realistic way. The two Forest Hills so­ cial workers discussed activ­ ities at the primary level, beginning with a positive school climate and the need to create a caring commu­ nity. They encouraged the schools to "bullyproof and involve families in preven­ tion. At the secondary level, they recommended special­ ized and targeted interven­ tions They encouraged schools to make connec­ tions between students, staff mentors, school activities ouu —- t. and community programs • They also discussed die . problem with suspensions. Research has shown that suspensions don't motivate students to modify their be­ havior. "Students must learn to face their problems, not just escape them." Their presentation built on information most TK teachers know and use in their everyday interactions with students. Teachers were encouraged to listen, treat students with respect, and give them lots of choices. Teachers were reminded to provide avenues for success for students Teachers also need to model and leach problem solving skills. Their handout also en­ couraged parents to give consistent love and atten­ tion. model appropriate be­ havior. communicate with teachers, prevent access to guns and to gel involved with their families in their community Secor and VanDyke ended with the reminder that “cri­ sis is opportunity’ and that by leaching joy and earning trust, schools can excel in endurance event of reUiK»slup building. Day Classes ... Evening Classes ... Weekend Classes ... Internet Classes ... Open Entry/Open Exit Classes ... available ,oca,,y and at surprisingly (TjC' affordable cost at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County near Hastings. "’ r C* * ' r Hurry... Spring Classes are start( ing and registration is ongoing! The KCC rensenieia venter 1 "( 2950 West M-179 Highway ' f' Hastings, MI 49058 (616)948-9500 ' r www.kelloggxc.mi.us �Page 12/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/January 25. 2000 Engagements Girl Scouts sample sports in Middleville Janose-Thomas TK Girts cross country coach Tammy Benjamin (on far left) has been working with Troop 38 leader Barb Burger (on far right) introducing the girts to winter activities and sports. All the troops in the Cherry Valley Neighbor­ hood are busy working on badges, patches and service projects. This year's cookie sale continues until Jan. 27. Following the close of the pre-sale, cookies will be for sale at various locations Charlyne Antne Janose and Joshua Da\ id Thomas will be wed on June 17. 2000 The bnde-to-be. of MiddleNille. is the daughter of Anita Janose and the late George Janose. also of Mid­ dleville She is a graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School and Western Michi­ gan University. Charlyne is employed as a substitute teacher in the area. The future groom, of Hastings, is the son of Dav id and Ruby Thomas, also of Hastings He is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. Joshua is employed by Synergis Technologies Group as a CNC Program­ mer - OPENING in the area. But Girl Scouting is more than just cookies. Girls ex­ plore hiking, reading, sports, first aid and the arts each year. The cookie sale helps all troop members discover their goals. Tammy Benjamin holds the "really big ticket" to the TK basketball game members of Girl Scout troop 38 used Tuesday night. This was just part of the scouts working on a sports sampler badge MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE CLERK'S POSITION Submit a written resume of your qualifi­ cations at the Village Hall at 100 East Main Street by Friday, February 11, 2000. Selection will be made at the February 22, 2000 Council Meeting. 302 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS ‘Hippie Week’ held at Page The three best "hippies" from each Page Elementary classroom strut their stuff. It was lots of fun during "Hippie Week" organized by art teacher Cathy Bailey and librarian Diane Knight, but there was a serious side as students also created art projects and written reports on the 1960s. FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! * <*•« * T ILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments from any interest party on a special land use application for a home occupation to operate group day care by Kelly Vannette The subject prop­ erty is located at 124 Grand Rapids Street, also known as Lot 5. Block 4 of Original Town Plat of Middleville The property is zoned R-2 Single Family Residential District wherein Home Occupations may be permitted only by special use permit following a public hearing before the Planning Commission The Commission may render a decision or refer the request to the Village Council for further consideration This public hearing will be held as part of the Commission s regular monthly meeting schedule for February 1. 2000 beginning at 7 p m tn the Council Chambers of the Village Hall located at 100 East Mam Street, Middievifie. Ml 49333 Interested parties may present comments to the Commission at the meet­ ing and may review the application file at the Village Hail during regular business hours or call 795-3385 for information 307 Govt & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEAR ING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2000, COMMENCING AT 7 30 P M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIG GS RD TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS 1. LD 00-01-01. PARCEL ID NO 019-002 00. A REQUEST BY DAVID VANDERSLIK TO DEVELOP A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF BAY VIEW DR AND BETWEEN EDWIN DR AND PARKER DR 2 PUD 00-01-01, PARCEL ID NO 030-001-00 A REQUEST BY WILLIAM BOYLE AND TIM HAMELINK TO DEVELOP A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON THEIR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF THE GUN LAKE MARINA ON THE EAST SIDE OF PATTERSON RD AND NORTH AND SOUTH OF PARK DR 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRIT­ TEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECES­ SARY REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) AL SCHWENNESEN SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 305 �The Sun and News MicJdtevne Ml/January 25 2000/Page 13 ORDINANCE NO. 01-01-2000 Recreation plan closer to fruition by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thomapple Area Parks and Recre- ORDINANCE NO. 00-1 CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS ENERGY COM­ PANY. iU Mxxe**or* and araifn*. the nght. power and authority to conuruct. maintain and commercially me electnc lines consiating of tower*. mud. pole*, croraarm*. guy*, brace*, feeder*. transmission ami distribution wire*. tran*f<»rmcr* and other electrical appliance* on. under, along and aero** the highway*, street*, alley*, bndge*. water­ ways, and other public place*, and to do a local electnc business m the TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty year* SECTION I GRANT. TERM The TOWNSHIP OF THORN A P PLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, hereby grams the nght. power and authority to the Consumer* Energy Company, a Michigan corpo­ ration. it* successor* and assign*, hereinafter called the •Grantee.” to construct. maintain and commercially use electnc line* consisting of tower*, masts, pole*. ermrarms. guy*, brace*, feeder*, transmissxxi and distnbution wire*, transformer* and other electrical appliance* for the purpose of transmitting and distnbuting elcctncrty on. under, along and across the highway*, street*, alley*, bndge*. waterway*, and other public placet, and to do a local electnc business in the TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a period of thir ation Commission reviewed the status of the proposed recreation contract, devel­ oped a time line and heard from planner Geoff Moffat on work that lies ahead The contract has been ap­ proved by Thornapple Township. Village of Mid­ dleville and the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education, however, the school board's attorney has a question on one section of the contract. Once all the lawyers sign off on the document, it will be signed by all three enti­ ties. Moffat anticipates that this will be completed by the February meeting of the recreation commission The goal is to apply for grants by July. Moffat de­ veloped a timeline, which includes a survey, workshop and public meetings The survey should be ready to be approved before being mailed out to a ran­ dom sample of school dis­ trict residents by the Feb. 16 meeting of the commis­ sion. On Feb. 23, the commission hopes to hear from organizations such as the YMCA and AYSO about needs for recreation in the area, as well as existing resources Moffat has begun work on updating the recreation plan, originally written in 1995. He hopes to include as much input from com­ munity groups in the area in the new plan For more information about the Feb. 16 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, which will be held in the Thomapple Township meeting room, call Moffat at 795-7202. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. The first workshop session is scheduled for Feb. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. The date and time of the next session open to public comment will be set at the Feb. 16 meeting. SECTION 3 CONDITIONS No highway, street, alley, bndge. waterway or other public place used by said Grantee shall be obstruct­ ed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shall be restored to the same order and condition at when said work was commenced All of Grantee's structure* and equipment shall be to placed on either side of the highway* at nut to unnecessanly mlcHcrc with the uk thereof for highway* purpose* All of Grantee's wines car­ rying electricity shall be securely fastened w at not to endanger or injure person* or property tn said highway* The Grantee shall have the right to tnm trees if necessary in the conducting of such business, sub ject. however, to the supervision of the highway* authorities SECTION 4 HOLD HARMLESS Said Grantee shall at all time* keep and rave the Township free and harmle** from all loss, cost* and rexpense to which it may be subject by reason of the negligent con­ struction and maintenance of the structure* and equipment hereby authorized In case any action is commenced against the Township on account of the permission herein given, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Township and save it free and harmless from all lot*, cost and damage ansing out of such negligent construction and maintenance. SECTION 5. EXTENSIONS Said Grantee shall construct and extend its electric distribution system within said Township, and shall furnish electric service to applicants residing therein in accordance with applicable laws, rule* and regulation* SECTION 6 FRANCHISE ..NOT EXCLUSIVE power and authonty herein granted, are not exclusive The nghts. SECTION 7. RATES Said Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants of raid Township for electnc furnished therein, the rates as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, to which com­ mission or its successors authonty and junsdiction to fix and regulate electnc rates and rules regulating such service in said Township, are hereby granted for the term of this franchise Such rates and rules shall be submit to re*iew and change al any time upon petition therefor being made by either said Township, acting by its Township Board, or by raid Grantee SECTION 8 REVOC ATION The franchise granted by this ordi­ nance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days wntten notice by the party desinng such revocation SECTION o MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION. JURISDICTION Said Grantee shall, as io all other conditions and ele­ ment* of sen ice not herein fixed, be ano remain subject to the reason­ able rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Sen ice Commission or its successor*, applicable to electnc senice in raid Township SECTION 10 REPEALER This ordinance, when accepted and published as herein provided. shall repeal and supersede the pro* tswns of a electnc ordinance adopted by the Township Board on February 2. 1970 entitled AN ORDINANCE, granting Io CONSUMERS POWER COM­ PANY. Us successor* and assigns, the nght. power and authonty to construct, maintain and commercially use electnc lines con­ sisting of lower*. mast*, poles, crossarms. guy*, brace*, wires, transformer* and other ekectncal appliances on. akxig and across the highway*, streets, alley*, bndge* and other public places and to do a local electnc business tn the TOWNSHIP OF THOR­ NAPPLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a penod of thirty year* and amendments, if any. to *uch ordinance whereby a electnc fran­ chise was granted to Consumers Energ* Company SECTION IL EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect upon the day after the date of pubiicanon thereof. provided, however, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from its adoption unless within said penod the Grantee shall accept the rame in wnting filed with the Toumhio Ckrk Lpon acceptance and publi­ cation hereof, this ordinance shall coRstitute a contract between raid Tow nship and said Grantee We certify that the foregoing Franchise Ordnance was duh enacted b* the Township Board of the TOWNSHIP OF THORNAP­ PLE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, on the I Oth day of January. Thornapple Twp. planners review Amber Ridge ideas by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission listened care­ fully to comments from res­ idents who live near the proposed Amber Ridge de­ velopment on Parmalee Road. Residents said they were concerned about protection of the wetlands in the area, the maintenance of a private road, property lines, deed re­ strictions and animals run­ ning loose. Developer Kevin Swiderski tried to answer all ques­ tions raised. Wes VanRhee told his colleagues on the planning commission that there were still areas that needed work by the devel­ oper. Many meetings had been held, but not all the questions raised by the site preview committee have been answered. The commission asked Swiderski to return to the Feb. 21 meeting with an­ swers to the outstanding questions. Planner Geoff Moffat said he will make sure the developers have questions in time to answer them. AN ORDINANCE granting to CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPA- I I NY its successors and assigns me nght. power and authority to construct mantam and commeroaiN use electnc fines consisting of towers masts poles crossarms guys. braces feeders transrnsscr and dstnbubor wires transformers and other electnc I | | I appkances on. under atong and across the highways, streets alleys txxtoes waterarays and other put*c places .and to do a local electnc business r the TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN tor a penod C< thirty years g I I | THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS ORDAINS | SECTION 1 GRANT TERM. The TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE I SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN hereby grants the nght power and authority to the Consumers Energy Company a Michigan corporation its successors and assigns heemattef cafied the Grantee ' to construct mamtam and commeraa»Y use etoctra: fines consisting of towers masts poles crossarms guvs braces feeders transmission and ddlnbubon wires transformers and other electnc apo**ances on under aong and across the Ngnwavs streets alleys bridges waterways and other pubhc places and to do a local electnc business « the TOWNSHIP OF >ANKLE SPRINGS (LARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN tor a penod of thirty years | SECTION 2 CONSIDERATION, m consideration of the nghts I power and authority hereby granted sato Grantee shall faithfully per form all things required by the terms hereof SECTION 3 CONDITIONS No highway street alley bndge waterway or other public place used by s*d Grantee sha« be obstructed longer than necessary durmg the work of construction or repair and shal be restored to the same order and corxkbon as when said work was commenced AM of Grantees structures and equo ment shall be so placed on either side ofthe h>ghwa-.s as not to unnecessanly interfere with the use thereof for highway purposes AM of Grantee s wires carrying eteefnoty shaH be securely fastened so as not to endanger or injure persons or property in said highways The Grantee shall have the nght to tnm trees rf necessary m th* conductmg of such business subject, however to the supervision of the high Moffat also will circulate a list for the commissioners to comment on to set priori­ ties. Moffat also reported on the Thomapple Area Recre­ ation Plan. Members of the commis­ sion reviewed the sugges­ tions from the Thomapple Township Board from their Jan. 10 meeting for amend­ ments to the Agriculture District Storage ordinance. These include prohibiting storage of gasoline in hand held tanks or extra batteries. After a contentious dis­ cussion, the board approved the suggested amendments to the ordinance and sent it on to the Township Board for action. Work on a master plan will begin later this year. Moffat encouraged commis­ sion members to review the existing plan and suggest changes. Jack Spencer will take over as chair of the site plan preview committee. The next meeting of the Thomapple Township Plan­ ning Commission is Mon­ day, Feb. 21, in the town­ ship meeting room, begin­ ning at 7 p.m. and authority herein granted are not exclusive SECTION 7 RATES Said Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants of said Township for electnc furnished therein th* rates M approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission to which Commission or its successors authonty and jurisdiction to fix and reg­ ulate electric rates and rules regulating such service in said Township are hereby granted for the term of this franchise Such rates and rules shall be subject to review and change at any time upon petition there for being made by either said Township acting by its Township Board or by said Grantee SECTION 8 REVOCATION The franchise granted by this ordi­ nance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation SECTION 9 MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION JURISDICTION Said Grantee shall as to all other conditions and elements of service not herein fixed, be and remain subject to the rea sonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors, applicable to electnc service in said Township SECTION 10 REPEALER. This ordinance when accepted and published as herein provided shall repeal and supersede the provi sions of a electric ordinance adopted by the lownship Board on January 26. 1970 entitled AN ORDINANCE, granting Io CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right power and authority to con­ struct maintain and commercially use electnc lines consisting of tow ers masts poles crossarms guys braces wires transformers and other electrical appliances on, atong and across the highways, streets alleys Dodges and other public places and to do an electnc business m the TOWNSHIP OF YANKF F SPRINGS BARMY COUN­ TY MICHIGAN for a penod of thirty years and amendments it any to such ordinance whereby a etectnc fran­ chise was granted to Consumers Energy Company SECTION 11 EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take efleci upon the day after the date or publication thereof provided however rt shah cease and be of no effect after thirty days from its adoption unless within sa»d penod the Grantee shall accept the same in wrt’mg filed with the rownship Clerk 1 jpon acceptance of publication hereof this ordinance snan constitute a contract between said fownship and said Grantee We certify that the foregoing Franchise Ordinance was duly enact­ ed by the Townsrup Board of the TOWNSHIP Of YANKEE SPRINGS BARR f COUNT Y MICHIGAN on the 13th day of January 2000 PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE Of CLOSE Of ACCURACY TEST George London Township Supervisor Attest jarece Upper!, Townshp Clerk ACCEPTANCE TO THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN The Consumers Energy Company hereby accepts me franemse grareed to it by your Townshc Board on the 13th day of January 200C when sad franetvse ts enttted as tofiows AN ORDINANCE granbng to CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPA­ NY its sucoesscrs and assigns the nght power and authority to consbuct manta.-r and commeroalfy u$e etectnc snes consisting c< towers masts poes crossarms guys braces feeders transrnrtson and disotiubon wves transformers and other etectnc ape arces on under along and across the highways streets NOTCE tS HEREBY GIVEN that a Pubbc Accuracy Test wifi be conducted on vie tohowmg date and hme tor the purpose of testing accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs wrach wifi be used to tabulate voted oafiots tor the PRESI­ DENTIAL PRIMARY to be held on Tuesday February 22 2000 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - BARRY COUNTY The Puofic Accuracy Test wd be heto at 284 N Bnggs Road MtddtoWie Ml • afieys fcr-dges waterways ano ore* pdx places and to do a qca eiectnc Ous«ress r the TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARR* COUNTY MICHIGAN tor a perod c/ thirty years CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY Canaaates and otner interested parties are mvited to attend (Signed) Donald Boysen. Township Supervisor For further ntormabon contact Jarnce C uppert 616-795 9091 Attest (Signed) Donna Sugray. Township Clerk 30b I | I I I I I I I I I I I keep and save the township tree and harmless from aM toss, coats and expense to which it may be subject by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance of the structures and equipment here­ by authorized In case any action is commenced agamst the Township on account of the permission heroin given said Grantee shall upon notice, defend the Township and save it free and harmless from all toss, cost and damage ansmg out of such rwqMgerl con struction and maintenance SECTION 5 EXTENSIONS Said Grantee shall construct and extend its electnc distribution system within said Township and shall furnish electnc service to applicants residing therein tn accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations SECTION 6 FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The nghts power I -E3RUARY 4Tn 3 WXAM 2000 I I I I I I I I I way authorities SECTION 4 HOLD HARMLESS. Said Grantee shall at aM times I ty yean SECTION 2 CONSIDERATION In consider* K»n of the nght*. power and authonty hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully per­ form all thing* required by the terms hereof CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE By SCart L English -•es-oem and CEO Natural Gas Strategy Business Unfi (309) Dated January 13 2000 (306) �Page 14/The Sun and News MxkfleviH** Ml/January 25. 2000 Middleville man sentenced to prison on sex charges Library storytime series under way b A man who took advan­ tage of a troubled 14-yearold girl when he sexually abused her at least six times between July and October of last year was ordered to spend from 57 months to 15 years in prison Thursday when he was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court. Ruben Weston, 28. of Middleville originally was charged with six counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct involving penetra­ tion with the girl and could have been ordered to spend life in prison on each count. Those charges were dis­ missed in exchange for his guilty plea to two lesser counts of third degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct. Weston reportedly had said he was in love with the girl and planned to marry Jr by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Library will sponsoring a "Winter Storytime" series at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through March 2 for ages 3 to 5, ac­ companied by an adult. The story time program began last week and is ar­ ranged under the direction of Tish Wells. Each week there will be stories, songs, crafts and other book-related fun. There will be a different theme each week Registration is required. The library is located at 240 Emmons St. in Cale­ donia. Call 891-1502 for more information. Tish Wells is the regular story time reader at Caledonia Library. Last year she read from the famous Beatrix Potter story and Peter Rabbit came to visit. OFFICE CLERK Strong office sluts are required Busy temporary stalling service has a tut tone opening m our othce Duties mi mdude a id of data entry on a Windows based Mmg system assisting with payroll answering phones and greeting visitors You must have good data entry skills. be proficient with Word and Excel, enjoy working in a fast paced, ever chang mg environment Please lax resume to 245c?62, then call to discuss PEOPLEMARK Anwko ConOmporary FonrV 507 - 36th Street S E Grand Rapids (616) 245-6161 ♦ EOE by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The first Gun Lake WinterFcst of the new century brings back some of the best of the past and chances for the community to celebrate winter with food, fun, laughter and a little craziness. The Gun Lake WinterFcst 2000 Committee has been busy with the final details for the Jan. 29 event, and this year there will be a $2 registration fee for the ever popular but chilly Polar Bear Dip. The Polar Bear Dip is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the water's edge at Allegan County Park A pre­ registration booth will be set up at the Allegan Where Custom Clubs 616-891-5100 County Park, beginning at 8 am Candidates vying to be named mayor of Winterfest will be trying to promote their candidacy and selling raffle tickets. The person who sells the most tickets will be named Winterfest mayor Raffle drawings will go on all day. with the grand prize awarded at 5 p.m. Saturday's events begin at 8 am. with a pancake She added that Weston’s remorse is more for his sit­ uation than for the victim. "He deserves severe, se­ vere punishment for his ac­ tions." she said, adding that the victim is struggling with the "damage done to | Custom Club Fitting • Club Repair • Regripping] Featuring. 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We provide training and mileage reimbursement, and we pay our Census takers and crew leaders weekly We need you, so cal the Local Census Office at 517-272-2501 or our ton free numbe? Do it now! 888-325-7733 www.census.gov/jobs2000 ,United States] ensu AN IMPORTANT JOB breakfast at the Gun Lake Community Church, open class volleyball and tug of war competitions for teams of any age. Broomball for those 18 years and older also begins at 8 am. Entry fee information is available by calling the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce at 792-4396. New this year is an all­ vehicle poker run, a chicken drop, grocery cart challenge and a hairy chest contest. The day ends with a familystyle chicken dinner al the Circle Inn Restaurant from 4 to 8 p.m. Returning are the Sea Shanty Fashion show and the O'Neill's Chili Cook Off. Just for kids are a Gun Lake Prince and Princess contest and children's games. For more information of these about any Winterfest events, call 7924396. Middleville woman wins AQHA award 8960 N ROGERS CT.. SUITE 8 (CALEDONIA CROSSINGS) • CALEDONIA Ml 49316 Plus Swing Analysis Weston had attempted to "shift the blame from him self* to the victim, added Alspaugh. which is "highly offensive to her. her family, myself and society ." Food, fun and a chance to get a little crazy at Winterfest ETC? Caledonia her, assistant prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh said. "What we have here is a victim whose entire view of adult relationships has been skewed and her ability to form normal sexual rela­ tionships in the future has been affected by the defen­ dant's actions." said Alspaugh. log sheet to record hours dri­ ving or riding their American quarter horse. Participants need not own their horse, but all official hours must be accrued with a registered American quar­ ter horse. The first award, a program recognition patch, is given after only 50 hours have been logged and verified. Patches and nine subsequent awards are presented at 100to 5,000-hour levels and range from merchandise gift certificates from Dry dale’s Western Store to a Montana Silversmith trophy belt buckle at the highest level. Other awards provided by AQHA corporate sponsors include a $25 gift certificate good towards any item from Drysdale’s Western Store, at 750 hours a headstall valued at $22 from cowboy tack. At both 1,000 hours and 3.000 hours award recipients receive recognition in “The Quarter Horse Journal.** AQHA’s monthly magazine Jim Bret Campbell, AQHA manager of the horseback nding program, said. “AQHA is so proud to offer this program rewarding people who enjoy ndmg and driving American quarter horses. Enrollees are doing such diverse activities that it’s obvious this program lit­ erally fits everyone who likes spending time with horses” AQHA actively encour­ ages horseback riding as a recreational activity that can be enjoyed alone or shared with family and friends. her emotionally and physi­ cally.'* Fisher added that the girl has been so psychologically damaged that prosecutors worked out the plea bargain to avoid having her testify in court. Defense attorney William Doherty, however, pointed out Weston's belief that the girl w as also to blame "The pre-sentence report indicates that the victim never had any before con­ tact. that she was pure and so on." said Doherty. "It is our understanding that this young lady ran away from her father to come to Michigan and is much more sophisticated." "Are you saying this little girl is a slut and that's why he took advantage of her?" Fisher asked. "No. I’m trying to put it a little more delicately." said Doherty. "He knows what he did was wrong. I don't want the court to believe my client look an individual who didn't have previous experience before this situa­ tion. We don't have a victim’ here who is unsophisticated and naive." ”1 guess (hat fits his basic position that its her fault he finds himself in this posi­ tion," said Fisher. Weston had contended when questioned by investi­ gators that the girl initiated the contact. "I'm really sorry any of this happened," said Weston in court. "There's nothing I can do to change it. I’m not going to say I didn't make a mistake. I'm sorry for it." "You could have done things far differently," said Fisher. "You should have provided guidance to this troubled girl instead of tak­ ing advantage of her." The Cats Soccer Club is holding TRYOUTS ...on February 3 & 10, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Caledonia Middle School Gym for a U10 Team to play this spring. Your daughter must have been 8 or 9 on August 1, 1999. Tryouts for a U14 Team will be February 5 & 12, 1 00-2:30 p.m. at Caledonia Middle School. Your daughter must have been 13 by August 1, 1999. Please call Mike Marks at 698-7037 with any questions. �The Sun and News Middleville Ml/January 25 2000/Page 15 Saxons score points at end to beat Lady Scots HASTINGS — After winning the first game, Caledonia High School’s varsity volleyball team was overtaken by Hastings last week in non-league action ad Hastings High School. The Lady Saxons won scores of 12-15, 15-13 and 15-9 in a match that took nearly two hours to finish. It was close and the Lady Scots gave what could be called a winning effort. "We had the hitting game and a great blocking game." Caledonia coach Nicolle Brooks said "We played in there talent wise. It was close." Caledonia tallied 14 of the first 15 points in Game I and looked to have things well under control. A kill by Erin Finkbeiner over Joann Bailey made it 2I, a service ace by Angie Adnanse put the score at 5I, a Up kill by Knsty Green made it 12-1 and another ace by Adnanse gave the Lady Scots game point 14-1. But Hastings fired back to score the next 11 points to trail by just two, 14-12. Lindsay Walter then closed out the first game with a powerful spike Hastings went up 5-0 in Game 2 only to see Caledonia come firing back to take a two score advantage. 7-5. Heather Duffield got things going with a spike that made it 5-1, Finkbciner's tip kill tied it at 5-5, another blast by Duffield put her team in front 7-5 and a point tallied by W’alter kept her team ahead by two. 11-9. The teams then went back and forth with the score being bed 12-12 and 13-13 before the Lady Saxons managed the final two points. Once again the action was tight in Game 3 as tie scores occurred at 3-3 (a service ace by Caledonia’s Jessica Curry) and at 8-8. Hastings then scored seven of the last eight with the final point coming off an ace from Jenni Cook. The Caledonia coach said there were some calls, especially in the third game, that were questionable and may have altered the final result. "I don't think it was done fairly.” Brooks said. Squires score win over Trojans Shantelle Cooley (1) sets a bail for her Caledonia teammate, Lindsay Walter (12). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Calvin Christian beat OK Blue Conference rival Middleville last Friday in varsity basketball action 6558. The Squires led 16-11 after the first quarter and increased its lead to 27-13 midway through the second quarter. The Trojans, however, went on a run of their own and trailed by just six points. 29-23, at the intermission. "We played really hard, but made a few too many silly turnovers again," Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said. Another obstacle that the Trojans had to confront was the free throw line as Calvin made 15 charity shots and Middleville just four. Ben Lucas was the Trojans top scorer with 16 points, Zac Truer had 12 and Blake Wilson added 10 points. Kurt VanDyken led Calvin with 18 points. On the boards, Lucas collected 8 caroms and Truer added 7 Nolan Miklusicak dished off 4 assists to lead the Trojans m that category. Middleville (3-7 overall, 2-4 in the O-K Blue) does not play on Tuesday this week, but return to the cour Friday to host Godwin. Caledonia's Amanda DeBoer (9) attempts to make a spike over the Hastings' defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Senior parent raffle tickets to be sold The Thornapple Kellogg Senior Parent organization invites Gun Lake WinterFest participants and specta­ tors to stop by Harrison's Marine on M-179 (Chief Noonday Road). Raffle tickets for either a 1999 Kawasaki Jet Ski or a 2000 Kawasaki Prairie 4x4 Quad are just $5 per ticket or 6 for $25. Tickets are available from any senior’s parent or at home athletic games. The drawing will be Feb. 25 dur­ ing halftime of the varsity basketball game. 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For an appointment call Steve at: 891-0464 or caltaxesfhaol.com TM & M Inc. �Page l6Hhe Sun and News Middleville Mi/January 25 2000 Tough effort from TK not enough to topple Hawkeyes It was one of Middleville's best outings in varsity volleyball against Hamilton in recent times, according to the team's coach, Cindy Middlebush But, the Hawkeyes "quicks" eventually handed the Lady Trojan spikers a hard-fought 15-10, 15-10 defeat last Thursday in O-K Blue Conference action at Thomapple Kellogg High School. "We really played well; this is the best we have hung with Hamilton during the last couple of years." Middlebush said. "Hamilton (though) ran those quicks in the middle and that is what got us in the end." Hamilton took control of Game I early scoring 11 of Middlebush not only praised Bremer s efforts, but also acknowledged her ability to lead. "She did a nice job with her leadership." Middlebush said. Middlebush also said that "Robertson’s front row timing was amazing." The Lady Trojans are not at 100 percent, as Amanda Bowyer has missed some time due to an injury, forcing Erin Palmer and Jennie Meyer to share time in the mid back Middleville's junior varsity and freshman teams did beat Hamilton. The J Vs won in two games. 15-7, 15-6. while the freshmen took their victory in a three game battle. 9-15. 15-4, 15- the first 13 points and 14 of the first 17. But Middleville, down 143, then scored six straight points with an ace by Erica Carter making it a 14-4 contest and another ace by Ten Schondelmayer cutting Hamilton's advantage to five. 14-9. Middleville then scored its 10th point before ii Middleville s Jen Meyer (12) uses proper form here to bump one to a teammate dunng varsity volleyball action versus Hamilton. Middleville's Laura McKinley (11) fights at the net to get one past the Hamilton defense during last Thursday's O-K Blue Conference match. Need extra cash? Turn those unwanted items into money. Call 945-9554 to place a classified ad today! Athletes of the week Thomapple- Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School Duffield was a real force at the net Jan. 17 for Cale­ donia's varsity volleyball squad. The senior hitter pro­ vided some big spikes to the Lady Scots' arsenal in a non-league match versus Hastings. Bremer has proven to be a great leader for the Lady Trojans' varsity volleyball team this season and man­ aged 11 digs in their Jan. 20 O-K Blue Conference match against Hamilton. Athletes of the Week Presented Dy JB HARRISON Instance Agency. Inc. Insurance Company 6090 Alden Nash SE • Mo • 868-0060 or 800-217-0712_____________ ~~~ ____________ Hamilton's Katie Zoet closed out the first game with a spike. The Hawkeyes went to work early in Game 2 as well and were ahead 2-0, but the Lady Trojans scored five of the next six and led 5-3. The action then went back and forth with tie scores coming at 7-7, 8-8 and 1010. A rocketing kill by Erin Robertson knotted it at 8-8 and an ace by Schondelmayer put the host squad ahead by two, 10-8. Hamilton came back to even things at 10-10 and then rattled off the final five points to win in two games. Schondelmayer ended up leading the Lady Trojans with 7 kills and 4 aces. Carter managed 5 kills, Laura McKinley passed for 22 assists and Kelly Bremer collected 7 digs. Teri Schondelmayer (8) pushes one to the Hawkeyes side of the court as Laura McKinley (11) and Kelly Bremer (1) watch the play develop. 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Jeremy Frost 12 and Jeff Elenhaas 12 for the victorious Vikings team that scored 30 points in the first quarter, made 24-of-39 shots from the field (61 percent), canned 8-of-18 three-pointers (44 percent) and was 10-of-l 1 from the free throw line (90 percent). "We came out ready to play tonight," Lakewood coach Mark Farrell said. "We shot really well in the first quarter and our pressure really forced the turnovers." Lake wood (5-3) led 38-28 at the half and 55-47 after three quarters. Top scorers for Middleville (3-6) were Zac Truer with 8, Eric Feinck with 8 and Chad VanSpronscn with 7. Lakewood leaders in other categories were Jeremy Frost with 9 rebounds. Jake Schrock with 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Joel Dow with 4 steals. Unity Christian beats Scots A 21-3 third quarter sparked Unity Christian to a 51-28 win over Caledonia Friday in O-K Gold Conference varsity basketball play. The Scots, now 4-5 overall and 3-2 in the league, were 0-for-10 from the field in the third quarter and 4-for-20 from the field in the second half Nick ’ Jenema led Caledonia's scorers with 16 points. Kyle Klecrsnyder was the Scots top boardsman with 10 caroms. Unity is now 9-0 overall and 6-0 in the O-K Gold. won 25-5, while its girls squad won over Caledonia 23-7. Scores for Caledonia's boys included 150-149, 155 (454) from Josh Pettenga. 188, 174. 169 (521) from Steve Homnch. 171, 210, 168 (549) from C J. Jarboe. 135, 133 (268) from Mark Zeef. 182. 159. 244 (585) from Scott Elam and a 133 from Rick Ellinger. Tim Suwyn rolled 170, 178. 268 (616) for TK s boys. Eric Smith 187, 180. 176 (543). Jeff Dougherty 182. 143(325), Matt Pullen 164, 186, 180 (530). Stuart Aspinall (190, 157, 177 (524) and Kyle Aspinall 173. The TK girls team received scores of 165, 186, 134 (485) from Wendy Mickelwait. 98. 91 (189) from Jackie Mann. 142, 116, 113 (371) from Jenni Loose. 108, 161, 141 (410) frdm Trinnady Dykstra, 191, 137, 196 (524) from Alicia Harper and a 107 from Trisha Turcott. And the Caledonia girls team received scores of 155, 129, 108 (392) from Kate Haywood. 126. 134, 146 (406) from Molly Cryderman, 101, 79 (180) from Ken Johnson. 133, 130, 141 from Missy Elam, 176. 169. 183 (528) from Amanda Yahne and an 89 from Ashley Janboc Team members include (front row, from left) Trevor Vrona. Mitchell Hamilton; (middle row) Jacob Jenkins, Jake Hesse and (back row) Jeremy Van Strien. Area gymnasts succeed at Lansing invitational The main goal for the boys’ gymnasts who train out of Gymnastics in Motion is to have fun. But things aren't that bad when you win a trophy, either. Five athletes who compete for the Middleville­ based team, captured fourth place honors at the Twistars Millennium Invitational event in Lansing, which featured 20 teams. Coach Brandon Moma says extensive training is not his style, but making sure the athletes enjoy their time at Gymnastics in Motion is what it’s all about. "They work hard, but we try to get them to have fun," Moma said. "We don’t want to overwork them " The Level 7 squad includes Jeremy Van Strien. 10, from Middleville. Mitchell Hamilton, 6, from Nashville, Jacob Jenkins, 8, Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day *7 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! from Wayland. Trevor Vrona, 7, from Alto and Jake Hesse, 8, from Wayland. Hamilton, Vrona and Hesse each received blue ribbons for their vaulting efforts. A blue ribbon was awarded for scores 9.0 or higher. Two Gymnastics in Motion gymnasts who compete in Level 6 also fared well at the Twistars Millennium Invitational. Justin von der Hoff, 10, from Hastings, finished fifth in the parallel bars. Stephen Tolger, 10, also from Hastings, lied for I Oth on the high bar and on the vault. "It is their second year and they (the two athletes in Level 6) are doing a lot better as far as being competitors," Moma said. The next competition for the area boys is Jan. 30 at Gym Jesters in Saginaw and Moma hopes that his athletes will enjoy this one just as much as they did the last. "The main thing is that we all have a fun time," Moma explained. "Il doesn't matter if they win or they lose." 'ditto* dairy delight5 3432 68th Street SE • Dutton, Ml Phone 616-554-6277 TRY (HR GYRO!! Don't leant to get out of the car? Pick it up at our drive-up window! Time - Call your order in uheadf^ �The Sun and News Mxkflevilte Ml/January 25 2000/Page 19 Caledonia/Lowell hockey squad wins twice on ice The Lowell junior varsity hockey team, a cooperative team with Caledonia, recently defeated East Lansing 4-2 and Carson City Crystal 6-0. The area team faced off against East Lansing Jan. 15 after losing to East 2-1 earlier in the year. Lowell's aggressive forechecking paid off early when center Andi Larisch scored at 11.05 of the first penod with David Blair and Jeremy Hanson notching the assists In the second penod, Blair put Lowell up 2-0 with his first goal of the season. Chris Rybicki assisted on the score. East Lansing added two goals late in the penod, but Lowell’s Eric Austin kept the area team in front with a goal at 3:22. Eric Bailey and Andi Larisch added the assists. Bailey opened the third penod with a goal at 14:40, giving Lowell the 4-2 win. Larisch and Austin drew assists on the final tally. Goalie Jay Blair made several key saves on breakaway opportunities to help his team s cause "This was a great divisional victory for us and the team really played a great game, especially in the offensive zone," head coach Paul Jacobus said. "Our forwards really pressured the puck all night long and Blair came up with some big saves late in the game.” Lowell scored early and often in the win over Carson City Crystal at the outdoor nnk in Lansing. Offensively, Bailey led the way with a hat trick (three goals), while Daniel Woods, Austin and Josh Baker each added one goal. Blair and Rob Latva combined to give the Lowell team its third shutout of the season Antiques SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Cus­ tom made aluminum gutters, resi­ dential. business, builders, free estimates Steve s Seamless Gut­ ters 616-795-7980__________ C A LEDONIA COMMUNITY' SCHOOLS FREE DEVELOP­ MENTAL INVENTORY. 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Call L&N for your carpet answers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-02-01.pdf 21a73b23cb33687248cdea9036b464f2 PDF Text Text "S’s tZlNCVM*^15^ HASTES W ’ S 1 49053 andNe Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Utilities expansion planned in northern Caledonia Twp. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Expansion of water and sewer in the northern pari of Caledonia Township is being planned, according to Supervisor Bill Johnston. The project is expected to take about six years, but the utilities committee would like to speed up the process, Johnston told the Planning Commission Jan 17. The utilities committee, which includes Rich Pierson and members representing both the village and township, has been working on an agreement for expansion of the water and sewer ca­ pacity of the township. A second wastewater treatment plant is needed in the northern part of the township, where treated water could discharge into the Thornapple River, Johnston said. The supervisor said the northern part of the town­ ship is the hot spot for in­ tense development, espe­ cially coming south down the M-37 corridor from Grand Rapids. Potential users for sewer and water have signed up in advance for services and are anxious to be supplied. Building a waste treat­ ment plant takes a lot of money, and one way to manage the transition is to continue * to use the existing system conservatively so there is enough capacity for those already served, while the plant in the noith is built. He said there were people already in the Caledonia M-37 sewer district needing water and sewer. "We intend to help them, loo." he said. "We don’t want to build and sell units too fast," he said, "because we want to concentrate on building the plant in the north. We don't want to sell the capacity off down here or it won’t carry the load here while building in the northern area." Sewer lines built along M-37 ip the meantime would not be wasted. "Once that is operational, we can reverse the flow with a lift station," Johnston said. He said the township would be putting pipe under the new Southbelt. "Otherwise it would be a mess later on. He explained Foremost, which has an area of about one square mile installed water and sewer for the projects it planned to develop, has an agreement with the township to connect one day to a municipal system. Their See utilities expansion, pg. 2 Pastoor’s ends 100 year-old family tradition in Middleville A family tradition ends Monday with the sale of Pastoor’s Family Market. On Jan. 28 and 29 the owners thanked their loyal customers with cake and punch. Pictured are (from left) Barb and Lou Veenstra with daughters Carol Roberts and Nancy Cole. After more than 100 years of experience with groceries, the Veenstra, Roberts and Cole families will have to Three escape serious injury in 2-car crash Two Middleville residents escaped serious injury Mon­ day (Jan. 24) when they were unable to avoid strik­ ing a car that had entered their path at the intersection of Wood School and Wing mads, according to the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said a car driven by Jimmie Bush, 20, of Hastings was southbound on Wood School Road at 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 5/February 1. 2000 about 12:30 p.m. when it crossed the center line while attempting to turn east onto Wing Road. A northbound car crested a hill and collided with the Bush vehicle, police re­ ported. After the impact, Bush's vehicle continued off of the roadway to the east while the second car. driven by Ted Reid. 22. of Mid­ dleville, crossed the center- line and ran off the roadway to the west where it collided with several small trees and came to rest. Reid and his passenger, Katrina Lee Hensley, 30, of Middleville, were extricated from the wreckage by Hast­ ings and Thornapple fire­ fighters using the Jaws of Life. They were take by Thor­ napple Ambulance to Pen­ nock Hospital, where they were both treated for minor injuries and released. Neither occupant was wearing a seat belt, said troopers. Bush was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. He was issued a citation for driving on a suspended li­ cense, police reported. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the cause of the crash. find some new ways to spend their time. Pastoor’s Family Mar­ ket, which they have owned in Middleville for 12 years, will no longer be all in the family. The longtime grocery store is being sold by Lou and Barb (Pastoor) Veenstra, who owned the business for a dozen years, to Ralph Fahner and Ransom Leppink, both of whom own several other grocery stores elsewhere. The new store, expected to open early next week, will be called the Middleville Market Place. What was known as Pastoor's will be closed Mon­ day for inventory and the fi­ nal transactions for the sale will be completed with at­ torneys. Middleville Market Place could open as early as Tuesday, but plans arc not firm as yet. The Veenstras in October 1998 celebrated the Pastoor family’s 100th year in the grocery business. In 1898 the six Pastoor brothers started a meal market and a tradition which has remained in family hands all the years since. On Jan. 28 and 29 the family thanked the legions of loyal shoppers with cake and punch. Family and friends shared hugs and a few tears of farewell. Lou Veenstra told The Sun and News that he was feeling both excited and ner­ vous about the sale of the market. "I hope the girls will keep me busy," he said. "And 1 want to spend time with my grandchildren. The Veenstras may return to Florida for their vacation which was interrupted by having to return for a funeral. "My brother's death re­ minded me that we don’t know how much time we have. I hope to keep busy puttering in my workshop or volunteering." Veenstra said. Daughters Carol Roberts and Nancy Cole will also take some time off. Roberts says, "I’ve never been able to take longer than a week." The market always has See Pastoor’s, page 2 In This Issue • Thornapple-Kellogg school bus, car collide • Middleville clerk retires, looks for new challenges • Community education building may become new library • Middleville Council OKs 2 million dollar budget Rescuers from Hastings and Middleville work to free two people from the wreckage after two cars col­ lided at Wood School and Wing roads in Irving Town­ ship Jan. 24. �Page 2/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/February 1. 2000 Utilities expansion, continued from front page systems will be bought back by the township and joined to other infrastruc­ ture, Johnston said. Those sewer and water systems would connect to the town­ ship system, and one day work together. The Caledonia water system was begun with the help of three developers which share ownership of the system. The Caledonia school district is one of the share holders, and has in reserve all the water units needed to accommodate the proposed new high school on Kraft Avenue. Johnston said the water system would cost a quarter of a million dollars to get it going. Bids could be taken in May of 2001, which might begin construction by September of 2002. A tower in the north might be completed by January 2002 "if we really push it through," he said. The northern and Caledonia water towers would be tied together when the northern tower is complete. Johnston said he had re­ quested for a sequence of proposed completion dates in order (0 measure the Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554. progress The utilities committee has been working on the water project since April of 1999, using an aerial photograph to look at the topography and the population distribution to help determine where the best placement for utilities would be. Johnston said. Planning Commission Chairman Roger Keating asked, "Are we absolutely sure development is going to happen in the north?" Johnston replied. "We are absolutely sure it will happen at Foremost." Foremost has its own utility system for its devel­ opment, but not for the whole area. "That opens it up for heavy development because the utilities are there. Or do we want to plan for development, and plan where we want utilities? Is that what we want, or is our plan being planned for us?" Keating asked. "No, it's not being planned for you," Johnston said. "We are getting the game plan in place, but things have to be done. You will get the footprint on the map a lot sooner. The footprint on the map isn't being done. That starts with you guys. If we wait, it’s gonna be way too late." "Aren't we putting the cart before the horse?" Keating asked. Keating said he did not want to encourage residen­ tial development in the north now because of the shifted emphasis for that part of the township and because of planned changes in airport traffic patterns. He said utilities should begin where the population pleusHve AlR DESIGNERS new look! concentration was and move out. instead of developers out there determining where the utilities should go. "That’s exactly right," Johnstoo said. "That’s what we are trying to pre-empt here," Johnston replied. "We aren’t going to be able to handle what is planned for if we don't have capability of expanding the capacity" (of the township plan.) "It would be folly to promise sewer service where it's not even in the district." Johnston said they needed to put this on a fast track, and with the master plan work on the footprint or the shape they want it to take and have the facilities to back it up. "This is fast tracking it... having the facilities in place. All you need is a Days Inn at the Interchange or Meijers on 68th. If they want to come in and build their facilities, what are we going to do, pollute the ground water?” He said if Foremost builds (its utility system) to its maximum capacity, that system wouldn't handle it all. Keating said he hoped the master plan could be speeded up and done first. He asked for reports on the 20th of each month. Johnston said he would ask Langworthy and LeBlanc, the consultants to the Planning Commission on the master plan, to compress the time it was taking by a couple of months. He said concrete answers about Langworthy and LeBlanc's findings and progress reports were needed and would be asked for. Studies, surveys and a date when the zoning should be completed were mentioned. The consultant also wanted minutes from the Planning Commission, “We aren’t going to be able to handle what is planned for if we don’t have capa­ bility of expanding the capacity (of the township plan)." — Bill Johnston Supervisor Johnston said. He said he would try to get the time frames for working out each part of the utilities. "As we do that, in a smart way, we will make our footprint. That’s what we are trying to do when we fast track." He said he hoped Lang­ worthy and LeBlanc could "help get ready for the footprint that was coming." During discussion, com­ missioners determined they could prohibit commercial and heavy industrial development where there was no sewer. Residential development of a density of four houses per acre can be prohibited where there is no sewer. Septic systems on twoacre parcels are permitted. Johnston said property owners must be in the dis­ trict to purchase sewer ca­ pacity. To get service they must fall within the foot­ print. He said there were some near Southbelt near Foremost, which the town­ ship had already promised to serve. He said the village and township must conserve the capacity of the M-37 plant until there is more capacity available in the north. "If we sell it off to people down here; if we sell it out, we will screw ourselves up bad," by using up the capacity. Johnston said the village ground water is polluted with nitrates and might need help in the future. He said near local septic Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Smith-Diamond Pastoor’s, from front page been closed on Sundays, but that policy may change with the new owners. Selling or Buying Real Estate? Call John or Mary Kay McCleve 891-2222 ext. 233 “Komf Caledonia Real Estate Professionals" • Maximum Exposure • Professional Service • High Integrity Located on M-37 at Caledonia Crossings --------- ” ^ Selling Your Home? FREE '250 Off Tk j?'j7 Market Evaluation ;; Closing Costs For Your Home, On Your Next Land or Business Home Call For Appointment Expires 5/30/2000 Call For Appointment Expires 5/30-2000 :: Home Warranty If vou List bv 5/30 2000 ’ Good for up to $275 00 Call For Appointment Ralph Fahner has been owner of three Ralph's su­ permarkets, one in Hopkins and two in Grand Rapids. Ransom Leppink owns three Leppink's supermar­ kets, one each in Lakeview, Belding and Howard City. Leppink’s headquarters is in Lakeview. Both of the new owners have been associated with Spartan Stores, so the asso­ ciation Pastoor’s has had with that distributor will continue. No decision has been made yet on the number of employees who will stay at the stare. Veen str a said he and his wife really don't have any major plans, except to "re­ tire and enjoy life a little." Noting that he is now 72 years old, "I liked the busi­ ness so much that I kept on going (past the typical re­ tirement age)." tanks, nitrates measured at 15 parts per million He said if the ground water goes through a batch reactor, the count is reduced to 5 parts per mil­ lion. and if it is discharged into the river, the nitrates could not be measured. "If nitrates go into the ground water, they stay there.” • Johnston said he hoped septic tank pollution did not get into the drinking aquifer and wanted sewer "everywhere we can get it." He said the schools will need units with their plans for a new high school, and for the library-. He said ev­ eryone was working to­ gether to have services treated in an equitable way, but before the contract is signed, he cautioned, the township must not oversell the capacity and create addi­ tional obligations. He said ail units in the district were already spoken for. As a matter of back­ ground, two resolutions to allow expansion- of water and sewer main systems along M-37 between 60th and 76th streets were passed by the Caledonia Township Board at a special meeting last Nov. The first approved estab­ lishing a $150,000 escrow account to guarantee the cost of installing sanitary sewer and water main crossings across the M-37 and M-6 rights of way prior to construction of highway improvements. Engineering and construction costs are included in this figure. The second approved an­ other $150,000 for a water escrow fund to back the expansion of (he water system within the next year concurrently with Michigan Department of Transportation construction planned on M-37 and M-6. Presentations were made by Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson and Township Engineer Randy Wilcox. Pierson said doing the work during the ongoing highway construction will save the township around $100,000. The money will come from general fund surplus or the unrestricted fund balance, and required an amendment for the town­ ship's Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 budget of the 2000 fiscal year. Caledonia will enroll kindergartners for fall by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Enrollment for next year's kindergarten classes in Cale­ donia Community Schools will begin Friday, Feb. 4. Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or be­ fore Dec. I, 2000, should contact district coordinators Julie Corson or Linda Baker at Emmons Lake Elemen­ tary School 528-8100 to register their child. Emmons Lake Elemen­ tary will continue to operate on an alternate calendar with the first day of school for the next academic year set for Monday, Aug. 7. Par­ ents who are interested in the alternate calendar should indicate their preference at the time they register their children. Registrations for Emmons Lake will be hon­ ored on a first-come, firstserved basis. Caledonia Elementary, Dutton Elementary and Ket­ tle Lake Elementary will continue to operate, on the traditional school calendar. A Young 5's class will be offered again next year. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, but need more time to develop, are eligible. Class size is limited to 20 stu­ dents. To register a child for Young 5's, call Sharon Mosscl at Dutton Elemen­ tary School, at 698-8982. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day *1 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! �The Sun and News Middleville Ml/February 1. 2000/Page 3 Thornapple-Kellogg school bus, car collide Only minor injuries re- when a car collided head-on suited Monday, Jan. 24, with a nearly-empty Thor- Five people escaped serious injury Monday when a Middleville woman apparently lost control of her vehi- napple-Kellogg school bus on Robertson Road near Garbow Road, according to l^e Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The crash occurred when 18-year-old Melissa Veenstra of Middleville appar­ ently lost control on icy road conditions at about 4:40 p.m. and struck the bus, driven by Sharon Elam, according to troopers. Elam and her two young passengers were not hurt, while Veenstra and her pas­ senger. 14-year-old Brendon Stanley of Middleville, were taken to Grand Rapids hos­ pitals, where they were treated for their injuries and released. "Initial investigation re­ vealed that the school bus was southbound on Robert­ son Road and the Veenstra vehicle was northbound," said Trooper Aaron Steensma. "It appears icy roads were a factor in the ac­ cident. which remains under investigation." The State Police have closed the investigation after determinining that it was due to "hazardous action" by Veenstra. The bus driver was not at fault. Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment and the Thornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices. REAL ESTATE Gun Lake Office 12800W. M 179 llighwas (616) 792-2202 672-7405 Caro! Schievink cle on Robertson Road and collided with a school bus. Dorr man still listed in serious condition A 37-ycar-old Dorr man remains in serious condition at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids with head in­ juries suffered Saturday night (Jan. 22) when his snowmobile crashed near a trail off Patterson Road in Yankee Springs Township. Richard Ross Kortemeier was apparently first in a group of three riders on the marked trail at about 10:30 p.m., when he apparently failed to negotiate a curve and struck a five-wire cattle fence. Kortemeier's 1993 Arctic Cat 550 continued 45 feet through the fence, which swept him off of the vehi­ cle, according to troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Medical first responders used a snowmobile to reach Kortemeier and administer treatment until the ambu­ lance crew could respond. The Thornapple Town­ ship Emergency Services crew then used a four-wheel drive vehicle to reach Ko­ rtemeier and transport him to the waiting ambulance, Snowmobilers lose four sleds through thin ice on Gun Lake Two pairs of snowmobilers lost all four of their ve­ hicles in the icy waters of Gun Lake in separate inci­ dents Saturday, Jan. 22, when thin ice gave way, ac­ cording to Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford. Two men were riding their snowmobiles between England Point and the State Park Peninsula at about 8:30 p.m. when they felt the ice crack beneath them. The riders were able to save themselves by getting off of the lake before be­ coming submerged, accord­ ing to reports. The victims told authori­ ties that the ice seemed strong near the shore but became thin farther off shore. Barry County Central Dispatch received a second report of snowmobile riders through the ice at about 10:15 p.m. the same day close to the same location, according to reports. Again, no one was injured but the vehicles could not be salvaged, said Ford. Earlier in the day at about I p.m., police were dis­ patched to Eagle Point on Jordan Lake when authori­ ties received a report of a child on a bicycle who went through the ice. The boy, however, got out of the water safely and was found at home when police arrived. He had apparently been riding with another boy when the incident occurred. According to the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, individuals should use cau­ tion when entering the ice at any time of the year "We just tell them to use their own judgment," said a spokeswoman from DNR District Headquarters in Plainwell. police reported. The 15- to 20-foot wide trail leads through an open field near Jackson Road. Po­ lice believe the trio was driving at about 35 mph when the accident occurred. His companions, who live in Caledonia and Dorr, were not hurt. "It is unknown if alcohol was a factor in the crash,” said Trooper Phil Vannette. "The accident remains under investigation." MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kav Stolsonburg CRS. ASSOC BROKER & SALES MANAGER 795-7272 Kay Diehl 367-4946 Debbie Erway 623-8357 Linda Lewis 792-1215 K.n St<>lsi>til>tii | CRS. ASSOC BROKER A SALES MANAGfR 795-7272 Cathv Williamson 795-9090 CRS. GRJ ............ ......... Karen Brown Pager 480-2448 Craig Stolsonburg 795-4470 Barb Getty 795-7535 ASSOC Kay Stolsonburg. crs BROKER A SALES MGR 795-7272 09 County, where he is sched­ uled to be arraigned today (Jan. 27) on three counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of delivering cocaine to the same victim from 1990 to 1991 "He started (allegedly), molesting her when she was 10 or 11 years old," said Trooper Sandra Larsen. "By the time she was 15, they were (allegedly) doing co­ caine together.’ S? 2. MIDDLEVILLE. This home features 3 bedrooms 1 bath large fenced yard for children or pets new furnace and win­ dows plus a 2 car garage Quick posses s*on' Can Kay $94 900 Accussed sex offender jailed A man faced with possi­ ble life in prison is being held in the Barn County Jail on $500,000 bond awaiting a Feb. 16 pre-exam on eight counts of first and third degree criminal sexual conduct. Lyle Miller, 38, of Wayland. is also accused of pro­ viding cocaine to his minor aged female victim According to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police, Miller also faces similar charges in Allegan MLS PRICE REDUCED! This 6 acre walk out building site is wooded and in an area of nice homes Thornapple-Kellogg Schools CaH Cathy $19,000 4. 3. COMMERCIAL, MIDDLEVILLE. This downtown commercial building with so much potential features appro* 4600 sq ft ano loading area Al on 44 acre site For more information call Catfi/ 6. MIDDLEVILLE ACREAGE. Beauti ful 8 acre building site close to town and already perked Located in an area of newer homes with man-made pond Call Kay or Craig $52 900 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/February 1.2000 Housing commissioner to visit Gun Lake club The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area will hold this month’s meeting Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 9:30 a m. at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Lunch will be offered by the restaurant following the program for those wishing to stay. Call either one of the meeting hostesses for more information, Marilyn Finkbcincr, 795-9206 or Linda Rough (616)792-2380. Following the regular business meeting, the Middleville Housing Com­ mission. Lincoln Meadow Apartments Executive Director Lisa Finkbeiner, dized development for lowincome- elderly and disabled individuals. The commission also manages Thron-Barry Apartments, a privately owned development in Middleville. Originally drawn to Lincoln Meadow Apart­ ments because of her desire to work with older people, Finkbeiner has been chal­ lenged by the scope of pub­ lic housing. “There is continual legis­ lation passed at the federal level that has a direct impact on our communities. 1 had no idea this job would will share the history of pub­ lic housing in Middleville. Those who are curious about what the eligibility and occupancy requirements are and what current legislative issues are impacting public housing will have questions answered Finkbeiner also will dis­ cuss the role of housing commissioners and their contributions to the commu­ nity. As the bousing commis­ sioner. Finkbeiner reports to a five-member board of commissioners. She man­ ages Lincoln Meadow Apartments, a 50-unit subsi­ require involvement at that level. Its been a nice sur­ prise, actually, she said. She is currently a member of the Michigan Housing Directors Association (MHDA), the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) and is a certified public housing manager. Originally from Grand Rapids, she has been m this area for the past 12 years She is married to Bryan and they have one daughter. Ally. Finkbeiner said she enjoys a small community where people can easily become involved in a wide range of activities. The GFWC-Gun Lake Area Womens Club wel­ comes residents from all Gun Lake Area residents including Middleville. Delton. Martin. Shelbyville and Wayland. Anyone inter­ ested in the club, its projects or programs may call Jose Vogel, president. 795-7367; Marjory Richards, vice pres­ ident 795-3969; recording secretary. Harlenc Kok (616) 792-4398 or the meeting hostesses. Valentine stories to be told Members of the Thomapple Kellogg Service Com­ mittee will regale area chil­ dren with Valentine stories Thursday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Li­ brary. For more information call the library at 795-5434. This program is open to all children. _______ LOCAL_______ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Lil f ng Church - Serving a Lleing Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY . 9:30 a.m. .10:45 a.m . .6.00 p in Family Night 6 50 p.m 7240 6Ktli Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr llrtan /• Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass . .. .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northuvsi of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m C H 0 R C H a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worthip 10 30 a m Youth Group Sunday Evenings 7 00 pm. MeeUnt at the Crow Creek Charter Academy Res Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship Leader Dennv Houma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-X9I-412X7 Visit our web site www bhghtside.org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America 9-30'X AM 1 Worship, 1100 AM < In Ed . 6 00 PM Wed . Family Night y r Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 "We are changed by God's love!” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Mam Street (Missouri Synod) Worship . . 9 30 a m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Ret E. Anthony Sikora 792-2889 Church: (616) 795-2391 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “4 ("kunA with a coring heart for our cmumumn and the world Sunday Worship ,9 30 am & 600p m (Chid A Adult) (During the School Yean Rec R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Lyneilc Sprik. ) <>wA Leader 41 Tierneyer. Community CMng GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 One mile ms! of Whttneyvtlle Rd Rrt’ P AJams Pfaw 891-8440 Church Office <6161891-1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M U li\\ I 1 I GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHI RCH 12200 Chief Nooadic Road tai Cub Lake) Upland. MI WUS • 'OS'W? Inspiring. Rom five. Relevant Joyful 10 30 a m Jr Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care ' Barner Free Res \oman Kohns - blb-SW-W' Youth Umisttv RiUhh Aiutfl 250 Vine Street Church Office 616-891-8669 Fax 891-8648 Lw^ng CanagChddCare Denng Service Haan gun lake COMMUNITY CMUFRCM CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, AmL Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Sunday Sch<x>l.................................... Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clulis 9 AS am 11:00 a in 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. . 6:45 p in. Leighton United Methodist Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m X 11 a.in. Sunday Schrxil for All Ages 9:45 am. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p in Pioneer Chib (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.6:30 p in. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday .6:30 pin. Youth Fellowship - Sunday 7 00 p in Lakeside A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitncyville Avenue. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMCD Contemporary Worship 9.10am Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Rultmun • Church Office: X6X-0I9I www.lakcsidecominunity.org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave RAY TOVXSEXl). PaMor XORMAX KXORK. Chnstun FxluolKin Director 891-8028 • e-mail: leigliton©iserv.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a m. 11:15 a m. 6:00 p.m. Church School, Sunday 9 45 a m Morning Worship II 00 a in Wed Fellowship 7 30pm Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 St. Paul Lutheran Kratt Ave & 84th St, Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly lose" Rom 12 10 8:30 a m. 9 45 a m 11 00 a m Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Res Robert Gerke • Office X9I XMB • Chun h 591 9B73 ttLIjc ttiniE fTlctljobist Cljurd) 5590 Whitneyvilte Ave., S E Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School...10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship ..6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Mwddiev^e Mommg Worship 9 30 a m 945 am 11 00 a m Ret Lot Zach man Rev. Royie Batlard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children ’s Worship and Nursery 9.45 a m Learning for all 6 pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for ktds Multiple Staff Sening Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Sunday School i 000 an Peace Reformed Church 845 am £ iI flOm 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WNtneyv«6e Ave ett 84»h Sr • 89’ -8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School ScraaySenoot 930 om Sunday Morning Wofsnp 10 30 a m Sunday E yenng Wocnp 6 00 p m Wea Mawee* Prayer & 9de Siudy 700 p m Rev Thomas Suys. Rev Kan Bashor. Assoc PostedYouth Mntsfries �The Sun and News Middleville Ml/February 1 2000/Page 5 Cook's Drive-in restaurant serving up nostalgia in Dutton bles will be set up outside w here customers may enjoy their hot dogs with old fashioned root beer in a frosted mug. root beer floats, lemonade, iced cof­ fees and teas, pops and Ital­ ian sodas. Later on. a drivein window may be opened and there is room to expand the shop in the space. Owner Gary Baar who has owned the Cook’s Drive-in on Eastern and 44th Street for three years, said this ex­ pansion of his business in bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A new root beer and hot dog restaurant has brought snacks with Fifties flavor into Dutton. The bright airy space near the old rail road is the per­ fect atmosphere to bring on a spring mood. The eatery is located at 6874 Hammond St., across the road from the old Gen­ eral Store, and open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a m. until 7 p.m. and on Fridays until 10 p.m. Favorite standards include blended coffees, hot choco­ late. the well known Cook's chili dog or a Chicago dog. Kielbasas, as well as home made soups and chili. All kinds of dogs and sausages are available, along with barbecued chicken and beef sandwiches. In the summer, picnic ta- Dutton is doing exception­ ally well already. He said he believes his shop has a dif­ ferent kind of niche to offei the public. Baar is looking forward to the opening of the rail trail to public use, and is sure his restaurant will be a per­ fect place to stop for a break, and will be very compatible with the ice cream shop next door. Call 656-0993 for take out. The arched windows and bright atmosphere in Cook's Drive In recall the joy of open air and spring days in another era. Engagements VanAssen-Bluhm Apnl Lynn Van Asscn and Kevin James Bluhm arc to be wed on May 6. 2000 Their wedding will be held HASTINGS 4 Stauffers to observe 60th anniversary at Holy Family Catholic Church and officiated by Fa­ ther Dave LcBlanc. The bride-to-be, of Hast­ ings, is the daughter of Fred Van Asscn and the late Dons Van Asscn of Cedar Springs The groom, of Hastings, is the son of James and Ella Bluhm, of Middleville. The happy couple will be honey­ mooning in New England. J DEUCE BIGELOW R) . W/TH 9 50 TU 2 45 9 50 Mr. and Mrs. Don Stauffer of Middleville will be mar­ ried 60 years on Feb. 3, 2000. They have three chil­ dren - Dr. Donald and Susan Stauffer of Slippery Rock, Penn., Gary and Jane Stauffer of Gobels, and Barb Stauffer of Middleville. They have seven grand­ children and three great-grandchildren. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE Cook's Drive-In is located along the old railroad in Dutton just south of 68th Street. H TALENTED MR. 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Telephone books may be dropped off between Feb. 14 and 18 only at Dutton Ele­ mentary School, Caledonia Middle School, Kettle Lake Elementary, and Emmons Lake Elementary Please do not deliver any books after the Feb. 18 date The effort will be orga nized by students and adults who will be going to the Rain Forest this year The group will be going to Peru and the Amazon this sum­ mer, and will include both voungsters and adults Pan of the year long pro­ cess for people taking pan is to learn environmental advocacy, and to encourage any public service projects such as recycling, or re­ stores or preserves the envi- ronment, and other consciousness raising efforts. AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, MI 49316 k 891-9294 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment... 891*0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia Michigan �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml/Fetxuary 1, 2000 CHS Players perform ‘Up the Down Staircase9 "Up the Down Staircase" is coming to Caledonia, to be performed by the CHS Players. Here the cast assumes the roles to be played in the comedy. Kathleen Thomas, performs the role of Bea Schachter, and speaks to J.J. McHabe played by Conall Hoag. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The CHS Players will perform "Up the Down Staircase" Feb 3-5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Caledonia Per­ forming Arts Center. A cast of 30 will present the complex story. For those who are not familiar with this classic school room drama, new teacher Bea Schachter, por­ trayed by Kathleen Thomas, evolves in her experience and caring relationship with her students as the play pro- Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or I-800-870-7085 gresses. She becomes in­ vested in the unexpected and often heartbreaking prob­ lems of her students. Her students on the other hand arc cautious, testing and challenging, while she must also deal with paper­ work, warnings, contradic­ tory orders, and indecipher­ able instructions. An expe­ rienced teacher translates the school language, and soon she finds she is the most involved person in the school. The comedy by Christo­ pher Sergei is adapted from the book by Bel Kaufman. The play is directed by Jeanette Ruthven. Tickets are $3 for students, and $5 for adults, with general ad­ mission seating. Cail 891-8129, extension 1808 for advance tickets. Call for a quote... The classroom scene with teacher Bea Schachter talking to her class of many faceted students. What have you got to lose? tynce Hastings Mutual nvf Insurance Company tt Hastings, Michigan • 49058-1091 1885 FOR YOUR HOME • AUTO & BUSINESS INSURANCE NEEDS CALL... Gun Lake Insurance Agency, Inc. Gordon Wells - Owner 1-800-562-2939 or 672-5104 Kathleen Thomas, performing in the role of Bea Schachter talking to Angie Ouwinga, who performs the role of Ellen. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 1 2000/Page 7 Middleville clerk retires, looks for new challenges The new cornerstone should balance the 1931 stone when both are installed in the Reclaimed Spirit sculpture this spring. Work continues on time capsule for ‘Reclaimed Spirit’ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The snow and cold have the "Reclaimed Spirit" sculpture dormant, waiting for spring to break for the rest of the work to be fin­ ished. Work continues on the items that will be included in a new time capsule to be added to the sculpture. So far items that will be added include a DVD video of the "Reclaimed Spirit" ground breaking, a Thornapple Kel­ logg School pencil, pictures of the current school board and the Reclaimed Spirit committee. There are magazines, the list of graduates compiled by the Thornapple Heritage Association, pictures of area buildings, a Chad Curtis baseball card, Pokemon cards, local papers and more. The items originally placed in the 1931 lime cap­ sule will be returned to it and that cornerstone and time capsule will be added to the sculpture this spring. The deadline for ordering an engraved brick is Friday, Feb. 11. Order forms are available al the Thomapple Kellogg Administration building. The Reclaimed Spirit model and order forms are at the Caledonia State Bank, Middleville branch Vintage Village set still available, funds to help local theatre group Area residents can own seven pieces of local history and help the Village Players raise funds. Members of the Mid­ dleville Village Players are . Village bap L/Pera 135 Main Street Caledonia, MI 49316 Phone (616) 591-7653 Fax (616) 591-7535 Cedar ciSK TRADIT1ONAL, CONTEMPORARY, Distinctive Styles COUNTRY A A au>au Home features more Inside and Out Mornes of \»hal even familj values space Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all nch m fea­ tures, al prices that will surprise forJOC Welcome Home. 'Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.' 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake _____ (616) 795-4963 almost ready to have their first reissue of the entire set of Vintage Village buildings be built. A copy of the Prairie School and the former TK missleschool building will be included in the new time capsule. Area residents can purchase their own copy as well Cheryl Cravero, who is coordinating sales, said,"It’s been exciting to get the or­ ders but it is time to set a deadline for orders." She welcomes questions and orders at her home by calling 795-7868. Pieces are $15 each or $90 for the set of seven buildings. The Prairie School. White Lily Flour Mill, Middleville Train De­ pot, Lone Willow Farm, the Keeler Homestead, the St. James Hotel and the W.K. Kellogg school building are the present buildings in the collection. The W K Kellogg build­ ing is made from shelving rescued from the building before it was demolished. For more information about the Village Players or the Vintage Village collec­ tion call Cravero al 7957868. The deadline for orders is Feb. 8. Orders may be mailed to The Village Play­ ers, P.O. Box 388, Mid- bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer Roselle Havens, who will retire as Middleville Village Clerk following the March 3 election, is a woman of boundless energy and drive. Havens took over from Maria Fuller as Middleville Village Clerk in November 1997 and was elected to the position in March 1998. Now, she is looking for new challenges. Havens will be exploring Florida with her husband, Dwight, doing some travel­ ing and. of course, enjoying the company of her children Randall. Deborah and Linette. Before moving to Mid­ dleville in 1996, she was a principal and director of spe­ cial education in the Rock­ ford School district. She also taught at Grand Valley Slate University. "My kids were concerned that I was driving all over the stale and wanted me to spend time in one place," Havens says. She and her son then purchased the River Valley Self-Storage facility. But, Havens says, "You know that doesn't take all my time." Right now Havens is in the midst of preparing for the March elections. She hopes to spend some time with the new person who Roselle Havens will be hired to replace her. Once the election is over, she will continue research­ ing her family genealogy, preparing for a trip to Eng­ land and helping the Re­ claimed Spirit Committee proofread the bricks for the sculpture. "I enjoyed working for the village. It was a lot of fun!" Havens concluded. Get Interested! State Bank of Caledonia 9-month Certificate of Deposit 6.25% rate (6.30% apy) APY= annual per yield a $1,000 minimum required pecpLcyou. State Bank of Caledonia Vt^nlJOa 6TE MwiU nOBoaM) W.’lft DuttueOOtt Sfaklrv* (Mkr uw.iw.3mi Member Ferler* Reserve and FDIC kafamuM. Oflkr 21! Wwt • SuarHli U™.. MI'W mm>mii<m« Effective Jan 30 2000 �Page 8/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/February 1 2000 CHS Orchestra plans loose change fund-raiser in which to collect extra change and hopefully many large bills as well. They will be driven door to door by orchestra parents throughout the Caledonia school district. All proceeds will go to­ ward future orchestra field trips and equipment pur­ chases. Some parents and students said they feel the greatest feature of this once a year fund-raiser is that there are no sales. One hundred per­ cent of the contributions go into the orchestra fund to benefit the participating stu­ dents. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia High School Orchestra members will sponsor their annual "Loose Change Drive" be­ tween 9:30 a.m. and noon Saturday, Feb. 12. This fund-raiser was a success last year, and the students collected more than one thousand dollars in con­ tributions from area fami­ lies. Students authorized for this collection will be wear­ ing official orchestra identi­ fication. They will arrive at local residences with spe­ cially decorated milk cartons The CHS Orchestra during practice, has grown to nearly 90 members this year. The students help support a variety of activities through various fund-raising efforts. Yarn crafters needed for Red Cross afgan project Sunshine Fowler and Jesslyn Bolt took part in the first loose change drive held last year. Decorated milk bottles like those shown are used to collect loose change. **Your One Stop Water Store** ✓ Water Softeners ✓ Iron and Odor Filters ’ Systems Serving A.II Makes & Models DURA-CUBE [ SALT 50-lbs. Only... ; PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5 gals. Only... $5OO MFwater conditioning ~ STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 The "Warm Up America" campaign once again is un­ der way and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledo­ nia is looking for more vol­ unteers. This campaign, through the Kent County chapter of the American Red Cross, supplies quilts and afghans to people in need because of disasters. St. Paul's women are knitting or crocheting 7" x 9" blocks using four-ply yam. The Red Cross has six patterns it recommends, but the women are free to be creative as long as they are solid blocks. Color choice is up to them. Directions are available through Lois Smith of the church office. This project allows par­ ticipants to give as much or as little time as they wish. They may work alone or or­ ganize a team. Alyce Fredricks will do the assem­ bly work for those who would prefer to just work on the blocks. St. Paul's women hope this will be an ongoing lo­ cal project. The Caledonia church sent six afghans last year and the team of volunteers is growing. "We’ve even enlisted the help of friends and neigh­ bors," a church spokes­ woman said. "If anyone would like to be a part of this heartwarming and foot warming project, please contact Alyce Fredricks (698-8400) or Lois Smith (891-1788)." The American Red Cross in 1998 reported that it used the last of the handmade quilts that St. Paul and other Kent County churches had made to give to disaster victims, responding to the tragic apartment fire in Kent City, where eight families, some 50 people were dis­ placed because of the fire. These eight families suffered a total loss, and on Christ­ mas eve. The Red Cross also re­ ported last summer it had delivered 43 afgans through July in 1999. The Red Cross accepts any size or style afgan. A spokesperson said, "We have had baby afghans as well as adult sizes donated by some of our members who no longer needed them. This is one more way you can get involved in our endeavor to share warmth and love with our fellow man in need or despair." Locally, there were 84 quilts made for the Warm Up America campaign in 1999. "We didn't quite make our goal, but what we missed in numbers we made up for in love," a church spokes­ woman said. "Each one of those 84 quilts were lovingly created with the in­ tention of conveying to des­ perate people, the awesome love we share in Jesus Christ." Mary Stchouwer this year is in the process of creating a label which will be stitched on every quilt. It will read. "Created by the Ladies of St. Paul Lutheran of Caledonia, John 3:16." A gift to the Barry Community Founda tion is used to help fund activities throughout our county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call 945-0526 J k THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals - Farms - Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 6:00 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 111 Broadway, Middleville (616) 795-3387 !■ ■ ...MMSSCBBBBg-f «»■■■■ '.. ’MT' �The Sun and News Middleville Ml/Febcuary 1. 2000/Page 9 Charles F. Parker, Jr. UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT Mr Charles F. Parker Jr., age 83, * of Uncasville, Connecticut, and formerly a resident of Washington D C. since 1941, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2000 at the Hillcrest Health Care Center in Uncasville, Connecticut. He was born in Middleville on December 17, 1916, the son of the late, Charles F. and Nettie (Bowman) Parker. Mr. Parker graduated from high school in Middleville, and attended the University of Michigan, receiving an A.B. degree in American History and Government, and a M.A. degree in Public Administration. He married Marion Lotz, a classmate at the University of Michigan, on August 27, 1939 in Ann Arbor, and she preceded him in death in January of 1997. Mr Parker Was employed by the Michigan State Civil Service Commission from 1937 to 1941. His last position was Assistant to the State Pcrsbnncl Director, and Secretary to the State Civil Service Commission. In 1941, he went to Washington D.C. in the office for Emergency Management, in the Executive office of the President. He was assigned as Deputy Personnel Officer for the Office of the Coordinator of Inter­ American Affairs, headed by Nelson Rockefeller. In 1941 he was transferred to the Organization Planning Division in the Office of the Administrator, Office of Price Administration (also in the Executive Office of -the President), serving first as Chief of the Rationing and Legal Organization Branch and later as Chief of the Administrative Services and Rent Control Organization Branch. In 1943 he was commissioned as an Ensign in the Navy and attended Navy Communications School at Harvard University. On completion of training, was assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Hancock. He served aboard that ship, with the Fast Carrier Task Force, in the Pacific until October of 1945. After VJ Day he was ordered back to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and in December of 1945, was released from active duty. His last navy rank was Lieutenant. In 1946, Mr. Parker was appointed Chief of the Administrative Management Division, Office of the Surgeon General of the Army. He transferred to the Bureau of the Budget (now the Office of Management and Budget) in the Executive Office of the President, serving there until retirement in 1974. Positions Mr. Parker held included. Assistant Chief, Executive Development and Labor Relations Division, and Assistant Chief. Office of Management and Organization Civic activities included serving on the Board of the Citizens Committee for Good Government in Price Georges County, served as the Citizen member of a Board for the study of Prince Georges County Government, and was a candidate for a Charter Board in early efforts for a home rule charter for that county. served as Chairman of the Legislative and Budget Committee of the County Council of PTAs in Prince George County, and later as Chairman of the same Committee for the County Council of PTAs in Montgomery County. Mr. Parker was an honorary Trustee of the DC. Division of the American Cancer Society, having served on it’s Board of Trustees, its Executive Committee, its Program Evaluation Committee, and chaired its Budget, Finance and Personnel Committee. He is survived by two daughters, Janet Paton of Norwich. Connecticut, and Cheryl Higgins of Amherst, New York; five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A private funeral service will be held. Arrangements were made by the Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home, 82 Cliff Street, Norwich, Connecticut 06360. Marion Bess Palmer Palmer Jr. of Middleville; CALEDONIA - Mrs. seven grandchildren, Jill Marion Bess Palmer, age Myers of Ohio, Beth 79 of Caledonia, passed Atkinson of New York, away Saturday, January 29, Erin Palmer, Matthew 2000 at her residence. Palmer, Adrienne Palmer She was born on all of Middleville. Joey November 4, 1920 in Kaump and Michael Nashville, the daughter of Kaump of Tennessee; four Judd and Cora (Crowell) great grandchildren, Shane, Phillips Wesley. Jimmy and Mrs. Palmer was raised Hannah; a.very special in Nashville and attended niece, Jeanne Kaump of and graduated from Jacksonville. Tennessee. Nashville School. Memorial services will She married Richard F. be held on Tuesday Palmer on November 20. 1943 and he preceded her in morning, February 1. 2000 death on January 17, 1981. Mrs. Palmer was a homemaker, an outdoor enthusiast with a special fondness for golfing. She CALEDONIA Mr was very active with the Warren Finkbeiner. age 75. Produce Stand on M 37. of Caledonia, passed away She was a beautician and Monday, January 24. owned her own beauty 2000 shop. He was preceded in death She was a loving, caring by his sisters. Velma mother, grandmother, and Loew. Harriett Roth, and great grandmother, her Belts Dame. grandchildren were the love Mr. Finkbeiner is of her life. She was always survived by his brothers doing kind deeds for her and sister-in-law. Robert family and friends and Amy Finkbeiner. and Mrs. Palmer is survived Ray Dame: his nephews by her daughter. Dianne and nieces. Jim Loew, (James) Slater of Tom Loew. Mike Loew, Stubenville. Ohio; son. at 11:00 A M. at Peace Reformed Church on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville with Reverend Wayne Kiel officiating. Interment will be at Irving Cemetery in Irving Township. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to TK Athletic Boosters in Middleville, or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made be the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Mural painted at Lee Elementary Suzanne Dood's second grade class at Lee Elementary School in the Thornapple Kellogg School District is surrounded by some 400 plus fish and other creatures. The entire student body has been creating fish in art class and learning about fish in science. Joining the fish are cats and monkeys on surfboards and a swimming gorilla. This project was designed by art teacher Cathy Bailey. ====== ^merald C/fjeadows of Cascade A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. . \ Nearest ^7 Licensed personnel on staff \ and most C affordable < Weekly housekeeping & laundry ra/es in service included in monthly fee 4^ Warren Finkbeiner-------------- Hi Four floor plans to choose from Ay area. * " Finkbeiner. Jane Uyl, Sue Duffield. Barbara Roth Jerry Roth. Laurie Simons, and Julie Dame. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at the Caledonia Funeral Home. Pastor Norman Kohns officiated. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Caledonia Future Farmers of — Cable TV & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Walmart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS ' �Page 10/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/Fetxuary 1. 2000 Winterfest brings fun and excitement First cut the hole in the ice. Later more than 160 brave and or foolish swimmers became this year's polar bears. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Alex Liceaga relinquished his mayoral key to new Winterfest Mayor Joan Weick The Gun Lake Winterfest started out cold with sunshine and ended with clouds and cold. No matter what the temperature everyone had winter fun. There were 161 courageous souls who jumped in the really cold water of Gun Lake. The ice was 10 inches thick and the families and individuals enjoyed a truly icy experience. Nine teams began broomball at 8 am and the winners didn't finish until after 5 p.m. The three mayoral candidates fought hard and the race was really close. Joan Wieck persevered and won the key until next year's mayoral event. Families enjoyed the games and entertainment. The Community Church held a very good breakfast fund-raiser and prepared eggs and pancakes for three hundred. The Chili Cook-off at O'Neills had ten chefs Please join us and register for our exciting, informative ... HOW-TO' CLASSES Tuesday Nights 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15.h: Door Prizes Furniture Refinishing March 14th: Papering Made Easy Full Service Paint A. Wallpaper Shop Sales. Rental. Custom Tinting Service • Service • Service 227 E. MAIN ST. CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 616-891-9171 Providing good American blues were Tricia and Paul Babladelis and their friend TK's Lee school teacher Jim Halberg. cooking for a good cause and more than 500 (there was no parking anywhere) tasted the recipes. The chili cookoff benefits the Barry County Commission of Aging. The winner was Brothers Chili, The Chili Kings came in second and Slo-Blo Chili came in third. No one would reveal their secrets exactly but Slo-Blo used chipotle chilies, other chefs used buffalo meat or even fresh tomatoes (not canned). This year's most unusual ingredient might be the raisins used by Slo-Blo Chili. But no matter what the ingredients, the sharing of ideas, joshing each other and helping Meals on Wheels was the reason for not being ’oo chilly to cook and taste chili. The highlight for some was the swimsuit competition, for others the chance to brave the frigid water, others couldn't wait to bring their sleds or snowmobiles to a really wintry WinterFest. Whether it was a bountiful breakfast, harmonica favorites, the chance to win a snowmobile or a day closing chicken Continued next page e year5 Gun Lake Prince was Pur year old Gavin Shanley and the Princess was Taiton Adams �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/February 1. 2000/Page 11 And the winner of the snowmobile was Loren Arendson and his son Jacob Center. The winner of the very small grocery cart race was Diane Dyer (on left) being congratulated by Joan Weick and runner up Diane VanKlaveren From previous page It wasn't only the Polar Bear dippers who lifted up their shirts. The winner was Harold Hammond (center in hat) second place was Tim Hernandez on left and the third place winner was Toby Hammond. dinner at the Circle Inn, this year's Winterfest continued a successful tradition. The Gun Lake chamber of Commerce has already begun planning for the 200) Winterfest which will include the old favorites, a bigger National Guard presence and some surprises. Anyone who wants to help plan next year's fun TO ALL CALEDONIA VILLAGE RESIDENTS FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, I-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 There were 16 contestants in the Prince and Princess contest. All received stuffed animals The village of Caledonia will be having their general election on Monday, March 13. 2000. If you are not a registered voter and wish to be a registered voter, you will have until February 14, 2000 to register for the general election in March. Every vote counts’ event should call Barb Holoweiko at 616-7922219. Look in this week's copy of the Hastings Banner for some incredible Polar Bear shots. -‘XXTX (Diddle Via Inn's . $ it . here people nidi 5 FL.® ARDENanilfrii ndslups grow '>1 Restaurant UPCOMING EVENTS: • Feb. 12 ~ Valentine’s Big Band Dance • Feb. 18, 19, 25 & 26 ~ Murder Mystery Dinner Theater • Early Bird Specials ~ Mon.-Thurs. 4-6 p.m. only s595 • Every Wednesday 5 p.m. only s625 - 1 Fish-2 Fish “All-You-Can-Eat Fish” Every Thursday 8 p.m. - ? 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(M-37), Middtevfflc Phone 1-SOO-443-5253 Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. *J,TE Your Smile The First Thing People See! �Page 12/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/February 1 2000 Community ed building may become new library by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Donation of land for a public library where the community education build­ ing now stands was included in recommendations to make room for the Caledo­ nia school district’s growing enrollment. Dennis Atkinson and Tim Cochran spoke for the Cale­ donia School Growth Committee to the Caledonia Township Planning Com­ mission Jan. 17. The idea was included with recommendations for building a new high school, tearing down the commu­ nity education building and several shifts of programs and personnel within exist­ ing buildings. Township Supervisor Bill Johnston asked Caledonia High School Principal Bob Szymoniak to make the pre­ sentation to the Planning Commission. "Planning for a library starts here," Johnston said. Szymoniak said school officials had already been working with Township Planner Manager John Wal­ lace and with village offi­ cials to come up with plans for a new high school, for changes in the school cam­ pus. to deal with traffic con­ siderations connected with school growth and other matters toward solutions in the best interest of all in­ volved. If the Board of Education approves part or all of the growth committee's recom­ mendations. getting a bond issue passed, building the high school, making shifts of uses of various buildings and tearing down the com­ munity education building could take about three years to five years. "Does that mean it would take five years to build a li­ brary?" Planning Commis­ sioner Dan Timmer asked. Szymoniak indicated five years would be required to begin a library anyway. He said he had met with Claudya Muller, director of the Kent District Library, who said the time line for the district being able to support a library would be around two or three years. The KDL provides sup­ port to branch libraries in the form of services, staff, materials, printing, graph­ ics, programs, technology, and maintenance. The amount supplied by KDL to Caledonia totaled $171,420 last year. When communities build new libraries, the increase in size means an increased need for more staff, more hours, more materials, equipment, etc. All these factors in­ crease costs for KDL. which is the reason for asking for a Notice of Close of Accuracy Test A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of test­ ing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY to be held on Tuesday. February 22, 2000 in Rutland Charter Township, Barry County. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main St., Middleville. Ml 49333 on Friday. February 4 at 9 a.m. Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend. For further information contact: DONNA STAGRAY 616-795-7202 (307) millage increase Feb. 22. Il is also the reason it takes time for KDL to be ready to accommodate to the needs of a new building. The schools' financial administrator, Judi Dean ex­ plained that the bond issue would be planned on a basis of 20 to 25 years for build­ ing the high school. "We don't have an ongo­ ing capitol improvement millage,” she explained. Citizen Tom Apol asked if the land would belong to the township or the village if donated by the schools. Szymoniak explained, given acceptance by the school board, the school district would deed the footprint for the building and parking needed for the new library' to the entity that would be re­ sponsible for it. Johnston said an advan­ tage for the Johnson Street site was it was land that wouldn’t have to be paid for by a millage. He mentioned the possibility of building a sheriff substation on the site with a library, which would offer more security in a cen­ tral location where the greatest population is, and near the schools. He said the proposed li­ brary site is also next door to a parcel Ken Gackler has offered to the township for an archival museum space. Johnston said the KDL had maintained that a museum would not work well with a library. (KDL's millage supports staff and mainte- nance, which is not allo­ cated to operate a museum i The location of a museum and library near each other could offer an advantage to patrons using both facili­ ties. Johnston said the His­ torical Society had a lot of artifacts they would like preserved in an archival space, and the society and Historic Commission could work together on the pro­ ject. He said Gackler's farm house or the old library could potentially be used as a museum. He advocated flexibility in looking at po­ tential options. Johnston said that though some citizens would like a library immediately, a threeto five-year time frame for the project would mesh well with the plans by the schools and for other major projects the township is al­ ready involved in. He said the amount the township has set aside for a new li­ brary is a drop in the bucket compared to what is needed. Commissioner Corky Koopmans asked if public grants might be available to help build a library. Wallace said a few years ago there were cultural eq­ uity grants or at least inter­ est free loans for commu­ nity infrastructure, and he was not sure if that might include libraries. Keating wondered how long a library building would be good for. He said he thought growth could ex­ ceed present expectations. Synopsis of Minutes MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES 11 January 2000 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall on Tuesday. January 11. 2000 by its president, Lon Myers Members present: Mr David Newman. Mr William Nesbitt. Mr Floyd Bray. Mr. Lon Myers. Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg Mr Michael Lytle, and Mr William Kenyon Minutes of the December 28, 1999 meeting were approved with one correction on a motion - NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FEBRUARY 14, 2000 NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN, BARRY COUNTRY MICHIGAN All electors are hereby given notice that a General Election will be heW m the Village of Middleville Michigan on Monday. March 13. 2000 Electors who wish to vote in the general election must be registered no later man Monday February 14. 2000 To register visit any Secretary of State Branch Office the County Clerk s Office the Township Hall Clerk s Office of the Village Hal Clerk s Office If you wish to register at the Village Clerk s Office please call aheaa for business hours Village of Middleville Clerk Roselle Havens Village HaB 100 East Mam Street Middleville Michigan (616) 795-3385 300 made by Mr. Bray with support from Mrs VandenBerg The agenda was approved with the correction of the date on a motion made by Mr. Nesbitt with the support of Mr. Bray ACTIONS TAKE& 1. Approved a contract with the YMCA for a summer recre ation program with a 3% increase in cost from $2,575 to $2,652 on a motion made by Mr Newman with the support of Mr Nesbitt. 2. Approved the payment of the invoices dated January 7, 2000 in the amount of $53,050.28 on a motion made by Mr Lytle with the support of Mrs VandenBerg 3 Approved the revised Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission Agreement stipulating an annual fee of $3,000 on a motion pre­ sented by Mr Newman with the support of Mrs VandenBerg 4 Directed the Village Manager. Mr Gruesbeck, to draft an Apron Ordinance Resolution as well as a Ctvil Infraction Ordinance to be con sidered at the next Council Meeting 5 Formally welcomed Mr Geoff Moffat to Middle-zike He is the new Township Village Planner 6 Adjourned the meeting at 7 47 p.m on a motion made by Mr Bra? witn me support of Mrs VandenBerg Respectfully submitted Roselle Havens. Clerk The complete text of the meeting minutes may oe read at the Village Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 00 a m and 5 00 p m (301) Wallace thought less stor­ age of library materials would be required in the fu­ ture because of increasing use of Internet access and technology. However, library officials have said in the past that technology use requires about the same amount of floor space per person as is required for storing original materials, so space needs could be nearly the same. Keating said Caledonia was behind in its cultural facilities, but suggested it would be wise to build safe­ guards into the future by de­ signing a building that might be used for another purpose than a library. Johnston suggested there might also be a need for more than one library in the future. Planning commissioner Ric Parent questioned whether Johnson Street was the best location for a li­ brary. because it carries a great deal of traffic through the school campus, as well as through the village be tween Kraft Avenue and M37. Parent said he wouldn't want to look at Jhis offer as the only opportunity for a suitable library site. He said he would want to determine whether a library would be best in the west, cast or cen­ tral part of the township. Planning Commission Chairman Roger Keating said perhaps the Caledonia Village Centre would’be a better location. He said wherever the library was, it would draw or deter traffic from one area to another. Commissioner Koopmans said his impression was that kids were the primary users of the public library, and near the schools was a good location. A patron survey taken in October 1999 indicated that the highest proportion of li­ brary users are between 40 to 70 years of age. librarian Jane Heiss said later. Commissioner Finkbeiner said with the new schools being planned for the Kraft Avenue campus, the John­ ston Street site would be a good location for a library for the next years. He said it could be available to a lol of walkers. He said he thought that until the township de­ velops farther east, this would be the best location. Seventy percent of town­ ship residents use the library according to Kent District Library data. Even though many patrons live where they could walk to the li­ brary, almost all want the library to have adequate parking so they can drive, naming safety and conve­ nience factors. Wallace and Johnston both said KDL representa­ tives said the community education site would be a good place for a library. Apparently several traffic routing possibilities arc be­ ing discussed by school, township and village offi­ cials and planners. If major traffic routes were created to share the burden of cars on Johnson, traffic congestion near the library location on Johnson near Duncan Lake might not be as significant. Traffic route options in­ clude the extension and/or paving of 100th Street, or using Duncan Lake Avenue to 100th to bypass the downtown area, and an ex­ tension of 92nd street through the property owned by the school. Widening Kraft would alleviate some traffic congestion. Connectors between dif­ ferent activity centers within the village also are being Continued next page YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNT/ Ml AND ALL OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8. 2000, COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 1284 N BRIGGS RD . CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 ZBA 00-01-01, PARCEL ID NO 140-020-00, A REQUEST BY JEFF ULIN. 5626 HAUGHEY ST. WYOMING, Ml. FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CONSTRUCT A HOUSE ADDITION AND GARAGE WITHIN TWENTY FIVE FEET OF THE ROAD RIGHT-OFWAY 2SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE TOWNSHIP, 284 N BRIGGS AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY, REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER­ VICES AS MAY BE REQUESTED UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) CHARLES BIGGS SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 306 �The Sun and News M>ddlev»lte. Ml/Fetxuary 1. 2000/Page 13 Middleville council OKs $2 million budget by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Mid­ dleville Village Council last Tuesday approved a $2.5 million budget after hearing its details explained by Vil­ lage Manager Bryan Groes­ beck. No one from the public asked questions during a public hearing on the bud­ get. Finances continued to be the focus of the meeting. First, Village Council members heard budget de­ tails, including the reminder that just because money is budgeted, it doesn't have to be spent Then they approved new utility billing software so that more details can be in­ cluded in bills and so that bills can go through the laser printer. This will save considerable staff time. Also approved was addi­ tional pay for members of council and the village pres­ ident. These new rates will take effect April 1 following the March election The new compensation brings the annual salary of a council member to $1,800 and the council president to $2,300 per year. Members of the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals received a $5 per meeting raise. Finally, the council dis* cussed ways to meet the lo­ cal match requirements of the grant approved for street repair received by Local De­ velopment Finance Author­ ity. Terry Bartels of Wade Trim outlined the next steps in the process, which in­ cludes soil borings. The bids should go out in May. The council will consider "loaning" the matching funds to the Local Devel­ opment Finance Authority (LDFA), which will be repaid with inter­ est with the captured tax re­ ceipt increase for improve­ ments from local industry. Groesbeck will bring details to the council at the next meeting. Middleville will be the starting point of the next National 24 hour-Challenge bike event June 17 and 18.. John and Diane Obermire explained this day-long event to council. The activ­ ity is limited to 500 riders. This is the first year that it will be held in Barry County. Groesbeck reported that two new downtown busi­ nesses will be locating along Main Street. One is a sporting goods and govern­ ment surplus store and the other a resale shop. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council will be Tuesday, Feb. 8. at 7 p.m. New library, continued from pg. 12 discussed. One idea men­ tioned by Wallace is for 92nd to connect to a service drive to the middle school or the new high school. If both l(X)th and 92nd connected Kraft with M-37, this would divert a great deal of traffic from downtown Caledonia and from M-37 as well. Wallace said not all par­ ties were in total agreement about the best traffic solu­ tions, but he said traffic planners from two firms in Grand Rapids and Detroit presented designs for cam­ pus environments and the reaction has been positive. School officials previ­ ously have not been in favor of a 92nd Street extension dissecting the unified charac­ ter of the school campus they have envisioned. Wallace said the idea of the library site could dove­ tail with plans of the vil­ lage, the township and the schools. He said if the Planning Commission was not in favor of the idea, the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEAR­ ING ON THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 17, 2000, COMMENCING AT 7 30 P M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIG­ GS RD TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS 1 LD 00-01-01, PARCEL ID NO 019-002-00; A REQUEST BY DAVID VANDERSLIK TO DEVELOP A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF BAY VIEW DR AND BETWEEN EDWIN DR AND PARKER DR 2 SEU 00-01-01. PARCEL 006-007-60. A REQUEST BY JANICE HEYBOER. 1787 PAYNE LAKE RD FOR A HOME OCCUPA­ TION PERMIT TO ALLOW HER TO OPERATE A HAIR SALON FROM HER HOUSE 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRIT­ TEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECES­ SARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) DAVID VANELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 305 schools need to be notified so they can include that in­ formation in their planning. Wallace said a circulation network needs to be sorted out, which will make sense for access for a variety of projects. "The road issue is key to relief to what could be a very bad situation." He gave the example of when spectators are exiting after athletic events. "We are moving forward slowly," he said. "No final decisions have been made. If we get agreement we may come formally to the village and township planning commissions to include in the master planning pro­ cess." Johnston said he would try to get layout plans of the campus for the planning commissioners in order to see what the traffic patterns might be The school district owns several properties that might support a new high school building, but the advantage of a high school on the Kraft Avenue campus is that this high school could still use the existing athletic fa­ cilities. Judi Dean, school financial administrator, said an additional seven or eight million dollars would be re­ quired to build these facili­ ties at another site. The district properties along Kraft Street total around 200 acres, with the last 51 acre portion having been purchased last year. There are also around 40 to­ tal (non-contiguous) acres available to build upon . The district also owns 150 acres at 92nd and Morse Lake. This site is expected to become the location of a second high school and mid­ dle school in the future. Busing students to that part of the township is expected to be no more costly than busing students from that area to schools on Kraft now. Dean said planners hope growth will support a sec­ ond high school and middle school in the future A 20-acre site al 84th Street and Whitneyville Av­ enue is reserved for use for another elementary school Another 10-acre parcel on 68th and Egan is reserved for whatever need emerges. Undersea mural installed at Emmons Lake Emmons Lake students Eric Van Auken, Alec VanDyke, Nick VanDyke, Kelsey Arnold, Callie VanDenBerge and Lauren Coffman created this ceramic mural of under water life with teacher Barbie DeJong, to be hung in the Emmons Lake cafeteria. Professional Shopping Services, Inc. Mystery Shopper Full Time position available. Must have excellent language skills, be detail oriented and sales register experience. 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And after winning a match in the 189-pound weight class, Byron Center was just seven points from equaling Middleville's score, 31-24. But the black and orange finished with a flourish and won its 79th out of the last 80 by a final score of 40-24. The victory makes Middleville the favorite to win a 10th consecutive O-K Blue wrestling crown and the conference tournament is only a matter of two weeks away. "I figured that we could win by six or seven points or lose by three or five points,” Middleville coach Tom Lehman said. "All of the close matches went our way." For some reason, the Bulldogs appeared pumped when they arrived to the Middleville mat to spring an upset. But the Trojans had other ideas. "Byron Center always brings out the best in us wrestling-wise," Lehman said. Middleville winners Israel Rosales kept his perfect record intact with his convincing triumph over a Bulldog wrestler. Brett Vernon helped Middleville to finish strong against Byron Center by winning an 8-3 decision in the 215-pound weight class. Coach Tom Lehman, Brandon Schalk and other members of the Trojan team congratulate Chad Reil on a job well done last Thursday. versus Byron Center were Brandon Schalk at 103 (pin in 2:50), Pat McKeown at 112 (pin in 3:22), Bret Wiersma at 125 (pin in 1:26), Cody Vandenbrink at 130 (8-6 decision), Israel Rosales at 145 (14-3 decision), Josh Strait at 152 (7-3 decision), Chad Reil at 160 (10-8 decision), Bret Vernon al 215 (8-3 decision) and Marc Carter at 275 (pin in 58 seconds). Carter wasted little time to achieve his triumph, but See Trojan wrestlers, pg. 16 Caledonia wrestlers X-TREME STRENGTH X-TREME STYLE Contempb Salon Middleville's Pat McKeown puts his Byron Center opponent in a half Nelson during Thursday's O-K Blue Conference wrestling match. s100 Off Deductible WfHA Pi w Restrictions apply. Please call for details: 795-9438. - Through February 29 - BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ 616-891-1093 Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street • 616-795-9438 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/Fetxuary 1. 2000/Page 15 Caledonia, CMU students present jazz concert The Caledonia High School Jazz. Band will join jazz bands from Hastings and Lakewood in a concert Tuesday. Feb. 8 that will also include a performance by the Central Michigan University Steel Drum Band. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Central Auditorium, located in Central Elementary School on South Broadway in Hastings. Tickets arc $5 for adulh and $3 for senior citizens and students. All seats are general admission, so come early to get a good seat. Hastings High Band Director Joe LaJoyc said the CMU Steel Drum Band is "phenomenal H The group is directed by Robert Homer, professor of music at CMU. whose ex­ tensive biography includes playing with the National Orchestra of New York, the Dartmouth Symphony, the Bolshoi Opera, the Detroit Symphony Orchesta. the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra. Homer is also a recording artist, a member of several professional music groups, and was awarded the 1999 President's Award for Creative and Scholarly Activity. The Steel Drum Ensemble is part of a larger group called the Percussion Ensemble that includes the Classical Chamber Ensemble, the Jazz Percussion Steel Drum Ensemble, and the World Music Group. The Percussion Ensemble has performed all over the United States, including DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids and Carnegie Hall in New York City. They performed in the 1998 and 1999 Hudson s Thanksgiving Day parades in Detroit and an­ nually perform at the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival and the Notre Dame Jazz Festival. LaJoye said the steel drums used by the band are actual oil drums that have been adapted to play musical pitches. By striking the metal of the drum, the play- School Lunch Menu Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 2 Tomato soup w/gnllcd cheese sandwich or ham and cheese on bun, carrot sticks w/ranch, banana, milk. Thursday, Feb. 3 Spaghetti w/meatballs w/garlic toast or cheeseburg­ er on a bun. tossed salad, applesauce, milk Fridas, Feb. 4 Pizza or fish sandwich on bun, peas, apple, milk. Monday, Feb. 7 Ravioli and cheese w/dinncr roll, hot dog on a bun, seasoned green beans, warm apple slices, milk. YMCA News Open Gym Starting Thursday, Feb. 3, join us in playing basketball at McFall Gym (old Middle School). Admission is $1 per player. Bring the whole fam­ ily from 7-9 p.m. Indoor Soccer Instruction Boys and girls in grades K-4 are invited to attend the Saturday morning soccer instruction. Steve Evans is the instructor. Page Elementary Gym will be the site starting Feb. 19 and con­ tinuing through March 25. Pre-rcgistration is required with the fee of $20. which includes a soccer T-shirt the registration deadline has been extended to Feb. 9. Come dressed to play and shin guards arc recommend­ ed. 10-11 a.m., third and fourth grade; 11 a m.-noon, first and second grade; noon-1 p.m., DK/Kdgn. Summer Youth Baseball and Softball Look for brochures in the schools during the first full week of February. Brochures will also be mailed to past participants. Registration form and fee arc due March 4. A clinic for coaches and players will be held at McFall Gym on Saturday. March 4. Bring your gloves and bats. Registration will also be accepted at the clin­ ic. Tuesday, Feb. 8 Turkey fajita in soft shell, chicken sandwich on bun, refned beans, pears, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday. Feb. 2 Tomato soup w/grillcd cheese sandwich or ham and cheese on bun, carrot sticks w/ranch, banana, milk. Thursday, Feb. 3 Spaghetti w/mcatbalis w/garlic toast or cheeseburg­ er on a bun, tossed salad, applesauce, milk. Friday, Feb. 4 Pizza or fish sandwich on bun, peas, apple, milk. Monday, Feb. 7 Ravioli and cheese w/dinner roll, hot dog on a bun, seasoned green beans, warm apple slices, milk. Tuesday. Feb. 8 Turkey fajita on soft shell, chicken sandwich on bun, refned beans, pears, milk. Note: P.B sandwiches available each day. Members of the Central Michigan University Steel Drum Band promise a "phenomenal" evening of ntertainment Feb. 8. ers can tap out a melody. "People should not think of it as drums," LaJoye said of the band. "It’s very melody-oriented." The steel drum players will be ac­ companied by a guitarist and other musicians playing xy­ lophones, marimbas and vi­ braphones, he said. The idea of playing steel drums originated in Trinidad, LaJoye said, and experiences. The two Hastings jazz, was primarily used in Latin music. The CMU Steel bands performing in the Drum Band is "taking the concert are made up of ap­ original steel drum concept proximately 20 students and using it in a jazz for­ apiece. One group practices mat," he said. The result is during the day and one at night The Hastings stu­ "awesome," he said. LaJoye said Hastings dents and students from wants to start its own steel Lake wood and Caledonia drum group as a means of will all be playing big band broadening students' musical jazz pieces. LaJoye said. Caledonia concert series continues The 1999-2000 Caledonia Concert Senes will continue with the Calvarymcn Quartet and Dumplin Valley at 7 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 12, at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, M-37 and HXhh Street. Tickets are available through Cutlerville Christian Bookstore, Caledonia Professional Pharmacy, at the door, or call (616) 8918858. Tickets cost $8 in advance. $9 at the door and children ages 12 and under, are free. Proceeds will go to the church building fund For more information, call 891 1512. Looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs • Laminating Copying ...and MORE! Addressing • Complete Binding Senior parents look toward spring Members of the Thornapple Kellogg Senior Parents organization hope to help area residents think of spnng? Parents are selling raffle tickets for a Kawasaki 4x4 and wave runner. Tickets are available trom any senior parents or at Hamson s Marine on M-179 (Chief Noonday Road). (616) 945-5078 I FAX: (616) 945-5192 or call 945-9554 �Page 16fThe Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Fetxuary 1, 2000 A-OK League Co-Champs... The Dutton Christian School volleyball team were co-champions in the A-OK League this season. Team members are (front row) Kara Sinnema, Evie Ini Hout, Jenny VanLaan; (middle row) Lisa Poll, Rachel DeVries, Ruth VanderWeide. Staci Owen, Alecia Duryea; (back row) coach Jon Teune, Steph Sikma, Melissa VanLaan, Steph Holkeboer, Amy Troost, Mattie Newhof and Heather Houskamp. (Photo provided) Trojan wrestlers, from page 14 Vernon used a more tactical approach to oust his Bulldog foe. Lehman said of Vernon: "He never gives anything away." As for Vandenbrink, the coach said that he beat out a senior to get his starting nod "He (Vandenbrink) did a heck of a job in his match," Lehman said of Vandcnbrink's overall mat ] efforts. i Chad Reil's victory took ' some time to accomplish, , but it was well worth it. ' Rcil scored the winning , points during the final 35 ] seconds of the third period. i "Chad Rcil battled back to win in the last minute," ) Lehman said. \ Big victories were obtained throughout the entire Trojan lineup. "We won a couple of big matches, including a couple of pins from our little kids," Lehman said. "And our big kids wrestled hard (too)." The only time Lehman's team has lost in the O-K Blue Conference during the last couple of years was against a solid Hamilton squad a couple of years ago. The Trojans (24-2 overall and 4-0 in the O-K Blue) now are determined to continue another long and glorious winning streak. So far in 1999-2000, Middleville has won league matches over Coopersville, Spring Lake, Wyoming Rogers and Byron Center. At the current time, the Trojans have prevailed in 11 straight O-K Blue matches. The O-K Blue Conference T?rl’'/^0WWhereCus"’m JlL 1 Vu • l are an Caledonia 616-891-5100 8980 N ROGERS CT, SUITE B (CALEDONIA CROSSINGS) ♦ CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 | Custom Club Fitting ♦ Club Repair» Regripping] Ffdturimj... Walter Hagen, Hogan, Peerless, Maxfli & Many Others | Call for an appointment: 891-5100] match is Feb. 12 at Spring Lake. Middleville actually won twice last Thursday at home, beating non-lcague foe Battle Creek Pennfield 63-6 to open the evening with a vengeance. Byron Center's squad was able to watch the end of that match, so they knew the huge obstacle that was ahead of them. Scoring victones against Pennfield were Schalk at 103 (void), McKeown at 112 (pin in 4:58), Kyle Fletke at 119 (8-3 decision), Wiersma at 125 (void), Mark Thompson at 135 (pin in 3:14), Jason Doyle at 140 (14-3 decision), Rosales at 145 (24-7 decision), Strait at 160 (10-3 decision), Bill Romph at 171 (pin in 1:54), Matt Erb at 189 (pin in 4:52), Vernon at 215 (pin in 1:43) and Tom Haynes at 275 (pin in 1:14). Lehman expects his team’s wrestling to only improve during the next couple of weeks. "This is the healthiest we have been all year and we re close to getting (Jason) Doyle back," Lehman said. Dan Switzer Plus Swing Analysis Athletes of the week Thocnapple- Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School Was one of seven Fighting Scot wrestlers to medal at the Jan. 22 Rockford Invitational, finishing third in the 112-pound weight class. Hanna went 3-1 at the tour-1 nament. his only loss coming to a State placer Rosales improved his wrestling record to 21-0 for the season Jan. 27 with a pair wins over Pennfield and Byron Center. The Trojans' mat triumph over Byron Center was thefr 79th out’ of the lost 80 'in the ~ O-K " Blue Conference ____ Alhtetes of the Week Presented by. JB HARRISON Insurance Agency. Inc & 51 ^urance Company 6090 Alden Nash SE * Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712_____ ___. Table tennis can be sedate as played by Kris­ ten and Melissa Kidder (bottom) or as wild as the one with Ryan VanKuilenburg compet­ ing against his dad, Hans (top photo) P.E. Family Fun Night enjoyed by parents, kids Students and parents had fun competing against each other during the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School P.E. Family Fun night last month. The middle school physi­ cal education staff designed the evening at the end of the semester to showcase the fun families can have being active together. Games included ping pong, volleyball and bas­ ketball. The staff is already planning a second PE Fam­ ily Fun Night for the spring. Scots fall to Sparta mat men Caledonia High School’s varsity wrestling team dropped a 39-27 match to Sparta last Thursday at Sparta High Schools. Weight class winners for the Fighting Scots were Lynde Baltrusaitis at 103 (pin in 1:46), Cory Kilmartin at 119 (pin in 4:49), Tyler Gamelin at 135 (pin in 5:13), Ryan Haywood at 145 (pin in 5:32) and Josh Baltrusaitis at 152 (7-3 decision). Tetherball gave Vince Battiata and his mom Vicke at workout (submitted photo) BRUCE'S FRAME ALIGNMENT Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �The Sun and News Middleville Ml/February 1 2000/Page 17 Slow start tough for Scots to overcome Caledonia was never able to catch up from a slow start and dropped a 57-51 OK Goltj Conference decision to Cedar Springs last Friday in prep basketball action at home. The Red Hawks opened up the game scoring 12 of the first 16 points and led after one quarter 23-15. Adam Randall nailed three, three-pointers for Cedar in the opening eight minutes, while his teammate, Aaron Larson, hit two trifectas., The Fighting Scots opened up the game in a zone defense, but coach Kevin Wolma admitted that was a mistake on his part. "I take responsibility for that; we should have never started off the game in a zone," Wolma said. "We matched up with them just fine." After scoring 23 points in the first frame. Cedar was held in check. "They scored 17 points in the middle two quarters," Wolma said. "We did a great job with our help side defense. Cedar really struggled in those middle two quarters ' Caledonia came close to tying the game or going ahead on a couple of occasions. At the start of the third quarter. Matt Bom nailed a three-pointer and blocked a Cedar shot to get his team within four points, 31-29. An Eric Richard basket with 5:05 remaining in the third quarter put the Scots, within one, 32-31. A second effort hoop by Nick Jenema with 2:40 left in the third put the home squad within three. 36-33. And a three-pointer by Dan Bloemers with 4:15 left in the contest trimmed Caledonia's deficit to three points, 47-44. But no matter how many times they came close, the Scots were never able to catch up. "We just couldn't get over the hump," Wolma said. "They got a lot of free throws.” The Red Hawks made 13of-26 free throw attempts, ll-of-19 in the fourth quarter. Jenema led the Scot scorers with 17 points, 8 coming in the first half and 9 coming in the final two quarters. Other top point producers for the purple and gold were Dan Bloemers with 9 points and Matt Born with 8 points. Randall led Cedar with 15 points, Sam Saboo tallied 13 and Larson added 11 points. Wolma said that his team "did a great job of taking care of the basketball," committing a season-low nine turnovers. He says that if his Scots could just shoot in the mid 40s (field goal wise) their chances of pulling out the close games would be greatly enhanced. Caledonia will have two home games this week against Forest Hills Northern Tuesday, Feb. 1 and against Belding Friday, Feb. 4. Joe Lillie (12) uses some body English to make a play during last Friday's hoop game at Caledonia. Fighting Scot Josh Swartz (14) sneaks underneath the Cedar defense and heads toward the hoop. Godwin scores hoop win over Trojans The defense was not at fault, but offensively Middleville struggled in a 49-33 home varsity basketball loss Friday night against Godwin. Beckett skis for two second-place finishes Rebecca Beckett was certainly seeing silver after her recent skiing efforts Saturday. Jan. 22 at the Flushing Invitational. I * j Beckett, a member of the Caledonia High School skiing squad, placed second in both the giant slalom and the slalom at the Flushing event, bringing home two silver medals for her accomplishments. The Lady Scots team took third overall, while the Caledonia boys finished fifth. ------------------ "We accomplished what we went up north to do and that is to give the athletes more experience on steeper terrain, ski against other high schools and allow time for more on the hill training," Caledonia coach Bryce Beckett said. At the Manistee Invitational Jan. 21, Caledonia's girls wound up third and the boys placed fourth. The Scot skiers Jan. 28 competed in a conference race for additional hill training. Middleville scored just two points in the first quarter and seven points in the first half, trailing Godwin at intermission 207. After three quarters, the Trojans were behind 32-15. "The kids are still playing hard, we just couldn't score." Middleville coaoh Kurt Holzhueter said. "You can't be too discouraged when you play that kind of defense; (although) we did have a lot of turnovers." In the first half, Middleville connected on just three of 22 field goal opportunities. Ben Lucas led the Trojan scorers with 11 points and Brian Yeazel added 6 points. Lucas was also the team's top rebounder with 7 caroms Dan Kietzman (33) uses a head fake to fuel a Cedar defender in O-K Gold Conference play last Friday. �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville M (/February 1. 2000 Red Arrows score two wins with improved defense If the expression "Good defense wins games" is a valid one, then the Lowell JV hockey team, a cooperative team with Caledonia, last weekend took it to heart. In two intense and physical weekend matchups, Lowell’s defense paced the Red Arrows to victories over Grandville and Lansing. The Saturday matchup with Grandville was the second time the teams had played in the last couple of weeks. The Bulldogs won the first contest 6-3, so the Red Arrows were determined to improve their defense. It was the team’s offense, however, that rose to the occasion early in the first period. On the first shift of the game, Lowell's Chad Rau scored to put the Red Arrows up 1 -0. Rau’s score was assisted by Chris Rybicki and Jeremy Hanson. Eric Bailey gave the Red Arrows a 2-0 advantage at the 6:50 mark with Eric Austin assisting on the score. Andi Larisch scored the third goal of the period at the 3:36 mark with Tom Fick and Bailey being credited with the assists. Larisch added his second goal of the game at the 4:56 mark in the second period with Dustin Hofert gaining an assist. The Red Arrows defense dominated the second half of the game. Grandville tallied one goal in the second period, but Lowell’s really made some big saves down the stretch in the third penod." Lowell hosted Lansing last Sunday at the Michigan National Ice Center in a key divisional matchup Strong defense and solid goaltending proved once again to be the difference as the Red Arrows won 2-1. Defenseman Darrell Cromer opened the scoring at the 8:44 mark of the first period with a slap shot scored whistled just inside the red line. Lansing added its only goal also in the first period. Lowells Eric Austin scored at the 14:39 mark of the second period with Eric Bailey and Bryan Posthumus notching the assists. The two teams traded scoring chances the rest of the way , but neither squad was able to sneak one between the pipes. Lowell limited Lansing to 10 shots in the second and third periods and Blair came up big on a couple of splendid saves. "It’s challenging to play a morning game after such a hard-fought game the night before, but the kids responded well," Jacobus said. "The team played excellent position and we are really improving our defensive play." It’s challenging to play a morning game after such a hard-fought game the night before, but the kids responded well.’ - Coach Paul Jacobus defensive players, Fick, Hanson, Hofert, Bryan Posthumus and David Maylone were able to keep most of the pressure away from goalkeeper Jay Blair. Grandville stepped up the pressure in the third period, and along with three Lowell penalties, it looked as though the momentum might have been changing. Lowell’s defensive pairings, however, continued to play physical and Blair continued to dominate. Blair stopped 20 of 21 shots in the third period to hold off the Bulldogs and ensure the team’s victory of the season. "Our offense gave us the goals we needed and we played much better team defense," coach Paul Jacobus said. "Jay Blair “29 Days of Super avings This Month!” 97 Cadillac Seville SLS 4 Door 94 Chevrolet Blazer 4 Door 4x4 Leather, sunroof, chrome wheels, pearl white Only 66,000 miles s25,5OO s11,995 99 Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Door Automatic, air. only 12,000 miles s13,995 s22824/mo All conference athletes for fall, (back) Steve Homrich, Josh Swartz, Dan Bloemero, Doug Jousma, Nick Fuller, (middle) Nick Zientarski, Chris Cox, Anne Morgan, Rick Leatherman, Lance Van Haitsma, (front) Tim Ross, Joe Lillie, Sara Dunlap, Kristen Manning, and Justin Johnson. Caledonia prep athletes named to all-league teams Fifteen athletes from Caledonia High School were named to all-conference teams this past fall in the O-K Gold Conference. The 15 jocks were members of the school’s cross country, tennis, soccer, basketball, golf and football teams. Named from the boys cross country team was Tim Ross and Joe Lillie. Ross was a freshman star who ran in the State finals. Selected from the Lady Scots' tennis squad were Sara Dunlap and Kristen Manning. Chosen from Caledonia's varsity soccer team were Justin Johnson, Nick Zientarski, Chris Cox. Lance VanHaitsma and Doug Jousma. The soccer team had a season record of 21-3-1 and played in the Division III State championship game. It was the first time in the program's history lhat they had played in a State final. Anne Morgan from the varsity girl’s basketball team and Rick Leatherman and Nick Fuller from the boys’ golf team were also named to O-K Gold Conference teams. And Steve Homrich, Josh Swartz, and Dan Blocmcrs were tabbed as being O-K Gold Conference football standouts. Caledonia, Wayland both win 15 in girls’ bowling The Wayland Union and Caledonia girls both won 15 and lost 15 Jan. 24 in a Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Conference matchup. Caledonia's game scores were a 92, 100, 121 (313) from Kate Haywood, a 122, 103, 150 (375) from Molly Cryderman, a 101, 86, 104 (291) from Stacey Bryant, a 103, 100, 152 (355) from Ashley Jarboe and a 162, 146, ' 127 (435) from Amanda Yahne. The team's total was 1,769. Wayland won the boys event with 26 wins and four defeats. Game scores for the Scots were a 114, 175, 210 (499) from Josh Pettenger, an 89 from Steve Homrich, a 126, 112, 176 (414) from C.J. Jarboe, a 150, 119,92(361) from Mark Zeef, a 165, 164, 192 (521) from Scott Elam and a 115 and 151 (266) from Jeremy Briehof. The team's total was a 2,150. The Thornapple Kellogg boys beat Lowell 19 1/2-10 1/2, while the TK girls lost to Lowell 20-10. Tim Suwyn had game scores of 202, 184, 177 (563) for TK's boys rollers, Eric Smith 180, 174, 192 (546), Jeff Dougherty 199, 194, 185 (578), Matt Pullen 148, 192, 144 (484) and Stuart Aspinall 228, 220, 159 (607). The team's total WM a 2.778 For TK's girls, Wendy Mickelwait had games of 190, 158, 152 (500), Tisha Turcott 114, 87, 141 (342). Jenni Loose 125, 145, 159 (429), Trinnady Dykstra 145, 123, 138 (506) and Alicia Harper 136, 131, 132 (399). The team’s total was a 2,076. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 ______________ Or Less* 98 Oldsmobile Intrigue SQCQ75 99 Chevrolet Prizm 4 Door SO Oft 24 4 Door. 3800 V-8. auto , air. 32.000 miles A t> CF /Mo or less’ /Mo or less” Automatic, air. CD. 10.000 miles, like new 96 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 Door When it comes to fixing dents, dings and crunches, weTe at the head of the class. 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Caledonia and Middleville both lost high school league matches in two games dunng action last Thursday (Friday, Jan. 28). Caledonia lost to Wayland in O-K Gold Conference action 15-12 and 15-3. Middleville (Thornapple Kellogg) dropped a 15-7, 15-6 O-K Blue Conference match to Wyoming Rogers. Antiques BUFFALO MEAT: Heart Smart. 891-8870_____________ WINTER FUN-FEST AN­ TIQUES SHOW & SALE: Feb­ ruary 5th & 6th Saturday 9am6pm. Sunday llam-4pm West Shore Community College Be­ tween Ludington & Scottville. 5 miles north of U.S. 10 cm Stiles Rd 14,400 square feet of quality antiques and collectibles Admis­ sion: $2.00 231-845-7414. SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Cus­ tom made aluminum gutters, resi­ dential. business, builders, free estimates. Steve’s Seamless Gut­ ters. 616-795-7980 Child Care TWO GIRLS AND A DAYCARE has full-time and part-time openings, lovingChristian atmosphere, infants wel­ come. 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Michigan 49333 No. 6/February 8, 2000 129th year Grant sought to remodel library basement space Water damage in the older church basement portion of the building has left its mark. Township Supervisor Bill Johnston says there are no current plans to repair this part of the building. by Ruth Zachary Stuff Writer Caledonia Township is applying for a $16,000 Kent County Community Devel­ opment grant to remodel the library’s basement space. Library officials want to provide access to the base­ ment space of the church side of the library and make it barrier free and accessible with the creation of a ramp on the east side of the build­ ing. The grant application was signed by Supervisor William Johnston, with a deadline of Feb. 3. The pro­ posal asks for a project starting date May I of this year, and a completion date of Oct. 30. The township grant appli­ cation states, "We are "en­ closing a copy of the most recent minutes of the Town­ ship Board meeting. The community meeting room in the basement of the library is now used for book sales. Conditions in the basement are such that children s library programs had to be discontinued. Plans for remodeling or whereby the board voted in for repairs inside the build­ support of the application." Missing from the min­ ing's basement spaces woulJ utes of the Jan. 19 meeting, not be part of this project. however, is any mention of None have been detailed. second grade observations of the grant application. Johnston has expressed in­ the 100th day of school. On Feb 4, Johnston ex­ terest in repairs for the his­ The 100th day was ob­ plained that he and the toric building. served at Emmons Lake El­ grounds committee had been Grant documentation ex­ ementary last week in a va­ working on library building plains that the township riety of activities, even improvements for some prepared a letter to the Slate though it was not truly the time. The grant application Historic Preservation Office Day 100 of the academic was made for a portion of in May 1999 to request a de­ year. Counting half days, the work that eventually termination of the building's instead they came up with would restore the condition eligibility for the state Reg Jan. 27 as the actual date for of the building. ister of Historic Places, but the celebration. He said no immediate the determination was that Teachers who created the plans were being made for the library was not architec­ activities for their children renovations or remodeling turally or historically signif­ were Jo VanderLaan, Peg inside of the basement of icant enough to be eligible. Muherin, Terrie Morrow, the library, beyond the An advantage of the refusal Mary Rossman, Janet amount requested for the does, however, allow con­ Williams, Sean Bacon and ramp itself. struction of the barrier free JoAnn Delmar. Breakdown of project entry. Activities for participa­ If the grant is received, tion included making hats, costs are $1,000 for engi­ the building would be used neering/ architectural fees, necklaces, how far 100 steps as a community meeting would take them, activities $6,000 for access ramp and area for senior citizens and such as 100 pushups, jump­ landing, $3,000 for pipe other local groups. ing jacks and situps, jump­ handrail, $2,000 for floor "The township wishes to ing rope 100 times, and drain and pipe to storm use this space at all times of counting to 100 by fives sewer, $500 for door and the day or early evening, not and tens. They also stacked frame, $1,000 for masonry, just when the library is 100 unifix cubes to see how $500 for interior and exte­ open," the grant request rior painting, $1,000 elec­ tall they would be. states. In some classes, each tric and gas utility modifica­ Books, equipment, and tions, and $1,000 for land ­ child brought 100 trinkets See library, pg. 2 or snacks. They sang 100th scaping improvements. Emmons Lake kids celebrate 100th day by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Chances to understand the concept of 100 things have been offered recently to children in kindergarten through Chase Skinner, Andrea VanderVelde, Troy Parker and Dana Atkinson took part in 100th day activities last week Here in hats they made, they kneel in front of a sign donated by Tom Carroll of Outdoor Systems. day songs. Some looked for 100 dots. An an project was "what I will look like at 100." Another project was "what I would buy with $100“ Principal Gordie Nickels dressed up as Zero the Hero in honor of the milestone The 100th day observance was an idea staned by a teacher several years ago, which has since become a national event. Emmons Lake Elementary teachers learned about it on the In­ ternet. In This Issue Kent District Library millage vote set Feb. 22 TK is host for regional spelling bee Feb. 22 Warner resigns from planning commission TK Schools to examine public use of school building �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 8. 2000 Library seeks grant, from front page other resources in the library arc not to be open to the public in unsupervised situ­ ations, which has limited access in some cases. The basement room sometimes has been used without noti­ fying library personnel dur­ ing non-hbrary hours. The basement room al­ ways has been available to public groups, and library personnel made accommoda­ tions for such meetings if notified in advance. Books and materials are stored on tables in the basement room, organized for sale by Friends of the Library. It is used now by the Friends of the Library and library personnel for the sale of donated books. Johnston said the com­ munity room was not sup­ ported by the KDL. He said it was for the public, and the Friends of the library would have to clear it and keep it clear. He said it would be used for meetings of the Grounds and Facili­ ties Committees, among others. KDL Director Claudya Muller said the basement room had been used for li­ brary activities. She said though the KDL does not pay for maintenance of the room, does not pay for basement space or meeting Bathrooms and kitchen area in the basement of the library building appear to need a great deal of work to bring them up to a functional standard for public use. St _sZre«y Zgx V (--J -ZR''miair designers x™*/ Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St.. Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Smith-Diamond rooms in any of the 17 other branch libraries, but all of these branches use the basement space for library related activities. She said every one of them allows for storage of additional materials, books, and for space for book sales, etc. Muller said one town­ ship even was building a small storage area behind the town hall for the storage of library related materials. Meanwhile, the portion of the basement more recently used is also in poor condi­ tion. The room recently was declared off limits for library programs held there last year by Kent District Library officials who in­ spected the basement space twice, and advised against presentations and children's programs in the basement due to dampness, mold and mildew. The 1,386-square-foot basement room can hold 75 people and was used 25 times last year for library programs. Usually the township meeting room is used for larger library pro­ grams. The upstairs space of the library can accommodate about 50 people. The library needs the basement space it used until this year, and many citizens in the community would like a new building for that reason among others. The upper library space is a total of 2,336 square feet, though guidelines suggest space for a library serving a population of up to 8,000 should be nearly 5,000 square feet. The way many Caledonia residents are compensating for this crowding is to use other li­ braries. Grant plans show entry into the building would be into the unused portion of the old church portion of the building facing east. Johnston said the plan would be adjusted so the en­ try would be into the com­ munity room which the li­ brary was using until this year. The library is located on less than one acre. Parking lot space allows about 15 cars, with more space on the street. The church end of the building is at this point not Selling or Buying Real Estate? Call John or Mary Kay McCleve 891-2222 ext. 233 "Your Caledonia Real Estate Professionals" Maximum Exposure • Professional Service • High Integrity Located on M-37 at Caledonia Crossings -------------------- --Selling Your Home? I REE '250 Off'F ree * <V11/11/ !: .............. . .. - i! Closing Costs " Market Evaluation : For Your Home. I Land or Business • ; Call For Appointment Expires 5/30/2000 On Your Next Home Call For Appomtmem Expires 5X302000 Home Warranty If vou List bv 5/30 2000 Good for up to $275.00 Call For Appointment The ramp into the upper portion of Caledonia Library was replaced this year. Snow removal to keep it accessible has been inconsistent. in a usable condition. Water flooded the basement re­ cently at several points. It is also very cold in the winter. In the unused portion of the basement, the Historical Society stores its materials. Johnston said the water appeared to have come from a blocked pipe which carried water from the roof down spout system. He said he believed the basement could be repaired to the point where water did not come into the building. He said there were no plans to reno­ vate the back portion of the basement. The existing contract be­ tween the library, the KDL and the township/village has not been renewed since the township took on complete ownership of the building. Caledonia Township bud gets $12,000 for library maintenance and upkeep. The KDL pays $1 per square foot for maintenance of the building, or $2,336 pct year for 2,336 square feet of space directly used in library operations. The amount supplied by the KDL in ser­ vices, staff, materials, print­ ing. graphics, programs, technology, and mainte­ nance for Caledonia library functions totaled $171,420 last year. Muller said she had not been told about the grant application. She said it would be helpful to know when such efforts were be­ ing planned. She said when joint grant applications were made by townships and KDL, there was a greater likelihood of receiving the grant, and most grant foun­ dations favor multiple ap­ plicants. Jazz concert planned for tonight Two Hastings High School jazz bands will join jazz bands from Caledonia High School and Lakewood High School in a concert Tuesday, Feb. 8 that will also include a performance by the Central Michigan University Steel Drum Band. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Central Auditorium, located in Central Elementary School on South Broadway in Hastings. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens and students. All seats are general admission, so come early to get a good seat. The CMU Steel Drum Ensemble is part of a larger group called the Percussion Ensemble that includes the Classical Chamber Ensemble, the Jazz Percussion Steel Drum Ensemble, and the World Freestyle wrestling sign-up will be Feb. 22 at CHS There will be an information and sign-up meeting for freestyle wrestlers in the Caledonia High School cafeteria on Feb. 22 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Non residents are welcome to attend this meeting. All interested wrestlers should bring along their birth certificates. Any questions pertaining to the meeting can be directed to Karmen Cance at (616) 698-7934. concert are made up of ap­ Music Group. The Percussion Ensemble proximately 20 students has performed all over the apiece. One group practices United States, including during the day and one at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids night. The Hastings stu­ and Carnegie Hall in New dents and students from Lakewood and Caledonia York City. The two Hastings jazz will all be playing big band bands performing in the jazz pieces. Irish music program planned in Wayland Irish musicians from the area with the Conklin Ceili Band will demonstrate this Saturday evening that no one has to wait for that fa­ mous annual March holiday to enjoy traditional ethnic dance and music. Doors at the VFW Hall at 735 South Main St. in Wayland will open at 7:30 p.m. There will be food and a cash bar. This is a fund-raising event by parishioners of SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in the Gun Lake area to fund a new sound system. Feet will be tapping to jigs, reels, songs of love and longing for home, emi­ gration songs and more will be mixed with a taste of Irish history and a dash of Irish humor. The cost is $15 per per­ son for three hours of enter­ tainment, beginning at 8 p.m. There will be live and silent auctions throughout the evening and organizer Jan Kuhtic has planned other surprises. For more information about this event, call Kuhtic at 792-9587 Jind flfjouA Swtud Sh/h cd... S Contempo Salon Z 5 We M to treat you special! JI V Gifts & Gift Certificates Z m for any service. w Caledonia Centre Plaza * * 891-1093 * �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 8. 2000/Page 3 Kent District Library millage vote is Feb. 22 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer In a special election Feb. 22, Caledonia and Kent County residents will be asked to vote on a millage proposal to support the Kent District Library The KDL supports 18 branch libraries in Kent County. The current millage rate is .68 mill, which KDL is asking to be increased by .25 to .93 mills. The new county-wide millage proposal will come up this month on "222-2000.” Caledonia residents whose property tax supports the Caledonia school district will be affected. Caledonia Township residents who live in the Thomapple Kel­ logg School District will not vote on this issue. The millage allows the KDL to support local branch libraries by provid­ ing books, materials, ser­ vices, staff salaries, com­ puter equipment and pro­ grams What does the KDL do for Caledonia library users? Circulation in Caledonia has increased 10 percent in the last year, and represents part of those increased needs and benefits within the district. The amount supplied by the KDL in services, staff, materials, printing, graphics, programs, tech­ nology, and maintenance totaled $171,420 last year. The county-wide district li­ brary contributes $1 per square foot to the mainte­ nance of each of the branches, and $2,336 toward maintenance of the Caledonia library. By December 1999. staffing went from three to four positions. Total weekly staffing hours were increased from 100 in August to 110 by December. The book budget in the Caledonia library was $8,859 in 1995, but it has increased to $34,045.04, including $6,444.44 for electronic database and discretionary funds. This represents an increase of 284 percent or by $25,186.04. Claudya Muller, director of Kent District Library, said in Caledonia an average of 25 items per square foot are circulated, as compared to the district average of 16. Eighty percent or more of the Caledonia township population is registered at the library. One hundred volunteers donated a total of 390 hours last year. Muller, speaking to the Township Board last Au­ gust, said Caledonia resi- School Lunch Menu Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb, 9 Chicken noodle soup w/Bosco cheese stick or brat on a bun, California blend, mixed fruit, milk. Thursday, Feb. 10 Lasagna roll w/dinner roll or ham and cheese on kaiser, tossed salad, peaches, milk. Friday, Feb. 11 Pizza or fish nuggets, com, orange, milk. Monday, Feb, 14 Chicken nuggets w/mashed potatoes or hamburger on a bun, peas, pineapple, milk Tuesday, Feb. 15 Burrito w/cheese or hot dog on a bun. mixed veggies, peaches, milk. Note: P.B sandwiches available each day. Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday Feb. 9 Chicken noodle soup w/Bosco cheese stick or brat Services have been up­ graded. Overall attendance at the 18 branch libraries has increased by 37 percent. An increase of 43 hours per week have been added. A new branch in Spencer Township was added. Three of the larger libraries are open on Sundays. dents are extremely and promised KDL could mobile, traveling county do much better with an in­ wide and using all but two crease. VanValkenburg said of the 18 library facilities in the region. Many KDL is among the top patrons are thought to visit three libraries in the state libraries near relatives' and has more use than the homes, and use libraries Detroit Public Library , but near where they work. Fif­ is one of the few in the teen Caledonia residents state that runs on less than use the Grandville library one mill. The original mil­ for the blind and hand­ lage allowed creation of the library district, icapped. Caledonia’s use of organized in 1994. A family that owns a library materials and services has increased $100,000 home now pays $34 a year for library ser­ every year since 1981. Muller said Caledonia's vices at .68 mill. With the book budget of $8,800 in­ increase, they would pay creased to more than $46.50, or an increase of $22,000 in 1999. Muller $12.50. VanValkenburg said it was a problem trying to squeeze all the explained that about 70 materials, including elec­ percent of the KDL budget tronics, into the available is funded through property taxes. He said state grants, space. fines and fees make up the The book budget locally other 30 percent. Ideally, included $6,444.44 for however, the library electronic database and district would like to discretionary funds, reduce fees. according to John If voters don't approve a VanValkenburg, public millage, Kent District Li­ relations director for the brary would lose more than Kent District Library. 70% of its budgeted rev­ VanValkenburg, made a enue. presentation before the VanValkenburg Caledonia Township Board attributed the need for Dec. 15 to ask support for increased funding to the millage increase to materials, services, and support the Kent Library programs to the increased District. demand for and upon li­ He said, "We have done braries throughout the dis­ well with .68 of a mill," trict. When communities build new libraries, the in­ crease in size necessitates an increased need for more staff, more hours, more materials, equipment, etc. KDL contributes $1 per on a bun, California blend, square foot to the mixed fruit, milk. maintenance of each of Thursday, Feb. 10 the branch libraries. Lasagna roll w/dinner roll All these factors or ham and cheese on kaiser, increase costs for the tossed salad, peaches, milk. KDL, which is the reason Friday, Feb. 11 for asking for a millage Pizza or fish nuggets, increase on Tuesday, com, orange, milk Feb.22. Monday, Feb. 14 Books and materials Chicken nuggets w/mashed potatoes or hamburger on cost the KDL $1.2 million per year when it was first a bun, peas, pineapple, milk. organized. That has Tuesday, Feb. 15 now to Bumto w/cheese or hot increased $1,316,900, or 15 percent dog on a bun, mixed veggies, of the total budget. peaches, milk. Initially, books and NOTE: Rotating items materials cost $1.2 million will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, per year, but that has increased now to nachos, cold sandwiches, $1,316,900, or 15 percent chef salads and theme bars. of the total budget. ‘Segment 2’ drivers’ ed sessions slated Thomapple Kellogg High sessions Students who are School will offer “Segment absent from any of the three 2" of dmer education Feb sessions will not receive 28 and 29. and March I from their Segment 2 certificate. 6 to 8 p.m. No exceptions will be made. All students who want to All student applications get their Level 2 dmert should be returned to the license arc required by state Thomapple Kellogg High law to take and pass this School counseling office by course before they can take Friday. Feb. 18. their road test. Since there will be limited The Segment 2 curriculum space available for this ses­ will consist of three two- sion. openings will be hour classroom sessions and appointed based on age. will focus on leaching Final enrollment will be “defensive driving skills posted in the counseling Students are required by office Wednesday. Feb. 23. state law to attend all three This is relevant to Cale­ donia library patrons be­ cause many of them use other libraries in the district. Computer equipment over the district has been steadily added. Technology for the blind has been added at all the branches. An automated telephone system and Internet service has allowed patrons to access the library without entering the library premises. Electronic information allows all library branches to have access to the current version of Encyclopedia Britannica. With the additional mil­ lage, the KDL has promised to increase the number of open hours, phased in over the next six years, which is important for the smaller libraries. Extra programs for both children and adults arc planned. Even though fed­ eral funding for the blind and handicapped arc being phased out, the district would still like to provide more services. VanValkenburg explained that Kent County had generously supplied the district with its headquarters building space for $1 per year, but that is changing. "The county is in essence evicting us. They need the space. It’s their building and we have to move." That arrangement with the county until now has allowed the KDL to make a move toward the future. It has been setting that amount aside that would have applied to a lease. VanValkenburg said $700,000 had been set aside, and the county has agreed to come up with an additional $400,000 toward a future building, according to an agreement when the KDL was formed. He explained the increase in the millage rate is not for that building. In the meantime, the district library has continued to pay for op­ erating expenses, utilities, cleaning and maintenance of the county building, an amount that will continue to be needed at the new location. Increased needs across the district have meant increased services for library users, and the representatives of the district believe they can continue to improve ser­ vices with the increased millage they are requesting. One thing KDL officials hope to accomplish with the additional millage is to increase the percentage paid for maintenance of library space at the branches. If this millage is not ap­ proved. the district probably will bring the issue before the voters once again before the end of the year. HASTINGS 4 This Valentine's l ay, Give Ger Veur l eart... 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It is esti­ mated that 10-15 percent of United States women between the ages of 14 and 25 suffer from eating disor­ ders. The type of eating disor­ ders include Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Compulsive Overeating (binge eating disorder). Anorexia Nervosa is charac­ terized by an intense fear of weight gam, self-starvation, loss of menstrual periods, body dissatisfaction and sig­ nificant perceptual distor­ tions of her body weight, and a body weight of 15 percent below normal. Anorexia Nervosa patients often engage in purging activities or over-exercising. Bulimia Nervosa is char­ acterized by large consump­ tion of food - 15,000 to 25,000 calories at one sit­ ting, followed by episodes of purging (getting nd of the food using laxatives, vomit­ ing. and or excessive exer­ cising) and dissatisfaction with body' and fear of gain­ ing weight. Compulsive overeating is charactenzed by compulsive eating throughout the day without purging, resulting usually in weight gain. Eating disorders can result in severe physical problems, including death. It is esti­ mated that 10 percent of anorexics will die of starva­ tion or related problems, including major organ fail­ ure. Other physical problems include cessation of men­ strual periods, hair loss, dehydration, rashes, pim­ ples. yellowing of teeth due to loss of enamel because of excessive vomiting, bloating of abdominal area, elec­ trolyte imbalance, fine growth of body hair and severe halitosis. Unless detected and appropriately treated, eating disorders can last for years. Eating disorders are most successfully treated when diagnosed early. Treatment involves a complete medical exam to determine if there is immediate medical damage, ongoing medical consulta­ tion. and individual, group, and family psychotherapy. Dieticians arc used to help clients develop appropriate meal plans. Psychiatric hos­ pitalization may be neces­ sary in extreme cases. 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Main Street 908 W. Main Street GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ".4 CftMTpb Mil* a curing heart for our M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 WWW lakcsidecommunily org (under construction) Z' 9:30 ’X r AM 1 Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical Family . Covenant Churches of America N^Night Pastor Paul M. Hillman CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Nursery 9 45 a m Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serviag Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Parmelee Momr,g Worship 930 am Middleville Sunday School . 945 am Middle vttte Momng Worship 11 00 a.m Ret Lee /.achnuin Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whtfneyvie Ave at 84fh St • 891-866) "The Church where everybody is somebody.. and Jesus is Lord " Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School Srocr Scnoo Sroa/ Momrg 7/onrc Scrda/ Evenrg /rartftc Wea ’Adweek Prayer 4 aoie Study 930 am 1Q30am 600 pm 700 p.m Rev fhomaj Sluyj; 9ev xan &asr»<x Assoc ^astor/ *oufh w*sme$ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 8. 2000/Page 5 Village Players plan a southern mystery . Shook-Kietzman married Miss Tnsha Leigh Shook and Mr. Timothy Michael Kictzman were united in marriage on Sept. 11. 1999 at Leighton United Methodist Church in Cale­ donia. A reception was held at the Barry Fxpo Center The bride is the daughter of Dave and Sally Shook of Middleville. Ml and cur­ rently employed as a fourth grade teacher with the Hast­ ings area school system. The groom is the son of Fred and Becky Kictzman of Middleville. Ml and is cur­ rently employed by Karona in Dutton, Ml The couple now resides in Middleville d . • • by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Village Players have polished their southern ac­ cents. sharpened their farcical tongues and buffed up their delight in dialogue "Southern Fried Murder" is this year's dinner theater presentation at the Middleviila Inn in Middleville on Feb. 18, 19, 25 and 26. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7. In this play (with far too many characters named Magnolia to be easy to ex­ plain) the cast creates the atmosphere of a steamy Louisiana night. The Mardi Gras-style New Orleans buf­ fet dinner complements the show. Magnolia Davis Capote (played on Feb. 18 and 19 by Colleen Cox and on Feb. 25 and 26 by Helen Wmgeier), as matriarch has invited her family to the Towering Oaks hotel and restaurant. She plans to name her heirs, but first they must find the copy of her will which she had hidden somewhere on the premises. Her entire family, her CHS orchestra plans loose change drive ThalebMarcukaitis wed Kristina Suzanne Thaler and Brian Anthony Marcukaitis were united in mar­ riage on Nov. 20, 1999, at Holy Family Church in Cale­ donia Kristina is the daughter of Warren and Linda Thaler of Middleville She is a gradu­ ate of Michigan State Uni­ versity with her masters from Clarion University of Pennsylvania She currently is a speech-language pathol­ ogist for Barry Intermediate School District. Brian is the son of An­ thony and Sandra Marcukaitis of Middleville. He is a graduate of Davenport College of Business and is a pharmaceutical salesman for the FMC Corporation. The couple resides at their new home on Stewart Lake in Delton. Mich Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia High School Orchestra members will sponsor their annual "Loose Change Drive" be­ tween 9:30 a.m. and noon Saturday, Feb. 12. This fund-raiser was a success last year, and the students collected more than one thousand dollars in contributions from area families. Students authorized for this collection will be wearing official orchestra identification. They will arrive at local residences with specially decorated milk cartons in which to collect extra change and hopefully many large bills as well. They will be driven door to door by orchestra parents throughout the Caledonia school district. All proceeds will go to­ ward future orchestra field trips and equipment pur­ chases. Some parents and students said they feel the greatest feature of this once a year fund-raiser is that there are no sales. One hundred percent of the contributions go into the orchestra fund to benefit the participating students. debonair Louisiana Capote this alligator wrestler, ... . f_;. .. Confusion reigns as Confusion reigns as th the whose family doesn't always help his writing. Grandson four granddaughters Magno Willow Slatterly finds Brent lia vie for attention and Dietiker inside the skin of compete for the money. Robin Schweitzer brings the recluse Magnolia (Nolic) Frost to life, Claudia Coffman has great fun bringing out ac­ tress Magnolia (Maggie) St. Lawrence's sparkle. Patty Higley is believable as the former model Magnolia Woods. Willow's twin Magnolia (Stump) Slattery, as portrayed by Julie Coon, leaves no doubt about why she's a telephone solicitor. Doug Brinks as the lawyer Ben Parker and Suzanne McIntyre as sheriff A.J. Watkins both make sure their characters are no better than they ought to be. Adding to the fun atmo­ sphere arc Steve Wiersum as hotel owner Terry and Mag­ gie Benjamin as Miss Lily, joined by their "staff Rhonda Fisk as Pansy and Carolyn Newman as Rose Directors Cheryl Cravero and Darlene Schcllinger have concocted a frothy evening of laughter and tun A portion of the proceeds goes toward funding the Vil­ lage Players scholarship for a graduating senior this It's Magnolia time at Southern Fried Murder. The Village Players present a delightful romp at their spring at Thornapplc Kel­ annual dinner theater. Here in all their confusing glory logg High School. are the Mater Magnolia and all the little Magnolias Tickets are $20 each and trying to find where the will is hidden. Mama is reservations may be made Colleen Cox surrounded by Julie Coon, Patty Higley, by calling the MiddlcVilla Robin Schweitzer and Claudia Coffman. Inn at 795-3640. law ver and the local sheriff lawyer, ano me i are financially beholden to Magnolia. All are desperate for money. Mike Bremer plays the Get Interested! State Bank of Caledonia 9-month Certificate of Deposit 6.00% rate (6.04% apy) APY= annual pet yield a $1,000 minimum required Looking for a "X PRINTER? 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week Call... For Sun & News Action-Ads! <945-9554 J State Bank of Caledonia katenuziat (Jflkr 2H Wan KatoMVM, Ml * Member Federal Reserve and FDIC Effective Jan. 30. 2000 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middtevite. Ml/Fetxuary 8, 2000 Country Town Floral transition complete Owner Mindy Parker has been in business several years, but this is the first gift and floral shop she has attempted. Balloon sculptures made to order at Country Town Floral are a popular accessory for parties of all kinds. Floral arrangements are still a major attraction in the shop, and even more variety is possible with the addition of the large cooler (right) for storing creations for many occasions. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Country Town Floral of Caledonia has changed own­ ers and character over the past seven months, and the PREGNANT? NEW BABY? We Can Help! Compassionate Care for Women and Their Infants Alpha Women’s Center Call (616)792-0333 Wayland transition is now complete. Changes include some new poduct lines, new ser­ vices and a facelift inside the shop. Previous customers of the store can still expect to have their fresh floral needs met with greater selection avail­ able. Gift items will main­ tain the same quality, and favorite lines will continue, but the previous emphasis on traditional country arts, crafts and gifts has shifted to a more upscale trendy focus. Custom fresh and silk flo- ral arrangements will be a service offered in the shop. Balloon arrangements for party needs will delight both hosts and guests. Party ac­ cessories, flowers, invita­ tions and balloon arrange­ ments are unique offerings from the shop. Customers counting on fresh floral creations from the store in the past will continue to find floral ar­ rangement selections for any situation and holiday. The convenience of wiring flow­ ers anyplace in the U.S. us­ ing the phone will continue and will now be available on the Internet. Parker said the shop has a cooler for flowers to allow the store to have a larger selection avail­ able. The major requests for floral orders are for wed­ dings, holidays, funerals and proms. All nine people in the shop are preparing to meet community demand for Valentine's Day this month, and will expand hours Sun­ day, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Couples planning a wed­ ding will be able to line up a great many of their needs in one place. This would in­ clude all wedding floral needs, tuxedo rental, wed­ ding accessories, wedding invitations and wedding equipment, even cande­ labrums and kneeling benches. Gift product lines include silk floral arrangements, garden items such as sundi­ als, frogs, and planters, candies, candle holders. Boyd’s Bears, a complete plush line, toiletries, lotions, soaps, men's lines and more. Owner Mindy Parker has been in business several years, but this is the first gift and floral shop she has attempted. She says she could not have achieved the emphasis created in the tran­ sition without the experi­ ence of Linda Shepard, who serves as manager and head designer. Shepard has 25 years ex­ perience in gift and floral re­ tail. She was a member of the telefloral board in the Mindy Parker (right) says she could not have achieved the emphasis created in the transition without the experience of Linda Shepard, (left). for her floral arrangements. Another human asset in the shop is Diane Hass, who creates silk floral ar­ rangements, Parker ex­ plained. Hours at Country Town Floral are 8 a.m to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Satur­ day, phone 891-8646. The web site 24-hour service may be reached, using a credit card, al www. ftd.com/country townfloral Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! ANNUAL FEBRUARY SALE 20% OFF REC. PRICED FABRICS MCCALLS. SIMPLICITY & KWIK SEW 33% OFF 20% OFF FABRICS. 50% OFF PATTERNS FABRIC SALE TABLE... SELECTED Gift Certificates for Your Valentine J QUESTIONS 218 E State St. Hastings • 945-9673 Sewing Mactowe ffegtofr ’*_'■•*** Ctowrwt Stattow �The Sun and News. MiddleviHe. Ml/February 8’ 2000/Page 7 Area students attend New Year’s square dance Young Life leaders for Caledonia High School. Kerri Guikema and Kieth "Flash* Stulp were the callers for the square dance. After the square dance, everyone went to Julie Maier's house to brinq in the New Year and celebrate with hot chocolate and hot cider provided by Mike and Carol VanLaan and Sim and Chen Maier. After 60 Club to meet Feb. 15 About 60 South Christian High School seniors attended a New Year's Eve square dance party at Zandbergen Beef Farms. Katie Feyen, Julie Maier and Christina Wever took part in line dancing. La Leche League to meet Thursday The La Leche League will meet at 10 a m Thursday, Feb. 10, at 1546 Payne Lake Road in the Yankee Springs Area. La Leche League offers support information and encouragement for breast­ feeding mothers There is a lending library with books on childbirth, breastfeeding, child development and nutri­ tion. Those who are breast­ feeding or pregnant and thinking of breastfeeding are welcome to come to the informal meetings. This month’s topic will be "The Advantages of Breastfeeding" For directions call 7957021. For information on breastfeeding, call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264. The regular meeting of the After 60 club will be held Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the VFW Hall in Middleville A potluck dinner will be served at noon. Please bring a dish to pass and own table service. Speaker will be the presi­ dent of the Barry County Historical Society, Mike Hook. A George Washington impersonator, he will pre­ sent a slide-talk program about the life of the first president and give a tour of Washington’s Mount Vernon home. He will also talk about Historic Bowens Mills, which was declared A George Washington Bicentennial Community, site No. 526 in the United States last year. and. the only one in West Michigan All meetings of the Aftei 60 Club are open to tin. pub­ lic to attend. THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER MEMBERS OF IAAM. 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S1.10 I CALEDONIA DUTTON Ken’s Auto Repair Fire Hall - 68th Street Alterations 20% Off I M-37 Caledonia Mon., Feb. 21, 28 Sat., Feb. 19, 26 • 3-5 p.m. We promise quick, fast service. 6-8 p.m. I Mm 5 Skirts 9864 Cherry Valley Avenue, Caledonia. Ml 49316 A915^18 * Fn ^7;?at-9~4 I If you miss these dates, call for a home visit. House calls average $10.00 plus cost of ■ services. Thanks for your support and referral. — — ———— — — �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi,February 8. 2000 Writer's workshop sessions held at Caledonia library by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A writer’s workshop late last month at Caledonia Li­ brary was presented by au­ thor Margery Guest The three-session work­ shop, originally attended by several women, was de­ signed to help aspiring au­ thors. It included writing exercises, shared work and feedback to each other's work. Guest shared her expertise and knowledge acquired in more than 20 years of writ­ ing and publishing. She ad­ vocates using personal ma­ terial as fodder for both fic­ tion and non-fiction. She believes that much of what happens to people and writ­ ers is interesting to others and it's not subject matter, but good execution that makes compelling reading. Guest's work has been published in many regional and national magazines, in­ cluding Reader's Digest and Travel and Leisure. She is a regular columnist for On The Town magazine, and is currently at work on a memoir titled Talking Back to Safety Boys. Cathy Ruetcr, who took the class said, "It was very good. Ms. Guest was very open and accessible, and re­ sponded to writer’s concerns. The feedback from the oth­ ers was exciting." They had homework each time, a story, which was read in the next session. Participants were so excited by the things they learned, that they are hoping to form their own writer's group, af­ ter attending Guest’s work­ shop. Guest commented. "I heard some rumblings about a new writer’s group starting up. I hope it happens. I could hope for no better re­ sult than that a writer's group would become estab­ lished, that would continue to attract new writers from among your patrons as time goes on." The group is tentatively planning to meet monthly on Thursdays, but the time has not been decided. The group would be open to other members, both pub­ lished and unpublished. Whether a fee for materials or coffee would be required is not yet known. People who are interested may call the library. Several other programs available at the Caledonia Library are meeting the needs of area patrons of all ages. The "Let It Snow" reading book club continues through March 31. Adults who read 10 books before that date may receive a free collectible mug. Reading an additional five books in var­ ious categories entitles read­ ers to enter their names in a Ten women shared their writing and gave supportive feedback in a writer's workshop led by Margery Guest at the Caledonia Library Jan. 25. drawing for prizes. The winter story time se­ ries is held each Thursday at 10:30 a m. through March 2. Organized by Tish Wells, the program features stories, songs, crafts and other book related fun. A different theme is presented each week for children ages 3 to 5. Registration is required. Caledonia Library is lo­ cated at 240 Emmons St. Call 891-1502 for informa­ tion or to make reserva­ tions. Margery Guest, pen in hand, talks about a writing exercise with the group. ‘What If It’s True?’ coming to area A number of local congre­ gations this month are par­ ticipating in the “What If It’s True?” campaign, including Peace Reformed Church (Middleville), Middleville Christian Reformed Church and Lakeside Community Church (Alto). Since mid-December, a single question has been preparing on television com­ mercials. billboards, posters, window stickers, buttons and bracelets throughout the area The question, “What If It’s True?,” is the theme of an area-wide, interdenomina­ tional evangelism campaign scheduled for February Originally designed by several Christian Reformed churches to reach the Holland area, the campaign has grown dramatically in recent months to include 234 churches from 21 denomina­ tions. “What If It’s True?” is unique because of its focal on local congregations. Instead of featuring a wellknown speaker at a central­ ized location, this campaign encourages people to attend participating churches dur- FORECLOSED HOMES ing the four Sundays of February. At these worship services, pastors will be pre­ senting messages addressing some of the key questions people have about God and the church. Low or $0 Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 Distinctive Styles Inside and Out TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values space fake a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all rich in fea­ tures, at prices that will surprise _______ Welcome Home. 'Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.' 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963___ �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml February 8. 2000/Page 9 Berdie Snyder DUTTON Berdie Snyder, age 94, of Dutton, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2000. She was born on October 22. 1905 in Bowne Township, the daughter of Joseph and Lottie (Miller) Snyder. Berdie grew up on the family farm on 108th Street near Duncan Lake, and attended the Caledonia School through the grade school and high school, graduating in 1923. in 1942, she graduated from Western Michigan Teacher’s College in Kalamazxx) with a Bachelor of Science degree Berdie had lived in the Dutton area since the spring of 1921. The first 20 years of her teaching career were in the Kent County Rural Schools, including a two room school in Byron Township, and the last 20 years in the Caledonia Community Schools. She retired from there in June of 1965. From 1954 to 1982, Berdie was a member and Librarian of the Organic Soil and Health Builders of Southwestern Michigan until the club disbanded in the fall of 1990. She is survived by numerous relatives, special friends and special cousins. Funeral services for Berdie were held on Monday. February 7, 2000 at the Caledonia Funeral Home. Reverend R. Scott Greenway officiated. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kent County E-Unit. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Home in Caledonia. Edward A. Grinage CALEDONIA Mr Edward A. Grinage, age 84, of Caledonia, joined his wife, Barbara, in Hcavch on Monday. January 31. 2000. Ed was born on November 3, 1915 the son of Arthur & Olive Gnnagc He was preceded in death by his wife. Barbara, his father. Arthur; his brother. Raymond; his grandson, Steve Poll; and his friend. Lois Perry. Ed was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by his children. Tom & Kay Grinage. Don & Martha Poll, Wm (Randy), & Sharon Grinagc. Mike Grinage and Sue Weller all of Caledonia; his mother, Olive Grinage; his sisterin-law. Rosemary Grinage; and his grandchildren and great grandchildren who will treasure their memories of him. He leaves a special uncle. Orio Grinage; many cousins. nieces & nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services for Ed were held on Friday, February 4, 2000 at Gaines United Brethren Church. Pastor Mark Beers and Pastor Richard Raab officiated. Interment was at Caledonia Lakeside Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Boyd Gordon McWhinney MIDDLEVILLE Mr. Boyd Gordon McWhinney, age 81, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2000 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom on July 24, 1918 in Caledonia, the son of Boyd and Clara (Jones) McWhinney. Gordon was raised in the Caledonia and Wayland areas, and attended Caledonia and Middleville schools. He married Lois J. Redman on February 7, 1940 in Plainwell, and lived in the Caledonia and Middleville area. Gordon was employed as a farmer, and was in the plumbing and heating business until 1979 when illness forced him into early retirement. He was an outdoor enthusiast with a special fondness for fishing, playing horseshoes and gardening. Gordon was a loving and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois (Redman) McWhinney; his parents. Boyd and Clara McWhinney; brother. Robert McWhinney; sister. 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XJ B7IB2S777 Gordon is survived by his four sons. Russell G. (Judy) McWhinney of Greenville, Ohio, Jerry G. (Elaine) McWhinney of Middleville, Marvin E. McWhinney of Hastings, and Bruce (Marilyn) McWhinney of Middleville; two daughters, Suzanne (Richard) Verburg of Morley, and Cheryl Lynn McWhinney of Middleville; eight grandchildren, Linn, Lisa, Joel, Eric, Jestin, Katie, Gabe (Jennifer) and Janine; four great grandchildren, Ricky. Sterling, Jennifer, Katie Lynn; three step­ grandchildren; six step­ great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 7, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Manor of Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 TK students help COA The Thornapple Kellogg Student Council presented Tammy Pennington from the Barry County Commission on Aging with a check for $1,100. Students raised the funds in December through "penny wars." Pennington says that 156 seniors received services through the COA in 1999, 41 seniors received Meals on Wheels and 60 received In-Home services. For the entire county the COA served 43,351 Meals on Wheels and gave 7,240 hours of in-home care. Pictured (from left) are sixth-grader Kersta Gustafson, eighth-grader Kirby Bremer, Pennington and eighth-grader Levi Harold. New TK business texts being chosen Thomapple Kellogg High School is selecting new text­ books for “Automatefl Office Systems,” a course in the business department. The text, “Office Skills: The Finishing Touch,” by Barrett, Kimbrell and Odgers, has been selected by the business department and was approved by the School The textbooks will be Improvement * Curriculum available for public review at Committee on Jan. 26. If the Thomapple Kellogg approved by the school School Community Library board, these texts will be during regular business hours of operation The used in the fall of 2000. The textbooks will go to library is located at 3885 the Board of Education for Bender Road, Middleville. adoption at the Feb. 14 meet­ 49333 ing at 7:30 p.m. �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middlev^le, Ml/February 8. 2000 TK is host for regional spelling bee Feb. 22 • by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Fifth grade and middle school students demon­ strated their spelling skills in a "spell checker" world as they prepare for the regional spelling bee Tuesday. Feb. 22, in the Thomappie Kel­ logg High School audito- hum. Sam Scholtens and Ellen Phillips survived spasms of words as the Page Elemen­ tary fifth-graders agonized through an amplitude of sensory and even putrid words. Phillips and Scholtens struggled through deadlock words viciously considering succotash and determining to be both vociferous and versatile. Moderator Mike Hodges had to negotiate phrasing and pronunciation as stu­ dents were often frustrated by the atmosphere of lethal, rugged and domestic words. At TK Middle School, teachers Steve Evans and Gordy Dahlgren negotiated the Scilla and Charybdis of words from gorilla to occlu­ sion. Students found significant difficulty with more than 175 words from the Paideia, official spelling bee book­ let. Grade level bees had winnowed the contestants to just 22 of the best spellers in the school. Whether the words were monumental or dinosauric students were stellar in their attempts but occasionally frustrated by interplanetary or color variations like ruddy or roan Fifth grade spelling bee winner Sam Scholtens and runner-up Ellen Phillips are congratulated by teacher Mike Hodges. Everyone is all smiles now that the middle school spelling bee is over. From left are teacher Gordy Dahlgren, runner-up Michelle Hoflman, winner Aubrey Raymond, runner-up Jessica Johnson and teacher Steve Evans. Michelle Hoffman and Jessica Johnson were runners- up. Either Johnson or Hoffman will join Raymond in representing TK at the regional bee Feb. 22. By the end of the final round Aubrey Raymond was declared the winner. DEAR IRS, Please remove my name from your mailing list... LOL Ever wish you could do this? We simply can't without creating trouble for ourselves. But there is an alternative... COMPETENT AND CONFIDENTIAL TAX PREPARATION AND PLANNING is available in Caledonia at a reasonable expense. I have 20 years experience and specialize in reducing taxes for: FAMILIES The Self Employed Businesses Medical and Nursing Fields Construction Workers Educators Investors Rental Properties And Much More! For an appointment call Steve at: 891-0464 or caltaxes@aol.com TM & M Inc. McFall celebrates 100 days Children at McFall Elementary School celebrated the end of January and the 100th day of school on Jan. 31. Here Zero the Hero brings round doughnut treats to Kelli Leep’s first grade class. Christopher I. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 Ikrudt you! General Dentistry for Children & Adults ~ New Patients Welcome ~ Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Ri^/tf on the way to or from work} Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Tkuuk IJeu! Tlcuuk you! TUcuelz. y<iul :NITE •UTE Your Smile The First Thing People See! I would like to give a special thanks to Mr. Mrs. Jredenhurg, who helped me after my accident.jllso, to Thomappie Townshipjlmbulance crew, Pennock and SpectrumJ iospital downtown, and to all the people who stopped by or sent flowers and cards. .// big thank-you to Cascade Engineering for all their support and understanding, .ylnd mostly to my family and girlfriend for all their patience and love. Thanks again, everyone! Jason Burn Uttudt you? Tkrudt you? Tkoidt Utui! I g r f 1 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml,February 8, 2000/Page 11 ‘Super Saturdays’ series continues in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer What do the ancient art of paper folding, comic book illustrating, scuba diving, rain sticks and electrifying science have in common? Students in grades 4-8 can explore these topics during the remaining Super Satur­ day programs Registration is required for these Saturday morning adventures held at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Li­ brary. • On Feb. 12, Hito Akehi will teach the art of Japanese paper folding. He has been known to reveal You never know what will happen when magician Johnny Jay comes to visit. Here Zach Bergsma helps as Mike Davidson has liquid poured right through his body by Jay. Coming up this Saturday. Feb. 12, is origami expert Hito Akehi. Bomb threat leads to man’s arrest An investigation of an apparent bomb threat that caused the evacuation of several homes at Yankee Springs Meadows Dec. 27 has led to the arrest of a Grand Rapids man, accord­ ing the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Scott Holbrook, 40, was arrested and arraigned last Tuesday in Barry County's 56-B District Court, where he pleaded not guilty to one count of malicious use of a telephone to threaten. According to Trooper Paul Gonyeau, Holbrook al­ legedly called a man at about 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 27 and said "I'm telling you this be­ cause you have kids. Fll tell you one time and only one time. I left a care package for you and I know where you live. If you look hard enough, you can find this care package and if you don't leave (a woman) alone, I will push a button and make you go away.”’ Residents living within a 100-yard radius of the vic­ tim's home were evacuated to a public hall in the park while bomb dogs were used to search for the suspected package. No explosives were found, said Gonyeau. A $100 bond was set for Holbrook and a Feb. 29 pre­ trial hearing on the misde­ meanor charge was sched­ uled. There was a little sleight of hand at the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library as students tried to learn card tricks from a master magician. the secret of always flying paper airplanes and hopping frogs. • On Feb. 26, Grand Rapids Symphony Percus­ sionist Bill Vits will per­ form, demonstrate various percussion instruments and talk about his career. Stu­ dents will make rain sticks. • On March 11 comic book illustrator Matt Vander Pol will demonstrate car­ tooning techniques. Stu­ dents will have a chance to create their own cartoons. • On March 25, McFall Principal Bill Rich will put on his face mask and fins. Rich, who shares his inter­ est in scuba diving with first-graders each year, will present a more in depth look Middleville Doctors, P.C. is happy to welcome... Joyce Stevens, M.D. Board Certified in Family Medicine Accepting New Patients 616-795-3315 Since 1929 invited to get zapped with Dr. Zap. This is unlike the usual classroom science. All programs begin at 10:30 a.m. and are between one and two hours long. To register for any of these in­ teractive learning programs call the library at 795-5434. MARKET LLC| • Custom slaughtering & processing Freezer beef, pork, lamb • Bar-b-quc pigs • Wholesale 6? retail meats 1-877-795-3767 • 616-795-3767 500 N. High St., Middleville Winter Clearance Furniture Sale Hastings woman arrested for felony drunk driving A 44-year-old Hastings woman with three prior drunk driving convictions was again arrested for the same offense Sunday in Thornapple Township by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Victoria Breitner was ar­ raigned on a charge of felony drunk driving and is scheduled for a Feb. 16 pre­ liminary examination. Police stopped Breitner on 108lh Street near Freeport Road at about 3 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, and al­ legedly found her to have a bodily alcohol content of .21 percent, troopers re­ ported. Breitner allegedly told po­ lice she had been drinking cocktails prior to driving that night. at what a scuba diver docs, how the equipment is used and maybe even talk about his encounter with sharks. This program will have lots of surprises and perhaps a little under the sea sign language. • On April 15 students are February 8th thru February 26th • Boyds Bears • Seraphim Angel • Heritage Lace • Lamps • Pictures Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-Ads Caledonia Furniture ® and Finery .. t Corner of M-37 & 100th Street, Caledonia 891*9280 Houn;Mon., Tues., Thun. 10-6; Wed., Fn. 10-8; Sat. 10-4 �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml 'February 8. 2000 Discussions continue on plans for improving Caledonia Village by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Enhancement Committee continues to discuss down­ town improvements as part of a Michigan Department of Transportation grant ap­ plication to replace two blocks of Main Street, be­ tween Church and Mill streets. The committee members, who most recently met Jan. 25, are Marsha Humphrey. Wendy Zandstra, Dan Ersk­ ine and Lisa Segard. Village Manager Sandy Ayers is also involved. The $304,000 grant ap­ plication was filed in De­ cember, with the expecta­ tion that sidewalk im­ provements, brick pavers along sidewalks, trees and downtown lighting to the comer of M-37 would be in­ cluded. Caledonia signage would not be included It would not include putting in un­ derground conduit and wiring, and also cannot be considered as a part of matching funds. However, by arranging for under­ ground installations at the same time, money could be saved. Committee members would like to do this, as at­ tractive buildings on the north side of Main Street could be seen if not hidden behind wires and utility poles. If the grant is approved, the MDOT would help pay for part of street reconstruc­ tion. with the village pay­ ing for about 20% in match­ ing funds. The estimated cost would include $230,000 in con­ struction, plus a $26,000 contingency for overruns, and $46,000 for engineer­ ing. The village share of 20 percent would not include engineering costs. The plan was first consid­ ered because the storm sew­ ers and sanitary sewers need to be replaced, an extremely expensive proposition. Part of the cost of that replace­ ment requires the streets be dug up, and the grant would help pay for street recon­ struction. Getting grant money for any part of the total project also will help achieve the PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Housing Commission will hold a pubic hearing to identify local preferences for selection of applicants The identified preferences include a first priority of elderly (62 and above), and a second priority of near elderly (50-62) The hearing will take place at the Middlevlle Housing Commission Office, 500 Lincoln Street, at 7:30 p m on February 8. 2000 A list of preferences and the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policies are available in the office for review. Thank you. 308 DIRECTOR POSITION AVAILABLE The Middleville Housing Commission is look­ ing for an Executive Director to oversee opera­ tions a\ Lincoln Meadows Apartments. This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, with flexible working hours. Salary would be nego­ tiable and commensurate with experience. Resumes must be submitted by February 18, 2000 and mailed to: Lincoln Meadow Apartments RO. Box 310 Middleville, Michigan 49333 ultimate goal of replacing the sewers, which date back to the mid-1930s. Paul Galdes, representing engineering firm Flies and Vandenbnnk. and who helped put the grant package together, explained elements and problems the village might encounter. One is that parallel street parking will be required, ac­ cording to federal guidelines, and where 74 diagonal park­ ing slots now exist, only 46 spaces would remain, reduc­ ing present parking capacity by about one-third. This would create addi­ tional space along the side­ walks for pedestrians how­ ever. and allow room to in­ clude enhancements such as planters, trees or benches. One way to enhance the downtown area of the vil­ lage included creating addi­ tional parking behind Sam's Joint, where some parking already exists, but would be better if the area was paved. The village must have the property in order to create parking, however. There is an old DPW bam that could be torn down in the vicin­ ity. A utility pole would need to be relocated, which could be expensive. Galdes said that because the village is being asked to give up Main Street park­ ing, perhaps grant money for creating additional park­ ing to support local busi­ ness might be available. He said it would be worthwhile to try. Some people believe cre­ ating a well lit and attractive passageway between the parking lot and the street might help. Some people now walk through the laun­ dromat to get to the street from the parking area. Some citizens thought side street parking was suf­ ficient to make up for the parking which might be lost. Beth Sleutel, a resident on Main Street and a mem­ ber of the Planning Com­ mission, said she did not think reduced parking was enough of a deterrent to stop working toward improve­ ments in the village down­ town. Another woman suggested there might be old houses - NOTICE ~ LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FEBRUARY 14, 2000 NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN, BARRY COUNTRY MICHIGAN All electors are hereby given notice that a General Election wtfl be held tn the Village of Middleville. Michigan on Monday. March 13, 2000 Electors who wish to vote in the general election must be registered no later than Monday. February 14 2000 To register visit any Secretary of State Branch Office the County Clerk's Office the Township Hall Clerk s Office of the Village Hal Clerk s Office If you wish to register at the Village Clerk s Office please call ahead for business hours Village of Mi0diev-.be Clerk Roselle Havens Village Hall 100 East Mam Street Middleville Michigan (616) 795-3385 300 that could be tom down to make parking. Some said people com­ mute to Grand Rapids events and commonly walk much farther from their car to their destinations. Others said they thought there was not a large demand for park­ ing now. except for special events at Sam's and at the paint store. Other improvements dis­ cussed included enhancing the exteriors of downtown buildings, and encouraging contiguous buildings and shops on some of the side streets. Village Council Trustee Dan Erskine said he would like to encourage small re­ tail shops, noting there used to be a lot of stores, shops and businesses downtown. There was discussion of the school's plans to sell the administration building on the northeast corner of Main and Lake streets. Erskine said he would be pleased if that building could be used for retail space. He said he had been talking to busi­ nesses and residents about potential sites. The MDOT grant also will not pay for underground power line installation, which committee members would like to have. This cannot be included in the match if the village wants it done. Michigan Bell already has an underground conduit under the sidewalk on one side. Trees would be selected for root systems that would not damage underground in­ frastructures. Galdes said a communi­ ty's application often is not considered the first time it is submitted, and though it may be some time before money is available, the pro­ cess must be undertaken each year to be considered in the future. Galdes said second or third applications are given higher rank. He said applica­ tions offering only a 20 per­ cent matching amount are usually ranked lower. The village is in competition with 200 other communities for the funds. If turned down, a re-appli­ cation would have a better chance of approval at a later date, and would enable the village to increase the matching portion, and to re­ fine the details of desired improvements for the vil­ lage downtown area. Galdes said the MDOTexpects that small problems will be dis­ covered as the revamping continues, and small changes to the plans sub­ mitted are expected The 40-page grant request, along with several letters of recommendation, was sub­ mitted. Letters of support from two businesses and ten residents were sent. Re­ quests for recommendations from Stale Senator Ken Sikkema and State Repre­ sentative Mark Jansen were made. Followups to the MDOT were to be made to be sure those letters had been received. The village, the township and the schools also are in­ volved in planning. They al­ ready have committed to try­ ing to collaborate on the various parts each unit of government is responsible for. Enhancement of the vil­ lage is seen as an important part of the larger effort. A presentation on im­ provements made in other villages by Galdes last November included lighting styles, pictures of brick pavers, tree planters and styles of benches for public seating. Many citizens ex­ pressed concerns, ideas and suggestions. Several were enthusiastic about prospects to improve the appearance in the village. Eva Engle, speaking in favor of the plan, said she didn't want to see the village continue to fall apart. "This is an opportunity to save it.” she said. Some said it had been a mistake not to move toward improvements much sooner. Beth Sleutel said it was al­ ready known that the new Southbelt and the widening of M-37 will bring urban development all around the village. The township already is considering paving 100th Street south of the village, and commercial and indus­ trial planned unit develop­ ments (PUDs) are being considered for an area on the southeast corner of the in­ tersection of 100th and M37. "1 would like Caledonia to have a separate identity," Sleutel said. Jake Sleutel also said property owners in the vil­ lage did not want their prop­ erty values to go down. He said he didn't want the dete­ rioration in the village to get worse. Others talked about im­ proving some downtown buildings, possibly creating a historic appearance and perhaps bringing back some historic landmarks to create that character Galdes said that when such improvements are made in small towns, often a rebound of interest and business is a result. Though the project is maybe a year or more down the road. Village Council members did say the project might still require a capitol improvement bond in the future. Committee members ac­ knowledged there could be a cost to the village Whether or not the village is im­ proved, the project will probably have to take place anyway, just to replace the sewers, and this involves much of the cost. If the MDOT funds part of the project, the village would be farther ahead, some commit­ tee members stressed YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY Ml AND ALL OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 2000, COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 1284 N BRIGGS RD , CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 ZBA00-01-01, PARCEL ID NO 140-020-00 A REQUEST BY JEFF ULIN, 5626 HAUGHEY ST , WYOMING, Ml FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CONSTRUCT A HOUSE ADDITION AND GARAGE AT 12715 OAKWOOD SHORES DR WITHIN TWENTY FIVE FEET OF THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY 2SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE TOWNSHIP, 284 N BRIGGS AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY, REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER VICES AS MAY BE REQUESTED UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) CHARLES BIGGS SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 306 �The Sun and News. MddleviMe. Ml /February 8. 2000/Page 13 VILLAGE OF FREEPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES FOR 2000 A final exam you really can’t sit on by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The final exams are mostly just a memory for most students at Thomapple Kellogg High School. The reality of May's tests is still months away. Some students had to see their finals work assessed by their fellow students. Students in the sculpture class last month created their final exam on chairs. Now no one can rteally sit on these chairs, but other students get to test their artistic memories while YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS JAN. 11 &25 FEB. 8 & 22 MAR. 14 & 28 APR. 11 & 25 MAY 9 & 23 JUN. 13&27 The Planning Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. All meet­ ings begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Community Center - Meeting Room. Something's strange here! looking at the chairs dis­ played in the front lobby. Artists whose work stu­ dents used in their creations inchided Monet. Cristo, Wegeman, Cassatt, Pollack, VanGogh, Dali, Picasso, Degas, Homer and even Walt Disney. This is the second year for this most colorful of final exams. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEAR­ ING ON THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 17, 2000, COMMENCING AT 7 30 P M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIG­ GS RD TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS The Village of Middleville/Bradford White Development Project Project Name Estimated Cost of Project PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP I ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION, DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRIT­ TEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE 305 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about February 16, 2000, the Village of Middleville will request the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 96-383) for the following project: Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan Location - City, County, State of Project 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION DAVID VANELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION February 8, 2000 Village of Middleville 100 E.Main Street, P.O. Box 69 Middleville, Ml 49333 Purpose 2 SEU 00-01 -01. PARCEL 006-007-6C. A REQUEST BY JANICE HEYBOER, 1787 PAYNE LAKE RD . FOR A HOME OCCUPA­ TION PERMIT TO ALLOW HER TO OPERATE A HAIR SALON FROM HER HOUSE ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS To improve Main Street to support industrial expansion 1 LD 00-01-01, PARCEL ID NO 019-002-00; A REQUEST BY DAVID VANDERSLIK TO DEVELOP A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF BAY VIEW DR AND BETWEEN EDWIN DR AND PARKER DR PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WHJ. PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECES­ SARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS ANO SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FtVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME JUL. 11 & 25 AUG. 8 & 22 SEPT 12 & 26 OCT. 10&24 NOV. 14 & 28 DEC. 12 Van Gogh? Call for Classifieds 945-9554 24 hours a day • 7 days a week An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by the above-named Village which documents the environmental review of the project. The Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is avail­ able for public examination and copying, upon request. The Village will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The Village is certifying to the State of Michigan that the Village and Lon Myers, in his official capacity as Village President, consent to accept the junsdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environ­ mental reviews, decision making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, the Village may use the Block G'ant funds, and the State of Michigan will have satisfied its responsibil­ ities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certi­ fication only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by the State of Michigan; or (b) that the applicant’s environmental review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required proce­ dure (24 CFR Part 58), and may be addressed to the State of Michigan, Michigan Strategic Fund, Community Development Block Grant Program, Victor Office Center, Third Floor, 201 North Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48913. Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the State of Michigan. No objection received after March 2, 2000, will be considered by the State of Michigan. Ion Mygr$, Pr^cjgnt Village of Middleville 100 E Mam Street. P.O. Box 69 Middleville. Ml 49333 307 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/February 8. 2000 Broncos survive comeback scare from Trojans A game of keep away is staged between an eager Bronco and a protective Trojan. (Photo by Molly Minton) At one time in the third quarter. Middleville trailed Coopersville by 16 points, 49-33. But the Trojans not only were able to make a game of it before the end... they actually almost won it. With 52 seconds left, Blake Wilson sank a jumper for the black and orange to knot the score. 61-61. Coopersville went ahead 63-61 on two free throws with 44 ticks remaining and then Middleville went to work again. A Trojan turnover, however, with 40 seconds to go kept the difference at two. 63-61. A desperation shot by Wilson came after the horn had sounded and the Broncos barely escaped Middleville with a 63-61 triumph. Wilson's shot attempt followed a missed free throw by Josh Meerman with five seconds remaining on the fourth quarter clock. Even in defeat, the Trojans played like champions in an O-K Blue Conference clash that came against the Class B Stateranked Broncos. It was much improved effort to the one they had given last Friday in a 49-33 loss tq Godwin. "The mam thing is that we look gixxl when we put the ball in the basket," Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said. "Last "Snow Day, the movie..... Snow Day, at the car dealership Trojan Eric Feirick (24) launches one toward the hoop during last Tuesday’s O-K Blue Conference battle with the Broncos. (Photo by Molly Minton) Friday, we'shot 28 percent and tonight we had eight guys who scored and a lot of different guys contributed. It was really a team effort." Zac Truer scored 12 points, Eric Feirick and Wilson 11 each, Brian Yeazel and Ben Lucas 8 apiece, Nolan Miklusicak 5, Jeff Forbes 3 and Drew Kennedy 3, for the Trojans. "I told the guys that when a few get it going, others will follow," Holzhueter said. "Forbes and Feirick were a nice spark for us tonight." Forbes drained a trifecta with 5:01 to play in the fourth quarter to help his team offensively, while Feirick tallied points in every quarter including five markers and a three-ball in “Use your imagination we couldn't see them, either" 96 Ford F-15O XLT Pickup V-8, auto., air, 4x4, reg. cab long box, just in. 99 Chevrolet Prizm 4 door, auto , air, CD, $r1r>O24 10,000 miles, like new 22 8 /Mo. or less 98 Pontiac Grand Prix or less CAVIN^B M-37 North of Middleville. 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The Broncos led by three, 16- 13, after one quarter and went up 34-21 at half by outscoring the Trojans 18-8 in the second frame. Middleville led 13-12 after a Brian Yeazel basket at the 1:50 mark of the first quarter, but Coopersville ended the frame on a 4-0 run to go in front. With an acrobatic basket by Drew Kennedy, the Trojans regained the lead at 6:14 of the second quarter, 17- 16. s100 Off Deductible 2 Door, V-6, auto., air, leather, Pace car, just arrived’ V-6, auto., air, . . . . S4 J.._______ -,JJ 616-795-9438 J �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml-February 8. 2000 Page 15 Warner resigns from planning commission by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Planning Commission last week learned that Gary Warner has had to resign as a member because of requirements of his new position as a teacher at Thomapple Kel­ logg High School. Warner thanked the com­ mission for the experience serving with people con­ cerned with the future of the community. Anyone interested in serv­ ing on commission can call the village at 795-3385 for information. In other commission business, the Misty Ridge residential development re­ ceived approval for one of its M-37 bordering parcels to be changed from the planned unit development (PUD) zoning classification to C-3. A second parcel re­ mains as a PUD. The commission also ap­ proved a special use/home occupation permit for Kelly Vannette for her home at 124 Grand Rapids St. Vil­ lage Planner Geoff Moffat explained that family day high school several students who did well enough to pass care facilities for six or advanced placement tests in fewer children do not come social studies did not do* to the Planning Commis­ sion for approval. well in the MEAP. Vannette will run a group The social studies teachers are meeting to discuss ways day care facility in her home to make sure students arc for a maximum of 12 chil­ learning how exciting this dren and she hopes to focus subject really can be. Cason on the ages between infant reminded everyone that and 5 years of age. The while the MEAP may not building has been inspected be perfect, it is the best tool and approved by the stale. Since she has four chil­ the district has to see how it compares with neighboring dren and her partner in the districts and the state as a business has one, there will only be up to seven unre­ whole. lated children in the facility. In other business, the The Vanettcs will have board approved installing parents drop off children in new acoustical tiles at the the back of the house to middle school, and comply­ avoid Grand Rapids Street. ing with an audit from the The commission receivc<f Office of Civil Rights, to a letter from a neighbor of update some bathroom the proposed facility, but faucets and other items. Only the high school has to concerns mentioneded by the neighbor already have been do this to meet vocational addressed by the Vanettcs. education guidelines. The next meeting of the The next regular school board meeting will be held Village of Middleville Plan­ on Monday, Feb. 14, at the ning Commission is March high school library, begin­ 7 at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. ning at 7:30 p.m. TK schools to examine public use of buildings by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Superintendent Jay Cason asked the Thomapple Kel­ logg School Board Jan. 31 to consider updating policies and procedures for public use of school buildings. Now that the school dis­ trict's facilities have been renovated, it may be time to improve the control of the buildings when school is not in session, Cason said. Principals have brought problems to Cason's atten­ tion, which include access to building, too many keys, doors propped open, and no Middleville's Blake Wilson (42) eyes the floor and prepares to make a dish inside as individuals watch the action from the sideline. (Photo by Molly Minton) Continued from previous page eagers 18-4 to take a commanding lead, 34-21. "The end of the second quarter is when it got away from us," Holzhueter said. "We gave them a lot of easy shots off of our turnovers." For the game, the Trojans on an unofficial count, committed 17 turnovers. Nash Pater scored six of his game-high 20 points for Coopersville in the second quarter and Evan Hare was second on the team with 14 points. Middleville outscored Coopersville by one point, 16-15, in the third quarter and then won the final eight minutes by a 24-14 margin. "One thing about this squad is that they never give up," Holzhueter said. "They all just played their hearts out." Caledonia 616-891-5100 8980 N ROGERS CT. SUITES (CALEDONIA CROSSINGS) ♦ CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 | Custom Club Fitting»Club Repair»Regripping] Area spikers face league challenges Caledonia and Middleville both dropped league matches in two games last Wednesday The Lady Scots fell to Forest Hills Northern 15-5, 15-3 in OK Gold Conference action, while the Lady Trojans fell to Spring Lake 15-10, 15-3 in O-K Blue Conference play. Leaders for Caledonia were Lindsay Walter with 4 kills, Jessica Curry with 1 service ace and Curry with 6 assists. Topping Middleville were Teri Schondelmayer with 5 kills, Kelly Bremer with 1 service ace and Laura McKinley with 12 assists. Caledonia will play at Belding this Thursday (Feb. 10) and Middleville played at Lowell Monday and will host Byron Center this Thursday. GONE GOLFING! February 5-15 we will be closed to attend the Orlando PGA show.,... Athletes of the Week recourse to keep people who cause problems from using buildings. McFall Principal Bill Rich stressed that buildings should be used and that the schools often serve as the center of the community. Board president Dan Parker reminded members that the community supported mil­ lage requests and "don't throw the baby out with the bathwater" in updating the policy. A committee under the leadership of Community Education Director Chris Boysen will be meeting to update policy, create a build­ ing users' checklist and re­ port to the board. Assistant Superintendent Midge Pippel reported on high school Michigan Edu­ cation Assessment Program (MEAP) results for social studies, which have just been received. About 160 of the 177 students eligible to take the test last year did so. There may be problems scoring the tests since at the Looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Thornapple - Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School Haywood pinned his Wayland I Wilson scored 11 points, with wrestling opponent in the 145- at least one field goal in every pound weight class Feb. 2 to quarter, during Middleville's improve his season record to 63-61 loss to State-Ranked 33-6 Haywood, a State quali- Coopersville Feb 1 in high tier in 1999. has over 100 school basketball action at (career wins in the Fighting Thornapple Kellogg High Scot mat program | School Athletes of the Week Presented br JB HARRISON Hwh Sf • Mn • MMUPOYI As™,« & .—-----------nw ir - »■ = Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! • Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / fax: (616) 945-5192 or call 945-9554 �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville Mi/February 8. 2000 Inspired Fighting Scots turn decision on Wildcats that gave the Fighting Scots The fire is back in a 13-3 advantage. Caledonia Gamelin won 10-5 over The fight is back with the Dan Skelton at 130 to up Fighting Scots. the home team's lead to 16These words have been 3. used to describe the "Tyler has turned it on in enthusiasm during the the last three weeks," course of the 1999-2000 Maxim said. "He really has Caledonia High School his confidence up and he wrestling program. hasn't lost since he has That enthusiasm was near returned to wrestling its highest peak last varsity." Thursday, as the Fighting Temple, now 32-9, won Scots fought valiantly to an II-10 decision over Mike defeat O-K Gold Conference Lynema at 135 that extended rival Wayland Union in a the winning margin out to thrilling home match, 35•19-3. 30. Maines prevailed on a 9-1 Caledonia's "fun" victory decision over Jeff DeMann over Wayland helped to at 140, a triumph that upped erase the bad feelings from his season record to 35-4 last year's match that the and Caledonia's lead to 23-3. Wildcats won with relative Haywood registered a pin case. in 3:14 over Nick Crater at "This is a total change 145 and is now 33-6 for the from last year," Caledonia campaign. Haywood’s pin head coach Jim Maxim said. made the score 29-3. "They kicked our butts last Josh Baltrusaitis also year." managed a pin, in 3:49, Weight class winners for over Jose Vidano at 152 to the purple and gold in its extend the lead out to 35-3. league clash with the He now has a season mark Wildcats were Chris Hanna, of 35-8. Corey Kilmartin, Chris "It came down to Maines. Whipple, Tyler Gamelin, Josh Baltrusaitis and Ryan Seth Temple, Todd Maines, Haywood," Maxim said. Ryan Haywood and Josh "They all went up in weight Baltrusaitis. classes and came through Hanna won a 6-5 decision with what was expected of at 112 over Jon Homrich, them." scoring the winning point Wayland won weight on an escape with 18 class matches in the final seconds left in the third five matchups, but period. His win tied the Caledonia's lead still held score at 3-3. up. The Fighting Scots also Kilmartin won 18-9 over achieved some great Tony Harrish at 119 to put personal efforts in some his team ahead for good, 7tough defeats. 3. Kilmartin is now 28-14 Lynde Baltrusaitis, now on the season. 33-8 on the season, lost a Whipple had a void at 125 9-2 decision at 103 to D.J. Sutherland, but was in contention for a win throughout the three rounds. Pete VanderVeen dropped a 9-7 thriller to Curt Hall at 215, despite nearly coming up with the winning points. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Caledonia’s Chris Hanna won a thrilling 6-5 decision in the 112-weight class to help give his team a nice And Jake Klapmust had a thrilling match at 171, but was pinned by Neal Fryling in 5:28. "Il really was a thriller," Maxim said. "We match up real well with Wayland; people who came out got to see a real thriller." Caledonia's victory over Wayland ties them for second place in the O-K Gold Conference with Forest Hills Northern. Leading the league currently is Sparta. The league tournament takes place this Saturday (Feb. 12) at Kenowa Hills High School. The Caledonia squad members are feeling confident that they can make some noise at the league finale and their excitement certainly won't hinder their chances. "Everybody is excited; it has been really neat this year and we have seen nothing but good things," Maxim said. 'tillage rJ^uto Sales & Service YOUR DISCOUNT QUALITY CAR SHOPPE! 96 FORD 1/2-TON 4X4 PICK-UP WITH SNOW PLOW OFF ROAD PACKAGE. V-8. AUTOMATIC. AIR CAMPER SLIDER WINDOW & MORE! . nnn 11900 96 FORD PROBE SE 94 OLDS CUTLASS CIFRRA S 55.900 MILES. AUTOMATIC AIR. POWER WIN­ 4 DOOR. 84 000 MILES. V-6. AUTOMATIC. AIR. POWER WINDOWS! OCKS. TILT CRUISE AMFM STEREO TAPE. REAR DEFROSTER A MORE DOWS! OCKS TILT. 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Trojans take down Hawkeyes in 0T Middleville sank 18-of-22 free throws including 7-of-8 in the overtime session to topple Hamilton 56-47 last Friday in O-K Blue Conference play at Hamilton High School. The Trojans led 18-17 after the first quarter, but went 0-foi-9 from the field in the second frame and trailed at half, 30-24. In the third quarter, however, coach Kurt Holzhueter's squad outscored the Hawkeyes 14-6 to regain the lead, 38-36. Blake Wilson led the Trojans with 15 points. He was 3-for-4 on threepointers, 6-for-6 from the charity stripe and made zero turnovers in the game. Wilson scored 7 of his points in overtime. The Trojan team hit 7-of-8 from the charity stripe in the extra session. Nolan Miklusicak, Ben Lucas and Brian Ycazel each tallied 8 points, also for the winners. Lucas and Zac Truer also were solid on the boards, each collecting 13 caroms. "This is a pretty good win for us; we played some great defense in the second half," Holzhueter said. "Our guys were real solid in the overtime." �The Sun and News. Middleville. MVFetxuary 8, 2000/Page 17 Area teams compete at Delton tourney Trojans score bowling wins versus Scots Potterville proved to be most powerful at the Jan. 29 Delton Kellogg Varsity Volleyball Tournament, winning in two games, 158, 15-5, over Kalamazoo Christian during the championship match. To reach the championship finals, Potterville defeated Caledonia 15-7, 13-15, 159, while Kalamazoo Christian won over Hamilton 15-13, 12-15, 159. The host Panthers placed third out of four teams in its pool with a 2-4 record. Delton beat Bellevue 15-4, 16-14, lost to Hamilton 154, 15-11 and dropped a 15-3, 15-9 match to Potterville. Potterville finished first in the pool, Hamilton second and Belldvue was fourth. Kalamazoo Christian finished first in the other pool with Caledonia ending up second, Middleville third and Vicksburg placing fourth. Caledonia split with Middleville 15-5,6-15, split The Trojan rollers won twice over their Fighting Scot counterparts Jan. 31 in prep bowling action of the Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Conference. Middleville's boys won 28 and lost 2, while Middleville's girls won 17 and lost 13. Matt Pullen had games of 173, 194, 166 for a total of 533, Eric Smith 182, 151, 156 for a 489, Jeff Dougherty 192, 233, 183 for a 608, Luke Shuck a 118, Stuart Aspinall 178. 207, 215 for a 600 and Tim Suwyn 187, 110 for a 297 for the Trojan boys. Josh Pettenger had games of 170, 135, 131 for a total of 436, C.J. Jarboe 134. 131, 137 for a 402. Steve Homrich a 115. Mark Zeef 149, 112, 158 for a 419, Scott Elam 170, 135. 179 for a 484 and Rick Ellinger 135, 116 for a 251 for the Fighting Scot boys. Wendy Mickelwait posted games of 122, 98, 85 for a 305 for Middleville's girls, Jenni Loose 124, 172, 119 Caledonia's Jennifer Sutphin goes above the net to bring down a powerful spike during the Jan. 29 Delton Kellogg Varsity Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Perry Hardin) with Kalamazoo Christian 15-10, 11-15 and beat Vicksburg 15-8, 15-10. Middleville lost to Kalamazoo Christian 15-7, 15-8, split with Caledonia and split with Vicksburg 615, 15-10. for a 415. .Trisha Turcott 111. 86. 114 for a 311. Trinnady Dykstra 162, 203, 129 for a 494 and Alisha Harper 142, 147. 124 for a 413. For Caledonia’s girls. Kate Haywood had games of 88 and 112 for a 200. Molly Cryderman 142, 145, 138 for a 425. Ashley Jarboe 115. 116. 96 for a 327, Missy Elam 128, 141. 151 for a 420. Amanda Yahne 155. 117. 138 for a 410 and Stacey Bryant a 110. Phone book recycling planned by rain forest group deliver any books after the by Ruth Zacharv Feb. 18 date. Staff Writer The effort will be orga­ A telephone book recy­ cling project will allow lo­ nized by students and cal residents to unload all adults who will be going to those old books and know the Rain Forest this year. they will also be used for The group will be going to Peru and the Amazon this a good cause. The recycled books will summer, and will include both youngsters and adults. be used for insulation in Part of the year long pro­ Habitat for Humanity cess for people taking part houses. Telephone books may be is to learn environmental and to dropped off between Feb. advocacy, 14 and 18 only at Dutton encourage any public Elementary School, service projects such as Caledonia Middle School, recycling, or restores or Kettle Lake Elementary, preserves the environment, and Emmons Lake and other consciousness Elementary. Please do not raising efforts. Red Arrows fall to Rockford The Lowell junior varsity hockey team, a cooperative team with Caledonia, recently lost a close 1-0 divisional game to the Rockford Rams at the Michigan Ice Center. The two teams met earlier in year during pre-season and Rockford defeated the Red Arrows 4-1. Coming into the contest, Lowell's main objective was to contain Rockford’s speed and prevent any breakaway scoring opportunities. "We knew going in that Rockford had great team speed," coach Paul Jacobus said. "We have put a lot of emphasis lately on our defensive scheme and we were hoping to limit Rockford's breakaway scoring chances." Rockford's speed did make a difference, especially in the first period as the Rams produced numerous shots on goal, most of which came on fast break opportunities. Lowell’s defenders kept the pressure to the outside and goalie Jay Blair helped to keep the Red Arrows on track. Blair stopped 29 shots in the first period to keep the game scoreless. Lowell increased its forechecking pressure in the second period and had several scoring chances, but were unable to capitalize on any of them. Blair kept Rockford off the board with many dazzling saves in the second period. Both teams played aggressively in the third period and both had many solid scoring chances. Rockford's icers finally Three area athletes competing for WMU track teams There are three members of the Western Michigan University track and field teams this year that have Barry County roots. And two of the three are from the same family. Competing as track and field athletes for the Broncos in 2000 are Jessica Davis, Addi Radcliff and Soloman Radcliff. Davis, a sophomore, is listed as a middle distance "Wedding Announcements f * 5 broke the scoreless tie al the 6:35 mark on a two-on-one breakaway. The Red Arrows kept the pressure on and had several close shots, but non reached the back of the Rams’ net. "The kids played a great game and we are proud of how they handled themselves on the ice," Jacobus said. "Rockford is a good team and it was one of those games that could have gone either way." Let us help you announce that very important dav with an announcement from our complete line of Invitations, Reception Cards, Thank Yous and more I ser one of our I Wedding Specialists. I 1351 N.M-43 fkgtway I Hastings * 945-9554 runner on the WMU womens’ squad. She set the freshman record in the 1,500 with a 4:39.25, won the Bronco Invitational in the event and placed I Oth at the MAC Championships. Before coming to WMU, Davis earned All-State honors at Thornapple Kellogg (Middleville) High School in track and cross country, setting three school records. Addi Radcliff was named WMU's Rookie of the Year in 1998 and set the freshman record for discus with a 148-5 at Notre Dame. She was also the runner-up in 1998 at the Ball State Quad and the Jesse Owens Classic. At Lakewood High School, she earned All-Stale honors in the shot put and the discus, holding the Vikings’ record m the discus Soloman Radcliff, a freshman, was the Capital Circuit champion in the discus as a senior and earned the Vikings’ MVP award He also qualified for Stale jn the discus and holds all of Lakewood s lifting records > I When was i* the last time I someone I tacked a f television ad I to their refrigerator? Words on paper. They will always be the most powerful tools human beings use to communicate. They place no limits on how much we can say, and the furthest reaches of the imagination are the only limits on what we can show. They have the power to make complex ideas simple, and simple ideas powerful. We do more than read them, we hold them. And, from the advertising we see in publi­ cations to the letters we receive m the mail, the things we hold in our hands have the quickest routes to our hearts. Say lt.9h Print. �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middlevrfle. Ml'February 8. 2000 Trojans take third at Lakewood Duals Chad Reil was a perfect 5-0 at the Lakewood Duals, wrestling for the Trojans in the 152-pound weight class. LAKE ODESSA — In his 20 years of coaching the Lakewood High School wrestling program. Bob Veitch says the 1999-2000 team may be the very best The Viking matmen already have won four tournaments and knocked off a number of State-ranked squads during the course of the last couple, of months. On. Jan 29. Veitchs team continued its banner campaign by winning (he Lakewood Duals. The blue and while beat the No. 3 team in Division I. Saginaw Heritage, the No. I team in Division II. Lowell, and the No. 7 team in Division II. Middleville The results from the duals help to prove that the sky does appear to be the limit for this aspiring and determined group of Lake wood grapplcrv ’This team could be the best team that we have had record wise." Veitch said. "We have a chance to end up 23-1. We have good kids, who work hard and don't like to lose.” Six Lakewood wrestlers enjoyed perfect days last Saturday: Greg Seeber (in the 103-pound weight class), Nathan Boucher (125). Phil Plowman (119), Tommy Pett (135), Tony Harmer (145) and Shawn Veitch (171) all managed 50 efforts against some tough opposition. "We’re basically solid," Veitch said. "It’s tough to find a team that's solid in 14 weights. And these kids understand tlie word team.” When it comes to putting a wrestling team's best up against another's, not too Brett Vernon lifts up a 215-pound weight class wrestling foe and prepares to put him gently back on the mat during the Jan. 29 tournament at Lakewood High School. Systems ‘ 1 Serving All Makes & Models DURA-CUBE SALT 5O-lbs. Only... PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5 gals. many teams can hang with the Vikings. Lakewood won at the duals 40-24 over Fowlerville, 46-24 over Lowell, 54-18 over Delton Kellogg, 36-29 over Heritage and 41-20 over Middleville to finish No. 1. Lowell ended up second, Middleville third. Heritage fourth, Fowlerville fifth at Delton Kellogg sixth. Middleville's three wins came over Delton Kellogg 56-15, Heritage 38-20 and Fowlerville 52-26. The Trojans' two defeats came against Lowell 31-28 and Lakewood. "I thought that we wrestled well and they (Lakewood) still hammered us," Middleville coach Tom Lehman said. "They are solid all the way through and in about 11 of the weight classes, Lakewood is very tough." Delton's defeats came against Heritage 52-24, Fowlerville 42-13, Middleville, Lakewood and Lowell 61-13. Heritage also beat Fowlerville 40-31, while Lowell posted wins over Fowlerville 48-22 and Heritage 46-26. Area wrestlers who also went 5-0 at the Lakewood Duals included Delton's Gary Herbert (130), Middleville's Chad Reil (152) and Delton's Bill Ferris (275). But for the most part, the day belonged to the Vikings. Veitch says that being first at a tournament for a fourth time was nice, but it could have easily been a fifth title. "We would have won the (Jan. 8 L.H.) Lamb (in Hastings) if we would have brought everybody," Veitch said. Still, the Viking mentor knows that his team member’s success will make things even more difficult as they prepare for the post­ season. "We have to wrestle Lowell again at districts and that's the scary part," Veitch said. "They will be ready for us."_____________________ toplaceyour ACTIONS Only... $5°° $g5O Best Price, Quality, Service BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair JJFwater conditioning ~ STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 89 1-0303 Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �The Sun and News. Middleville. 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Michigan 49333 No. 7/February 15, 2000 Village Players plan a southern mystery Caledonia FFA qualifies 28 for regional contests Twenty-eight Caledonia FFA members in both the senior high and middle school chapters qualified for regional competition Thurs­ day. Feb. 3, at District FFA Leadership contests held at Ionia High School. Forty-two Caledonia FFA members competed in eight leadership contests against FFA chapters from Belding. Ionia, Lakewood. Lowell and Saranac, taking first in three contests and second place in two more. The Greenhand Conduct of Meetings team took first place with a gold award. Team members who will compete at rcgionals are Jenny Workman, president; Kim Russell, vice president; Dirk Vandcbunte, secretary; Jeremiah Borners, treasurer; Molly Spica, reporter; Heather Cancc, sentinel; and Scott Rodgers, junior advi- sor. Jamie Cox took second place and a gold award in the Greenhand Public Speaking contest for first year mem­ bers. Jamie qualified to go to regional competition as well. The Agricultural Forum team took first place with a gold award. Team members going on to regionals are Marcie Crandall (chairperson}. Brian Ander­ son, Jake Gerst, Kelly Goodwin, Tony Govemal. Maygan Post and Justin Workman. Caledonia had two Par­ liamentary Procedure teams at District contests this year. Taking first place with a gold award to qualify for regionals were Tyler Gamelin, chairperson; Sarah Ayriss, vice chairperson; Bobbi Meyer, secretary; Jake Klapmust; Jenny Mar- tin and Seth Temple. The Caledonia Middle School Conduct of Meet­ ings team also qualified for regional competition, taking second place and a gold award. They are Katie Meyer, president; Ashley Wegner, vice president; Mamela Martin, secretary; Ben Wisner, treasurer; Tony Delnay, reporter, Emily Martinez, sentinel, and Brit­ tany Snyder, advisor. Also competing, but not qualifying for regional com­ petition. were the members of Caledonia’s second Par­ liamentary Procedure team. Taking third place and a sil­ ver award were Ryan Hay­ wood, chairperson, Erin Mulder, vice chairperson, Becky Haywood, secretary, and team members Nick See Caledonia FFA, pg. 17 Two of the characters not named Magnolia are featured in the Village Players production of Southern Fried Murder this month. Here. Mike Bremer as Louisiana Capote spars with sheriff AJ Watkins, played by Suzanne McIntyre. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer An atmosphere of Spanish moss, family difficulty and dialogue thick with a southern drawl will Fill the Middle Villa later this month. "Southern Fried Murder" is this year’s dinner theater presentation at the Mid­ dlevilla Inn in Middleville on Feb. 18. 19. 25 and 26 Doors will open at 6:30 pm. and the show starts at 7. The Village Players bring their flair for humor and fun to this play (with far too many characters named See Village Players, pg. 17 Caledonia TV access will move to library by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township Su­ pervisor Bill Johnston an­ nounced last Wednesday that the basement of the library will become the new broadcasting center for the local cable TV access channel 15. Mentioned as reasons for moving the transmission site were frequent problems with transmission equipment and the video/audio lines within Caledonia High School, which produce video distortions and extremely low audio for viewers when compared to other cable channels received in Caledonia, according to a report documenting prob­ lems. Other reasons given in the report have included: • Township programming planned by TV 15 Oversight Committee Chairman Nick Unger often hasn’t run on the channel. • Other programs have run later than scheduled. • A bulletin posting of community events notices provided last May on special software has not yet been installed. • Non-school notices re­ mained too long and were not posted in a timely manner, if at all. • The programming schedule for non-school programs has been impossible to publicize because every time it has been submitted it has been replaced with school reports, sports broadcasts and other priorities. • Sometimes there were blocks of dead time when nothing was broadcast, and during holidays and school vacations, programs were not aired • Sports programming has been run earlier in the day than permitted by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, without a special exemption. Also, sports The middle room in the north end of the library building is slated for a facelift to create a new space for a TV 15 channel access broadcasting center. Historical Society materials will be moved to another room. The area on the east side of the building is where the proposed ramp and entry into the basement community room would be constructed. programming continued throughout the night when no one was watching, wearing out townshipowned equipment prema­ turely. Some of these errors have been made during programming the township's new playback computer located at the high school. The stale of the art software and hard­ ware was provided last June, but much of the programming is still done manually at the high school. Keeping cable viewers informed about when community programs will be shown has been nearly impossible, which has not gone unnoticed by local citizens. Citizen Don Miesen complained at the Jan. 19 board meeting over the omission of broadcasting of township business. He stressed there were "huge ramifications" of planned changes to the airport that would affect the quality of life. He said the airport and the expressway being built created a huge manufacturing potential, which would be facing the community, including creation of traffic problems. See Cafedonia TV access, pg. 2 In This Issue • Caledonia band students earn top festival ratings • Middleville appointment procedures will change • Officials urged to stay away from planning, zoning hearings • Yankee Springs board decides not to fund YMCA activities �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Fetxuary 15. 2000 Caledonia TV access, from front page Miesen's point was that with all the issues affecting the lives of residents, the township needs to be dealing with them and what the township was doing should be televised on the local cable channel in order for citizens to be informed. He also complained that when the meetings were broadcast, the sound was distorted. Miesen pleaded for township officials to do something about the situation. Johnston said last month that he had been working with the schools and said he had a "better fix" in mind, which "will be better for the whole community." He said the schools* purpose is to maintain the channel for (he kids and their experience, while "ours is to provide information to the citizens paying a fee for the service." The decision to move the broadcasting location into the lower rooms of the library building apparently was the preferred solution. Money to operate the channel comes from cable TV users in the area, with around $12,000 expected in the next month or two. Increasi ng the capabilities of the TV station would be achieved by the labor and continued work of Unger, long term volunteer Tom Apol and four more newly recruited volunteers. Three have experience in video and would be able to help record meetings and attend TV programming duties in the library building. Unger said they could also help produce programs like the Good News Journal. The cable TV company would run a cable into the building, extending the ex­ isting line, which comes from Middleville. The new site would begin with new transmitter equipment. Plans for the audio system in the township meeting room would be completed. The committee would begin to use the videotape management system the township bought, but which was never installed last year. A computer would run a VCR to begin and end programs when they were intended to be. Unger said he hoped grant money could be available for future needs pertaining to the channel operations and related improvements, for expansion and to gain more in operating funds. He mentioned some programs could be underwritten by private companies in the area as a way of obtaining more money to operate the channel. Unger said equipment to even out the volume of the signal would be installed to solve reception problems. He said now a clean signal would be possible. Public service programs, such as "how to complete a building permit,” could be shown He said there vould be more diversity of programming and individuals and groups might produce programs. Programming could be expanded to include school events of other schools in the broadcast area, and to deal with the interests of users in outlying areas of the range of the channel. The change would make the channel more of a community resource, Unger said. Decisions on program­ ming would be made by the oversight committee, composed of members from the school, the village and the township. "We don't want any one person running this thing." Unger said the committee would follow FCC guidelines, and he had obtained guidelines from other TV systems with up to 25 years of experience to learn from. The committee would act in an advisory capacity to the board. No timetable or money allocations for renovations in the basement are defi­ nitely planned. Johnston said repairs would be kept as minimal as possible by using donated furnishings from the Access TV com­ pany and volunteer labor wherever possible. Johnston said eventually the TV access broadcasting equipment would be operated in one of the rooms in the north end of the building, separate from the community room. Johnston said all the de­ tails would be worked out with the schools in a way that would not inconve­ nience anyone or create problems. He said the move would not take place immediately, though volunteers would be working on clearing the space to be used by the access channel, and to paint the room right away. The equipment would be separated from the library space and the community room. The upstairs library space, the community room and the north end of the basement could in the future, each be kept secured from the space used by the others. The north end of the basement now is very cold in the winter. The condition of the basement space has been gradually deteriorating for some time. Water flooded the base­ ment recently at several points, and walls have deteriorated. Johnston said the water appeared to have come from a blocked pipe that carried water from the roof down spout system. He said he believed the basement could be repaired to the point where water did not come into the building. At that time he said there were no definite plans to renovate the north portion of the basement. Various groups in the community, such as the schools, the Caledonia Li­ brary, Friends of the Library and the Historical Society, could be affected by the decision when the plan is implemented. "We wouldn’t cut the school’s time or interrupt their programs," said Unger. The school would continue to decide on its own programming. The channel broadcasts 28 hours, or four hours a day. seven days a week Discussion indicated the township would still want the schools and students to continue their video classes and production training, to broadcast sports events and other school programming aired on the channel. Apparently, neither the schools nor the township have a copy of a contract between the township or village and Caledonia schools defining the terms of their agreement concerning the channel. High School Principal Bob Szymoniak suggested recently that the parties in­ volved enter into discus­ sions to write new a con­ tract. Szymoniak said, after the decision. "The school district has worked very hard to establish a good working relationship with the township and village, and will continue to work with them to assist the township to make the transition in any way it can." The library will be somewhat affected by the decision, but will be able to use the community room for programs, Johnston said. The 1,386-squarc-foot community basement room can hold 75 people and was used 25 times last year for library programs. Usually the township meeting room is used for larger library programs. The upstairs space of the library can accommodate about 50 people. Because the community room has deteriorated, the room recently was declared off limits for library programs held there last year by Kent District Library officials who in­ spected the basement space twice, and advised against presentations and children's programs in the basement due to damp­ ness, mold and mildew. Johnston said that once painted and upgraded, the community room could again be used for library programs, as well as for other community meetings. The building would be used as a community meeting area for senior citizens and other local groups, Johnston said last week. He said it would be used for meetings of the Grounds and Facilities Committees, among others "The township wishes to use this space at all times of the day or early evening, not just when the library is open," a grant request filed last week stated. Caledonia Township ap­ plied Feb. 3 for a $16,000 Kent County Community Development grant to pro­ vide a barrier free accessible ramp and entry to the basement space of the library on the east side of the building. The proposal asks for a project starting date May 1 of this year, and a comple­ tion date of Oct. 30. On Feb. 4, Johnston ex­ plained that he and the grounds committee had been working on library building improvements for some time. The grant application was made for one portion of the work that eventually would restore the condition of the building. On Feb.4 Johnston said no immediate plans were being made for renovations or remodeling inside of the basement of the library, beyond the amount requested for the ramp. Plans for remodeling or for repairs inside the build­ ing's basement spaces would not be part of that project. Johnston said last week. Grant plans show entry into the building would be into the unused portion of the northern portion of die basement facing east. Johnston said the plan would be adjusted so the entry would be into the community room which the library was using until this year. One problem with past public use of the basement is that access has required entry through the library. Security for books, equip­ ment, and other resources in the library could not be provided except when library personnel could be available. The basement room al­ ways has been available to public groups, and library personnel made accommodations fur such meetings if notified in advance. This has limited access in some cases. Even so, the basement room Continued next page �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/February 15. 2000/Page 3 Twenty-six area students make dean’s list at WMU Twenty-six students from this area have been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Western Michi­ gan University. To qualify for the honor, a student must have earned at least a 3.5 grade point av­ erage on a 4.0 scale and havfe at least least 12 credit hours of graded class work. The students, their home­ towns. parents (where such information was provided) and major fields of study were: • Mandy Jacobs, daughter of Tom and Mona Jacobs of Alto, accountancy and Span­ ish. • Rachel D O'Connor, daughter of Dale and Terri O'Connor of Alto, political science in public administra­ tion. • Shane S. Risner, son of Steven and Cornelia Risner of Alto, special education, mentally impaired, elemen­ tary • Tara Bcuschcl. daughter of Michael and Leslie Bcuschel of Caledonia, ele­ mentary group minors. • Michelle N. Davis, Two Caledonia students on Lake Superior dean’s list Two Caledonia students have been named to the dean's list at 1<*r the 1999 fall semester. These students attained at least at 3.5 grade-point aver­ age on a scale of 4.0. Their names, hometowns and major fields of study are included • Erika Marie Hayes, a junior, early childhood edu­ cation. • Brian Lee Purdy, a senior, criminal justice. Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad daughter of Kenneth and Cynthia Davis of Caledonia, general business • Jennifer R. DeKraker. daughter of Alan and Barbara DeKraker of Caledonia, bi­ ology and music. • Jennifer L. Finkbeiner. daughter of John and Eliza­ beth Finkbeiner of Caledo­ nia. elementary group mi­ nors. • Heidi Marie Hanna, daughter of Gary and Diane Hanna of Caledonia, ele­ mentary group minors. • Jean Licari, daughter of Giuseppe and Deann Licardi of Caledonia, elementary group minors. • Brett J. McGovern, son of Gregory and Rhonda McGovern of Caledonia, university curriculum. • Kara F. Palma, daughter of Steven and Kim Palma of Caledonia, elementary group minors. • Ken A. Reiffer, daughter of Larry and Diane Reiffer of Caledonia, special educa­ tion. mentally impaired, el­ ementary. • Jonci L. Warner, daughter of Archie and Kathy Warner of Caledonia, indus­ trial marketing. • Dale H. Wicks, son of Don and Terrie Wicks of Caledonia, English. • David J. Bcckering of Middleville, son of David Bcckering and Elizabeth Hoffman, management. • Traci Lynne Campbell, son of Jack and Christine Campbell of Middleville, secondary education in busi- TK Students of the Month chosen The following young people were chosen at Students of the Month for January at Thomapple Kellogg High School: (front row, from left) Brittany Nicholson. Michelle Higgins. Mariah Sheffer, Amy Herring, (second row) Amanda Burns. William McKeown, Cassie Decker, (third row) Rachel Wert. Amy Dykstra. Juan Ruiz, Dan Brinks, (fourth row) Jamie Allen Eric Stewart. Andrea Berkimer and Amanda Sager. Unavailable for picture: Jody Siebesma. Dave Patterson, Charlie Stevens and Deanna VanStee Walker of Middleville, ele­ mentary group minors. Caledonia woman makes Adrian list Kristine M DeBoer of Caledonia was one of five students from Kent County students named to the 1999 fall semester dean's list at Adnan College. To achieve this honor, a student must maintain a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and carry at least 12 credit hours. DeBoer, a junior majonng in exercise science-physical therapy, is a 1997 graduate of Caledonia High School and is the daughter of Jerry and Deb DeBoer. Caledonia TV access, from pg. 2— sometimes has been used without notifying library personnel during non­ library hours. The basement also has been used until now by the Friends of the Library and library personnel for the sale of donated books and materials, which have been stored on tables in the basement room, to raise funds toward a new library building. Johnston said the com­ munity room was not sup­ ported by the Kent District Library. He said it was for 616-795-1268 1787 Pax ne Lake Road Middleville. Michigan 19333 OPE* Bl ness. • Tabitha Ann Drake, daughter of Robert and Ruby Curths of Middleville, pre-psychology. • Krissta Lynn Hannapel of Middleville, elementary group minors • Vikki Jansen, daughter of John and Gayle Jansen of Middleville, elementary group minors. • Joyce I. Lee of Mid­ dleville. special education, mentally impaired, elemen­ tary. • Sean D. Lemon, son of Patrick and Susan Lemon of Middleville, computer in­ formation systems. • Curt William Martin of Middleville, aviation flight science. • Angela J. McQueen, daughter of David and Shellie McQueen of Middleville, geography • Monique Marsh Rodriguez. daughter of Arnaldo and Laura J. Rodriguez of Middleville, management. • Meredith K. VanHouten, daughter of Garry and Mar­ ion VanHouten of Middleville, nursing. • Raechelle Cathleen \PPOIMMKM OM1 the public's use, and the Friends of the library would have to clear it and keep it clear. KDL Director Claudya Muller said last week the basement room had been used for library activities. She said though the KDL does not pay for .mainte­ nance of the room, does not pay for basement space or meeting rooms in any of the 17 other branch libraries, but all of these branches use the basement space for library-related activities. She said every one allows for storage of additional materials, books, and for space for book sales, etc. MuHer said one township was even building a small storage area behind the town hall for the storage of library related materials. Library personnel and patrons say they needed the basement space they used until this year, and many citizens in the community would like a new building for that reason among others. In the unused portion of the basement, the Historical Society has stored materials in sealed containers. Johnston said the materials would be moved into another space in the north part of the basement, but could remain m the budding. 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Money from the concert will be used to buy equipment for a new steel drum band forming in Hastings. _______ LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Liling Church - Serving a Liting Lord Sunday Sduxil Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. 10 45 a m .6:00 p.m. Family Night 6.30 p m 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Dr Bruin F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH .< Ckwvk uirt a curing heart for our community and the world" Sunday Worship 9 30 a m & 6 00 p m (Child & Aduh) (Dunng the School Year) Rev. R. Sena Greeunnn. Pastor Lyneiie Sprik. Ymrth Leader At Tierney er. Community Calling Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 M 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service 10 30 im Jr Church (Licensed Nursery 4 Child Care Res Sontuit Kohns - 61M9M16? Youth ihmster Randy fVutfl 250 Vine Street Church Office 616-891-8669 Fax 891-8648 FIRST BAPTIST t 0 M M U I I 1 I CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings .. 10 30 a m 7 00 p m Meeting at the Crow Crock Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chnssey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Houma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-R9I-O2R7 V®1 our web sfte www boghtsioe org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed Family Nighty, “We are changed by Gods love!” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship......................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................... 11.00 a m Adult Bible Class........................ 11:00 a m Rev E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto, Ml 49302 Ow mile east of Whiuwyvtlle Rd Ra P .Adams Pfcw 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200CWf Souedr. Raed .« Gun Lakel Uiyted. Ml 4934t • 795-7903 Inspiring. fYuilive. Relevant Joyful CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Scnkw Pastor Alan I). Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, MuskSunday School.............................................. 9:45 am. Sunday Morning Worship Sen ice 1 LOO a.m Sunday Evening Service . . 6:00 p m. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer 6:45 p.m Word of Life Clubs 6:45 pm Leighton United Methodist Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . .8:30 a m. & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. Community C b » » « )» CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 10 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship 6 00 pm Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: RM-9191 www lakesidecommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyvllle Ave Church School, Sunday RAY TOINSESD. PMnr NORMAN KNORR. Ovistun Education Director 9 45 a m Morning Worship . 1100 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30pm Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 891-8028 • e-mail: leightonttiserv net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St.. Caledonia. Ml (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly low" Rom. 12.10 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a m. Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerhe • Office R9I-B6U • Chunk 89I-9H7R ITIjc ®Uj dime fHctljobiSt Cljurcl) 5590 VMiitneyville Ave.. S E Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School...10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. . Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bai lard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Nursery 9 45 a m Learning fur all 6 p m .Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Hamer Free Av-Coadewned Loawg Canag Chdd Care Duraj Smtur Hours Multiple Staff Sen ing Your Community Campus for Ministry Susia* SAsoi 18'JO a tn Peace Reformed Church Call for a schedule of choices 616-891-81 !9 S 45am A I’tWam Lakeside A Place for Family & Friend* 6201 Whitncyville Avenue. Allo UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Mornng Worship 9:30 am. MkJdtevte Sunday School 9 45 a m. Middevee Morning Worship 11 00 am Ret' Lee Zach man Chtxch Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Wb-^eyv e Ave of 84^ Sr • 895-866’ “The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord “ Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 930 ar Sunday 'Aynng Worsnp 10 30 am Sux»r E remrwg Worrc 6 00 pm Wed >Aawee«t Prayer & 3oe Study 760 pm Rev Thomas SKrys Rev Kart Basrtor Assoc Pastor Youth Mrvstnes �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml February 15 2000'Page 5 Caledonia artist showing landscapes at UICA by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Stephen Duren’s work will be showcased at the Urban Institute for Contem­ porary Arts from Feb. 18 through March 25. An opening reception with the artist will be held Friday. Feb. 18. from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. "Climbing Fences" will Engagements Snead-Crumback An April 8th, 2000 wed­ ding is being planned by Suzanne Louise Snead and Peter Isaac Crumback in Dayton, Ohio. The future bndc is a grad­ uate of Wright State Univer­ sity College of NursingHealth. Daylon, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science in Nurs­ ing. She resides in Kcttcnng, OIL and her parents, Larry and Carol Sneed, arc of Pleasantville, Ohio. The groom-to-be, who now resides in Dayton, Ohio, graduated from Caledonia High School and Ferns State University with a Bachelor of Science in Facilities Man- focus primarily on the ab­ stract landscape images for which Duren, a Caledonia resident, has developed a na­ tional reputation. The show also will feature 18 smaller oils on board made last summer on a trip to north­ ern California, his first ex­ tended working expedition to his boyhood home since leaving more than 20 years ago. These field studies repre­ sent both a pilgrimage and a reconnection for Duren, as well as a lyrical portrait of a fast disappearing landscape. Duren calls the series, "my homage to a landscape which comforted me in my childhood, helped to shape my sensibilities and taught me much about painting." Duren’s exhibition is the first of a senes sponsored by the UICA. Best of West Michigan Duren's work is part of numerous public and corpo­ rate collections, from the United States Embassy in Ethiopia to the Yergeau Musee International d'Art in Quebec to the Grand Rapids Art Museum. He is repre­ sented by Patricia Carlisle Fine Art in Santa Fe, Robert Allen Fine Art in San Francisco, Rowe/Wolfson Fine Art in Grand Rapids and Tamarak Gallery in Omena, Mich. UICA gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, and Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Friday, 11 a m. 8:30 p.m. For information, call 454-7000, extension 12. Kaechele 80th birthday agement. His parents are Ken and Mary Lou Crum­ back of Caledonia. Charles “Bud” Kaechele will celebrate his 80th birth­ day from 2-4 p.m. on Feb. 20, 2000. The celebration will be held at his church, Leighton United Methodist. All family and friends are welcome. Leighton Church is located on the comer of 142nd and 2nd Street (Cale­ donia). Peters-Hanson Crumback-Naqe Jerry and Cathy Peters of Middleville would like to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter Kristi to Michael. He is the son of Greg and Patty Hanson of Walker. Kristi is a 1996 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg, and a 1999 graduate of Ferns State with a degree in Radi­ ology Mike is a 1996 graduate of Kcnowa Hills, and is attend­ ing Ferns State for a degree in Computer Info. Systems. An April 29. 2000 wed­ ding is planned. Beth Rcnac Crumback and Altin Naqe will marry in a March 19. 2000, ceremony. The bride-elect graduated from Caledonia High School and attended Grand Rapids Community College. She and her parents, Kenneth and Mary Lou Crumback, are of Caledonia. The groom-elect, of Selite, Albania, is a graduate of the law division of Tirana University. 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Hastings celebrated their silver anniversary on Valen­ tine’s Day. 2000 In honor of the occasion, their family hosted a surprise party at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. A program including ventriloquist David Stewart, a memories video, special remarks from the ouple's daughters and a beautiful solo. “My Valentine", sung by Anneliese Patterson, was enjoyed by the guests attending Their daughters are Leanne (Pete) Bailey, Anneliese and Lacey Patterson The couple has three grandchildren. Russel! J , Lauren and Graycen Bailey Call 945 9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ‘Super Saturdays’ series continues at TK library by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students in grades 4-8 can explore music, cartooning, scuba and science during the remaining Super Saturday programs. Registration is required for these Saturday morning adventures held at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Li­ brary. •• On Feb. 26, Grand Rapids Symphony Percus­ sionist Bill Vits will per­ form, demonstrate various percussion instruments and talk about his career. Stu­ dents will make rain sticks. • On March 11 comic book illustrator Matt Vander Pol will demonstrate car­ tooning techniques. Stu­ dents will have a chance to create their own cartoons. • On March 25. McFall Principal Bill Rich will put on his face mask and fins. Rich, who shares his inter­ est in scuba diving with first-graders each year, will present a more in depth look at what a scuba diver does, how the equipment is used and maybe even talk about his encounter w ith sharks. This program will have lots of surprises and perhaps a little under the sea sign language • On April 15 students are invited to get zapped with Dr Zap. This is unlike the usual classroom science. All programs begin at 10:30 a.m. and are between one and two hours long. To register for any of these in­ teractive learning programs call the library at 795-5434. Pattersons celebrate 25th anniversary erald endows of Cascade A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from Nearest and most affordable rates in area. Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Walmart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS �Page 6/ThtfSun and News. MxldlevHte. Ml February 15, 2000 Irish music program planned in Wayland Feb. 19 Charles (Red) Zichterman The Conklin Ceillie Band will perform on Saturday, Feb. 19, as a fund-raiser for SS Cyril and Methodius Church. a new sound system. Feet will be tapping to jigs, reels, songs of love and longing for home, emi­ gration songs and more will be mixed with a taste of Irish history and a dash of Irish humor. The cost is $15 per per­ son for three hours of enter tainment. beginning at 8 p.m. There will be live and silent auctions, throughout the evening and organizer Jan Kuhtic has planned other surprises. For more information about this event, call Kuhtic at 792-9587. Caledonia Cleaners TK grad makes Hillsdale list Irish musicians from the area with the Conklin Ceili Band will demonstrate this Saturday evening. Feb. 19, that no one has to wait for that famous annual March holiday to enjoy traditional ethnic dance and music. Doors at the VFW Hall at 735 South Main St. in Wayland will open at 7:30 p.m. There will be food and a cash bar. This is a fund-raising event by parishioners of SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in the Gun Lake area to fund Dry Cleaning, Alterations In-Store January * February Specials... Shirts... sl. 10 Alterations 20% Off Mih 5 Shirts We promise quick, fast service. 9864 Cherry Valley Avenue. Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 891-0018 • Mon -Thurs 7-7 Fn 8-7 Sat 9-4 Smith-Diamond TK library is closed Friday The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library will be closing Friday. Feb. 18. at noon for a staff-inservice. The library will be open Saturday. Feb. 19, for its reg­ ular Saturday hours Andrew Hillman, a fresh­ man student at Hillsdale College, has been named to the dean’s list for the 1999 fall semester. Hillman, a 1999 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, is the son of Dennis and Vicki Hillman of Middleville. Hillsdale College, located in Hillsdale, Michigan, is an independent, four-year liber­ al arts college and founded in 1844. Selling or Buying Real Estate? Call John or Mary Kay McCleve 891-2222 ext. 233 “Fowr Caledonia Real Estate Professionals'9 • Maximum Exposure • Professional Sen ice • High Integrity Located on M-37 at Caledonia Crossings Selling Your Home? FREE ‘250 OffuFREE Market Evaluation >• For Your Home, •• Land or Business :: Call For Appointment Expires 5/3072000 ;; J| Closing' Costs On Your Next Home Call For Appointment Home Warranty If you List bv 5. 30 2000 * Good for up to $275.00 Call For Appoimmem MIDDLEVILLE Mr. Charles (Red) Zichterman. age 87, of Middleville, and formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday. January' 29, 2000 at his home. Red owned and operated his own trucking company called Zichterman Produce for over 40 years. He retired from business in 1975. During his retirement. Red enjoyed traveling, making soup and chili for his family, tending to his roses, growing vegetables in his garden, and doing handyman fixing for others. Red was a very’ loving and caring person, always worrying about his family. Becuase he was a very special father and grandfather to all of us. there will remain an empty place within our hearts. He will be deeply missed, but will never be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his daughter. Linda Mayhew. Red will be deeply missed by his surviving daughter. Joan and Darrell Williamson; and sadly missed by his grandchildren who.loved and cared for him. and to whom he will always be remembered as "Grandpa with the candy in his pocket", granddaughters. Brenda and Tony Jackson. Michelle Meyers and Carrie and Dale Krueger, his grandsons. David Williamson and Patrick Mayhew; along with his great grandchildren. Darrick and Andrea Jackson. Dale Krueger IV. and Kayla Meycrs-VanDouscr; he will also be remembered fondly by his former wife and friend. Pearl Zichterman; and caring step-son. Raymond and Peg Bosman and family. Funeral services were held on Thursday. February 3, 2000 at the Cook Memorial Chapel. Pastor F.L. Faber from Peace Reformed Church pfficiatcd. Arrangements were made by the Cook Grandville Chapel. Judy (DeVries) EverittBRANDON, FLORIDA Mrs. Judy (DeVries) Everitt, age 45, of Brandon, Florida, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2000 in Brandon. Florida. She was born in Honolulu. Hawaii and lived in Flint before moving to the Tampa, Florida area four years ago. Judy was a Reservationist for Continental Airlines in Tampa. Florida. She was a member of the Brandon First Ward Church of Jesus Christ of letter-Day Saints. Judy is survived by her husband, David M. Everitt, Sr., of Brandon, Florida; two sons, Spencer Everitt of Brandon, Florida, and David Everitt II of Oceanside, California; three daughters. Amanda Ferris of Saginaw. Katie Everitt and Earlcnc Everitt, both of Brandon, Florida; mother. Theda DeVries of Kentwood; brother. David De Vries of Layton. Utah: sisters, Jackie Russell of Kentwood, Mandy Newmycr of Middleville, and Kathy Blough of Freeport; and four grandchildren Scott Randall Heeringa KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE Mr Scott Randall Heeringa. age 41, of Kingsport. Tennessee, and formerly from the Hastings area, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, January 31, 2000. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert; his mother. Rita; and his brother, Brad. Scott is survived by his wife of 25 years, Angela (Angie Vaughn) of Middleville, now residing in Tennessee with their three children, Scott, 24; twin daughters, Nicole and Rachel, 16; grandson. Mason, age 2. He is also survived by his brother, Gilbert "Rick" (Betty) Heeringa of Hastings; sisters, Alana (Brent) Centers of Hastings, Dixie (John) Stevens of Grandville, Kelly Heeringa of Wyoming, and Luana Vandcvendcr of Kokomo, Indiana. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 4, 2000 in Kingsport, T?nnesscc. Red Arrows drop games to G.R. Christian, Catholic Central The Lowell junior varsity hockey team, a cooperative team with Caledonia, spent this past weekend competing against the upper division opponents. Grand Rapids Christian and Catholic Central. Despite playing some solid hockey in both games, the Red Arrows were unable to match their foes’ skills and lost to Christian 6-1 and Catholic Central 5-1. "Our kids played their hearts out all weekend,* coach Paul Jacobus said. "Every lime we play an upper level team, we walk away from the game a better team." Lowell scored in the second period against Christian as Chad Rau found the back of the bet at 12:08 with Dan Woods assisting on the play. Lowell struck first against Catholic Central Rau scored at 4:02 of the first play and again it was Woods making the assist. From that point, the Red Arrows had their troubles containing the hard-charging Cougars Lowell goaltender Jay Blair, however, came up with some big saves. The Red Arrows will be back on the ice this weekend with games versus South Christian Saturday at 4 p.m. and Reeths-Puffer Sunday at 10 a m. Both games are at the Michigan National Ice Center. �The Sun and News. MnWleviie Ml -ebruary 15, 2000'Page 7 Caledonia band students earn top festival ratings by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia band students recently went to the District Solo and Ensemble Festival Jan. 29 and came away with several division one ratings. The top students will go on to the State Solo and Ensemble Festival March 25 at Western Michigan University. The ensembles generally include about five people, and there will be solo performances as well. Those attending who re­ ceived first division ratings were Kraig Borr. Kyle Weilfarc. Jordy Vandcbunte. Molly Cryderman. Paul Spica, Chris LaFoy, James Longman. Adam Bailey, Jake Finkbeiner, Mark 7jeeff, Marc Palma. Brook Ruffalo, Scott Brown, Amanda Danielson, Molly Pickard, and Meridith Brown. Jim Fitzsimmons, Jack Fitzsimmons, Jennie Lillie, Heidi Williams, Jessica Ward, Andrew Kroll, Juke Gless, Megan Bisard, Amanda Werkema, Kathryn Mahawili, Brittany Barber and Sarah Jansma also took pari in the festival. The band will present a Pops Concert March 24 and 25 in the Performing Arts Center. The concert will start at 7:17 p.m. Some of the CHS Band Students who attended the District Solo and Ensemble Festival in January shown here will also go on to the state level. Director Thomas Peck said nearly 18 percent of the student body is involved in band. The bands perform in 30 performances per year. Twenty of these students take private lessons in addi­ tion to band The band will take part in a performance tour of New York City May 3 through 7 this year. The students will go to the University of Syracuse, to take part in a workshop learning situa- Chicken nuggets off the menu for now at TK by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapplc Kellogg Food Service Director Greg Pope says he is relieved that the popular chicken nuggets served in the lunch program at school are not among those from contaminated chickens. To eliminate concerns from parents, students and teachers, the chicken nuggets are being replaced by meatballs in brown gravy over mashed potatoes. Earlier this month, chicken nuggets from two Alabama processors were found to have been from diseased chickens. These nuggets were sold in 31 states, including Michigan. Pope-says, "We will keep nuggets off the menu for now and then reassess. If we need to keep chicken nuggets off the menu to as­ sure parents and students school food is safe, we will do that." Anyone with questions about the Thornapple Kel­ logg food service and lunch program can call Pope at 795-5409. None of chicken nuggets served in the Caledonia Community Schools come from the suspect plants. At this time, chicken nuggets will remain on the menu in Caledonia. ITZ----- "7hat fa On faiey-ei tion. There also will be four performances in New York as a part of the tour. The band’s 2000 group raises money to help sup­ port band students and extra costs. In November, next fall, the group is planning a large fund-raiser. Band director Tom Peck was surprised by his students with a birthday cake on Feb. 7. Plan for your Future with anIRA A Secure Retirement. College Education. Tax Benefits. Reasons to plan for your future now with an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) from Hastings City Bank. Choose from a variety of investment options with different minimum deposits and maturity dates. Our IRA CDs offer terms from 182 days to 8 years. Open a Statement Savings IRA with as little as $50 and gain the flexibility of making subsequent deposits for any amount, any time For those seeking professional investment of their IRA funds, our Trust Department offers actively managed IRAs that . seek to maximize asset growth through the. use of slocks, bonds, and other investment products We're here to help you plan for the future To learn more about IRA accounts at Hastings City Bank, call or stop by any office. A gift to the Barry Community’ Foun­ dation is used to help fund activities throughout our county’ in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more infor­ mation on the Barry Community Foundation or call 945-0526. MEMBER FDIC Coreuk your ux advisor regarding your personal tax situation Eady wubdraual penalties may apph No rarh w ithdrawal penalt. fee IRs-qualified disbursements LEMMA �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville.' Ml/Fetxuary 15. 2000 Caledonia Elevator, students create murals for downtown Middle school students who worked with Caledonia Elevator on a mural project for the downtown area of the village included (top, from left) Corey Raudenbush, Megan McManus, Peter Hall, Tara Fitzsimmons, Melissa Baum, (middle row) Jay Taylor. Emily Jacobson, Emily Norman, Ashleigh Benner, (front) Chad Schondelmayer, Loran Crandell and Angel Castillo. The very large mural with two panels behind them was painted by Loran Crandell, Angel Castillo and Peter Hall. A pond scene with ducks was painted by Megan McManus and Ashleigh Benner. ClIIMuSeK TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY vtnes Distinctive Styles Inside and Out A Wausau Home features more of what every family values, space. Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all rich in fea­ tures, at prices that will surprise you. rREAT PLANS pORVOUL Welcome Home. “Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.’ 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 Jeff 4 Sherri of Westen’$ Carpet Announce Zhcir... Corey Raudenbush painted a panel with a horse. Emily Norman and Ashleigh Benner chose a slide and flowers for their mural. Cash 4 Carry Clearance Sale Carpet Remnants Unbelievably Priced At 5x8 Quality Oriental Rugs 4.99 $79°° All Kanga Back Carpet On Sale As Well - Sale Ends March 18 Don’t Forget... Quality Laminate Flooring sq. ft. ______________________ With 15 Year Warranty Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 “Were the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe" 2 Tara Fitzsimmons and Meltssa Baum depicted the four seasons for their part of the project. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 15. 2000 Page 9 CMS to have winter carnival Feb. 19 A bam mural with a fence in the foreground was painted by Angel Castillo and Loran Crandell. This is the second time the murals have been created by students to be installed at the Caledonia Elevator. The first set of murals was created in 1997. Peter Hall painted this tree with a sunset by himself. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School Family Links will sponsor its first winter carnival Sat­ urday. Feb. 19. from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will raise money for the school and provide fun especially for middle school aged kids. A contest for posters ad­ vertising the carnival entered by students produced many fine submissions. Student council members helped or­ ganize the contest. The lucky winner will win a Sony CD player as a prize. In addition, every stu­ dent who entered will get four free tickets to use at the carnival. Family Links promises the winter carnival will offer fun, food, games and prizes. Forty staff members volun­ teered to help with the festi­ val in some way. Each of the staff and teachers were asked to request something most needed from which a wish list would be prepared, naming items not covered in the regular school budget. The organization will try to provide the wished for items on the list, depending on how successful the carnival is in raising funds. Twenty-five games and activities will be set up for participation and entertain­ ment. A dunk tank in which 12 staff members have volun­ teered to be dunked may be­ come the highlight of the day. Other activities will be a space walk, a space ladder, a bungie cord run with in­ flated alleys so participants can’t get hurt, junk food al­ ley, (a young teen version of a cake walk), table games and more. Tickets for activities will be purchased by middle school kids, siblings, par­ ents and teachers. Tokens will be awarded to winners of the games. Participants can save up tokens and may choose ei­ ther to buy several small prizes or one larger prize with their winnings. A carnival raffle will offer a variety of prizes. Students and focus rooms will be CMS student council members Bridget Ryan, Josh Sleutel, Jeff Moore and David Henning hold posters created by various middle school students for a Winter Carnival poster contest. The winner will get a Sony CD player. selling tickets. Top selling CMS student will win $50 cash. Each top selling focus room in each grade level will win a Little Caesars Pizza Party. Raffle prizes include a $500 savings bond, a $165 Bulova Watch from Swierenga Jewelry, three $50 gift certificates from the Name Game, a one night stay at the Hampton Inn from Caledonia Travel, a $50 savings bond from the State Bank of Caledonia, a landscape lighting kit valued at $180 from Hubbell Lighting, a one year supply of vitamins for a family of four from the Perrigo Co. and many more. Raffle tickets arc three tor $1 in advance, or two for $1 at the carnival, available from students or focus teachers, or the CMS office at 891-8649. Call Renee Franklin at 868-0482. Paw Leutkemcycr at 868-1108 or Crystal Bellgraph at 6969459. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment... 89 1 *0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia Michigan Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - New Patients Welcome ~ Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) The murals will be on display on the walls of the office and stores of the Caledonia Elevator on Main and Lake in downtown Caledonia. Emily Jacobson and Megan McManus worked on a bridge mural together. Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml'February 15, 2000 Alan Steeby to be given agriscience service award by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Alan Steeby will be pre­ sented with the Agriscience Outstanding Service Award at the next State FFA Con­ vention March 7. The honor will be pre­ sented by Jim Schrandt on behalf of Consumers En­ ergy, based on Steeby s out­ standing service to his pro­ fession. * Steeby has taught in Caledonia, his home town, at the high school since completing his master of arts in education degree from Michigan State University in 1979. He bolds a bache­ lor of science degree in agri­ cultural education from MSU. Steeby's lifelong passion for agriculture began in years growing up on his family’s dairy farm, where he raised Brown Swiss cattle as a youth. He and his wife, Jackie, continue to work on the family farm today, and raise and show registered Suffolk sheep. Steeby served on the MSU College of Agricul­ ture and Natural Resources Alumni Advisory Board from 1989 to 1991 He be lowgs to several state and national agricultural organi­ zations and served on the board of the Michigan Suf­ folk Breeders for six years. Steeby also served as a lion in the national pilot for the Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD) applied biology/chcmistry curriculum, and he served as a state teacher trainer for the pro- Alan Steeby member of several curricu­ lum writing teams for the Michigan agricultural educa­ tion profession. He served on the board of directors of MATVA/MAAE from 1984 -1991 as Region V represen­ tative to the State FFA Ad­ visory committee from 1986-1990, and chaired the State FFA Advisory Com­ mittee in 1991 and 1992. Serving as an FFA advi­ sor, Steeby’s student-cen­ tered focus resulted in recognition early and throughout his career. He has centered on both excellence and equity for his students in supervised expe­ rience, leadership and aca­ demics. His focus on aca­ demics led to his participa- WE HAVE A POSITION FOR YOU! Career Opportunity Area Representative Interested in earning an extra income if the opportunity was right for you? Our company has grown 5,700 % and we need reps, in all areas. Please call our number below for a rKcc application and information package. Call Toll Free: 1-800-896-6798 Randall Smith (24 Hr Recorded Message) Dept, of Human Resources Undcr his leadership and direction thus far. 108 Cale­ donia FFA members have received the State FFA De­ gree. with four named Star State Agnbusinessmen, and 14 going on to receive the American FFA Degree. Caledonia FFA members won 23 State Proficiency Awards, with one National Proficiency Award winner and three Central Region Proficiency Award winners and national runners up. Caledonia skills teams compete successfully at the state and national level, with the 1986 Caledonia FFA Dairy Judging team ranked eighth nationally. Eleven Caledonia mem­ bers have served as State FFA Officers, with numer­ ous members gaining lead­ ership experience while serving as regional officers. Caledonia FFA leadership teams have won their state finals six times with many state runners-up and gold rankings at the state level over the years. He was named a top ten finalist for Michigan Teacher of the Year in 1982 by the State Board of Educa­ tion. He received the Hon­ orary State FFA Degree in 1983 and the Honorary American FFA Degree in 1988. Caledonia received the Outstanding Program Award for Michigan from MAAE in 1992, and the national Outstanding Program Award from NVATA the same year. Steeby was named Michi­ gan Outstanding Agriculture Educator once in 1984 and again in 1994. He received the National Outstanding Agriculture Teacher award from NVATA in 1994. Our Homeowners insurance policy can cover most all boats, jet skis, snowmobiles and whatever else you so desire. Since T_i | Hastings Mutual Insurance Company X Hastings. Midtifftti • MUM 1S8$ FOR YOUR HOME •ALTO & BUSINESS INSURANCE NEEDS CALL— Gun Lake Insurance Agency, Inc. Gordon Wells — Owner 1-800-562-2939 or 672-5104 Residents who live along the Thomapple River and its tributaries met to discuss the river and its protection at a meeting at the Middle Villa Inn Feb. 10. This meeting is sponsored by the Thomapple River Watershed Group. Watershed focus group meets in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Riparian Focus Group of the Thomapple River Watershed group met at the Middle Villa Inn Feb. 10 to discuss the watershed area. Patricia Pennell of the TRWG explained part of a Frye Foundation grant has underwritten the focus groups, led by Deb Steke- tee. Residents from along the Thomapple and Coldwater rivers, dam impoundments and lakes that empty into the river shared their con­ cerns about tty? state of the river. Areas discussed included water quality, weed growth, algae buildup, increased sed­ imentation from construc­ tion and stream bank ero­ TK School Menus Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 16 Veggie beef soup w/gnlled cheese sandwich or chicken salad on bun, cel­ ery sticks w/pcanut butter, orange, milk. Thursday, Feb. 17 Meatbail sub or chicken sandwich on bun, corn chips, corn, cherry crisp, milk. Friday, Feb. 18 1/2 day. No lunch served. Monday, Feb. 21 No School. Tuesday, Feb, 22 Quesadilla w/cheese or cheeseburger on a bun, com, cherry cheesecake, milk. Note: P.B. sandwiches available each day Thomapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 16 Veggie beef soup w/grilled cheese sandwich or chicken salad on bun, cel­ ery sticks w/peanut butter, orange, milk. Thursday, Feb. 17 Meatball sub or chicken sandwich on bun. com chips, com. cherry crisp, milk. " Friday. Feb. 18 1/2 day No lunch served. Monday. Feb. 21 No School. Tuesday. Feb. 22 Quesadilla w cheese or cheeseburger on a bun. com. banana, milk NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars sion. Residents discussed their interest in the river and ways to protect this re­ source. There was a discus­ sion of how laws such as water quality protection are only useful if they are en­ forced. Residents said they wanted to have local and state enforcement efforts in­ creased. Public access to the river was also discussed and ways to increase the limited ac­ cess which now exists Anyone interested in learning more about the activities of the TRWG can contact Pennell al 891 8817. 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Caledonia Elementary art teacher Elizabeth Hentschel worked with students to cre­ ate illustrations of their fa­ vorite books, which will be on display at the Caledonia Library through this month. Lisa McBride’s fourth grade class chose their fa­ vorite story and illustrated an event from that book. Each picture was a totally independent project with a choice of media in painting, oil pastel or colored pencil. Students were encouraged to work out design prob­ lems such as the use of per­ spective, focus and scale in planning their illustration. "We had a diverse group of subjects and books’"’ Hcnlschell said. "Hope you enjoy the show.” Caledonia Library is lo­ cated at 240 Emmons St. For more information, call Caledonia Library at HM|1502 �BlOU ERI uE3Efl| i 9 I" 1 2ooi r No No Every Style & Color Every Vinyl Floor .1 i . i. , I. Every Laminate Floor Every Wood Floor Every Area Rug Every Floor! Choose From Our Huge Selection Of Wear-Dated II Carpets •Unsurpassed Quality And Durability • Made with the Finest Monsanto Fibers. “With No Payment and No interest for One Year!” ��Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Fetxuary 15, 2000 Synopsis of Minutes MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 25, 2000 A special meeting of the Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 6 45 p m by its president Lon Myers, on Tuesday, January 25. 2000 *n the council chamber of the Village Hall in order to conduct a hearing on the budget proposed for the fiscal year 2000 Mr Groesbeck summarized the con tents of the proposed budget President Myers called for com­ ments from the audience There rrere none The special meeting was adjourned The regular meeting was Call for Classifieds 945-9554 called to order at 7 15 p m Members present Mr wmiam Kenyon. Mr Michael Lytle. Mrs MarMyn VandenBerg Mr David Newman. Mr Wdham Nesbitt Mr Floyd Bray and Mr Lon Myers Minutes of the January 11. 2000 meeting were approved with additions and corrections The agenda was approved as presented Presentations were made by Joanne Brown. Dane and John Obermeyer. and Clar Mriler ACTIONS TAKEtl 1 Adopted an ordinance to amend the ViHage Code to adjust the compensation of the Village President to $2300 per year, the ViHage Trustees to $1800 per year and to increase the compensation to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission members by $5 00 per meeting effective April 1. 2000 Mr Bray present ed the motion with the support of Mr Lytle A rofl call vote resulted m seven ayes, no nays, and no abstentions 2 Increased the compensa tion of the DPW Director and the Need some extra cash? Got something to sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 for Sun and News ACTION-Ads! Finance Director by 3.25% retroactive to January 1. 2000 on the motion presented by Mr Newman with the support of Mr Nesbm 3 Approved payment of the invoices dated January 20. 2000 in the amount of $35,348 03 on a motion made by Mr. Lytle with the support of Mrs VandenBerg 4 Adopted a budget for the fiscal year 2000 on a motion made by Mr Newman with sup port from Mr Bray A roll call vote resulted m seven ayes 5 Approved payment of an invoice from Williams and Works m the amount of $1 876 48 to be pad by the Barry County Commission from the Utility Improvement Projects Funds Mr Newman made the motion with support from Mrs VandenBerg 6 Approved the purchase of the Springbrook Utility Billing Computer program at a cost of $5 212 50 Mrs VandenBerg presented the motion with the support of Mr Bray 7 Amended the agreement with Wade Trim dated December 11. 1999 to add the design of a water mam for Main Street from M 37 to the bridge at a cost of $4700 and to add curb and gutters to Main Street between Church and Grand Rapids Streets at a cost of $1900 for a total of $6600 Mr Lytle made the motion with sup­ port from Mr Bray 8 Adjourned the meeting at 8 06 p m on a motion made by Mr Bray with Mr Newman's support Respectfully submitted, Roselle Havens. Clerk A complete copy of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 00 a m and 5 00 p m (307) Stan McLean appointed new Caledonia Planning Commisioner by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Stan McLean was ap­ proved for appointment to the Caledonia Planning Commission Jan. 19. and put in his first evening of service Feb. 7. McLean has lived in Caledonia for three years, moving here from Sum­ merville Township in Mon­ roe County where he had served first as a township trustee and then as township supervisor "It's a good opportunity to have a voice in the com­ munity," he said. McLean is interested in serving any community in which he lives, which is the reason he came forward when the opening on the Planning Commission de­ veloped. He mentioned an interest in the way traffic is being affected by the cre­ ation of the Beltline. He hopes to be able to serve on the commission for a long time to come, he said. He said he thought his Yankee Springs board decides not to fun YMCA by Patricia Johns Staff Writer NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS February 15. 2000 Village of Middleville 100 E.Main Street, P.O. Box 69 Middleville. Ml 49333 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about February 16, 2000, the Village of Middleville will request the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 96-383) for the following project: The Village of Middleville/Bradford White Devejopment Protect Project Name To improve Main Street to support industrial, expansion Purpose Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan Location - City, County, State of Project $7 25.000 (puWiG) $4,000,000 (private) Estimated Cost of Project An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by the above-named Village which documents the environmental review of the project. The Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is avail­ able for public examination and copying, upon request. The Village will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The Village is certifying to the State of Michigan that the Village and Lon Myers, in his official capacity as Village President, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environ­ mental reviews, decision making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification ts that upon its approval, the ViHage may use the Block Grant funds, and the State of Michigan will have satisfied its responsibil­ ities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certi­ fication only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by the State of Michigan; or (b) that the applicant's environmental review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted m accordance with the required proce­ dure (24 CFR Part 58). and may be addressee to the State of Michigan. Michigan Strategic Fund. Community Development Block Grant Program. Victor Office Center, Third Floor. 201 North Washington Square. Lansmg. Michigan 48913. Objections to the release cf funds on bases other than those stated above wifi not be considered by the State of Michigan No objection received after February 29. 2000, will be considered by the State of Michigan Lon.Myer^President ViHage of Middleville 100 E. Mam Street. P.O. Box 69 Middleville. Ml 49333 310 The members of the Yan­ kee Springs Board decided not to sign a contract with the Barry County YMCA to help underwrite the cost of programs for youths and adults. Township Supervisor George London spoke in fa­ vor of funding programs for children, but was concerned that so much of the contract would be to support adults who are playing in pick-up basketball games. The contract called for a payment of $1,074 ,but only $472 of that was to underwrite the cost for the participation of 82 children in various YMCA pro­ grams, including youth soc­ cer, softball and swimming. Mary Cook said that it "hardly seems fair to ask us to pay this when kids still have to pay." Clare Tripp, who serves on the Barry County Board of Commissioners, men­ tioned that she has to pay the additional $6 that the township doesn't pay when her son enrolls for baseball Fees cover officials, insur­ ance and equipment. Tripp said that for some families this additional fee may be a burden. There was some concern that the fees being charged were going to salaries rather than to pro­ grams for children. Cook said that the town­ ship is being pulled in many directions. Four of the board members voted to dens the contract with only London in favor of the pro­ posal, even with reserva­ tions, to support the YM­ CA's programs for kids. food industry for more than 20 years. He was given an opportunity to work with a Holland company, which prompted his move here three years agp. He said his job requires a lot of time on the road He says Summerville Township is different than Caledonia, in that govern­ ment in a general township is less formal, and business with citizens is more basic. The township did not have its own planner, but hired an outside consultant. Some issues in the two communities were similar. McLean said. He was in­ volved in working with the Planning Commission and the board to create a new or Stan McLeon. revised master plan, and held business background would a lot of joint workshops. There were villages within help him to relate to the public who come before the the township to work with commission when (hey have as well, and many farms and problems, and are some­ gentlemen farmers, he said. times frustrated. He said it Summerville Township also was important to understand had to face a lot of growth citizen problems and to em­ and development issues, pathize with their needs. He though he said growth was said being in business re­ not as dramatic as that faced quires learning to respect the by Caledonia with the build­ ing of Mb and the kind of public. McLean has worked in infrastructure needs along M-37. business management in the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEAR­ ING ON THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 17. 2000, COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIG­ GS RD TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS 1. LD 00-01-01, PARCEL ID NO 019-002-00. A REQUEST BY DAVID VANDERSLIK TO DEVELOP A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF BAY VIEW DR AND BETWEEN EDWIN DR AND PARKER DR 2 SEU 00-01-01, PARCEL 006-007-60. A REQUEST BY JANICE HEYBOER. 1787 PAYNE LAKE RD FOR A HOME OCCUPA­ TION PERMIT TO ALLOW HER TO OPERATE A HAIR SALON FROM HER HOUSE 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRIT­ TEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECES­ SARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) DAVID VANELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 305 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 15. 2000 Page 15 Middleville appointment procedures will change by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middleville Village Coun­ cil members decided at their Feb. 8 meeting to revise the procedure for filling appointments on the Plan­ ning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals Village President Lon Myers explained that in the past when members' terms were up, they were asked if they wanted to continue to serve This meant that there was little "turnover" in these po­ sitions and it was difficult for new individuals to be appointed. Following a brief discus­ sion, the council decided to inform those whose terms were up. that the opening would be posted and they were welcome to apply. There is one opening cur­ rently on the Planning Commission and two terms are up at the end of March. Clerk Roselle Havens will notify those currently on the Planning Commission and will put a notice in the See procedures pg. 16 NOTICE: VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Synopsis of ORDINANCE 38 adopted February 7. 2000 by the Village of Freeport at its Regularly Scheduled Council meeting AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND SERVICE AND FOR THE RATES FOR SERVICE OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT ORDAINS ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS ARTICLE V ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS 5.1 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS The Village may make and issue additional roles and regulations concerting the water distribution system Such roles and regulations shall be effective upon approval by the V'tege Council 5.2 OTHER LAWS if any statutes of the State of Michigan shal impose greater restrictions than herein set forth, then such ordnances or statues shall control 1.1 DEFINITIONS ARTICLE II CONNECTIONS 2.1 WATER CONNECTION REQUIRED Defines properly wrfhm 200 Feet of water mam. connect such premses to the Waler Disttouton System 2 2 NO FREE SERVICE M charges shall reflect the cost of providing service 2.3 SERVICE CONNECTIONS Applications kx Water Connections shall be made to the VAage InstaMabor. m accordance with the rogUatons of the Village and upon payment of the required Connection Fees 2 4 WATER SERVICE Will not commence un(H payment in full to the Village Construction of a Water Service Line Right to require deposit to establishing credit Only authonzed employee of the Village shaM turn on or off any sen/ ice 2.5 MAIN EXTENSION Property Owners shall be required to extend the Villages Water Mam across their property's frontage along that public right of way (B) Such work shall be done by the Village or by the Village s Authonzed Contractor, accordmg to Village specifica­ tions. at the Property Owner s expense (C) The Village Council may grant a variance limiting the length of the Mam Extension 2 6 WATER METERS Premises using water shall be metered 2.7 METER LOCATION Meters shall be set in an accessible location designated by the Village 2.8 ACCESS TO METERS The Village shall have the nght to shut oft the supply of water to any Premises where there is not easy access to the meter 2.9 RESPONSIBILITY OF METER T he owner of tht« Premises upon which a meter is instated, is responstole for the same 210 METER FAILURE ft any metet shall fail to register property the treasurer shall estimate the consumption on the basis of former con­ sumption and adjust the bill accordingly 2.11 INACCURATE METERS A consumer may require that the meter be tested If found detective, it shall be repaired or another meter installed 2.12 ACCURACY REQUIRED A meter shall be considered accurate if it registers five percent (5%) or less deviation, either more or less than the quantity of water passing through it 2.13 WATER LEAKAGE It shall be the responsibility of the owner to repair any leaks in the service line within 72 hours of notice by the Village or an additional fee shall be charged tor estimated water loss Water may be shut off until repaired 2.14 UNLAWFUL CONNECTIONS. No person shall make a connection on a service line between the water meter and the shutoff or install a by-pass around the meter or make any connection through which water may pass from one property or premises to anoth­ er 2.15 HYDRANT USE No person, except an Employee or Agent of the Village or Fire Department in the performance of his duties shall open or use any fire hydrant, except in case of emergency 2.16 RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE The Village shall not be responsible for any damages because of failures of the system, or actions by the Village to correct such failures ARTICLE III CROSS CONNECTIONS 3.1 DEFINITIONS 3.2 COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING LAWS A connection with a Public Water Supply System shall comply with the existing laws and rules including Act No 2 of the Public Acts of 1929. as amended, and the provisions of the ordinance of the Village of Freeport 3.3 CROSS-CONNECTION PROHIBITED Connection of the Public Water Supply System to any other supply system or source including but not touted to the following are prohibited (A) Between a Public Water Supply System and a Secondary Water Supply (B) By Submerged Inlet (C) Between a Lawn Spnnkier System and the Pubic Water Supply System (D) Between a Public Water Supply System and piping which may contain sanitary waste or a chemcal contami­ nant (E) Between a Pubfcc Water Sipply System and Pfxng immersed in a tank or vessel when may contan contami­ nants 3.4 LOCAL CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM Freeport shall develop a comprehensive control program kx the eamnaben and prevention of al Cross connec­ tions 3.5 CORRECTIONS ANO PROTECTIVE DEVICES Any user of the Freeport Water System shall Obear written approval from the Water Department tor any proposed corrective action or protective device bekxe usrog or msta«mg < 3.6 PIPING IDENTIFICATION (A) When a secondary water source s used n addtoon to toe Freeport Water Supply System exposed Freeport water and secondary water pc*ng shal be KJenttoeo by dsan^xshed colors or tags ard so martarwd that each pipe may be traced readfy r its entirety (B) 8 pong s so nstteed that < is -mposstoie to trace < r te enteery. < wA be necessary to prated toe Freeport Water Supply at toe service connection r a manner acceptable to toe Water Department 3.7 ELIMINATION OF EXISTING CROSS-CONNECTIONS Al enstng cross-connections to toe Freeport Water Sippiy System shal be atowiated at toe expense of toe owner of toe property on which such cross-connecter exists 3 8 INSPECTION The Water Cfepartmert or ary represents* thereof shal have toe authority to nspect ary presses to Oetermme the presence of w existing cross-connection and to order the e*mnaaon of such 3.9 DISCONTINUANCE OF WATER SERVICE • The Water Departnwnt« hereby authonzed to osoonbnue water service after reasonable notoe to any person ownog any property where a cross -oonneebon r vroiaton of tec code exists ARTICLE IV REGULATION OF USE 4.1 REGULATION OF USE The Vifiage may reguia® . kma or prohtx toe use cf water tor any purpose 4.2 SHUT OFF OF WATER The Village reserves toe nght as al tries to shtf M toe wate* at toe water mams or local osatuaon toes or to require reduced use or no use of toe system tor toe purpose of mafcng repan or ertensens or tor otoe< purposes ARTICLE VI WATER RATES. CHARGES AND DE UNQU ENT ACCOUNTS 6.1 DEFINITIONS 6.2 USER PAYS FEES The fees, rates and charges shall be paid by the users of the System as set forth m this section 6.3 RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENT UNITS The assumed potential water demand of a typical single famrty residence ts one Residential Equivalent Unit (REU) The number of Residential Equivalent Units assumed to be represented by any non resi dential user of the System is established by the Village for each non-residential user 6.4 CONNECTION FEE The connection fee for a Residential Equivalent Unit shall be established by resolution of the Village Council 6.5 TAP ON FEE The tap on fee for a Residential Equivalent Unit shall be established by resolution of the Village Council 6.6 METER INSTALLATION FEE The meter installation fee shall be established by resolution of the Village Council 6.7 DEBIT SERVICE CHARGE The debt service charge will be levied quarterly as part of the water bill The charge will be established by resoto ton of the Village Council 6.8 SERVICE CHARGE/READINESS TO SERVE CHARGE A water service charge will be levied quarterly as part of the water bill The charge will be established by resolution of the Village Council 6.9 COMMODITY CHARGE The commodity charge is a charge for each one thousand (1.000) gallons that passes through the watei meter The charge will be established by resolution of the Village Council 6.10 HYDRANT RENTAL The Water System wiH charge the Village of Freeport Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars (S250 00) each year on March 1st lor each hydrant located on public property 6.11 SPECIAL RATES For water services rendered or furnished, which is not covered by the above schedule, a special rate shall be estab hshed. by the Village Council upon recommendation of the Water Committee 6.12 REVIEW OF RATES AND CHARGES The Village council shall annually review the rates and charges 6.13 Bl LUNG AND PENALTIES Bills tor rates and charges shaH be mailed to users quarterly If any biH shall not be paid as required, a late charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount billed shall be applied 6.14 BILL ADJUSTMENT If a meter has been tested and shall be determined to register fast or slow the Village shall credit or charge the consumer with a sum equal to the percent multiplied by the amount of all bills incurred by said con­ sumer within three (3) billing periods prior to the test 6.15 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS Monies owed to the Village unpaid after the last day of the month in which the bill is due, a shut oft notice will be sent to the owner of the premises If payment is not received by the Treasurer before the shut off dale the Village may collect the same by one or more of the following methods (a) Shutting off water service to the premises and a charge of twenty-five dollars ($25 00) shut off fee will be added to the next quarter billing (b) Litigation (c) Certifying the charge to the Village Assessor who shall assess the charge against the lot or parcel ol land upon which is served 6.16 DELINQUENT LEASED OR RENTAL PROPERTY ACCOUNTS The owner of leased or rented property is liable for all unpaid water bills The owner may absolve himself of this Ita bility by providing three (3) items to the Village Clerk They are (1) A copy of a lease or rental agreement stating the beginning and ending dates of the occupancy. (2) A notarized affidavit advising the Clerk that the tenant or lessee is liable for the Ml, and (3) Place a deposit of Two Hundred and Fifty dollars ($250.00) with the Village The Village reserves the nght to turn off the water to the leased or rented property when occupancy by the lessee or renter identified in the affidavit ceases The water services will be activated only when all out­ standing Mis for service are paid 6.17 FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM There shall be no reduction in water rates or charges m case of failure of the supply of water regardless of the reason for the failure ARTICLE VII ENFORCEMENT 7.1 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE Whoever violates or tails to comply with any provision of this ordinance shall be lined up to five hundred dollars ($500 00) imprisoned not more than ninety (90) days ex both A separate offense shal be deemed committed for each day during which a violation or non-compliance occurs or continues The Village Counol or such person designated by toe Village Council may issue appearance citation tor violation of this ordinance 7.2 CIVIL ACTION The Village mey institute any acton at Law or Equity to compel compliance with this ordinance or to cotect amounts due under this ordnance ft such acton is instituted toe VAage shai recover the costs and expenses incurred to bmg and maintain toe acton including without hmrtaton. actual attorneys lees 7.3 UEN Al rates, fees and charges Mted or due hereunder ndudng those due pursuant to secton 7 2 hereof sha* to toe extent permitted by law be tens upon toe premses served from the deteery of such service whrch shaft be enforce able r toe same manner as ad valorem property tax hens ARTICLE VM MISCELLANEOUS 8 1 The Village Clerk shal pubish toe ordnance r a newspaper of general orcutaton m toe VAage of Freeport, Barry County. KActxgan 8 2 T^e v^iage reserves toe nght to amend revise repeal or supplement toe ordnance 8 3 Any ordnances or resototons or parts ot same conftc&ng wrth toe ordnance are hereby repeated 8 4 Each secton of toe ordnance and every paragraph ot eacn section e hereby declared to be separable and toe hoktog of ary nacbo\ or pararya^ nereof to be vod, nefleatrve or unconstitutonai tor any cause shal not affect any other section or pert thereof 8 5 The ordnance supersedes *n ts entirety Ordnance No 28 entstted ‘AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES CHANGES, AND RULES FOR Th€ SERVICE OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT MICHI GAN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMWPRCViD*NG FOR OTHER MATTER RELATIVE TO SAID SYSTEM ‘ 8 6 Ttes ordnance shaft take effect upon ts pubteaton n a newspaper of general orcUaton n the VAage cf Freeport RA Cepes of toe ordnance arn a^aiaua by request from the VAage Qerk al 765 3806 or can be viewed at Corrmxvty Center VAage 0*ce Buteto Board or at toe Freeport Oetnct Library Dawn varger. Cterk VAage of Freeport 200S»teSi Freeport M 49325 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Fetxuary 15. 2000 Officials urged to ‘stay away' from planning, zoning hearings by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer County and township elected officials have been urged to stay away from planning committee meet­ ings. according to a Feb. 3 memo from Barry County Planning Director James McManus The memo, sent to Hope, Prairieville, Yankee Springs, Rutland and Thor­ napple townships, as well as to the county’s Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, was a topic of debate at a regular meeting of the Rutland Township Board Feb. 9 after County Commissioner Sandy James made it avail­ able to the public. "If the elected officials at­ tend the meeting, it may present perceptions of undue influence and create conflicts of interest among your members." said McManus in the memo. "The issue becomes more problematic if the elected official chooses to voice an opinion about a request or appeal " The issue originated with two attorneys at the annual conference of the Michigan Society of Planning Offi­ cials in Grand Rapids, who were discussing the ethics of having elected officials at­ tend Planning Commission and ZBA public meetings. "It was strongly recom­ mended that all elected offi­ cials. except those specifi­ NORTHERN AIR Aviation - Parts Specialist Now Hiring If you’re looking for on exciting career in aviation and have a positive attitude, apply in person at: Northern Air, Inc Kent County Inrt Airport • 5500 44th Street. Bldg 203 Grand Rapids, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE Wt COMMISSION SEATS OPENING Interested citizens should apply in writing to the Middleville Village Council 100 East Main Street for three seats opening on the PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION and one seat open now because of a resignation. One seat opening on the HOUSING COMMISSION and two seats opening on the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. Terms expire 30 April 2000 New terms begin 1 May 2000 306 o* . cally appointed by the elected body, not attend a public hearing." said Mc­ Manus. "If the chair sees an elected official at a meeting, the chair should stop the meeting until the official leaves." The attorneys who made the presentation were both "extremely well versed in land use law." he said, and "they both indicated that they had won court cases on matters such as these." McManus said that it is important that planners re­ main impartial and do their best to avoid undue conflict of interest. "I have presented this in­ formation to the Board of Commissioners and they have agreed it is for the best," said McManus in the memo. The opinion of the attor­ neys, however, is not law, according to Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Bob Edwards "I might want to go not as art elected official but as an individual and that kind of deprives me of my rights as a resident of this town­ ship." said Edwards. "How would a township board communicate with planning and zoning boards if they could not attend a meeting?" Edwards said he and other township board members have been attending plan­ ning and zoning meetings "for a good number of years” and have conducted business without problems. "Maybe there have been problems somewhere else, but to penalize us all for it is not right." said Edwards. "If the legislature passed a law that prohibited it. then we'd have to abide by that, but this is only the opinion of two well known attor­ neys." Fire Committee to survey Y.S. residents by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Fire Committee Chair­ man Bob Herold reported to his fellow Yankee Springs trustees Feb. 10 a letter and survey will be sent out soon to residents of the township. Herold said he anticipates that about 1,800 letters will be distributed. Owners of multiple properties will only receive one letter and survey. He asked the trustees to review the letter and notify him of any changes before Feb. 14. The committee met that evening to make final revisions to the letter and survey. If survey returns are posi­ tive, the goal is to put the issue on the ballot in Au­ gust. The committee pro­ poses putting a request for two mills on the ballot to raise funds to equip a 20person volunteer fire sta­ tion. Herold also will meet with the Orangeville Town­ ship fire chief to discuss mutual aid and other areas of concern. The township now is served under contract with Thornapple Township Emergency Services. Costs for the contract are rising each year and Yankee Springs has been consider­ ing other options. In another matter, Barry County gypsy moth coordi­ nator Casey Harris attended the meeting to discuss the moth suppression program for 2000. Members of the audience had many questions about the status of the pro­ gram and where spraying will take place. Many fewer acres will be Procedures, from pg. 15 newspapers. Tony Stein reported that the village vehicle has been reconditioned and the new "Middleville Unit" designa­ tion has been added. It was not repainted white. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck asked the ad hoc police services committee to meet with him, Stein and a representative from the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment to make sure that everyone's expectations are VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Notice of Hearing to Consider application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate Pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of Michigan 1974. as amended, the Village of Middleville has been requested by Bradford White Corporation to approve an application for an industrial facilities exemption certificate for a new faohty consist­ ing of building improvements and equipment. This application concerns a building or equipment which are or will be located with­ in an industrial development distnet previously established by the Village which is located at 39 East State Street. Middleville. Michigan, more particularly described as: Lots numbered one. ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen and sixteen of Holes Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, being a pan of the north­ west one quarter of section twenty six, town four north, range ten west. Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan Lots numbered two. three, four. .five, six seven, eight and nine of Holes Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, being tn the north part of the northwest one quarter of section twenty six. town four north, range ten west, Thornappie Township. Barry County. Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Village Council w»l hold a pub­ lic hearing on February 22. 2000 at 7:00 pm at the Village Hall. 100 E. Mam St.. Middleville, to hear comments and consider the appiicat on for a new certificate The ^applicant, representatives of affected taxing units, and other interested parties are welcome to appear and comment at the hearing 311 met. Gruesbeck also pointed out that the bills for De­ cember and January have been received, but that the Village was not charged for Stein's service in October or November. Council approved the rec­ ommendations by the Plan­ ning Commission for a change in a portion of the property owned by Misty Ridge from PUD (planned unit development) to C-2 (commercial). The council also approved a special use home occupa­ tion permit for 124 Grand Rapids St. for a group day care home. It was approved with the restriction that the parent dropoff only be at the rear of the home. Council member David Newman asked if the home would now be subject to ad­ ditional REUs for water use. Engineer Steve Williams will check and inform the homeowner. Planner Geoff Moffat re­ ported that Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Com­ mission will review survey questions at its next meet­ ing Feb. 16. A workshop for suggestions from the public or interested groups is scheduled for Feb. 23. Both these meetings will be held at the Thornapple Township building begin­ ning at 7 p.m.. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council is Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. sprayed this year, no buffer areas adjoining state land will be sprayed and home­ owners have to take an ac­ tive role is controlling the insect. Spraying will probably take place around May 11. The DNR has not made a decision about where Gypchek will be sprayed to protect endangered or threat­ ened species, but the for­ mula has been changed, Harris reminded residents that the moths have a cycle of boom and bust and the area is reaching the bust stage, but homeowners will still see caterpillars, though they should see many fewer than last year. In other business the board approved waiving a late fee for a homeowner who opened a home occupa­ tion without first getting a permit. Janice Heyboer told the board that she tried to fol­ low all the rules and restric­ tions and that once she was aware of the permit, she ob­ tained one and paid the $200 fee. The board also approved- See fire committee, pg. 17 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTER ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB LIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2000, COM MENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCAT ED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOW ING BUSINESS: 1. ZOC 00-02-01, PARCEL ID. NO 030-001 00, A REQUEST BY WILLIAM BOYLE TO REZONE HIS PROP­ ERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF PARK DRIVE. EXCEPT FOR THE PORTION OF PROPER­ TY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PARK DR STARTING AT A POINT FIFTY FEET WEST OF THE MARI NA BUILDING AND CONTINUING TO THE EASTERN PROPERTY LINE FROM THE "RESIDENTIAL LOW DEN SITY" AND "C-3, COMMERCIAL’ ZONING DISTRICTS TO THE "RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY" ZONING DIS­ TRICT 2. LD 00-02-02, PARCEL ID NO 030-001 -00. A REQUEST BY WILLIAM BOYLE TO DEVELOP A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF PARK DRIVE. EXCEPT FOR THE PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PARK DR STARTING AT A POINT TWENTY FIVE FEET WEST OF THE MARINA BUILDING AND CONTINUING TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION, DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS, AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN SHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILI­ TIES, NECESSARY, REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIR CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) DAVID VAN ELST, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 309 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml-February 15. 2000/Page 17 Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Update How to tell if you qualified for spraying By Casey Harris Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Coordinator The year 2000 MDA Gypsy Moth Suppression Program in Barry County is well underway. Reports of infestation were taken from June I through September I, 1999 and surveying was done through December of last year. All maps have been submitted and all acres audited A total of 18.000 acres were reported for this year’s spray program. All reported acres were sur­ veyed, Barry County has 4,895.5 acres scheduled for spraying in May 2000 All homeowners who are in a preliminary spray block were mailed notification let­ ters this week. If you do not receive a letter than you arc OU) in a preliminary spray block and you will not be sprayed. We cannot tell peo­ ple over the phone if they are tn a spray block; we have several thousand people in spray blocks, so this is not possible. All participating townships and our office have copies of the spray block maps available for viewing if you would like to look at them. The notification letter includes the parcel number and acreage qualified that is in the preliminary block. Please review these. If you do not want to be sprayed you must return the objec­ tion form to our office by March 15. We must have a written objection on file. Those who oppose will be removed, and the spray block will be reconfigured to sizes and shapes treatable by low flying aircraft, then the entire block will be Fire committee, from pg. 16 revising the fee schedule to have manufactured housing developments treated the same as other planned unit developments. l"hc base fee is $500 plus $10 per unit and $10 per acre. There was a discussion of a memo from Barry County Planning Director James McManus, which advised elected officials to avoid the perception of undue influ­ ence. McManus wrote that fol­ lowing the advice of a workshop he attended he be­ lieves that elected officials should not attend planning commission and zoning board of appeal meetings. Township attorney John Lohrstorfcr told the trustees that in his opinion it was appropriate for officials to attend meetings to observe, but not to participate unless an issue affected them di­ rectly, as private citizens. Lohrstorfcr mentioned a recent court decision that al­ lowed public officials to at­ tend public hearings. He will get in touch with Mc­ Manus to discuss this issue After the close of the meeting Lohrstorfer met with the board to discuss pending litigation in closed session. The next regular meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Booard is March 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the town­ ship hall, DIRECTOR POSITION AVAILABLE The Middleville Housing Commission is look­ ing for an Executive Director to oversee opera­ tions a\ Lincoln Meadows Apartments. This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, with flexible working hours. Salary would be nego­ tiable and commensurate with experience. Resumes must be submitted by February 18, 2000 and mailed to: Lincoln Meadow Apartments P.O. Box 310 Middleville, Michigan 49333 removed Because this is a public program, the resi­ dents who arc removed will be mailed notification of their removal and the name of the opposed who are pre­ venting them from being sprayed. A list of all opposed will be available in the Conservation District office. Two Gypsy Moth Educat ion/Information meetings have been set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 at Hope Township Hall and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2 at Thomapple Township Hall. Both meetings are open to all county residents. A repre­ sentative from the Michigan State University Extension Office as well as the Barry Conservation District will be on hand to answer questions. If you were not included in a spray Hock and you reported your property last year, then your property did not meet MDA qualifica­ tions and we cannot spray you this year. If you would like additional information on gypsy moth please con­ tact or visit the Michigan State University Extension Office at 200 W. Court Street, Suite 101, Hastings. MI 49058, telephone: 9484862. The Extension Office offers plenty of information on (Bt) spray, homeowner tips, and gypsy moth biolo­ gy Caledonia FFA, from front page Love, Jonathon Schlefla and Eric Yonker. The Demonstration team including Tollen Ebbens, Ashley Kooiman, and Jenny Luetkemeyer, took third place and a gold award against five other teams. Their presentation was on building polywire fences. Star Haldaman. another Caledonia member, took a third place silver award in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking contest with the topic "Agriscience Educa­ tion and FFA.” In the Job Interview con­ test, Kelly Wagner placed third with a gold award and James Sheely received a sil­ ver award. Two Caledonia members Village Players, from front page— Magnolia to be easy to ex­ plain). The cast creates the atmosphere of a steamy Louisiana night. The Mardi Gras-style New Orleans buf­ fet dinner complements the show. Directors Cheryl Cravero and Darlene Schellinger have concocted a frothy evening of laughter and fun. A portion of the proceeds goes toward funding the Vil­ lage Players scholarship for a graduating senior this spring at Thomapple Kel­ logg High School. Tickets are $20 each and reservations may be made by calling the MiddleVilla Inn at 795-3640 Professional Shopping Services, Inc. Clerical Full time in Caledonia office. Must be detail oriented, have excel­ lent language skills and have good working knowledge of Excel. Wages negotiable. No phone calls please. Send resume: Professional Shopping Services 7105 Kraft Avenue SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 competed in the Prepared Public Speaking contest. Carrie Baxter received a third place gold award with her speech on Community Supported Agriculture. Janith Hunt received a fifth place silver award with her speech on Mad Cow Dis­ ease. Regional competition will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17, at Cedar Springs High School. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 For Sun & News Mid-winter orchestra concert set for tonight by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Music to cheer the winter away will be presented by orchestra students in grades four through 12 at the Per­ forming Arts Center at 7:30 tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 15). Free admission will allow the public an enjoyable win­ ter highlight. The annual event will include perfor­ mances by the large orches­ tras. as well as solos and smaller ensembles. In other orchestra news, several high school students participated in the annual Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) solo and ensem­ ble festival Saturday. Jan. 29. First division ratings went to Iain Stephenson for a violin solo. Julie VanKalker for her violin solo. Zoe Couretas for a vi­ olin solo, and Liz Martin for a bass solo. Second division ratings went to Carissa Douma and Melissa Smith, each for vi­ olin solos, and to Arturo Locke-Ziraldo for his viola solo. A first division rating was assigned Melanie Glover and Lindsey Wyma's string duet SPECIAL MEETINGS NOTICE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 Purpose of Meetings Planning & Zoning Commission is conducting Workshop Sessions regarding revisions & updating the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance Residents are welcome to attend and contribute suggestions for revisions The Township Planning Consultant will also be attending these sessions Dates Tuesday Tuesday February 15th. 2000/7 30 p m February 29th. 2000/7 30 p m All meetings will be conducted at the Yankee Springs Township Hall This notice is in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amend ed (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) The Yankee Springs Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Signed: Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Yankee Springs Township ncrm-Msi 312 RESOLUTION (00-002) OF THE MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL January 25, 2000 WHEREAS; The Village of Middleville has ordained that Chapter 260. “Compensation of Village Officials”. Chapter 1210, “Planning Commission", Chapter 1266, Zoning Board of Appeals", of the Village of Middleville Code of 1998, as amended, be adopted and WHEREAS, Chapter 202.032 of the Village of MiddleviHe Code of 1998, as amended, permits the Village Council to amend or repeal portions of the Village Code by ordinance, and WHEREAS; the Village Council has determined that it is necessary to make certain adjust ments to Chapters 260. 1210 and 1266 of the Village Code to adequately compensate Village Officials for their service to the Village NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission officials be given an additional five dollars ($5) per meeting, and That Chapter 260 of the Village of Middtevilie Code of 1998 be amended as follows THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS An ordinance to amend the Middleville Village Code of 1998. as amended by revising Sections 260 01 and 260 02. Village President and "Village Trustees respectively as fol lows: 260.01 VILLAGE PRESIDENT The Village President shall receive as compensation the sum of Two Thousand. Three Hundred Dollars $2,300 per year 260.02 VILLAGE TRUSTEES Each Village Trustee shall receive as compensation the sum of One Thousand. Eight Hundred Dollars ($1,800) per year This ordinance shall become effective April 1, 2000 and after rt is published m a newspaper of general circulation BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution be entered by the Village Clerk into the offi aa) records of the V.ttage of Middleville on this 25th day of January, 2000 Moved by Ftoyd Bray supported by Michael Lytle to adopt the foregoing Resolution YEAS Mr Kenyon. Mr Lytle Mrs VandenBerg Mr Newman, Mr Nesbitt, Mr Bray, Mr Myers NAYS None I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING Resolution was adopted Dy the Village of Middleville Councd at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of January 2000 Roselle Havens, Village Clerk Village of Middleville 308 �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville MLFebruary 15, 2000 Caledonia baseball star eager to report to spring training playing professional baseball. "I was feeling a little blue and I didn't know what course I was headed in, but then things began to turn around," Abbott said. Later that August. Abbott returned to the diamond and enjoyed a bit of a sparkle. Playing during the off­ season for the Bluff City Bombers in Alton. IL, Abbott threw what could be considered a gem. He A year ago, Jim Abbott’s dream appeared to be shattered. Pitching for the Wrend Lake Junior College baseball team. Abbott blew out his lower back. He landed funny from his delivery and then heard his lower back disc pop It was the last (Jiing that Abbott, a 1997 graduate of Caledonia High School, wanted to happen and it '♦-’rkened his hopes of ever Looking to make a delivery, Jim Abbott found mound success last August that helped him to find a new baseball home. (Photo provided) Get Ready For Spring Trips at allowed just two runs, was throwing 92-93 miles per hour and had good movement on his change­ up. There were representatives from baseball's scouting bureau present at the outing. The next day. Abbott received nine phone calls from interested baseball parties. He later chose to sign with the Minnesota Twins. "I thought it (his professional baseball aspiration) was over, to tell you the truth.” Abbott said. "That was the killer. I'll tell you that right now. I stood by the team (Wrend Lake) and rooted for them. They were one game from the (Division I Junior College) World Series. It was a good time, a great school and a great program." Now 20, Abbott is preparing for a season in advanced rookie ball. He leaves for Fort Meyers, Fla . March 10 and is expected to play for the Elizabethan Twins this summer in Elizabethan. Tenn. It may not be the Minnesota Twins, but it is a first step and that's all Abbott was asking for. Abbott was drafted by the Seattle Mariners out of high school, but opted for a college experience instead. J SEHIN THE PACE COUPON Computer Alignment With purchase of 4 Tires WITH COUPON Expires 2-29-00 at Tires 2000. COUPON Brakes Includes machine rotors/drums, install new shoes or disc pads (Front & rear) WITH COUPON Expires 2-29-00 at Tires 2000. ' ~™ ~ "coupon “ 4 Tires Buy 4 Tires and receive $20.00 Off. Truck or Car ’stipulations apply. WITH COUPON Expires 2-29-00 at Tires 2000. COUPON In August, the Caledonia native signed on to be property of the Minnesota Twins. Jim Abbott is pictured here with his dad Ken and his mother Diane. (Photo provided) He played one year at Grand Rapids Community College before transferring to Wrend Lake which is located in southern Illinois. After recovering from his back injury, Abbott went back to playing ball with Bluff City. The Bombers, in Abbott’s words, are members of a college wooden bat league that includes All-Star players from divisions I,II and III. It was in Bluff City where Abbott found his second chance. "That's when everybody started to realize that I was coming back," Abbott said. What was funny about the whole situation was that Bluff City wasn't even sure that Abbott was a pitcher until late in the ball season. "They didn’t know I could pitch and I played shortstop for most of the season," Abbott said. "Three of the last eight games I started and I was throwing real good. That's when all the hype happened." In the campaign that included some 45 games, Abbott hit around .300, smacked 6 home runs and drove in 35 runs. But pitching has always been his favorite position. Mike Paul, a pitching coach and a Minnesota Twin scout who lives in Byron Center, was one who helped Abbott to find his road back. "Mike has always been there to help me with my mechanics or my mental," Abbott said. "He is a great guy, almost like a second dad to me. I owe a lot to him." Paul and Abbott, who throws right-handed, have been working on mechanics and improving Abbott's follow through. His change­ up has been rated his best pitch. It is a pitch that he throws with three fingers over and two fingers under the ball. It has a lot of movement and. in Abbott's words, "the more movement the better." "My velocity has picked up a lot; I was throwing 9193 all summer," Abbott said. "That's just from all that rehab and all that runnmg.and lifting." Spring is always a time for renewed optimism and Abbott has a lot of that as he prepares to head to Fort Meyers. "I'm pumped; I just want to get down there, work hard and show them that I have what it takes to get to the next level," Abbott said. He said the two years he has spent playing college baseball has helped him immensely. Abbott learned what other pitchers were doing to be successful. "I watch pitchers a lot and look at how much their ball moves, so I can know what I can do when I get there," Abbott said. Two things that Abbott works on as he attempts to improve his mound work are location and changing the speed of his pitches. He admires hurlers like Atlanta Braves’ Greg Maddux who will go outside three consecutive times and then come back and fool a hitter by throwing one inside. Solid pitching, in Abbott's words, is having good arm action and good speed. His second chance at baseball stardom is an opportunity that Abbott wants to give his 100 percent. He said the chance basically came out of the blue "It happened so fast, you throw good for two weeks and everybody wants you to be on their team," Abbott said. "It actually came down, to the (Florida) Marlins and the Twins and it was a war. It came down to what they were going to do with the contract. "The Twins made a real good offer," Abbott said "School is very important and they offered three years of school. It is something to fall back on." Spring training in Fort Meyers may appear to be a lot like bool camp for Abbott when he reports in early March. The first three weeks, he says, all of the players will work together seven days a week training for (he upcoming season As he puts it, "they really want to get you in shape.” His dream may be at stake, but Abbott just plans to give it his very best pitch and not worry about what might become. "I've never had pressure when I played," Abbott said. Call for Classifieds M5-9SS4or I400-870-708S Mecfwrxs Up to 5 quarts. Excludes diesels. WITH COUPON Expires 2-29-00 at Tires 2000 I COUPON ;Ctec^ Transmission Flush a 20 V BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Can • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair 795-3550 500 Arlington St. (M-37) • Middleville Open Mon.-Thurs. 8 to 6; Fn 8 to 5; Sat 8 to 2 Jon Raymond. Owner Call (619) 795-9596 Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �The Sun and News. Middleville MlFebruary 15. 2000'Fage 19 Reserve officer openings noted in Middleville The Village of Mid­ dleville is accepting applica­ tions from men and women interested in serving as re­ serve police officers. The deadline for applica­ tions is Wednesday, March 1. Reserve officers receive training in crowd control, weapons handling and other duties. Once trained officers may be assigned to nde along with the deputies working in the village, assist at school events and other du­ ties as needed Sergeant Tony Stem with the Middleville unit of the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment says, "This is a wonderful opportunity for YMCA News Open Gym Join us on Thursday evenings to play basketball al McFall Gym (old Middle School). Admission is $1 per player Bnng the whole family from 7-9 p.m. able through the YMCA office. 10-11 am. third and fourth grade; 11 am.-noon, first and second grade; noon-1 p.m . DK kinder­ garten. Indoor Soccer Instruction Summer Youth Baseball Boys and girls in grades and Softball K-4 are invited Io attend the Look for brochures to Saturday morning soccer come home from school. instruction. Steve Evans is Brochures will also be the instructor Page mailed to past participants. Elementary Gym will be the Registration form and fee site starling I cb. 19 and con­ arc due March 4. A clinic for tinuing through March 25 coaches and players will be Prc-rcgistration is required held at McFall Gym on with the fee of $20. which Saturday. March 4. Bring includes a soccer T-shirt The your gloves and bats. registration deadline has Registration will also be been extended to Feb 9 accepted at the clinic Registration forms arc avail- someone in good health who wishes to make a dif­ ference in the community." There are five openings for reserve officers. Village Manager Bry an Gruesbeck says. "We hope to fill at least three of these openings and then provide for on going training.” Stein encourages anyone interested in this volunteer position to call him at the police departments non­ emergency number at 7959862. Men and women without police records are encouraged to pick up an application. Stein also urges retirees to consider applying for one of the openings. John Zuidersma also No. 1 on the O-K Gold mats. The eight medals, according to head coach Jim Maxim were a "total improvement from last year." and give Caledonia great motivation heading into districts. At Kenowa Hills Saturday, Lynde Baltnisaitis was second at 103. Chris Hanna was third at 112. Corey Kilmartin was third at 119 and Chris Whipple ended up fourth at 125. Other Scots who racked up points were Tyler Gamelin. Eric Carpenter. Jake Klapmust and Pete Vanderveen. Maxim said that the "great team effort" from the Caledonia High School’s wrestling team finished second at Saturday's O-K Gold Conference tournament and wound up second overall for the season. The Fighting Scots managed four championship performances and earned four medals at Saturday’s league finale held at Kenowa Hills High Schoo). Winning weight class championships for the purple and gold were Seth Temple at 130. Todd Maines at 135. Ryan Haywood at 145 and Josh Baltnisaitis at 152. Haywood was the fourth in his family to win a league title as his brothers Jason, Rich and Josh were Born’s triple lifts Caledonia past Sparta Matt Bom connected on a three-point shot with four seconds left to give Caledonia a 61-59 triumph over Sparta last Tuesday (Feb 8) in O-K Gold Conference varsity basketball action at Sparta High School. John Zuidersma named Rotary Student of the Month Senior John Zuidersma, son of Mr and Mrs Duane and Alice Zuidersma of Middleville, was nominated as the Rotary Student of the Month for January by Pat Pullen, biology and zoolo­ gy botany instructor at Thornapple Kellogg High School Described as “honest, gen­ erous, kind, and polite,” Zuidersma devotes his time and energy to a variety of worthwhile activities and causes. At school, he was captain of the v arsity soccer team and was one of two stu­ dent members of the TK Strategic Planning Ad\ isory Committee, whose task was to devise a five-year plan for the district. He has also been Scots second in O-K Gold Conference tournament active in his church where he is a member of the youth group steering committee and active in the battery out­ reach program and Project Angel Tree. In addition, he works 15 hours a week at Mitcher T Custom Paint and Design Studio. Zuidersma spends what little free lime he has mountain biking at a com­ petitive level and road riding for pleasure. Despite his busy schedule, he has maintained over a 4.0 grade point average in a rig­ orous college preparatory curriculum including two advanced placement classes. Future plans include a degree in environmental sci­ ence. Athletes off the week wrestlers to his assistant coaches made the season the success that it was. The Fighting Scots will take part in the team district tournament this Thursday at Wyoming Park High School. The Scots face Grand Rapids Christian at 6 p.m. The winner of that match faces Wyoming Park in the district finals. Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad1 ★ ★ ATTENTION ★ ★ Bom's basket extended the Fighting Scots' winning streak to two games and improved their season record to 6-8 overall and 5-5 in the league. The game was close throughout with Caledonia leading 31-29 at the half. Nick Jenema led Caledonia with 29 points. Dan Bloemers and Kyle Kleersnydcr each added 8 markers to the Scots' total. Farmers and Homeowners 35 Years of Experience in Parts. Sales and Service on.MM • Oliver • White Tractors & Equipment • White Planters • Ford Tractors • New Holland Equipment Call now and set up an appointmenf for a check on your equipment so you’re ready for spring. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 735 Sherman Street • Nashville 517-852 1910 3©(is -of 96 Ford F-150 XLT Pickup 4x4 99 Pontiac Montana 4 Door Auto., air, CD, 17,000 miles V-8, auto , air, reg cab long box, just in. /mo or less’ 99 Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Door Auto, air. Tbornapple-Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School Baltrusaitis has achieved over 100 wins in his high school wrestling career and had a 35-8 record this past regular season after managing a pin in 3:49 versus Wayland Feb 3. At last year s State finals. Baltrusaitis finished eighth. Harper rolled game scores of 123. 129 and 109 for a series of 361 in TK s prep bowling competition Feb 7 against Wayland Union. The Lady Trojans won 21 and lost 9 ver­ sus the Wildcats Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON hsurwe^.lnc. & 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto » 8684)050 or 800-217-0712‘ JEeauO /mo CAVIN • M-37 North North of of Middleville. Middleville Across Across from from Middlevilla Middlevilla M-37 Buid<e*Pontiac T 95 “ 3 3 18 891-8151 •$i 000 down payment, 9*® interest 60 month term to qualified buyers plus tax, Mie documentation and license tee ;$ �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml/Fetxuary 15, 2000 Sailors sink Scots in league hoops with penetration Blown opportunities and the penetration from a Sailor kept Caledonia Fnday night from an O-K Gold Conference basketball win against an area rival. The host Fighting Scots fell to the South Christian Sailors. 61-48. Caledonia is now 6-9 overall and 5-6 in the O-K Gold, while South improved to 9-5 and 7-3. Caledonia's had its chances, but blown layups, blown dunks and other costly mistakes made what was a 32-32 game midway through the third quarter a 13-point defeat. "Opportunities we need to have when that happens," Caledonia coach Kevin Wolma said. "We did ourselves in, that seems to be the whole thing with us. We missed a couple of shots and. in the fourth quarter, we didn’t look to generate that much." The Sailors outscored the Scots 19-11 in the fourth quarter, an eight minute stretch that included a lot of free throw attempts by both teams. South canned 1 L-of13 charity shots in the fourth frame, while Caledonia hit 7-of-10. Adam De Bruyn was the catalyst for South’s attack, scoring 19 points and using his penetrating skills to break down Caledonia's defense. "They broke us down with the penetration, it was a good game plan against us," Wolma said. "DeBruyn did a nice job in the second half, especially. Wc knew that he would have a solid game tonight... He was really the difference." Also scoring in double digits for South was Randall Hesselink with 16 points. Hesselink also hit for a trifecta. Nick Jenema led Caledonia with 18 points and Matt Born tallied 13 points. Jenema's total included a 6-of-7 outing from the free throw line, while Born’s total included three three-pointers. A three-pointer as time expired gave South an 11-10 advantage after one quarter The Sailors expanded their lead to six points (17-11) midway through the second quarter, but Caledonia charged back and went ahead 20-19 on a Born threepointer. Continued next page Matt Bom (24) sneaks inside and attempts to score for the Fighting Scots as Randall Hesselmk provides the defense for the Sailors. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners C" Iron and Odor Filters ► 25 Years 4 * Experience * Systems Serving All Makes & Models DURA-CUBE SALT 50-lbs. PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5 gals. Fighting Scot center Nick Jenema (44) scores two of his 18 points in last Friday’s varsity home game against South. Only... Only... $35° $goo Best Price, VJFwater Seriei ce^ conditioning - STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 89 1-0303 sioo off Deductible Restrictions apply. Please call for details: 795-9438. - Through February 29 - BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street • 616-795-9438 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 15. 2000/Page 21 Trojans rebound for hoop triumph over Lakers The week for Middleville's varsity basketball team began with a disappointing defensive effort, but ended with a contest that included solid efforts on both ends of the floor. The Trojans beat Spring Truer collected 9 caroms in the Trojans' 17-point win against the Lakers. On the boards. Middleville pulled down 50 rebounds and Spring Lake collected 25. "It may have been the best game that we have played all year on both ends of the floor." Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueler said. "Our guys dominated inside. Offensively, we spread it around and really moved the ball well." The two teams were tied for a 458 and Keri Johnson at half 22-22. but a 146 and a 98 for a 244 TK's girls also managed a Middleville out scored win, beating Wayland Spring Lake 17-12 in the Union 21 wins to 9. Tisha third quarter and 18-6 in the Turcott had a 98, a 181 and fourth quarter to pull away. Middleville began the a 94 for a 179, Wends Mickelwait a 133, 105 and a week with a little bit of a let down, losing by 11 119 for a 357, Jcnni Loose a 133, 139 and a 144 for a versus Rogers "It was a disappointing 418, Trinnady Dykstra a 139, 131 and a 135 for a defensive game,’ Hol/hueter 405 and Alicia Harper had a explained. "We just didn’t 123, 129 and a 109 for a stop them " Rogers had a big 361. The Trojan boys lost to advantage at the free throw the Wildcats 25 wins to 5. line, making 2l-of-30 Tim Suwyn had a 174, 187 attempts from the charity compared to and a 192 for a 553, Bryan stripe McQueen a 142, Kyle Middleville's I2 of-I6 Lucas had 20 points and 8 Aspinall a 154, 140 and a 166 for a 460, Matt Pullen rebounds. Fcirick 11 points a 154, 203 and a 198 for a and Truer 9 points and 8 555, Stuart Aspinall a 200, rebounds against Rogers. Rogers led at half by nine 180, and a 199 for a 579 and Eric Smith a 174 and a 170 points. for a 344. Lake 57-40 last Friday, three days after a 75-64 loss to Rogers. Ben Lucas scored 14 points and pulled down 22 rebounds. Drew Kennedy came off the bench to tally 11 points, Eric Feinck managed 10 points and Zac Caledonia teams, TK girls roll for wins Caledonia guard Dan Bloemers (3) spnnts toward the goal dunng last Fnday’s OK Gold Conference basketball contest versus South Chnstian. From previous page DeBruyn's third triple of the contest at the 6.50 mark of the third quarter put South up 31-29, but Born hit a triple of his own at 5:05 that knotted the score, 32-32. South then went on a 6-0 run (38-32) before another Born three-ball at 2:18 cut the Caledonia deficit to three, 38-35. The Sailors led after three quarters 42-37. The Scots got within three points, 44-41, when Born hit a jumper falling back at 6:35 of the fourth quarter, but South was determined to gel the job done and when DeBruyn made back-to-back baskets midway through the frame, its lead was increased to eight points, 51-43. Wolma felt that his Scots could have performed better if they would have cashed in on more of their opportunities, but didn't feel that the effort was not without its positives. "There is nothing glaring that we could have done differently, we held them to 60 points," Wolma said. • Morgan On All­ State Team: Anne Morgan, a senior star on Caledonia High School's varsity girls basketball team this past fall, was recently named to’the Class B Michigan Coaches Association Academic All­ State team. To be eligible, athletes must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above and have been named to an AllState team. Morgan currently has a grade point average of 3.7 and was named to the Detroit Free Press Class B girls basketball team. A forward for the Sweet Ladies, Morgan averaged 14 points in 1999. She said being named to the team is something she has worked to acheieve. "I was just excited... I have been working toward this all year. I was relieved." Morgan said she is considering Miami of Ohio and Hope College as her college choices. till fw dissifiris mhsmwi-ih-wo-mis 24 loirs ity-Hits i net fw $n & mis irtoi-hs! 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Schalk w*on on a pm in 3:34, Fletke took a 14-5 decision, Wiersma won on a pin in 1:56, Kiel on a pin in 3:07, Thompson on a pin in 1:00, Doyle on a pin in Caledonia won twice over Forest Hills Central in prep bowling action Feb. 7 as the Scots won in the boys event 17 wins to 13 and in the girls competition 25 wins to 5. Josh Pettenger had games of 166, 154 and 175 for a 495 series, C.J. Janboe 163, 167 and 175 for a 505, Steve Homrich 118 and 107 for a 225, Mark Zeef 154. 138 and 161 for a 453, Scott Elam 173, 200 and 154 for a 526 and Jeremy Breihof a 112 for Caledonia's boys. For Caledonia's girls team, Kate Haywood had a 144, 121 and a 113 for a 378, Molly Cryderman a 113, 109 and a 116 for a 338, Ashley Janboe a 109, Missy Elam a 225, 130 and a 117 for a 472, Amanda Yahnea 176, 137 and a 145 -------- ANNUAL-----VACCINATION CLINICS 3:09, Rosales on a pin in 1:28. Riel on a 12-4 decision. Straight on a 17-2 decision, Erb on a 12-3 To Support Wildlife Rehabilitation decision, Vernon on a pin in 30 seconds and Carter on a . By: Dr. Larry Julius - Ark Veterinary Services pin in 33 seconds. House Call Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. "We knew the kids were ready to wrestle," Convenience - Quality at Less Cost Middleville coach Tom 4-800-4-ARK VET Lehman said. "They're includes: hustling and working hard." Records for the season include Schalk's 34-9, Pat McKeown's 31-12, Fletke's • Distemper (DAHLPP-C) - Annual • Distemper (FRCP) - Annual 23-19, Wiersmas 33-6. • Rabies - 1 or 3 Year - Required • Rabies - Annual Kiel's 13-17, Thompson's 27-14. Doyles 14-9. • Kennel Cough - Annual • Leukemia - Annual Rosales' 27-2. Riel s 37-3. Vaccines for exotic pets such as ferrets also available. Boosters for all vaccines can be Straight's 33-7, Bill overlapped with no harm so you can take advantage of the low cost vaccine clinic even if Romph s 19-21. Erb's 23not yet due. 14. Vernon's 29-14 and Carter's 19-7. The Trojans will compete Fire Hall - 68th Street Ken’s Auto Repair this Thursday (Feb. 17) at the Division II district team Mon., Feb. 21, 28 M-37 Caledonia tournament at Hastings 6-8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 19, 26 • 3-5 p.m. High School. Middleville If you miss these dates, call for a home visit. House calls average $10.00 plus cost of | will first face Hastings at 6 I p.m. and the winner will go ■ services. Thanks for your support and referral. on to battle Wayland Union !■ BBB MB BBB BBi BBi BM MB BBB BBB BBB BBB BM BBi BBB BM BM BBB MB M MB J All Vaccines *15.00 each DOC CAT I I I I I I DUTTON CALEDONIA I I I I I I ��The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/February 15. 2000/Page 23 Ten Star Camp looking for players Applications are now being evaluated by The Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp. Boys and girls ages 7*19 can apply and players are selected by invitation only. Past participants include Grant Hill, Jerry Stackhouse, Christian Laettner, Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Bobby Hurley. Antawn Jamison, Tom Gugliotta and Trajan Langdon Camp locations include Fort Wayne, IN, Riverside. CA. Babson Park FL. Atlanta, GA. Champaign. IL, Atchison, KS, Georgetown, KY. Northfield, MN, Raleigh. NC, Boiling Spnngs. NC, Rochester, NY, North Canton. OH, Commerce, TX and Farmville, VA. College basketball scholarships are possible for the most advanced players. For an evaluation call, (704) 372-8610 anytime. 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First Asd and current TB test, afternoon shift, call 616948-3619 Buy Any Two 12” Blimpie Cold Subs. 2 Chips. 2 Medium Drinks for. s11.99 $1.00 OFF Any 12" Sub 6” Sub 50c OFF Any 6" Sub or greater itfue and Not vabd with value menu or any other coupon One coupon per person Not vahd with value menu or any other coupon One coupon per person Not valid with value menu or any other coupon One coupon per person Expires Feb 112000 Expires Feb 11 2000 Expires Feb 11 2000 SUBS a SALADS I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I �Page 24/The Sun and News Middleville Ml,-February 15, 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-02-22.pdf 7627ea053e6fe61475ce7dfb97af46ea PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 8/February 22, 2000 129th year Caledonia to seek OK for new high school by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education last week ap­ proved final recommenda­ tions for projects presented by the School Growth and Planning Commission. The Building Committee approved the recommenda­ tions, including financing, through a bond election re­ quest to • Build a new high school on the Kraft Avenue site to handle growth • Use the south end of the existing high school as a second middle school. • Demolish the Commu­ nity Education (Community Resource Center) building built in 1921 and 1936 A historical transition com­ mittee would be established to work with the township in considering the property for a possible site for a township library. • Sell the current 1880 era administrative office build­ ing • Deal with technology updating. • Buy more buses to ac­ commodate increased en­ rollment. and build a canopy over the fueling island and for buses parked overnight. • Address traffic safety is­ sues at the Kraft Avenue site and parking and traffic safety issues at all build­ ings, including Caledonia Middle School, Dutton El­ ementary and Kettle Lake Elementary. • Select architectural and construction manager ser­ vices to help the district in the implementing these rec­ ommendations. • Consider asking for a fu­ ture separate bond issue for building a pool. • Consider buying addi­ tional property as possible sites for future schools. The administration will develop details, timelines. Schools win grant for telescope TK approves new ‘Office Skills' textbooks by Patricia Johns Members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education last week ap­ proved a new textbook, ’Office Skills: The Finishing Touch," for a course that hasn't had a new text since 1973. This class has been taught in the past with teacher cre­ ated material so that stu­ dents could be aware of the latest technology used in business situations. The cost is $39.75 per book and the district anticipates 20 students taking this year long vocational, school to career course Only die books needed for die Class will be purchased. The district also will be creating some special night­ time science learning expe­ riences soon for students. Thomapple Kellogg has re­ ceived a grant for a tele­ scope. Teacher John Howarth said he is excited about the possibilty this telescope and computer interlink will have in the district Superintendent Jay Cason reported that work to make sure the schooiswill be ac­ credited again by the North Central Accreditation Assoc­ iation continues. At the secondary level very little needs to be done to meet NCA requirements. The process may take a little longer at the elemen­ tary level. However, Cason said, this is a worthwhile process and the district is creating a plan, beginning with the secondary schools. In other business the board approved maternity leave for Tracey Weibel, be­ ginning in May, and a year long leave of absence for Martha Thome. and a plan to include the community in the imple­ mentation of these recom­ mendations and to keep the community informed on progress. Several shifts in the exist­ ing uses of the various school facilities will help achieve these intended goals and projects, even though only one replacement high school building will be con­ structed and one building demolished. The housing of various users are to be as follows: • There will be one high school, with high school students occupying the new (replacement) high school building. • There will be two mid­ dle schools, with part of the population remaining in the existing middle school and the other part moving into the south end of the existing high school building. • The existing elementary schools will remain the same. • The central administra­ tion would move to the north part of the existing high school building. • All current services presently located in the Community Education (Community Resource Cen­ ter) building would be shifted to other locations Community education, preschool. Kids’ Korner child care, expanded senior citizens programs, leisure time classes and Caledonia administration offices will move to the north part of the current high school building, (the original 1962 high school and the 1979 addition) Conditions affecting al­ ternative education students are expected to result in a different kind of shift. In one year, the alternate educa lion program has dropped about 50 percent, from 60 students last year to around 30 this year. One reason for the drop is that students formerly com­ ing from other school dis­ tricts are remaining in their own districts due to more and better resources closer to home. Because current high school programs arc bccom- See high school, pg. 2 Feb. 14 declared ‘Janice Soules Day’ in Caledonia Many friends and associates come to congratulate Janice Soules at the celebration of her retirement, though she has expressed her willingness to serve on other boards or committees. Here, she holds the plaque commemorating her years of service. Janice Soules, who served on the Village Council in every position over 42 years was honored by the Village on Feb. 14. President Daryl Penfold reads the proclamation making that day Janice Soules Day in Caledonia. In This Issue • South Point Park PUD request sent back to planning Caledonia residential neighborhood subject to erosion Caledonia Township may use two-phase PUD process Trojans return to Hastings for regional after district triumph �Page 2/The Sun and News. Mfddlevrfle Ml/Fe<xuary 22 2000 Caledonia council hears about cable site move by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Nick Unger, chairman of the TV Access Advisory Committee announced at the Feb 14 Village Council meeting, the moving of the TV access channel 15 transmission site to the li­ brary. He said he expected pro­ gramming to be broadcast from the new site in about 30 to 60 days. The move to the library basement was de­ cided by the township Feb. 9 during a special meeting. Unger said the township had decided to put the matter under the control of the ca­ ble committee and to move the site from the high school to the library build­ ing last week. He said the cable company would lay a cable line, which now ends at the high school, to be ex­ tended to the library. The operations of the Nick Unger channel would be earned out by volunteers, including himself, Tom Apol, who has voluntarily taped the meetings for several years, and four more new volunteer recruits. Turn those unwonted items into cash, ail 945-9554 to place your ad. Oser the past year a great many equipment improve­ ments have been made in audio, video and automatic programming equipment, paid for out of franchise fees reimbursed from the cable company. Much of the work had been invested in sound and video equipment in the meeting room of the Township-Village Hall. Unger said the goals ac­ complished were in the mid­ dle phase at this point. Unger said the committe will apply for grants to help the channel make improve­ ments in programming and perhaps for the transmis­ sion site. He said the chan­ nel broadcasts 28 hours per week now and would want to do more in the future. Village Trustee Dan Ersk­ ine questioned the town­ ship's unilateral decision, since the school system and the village were also in­ volved in operation of the channel. He commented that not all the cable fees for the improvements had come through the township. Village President Daryl Penfold said there were often problems when more than one governmental group was involved in a project. He said the township had a much greater stake in the channel, with a greater in­ vestment as well. He said the township had decided to pull support from the sys­ tem for the existing broad­ Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Hastings Banner Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News Reminder • Weekender Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9554 • Fax (616) 945-5192 Law Vegas Nlonstcp from Crand laiils 3-NIGHTS I Friday Departures, :X 4 Monday Returns \\ W Premier Travel &, Cruise Cherry Volley Burress Center 7105 Kraft Ave S E Caledonia. Ml 49316-9402 (Corner of Kraft & Broodmoor) (616) 554-031 1 Hours Mon -Thurs. 8 30-8. Fn 8 30-6. Sat 10-2 casting site. He said like­ wise. the village was not re­ quired to contribute TV ac­ cess franchise funds to the committee's use, if it chose not to do so. Penfold said problems with having the channel broadcasts coming from the school developed because the committee members were not allowed access to the site when school per­ sonnel were absent. Committee members complained that often pro­ gramming they delivered was not run on the channel. Penfold said that in addition, there were problems in the wiring into the transmission area in the school. Replac­ ing the entire system would require improving the cable in addition to the other equipment purchased over the past year. Unger said the township and village had placed new equipment in the school, which would be moved to the library building as part of upgrading the entire sys­ tem. He said though the township had replaced obso­ lete equipment which had been in the school, the committee would remove only township purchased equipment, and nothing that belonged to the school. He said the schools could continue to produce pro­ grams as part of their train­ ing, and still have them broadcast on the channel by delivering their tapes to the new location. He said when the new high school is built in the future, the school may choose to have a direct cable line from the main transmittal site into the new school building. He said of the 28 hours now broadcast, the school would be able to have up to 12 hours of time. Unger said the changes would allow them to trans­ mit and broadcast in the same way other communi­ ties were already doing it. He said decisions made by the committee on program­ ming would be made accord­ ing to FCC guidelines and standards. Anything non profit and for community interest is to be run on the channel by those requesting it. Unger said the area in the basement of the library would be renovated so it could be used for program transmittal. The room planned for this equipment is in the presently unused north end of the basement. Township Supervisor Bill last week Johnston an­ nounced a general goal to make improvements in the library basement, including a ramp and entrance into the community room. Town­ ship officials hope it will be paid for with a Kent County Community Development grant. He announced the com­ munity room also would be used by more public groups with the installation of the ramp and entrance into the basement. He said the space currently used by the Poet comes to McFall Poet Brod Bagert brought a menagerie of poems, laughter and a love of children and reading tn his performances at McFall Elementary School on Feb. 11. Children learned why "chicken shoes" are much worse than "chicken socks" and other humorous poems. This presentation was underwritten by the McFall PTO. Friends of the Library book sale would have to be va­ cated and the books re­ moved. Meanwhile. Librarian Jane Heiss said neither she or members of the Friends of the Library group have been approached by anyone from the township about removal of the books. This will remove a source of income for the library Heiss says the sale of used donated books brings in from $50 to $100 per month. The Friends of the Library group uses the money to support programs, speakers and library activi­ ties, such as a recent writer's workshop. High school, from front page ing more personalized, the need for an alternate educa­ tion high school has been greatly reduced. Business manager Judi Dean said ad­ ministration officials be­ lieve these students will be absorbed into their regular high school populations. The school board also ap­ proved an $840,000 bid for construction management services for a possible build­ ing project to Beckering Advisor Inc. Dean explained at the meeting that because al) dif­ ferent projects will be bonded under one umbrella or by one provider, there will be a savings of around $600,000. When each company ob­ tains its own insurance, the rate is around 2 to 2 1/2 percent of the construction cost for those individual bonds. Formerly, each indi- Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! vidual company handling a construction project would obtain its own insurance and bill the schools �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml'February 22. 2000/Page 3 Thornapple Kellogg High School honor roll announced 9th Grade High Honors - Kayccc Adgatc, Ryan Anderson. Ashley Ballard, Chad Baragar, Craig BatdorfT. Jamie Bcckcnng, Chet Bcrkimcr, Angclda Bloods Leslie Crowley. Joshua Dryer. Rebecca Dufresne. Megan Dutcher. Janine Dykstra. Carolyn Ehmry, Andrew Fisher. Kyle Flctke, Samantha Flicarman, Tiffany Forbes. Mary-Elainc Fotcr. Raymon Gallc, Ashley Getty. Joey Guy. Dcsirac Henning. Enc Holmquist, Christopher Ho­ warth, Kara Hutchens. Jennifer Jones, Ryan Lavich. Chelsea Matousck. Jamie McCormick. Maegan Mc­ Kee, William McKeown. Cary Middlebush. Melissa Moorhouse, Tricia Nelson, Brittany Nicholson. Nicholas Otto, Jennifer Piccard, Robert Roush. Stephanie Simon. Latisha Smith. Jessica Stark. Zachary Tolan. Melody Douglas George. Darci Kathleen Terry. Justin Biggs. Rebecca Warner. Paul liese Patterson. VanSpronsen. Julie BergakOwen. Jones. Nicholas Barker. Honorable Mention Danielle F.rvvay. Daniel ker. Joshua Kuipers. Jordan Michael Beuschel Warren Prostko. Valene Parker. Daniel Stade. Came Rock. John Smith. Jason Melissa Neeson. Melissa Foster. Travis Wenger. Tisha Labine. Candice Cree. Drogowski. Holly Smith. Quisenberry. Matthew Spur­ Turcott. Susan Vandcfifer. Becky Reed. Angela Emily Porter. Elise Nyland. geon. Lucas Shuck, Lindsay Stephen Czamowski. Shan­ Fecnstra. Amy Miller. Edwina Valdez, Devin Dobson. Lindsay Morn. non Pierce. Shaina Amber vanOverbeck. Amber Slagel. Danielle Merchant. Laura Runals, Krista McPetridge. Samantha Birdsall (Morgan), Adam Christopher Doornbos. Hatcher. Katrina Bosma. Jeffery, Russell Craven. Blain. Adam Lucas. Adam Christen Davis Kameron Sovem. Justin Ross Voogd. Robert Bryan Pierce. Bnttany Vanspronsen. Robert Rector. Nicland. Shaff. Joseph Huebner. 12th Grade Pflug. Brandon Schalk. Rebecca Higgins. Nicholas Jessica Wierenga. Jennifer Kyle Aspmall. Jenelle Audrey Willette. Ashley Drogow-ski Montague BatdortT, Susan Beckcnng. Bronsink. Angela Feirick, Michelle Cargill. Michael Jason Adgate. Jackilyn Sarah Bercnds. Tiffany Andrew Kulhanek. Andrea Sysw'crda, Mark Thompson. Mann. Isaiah Thaler. Greta Beuschel. Brian Bishop. Lana Goodin. Kyle Preslar. Sypnicwski. Amber Mc­ Gustafson, Enn Schecrhom. Douglas Biocksma, Matt­ Katie Richter, Julie Ford. Millan. Amanda Fisk, Elisabeth Richards. Daneen Juan Ruiz. Joseph Azzarella. hew Brady. Kelly Bremer. Amanda Biggs. Alec Belson. Bnel, Cody Vandenbnnk. Jonathan Hodgson. John Jamie Brookman. Erica Adam Mcjeur Christopher DeBruin, Chris­ Carter. Anna Cnossen. Julia 10th Grade tina Wiersum, Chester Schilthroat. Jodi Walker. Jessica Decker. Jeffrey High Honors - Stuart Bohley. See honor roll, pg. 8 Forbes. Jay Lantinga. Jason Aspmall. Randy Benedict, Carly Allington. Brett Holzhauscn. Enn Palmer. Andrea Bouma. Jennifer Vernon. Benjamin McDuf­ Bowman, Michelle Bron­ fec. Becky Harvey, Ashley sink. Rebecca Cobb. Carter, Ashley Ulberg. Andy Miranda Covey. Lindsey Johnson. Amanda Sager. Dclillc. David Devormer. Amanda Willemstein. Stephanie Dcvncs. Christine Amanda Boot. Amanda Dood, Kevin Ehmry. Aman­ Averill. Alex Voogd, Aimcc da Flora. Pamela Foote. Vandcrwood, Aaron Morley. Members of the The contract between 11th Grade Samantha Harthy. Kandace Thornapple Area Parks and Thornapple Township, The High Honors - Stephanie Heinz. Amy Herring. Rachel Recreation Commission last Village of Middleville and Holwerda. Rachel KenmBell, Andrea Bcrkimcr. Amy Wednesday reviewed and ap­ the Thornapple Kellogg Boom. Daniel Brinks, Lind­ cott, Sarah Koval. Amanda proved a survey that will go School District officially sey Deboode, Amber DemaKowalczyk. out to all the households in will be signed at 1 p in Alexandra Longstreet. agd, Brcanne Dutcher, the Thornapple Kellogg Wednesday, Feb. 23, in the Bethany Forbes, Ashley Peter Mathias. Paul Mc­ School District. township hall Gustims, Alcshia Gustinis, Adams. Lisa Moorhouse, w/chccsc sub, tossed salad, Once the recreation survey At 7 p.m. that evening, Renae Otto. Leann Pitt. Alcshia Gascldcn, Kyle Mc­ applesauce, milk. returns have be analyzed, in­ the commission will hear Heidi Porter. Jennifer Punt, Keown, Jennifer Meyer, Friday. Feb. 25 formation will be included from organizations and indi­ Matthew Ractz, Julie Schu­ Matthew Ncwmycr, Curt Pizza or fish sticks, baked in the recreational plan be­ viduals with ideas about maker, Benjamin Scvald, Postcma, Ashley Rcaser, beans, apple, milk ing developed. A public both long and short range Meggan Smith. David Enn Robertson Monday, Feb. 28 hearing on the plan will be recreation needs in the area Stuart Jessica Rose, Katie Burrito w/chccse or hot Brian Vandcrwcrp. Veron­ scheduled later this spring. Schultz, Kristi Schultz. dog on a bun. broccoli ika Villa, Jennifer WasikowMegan Shaff, Jody Siebesw/chcesc sauce, pineapple, ski, Kristen Weaver. Jessica ma, Samantha Vandersloot, milk. Wilson. Teresa Venton. Casey Tuesday, Feb. 29 Honor Students Warner, Jacob Wiliams, Salisbury steak w/mashed Zebulan Truer, Tasha Gary Winchester. Andrea potatoes or hamburger on a Zoet. bun. seasoned green beans, Hoekstra. Stacey Vandcfifer. Sarah Knkkc, Michael Honor Students - Sara pears, milk Riley. Matthew Erb. Leandra Williams, Ryan Labine, Note: P.B sandwiches Postcma, Kevin Schmitz, Rachel Wert. Nichole Byars, available each day. Justine Vandommclen, Jill Mark Flicarman, Lisa Smith. Jasmine VandenBelson, Kristen Minor, Thornapple Kellogg toorn, Elizabeth Longstreet, Kevin McClure, Julie Vantil, Middle and High School Dustin Snow, Brian Yeazel, Joshua Willett, Jessica Lunch Menu Benjamin Profit!. Barbara Strait, Jennifer Giar, Jac­ Wednesday, Feb. 23 Blain. Ashley Cnsher. quelyn Schumaker, Heather Chili w/chccse and crack­ fymal <£otwni ai (DiAa/unted Phicad Honorable Mention Nink, Garrett Jonker-Slay­ ers, brat on a bun, carrots, Wendy Mickclwait, Victoria ton, Erika Enyart, Enc peaches, milk Stanton, Shannon Westmaas, Cuneo, Emily Rector, Dcann Thursday, Feb. 24 Shanna Sanderson, Seth W'ceks, Danielle Hoskins, Macaroni and cheese Welton. Serena Treuter. Scan Danielle Altcrmann, Bran­ w/soft pretzel or turkey Lenartz. Sarah Minor. Renee don McGillicuddy, Anncw cheese sub. tossed salad, = applesauce, milk Friday. Feb. 25 Pizza or fish sticks, baked beans, apple, milk. Monday. Feb. 28 Bumto w cheese or hot dog on a bun. broccoli w cheese sauce, pineapple, milk Tuesday. Feb. 29 Salisbury steak w mashed potatoes or hamburger on a bun. seasoned green beans, pears, milk NOTE: Rotating items • Maximum Exposure • Professional Service • High Integrity will be chiK nuggets, chix Located on M-37 at Caledonia Crossings panics, hamburgers, tacos, nachos. cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars Welton. Tyler Wenger. Lon Whipple. Zachary W iennga, Lindsey Wisniewski. Emily Zoet. Honor Students - Travis Higgins. Theresa Miller, Roger Thompson. Rachel Clinton, Michael Yarger. Melissa Nink, Lacey Patter­ son. Lacey Higgins. Kyle McClure. Katie Longstreet. Kathcnne Bednck, John Douthett. Jessica Jones. Jared McDuffec. Enc Smith. David Phillips, David McAllister. Andrea London. Amanda Vandcnbosch Honorable Mention William Huff. Tim Brog. Stuart Rcinstcin. Steven Johnson. Stacy Vandcwcrp. Sarah Freeman, Sara Canfield, Nichole Miller. Nicholas Tomson. Nicholas Janosc. Melissa Robinson, Mclisa Potts, Matthew Thompson. Leanne Etter, Laura W'cingartz, Kenneth Wicrsum Kelly Brinks. Kelly Sholty, Kaylcc Wilke, Recreation survey will be distributed TK School Menus Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 23 Chih w/chccse and crack­ ers. brat on a bun, carrots, peaches, milk I hursday, Feb. 24 Macaroni and cheese w/soft pretzels or turkey HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St 1.$00-535-7203 $45-2243 $4.50 with Student ID after 6pm MOO Lett i'how, FrViUi BlHIItBIBB No o< Tuetday ducount* Contempo Salon is... mot! w! |0i! 41 Bulb state of the art tanning beds Stadium Seating Give* YOU An Unobstiucted View Caledonia centre Plaza 891-1093 -Ifc O HANGING UP (PG-13) WTH 4 00 7 10. 9 10 TU 12 00,200 4 00 7:10,9:10 Q WHOLE NINE YARDS R) TU 12 20. 2 20. 4 20 7 30 9 30 Q THE TIGGER MOVIE > W TH 4 10. 7 00 TU 12 30.2 10.4 10. 700 SCREAM 3 <R) W TX500 7 20 9 40 TU 12 10.2 30.5 00. 720 9 40 EYE Of THE BEHOLDER R) *K>»in*aaM m*w DAILY 900 ------------------ COUPON------------ONE FREE *602 POPCORN SN Smith-Diamond Selling or Buying Real Estate? Call John or Mary Kay McCleve 891-2222 ext. 233 “Your Caledonia Real Estate Professionals” Computer & Internet Related Home Based Business 400.00 Open 6 Days a Week Eirningj Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville fAzvrro Phil's Pizza/ Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! SkyBiz 2000 will allow families and businesses to communicate through the Unlimited possibilities offered by the internet. For the low cost of $100.00, your family or busi­ ness can have a personalized web site that you create and edit at your leisure, from the comfort of your own mouse (1 mean house). Call John, 891-7171. �Page 4/The Sun and News Middleville MIFebruary 22. 2000 School liaison officer, security cameras discussed School Safety Committee makes report to TK board by Patricia Johns Staff Writer School Safety Committee Chairman Dan Erb last week presented a report to the Thornappie Kellogg Board of Education His report detailed some concerns the committee had across the district. This in­ cluded the Nextcl telephones that have already been leased, a need for security cameras at the high school, a school liaison officer, ad­ ditional fencing at McFall Elementary and security gates at the middle and high schools Erb discussed the possi­ bility of hiring of a school/police liaison officer. Grants may be available to pay for hiring a person. "I noticed a real difference in an officer’s ability to talk to students during the bomb threat interviews if the in­ terviewing officer knew our students.” Erb told the board The new telephones are working well, he reported. The district will continue to evaluate bow they are being used. They do make com­ municating easier. Erb discussed possible se­ curity video cameras for the high school. The district has received one quote and sug­ gestions where cameras should be placed. Erb men­ tioned that the purchase of cameras might mean that hiring additional personnel could at least be delayed. Erb said he sees a need for a camera at the back doors since students have been known to leave bottle caps class room areas can be locked which still allows access to the gym and all purpose room for public af­ ter school hours use. The doors to the main McFall building can be locked and with a drinking fountain and restrooms the gym can be used after school hours without affect­ ing safety. At Lee. access to the gym can be from the outside and it is easy to limit access to the rest of the building. This leaves the high or small pieces of card board to keep the doors from latching. Up to four cameras could be installed and he could watch problem areas from his office on a split screen monitor. The committee is looking at security needs across the district. One area Erb men­ tioned was the need to con­ tinue the fence at McFall. The ability to close off por­ tions of the buildings was also discussed. At Page, doors to the school and middle school. The district has received one quote for overhead pull down gates for the high school. Erb will research this area as well At the middle school, gates would have to be "pull across type.” School board members said they were concerned about gates giving a nega­ tive impression to members of the public who use the school. They also asked that Continued next page _______ LOCAL_____ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH C 0 M M U I I I Y C M I R C H A Living Church - Serving a Litlng Lord a place to belong a piece to become Sunday ScImx»l .................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 1045 am Evening Praise . .6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p.m (non-traditional. informal) Sunday Morning Worship 1030 a m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings 7 00 p m Heeling at the Cron. Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chnssev Dykstra Worship Leader Denny Bouma. Director of Student Ministries Churvh Office 6I6-R9I-02R7 Visit our web site www bnghfstde org 7240 6Hih Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass 1 A ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of Amenca SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-3001 M-37, nonh of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Slewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Musk Sunday Sch<x>l 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service . . 11.00 a m. Sunday Evening Service............................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer ........... 6:45 p.m Word of Life Clubs...................................... 6:45 p.m. Leighton United Methodist Redeemer Covenant Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE "We are changed by God s love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship...................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday School........................... 11:00 a m. Adult Bible Class................... 11:00 a m Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday Schtxd for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service ..........................6:30 p m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.............. 6 30 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 p.m. Churvh: (616) 795-2391 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod '.4 Cfcwrfc Mtrt a curwg heart I coauuwutx and the wodd Sunday Worship 9 30 irr. & feOOpm (Child A Adult) (During the School Year I Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p m 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 One mile of Whuiwtfvilk Rd Rev P Adams Phone 891-8440 Churvh Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 M 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Cteef Vciwi* tad Gm Lake) Ml 1030 am Jr. Church - Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev Sorman Koiuts - 6/M9/4/67 Kw/w Minister Ra*h Fbuett 250 Vine Street Church Office 616-891-8669 Fax 891-8645 GUMUAKE COMMUNITY cmuhcm • 'VA-'WH Inspiring, fhssttive. Reles ant. Joyful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a.m. ,11:15 a.m. 6 00 p.m. 9 45 am Morning Worship 11 00 a m 7,30pm Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 891-8028 • e-mail ieightonOiserv net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Churvh School. Sunday Wed Fellowship RAY TOWXSEXD. VOR.MAX KSORR. OwNun FAxalxm [JreiKx St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missoun Synod) "Be devoted to one another tn brotherly low" Rom 12:10 8:30 a m. 9:45 a.m. 1100 a m. Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke • Office B91 MM • Church NI H7B Ret- E. Anthony Sikora 792-2889 Lakeside A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 .10 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: HM-OtVI www lakcsidccommumiy org (under construction) Cljc ©It) UJiinc fflctljoliist Cljurclj 5590 iMiitneyville Ave . S E Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship ..6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Rayle Ba/iard. Pastor Phone 8686437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children’s Worship and Nursery 9 45am Learning for all. 6pm .Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Barrxr Free Ajf-CniteimM LwmgCM^CWdCart Dunaj Senter Hours Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministrv Sunday Schwi 1000am Peace Reformed Church Wvrsty H-xzs 8 45am & ll«ln 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Cml! for a schedule of choices UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Pormelee Momng Worship 930 am KWdtevile Sunday School 9 45 a m MxddievAe Morrvng Worship 11 00 am Rev Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WMneyviae Ave Of 84tr St • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord " Temporanty Meeting at Caledonia High School Scraoy School 930am iraa/ Morning Wonnp 10 30 a m Scnaoy Evenrg Wormp 6 00 p m. fled SAdweek Prayer b Btofo Study 7 00 p m Rev Thomas Siuys. Rev Karl Basmor Assoc Pastor/voutn Mnstnes �The Sun and News, Middleville Ml February 22 2000 Page 5 Thauer-Baum exchange vows TK kindergarten registration urged for next year man. Groomsmen were Tim Bubar, Chad Burnside. Chns Peterson, and Peter Transburg The ceremony was fol­ lowed by a reception at Cas­ cade Hills Country Club. Angel is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University and Nate graduated from Wheaton College The couple now reside in Kirkland. Washington, where both arc employed by Microsoft Corporation. The marriage of Angela Mane Thaucr and Nathan Jeffrey Baum was celebrated October 23 at First Church of the Nazarene in Grand Rapids. Parents of the new­ lyweds are Edwin and Karen Thaucr of Kentwood and Ron and Linda Baum of Caledonia Attending as bndesmaids were Melissa Baum, Susan Broerman, Erinn Carlson, and Chnsta Harns Maid of honor was Amanda Thaucr Erich Baum served as best Those whose children will be kindergarten in the Thomapple Kellogg School Distnct for the 2000-2001 school year are urged to call McFall Elementary (7953637) to pre-register. The child must be 5 years old before Dec I. 2000 to enter school in August. Each child, according to Michigan law, must have a copy of the certified birth certificate, a copy of immu­ nization record, vision test results and hearing test results before starting school. Parents are asked to check their child’s immunization record carefully. Immuniza­ tions can be updated for school age children anytime after their fourth birthday For more information about required immuniza­ Engagements Campbell-Eddy Duane and Amy C ampbell arc announcing the engage­ ment of their daughter. Kailcigh, to Mark Eddy, son of Stephen and Sherrie Eddy The bndc-clcct is a gradu­ ate of Thornapplc Kellogg High School and Western Michigan University, she is currently practicing public accounting in the Holland area. Her fiance is a graduate of Western Michigan Univer­ sity and is a teacher and coach in the Kalamazoo area. The couple will wed on Julv I. 2000 Stahl*Bossenbroek to wed Idema-Morgan Leisa Idema, daughter of Steve and Ellen Idema of Middleville, and Denny Morgan, son of Tim and Margo Morgan of Grand Rapids, have announced their engagement. The bride to be is a 1996 graduate of Thomapple Kel­ logg High School. The prspective bridegroom is a 1994 graduate of Kenowa Hills High School and earned an undergraduate de­ gree at Northwestern Uni­ versity. The couple is planning a May 20 wedding. We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement For Individuals. Families and Employee Groups Amerkan Community Mutual Insurance Company MorneOMc* IXOM WCNg*- STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Main Street Caledonia. MI 49316 891-9294 Diane and the late Truman Stahl of Freeport and Carl and Nancy Bossenbrock of Byron Center arc pleased to announce the engagement of their children Marcia Ann and Joseph Leonard. Marcia is a 1994 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1998 graduate of Fer­ ns State University. She is currently employed as a reg­ istered nurse at Pennock Hospital. Joseph is a 1993 graduate of Byron Center High School. He is self-employed as a farmer. An April 22. 2000 wed­ ding is being planned. The couple will reside in Caledo­ nia, Ml. From previous page Erb talk with Bob Woodard of Thornapple Township Emergency Sen ices. Positioning the gates also is important since there needs to be access to re­ strooms for patrons at the public library after school hours. Board members will re­ view this report before tak­ ing any action and may dis­ cuss it at their planned Feb. 28 and 29 charge.’ Blood drive is Feb. 29 A community afternoon blood drive has been sched­ uled for Tuesday. Feb. 29. at the Thomapple Township Hall. 200 East Main. Mid dleville. The drive, which will be held from noon to 5:45 p.m., is being sponsored by the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross and Thornapple Township Emergency Services. There continues to be a shortage of blood supplies, so the need is great, particu­ larly during the winter months. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reason­ ably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of (he drive is el­ igible to contribute erald eadows TK bowling teams qualify for regionals The boys bowling team at Thomapple Kellogg High School placed first at Saturday's district tournament with a team score of 2,810. For TK, Matt Pullen shot a 665 and Stuart Aspmall a 610. The girls team at TK was third with a 2,027. Lowell was first with a 2,335. Both TK teams advance to regionals Saturday, Feb. 27 in Lowell. Competition begins at 8:30 a m. for the girls and 1:30 p.m. for the boys. Caledonia's teams did not advance, but Amanda Yahne, Missy Elam and Steve Homnch qualified in the singles. tions. call the local health department or doctor The Barrv Eaton District Health Department offers free immunization clinics each week Call their* office for more information on these clinics at 945-9516 Because all new students need their vision and hearing cheeked, the week of May I has been scheduled for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Vision Hearing Technician to be at McFall Those who wish to use this free service and want to schedule an appointment max call McFall Elementary More information will be mailed to parents in early April Questions regarding enrollment may be directed to Rosannc Potter at McFall Elementary. 795-3o37 from X a m to 4 p m of Cascade A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from Nearest and most affordable rates in . area. , Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Walmart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS sda) �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Mi'February 22 2000 Caledonia principals appreciated in special week by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia school princi­ pals are part of the fabric of the community, but often go unnoticed and sometimes even unknown. Principal’s Appreciation week offered an opportunity to get to know these eight key people Principals Jeffrey Worman. Robert Szymoniak. Craig Schmidt, Nathan Ro­ brahn. Jerry Phillips, Sheryl OConnor, Gordon Nickels and Brian Ixatherman were recognized by the Board of Education Feb. 15 to ac­ knowledge Principal’s Ap­ preciation Week. Worman has been princi­ pal of Kettle Lake Elemen­ tary school for the last 11 years and with Caledonia schools for 15 years. He was assistant principal at the high school for his first four years. He originally came to Caledonia from Michigan’s thumb area Szymoniak was Caledonia High School assistant prin­ cipal for four years, and has served as CHS principal of for four years. He came to Caledonia in 1992. having previously been a high schcxil science teacher, and having served as an adminis­ trative intern prior to com­ ing to the district. Schmidt has served for 22 years as a Caledonia em- Call for Classifieds 945-9554 14 hours a day • 7 days a week ployee, and was first hired as the junior high school principal, filling that posi­ tion for eight and one half years. He had served as deputy superintendent since the 1986-87 school year un­ til he began serving in his first year as principal of Caledonia Middle School. Robrahn served as a phys­ ical education teacher and for one year as an "administra­ tive intern" with the district before being named as assis­ tant high school principal of CHS three years ago. Phillips has been the "full time" principal of Dutton Elementary since 1990. He is in his 27th year as an ed­ ucator. the last 26 years of which have been with Cale­ donia schools. He was a full time sixth grade teacher at Dutton Elementary for 17 years before serving as a "teaching principal" for five years. O’Connor is serving in her second year as principal at Caledonia Elementary School. She was an elemen­ tary classroom teacher prior to serving as an elementary principal in another school district. Nickels currently is the principal of Emmons Lake Elementary, which opened this school year. He acted as assistant principal at the middle school and was prin­ cipal at Caledonia Elemen­ tary for six years prior to that. Before coming to Caledonia, Nickels was an elementary teacher for nine years. Leatherman, "Buzz," has been a Caledonia employee since 1966, serving in those 33 years as an elementary, junior high and middle school teacher. In July of 1999 he was named assis­ tant principal at Caledonia Middle School. /fcdict a happy / retirement... fl ,/lxi BIG tax savings 3. Competitive raev Lynn Denton 469* SUJkMk Rd. M-57 MiddicviBe 4933J Phone 1-800 443 5253 MAKING YOUR FUTURE PREDICTABLE rW FAJtN BUREAU INSURANCE nn a; 5 Brian Leatherman. Gordon Nickels Nathan Robrahn Craig Schmidt JerrY PNMp® Sheryl O’Connor Jeffrey Worman, Robert Szymoniak FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues Library a witness to passing of time To the editor: When you sec my daugh­ ter, Beth, wish her a happy birthday! She just turned 8. How fast the time goes. It seems like just yesterday she was only 2, running around and getting into trouble. I remember taking her to the Caledonia Library. I remem­ ber the time she ran out the front door, and stood on the top of our car in the parking lot. I remember the time she ran into the Historical Room, and started throwing things in the trash And 1 remember the time In Concert Sunday Night Peace Church she fell down the basement stairs. She knew that some­ times there was story time down there, and she decided to check on her own. This is just about the time the Caledonia Township Board asked for volunteers to work on a New Library Committee. And while I did­ n’t know much about fundraising or architecture, as a mom I knew what wc needed in a library, someplace safe and cozy for those 2 to 99, and so I volunteered. Most of you know how that committee was squashed. And now I notice, not only do wc not get a bigger library, we get smaller library! Yes, is a special meeting, our elected offi­ cials decided to take o*er the basement for cable TV. And if you didn ’t know about that special meeting, the notice was published the day before in the Advance. And if you don't get the Advance, those same officials know this, but tabled the issue in May 1999. Now I know how “Oliver Twist” felt when he asked for more and encountered the self-righteous and inept entrusted to care for him And the Friends of the Library, who raise funds for children’s books and pro­ grams with their used book sales in the library basement, are told to “clear out and keep it clean.” Now wc know how "Henry Potter” feels when dealing with Muggles So enjoy the children’s room while you can, who knows what they’ll want next. So, if you see my daughter Beth, wish her a happy birth­ day My little 2-ycar-old just turned 8 How the years go on and on. Pam Shank Caledonia Specialty Shop Looking for Consigners Call for more details 9944 Cherry Valley, Caledonia. Ml 49316 616-891-7593 CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting M-37 between Caledonia &, Middleville February 27, 2000 • 6:00 p.m. service Gbristian/CiOHtcmporary/Pop/Praisc Come Join us as we GE.UE.BRATE. JE.SUS through music! Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tel 616-997-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. MlFetxuary 22. 2000/Page 7 After 60 Club hears from ‘George Washington’ Robert H. Clark HASTINGS Mr. Robert H Clark, age 71, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2(XX) at his winter home in Holiday, Florida. He was born a twin, on December 11, 1928 in Hastings, the son of A C. and Florence (Henry) Clark Bob was raised in the Hastings area and was a 1946 graduate of Hastings High School. He married Leona Bauman on July 2, 1950. Bob farmed in the Hastings area for 30 years with his family until ill health forced him to retire. He worked in his retirement years at Art Meade Auto Sales in Hastings. He was very active in 4H. the Holstein Association, and other Barry County youth activities. He was a past member of the Barry County Fair Board. Bob was preceded in death by his parents. A.C. and Florence Clark; son. Dale Clark; and twin sister, Joyce Endres. He is survived by his wife, Leona Clark of Hastings; one daughter. Patti (Steve) Baldry of Middleville; sons. Dan (Mary) Clark of Hastings. David (Robyn) Clark of Omaha. Nebraska; 13 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren; and special friend, Esther the cat. Bob w’as a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of his life. Memorial services were held on Saturday. February 12, 2000 in' Holiday. Florida. There will be a memorial service in Hastings in the spring when Leona returns from Florida. Beryl D. Price MIDDLEVILLE Mr. Beryl D. Price, age 66. of Middleville, passed away Saturday. February 19. 2000 at his home after a long courageous battle with Leukemia. Beryl was bom on June 29, 1933 in Barry County, the son of Forrest Bert and Mae Louise (Ware) Price. He was raised in the Freeport, Hastings and Middleville areas, and attended Thornapple Kellogg School, graduating in 1952. Beryl married Jeanette I. Haight on October 17, 1953. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Beryl managed the Middleville Building and Supply, was a selfemployed Carpenter, and retired from Bradford While Corporation after 13 years of service. He was President of the Middleville Rotary and Chamber of Commerce, 22 year member of the M iddleville Fire Department and later was Captain, also was an Ambulance Driver, was active on the Village Council, served on the Thornapple Township board of review, member of the Middleville VFW Post 7548, Hastings Moose Lodge He was an outdoor enthusiast, and enjoyed fishing, golfing, dancing, a good game of cards, and always had a story to share with his friends. Beryl was a family man He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed being involved with all their activities. He was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and two sisters. Beryl is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jeanette I. Price; three sons, Jeffrey Lynn (Debra) Price, Daniel Lee (Katy) Price both of Middleville, Kendall Laroy (Julie) Price of Grand Rapids; seven grandchildren, Jeff, Nicole (Marc) Krugh, Nate. Michael. Andy, Mark and Kylie; five great grandchildren, Brittanie, Mitch. Ashley, Austin and Emma; one sister. Helen (Paul) Burkey of Hastings; one brother. Kenneth (Marian) Price of Freeport; brother-in-law, Dennis (Betty) Haight of Middleville; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday morning, February 22, 2000 at 11:00 AM. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in IScat tya On A gift to the Barry Community Founda­ tion is used to help fund" activities throughout our county' in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation l or call 945-0526 j Middleville with Reverend Lee Zachman officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Edna Heaven— MIDDLEVILLE Mrs. Edna G. Heaven, age 94, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on July 20, 1905 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of George B. and Lizzie (Dalrymple) Spencer. Mrs. Heaven made many lap robes for area nursing homes and loved the many activities, especially the Thursday morning coffee, during her years at Lincoln Meadows. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Heaven; and son, Charles Brodcck. Mrs. Heaven is survived by three daughters, Ethel (Parmer) Kams of Lansing, Lillian Havens of South Haven, Earline (Larry) Chapman of Warsaw, Indiana; two sons, Walter Brodock of Hastings, Donald (Marlene) Brodock of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; 27 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; 20 great great grandchildren, one sister, Lavina Baker of Grand Rapids; one brother, Charles (Kay) Spencer of Akron. Ohio; several nieces and nephews. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. The After 60 Club met Tuesday. Feb. 15. at the VFW Hall in Middleville A potluck dinner was served and afterward. “George Washington," im­ personated by Mike Hook, president of the Barry County Historical Society, was introduced Emily VanMatre intro­ duced the former president, who said he was enjoying his retirement at his Mount Vernon, Va.. plantation home, along with his wife. Martha, and their two grand­ children who live there with them “Although I saw it my duty to serve by country when I was called to do so, I don’t miss the presidency now. but I'm enjoying my first love again, which is farming.” said Washington, who owns one of the largest plantations in Virginia. He talked about a grist mill he has at Mount Vernon and how much it looks and reminds him of the nearby one at Bowens Mill in Yankee Springs Tow nship. “My grist mill looks simi­ lar to Bowens Mills, but their is built of wood, while my mill is built of stone.” said Washington, as he pointed to a model of his mill he brought with him He said how pleased he was to see Historic Bowens Mills declared a George Washington Bicentennial Community, Site No. 526 in the United States, last year, the only one in West Michigan. He planted a tulip popular sapling there from a group of trees he had planted at Mount Vernon in 1785. “Washington” presented a slide-talk program about his early life, is military career serving as commander-inchief during the Revolutionary War, about his presidency and telling he is the only president not to have lived in the White House, and he shared infor­ mation about his family and gave a slide tour of Mount George Washington (Mike Hook) shows a model of his grist mill he has at Mount Vernon. Vernon. 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Thanks Dr. Larry Julius M �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml 'February 22, 2000 Training begins next month Volunteers needed for local VASA for Kids’ program CASA Board meembers Dan Parker and Nancy Goodin from Middleville want everyone to know there arc children in Barry County who are waiting to have a CASA volunteer who will speak up for them and look out for their best interests in court. These are children, who through no fault of their own, have found themselves thrust into the court system because they have been abused or neglected or both Through a program called CASA for Kids. Inc., vol­ unteers serve as a child's voice in court, said Dr. Joel Milgram, executive director of the non-profit CASA or­ ganization in Barry and Eaton counties. CASA is the acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocate. A CASA volunteer's voice can help these children find a safe, permanent home where they can thrive. CASAs recommend to the judge what's best for a child's future - reunification with parents or adoption. Most children have been removed from their own homes by the time a CASA volunteer is assigned to the case CASAs. who come from ail walks of life, work alongside attorneys and so­ cial workers and may be the only consistent adult a child has contact with during their case. More volunteers are needed to serve in the CASA program and a train­ ing session for new recruits will being March 14. Mil­ gram said. Goodin said the training was an eye opening experience and that she encouraged others from the Middleville area to become involved. Current CASA volunteer Pat Wilson was "a little bit nervous” about getting in­ volved in the program, but she said that feeling quickly dissipated She also expected to be nervous when she had to appear in court as a CASA, but the fear dis­ solved after the first time, she said. "You really do get a sense of helping families, espe­ cially kids,” said Wilson, who has been a CASA vol­ unteer for nearly a year. "Very rewarding" is the way she describes her expe­ rience. The best part of the pro­ gram for her is "just being with the kids.” She currently is a CASA to three children, who are involved in one case. "I’ve come to love them like my own family," Wil­ son said CASAs work with one child or one case at a time "that's what the strength of the program is," she said, because then you're not spreading yourself too thin. She said it's surprising the amount of autonomy the everyday citizen, as a CASA volunteer, has in researching and gathering information about a case. Each CASA volunteer is responsible for taking the time to find out as much as possible about the child or children to which he/she has been assigned A volunteer meets with a child and the child's caregiver on a regular basis, normally once every 7 to 10 days. "It really makes you feel like you're accomplishing something," Wilson said of being a CASA volunteer. Serving as a CASA has made her more fully aware of the wonderful role of fos­ ter parents whom she said "I really have come to admire.” Foster parents give so much of their time and efforts to their foster children, she said. One reason Wilson was interested in the CASA pro­ gram is that she thought it would be interesting to learn more about court proceed­ ings. While that has been interesting, she's also found **Your One Stop Water Store** ✓ Water Softeners F 25 7 * Iron and Odor Filters ► Years * Experience * ✓ Drinking Water Systems Serving All Makes & Models DURA-CUBE SALT 5O-lbs. Only... $5°° that it can be frustrating as well. However, she has high praise for Family Trial Court Judge Richard Shaw. If a CASA is not called to the stand (in a court proceed­ ing), Shaw always asks for comments from the CASA volunteer, Wilson said. The new executive direc­ tor of the CASA program. Joel Milgram, brings a wealth of expertise to the position. Wilson said. "I’m excited to be work­ ing with Jorl and I hope he stays a long time." Training New volunteers will par­ ticipate in 35 hours of train­ ing that will be held two evenings a week (on Tues­ days and Thursdays) for three weeks and on two Sat­ urdays (March 18 & 25) at the Family Independence viewed again by Milgram Once volunteers have successfully completed those requirements and the training, they are sworn in as officers of the court. People who are interested in being CASA volunteers may call Joel Milgram at (616) 948-3213. Middleville regional to include many area wrestlers Eleven wrestlers in the Sun A News coverage area — six from Middleville and five from Caledonia — will compete in the Division II regional at Thornapple Kellogg High School this Saturday based on their individual efforts last Saturday at the Hastings High School district. The six from Middleville (including their overall records and finishes at the district tournament) arc senior Tom Haynes at 275 (26-9, fourth), senior Brett Wiersma at 125 (38-8, second), senior Is Rosales at 145 (35-3, first), freshman Brandon Schalk at 103 (4110, second), senior Chad Red at 152 (44-3, first) and senior Josh Strait at 160 (42-8, thud) The five from Caledonia are senior Todd Maines at 135 (43-6, third), junior Josh Baltrusaitis at 145 (428, second), freshman Lynde Baltrusaitis at 103 (39-10, third), sophomore Seth Temple at 130(38-12, third) and senior Ryan Hay wood at 140 (42-8, third). Photos and an in depth look at last Saturday’s district action will appear in the Feb. 24 Hastings Hanner and the Feb. 29 Sun & News. Honor roll, from page 3 Cordts, Tami Curtis, Jen­ nifer Davis, Beverly Dcfouw, Jason Delillc. Jeremiah Donkcr. Alana Duddles, Amy Dykstra, Jacob Finkbeincr. Amber Harthy, Thomas Haynes, Elizabeth Hillman. Amanda Hirons, Alecia Holst, Joseph Johnson, Nicole Kidder, Christine McKee, Laura McKinley, Brian Mello, Brcync Middleton, Ashley Moore, Joshua Mosey, Jonny Olczak, Danielle Quisenberry. Teri Schondclmayer, Anne Schreiber, Alexander Sevald, Justin Sherman, Mariana Slachter, Aaron Smith, Ryan Smith, Joshua Strait, Darla Stutzman, Candice Swan­ son, Tara Tasma, Lyndsey Vanaman. Chad Wachtor, Bret Wiersma, Jill Williams, Hannah Ycazel, John Zuidersma. Honor Students - Stacey Stevens, Shayna Neason, Rachel Kuipers, Peter Baker, Payshence Erb, Lorn Lcfers, Jeff 4 Sherri of Julie Weaver. Israel Rosales. Eric Stewart. Daniel Warner. Came Vanveghcl, Allyson Scott, Allison Bclson. Honorable Mention Victoria Rodngucz, Tricia Harper, Stacey Willcmstcin. Simeon Jones, Sarah Schut. Sara Brundigc. Ryan Martin, Rebecca Nicholson, Philip Kenyon. Nolan Miklusiacak, Nicole Yachcik, Nicolas Hutchens, Nathan Nofsmger, Michael Smith, Michael Dewitt, Matthew Thompson, Lisa Brock. Lisa Prichard, Lauren Vandal, Laura Newton, Kristen Foote, Joshua Hansen, Joshua Reed, John Send, Jessica Crowley, Jessica Allerding, Jason Brower, Holly Corson, Gary Lawrence, Erica Ross, Eric Smith, Eric Feinck, Dustin Atkinson, David Osborne, David Kiel, Daniel Kiel, Bryan McQueen, Brett Ybema, Benjamin Lucas, Amanda Bowyer. Westen’s Carpet Announce Zheir... Cash PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5 gals. 4 Carry Clearance Sale Only... $<J5O Best Price, Quality, Service Agency building in Hast­ ings. The first training session is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. March 14 Training sessions will cover the juvenile justice system, child development, the effects of child abuse and neglect, how to be an ob­ server and gatherer of infor­ mation for the court, how to testify in court and write court reports. Milgram said. Presenters at the training sessions will include repre­ sentatives from Child Pro­ tective Services, the County Prosecuting Attorney’s of­ fice and foster care workers. 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Gregory Huizenga, Nathan LaBine and Sunday Matousek. Standing are Jordan Mc­ Cormick, Jillian McDuffee. Codie Nieder, Kerne Schultz, Jarod Smith, Tabetha Strait and Blythe Williams. January was not the cruelest month for these students at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. They were selected by their teachers as outstanding students. Sixth-graders selected (front row, from left) were Cody Bush, Zachary Campbell, Shelby Donker, Jessica Flaska, Sarah Garrett, Cody Garvey, Shane Hester, Ryan McMahon, Samantha Miller, (second row) Aaron Pitt, Wenonah Rabbers, Michael Rhoby, Aaron Sholty, Molly Slagel, Chelsey Strumberger and Shannon Wingeier. Not pictured are Andrew Sheehan and Henry Smith. Thornapple Kellogg Schools’ growth remains steady by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Jay Cason last week told the school board that growth in the district’s enrollment has been a steady 2 percent a year. This means that the school buildings are probably OK for 10 years, he added. Cason did say that for the next three years things at the high school would be "light," as the three largest classes enter the building, but after that things should stabilize. If a housing boom mate­ rializes in Middleville are surrounding townships, this situation may change and that's something the district will have to keep an eye on. If most of the families purchasing new homes have young or preschool children, this means that the district would be able to predict growth in advance of a need for a new building. TK Board of Education President Dan Parker men­ tioned that the completion of the South Beltline in 2006 could have an impact on the school system's population growth. Other than replacing staff members who are retiring, the district might not have to hire many additional fac­ ulty and staff this year. Cason told the board that this might be a good time to think about adding an el­ ementary counselor who could be shared with all the elementary schools. Since these kinds of prob­ lems at the elementary level are fewer, these counselors often can handle a higher case load. Elementary coun­ selors usually do not have to deal with older student problems such as pregnan­ cies, dropouts or drug abuse. The central office staff continue to look at this is­ sue and Cason later will re­ port back to the board. Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER and keep informed on local & area news. Call us at 945-9554. Eighth-graders selected as January Students of the Month were (from left, front row) Kirby Bremer, Phil Doyle, Patricia Fromm, Levi Harold, Nathaniel Kyes, Sherrie Meyer, Emily Quisenberry and Mari Richter. Standing are Kristin Seaman, Bethany Steorts, Amy Turner, Chase VandenBerg, Kurt Wachtor, Josh Wolter and Missty Welker. Absent are Joseph Owens and Joseph Wangerow. Need extra cash? Turn those unwanted items into money. Call 945-9554 to place a classified ad today! Some of the many travel opportunities for 2000 are Switzerland, Toronto, Reno, Bay Mills Casino & Resort, Carl Hurley Comedy Show, a Mystery Trip and Others. Join the Premier Club State Bank of Caledonia s Premier Club is aimed at meeting the financial and social needs of your active, adult lifestyle. Membership is simple. You or your spouse must be age 55 or better and maintain a minimum of $5,000 in the State Bank of Caledonia. Telephone: 616-891-7131 The club director, Jan Simpson will be glad to answer your questions �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middlevile. Ml February 22. 2000 South Point Park PUD request sent back to planners by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A planned unit develop* ment ordinance for South Point Park was returned to the Caledonia Township Planning Commission last Wednesday by the Township Board for additional consid­ erations. Mike Berg and Tom Shearer, speaking for Don Oppenhuizen of Clearview Investments, made several points in favor of the 37.6acre development, located off M-37 just south of the old railway, in which eight sites with light industrial zoning uses are proposed Shearer, an attorney for Clearview said, "This is a low density, low impact de­ velopment." The mam points he made were: • Light industrial use is the least possible intensive use that could be placed on the property. • Shearer said the PUD would offer the township a good tax base • The location on M-37 is well suited to the type and amount of traffic related to ■Ki- industrial use of the prop­ erty. People would not want to build near the heavy traf­ fic on M-37. With industrial use. there would be only one curb cut onto M-37. This use would have the least impact on traffic By comparison, residen­ tial use would generate from six to ten vehicle trips per household, with two curb cuts onto M-37. and would generate traffic at all hours. Shearer said there was no need for a traffic impact study. • There is a need for light industrial zoning other than in the north part of the township, as indicated by five interested buyers of the eight sites planned. • The developer claims the planning commission had advised them to request a PUD last August which would give the township maximum control over de­ tails of the project. • Aesthetic concerns regu­ lating building materials facing M-37, natural vegeta­ tion along the old railway would remain, landscaping screening and berms are written imp the PUD ordi­ nance. Both natural and planned boundaries would effectively isolate the indus­ trial use from surrounding uses • Light industrial use would have limited hours. • A detention facility would be built, with excess storm water from the devel­ opment directed to the Kent County Drain (Emmons Creek). • The developer has agreed to connect to public sewer and water within one year of when it becomes available. (As do many other develop­ ers when public utilities are available). • Soil borings for septic systems for the designated lots have been made, and would have less impact than residential use would have. State law would allow up to 18 homes on two acre lots, which would have a greater impact, if each lot perked, and wells were given Health Dept, approval. • The property is not suited for agricultural use, as currently zoned, as shown by letters documenting soils needed drainage to be used for farming, which would not be profitable for the small irregular nature of the parcel • The master plan with agricultural zoning for the area was out of date and in­ appropriate. • Though part of the soil is too wet to build housing and too wet for agriculture, the developer said because $100 Off Deductible Restrictions apply. Please call for details: 795-9438. - Through February 29 - BENDER AUTO BODY - Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street • 616-795-9438 the parcel is not identified as part of a state wetlands sys­ tem, a wetlands report and an environmental impact statement and DEQ approval should not be required. Shearer said he did not think it was an environmental is­ sue. • Fire department review would come when the site plans came for approval. Existing codes would require sprinkler systems in build­ ings. • The developer said prop­ erty has been zoned for in­ dustrial use in the past, un­ til around 1980. Manager/ Planner John Wallace said this was probably when the railroad still was used in the area. Township Trustee Fred Fleischmann asked what ad­ vantage industrial zoning on that parcel would have for the township. He mentioned community sentiment to making zoning compatible with surrounding uses. Fleischmann suggested this might be an example of spot zoning which the township might not want. The developer said five businesses were interested in locating there, showing an advantage. Four types of businesses named by Op­ penhuizen were storage, a print shop, an electrician, and a cement contractor’s of­ fice and truck inside storage site. He said the 60th Street area was under zoned for light industrial use, according to the demand, and another area of the township offering light industrial was needed. He argued the road frontage on M-37 made the property suitable for industrial use and unsuitable for residential use, and was sufficiently isolated from surrounding areas to make it unobtrusive. Arguments counter to the PUD approval included the pending master plan and wanting decisions to be compatible with that plan, and with surrounding uses slated for the area, which is not yet known. Township Trustee John Potter said the ordinance did not limit the PUD to opera­ tion within specific hours, and as written, businesses could operate 24 hours a day. Township Clerk Pat Sny­ der said no site specific soil borings verified septic tanks would be accepted on the parcel. Staff reports listing soil types were general and not specific to sites. Mike Berg, speaking for the developer said they had done soil borings showing the soils were suitable for drain fields, with one lot which did not. The soils on the parcel are of two types, lighter and drier soils at the southwest, and heavy wet soils needing drainage at the northeast part. Fleischmann said the cul­ verts under the old railway needed to be cleaned, be­ cause when blocked, acted as dams, holding water back. Manager/Planner John Wallace said the Planning Commission had not rec­ ommended light industrial use. The commissioners in­ dicated last year there was a better chance of approval of a PUD with those uses than a rezoning to light indus­ trial, which they would be inclined to deny at that time if they based the decision on current zoning, which is agricultural. Local resident Marvin VanKuiken, who had been present at the Planning Commission discussions of the request, said he did not understand the recommenda­ tion by the commission, and raised questions about the process. Wallace said the implica­ tions that "something was going on," or that some­ thing improper had taken place was not true. He said he had been in opposition to approval, and that no one on the commission had changed their vote. Potter moved to send the request back to the Planning Commission for additional consideration. Township Supervisor Bill Johnston said he thought more information was needed, such as a fire de­ partment review. He said sending the request back was one way to be sure all de­ tails were dealt with consis­ tently, so suspicions were not raised over the way something was handled. Treasurer Ruth DeVries Newest citizen announced GIRL, Abigail Celeste, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 4, 2000 at 8:28 a m. to Grace and Timothy Fish of Freeport. Weighing 6 lbs 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long General Dentistry for Children & Adults - New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from worhl Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. said she thought the letter provided by the applicant at the meeting needed more time for review. She was concerned that approval would result in pressure to provide public utilities, which seemed to be needed She said "It’s a matter of the cart before the horse,” because of working on the master plan and. working on establishing sewer and water districts. The actual bound­ aries of those districts can­ not yet be decided. Though agricultural use may not be appropriate for the parcel in question, the planning commission has not decided industrial zon­ ing is a more appropriate use than any other Zoning decisions are based on the expressed interests of the community at large, as much as is possible, expressed through the master planning process. While the plan is pending, the commission must rely on zoning already in place or rezone areas without knowledge of future zoning compatibility.r The board voted to send the request back to the Planning Commission for more extensive examina­ tion. with one nay vote by Fleischmann. Fleischmann commented that he thought the parcel would be best zoned for light industrial use, but still wanted the Planning Com­ mission to be very thorough in requiring all details on fu­ ture projects, or the town­ ship would be spending money on issues caused by errors or omissions. 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This disturbing situation is being lived out by resi­ dents of several adjoining residential developments south of 84th Street be­ tween Whitneyville and Alaska avenues. Taking steps to try to remedy the situation, the Caledonia Township Board petitioned the Kent County Drain Commission Feb. 16 to hold apportionment hear­ ings to revise and expand the drainage district shared by several neighborhoods, to provide solutions to problems and to decide where financial responsibil­ ity lies for people in the wa­ tershed. Kent County Drain Commissioner Roger Laninga said the first step would be to correct the problem, first requiring a public hearing, requiring two week advance notice. He said the process would lake time, and the hearing would be held in the town­ ship hall. The process would require notices to all involved, and hearings would be held. Township assessments would be reapportioned to the landowners in the dis­ trict. This would diffuse the cost to the various owners in the watershed. Laninga explained a flood­ ing problem had developed in the Trent Henry drain, caused by soil erosion in the Riverland Ranch develop­ ment, as well as other de­ velopments in the larger wa­ tershed. He said the district should include an area four or five times as large as it now is. A contour map shows a larger watershed, which runs through the Riverland Ranch district. Township Trustee Fred Fleischmann said the prob­ lem had been caused by an error in the planning process several years ago. The township, and he obtained all the required approvals. He said when built, it was not in the wrong place be­ fore erosion had engulfed his home, and would be destroy­ ing it soon if something wasn’t done. He said when his family moved in there had been a drainage ditch in which wa­ ter was as high as four teet deep, so he was afraid the kids could fall in. He said since that time erosion of water had raised the level of the area where the ditch had been so it was even with the See erosion, page 15 Is Retirement Just Around The Corner or Are You Changing Jobs? Before you receive your LAST PAYCHECK, you should set a confidential appointment with Barb Pietrangelo. The Trent Henry development, indicated by rectangular lines (at top) and Riverland Ranch development contiguous to it (below) is part of a larger watershed, indicated by the wide dotted line, which shows other developments may be part of the erosion problem. Caledonia Planning Commission recommended the Trent Henry project be incorporated with Riverland Ranch in order to have one drainage plan. The easement was given, but a 433 agreement was never signed, because someone did not follow through. Laninga pointed out that master planning was needed for storm water drainage across larger areas. "When planned piecemeal, problems arise. Now the question is who pays for it? A district needs to be set up so everyone pays." He said the measures taken had lasted seven years, but the situation had be­ come very unstable, with storm water causing wash boarding and uneven flood­ ing and erosion of sandy soils. He said water was backing up and needed to be fixed. He said the situation was threatening one residen­ t's home, and maintenance was needed. Engineer Randy Wilcox said he was aware of the problem. He thought the reapportionment concept seemed like a good one. He said board members need to know there are controls in place today that would pre­ vent a situation like this from happening now. He TRADITION \1 . Distinctive Styles Inside and Out level of his home. Hormel said the water would run in and when it did. his home was threatened. He said no one wanted to accept responsibility. He said he hoped to get support from the township and the drain commission. He said he knows he ex­ pected to have to pay some­ thing. He pleaded with authori­ ties, "Please don't delay a correction." Another neighbor. Doug CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values space Take a look al our hun­ dreds of plans, ail rich in fea­ tures, at pnees that writ surprise you. Welcome Home. "Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes." 12381 Chief Noonday Road • Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 said more reviews are re­ quired today. He said up­ stream retention should have been required, but people must deal with the situation as it stands now. The reap­ portionment is one avenue toward a solution. Chris Hurst, a landowner of Riverland Ranch, said she expected to be assessed $1,300 for repairs on the property of homeowner Dennis Hormel in Trent Henry. She said she was not convinced this should be a Riverland Ranch problem. She brought pictures show­ ing the home owner build­ ing on a lower lot in Trent Henry clearly being in a low area. She said the home­ owner had created his own problem, and was not caused by a failure of the drainage plan or the easement. She said he had created a daylight basement in his home. "It is a below grade situa­ tion" she said. Hurst said all properties within Trent Henry, Shan­ non Ranch and Riverland Ranch drain onto that prop­ erty. "He put up no part of the cost to remedy the situa­ tion," she said. She said she learned since Laninga became involved, the township would bear 45% of the cost without litigation, and the remedy would be lengthy and would cost $6,500. She said she thought ade­ quate studies had not been done, and needed to be. Hurst said just to start reapportionment cost residents $600 She was lold studies could be done, but they would be costly when passed on to residents. She said bulldozers were scheduled and that the residents would have to pay for it She wanted to know if the drain had really failed, or was this really Hormel's responsibility She said according to an agreement m Trent Henry, the owner had altered the situation m a way that it should not have been. She said the township should never have approved the plans. She also said the township would lose control when assessed as a county drain district. Manager/Planner John Wallace said individual homeowner gets approval for the zoning and the build­ ing and confirmed site grades were not looked at. 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Mddlevile Ml/Fetxuary 22. 2000 Caledonia school officials comment on TV access relationship of cooperation nd operation. Busman said the channel which will allow school programming to continue had been operated to ensure being shown on our cable the highest quality system for learning. He described access channel "Since 1992. the school the school's role prior to the district has been responsible township's moving the ca­ for cable access program­ ble access channel 15 and ming. This past fall, the v. hat role the schools would township has increased their like to play in the future, role in cable access pro­ listed in ten points: 1. The cable access station graming. This transition has led to confusion as to the was initially established as a school district’s role in cable joint partnership with the access programming. Mov­ municipalities and the ing the cable access channel school, and located in the to a new location will ad­ high school to share this re­ source with the students. dress this problem. "Again, we will work This has been done by pro­ hard with the township to viding students with a learn­ see this transition through ing laboratory in TV pro­ to a successful conclusion duction and in addition pro­ vided "cost efficiencies by and help in any way we working together with our can." municipalities." Superintendent of Schools 2. The school continues Doug Busman said he would to be interested in the cable like to correct impressions access channel because of created during recent state­ the role it plays in the ments made over the chanschool's mission to em­ power and equip all persons to achieve their best. This mission includes learners of all ages in the community. School year hours 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Busman explained, "We Summer hours flexible see this as a tool to help ev­ erybody achieve their best, Must be able to lift 40-60 pounds. as a way to learn more MC l ull Elementary • !>ee Elementary about one another, more Please apply in writing to: about the program we do. Alice Jansma, Business Manager 3. "Regardless of the physical location of the sta­ 3885 Bender Road. Middleville. MI 49333 tion, we are excited to part­ ner with the municipalities in expanding the opportuni­ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ties for our studenb to learn through this community re­ BOARD OF REVIEW source." Meets - 2000 Busman said the pro­ Yankee Springs Twp. Hall gramming studio is a welldone facility, while the ac­ 284 N. Briggs Rd. tual cable access piece was located in a very small sized Board of Review Organizational Meeting facility. March 7-10:30 a.m. 4. As a matter of backgraound, the TV production Board of Review Meets - 2000 and cable access operations Mon., March 13 - 9:00-11:30 a.m. and in the school are built 1:30-5:00 p.m. around one paid paraprofes­ Tues., March 14 - 2:00-4:30 p.m. and sional whose main focus is 6:30-9:00 p.m. in helping students learn all Wed., March 15 -1:00-5:00 p.m. by Ruth Zachary Srajff ^n’rer Caledonia school officials say they have a different perspective than what was reported in a recent town­ ship meeting on moving the cable TV broadcasting site from the school to the li­ brary basement. High School Principal Bob Szymomak com­ mented, "The cable access channel is only a small part of our overall TV produc­ tion program. This program has impacted the lives of many students over the years and has had a positive impact on our community. "We will work hard with the township to transition the cable access channel to a new site per their request This move will not impact our TV production program in any negative way. We appreciate the township’s willingness to maintain a 2 (I STODI\L POSH IONS All reviews are by appointment only. Written protests will be accepted until March 14, 2000. The estimated 2000 equalization factor for real property in the township of Yankee Spnngs will be as follows: Agricultural 1.3358 Residential D.N.R. Lands 1.0090 Commercial Total Agr 1.216 Industrial Timber Cut Over - None in Class Developmental - None in Class 1.0737 1.1927 1.0000 Office Phone 795-9091 Assessor - Dan Scheuerman Supervisor - George London 312 aspects of TV production. Programming the cable channel is a small part of this learning experience. 5. The original program­ ming the school offers (sporting events, plays, concerts, etc.) depends largely on student interns and community volunteers to produce. 6. Because the people the school work with are all learning, the quality of pro­ grams vary considerably. Busman added. "We are beginning to get very so­ phisticated with multiple cameras and angles. Some is not very good, depending on the learning curve of the person in production." 7. Through the school’s TV production class, several hundred students have been involved in TV production over the past seven years. In addition, several dozen community cameramen and other volunteers have brodcast literally thousands of school and community based programs. In fact sev­ eral students who are now working in television got their start with Caledonia Cable and the TV produc­ tion class. "We are grateful to the community for letting the students access this re­ source." Busman said. 8. It is becoming obvious the expectation that one in­ dividual can be accountable for cable access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, is a difficult one to meet. 9. "We allow we are far from perfect. However, dis­ tortions in audio and video have often been the result of technical difficulties which the cable company has been unable to correct," Busman said "In spite of the efforts of district technicians, soft­ ware has continued to be un­ reliable, and there has been Thornapple OKs storage ordinance by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Town­ ship Board approved the household and recreational storage ordinance at its Feb. 14 meeting. The ordinance was written by the township Planning Commission to allow agri­ cultural buildings to be used Professional Shopping Services, Inc. Clerical Full time in Caledonia office. Must be detail oriented, have excel­ lent language skills and have good working knowledge of Excel. Wages negotiable. No phone calls please. Send resume: Professional Shopping Services 7105 Kraft Avenue SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 for rental storage, even if the owner of the building did not live on the property. There was a discussion again, with Jack Spencer presenting his opinion that the new ordinance was un­ necessary and that at least one individual has already been in violation of the ex­ isting ordinance The 5-2 vote had trustees Walt Eavey and Rex Schad voting no. Board members are con­ tinuing to work on the bud­ get for the next fiscal year. One item that will be re­ viewed will be the county Road Commission's $9,000 estimate for reworking the intersection of Cherry Valley and Green Lake Roads. Diane and John Obermeyer explained to the board the National 24-Hour Challenge, which will bang between 450 and 500 bicy­ clists to the township and See ordinance, pg. 15 difficulty in contacting the manufacturer of software for assistance. Busman explained that a lot of the technical prob­ lems in the system "were beyond our control." 10. In summan. regard­ less of where the station is located, "we are ready to stand together with the other governmental units to im­ prove learning for our stu­ dents and all community members through our cable access channel." the superin­ tendent said. Busman said he thought the expectation from the community was that the school was operating a TV station. He said this was a misunderstanding of what the school was supposed to do. He said the channel had been run entirely by volun­ teers, which no one person could have handled alone, and the main job from the school's viewpoint was to train students. "We are try ing to do what is best for kids." Rick Wyma has been in charge of the cable and TV production classes. Busman said Wyma’s role was to work with the students to help them learn about TV production and letting them use it as a learning labora­ tory Others expected he should spend most of his time running the access channel. Busman noted, which was really not his role. Busman said he hoped the students could continue with their TV production activi­ ties. and continue to have their programs broadcast on the station. Caledonia Twp. fills five vacant posts The Caledonia Township Board has made several ap­ pointments to various commissions and commit­ tees over the past month. On Jan. 19. Wally Bujak was re-appointed for another three years to serve on the Grounds Committee, Dick Driscoll was appointed to the Fire Commission. Sandy Spencer was ap­ pointed as alternate for the Board of Review to fill a position left by Fred Stekctec. and Stan McLean was appointed to serve on the Planning Commission On Feb. 16. Kristine Apol was appointed to serve on the Parks and Recreation Committee Freeport Village Council Meeting Dates for the 2000-01 Fiscal Year March 6, 2000 April 10, 2000 May 8, 2000 June 12, 2000 July 10, 2000 August 14, 2000 September 11, 2000 October 9, 2000 November 13, 2000 December 11, 2000 January 8, 2001 February 12, 2001 All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Freeport Village Hail, Council Meeting Room, 200 South State Street, Freeport, Ml 49325. 315 ' ■ MIDDLEVILLE COMMISSION SEATS OPENING Interested citizens should apply in writing to the Middleville Village Council 100 East Main Street for three seats opening on the PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION and one seat open now because of a resignation. One seat opening on the HOUSING COMMISSION and two seats opening on the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. Terms expire 30 April 2000 New terms begin 1 May 2000 306 �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/February 22. 2000/Page 13 Caledonia Township may use two-phase PUD process by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board-last Wednesday gave informal approval to a re­ quest for a light industrial planned unit development by Olouakon Comluct, rep­ resented by TJ Ackert. The request is unusual in that the ordinance would be handled in two phases, and may become a model for fu­ ture PUD requests in the township. Ackert said the process is used near Traverse City, where he has experi­ ence with it. Township Planner/Manager John Wal­ lace said it has been used in Hudsonville and now here in Caledonia. The first phase of the or­ dinance would set the direc­ tion for this parcel to be used for light industrial pur­ poses. The planned devel­ opment would be located on a 54-acre plat on the north­ east comer of 68th Street and Patterson Avenue. Other industrial park zon­ ing in the area is slated or is already zoned for heavy in­ dustrial uses Township Board members NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Freeport Village Council February 23, 2000 7:00 p.m. To the residents of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, there will be a public hearing to discuss and approve the Budget of the 2000-01 fiscal year. Public is wel­ come at the Village Hall - Council Meeting Room, 200 South State Street, Freeport, Michigan 49325. Dawn Yarger, Village Clerk. 314 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB­ LIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, MARCH 16. 2000, COM MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCAT­ ED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOW­ ING BUSINESS: 1. ZOC 00-02-01, PARCEL ID. NO 030-001-00. A REQUEST BY WILLIAM BOYLE TO REZONE HIS PROP ERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF PARK DRIVE. EXCEPT FOR THE PORTION OF PROPER­ TY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PARK DR STARTING AT A POINT FIFTY FEET WEST OF THE MARI­ NA BUILDING AND CONTINUING TO THE EASTERN PROPERTY LINE FROM THE ‘RESIDENTIAL LOW DEN­ SITY" AND “C-3. COMMERCIAL" ZONING DISTRICTS TO THE "RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY" ZONING DIS­ TRICT 2. LD 00-02 02, PARCEL ID NO 030-001 00, A REQUEST BY WILLIAM BOYLE TO DEVELOP A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF PARK DRIVE. EXCEPT FOR THE PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PARK DR STARTING AT A POINT TWENTY FIVE FEET WEST OF THE MARINA BUILDING AND CONTINUING TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANN'NG COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT^Si TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN SHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILI TIES. NECESSARY, REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE iN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS DAVID VAN ELST, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 309 wanted to know how this rezoning request differed from another recent request for rezoning to light indus­ trial use. which they had sent back to the Planning Commission. Wallace said industrial use in this area would be a good use for the parcel, and was consistent with previous plans for that area. He said the proximity of the M6/M-37 interchange, where trucks have easy access to the industrial paries, makes this area the most practical to zone for industrial uses. He said he expected a de­ mand for commercial uses along M-37 near the inter­ change, and industrial parks to be located off M-37 on major roads like 68th Street. The changed emphasis at the airport also makes resi­ dential development less de­ sirable in that area of the township and increases the demand for industrial uses near the interchange A two-phase PUD process is advantageous to the township and to the devel­ oper at this point because of the pending master plan. The ordinance at this point establishes the light indus­ trial emphasis, where the entrance drive will be lo­ cated, a minimum and max­ imum size of lots within the parcel and no more than that. Knowing the parcel will be allowed to be zoned for industrial use allows the de­ veloper to market the prop­ erty with the initial zoning in place until the master plan is known. It allows a potential user of the prop­ erty to plan ahead. It effectively allows the township to have a morato­ rium for that parcel until the master plan is completed. If in the future, the developer and the township want to al­ ter the zoning uses to be more compatible with the master plan, they can do so. Township attorney James Brown said a full morato­ rium on re-zoning requests was not advisable. However, in lieu of a completed con­ cept of the future plan, the Planning Commission and the Township Board could make decisions based on ex­ isting zoning. The method locked in protections to the township, he said. The township can avoid the pit­ falls of a straight 1-1 zon­ ing. The two-phase process gives the township another option. There is no pressure to supply public utilities to users in the development until they become available on the township’s timetable. The developer said that po­ tential property users would be in line for these services when they become avail­ able, however, made possi­ ble through the two phase process. A more finely tuned plan would come at the second stage. The exact dimensions, landscaping requirements. stormwater detention, build­ ing materials, nature of the business, setbacks, permits, approvals, public utilities and numerous other details would be determined on in­ dividual site plans coming before the township during the second phase of the pro­ ject. Village of Freeport Planning Commission Seats Open To any interested Village Resident, there are currently 2 vacant seats on the Planning Commission. Please contact the Clerk s Office at 765-3808 or by mail to: RO. Box 210, Freeport, Ml 49325. 313 Thornapple Township Board of Review Notice to all township taxpayers: The 2000 Board of Review for the Township of Thornapple will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St.. Middleville, on these dates: March 7 - Organizational Day 11 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2000 8 a m to 12 Noon; 1 to 4:00 p.m Tuesday, March 14, 2000 8 a m. to 1 2 Noon; 5 to 9p m Fire barn rent increase protested by Thornapple Members of the Thomapple Township Board of Trustees have asked Supervisor Don Boysen to discuss with Yankee Springs Township a letter it sent to Thomapple announc­ ing an increase in the rent on the fire bam from $3,000 to $5,000 annually. Thornapple Township Emergency Services usually stores two or three vehicles in the fire bam to provide faster service in the Yankee Springs area. Trustee Rex Schad raised some concerns about this notice. Yankee Spnngs. as a re­ sult, will be asked by Thomapple to provide a three-year proposal on the rent and that a cost break­ down and rationale for the increased be attached. Two Caledonia students make Baker College dean's list John Shomler and Laura Steinbach, both of Cale­ donia. have been named to the president s list for the fall quarter at Baker College of Muskegon Students of the president’s list earned a 4 0 grade point average of Baker Wednesday, March 15, 2000 5 to 9 p.m. Meanwhile, Yankee Springs continues to re­ search whether it can or should establish a separate fire department. Its next step will be a survey of resi­ dents. Thornapple has provided emergency services, includ­ ing fire and ambulance, for Yankee Springs, but the lat­ ter in recent years has com­ plained about the rising costs of the service. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD OF REVIEW. CALL 795 7202 WRITTEN APPEALS ACCEPTED BY MARCH 15. The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers (factors) necessary to' compute individual state equalized values of real property tn the Township of Thorn apple, Barry County, are: MULTIPLIER RATIO(%» CLASS 1.2386 40.37 AGRICULTURAL 1.2042 41.62 COMMERCIAL 1.0000 50.00 INDUSTRIAL 1 0696 46.75 RESIDENTIAL 1.1328 44.14 DEVELOPMENTAL DONALD BOYSEN. Thornapple Township Supervisor VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 4"chig** Notice of Hearing to Consider Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate Pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of Michigan 1974, as amended, the Village of Middleville has been requested by Simpson Industries, Inc. to approve an application for an industrial facilities exemption certificate for a new facility consisting of building improvements and equipment. This application concerns a building or equipment which are or will be locat­ ed within an industrial development district previously established by the Village which is located at 39 East State Street, Middleville, Michigan, more particularly described as: Lots numbered one, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen and sixteen of Holes Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of the northwest one quarter of section twenty six, town four north, range ten west, Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan. Lots numbered two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight and nine of Holes Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, being in the north part of the northwest on quarter of section twenty six, town four north, range ten west, Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Village Council will hold a public hearing on February 22, 2000 at 7:00 p.m at the Village Hall. 100 E. Mam St., Middleville, to hear comments and consider the application for a new certificate. The applicant, representatives of affected taxing units, and other interested parties are welcome to appear and comment at the hearing. 311 �Page 14/The Sun and News Middleville Ml February 22 2000 Third-graders read to others, explore careers, build birdhouses Third graders in Jan Muir's class toured the Grand Rapids Home Depot to learn about careers and tools. Cade Dammen reads to Mary Noah at Carveth Village while his sister Miah looks at pictures by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students in Jan Muir's third grade class at Lee Ele­ mentary in Middleville con­ tinue to have an exciting year. Students and parent vol­ unteers have explored read­ ing, created science projects and even built birdhouses. Along with the everyday learning tasks of math, read­ ing. writing, science, music and art students have done monthly service projects at Carveth Village. Students created Christ­ mas cards in December, read with the residents in January and shared Valentine secrets in February. Muir says that many of the students are re­ ally relating to the residents at this assisted living facil­ ity. On Feb. 15, students took a special field trip to the Home Depot store on 28th Street. Students were given a behind the scenes tour of the store and made bird- Mae McKeown listens closely to third grader Alyssa Bowerman as Jacob Bauer follows along. houses as well. Students learned about re­ tail careers during their visit. They also were able to see some of the simple ma­ chines, such as pulleys and gears, they have been learn­ ing about in science. During the birdhouse making, students learned about measuring and the proper use of tools. Parent helpers had almost as much fun as students. Scots shoot for Red Arrows after district triumph Head coach Jim Maxim compares his Caledonia High School wrestling team to a herd of Buffalo. Maxim says the squad has a number of talented grapplers each with their own individual strengths, but he also mentions that if you "mess with one, that you have to deal with the rest" because of the Scots' commitment to the team concept. Team Caledonia qualified for regionals thanks to that team work last Thursday at the Division II district tournament held at Wyoming Park High Call 945-9554 for ACTIONaids! Caledonia Cleaners Dry Cleaning, Alterations \n-Store January * February Specials... Shirts... S1.10 Alterations 20% Off Mia 5 Skirts We promise quick, fast service. 9864 Cherry Valley Avenue. Caledonia Ml 49316 (616) 891-0018 • Mon -Thurs 7-7 Fn 8-7 Sat 9-4 School. The Scots will face state-ranked Lowell at Lowell Wednesday and Caledonia fans are encouraged to attend. The Fighting Scots earned their regional spot with a 58-22 win over Grand Rapids Christian and a 4419 victory over Wyoming Park at the district tourney. "I’m extremely proud of this team," Max:m said. "It is comprised of great individuals." Caledonia winners against Grand Rapids Christian were Lynde Baltrusaitis at 103 (pin in 5:42), Chns Hanna at 112 (void), Chris Whipple at 125 (pin in 44 seconds). Rory Root al 130 (10-1 decision), Todd Maines at 135 (void), Ryan Haywood at 140 (void). Josh Baltrusaitis at 152 (pin in 2:30), Man Pifer at 171 (pin in 3:10), Pete Vander Veen at 189 (pin in 2:42) and Pat Huver at 215 (pin in 1:20). Pifer was making his return to Scots' lineup after being out most of the season because of an injury. Caledonia then battled the host Park squad for the district title and an opportunity to compete in regionals. And the Scots were a team not to be denied. Winners versus O-K White Conference Vikings were Lynde Baltrusaitis at 103 (5-2 decision), Hanna at 1 12 (13-4 decision), Whipple at 125 (8-6 decision), Seth Temple at 130 (3-1 decision), Maines at 135 (pin .n 39 seconds), Haywood at 140 (5-0 decision), Josh Baltrusaitis at 152 (pin in 3:28), Caleb Zaenstra at 160 (15-13 decision), VanderVeen at 215 (pin in 58 seconds) and Kevin Kinney at 275 (pin in 2:44) Maxim mentioned Zaenstra s win as being one that was exciting and came down to the wire VanderVeen's triumph at 215 clinched the district title for the Scots. "I'm extremely proud again of our coaching staff and our athletes,” said Maxim. Library program focuses on female literary sleuths by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A "book tour" by Jo Ellen Clarey will look at the explosion of recent mys­ tery fiction featuring female sleuths in historical settings in an adult program at the Caledonia Branch Library at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March The Kent District Library program will bring history and mystery together. Clarey is a historian and lit­ erary critic from Grand Rapids. She will discuss what she calls 'feminist his­ tory mystery,’* focusing on books that explore the so­ cial history of women in­ volved in the suffrage movement and other 19th century reform efforts, in­ cluding Miriam Grace Monfredo's Seneca Falls Inheri­ tance, Bethlehem Road by Anne Perry, Laurie King’s A Monstrous Regiment of Women and City of Li#ht by Lauren Bclfcr. "Suffrage, Sleuths and Social Reform" is part of Legacy 20(X), a month-long observation of Women's History Month in March which celebrates women and their achievements, drcams and legacies. Legacy 2000 features a variety of pro­ grams by groups, organiza­ tions and individuals throughout the Grand Rapids area, with more than 100 events planned. Caledonia Library is lo­ cated at 240 Emmons. For more information, call Caledonia Library at 9011502 or Kent District Li­ brary at 336-3250. �The Sun and News Mtddleville. Ml/"February 22 2000/Page 15 Area bowling teams end regular season All four area prep bowling teams rolled for wins Feb. 14 in preparation for the district tournament Caledonia won over Forest Hills in girls bowling 22-8 and in the boys competition 24-6. Thornapple Kellogg (Middleville) beat Wayland Union 19-11 in the girls event and East Kentwood 25-5 in boys action. Game scores for Caledonia s girls included a 102. 108 and 151 from Molly Cryderman. a 93 and a 91 from Keri Johnson, a Erosion, continued from page 11 Heyboer in Riverland Ranch living behind Hormel. but up the hill, said Hormel had built his home with a day­ light window in the base­ ment. and had brought the level below the water level, and created a place for it to flow back in the wrong di­ rection. Heyboer said the water was flowing in a natural gully, not a created drain He said water had always drained there naturally from the woods, and had been that way for years. He said it was not a problem caused by Riverland Ranch. Wilcox said rather than pointing fingers to establish blame, the drain code had a way Io solve and share the cost, and that was what would happen. Hurst asked what if others did not want to be part of the district. She was afraid Riverland Ranch owners would be assessed to bear the total cost. She said Riverland Ranch was the only private development but Shannon Ranch and Timmer's development were also in the watershed. Fleischmann said every­ one is responsible for the water that runs off their own property When storm water plans are put in place now. deten­ tion provisions attempt to regulate flows so they do not exceed the rate of flow measured prior to development. If the situation had been dealt with correctly before homes were established, the landowners would have borne part of the cost. However, Hurst claimed residents in Riverland Ranch had already paid for a storm drain system. Discussion indicated Riverland Ranch had been set up in 1989. People upstream dealt with it differently than the drain commissioner had recom­ mended, and did not provide for detention. Some of the developments involved are site condos, over which the township does not have much regulatory control, and some of the develop­ ments in the past have not been required to have these drain provisions in place. County Commissioner Jack Horton, visiting and speaking at the end of the meeting, commented the state has been considering legislation to require drain Youth football signup Feb. 26 The fall youth football signup for the 78er football program in Middleville will be Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. The signup will be from 9 a.m.-noon. Athletes entering the sixth-eighth grades arc encouraged to signup. The cost is $35 and must be paid at the time of the registration. Parent consent forms must also be signed. An alternate date for the signup is scheduled for Saturday, March 18. Any questions can be directed to Bob VanSpronsen at 7655122 or Tim Penfield at 795-7596. Ordinance, from page 12 Middleville June 17-18. The Obermeyers will supply the township with complete route details once they are finalized and will work closely with local law enforcement personnel to make sure that this event continues to be as safe as it has in the past. In other business, the township decided not to charge to transport hospice patients to their homes when needed The contract signing for the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission has been set for 4 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 23. Michael Cravero was named to fill the vacant spot on the Planning Com­ mission and his term expires November 2002. Lee Patterson was ap­ pointed to the Board of Review to fill the term of Beryl Price, who resigned due to poor health. The problem of increased water use and possible solu­ tions will be discussed at the next township quarterly meeting. commission approval in site condo developments. In other issues coming to the attention of the Plan­ ning Commission, individ­ ual homes built on two acre lots have also been involved in similar erosion problems. In developments, the greater the number of homes with large roofs, paved drives and manicured lawns, the more runoff that is pro­ duced. In Caledonia's sandy soils, this can cause major erosion. Caledonia Township is currently working on its own storm drain ordinance and plan. Davis a mile achiever for Lady Broncos Jessica Davis recorded a second place showing for the women's track and field team at Western Michigan University. Davis, a graduate from Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, was second Feb. 5 at Eastern Michigan with a 5:12.96 effort. She also has ran a 5:08.79 mile at the Jan. 21 Notre Dame Quad. Davis also ran the 3,000meters at Notre Dame in 10:34.9. WMU competed last Saturday at the Purdue Quadrangular. 110, 130 and 101 from Ashley Jarboe. a 178. 213 and 138 from Missy Elam, a 163. 168 and 170 from Amanda Yahne and a 75 from Stacey Bryant Cryderman had a series of 361, Jarboe 341. Elam 529 and Yahne 501. The team s total was 1.991. Caledonia's boys had games of 150. 183 and 174 from Josh Pettenger. a 150 and 243 from C.J. Janboe. a 176 and a 137 from Steve Homrich. a J 72, 223 and 131 from Mark Zeef. a 176. 204 and 193 from Scott Elam and a 145 and 141 from Jeremy Briehof. Pettenger had a series of 507, Zeef 526 and Elam 573. The team's total was 2,598. For the TK girls, Wendy Mickelwait rolled games of 113, 111 and 114. Tisha Turcott 138, 87 and 133, Jenni Loose 123, 116 and 107, Trinnady Dykstra 112, 137 and 187 and Alicia Harper 163, 160 and 164. Mickelwait’s series was a 338, Turcott's a 358, Loose's a 346, Dykstra's a 436 and Harper's a 487. The team s total was a 1.965. Tim Suwyn managed game of 170, 186 and 202 for TK’s bovs. Eric Smith 203. 175 and 188. Jeff Dougherty 203. 195. 165. Matt Pullen 278. 198. 185 and Stuart Aspinall 180. 181 and 246. Suwyn's series was a 558. Smith's a 566, Dougherty's a 563. Pullen's a 661 and Aspinall's a 607. The team's total was a 2.955. Pullen is No. 1 in the Greater Grand Rapids High School Bow ling Conference for match points with a 24.0. The district tournament was held Saturday (Feb 19) at the Fairlanes Recreation Center. The top three teams in each division qualified for regionals. Area wrestlers grab grappling titles A number of wrestlers in the Sun & News coverage area won league titles on Feb. 12. In the O-K Blue Conference tournament, five Middleville wrestlers were No. I: Brandon Schalk at 103, Bret Wiersma at 125, Chad Reil at 152, Josh Strait at 160 and Marc Carter at 275. Jason Doyle, at 140, and Bret Vernon, at 215, earned seconds. The Trojans took first place in the O-K Blue Conference. In the O-K Gold Conference tournament, four Caledonia grapplers were No. I: Josh Haywood at 145, Seth Temple at 130, Todd Maines at 135 and Josh Baltrusaitis at 152. Lynde Baltrusaitis, Josh's younger sister, was second at 103 to improve her season total to 34 mat victories. Caledonia finished second to Sparta. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call (616) 795-9596 Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville Clip & Save! r I DOG and CAT OWNERS | I I --------- ANNUAL--------I VACCINATION CLINICS I To Support Wildlife Rehabilitation By: Dr. Larry Julius - Ark Veterinary Services House Call Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. 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Middleville Ml/Fetxuary 22 2000 Trojans return to Hastings for regional after district triumph HASTINGS — Same place... same tournament... totally different result. A year ago, Middleville, Hastings and Wayland Union took part in a Division II wrestling district at Hastings High School. The host Saxons were the champions. beating Wayland 50-24 in the final after Wayland ousted Middleville in the first round by one point, 33-32. The three teams returned to the scene a year later last Thursday, but found the results to be quite different. This time, it was the Trojans from Middleville (33-5) who walked away with the big prize, the district trophy. Coach Tom Lehman s Trojan squad avenged their '99 district loss to the Wildcats with a convincing 60-12 decision in the championship. "Last year we lost by one point and (Wayland) coach (Rick) Tokarchick was probably hoping that we would forget," Ixhman said. "Obviously our seniors did not." Middleville charged out to a 21-0 lead after the first four weight class decisions and Wayland never inched any closer than 21 points after the first five weight class outcomes. The Trojans' largest margin was the one they held after the 275-weight class finale, 48 points. In 12 of the 14 weight classes, the Trojans topped the ’Cals on the mats. Four of those victones (Brandon Schalk at 103, Pat McKeown at 112, Bret Wiersma at 125 and Marc Carter at 275) were by pins, while two of those triumphs came on Wayland forfeits. Five of the usual starters in the Wildcat lineup did not suit up for Thursday's tournament, at least two because of disciplinary actions. In the night's first match, Middleville out-scored the host Saxons 54-18. Posting wins in 10 of the 14 weight classes against Hastings, Lehman s team appeared focused on avenging its heartbreaker in '99. Seven of those 10 wins were by pins (Schalk at 103, McKeown at 112, David Kiel at 130), Jason Doyle at 140, Josh Strait at 160, Matt Erb at 189 and Brett Vernon at 215). Neither Hastings nor Middleville voided any weight classes. "They were upset last year, so they really didn’t want that to happen again," Hastings coach Mike Goggins said of Middleville's inspiration. "They weren't looking past Brandon Schalk, at 103, wasted little time in capturing his win versus Wayland. Schalk's pin took just 1:53. The Trojans came back from last year's district disappointment to win the title at Hastings. us. (although) we wrestled better than the score indicates. I'm pleased with our overall performance." Goggins went on to complement the Trojan squad and make mention of how the final score could have been a bit closer. "Middleville has a very good team with senior leadership," Goggins said. "We were hoping for a couple of lucky breaks and then we could have been in that match." What senior leadership the Saxons did have, did pretty good. Two of the four seniors in their starting lineup (Sam Stafford and Gabe McCarty) won decisions and the other two (Rob Lee and Jeremy Bishop) came close. The Trojans proved, without a doubt, that they were the dominant team in this district. Many of Middleville's matmen even shaved their heads to prepare for what they hoped would be a prosperous post-season. "We wrestled very well at times; again it was a good team effort," Lehman said. "They (the Trojans) were expecting to win, but we will be challenged next week." Middleville advances into Wednesday's Division II regional tournament that will also take place al Hastings High School. Athletes of the Week Mane Canien. Thornapple-Kellogg High School (Middleville) Haywood become the fourth member in his family to win a weight class championship in the O-K Gold Conference on Feb. 12. Haywood placed No. 1 in the 145-pound weight class for a Scots team that placed second at the event and second overall! Carter was one of five Trojan wrestlers to win a weight class title at Feb 12 O-K Blue Con­ ference tournament Carter, who wrestles at 275. also pinned Wayland's Jason Mantes in 55 seconds at the Feb. 17 district tournament that the Trojans won_______ AttWetes ot the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agex. nc. 6090 Alden Nash SE • Allo • 866-0050 or 800-217-0712 & Matt Erb, at 189, attempts to pancake his district foe as some Trojan fans support him from behind. Representatives from the Mona Shores, Forest Hills Northern and Greenville districts will also compete in that event, which begins at 6 p.m. "We’re gelling better every time we go out," Lehman said. "We picked a good time to do that." And asked about the regional tournament, Lehman did not hesitate with his answer. "Well be here," Lehman said. Middleville 60, Wayland 12 103 — Brandon Schalk (Middleville) pins Dan Wierckz (Wayland) in 2:09; 112 — Pat McKeown (Middleville) pins Jon Homrich (Wayland) in 2:48; 119 — Kyle Fletke (Middleville) defeats Tony Harnish (Wayland) 10-3; 125 — Bret Wiersma (Middleville) pins Dan Skelton (Wayland) in 2:41; 130 — Mike Lynema (Wayland) pins Dan Kiel (Middleville) in 3:50; 135 — Mark Thompson (Middleville) wins on void; 140 — Jason Doyle (Middleville) defeats Jeff DeMann 8-3; 145 — Is Rosales defeats Nick Crater (Wayland) 18-1; 152 — Adam Nieland (Middleville) wins on void; 160 — Chad Reil (Middleville) win on void; 171 — Josh Strait (Middleville) defeats Jay DeHaan (Wayland) 14-2; 189 — Joe Borgic (Wayland) pins Mall Erb defeats Pat Stephens (Hastings) 15-0; 160 — Josh Strait (Middleville) pins Rob Lee (Hastings) in 3:42; 171 - Rob Baker (Hastings) Bill Romph (Middleville) in 1:24, 189 — Matt Erb (Middleville) pins Jake Friddle (Hastings) Middleville 54, in 5:19; 215 — Brett Hastings 18 103 — Brandon Schalk Vernon (Middleville) pins (Middleville) pins Joe R J. Williams (Hastings) in Hinkley (Hastings) in 1:53; 31 seconds; 275 — Gabe 112 — Pat McKeown McCarty (Hastings) defeats (Middleville) pins Nick Marc Carter (Middleville) 8Nyssen (Hastings) in 1:17; 6. 119 — Kyle Fletke (Middleville) defeats Justin Carley (Hastings) 6-1; 125 — Mark Peake (Hastings) pins Bret Wiersma (Middleville) in 3:30; 130 The Lady Scots squad — David Kiel (Middleville) won against a field that pins Chris Brown included Belding, Godwin (Hastings) in 2:42; 135 — and Middleville. Sam Stafford (Hastings) Caledonia's margin of defeats Mark Thompson victory was 46.5 points. It (Middleville) in 8-5; 140 — was the team's first first Jason Doyle (Middleville) place. pins Jeremy Bishop The competitive cheer (Hastings) in 1:24; 145 — team at Caledonia High Is Rosales (Middleville) School took first place defeats Mike Case honors at the O-K Rainbow (Hastings) 13-1; 152 — meet held Feb. 16 in Chad Reil (Middleville) Caledonia. (Middleville) in 3:00; 215 — Brett Vernon (Middleville) defeats Curt Hall (Wayland) 7-3); 275 — Marc Carter (Middleville) pins Jason Mantes (Wayland) in 55 seconds). Competitive cheer team finishes first Caledonia 616-891-5100 S6CN ROGERS CT SUITE 8 ICAIEDONU CROSSINGS) * CAlEDOMA, m 49316 | Custom Club Fitting • Club Repair • Regripping] Featuring... Walter Hagen, Hogan, Peerless, Maxfli & Many Others [ Call for an appointment: 891 -51001 Plus Swing Analysis Dan Switzer �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml February 22. 2000 Page 17 Soderman selected as boys’ cross country coach of the year Josh Strait was one of five Trojans to acheieve league mat championship at the O-K Blue Conference Tournament. Trojans number one again in O-K Blue conference wrestling Middleville captured its IOth consecutive league wrestling title Feb. 12, but it didn't come easy The Trojans had to comefrom-bchind to overtake Byron Center for the O-K Blue Conference championship Middleville finished with 201 points, while Byron Center ended up second with 192 1/2 points. Capturing weight class titles for the black and orange were Marc Carter at 275. Brandon Schalk at 103. Bret Wiersma at 125, Chad Reil at 152 and Josh Strait at 160. For Wiersma, it was his second consecutive Blue championship. Finishing second was Brett Vernon at 215. Third places went Pat McKeown at 112, Mark Thompson at 135 and Is Rosales at 145. Fourth place finishes went to David Kiel at 130 and Matt Erb at 189. Middleville (34-5) is Area eagers named to all-state hoop squad Two female basketball stars from the Sun & News coverage area have been named to the 1999-2000 Girls All-State teams named by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. The two chosen eagers are Leslie Crowley from Middleville and Anne Morgan from Caledonia Crowley was a member of Call for Classifieds 945-9554 the Class B second team and Morgan made the fourth team. Kara Potter, from nearby Wayland Union High School, made it onto the third team. Crowley, a 6-2 center, was named All-State as a freshman standout for a Lady Trojan team that made it to the Class B State quarterfinals. Morgan, a forward, averaged 14 points per game for the Sweet Ladies last fall. She has also performed well in the classroom, compiling 3.7 grade point average. currently ranked No. 7 in Division II The Trojans won the district tournament at Hastings High School Feb. 17 and will compete in the regional event Feb. 23 at Hastings. His list of accomplishment is overwhelming and the number of people he has influenced is even more impressive. That is why John Soderman being named the Michigan High School Coaches Association Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year is certainly no shock to anyone associated with the Fighting Scot mentor. Soderman has coached cross country at Caledonia High School for 25 years (1975-99) and has compiled an overall record of 245 wins and 43 defeats. The Fighting Scots, during that time, have won 13 conference titles, 7 regional titles. 42 invitationals, have sent 11 teams to State and won a State championship in 1996. Ask him about his special memories and he mentions, "all of the close meets within the O-K Gold Conference, especially some with Cedar Springs." The 96 Slate title is also on the top of his list of favorite Lady Trojans spike Squires in O-K Blue With some great individual efforts, the varsity volleyball team at Thornapple Kellogg High School came from behind to beat Calvin Christian last Thursday in O-K Blue Conference action 11-15, 15-3 and 15-5. Erin Robertson and Casey Warner both led the Lady Trojans in the attack department with 7 kills apiece. Laura McKinley had a big night passing the ball with 21 assists. Warner and Erica Carter each collected three service aces. And Kelly Bremer, along with Carter, was a leader to the black and orange on defense, making a number of digs. The Lady Trojans will face Delton at Delton today (Tuesday, Feb. 22) in non­ league action and will host Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet ... Gary Scott, DDS Godwin in a league match Thursday (Feb. 24). i 4 I Caledonia High School since 1965 and before that was a track mentor at St. Ignace. beginning in 1959. The MHSCA Coach of the Year banquet is Sunday. March 5 al the Holiday Inn South/Convcntion Center in Lansing. There will be a total of 24 coaches honored at the event. achievements. But if you ask Soderman about what he most treasures and it goes back to efforts. "Seeing the young athletes work hard to be the best they can be," Soderman said. Soderman has also coached track and field at Wilson Medals at Swiss Valley... Kayla Wilson received a third place trophy in the 11 and 12-year-old girls division at the Feb. 13 Swiss Valley Ski Meet. Wilson is a member of the Caledonia High School Junior Development Ski team and is currently in the sixth grade. Four members of the Caledonia squad competed at the meet. (Photo provided) You and George Washington can pick a "c herry" car here! 95 Chevy 1/2 T Pickup 97 Chevrolet Lumina V-8, auto., air, reg. cab long box, only 19,000 miles! 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Baptist would have been tough to beat regardless, but Middleville coach Kun Holzhueter said he felt his team could have made the contest a bit more competitive by cashing in more of its opportunities "We were really trying to play up tempo, but we needed to get some defensive stops," Holzhueter said. "It’s either all or nothing... our offense needs to feed off our defense We need to get shots off steals and turnovers. We couldn't get either tonight." Ben Ferwerda scored 10 points in the first quaner, 10 in the second quarter and finished with a game-high 26 to lead Baptist. FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! l« ihr hr«.nf .mp..rrd H I MITKV27 V27S Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1 -800-501 -1777 ext. 5224 Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! Blake Wilson (42) drives toward the hole looking for two in the Trojans basketball battle versus the Mustangs. "He was the one player Still it was the Mustangs we talked about stopping," who dominated the boards, Holzhueter said of Ferwerda. out-rebounding the home "We didn't do a good job team by a 47-22 margin. knowing where he was." "We missed a lot of Middleville (5-11, 4-7) shots, so they got a lot of was led by Chris opportunities," Holzhueter Finkbeiner's 10 points and 7 said. Middleville did come out each from Zac Truer and of the halftime break with a Nolan Miklusicak. Truer and Finkbeiner also bit of a burst. A reverse topped the Trojans on the layup by Finkbeiner at 7:10 made the score 41 -20 and a glass with 5 rebounds each. Middleville's Eric Feirick (24) maneuvers past a Grand Rapids defender during last Tuesday's non­ conference varsity basketball contest. stop and pop hoop by Blake Wilson at 6:13 made it a 41 -22 contest. 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Michigan 49333 No. 9/February 29. 2000 Caledonia schools explain offer for new library site by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia High School Principal Bob Szymoniak discussed mutual issues with the Township Plan­ ning Commission last week after the schools' decision to proceed with a plan to build a new replacement high school. The mam issues discussed were what the schools are planning to do on their own property, mutual planning for a new library building, and mutual planning for in­ frastructure. including utili­ ties and roads The proposed replacement high school would be built along Kraft Avenue between the current middle school and Emmons Lake Elemen­ tary. but nearer to Kraft. Several shifts between buildings to accommodate uses for various programs and groups already using current buildings would be made. A preliminary drawing he presented was only in the earliest stages, and Szymo­ niak stressed these plans, including the high school footprint and the internal road system, were not meant to represent a final plan. Szymoniak said board ap­ proval included a donation by the schools of a site north of Johnson Street to be used by the township for a public library. The site is the present Community Education Building (Community Resource Cen­ ter), built in 1921 and 1936. which will be demolished. A historical transition com­ mittee would be established to work with the township in considering the property for the site for a township library. A clean site would be made available to the town­ ship when the old building is demolished. Szymoniak said. This would be done at school expense. The site would be available in three or four years if the bond is­ sue is passed this June. The principal said a fiber optic cable connecting the middle school to the World Wide Web could be used to connect the library, or the library might choose to connect independently. He said the new library would be placed at the center of the campus at the top of the hill in a prominent place, creating a community statement of the academic Simpson Industries wins tax abatement by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council granted the local Simpson Industries plant a 50 percent discount of the additional taxable value of an $8 million project in the plant. The Middleville plant will be making about 600,000 valve covers for mini-vans. The castings are purchased from Alabama, but all the other work is done in Mid­ dleville, including testing the water and oil pumps, which are part of the modu­ lar assembly. Middleville plant manager Bob DeFauw explained that this new contract replaces a Bob DeFauw. plant manager at Simpson industnes in Middleville shows the Middleville Council the part and a schematic of the plant during his request for a tax abatement. previous contract with Daemler-Chrysler and will allow them to retain 12 to 15 employees. DeFauw had asked for a 12-year abatement but Vil­ lage President Lon Myers explained that under the model of tax abatements used previously with Brad­ ford White, the village would grant the tax abate­ ment for six years but the company could ask to renew it for an additional six. Myers told DeFauw that this was a protection for both the village and the company. This way if the investment doesn't happen, the village does not lose in­ vestment. Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck explained to The Banner that this tax break is for 50 percent of the taxable value of the new invest­ ment. At current tax rates it equals about $22,000 a year. This is a "win-win" situa­ tion for all involved, offi­ cials said. DeFauw told the council that m competing for this new contract the Middleville plant was com­ peting against ocher Simp­ son facilities, as well as other contractors Simpson is a market leader in automotive and heavy truck components. Revenues m 1999 were $533 million Headquartered in Plymouth. Mich., the company employs 2,500 people in 14 plants, four technical centers and the administrative offices. The cluster of circles near the top, west, of the parcel along Kraft is the site for the proposed new high school building, in relationship to Caledonia Middle School, to the south east and Emmons Lake Elementary to the north east. The plan is only in the first stages and may undergo many transformations. emphasis in Caledonia. The amount of property where the Community Re­ source Center is now located would be sufficient for a 10,000-square-foot library, which Kent District Library has recommended for a community the size of Caledonia. Planning Commissioner Don Koopmans said the do­ nation by the school was a generous offer, and he thought the general plan was a good one. Szymoniak commented that the schools saw this as an opportunity to be a good neighbor, and to give back to the community. He said the property originally had come from a community donation. The Township Planning Commission must recom­ mend the Township Board approve the property site for See library site, pg. 2 Caledonia Township to consider in-house assessor by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board will look into the possibility of hiring an as­ sessor full or part time after deciding to renew an assess­ ing contract with Ted Groizenga. The contract with Groizenga required renewal by April to continue ser­ vices already being provided. Ed VanderVries is the per­ son usually performing these duties two days a week for the township Township Supervisor Bill Johnston said he supports continuing the contract. He said out of 5,000 parcels, only six errors occurred, a very high accuracy rate He said VanderVries records property splits, he has kept current with everything and had an excellent record. The software used by the town­ ship has helped, he said, and one clerical employee also works on those operations two days a week. Clerk Pat Snyder asked to consider hiring a part lime or full time assessor, rather Discussion indicated that the register of deeds is not current in recording deeds, so that new tax bills were issued, and sent out to the wrong owners due to infor­ mation problems. than renewing the contract. She said the township might be able to do as well or better by hiring someone. Treasurer Ruth DeVries said the township once had a full-time, in-house assessor. "It worked extremely well," she said. The creation of lax bills takes a lot of time, DeVries explained. Having the asses­ sor in the office only two days a week is very tough, she said, because she spends a lot of her own time with him and because he is part time and isn't there every day. "Our current assessor docs nothing with our maps, and See assessor, pg. 2 In This Issue • Wax museum project brings ‘history to life’ • Officials say new high school best way to deal with growth • Caledonia Twp. moves to print own tax invoices • Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation contract approved �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml.Febfuary 29. 2000 New ticket reservation policy to be implemented at TK Beginning with the spring 2000 production of Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” the TK Music Department will adopt a new ticket reserva­ tion policy. in the past, patrons wish­ ing to reserve tickets for TK plays and musicals have phoned their request in to a ticket reservation line, a voice mail box set up specif­ ically for use by the plays and musicals However, accord­ ing to TK musical directors Ray and Tncia Rickert, sev­ eral problems have included no-shows and lost reserva­ tions. “We were holding tickets for people who never came,” they said in a prepared state­ ment. “Each night last year, we had 25 to 30 scats that could have been used by someone else. Our phone reservation system indicated that both performances were sold out. We got this message out to the public several days before the show. I’m sure that there were people who would have liked to have come, but didn’t for fear that there were no seats left. The no-shows “We were holding tick­ ets for people that never came. Each night last year, we had 25 to 30 seats that could have been used by someone else." - TK musical directors Ray & Tricia Rickert created empty, unsold scats. We re hoping that the new pre-pay system will solve this problem." This year, all advance reservations will have to be pre-paid. According to the directors, there will be two ways to do this. First, there will be a ticket reservation form which can be mailed to or dropped off at the TK High School office. Reservation forms must be accompanied by payment in full for each ticket reserved. Once a reservation is received, a student assistant will call the patron to con­ firm that the reservation has been received. All reserva­ tions must be received by Friday. March 10. Reservation forms are available from any cast mem­ bers, on-line at www.tk.kl2.mi.us, or from the mam offices at any of the TK schools. Reserved tickets can be picked up the night of the show “We hope the pre­ payment system will reduce the amount of time our patrons have to stand in line ” Secondly, tickets may be purchased in person at the TK Auditorium Box Office. Patrons who miss the March 10 reservation deadline will still have the option of pur­ chasing advance tickets from the box office. The box office will be open Monday. March 6 through Thursday. March 9. from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday. March 13. through Wednesday. March 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets will also be available for pur­ chase at the door prior to each performance. “Our new policy is an experimentthey said. “We hope it will be more efficient. We can’t man a phone for 8 to 10 hours a day and we don’t want the main office flooded with calls for tickets We have given our new poli­ cy a lot of thought and feel that it will work ” amount. Snyder said she would like to look into the possi­ bility of hiring a full time assessor, and look at all the options. Johnston thought a full time assessor would cost $60,000 rather than $24,000 based on the rate paid VanderVries. One problem for the township has been to have VanderVries attend certain meetings because that was not his day to work, and he was contracted to work elsewhere. Another has been that when he took vacation or sick time on days to be at the township office, he had not made up that time to the township. DeVries said there were special assessments on 32 different parcels. Some board members did not want to take the chance of losing the services by not renewing the contract. The contract requires a 60 day notice to discontinue service. Some­ one else asked if they would be able to get VanderVries for three days if they con­ tracted for only two. Well be able to get him," Johnston said. Assessor, continued from front page no one in the office makes up the maps with splits on them." she said. "The town­ ship has been getting the maps from the developers. She said the township de­ pended on the county for these maps, which come out with considerable delay once a year. DeVries said she felt this is letting the residents down. Discussion indicated the register of deeds is not cur­ rent in recording deeds, so that new tax bills were is­ sued. and sent out to the I6O 16 ®16 O16B16 Don't miss the chance to say I Happy “16th” J Birthday to C today If somehow you should delay, her next one is a long four years away Si 16 016^16® 16® 16 ®16 016 ® 16 Contempo Salon is... 1*1 ® mot! W! 1101! 41 Bulb state of the art tanning beds Jfotioiu ai (Diiaounhid Pfiic&i Caledonia Centre Plaza 891-1093 wrong owners due to infor­ mation problems. Tax bills are to be sent out 60 days before they are due to have time to go be­ fore the Board of Review, causing additional pressure. Township Manager/Planner John W'allace said that if the township was using the REGIS pro­ ject, they would put out maps on their system every two or three months. The township is attempt­ ing to hire a planning assis­ tant who could help with some of these duties. DeVries said the problems are not the fault of the as­ sessor. but of "what we are not asking for.” She said there was enough money set aside to have an in-house assessor. She said she would live by the board's decision, but thought it would be bet­ ter to have an in-house as­ sessor, and pointed out that Cascade and Grand Rapids had two full-time assessors. The amount paid for con­ tracting a two-day-a-week assessor is $24,000 per year. Both DeVries and Snyder thought it might be possible to hire someone for more time for the same New library site, continued from front page a future library. The schools need this piece of the plan to be completed soon to in­ clude it in the bond issue to be on the ballot in June. Szymoniak said the pro­ cess would take one year to plan the new high school, two more would be needed to build it and another year would be needed to renovate the old high school to move other groups into the build­ ing. The new high school building location will in­ clude about 55 acres. The land available is about 92 acres, but there is a wooded area that screens the various buildings from each other and which the schools would like to keep. The schools recognize that traffic will increase with the addition of another building, which will ac­ commodate an increasing school population, Szymo­ niak said. He said the schools have been in favor of connecting drives within the school campus, to alleviate traffic onto Kraft. He said there is a tremendous amount of traffic on Kraft near the middle school already. Another option being dis­ cussed is to attempt another inner campus drive that empties out on to Johnson Street. Another option might be to extend Duncan Lake Avenue into the cam­ pus to the north, which now ends at Johnson. Prelimi­ nary discussions with a pri­ vate owner of a large parcel between the middle school and Johnson for creation of such a drive have been un­ dertaken, and may develop in the future. Negotiations also are un­ der way for a parcel with a house on it along Kraft Av­ enue, contiguous with school property. Szymoniak said another option of a drive which would connect to the east of school property was a pos­ sibility, but that at least un­ til the present, most people involved in school planning did not want a major public road to intersect the campus. He said that after a discus­ sion with village, township and county road planners, school planners were en­ couraged about possible de­ sign features that could slow traffic, which might circu­ late within campus streets and connector roads. Szymoniak emphasized the rail trail, which transects the school property, would be enhanced by connecting to other walkways in the village, to encourage the atmosphere of community access to the school and all its activities. Township Manager/Planner John Wallace said in considering where public streets and roads might go, the issue of who pays for the easements is a critical factor. In a discus­ sion of a throughway from M-37 to Kraft south of 100th Street, Wallace said that if requests for develop­ ment came up in that area, including such easemenu to the north, such planning might be possible. Part of this planning in­ volves township property. and part involves village property. More work be­ tween the different govern­ mental units is needed to know exactly what resolu­ tion will come for roads, vehicle access, pedestrian access, sewer and water. Szymoniak said the schools were still open to discussion of different ideas for vehicle access, acknowl­ edging that the schools would contribute traffic congestion to various high­ ways used by Caledonia res­ idents. Wallace said the Kent County Road Commission said a 100th Street connec­ tion is feasible The com­ pletion of such a connection is up to citizens, and when they want it done. If 100th Street were paved, even to Duncan Lake, it is expected a lot of Johnson Street traf­ fic from Kraft would be di­ verted past the existing high school around the village down 100th. Duncan Lake and Johnson is already a busy intersection, several people noted. In public comment, Citi­ zen Tom Apol said he was in favor of another east-west through way between M-37 and Kraft Avenue, and he hoped the schools were still open to finding a way to help work that out. Looking for Consigners Call for more details 9944 Cherry Valley. Caledonia. Ml 616-891 -7593 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/February 29 2000/Page 3 Caledonia scouts celebrate anniversary at banquet Girl Scouts aid .animal shelter Members of Girl Scout Brownie Troop 140 of Caledonia Elementary have collect­ ed treats and blankets and towels for the local animal shelter, thts winter. Caledonia FFA qualifies 27 for state competition Three Caledonia FFA teams qualified for leader­ ship competition at the State FFA Convention at Michigan State University, March 6-8. Taking part in regional* Thursday. Feb. 17, at FFA Leadership contests at Cedar Springs High School, the teams competed against other FFA teams from Beal City, Chippewa Hills, Coopersville. Fremont, Grant. Ionia, Lakewood, Lowell, Montague. Ravenna and Saranac The Greenhand Conduct of Meetings team took first place with a gold award in competition for first year members who demonstrate how to run a meeting and solve a problem using par- TK band, choir students win honors at solo-ensemble Twenty-two band and 24 choral students from Thornapple Kellogg High School participated in the District 10 Solo/Enscmble Festivals. Of ten events entered in the Jan. 29 Instrumental Festival, TK received five first division ratings. Receiving first division ratings for solos were Jason DcLille, Candice Swanson, and Tricia Nelson. Receiving first division rat­ ings for ensembles were Jason DcLille, Josh Mosey. Cary Middlebush, Danielle Hoskins, Doug Blocksma, Kristen Weaver and Amanda Vanden Bosch. TK entered 13 events and received seven first division ratings at the Vocal Solo/Enscmble Festival Feb 5 at GVSU. Receiving first division ratings for solos were Tamia Smith, Beth Forbes. Amy Herring and Josh Mosey. Receiving first division ratings for ensem­ bles were Anneliese Patterson, Doug Blocksma, Josh Mosey, Amy Herring, Jessica Wilson. Tamia Smith and Holly Jenkins. liamentary procedure. The team consists of Jenny Workman, president; Kim Russell, vice president; Dirk Vandebunte. secretary; Jeremiah Borners, treasurer; Molly Spica, reporter; Heather Cance, sentinel; and Scott Rodgers, advisor. Their finals will be on Tuesday, March 7. The Agricultural Forum team took second place with a gold award to qualify for semi-final competition as well. Team members are Marcie Crandall (chairperson), Brian Ander­ son, Jake Gerst, Kelly Goodwin, Tony Govemal, Maygan Post and Justin Workman. The general topic of discussion for the 2000 Agricultural Forum contest concerns competition for Michigan's natural resources among agriculture, wildlife, and development and urban sprawl. The team will com­ pete in the state semi-finals Monday, March 6 Caledonia FFA member Jamie Cox competed in the Greenhand Public Speaking contest for first year mem­ bers at and received a silver award at the regional level. Caledonia concert series continues March 11 The Caledonia Concert Senes will present The Booth Brothers with Eddie Deitz and Mountain Gospel at 7 p.m. Saturday, March II. at Caledonia Chnstian Reformed Church Tickets are available through Cutlerville Christian Bookstore. Caledonia Professional Pharmacy at the door, or call 891-8858. Tickets are S3 in advance $9 at the door, 12 and under are free Proceeds will go for church building fund. Call for Classifieds |.800-870-7085 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Blue and Gold Ban­ quet Feb. 17 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Caledo­ nia celebrated the 90th birthday of scouting as well as honoring Cub Scouts for their achievements through­ out the past year The banquet was hosted by Pack 3201 of Kettle Lake Elementary, and ap­ proximately 170 families and scouts attended. Entertainment was pro­ vided by Garrison the Magi­ cian. The scouts were honored with awards for fulfilling re­ quirements put forth by the scouting program, and spe­ cial recognition went to the Webelos II, the highest ranking Cub Scouts, who crossed over and joined the ranks of Boy Scouts by be­ coming members of Cale­ donia Troop 202. Cub Master Rick Parent bid goodbye to the Webelos II and wished them well on their new path, as Troop 202 Scout Master Fred Fleischmann welcomed them. Scott Cargill, Nick Cramer, Ross Ezinga, Tony Pugh and Andy West will move on to the bonds of scouting and look forward to new adventures. Also receiving awards were Tiger Cubs. Arie Betz, Samuel Grantz, Stephen Bova, Joseph Panniccia. Jared Allen, Tyler Brenner. Adam Thelan. Austen Reuter, Even Zych. Taylor VanderMeulen. Joseph Swift, Curtis Morley. Clay­ ton Siegle. Chris Newton. Adam Vanden Bosch. Braden MacDonald and Ronald Lemke, who received their firs official cub scout pin presented by their Den lead­ ers. Lynn DeWitt and Doug MacDonald. Wolf den leader Linda Knowles awarded the Wolf Patch and Gold and Silver Arrowpoints to Blake Abra­ ham, Dylan Hop. Nick Knowles. Michael Me En­ tire. Cameron Segard. Samuel Steams, and Derek Steffen. The Bear Patch was awarded to Danny Barofsky. Alex Betz. Mark Heller. Spencer Kokot. Mitch Spencer. Gerrit Vankovering. 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Meagan De Pew, Kathryn Di Matteo. Blaine Dimond. Shelby Donker. Anna Enslen, Elizabeth Erway. Chnstine Etter. Maegan Ezinga. Cody Garvey. Vanessa Glass, Travis Graham. Chnstopher Grummet. Amber Harkness. Nicholas Heidt. Shane Hester, Bnttany Idcma. Apnl Ihm. Samuel Jcunnk. Tessa Kamp. Jayne Kcn- 6th Grade All A Honor Roll - Enn Baragar, Scott Blood. Kara DeLille, Chelsea Dubois. Iman Engstrom, Jessica Flaska, Jill Funk. Kelly Funk. Kcrstra Gustafson, Kathryn Hauschild, Jessica Johnson. Bethany Kitzrow. Michael Munjoy, Emily Myland. Erica Peschel, Stacy Roberts, Warren Schuitema. Kassidy Severn. Michael Tcxter. Katherine VandcrWood. Ashley Walter Honor Roll - Garland Allison. Mana Aubil. Ashley Ayers. Haley Babitz.. Joshua Baird, Alexis Bass. Nicholas mcott. Knsten Kidder. Ryan King. Heidi Klunder. Andrew Lindemulder. Nichole Louden. Stephanie Lukas. Daniel Lynn Ryan McMahon. Mikel Moore. Michelle Nesbitt. Stephanie Palmer. Penny PI aunt. Rebekah Raymond. Alicia Reynhout. Michael Rhoby. Chaney' Robinson. Troy Rock. Kyle Roush. Karlee Schaner. Elizabeth Schneider. Andrew Sheehan. Molly Slagel. Samantha Smith. Jordan Smith. Nicholas Stark. Bnttany Steensma. Jeffery Stout. Chelsey Strumberger. Jason Tcrpstra. Isaac Thaler. Markus Thompson, Brett Tinker. Emily VandcrGcld. Ryan VanKuilenburg. Nicole Weidmann. Nicholas Wilke. Shannon Wingeicr. Bradley Wisniewski. Benjamin Ybema. 7th Grade All A Honor Roll Chanda Bncc. Jonathon Daining. Emily Granger. Tuesday Howell. Lecanne Lantinga. Corey McClain. Jillian McDuffcc, Lindsey McKee. Katie Oshinski, Michelle Raetz. Eric Reeder. Kerrie Schultz, Jeremy Smith. Melissa Stuart. Lindsey Vandenberg. Holly VanderHeide. Honor Roll - Ashley Aspinall. Casey Aubil. Bnttany Awrey. Victorio Azzarclta. Sean Barrett. Andrea Beilfuss. Danielle Beilfuss, Leighanne Bicski, Ke\in Bishop. Clayton Bohley. Kyle Bradley, Chadwick Bncc, Nikki Brower. Alicia Buchanan. Alex Buehler. Tara Caldwell. Brandi Campbell, Jeffrey Chapman. 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Dave LeBlanc, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST C 0 H M II I I 1 T C I I i c a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship 10 30 a m Youth Group Sunday Evenings 7 00 p m Mating at the Crow Creek Charter Amdeny Rex Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrtssey Dykstra. Worship Leader Dennx Bouma. Director o( Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our weo site www OnghtsKJe org /*""9:30 r AM 1 Worship; 11 00 AM Chr Ed.; 6 00 PM Wed A Member of me Evangelical l Family . Night Covenant Churches of America 1 Redeemer A Covenant Church Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest ofGun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Church vetth a taring heartfor our ciunmunitv and the world" Sunday Utorshtp 9 30 a m & 600 p m (Child & Adult) (Dunng the School Year) H "We are changed by God 's love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship......................................... 930 am. Sunday School . . . 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class . 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service.............................. 10.30 am Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) fa Vmmox Mats - 616-891-4/6? fordl Minister fauh Ameti 250 Vine Street Church Office 616-891-8669 Fax 891-8648 .M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. AmL Pastor Douglas G. Brawn, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, MuskSunday School......................................... Sunday Morning Worship Service.. Sunday Evening Service. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Gubs 9 45 a.m 1100 am 6:00 p.m 6 45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Leighton United Methodist Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30 p m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday......................6:00 p.m. Lakeside Commvnily Church A Place for Famih & Friend* 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: RM-0191 www lakcsidecomrnuniiy org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whltneyville Ave Church School, Sunday RAY TOVXSFXI) Paww \ORMA\ KNORR ChnstUn Eductfiun Dwctnr . 1100 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 pm. Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton©iserv net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 9:45 am. Morning Worship St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m 11.15 a m. 6 00 p.m Be devoted to one another in brotherly love" Rom 12 10 8.30 a m 9:45 a.m. 11:00 am Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Church (616) 795-2391 Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Getie • Office 891-UM • Church 891-9878 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH tCljc ®IU Ciinc L Lz#lctl)oi)i5t CljurcI) Rev E. Anthony Sikora Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street, Alto Ml 49302 One mile east of Wkifiwyvilk Rd Church Office (616) 891-1512 M37 at ItMMh St CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Rrv P Adams Piuw 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Gm !22OOCh*tf Nooada* ftoad (M Lake) Waited. Ml 4934* * 70S-79O3 Inspiring Positive. Relexam Joyful 5590 Whitneyvtfte Ave . S E Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship ..6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royfe Batlard. Pastor Phone 868-6437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children’s Worship and Nuncry 9 45 am Learning for all 6 p m Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Barner Free Aif-CnaAwwd Uwmg, Canaf Chdd Carc bonag Sertwe Haan Multiple Staff Senisg Your Communits Campus for Ministn Saa&n Setae! Hr00 am Peace Reformed Church 845am. A II00am Cail for a schedule of choke* 6I6-S9I-S119 Ou M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship .. 9-30 a.m. MkJOevUe Sundav School............ 945 a m Mkidlevile Morning Worship 11 00 a.m. Rev Lev Zachman Crvattih Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WNfoeyvKe Ave at 84tn St • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus is Lord " Temporarty Meeting at Caledonia High School Stnaay School 930 am. Sunoav Momng Worrsp 5030 am SlTOq , e «enrg Wonr<, 6 00 p m Aea Mdwee* Aayer i Boe Study 700 pm Rev Thomas 9u/s. Rev Kar. Basruor Assoc Pastor ^outh Mtf^tnes �The Sun and News Middleville Ml February 29 2000/Page 5 ‘Proclaim’ to visit Caledonia church for March 12 concert Recording “Proclaim." of artists. Monroe, Mich . will present a concert on Sunday. March 12. at 7 p.m. at the Gaines United Brethren. 1612 92nd St., Caledonia. The group talent competi­ tion winners of the National Quartet Convention have traveled nationally for the past six years and have been featured on the nationally syndicated television show. “Swan’s “All Place.” The These Things" tour offers a fresh worship experience with a musical mix appeal­ ing to all ages including tra­ Can I have a stamp, too? ditional. acappela. southern gospel, and inspirational Visiting the post office went by really fast for preschool students, who learned' about stamps and what the post office does during the visit. music. The concert will include original compositions from Proclaims six nationally released projects featuring their newest recording. “All Women’s club to hear drug program These Things." Further information is Gun Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake counter drugs.medications, and possible reactions Middleville, Delton. Martin, church office at (616) 968- will meet Wednesday. March between prescnption drugs Shelbyville and Wayland. 8252. 8, at 9:30 a m. at Bay Pointe Restaurant, Marsh Road. and any vitamins and. or her The General Federation of Gun Lake. Call Marjory Richards at 795-3969 or Sandy Ringler at (616) 672-7560, the host­ esses for this meeting, for more information After the regular business meeting, members and will guests hear from herbal supplements. The pharmacist’s role as an edu­ cator will be stressed. The public is encouraged and including Lake club, its projects or programs can contact Jose vogcl. president. (616) 795- Marjory 7367; vice president (616) 795- 3969, recording secretary Harlcnc Kok (6»6) 792- residents comes from 4398 or meeting hostesses. all a Pennock Hospital Pharmacy representative regarding “Drug Abuse Drug Interactions " The talk will include interactions between prescription drugs; possible interactions between pre­ scription and over-the- Our goal is to exceed your expectations. ‘Shepherd’s Story’ times set at Middleville church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Middleville will Tuesdays from 10 to II a.m. be starting a morning story time, railed “The Shepherd’s ning through April II. Pastor Tony Sikora wel­ for Story,” moms and/or dads and their preschoolers. The Shepherd’s Story will held be at the church beginning March 7 and run­ comes moms and/or dads to take a break their with preschoolers (ages 2-5), and enjoy a time of Bible stories, activities, and snacks. Following this, on April 15 or our agency, and Auto-Owners Insurance 99.9% just isn’t good enough. we want to pros ide our customers with TK student, parent orientation night to be held March 9 Thomapple Kellogg High School staff will calling the "Proclaim’’ will visit Gaines United Brethren Church March 12. Richards, welcomed to attend this pre­ Lake by Anyone interested in the sentation. The GFWC-Gun Area Women’s Club wel­ available at 9:30 a.m., there will be an Easter Egg Hunt held for the children of the community Y*L Ark Veterinary Services 1-800-427-5838 (4-ARK VET) or 616-795-1050 Spring Break For YOU and YOUR CATS March 1 thru April 15, 2000 Only FEMALE Spay - $45.00 (Not in heat or pregnant) Declaw (Front) - $35.00 "House Call - Max. $10.00 TOTAL... $90.00 MALE Neut. - $35.00 Declaw (Front) - $35.00 House Call - Max. $10.00 TOTAL... $80.00 All Vaccines Options - Recommend in house cats get distemper (4 in 1), if outside all 3 (add leuk./rabies) Distemper (Frep - 4 in 1) - Annual $18.00 Lukemia and Rabies - 1 year - $18.00 on the church grounds As a HOUSE CALL service I can provide high quality, safe, caring surgery (or Good Shepherd Lutheran is located 1/4 mile west of medicine) at maximum convenience for you and your pets. No traveling, waiting, exposure to other animals and disease, all at less cost than the aver­ age of all local clinics. If you know of others who deserve a SPRING BREAK, please refer. Thanks Dr. Larry Julius M-37 at 908 Main St. present Registration for this program “Eighth Grade Students and at 7 p.m. Thursday. March 9, is not required. Parents with any questions may call Pastor Sikora at Contact our 4 in the high school auditon- 795-2391. agency about um. The purpose of this “spe­ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ our ‘Super cial initiation" is to help stu­ 100% * Parents’ Orientation Night” senice'. dents and parents with the Outstanding Senice’’ today transition from the middle school to the high school The agenda will include we ll work meeting the pnncipal and several staff members, learn­ hard to ing about the cumculum, exceed asking questions and tounng your expectations' the high school. A drawing will be held dunng the opening meeting for a free class nng for any Insurance L*• Hama Car eighth-grader represented by a parent or guardian Jostens Ring Company representa- tixe Mark Bussell has pro­ vided a certificate that will JL Schwartz Insurance Agency 497 Arlington St. (M-37) 795-3302or 891-8208 Middles ilk Mi. 49333 Wanted pay for the base cost of a ninth grade class nng. Only the name of parents guardian^ who are in atten­ dance will be eligible for the drawing. Those interested in singing in a Caledonia Community Choir in a Patriotic Musical "With Liberty and Justice for All" is performed on June 25th Lakeside Park in Caledonia Attend an informational meeting/rehearsal Monday, March 13th - 7:00 p.m. Gaines United Brethren Church (Comer of Kalamazoo Ave. and 92nd St.) ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ �Page 6/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml February 29. 2000 Wax museum project brings history to life by Patricia Johns Staff Writer u Students in Martha Thorne’s third grade class have had lots of experience learning about important people in American History . Early Americans in­ cluded a visitor, Christo­ pher Columbus re­ searched by Chris Westra and a legendary figure Curtis Bouchard's John Chapman who is better known as "Johnny Ap­ pleseed.' Up, Up and Away went Daniel Torres as Neil Armstrong, Ryan Hodges as Charles .Lindbergh, Minika Weston as Amelia Earhart, and Courtnev England as SaWv Ride Depicting influential political figures were Chris Biggs and John F. Kennedy, Alex Vanderwoude as Abraham Lincoln, Alex Villarreal as Thomas Jefferson, James Dean as Theodore Roosevelt, and Shawn Moored as George Washington. Inventors who added electricity, music and even flight to our lives were portrayed by Ethan Benedict as Benjamin Franklin, Dylan Hamilton as Thomas Edison, Austin Luke as Nikola Tesla, Freddy Robinson as Eli Whitney and Stephanie Meyering as Orville Wright. Portraying American Women were from left Kayley Ward as Elizabeth Blackwell, Kristin Tedrow as Betsy Ross, Samantha Dykstra as Susan B. Anthony, Kate Scheidel as Clara Barton and Molly Wilson as Eleanor Roosevelt. As part of the project, students had to research a person, write a report and create a poster. The entire class performed as a wax museum for other students in the school and for their parents in the evening. Students researched Amer­ ican lives as diverse as Sally Ride and Mary McCleod Bethune, as familiar as George Washington and as obscure as Elizabeth Blackwell. Students created their characters with costumes, wigs and even wire rimmed eyeglasses. Many had mem- orized speeches or events from their chosen person's life to share with visitors to their living wax museum. Thome said. "I really en- joy seeing the students dis­ cover what made someone great and perhaps discover those qualities in them­ selves." Health and Care Living with Congestive Heart Failure This program is for those with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and their families. The focus is on causes, medications, diet, exercise, when to call your health care provider and emotional needs of those with CHF. This program is free and is offered tn two 3 hour sessions. Tuesday & Thursday mornings with some evenings available Metr. Call 252-4900 to schedule date and location Metropolitan Hospital Representing African-Americans were (from left) Josh Haney as Martin Luther King Jr., Maegan Allison as Sojourner Truth, Beth Fuller as Harriett Tubman and Amber Hunter as Mary McCloed Bethune. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/February 29 2000/Page 7 Caledonia Odyssey of the Mind teams prepare for regional by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Odyssey of the Mind T-shirts designed by Corey McGilton contain the slogan, "The Sky Is Not the Limit,” and members of his and other teams hope to make it to the world finals at the University of Ten­ nessee in Knoxville May 31-Junc 3. Odyssey of the Mind competition is under way. The regional competition will be held at Grandville High School Saturday, March 11. Twelve teams from Cale­ donia Community Schools, in both elementary and mid­ dle school, will enter the competition. Students are coached by parents and teachers. Odyssey of the Mind in­ volves creative problem solving. The kids arc given a long-term problem to solve as a team. The prob­ lems are presented under several categories "Elasti-Pumpcr" requires a team to design, build and drive a vehicle powered by the driver. The vehicle must travel a course and return to a start area where it will pick up a trailer. The vehi­ cle will make three chang­ ing journeys, to three differ­ ent areas, with trailer in tow. The team will change the appearance of the areas, using materials taken from the Elasti-Pumper and the trailer, and then after it is transformed, will make a final journey around the en­ tire course. It may express any theme. Materials must not exceed $ 1 (X). "Pest-aside” presents a problem of pesky animals that annoy humans. In this technical/performance prob­ lem, teams will devise con­ traptions that perform events to catch or scare away a team-created pest. The pest strikes back with a vengeance, but the humans prevail. The students may spend up to $125. Another popular problem is "Classics... King Arthur" in which one of the legends of King Arthur will be in­ terpreted by the team, about how the legend evolved if King Arthur never existed. The eight-minute perfor­ mance incorporates a leg­ endary character and a team made tapestry, coat of arms and flag, not to cost over $100. Team members must wear all materials they use. "Shrinking Structure" challenges the team to de­ sign and build a $75 struc­ ture of balsa wood and glue that will hold as much weight as possible How­ ever. once it supports that weight, the structure must shrink from one height to a lower one. The team will continue to add weights un­ til the structure is declared broken. A performance re­ lated to the shrinking struc­ ture will be enacted. "The Genie” is a hypo­ thetical situation in which three wishes backfire. "Be careful of'what you wish for because you just might get it." Teams will present a humorous performance about a person and a wish­ granting Genie. The Genie places restrictions on the wishes, which backfires, or Scouts, continued from page 3 Sickles awarded the Webelos patch to Chris Barofsky, Patrick Bradley. Patrick Feucrstein, Ryan Fleis­ chmann, Sean Marvin, Shane Parent. Andrew Prins, Brandon Reinholt, Jacob Richards. Tim Sickles and Eric Smith. The awards presented re­ ward the Scouts for their achievements as they progress along the Scouting trail The evening was fun for all the scouts and their families who came to cele­ brate with them. Both Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting offers an op­ portunity to influence a boy's life through construc­ tive activities. Boys may join Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts at any time. Those interested in learning more about Cub Scouts may con­ tact Ric Parent at 868-2006 or Fred Fleischmann at 8910297 about Boy Scouts. unintentionally affects an animal. The cost limit is $100 "Make Believe Zoo," for 8 years old and under, pre­ sents an opportunity to learn about animals from far away. Teams can create five new animals and a habitat in which to thrive. Team members teach the audience about their animals. They are limited to $50. All categories are limited to eight-minute perfor­ mances. Odyssey of the Mind is a trademark of Creative Com­ petitions. Inc. Odyssey team mem­ bers Kyle Bellgraph, Molly Conway. Corey McGilton, who designed the T-shirt, Jayme Luetkemeyer, Diane Shrewsbury and Tncia Miedema. (Not pic­ tured is Brad Gay.) Plan for your Future with anIRA A Secure Retirement. College Education. Tax Benefits. Reasons to plan for your future now with an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) from Hastings City Bank. Choose from a variety of investment options with different minimum deposits and maturity dales. Our IRA CDs offer terms from 182 days to 8 years. 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Ml/February 29. 2000 Officials say new high school best way to deal with growth by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia schools offi­ cials have been spending a lot of lime lately explaining the reasons why they want to build a new replacement high school on Kraft Av­ enue and expand the middle school into the current high school. The Schools Growth Committee submitted a plan to build a new high school and create a second middle school in the existing high school building, among other recommended shifts. The plan was accepted ear­ lier this month by the Board of Education. In 1991, the FACTS (Finding Answers for Cale­ donia's Tomorrows) Com­ mittee found that Caledonia residents wanted to build a new middle school for be­ tween 400 to 450 students, and another one of around 5(M) to 600 between 1996 and 2000. Another expecta­ tion, to build a new elemen­ tary, was met by building Emmons Lake. "Caledonia's recently adopted growth and planning recommendations reflect how the influence of the state funding has changed since Proposal A," said Su­ perintendent Doug Busman. Busman said the commit­ tee was able to follow the direction of what was ex­ pected in 1991, but had been challenged to find a creative solution to secondary level overcrowding. "With the realization that both a new middle school and a new high school were not an option, the commit­ tee realized that the same end could be realized by building one larger high school and converting the existing high school into a middle school." Under the plan, the exist­ ing high school population would move to the replace­ ment high school. A second middle school in the south end of the existing high school building would be added to the existing middle school to hold a growing middle school enrollment. The four elementary schools would continue. The administration and many of the functions of community education would be moved to the north end of the existing high school building. The thinking is that though the two buildings at the community education site will be demolished and the administration building will be sold, the new high school and reallocation of uses will result in accom­ modation of all groups. "That way the new high school could be based on the requirements of the state that it be built at 80 percent capacity," Busman said. Further, the second middle school would open in an ex­ isting building without mandatory capacity guide­ lines." Parent Dennis Atkinson spoke for the Schools Growth Committee to the Board of Education Jan. 18. He said the committee’s de­ cision was influenced by the economics of Proposal A, which precludes asking the voters for an increase in school operating millage and only allows local voters to approve funding for facil­ ities. Atkinson said the eco­ nomics of school funding only allows a construction program based on current enrolltnents for a five-year projection. Busman explained that the schools can’t have an operat­ ing millage beyond the six mills statewide limit, lim­ ited to allocations per pupil. The community can decide one aspect of school im­ provement, which is to have a justified construction mil­ lage. Busman said that before Proposal A, "Theoretically, a community could build schools as small as they wanted, to be fully equipped and fully programmed, al­ though it was unknown if a community would tax themselves to make this possible." After the proposal passed. k SIGN UP U SOON! PAPER HANGING CLASS Tuesday, March 14, 2000 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sign up early Please call 891-9171 This class will be discussing & demonstrating... Wallpaper Types . Removal Wall Repair How to Hang -Hands on • Preps • Measuring • Liner Demonstration Full Strvin Pamt & WaUpaptr Shop 227 E MAIN ST . CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 616-891-9171 Computer & Internet Related Home Based Business even if a community wanted to tax themselves to operate the schools, it couldn’t. Business Manager Judi Dean said people are accus­ tomed to reduced property taxes, but school funding was affected in other ways as well. Dean said prior to Proposal A Caledonia’s funding was based on lo­ cally generated revenue. Specifically, revenues are about 66% from industrial and commercial tax payers, which helps fund school buildings and helps reduce the burden on residents. Dean said Proposition A changed the district's ability to generate dollars based on local homestead property values from a community supportive of education. By making it possible for homeowners to pay six mills on their homestead, and two cents more in sales tax, the tax system was simplified. The state now decides how schools get the tax dol’ars based on a per pupil al­ location, or foundation grant, currently set at $6,500. Dean said the cost of op­ erating must be based en­ tirely on the state alloca­ tion, which means 95 to 97 percent of the money comes from the state based on stu­ dent enrollment. The state decides what the foundation grant will be and what in­ creases will be year to year. Busman said Feb. 17 that foundation grants for Cale­ donia have not kept up with the rate of inflation, because it was an out of formula school district, though he is supportive of the need to provide funding equally for all students which is the in­ tent of the foundation grants. Caledonia High school reached about 920 students in September, and expect to be at 1,300 in a few years, and the committee expects enrollment in the present high school building to be far over capacity in ten years. The school district can­ not invest in fixed assets until it reaches a certain level, or head count, and it could only build one school in the next ten years. Atkinson said, "We can't invest in fixed assets until we reach a certain level. You can't blame the school district for this." He said this is because of the way school funding is structured and the way foundation grant money is distributed. On Feb. 17. Busman ex­ plained. "You have to have a certain number of students in the high school to gener­ ate enough revenue to sup­ port the operating costs. Costs vary, depending on the age group of the school." Most authorities believe there must be 750 students in a high school to support it. Therefore, when a high school reaches a population of around 1,300 students, extra classrooms can be built to support the addi­ tional students in the build­ ing while moving toward a new building. At the time the total pop­ ulation reaches 1,500, then the students could be divided into two different buildings. The school district would then have enough revenue to operate two separate high schools. People in the district in­ dicate they want enrollment for elementary schools to be from 400-500, for middle school to be 700-800, and high school to be 1,0001,500, according to surveys taken by the Growth and Planning Committee. Caledonia Schools Growth Committee believes the present basis of config­ uring age groupings is based in fundamental needs of children in those age groups, and do not want to re-configure age categories. Atkinson said people in the district do not want a mega-high school and feel quality education requires small classes, with a shift away from assembly line learning, toward a more per­ sonalized education. "Do we want our dollars spent on buildings, or on quality edu­ cation?" Atkinson asked. Another way the state has limited schools is in the way a construction millage is scrutinized. "We can ask for a levy to construct a facility, but that must be justified to the Michigan Department of Treasury." Busman ex­ plained. That is one issue facing Caledonia administrative of­ ficials at present. "In order to hold an elec­ tion June 12 to open a high school by Aug. 20, 2003, we must correctly complete forms to submit to the Michigan Department of Treasury, who must approve the bond proposal." "We must justify the bond issue we are asking for." he said. Many steps have been taken to prepare for the elec­ tion since the beginning of the school year. Forms were to be submitted to the trea­ sury last week. The review process is to take about three weeks and pending ap­ proval the election can be called for at the March Board of Education meeting. It is an elaborate process and there is a precise time table to follow, involving all the steps that must be completed. The process is already a little behind sched­ ule. Busman explained. "Problems can come up if we can't justify that our plans are well thought out. "People may not under­ stand how when we just built a middle school, it could already be full, but when we opened it we had to have 65 percent capacity. Now the figure required to open a new building is 80 percent capacity, based upon two sets of data, which we need to take to the Depart­ ment of the Treasury." Busman explained. The high estimate data shows enrollment growth will reach 1,166 students in the high school, and in grades six through eight, 870 students by 2004-5. "We must prove we are asking for need based con­ struction. Any delays on ei­ ther side could delay the school's process and time table." If this opportunity to ask for an election passes, a cer­ tain period of time is re­ quired to wait to ask again Busman said schools were concerned over discussions that would require consoli­ dated elections, where all elections would be held at the same time, and perhaps only once a year. He said this would work to the dis­ advantage of the schools, in part due to the difficulty and complexity of getting the request on the ballot at all. II AIRCL IS *10 Perms * A up *100.00 i SkyBiz 2000 will allow families and businesses to communicate through the Unlimited possibilities offered by the internet. For the low cost of $100.00, your family or business can have a personalized web site that you create and edit at your leisure, from the comfort of your own mouse (I mean house). Call John, 891-7171. 616-795-1268 1787 Payne l^ake Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 OPEW VPPOIVIMIVI O.MJY �The Sun and News MiddievMfe Mi February 29 2000'Page 9 Violet G. Caitlin—---------------------- 1--------------MIDDLEVILLE Mrs. Violet G. Catlin, age 90, of Middleville, and formerly of Waterford Township, passed away Monday. February 21. 2000 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom on July 2, 1909 in Harrisburg, Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Ruth Goodman. Mrs. Catlin was raised, attended and graduated from Harrisburg, Illinois schools. She married Darwin E. Catlin on June 27, 1927. Mrs. Catlin was employed at Pontiac General Hospital in Pontiac, and Fishermans Hospital in Marathon, Florida as an L.P.N. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 40 years, and First Baptist Church of Middleville the past seven years. Mrs. Catlin enjoyed traveling. Fishing, knitting and needlework, word games and music. She made several trips to the Holy Land and Europe. She regularly went on fishing trips with her family to Canada and Florida as well as Fishing on the Great Lakes of Michigan. She loved music especially New Orleans Jazz and made annual trips to New Orleans with her sister, Martha. Mrs. Catlin was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, devoted her life to her family and church. She was preceded in death by her husband. Darwin Catlin; son, Frankie Catlin; two sisters. Blanche Brown and Mildred O'Connor; one brother. Roy Goodman. Mrs. Catlin is survived by a daughter. Denise (Bob) Griffin of Middleville; son. Dennis (Barbara) Catlin of New Mexico; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sister, Martha Kreder of Pontiac; one niece and four nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Catlin were held Friday morning. February 25, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Bruce Stewart officiated. Interment was in Perry Mount Park in Pontiac. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville-Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Parent Volunteers enjoyed the afternoon away from school as much as the students All-Stars go to the movies Victor William Mast ALTO Mr Victor William Mast, age 29, of Alto, was called home by his Lord very unexpectedly, Friday, February 18. 2000. Victor was strong, independent, a fierce competitor and a hard worker. His gift of communication and out­ going personality won him many friends. His quality of life could not be exceeded. He loved his family and friends and will be greatly missed by everyone. He is survived by his wife, Bethany; his father & mother, Harry & Patty Mast; his father-in-law & mother-in-law, John & Joyce Jousma; his sisters & brothers, Michelle Kowalski and her Fiance’ John Amos, Harry John Mast, Alex Mast, John Daniel Mast, Elizabeth & Vernon Barnett; his brother-in-law, Nick Jousma; his nieces & nephew, Amanda, Joe, and Ashley Kowalski, Alex Mast, Jason Mast. Julia Barnett; his grandparents, Donald & Dorothy Dutcher. Jack & Dorothy Jousma and many other relatives and close friends. Funeral Services for Mr. Mast were held on Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at Redeemer Covenant Church. Pastor Paul Hillman officiated. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Home. Page All-Stars enjoyed a recent trip to the Hastings 4 Cinema for a movie Lenore M. Howard-----------------------------------ALTO - Mrs. Lenore M. Howard, age 93, of Alto, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2000. Mrs. Howard was a life long resident of the Grand Rapids area. She graduated from Marywood Academy and St. Mary's Notre Dame. Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George M. Howard; her brothers, James Kelly and Judge Joseph Kelly both of Grand Rapids. She is survived by her five sons, James W. & Sallie of Detroit, William J. & Joan of Caledonia, Dr. Thomas F. & Frances of Grand Haven, G. Joseph of Seminole, Alabama, Raymond E. & Nancy of Farmington Hills; her sisters-in-law, Gertrude Kelly, Viola Kelly, and Ann Borgerson. She will be sadly missed by her 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was otTcred Saturday, February 26, 2000 at Holy Jlet 14± S&iue All Family Catholic Church. Reverend Father James Cusack and Reverend Father David E. LeBlanc were celebrants. Interment was at St. Patrick s Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to God’s Kitchen or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Home. fleud/uj, NeeAi **Your One Stop Water Store** \4Water Softeners r 25 \4Iron and Odor Filters ► Years 4 k Experience * \4 Drinking’ Water Systems Serving All Makes & Models 50-lbs. PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5 gals. Only... Only... $bjoo $35° DURA-CUBE SALT Best Price, Quality, Service 9369 Cherry Valley SE_ (M-37) In the Caledonia D & W Village Center 616-891-5750 MASTER 1JO JEWELERS «M ~ STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middlevale. Ml/Fetxuary 29. 2000 Emmons Lake 5th-graders honored at DARE graduation by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Fifth grade Emmons Lake students participating in 16 weeks of DARE instruction were honored and presented with certificates in a gradua­ tion ceremony Feb. 11. Brennen Batdorff and Ali Morgan were chosen to read their DARE essays for their excellence. Honorable mentions in­ cluded Shana Beers, Kate Timmer, Claire Ertl and Kassondra Parker. In addition to building the strength to resist use of al­ cohol and drugs, students learn to settle problems in non-violent ways, and to learn how to take a stand against violence. The DARE program is of­ fered through the Kent County Sheriffs Depart­ ment and supported by the Kent County Board of Commissioners. The pro­ gram places a DARE officer Todd DeJong's class also participated in the ceremony and were given graduation certificates. Congratulating them from left to right, Todd DeJong, Deputy Scott Ross, Detective Sgt. Dave Jones, County Commissioner Jack Horton, Sgt John O'Rourke, Mark Burns, Principal Gordon Nickels, and Superintendent Doug Busman. > The students were with presented certificates of their completion of the DARE program. Teacher Megan Brown, left announced graduate's names. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Fifth grade DARE graduates are honored in a ceremony held at Emmons Lake Elementary. in every school district. The program could not take place without a partnership between the schools, parents and the fifth-graders them­ selves. Present at the ceremony were various officials, DARE instructor Deputy Scott Ross, Detective Sgt. Dave Jones of the KCSD Vice Unit, Sgt. John O'Rourke, County Com­ missioner Jack Horton and Mark Burns. Deputy Bill Whiting was also part of the team, but not present at the ceremony. Ross said he was thankful for the opportunity to bring the program to these chil­ dren. "It is important to do more than just say no," he said. "It takes building self esteem and confidence in how to say no." Sgt. Dave Jones explained that many people do not have the background, or the opportunities to make the right choices. He said even police officers need similar programs in order to make ethical decisions. "It is im­ portant for all of us to learn how important our decisions are," he said. "Sixteen weeks is a long time," he said. The students learn they are now an important part of our community and have a responsibility in the com­ munity. "You arc sending a message that drugs and vio­ lence do not belong in our community," he said. Principal Gordie Nickels and Superintendent Doug Busman also took part in the presentation. Certificates were passed out by fifth grade teachers Megan Brown and Todd Dejong. Several local organiza­ tions, businesses and indi­ viduals donate supplies, ma­ terials, finances and time to help the program be as ef­ fective as possible. Brennen Batdorff read his DARE essay at the event. Professional Shopping Services, Inc. Clerical Full time in Caledonia office. Must be detail oriented, have excel­ lent language skills and have good working knowledge of Excel. Wages negotiable. No phone calls please. Send resume. Professional Shopping Services 7105 Kraft Avenue SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml •February 29 2000/Page 11 Honor roll announced, from page 4 Leedy. Adam Loveless, Sun­ day Matousck. Olivia Maynard. Jordan McCor­ mick Katherine McKeown. Stcvi Merrill. Bradley Midgett. Tiffany Miller. Michael Mugridge. Codic Nicdcr. Andrea Otto. Jeremy Oukrust. Kalcigh Page. Matthew Palmer, dcstry Rcynhout. Catnna Richard­ son, Nicholas Roskam. Nicholas Roush. Allison Sager. James Sanford. Nicole Shoemaker. Jarod Smith, Katelyn Smith, Amanda Stade. Rachael Stcorts. Amanda Stoar. Tabetha Strait. Julia Tandy. Brian Tate. Jason Tietz, Tiffany Tietz, Clifford Tomson. Drew Townes. Bnc vanDommcIcn, Steven Visser, Grant Wachtor. Michael Wangerow. Crystal Washburn Jacob Wedge, Alicia Wceber. Ryan Wccsie. Joseph Wenger, Jessica Wenger. Joshua Westmaas. Krister. Willemstein. Blythe Williams, Brandon Wilson. Kelli Zoet Sth Grade All A Honor Roll Christina Allington. Mich­ elle Bickford. Kirby Bremer. Kalcigh Depew. Mallory Dobson. Mallory Egolf. Joshua Enyart.Carl Frey. Joseph Fromm. Pauline Galle. Lars Gustafson. Levi Harold. Alaina Haseldcn. Justine Houskamp. Sarah Johnson, Jessica Julius. Susan Kalee. Ian Karcher. Holly Klunder, Michael Mc­ Keown. Heather Palmer, 13 from area on Calvin dean’s list Thirteen area students have been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Calvin College. Students much achieve at least a 3.5 grade point aver­ age and maintain at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. The students, their home­ towns, parents, class levels, major fields of study and high school alma maters were: • Kelly J Nicholson, daughter of Timothy and Margaret Nicholson of Hast­ ings, accountancy. Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. • Nathan A TerBeck, son of Bruce and Kathryn Ter­ Beck of Alto, sophomore, accountancy, South Chris­ tian High School • Peter J. Oudbier, son of Donald and Jane Oudbier of Caledonia, a freshman, CAS-thcater, South Chris­ tian High School. • Scott A. Robertson, son of Richard and Cynthia Robertson of Caledonia, a sophomore, biology, Grand Rapids Baptist High School. • Mark A. VanderWoude, son of Dale and Maribeth VanderWoude of Caledonia, a sophomore, engineering, South Christian High School. • Amanda M. VanWyk. daughter of Loren and Jan VanWyk of Caledonia, a se­ nior, Spanish, South Chris­ tian High School. • Daniel T. Kokmeyer, son of Dr. Frank and Verna Kokmeyer of Middleville, a sophomore, undecided. Thornapple Kellogg High School. • Stacey E. Pylman, daughter of Dave and Judy Hopkins of Middleville, a junior, elementariy educa­ tion, South Christian High School. • Tracy A. Schondelmayer, daughter of Carolyn Getty of Middleville, a ju- Cornerstone list has 7 from area Seven area students have been named to the dean's list for the fall term at Corner­ stone University. The students, their home­ towns, high school alma maters and parents' names (where available) were as follows: • Michael Rottier, son of Robert Rottier of Alto, Lowell High School. 1995. • Kevin Schultz, son of Theresa Schultz of Mid- A Freeport man has re­ ported that his 9 mm. semi­ automatic handgun as been stolen from his Woodschool Road home, according to a report from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The gun, worth $500, was last seen in the man's gun cabinet on Nov. land was discovered missing on Feb. 18. The incident remains un­ der investigation. Rolison. Kirbce Schaner. Kristie Schultz. Sabrina Schwander. Stephanie Scott, Kristina Sholty, Steven Slachtcr. Tavlor Smith, Heather Snelier. Chelsea Snow. Megan Steffen. Bethany Stcorts. Amber Stcorts. Amber Stevens. Jessica Stortz. Brittany Stover. Emily Stowell, Richard Sypniewski. Damn Tape. Brad Teunessen. Amy Tinker. Kehiah Tumes Chase VandenBerg, Kirsten VanDcrMcer, Scott Vandcrwood. Ashley VanEek. Kurt Wachtor. Joseph Wangerow. Melanic Warner. Denise Weeks. Joshua W ilkins, Joshua Wolter. Ashley Young. Kyle Zatzkc. of Cascade A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from dleville. Thornapple Kel­ logg High School, 1999. and most affordable rates in area. Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee • Emily Zuidersma. Cable TV & Telephone service daughter of Duane and Alice included Zuidersma of Middleville, Thornapple Kellogg High School, 1997. • Nathan Venton, son of Edward and Nancy Venton of Middleville, Thornapple Kellogg High School, 1999. • Rachel Comegys, 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Walmart) daughter of Gregory Com­ egys of Caledonia, Caledo­ nia High School, 1996. • Christina Spica, daugh­ ter of Fred Spica of Caledo­ nia, Caledonia High School, 1996. • Amanda Dykstra, daugh­ ter of Robert and Susan Dykstra of Middleville, about 9:30 a.m. causing a Thomapple Kellogg High power outage and damage to School. 1998 the structure. Dale Edward Walcott, 29. was treated for injuries at Pennock Hospital and re­ leased after being transpo­ sed by Thomapple Town­ ship Emergency Services According to the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Police, Walcott was south­ bound on Patterson near 129th Avenue when he ap­ parently suffered a seizure, drifted off the road and struck a utility police before striking a garage in the 300 block. His car also reportedly Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available struck a car inside the Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia garage Your Smile No other injuries were re­ (Right on the way to or from work) ported and the accident re­ The First Thing mains under investigation People See! Officers said W'alcott was wearing a seat bell at the time of the crash and alco­ hol was not a factor Wayland man has seizure while driving, crashes Handgun larceny being investigated Joshua Ezinga. Kyle Fams. Daync Fletkc. Angela Fore­ ster, Patricia Fromm. Cory Gilbert, Jordan Haman. Christopher Harkness. Jordon Hartley. Bobby Hebert, John Herring. Michael Hoskins. Nick­ olas Kitzrow. Brett Knight. Abigail Knkkc. Nathaniel Kyes, Joshua Marble. Laura Maynard. Megan McGilli­ cuddy. Stephanie Mceuwes. Mark Mejeur. Shern Meyer. Sarah Near. Gina Nicmchick. Justin Ogden. Joseph Owens. Katherine Pappe Brandon Popma. Sequoyah Rabbers. Andrew Reeder. Jessika Rcil. Man Richter, Shane Riddenkhoff, Whitney Robertson. Alexander Robinson. Mark Licensed personnel on staff POLICE BEAT A Wayland man who ap­ parently suffered a seizure while driving his car Sunday (Feb. 20) crashed into a Pat­ terson Road garage in Yan­ kee Springs Township at mor. business. Thornapple Kellogg High School. • Michelle L Batts, daughter of Anthony and Florence Batts of Caledonia, a junior, elementary educa­ tion. Grand Rapids Chris­ tian High School. • Melanic S. Hanson, daughter of Larry and Cheryl Hanson of Caledonia, a sophomore, engineering, Caledonia High School. • Adam R Bonner, son of Richard and Reita Bonner of Grand Rapids, a freshman, computer science, Caledonia High School. • Jill E. Bonner, daughter of Richard and Reita Bonner of Grand Rapids, a senior, art. Caledonia High School. Heather Punt, Emily Quisenberry. Aubrey Ray­ mond. Sarah Rhoby, Knstin Seaman. Tiffany Thaler. Amy Turner. Joseph VanSpronsen. Phillip VanSpronscn. Martha Walter. Missty Welker, Katherine Wicnnga. Sarah Wolf. Honor Roll - Caitlin Adams, Paul Adams. Matthew Albaugh, Shannon Allen. Nicholas Bauman, Dylan Bosworth. Joshua Bowerman. Jason Bowman, Kurtis Bray. Christopher Campbell, Ashley Ciluffo, Emily Cook. Danielle Crawford. Michelle Craw­ ford. Brian Cuneo. Thomas Dettmann. Kathryn Dorland. 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Ml/February 29 2000 Caledonia Township moves to print own tax bills by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board voted to spend $3,694 for a new printer Feb 9 for its own tax bills. The printer would pay for itself in a short time, As­ sessor Ed VanderVries ex­ plained. With three print runs a year, including as­ sessment notices and two tax bills, now printed by the county, the cost is $3,360. "We would save money over the next several years. We would have the ability to work with our own in­ house system," he ex­ plained. The printer would use "Equalizer" software pro­ grams, which would inte­ grate several kinds of tax in­ formation and functions to simplify the billing process three times a year. The in­ formation would be easily transferrable, collected on Equalizer software, which is the same as the county sys­ tem, or available to anyone connected to a network. VanderVnes said. The Lexmark laser printer with a 2,500-sheet tray would print 20,000 to 25,000 copies or notices in one run. VanderVries said there was a need to print around 5.000 pages at a time. He thought a print run could be completed in about two and one half hours on the new printer VanderVries said the pre­ sent pnnter in the clerk’s department does not print fast enough, so there is competition between de­ partments for use of printer time. If he was not using the new pnnter, it would be available to the other de­ partments. he said. Equalizer software used by the township would allow MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 8 February 2000 The regular meeting of the Middleville, Michigan Council was called to order by its presi dent. Lon Myers at 7 00 p m , Tuesday, February 8. 2000 Members present Mr Michael Lytle. Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg. Mr David Newman, Mr William Nesbitt, Mr Floyd Bray and Mr Lon Myers Absent Mr William Kenyon Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as was the agenda for the meeting ACI1QNSIAKLH. 1 Approved payment of the invoices dated February 4, 2000 tn the amount of $36,461 91 on a motion presented by Mr Lytle with the support of Mrs VandenBerg 2 Approved payment of the Barry County Commission out of the Utility Improvement Project Funds of an invoice submitted by Dan Valley Construction in the amount of $42,307 88 on a motion made by Mr Newman with the support of Mrs VandenBerg 3 Approved the recommen datioo made by the Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone 3 13 acres of land in Parcel A of the Misty Ridge Development from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to C-2 Highway Commercial Use on a motion made by Mr Nesbitt with the support of Mr Newman MIDDLEVILLE COMMISSION SEATS OPENING Interested citizens should apply in writing to the Middleville Village Council 100 East Main Street for three seats opening on the PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION and one seat open now because of a resignation. One seat opening on the HOUSING COMMISSION and two seats opening on the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. Terms expire 30 April 2000 New terms begin 1 May 2000 Applications for the Commission openings must be received by March 31, 2000 306 4 Approved the recommen­ dation made by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the Special Use Application to allow Group Day Care use of a home at 124 Grand Rapids Street with the stipulation that all children entering and leaving the home must do so at the rear of the house on Park Street to avoid congestion on Grand Rapids Street Mr Lytle made the motion with the support of Mrs VandenBerg 5 Approved Mr Moffat s sug­ gested increases in fees assessed for zoning requests to bring them m closer alignment with the actual costs on a motion made by Mr Newman with the support of Mrs VandenBerg 6 Adjourned the regular meeting at 8:20 p m on a motion presented by Mr Bray with the support of Mr Lytle Respectfully submitted, Roselle Havens, Clerk The complete minutes may be read at the Village Hall Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a m and 5 00 p.m. the information to be inte­ grated with other Equalizer programs, including tax as­ sessments. sewer assess­ ments. special assessments and building permits soft­ ware in the building depart­ ment. These would link and incorporate all different as­ pects and perform all tax administrative functions au­ tomatically, eliminating a step and saving a great amount of administrative time. The savings could be much higher than that if the township chose not to con­ tract with the county to join a networked centralized on line system it is planning. The county plan is to input these figures to the county via a network, and to gener­ ate a tax bill data base. However, the county wants $100,000 from the township over a five-year period to develop this plan. Township officials asked, "What are we getting by do­ ing this?" The $5 million increase in the system allows the county to compute its re­ ports using a network, a cost which will be passed on to the taxpayers, but township officials believe this would not do much for the township, especially if it can print its own bills for less. Generally, the opinion was that there has been a trend of taking functions away from local control. Often the township al­ ready produces its own re­ ports for the county, which local officials felt was more accurate and cost less. The township could export the Synopsis of Meeting THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING February 16. 2000 Meeting called to order by supervisor at 115 p m at town­ ship hall for purpose of con­ struct ng the FY 2001 Budget Board members present - 6: Absent 1. Board began with General Fund and continued through all funds Motion carried to adjourn ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA CALEDONIA, Ml TO BE HELD MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2000 THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA WILL BE HOLDING A GENERAL ELECTION ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2000 FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION. PRESIDENT TRUSTEE (4 POSITIONS) ALL REGISTERED VOTERS WITHIN THE VILLAGE LIMITS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION. 315 meeting at 4:30 p.m. Submitted by Donna Stagray. Clerk Attested to by, Donald E Boysen. Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu­ lar office hours at the township offices.) Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING February 14, 2000 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Board members present-7, Others present-9. Agenda approved as amend­ ed Printed bills in amount of $26,441 97 were approved for payment by roil call vote Motion carried to approve Household and Recreational Storage Amendment, as amend­ ed Moten carried to make no charge to transport a hospice patient Motion earned to approve Resolution <1-2000 Motion carried to appoint Michael Cravero to fill vacancy on Planning Commission Motion earned to appoint Lee Patterson to Board of Review to fiM term vacated by Beryl Pnce Meeting adjourned at 9 40 pzn. Submitted by, Donna Slagray, Clerk Attested to by, Donato E Boysen, Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes s available durng regu lar office hours at the townsh^i offices) information needed by the county by using the same software, and producing it on a disk The choice seems to be whether the township should use its own system and provide the county with the numbers. Officials wondered if the county would continue to provide the same services if the township opted out of the new system. Some ser­ vices provided by the county are mandated by the state, and are free at present. It was unclear if townships would be penalized by opt­ ing out. Some local officials thought it would require a change in the constitution to require a refusal to con­ tinue services, except when townships voluntarily com­ plied. It was observed that centralized systems tend to raise costs and allocate the overhead to the users of the service. The board deferred the de­ cision to join the county centralized system, though the county had asked all townships to sign the agreement by Feb. 29. The board approved the purchase of the printer, even if only savings on printing its own bills were to be realized. Middleville Council hears sewer complaint by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Mid­ dleville Village Council lis­ tened carefully last Tuesday evening as a resident com­ plained about the disposi­ tion of a sewer problem he had in November. After discussion of out­ standing bills for this prob­ lem and the proper procedure to be followed in the future, the council decided to allow the village's insurance com­ pany to handle the matter. The board approved a new ordinance requiring home­ owners to pave their drive­ ways eight feet from the edge of exisiting road pave­ ment once a road has been resurfaced. The price right now is about $5 a square foot. The reason for this is to protect the new road surface. There was discussion about whether or not there was a payment formula that should be included in the or­ dinance. It was decided that this was too difficult to pre­ dict. There also was discussion of possible new telephone equipment which would be more responsive in the vil­ lage. Councilman Floyd Bray had several questions about the $6,732 cost for the new system. Village Manager Bryan Grucsbcck will bring more information about the sys­ tem for the next meeting The board also approved a request by Rusty Kcrmccn from the Lions Club to re­ place the sign at Spring Park. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council will be Tuesday, March 14. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Thornapple Township Board of Review Notice to all township taxpayers: The 2000 Board of Review for the Township of Thornapple will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, on these dates: March 7 - Organizational Day 11 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2000 8 a.m. to 12 Noon; 1 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2000 8 a.m. to 12 Noon; 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2000 5 to 9 p.m, TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD OF REVIEW, CALL 795 7202 WRITTEN APPEALS ACCEPTED BY MARCH 15 The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers (factors) necessary to compute individual state equalized values of real property tn the Township of Thornapple. Barry County, are: CLASS RATIO! % I MULTIPLIER 40.37 1.2385 AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL 41.52 1.2042 50.00 1 0000 INDUSTRIAL 46.75 1.0695 RESIDENTIAL 44 14 developmental 1.1328 DONALD BOYSEN. Thornapple Township Supervisor �The Sun and News. Mtddleville. Ml. February 29. 2000'Page 15 Youth baseball, softball clinics and signups slated for March 4 The Barry County Family YMCA has announced that the deadline for signing up for youth baseball and softball is Saturday, March 4. Anyone who has not re­ ceived the brochure detailing the baseball and softball program can call the YMCA at 945-4574 and one will be sent out immediately. To get students into the baseball and softball groove, a special clinic will be held on March 4 at the McFall gym from 1 to 3 p.m. TK baseball coach Tom Ellinger will lead a hitting, fielding and pitching clinic for young baseball players. Softball players will get a hitting and fielding clinic. Ellinger will bring some of his TK team players to meet with the students tak­ ing the workshop The YMCA reminds par­ ents that March 4 is the deadline, a little earlier than usual this year. Coordinator Lindy Bolt­ house said, "the YMCA hopes that this early signup will help us hire the right number of officials, set the schedule and teams more ef­ ficiently. Wc don’t want anyone to miss this oppor­ tunity" The YMCA meets with parents in April and the first practice is scheduled for May 1. For information about this workshop or the base­ ball and softball signup, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Thornapple Area Parks & Recreation contract approved by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It's official — With the flick of a pen last Wednes­ day. Thomapple Township, the Village of Middleville and the Thomapple Kellogg School District signed the contract for the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. The spirit of cooperation Rhonda Fisk named new clerk in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Rhonda Fisk was ap­ pointed as the new clerk in the Village of Middleville at the Feb. 22 council meet­ ing. She will take office offi­ cially on Tuesday. March 14. brought the three groups to­ gether. as the members of the commission listened to presentations from more than 20 local groups on what should be included in the plan Speakers discussed the need for a community build­ ing. additional fields for youth soccer and baseball and softball, the bicycle trail, and more According to Geoff Mof­ fat, the planner for both the village and the township, this was an exciting meet­ ing. "People have strong ideas about what they would like to see." he said. The commission is dis­ tributing a survey through The Key which should be in mailboxes by March 10. Surveys can.be returned to either the schools or directly to the Township or Village offices by March 24. The commission will set a date for a public meeting to help set priorities for the recreation plan, as well as short term and long term goals. The next meeting of the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission is March 15 at the Thomapple Township Hall. FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues Caledonia library still not handicapped accesible! To the editor: My parents were supposed to drive over from Lansing for a visit this past Friday. Feb 18. but due to the fore­ casted snow elected not to. The next morning, Saturday, skies were clear and they made the drive over. As with visits in the past, we took a drive into Caledonia (at 10:30 am.) to stop at the library to get some books and videos and to visit with the friendly staff, whom they have met in the past. Pulling into the library parking lot my father was disappointed (and a bit peev­ ed) to see where the handi­ capped parking was located, about as far away from the new ramp as it could be. Driving nearer to the enhance we found no park­ ing spots available right by the ramp. At that point we realized that it did not matter because the ramp was cov­ ered m deep snow (probably at least four to five inches) and rather than risk injury, my dad just sat and waited in the car for us. NOTICE The Village of Caledonia Clerk will hold a public accuracy test for the village general election on Wednesday, March 8, 2000 at 9:30 a m. at the Caledonia Township Village Hall, 250 Maple st., Caledonia, Ml 49316. My father had polio as a young boy and besides need­ ing a cane or crutches (depending on the surface he is walking on) has a brace on his lower left leg. Being a retired judge, he was quite perturbed at the lack of con­ cern that the ill placed hand­ icap parking sign showed (1 did explain that several months ago it would have been in the appropriate place) and the difficulty any handicap patron would have in entering the library via the ramp when in its current condition. The library staff states that they generally shovel the entrance steps to the library and the ramp if time allows, though this is supposed to be maintained by the township. If this snow maintenance continues to be a problem especially for the handi­ capped patrons - 1 think per­ haps that the Townships Grounds and Maintenance Committee should post a volunteer list for people to sign up on to help with snow removal at the library. Sincerely, Peggy Merrill Caledonia Township PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Please be advised the Thomapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 20,2000, commencing at 7 PM. The pub­ lic hearing will be held at the Thomapple Township Hall located 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. The purpose of the public hearing will be to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to add or revise definitions for the terms “Private Road", “Lot Width" and “Flag Lof. Any persons interested may attend the public hearing or offer written comments to the Commission in advance of the meeting by writing to the Planning Commission of Thomapple Township at the address noted above. Wesley Van Rhee Secretary of the Commission 318 Fisk replaces Roselle Havens, who is retiring to tackle new challenges and to travel and spend time with her family. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck told the council that he interviewed five can­ didates and Fisk reflected many of the changes and opportunities the village hopes to include with the appointed position. Fisk is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, is active in the Vil­ lage Players and is married with three children. She said she is looking forward to working with the council and the public. Fisk will meet with Havens and Gruesbeck to make sure there will be a smooth transition. She will also take election training. Council also appointed Ed Scheilinger as village trea­ surer. PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will convene a public hearing on Tuesday, March 7, 2000, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall located at 100 East Main, Middleville, Ml 49333. The purpose of the heanng is to receive public comments on an application for special use permit by Chad Teague d.b.a. No Preference Towing to operate an auto repair facility at 416 Third Street, Middleville, Michigan. The property included in this application is described as follows: Lots 9 and 10, Block 66 of A. D. Babcocks Addition, Village of Middleville. A copy of the application for special use permit may be examined at the Village offices during regular business hours. Interested parties are wel­ come to attend the public heanng or you may direct questions to the Planning Commission at the Village offices or call 616-795-3385 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 313 �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/February 29 2000 Teri Schondelmayer (8) goes high above the net to make a block during volleyball action last week at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) An Otter Trapping... Tim Schupp is shown here holding a large male otter he trapped in Caledonia. His assistant's name is Tank and he is a 12-week-old Black Lab. Schupp has lived and trapped in Caledonia for many years and understands the importance of keeping the population of wild animals in balance. (Photo provided) Amanda Bowyer (15) makes a set for the Lady Trojans in a non-league varsity match against Plainwell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Steves Seamless Gutters At right: Erin Palmer (6) prepares to make a bump as Erica Carter (2) provides support from the side. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Steve Orr 9805 Chief Noonday Road, Middleville. Mi 49333 (616) 795-7980 Area spikers go 1-1 in Delton Residential • Business • Builders Custom Made Seamless Aluminum gutters • FREE Estimates • Competitive (Mees Athletes of the week Whipple has medaled six times during the wrestling sea­ son and has achieved 23 var­ sity wins including a big tri­ umph at regionals. Whipple pinned his Lowell foe in 40 seconds at regionals early on to tie the score at 12-12. Warner helped the Lady Trojans to post an 11-15, 15-3, 15-5 varsity volleyball win over Calvin Christian Feb. 17 with 7 kills and 3 service aces. TK beat Delton 15-6. 15-8 on Feb 22, but lost to Plainwell 15-10, 10-15 and 15-12. Athletes at the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, inc. & 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto • 86&-0050 ex 800-217-0712 The varsity volleyball team at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville won one match and lost another in action played at Delton Kellogg Tuesday, Feb. 22. The Lady Trojans defeated Delton Kellogg 15-6, 15-8, xit lost to Plainwell 15-10, 10-15, 15-12. District Matchups: Here is the district draw for he Class B district to be leld at Lakewood High School Saturday, March 4. Middleville vs. Caledonia 9 a.m.; Lakewood vs. Portland 10:30 a.m.; Middleville/Calcdoma winner vs. Hastings noon; Championship 1:30 p.m On the farm the estate on the ob site Boomer compact diesels are designed for hard work from the ground up. They provide better maneuverability, versatility and ease of service. 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Sparta outscored Middleville 27-26 to earn its spot at the State team finals to be held in Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena March 3-4. Both the Trojans and Spartans won seven of the 14 weight classes, but when all the points were tabulated, it was the Spartans holding the slimmest of margins. Middleville advanced to the championship with a convincing 53-14 triumph over Mona Shores in the first round. In that matchup, the black and orange claimed victories in all but four of the weight classes. Earning wins were Brandon Schalk at 103 (fall in 1:55), Pat McKeown at 112 (6-0 decision), Kyle Flctke at 119 (16-1 decision), Bret Wiersma at 125 (fall in 1:21), Mark Thompson at 135 (10-7 decision), Is Rosales at 145 (fall in 3:24), Josh Strait at 152 (fall in 3:17), Bill Romph at 171 (fall in 3:09), Matt Erb at 189 (fall in 15 seconds) and Marc Carter al 275 (void). Middleville's battle with Mona Shores was a bit one­ sided, but the encounter with Sparta proved to close throughout. The largest lead for either team was seven points after the Spartans won at 119 (10-3) and at 160 (22-15). Sparta claimed victories in four of the final five matches. "We're young and we'll be back," Middleville head coach Tom Lehman said. "That's what this is all about, good hard-nose wrestling. It all came down to the last match." Sparta advanced to the PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: Ail real eustt adieHiunf in thi» *»> papei u Mibjcvi to the HtnuMg Ait and the Mu hi,an CimI Righu Ait colta tilth make it iUc{*l to adiertiw "an, ptvl lumuiKW «« dinnmmatKW bawii «i mre. ivkw neitfwn. Ki.handicap familial final by winning over Northview, 37-33. Lehman said finding a weakness in Sparta’s overall armor was an impossible task, but gave special credit to his assistant coach, Scott Marvin, for making the match so competitive. "They're solid everywhere.' Lehman said "Coach Marvin did a heck of a job making some adjustments." The senior wrestlers also received some special compliments from their coach. "Our seniors this year became real leaders," Lehman said "We replaced eight seniors and our seniors did a heck of a job especially Reil and Rosales." Lehman said his team had not faced Sparta on the wrestling mats in four to five years, so he wasn't sure what to expect in that championship match. Proving triumphant for the Trojans against the The Trojan wrestling team watches the final match against Sparta with great interest Wednesday night at Hastings High School. Spartans were Schalk at 103 (13-4 decision), Fletke at 119 (fall in 3:03). Wiersma at 130 (11-4 decision), Rosales at 145 (12-7 decision), Strait at 152 (6-0 decision), Reil at 160 (11-6 decision) and Carter at 275. JV hockey team wins one, lose one The Lowell junior varsity hockey team continued its grueling schedule with two conference games against South Christian and Muskegon Rceths Puffer. The Red Arrows Feb. 19 outscored the Sailors from South 3-1, but lost to Reeths Puffer Feb. 20 7-1. In both contests, Lowell played without several players, due to injuries, but still managed to play a wellpositioned and up-tempo style of hockey. The rematch with South was a key game because a victory would help the team to hold onto third place in the division. The Sailors won the earlier season meeting. Both teams came out physical in an intense contest. Forward Chris Rybicki broke the scoreless tie for Lowell at the 7:02 mark of the first period with an unassisted goal. South answered two minutes later to knot the score 1-1 heading into the second period. Andi Larisch helped the Red Arrows to regain the lead at 3:32 of the second period, stealing the puck off the boards and sliding it past the South goalkeeper The third period was a seesaw affair with each team trading scoring chances until the final buzzer. Rybicki put the game out of reach with 56 seconds to go with a breakaway goal. Defensively, goalkeeper Jay Blair stopped 20 of the 21 shots to help the Red Arrows' cause. "We worked all week on keeping better position in the offensive and defensive zones," head coach Paul Jacobus said. "The kids gave a great effort and really hustled on both ends of the rink." The Red Arrows faced off against an upper division team Sunday in Reeths Puffer. Reefs Puffer scored two goals in the first period, four in the second and one in the third and scored a 7-1 triumph. Eric Austin tallied the lone Red Arrows' goal at 4:58 of the third period with Larisch providing the assist. Blair was solid between the pipes, stopping 24 shots. "Nobody likes losing these kind of games, but Reeths Puffer is an excellent team and they move the puck extremely well," Jacobus said. "The kids play hard and we wiki learn from this game and be back for the next one." Lowell, a cooperative team with Caledonia, took a 10-14 record into last Saturday’s game with Holt. CUSTOM HOMES l ew initial dosujn cxwvsuhuuj Richland Homes Custom Home Dtvoon 1-800-638-7036 Td 616^97-553) 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 Chad Reil keeps this Sailor on the mat during regional action at 152 pounds. Bret Wiersma allows his Spartan foe no where to move during his match in the 130-pound weight class. �Page 18/The Son and News. Middleville M (February 29 2000 Scots' wrestling team bows out in regional Faced with the challenge of going up against one of the very best wrestling teams in the area, Caledonia gave it everything they had. but still came up on the low side of a 51-21 decision against Lowell last Wednesday in regional action at Lowell High School. The host Red Arrows were coming off a district win against previous Division II No. 1 Lakewood and entered the regional ranked No. 2. The score was tied 12-12 early on and the Scots led 15-12 after Seth Temple’s 51 winning decision at 130. Lowell, however, scored 39 of the final 45 points to prevail with relative ease. "We gave them a battle," Caledonia head coach Jim Maxim said. Posting wins for Caledonia were Lynde Baltrusaitis at 103 (pin in 2:54), Chris Whipple al 125 (pin in 40 seconds). Temple, and Kevin Kinney (pm in 2:29). The wrestling season was filled with Scot victories. Chris Hanna won 31 times on the varsity level. Corey Kilmartin 32 and was third in the O-K Gold. Jake Klapmust 17. Whipple 24 and was fourth in the O-K Gold, Tyler Gamelin 18. Pete VanderVeen 19. Kinney 21 and Rory Root 10 but 22 including JV Davis running strong for Lady Broncos Middleville's Jessica Davis, Aiea Benston, Devron Kennedy and Lynetta McCorvey finished second out of five teams in the 1.600 sprint medley at the Feb. 19 Purdue Invitational in West Lafayette, Ind. The Western Michigan University squad finished the race in 4:10.54. WMU scored 101.4 points to place third out of five (cams. ... Davis has a season-best 5:08.79 in the mile run achieved at the Jan. 21 Notre Dame Quad and was a member of the 4x1,000meter distance medley relay team that achieved a 11:56.74 at the Feb. 11 Cannon IV Classic. WMU’s track and field teams took part in the Mid­ American Conference Championships Feb. 25-26 at the Bowen Field House in Ypsilanti. k)6w Freshman Lynde Baltrusaitis has won 41 times this season and is considered one of the top female wrestlers in the nation. matches. Caleb Zandstra. Pat Huver and Eric Carpenter all helped the team to win its Division II district title. Wrestlers who qualified for regionals include Lynde Baltrusaitis with 41 wins. Temple with 40, Todd Maines with 43, Ryan Haywood with 42 and Josh Baltrusaitis with 43. clAtZl 99 GMC SLE 3/4 Ton 4 Door Crew Cab 96 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Door Short box 4x4, 3S0 V-8, auto., air, power split bench front seat for 6 passenger seating, only 12,000 miles. 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Ml.February 29. 2000/Page 19 WMU basketball star visits Lee Elementary students WMU star basketball player Kristin Keotsier competes against Lee students. The 6'4" freshman was the 1999 Miss Basketball and is the second best in the nation in <xjrlnn a frpshman The students in Candace Bennett's second grade class were treated to a special time with Kristin Koetsier when she came to visit her cousin Audrey before the assemblies. Kristin told students to eat right, work hard and do what they love to be a success. Samantha Dykstra tries for a basket A basket by Matt Bom in the waning seconds of the second overtime lifted Caledonia to a stunning upset. 72-70, over Wayland in O-K Gold Conference play last Friday at Wayland Union High School. The host Wildcats led by as many as 12 points at the intermission, but the Fighting Scots fought their way back and prevailed thanks to Born’s hoop. Caledonia received 30 points from Kyle Kleersnyder and 24 points from Nick Jenema. Caledonia is now 7-10 overall and 6-7 in the O-K Gold. The Scots will play at Cedar Springs Tuesday (Feb. 29) and at Kenowa Hills Wednesday. March 1. Swoosh! Lee physical education teacher gives a 'high five" as one of the students makes a basket. SO.? ETC.gSsK, Caledonia 616-891-5100 898C N ROGE RS CT . SUTEB (CALEDONA CROSSINGS) * CAUEDOMA U 4931S | Custom Club Fitting«Club Repair» Regripping| Feu hi n nd Walter Hagen. Hogan, Peerless. Maxfli t- Many Others | Call for an appointment: 891 -51001 Plu> Swing Analysis Dan Switzer 100 Off Athletic boosters to meet March 6 The Thomapple Kellogg Athletic booster organiza­ tion will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 6, in Room 305 at the high school. On the agenda are changes in the bylaws and future booster activities. All parents of students participating in high school athletics are encouraged to attend this meeting. Deductible Restrictions apply. Please call for details: 795-9438. - Through February 29 - BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street • 616-795-9438 Individual wrestlers qualify for state finals The individual State finals for Division II wrestlers March 9-11 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit will include a number of area achievers. They local matmen qualified for the championships at the Division II regional Saturday held at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. State qualifiers from Caledonia include Lynde Baltrusaitis, Todd Maines and Josh Baltrusaitis. Lynde Baltrusaitis (43-12) finished fourth in the 103- pound weight class at Saturday's tournament. Maines placed third at 135 and Josh Baltrusaitis placed third at 145. Josh is Lynde's older brother. State qualifiers from Lakewood are Greg Seebcr, Phil Plowman, Tony Harmer and Shawn Veitch. Seeber was second at 103, Harmer second at 152 and Veitch second at 171. Plowman finished third at 1 19. Middleville, like Lake wood, also managed to get four into the State finals: Bret Wiersma. Chad Reil, Is Rosales and Tom Haynes. Wiersma won the 125pound weight class title, while Reil was No. I at 152. Rosales finished second at 152. And Haynes ended up third at 275. For a more in depth look at Saturday's individual regional, including photographs from the matches, sec Thursday’s (March 2) Hastings Hanner. �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml,'February 29. 2000 Page kids ‘jump rope for heart’ There was fancy footwork everywhere you looked And some fancy arm work, too! Two minutes of jumping went by really fast. CMU list has 11 area students Eleven area students have been named to the fall semester honors list at Cen­ tral Michigan University. To be named to the list, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The students, grouped by their home towns, were: • Middleville — Seniors Brett A. Bremer and Jennifer L. Dykstra, sophomore Kathleen C. Hoag and freshman Erica M John­ ston. • Nashville — Seniors Corin S. Guernsey and Al­ ice R. Moore. • Mulliken — Junior Terry A. Henrizi. • Lake Odessa — Senior Jodi J. Johnson. • Alto — Senior Amada R. Wolfert, junior Shannon L. Sheehan and sophomore Lillian R. Hawkins. • Caledonia — Juniors Michelle M. Capio and Kristi L. Schmidt, sopho­ more Kami L. Pentecost and freshman Andrea L. Huver. Looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! PRINT SHOP • • • • (616) Full Color • Signs • Laminating Copying Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding 945-5078 / fax: (616> 945-5192 Or Call VI vdll *“♦ Ask for one of our printing specialists Jump Rope for Heart raised more than $7000 at Page. Here physical education teacher Melissa Bogard keeps time for the jumpers Kurt Wibiink’s class raised the most money for fifth grade and Helen Jahnke's class was the fourth grade and school highest money raising class. TK Wrestling Club to start up soon TK Wrestling Club signup and practice begins Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m. The practice will be held at the new Thornapple Kellogg Middle School gymnasium. The club will hold an organizational and informational meeting March 2 for the parents of elementary students, first through the sixth grades, that would like to join the wrestling club. The cost to join is $ 15 for the first wrestler and $10 for each additional wrestler in the family. The cost docs not include the competitors card. A competitors card is required for the wrestler to wrestle in Michigan Freestyle Wrestling tournaments that take place on Saturdays. The competitors card is $20. A birth certificate or proof of birth date is required to purchase the card. A card can be purchased at the tournament sites that day of the tournament. Club shirts can be ordered for $6 each. The meeting March 2 will be held at 7:15 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria, while practice is going on in the gym If you cannot attend and would like more information, contact Tom Lehman at 795-3394 during the day or 795-7129 during the evening. Practices will be on the following dates from 7-8 p.m.. March 2, Matt h March 9, March 11, March 16, March 18, March 23, March 28, March 30, April 11, April 13, April 18 and April 20. Wilson nets 24 as Trojans take Squires In a wild affair, Middleville squeaked by OK Blue Conference foe Calvin Christian 92-87 in overtime last Friday to earn an emotional home victory. Calvin led after one quarter 22-18, but Middleville went up at halftime 39-35. CBL announces 2000 season schedule The Caledonia Baseball League is once again looking forward to commencing its league play this spring. First games begin the week of May 15 and run through June 23. Playoffs will be conducted the week of June 26. Coaches will be contacting players for practices early in April. Team pictures will be taken May 10 behind the high school. Field days will occur Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. April 29 and May 6. All parents are encouraged to meet al the middle school ball fields to groom the surfaces to help ensure the most player-friendly surfaces for our children. Registrations will be accepted until March 18. A form can be picked up at the Caledonia Library. The league is open to all communities. The fee is $50 per player and $80 for a family. Umpires are needed. Ages 14 and up are encouraged to call Mike at 795-0044 for details and arrangements Pay is $15 per game with a year end bonus of $100$200 per umpire determined by how many games are officiated. A working knowledge of baseball is preferred The CBL is a community organization fostering softball, baseball and life skills to girls and boys in kindergarten through the eighth grade. In the third quarter, again the Squires charged out to a 56-51 advantage, but the Trojans were able to tie the score 77-77 at the end of regulation and outscored the opposition 15-10 in the extra session. Five of the Trojans' 15 points in the overtime came from the charity stripe. "I’m real encouraged; this was good team basketball,** Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said. Blake Wilson scored a season-high 24 points and Ben Lucas tallied 23 points to lead the black and orange offensively. Wilson's total included four three-pointers. Lucas was the chairman of the boards, pulling down 12 rebounds. Jeff Forbes dished out 5 assists to lead Middleville in that category Zac Truer was another double digit scorer for the Trojans tallying 10 points. Middleville is now 6-12 overall and 5-7 in the O-K Blue Conference. The regular season closes Friday (March 3) with a game at Godwin. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi February 29 2000/Page 21 Dutton Christian 7th-grader wins TK regional spelling bee NEED EXTRA CASH? Do you have things around your house you don’t use? SAVE with ACTION ADS! 9 for 1...9 Weeks or HALF OFF Contestants at the TK regional bee came from Grand Rapids, Caledonia and Grandville. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Sam Baker, a seventh­ grader at Dutton Christian Middle School was the win­ ner of the Regional Spelling Bee held at the Thomapple Kellogg High School audi­ torium Feb. 22. The bee was sponsored by Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Thomapple Kellogg mid­ dle school students Jessica Johnson and Aubrey Ray­ mond represented their school well, but went down in the face of more difficult words. Page fifth-graders Sam Scholtens and Ellen Phillips competed at a regional bee in Wyoming. The TK regional bee only took seven rounds to declare Baker the winner. His win­ ning word was "velocity." He will go on to the Greater Grand Rapids bee to compete against 22 other regional winners on March 14. The winner of that bee competes in the national competition in Washington. DC. Competing against Baker were Joe Alberts of Glen­ wood Elementary in Kent- Just fill out the convenient form below and send in your payment to save on vour next classified ad. Now’s the time to clean out the basement, look through your attic or check the garage...we all have things we don’t use so turn those items into CASH. TK Middle School students Jessica Johnson and Aubrey Raymond wait for the start of the Regional Bee. wood; Malia DeBoer from Dutton Elementary; Joshua Derezinski from Shawmut Hills Elementary; Joey Hoogerwerf of Glenwood Elementary; Jessica John­ son, TKMS; Jon Klanderman, Dutton Elementary; Matthew Landheer, Dutton Christian Middle School; Sarah MacDonald, Renais­ sance Montessori; Mary Miller, Shawmut Hills El­ ementary; Jessica Pleyel, South Elementary; Grandville sisters Desiree and Kim Preston from Newhall Elementary in Wyoming; Chris Radlinski from Blessed Sacrament School; Aubrey Ray mend, TKMS; Will Sartore, Blessed Sacrament; Dennis Stack. Renaissance Montes­ sori, and Jessica Woellper from South Elementary. This year j judges were TKMS teacher Gordon Dahlgren and Principal Mike Spahr, and Michelle Ehrhardt from Dutton Ele­ mentary. 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Real Estate KALKASKA COUNTY: 5 beautiful wooded acres of hard­ woods. adjoining state land, dri veway. grassy bui Idi ng/camping site, already installed, close to Torch Lake, rivers, snowmo­ bile trails, ideal getaway spot. $27,900. $500 down. $340/ month. 11% land contract. North­ ern Land Company. 1 -800-9683118. ww w northemlandco com Mobile Homes REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1 -800672-9604,___________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS, We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. REPO HOME LOCATED IN HASTINGS: 1997 Dutch 28x70, was $55,900. now re­ duced to $45,900. BANK NEEDS TO MOVE!! Call New Tradition Homes for more de­ tails at (616)945-0000or 1 -888538-8900 -Serving NOW HIRING MANAGERS FOR AN expanding franchise; also hiring crew members. Parttime & full-time, flexible hours, apply in person at Get-Em-EnGo. 9441 Cherry Valley, Caledonia -Hosting/Bussing Work in a unique dining atmosphere! $$$W1LL PAY CASH$$$ for your old 18" DSS Satellite Sys terns! Please leave a message if no answer 616-948-3717 FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 CQiddte X/iHo Inn’s ARDEN Restaurant Peapfr /Veefand On M-37 just North of Middleville 795-3640 America’s Best Dressed Sandwich... .. Prepared just for you, right before your eyes! We use top quality meats and cheeses on freshly baked bread with sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced onions, all complemented with Blimpie s special oil and vinegar dressing Fresh, fast and delicious? Help Wanted Part-time Positions available WANTED Barn wood and used split rail fencing. Call 616-945-4505, evening. Not Fast Food - Just Good Food Quick DAIRY CHORE HELP, needed mornings on family farm. 616-698-8540_______________ —. i* Wanted COLLECTOR PAYING FAIR PRICE for military/war relics. Patches, badges, medals, uniforms Almost anything any country World W ar I to present date. Call 1-517-852-1688 for more information 1989 POLARIS 2x4, 350-HP, auto., $1,500.00 obo; Lawn Chief. 18-hp, 46" cut. 2 years old, $ 1.000.00, Craftsman radial armsaw, $175.00; trolling mo­ tor. 43-lb. thrust, like new, $175.00; 12' Jon boat. $300.00; 3-hp outboard motor, $300.00 obo; 8-hp power washer, like new, $675.00; ice auger, $20.00; 1929 International 1-ton pickup, needs repair, make offer;ANTIQUES! AN­ TIQUES! ANTIQUES! Dress ers, tables, chairs, pictures, old wooden refrigerator, old wooden chisel tools; 15 old aluminum milk cans, old chainsaw, etc., etc , etc., 616-891-1843 or 517852-0363 GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. 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Michigan 49333 No. 10/March 7. 2000 Experts to discuss land use by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Thirty-five hundred invita­ tions to a land use confer­ ence at Delton High School from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday. April 15. will be mailed to land owners in 1 Barry Coernty by the OUR Land Committee (an acronym for Our Ultimate Resource-Land/. Last year, the the OURl^nd Committee organized a symposium on regional growth, land use and re­ source issues, and this year's conference will expand on the information provided in that event. The morning program consists of reports from four action groups that liavc been working within Barry County for the last scvbn months They will make ac­ tion recommendations in the following areas: • Open space preservation • Planning and zoning. • Infrastructure: roads and sewers. • Surface and ground water quality. Following these brief re­ ports, Steve Langworthy wdi address the conference on the importance of a comprehensive county plan Langworthy is highly re­ spected as an expert in the field of zoning. He has con­ ducted dozens of zoning seminars and training pro­ grams for local government, the Michigan Township As­ sociation. Michigan Munic­ ipal League, and the Michi­ gan Association of Planning Officials. Langworthy works within the Consul­ tant firm of LSL Planning ^formerly Langworthy LeBlanc, co-founded by Steve Langworthy ) Following a box lunch, which is included in the $15 conference fee, will be eight concurrent workshops from 1 to 4 p.m. All eight will be repealed three times to al­ low each attendee to visit three different w orkshops. Topics are: •Land Conservation Op­ tions. presented by Renee Kivikko. executive director and Matt Me Donough, land production coordinator of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. They will explore a variety of Land Protection methods and potential tax advantages. ‘ •P urc hase of Development Rights and PA 116, offered by Richard Harlow, superintendent of DNR Real Estate Division, who explains PDRs and PAI 16. Road farm house was de­ stroyed by a blaze Thursday afternoon despite the efforts The home of Jose and Dons Dominguez on Buehler Road was destroyed by fire Thursday after­ noon after the fire apparently began in a nearby shed. ‘Beauty and the Lonely Beast’ set for this week See land use, pg. 13 The play promises to be fun for those watching as well as for the cast. Cast members Carol Rahn, John Amos, Shannon Wiers and David Cole find the acting to be a lot of fun, too. 100-year-old home destroyed by Thursday fire J-Ad Graphics News Service A 100-year-old Buehler 129th year of Hastings, Thornapple Township, Freeport and Woodland firefighters. Doris Dominguez was home with her two grand­ children when she discovered the house was burning at about 2:15 p.m., she said. Dominguez called 911 and evacuated the home. Her husband, Jose, joined her at the scene later and watched while firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. A neighbor who said he saw the fire just as the house began to bum also called 911. The only casualty was the couple's cat, said Dominguez. No other in­ juries were reported. According to the Hastings BIRCH Firt Department, the fire is believed to have started in a shed before spreading to the house at 4648 Buehler Road near Wing Road. The cause is still un­ known but firefighters do not believe it was of suspi­ cious origin, said driver Dennis Bassen of Hastings. His department was at the scene for more than five hours, be said. Approximate loss to the home and contents was $70,000, said Bassett The lost shed and its con­ tents was worth about $5,000. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Beauty and the Lonely Beast, a two-act play created for a young audience by Eleanor Harder, will be presented today, Wednesday and Saturday evening at the Caledonia Performing Arts Center. "This musical presenta­ tion is full of life and laughs," says Linda Wiers, assistant director. "The play is introduced by an energetic fairy god­ mother, Isadora Plum, played by Carol Rahn. Her interaction with the play gives it a fun twist. Beauty's two sisters Sue and Agnes, played by Breanda VanderArk and Jayne Worcester, arc full of laughs and good humor, carrying on over everything from chores to marshmallows." John Amos portrays a slightly scary beast, but af­ ter he finds a friend in Beauty, he becomes a loveable beast. Beauty, who is played by Shannon Wiers is a loveable daughter with a heart of gold, except when the beast messes up the cherished family name. Merryweather. "Mr. Merrywealher is a somewhat forgetful man whose role is played by David Cole, who ambitiously serves as ac­ companist in this produc­ tion as well.* The play's director is Steve VanderArk. The family musical will be performed Tuesday. March 7, at 9:45 a m. and 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, at 9:45 a m and 12:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 11, at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased for $3 prior to the show at the Community Education office or by calling 8918117. Tickets also will be available at the door. Supervisor reassumes managerial duties Caledonia Twp. hires 2nd planner by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has decided to spend $30,000 to offer Dave Zy Istra a job as a second planner position. Township Supervisor Bill Johnston said March 3 that Zylstra had accepted the offer. He said the reason for the hire was that with' the excessive amounts of work required in the township because of continuing growth, working on the master plan and other tasks, the respon­ sibilities have become loo great for one person to handle. Johnston said he will be assuming the township manager’s responsibilities at least for a while, and Zylstra will lake on part of the additional planning re- See planner, page 13 In This Issue Five seek seats on Caledonia Council Freeport election has new, familiar faces • Township, village approve shared sewer agreement • Irving man lured from home, beaten �Page 2/Tbe Sun and News. Middlevine Ml/March 7, 2000 Thornapple Kellogg grad to sing in Bangladesh Jennifer Hoff, a 1992 Thornapple-Kellogg gradu­ ate, will leave March 24 for Bangladesh to sing at the First Christian Super Con­ ference in the history of the country. “I knew' when I gave my talents to God, He would use them for His glory," Hoff says. "I just never imagined it would be like this ” After her graduation from TKHS, Hoff traveled for three years in two different ministry organizations singing She then went to college and continued to use her musical gifts. After her graduation from Western Michigan University in April 1999, she began working full-time as communication specialist for the Kalamazoo Christian Schools, as well as continuing her part-time work at the Christian radio station, WaY FM (89.9 in Grand Rapids and 88.3 in Kalamazoo). Hoff has always remained involved with.music in her church in Kalamazoo. In mid-Novcmbcr. Hoff received an e-mail invitation from Peter Halder, director of Youth First Concerns in Bangladesh, to provide music at an upcoming con­ ference. Youth First concerns is equal to Youth for Christ in America, but due to laws in Bangladesh, they cannot use the name of chnst in the title of the organization. Halder asked Hoff to sing at the Super Conference 2000" There will be high school and college students from all over Bangladesh and India at this event. The conference will be held the last week of March in the capital city of Dhaka. There will be 14 group meetings with a large rally each night. Hoff will provide a minimum of 25 minutes of music each evening. Hoff says. “I am very excited about this opportuni­ ty to minister to the Bengali people. 1 am also extremely humbled to have been gitfen such an opportunity. The lyncs of the songs Hoff will sing will be trans­ lated and placed on a screen behind her so that the stu­ dents will be able to under­ stand what she is singing “ I am glad that the words will be translated." Hoff said. "I have seen first-hand, howev­ er, how music can cross lan­ guage barriers and how God can speak to people's hearts, no matter what language " The YFC goals for this event include: I) to bring college and university stu­ dents together, 2) to prepare every student for the 21st century. 3) to train these stu­ dents to be an example of Chnst among their peers and to reach them, and 4) to cel­ ebrate God's faithfulness in the new year. Bangladesh YFC started in 1994. and has had many hurdles to cross in preaching the gospel. Only 3 percent of the country is Christian. Eighty-seven percent are Islam, 12 percent area Hindu, and 5 percent are Buddhist. There are approxi­ mately 125 million people in Bangladesh, 6 million of them live in Dhaka Hoff says that all of her expenses while she is there will be taken care of. The only expense that she has is raising the cost of the round trip airfare. “This ministry opportuni­ ty to share the Gospel of Jesus with these people is overwhelming," Hoff says. "The people are so open to the saving grade of Jesus. God is already doing amaz­ ing work in the lives of the Christians there. I feel privi­ leged to be a part of this.” This will be the fourth continent that Hoff has sung on. In her previous travels, she has performed in Australia, Europe, and all over North America. For more information on how to bong Hoff in for a concert on a free-will offer­ ing basis, call 891-1228. State Bank of Caledonia s Premier Club is aimed at meeting the financial and social needs of your active, adult lifestyle. Membership is simple. You or your spouse must be age 55 or better and maintain a minimum of $5,000 In the State Bank of Caledonia. Telephone: 616-891-7131 The club director, Jan Simpson will be glad to answer your questions DARE officer Jason Sixberry explained the DARE program for fifth grade students to parents at a recent PTO meeting School Lunch Menu Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, March 8 Rib B Q on a bun or BBQ chicken on a bun, celery w. peanut butter, mixed fruit, milk. Thursday, March 9 Lasagna roll w/dinner roll or cheeseburger on bun, tossed salad, blueberry cnsp, milk. Friday, March 10 Pizza or fish nuggets, com, apple, milk. Monday, March 13 Burrito, w/cheese sauce, or com dog, green beans, pineapple, milk. Tuesday. March 14 Pizza burger or hamburger on bun, potato rounds, peaches, milk. Note: PB sandwiches available each day. Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, March 8 Rib BQ on a bun or BBQ chicken on a bun celery w peanut butter, mixed fruit, milk. Thursday, March 9 Looking for a PRINTER? Call. Lasagna roll w/dinner roll or cheeseburger on bun, tossed salad, blueberry cob­ bler, milk. Friday, March 10 Pizza or fish nuggets, com, apple, milk. Monday, March 13 Burrito w/cheese sauce or corn dog, green beans: pineapple, milk. Tuesday, March 14 Pizzaburger on bun or hamburger on bun, potato rounds, peaches, milk.s NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. iiB iiiiia n iiin Join the Premier Club A DARE officer talks to parents and eats lunch with Page Elementary students. ■ Some of the many travel opportunities for 2000 are Switzerland, Toronto, Reno, Bay Mills Casino & Resort, Carl Hurley Comedy Show, a Mystery Trip and Others. The high point for students on the days officer Sixberry is at Page is sharing the lunch table. Sixberry is discovering that some lunches are more appetizing than the look �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml March 7. 2000/Page 3 Middleville election should be lively Monday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village election next Monday will find several hotly contested races. Three people are vying for the council presidency and five are running for three open council seats. All candidates where asked why they were running for office, to comment on revi­ sion of the master plan, why they should be elected rather than their opponent, to comment on change in police coverage in the vil­ lage, what they think is the most important issues fac­ ing the village and they were given the opportunity to include a topic of interest to them. Candidates for council president are incumbent Lon Myers, council member William Nesbitt and local businessman Bob Klingc. Lon Myers I am interested in continu­ ing to serve the commu­ nity," Myers gives as his reason for seeking re-elec­ tion. As the Middlevijle Planning Commission be­ gins its work on revising the master plan, Myers wants to make sure that the growth the village is experi­ encing occurs in a way that is not harmful to the vil­ lage Myers says he should be elected because, "I have 12 years experience as an elected official with the vil­ lage. 1 am not afraid to take a stand on controversial is­ sues, when results are a benefit to the village. "Our present system with county officers (as far as providing police service to the village goes) gives the village the best police ser­ vice the village has had, in the history of the village," Myers concludes. Growth is the most im­ portant issue facing Middleville. The village is currently doing well dealing with growth and should con­ tinue to work hard to obtain more grants to improve streets and infrastructure. Myers concludes by say­ ing. "I am a lifelong resi­ dent of the village and would like to continue to the best job I can for the residents of the village." William H. Nesbitt As a candidate for village president, Nesbitt says. "I have enjoyed the challenges of the past four years on the Village Council. I believe that I can contribute even more as president. The most important ele­ ments of the revised master plan for the village include the M-37 corridor. Nesbitt says, "With resi­ dential use changing over to commercial use, it is impor­ tant to insure, proper set­ backs arc maintained to al­ low for extra traffic lanes to keep congestion at a mini­ mum. This is a great exam­ ple as to where the new viliage/township planner can be of great use. Nesbitt ranks the Thomapple River and vil­ lage park areas second. "Planning and Park Commission members all agree that the recent growth in our area is only the tip of the iceberg and now is the time to set these areas aside for future use within the master plan." He's also a big believer in providing adequate buffer zones between residential/commercial and indus­ trial areas. The village had the foresight to reserve the river frontage for future use. "We need to ensure that follow-up procedures make sure buffer zones are main­ tained and do not become a nuisance in and of them­ selves." In response to why he should be elected, Nesbitt says, "I bring with me 18plus years experience in the sales and service industry. I know and understand the importance of effective communication When your word is backed up with your actions, you gain the coop­ eration and mutual trust needed to accomplish the tasks at hand. "I am a strong believer in doing the homework. As elected officials we are charged to make the tough decisions. It is important to review all aspects of an is­ sue and make a decision that has carefully considered the possible ramifications of that decision." "I will do my part to en­ sure that the spirit of coop­ eration between the town­ ship, schools and village remains intact and grows beyond the scope of the newly formed Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission." Nesbitt says he was op­ posed to contracting with the Sheriffs Department. He says, " As a former member of the police reserve unit, I was aware of the need for change within our depart­ ment. As a member of the Public Safety Committee and Police Department Ad hoc Committee I worked along with fellow members and our former police chief to institute changes." He continues, " With the second vote of council and the resignation of Officer Joe Booher, we worked to­ wards negotiations with the sheriff. The original pro­ posal was for three deputies See elections, pg. 14 41 Bu|t> state °f t>,e art tanning beds %Altai lalwiiA al Caledonia^ Centre Plaza fhiAcntinfod fljdrttA • Custom Designed Chests • Wall Decor • New! Tile Art Family Or Yourself £4nd... TRADITIONS FAMILY RESTAURANT » GREAT FOOD FOR A GREAT VALUE • 616-S91-2O2S , p* '10% OFF ■ 20% OFF'^ LUNCH , , /PURCHASE dinner nj OF $20.00 OR MORE LU( V VII | ™»OTONS_F^YSST*UR*HT ii J IA h TOOTDOW FUAT RESTAURANT" tlf 'Ll 1 BLOCK NORTH AT lOOTH St. ON M-37, ________ Caledonia Plaza INTO THE WOODS M » ♦ ALL OCCASIONS Presents... Contempo Salon is... 11M i I Gift and MSy Speciality Shop dir ixcliitc Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad today HOT’. Think Spring M at the Vermontville Opera House Friday, March 3 at 7:00 • Saturday, March 4 at 7:00 Sunday, March 5 at 2:00 • Friday, March 10 at 7:00 Saturday, March 11 at 7:00 • Sunday, March 12 at 2:00 Adults $8.00 • Senior Citizens $7.00 • Children 12 and under $5.00 To reserve tickets call The Revue office at 616-367-4455 or e-mail: phansen@Voyager.net. Tickets may be available at the door. 11 rniiTirngiin wwwwwwiri rm111 % I ■ A - �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 7. 2000 TK Special Olympics hoops squad beats Jenison The TK Special Olympics Basketball team competed in regional competition on March 4. In the front row from left are Jason Adgate, Paul Jones, Kaycee Adgate, Sunshine Curths and Amanda Bums. In the back row are Adam Mejeur, Josh Willett, Gary Lawrence and Christina Hayward. Not pictured are Sara Canfield and Jamie Brookman. The TK team won in a hard fought 40-34 game against the Jenison Wildcats on Feb. 29. LOCAL_ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M M U I I I T C II B R C H A Living Cbunb - Serving a Living Lord a place to belong a place to become Sunday School ................. . .9:30 a m Morning Worship ................. 10 45 a m Evening Praise.................................. 6 00 pm WEDNESDAY Family Night 6:30 p m. (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Wonhip................ ...... 10.30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings................. 7:00 p.m. 7240 6Hih Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Hrian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Meeting at the Cnni Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra Worship Leader Dennv Houma Director of Stuaent Ministries Chunk Office 6I6-R91-O2R7 Visit our wet> site www Onghtsde org Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Music Sunday School............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11 00 a m Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer 6:45 p m Word of Life Clubs ... ... 6:45 p.m. Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Leighton United Methodist 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Pastor Paul M. Hillman CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE “We are changed by God's love!" Sunday Morning Worship . .8:30 a.m. & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thro 6 Grade) - Wednesday .......... 6:30 p m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday ................ 6:30 p m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................... 6:00 p.m Lakeside C » m m « n 11 y Ce u> ch A Place for Family & Friend* 6201 W'hitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 )0 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 860-0191 www.iakcsidecomniunity.org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave 4^’ (Ob 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHR1STUX REFORMED CHLRCH "A Chunk with a cumtg heart far our community and ike world Sunday Warship .9 30 a m A 600 p m (Child A Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Rev. R. .Cott Gremwai. Ptvor Lynelic Spnk tooth Leader Al Tiemeyer. Community Calling Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 7 30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ..................... 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerhe • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 930 a m and 6 pm TCIyc tEtnic fEletfjoliist Cljurcl) e 5590 V'Airtneyville Ave . S E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday SchooLlftOOam. Morning Worship... 11XX) am. 9255 84th Street Alto Ml 49302 Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. One mile east of Whitneyville Rd Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Ra- P A4mts Ph.w 891-8440 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 OteNotteiy R.j*j laGmUt) Waited. MI 4934g • 795-7W3 USBiOLPUL tf OMT1U hteSMta Steky Apr* )»• i«J» a* Maaah IWsdky Wetstep Stmcr Thndiy Apr* 28 •7 W p* Good frnc Sen« Ftey. Afri21 • EASIER ($•*>. Apri.'h Ease Same Serna Uta* Easier fdkwhf Hrf a* • Eras henhy U»i> 250VheSt • Church Office 616-8914669 • Fax 89I4M8 708 W. Main Street 9 45 a m II 00 a m 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship ........................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................... 11:00 a m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 1 LOO a.m. Church Office (0161891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Aei Yontwn Kohns - 616491-8167 tout* Muttster Ramb fbueil MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Wed Fellowship RAY TOWNSEND, P*Kx NORMAN KNORR. Chnstun Education Dmtor 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton@iserv net SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Church School, Sunday Inspiring, Ftsstfive. Relnani, Joyfid gun LAKI COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Rayle Bai'ard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 ,.ni., 6 p.m. Children’s Worship and Nursery 9 45 am Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Barner Free AM<omhtKwd Lo«C Cana* Chid Carc During Service Hours Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Sunday School HJuOam Peace Reformed Church Wcnh^Hom: 445ib A ilflOun 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middlevilie Call for a sc hedule of choices “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love “ Rom 12:10 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m. 1100 a.m. Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship 930 am. Middie-rtfle Sunday School 9 45 a m >Addtev*? Morning Worship 1100 a m Ret Lee Zach num Church Office Phone - 7959266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whrtneyvufe Ave af 84m St • 891-8661 “The Church where everybody n tomebody. and Jesus is Lord “ Temporarily Meehng rd CcteOorvQ High School Surdoy Schoa ?30am Sunday Momrg Woanp 10 30 a m Sunaay Evenng Wortsp 6 00 pm Wea lAoweea Prayer & fttte Study 7.00 p m Pev Thomas Skr/s. Kar 8asr*<x Assoc Pasfor/Youfh Mrsrnes �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml March 7. 2000/Page 5 First Baptist Church plans missionary conference The First Baptist Church for Middleville will conduct its.annual missionary con­ ference March 12-15, with its theme “Reapers for the Harvest.” This year brings to the conference three missionary couples, the Rev and Mrs Earl Dannenberg, served for many years in the Central Africa Republic and more recently as a professor of missions at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny. Iowa. Also speaking will be Rev. and Mrs. John Bigelow, missionaries from Alaska and Rev. and Mrs Dan Jeffery, who are building churches across the country with Continental Baptist Missions. Special features of the week will be Monday night, when men and boys gather Dutton Christian grad to return toispeak Dutton Chnstian School has announced its Phase II fund-raising fellowship banquet March 23. As a 1966 graduate. Ray Vander Laan will be the featured speaker in conjunction with the theme of “Building Towards Our Children’s Future.” Vander Laan has lead 75 educational tops to Israel. Dutton Christian’s administrator, Robert Tcrpstra, and his wife, will participate in the Israel experience led by Vander Laan June 21 through July 6. Vander Laan, in ■ cooperation with Focus on the Family, has developed t the video senes, “That the t World May Know” On March 23. using a construction/building theme, J this banquet will focus on I <renovation and additional sspace at the elementary cam­ Ipus. Phase I pledges MOCO** fully raised $935,000 When I these pledges commence in t December 2000, Phase II I pledges will provide the | Ifunds necessary to complete 1the expansion project with­ <out acquinng $1 of debt. Senior Parents meet tonight The next meeting for the Thomapple Kellogg Senior Parents will be tonight (Tuesday, March 7) at 7 p.m. in room 305, Mr. Uyi’s room. This is a change from the regular meeting place. Many committees will be meeting at 6:15 to go over upcoming activities. Tickets for each senior are still $25 and available through Jan Hopewell (8918991). It’s being asked of parents to send a baby or toddler photo of their senior The graduate s name, age at time of photo and parents' names should be on the back, as these will be returned. Please mail them to Chery! Lydy, 6805 Hammond Road, Freeport, 49325. A wallet sized photo is preferred. For more information call Lydy at 765-3321. The dead­ line is May I. Caledonia library to have book sale The Friends of the Caledonia Library will hold a used book sale March 25 through April I during library open hours. Shoppers can bring their canvas book bag and fill it for $2, fill a paper bag for $5 or purchase a canvas “Deuce the cat" bag for $6 and fill it for free. Proceeds benefit the Caledonia Library The sale will feature a large quantity of selection of books, with something for everyone, including a variety of both adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction. For more information about the used book sale at the Caledonia Branch of the Kent District Library, call the library at 891-1502. The Caledonia Library is located at 240 Emmons Street. Mr and Mrs. Dale Donald Krueger Jr. of Middleville and Mr. Daniel James Strzyzewski of Wyoming with Ms. Janice Ann Hummell of Middleville are pleased to announce the en­ gagement of their children. Beth Ann Krueger to Jesse James Strzyzewski. A March 18th, 2000 wed­ ding is planned Smith-Diamond II Lee Science Fair tonight The Magic School bus will be a key part of tonight's third grade science fair at Lee Elementary School. The Magic School Bus was created by third grade teacher Jan Muir with help from alternative high school students and the Lee PTO volunteers. Stop by tonight at 6:30 and learn what's "inside the human body." La Leche League to meet Thursday 7021 For information on breastfeeding call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264 “Baby Arrives, the Family and the Breastfed Baby.” For directions call 795- La Leche League will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday. March 9, at 1546 Payne Lake Road, Yankee Springs Township. HOMEOWNERS La Leche League offers support, information, and encouragement for breast­ feeding mothers. We have a lending library with books on childbirth, breastfeeding, child development and nutri­ tion. Those who are breast­ feeding or pregnant and thinking of breastfeeding arc welcome to come to the informal meetings. This month’s topic will be INSURANCE THAT WORKS FOR YOU When you analyze vannus homeowners insurance policies, you'll sec ih.ii a Pioneer Stale Mutual Homeowners Insurance Policy works for you tn many ways by providing • comprehensive coverage (with manv extra options) • senior citizens, fire alarm credit, etc • rents condo owners coverage • fair prices • efficient and equitable claims service Protect your home and personal belong­ ings with an insurance policy from Pioneer State Mutual Ask for it by name Stauffer & Wiggers Teddy Bear Story time is Thursday Anyone who enjoys hear­ ing stories or who loves Teddy bears is invited to a special Teddy Bear Story time at the Thornapple Kel- Engagements KruegerStryzewski lljl together for a spaghetti sup­ per and then hear from the three missionary men. On Tuesday night the women and girls will have their sup­ per and hear from the lady missionaries. Wednesday night will con­ clude the conference with all of the missionaries partici­ pating in various age groups throughout the church. Services will be Sunday 9:45 a m.. 11 a m., and 6 p.m . Monday and Tuesday at 6.30 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thornapple Heritage group plans to meet The Thomapple Heritage Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at the Bender Farm, 4675 Bender Road. For the program, Don Dean will show slides taken at a northern Michigan festival of totems made for the event. For more information, any interested persons may phone 7957815. Selling or Buying Real Estate? Call John or Mary Kay McCleve 891-2222 ext. 233 INSURANCE AGENCY 612 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan 49316 logg School and Commu­ nity Library on Thursday, March 9, at 7 p.m. Children can bring their favorite Teddy bears along to hear stories read by the students in the high school service group. Toddlers and older children are welcome to attend. Story time lasts about 30 min­ utes. 891-9294 Call us for a quote for all of your Insurance needs: > Auto* Life • Health • Home • Botines* • Inveetment rtpw^cMint honeer Suu Mutu.' Insurwe A indHMM of uminaLC eueHncc' Jeff & Sherri of Westen’s Carpet Announce their... Cash Carry Clearance Sale Carpet Remnants Unbelievably Priced At 5x8 Quality Oriental Rugs “Your Caledonia Real Estate Professionals" All Kanga Back Carpet On Sale As Well • Maximum Exposure • Professional Service • High Integrity Located on M-37 at Caledonia Crossings_ - Sale Ends March 18 - ~ House For Rent ~ Caledonia - Sharp, 2 bedroom house on 1 acre in country’. Storage shed. Large deck. 7644 E. Pans. No pets. Deposit required. $695 per month plus utilities. Call John, 891-2222, ext. 233 Don’t Forget... Quality Laminate Flooring $ qq 1 $q. With 15 Year Warranty Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 “We’re the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe” ft. �Page 6/The Sun and News.'Middlevite, Ml/March 7, 2000 Five to seek seats on Caledonia council by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Five Caledonia citizens are'tunning to fill open scats on the Village Council in next Monday's election. Incumbent Daryl Penfold will run unopposed for vil­ lage president for another two-year term. Incumbent Dan Erskine, recently appointed Trustee Wendy Zandstra, who filled a vacancy left by Tim Noordhoek, and citizen Nick Unger filed to run for open four-year positions as coun­ cil trustees. One will fill the position vacated by Janice Soules who is retiring after 42 years of service. Marsha Humphrey, also recently appointed to a va­ cant seat left last fall by Jeff Kusmierz, filed to continue in that position through the year 2002. Citizen Ed Fowler an­ nounced his intention to run as a write-in candidate for a position as trustee. Five questions were asked of the candidates for the vil­ lage council. They were: The questions: 1. Why are you running/ Why are you the best person to do this job? 2. What is the biggest is­ sue facing the village at this time? 3. What solutions would you propose to correct traf­ fic congestion on roads in, adjoining and through the village? 4. What solutions and compromises would you propose for sewer and water uses best for both the vil­ lage and the township? 5. The village is becom­ ing surrounded by township development. What kinds of zoning would you like to sec in the areas immediately contiguous to the village Marsha Humphrey boundary7 Wendy Zandstra: "I am running to be in­ volved with the community. I think public service is very important, and feel that being involved is the best way to contribute positively to the community. My ex­ perience and knowledge as a business owner and property manager make me well suited for this position. "The biggest issue facing the council at this time is the sewer repairs. "Traffic congestion is an­ other major issue as well. I propose that a road connect the village streets to the shopping areas without hav­ ing to use M-37 as a travel connection. Because of land placement and property ownership, it is difficult to say specifically where a road should be placed at this time. "Both the village and township need to work to­ gether on these issues, which have been imple­ mented recently. Once again, sewer lines will need to be repaired, and possibly re-routed. This is not an area that I personally have all in­ formation on at this time in order to propose suggestions and/or compromises "Another issue is that cit­ izens need to communicate with the village and town­ ship their desires and needs in both of these areas . "I would like to see zon­ ing issues stay consistent with (he type of property that it is currently zoned for. If any zoning matters need to be changed. I am open to review the specifications of the project and why or why not township development would affect zoning." Zand­ stra concluded Nick Unger: "I want to put my past experience to work for the benefit of the village. I have a record of community ser­ vice that goes back 20 years, which includes work­ ing in AMBUCS as vice president with local charity efforts, the Independence Day Committee, the Village Planning Committee vice chairman and Cable Com­ mittee chairperson. "There are two issues for the village 1 would list as most important; one, to ugrade the sewers and the other, revitalizing the down­ town business district." "To relieve traffic conges- Special Savings on Carnival “Fun Ship” Cruises There's no better time to book a Carnival Cruise than right now. 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"On sewer and water deci­ sions, it's in the best inter­ est of both the township and the village to continue to cooperate in the future." Regarding zoning, Unger said, "It's important that the whole planning process be completed before any deci­ sions are made regarding the zoning in either the town­ ship or the village." Marsha Humphrey "For years I have served on the boards of various fi­ nancial planning and busi­ ness organizations and was anxious to serve my com­ munity. My business and board experience make me the best person for this job." She works in the area of financial planning. "The biggest issue is managing the tremendous growth in the area and work­ ing in a harmonious produc­ tive way with the township. "One of my primary con­ cerns are the administrative and consulting fees which make up a major part of the village budget. I want to find out why and how to re­ duce these costs if possible. In a village our size, the ra­ tio of these costs is propor­ tionally high. I want to work on changing that so we have money for things like the Rail-Trail or other village requests. "To correct traffic conges­ tion, we need to come to some kind of a workable agreement with property owners and developers to plan some access roads. "The village and township are working together on sewer and water uses. "I do not know a lot about zoning, but I wouldn't mind senior housing in LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month, 2 Month, 3 Month or 6 Month Policies - FREE QUOTES - 616-891-0462 • Aulo • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY _____ 9809 Cherry X alley Rd.. Caledonia, MI 49316 Nick Unger Wendy Zandstra some areas contiguous to the village," Humphrey said. Dan Erskine "I have been on the coun­ cil for 20 years. I have lived in the village for 26 years, and have a lot of experience with the ins and outs of the village. I have a lot of background experience with the sewers and streets. I feel I can do the work that is needed on the council as well as anyone." Erskine said "The village is facing development which will bring higher density. I expect vacant property out­ side the village will also be developed. The repairs of both the storm water and sanitary sewers are major problems. We need to sepa­ rate the two systems. Tied in with that along Main Street is also repairing the street. These are major pro­ jects. One other project is to upgrade Terrace Street." "Traffic through the vil­ lage has always been a prob­ lem. In order to relieve traf­ fic on Johnson Street, 100th Street would need go through and connect with M-37. "The village and township are meeting to address the sewer issues and to approve a new sewer agreement to allow the township to in­ crease capacity. We are working jointly to consider putting a main sanitary sewer line down M-37 along one side, which would re­ place the sewer under the highway." (Erskine voted against the ordinance proposed by the village and the township at a joint meeting last week. He questioned transferring the control and ownership of the plant to the township.) Erskine spoke about zon­ ing around Caledonia, "I think it's pretty much de­ cided. There are not a lot of choices. M-37 and along M-37 on the east, that is al­ ready commercial." "On the west side, it is zoned for agriculture, and would be nice to stay agricultural or residential. On the south, it will probably be commercial," Erskine said. Ed Fowler A write-in candidate, Fowler also answered ques­ tions. "He said, "I am running because of my concern to keep the village intact. I be­ lieve things can run more smoothly than they have." mer business owner, though he has not served in any public position before. Fowler said. "The most important issue is the sewer project. It needs repairs. We need to get the money to get the job done instead of re­ pairing small amounts $15,000 at a time. "I don't believe the sewer agreement with the town­ ship is fair. 1 believe this is an example of giving away another village asset. The township should not have control over the decision to add on to the sewer plant.” He said one important is­ sue was. "I think the Vil­ lage Council needs to work together." Regarding the sewer is­ sues with the township, Fowler said, "I would sug­ gest the township should come to the village. The village should control the treatment plant. If the town­ ship wants to connect to it, township revenues should come to the village. If addi­ tional capacity is needed, the township should pay 50 percent of the addition, or it should build its own sewer plant some other place. Fowler said to reduce traf­ fic congestion, he would ad­ vise lowering the speed limit on M-37, and on Caledonia streets. Enforce­ ment of both was needed. He felt any street changes should not be done until a study determined the best solution. "We need to preserve some of the open space and greenery around Caledonia," he said. "I would like to sec 40 percent light industry and 60 percent housing around Caledonia, Fowler said. He said more tax dollars would come from light industrial zoning. Daryl Penfold "My background and work experience is in manage­ ment, which helps me in this position as village pres­ ident, although there are many men and women in the community who could serve as president in the vil­ lage who would do a great job." "The stormwater and sani­ tary sewer system of Cale­ donia is the biggest issue. Sewer and water lines need replacing. To remedy traffic conges­ tion in the village, I would suggest routing 100th Street through from Kraft to M37. I would also suggest �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml March 7. 2000 Page 7 Super Saturday Students to explore quiet and noisy Origami expert Hito Akehi taught the quiet art of Japanese paper folding to Thornapple Kellogg Super Saturday students in February Grand Rapids Symphony percussionist Bill Vits brought joyful, strange and fun music to his Super Saturday presentation; TK business students to compete at state by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Business students from Thornapplc Kellogg High School competed in the re­ gional Business Profession­ als of America competition last January at Davenport Caledonia council, from page 6------connecting some of the vil­ lage streets between north and south Caledonia. I would like to see connec­ tions to the Middle School, Emmons Lake Elementary, and any other proposed facil­ ities the school may build which would connect to vil­ lage streets. "The solutions and com­ promises I would favor be­ tween the village and the township were voted on last week. (Penfold worked on the resolution and voted in favor of the agreement.) "In matters of zoning around Caledonia, I would like to see the township zoning and planning to treat the village as the core for its higher density residential and commercial develop­ ment, and to lean toward keeping open rural areas as open rural areas," Penfold said. £et College in Grand Rapids. This is the first time a team from TK has competed against students from many area schools. There were a wide variety of contests in business related fields, such as accounting, information processing, public speaking, computer applications and small business manage­ ment. Twelve of the 20 placed in their respective events and qualified for state com­ petition. Placing in their categories were Jenelle Bardorff, Erica Carter, Jason Ciluffo, Anne Cnossen, Adam Lucas, Christine McKee, Laura McKinley, Breyne Middle­ ton, Matthew Pullen, Jes­ sica Schantz, Candice Swanson and Gary Winch­ ester. Adam Lucas, Matthew Pullen, Gary Winchester and Jason Ciluffo will compete in Detroit for three days be­ ginning March 17 at the State Leadership conference and competition. Keith Hamming and Rachel Cobb are the TK Business Professionals of America advisors. All Here volunteer Fran Jones helps students with their rain sticks Looking fora Dad, Dale McClain helps his daughter Alexa with some finishing touches on her rain stick Special yearbook space is available Parents of graduating seniors at Thornapple Kellogg High School have an opportunity to celebrate this life passage with a special space in the 2000 Trojan Yearbook. For $25, a baby picture and 25 words can be added to the senior section of the yearbook. Parents who need more information or another order form can call yearbook advisor Greg Vander Goot at TK High School at 7953394. PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP fleutebuj, Needs Graphics S I N C E jK____ I 1 9 4 9 A SwierengA 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. 1M-37) In the Caledonia D & W Village Center 616-891-5750 (616) Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding 945-5078 / fax: (616) 945-5192 or call 945-9554 printing specialists �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml'March 7. 2000 Caledonia Scouts celebrate anniversary at banquet Second year Webelos crossing over to Boy Scouts are Ross Ezinga. Nick Cramer, Andy West, Scott Cargill and Tony Pugh. Caledonia Scouts line up for the beginning of ceremonies at the Blue and Gold Banquet after presenting the flag colors. Bears members shown are Gerritt VanKovering, Mark Heller, Dan Barofsky, Mitch Spencer, Zach VanderMeer, Eric Betz and Kevin Wilder. Tiger Cubs include (not MacDonald, Stephen Bova, Arie Betz, Joseph Panniccia, Reuter, Even Zych, Joseph VandenBosch. all are shown) Taylor VanderMeulen, Braden Clayton Siegle, Ronald Lemke. Samuel Grantz, Jared Allen, Tyler Brenner, Adam Thelan, Austen Swift, Curtis Merely, Chris Newton and Adam Garrison the Magician and assistants Scott VanderMeulen and "Bunny" entertain Cub Scout Pack 3201. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening (tours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave.. M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan �The Sun and News. Middleville, MLMarch 7. 2000/Page 9 Webelos I members are Patrick Feuerstein, Shane Parent, Patrick Bradley, Sean Marvin, Eric Smith, Brandon Reinholt, Andrew Prins and Ryan Fleischmann. Wolf Den members shown are Michael McEntire, Derek Stetten, Samuel Steams, Cameron Segard, Dylan Hop, Blake Abraham,and Nick Knowles. Caledonia grad named aviation foundation head The board of directors for the Professional Aviation Maintenance Foundation has named Caledonia High School graduate Sandra L. Gordon has the foundation's new president. With 26 years in the avia­ tion maintenance industry, Gordon is currently manager of Aircraft Maintenance for the Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor Gordon began her career in the United States Air Force as a jet engine mechanic at Robins AFB in Georgia and Elmendorf AFB in Alaska, working on both fixed-wing and rotor air- For your home, auto and business insurance needs calls Gun Lake Insurance Agency, Inc. 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Gordon’s progression in the industry from scholar­ ship recipient to manager of aircraft maintenance is a success story PAMF is proud of. “I am thankful to say that my recent appointment as president of the foundation has taken me full circle in my efforts to give back to the association," Gordon said. “I look forward to expanding PAMF activities in support of this industry.” The PAMF is committed to continuous improvement of the aviation maintenance industry by fostering the dedication of the aviation maintenance professional through training and educa­ tion. Since the inception of PAMF in February 1998, it has awarded more than $30,000 in scholarship funds to aviation maintenance Selling or Buying Real Estate? Call John or Mary Kay McCleve 891-2222 ext. 233 “Your Caledonia Real Estate Professionals" • Maximum Exposure • Professional Service • High Integrity Located on M-37 at Caledonia Crossings ~ Apartment For Rent ~ Caledonia - Broadview Country Estates. 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SE (Behind Walmart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS as �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middlevile, Ml,'March 7, 2000 Caledonia young fives raise money for police dog vest Children all got to pet Kahn out in the hall, as Trooper Booms gave permission. Carrie Murphy’s Young fives class raised more than $370 by collecting small change for a public service project, to help buy a bullet proof vest for a police dog. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Carrie Murphy’s young fives class at Caledonia Elementary learned about doing community service for a good cause and how coins can be turned into dol­ lars at the same time. They learned that police dogs need bullet proof vests to protect them while they are performing their duties. The vests arc very expen­ sive, at over $700 each. The students collected over half of what is needed to buy one vest for one dog, $370.92. Distinctive Styles Inside and Out "It takes a lot of coins to make that many dollars," Murphy said. State Trooper Lane Booms from the Wayland Post came in to speak with the children about police dogs and their work, and as a surprise, he brought Kahn, the dog he works with. Booms thanked the children for their gift. Kahn came from Czechoslovakia to work in this country He is now eight years old and weighs 82 pounds. He needed 14 weeks of training to be able TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values, space. Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all noh in fea­ tures, at prices that will surprise you. Welcome Home. ‘Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.’ 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 to perform his duties well. Booms said Kahn requires training once a week so he is sharp in his performance. Kahn is very playful, and the way he is trained is to reward him with play after he has completed a task. The work he is asked to do is to sniff for drugs, and track the bad guys, or to find lost children. Kahn wears a harness to hunt for a person, and if he finds someone he barks to let his trainer know he has com­ pleted his job and it is time to play. Kahn scratches if he finds drugs. His sense of smell is so sensitive he can detect drugs through cars, or mattresses or lockers. Kahn is also trained to protect the police officer. If he needed to protect Booms, he would grab a persons arm with his mouth. Sometimes when Kahn tracks people in the woods he encounters wild animals, especially at night. Sometimes he has come onto a skunk, and has been sprayed. Booms showed the students a product which is part of the standard equip­ ment, called "Skunk Off." "It really works," Booms said. The young students brought in coins many of them earned at home for ex­ tra duties performed, and they collected from other Kindergarten to second grade classes came to visit when State Trooper Lane Booms came to talk to students about the work done by police dogs in the canine unit. classes as well. Christian Talfelsky brought money from his allowance. Stephanie Billet fed the an­ imals and helped her grand­ mother clean to earn money. Lindsey Montgomery did chores, cleaned up toys and helped with the family dog, Bai’.ey. Micah Cho did a lot of chores and jobs, includ­ ing shoveling snow to earn money to bring in. The money the students raised was a learning oppor­ tunity for them and other classes who came in to hear Booms’ presentation and their efforts helped the po­ lice post toward providing a bullet proof vest for another dog. Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616*891-1240 State Trooper Lane Booms answers questions about Kahn, a working dog, who likes to mix play with his duties of detecting illegal drugs, searching for criminals and finding lost people. When he has completed a task, he gets to play for a reward. General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome * Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Gift and Specialty Shop iMnawwiTF Your Smile First Thing People See! The Looking for Consigners Call for more details 9944 Cherry Valley. Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-7593 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml March 7. 2000/Page 11 Freeport election has new, familiar faces by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Monday, March 13, election in the Village of Freeport finds some new and some familiar faces running for five openings on the council. Richard Anthony Kunde and Harold Ray Andrus are vying for the position of village president. Both are lifelong residents of Barry County. Running for four-year terms on council are Lisa Ann Andrus, Lyle Blough and Glenn A. Brovont. Running for the two-year council terms are Charles Blough, LuAnn (Lani) Forbes and James (Jim) Y arger Running unopposed for treasurer is Dorothy Eliza­ beth Kelley Some of the candidates re• sponded to questionnaires sent by the Sun & News. The following is a rundown: President Harold Andrus — Questionnaire was not re­ turned. Richard (Rich) Kunde said he is running because he wants to provide a strong leadership role in the village. He says, "I’ve lived my life in this village and have seen a community that hosted summer events and winter activities. People came from everywhere to enjoy 'Homecoming,' major activities at the park and ice skating 1 hope that with some organization and pulling together, these types of activities could still be a reality." Kunde says he believes that completing the master plan is important, but the Planning Commission is down to two volunteers with no replacements in sight. He says he is concerned about the lack of positive support toward the comple­ tion of the master plan. The many grants received by neighboring communities for recreation, downtown development, senior hous­ ing and the like have started after completing a master plan. Kunde believes that the newly elected president needs to revitalize this ef­ fort. He says, "The com­ mission needs support in more ways than one." Among the reasons he says people should elect him is his experience oper­ ating public utilities, ser­ vice oh the Freeport Village Council, superintendent of the Freeport Department of Public works, and experi­ ence writing ground water protection strategy plans He has been a lifelong resident, has been married for 20 years, graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School, has a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University and has helped communities with similar problems to these now facing Freeport Kunde says other impor­ tant issues are improving and upgrading the water sys- ■■ Charles Blough tern; making it more conve­ nient for village employees to provide winter road main­ tenance, and meeting storm water management rules on discharge to lakes, rivers and streams. Kunde encourages every­ one to vote on March 13. saying, "This is the level of Lyle Blough government where every vote counts. I lost the last election by just two votes." Council: two-year term Charles Blough re­ cently completed term as president of council. He says that important issues Glenn Brovont facing the village include water and sewer, and natural gas line. LuAnn (Lani) Forbes — Lani Forbes is an in­ cumbent on council and is running for the two-year trustee's position. She says, "I believe in being involved in the community that you Lani Forbes live in." Forbes says, "Freeport is on the verge of growing. The master plan will look at the assets and deficits of the village and provide a map for controlled growth." Forbes praises all the can­ didates running for office in the village. "Everyone who Rich Kunde is running has strengths in different areas." According to Forbes, the most important issues fac­ ing the village are water, sewer, growth and zoning ordinances. See Freeport election, pg. 15 �Page 12/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/Marcti 7. 2000 Township, village approve shared sewer agreement by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer An agreement to share sewer facilities based on a shifting ratio of use and allowing the township to meet the needs of new township customers was approved by the village and township at a special joint meeting Feb. 28. The primary explanation was given by attorney Jim White, who worked with both units. There also was discussion on various points by officers present, requiring a few minor adjustments. The present sewer facility can handle a half million gallons of sewage per day. Present sewer use by the village and township is considerably less than the actual capacity, even though a majority of the specified units have already been sold, allowing the village and township to sell more units until the flows actually begin to reach the limit. The agreement also will set up an arrangement whereby the existing treatment facility can expand from 500,000 gallons per day (GPD) by another quarter million gallons to 750,000 gallons. If expanded, the village is given the option to participate in the expansion, up to 20 percent of the use of the new expanded capacity. Until actual flows reach the actual capacity of the existing plant, a $400 portion of new connection fees collected would be set aside to invest in sewer services, by both the village and the township. (Sewer assessments also include additional costs related to the service in excess of the amount set aside.) Both the village and township would set up an escrow fund. The township would begin to apply $400 of its fees collected to its escrow fund immediately. The village would begin to apply money to its escrow fund when the 83rd connection is made The village now is billing for 950 unitsi. There are 150 units promised, but not connected in Glen Valley. The village still has 82 unused units available. The agreement also allows the township to redefine the boundaries of the township sewer district as expansion of services occurs. The new arrangement will allow the township to take the lead in adding to the existing facility, since more customers are expected to live in the township, and money for the addition will come from township sewer connections. In the event both the village and township never reach the full capacity of 500.000 GPD. and the two units decide expansion of the plant is not necessary , they could mutually agree at the same time to use the money in ocher sewer related services. The agreement is designed so the purpose of the agreement could not be undercut by one of the parties. Payment arrangements in effect now. where the township collects money from sewer users and pays the village would be included in the new agreement. Changes in the intent by either party require notification and working together on the next stage, such as a decision by the township to begin building an addition to increase the sewer plant capacity, or a decision to discontinue partial use of the existing facility, such as if another facility were built elsewhere which could process part of the capacity there. The agreement will transfer 67 sewer units in the township previously on the village customer rolls to the township, and define the village sewer district within Caledonia Village boundaries. These township customers were included in the village district for the purpose of creating an equal apportionment for both the governmental units using the sewer. Other provisions are included in the agreement to compensate the village for its initial investment prior to the township joining use of the system. The village now is responsible for setting the rates and charges for running the treatment facility, which the township passes on to Synopsis Yankee Springs Township BOARD MEETING Synopsis new 2 years. Public hearing YANKEE SPRINGS closed at 8:00 p m. TOWNSHIP Motion made by Cook, sec REGULAR BOARD MEETING ond by Finkbeiner to accept 2-10-2000 close-out of the Community Meeting called to order at t Development Grant Block 7 30 pm by Supervisor London. ’ Approved by all. motion earned All present and 14 visitors Gypsy Moth update present Minutes of January 13, 2000 ed by Casey Harris Archwood. approved as presented Parker and Valley only areas to Special Meeting minutes of be sprayed this year Cost will be January 25 ■ 2000 approved with $8.79 per parcel correction of adding the motion. Herold presented copy of this Approval of Old Farm Village Committees letter which will be #2. mailed out to the residents along Financial report presented by with a postage return reply card Herold asking the residents if they Herold informed the Board would support a 2-mill levy for 3 that the Supervisor and Clerk years for the acquisition of fire Interested citizens should apply in writing to the signed checks. Only the equipment. Treasurer and/or County Middleville Village Council London presented request Treasurer and Clerk can sign from the Barry County YMCA 100 East Main Street checks program to contract with them. for three seats opening on the Public Comment After discussion request was PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Due to miscommunication, denied. Board waived late fee on home London did not appoint Park and one seat open now because occupation permit for Janice Committee at this time (Parker of a resignation. Heyboer driver location) as the Deed to Public Hearing opened at One seat opening on the the property has been received 7:45 PM regarding the Gun Lake Area Sewer and HOUSING COMMISSION Completion of the Community Water Manager will be present­ and Development Grant Block for the ing monthly reports to all Middleville Tool and Die two seats opening on the Townships. Expansion Sylvia Rahn repre­ Board of Review dates are: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. senting Thornapple Associates, March 13. 14, and 15th Terms expire 30 April 2000 presented information that the Zoning Administrator present­ new building (50.000 square New terms begin 1 May 2000 ed resolution with addition to the feet) has been completed. fee schedule under item “C" Applications for the Commission openings must Sewer connection has been be received by March 31, 2000 completed This new building Communities will have the same has created 14 new jobs into the fees as plats, condominiums, community, and an additional 14 306 and PUD’S Motion by Herold to jobs will be created within the adopt Resolution NO 02-2000 as presented with effective date of February 10, 2000 Second by Finkbeiner Approved by ail Motion carried Clerks report Letter from Jim McManus PCI building permits NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION for the month Presented bills n the amount VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Of $75,424.81 checks <5734 5767 Motion by Cook, second FREEPORT, MICHIGAN by Finkt^einer to approve All yes Presented payroll in the TO BE HELD MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2000 amount $4 €36 32 checks #1765-#1771 mobor by Cook, second by Finkbeiner to THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT WILL BE HOLDING A GENERAL ELEC­ approve All yes TION ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2000, FOR THE FOLLOWING POSI­ Motion by Finkbemer second TIONS: by Cook to enter Closed Session with Attorney Lobrstorter for the purpose of VILLAGE PRESIDENT pending litigation at 9 03 p m TREASURER All present at 10:25 p m Motion to adjourn regular meet Cl FRK mg at 1026 p m by Cook, sec­ TRUSTEE (5 POSITIONS) ond by Herold Motion passed Submitted by ALL REGISTERED VOTERS WITHIN THE VILLAGE LIMITS ARE Jamce C Lippert. Clerk Attested to by ENCOURAGED TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION George London. Supervisor A complete text of minutes avarf 318 able at Townshp offices durng regular office hours (317) MIDDLEVILLE COMMISSION SEATS OPENING ELECTION NOTICE customers. It is acknowledged that future collection system costs could be quite different. The intent of the agreement is for the costs of the treatment facility to be based on the allocation of flows. It will provide for a changing responsibility based on the actual use. as township outpaces village use. The village has been permitted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)to discharge from the existing facility. The discharge permit is required to be renewed every five years. Every time this happens, the DEQ has the option of adding new restrictions and requirements, adding costs. These costs would be allocated according to the ratio of flows coming from the township and the village. The county actually is the owner of the present sewer system according to the bond issue contract. Fl85. When paid off, the system would be owned by the village. The county must give permission for several of the changes brought about by the township /village sewer agreement. The agreement calls for a joint study of the pipeline of the sewer now lying under the middle of M-37 adjoining the village, and used also by the township. Costs of the study would be paid for jointly by the village and-the township. Installation of a new pipeline on one side of the highway is being considered. There would be a continuing change between the relationship of allocated flow to actual flow. The basis for computing revenues and costs would now be based on actual use. If the township exceeds its allocated number of connections, it would compensate the village for reductions in its capacity. This would only happen if the treatment plant exceeds its capacity. Configured in to the formula is an amount the township would pay to compensate the village for original investment, plus interest. See sewer agreement, pg. 13 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB LIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, MARCH 16. 2000, COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCAT­ ED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOW ING BUSINESS 1. ZOC 00-02-01. PARCEL ID. NO 030 001 00. A REQUEST BY WILLIAM BOYLE TO REZONE HIS PROP ERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF PARK DRIVE. EXCEPT FOR THE PORTION OF PROPER­ TY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PARK DR STARTING AT A POINT FIFTY FEET WEST OF THE MARI NA BUILDING AND CONTINUING TO THE EASTERN PROPERTY LINE FROM THE 'RESIDENTIAL LOW DEN SITY’ AND "C-3, COMMERCIAL" ZONING DISTRICTS TO THE “RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY" ZONING DISTRICT 2. LD 00-02-02, PARCEL ID NO. 030 001-00. A REQUEST BY WILLIAM BOYLE TO DEVELOP A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF PARK DRIVE, EXCEPT FOR THE PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PARK DR. STARTING AT A POINT TWENTY FIVE FEET WEST OF THE MARINA BUILDING AND CONTINUING TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION, DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS, AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILI TIES. NECESSARY. REASONABkE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S). DAVID VAN ELST, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 309 �The Sun and News. Middleville MlMarch 7. 2000/Page 13 Land use, continued from front page • M -37 Corridor Plan­ ning, presented by Brad Strader, a professional con­ sultant who has prepared more than 20 corridor plans. He will explain the steps involved in planning M-37. M-DOT representatives will be present. • The 1999 M-37 Study, presented by Mike Michal­ ski. professional consultant will share recommendations from the May. 1999 study of the M-37 corridor, paid for by the Right Place of Grand Rapids and Battle Creek Unlimited. M-DOT will have representatives present. •I^ngworthy will explain The Planning Process, and how to involve the public in the creation of a devel­ opment plan for a county. • Open Space Develop­ ment Planning in Barry County collaboratively of­ fered by Rebecca Harvey, a private consultant and Barry County Director of Plan­ ning and Zoning Jim Mc­ Manus and David Shinavier, GIS/IS coordinator. They will describe the process for creating an open space de­ velopment while maximiz­ ing value and natural land features. •Watershed Management, Planning and Implementation .Tony Groves, Director of Progressive Water Re­ sources Group will discuss the "how to" of watershed Planner, from front page— sponsibilities. John Wallace, who was hired on May 3 of last year as a manager-planner for $50,000, annually will continue with planning duties. Johnston has been re­ sponsible for managerial duties for the township in the past, before Tim Dolehanty and Wallace were hired as township managers. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A SPE­ CIAL MEETING ON THURSDAY. MARCH 28. 2000. COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZOC 00-02-02. A REQUEST BY THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVISE THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: A ARTICLE III “ZONING DISTRICTS." 1 ADD A NEW ZONING DISTRICT CALLED “SR. SUBUR­ BAN RESIDENTIAL." THE NEW DISTRICT WOULD HAVE A MINIMUM LOT AREA OF EITHER 35.000 SQUARE FEET WITH 150 FEET OF ROAD FRONTAGE WITHOUT PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER OR 20,000 SQUARE FEET AND 100 FEEt OF ROAD FRONTAGE WITH PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER B ARTICLE VII “PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS' 1 REVISE THE ARTICLE TO REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF A PARALLEL PLAN. TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL INFOR­ MATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE PUD APPLICA­ TION. AND TO DEFINE THE QUALITY AND THE QUAN­ TITY OF REQUIRED OPEN SPACE. C. ARTICLE XII “AREA AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS" 1 SECTION 15.12 4 (3) AND (5) — INCLUDE THE DIMENSIONS AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROPOSED “SR. SUBORBAN RESIDENTIALZONING DISTRICT TO THE 2 SECTION 15.12.4 (5) — INCREASE THE REQUIRED ROAD FRONTAGE IN THE “AGRICULTURE' ZONING DISTRICT FROM 165 FEET TO 235 FEET 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION COPIES OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES CAN BE VIEWED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOP INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS, AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEAR ING WRITTEN- LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY, REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER VICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL^! DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION __________________________________ 316 management with real life examples. •Water Quality in BarryCounty, presented by Don Lehman. MSU Extension ground water quality expert, who will discuss programs to protect water quality in Barry County. The Barry Community Foundation awarded $ 1,000 last week to the Barry Con­ servation District to help fund the OUR-Land 2000 conference. The money came from two foundation sub-funds, the S.C. Blood Family Fund and the Barry Conservancy Fund. The conference is spon­ sored by Barry County Con­ servation District. Barry County Futuring Committee. Four Townships Water Resources Council, Barry Community Foundation and Barry County Farm Bureau. Any one interested in be­ ing a member of the com­ mittee or an action group should call 945-9866. Sewer agreement, from page 12 With present growth trends, the township anticipates need and demand for sewer service to increase rapidly, probably in the north. There is an area in the north part of the township that empties into a different watershed, which is a likely place to put in another treatment facility. If the township eventually builds such a plant, part of the area served by the present M-37 treatment facility could be redirected and processed by the new plant. Village President Daryl Penfold said the township will be responsible for meeting 80 to 90 % of the eventual use, due to growth expected in the township, and was in support of the township being involved in the improvements related to that growth. Erskine said the village had the same ability as the township to deal with the work and process related to treatment plant issues. Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson said this was true, but the village did not have the same financial capability. With each body paying according to its proportion of the use, the township, with a greater use of the plant would have to pay for the greater portion of the improvements, and that it was simpler to let the township handle the situation. Money for improvements would come from the growing role of township connections, and would have to be obtained through the township resources and He mentioned having to meet DEQ regulations every five years as a heavy responsibility. Village Trustee Dan POLICE BEAT Irving man lured from home, beaten A 41-year-old Hastings man and his 20-year-old accomplice face charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder fur allegedly luring a man from his home in Irving Township and beating him with a shovel Feb. 20. According to the Barry County Sheriff* s Department, the victim was at home with his wife when a man came to the door asking for assistance with-a broken down vehicle. The victim drove himself and the stranger to the scene After the victim was knocked to the ground, the suspects kicked and punched him in the head, face and back, deputies reported. Charges are still pending against the two suspects, of the allegedly disabled car down the road from the home. As they drove up, the second suspect emerged from the car and stated he needed a jump start. When the victim was in the process of getting jumper cables from the truck, the two men attacked him using a shovel from the victim's vehicle. ‘Wizard Smoke’ found in vehicle A baggy of "Wizard Smoker^ confiscated by police during a traffic stop Feb. 19 "may or may not" contain marijuana, but police intend to find out, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers stopped a car on Fighter Road near Vedder Road in Irving Township for having a burnt out registration plate light and a defective brake light. During their search of the car, officers found a clear sandwich baggie containing 10.39 grams of suspected marijuana and other plant material along with a smoking pipe The 19-year-oid driver told police the baggy contained "Wizard Smoke." which he uses to avoid actually smoking marijuana. The Car fw dasstfieds M5«M If l-tM-IN-nSS 2HWS JHf-7 fcfll fN SM t MS ICtlOI-WS! financing. Attorney White reasoned. White said it was to everyone’s benefit to connect customers who need service, which would have the benefit of spreading the cost and expanding the system. He said this would benefit the township and the village as well. He explained more customers helped to hold down costs to both village and township customers. He said the rates have not changed for 15 years, a good record Penfold said that while there could be some extra costs on a short term basis, in the long term, it would save the village money. ”Wc need to plan ahead to keep the costs down. The costs will go up." he said. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Meets - 2000 Yankee Springs Twp. Hall 284 N. Briggs Rd. Board of Review Organizational Meeting March 7-10:30 a.m. Board of Review Meets - 2000 Mon., March 13 - 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-5:00 p.m. Tues., March 14 - 2:00-4:30 p.m. and 6:30-9:00 p.m. Wed., March 15 - 1:00-5:00 p.m. All reviews are by appointment only. Written protests wHI be accepted until March 14, 2000 The estimated 2000 equalization factor for real property in the township of Yankee Springs will be as follows: Agricultural 1.3358 Residential D.N.R. Lands 1.0090 Commercial Total Agr 1.216 Industrial Timber Cut Over - None in Class Developmental - None in Class man told police it was not marijuana, but "might have some shake in it." The material has been sent to a police lab for analysis. 1.0737 1.1927 1.0000 Office Phone 795-9091 Assessor - Dan Scheuerman Supervisor - George London 312 ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA CALEDONIA, Ml TO BE HELD MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2000 THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA WILL BE HOLDING A GENERAL ELECTION ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2000 FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION. PRESIDENT TRUSTEE (4 POSITIONB) ALL REGISTERED VOTERS WITHM THE VILLAGE LIMITS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION. ________________________________________ 315 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/March 7. 2000 Election in Middleville, continued from page 3 to be assigned to Middleville. 1 suggested that there' be two deputies and a sergeant assigned, with the sergeant serving as our community officer. The as­ signment of Sgt. Tony Stein has, in my opinion, been key to success of the transition period. The two deputies assigned are com­ munity oriented officers with one being a former Middleville officer. I am convinced that this arrange­ ment can work well for the village as long as we can keep the costs within our budget guidelines. "As president, I will make sure that a public hearing is held prior to the one year anniversary of our agree­ ment for the purpose of re­ viewing the contract budget and expenses, as well as any other public comment and concerns." The most important is­ sues facing the village are new growth and providing the infrastructure to facili­ tate it. "Our former manager is to be commended for helping to bring in the concept of developers sharing in the costs of providing the .in­ frastructure needed to service their projects." Nesbitt is also concerned with attracting new business and industry while maintain ing the current sewer and water systems. "I am con­ cerned that the village is on the wrong track where new commercial and industrial water and sewer connections art concerned. I believe that thtre is a difference between residential and commercial use and that there should be an 'upcharge' of some sort for a commercial/industrial - use. According to Nesbitt, the current formula for these hook-up rates are cost pro­ hibitive for young start-up companies to absorb. For example, a 20,000-squarefoot warehouse with a pro­ jected 15 employees might be charged $5,300 in hook­ up fees where the same size building to be used as a welding shop with 15 em­ ployees might be charged $15,300. "Perhaps a commercial commodity rate would better serve the concerns we have in dealing with the ongoing maintenance of our water and sewer systems in this way the use pays for the ad­ ditional load on the systems and we are not pricing our­ selves out of the new labor market." If elected president, Nesbitt says, "I will strive to do the right thing in rep­ resenting our village. It was Mark Twain who once said, 'Do the right thing. It will gratify some of the people and astonish the rest.'" Robert Klinge Mr. Klinge's question­ naire was not returned to the Sun & News. Village Council Joseph Booher "I am running for Village Council trustee. I was inter­ ested in becoming actively involved in the council when I was a police officer in Middleville. 1 found out, however, I could not be­ cause I was a village em­ ployee and it was considered a conflict of interest. I am no longer employed by the village and I am interested in serving in this position. "One element which should be considered in a master plan is to monitor our growth. I feel that community wants to grow, but we still want to keep the small closeness and feel E'rc. Caledonia 616-891-5100 8960 N ROGERS CT. SUITE B (CALEDONIA CROSSINGS) • CALEDONIA M 49318 | Custom Club Fitting • Club Repair • Regrippiog] Fealunnq Walter Hagen, Hogan, Peerless, Maxfli & Many Others | Call for an appointment: 891-5100| Plm Swing Analysis that we have. I think the other element needed is to ensure with the growth we know is coming, we are able to have adequate roads that are safe for the growth. The final element we need are facilities for recreation. I would like to see a viable building for a community center for our younger kids and the elderly, as well as all the rest of our commu­ nity can go." Booher says he is a good candidate because, "People have known me since I was a Middleville officer and they know I was fair and I played no favorites. I will do the same for our com­ munity decisions, if given the opportunity. "The police coverage seems to be the same as be­ fore the changeover. I have spoken to numerous people on this and other matters. Depending on who you talk to, some are satisfied and some are not. "The most important is­ sues facing the village has to be monitoring growth. The people in the village want to grow, but not too fast where we as citizens can't control it." Booher adds, "I would just like to let the people know I'm really excited about this opportunity and I feel given the chance I can live up to the expectations from our .itizens. I also want people to know I’ll make myself accessible." Floyd Bray Floyd Bray is an incum­ bent trustee running for re­ election. He says, "the plan of new growth and jobs" is an important part of the re’ vision of the master plan. Bray says, "My ability tc do the job, coupled with It years of experience" should convince voters to elect me instead of my opponents. The change of police coverage has been "good,1 according to Bray. He says, "I think the most important thing is for the first time our tax payers have a direct vote in who our police chief is going to be." The most important is­ sues facing Middleville are new growth and bringing new jobs to the village. Bray stressed, "I think the Dan Switzer residents of Middleville are our greatest asset. Our vil­ lage has and I think it’s im­ portant getting their contin­ ued support to accomplish the many challenges facing our community in the next several years." Charles Pullen Charles Pullen is running for trustee and says, "It's a time for change and new ideas!" Pullen wants the Planning Commission to look into where the village is going to get more water. He adds that the sewer sys­ tem is already outdated. He believes he should be elected because he's lived in Middleville for 25 plus years. He says, "I’m a blue col­ lar worker interested in the common person and the growth of Middleville." Pullen says he is im­ pressed with the change in police coverage and says, "I think it's working better so far. We'll have to see long term." The most important is­ sues facing Middleville in­ clude the growth in homes, factories and the need for new commercial businesses. Pullen also asks if the fire department is adequate for growth." Pullen serves on the Board of Zoning Appeals and wants people to know that he has some experience already. Marilyn Vanden Berg Vanden Berg says, "I am running for the position of a four-year trustee term. I am excited about the things that are coming our way in the village. I care very deeply about our town and I want the best for us all." The Planning Commission is working very had for the betterment of Middleville, says Vanden Berg, and the most impor­ tant issues facing it are growth in new houses, con­ dos and businesses. "I have had several years experience and have had the privilege of being involved n several big projects with many more to come" are among the reasons Vanden Berg believes people should consider her. "The Middleville unit of the Barry County Sheriffs Department is working very well for all of us," she says. "I am very satisfied. We need them here in town." She says, "The most im­ portant issue facing the vil­ lage is growth. A lot of new homes and businesses arc coming at a fast pace. We are growing, which is good for all of us." Vanden Berg concludes by reminding everyone to "please get out and vote!" Dorothy Corson Dorothy Corson is a candidate for trustee because she wants to become more involved in the affairs of the Village. She serves on the Planning commission and sees the need to establish boundaries, preserve the river and build another bridge as the most important goals of the planning process. Corson doesn’t want to pit one candidate against another she wants village residents to get involved and to vote. The police coverage through the contract with the county sheriff is "working very well." Corson says, " Their presence is much more noticeable. 1 have heard favorable comments from other citizens regarding the deputies conduct in handling situations." The most important issues facing the Village of Middleville arc controlling urban sprawl, enforcing trash ordinances and getting villagers involved in daily politics. Special Days brighten month at Lee Athletes off the week Here students in Miss Jensen's second grade class enjoy the last Friday of February in their Pajamas and slippers. &iei WieMma Professional Shopping Services, Inc. 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JB HARRISON & 7105 Kraft Avenue SE Caledonia Ml 49316 Company 6090 A Wen Nash SE • Aho • 86B-0050 <x 800-217-0712 _____________ __________ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 7. 2000/Page 15 Violet G. Catlin MIDDLEVILLE Mrs. Violet G. Catlin, age 90, of Middleville, and formerly of Waterford Township, passed away Monday, February 21, 2000 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom on July 2, 1909 in Harrisburg. Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Ruth Goodman. Mrs. Catlin was raised, attended and graduated from Harrisburg, Illinois schools. She married Darwin E. Catlin on June 27, 1927. Mrs. Catlin was employed at Pontiac General Hospital in Pontiac, and Fishermans Hospital in Marathon. Florida as an L.P.N. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 40 years, and First Baptist Church of Middleville the past seven years. Mrs. Catlin enjoyed traveling, fishing, knitting and needlework, word games and music. She made several trips to the Holy Land and Europe. She regularly went on fishing trips with her family to Canada and Florida as well as fishing on the Great Lakes of Michigan. She loved music especially New Orleans Jazz and made annual trips to New Orleans with her sister. Martha. Mrs. Catlin was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, devoted her life to her family and church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin Catlin; son, Frankie Catlin; two sisters, Blanche Brown and Mildred O'Connor; one brother. Roy Goodman. Mrs. Catlin is survived by a daughter. Denise (Bob) Griffin of Middleville; son, Dennis (Barbara) Catlin of New Mexico; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren, sister, Martha Kreder of Pontiac; one niece and four nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Catlin were held Friday morning. February 25, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Bruce Stewart officiated. Interment was in Perry Mount Park in Pontiac. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville-Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Then you jump that way First you jump this way James E. Crumback, Sr. CALEDONIA Mr James E. Crumback, Sr., age 87, of Caledonia, passed away Monday, February 28, 2000. He was employed by General Motors for over 36 years. Mr. Crumback was preceded in death by his wife, Maude. He is survived by his children. James Jr. & Genny Crumback of Battle Creek, Dale Crumback of Caledonia, David Crumback of Wayland; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his sister, Blanche Snyder of Caledonia; his sisters-inlaw, Rosemary Crumback Harriet Wenger Wells CALEDONIA - Mrs. Harriet Wenger Wells, age 84, of Caledonia, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Wells in 1989. Harriet is survived by her daughter, Susan Sheridan; her grandchildren, Timothy Sheridan and Jennifer Sheridan; her sister-in-law, Mildred Wenger Dygert; her brother-in-law, Gerald Wells; her two special nieces, Debbie & Becky; several other nieces, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews. Funeral Services for Harriet were held on Monday, March 6, 2000 at Caledonia United Methodist Church. Reverend Norman C. Kohns officiated. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Visiting Nurses Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Home. Alice Jane Stephen (Proudfit) OCALA, FLORIDA - Mrs. Alice Jane Stephen (Proudfit), age 79, of Ocala. Florida, and formerly of Caledonia and Palmetto, Florida, passed away Tuesday. February 22. 2000 in Ocala, Florida. She was preceded in death by her son. Benjamin B. (Ben) Stephen; and brother, William K. (Ken) Proudfit M 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-Ads Alice is survived by her husband, Howard B. Stephen, residing at Ocala Health and Rehab in Ocala; sons. William H. (Judy) Stephen and grandson. Billy, also residing in Ocala, and Bernard A. (Barb) Stephen; grandchildren. Brigitte Kurant (Scott) and great granddaughter, Chloe Kurant. Ryan, Emily, and Kevin Stephen. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service with family and close friends will be held in the future. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a ci|arity of ones choice. w of Cascade, Myrtle Bauman of Dorr, Lillian Holmes of Holland, Luella Van Dine of Florida; and many nieces & nephews. A Memorial Service for Mr. Crumback was held on Friday, March 3, 2000 at Gaines United Brethren Church. Pastor Mark Beers officiated. The family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Gaines United Brethren Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Home. And then you share a book and a laugh. The Jump Rooe for Heart event at Lee Elementary raised more than $12,000 dollares for the American Heart Association Put Yourself In the Driver's Seat Freeport elections, from page 11 — James Richard Yarger — No question­ naire was returned. Council: four-year term Lisa Ann Andrus No questionnaire was re­ turned. Lyle Blough is run­ ning for a four-year term. He thinks that the sewer and water systems are the most important elements of the master planning process for the village. He is retired after 20 years of service with the Freepon Fire Department. The most important issues for the vil­ lage are sewer and w aier Glenn A. Brovont is running for a four-year term on council he says, "because I love this place *1 Having a master plan is very important according to Brovont. He says, “I am w tiling to serve the village!" Water is the most impor­ tant issue facing the village. Brovont says, “I would like to bnng Freeport out of the horse and buggy days and.into the present ~ Lee kids Jump Rope for Heart’ And Hastings City Bank can help... with low rates, flexible terms to suit your budget, and a fast answer to your application What's more, you'll receive a 1/4% interest rate deduction if you choose to have your monthly payment automati­ cally withdrawn from your checking account. Stop into any Hasting City' Bank office to apply or ask your dealer for Hasting City’ Bank financing. We'll help to put you behind the wheel. Member FDIC www. hastingscitybank. com 21333 �I Page 16/The Sun and News, Mddtevile Ml/March 7. 2000 Caledonia artist lectures Thursday at UICA by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia artist Stephen Duren will give a free pub­ lic lecture in the theater of the Urban Institute for Con­ temporary Arts in Grand Rapids from 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday. Duren’s work is being showcased from now through March 25. The show offers an unusual op­ portunity to view this local artist’s work, which nor­ mally is displayed across the country in various galleries. Duren, who lives in Cale­ donia and works in his spa­ cious studio in his home, includes landscapes of the area as a place of beginning Stephen Duren with his wife Victoria Peabody when they attended the opening of his show, Climbing Fences at UICA. for creating his contempo­ rary works of art. Working in oils, he ap­ proaches his work in a fairly traditional manner, in that he often gets right out into the real world to work, painting directly from life. Even winter conditions do not stop him, because he has found a way to set up a small easel in his van. With his painting supplies ready to go. he can head out to a site and begin painting, of­ ten working fast to capture a rapidly changing scene, sub­ ject to conditions like light­ ing, mist or weather. This is how he did his se­ ries of California land­ scapes, which are included in the show. He explained that this area of the country became the basis for all landscape work that fol­ lowed, and a part of his vi­ sual vocabulary. Elements of landscape are abstracted as a part of his interpretation. Duren usually prepares his painting panels ahead of time, with a medium to dark neutral tone on the board, over which he applies lighter colors. Duren's land­ scapes capture the overall structure of the land, the ar­ chitecture of trees and hills as they relate to each other in rich darks and lights. He is attracted to warm amber light, but he includes a full range of hues in his palette. His paintings often dance This untitled Duren painting is a good example of the artist’s abstracted interpretation of the landscape, which often capture a myriad of vibrating colors and amber light. € d'6 BODY SHOP Stephen Duren often goes out to the natural landscape to paint from life. His van is equipped so he can paint on sight with shelter from the elements. with vibrating color. Once Duren has estab­ lished his essential painting, he often lets the process de­ termine what the painting will become. He prefers to trust that process, and long experience has given him the ability to know what should be done next, and when a piece is complete. He said he believes maturity will bring poignancy to the work, and the discerning eye will absorb what is con­ veyed, whether or not this happens on a conscious level. One of Duren's past series began with a theme of pi­ anos, which evolved into landscapes. He also includes some interior still scenes, sometimes including figura­ tive work. Duren is constantly exam­ ining his process, attempt­ ing to be as innovative and creative as possible, to offer a fresh perspective on a sub­ ject that others also are de­ picting. He also must resist pressures from supportive patrons, agents or outlets to avoid following in the foot­ steps of his own past suc­ cess, so he can break new ground and continue to chal­ lenge himself. The opening reception for his show was held Feb. 18. His show, "Climbing Fences," focuses primarily on the abstract landscape images for which Duren has developed a national reputa­ tion. The show also features 18 smaller oils on board made last summer on a trip to northern California, his first extended working expe­ dition to his boyhood home since leaving more than 20 years ago. These field studies repre­ sent both a pilgrimage and a reconnection for Duren, as well as a lyrical portrait of a fast disappearing landscape. Duren calls the series, "My homage to a landscape which comforted me in my childhood, helped to shape my sensibilities and taught me much about painting." Duren's exhibition is the first of a series sponsored by the UICA. Rest of West Michigan. UICA has been located in downtown Grand Rapids for about two years. The spa­ cious facility offers a variety of arts to the community, including film, dance, mu­ sic, literature and perfor­ mance art in addition to three galleries with chang­ ing exhibits. One of these features local but often less well known artists, another is devoted to cutting edge art exhibits of work by both established artists and others less familiar. The third gallery is likely to carry art which is a combination of the other types. Duren's work is part of numerous public and corpo­ rate collections, from the United States Embassy in Ethiopia to the Ycrgcau Musce International d’Art in Quebec to the Grand Rapids Art Museum. He is repre­ sented by Patricia Carlisle Fine Art ir. Santa Fc, Robert Allen Fine Art in San Francisco. Rowe/Wolfson Fine Art in Grand Rapids and Tamarak Gallery in Omena, Mich. The UICA gallery is lo­ cated at 41 Sheldon. UICA gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, and Sat­ urday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 11 a m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 454-7000, extension 17 Artist Stephen Duren works in his Caledonia studio and explains his painting setup. The completed painting behind him is from his piano series . CUSTOM HOMES Free initial dt'suyx consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Dtvtston 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616^97-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml March 7. 2000/Page 17 Trojans find Wolverines’ quickness overwhelming Space campers return Nate Freeman (left) and Josh Tobias recently returned from a 'Space is Special' exploration at Space Camp in Alabama. They and TK teacher Carla Ploeg didn’t want to leave. All had fun, fulfilled a dream when they met astronaut Bob Springer and learned ’ we could do lots of things we didn’t know we could learn.' Lady Vikes spikers take district title For a third consecutive year, Lakewood met up with Middleville in a Class B district volleyball championship match and the Lady Vikings once again came away with the first place trophy, powering past the Lady Trojans, 15-3 and 15-2. With the win, coach Kellie Rowland s Lakewood spikers advanced to this Fridays' regional tournament where it will face the winner of the Grand Rapids Catholic Central district. The I-ady Vikings (59-5 and currently ranked fifth in Class B) will open play Friday at 6:30 p.m. The regional will be staged al East Grand Rapids High School. Middleville began district action Saturday at Lakewood High School with a 1 5-10. 15-9 triumph over area rival Caledonia. Kelly Bremer and Erin Palmer each had 3 aces for the winners. Lake wood battled Portland in the event’s second match and won with relative ease, 15- 1, 15-1. "In the Portland match, we really did struggle to emotionally stay up,” Rowland said. "We tried not to make errors." After its triumph versus the Lady Scots, Middleville took on Hastings in the semifinals and pulled out a 16- 14, 15-10 victory. Teri Sc honde I mayer managed 10 kills versus Hastings. The championship match lasted only 25 minutes as Lakewood was very much focused on taking care of business. Leaders statistically for Lakewood were Jill Benschoter (2 blocks, 10 digs and 9 kills), Audra Love (10 digs), Stephanie Maciasz (9 kills) and Amanda Blough (15 service points, 5 aces and 26 assists). "They played aggressively and stayed on the top of their game," Rowland said. NAYS to hold hoop tourney in Lansing area North American Youth Sports announced that they will hold their annual spring youth basketball tournament in the Lansing area May 1921 at the Portland High School and the Portland Middle School. The tournament will feature ten different age brackets: 5th-6th grade boys; 5th-6th grade girls, 7th grade boys, 7th grade girls, 8th grade boys, 8th grade girls, 9th-10th grade girls, 9th-IOth grade boys; 11 th-12th grade boys and 1 lth-12th grade girls. All grades are based on die grade in which a student is currently enrolled. The entry fee for the tournament is $90 and guarantees each team with a minimum of two games. There will be awards presented in each age bracket. The entry deadline is April 28. For additional information or an entry form, please call Mark Garngan at the tollfree NAYS spring tournament hotline at 1800-787-3265 or tournament director Brian VanBuren at 517-323-7469 Steve’s Seamless Gutters Steve Oft 9805 Chief Noondav Road. Middleville. MI 49333 (616) 795-7980 Residential • Business • Builders • Custom Made Seamless Aluminum gutters • FREE Estimates • Competitive Prices "We talked about Middleville before and how they play with some speed. They have the ability to come back so we knew that we could have to continue to play. They play hard." Middleville coach Cindy Middlebush knew that beating the Lady Vikings would be a tremendous challenge, but was pleased with her team’s overall play on the day. "Really our goal was to meet Lakewood in the finals," Middlebush said. "They just got too many weapons; we just don't have the power that Lakewood does." For a more in depth look at Saturday's district volleyball championship, along with- photos from the action, see Thursday’s (March 9) Hastings Banner. Godwin Heights' quickness helped them to build an eaijy lead over Middleville last Friday night in varsity hoops and propelled them to a victory that gave them a share of the O-K Blue Conference championship along with Coopersville. The Wolverines led 20-7 after the opening eight minutes and ended up beating the Trojans by 13 points. 67-54. Godwin ends at 14-6 overall and 12-2 in the O-K Blue, while Middleville finishes the regular season at 6-14 and 5-9. Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said the Wolverines quickness was the biggest difference between the two teams on Friday and earlier in the campaign. "We struggled twice (this season) with their quickness," Holzhuq^er said. "They used lots and lots of pressure and forced a lot of turnovers." Trailing 54-29 at half, the Trojans tallied 25 points in the third quarter, a total that included six three-pointers. Leading the Trojans in the scorebook were Blake Wilson with 16 points (including four threepointers), Zac Truer with 10 points and Ben Lucas with 9 points. n All-American football camp coming to Albion Albion College will be the site again of the nationally known AllAmencan Quarterback/Receiver Camp July 6-9. Players from high schools, middle schools and junior high schools are eligible to attend. This marks the 14th year the football camp will be in Michigan at the Albion College campus. Other sessions are held in California, New Jersey and Arkansas. Founded in 1964, the camp is noted for turning out outstanding quarterbacks, receivers and runningbacks. Last year, more than 300 of our players earned all­ state and ail-conference honors," Dr Will Hayes, president of the camp and former dean at the University of California, said "On Parade Magazine's recent list of nine outstanding high school quarterbacks in the United States, four were from See football amp. pg, 19 Ben Lucas (34), shown here in a Feb. 25 home game versus Calvin Christian, tossed in 9 points during last Friday's loss to Godwin. (Photo by Pat Johns) Truer also led the Trojans on the boards with 6 rebounds. District Glance — At A Here is a look at the matchups for the Class B district basketball tournament taking place this week at Thornapplc Kellogg High School in Middleville. 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MIDDLEVILLE — Middleville claimed a pair of weight class championships from Bret Wiersma at 125 and Chad Reil at 152 at the Feb. 26 individual wrestling regional it played host to, while members from Caledonia, Lakewood and Maple Valley high schools also earned spots in the State finals to be held at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena March 9-11. Wiersma said when he went out onto the mat last Saturday, he held nothing back. "I wrestled like if I lose that was the end of my career," Wiersma said. "I gave it my all." Trailing by three points late in his championship match, Wiersma caught his foe with a head lock, allowing him to score the points necessary to come out on top. "It ended up working," Wiersma. "This is a great feeling." At first, Wiersma, like McCarty, just wanted to make the State field, but as he continued to win his thoughts altered. "My goal was to go to individual State; I just wanted to make it," Wiersma said. "But then I thought heck I could do this (win his weight class)," Wiersma said. Reil won over Lakewood's Tony Harmer in the final match of his championship quest at 152. The two wrestlers have proven to be quite competitive in recent matchups, but this time Reil was not to be denied. He says his disappointment Bret Wiersma here takes an opponent to the mat en route to his first place finish at 125. from not making State last year was all the inspiration he needed. "I screwed up last year," Reil said. "This is a lot of redemption." Reil and Wiersma were just two of four Trojan wrestlers who earned spots for State. Is Rosales finished second at 145 and Tom Haynes took third at 275. Middleville coach Tom Lehman called it a "good day" and said all four wrestlers "did a nice job." "That’s what you are supposed to do... get to State," Lehman said. Lakewood, like Middleville, also had four wrestlers who made the field. Beside Harmer aj 152, Shawn Veitch finished second at 171, Greg Seebcr was the runner-up at 103 and Phil Plowman achieved a third place at 119. Lakewood coach Bob Veitch was pleased that "a couple of the kids made it to championships” but was also disappointed that his wrestlers had "a lot of close calls" that cost a couple of Vikings opportunities to move on. "The weight classes that (Jarrod) LaRoche (171) and (Ron) Wierckz (160) were tougher than nails," coach Veitch said. Many coaches and participants at the Division II regional in Middleville considered it the most challenging in the entire state. In Division IV, Maple Valley's Jeff Rhoades will also be in the "Motor City" to compete in the individual finals. Caledonia had three grapplers who qualified. Lynde Baltrusaitis at 103, Todd Maines at 135 and Josh Baltrusaitis at 145. . Maines and Josh Balirusains both achieved third places in their respective weight classes. 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St. Francis is a Division II, NAIA program that will be starting its third season of football in 2000. Scots win regular season finale vs. Huskies Nick Jenema scored 15 points, Kyle Klecrsnyder 12 and Matt Born 10 points as Caledonia High School's varsity basketball team ended the regular season with a 55-49 victory over Forest Hills Northern. The Fighting Scots’ season record was 9-11 overall and 8-8 in the O-K Gold Conference. Caledonia led FHN 14-7 after the first quarter and 2722 at the half. In the third quarter, however, FHN was able to knot the score at 37-37 before Caledonia tallied 18 points in the final eight minutes to win by the sixpoint margin. LOTS! m ** ■ Bkl * Chevrolet W ■ Iw * Bu’ck * Pontiac M-37 North of Middleville. Across from MicMevdia 795-3318 <><14 <9 O W <■ C SALE HOURS Mon a Wed • Tmm Thur* 4Fn «to« S* S to 1 SERVICE HOURS Mon • to • Tuej -Hi * to 5. 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Second Hand Corners, downtown Hastings 616-945-5005 BONANZA DRYWALL: Hang &. finish, painting, tnm. intenor framing, blown insula­ tion Call Bnan 374-4338 BUFFALO MEAT: Heart Smart 891-8870 TREES TRANSPLANTED: up to 4“ diameter. 3 tree mini­ mum, $35 per tree on property. 891-1533 Antiques ANTIQUE SHOW - BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS EXPO COMPLEX. MARCH 11-12. TWO LARGE BUILD­ INGS, QUALITY AN­ TIQUES. JUST NORTH OF HASTINGS ON M-37. SAT. 10-6 P.M.; SUN. 10-4:30 P.M. $2.50 ADMISSION. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: .hikfcrn under .ft <rf l» ItvMf with pwenu at tejal cvModiam. preplan* wtwnrn anti pnifHr trt unnf cmkidy of Owl dren under IB Tbit newspaper will mm knowingly accept any ad»rni»mg for real catair whx h it in vtotatxin <M (hr law Out render* ate here by mf.wwd that all ilwtlhngt adwmud in thn newapaptr art ivailaMc on an equal opportunity baatt To report diunminamm tall ihr lair Htnrwng tenter at *I*-4M The HUt> ><•»! free telephone number I., the hearing impaired u I MX1V27 927$ TREES PLANTED: Spruce. White Pine. Maples, etc T ♦ up Cail Howard Farms. 891-1533. GLEN’S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING. (RETAINING WALLS): TREATED TIES, BOULDERS & SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLXTION OR RE-LANDSCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS. ROLLED GRAVEL, STONES, ROADS & DRIVES PUT IN. LAND CLEARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS. OWNER SINCE 1967 8911843. THE FAMILY OF BERYL D. PRICE would like to extend sincere gratitude for the won­ derful care he was provided during his illness by Dr. Jack Brown & Dr. Louis Marks. Also, much appreciation goes out to the many nurses and caregivers from Spectrum Health and Saint Mary’s. Our sincere appreciation also ex­ tends out to relatives, friends and neighbors for the over­ whelming cards, thoughts and prayers. A special thanks to Beeler Funeral Home, Hospice of Barry County, Tbornapple Township Emergency Services and The Middle Villa Inn. Heartfelt appreciation extends to Rev. Lee Zachman and Pas­ tor Douglas Beason. Sincerely, The Family of Bery l D. Price. Conun unity Notice FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER Meeting room, hall, kitchen available. Call Deloris at 765-3871.___________________ HASTINGS BANNER SUB­ SCRIPTIONS Phone 616-9459554 YOU WANT QUALITY AT AFFORDABLE PRICES when you buy printing. Call JAd Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph 9459554 or slop in at 1952 N. Broad­ way, Hastings Card Of Thanks Farm WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE for all the flowers.cards, food, expres­ sions of Empathy, thoughts and prayers extended to us at the time of “Gordie Macs” death. A special thank you to the staff of Thomapple Manor for all the lose and can ym-n. Also a special thanks to Beeler Funeral Home for all their help. God Bless each and everyone of you. The Family of B. Gor­ don McWhlnney HAY FOR SALE: Round bales. 1 .OOOlbs. stored inside. 2nd cut­ ting Alfalfa grass mix. Delivery available. 616-758-3163 riin ro> it iiio i»ei.igh i a 3432 68th Street SE • Dutton. MI Phone 616-554-6277 TR¥ OUR ] DELI BURGER Don't want to get out of the car? Pick it up at our drive-up window! ^Save Time - Call your order in aheadj^ FORTUNE CHEF Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cnerry Valiev (M-37) Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-1388 For Sale Auto 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2 door, black, air. auto., cassette, $8,500.00 obo. call Melissa at 616-868-7408________________ 1980 4 DOOR CUTLASS, runs good, body good, perfect teen­ ager car. $800 00. call 616-891 0535 after 6:00pm For Sale WORK BENCHES: new. all steel. Macomber Welding. 6980819 M-F 7-5pm.____________ Good Food • 6«k/ Times • Good Company 8980 Rodgers. Caledonia. Ml • 891-6961 (Comwue«/y located m the Crossings Plaza! 9. Authentic Chinese - Lunch - Dinner - Appetizers Real Estate KALKASKA COUNTY: 5 beautiful wooded acres of hard­ woods. adjoining state land, driveway, grassy building/camping site, already installed, close to Torch Lake, nvers. snowmo­ bile trails, ideal getaway spot $27,900. $500 down. $340/ month. 11 % land contract. North­ ern Land Company. 1 -800-9683118. wwwnortbemlandco com FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS. We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad 1-800-672-9604, ABANDONED REPO: Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary 1-800672-9604___________________ GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Ad­ vertise with classifieds in the Reminder and Hastings Banner. Ph 945-9554 National Ads HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy’ No experi­ ence needed Call 1-888-9400789 Ext#7O75 24hrs Restaurant Pecy>/r JVerfandfteeMcMtpd Parties of 6 or more please call ahead to re sene seating KK»P« SI Nil n SPECI Al.: Order any entree of $7 or more & receive t'REE egg roll egg drop \oup. Validvkrx m twiy pUrc On M-37 just North of Middleville 795-3640 Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout. Walleye. Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass. Catfish. Perch. Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM, 08988 35th St., Gobles, Mi. 49055., (616)-6282056 days, (616)-624-6215 eve­ nings. Looking fora PRINTER? Help Wanted Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! PRINT SHOP LOADER/ PULLER- to $ 16.82/hr+ major benefits! Many tram All permanent1 Start now! (6t6>-949-2424 Jobhne Cm DELIVERY- to SttKV wk* great benefits" Training now! Major companies’ All per­ manent' (616) 949-2424 Jobhne_____________________ CARPENTERS/ HELPERS to $18/hr+ benefits! Entry/ skilled!' Many! Need now? (6161-949-2424 Jobhne. DR. ATKINSON is looking for an individual to train in assem­ bling eyeglasses 3 days per week Apply at 9361 Cherry v*Hey. Caledonia m the D&W Mall COLLECTOR PAYING FAIR PRICE for military/war relics. Patches, badges, medals, uniforms Almost anything any country. World War I to present date. Call I-517-852-1688 for more information. ARDEN ’ NOW HIRING MANAGERS FOR AN expanding franchise; also hiring crew members. Parttime & full-time, flexible hours, apply in person at Get-Em-EnGo, 9441 Cherry Valley, Caledonia MOTHER’S HELPER: Chris tian daycare looking for special person with genuine love of chil­ dren to train as an assistant caregiver/leacher in homestyle daycare. Position would begin as part-time, could lead to part­ nership. Call today and begin a career where hugs, smiles, and ft.ifcgles fill your day. 616-8918215 FORECLOSED HOMES’ LOW OR $0 DOWN! Govt & Bank Repos being sold now! Fi­ nancing available’ Local listings. I-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. CQiddle Villa Inn’s In Memoriam MEMORIAM: In loving memory of our darling daughter Rose Marie, who passed away forty four years ago March 5. 1956. In the graveyard softly sleeping. Where the flowers gen­ tly wave. Lies the one we dearly loved. But who we could not save. In our lonely hours of think­ ing, thoughts of you are ever near. We who loved you. sadly miss you as it ends these long, sad years. Lovingly and sadly missed by Mama and Daddy 10 ACRES. GUN LAKE AREA, 1/3 mile north of Chief Noonday Road on Patterson. 616-891-8870_______________ Wanted • • • • SCHOOL CLERIC AL- Full & part-time'Training now' Lots of permanent work' (616)-9492424 Jobhne________________ « Take Out Available Madkn Tbmdbt ilflOm»*Wp« Fnto SaMtaLODtoftOOpB AO ,W.A<L RAPIDLY EXPANDING MORTGAGE DEPART­ MENT & WELL ESTAB­ LISHED COMMUNITY BANK: looking for an experi­ enced mortgage loan processor. 2 years experience preferred, excellent customer service & communication skills required. Send resume in confidence to; Ad#l lOc/oThe Reminder. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Ml 49058. Mobile Homes REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604.___________________ ATTENTION LANDSCAP­ ERS Nice shredded bark, all hardwoods, $6. per yard at the farm, $8 delivered. Full loads, 28 yards. 616-765-8221. HELP WANTED: Customer Service Representative. Send resume to: Stauffer & Wiggers. 612 E. Main St., Caledonia. Mi. 49316.pt phone. (616F891-9294 CHINESE RESTAURANT HOME HEALTH AIDES/ CERTIFIED NURSING AS­ SISTANTS. Pennock Hospital has part-time opportunities for experiencedHHA s/CNA's Our Home Care Department is pro­ gressive. growing and JCAHO accredited. Must have reliable transportation. We offer a com­ plete compensation package which includes weekend and shi ft di fferentiais; and innovative flex­ ible benefits system (prorated for part time employees). Paid Time Off; personal tax-deferred sav­ ings plan to which Pennock Hos­ pital will contribute as much as 4% of your salary; and much more. Please apply to; PENNOCK HOSPITAL, ATTN: Human Resources Dept; 1009 West Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058; (616)9483112orFax(616)945-4130 EOE (616) 945-5078 / Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding fax: <616) or can 945-9554 945-5192 printing specialists �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. 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Cail L&N for your carpet answers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-03-14.pdf 7378f50d6f7b407e2c318497bffab2dc PDF Text Text oo/oo/oo'f' '*1,1",n 11 nSSkh s?euc UBWrl H*snK3 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 11/March 14, 2000 ‘Anything Goes’ curtain goes up this weekend by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A lively cast and dedicated crew arc creating the world of the 1930s on the stage of the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium. TTiree performances of "Anything Goes" at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. March 16, 17 and 18, will spotlight the talents of more than 60 young singers, dancers and actors. The action is sent on the SS American where the comedy of manners and er­ rors keeps the cast on its toes and the audience laugh­ ing "Anything Goes" was written by Guy Bolton. P.G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse. The music and lyrics are by Cole Porter. Featuring Mariana Schlacter as Reno Sweeney, an evangelist turned nightclub singer. Schlacter brings along her "Angels," Can­ dice Swanson, Jenny Olczak, Becky Warner and Jes­ sica Wilson, on her trip to England. Amy Herring becomes Miss Hope Harcourt, who is traveling with her mother, Mrs. Wadsworth T. Har­ court. Beth Forbes shines as the both elegant and older woman. Also on board arc Hope's fiancd, Evelyn Oakleigh, played by Doug Blocksma, lt‘a all singing, dancing and fun for the 61 member cast of "Anything Goes" at TK High School on March 16,17 and 18. Caledonia planners to review Southpoint PUD again — by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Southpoint Park re­ quest for a planned unit development was sent back last month by the Township Board to the Caledonia Planning Commission, which reconsidered the matter March 6. The 37.6-acre develop­ ment is located off M-37 just south of the old rail­ way, in which eight sites with light industrial zoning uses arc planned. It was previously zoned for agricultural use. The commission ap­ pointed three of its members to look through the materials, and decide if more documentation was needed for a determination. Tom Shearer, speaking for Don Oppenhuizcn of Clearview Investments, said he felt the Planning Commission had dealt with all issues previously and was anxious to get approval so future work on the project could get under way He said the owner fears loss by the postponement. He said Oppenhuizcn, the applicant, would like to receive approval from the Township Board and be ready to start by the end of April Shearer asked that the committee be conducted in an open meeting, since it was expected that the session would lead to a derision by the full body. Township Attorney James Brown said a public The 37.6 acre development is located off M-37 just south of the old railway, in which eight sites with light indus­ trial zoning uses are planned. It was previously zoned for agri­ cultural use. hearing was not required for the committee to review the materials, but suggested a notice be posted on the township door 18 hours in advance of the meeting could be airanged. If there was to be a meeting with the full public notice procedure, there would be even more delay for the applicant. Planning Commission Chairman Roger Keating said the task of the committee is to show that ail points in the reports and all township requirements have been made leading to the commission s decision He said they might highlight the specific points and identify them for the board to make their decision easier. One citizen said she had requested a copy of the staff report in that PUD request, through a FOIA, and said she had been told there wasn t one Phil Ainslc as Wall Street Broker Elisha J. Whitney and his employee Billy Crocker acted by Josh Mo­ sey. Billy was only supposed to come aboard to help the tycoon get settled but... see­ ing his old flame Hope con­ vinces Billy he should em­ bark on the voyage. He gets help from Public Enemy No. 13, Moonface Martin, played effervescently by Matt Newmeyer with the comedic help of Ju­ lia Cordis as his moll, Bon­ nie. Moonface is masquerading as a preacher and gives Billy the ticket originally meant for Public Enemy No. 1, Snake Eyes Johnson. Mo­ sey gels to don many differ­ ent disguises to avoid detec­ tion. Captaining the ship is freshman Ashley Ballard, who with the help of The Purser, Danielle Quisenberry, keeps in line a chorus of singing and dancing pas­ sengers and crew. A special tap dance num­ ber brightens this produc­ tion. Songs in this produc­ tion include "Anything Goes," "I Get a Kick Out of You." and "You're the Top " Returning as directors are Tricia and Ray Rickert, aided by the hard working student directors Tiffany Beuschel and Amanda Sagar. The box office is open tonight, March 14, and to­ morrow, March 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets also may be available at the door on the nights of the perfor­ mance. Telephone reserva­ tions are not being accepted this year Members of the cast en­ joying Porter s witty lyrics include Janelie Batdorff, The "Crew" members flex their muscles in preparation of three days of performances of the TK High School spring musical "Anything Goes." Katie Bedrick, Stephanie Bell, Andrea Berkimer, Malt Blocksma, Amy Boom, Daneen Bricl, Scott Chrysler, Amber DeMaagd, Danielle Donker and Carolyn Ehmry. Amanda Fisk, Michelle Higgins, Rachel Holwerda, Danielle Hoskins. Holly Jenkins, Mandy Kowalczyk, Sabrina Kuhtic, Doug Kyes, Jacki Mann, Jared McDuffee and Aaron Morley are nego­ tiating the winy repartee Re-creating 1930s ship­ board life are Laura Newton, Heather Nink, Anneliese Patterson, Dave Patterson, Leandra Postema, Becky Reed, Mike Scaturro, Anne Schreiber, Jill Smith, Megghan Smith and Johanna Stevens. Whether singing, dancing or getting laughs. Tara Tasma, Adam Terpstra, Car­ rie Van Veghel, Teresa Ven­ ton, Laura Wcigartz, Rachel Wert, Shelby William, and Kaylec Wilke are enjoying their time on stage. In This Issue... • Flutopia choir serenades Caledonia music lovers • Fire survey, letter prompt mis­ understanding • Man under arrest orders girl friend to kill trooper �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 14, 2000 Swirly and gooey fun had at Science Fair Parents were fascinated by the tornado in a bottle - Levi Reigler built a windmill a Jf3'1^ e’hnn?RulJUSl activities inside the Magic School Bus. °f Book collecting workshop slated at Caledonia Library The Caledonia Library will be host for a workshop on "Book Collecting" for fun and profit, including how and why, by Denny Olson of Kalamazoo, for all ages at 7 p m. Wednesday. March 15. Olson will share his se­ crets of what makes a book valuable, including details like its publisher, edition, Contempo Salon is... MOT1, t ■ '9 ’ uo ■* Caledonia Centre Plaza >1 XALOn. ine'^ 41 Bulb state of the art 1annin9betls ^hsal JfotionA at PaIma illustrator and dust jacket, and will show some exam­ ples of collectible books. He will discuss certain au­ thors. such as Dean Koontz, who has written under ten different pen names. Olson has collected books as a hobby for about 12 years and has been lectur­ ing on the subject for two years. He has given about 30 presentations to date. He works with libraries and in­ dividuals to assess their book collections. The library is located at 240 Emmons St. For more information, call the Caledonia branch at 8911502. And inside the human body and its billions of cells. No matter where you were there was exciting hands on science taking place at Lee Elementary on March 7. Parents also learned how the hands on experiments created for the Science Fair tied into the science curriculum. TK library spring break hours noted Thornapple Kellogg School-Community Library hours dun ng spring break will be as follows: April 1, closed; Apnl 3, closed; Apnl 4. 11 30 a m. to 8 p.m.; Apnl 5, 9 a m. to 4 pm; Apnl 6, 11:30 a.m. to 8 pm; April 7, closed; and Apnl 8, closed. Leighton United Methodist Church 142nd Ave and 2nd Street Wayland Ml 49316 616 891 8028 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Saturday March 18.2000 7 00 am to 10 00 am Cotton served from 6 30 am to 10 00 am Prooentoe by tho endurance Team to bupport tbatr mi»»tonary trip to Kenya Opon lo mo putoitc Froa WIN donation accepted Senior citizens planning to get together “Celebrate Springtime” is the theme for local senior citizens’ next get-together Lunch will be at Dubas Restaurant and an afternoon at Fredenk Meijer Gardens. Call for more information and register by Apnl 18. To register for classes or for more information, call 795-3397. Midtllex iHe. Michigan 19333 OPEA m IPPOIVIMFVI OM.l �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 14. 2000,Page 3 CASA for Kids program explained to Rotarians by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Joel Milgram, director of Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA for Kids Inc. of Barry and Eaton counties, explained to the Middleville Rotary last week the process which the CASA volunteers follow when appointed to a case by the court system. Once a volunteer is as­ signed to a child, the volun­ teer advocates for that child. As an officer of the court, the volunteer collects in­ formation, visits the child every seven to ten days, at­ tends every coiirt hearing Alto woman on Calvin dean’s list Katie VanTil of Alto has earned a spot on the Calvin College dean’s list for the fall term. To earn a spot on the dean’s list at Calvin requires that a student maintain a 3.5 grade point average for the semester and has a 3.3 cumulative grade point aver­ age Van Til is a senior at Calvin, majoring in nursing Iler parents arc James and Lyncttc Van Til of Alto. She is a graduate of the Christian Liberty Academy satellite. and advises the judge. Milgram told the mem­ bers of the Middleville Ro­ tary Club at their March 7 meeting that the volunteers in the program come from all walks of life. Some are retirees. Others are single mothers. All are "just good folks." Milgram said. CASA is always looking for volunteers. The next training session begins this week but Milgram would like to hear from anyone who may be interested in participating in the pro­ gram. Volunteers receive train­ ing in child development, the court system, how to collect information and even how to be a witness. Volun­ teers also learn how to de­ tach themselves once a case is over. Milgram also explained that CASA operates on a shoestring budget. The sup­ port given by the Barry County United Way is the funding base of the organi­ zation and is most welcome. Milgram encouraged Ro­ tary members who were free on May 13 to participate in Entry forms are available by calling 1-800-450-0760. The deadline is May I. Milgram closed his talk asking. "What can you do for CASA?" His answer. "Go home and hug your kids and grandkids, love them well." He also asked members to volunteer or make contributions to CASA For more information call 948-3213. Contributions can be sent to CASA for Kids. Barry County Office. 555 W. Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. 49058. Engagements Fox-Rietman Chrystin L. Fox and Timo­ thy M Rietman will be joined in marnage on May 6. 2000 The bride-elect is em­ ployed at Bradford White’s Corporation The groom­ elect is employed at Grand Rapids Plastics. The couple will make their home in Middleville hinmil lllo -lir<man's PAHCAKE SUPPER Joel Milgram the CASA for Kids golf scramble at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. The cost is $45 per person and the four-per­ son scramble teams can be men. women or mixed. The cost covers 18 holes, cart and lunch. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. There is a $20,(XX) cash prize for a hole-in-onc and a sit down, all you can eat burger feast after golf­ ing. MILLER MEANS Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Debbie Erway Pancakes, eggs, sausage and pure maple syrup Saturday, April 8th Alto Fire Station Donations at the door. ALL YOU CAN EAT! pH | REAL ESTATE Gun Lake Office 12800 W M l 79 Highway (616) 795-2202 ( ■role Schlevink 623-8357 672-7405 94XX225 CRS.GRi................................... 795-9090 Ray Diehl Linda Lewis 795-9331 Sarah I Irich 792-1215 623-4217 Vickie Murphy 795-3731 Cathv Williamson Karen Brown Craig Stolsonburg Barb Getty . 795-4470 795-7535 Kay Stolsonburg. crs ASSOC BROKf K & SALES MGR 745-7272 Wiesenhofer 60th anniversary open house March 21, 1940, Elmer Wiesenhofer and the former Ethel Bowman, were united in marriage. In honor of this special occasion, March 26, 2000, an open house/luncheon will be served at the United Methodist Church, 111 Church St., Middleville, from 2-4 p.m. hosted by their children: Elaine (Ryal) Northrop, Judy (Pat) Harnson and Ed Wiesenhofer. The couple have 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Elmer and Ethel currently reside at 602 Thornton St., Mid­ dleville. Ml 49333 The couple asks no gifts, only caros and good wishes. Jlet hi. MLS 9131 I IB 2. GUN LAKE ACREAGE, this Spacious 4 1. MIDDLEVILLE. This 3 bdrm71 bath home features a large fenced back yard for children or pets newer furnace and a 2 car garage Cal Kay or Cra>g $92 500 All Ifoun Qeutel'iq NeecHi bdrm !2 bath home features a light modern kitchen formal dining room and a cathedral ceiling and bath tn master suite Only 5 years old with 2-1/2 acres and setting on a wooded hilltop wrth a breathtaking view Conveniently located between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo Cail Deb tor more 4. HASTINGS ACREAGE. Approx 10 acres > I N C E ML_J 1 of property that has been perked surveyed and ready for spring building Walk-out srte »s possdxe For more information call Cathy . $29 900 9 4 9 A SwierengA s 9369 Cherry Valley S.E (M-37) In the Caledonia D & W Village Center ______ 616-891-5750 MASTER IJO II WELERS 1 3. MIDDLE VILLE. ThtS tfnmaculate 2 yr o» home features 4 bdrms ? baths corner fireplace 1600 sq ft of total fmtshed hvmg space and walk-out basement ThornappteKefloog Schools For more information caU Kay • $139900 5. MIDDLEVILLE ACREAGE. Beautiful acre building srte close to town and already perked Located in an area of newer homes with man-made pond Call Kay or Cra>g FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page dfriteSun and News, Middlevflle. Ml'March (4. 2000 Dutton Christian choir to perform HMS Pinafore The Dutton Christian choir next Tuesday will pre­ sent the humorous musical "HMS Pinafore," written by Gijbert and Sullivan and adapted by M.J. Arnold for young voices. The story is set in the 1800s in England on the upper deck of a big ship. The main characters are Captain Corcoran who is commander, played by Tim Ouwinga; his daughter, Josephine, (Stephanie Sikma) a beautiful young lady who is to marry an im­ portant man named Sir to the mix. Dick Deadeye is a sailor who has nothing good to say about or to anyone and he loves to foul up the best laid plans. Dick Deadey e will be growled by Tim Van Der Heide. Buttercup is a peddler woman who has a very im­ portant secret that will change everything. Butter­ cup will be played by Holly VanLaan. Cousin Hebe will be played by Jenny VanLaan. Boatswain s Mate is played by Zachary Groenendal. The narrator is Alecia Duryea. Joseph Porter; Porter, who also thinks he is pretty im­ portant and whose pan will be performed by Charles (Chuck) Terp stra The problem is that Josephine really loves a regular sailor on board her father's ship named Ralph Rackstraw, who also loves her. Ralph Rackstraw will be played by Jason Schep­ ers. Rackstraw cannot marry Josephine because she is in a higher class than he Her father, the captain, would not allow it. Other characters add spice The play will be held March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Caledonia Performing Arts Center in Caledonia High son and no more than $10 per family. Inquiries may be made by calling 891-8488. School on Duncan Lake Road. Admission is $2 per per­ Caledonia Library sets gardening program Spring is in the air. and just in time for the change of seasons, the Caledonia branch of the Kent Distnct library will present “Spring into Gardening" Wednesday. March 29. at 7 p.m. The program, for all ages, will look at garden prepara­ tion. summer flowering bulbs and gardening with children. Local master gar­ dener Patricia Johns will answer questions before and after the program Johns, of Middleville, has been a master gardener and adsanced master gardener for more than six years. Her interests arc in gardening with children, bulbs and civic gardening She has spoken on gardening topics at the library' in the past. For more information on “Spring into Gardening." call the Caledonia branch of the Kent Distnct Library at 891-1502 The library is located at 240 Emmons St. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Lit tug Church - Sening a Lit tug Lord Sunday Sch<x>l ............................... 9.30 a m. Morning Worship .10:45 a.m Evening Praise ............................ 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p.m 7240 60th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Ifr Hriaft F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBtanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M M II I I I Y C H B a C H a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship ...................... 10:30 am. Youth Group Sunday Evenings.............. „.7O0 p.m. Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrtssev Dykstra. Worship leader Denny Bouma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 6I6-R9I-O2B7 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9’26 Redeemer Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America AM Worship; 1100 AM Chr Ed.; 6 00 PM Wed Family Night . Pastor Paul M. Hillman "W? are 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 changed by God's love!" A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday School................................... Sunday Morning Worship Service. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer ... Word of Life Clubs It :00 a.m. . . 6.00 p.m . . 6:45 p.m 6 45 p.m. VM ocr weo site www bnghH>de org S 9:30 Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Ami. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music- Contemporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages Evening Worship Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0IVI WWW lakcsidccommunity org (under construction) Leighton United Methodist Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship B.30 a m & II a m Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a tn. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday............. 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................ 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday .......... 6:00 p.m. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St, near Whitneyville Ave <^^31 "*• Church School. Sunday 5 Morning Worship 11.00 a m ^ctl Fellowship 7 30 p m RAY TOWXSESD. Pasor XORMAS KNORR. ChriMun Eduottan IXotiv Puslor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 891-B02M • e-mail: leightonOiserv net SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHHISTO REFORMED CHIKH Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship 9 30 a.m. Sunday School . 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 1100 a.m. Rec. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Sundas Uorship 9 30 a m ft t» I (Child & Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 n 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street Alto Ml 49302 Ow mile nisi of Whitneyville R4 Ra- P Adams Pfaw89l-8440 GI N LAKE COMMlNITY CHURCH Wred^Scnscr it 31 are k (Wd» (iKtwtd Sam ft CM Cad USIEN SflffiBLU M-miBtS. htaiSMdn httdarScnvr UiaxS IWsdn Senxr Gwd indn frncr Senses EASTER 6*dn „vri23> Emer Swrsc Senser Ewer Fdtort^ Hal 9W a* • Lmh hcchp !♦» ut faMv IW St • Church Office 6104914^ • Fat 8N46U fa Vmre Ufau 6/64VM/6' * U* 25(1 Ml 4»MS • W5-7WJ Inspiring Posatve. Relevant Joyful Bamer Free Cyiag Chdd Care Senser Hum COMMUNITY 9 30 a m 10 45 am 6 00 p m MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m 11:15 a m 6:00 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St, Caledonia. Ml (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted la one another in brotherly love " Rom 12 10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Bev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 CIjc Came fElctljobist Cljurdj 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Aho. Ml 49302 Sunday School...10:00am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Badard, Pastor Phone 868S437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a m., 6 p.m. Children’s Worship and Narsery 9 45 a m Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Sening Your Community Campus for Ministry Cal! for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship 930 am Middleviie Sunday School MKkfteWte Morrung WorstYp 945 am .11-00 am. Ret U-e '/.achtruoi Crvatch Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WHitrey'/He Ave Of 84* $T • 89' -8661 The Church where everybody is somebody andJgsus is Lord" twvQwty Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday Schoo — Stnaoy Morrsng Wonrc Sunday Evening Woryvp Aea MKhveek Prayer & Boe SWy 9 30 am 1030am 6 00pm 700pm * ’ Rev Thomas Suys. Rev Kart Basvz Assoc Posror/Youth ktastnes �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/March 14. 2000'Page 5 Caledonia landscaping business to relocate main building to retire because she enjoys tained. The 25-foot rule would put the signs behind it. Business owner Archie the buildings because the Warner Jr., son of Erma and highway has taken so much Archie, said he expects to- land. Old driveways between conduct business as usual and will work around the buildings did not quite meet construction they must do the width requirements of on the site, over the next the present ordinance, but few months. re-routing traffic within the He believes customers can site solved the problem. There will be two en­ be served with a minimum of inconvenience in spite of trances off the highway. the construction. Business Parking area will be reduced, will be conducted out of the but is not expected to be a More asphalt bams and temporary facili­ problem. ties. Parking will be ade­ parking is to be added. A storm detention facility will quate throughout the period. Erma Warner said they be doubled in size over the plan to compensate their existing one to accommo­ customers for any inconve­ date the asphalt. Seventy per cent of the nience by offering a lot of area is normally covered specials this season. with landscaping materials One unusual circumstance for the business is that this during the marketing sea­ is the second time in its his­ son, and that was included tory that it was affected by in the computations for the highway changes. Owner storm detention facility. The Archie Warner said the landscaping merchandise of­ business was moved to this fers a buffer of its own in location in 197 after its pre­ the summer time, a more vious East 28th Street loca­ permanent front buffer was tion at 1-96, which affected business in a negative way. Despite the planned move, employees will re­ main on the job. The busi­ Caledonia woman ness has 40 to 50 people, some of whom work year earns horse round. massage certificate Archie Warner said MDOT personnel have been Rebecca Haywood of extremely helpful to work with beyond the difficult Caledonia has completed situation the company has certification requirements for the nation's first program been placed in. A conditional recommen­ in equine sports massage dation was given Feb. 21 by therapy. The program, offered by the Planning Commission because of the unusual cir­ Equissage and Associates, cumstances. This will allow prepares her for a career in the building to be relocated this increasingly used mus­ even if other details must be cle therapy for horses postponed and completed engaged in athletic competi­ later. The owner said he had tion. Massage therapy, com­ been told about the move just a short time before and monly employed to enhance performance in had been working on the sports human athletes, has also move ever since. When preparations and proven to enhance the per­ building permits are all in formance of equine athletes line, the building nearest the and assist the horse in reach­ road is slated to be moved ing its fullest- potential. Certification training con­ back around May 15. centrates on the theory of Because of the changes, massage therapy and its ben­ some factors needed to be revised to meet new stan­ efits, as well as hands-on experience applying the dards. Two signs near the road will be subject to new techniques on high perfor­ mance horses. rules for size and setbacks Founded in 1989, unless a variance can be obEquissage and Associates works with many owners and trainers at race tracks and show bams throughout the country and at their training complex in Round Hill in the heart of Virginia horse country President and founder of TRADITIONAL, Equissage. Mary Schreiber, CONTEMPORARY, says a career in equine sports massage therapy presents an Distinctive Styles COUNTRY situation for the horse Inside and Out A W ausau Home features more "ideal lover Surt-up costs for an of uhM every family values space Take a look at our hun­ Equine Sports Massage dreds of plans, all nch tn fea­ Therapist (ESMT) are tures. al paces that will surprise neghble Ail he or she needs is a good pair of hands, our training, and a sincere desire to help the equine athlete.” Additional information on Welcome Home. ESMT training and certifi­ cation is available to those 'Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.* interested by writing to 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake Equissage and Associates. PO Box 447, Round Hill, (616) 795-4963 Va.20141 by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer Pressure to get ready for widening M-37 had one lo­ cal business scrambling to jump through a great many hoops to move a building out of the way by June 15. Harder and Warner, a land­ scaping business on M-37 near 60th Street, has been to the Caledonia Planning Commission twice in the last month to obtain per­ mission for the move. Not only has the family business been given little time to make the adjust­ ments, but the request must be accommodated right in the height of its primary marketing season. "This is the Christmas season in the landscaping business," Erma Warner said later. The business name, Harder and Warner, comes from the original partner­ ship between Erma Warner's father, Henry Harder, and her husband Archie Warner. Erma Warner has worked in the business all her life, and continues do so in years some people would choose The Harder & Warner Garden Center on Broadmoor is to be moved back from the present location to allow M-DOT to widen the state highway. The business will be open to the public during the busy spring planting season, in spite of the short notice they were given. requested, which would in­ clude three trees in the first fifteen feet off M-37. Another building will be expanded. The other build­ ings will be dressed up to match the main building. Plumbing in the bath­ rooms and kitchen of the old home used as an office are thought to be acceptable, though removing the wash­ ers and bath facilities will assure reduced use. The business is not operated at night, so extra lighting will not be a problem. As of March 10, the Warners said all township requirements have been met and permits have been granted. The phone at the business is 698-6910. Steve’s Seamless Gutters Steve Orr 9805 Chief Noonday Road. Middleville. Ml 49333 (616) 795-7980 Residential • Business • Builders • Custom Made Seamless Aluminum gutters • FREE Estimates • Competitive Prices ^SERVICE Gen X-ers, Adults, Teens, Families, and all those SEEKING for or CELEBRATING New Lfe in Christ The third Sunday of every month: @ 6:00 PM * MpriMe 9 . May 21 Upbeat music, multi-media, drama, free pizza The Caraway Street puppet show will be available for young children PEACE CLlLROj �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 14. 2000 Flutopia choir serenades Caledonia music lovers Linda Howard. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A new flute choir aptly named "Flutopia" has been formed at Caledonia High School. Led by Linda Howard, the group, which started last summer, includes Amanda Danielson, Michelle Syrek, Brittany Barber, Heidi Williams, Meridith Brown, Sarah Jansma, and Molly Pickard The members began meet­ ing once a week for two hours. Their first perfor­ mance was at the Indoor Marching Band Concert. They also have performed al Christmas and at two recitals and Christmas carol­ ing for fund-raising. They did a joint perfor­ mance with Flutasia, from Marshall. Howard said she was very excited for the girls because supporters (Bands 2000) provided the money to pur­ chase an alto flute for the use of all students studying flute. She said the cost was around $2,000. All in the choir will have an opportu­ nity to play the instrument. The group also has been borrowing a bass flute, which would cost around $5,000. Howard said anyone want­ ing to contribute to Bands 2000 or to the flute choir through Bands 2000 can re­ ceive a tax deduction. The group does not set up positions, such as first, sec­ ond and third chairs. Instead, there is a lot of swapping of parts. Brittany Barber is a sophomore who has played the flute since sixth grade. She has participated in all the flute choir events since it formed. She was highly compli­ mentary to Howard, saying, "Linda picks a lot of music selections we enjoy to keep us interested. We are excited about the music we are playing. Also, we have some pieces which are chal­ lenging. She helps us with individual insights, and shows us the best way to get the best sound from the instrument." Amanda Danielson said of the group, "I like it. We get to play all the instruments. I have improved my ability by playing the piccolo. Now I can play the high notes better on my regular flute." Danielson, a fresh­ man, has played for four years, and also plays other instruments. She joined the group in the fall, after the others. She said "It was really fun. All the others were really nice to me. We are all good friends." Michelle Syrek said she had played for six years. She is a junior. "I came to see, and con­ tinued, I liked it so much." She said she met new people in a nice atmosphere. "Linda teaches good lessons, and makes it fun. She teaches about expres­ sion rather than being per­ fect. It's a too) of expres­ sion. I'm glad they invited me." Syrek has taken individual lessons from Howard since last year. Newly formed flute choir, "Flutopia,“ includes Amanda Danielson, Michelle Syrek, Heidi Williams, Brittany Barber, Meridith Brown (holding the alto flute),Sarah Jansma, and Molly Pickard with piccolo. Linda Howard, not shown, leads the group. "Lessons are neat. She helps me improve my posi­ tions." For instance, Howard helped her to hold her mouth differently in relation to the flute, which was ac­ tually easier and more re­ laxed. Syrek, as a result, said she has a lot more con­ fidence now. She said, "Linda puts kids on the spot, to play a solo, but not until they are ready. Everyone gets a chance to shine." Syrek is learning to play the bass flute, besides the normal flute. "It's like the tuba of flutes." She said she likes playing the low notes. It becomes more of a On a personal level, Howard said she wants these students to remember the most important thing is to sing through the instru­ ment, and to be expressive. She says they work well together and have a lot of fun. She believes that in be­ ing better friends, they be­ come better musicians, get­ ting support from each other. Flutopia will perform the SAVE UPTO AN EXTRA $200 PER STATEROOM ON A "FUN SHIP" CRUISE VACATION WITH THIS EXCLUSIVE OFFER. If you're a member of the Amencan Assocavoe of Retired Persons, you're eligible for the following savings being offered exclusively from Carnival Cruise Lines for sailings between now and December 17, 2000. What are you waiting for? This ts the vacation opportunity you've dreamed about • SAVE AN EXTRA $S0 per stateroom on any 3 4 or S day crutse • SAVE AN EXTRA $100 per stateroom on any 7 day cru se (not including CARNIVAL DESTINY. CARNIVAL TRIUMPH. 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The Caledonia High School Band will be offer­ ing its annual Pops Concert in the Performing Arts Center at 7:17 p.m March 24 this year. Skits will be presented intermittently to add to the entertainment. 'fhe concert is free. Phone 891-8120 for more infor­ mation. Wild duck project progresses in Caledonia The Caledonia Education Foundation has announced that work on the wood duck project has progressed to the point that wood duck nesting boxes will soon be placed in the community. The foundation awarded a grant in December to Duane Petrosky of Caledonia Middle School to help fund the project. The project is offered at the middle school as part of the eight hour program, and is therefore available to any middle school student who is interested It involves con­ tacting local businesses to help with providing the materials necesary to build the nesting boxes The students also have been involved in the con­ struction of the nesting boxes. The next phase of the project, placing the boxes in locations around the com­ munity. is about to take place Eighty-seven boxes will be placed in locations throughout the community March 14, 15, 16.21 and 22 Students then will begin learning about the hfe cycle of a native bird, collecting data about nesting success rates and participating in the management of wildlife This project will also show students the impact of habi­ tat has on waterfowl popula­ tions. If anyone is interested in learning more about the wood duck project or would like specific information about times and places for wood duck nesting box installations, call Duane Petrosky at ( alcdoma Middle School, 891-8649 For more inform!ion about the Caledonia Education Foundation, call 752-8516 Turn into unwanted items into cash. Call945-9554for Sun & hews Action-Ails. �The Sun and News Mtddieville. Ml March 14 2000/Page 7 Feminist History Mystery writer visits Caledonia Library bv Ruth Zachary Staff Water A new genre of writing that Jo Ellyn Ciarey calls Feminist History Mystery, is emerging, where popular fiction is teaching social history. Ciarey discussed this writ­ ing trend, which developed in the 1990s, March 1 at the Caledonia Library. With this trend, the con­ cept of women's roles in history is being adjusted, Ciarey explained. Looking at women's roles in a different way than the ideal of the age started with historical fiction. Even some 19th century fiction attempted to cast Victorian women in a different light. In actual life, research has shown that ordinary women often did not live lives that conformed to the sheltered ideal of the time, Ciarey ex­ plained. In real life, women took very strong roles. The suf­ frage movement in Michi­ gan was very strong. History is revisited through the mystery genre by several current authors, revealing events which shaped the character of women's lives. In mystery fiction the character and traits of sleuths have changed over the centuries. For a long lime these heroes were male, but the new trend, fea­ tures women in roles tradi­ tionally considered the province of males. Recent developments have included the introduction of We’ll protect your assets in die event of a lawsuit. IMW IlJhIkv iHSUF.UKV IS tlk'IV to pnxect you it you arv sued. But as your assets grow, so-J xxikl your nuttcoua Cenr.ct us and wel tvU you alxxtt the “No Phttem" personal umbrdb proto, ncn available tnm Auto Owners Insurance Company <Juto-Ownrrs Imuranct Ute morw Car Buavv* X. W J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency “Oi/r Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37), Middleville. Mi 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Barb (DeNooyer) Newhof GRAND RAPIDS Mrs. Barb (DeNooyer) Newhof. went to be with her Lord Saturday. March 4. 2000. The Lord was her light and salvation. Psalm 27:1. She will be lovinglymissed by her husband. Ted; her children. Joy and Tomm Vander Horst. Carolyn Newhof. Marge and Chris Vander Galien. Craig and Sue Newhof. Linda and Mark Syswerda. Steven and Luanne Newhof; 20 grandchildren; her sister and brother-inlaw. Marjorie and Preston Kool; her brothers and sisters-in-law. Donald and Ann DeNooyer. Norman A new genre of writing developed in the 1990s, Feminist History Mystery, in which popular fiction is teaching social history was discussed by Jo Ellyn Ciarey who came to discuss the writing trend at the Caledonia Library March 1. female sleuths into histori­ cal settings and the fiction­ alizing of actual historical figures. So far the most popular era has been the Victorian/Edwardian, the pe­ riod of the suffrage move­ ment, the "New Woman," and the origin of detective fiction itself. Ciarey said. "That we. from the late 20th century, develop this genre using its original setting suggests not only respect for its history, but also intent to rc-examinc the legacy of values we have inherited along with the form." One important change in the law affecting women oc­ curred because of a women's rights conference held in Seneca Falls, N.Y. As a re­ sult, the Married Women's Property Act was enacted, through which the rights for women included full suf­ frage. The conference, which was presided over by a man, had great consequences the women who organized it did not anticipate. This setting is used for the first in a mystery scries by Miriam Grace Monfredo, Seneca Falls Inheritance, written in 1993. Monfredo will make an appearance in Grand Rapids in April as the guest author for Kent District Library’s "Let It Snow” reading pro­ gram. She will also visit Schuler’s Books April 18 for book discussion and signing. Ciarey also discussed sev- eral other writers in the fem­ inist history mystery genre. Gillian Linscott has writ­ ten five books between 1991 and 1999 about Ed­ wardian English suffragette Nell Bray, dating from 1908 to 1919. Ciarey explained Linscott wants her readers to learn something from her writing. She also is inter­ ested in recording the achievements of women, which builds positive im­ ages. She exploits the pe­ riod in fiction with credible history and credible femi­ nism, Ciarey said. Laurie King writes about heroine Mary Russell who has successfully apprenticed with the retired Sherlock Holmes, and handles her own cases involving women, some newly enfran­ chised, most newly in con­ trol of their own fortunes, set in the 1920s. She also deals with women's issues in that period, when women were not compensated for wartime service. Other writers of history mystery mentioned were J. D. Christilian, Anne Perry, Robin Paige. Lauren Belfer, Karen Rose Cercone, and Elizabeth Peters. Others fea­ turing suffrage and social re­ form matters include. Abbey Pen Baker, K.K. Beck, Mar­ ian J.A.Jackson, Kate Kingsbury and Mary Kruger Ciarey said historic set­ tings are extremely popular right now. Aspiring authors researching actual documen­ tation of women's lives through the centuries have a rich field to mine for his­ toric fiction. Women's opportunities to live interesting lives varied through the ages. The Vic­ torian period * as one of the most repressive, but often those most affected were middle class women, while others simultaneously were following careers or other pursuits out of necessity. Ciarey said male authors are being affected bv women writing in this genre. The traditional detective would never have been married in the fiction from the first part of the century, but male and female roles are chang­ ing in men’s writing as well. Clarey’s KDL presenta­ tion is part of a number of programs offered to the pub­ lic as a part of LEGACY 2000 on Local Women’s History. The series of pro­ grams started in February and continued through March and into April through the cooperation and sponsorship of several local organizations in the Grand Rapids area. and Helen DeNooyer; her brother-in-law and sistersin-law. Lucille Muller. Jay and Gloria Newhof; many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for Mrs. New hof w as held on Wednesday. March 8. 2000 at Corinth Reformed Church. Pastor Rob Bell officiated. A family Committal Service was held at Kent Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial contributions to Cary Christian Center or Alpha Prison Ministry. Arrangements were made by the DeVries Funeral Home. foe a mentatial that can cf) m. {ftwci... k gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activ­ ities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call 945-0526. erald endows of Cascade A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from \ Nearest and most affordable rates in area. Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Walmart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middlevile. Ml/March 14 2000 If Walls Could Talk1 mural brightens CMS halls Eighth-graders painted murals lining the curved hallway in the Middle School. The "Responsibility" mural was created by Christina Brewton and Vennessa Filer. Jon Kurze works on a mural for ’Citizenship,’ depicted by a flag. Jenni Michelfielder also worked on the mural .but is not shown. Julia Howard made this scroll titled "Trustworthiness," with two other students, Colrain Canouse and Lyndsay Anderson, not shown. ’Fairness’ was illustrated by scales, painted by Brad Swartz and Arnie Lazarski. Jeff 4 Sherri of Westen's Carpet Announce Zhcir... Clearance Sale Carpet Remnants Unbe/ievab/y Priced At 5x8 Quality Oriental Rugs QOO > -F $ ^9 All Kanga Back Carpet On Sale As Well - Sale Ends April 18 ~ Don’t Forget... Quality Laminate Flooring $ 1. sq. ft. _____ With 15 Year Warranty____________ ______ M w 1 u, if * (EE) Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 “HeretheBargainShoppersCarpetShoppe" Interlocking dark and light hands illustrate the principle of "Respect. ‘ created by Ben Schupp, Andrew Cromer and Jim Haisma. �The Sun and News M>ddleviWe. Ml March 14 2000/Page 9 Caledonia FFAers receive state honors An ambitious effort by three students declares, "Character Counts at CMS." and a flower with petals representing ideal traits. Kaitlyn Cochran and Nubia Gomez were able to come for a picture, but Kyle Peacy is not shown. If Walls Could Talk, from page 8 TK school lunch menus Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday. March 15 Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (abc soup) w/bosco cheese stick or ham and cheese on bun, veggie sticks, applesauce, milk. Thursday. March 16 taco salad w pretzel or hot pocket, corn chips, tossed salad, fresh pear, milk Friday, March 17 Pizza or fish sandwich on bun, com, lime jello w/fruit, milk. Monday. March 20 Breaded pork steak or hot dog, mashed potatoes, din­ ner roll, mixed fruit, milk. Tuesday, March 21 B-Day Cup Cake Day. Corn dog or hot pocket, oven fries, pears, milk Note: P.B. sandwiches available each day. Depicting a "Caring" heart. Danille Latak and Alicia Myers relax beneath their work Afw Discounts and I aynient Plans Available Middle and High School Wednesday, March 15 Chicken vegetable soup w/Bosco cheese stick, or ham and cheese on bun, veg­ gie sticks, applesauce, milk. Thursday, March 16 Taco salad w/pretzel, or hot pocket, tossed salad, com chips, fresh pear, milk. Friday, March 17 Pizza or fish on a bun, corn, lime jello w/fruit, milk. Monday, March 20 Breaded pork steak or hot dog. mashed potatoes, din­ ner roll, mixed fruit, milk. Tuesday, March 21 Corn dog or hot pocket, oven fries, pears, milk. NOTE: Rotating Hems will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month. 2 Month, 3 Month or 6 Month Policies FREE QUOTES - 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cvcle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Mh X™ STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 011 -U 1UV 9S09 Cherr) Va||e> Rd Caledonia, MI 49316 The Caledonia FFA chap­ ter attended the 72nd Michigan FFA convention March 6-8 at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Michigan State University’s campus where members were recognized for their achievements through the organization. Eight members received their State Degrees, the highest honor an FFA mem­ ber can receive from the State Association Tho Caledonia chapter's recipi­ ents were Came Baxter. Jacob Gerst. Ryan Hay wood. Jennifer Martin. Enn Mulder. James Shcely. Kelli Wagner and Eric Ybnkcr. Marcie Crandall. Kelly Goodwin. Tony Govcrnal. Maygan Post and Justin Workman received an Outstanding Junior Agriculture Award based on their leadership and super­ vised agricultural experi­ ence. State awards were present­ ed to members demonstrat­ ing exceptional proficiency in one of 44 areas of agricul­ ture, agribusiness and natur­ al resources. These members are eligible to compete at the National FFA Convention held in Louisville, Kent, in November The chapter recipient was Gold Finalist Jacob Gerst in agricultural sales and or service. Some members competed in various leadership con­ tests. The Greenhand Conduct of Meetings team, consisting of Jenny Workman. Kim Russell. Dick VandcBunte. Scott Rodgers. Heather Cancc. Molly Spica and Jeremiah Borners, receive a gold award The Junior High Conduct of Meetings team, consisting of Katie Meyer. Ashley Wegner. Ben Wisner. Tony Delnay. Brittany Snyder. Pamala Martin and Emily Martinez received a silver award The Parliamentary Procedure team, consisting of Bobbi Meyer. Sarah Aynss. Jennifer Martin. Jenny l.uetkemeyer. Eric Yonker. Tyler Gamelin and Seth Temple, received a silver award The Agricultural Forum team, consisting of Brian Anderson, Megan Post, Justin Workman. Tony Governol. Kelly Goodwin. Marcie Crandall and Jake Gerst. received a silver award The Michigan FFA con­ sists of approximately 5,100 members from more than 100 chapters FFA is a diverse organization operat­ ing in rural urban and subur­ ban schools Students ages 12-21 enrolled in an agriscience education program are eligible for membership FFA membership has increased tn the state of Michigan this past year First Baptist Church to build once again Though it was just 2 1/2 years ago that First Baptist Church of Middleville com­ pleted a new auditorium and fellowship hall, it is getting ready to build again. As a result of receiving a large gift from the Willis family, the church will be constructing a separate recreation center on more than 10,000 square feet. The building will have a full size regulation basketball court, where volleyball and tennis will also be able to be played. There will also be a kitchen, locker rooms with showers, two large class­ rooms, a storage room, and a game room where pingpong. air hockey, foos ball, and oth$r games can be played. Construction should begin by the first of April and the building completed by the end of August or the first of September. The entire project, when completed, will be debt free Pastor Bruce Stewart says, ‘‘this new building will be a great asset in reaching out to the community” NEWEST CITIZEN BOY, Jackson Thomas, born at Spectrum Downtown on March I, 2(XM) at 12 34 p m to Melissa Patrick of Lake Odessa and Michael Kooiman of Middleville Weighing 8 lbs 12 ozs and 21 inches long ★ ★ ATTENTION ★ ★ Farmers and Homeowners 35 Years of Experience in Parts, Sales and Service on: MM • Oliver • White Tractors & Equipment • White Planters • Ford Tractors • New Holland Equipment Call nou and set up an appointment for a check on your equipment so you ’re ready for spring. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 735 Shier man Street Nashville 517-8S2-191O �Page 10/The Sun and News. MiddleviMe. Ml/March 14, 2000 Different age students at TK share imagination, creativity Ashley Moore and Kari Depew are using the computer to find illustrations by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students in Celeste Diehm’s advanced placement language and composition class have been working with fourth-graders in Helen Jahnke's class at Page Ele­ mentary on literary projects. The students are writing books together. Along with the hard work of thinking about what to write about has been shared laughter and even a few snacks. The older students are learning to be flexible and patient as they mentor the younger students. Both Diehm and Jahnke praise the shared experience. Goals of this project in­ clude improving writing skills, channeling creativity and imagination and learn­ ing to work in groups. The differences in com­ puter systems have not been a problem since all students are not relying on the com­ The tables in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library were filled with fourth-graders and high school students working on their projects. puters. Some have been drawing original illustra­ tions and others using the clip art available on com­ puter. Topics of the stories in­ clude sports, robots, space, trips students have taken and even great disasters. Once the books are fin­ ished, some may be in the Thornapplc Kellogg School and Community Library and others at the Page Library. Jasonville Farms wins PUD change Josh Mosey (left) said "getting to work with an interesting kid" and Christopher Van den Bosch said, ‘making it up" were the most fun parts of this project. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Representatives from the Jasonville Farms residential development last week asked for permission from the Caledonia Township Plan­ ning Commission to make revisions to phase four of the planned unit develop­ ment agreement. The representatives asked to change the location of an access drive onto 84th Street and to have two fewer lots than previously planned. The development had pur­ chased additional land north of the planned driveway, to leave a house intact. A sec­ Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet ... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Matt Brady (left) and Ken Riley have enjoyed working on "The Big Hit," a football story ondary access drive onto M37 is planned within two years. Three lots, which were extended back into a ravine, changed so they no longer fit the standard depth ratio of 3 to 1, requiring a special land use need request will While there arc some by Patricia Johns require a public notice and hints to three of the posters Staff Writer will come later. It was High school students and contained in this article, thought the topographical public users of the Thor­ some of the other posters problems were justifiable napple Kellogg School and arc a little harder to identify. reason for the departure from Community Library have a Reference information is the normal ratio. opportunity to "spring clean available at the library to The purpose for the answer the questions asked their brains” this month. change is to carry the lots to about the individuals. Librarian Deb Jones has the bottom of the ravine so Oh yes, there is a sweet devised a challenge with 10 it is not common land, posters of influential indi­ prize for the winner. The permitting common use and viduals. Those who accept $10 gift certificate from The access to private parcels. the challenge have to answer Scoop would pay for one re­ These details were ap­ questions about the individ­ ally big banana split or proved. enough to share with uals pictured. Another request to allow Now, some people might friends. phase five of the project to Answer sheets have to be disagree about some of the occur concurrently with significance of those pic­ turned in by the lime the li­ phase four, ahead of sched­ tured. Families whose chil­ brary closes on March 31. ule also was approved. The dren watch Sesame Street The winning entry will be reason given was a need to may give Jim Henson and drawn from the correct en­ get highway approval to Kermit more significance tries. Accurate spelling is build sooner than planned than those who don’t. Is required because of plans to widen For more information Kermit still living? M-37. Developers want The picture of Gandhi is about the "Spring Clean time if plans must be ad­ familiar, but how many Your Brain Challenge" call justed. people remember that his the library at 795-5434. The Lot sizes and renumbering non-violent posture was in­ winner’s name and answers of lots was to be changed fluenced by Henry David to the challenge will be within phase five. Four Thoreau. Gandhi's life also posted Monday, April 3. fewer lots are now planned. influenced the actions of The developer needs more Martin Luther King Jr. and lime and advance consent Nelson Mandela. from the lownship because a court judgement is involved . Now Einstein's picture is a really familiar one and and circuit court must might be the easiest to iden­ amend the judgment. tify, but which nationality should be used to answer the question? TK offers chance to ‘spring clean’ brains Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads �The Sun and News. MtddlevHle. Ml,'March 14. 2000/Page 11 Binder Park Zoo comes to McFall Elementary Binder Park Zoo Docents brought the zoo to visit McFall kindergartners in February Here Mark Batson discovers how soft a chinchilla is. Brandon Wiersma and Alaura Haueter check out a millipede Preschoolers Ashley Meinke and Erin Schiedel discover what a possum is really like Fran Leonard named ‘Woman of Acheivement’ The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area has named Fran Leonard as Woman of Achievement for 1999. She will represent the club at the GFWC Michigan State Convention in April at the Clarion Hotel in Kalamazoo. Leonard has been an active participant in the GFWC-Gun Lake Area club since 1995 and was appoint­ ed public relations chair­ woman in 1996. In develop­ ing the public relations job, she works with nine newspa­ pers, four television stations and five radio stations. She has created award winning press books that have earned awards the past three years at the GFWC Michigan State Conventions as well as a sec­ ond place at the GFWC National Convention in 1997 Because of her efforts in this year, the current administration has made the public relations chair a part of the executive board She attends monthly board meet­ ings Besides regular club meet­ ings and activities, she is responsible for publicity of two major fund-raisers, the spring "Gun Lake Revue" and art show, and the Fall Homes Tour She chaired the ad sales committee for the spring event and served as chair for the program book committee She introduces one of the scholarship win­ ners at the Revue, co-chairs the publication of the club newsletter, and co-chairs a joint gathering with the GFWC-Hastmgs club, a.i annual outing at Turkeyville for lunch and a show. More than 50 members from both clubs attend She was instrumental tn obtaining a recognition Fran Leonard award for the club from Keep Michigan Beautiful Inc. The award was for the joint efforts of her club and the Gun Lake Protective Association (GLPA) on a “zero” phosphate letter-writ­ ing campaign encouraging area homeow ners to use zero phosphate fertilizers. She helps with holiday foodbaskets delivery to area families; hats and mittens for elementary' school chil­ dren; a party at the Laurels of Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland at Christmas; Valentine and Christmas cards to local VA hospitals, and works at com­ munity blood drives. She actively supports Bay' Cliff Camp for handicapped children in the Upper Peninsula and spent time selling footsteps to help raise the club goal of $ 1,000. Leonard assembles Books for Babies and created the flyer that is enclosed with them, and is a member of the Epsilon Sigma Omicron (ESOI reading club Besides chain ng the Public Relations Committee, Leonard senes on the Library. Scholarship. ByLaws. Program Planning, and Annual Reports commit­ tees. She helped prepare gift baskets for 1999 Girlstown Auction and attended meet­ ings of two other area clubs: GFWC-Hastings and the Ladies Library Club of Wayland Participation in GFWC State and National events include the annual Leadership Workshop and Legislation Day in Lansing; GFWC Michigan state con­ vention; Interlochen Day for GFWC. GFWC Michigan State Convention Committee meetings in Kalamazoo; GFWC Southwestern District Convention in Tekonsha; and GFWC Great Lakes Conference in Frankenmuth. Fran and her husband, Dick, volunteer for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on the Frog and Toad Survey and Blue Bird Box Network pro­ jects; at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) at events like “Catch the Hatch", and the opening of the “Tassell Wild Gamebird Exhibit.” Both regularly hike the Audubon Society’s Warner Sanctuary' in Barry County for maintenance pur­ poses where Dick is the director She graduated from St. Mary’s High School m Landing and attended Laming Community College She worked 12 years in the Midland Public Schools, and five years with Kelly Serv ices in Greensboro. N.C. Hobbies include canng for her grand­ son; bird-watching. hiking, canoeing, wilderness camp­ ing. sewing, enjoying Gun Lake, and being involved m GFWC Words on paper. They will always be the most powerful took human beings use to communicate. They place no limits on how much we can say, and the furthest reaches of the imagination are the only limits on what we can show. They have the power to make complex ideas simple, and simple ideas powerful. We do more than read them, we hold them. And, from the advertising we see in publica­ tions to the letters we receive in the mail, the things we hold in our hands have the quickest routes to our hearts. Say lt.7n Print. �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml “March 14. 2000 Newest additions to the TK Library Fiction Caved wcllcr by Dorothy Allison, Citizen Soldiers. Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose, Lind­ bergh by Scott Berg, The Runaway Bndc by Sandra Chastain; The General's Daughter by Nelson Demillc; Gallows Hill by Lois Duncan; Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier; Memories of a Geisha by Arthur Golden; The Accidental Bride by Janice Harayda; Hannibal by Thomas Harns. Dune by Frank Herbert; Hunting Badger by Tony Hillcrman. Dark Paradise by Tami Hoag, Changes in Latitudes by Will Hobbs; The Silent Strength of Stone by Nina, Kiriki Hoffman; Safe Harbor by Eugene Izzi; The Eye of the World, A Crown of Swords. The Dragon Reborn. The Path of Daggers of Robert Jordan; The Buckskin Line by Elmer Kelton, Jupiter’s Bones by Faye Kellerman, Whitney My Love by Judith McNaught; Pctcy by Ben Mikaclson, Night Terrors, sermons and Soda Water by John Ohara. The Ghost by Marc Olden, Bad Girl, Boy Meets Girl, Broken Angel, Can’t Stay Away. If You Only Knew, I’ve Got a Secret, Mana Who?, The One That Got Away, So Cool, Take Me On. Your Basic Nightmare by Francine Pas-cal, Pop (iocs the Weasel by James Patterson; McNally's Dilemma by Lawrence Sanders; Fortune s Rocke by Anita Shreve; It Happened to Nancy by Beatrice Sparks. Wringer by Jerry Spinelli; Granny Dan by' Danielle Steel; Fortune's Son by Michele Stegman; Mr. X by Peter Straub; By Candlelight. Promise Me Forever. W ild is My Love by Janclle taylor; A Patchwork Planet by Anne Tyler; Expose’ by Laura VanWormer, The Killer’s Cousin by Nancy Wcrhn; Every Little Thing About You, A Gathering of Memories, the Hawk and the Jewel, The Knight and the Dove. The Long Road Home, The One Forever Promise. A Song for Silas. Wings of the Morning, by Lon Wide; I Rode A Horse of Milk White Jade by Diane Lee Wilson; Worst Fears Realized by Stuart Words; The Icarus Hunt by Timothy Zahn. Large Print Hunting Badger by Tony Hillcrman Non-Fiction Dr. Atkins Age-Defying Diet Revolution by Robert Atkins M D; Germany. The Survivors by Eleanor Ayer. The Resistance by Deborah Bach; Beardstown Ladies Guide to Smart Spending for Big Savings, Bosnia by Enc Black, Chases Calendar of Carter selected Rotary Student of the Month Senior Erica Carter, daughter of Robert and Debra Carter of Middleville, was nominated as the Rotary Student of the Month for February by Marcy Uyl, physical education instructor at Thornapplc Kellogg High School. She was chosen for her many accomplishments, which include “TK Top Ten” status, student council presi­ dent. member of the National Honor Society, par­ ticipant in the Business Professionals of Amenca, and active involvement in tennis, basketball, volleyball and soccer. Future plans include a Erica Carter degree in pharmacy at the University of Michigan. Events 2000; Kenya. South Africa by Laurel Comoa; African Masterworks in the Detroit Institute of Arts by Detroit institute of Arts; Russia by Kim Brown Fader. Empire Builders. How Michigan Entrepreneurs Helped Make Amenca Great by Burton Folsom; Italy by Lena Merrell Foster. Cuba by Mary Virginia Fox; And the Crowd Goes Wild by Joe Gamer. Mexico by William Goodwin; PC’s For Dummies by Dan Gookin; Canada. Spain by John Grabowski; China by Robert Green; Explosive Child by Ross Greene, Decorating Furniture With a Little Bit of Class by George Grotz; Harley Hahn’s Internet & Web. by Harley' Hahn; Cur­ rent Pediatnc Diagnosis and Treatment by William Hay; Egypt by Stuart Kallen; 100 Banned Books by Nicholas Karohdes; Giri Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen; The Death Camps, England, Ireland, The Nazis by William Lace; Beyond the Medal by Peter Lemon; Full Moon by Michael Light; Maloney’s Antiques and Collectibles Resource Dire­ ctory by David Maloney; Online Investing by Jon Markman. They Shoot Can­ oes, Don’t They’’ by Patrick McManus. 101 Best Web Sites For Kids by Trevor Meers, Michigan A Guide to the Wolverine State; Michigan Biographical Dic­ tionary vol. I&2; Mobil ‘98 Travel Guide: California and the West. Mobile ‘98 Travel Guide: Northeast; National Geographic Eye... The Men They Will Become by cli Newberger. I Am Spock by Leonard Nimoy; Peterson’s #1 in College Prep (Book w/CD), Peterson’s 2 Year Colleges; Peterson’s 4 Year Colleges 1999, ACT Suc­ cess 2000; Peterson’s Col­ lege Money Handbook 2000; Peterson’s GED Success 2000; Peterson’s Scholarship Almanac 2000; Peterson's Scholarships and Loans for Adult students; The American Eagle by John Pessenti; Physicians Desk Reference 2000; Emily Post Teen Etiquette by Eliza­ beth Post; Professional Guide to Diseases; Windows 98 for Dummies by Andy Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Reminder • Weekender • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1952 N. Broadway • P.O. Box 188 Hastngs.Mchigan 49058 Ph. 616 / 945-9554 • Fax 616 / 945-5192 Commando; The Berenstam Bear Scouts in Gian Bat Cave by Stan and Jan Berenstam; Smoky Night by Eve Bunting; Mrs Jeepers in Outer Space by Debbie Dadey; The Bailey School Kids Big Foot Doesn't Square Dance by Debbie Dadey. The Century for Young People by Peter Jennings; Vampire Baby by Marcia Jones; American Girls Party Book by Michelle Jones; Black Velvet Mystery by Carolyn PL-Cassette Summer Sisters by Judy Keene; They Saw the Future Blume; Every Man a Tiger. by Kathleen Krull. The Into the Storm; A Study Bookstore Ghost by Barbara Command by Tom Clancy ; Maitland. The Case of the Moon Music by Faye Keller­ Surprise Call by Melinda man; With This Ring by Metz; A Picture of Freedom Amanda Quick; A Man in by Pat McKissack. Knight for a Day by Kitt McMullen; Full by Tom Wolfe. Pooh by A.A. Milne; The Big Box by Tony Monson; Videotapes Tarzan; Winning at Mortimer by Robert Munsch; A Poem by Walter Parenting... Without Beating Your Kids by Barbara Myers; Alice in Rapture, sort of by Phyllis Reynolds Coloroso. Naylor; Raul Wallenberg by Michael Nicholson; You’re Children Cam Jansen and the Invited to Mary Kate and Mystery of the Stolen Corn Ashlcy’is Birthday Party by Popper by David Adler; The Effin Older; Standing in the Case of Thom Mansion by Light by Mary Pope Os­ Nina Alexander; Poppy by borne; A Long Way from Avi; Ponies at the Point by Chicago: A Novel in Stones Ben Baglio; The Bcrenstain by Richard Peck. Ralph Bears and the Wheelchair Nader by Kelli Peduzzi, The Rathbone; The Final Solu­ tion, Nazi War Criminals by Earle Rice; The Righteous Gentiles by Victoria Sherrow; Elbows Off The Table by Carol McD Wallace; Web Search Strategies; South Korea by Jean Williams; The Smithsonian of North American Animals by Don W'llson; World History 2 vol. Set by Charles Frazee; The ADD Nutrition Solution by Marcia Zimmerman. Case of the U.S Navy Ad­ venture by Deborah Perlberg. First Test by Tamora Pierce; Attack of the Talking Toilets by Dav Pilkey. Hit List Children by Donna Reidy Pistolis; Nelson Mandela by Benjamin Pogrund; Mana Montessori by Michael Pollard. Biggest Joke Book in the World by Matt Rissenger; About Twins by Shelley Roiner. Kids Computer Creations by Carol Sabbeth. The Bliz­ zards Rope by Robert Sabuda, How Are You Peel­ ing by Saxton Frcymann. The Thinking Kid’s Guide to Successful Soccer by Nina Scott; Abraham Lincoln by Anna Sproul c. Wishbone Mysteries: Case of the Impounded Hounds by Anthony Steele; Snowy. Flowy. Blowly by Nancy Tafun. The Ultimate Lego Book. Under the Micro­ scope Life Cycles vols 1-8; The Legend of Mackinaw Island. The Legend ot Sleeping Bear by Kath Jo Wargin, Jedi Apprentice. The Dark Rival by Jude Watson; I Spy Treasure Hunt by Walter Wick. Eleanor Roosevelt by David Winner J-Cassettc Red wall by Brian Jacques ’ Gun Lake Women’s Club selects ‘Mrs. Federation’ Representing the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)-Gun Lake Area at the GFWC Michigan State Convention in April as Mrs. Federation will be club Vice President Marjory Richards. Richards was selected because of her enthusiasm, devotion, dedication and her involvement with the GFWC since joining the Gun Lake Area club in 1992. “She has given club members more information about GFWC and Federation in that time than most,” said publicity chair Fran Leonard. “Maijory is the motivator in the annual reporting process, prodding members to report volunteer hours and letting her know what they have done outside club throughout the year,” Leonard said. “She is detail oriented and her aim is to meet GFWC reporting goals with proper credentials attached and in a timely fashion, w ithout the stress of playing ‘catch up.’ All mate­ rials and instructions are read more than once so the understanding is complete, and if there are questions she does not hesitate to make a phone call ” Projects, programs and events Richards was involved in last year began with her interest is the arts As a docent with the Grand Rapids Art Museum, she talked to elementary school children about African Art and “Art of the Renaissance ” She and other club members visited the Laurels of Sandy Creek committee; chaired the spring fund-raiser the “Gun Lake Revenue” and art show i where scholarship money is raised; and served on the ad sales committee for that event. Richards has been the chairwoman of the Fall Homes lour fund-raiser for the past five years This event funds the club budget for all of the community and GFWC related thing* she sold dishcloths, baked for the sale ai the 1999 ChM Marjory Richards Nursing Home in Wayland al Christmas; she sponsored an elementary classroom with “Kind News” subscriptions; is a “regular” on the Adopta-Highway crew; was instru­ mental in opening the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Lending Library; delivered foodbaskets to needy fami­ lies in the area; sent Valentines cards and •Christmas cards to veterans in two area hospitals and her car was one of the first to display the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) rib­ bons. Auctions for “Operation Smile” held during 1999 were supported by Richards, both in donations and pur­ chase and she supported Bay Cliff Camp for Handicapped children in the Upper Peninsula. She traveled there in the summer and returned with a slide show for club members She participated in Legislation Day in 1999 in Lansing, is on the GFWC Michigan state convention Lake Wintcrfcst. attends Girlstown ingatherings, is instrumental in the creation of the baskets donated for Girlstown Auction, and sold raffle tickets for the GFWC Ml Education Foundation Rkhards puls together the club handbook, participates in the membership tea and shares GFWC information with all prospective mem­ bers. Besides the monthly club and board meetings, she attended the GFWC Michigan State Convention, the Great Lakes Conference tn Frankenmuth and GFWC recognition day at Interlochen Music Camp She represented GFWC-Gun Lake Area as its Woman of Achievement for 1997. Leonard concluded, “It is not important to list all of the projects, programs, vol­ unteer hours and committees Marjory has been involved in for GFWC. She was cho­ sen as the best example of what a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs clubwoman truly is because of her dedi­ cation, enthusiasm, devotion and involvement in GFWC.” �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 14 2000/Page 13 Chess clubs bring out the best in TK students Middle school student Mike Krouse (left) takes a deep breath as Kyte Sandy captures his queen. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Chess clubs at Page Ele­ mentary School and the Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School are bringing out the best in more than 100 stu­ dents in grades four through eight. At the middle school, the club was started to give stu- No Preference Towing wins permission for auto repair by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Chad Teague, owner of No Preference Towing re­ ceived approval (with condi­ tions) for a special use per­ mit from the Village of Middleville Planning Com­ mission March 7 to ac­ commodate minor auto re­ pair on the site. In a public hearing on the issue, David Forester, who lives across the street, and John Forester, who owns property in the area, told the commission about their concerns with the business. Both Foresters told the commission that it has been noisy, muddy and that some employees have been rude. David Forester also asked how hazardous wastes were handled. Teague explained that once the weather is suitable he hopes to finish the land­ scaping. which he could not do when he bought the property in November. He also explained that lie had (unbeknownst to him) an employee who was be­ having in ways that led to his firing. The commission approved the special use permit on the conditions that Teague fulfill all the requirements, finishing the fence, inside the fence storage of vehi­ cles. landscaping, parking trucks or other vehicles only on the cement in front of the building and an attempt to control noise. This special use recom­ mendation now goes to the Village Council for action. If it is approved there, 1 eague can start me process of gelling his license from the State but will not be able to do any repairs until the requirements are met. The commission approved a site plan for Reliable Roofing on State Street for a 10,000-squarc-foot ware­ house and a 1500-squarefoot office area. Bob DeFauw presented plans for the third expansion at Simpson Industries. This squares off the building and provides for additional busi­ ness which the company is anticipating The commission sched­ uled a special meeting at 7 p.in. March 21 to review the revised preliminary Planned Unit Development of Towne Square. Also on the agenda for the special meeting is the pre­ liminary plat of Seneca Ridge. Village planner Ge­ off Moffat will have infor­ mation for the board to dis­ cuss on both these projects. dents more lime to play. Students meet once a week and vie to sec who can checkmate the fastest. Some of the middle school students have been playing since they were 5 or 7 years old Most students are anxious to test each oth­ er's skills. Goals at both schools in­ clude enjoyment for every­ one, cooperation and being part of a team and skill en­ hancement. Students from beginners to experienced players review the basics of the game and learn more ad­ vanced concepts and strate­ gies. At Page, teachers Dirk Vandiver, Mike Hodges and Curt Wissink encourage chess playing in the class­ room. Learning to play chess helps develop problem solving skills, helps stu­ dents concentrate and learn self-discipline and learn good sportsmanship. At the first meeting of the chess club March 9, more than 70 students shared skills, tried new gambits and often gave each other hints. About 20 fourth­ graders were playing, which is a great base for the future of the club. The Page students are preparing for a tournament at Wardcliff Elementary in Luau/pig roast set at St. Paul’s Twenty-two youths and adults from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia will travel to Blytheville. Ark . later this year for a work camp to repair sub-par housing. As a way of raising funds for this tnp. they will be hosting a Hawaiian luau pig roast Saturday. March 18. which will be open to the public They will be serving from 5:30 to 7 p.m A free­ will offering w ill be taken St Paul is located on the comer of 84th St and Kraft Ave., just one mile west of M-37. Hawaiian dress is option­ al Ryan McMann (left) tries to anticipate where Troy Rock is going to move during the middle school after school chess club. one interested in learning more about the club can call Vandiver at 795-7944. Teacher Kurt Wissink observes students try new moves. East Lansing on April 15. They are planning ice cream socials to help raise funds for their club. The ice cream socials are scheduled for March 21 and 23 from 3:45 to 7:30 p.m. during conferences. The cost is $1 for a "Baby Puma" and $2 for a "Super Puma" sun­ dae. Page is looking for local sponsors for the club. Any­ Caledonia Need wedding or graduation invitations? Stop by and check out our large selection. J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings 616-891-5100 8980 N ROGERS CT , SUITE B (CALEDONIA CROSSINGS)*CALEDONIA M 49316 | Custom Club Fitting • Club Repair ♦ Regripping| Featuring Walter Hagen. Hogan, Peerless, Maxfli G Many Others | Call for an appointment: 891-51OO] Plus Swing Analysis Dan Switzer Christopher J. 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Ml/Matcb 14. 2000 Fire survey, letter prompt misunderstandings by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Fire Committee sent out more than 2,000 letters to township resi­ dents, explaining the costs of fire service and asking residents to respond to a survey on establishing a separate fire department. Residents are asked to re­ turn the postcard survey by March 31 with their re­ sponses to these three ques­ tions: • Do you support the con­ cept of a Yankee Springs Volunteer Fire Department7 • Would you support a two-mill levy for three years for the acquisition of fire equipment? • Could you suggesst names of individuals in the township who may be inter­ ested in becoming a volun­ teer fire fighter? Thornapple Township raised concerns about some misunderstandings that may arise because of information in the letter and has re­ sponded in detail. The fol­ lowing are the original letter and chart sent out by the fire committee, followed by the response from Thornapple Township. Anyone with questions about this issue should con­ tact Bob Herold at Yankee Springs Township at 7959091 or Don Boysen at Thornapple Township at 795-7202. MARCH. 2000TO: THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP AND INTERESTED PARTIES At the request of the Yankee Springs Township Board, an ad hoc fire commit lee has been formed to review options related to maintaining a reliable and economical fire protection for are residents. The township board is very Synopsis of minutes THORNAPPLE TWP. Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING February 23. 2000 Meeting called at 4 00 pm by Supervisor al the Township Hall Thornapple Board members present 6 Absent 1 Others present 9 Motion passed Io accept final draft of the Thornapple Area Park and Recreation Commission Agreement Meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m. Submitted by, Donna Stagray, Clerk Attested to by. Donald E Boysen. Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during reg­ ular office hours at the township offices.) (322) Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING February 24. 2000 Meeting called to order by supervisor at 3 15 p.m at town ship hall for purpose of con st fueling for FY 2001 Budget Board members present 7. Absent-0 Board began with General Fund expenses and continued through ambulance fund Motion carried to adjourn meeting at 6:15 p.m. Submitted by Donna Stagray. Clerk Attested to by, Donald E. Boysen. Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during reg­ ular office hours at the township offices.) (323) NOW HIRING Seasonal Employees Looking for energetic people for waitstaff and kitchen. We will soon be open 7 days a week through September. Beginning October 1st we will be open only Friday and Saturdays. Apply in person at: YANKEE SPRINGS GOLF COURSE 12300 Bowens Mill Road Wayland, MI 49348 795-3356 Apply daily between 10:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. satisfied with the current quality of fire services but is concerned with the rising cost of fire protection According to data provided by our fire service provider f I homapple Township), the cost of fire sen ices to Yankee Springs Township are projected to increase 50 percent over the next five years. Township residents have expressed concern over the contractual arrangements for fire services While residents pay for fire scrv ice the tow nship is not acquinng equity in the fixed assets of fire service protection (trucks and equip­ ment). In the event that our service provider discontinues providing fire services to Yankee Springs Township, we would be left with only a building but lack the neces­ sary capital equipment to pro­ vide fire protection sen ices. Dr. Lynn Haney, a local government specialist from Michigan State University, in a letter to our fire sen ice prov icier related to the present agreement with Yankee Springs Township stated “One option for the buyers of fire scnicc is to become a participating partner with the producer, that is, co-owners and purchase shares in the department including fixed assets. Such an arrangement would change the relationship from a “buy sell’’ arrange­ ment to “coownership”. In addition, the Barry County Futunng Committee in their study of the benefits of inter­ governmental cooperation, found that related to cmer gcncy services, a more effi­ cient use of equipment and personnel results form a joint arrangement in addition to a lower cost per unit of service. Repeated attempts by our township board with the fire service provider related to these concerns and possible joint ownership has been unsuccessful. Enclosed for your review are projected costs for fire protection services for the next five years. The 50 per­ cent increase is only for ser­ vices rendered and does not include cost shares for equip­ ment which even aer pur­ chase by the provider excludes our township from ownership. For example, Orangeville Township oper­ ates their fire department for a little more than half of what Yankee Springs Township is presently paying for fire ser­ vices We need your input please take a moment to fill PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES FIRE DEPARTMENT FIVE YEAR FI NDING PROGRAM Fiscal Years 2OOO-2OOI thru 2004-2005 Budget Years Total Budget Thomapple 55%of Total Yankee Springs 35% of Total 2000-2001 $279,700 $ 153,835 2001-2002 Irving 10*. of Tot. Percent Increase S 97.895 $ 27.970 , 16% 302390 166.315 105.836 30.239 9% 2002-2003 320,900 176.495 112,315 32.090 7% 2003-2004 340,300 187.165 119.105 34.030 6% 2004-2005 365.700 201.135 127.995 36.570 8% $563,146 $ 160,899 5 Year Totals $ 1,608,990 $884,945 The breakdown of the total budget figures above is as follows: Year 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 Operational $ 179,700 192,390 205,900 220300 235,700 Equipment $100,000 110,000 115.000 120.000 130,000 Total $ 279,700 302,390 320,900 340,300 265.700 575,000 Est. Cost to Yankee Springs Taxpayers for Equipment (2mills) Taxable Value of Home 50,000 75.000 100,000 125.000 Cost Per Year $ 100.00 150.00 200.00 250 00 Est. Cost of Equipment 1 new truck 1 used truck 1 tanker 1 grass rig 20 turnout Hoses, etc. Misc. Budget $ 250,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 50,000 soooo lOOJMM) $ 750,000 out the enclosed survey card and return to our office by March 31, 2000. Thank you for your assis­ tance and time. Fire Committee Members, Bill Aman. Mike Barrett, Ralph Barrett, Rich Beukema .Rennie Brokob, Mark Englerth, Frank Fiala, Jack Finkbeiner, Bob Herold, Jim Spykennan, Bob Hoogterp, Dave Middleton, and Jerry Pastoor. NEWS RELEASE FROM THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MARCH 6. 2000 Yankee Springs Township is currently conducting a sur­ vey of their residents con­ cerning the fire service in their community. Based upon copies of the survey letter from the “Yankee Springs Township Committee” there are some misrepresentations of I homapple Township’s posi­ tion in this matter. It was stated that the costs to Yankee Springs Township will rise over 50% during the next five years. First of all. the current contract Thornapple Township has with Yankee Springs and Irving Township (signed ear­ lier this year) is for three years — - not five years. Secondly the rise in costs will be about 8% each of the years from the fiscal base year of 2000-2001. The letter states: “Five years from now we will own only what we own now- A fire station with old equip­ ment on loan.” Thornapplc Township, by contract, pro­ vides a fire protection service to the residents of Yankee Springs. I hornapple Township board members have repeatedly expressed they have no intention of end ing fire service for Yankee Springs residents. During the discussion poor to signing of the current contract, some members of the Yankee Springs Board insisted that Yankee Springs be given a "vested interest” in the fire equipment. I hornapple endeavored to point out that this was not a negotiable issue It is Thornapplc’s opin ion that we can best operate the fire service by retaining complete ownership and administration of the service. Historically, the department was founded and has been maintained for over 50 years as a IhomappleMiddleville service. We do not want to depart from dial foundation. It is unknown when Middleville-Thornapplc Township began furnishing fire supression service to the residents of Yankee Springs town_ ship. Ho ever, the first financial support came in 1969 when the Ihomapple Township board requested from Yankee Springs board to fund the equivalent of one half mill for one year. This came from Yankee’s general Continued next page Please be advised the Ihomapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 20,2000, commencing at 7 PM. The pub­ lic hearing will be held at the Ihomapple Township Hall located 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. The purpose of the public hearing will be to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to add or revise definitions for the terms "Private Road", "Lot Width" and "Flag Lot4'. Any persons interested may attend the public hearing or offer written comments to the Commission in advance of the meeting by writing to the Planning Commission of Ihomapple Township at the address noted above. Please be advised the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 20, 2000, at 7 p.m. in the Thornapple Township Hall, located at 200 East Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application by Kenneth and Casandra Barret for a Special Use Permit to operate a kennel at 7625 Parmelee Road, located in Section 12. Thomappte Township. Any interested persons may attend the pub­ lic hearing and present comments or may write the Planning Commission in advance of the meeting at the address noted above. Wesley Van Rhee Secretary of the Commission Wes VanRhee Secretary of the Planning Commission 318 PUBLIC NOTICE -------------- ----------------------------------------- 320 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml March 14. 2000/Page 17 SW Michigan Land Conservancy will offer tours to raise funds by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Imagine having a chance to stroll in the woods, fields and marshes with a skilled naturalist to personally ex­ plain what you're seeing and hearing. That’s exactly what the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy will offer this •spring and summer to small groups. Twenty-eight of the area's foremost naturalists will lead 22 unusual field trips through various remote natural places to raise funds for the conservancy. The trips, “A Naturalist of One s Own 2000,” will be limited in size, from two to 12 people. The naturalists arc experts by vocation or avocation in many fields, including forestry, biology, botany, zoology, ornithology, prairie restoration, geology, entomology, limnology, herpetology and more. The trips arc scheduled from May through Septem­ ber. The sites to be visited in­ clude prairie remnants in Calhoun County, birding in Warren Woods and the Alle­ gan State Game Area, ca­ noeing in the Kalamazoo River and the Portage River, walking the WK Kellogg Forest, looking for fossils in ancient glacial beds, and learning about stream ecol­ ogy There is even a Lake Michigan dunes excursion and an opportunity to learn about fens in Barry and Al­ legan counties. Renee Kivikko, executive director of the conservancy, said, "This is a popular fund-raising event for us and a lot of fun for both the par­ ticipants and the natural­ ists." See conservancy, pg. 17 Caledonia’s second planner to ease township work load by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board earlier this month de­ cided hire Dave Zylstra of Kentwood as a second town­ ship planner. Zylstra has previous expe­ rience in the Charter Township of Oscoda as an assistant township superin­ tendent and township plan­ ner. from April 1997 until March 1998. Zylstra said he expects his role to be to support the board and the Planning Commission in the zoning work they have to do. He said he is not coming to the job with a position about planning and zoning poli­ cies. He said his previous planning experience should equip him to be helpful to • Dave Zylstra the township. In addition, he has a busi­ ness background in which skills used should apply to the work he expects to do. His bachelor of science degree is in urban and re- Misunderstandings, from previous pagefunds, and it was not until at a later date that Yankee asked for voted millage. (Thornapple Township resi dents have been paying extra millage for fire department needs since 1956). In 1982 through 1988 Yankee Springs paid toThornapple the equiv­ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB­ LIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2000, COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCAT­ ED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOW­ ING BUSINESS: 1. ZOC 00-02-01, PARCEL ID. NO. 030-001-00, A REQUEST BY WILLIAM BOYLE TO REZONE HIS PROP­ ERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF PARK DRIVE. EXCEPT FOR THE PORTION OF PROPER­ TY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PARK DR STARTING AT A POINT FIFTY FEET WEST OF THE MARI­ NA BUILDING AND CONTINUING TO THE EASTERN PROPERTY LINE FROM THE ‘RESIDENTIAL LOW DEN­ SITY" AND "C-3. COMMERCIAL" ZONING DISTRICTS TO THE "RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY" ZONING DIS­ TRICT 2. LD 00-02-02, PARCEL ID NO 030-001 -00. A REQUEST BY WILLIAM BOYLE TO DEVELOP A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF PARK DRIVE. EXCEPT FOR THE PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PARK DR. STARTING AT A POINT TWENTY FIVE FEET WEST OF THE MARINA BUILDING AND CONTINUING TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT; S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN SHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILI­ TIES NECESSARY. REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAiD TIME AND PuACE TO PART<iPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL, SI DAVID VAN ELST. SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS T0WNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 309 gional planning, and he is currently working on a mas­ ter of science degree in re­ source development at Michigan State University. Zylstra set up the first professional planning and zoning department for Oscoda Township, directed all planning and zoning ac­ tivities, provided staff sup­ port to the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the board of trustees. He re­ viewed development site plans, provided special planning and community development studies, includ­ ing a new community zon­ ing ordinance and a new community master plan, re­ viewed land division re­ quests, developed capital improvements programming and numerous other duties. Zylstra has worked as a planning consultant for the BETA Design Group of Grand Rapids, as a research assistant for the Land and Water Systems Partnership of East Lansing, using a GIS system there, and as a planning technician for the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission of Lansing. Zylstra presently owns an antique and collectible shop in Holland, which is oper­ ated by contracted managers. Caledonia Township Supervisor Bill Johnston said the need for a second planner has evolved because continued growth has created excessive amounts of work required in the township, such as working on the master plan and other tasks. He said the responsibilities have become too great for one person to handle. Zylstra was offered $30,000 for his annual salary. John Wallace, who was hired last May as man­ ager-planner for $50,000 annually, also will continue with planning duties. Johnston said he will be assuming the township manager’s responsibilities at least for a while, and Zylstra will take on part of the addi­ tional planning responsibili­ ties. Johnston has been re­ sponsible for managerial du­ ties for the township in the past, before Tim Dolehanty and Wallace were hired as township managers. quale millage funding (one alent of one-half mill on all of half mill rolled hack to a third their assessed property even of a mill). (hough it was rolled back by The value of property that the Head Ice provision. For must be protected by the the years of 1989 and 1990. Thornapple Township Yankee Springs agreed to pay Emergency Services has the full equivalent of the half shown tremendous grow th in mill, not rolled hack. the past ten years. The Beginning with the 1991 assessed valuation of Yankee year, the boards of Yankee Springs and Thornapple Springs and In mg Townships Townships is nearly identical, agreed to a formula that more however, the contract calls realistically apportioned the for Yankee’s share to be 35*70 funding needed to provide of the total to Thcmapple’s fire service to these town­ 55*70. This growth has ships. Fire equipment resulted in a very sharp replacement costs have been increase in the Service’s calls appreciating by 10-15% per and to meet these demands. year, so our projected needs Thornapple has had to reflect this inflationary and upgrade the service by hiring obsolescence factor. In 1991 Thornapple began providing full time people, training additional personnel and fire service to Yankee and Irving under a three year con­ equipping the Service ade tract. This contract was quately. Thornapple antici­ renewed in 1994 and again in pates the purchase of fire 1997. The three year contract trucks by setting aside funds beginning on April 1, 2000 for that eventuality. All of this not come without goes through March 31,2003. has In the letter asking for expense; the fire budget has increased substantially in Yankee Springs' residents opinion, it was staled that a recent years. Thornapple Township has professional advisor on gov­ ernment services from no quarrel with Yankee Springs in their effort to pro­ Michigan State University Please be advised the Zoning Board ol Appeals of Thornapple Township said: “One option for the buy­ vide a responsive fire service will convene a public hearing on Tuesday. March 21,2000, at 7 PM m the ers of fire senices is to for their community. In fact. Thornapple Townsh? Hal at 200 East Main Street Mddievrfie Ml 49333 become participating partners Thornapple Township offered The purpose of this meeting is to consider an application lor variance sub with the producer, that is. co- a three year contract to afford mitted by Ron Babrtz of 7601 NoMke Drive The applicant is seeking front owners and purchase shares them the time to move in that yard and side yard variances to permit construction of a 24 ft by 24 ft in the department including direction if their residents so garage within the required front yard and stoe yard setbacks fixed costs, such an arrange­ choose. However, for the res­ Any persons interested m this variance application may attend the meet ment would chane the rela­ idents of Yankee Springs to ng and provide comments or present written correspondence to the tionship fiom a buy-sell make an informed decision Zoning Board of Appeals at the address above on ths matter poor to the arrangement to a co-owner­ we wish the Fire Committee date of the hearing ship.” This was an excerpt would provide their citizens with a true representation of from a letter requested by Everette Boggs Secretary Thornapple Township. What how I hornapple Township is Zoning Board of Appeals was not quoted was this state­ currently providing Yankee Thornapple Township Springs with professional fire ment: “While purchasers of protection services. fire sen ices appear reluctant 319 to pay the incurred fixed costs (t.e. fire trucks, etc ), a .eller would go broke pros iding fire Mm ices on a va/iaNe cost basis only. “ A reference was also made in the survey letter from Yankee Springs that Please be advised the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold “Orangeville Township runs a public heanng on March 20, 2000, at 7 p.m. in the Thornapple Township its enure fire department for a Hall, located at 200 East Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. The purpose of little more than half of what this heanng is to consider an application by William Miller for a Special Use we pay for our fire protection. Permit to operate a Contractor's Yard in the Agricultural-Residential District at We cannot conunue to absorb 3158 Bender Road, located in Section 27, Thornapple Township. Any inter­ these kinds of cost increases.” A closer kxik al the operating ested persons may attend the public hearing and present comments or may figures of both Orangeville write the Planning Commission in advance of the meeting at the address and Thornapple Emergency noted above. Services indicates (hat each fire incident amounts to about Wes VanRhee $1,000 for both communities Secretary of the Planning Commission The inability of Yankee Springs io “absorb these kind cost increases” could prob­ 321 ably be attributed to made Turn those unwanted items into cash. Call 945-9554 to plate your classified ad. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Marcti 14. 2000 Man under arrest orders girlfriend to kill trooper A 32-year-old Shelbyville man resisting arrest by a Michigan State Police offi­ cer March 4 repeatedly or­ dered his girlfriend to "get the gun from the trunk and blow his (expletive deleted) head off,” according to a re­ port by Trooper Phil Vannettc. Herman Floyd Hammond, who was being arrested for alleged third offense drunk driving, resisting and ob­ structing police and driving on a suspended license, is being held in the Barry County Jail on a total bond of $7,500 awaiting a March 15 preliminary examination. Hammond and his girl­ friend allegedly berated Vannette repeatedly after he stopped them on Island Drive near Patterson Road in Yankee Springs Town­ ship at about midnight for having improperly aimed Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 I headlights and no visible registration plate. Vannette reported he had to pursue the vehicle before catching up to it just as the car made a quick turn onto Island Drive where he was able to initiate the stop. Hammond allegedly pulled away from Vannette as he tried to handcuff him and made comments about how he was ruining his life. As the girlfriend screamed at Vannette. Hammond al­ legedly got back into the car and "began screaming that he would not go to jail,*’ and "telling his girlfriend and children to run to all the neighbors and wake them up so they could witness what was going on.” Vannette reported that the girlfriend also continued to scream at him. "As I turned my head again to look at her, Ham­ mond was able to close the car door," Vannette reported. Vannette was able to open the door by force, he re­ ported, at which time Hammond again screamed for his girlfriend to wake up the neighbors. He then got away from Vannette. fleeing on foot af­ ter trying to slam the door on the trooper. "1 ran after Hammond for 50 feet before taking him to the ground and cuffing him," reported Vannette. Hammond reportedly con­ tinued to scream at Van­ nette, then dared the trooper to strike him. "Hammond continued to scream at me, telling me... he would come find me and that some day, when I left my house, he would be there and I would go down and that Pd better be carry­ ing my gun," said Vannette. After backup officer, deputy Julie Jones, arrived on the scene and removed the girlfriend from near the police cruiser. Hammond noticed the video equipment on the dashboard "and asked me if it was working," re­ ported Vannette. "I told him it was. He said, 'that's the only thing that’s going to save your a-'- and then quit talking and did not speak again." Hammond continued to ignore questions when he was asked to take a test for bodily alcohol content, forc­ ing officers to obtain a search warrant for blood, Vannette reported. The results were not available at press time Wednesday. Trooper Vannette suffered a swollen and discolored finger as a result of the scuf­ fle. The entire incident was captured on videotape. Hammond was charged with third offense drunk driving, habitual offender and is held on $4,000 cash or surety bond. A $1,000 cash/surety bond was set on a charge of driving on a suspended license and a $2,500 bond was set on the resisting and obstructing charge. BRUCE'S FRAME • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call (616) 795-9596 Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville Senior citizens in Caledonia identified issues important to them and rated them by voting for those most important during a visit by representatives from the regional Area Agency on Aging. Caledonia senior citizens hear about AAA services by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia area senior citi­ zens last month heard a pre­ sentation from Area Agency on Aging representatives Sandra Davis and Tom Lo­ gan. The Agency on Aging, which serves a seven-county area, including Kent County, began about 25 years ago. Its purpose is to provide older persons, in­ cluding those with the greatest social and economic need, with services designed to maintain independence and dignity in their homes and communities. More than 30 different kinds of services are offered through a county-wide mil­ lage for seniors. The focus of the AAA is primarily to help coordinate community services for elderly people with special needs, includ­ ing in-home services, home health aides, homemaker services, day care, safety checks and some transporta­ tion to medical appoint­ ments in all area communi­ ties. So far, the agency has not been able to publish its own newsletter or paper. Transportation services for senior citizens in the Caledonia area are not easy to find, and though a bus sometimes can be arranged, Health and Care Living with Congestive Heart Failure This program is for those with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and their families The focus is on causes, medications, diet, exercise, when to call your health care provider and emotional needs of those with CHF This program is free and is offered in two 3 hour sessions. Tuesday & Thursday mornings with some evenings available Cal! 252-4900 to schedule date and location the cost to the person is represented. The senate meets at Trinity Lutheran quite expensive. A survey of the Caledonia Church on Fulton Street in group was taken, with resul­ Grand Rapids on the fourth tant information to be re­ Thursday afternoon of every flected in a larger AAA sur­ month. Membership costs vey of major issues for ag­ $30 for an organization and ing people. The group was $25 for an individual Some asked to identify a variety of church groups are affiliated. The Area Agency on Ag­ issues important to them After a list was compiled, ing is a resource for seniors in several counties, and may the members were asked to identify six issues most im­ be reached at 1-888-456portant to them. This re­ 5664. The address is 1279 sulted in a number of votes Cedar, N.E. in Grand for each issue ranking the Rapids. The senior citizens ol most important to the group Caledonia meet regularly at as a whole. The Agency on Aging the Community Education also acts as an advocacy building. To learn more group with legislators at a about the group, call 891Senior Citizen Senate, in 8117. which 60 to 70 groups arc Super Saturday offers scuba diving program by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg stu­ dents in grades 4-8 will have a chance to explore the wonders of the underwater world Saturday, March 25. McFall Elementary Prin­ cipal Bill Rich will be at the public library to intro­ duce "Super Saturday" par­ ticipants to equipment used by scuba divers. He will also present slides of the underwater life he has seen in the Caribbean Sea and in the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Hawaii. Students will learn about the diverse ecosystems of the coral reefs. More impor­ tantly, they will learn bow a passion, like scuba diving, can enrich a person's life. As an added bonus 30 stu­ dents will have a chance to lake an actual dive in the TK pool. Scuba diving in­ structors from the Great Lakes Dive Locker in Grand Rapids will be at the pool to work with students in a program called “Discover Scuba." Students will be intro­ duced to the equipment and then they will don scuba gear and be escorted by the instructors to the bottom of the pool where they will discover how to breath un­ derwater. Students must be at least 8 years old and parents must fill out a waiver form for students to participate. There is a fee of $10 to cover the cost of Discover Scuba. The underwater section is limited to 30 students and registration should be turned in as soon as possible. To register for the 9 a m slide show presentation, call 795-5434 Registration forms for the 10 a m. Dis­ cover Scuba are available at the Thornapplc Kellogg School and Community Li­ brary and in the McFall El­ ementary office. The final Super Saturday adventure is a science expe­ rience with Dr Zap! Regis­ ter for this program and dis­ cover the magic and electric­ ity and wonder of science. FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml'March 14. 2000/Page 19 Planning experts to speak on M-37 corridor April 15 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Two planning experts are scheduled to make presenta­ tions on the M-37 corridor at the all-day OUR-Land conference Saturday, April 15. The two speakers, Bradley Strader and Mike Michalski, will speak during work­ shops at three different times. Officials from the Michigan Department of Transportation also will be present. (OUR-Land is an acronym for Our Ultimate ResourceLand) Strader is a professional consultant who has prepared more than 20 corridor plans. He will explain the steps involved in planning M-37. Strader specializes in com­ prehensive planning, zon­ ing, public involvement, transportation planning, and training seminars. Strader has prepared access management and private road standards for more than a dozen communities, and has directed the preparation of transportation plans for metropolitan areas, coun­ ties, cities, townships and villages. He has been involved with many roadway align­ ment studies, public and private sector parking stud­ ies. He has prepared site and architectural design manuals and developed capital im­ provement programs. Strader has provided on-going planning and zoning consultation for numerous communities throughout Michigan. He has presented over 80 seminars on a wide variety of planning, zoning and transportation projects, and is a regular instructor for MSPO, MML and MTA. The 1999 M-37 Study, will be presented by Michal­ ski. a professional consul­ tant in the area of economic development. He will share recommendations from the May, 1999 study of the M37 corridor. Michalski built a success­ ful career in leading eco­ nomic development organi­ zations in five states result­ ing in retaining 10,000 jobs and generating an additional 7,000. He is the founder of MCS Strategies, which provides site selection services, for­ eign trade zone projects, general economic develop­ ment and strategic planning services for a wide variety of public and private clients. The company has a national reputation for developing and promoting regional de­ velopment programs that have created thousands of new jobs and increased prof­ itability for many compa­ nies. Last year, the the OURLand Committee organized a symposium on regional growth, land use and re­ source issues, and this year's conference will expand on the information provided in that event. More invitations than last Land Conservancy, continued from page 15 Part of the money raised will be used for paying the costs of stewardship of the lands held by the Land Conservancy. It owns preserves, which include the responsibility to keep them ecologically healthy into perpetuity. The lands must be monitored, managed, and intervention is necessary when there is encroachment. The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is a notfor-profit organization dedi­ cated to the voluntary preservation of natural, scenic and historic lands in the nine southwestern coun­ ties of Michigan. The orga­ nization is just over eight years old. In that time, it has acquired 14 preserves and 12 conservation case­ ments for a total of 2,139 protected acres. The organization's mem­ bers say this is a beginning, but there is much land to protect and the time is short. The local land trust movement is one of the most vital areas of conserva­ tion today. The recent rapid growth nationwide is the result of more and more people seeing the need to protect land from sprawl and other agents of destruction. More than 1,200 land trusts exist in the U.S. Michigan has 40, the first founded in 1952. The organization is taking scaled bids for the tours, with the goal of raising the most amount of money, with a minimum bid of $ 150 per group. Bids are due in the office by Monday, April 10. To pick up a brochure or for more information, visit the SWMLC at 6851 Sprinkle Road in Portage. Call Renee Kivikko or Pamela Larson at the SWMLC office at 1-616324- 1600. E-mail SWMLC@aol.com. TK driver ed signups planned Students in the Thomapple Kellogg School District planning to take dri­ ver education this summer need to turn in application before March 30. All applications are due back to the high school counseling office. The placement of sessions will be made according to the students birthday The oldest students will be given first choice; students must be at least 14 years and 8 months old before the start of their session. There will be a charge of $100 for students taking dri­ ver’s education This fee will need to be paid before June 3 m order to reserve place­ ment This $100 fee will Call for Classifieds 945*9554 or 1.800*870*7085 24 hours a day *7 days a week include both Segment I and Segment 11 This fee will be waived for students who qualify for free lunch, and for those qualify­ ing for reduced lunch, the fee will be $50. Payment for driver education should be made in the community edu­ cation office in the high school. The first session will begin June 12 at 8 a m. and will end June 30. The second session will begin July 3 at 8 a m. and will end July 21. The third session will begin on July 24 at 8 a m. and will end Aug. 4 Segment 2 drivers’ ed sessions scheduled Thomapple Kellogg High school will offer Segment 2 of dnver education Apnl 5,6 and 7 from 8 to 10 a m. All students wishing to get their Level 2 drivers license are required by state law to take and pass this course before they can take their road test The Segment 2 curriculum will consist of three, twohour classroom sessions and will focus on teaching “Defensive Driving Skills" Students are required by state law to attend all three sessions Students who are absent from any of the three sessions will not receive their Segment 2 certificate. So exceptions wilt be made All student applications should be returned to the high school counseling office by Friday. March 24 Since there will be limited space available for this ses­ sion. openings will be appointed based on age. Final enrollment will be posted tn the high school counseling office March 27. year. 3.500 are being mailed to land owners in Barry County by the OUR Land Committee. The land use conference is planned at Delton High School from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The morning program will consist of reports from four action groups that have been working within Barry County for the last seven months. They will make ac­ tion recommendations in the following areas: • Open space preservation. • Planning and zoning • Infrastructure: roads and sewers. • Surface and ground water quality. Following these brief re­ ports, Steve Langworthy will address the conference on the importance of a comprehensive county plan. Langworthy is regarded as an expert in the field of zon­ ing. He has conducted dozens of zoning seminars and training programs for local government, the Michigan Township Asso­ ciation, Michigan Munici­ pal League, and the Michi­ gan Association of Planning Officials. Langworthy works within the consultant firm of LSL Planning (formerly Langworthy LeBlanc, which he co­ founded). Following a box lunch, which is included in the $15 conference fee. there will be eight concurrent workshops from 1 to 4 p.m. All eight will be repeated three times to allow each attendee to visit three different work­ shops. Topics are: •Land Conservation Op­ tions. presented by Renee Kivikko, executive director and Matt McDonough, land production coordinator of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. They will explore a variety of land protection methods and potential tax advantages. •Purchase of Development Rights and PAI 16, offered by Richard Harlow, superintendent of DNR Real Estate Division, who explains PDRs and PAI 16. • M-37 Corridor Plan­ ning, presented by Brad Strader, a professional con­ sultant. He will explain the steps involved in planning M-37. M-DOT representa­ tives will be present. • The 1999 M-37 Study. presented by Mike Michal­ ski, professional consultant will share recommendations from the May. 1999 study of the M-37 corridor, paid for by the Right Place of Grand Rapids and Battle Creek Unlimited. M-DOT will have representatives present. •Langworthy will explain The Planning Process, and how to involve the public m the creation of a devel­ opment plan for a county. • Open Space Develop­ ment Planning in Barry County collaboratively of­ fered by Rebecca Harvey, a private consultant and Barry County Director of Plan­ ning and Zoning Jim Mc­ Manus and David Shinavier. GIS/IS coordinator. They will describe the process for creating an open space de­ velopment while maximiz­ ing value and natural land features. •Watershed Management. Planning and Implementation .Tony Groves, Director of Progressive Water Re­ sources Group will discuss the "how to" of watershed management with real life examples. •Water Quality in Barry County, presented by Don Lehman, MSU Extension ground water quality expert, who will discuss programs to protect water quality in Barry County. The conference is spon­ sored by Barry County Con­ servation District, Barry County Futurmg Commit­ tee. Four Townships Water Resources Council. Barry Community Foundation and Barry County Farm Bureau Any one interested in be­ ing a member of the com­ mittee or an action group should call 945-9866. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners r 25 Years 4 Iron and Odor Filters ► k Experience * Drinking* Water Systems Serving All Makes & Models PURIFIED ^DRINKING W WATER DURA-CUBE SALT 5 gals. 5O-Ibs. 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Plainwell put the game away in the third quarter with a 22-6 spurt. Despite four three-pointers from Blake Wilson in the fourth quarter. Middleville was unable to catch up. Wilson led the Trojans with 20 points, a total that included six trifectas. He finished the season by making 10 of his last 17 three-point shots. Ben Lucas was second in the Middleville score book with 7 points. Lucas also pulled down 7 rebounds. Defensively, the Trojans made 13 steals but their success at the free throw line was not as solid as the black and orange made good on just 5-of-11 attempts. Plainwell had three players that scored in double figures. Shawn Millward led the squad with 18 markers. Plainwell found success running versus its Middleville opponents. Plainwell's win set up a Wednesday matchup against Delton Kellogg. "They Were able to fast break against us,” Holzhucter said. Plainwell went on the defeat Delton Kellogg 76-64 in last Wednesday’s district semifinal to gain a spot in the tournament championship last Friday versus Hastings. TK PTO meeting will be tonight Middleville's Blake Wilson (42) shoots from long range over Plainwell’s Jake Brown (44) during Monday's district hoop contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Thornapple Kellogg PTO will hold a general membership meeting tonight. Tuesday. March 14. at Lee Elementary School. The middle school portion of the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and the elemen­ tary portion begins at 7. Child care is provided. On the agenda are a re­ view of upcoming events, selection of a fund-raising company for the elementary schools and reports from principals. Parents with children in McFall, Lee, Page or the middle school are welcome to attend. For more information about the PTO, contact the individual schools or call the executive president. Cheryl McMillan, al 7957190 BOBY SHOP Eric Feirick (24) skies over J. J. Jansons (10), but the Trojans were not able to sky past its opponents from Plainwell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Rail’s hat trick guides Red Arrows to ice triumph The Red Arrow junior varsity hockey team, a cooperative team between Caledonia and Lowell, faced off against Rockford and Lansing in hockey action March 4-5, winning once and coming close in another. In a contest against the Lansing Falcons March 4, the Red Arrows started fast and finished strong to win 4-1. Lowell's first score came only 1:22 into the game when Chris Rau found the back of the Falcon net with help from defenseman Bryan Posthumus. Six minutes later. Rau once again put the puck past the Falcon goalkeeper with Eric Austin notching the assist. The first period scoring was rounded out with a goal at the 11:18 mark by Josh Baker. Andrew Blanchard added the assist. In the second period, the Red Arrows continued to play solidly on both ends of the ace. Lansing tallied its lone goal late in the second period. Lowell closed out the scoring in the third period as Rau scored his third goal on an assist by Chris Rybicki. It was Rau's first hat trick of the season. On Sunday, the Red Arrows faced off against Rockford at the Walker Arena. In the first outing of the season, the Rams won over the Red Arrows I -0. The two squads traded shots for most of the first period and late in the period Rockford tallied two goals. Lowell battled back in the second period and narrowed the gap to 2-1 with a goal by Eric Austin. Jordan Schaefer and Andi Larisch each earned assists on the score. In the third period, Lowell maintained its intensity, but the Rams took charge late in the period with two more scores to end the Red Arrow's winning hopes. Mock rock competition is March 21 at TKHS Thornapple-Kellogg High School will have a mock rock competition Tuesday, March 21 This competition will include a variety of hvc, local bands to singers and airhands The shou will take place in the auditorium at Thornapple-Kellogg II S and will begin at 7 p m Everyone is invited to check out the local talent. The cost for admittance is SI CUSTOM HOMES Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tek 61^897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml'March 14. 2000/Page 21 Lady Vikings beat Trojans in district volleyball final LAKE ODESSA — Lakewood High School varsity volleyball coach Kellie Rowland believes it is a goal of any successful athletic program to make its community proud. Rowland's Lady Vikings have been able to do just that during recent winter terms, winning conference crowns, district titles and regional championships en route to becoming one of Jessica Curry concentrates on controlling the ball in district volleyball action between the Fighting Scots and the Lady Trojans. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Erin Palmer (6) watches as her serve sails over the net during district volleyball action between Caledonia and her Middleville spikers. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the premier prep volleyball programs in the slate. Lakewood played host to a Class B district tournament March 4 and once again produced pleasurable results for its supporters. The Lady Vikings, 59-5 and ranked fifth in Cass B, defeated Middleville 15-3, 15-2 in the championship match after earlier powering past Portland 15-1, 15-1. "Sometimes we lose aspect of community sports; it is important to make your community proud," Rowland said. "We wanted to play aggressively and slay on the top of our game." It was the third consecutive year that the Lady Vikings met up with Middleville in a district championship match and. like the other two. Lake wood prevailed with relative ease. With the victory. Lakewood's spikers advanced to the regional tournament March 10 at East Grand Rapids High School. Middleville began district tournament action with a 15- 10, 15-9 triumph over area rival Caledonia. Kelly Bremer and Erin Palmer each had 3 aces for the victors. Lakewcxxl battled Portland in the event's second match and coasted. "In the Portland match, we really did struggle to emotionally stay up,” Rowland said. "We tried not to make errors." After its triumph versus the Lady Scots, Middleville took on Hastings in the semifinals and pulled out a 16- 14, 15-10 victory. Teri Schondelmayer managed 10 kills versus Hastings. Hastings coach Tom Freridge pointed to passing as the difference in that outcome. "We started off fine, we just didn't sustain our passing," Freridge said. "We just didn't play very well today and Middleville played very consistently." The Lady Trojans also found success through their hustle in the back row. "They did a nice job in the back row; their back row won the game," Freridge said. "They brought ball after ball up." Middleville coach Cindy Middlebush said her team's tournament efforts were commendable. "We split with both (Caledonia and Hastings) early in the season; the girls really played their best at the end of the season," Middlebush said. "We served well against Caledonia and Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Caledonia's Heather Duffield tips a ball over the net toward Middleville defender Kelly Bremer during the district tournament at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) had some good hits against Hastings." The championship match lasted only 25 minutes as Lakewood was very much focused on taking care of business. Leaders for Lakewood were Jill Benschoter (2 blocks, 10 digs and 9 kills), Audra Love (10 digs), Katherine Shellenbarger, Ashley Frost, Stephanie Maciasz (9 kills) and Amanda Blough (15 service points, 5 aces and 26 assists). "Shellenbarger made some big digs, Love was real solid and Frost didn't allow much to drop," Rowland said. The Lakewood coach knew they had the talent to beat Middleville, but wanted to make sure her team had the right frame of mind to come out on top. "They played aggressively and stayed on the top of their game," Rowland said. "We talked about Middleville before and how they play with some speed. They have the ability to come back, so we knew that we could have to continue to play. They played hard." Middlebush knew that beating the Lady Vikings would be a tremendous challenge, but was pleased with her team's overall play on the day. "Really our goal was to meet Lakewood in the finals," Middlebush said. "They’ve just got too many weapons; we just don't have the power that Lake wood does." In Game I of the championship match, Middleville was tied with Lakewood 2-2 early on, but the Lady Vikings responded to the challenge by scoring the next six points and never looked back after that. Schondelmayer made a couple of big spikes for the Lady Trojans, but Shellenbarger and Maciasz ripped a couple of rockets for the Lakewood squad. Game 2 was similar to Game I as the two teams were tied I-1 early on, before the blue and white rattled off nine straight points to go ahead 9-1. Later, with the score 11-2, Lakewood tallied the final four points with a tip kill by Benschoter, another tip by Blough, a blast by Maciasz and a match-ending kill by Maciasz. Athletes of the week Thornapple Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School The junior center scored a team-high 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in the Fighting Scots' dis­ trict basketball game last Monday versus South Christian. The junior guard »ed the Trojans with 20 points, a total that included four three-pointers in the fourth quarter and six overall, in a Class B district hoop contest last Monday at TKHS. Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. 6090 Alden Nash SE - Alto & ® iJturXJclImjLny 8684)050 or 800-217-0712 ------*----------------- �Page 22/The Sun and News. Middlevrfte. Ml/March 14 2000 Students of the Month at TK High School The following young people were chosen at Students of the Month for February at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (front row. from left) Alexandra Longstreet. Casey Barton. Kay Higgins. Leanne Etter, (second row) Sarah Freeman. Ryan Anderson, Luke Shook. Renae Otto, (back row) Mike Dewitt and John Joseph Unavailable for picture: Paul Jones and Matt Newmyer Principal Bill Rich and kindergarten students read "The Wide Mouthed Frog." Reading Month gets Author-singer guest at women’s retreat off to silly start at TK Redeemer Covenant Church in Dutton will hold its second annual Women’s Day with guest speaker Lynncllc Pierce Saturday, March 25. Lynncllc and her husband, Tom. live in Zeeland and are the parents of two grown sons Their home church titles them missionancs as they go out from coast to coast, shanng their faith in the life-changing story of Jesus Christ. Lynncllc sings at concerts, speaks at confer­ ences, and teaches Bible studies. She also has a gift of writing the same way she speaks straight from the heart. Her two books arc titled “Have You Heard About That Fruit?” and “God’s Gals Haven't Cail 945 9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Changed a Big.” At the half-day women’s retreat at Redeemer Covenant C hurch, Lynncllc will be speaking about the "fruits of the Spirit,” and she will perform some of her sons. The event will take place March 25 from 9:30 a m. until 2 p.m. Redeemer Covenant Church is located at 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue in Dutton, just south of 68th Street The cost of the retreat is $12. which includes lunch To reserve tickets, call the church office at 698-8001 or Peggy Sattler at 878-9913. Looking fora PRINTER? Teacher Linda Meyers read an Anansi story from Africa Junie B. Jones (with help from teacher Sue Nikola) made a return appearance. The Thornapple Kellogg School District kicked off their "March is Reading" month activities with a fun reading program which was just a little silly. 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Muller's Paint and Paper is located on Main Street. Phone 891-9171. Enrichment class lineup for TK announced Upcoming community enrichment classes in the Thomapplc Kellogg School District • Water gardens class, March 21. 7 to 9 pm • ( akc decorating class. April 13 to May 4. four weeks, 6 30 to 8:30 p.m. • Stained glass patio stones. April 24, 6.30 to 8 30 p.m. • Beginning glass etching. April 17. Monday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. • Advanced glass etching. May I, Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. • Intermediate Internet class. April 13 and 20. Thursday, 6.30 to 8.30 p m • PowerPoint Publisher class. May 18 and 25. 6 30 to 8 30 p m • Workout for women. April II to May 18. six weeks. Tuesday and Thursday. 7 to 8 p.m. Get Ready For Spring Trips at Girl Scout cookie sale in full swing Girl's in Troop 769 have had fun this month selling cookies and working with other scouts. Here they advertise "cookies for sale" at their Drive Up booth sale in front of Lon LeFanty's State Farm Insurance office. 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MLMarch 14. 2000'Page 25 Scots, Trojans awarded for state wrestling efforts DETROIT — Two wrestlers each from Middleville and Caledonia came away as Division- II medalists at the 2000 Lower Peninsula Individual Wrestling Finals March 911 at the Joe Louis Arena. For Caledonia. Todd Maines finished seventh in the 135-pound weight class, while Josh Baltrusaitis wound up eighth in the 145* pound weight class. Maines was able to turn Benton Harbor’s Tito White twice to win his opener 9-5. "One turn is good, two turns is too much," Caledonia Coach Jim Maxim said. After a second round loss, Maines rebounded to prevail in a thrilling 3-2 match against Warren Woods Tower’s Andy Barnett to advance into the medal round where he went on to defeat Sturgis’ Nick Boughton One of Josh's best matches was his second round decision that he won over Trenton's Will Orr 116. He also beat Hazel Park's Mike Soavc 6-5 Friday on a takedown in the final 12 seconds. Baltrusaitis' sister, Lynde, also took part in the State finals, wrestling in the 103pound weight class. Lynde was one of three females wrestling this year in the State finals. Maxim said her efforts in her second and final match were "great." The Detroit Free Press commented that Lynde’s wrestling moves "were the most exciting" in comparison to the other two female grapplers For Middleville, Is Rosales was fourth in the 145-pound weight class, while Chad Reil finished sixth in the 152-pound weight class. Rosales defeated Hartland's Steve Steckroth 4-1 in his first match, then won another 4-1 match over Fruitport's Sam Cooper, lost to Mason's Jeff Stevens 6-5, beat Sturgis' David Ladders 5-1 and was defeated by Mt. Morris' Steve Mosley 10-2 in the match that decided third and fourth place. Rosales, who also achieved a fourth place at State last year, said his wrestling could have been sharper. "I didn't wrestle my best as I did all year." Rosales said. "My goal was to get to the finals, (but) only one guy can take No. I." Rosales* final match came against a very challenging foe. "I didn't know the guy from Mt. Morris, but I knew that he was a stud," Rosales. Reil opened with a 13-7 win over Zeeland's Jeff McDonough, but then was pinned by Clio’s Joe Funsch in the second round. He then won 7-5 over Fruitport’s Billy Johnson and beat Lowell’s TJ. Forward before falling to Hazel Park's Jeff Brown and to McDonough 14-10. Two other Trojans also competed at State. Tom Haynes at 275 and Bret Wiersma at 125. Others who medalcd from the area were Lakewood's Greg Seeber (first at 103 in Division II). Hastings' Gabe McCarty (eighth at 275 in Division II). Lakewood’s Shawn Veitch (fifth at 171 in Division II), Delton’s Bill Ferris (tilth at 275 in Division III), Lakewood's Phil Plowman (third at 119 in Division II). Maple Valley's Jeff Rhodes (sixth at 152 in Division IV) and Lakewood's Tony Harmer (seventh at 152 in Division n). Photos and more information on the State finals will appear in the March 16 Hastings Banner and the March 21 Sun & News. Building victim of hit and run An apartment building in Middleville was the victim of a hit and run accident ear­ lier this month. A sheriff's deputy from the Middleville unit was called to the Hunter Apart­ ments March 3 and discov­ ered damage to the north wall of unit number 8141. Authorities said a 1995 silver Chrysler had damaged the outer wall and the comer of bathrooms in both apartment A and C. The manager of the building sent a contractor to assess the damages for structural safety. The car had been left at the scene and was im­ pounded by the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. Following an investiga­ tion, Broch Hanson of Hast­ ings was cited for failing to report and leaving the scene of a property damage acci­ dent. He was also cited for careless driving. Serving Our Country Julie K. McMillan Air Force Tech. Sgt Julie K. McMillan has deployed to Ahmed Al-Jabcr Air Base, Kuwait, as a member ot the 332nd Air Expeditionary Group (Provisional) in sup­ port of Operation Southern Watch United Slates service members participating in Operation Southern Watch Send your Correspondence on Personalized Stationery! The are part of a coalition force which conducts numerous flying missions to ensure Iraq complies with the United Nations (UN) Security Council resolutions which call for UN inspec­ tions. The forces assist in moni­ toring the no-fly and nodnve zones to prohibit Iraqi military flights and ground troop movements in the southern half of Iraq. McMillan is a force man­ agement craftsman assigned to the 332nd Civil Engineer Squadron She is the daughter of Joyce A Morgan of 879 Ionia Road. Vermontville The sergeant is a 19"9 grad­ uate of Thomappte Kellogg High School. Middleville PERSONALIZED STATIONERY COLLECTION' features many styles and colors to make your letter writing unique. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings 616-9459554 Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! TKMS yearbook cover design contest winners More than 100 entries were received for the middle school yearbook cover. Winners were from left, Blythe Williams, first place, Mike Munjoy. third place and Megan Finkbeiner, second place. Munjoy's and Finkbeiner's designs will be published within the year book. �Page 26/The Sun and News, MiddleviHe. Ml March 14. 2000 Hastings, Plainwell reach Class B hoop final Hastings and Plainwell advanced to last Friday's Class B district championship game at Thornapple Kellogg High School by posting wins over Wayland Union and Delton Kellogg. The Hastings Saxons beat the Wayland Union Wildcats Scots’ season halted by South Christian Caledonia, according to its coach Kevin Wolma, did everything they could to win Iasi Monday's district basketball game against rival South Christian at South. But the Sailors still sailed away with the 72-63 win. making 30-of-37 free throw attempts compared to Caledonia's mark of 7-of14. "We led in the second quarter and the game went back and fourth throughout." Wolma 'We were within four points with four minutes to play, but they (South) then hit a three-pointer to expand their lead.’’ The nine-point final margin was the largest of the entire game, according to Wolma. Kyle Kleersnyder had a super game for the Fighting Scots. Kleersnyder scored a team-high 20 points and also pulled down 10 rebounds. Nick Jenema was second for Caledonia in the scoring column with 14 markers. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 62-55 in a game the truly went down to the wire. Tony Bowne gave Hastings a one-point lead (53-52) with 1:32 to play in the game w ith a jumper and then made a steal that wound up in another of his hoops with 1:20 remaining that put Hastings ahead 5552. Bowne. a Mr Basketball finalist who will play next year at Central Michigan University, led the Saxons with 17 points. Dustin Terrel, who fouled out with 3:41 remaining, added 16 points and Leland Jennings tallied 9 points, also for Hastings. Josh Smith led the Wildcats with 15 points and Jamie Brown added 14 points. Plainwell's victory, a 7664 triumph over Delton Kellogg, was obtained a little bit more easily. After a close first quarter (18-17 Delton). Plainwell charged out to a 36-28 lead at the half and then expanded its advantage out to 15 points, 53-38, after three quarters. Robert Boyle led Delton Kellogg with 24 points, a total that included three three-pointers. Kenny Martin was the offensive catalyst for Plainwell tallying 26 points. 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! YMCA baseball clinic starts season On March 4 the Barry County YMCA held a sign-up and clinic for boys and girls. Among the featured participants were coaches and players from the Thornapple Kellogg High School Varsity team. Many of today's high school players got their first taste of baseball on a recreational team. V 9€tChevrolet Beretta 98 Pontiac Grand Prix GT V-6, auto., air, plum color. 4 door, V6, auto., leather, sun­ roof, CD, chrome wheels. *6,995 91 Jeep Commanche 94 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2WD, 4 cyl., 5 speed, cap. 7 passenger van. captain's chairs, leather, exceptionally clean *2,995 4 98 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Coupe Leather, heads-up display, chrome wheels. 98 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4 Dr. 4x4 White with graphite leather, CD, 30,000 miles. 97 Pontiac Montana Extended 4 Dr. Van 7 passenger, power seat, CD, very nice. 97 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4 Dr. White with graphite interior. CAVIN • Chevrolet Buick • Pontiac 795-3318 891-8151 Students had a chance to practice their skills at the March 4 clinic. A skills assessment clinic for players interested in playing on a competitive Spirit League will be held a4 McFall on March 16 from 7-9 p.m. For more information about the baseball league contact the YMCA of Barry County at 945-4574. Car care clinic slated at area church A free, two-hour class on basic car care will be held at Peace Reformed Church Thursday. March 23. from 7 to 9 p.m. Bob Huizenga and Tony Wasikowski, both profes­ sional truck mechanics, will share their insights with members of the congrega­ tion and the community The class, geared for par­ ticipants with little or no car care experience, will be div ided into two parts. The first part will focus on basic maintenance: how to keep your car from breaking down. Areas covered in this section include oil, anti­ freeze. fluid levels, battened and brakes The second part of the class will focus on dealing with common emergencies: what to do when your car breaks down Areas covered in this section include what to do when our car won’t start, various dashboard lights come on, your car makes a strange noise, you have a flat tire, or you lock your keys in your car A checklist will be provid­ ed for use on your own car, along with in-depth hand­ outs for use when you need them. For more information, call Peace Church at 891-8119 TK Special Olympics team places second by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The 11 members of the Thomapple Kellogg High School Special Olympics team did its school, coach and themselves proud in dis­ trict basketball competition Saturday, March 4. The team won its first game against Spana in a squeaker. 40-38. The teams battled until the last 12 sec­ onds when TK emerged vic- torious. TK lost its second game against the Ottawa Hot Shots, an experienced Spe­ cial Olympics team from Region 12. Teacher and coach Heidi Poor said she is very proud of her team's second place performance in Division 2. "We've come a long way in our first year," Prior says. "The team worked re­ ally hard to get here." �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 14. 2000/Page 27 TK Middle School wrestlers keep winning The Thomapple Kellogg where they came home with Middle School wrestlers currently have a dual meet first place trophies in both. record of 19-0. This is the first time that the TK Middle School wrestlers the have won both tournaments wrestlers have posted victo­ in the same year. The B team has also done During this streak, ries over Hastings 66-29. Rockford 88-15. Hamilton 61-39; Jackson Park 61-15 well this season, placing fifth out of nine teams at the and Caledonia 69-18 Godwin The young wrestlers also have competed Kcnowa Hills and Comstock Park team Individual weight class win­ ners for TK were michael Gurski (95) and Chris the in Tournament tournaments. Humphrey (100); second Business Services Community Notice •••••••bleam******* FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER Meeting room. hall, kitchen available. Call Deloris at 765-3871 •••EA VESTROUGHING"* Seamless Gutter. 32Colors.Frec Estimates Since 1959.616-945 (XXM Fann BANKRUPTCY LEGAL SERVICES, first consultation free, fees fully explained in ad­ vance. call 616-945-3512 for appointment HAY FORSALE: Round bales 1 .OOOfbs. stored inside. 2nd cut­ ting Alfalfa grass mix. 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Mon.-Thurs. 9 am-10 pm; Fri. & Sat. £ am-11 pm; Sun 9 am-9 pm call 891-4SUB or Fax 891-9653 I I I I I I I I I I ’any’two” ! 6-INCH I MEATBALL SUB I FOOTLONCS $6.99 VAUD AT CALEDONIA SUBWAY ONLY . .... J I | 99c VAUD AT CALEDONIA SUBWAY ONLY | I UMfT 5 PER COUPON EXPIRES MAR 31. 2000 I l — —— - — — — —a Restrictions may apply Not vahd with any other otters Good at Caledonia Subway only �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-03-21.pdf 0aed87284e499bf63f0ebb67aedd0526 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 12 March 21, 2000 Guard only changes a little in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Wafer The Middleville Village Council changed only a lit­ tle at the March 14 meeting as a result of elections last week. Before the meeting started, incumbents Marilyn Vandenberg and Floyd Bray were sworn in, along with newcomer Dorothy Corson. Village President Lon Myers who won re-election to his position, was sworn in. He took time to thank former Trustee William Nesbitt for his service to the community. He also wished outgoing Clerk Roselle Havens well and welcomed new clerk Rhonda Fisk to her first meeting as clerk. Nesbitt had sought the president's position after serving on the council. He intends to continue working for the village. The traffic patterns and problems at the comer of Bender and Green Lake (Main Street) roads was dis­ cussed. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck told the council that be had discussed this intersection with traffic engineer Ed Swanson. Gruesbeck suggested that the village should begin a traffic study. Among the is­ sues to be considered are impact of the increased pedestrian use of the area. The village also will be re­ searching the how future de­ velopment of the area will affect traffic flow. The banquet facility orig- Caledonia Village election has light voter turnout One hundred twenty-two voters out of 730 registered showed up to vote last week for the Village Council elec­ tion. Marsha Humphrey was elected to fill a two-year term as trustee, a position left by Jeff Kusmierz. She received 95 votes. She pre­ viously had been appointed to fill that position. Incumbent Dan Erskine was re-elected to his fouryear position on the council with 94 votes. Nick Unger was elected to a four-year position left by Janice Soules, with 68 votes. Write in candidate Ed Fowler, who made his in­ tentions to run known only a days prior to the election, received 45 votes. Erskine. Unger and Fowler competed for two four-year positions Daryl Penfold, incumbent president, was re-elected with 86 votes. Wendy Zandstra will complete a term vacated by trustee Tim Noordhoek, to which she had been previ­ ously appointed. She re­ ceived 85 votes. inally planned for the vacant lot next to village hall will not be built. The property will revert back to the vil­ lage and it is seen by local officials as an "opportu­ nity." Nesbitt asked the council to consider making the area part of the trail development or a permanent home for the Heritage Days festival. Village engineer Steve Williams announced that the west side lift station is now operating. Cleanup and final work is being done. He asked council to notify residents before the west side booster station starts since water pressure will be much higher than residents have been used to. Consumers Energy has been working on a project to replace a gas line. The company has been contact­ ing homeowners who may have built in the easement. This construction will not interfere with the village's repaving projects this year. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council is March 28 at 7 p.m. Middleville Clerk Rhonda Fisk administers the oath to Village President Lon Myers before the start of the March 14 village council meeting. Where’s Wallace? Township officials mum about manager/planner March 30 car care clinic offers help Bill Scholtens will be able to find out how to care for his car at a free two-hour class on basic car care at Peace Reformed Church. The clinic, originally scheduled for Thursday, March 30, had been rescheduled for March 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. The class is designed for people with little or no car care experience and will focus on basic maintenance and coping with common emergencies. For more information call Peace Church at 891 -8119. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Inquiring citizens want to know, and have been asking Caledonia Township offi­ cials what has happened to Manager/Planner John Wal­ lace. Wallace's official role was still somewhat of a mystery Fnday afternoon after phone calls to the township office. Later on Friday. Supervi­ sor Bill Johnston said Wal­ lace said he was "going on to other things" as of March 3. Johnston then was asked why he had not explained Wallace’s absence at the March 15 Township Board meeting, when he told ap­ plicants on zoning matters to work, with the township's other planner, Dave Zylstra. Johnston said he has not yet received a resignation letter from Wallace, and had no official reason to give on Wallace's behalf. He said he did not want to give anyone a wrong answer Wallace was not present at a special meeting of the village and township Feb. 28, after which the board voted to approach Dave Zyistra for a position as a sec­ ond planner at an annual salary of $30,000 Johnston said March 3 that Zylstra had accepted the offer. He said the planning responsibilities have be­ come too great for one per­ son to handle. Excessive amounts of work in the township have resulted from continuing growth, working on the master plan and other tasks. Johnston then said mean­ while he will be assuming the township manager’s du­ ties, and Zylstra would take on part of the additional planning responsibilities. He said Wallace, who was hi»ed on May 3 of last year as a manager-planner for $50,000 annually, would continue with planning du­ ties. Johnston has been re­ sponsible for managerial du­ ties for the township in the past, before Tim Dolehanty and Wallace were hired as township managers. But now applicants for planning and zoning busi­ ness with the township who were working with Wallace on projects with his input and guidance up until re­ cently say his absence has become conspicuous with­ out explanation, and Wal­ lace can no longer be con­ tacted. John Wallace Wallace was present at the Feb. 16 Township Board meeting when a citizen in the audience who objected to the Planning Commission's recommendation of the Southpoint PUD project on M-37 said Wallace had been against the project, but sud­ denly changed his mind in favor of it. Wallace objected to the implication that something improper had taken place or that there was an impression of wrongdoing. He said no one had changed their vote in that process, and he had actually not recommended approval of that project. Later during the Feb. 16 board meeting, a difference of opinion surfaced between See Hfaf/ace, page 2 In This Issue TK Jazz Band receives ‘outstanding’ rating Man flees after car hits building Thomapple Twp. approves salaries, fire dept, spending Approval of developments south of Caledonia in limbo �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Mi/March 21,2000 Fun at Lee Students and teachers got to learn some basic juggling and balancing tips when a family of acrobats visited the school. Dr. Seuss program set at 2 libraries "On the Loose with Dr. Seuss" programs will be held at Kent District Library, Caledonia and Alto branches, early next month. Registration is required for this program, intended for all ages The program, based on popular books by Dr. Seuss, features songs, rhymes and fun activities such as mak­ ing green eggs and ham. Participants will watch a Dr. Seuss video, play games like Pin the Bow Tie on the Cat in the Hat and make a craft that they can take with them. For more information about “On the Loose with Dr. Seuss," call the Kent District Library at 3363250 The program at the Alto branch, 6071 Linfield, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5. At Caledonia, it will be at 10:30 a m. Thursday, April 6, at 240 Emmons St. Here actresses Misti Pryor and Taiaura Harris give Jessica Pitsch and Jenna Piets some tips before they perform in a retelling of a classic fairy tales. Lee elementary students had fun acting and learning to balance strange objects on their noses this year. Misti Pryor helps Bryant Yoder prepare. ‘Spring Fever 2000’ grips TKHS Those going to Thomapple Kellogg High School today will find themselves transported to a tropical is­ land. Today is Hawaiian Day and colorful shirts and grass skirts will fill the hall. On Monday, when Spring Fever 2000 began students wore their pajamas to school. Other activities dur­ ing this week will include Cowboy Day on Thursday and special activities on Fri­ day. Tonight, the Mock Rock air band competition will feature fun and prizes for the top three performances. The entry fee is $1. On Friday, there will be an assembly at 1 p.m. It will include a talent show, class competitions and a performance by the jazz band. The junior girls will compete against the senior girls in a powder puff flag Call for Classifieds 945-9554 24 hours a day17 days a week football game beginning at 6:30 p.m. and there will be an open gym with games and karaoke from 8 p.m. to midnight. Students must be in the door by 9 p.m. Students who leave after 9 will not be allow to re-enter. Wallace, from front page Wallace and Johnston over the role the master plan consultant should play in township procedures. This was after Johnston said th master plan consultan needed to be more informed of the Planning Commis­ sion's activities. Wallace said the consul­ tant should not be involved in the day to day activities. He said, the consultants can't be impartial about the best zoning for the town­ ship when they are involved in the day to day decisions of township business. It is not known if these matters are related to Wal­ lace’s recent absence. Wallace also was present at the Planning Commis­ sion meeting Feb. 21. In the Garden Grove PUD request brought to the board March 15, a letter had been sent to the master plan con­ sultant for an opinion about the request, with differing opinions resulting over the PUD. The developer said he was unaware that an opinion from the consultant was a prescribed step in the ap­ proval process Spokespersons for the Garden Grove project on March 15 alluded to Wal­ lace’s opinions on their re­ quest, and said they did not know the status of Wallace with the township. Contempt) Salon Christopher J. Hier, presents Masons Mobile New Kids Haircutting Car! 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults ~ New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or front wort) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! 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Middleville resident plans to study abroad Lucas Weatherhead, a sophomore, is one of 37 Kalamazoo College students who will study abroad from mid-March until early in June. Wcatherhead will study in Madrid. Spain. A graduate of Thomapplc-Kellogg High School, he is the son of Dr. James and Diane Weather­ head of Middleville. This year marks the 41st anniversary of the study abroad program. Since the first organized groups of students left for study HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on S'al* St ISOOSSSTSOS 941 S4.S0 with Student ID efter 6pm iwiltirir .4 oo 1.1. Stadium Seating Givae YOU NEXT BEST DUNG - G lS 300. 7 20 O ERIN BROCmiCM Hi 12 50, 4.20.6 50 9 20 O MISSION TO MARS PG) 1220 Z30. 4 40. 700. » X SNOW OAT PG) 1 20. 310. 5 00 REINDEER GAMES R) 1 00 500.950 PITCH BLACK (R) 7 10.9 40 OWE FREE 460Z POPCORh WITH THS AC abroad in France. Germany and Spain in the summer of 1958, Kalamazoo College has sought to provide its stu­ dents with opportunities to understand how people in other cultures live and to at­ tend excellent academic in­ stitutions in other countries. More than 80 percent of Kalamazoo graduates have participated in the college’s study abroad program. This degree of participation, as well as the variety of pro­ grams and length of experi­ ence make the college’s study abroad program unique in American higher education. TK school board learns of MEAP inconsistencies by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Assistant superintendent Midge Pippel told the members of the Thornapple Kellogg School Board last week that she had learned not all area students are tak­ ing the same MEAP tests. The state has devised dif­ ferent reading selections and is testing them in different schools within the school district. Pippel says this raises concerns, since it will be harder to compare the re­ sults of the Michigan Edu­ cation Assessment Program tests. In another matter, the school board approved going out for bids for the final construction project. About five classrooms and a me­ chanical room will be reno­ vated in the former middle school science room. Most of the work is im­ proving the infrastructure. One room will be made suitable for the preschool program. The other rooms in the science wing will be repainted and updated as needed. One end of the building will be used for the alterna­ tive high school program A door will separate the high school age students from the preschoolers and they will not share a bathroom. Esti­ mates on costs before bids have been received is just under S500,000 Bids also will be sought for air conditioning for the high school auditorium. The estimated cost for this pro­ ject is about $75,000. Work continues on devel­ oping a flex time schedule Get easy cash by placing a classified ad Call 945-9554 to place your ad today. at the middle school. Prin­ cipal Mike Spahr also is working on a new way to include special education students on the teams The board approved the purchase of two new school buses at a cost of $110,000. The next board meeting will be Monday, March 27, with a discussion of the "Space is Special" program. Rebecca What a cutie and a true friend. March 24th Love Ya, Sis 2 A GREAT FAMILY VACATION THAT’S FUN FOR EVERYONE. Take your family on a Carnival "Fun Ship" for an all-inclustve vacation that pleases everybody For the kids, no matter what their ages, the Camp Carnival* program offers all kinds of great supervised activities. Grown-ups wii! love the fine dining, the complete Nautica Spa* program, Vegas-style shows, the lively action of the friendly casino and the late-night dance dub On Carnival, there are also lots of things your family can enjoy together superb meals, fun activities, pod side entertainment and all the pampering service Carnival is famous for For still more family fun, go snorkeling, duty-free shopping and exploring at every destination. Call now to book your fabulous family vacation aboard a Carnival "Fun Ship” cruise. AM..U. Coeocrto. M 4W164C2 (Comer al Kraft & Broodmoor) (616) 554-0311 r Carnival? The McdPcpOar Cruse Unen the Worttf �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml 'March 21.2000 National Honor Society to induct 48 members The Thomapple Kellogg National Honor Society will induct 48 new members on Tuesday, March 28. The National Honor Society assists with graduation and has worked on community service projects throughout the community. Turn into unwanted items into cash. Call945-9554tor Sun a News Action-AOs. _______ LOCAL_______ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH T&ugh&wfe... C 0 M M U I I I I C I 0 I C H A Liling Church - Serving a Living Lord a place to belong a place to become Sunday School ................................. 9:30 a m. Morning Worship . ,10 45 a m Evening Praise.............. . 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p.m. (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship__________ 10 30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings_______ 700 p.m. 7240 (With Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Meeting at the Crou Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Settlor Pastor Chrusey Dy kstra Worship Leader Denny Houma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www bnghtside org 1 Redeemer A Covenant 9 30’’X AM 1 r Worship; 11:00 AM Chr Ed; 6 00 PM Wed A Member of the EvongeHcot , Family . Covenant Churches of America N^Night^/ Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-6984001 "We are changed by God's love!" FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Aut Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Sunday School................................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 1100 a m Sunday Evening Service.............................. 6:00 p m Wednesday Mid-Wrrk Prayer . 6:45 p m Word of Life Clubs.......................................... 6:45 p.m. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Tow nship Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday............ 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday . 6:30 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m Lakeside Community (. h v t c b A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whttneyville Avenue. Aho CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Huilman • Church Office: 868-0191 www lakcsidecommumty org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whltneyville Ave ei VSUS —vQ *<2. /rUD RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor NORMAN KNORR. Ovtsnan Education Dvolor 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship..........................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School........................ 11 00 a m. Adult Bible Class. . 11:00 a.m. Ret 792-2889 i™snKim»oci»»cH GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God "4 ChurcA w«A a coring heart tor o«r nMKMuHtn rAr world ~ Sunday Worship 9 30 a m A 6 00 p m (Child A Adult) (Dunng the School Year) ire A Scucr Greenwev. Puuer LyneUe Sped. kxrt Lender Al Tiemeyer, i'oauntiiuiy Catting Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST It* arc k CWd (Uarcd Nrcrcn A ChM Carci lentl> somu ft kmniES. N)b Smhi »cnM* Stnfey Apt 16 • 1939 arc HaMhTlwWy Woretap Server TWsdn. «^rc Good Fnfry frjya Serve fafcy.Apd2l*rMprc LASTER <Saai»i ApriB) Easts Sant Serve t* arc Easts Breakfast, Fefcwdap Hal H*arc* Farcer *«nhp 1*3*arc Jtn Aarrcn LWu 6M914W • M Mrctae UnSd TSOVneSt* ChwchOffice 6164914669-Fai >9l4b« 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6 00 p.m. . II 00 a m Wed Fellowship . .. 7:30 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St, Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love " Bom 12 10 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerhe • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 CALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED . . . 9:45 am Morning Worship Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 891-8028 • e-mail leightonOiserv net SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH C hurch School, Sunday Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm ^Tljc ®lti (time jTlctlioiiist Cfjurrlj e 5590 Viffirtneyvtlte Ave . S E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School...10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. One milt east of Wkiineyvtlle RJ Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rn- P Adams Phone 891-8440 Rev. Rofe Batlard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHIRCH 12200 Chef Socwfe' Raed (M Garc Lake Ml 4934g • Inspiring, fhssatve. Relevant. Joyful SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m_, 6 p.m. Children’s Worship and Nursery 9 45 a tn Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Barner Free Ar-Coadmcaed Crca<Chud Care Danag Service Hoan Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Sunday Sckod lOQOarc Peace Reformed Church WunhpHom t45arci A 11« a ar Cali for a schedule of choices 6164914119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville HJXBUw UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmeiee Morning Worship FAdaiev«e Sunday School MkJdkeviie Mornrig Worship 930 a m 9 45 a m 11 00 a m. Ret Lee Zach man Church Office Phone - 796-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whtneyvie Ave at 84m St • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord " ^rv^otorti Meeting at Caledonia High School 930 am xrx»y Momng Woorip 1030 am Smc»y Evenrg Wonnp 6 00 pm Wed Mowee* Proper & Bote study 700 pm Rev Thoma Skiyi Rev Kan Basrxx Assoc Pastor/voufh Mrssmes SjMcn School �The Sun and News Mfddtevrfte. Ml. March 21.2000/Page 5 TK Middle School honors students of the month Seventh-graders selected as students of the month for February are (from left, sitting) Garett Berkimer, Breena Briel. Alan Buxton, Tyler Eaton, Reed Ebmeyer, Stephanie Edwards, Sarah Hawkins, Anthony Heidt, Christopher Humphrey (standing) Jessica Mapes, Olivia Maynard, Kevin Poll, Katelyn Smith, Amanda Stade, Amanda Stora, DJ VanOverbeek and Grant Wachtor. Students of the month in sixth grade at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School are (from left in the front row) Maria Aubil, Vincent Battiata. Steven Berg, Amanda Bouwhuis, Patrick Decker, Chelsea Dubois, Amber Fain, Kristin Fredenburg. (standing, from love) are Amber Harkness, April Ihm, Andrew Lindemulder, Chaney Robinson, Emily VanderGeld, Kimberly Wellington and Nicole Wood. Shellie Davis is not pictured. Equestrian team plans March 23 meeting The Caledonia High School equestnan team will hold its first official meeting Thursday, March 23, at 7 p.m. at the home of Emory and Marlce Stouffer on 60th Street. The 1999 equestnan team riders arc encouraged to at­ tend, whether or not they will participate on the 2000 team. All fall 2000 freshman riders and eighth grade equine groomer enthusiasts are invited to attend the meeting as well. Parents arc strongly urged to attend to better under­ stand what will be expected of the nders and parents dur­ ing this year’s season. The meeting will consist of last season’s highlight tape and presentation of last year’s district and state awards. Information about the 2000 season’s require­ ments, practices, meets and fund-raisers will be dis­ cussed. Anyone needing direc­ tions or additional informa­ tion may cal1 Kelly Lloyd at 868-6981. T Eighth-graders selected as February Students of the Month at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School are (seated from left) Paul Adams, Joshua Bowerman, Michelle Crawford, Kathryn Dorland, Mallory Egolf, Joshua Fisher, Katie Gillhespy, Valia Gomez, Michael Hoskins, (standing) Daniel Jeurink, Jessica Julius, Tyrell Kelley, Casey Mays, Megan McGillicuddy, Sarah Near, Randy Plaunt, Kristen VanDerMeer and Ashley Young. Not pictured are Jessika Reil and Dwain Reynolds. Woman injured when cars collide A 34-year-old Middleville woman was hurt March 6 in Irving Township when her car was struck from behind by a motorist, according to Call 945-9554 for Sun & News 4CWAUS! a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. Deputies reported that James Allen Kubek, 54, of Hastings, was issued a cita­ tion for following too closely. Kuber was report­ edly driving on West State Road west of Barnum Road wnen Tammy Higgins stopped at the intersection. Kubek told police he didn't see her brake lights or blinker prior to crashing into Higgins' car. Higgins was taken to Pennock Hospital by the Thomapple Ambulance. Suffering a minor injury was Travis Higgins, 15. Seal belts were worn by all three people involved and alcohol was not a factor. ABOUT THAT FRUIT?" A half-day women's retreat - with author/singer QjiJ Lynnelle Pierce speaking on "The Fruits of the Spirit" Saturday, March 25 " 9:30 am—2:00 pm Redeemer Covenant Church, 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue (just south of 68th St.) Call 698-8001 to reserve your $ 12 ticket—includes a delicious lunch! erald eaMvs ■F of Cascade A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from Nearest and most affordable rates in area. Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Walmart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 21,2000 Deadline for TK PTO fund-raiser nearing by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thomapplc Kellogg Mid­ dle School Parent-Teacher Organization President Cyndi Gerbasi hopes that parents at the school put their money where they said they wanted it. The midddlc school PTO had surveyed parents and found that many said they wanted relief from the prod­ uct sales used by the organi­ zation in the past to raise funds needed to pay for field trips, good behavior incen­ tives and classroom supplies for teachers. Earlier this month the PTO sent letters to middle school parents to ask for di­ rcct contributions, with a suggested contribution of $20 per student. The deadline is Friday, March 24, and so far only $900 has been received. Gerbasi says, "I am a lit­ tle disappointed because par­ ents said they wanted to get away from selling what they considered to be overpriced products. If we don't raise the money we need, the PTO will have to find an­ other way to raise money to support programs next year." Each year the PTO bud­ gets approximately $4,500 for Held trips and special programming for middle school students. In the past, the PTO has supported trips to the Van Andel Museum. Frederik Meijer Gardens and the DJ Angus research vessel. The PTO supports each grade level and team equally based on the success of each year's fund-raising cam­ paign. Gerbasi encourages par­ ents to send in the tax de­ ductible donations made out to the TK PTO — middle school. Self-addressed en­ velopes were enclosed in the letter but any envelope ad­ dressed to the middle school PTO and dropped off at the middle school office will be forwarded to the PTO. The middle school PTO is involved in many end of the year activities, including as­ sisting with the Michigan Association of School Board's banguet April 27, hosted by the Thomapple Kellogg School District at the middle school. The next PTO meeting is will be April 11 at Mc­ Fall Elementary. The Mid­ dle School portion of the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. TK Middle School bands rated highly The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School seventh and eighth grade bands earned high marks at the M.S.B.O.A. District 10 Band Festival Friday, March 3. Each of the bands per­ formed three concert selec­ tions and sight-read two se­ lections. A panel of three concert judges and one sight reading judge rated area bands on their perfor­ mances. The ratings run 1 to 5, one being the highest. The seventh grade band earned a first division rating ^Middleville Village^ Residents 1 would like to thank the Village residents that supported me in my successful attempt to be reelected as your Village President. Your support is greatly appreciat­ ed, I will continue to do the best job that I can do for all the resi­ dents of the Village. Lon V. Myers Village President from one concert judge, a second division rating from the other two concert judges to give them a second divi­ sion rating in the concert portion of the rating. They went on to the sight-reading room, where they earned a first division rating. This combination of ratings gave the band an over-all second division rating. This was a good rating considering the seventh grade band is a combination of two bands that meet on two different hours and was able to practice only twice as a combined unit. The TK eighth grade band was able to get the first divi­ sion ratings in the perfor­ mance and a second division rating in the sight-reading room to earn them an over­ all first division rating at the festival. A spokesperson said both of the bands performed dif­ ficult programs and received positive comments from the judges on their musical abil­ ities and the large number of students interested in music in the TK schools. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Gill for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan 88 years young! Girls in the Middleville troops of the Cherry Valley neighborhood celebrated the 88th birthday of Girl Scouting in the United States during the week of March 12. The cake served at Troop 769's party showed just a few of the activities girls had participated in during the year. Girls in Junior Troop 38 and Brownie Troop 429 shared laughter, learning and Girl Scout history, as well as cake at their party. TK jazz band wins ‘outstanding’ rating The Thomapple Kellogg High School jazz band earned an outstanding rating at Western Michigan Uni­ versity Saturday, March 11, in the W.M.U. Jazz Ensem­ ble invitational. Jazz bands and jazz com­ bos from Michigan and Indi­ ana started performing at 8 a.m. and filled an all-day schedule, including perfor­ mances by the W.M.U. jazz bands, clinics, and the W.M.U. Faculty Jazz Quar­ tet, with guest artist Tom Harrell. Eighteen jazz bands com­ peted for a chance to per­ form an evening concert with the W.M.U. Jazz Or­ chestra. The top soloist of the day will receive a $2,000 scholarship to the jazz stud­ ies program al WML'. At the end of the day the judges awarded certificates to some of the top soloists of the day. Thomapple Kellogg stu­ dents receiving these awards were Liz Hillman, Holly Jenkins, Julia Cordts, Matt Newmeyer, Matt Hopewell, Candice Swanson, Jason DeLilie and Josh Mosey. TK had the top trombone sec­ tion of the day. Of the 18 bands at the contest, there were nine bands in the outstanding cat­ egory. They were Thomap­ ple Kellogg, Comstock Park, Northview, ReethsPuffer, Mt. Pleasant, Forest Hills Central, North Side H.S. (Fort Wayne, Ind ), Muskegon and Northrup H.S. (Fort Wayne, Ind ). The winner of the invitational contest was Muskegon High School, for the second year in a row. �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml March 21.2000/Page 7 TK High School’s web site earns recognition Learning from the Sun & News Page fifth grade teacher Beth Bauer shows some of her class how the plate used on the printing press compares to the front page of the Sun and News during a reading month exploration of newspapers. It’s a banner day for TK symphonic, concert bands The Thomapplc Kellogg Concert and Symphonic Bands earned top ratings at the MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association) District 10 Festival at Lowell High School March 9 The entire festival runs nine days and is hosted by several area schools. Any MSBOA member school may choose to enter its bands or orchestras, either at the high school or middle school level. Bands are di­ vided into classes based on school size. Each band must perform three selections and is evalu­ ated by a panel of three judges. In addition to the concert performance, each band is also evaluated in sight-reading, for a total of four evaluations. Each judge gives out a rating for each group. Ratings range from I (best) to V (worst) and is based on five categories: tone, intonation, rhythm, technique and interpretation. rhe four individual ratings are then combined to form a final rating for each group. The TK Concert Band was first to take the stage, performing “Torch of Lib­ erty.” “Fall River Overture” and “Mountain Ridge Over­ ture” The Concert Band re­ ceived two ratings of “I" and a rating of “II" from each of the concert judges. They re­ ceived a rating of “II” from the sight reading judge These ratings equal a final rating of “I”. Having received a final rating of “HI” in 1998 and a final rating of “II” last year, TK Band Director Ray Rickert said that this was quite an accomplishment for the concert band. The TK Symphonic Band played first in the afternoon session of the festival, per­ forming “Broadway OneStep,” “Prelude, Siciliano, and Rondo,” and “Festivo ” The Symphonic Band re­ ceived ratings of “I” from each judge. Cub Scout Pack 3065 of Middleville would like to take this time to thank all the local businesses in Middleville and Caledonia that donated door prizes to our Blue <£ Gold Banquet February 17th, 2000. Shear Pleasure Hair Pagono's Pizza Designers Tbomapple Floral Hair We Are 4 Star Video Greg’s Get To Go Faro ’s Pizza Pharmacy Care Subway of Middleville B&K Family Car Wash Babylon Hair and Tanning Pastoors Family Traxs Video Phils Pizzeria Middle Vila TK. Comm. Ed. Caledonia Auto Para Contempo Salon Caledonia Vision Center Caledonia Elevator ICC. Footwear Caledonia Amoco Rite-Aid Pharmacy Our Charted Organization Middleville Lions Thank-You From Pack 3065 of Middleville “We received straight Ils in 1998, and three Ils and a I last year,” Rickert stated. “1 thought we would have a pretty good chance this year, based on the way we were playing. Needless to say, we’re thrilled It's a tough thing to ac­ complish" Rickert said, “The standards arc high and the competition is stiff. I’m proud of our kids.” Local couple's daughter studying in Scotland Alma College junior Shaina Hewitt, a 1997 grad­ uate of East Kentwood High School, is currently studying at the University of Ab­ erdeen in Aberdeen as part of Alma’s Program of Stud­ ies in Scotland. Alma’s international study programs create new opportunities for personal growth and skill develop­ ment. Located in northeastern Scotland, Aberdeen offers students both educational and cultural experiences. Since 1495, the University of Aberdeen has welcomed students who come to learn. Alma students who study at Aberdeen for a term may choose from a variety of courses, including account­ ing, computer science, anatomy, English, music, philosophy and women’s studies In addition to their classes, students travel throughout Scotland and England, visiting places like Dunottar Castle. Edinborough. the Scottish High­ lands and Stonehaven. Liv­ ing m the university resi­ dence halls allows Alma stu­ dents to know Scottish stu­ dents and other foreign stu­ dents at a more personal level. Hewitt, the daughter of Greg and Jeanne Hewitt of Caledonia, is a biology ma­ jor at Alma College by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Teacher Jerry Robinson’s innovative use of technol­ ogy was noted by both the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education March 13 and by the INTIME workshop March 3. Robinson, who teaches civics, geography and street law at TK High School, was demonstrating the new web site, which includes homework help, calendar in­ formation, attendance in­ formation and even forms for field trips. The web site can be reached at www.tk.kl2.mi.us. Occa­ sionally the web site may be down or may have so much activity that a parent may have to try several times to get information, but once there, a wealth of information is available for students. Robinson was one of 50 teachers in kindergarten through 12th grade from across the country who were recognized by Integrating New Technologies in the Methods of Education (INTIME) workshop March 3 at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Robinson is one of the 25 teachers selected at the con­ ference whose classroom use Jerry Robinson of technology will be video­ taped this spring. This video and the other 24 will be available over the Internet for teachers to use to help use technology as part of quality education. Call 945 9554 for ACTION-Ads! Get Interested State Bank of Caledonia 13-month Certificate of Deposit APY= annual per yield a $1,000 minimum required tlmut ptcpkc yci.. tlMl State Bank of Caledonia Stain < M&y 627E Men Sc. PO£k<* CdotanuL Ml 49316 AMrffriJlIB iJunijn Office ’3U5 SL SJr_ lien Ml 49316 i616>MH<ir Member Federal Reserve and FUC Middle W Office M3 Arthur Vklloifir Ml 49333 Kafanww, (Jffire 211 Watr-Suae HI) Mtamuw. Ml • 4MIJ7 i*u>-m-A.ui ieiei .ui ?w» Effective Jan 30 2000 �Page 8/The Sun and News. MkldleviHe. Ml/March 21. 2000 Six Caledonia Odyssey teams prepare for state competition Four Middle School Odyssey of the Mind teams, (Division two) will go to state competition. Coached by Melissa Hormel and Lindy Crandall, this team received first place, with a problem called "Genie," and included David Palma. Amy Jasaitis, Aaron McBride, Adam Crandell, Chris Robinson and Shelby King. Brianna Hormel is not shown. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Six Caledonia Odyssey of the Mind teams will com­ pete in Traverse City April 29 in the state finals, with hopes they will qualify for the world finals at the Uni­ versity of Tennessee in Knoxville May 31-June 3. The six local teams first qualified in regional compe­ tition at Grandville High School March 11. Four (Division two) mid­ dle school teams did well. The team coached by Melissa Hormel, and Lindy Crandall received first place, with a problem called "Ge­ nie." A team coached by Susie Hall and Linda Ward took second place with a "Pest-aside" problem. Third place went to a team coached by Becky Stauffer and Doug Durkee for a "Ge­ nie" problem, and the team coached by Phil Luetke­ meyer and Doug Shrews­ bury received fourth place for their "Pest-aside" prob­ lem. Caledonia Elementary will have one first place team in Division one with a "King Arthur" problem. That team was coached by Shirley Timmer. Emmons Lake Elementary took third place for a "Genie" problem, and were coached by Al Oatmen and Doug Cramer, also Division one. Two teams that placed, but will not go on to state competition, were a group taking on a King Arthur problem coached by Karla Marks and Todd DeJong with sixth place in Division one. The other, coached by Shirley Timmer in Division one, took sixth place for a "Genie" problem Twelve teams from Cale­ donia entered the competi­ tion. Students were coached by parents and teachers. Odyssey of the Mind in­ volves creative problem solving. The kids are given a long-term problem to solve as a team. The prob­ lems are presented under several categories. "Pest-aside" presents a problem of pesky animals that annoy humans. In this technical/pcrformance prob­ lem, teams must devise con­ traptions that perform events to catch or scare away a team-created pest. The pest strikes back with a vengeance, but the humans prevail. The students may spend up to $125. Another popular problem is "Classics... King Arthur," in which one of the legends of King Arthur will be interpreted by the team, about how the legend evolved if King Arthur never existed. The eightminute performance incor­ porates a legendary charac­ ter and a team made tapestry, coat of arms and flag, not to cost over $100. Team members must wear all materials they use. "The Genie" is a hypo­ thetical situation in which three wishes backfire, "Be careful of what you wish for because you just might get it." Teams will present a humorous performance about a person and a wish­ granting Genie. The Genic places restrictions on the See Odyssey, page 9 Josh Wienczkowski, Mark Ward, Rabekah Hall, Sydney Cox, Brittany Box, Shannon Pleva and Kirk Post (not shown) made up this OM team, coached by Susie Hall and Linda Ward. This team took second place with a "Pest-aside" problem. Amy Jansma, Tyler Oatmen, Bradley Oatmen, Taryn Parker, Jacob Lyons, Nick Cramer and Tess Botsford from Emmons Lake Elementary took third place for a "Genie" problem, coached by Al Oatmen and Doug Cramer, in Division one Third place went to a team coached by Becky Stauffer and Doug Durkee for a "Genie" problem, and included David Durkee, Nathan Forton, Meghan Sanxter, Brittany Mathews, Kelly Cavanaugh, Clayton Berridge, and Bob Reed. The OM team including Molly Conway, Corey McGiiton, Bradley Gay, Jayme Luetkemeyer, Kyle Bellgraph. Diane Shrewsbury and Tricia Miedema, coached by Phil Luetkemeyer and Doug Shrewsbury received fourth place for their "Pest­ aside" problem. Lindsey Forton, Michael Schmidtke, Emily Ray, Scott Miller, Melissa Anderson, and Jason Harp, all fifth-graders from Caledonia Elementary received first place in Division one with a ‘King Arthur- problem, coached by Shirley Timmer. The Colonial American friendship quilt in the background was made by their class. �The Sun and News M.ddleville. Ml March 21.2000/Page 9 Bowling fun and science, too Preschool aide Kellie Bremer gives Ashley Meinke a few tips Kindergartner Abagail Muste watches in amazement her brother Thomas unique bowling technique. Comic creator at ‘Super Saturday’ Odyssey, from page 8 wishes, which backfires, or unintentionally affects an animal. The cost limit is $100. "Elasti-Pumper”, "Shank­ ing Structure" and "Make Believe Zoo," are other cat- Eda J. Lynn— CALEDONIA Mrs Eda J. Lynn, age 83, of Caledonia, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; and daughter, Carol Jo. Mrs. Lynn is survived by her son & daughtei-in­ law, Earl & Elian Lynn; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; her brother. Robert Veraar of Illustrator Matt Vander Pol gave students at Super Saturday an inside look into comic creating and drawing. Two Super Saturdays remain. On March 25 there is an exploration of the underwater world of reefs and marine fish beginning at 9 a.m. The Super Saturday series closes with a visit from Dr. Zap on April 15 for an indescribable science experience. Call the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library at 795-5434 for information cgorics of problems possi­ ble in Odyssey competition. All categories are limited to eight-minute performances. Odyssey of the Mind is a trademark of Creative Com­ petitions, Inc. Hudson, Ohio. A time of celebration and fellowship for Eda will be held on Saturday, March 25. 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alaska Hall, on the corner of 68th & Thomapple River Drive. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Ken-O-Sha. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Home. the co-op When preschool went to the Middlevilla Lanes to learn about fun and friction part of the waiting time was spent reading with aide Kellie Bremer. Jeff 4 Sherri of Westen’s It takes a village I L Ld lx v--3 d VIII CarvetA Village of Middleville * Call for Classifieds invites you to tour our comfortable, gracious and affordable assisted living home located at 690 W. Main. 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Carpet <2 • 4* Announce their... - - ~ Sale Ends April 18 ~ Don’t Forget... Quality Laminate Flooring sq. ft. With 15 Year Warranty 1 MA*i ST r s * heron] Open: Tues. Fri. 10-6: Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 "We're the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe” r----------------------:----------- Eniov friendline w just iust Enjoy the hest best of small-town friendliness minutes from Hastings or Grand Rapids! Carveth Village and Barry County Hospice, a Iso continue to work together to provide Hospice services on site. $79°° All Kanga Back Carpet On Sale As Well 4 ft We offer three floor plans to choose from: Apartments, semi-private rooms and private rooms. All rooms have private baths, cable TV, telephones, zone heating. Housekeeping, laundry and linen service, etc. included in monthly rent. Clearance Sale Carpet Remnants Unbelievably Priced At 5x8 Quality Oriental Rugs ci CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION 795-4972 £ && ���Page 12/Tbe Sun and News, MiddleviWe Ml/March 21, 2000 Thornapple Township approves salaries, fire dept, spending by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Town­ ship Board approved salaries for the 2000-2001 fiscal year. The annual salary for the supervisor, treasurer and clerk will be $25,000 for the year. The supervisor’s salary was increased from $22,800 last year and the clerk and treasurer salaries show an increase from $22,000. Reclaimed Spirit sculpture takes shape Bricks from the former Thomapple Kellogg Middle School have been added to the Reclaimed Spirit sculpture. Soon the river of engraved bricks will be added. NOW HIRING Seasonal Employees Looking for energetic people for waitstaff and kitchen We will soon be open 7 days a week through September. Beginning October 1st we will be open only Friday and Saturdays. Apply in person at: YANKEE SPRINGS GOLF COURSE 12300 Bowens Mill Road Wayland, MI 49348 795-3356 Apply daily between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m Thornapple Township NOTICE of BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Thornapple Township Board will hold a public heanng on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2000-2001 at the Township Hall. 200 E. Main St.. Middleville. On March 27, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be subject of this heanng. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township office. The Thornapple Township Board will provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed matenals being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 6 days notice to the Thornapple Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Thomapple Township Clerk by writing or calling the following. Thornapple Township. P.O. Box 459, Middleville. Ml 49333. or (616) 795-7202. Donna Stagray. Thomapple Twp. Clerk 318 Caledonia Board has two seats open in coming school election Computer stolen from Freeport site Computers were discov­ ered stolen from the Freeport Fire Barn Tuesday and from the Green Street Vet Clinic Monday during break-ins at both places, ac­ cording to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Po­ lice. "We think they're both re­ lated," said Trooper Bill Arndt. Troopers were notified about the vet clinic burglary at 9 a.m. Monday when it was discovered that place had been ransacked. "Whoever did it broke the glass to the back entry door," said Arndt. Missing was the comput­ er's central processing unit, a Compaq brand, while the monitor and keyboard was left behind, said Ardnt. Petty cash and a number of medications also were discovered missing, police said. On Tuesday, it was dis­ covered that someone had pried open the front entry door to the fire station to gain entry to the office. Those interested in run­ ning for the Caledonia Board of Education must have their petitions filed by April 10 for two open four-year terms. The annual school elec­ tion this year will be held on June 12. These seats are presently held by Robert Lillie and Robin Vaughan who have indicated are running again this year. They have each held these seats for one, four-year term. Qualified candidates must be 18 years of age or older, registered voters, and resi­ dents of the school district for at least 45 days. To become a candidate, a petition with the signatures of a minimum of 20 regis­ tered voters of the school The only thing missing district must be filed at the Caledonia Schools Adminis- ‘ was the computer’s central processing unit, while a trative Office at 203 E. number of tools and other Main St. in Caledonia be­ items were left behind. fore 4 p.m. Monday, April "We're asking people to 10. call Silent Observer if they For more information or have any information," said to obtain forms, call 891Arndt. 8185. Silent Observer can be reached at 1-800-310-9031. PUBLIC NOTICE THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, * DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WILL * * BE flushing fire hydrants and WATER MAINS STARTING ON MONDAY, APRIL 3. 2000, AND CONTINUING THROUGH THE WEEK UNTIL FINISHED. RESIDENTS MAY EXPERIENCE SOME DIS­ COLORATION, AND OR PRESSURE DIFFERENCE WHILE THIS REGULAR MAINTENANCE IS BEING DONE. IF YOU EXPERIENCE DISCOLORATION, USUALLY LETTING THE TAP RUN FOR A FEW MINUTES WILL CLEAR IT UP. THE WATER REMAINS POTABLE DURING THIS PROCESS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE VIL­ LAGE AT 795-3385. P 317 Fire department business also was considered during the meeting. The board ap­ proved Chief Bob Woodard’s request to purchase new equipment to replace equip­ ment more than 20 years old The $18,330 authorized is within the department’s budget. In other fire department budgetary matters. $20,000 from the ambulance funds were transferred to the equipment reserve. $42,925 was transferred from the general fund to the fire fund and $92,000 was transferred from unrestricted fire funds to the equipment reserve. Michael Gormley, presi­ dent of the Thomapple Trail Association gave trustees an update on the trail, includ­ ing the paving which will begin this summer. There will be a work ses­ sion on the trail April 29 with volunteers hiking, bik­ ing and working on the trail. The township trustees unanimously approved do­ nating $20,000 to the matching funds needed for Aviation Careers Aircraft Line Technicians Now Hiring. All Shifts If you’re looking for an exciting career in aviation, have a positive atitude, and a valid Michigan Driver's license, apply in person at: Northern Air, Inc. Kent County Int'l Airport, 5500 44th Street, Bldg 203 Grand Rapids, Michigan SPECIAL MEETINGS NOTICE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 Purpose of Meetings: Planning & Zoning Commission is con­ ducting Workshop Sessions regarding revisions Full and Part-Time positions with immediate medical, dental and vision benefits Training & uniform provided for all positions FOR INFORMATION CALL THE JOB SEARCH UNE & updating the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance: Proposed Suburban Residential District and Arude VII - Planned Unit Development TUESDAY - MARCH 28TH @ 730 P.M. Residents are welcome to attend and BURNS INTL. SECURITY SERVICES NOW HAS A POSITION FOR EVERYONE IN THE MIDDLEVILLE AREA the trail paving. Several of the trustees told Gormley that the trail was an asset to the community. Casey Hams and lan Diffendorfer from the Barry County Conservation Dis­ trict reported that 89? acres in the township will be sprayed this summer during the gypsy moth spraying program. Hams has heard from some concerned resi­ dents about the spray and is hoping to work out any problems before spraying begins. The board voted to collect a property tax administra­ tion fee of one percent on all taxes levied for 2000. This fee will partially offset costs in assessing property values, collecting property taxes and in the review and appeal process. The revenues raised through this fee will be used to balance the 2000-2001 budget The next meeting of the Thomapple Township Board is the quarterly meeting April 3. followed by the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 10. contribute suggestions tor revisions. The Township Planning Consultant will also be attending these sessions Future Scheduled Dates Are: Tuesday -APRIL 4th & 25th Aii meetings will oe conducted at the Yankee Springs Township Hal. Ths notice 6 m compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Mee’ngs Act) MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Amencans With Disables Act (ADA). The Yankee Spnngs Townsn»p Board wH provide necessary rea­ sonable auxiaty axis and services. such as signers kx heanng impared and audto tapes of printed matenals being considered at toe meeting to novxtoals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 oays nonce to toe Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Signed: Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Yankee Springs Township 1*800-232*1406 EOE 319 �The Sun and News, Middleville. MI March 21.2000/Page 13 Caledonia Twp. expects to seek millage renewal by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board members agreed last week that a request to renew a police and Tire millage probably will be on the Au­ gust primary election ballot. The two-mill levy would be needed just to continue the existing protection now being provided under the present millage voted in August 1994. No decisions were made at asl Wednesday night's meeting, and further information was to be gath­ ered by the next meeting. Trustee Fred Fleischmann researched and reported on a variety of funding needs, which could require millages to pay for them. Fleischmann said he had spoken with Sgt. James VanBcndcgom, who said the sheriffs substation in Dut­ ton probably will continue to provide 16 hour a day service for at least three years and a third shift, in­ creasing to 24 hour a day service, would be needed in the fourth year to adjust to needs anticipated in the growing township. It is believed that continu­ ing the present two mills will not be enough to lake care of another shift. Trea­ surer Ruth DeVries said. Further computations may be needed. Fleischmann said the mil­ lage for the fire department had provided for buying two fire trucks, and might even allow for a second tanker truck. He said the fire de­ partment also has other cap­ ital expenditures. Consideration of a mil­ lage for paving roads was made six years ago. but not requested by voters. Since then, costs for paving have gone up 30 percent, and roads have gotten worse. It now costs about $325,000 per mile to pave a road. The cost was $45,000 less six years ago. Fleischmann said 14.5 miles of roads need YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTER ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A SPE­ CIAL MEETING ON THURSDAY, MARCH 28. 2000, COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1 ZOC 00-02-02, A REQUEST BY THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVISE THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: A ARTICLE III “ZONING DISTRICTS 1. ADD A NEW ZONING DISTRICT CALLED *SR, SUBUR­ BAN RESIDENTIAL,” THE NEW DISTRICT WOULD HAVE A MINIMUM LOT AREA OF EITHER 35,000 SQUARE FEET WITH 150 FEET OF ROAD FRONTAGE WITHOUT PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER OR 20,000 SQUARE FEET AND 100 FEET OF ROAD FRONTAGE WITH PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER. B. ARTICLE VII “PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS” 1. REVISE THE ARTICLE TO REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF A PARALLEL PLAN. TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL INFOR­ MATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE PUD APPLICA­ TION. AND TO DEFINE THE QUALITY AND THE QUAN­ TITY OF REQUIRED OPEN SPACE C. ARTICLE XII “AREA AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS” 1 SECTION 15.12 4 (3) AND (5) — INCLUDE THE DIMENSIONS AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROPOSED ”SR. SUBURBAN RESIDENTIALZONING DISTRICT TO THE 2 SECTION 15 12 4 (5) — INCREASE THE REQUIRED ROAD FRONTAGE IN THE “AGRICULTURE” ZONING DISTRICT FROM 165 FEET TO 235 FEET 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION. COPIES OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES CAN BE VIEWED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEAR­ ING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY. REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER VICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE M THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS} DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 316 lUMAM. »A VAM3AM. paving within the township. Roads mentioned include 100th Street between M-37 and Duncan Lake. Alaska Avenue south. 76th Street east of McCords. Alaska Avenue north of Valhalla, Vincent, and Buttrick be­ tween Alaska and 60th. Others were listed, but not prioritized yet. The county pays 45 per­ cent of the cost, and the township would pay 55 per­ cent at a cost of $192,500. Fleischmann said meeting such an expense would re­ quire public support in the form of a millage. He said Kent County has a paving schedule for one or two miles per year, and can­ not do more than that. He said he hopes that a onemill levy over ten years would meet such a plan. The full township share for paving all 14.5 miles would be $2,791,250. The levy cost per year for a home valued at $100,000 would be an extra $50 per Man flees after car hits building A 25-year-old Hastings man was cited for leaving the scene of an accident after he allegedly crashed into the Hunter Apartments in Mid­ dleville March 3 at 10:30 p.m. and then Bed on foot. Police arrived at the scene to find the vehicle crashed into the center of the north wall of building 8141 in the West State Road Apartment complex. The vehicle re­ portedly had damaged the out wall and the comer of the bathrooms in both apartments A and C. When police checked the apartment, the man was seen running toward a fe­ male resident, who said he ran through saying "you didn’t see me." He then fled through the back door. Deputy Julie Jones re­ ported that the man was not located that night and that the car smelled like alcohol. The man was identified when he called police the next day to inquire about his car, Jones reported. He told her he had been to the bowl­ ing alley where he drank two beers before driving a w oman to her apartment. He said as he was leaving, he was smoking a cigarette, flicked his butt out the win­ dow and the wind blew it back into the car and into his eye. The man told police "I think I stepped on the gas by mistake because it was burning my eye and I drove right into the house." The man has not been ar­ rested or arraigned Ca// 945-9554 to place your ACTION-adI year Parks and recreation lands and development were dis­ cussed. Fleischmann named the areas to be considered as Lepard Park, matching funds for county park acqui­ sition and development for the site that was the Fitzsimmons farm on the Thomapple River, paving for the rail-trail, and the LaBarge dam site. Other projects included a Lakeside park pavilion and bike paths in the Campau Lake and Alaska area. Not all would be strictly township owned parks, but matching funds from the township arc being requested. Grants are also being sought for those pos­ sible. Fleischmann said town­ ship residents must decide what facilities they want, and what they want to pay for them. Funding for a library building may be requested in the future. Library represen­ tatives suggest an 11,000square-foot building would be appropriate for Caledo­ nia. If $150 per square foot is recommended, the cost would be around $1.5 mil­ lion. Yet to be obtained is a recommendation in a new master plan, and approval for donation of school land for a potential site on a school ballot before defini­ tive plans could point to a request for a millage. One concern expressed by Fleischmann would be maintenance costs of a li­ brary building, which he suggested should be included in a millage if put before the voters on a ballot in the future. Other ballot issues could include a community pool, cemetery expansion, and/or increased space for a new township hall by adding on or in a new location. Summarized, the follow­ ing millages discussed were: • Police and fire millage, at two mills for six years. • Road millage at 1/2 mill for 10 years. • Park and recreation mil­ lage at 0.75 mills for six years. • Library millage at 0.66 mills for 25 years. Fleischmann said that if all these millages wen? added together, the extra cost would be about $200 for each household based on property valued at $100,000. Figures were based on the taxable value at the end of December of 1998. No decisions were made, and they are to be discussed again at the April board meeting, to be considered for introduction over time. Other millages property owners must consider would be for a new high school building and a millage for Kent District Library. Full time PROOF OPERATOR is needed for the State Bank of Caledonia. Applicants must have good math skills and ability to run a 10-key. Prior proof experience a plus. Must be able to work 11:00 a.m. to approximately 7:00 p.m. We are looking for a responsible and accurate person for this position. Send fax/resumd to State Bank of Caledonia, c/o Mike Dimond, 627 E. Main Street, Caledonia, MI 49316. (616) 891-0335 The Caledonia Post Office is now hiring part-time, Rural letter Carriers at $11.55 per hour plus vehicle mileage. If you have a good driving record (5 years), a dependable vehicle, can be available on short notice, and are willing to work most Saturdays or Mondays and often before and/or after holidays, you may be the person the Postal Service needs. If you can manage a flexible work schedule, please apply. This is a non-career position without benefits, but it is gen­ erally, the only way to become a full-time regular Rural Carrier. If you are interested in this position and would like to take the next Rural Carrier Examination, please go to the Caledonia Post Office. For further information, contact Mark O. Thiel, Postmaster. 616-891-9524 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/March 21, 2000 FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues Due date for school board hopefuls is April 10 To the editor: For people who want to have a say in how their schools are run, Monday, April 10, is a key date for lo­ cal politics across Michigan That’s the day citizens in­ terested in a scat on their lo­ cal school board must file their intent to run. Each year, more than 1,000 citizens do just that, challenging incumbents and vying for open positions. Some 500 to 600 new school trustees will be elected. Nominating petitions and affidavits of identity must be filed by 4 p.m April 10 with the secretary of the board in the school district’s mam of­ fice. Petitions may be picked up from the same office. This year, elections for lo­ cal school boards in some 560 communities will be held on June 12. To be eligi­ ble, a person must be: • A registered voter in the school district where he or she is a candidate. • At least 18 years of age • A U.S citizen • A Michigan resident for at least 30 days. • A resident of the district for at least 30 days poor to the June 12 school board election. And like all other candi­ dates for elected office, school board candidates must follow the rules set forth in Michigan’s Cam­ paign Finance Act. Other election laws also apply, as noted m the annual ‘Candidates Guide to 2000 School Board Elections ” Volunteers who circulate petitions for a candidate must be registered voters in Michigan. For intermediate school districts electing board members by popular vote, Apnl 10 is also the fil­ ing deadline for June 12 elections. - Michigan Association of School Boards Yankee Springs approves zoning changes, delays PUD by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Planning Commission Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800.870.7085 For Sun & News ACT/ON-Ads! Thursday night approved a zoning change to clear the way for construction of a 33-unit condominium de­ velopment. Commission members, on a vote of 5-2. approved a request by William Boyle to rczone 7.6 acres on Park Drive from C-3 commercial and residential low density 7.6 acres to lake front resi­ dential. This zoning change rec­ ommendation now will be sent to the Township Board for approval April 13. How­ ever, the request for prelim­ inary approval of a planned COMPETENT AND CONFIDENTIAL TAX PREPARATION AND PLANNING 20 Years Experience TM&M Inc. 891-0464 Caledonia, MI caltaxes@aol.com unit development (PUD) for the project was tabled until the April 20 meeting so that the board and its attorney could research density is­ sues. use of existing boat slips and other issues During the public hearing on the zoning change, con­ cerns about increased traffic, inconsistency with the sur­ rounding single family homes and need for a marina were discussed In other business Thurs­ day evening, the commis­ sion approved plans by the YMCA to build an outdoor chapel overlooking the lake and plans by the Gun Lake Community Church for an activities building. The Planning Commis­ sion also is holding a public hearing on changes on ordi­ nances including the PUD ordinance, on Tuesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Workshops to update other zoning ordinances will be held on April 4 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are held in the Yankee Springs Township Hall. Trust Hastings Mutual Insurance Company for Boatowners and Yacht Insurance. You love your boat. Each spring, you carefully clean and prepare it for your summer enjoyment. And in the fall, you sadly put it up for storage, already planning for its use next season. The insurance professionals representing Hastings Mutual Insurance Company understand that your boat is very' important to you. You want solid insurance protection provided by people who care. With a Hastings Mutual Boatowners or Yacht policy, you will get fast claims service, competitive prices and good, solid insurance protection. Contact your insurance professionals representing Hastings Mutual today. S*ncei Hastings Mutual M Insurance Company tj Hast Hastingi, infs, Michigan • 49058 1091 188’ FOR YOUR HOME • AUTO & BUSINESS INSURANCE NEEDS CAI I ... Gun Lake Insurance Agency, Inc. Two experts to speak at OUR-Land workshop by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Don Lehman and Tony Groves will speak at work­ shops during at the OURLand conference April 15. (OUR-Land is an acronym for Our Ultimate ResourceLand.) The two speakers will discuss groundwater stew­ ardship in workshops to be given three different times so those attending may at­ tend for several concurrent topics. Groves serves as the direc­ tor of Progressive’s Water Resources Group. In this capacity, he is directly in­ volved with a number of lake improvement and wa­ tershed management pro­ jects. He has worked closely with regulatory and gov­ ernment officials throughout the state to implement pro­ jects that protect water and wetland resources. Specifically, some pro­ jects he has managed are: • Marble-Coldwater Lake Chain in Branch County. • Brighton Lake in Liv­ ingston County. • Crystal Lake in Benzie County. • Lake Mitchell in Wex­ ford County. • Hamlin Lake in Mason county. • Silver Lake in Oceana County. Groves has worked as a project manager in technical lake studies and watershed management, lake im­ provement, lake level feasi­ bility evaluations, limno­ logical assessments, aquatic plant management, wetland evaluations and more. He also has been published in several publications and has made numerous presenta­ tions. Groves gave a well re­ ceived presentation Dec. 15 under the sponsorship of the Four Township Waler Re­ sources Council, when he spoke on "Watershed Man­ agement Planning — What Works/What Doesn’t," in Hastings. Lehman will discuss pro­ grams to protect water qual­ ity in Barry County. The Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program is a cooperative effort designed to reduce the risks of groundwater contamination associated with the use of pesticides and nitrogen fer­ tilizers. Lehman is the District Extension Groundwater Agent for Michigan State University Extension. He provides educational re­ sources and training for 14 local programs located in a 25-county region. Lehman also has worked as the Resource Recovery Coordinator in Ionia County, providing education and services in recycling, compacting, household haz­ ardous waste collections, solid waste planning, farm pesticide collection and dis­ posal. Last year, the OUR-Land Committee organized a con­ ference on regional growth, land use and resource issues, and this year’s day-long symposium will expand on the information provided in that event. More invitations than last year. 3,500, have been mailed to this year's land use conference planned at Delton High School from 8 a m. to 4:15 p.m. April 15. Notices were sent to landowners in Barry County by the OUR Land Commit­ tee . The morning program will consist of reports from four action groups that have been working within Barry County for the last seven months. They will make ac­ tion recommendations in the following areas: • Open space preservation. • Planning and zoning. • Infrastructure: roads and sewers. • Surface and ground water quality. Following these brief re­ ports, Steve Langworthy will talk about the impor­ tance of a comprehensive county plan. Langworthy is regarded as an expert in the field of zon­ ing. He has conducted dozens of zoning seminars and training programs for local government, the Michigan Township Asso­ ciation, Michigan Munici­ pal League, and the Michi­ gan Association of Planning Officials. Langworthy works within the consultant firm of LSL Planning (formerly Langworthy LcBlanc. which he co­ founded). Following a box lunch, which is included in the $15 conference fee, will be eight concurrent workshops from 1 to 4 p.m All eight will be repeated three times to al­ low each attendee to visit three different workshops. Topics are: •Land Conservation Op­ tions. presented by Renee Kivikko. executive director and Matt McDonough, land production coordinator of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. They will explore a variety of Land Protection methods and potential tax advantages. •Purchase of Develop­ ment Rights and PA 116. of­ fered by Richard Harlow, superintendent of DNR Real Estate Division, who explains PDRs and PAI 16. • M- 37 Corridor Plan ning. presented by Brad Strader, a professional con­ sultant who has prepared more than 20 corridor plans. He will explain the steps involved in planning M-37. M-DOT representatives will be present • The 1999 M-37 Study, presented by Mike Michal ski, professional consultant will share recommendations from the May, 1999 study of the M-37 corridor, paid for by the Right Place of Grand Rapids and Battle Creek Unlimited. M DOT will have representatives present. •Langworthy will explain The Planning Process, and how to involve the public in the creation of a devel­ opment plan for a county. • Open Space Develop­ ment Planning in Harry County collaboratively of­ fered by Rebecca Harvey, a private consultant and Barry County Director of Plan­ ning and Zoning Jim Mc­ Manus and David Shinavicr, GIS/IS coordinator. They will describe the process for creating an open space de­ velopment while maximiz­ ing value and natural land features. See workshop, pg. 18 Athletes off the Week Mamed Thornapple-Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School Maines closed out his banner wrestling cam­ paign by finishing seventh in the Division II 135pound weight class at the State finals March 9-11 in Detroit. Rosales was one of four area matmen to medal at the State finals held at the Joe Louis Arena. Rosales finished fourth in the Division II 145-pound weight class. Afh/eles of the Week Presented by: Gordon Wells — Owner & ®i^aXMCUXny WW Alcfcn Nash st • Alto • nr ~ .......... �The Sun and News. Middleville MI March 21.2000/Page 15 Approval of developments south of Caledonia in limbo by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A proposal for the Garden Grove planned unit devel­ opment at the southeast comer of 100th Street and M-37 was sent back by the Township board March 15 to the Caledonia Planning Commission for additional review. The Southpoint Park re­ quest for a light industrial PUD just south of the Gar­ den Grove project last month was also sent back by the Township Board to the commission, which re­ considered the matter March 6, and will continue to re­ view documentation for that project. Both proposals are for projects to be built on land zoned for agricultural use under the present master plan. Former Township Manager John Wallace, who reportedly was township coplanncr with Dave Zylstra in early March, was quoted March 15 as having said Garden Grove "Is not con­ sistent with the current mas­ ter plan." One stated problem for the township has been that the township is creating a new master plan, and rezoning approvals may not be compatible with the uses desired under a new plan. Some points addressing compatibility of the two PUDs with a future master plan were made in January by Wallace. Wallace predicted years of dramatic growth in the fu­ ture. He said the township is growing at a rate of 1,000 people more each year, cre­ ating pressure to provide commercial services. Speaking on preferred ways to direct community growth, Wallace said natural expansion occurs radially, or in a linear pattern along ar­ teries outward from a metro center, in this case from Grand Rapids. Wallace said he favored contiguous commercial areas rather than leap-frogging outward. He said proposed development in these developments was adjacent to commercial zon­ ing just north, and met both definitions of natural expan­ sion, outwardly from Cale­ donia village and along M37. It is better to keep com­ mercial and light industrial areas and resulting traffic on M-37 rather than diverting it out into areas of the coun­ tryside and contributing to sprau I, Wallace argued. He said some primary ar­ eas of the township most conducive for commerce in­ cluded this comer and would be designated for commer­ cial use sooner or later. He said if 100th Street goes through, he expects the traf­ fic to increase from 8.000 to 10,000 or more vehicles per day through the high vol­ ume intersection Wallace said this comer parcel is the only one avail­ able for commercial devel­ opment on the busy inter­ section. Wallace said he would hate for the township to lose the spot with the best commercial viability ing additional school costs by zoning it for residential by attracting families with use, when residential zoning children as single family was more suited to areas fur­ housing has been advocated ther out. as a point in favor of both PUD proposals have been PUDs proposed. pursued by both Garden The Garden Grove devel­ Grove and South Point ap­ oper said residential and plicants since last summer commercial units would op­ when both were told that erate in compatible ways under current zoning the within the development, and Planning Commission complement the rest of the would be inclined to refuse Caledonia area, without un­ rezoning in the agricultural dermining established busi­ zone, but that a PUD would nesses. offer both the township and The developer claims the the applicants an opportu­ demand for commercial uses nity for compromise indicates a community need, Applicants of both Garden but community support Grove and Southpoint were does not always match asked to wait last summer speculator interest. These until the master plan was marketability factors have completed, but pressure not been evaluated by the from both has continued to master plan consultant, pursue the PUD alternative. Steve Lang worthy. An ac­ In the meantime, no one has tual market study might ever promised that a PUD support the contention of proposal would guarantee community benefit. approval of either of these This project proposes a projects. hidden retail area that will A great deal of time, ef­ have a hard time drawing fort and presumably money business, Julie Makarewicz has been invested, by the contended in January. applicants, but that is not It has also been noted the responsibility of the there are already more than a township. dozen restaurants in the It is not the township's immediate area, several va­ obligation to suggest uses cant business spaces and 12 which would be more prof­ commercial lots available itable for the land owner for development along Mthan that for which land is 37. Someone else said there currently zoned, an assump­ were already two car washes. tion made repeatedly by rep­ Another is already being resentatives of both appli­ planned on 84th and M-37. cants. Citizens have argued that Tom Shearer, speaking the commercial sector pro­ for Don Oppenhuizen of posed in Garden Grove Clearview Investments, would undermine established (Southpoint) said last fall businesses. the underlying zoning of Commercial uses pro­ that property was not ap­ posed in Garden Grove in­ propriate for farming and clude two fast-food restau­ "The property owner has the rants, a car wash, a driveright to seek the highest and through bank, a sit-down best use." restaurant, a retail area to This right does not trans­ accommodate shops to sell late into obligation by the bikes, coffee, ice cream, pet township, however. The as­ supplies, etc. The sit-down sumption was made again restaurant would overlook a on March 15 by Ron detention pond that buffers VanSingel for Paul Garbow, the rail-trail. owner of Garden Grove. He The commercial areas claimed that since the land would create a destination was not well suited for prof­ point for rail-trail users. itability in agricultural use, VanSingel said the best use or for single family hous­ along rail trails is not resi­ ing, it was inappropriately dential lots, but destination zoned. areas for eating or shopping The underlying reason for by users of the trail. any zoning ordinance is to Garden Grove agreed to be sure uses serve the best create a re-routing of the needs of the community and trail to allow walkers and not the property owner's bikers to cross M-37 at need to make a profit In 100th Street, but who fact, decisions made to ap­ would have to cross an entry prove this land for industrial way into the development or commercial use may con­ on M-37 to get back on the flict with the quality of life trail. for others already living in A building for office the area spaces might include spaces Agricultural proponents for medical, optical, insur­ advocate buffer zones sur­ ance, accounting, travel or rounding agricultural zones. investment facilities. Citizen Manin VanKuiken, On March 15, Township asked the planning commis­ sioners to say no to this de­ velopment. He said there were only a few farms left m the township, and this land served as a buffer zone that helped to protect the farms that remain in that square mile. He said tax valuations go up and addi­ tional development is driv­ ing farmers out of business Raising the tax base and at the same time not requir­ New Discounts and Payment Plans Available Fax: 616-891-0100 Trustee Fred Fleischmann and Trustee John Potter both asked the Garden Grove applicant to show why this change in zoning would be better for the community than agricultural or residen­ tial use on two-acre lots, which is allowed at present. One community benefit was said to be offering se­ nior citizen housing and an assisted housing facility, a dream of owner Paul Garbow. VanSingel said there was nothing of this sort in the township, and people are asking for it. Citizens in the audience expressed support for that part of the project, but questioned the commer­ cial plans. The Garden Grove devel­ opment will include 48 du­ plex condos for an over-50 population, an extended care facility and a variety of commercial uses, including a six-screen movie theater, if current plans materialize. The project plans for 48 condos in a place where only 17 single family households can be built un­ der present zoning. Land for sale on the west side of M37 facing the proposed in­ dustrial complex appears to be slated for residential use. Architectural consistency of all buildings in Garden Grove with about 42% open space, including space for garden plots for those living in duplex housing is promised. At least one area of 20,000 feet is designated for open space. Each of the buildings would go through an individual site plan re­ view. Most of the prime ever­ greens growing on more than 50% of the property are to be preserved and used as buffers for buildings con­ structed in the development. Plans include the required setbacks and walking trails for residents. Conflicting comments in some reports coming to the board indi­ cated the open space standard had not been met. Several studies had not been completed in January, and reportedly, some docu­ mentation was still missing when the ordinance came to the Township Board, such as a traffic study and a DNR environmental impact study. A problem for the town­ ship is that both Garden Grove and South Point pro­ posed projects are located in wet soils, where public sewer would be desirable to offer protection from con­ tamination of private water supplies by private septic systems. Both now are out­ side the sewer district. There is no public sewer or water available for what is seen as rather intense development, residents said. Making sewer available for this project re­ quires amending the existing sewer district. Concerns over the high water table in both PUD ar­ eas and potential contamina­ tion from septic tanks have been raised by several citi­ zens. The Planning Commis­ sion on Jan. 3 stipulated the Garden Grove project would not be allowed to develop without the public sewer service availability, which the developer agreed to. Sewer service is a critical issue in the development of the township for the next three to five years. The vil­ lage and township recently agreed to revise their agree­ ment. which will help the township to expand these services. The township is is counting on very conserva­ tive additions to the present sewer system, so use will not exceed the capacity of the present sewer facility to handle demand. Selling sewer units to users is expected to finance expansion of the sewer sys­ tem over the next three to five years, but there are commitments to property owners already within the existing sewer district. The See development, pg. 16 PAINTER S APPRENTICE Professional, well-established painting company seeking reliable, hard working 18+ year old for full time in Caledonia and Middleville Applicant must be able to follow directions and handle multiple tasks. No experience necessary will train right individual. (Transportation necessary) FOR APPLICATION: (616) 222-6125 LOW COST INSURANCE We Can Help! Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records 1 Month, 2 Month, 3 Month or 6 Month Policies - FREE QUOTES - 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia, MI 49316 �Page 16<The Sun and News. Middtevfle. Ml/March 21, 2000 Development, from page 15 township is obligated to provide service first to cus­ tomers who have already re­ served units. Township officials have expressed concern that if ap­ proval is given to a project that cannot move forward without sewer units, there would be a perceived obliga­ tion to provide service it is not in a postion to supply. Tom Garbow, who plans to market sites in the devel­ opment, pointed to the new Township/Village contract and assumed the township has at least 250,000 gallons per day capacity, implying availability across 100th Street, but was told the Distinctive Styles Inside and Out township is not obligated to choose to do so. The only feasible place to build another sewer facility in the future is in the north part of the township, and connecting to the present system is the most practi­ cal, using existing sewer mains until a new system is in place. Additional sewer lines to expand the district in other directions would be expensive. If any additions to the sewer district are to be made, decisions should come through the master planning process. Expand­ ing the sewer district to ad­ ditional areas is risky except COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values space Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all rich in fea­ tures, at prices that will surprise you. Welcome Home. 'Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.' 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 on a very conservative ba­ sis. until plans are com­ pleted. The township must operate fairly. To depart from this plan could be seen as a precedent for others not in the sewer district who also want service. Increased traffic around the 100th Street and M-37 in­ tersection from development is another concern. Citizen Julie Makarewicz said in the past more development would practically mandate that 100th street be ex­ tended, to which she was opposed. Residential use could increase traffic esti­ mated at nine auto trips per household. Tom Apol last January, referring to the pending master plan, said this pro­ posal was "horrible timing," and decisions would block potential bypass options for both 100th Street and M-37, which he said hundreds of citizens had said they wanted. The Garden Grove appli­ cant, Garbow, was told his request might not be given a final decision before 90 days. The Southpoint applicant, Oppenhuizen, said he was anxious to get approval so future work on his project could get under way. He fears financial loss by the postponement and would like to receive approval from the Township Board and be ready to start that project by the end of April. Put Yourself In the Driver's Seat And Hastings City Bank can help... with low rates, flexible terms to suit your budget, and a fast answer to your application. What’s more, you'll receive a 1/4% interest rate reduction if you choose to have your monthly payment automatically withdrawn from your checking account. Stop into any Hastings City Bank office to apply or ask your dealer for Hastings City Bank financing. We ll help to put you behind the wheel. fastings (lifr <Bnnk Member fDK www hastmgscitybank com The newly refurbished gym has lots of room for children to run, jump, bounce and learn without running into walls. New gym at McFall Katie Richardson has fun bouncing along in the new (former middle school) McFall gym. Police investigate rumored ‘hit list’ at TKHS A rumored hit list at Thornapple Kellogg High School last month prompted a police investigation, but no student has been expelled as a result, District Superin­ tendent Jay Cason said last Wednesday. "No student has been ex- Lightning strike closes Bradford White A lightning strike caused an electrical outage for more than 1000 customers in the Middleville area beginning at 5:05 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15. One of those customers was the Bradford White Manufacturing plant in Middleville. Employees were sent home at 9:30 am. Power was restored by Con­ sume rs Energy at 12:45 p.m. Lightning had disabled about six of the glass regu­ lators in the area. It took until afternoon until ail the damaged regulators were lo­ cated and replaced. Work resumed at Bradford While with the afternoon shift. pelled for anything like that," said Cason. "The po­ lice were contacted because of a rumor to that effect. The police dealt with it. No expulsion hearings arc scheduled for anything like that." According to a prelimi­ nary report, however, a 17year-old male student in February reportedly made a list of people he wanted to kill before killing himself. When asked whether a student has been suspended for any such incident, Ca­ son's response was: "That’s as much information as I'm going to give you." Thornapple Kellogg School Board President Dan Parker confirmed that no student has been expelled and that he had not heard of any incidents involving a hit list. He said he would not know, however, if a student was suspended. Barry County Undcrshcriff Don Ford said he was not aware of such an incident and Middleville Sgt Tony Stein was unavailable for comment. Parker did note, however, that an expulsion hearing is scheduled for tonight for a student accused of making a bomb threat. "To be frank, you’re (the press) part of the problem, so we decided we're going to make you work for it," said Parker. "We're not trying to hide anything, but I'm sure you can come here and file a Freedom of Information Act request to access all of the records." Parker said Thornapple Kellogg has experienced "six or seven" bomb threats this year and that six stu­ dents have been disciplined. /ETC! Caledonia Custom Clubs 616-891 -5100 8980 H ROGERS CT SUITE B fCALEDOMA CROSSHGSi • CAlEDOMA 49316 | Custom Club Fitting • Club Repair • Regripping | Featuring Walter Hagen, Hogan, Peerless, Maxfli, Callaway. Taylor Made & Many Others iCall for an appointment: 891-51001 Plus ..Swing Analysis Dan Swhzer �The Sun and News. MtddleviHe Ml March 21.2000 Page 17 Celebrating reading at TK Scholarships available by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Il is the time of year when high school seniors look to their futures. Many have already heard from the colleges they have applied to and the reality of paying for their future education looms over them. Several local organiza­ tions offer local scholar­ ships. They encourage stu­ dents to pick up application forms at the counseling of­ fice. The Thomapple Area En­ richment Foundation gives four scholarships. The scholarships arc available for students who are going to trade school or perhaps a less traditional form of higher education than col­ lege. Some of the scholarships they have given in the past have gone to students at­ tending college, trade schools, culinary schools and others. Their scholarships are available to graduating se­ niors or to TK graduates. Applications are available in the high school counseling office. The Village Players of Middleville will be giving their second S500 scholar ship to a student who will be continuing his or her ed­ ucation in the arts. Students can be going on in music, dance, drama, painting, photography and sculpture. Complete details are available in the high school counseling office. For information about these and other scholarships, call 795-5428. Caledonia Farmers Elevator Co. David and Doug Brew read together Fourth grade helpers prepared a readers theater of The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry. Pictured from the left are Kristin Schmidt, Lauren Tandy, Anna Cisler and holding the book Ashley Van Ek. Coll945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-Ads Bill Rich starts students on their code breaking of the secret message in The Eleventh Hour. ...to operate fertilizer and crop protection sprayer.Truck driver and maintenance during balance of year. Strong basic math and direc­ tional skills required. Must hold or obtain a CDL and Applicators license. Highly motivat­ ed to be accurate and quick in work. Fulltime position with excellent benefits and retirement. Send resume or apply in person, 146 E. 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Friday, March 24 Pizza or fish sticks, sea­ soned green beans, orange slices, milk. Monday, March 27 Chic ken-n-dumplings with a roll or BBQ chicken on bun, peas, peaches, milk. Tuesday, March 28 (2) 6” tacos in a soft shell, ettuce/cheese/salsa or ham­ burger on bun, pineapple, milk. Note: P.B. sandwiches available each day. Success At state... Four wrestlers from the Sun & News coverage area (two each from Thornapple Kellogg High School and Caledonia High School) earned medals at the State individual finals May 9-11 at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena. Caledonia's fortunate pair were Todd Maines and Josh Baltrusaitis, while TK's triumphant two were Is Rosales and Chad Reil. Pictured are Baltrusaitis, Rosales and Reil scoring some valuable points against their State foes. FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. Need extra cash? Have something to sell? 1-800-501-1777 For Sun & News ACTION-ADS! 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Senior parents award Quad Runner Harrison's Marine owner Tim Mervau congratulates Jason Wilkins, the winner of the Senior Parents raffle. Wilkins' name was drawn at the last home basketball game and he had his choice of a Kawasaki Jot ski or a Kawasaki Quad 4X4. Wilkins chose the quad. Proceeds from the raffle will help support the Class of 2000 all-night party following graduation. Workshop, from page 14 •Watershed Manage­ ment, Planning and Imple­ mentation .Tony Groves, Director of Progressive Wa­ ter Resources Group will discuss the "how to” of wa­ tershed management with real life examples. •Water Quality in Barry County, presented by Don Lehman, MSU Extension ground water quality expert. The conference is spon­ sored by Barry County Con­ servation District, Barry County Futuring Commit­ tee, Four Townships Waler Resources Council, Barry Community Foundation and Barry County Farm Bureau. 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Michigan 49333 No. 13 March 28, 2000 CRA tells twp. not to retrofit master plan to changes Robertson challenges incomplete data in airport study by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Richard Robertson, presi­ dent of the Coalition for Responsible Aviation (CRA) talked to the Caledo­ nia Township Board March 15 about the latest in the noise controversy at the Kent International Airport. ’Hie coalition was formed to resolve noise, health and property value issues in res­ idential neighborhoods north and south of the county air­ port since it began air carrier operations on its realigned and extended north/south runway in November 1997. Robertson, a 20-year resi­ dent of the township, talked about updated information from the airport. He com­ mented on two or three re­ cent developments related to these issues. "First. as you know, the airport is currently in the course of updating its noise exposure maps, which are intended to provide a general representation of the noise impacts produced in the air­ port environment by present and predicted aircraft opera­ tions. As a part of this rather convoluted process, a Community Advisory Committee was established to ostensibly include the concerns of all who might have an interest in this pro­ cess." He said he was a member of the advisory committee (CAC) representing the CRA. while Planner John Wallace had been the mem­ ber representing Caledonia Township. Caledonia Township Planner Dave Zylstra will now be assuming that re­ sponsibility. Township Su­ pervisor Bill Johnston said Zylstra would be going over various information on air­ port matters, including noise exposure contour maps, noise level stud­ ics.updates on the CAC and future reports. Johnston said Zylstra would be attending a meeting to be held at the airport May 16. Robertson said at its De­ cember meeting the CAC received data from the con­ sultant conducting the noise exposure map (NEM) update on the noise­ monitoring phase of the study. "For those who may be unfamiliar, technicians se­ lected a number of sites around the airport and used monitors to actually mea­ sure the noise created by air traffic," Robertson ex­ plained. "This data is then used to calculate a DNL level for that particular study." DNL is an average noise level for both day and night, computed on measurements averaged over one year. Noise levels exceeding that amount after 10 p.m. are penalized. Robertson ex­ plained. Robertson charged, "However, at the direction of the airport’s Technical Advisory Committee, these DNL determinations, which represent the only meaning­ ful information from the noise monitoring process. See aiport study, pg. 2 Caledonia athletic director resigns Friday was the final day for Matt Forenames as athletic director at Caledonia High School. Fronimos resigned from the position, stating that it time to go onto something different. His resignation was announced at the school board meeting Tuesday, but the school was actually notified of his intent, he said, a couple of weeks ago through a letter. ”1 feel like it's time to go in another direction," Fronimos said. "I feel like the Lord is leading me in that direction." Fronimos has been the Fighting Scots' athletic director since January of 1999. He said that he will miss a lot of things and mentioned that he enjoyed a lot of aspects about the job. "The kids, the coaches, the parents, even the relationships with the other athletic directors." said Ffi»nirr.os. Doug Busman, superintendent of schools, said that the position would be posted immediately and they hoped to have a new athletic director in place by the end of the school year. "We are very thankful for the work that Matt did and wish him well in his future endeavors," Busman said. Matt Fronimos Caledonia man wins on popular quiz show by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Ever wonder what it’s like to be on a TV quiz show and win? Ryan Mill­ house of Caledonia, for­ merly from Middleville, found out earlier this month when he appeared on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" hosted by Regis Philbin. Millhouse won $32,000 on a show that aired Thursday, March 16, after answering about ten questions correctly. The win was exciting, but so was the trip to New York, he said. He and his wife, Jen­ nifer Millhouse, shared the whole adventure. They like to watch the program, and when they saw the 800 number, they decided to call for a chance they might get on the show. That was only about a month ago. They agreed the show had a very fast turnaround time. Millhouse answered three questions correctly to be eligible for a random drawing. His name came up and he had to answer five more questions more quickly than the others, in a playoff in order to play. Contestants get very good treatment. Both Ryan and Jennifer were flown to New York. They were picked up at the airport in a limousine. They stayed in a hotel which was close to many attractions, such as the Metropolitan Opera, Times Square and Central Park. They walked to many of these places dunng their three-day slay Jennifer said the whole trip was very exciting. She enjoyed the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They also visited the Rockefeller Cen­ ter and many ocher sights. The actual TV program w as recorded on March 3. "We were both terri­ fied," Millhouse said. "Il Millhouse said the hardest part was that they could not tell anyone how they did on the show, until it aired, without jeopardizing their winnings. They could tell no one who knew they had gone, family or friends, if they won, how much, or if they lost. was a program with 35 mil­ lion viewers a night. It was very scary." "There were only about 200 in the studio audience," Jennifer said. "But my hands were shaking." "The people on the show arc really nice, from Regis right down to the stage hands," Millhouse said. "It's a Disney company and we expected that." Jennifer Millhouse said "The other contestants were also average people, and that made us feel more comfort­ able." There were about 10 contestants at first. Jennifer also was asked several back­ ground questions. Once Ryan was a contestant, Jen­ nifer sat in the audience. Millhouse remembers some of the questions. One was where is the southern­ most place in the US? An­ other was being able to place Ron Howard movies in the correct sequence of production, which he answered correctly. "I remember the ques- See quiz show, page 2 In This Issue Caledonia students have their own ‘CNN Live’ show Sen. Sikkema confronted on farm, school issues Questions raised about U.S. Census Jasonville Farms wins PUD changes CHS Orchestra wins top honors �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/March 28. 2000 Airport study, continued from front page were deliberately withheld from the members of the CAC. Furthermore, the members of the committee were never informed that this DNL information, though complete and avail­ able, was being omitted." "For example, the mail from Roy Hawkins with all the graphs, and all the charts, that material is abso­ lutely worthless without a computation of the DNL level. That represents mean­ ingless data." "Our coalition has worked very persistently to have this information released, but we have been denied at every turn. Our request un­ der the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act was denied, as was our sub­ sequent appeal to that de­ nial. Quiz show, from front pg. tion I lost, the most," he laughed. "The question was which language is not a na­ tional language of Bel­ gium." He answered Ger­ man, but the correct answer was English. The couple was thrilled at the amount of money they won, and even though it ended quickly they were still very happy. Millhouse said the hardest part was that they could not tell anyone how they did on the show, until it aired, without jeopardiz­ ing their winnings. They could tell no one who knew they had gone, family or friends, if they won, how much, or if they lost. Millhouse said the full amount of money won comes to the contestant. Be­ cause of the time of year he will be able to have the use of the money for about a year before taxes arc due on it. His plan is to bank a substantial amount, and collect interest on it until the payment must be made. He and Jennifer do plan to take a nice vacation this summer to Boston and Maine with some of the money. The couple has only been married about a year and a half. He is an engineer at Attwood, a division of Steelcase. Jennifer is a dieti­ tian at Metropolitan Hospi­ tal in Grand Rapids. After the couple re­ turned home. Millhouse was contacted by several local radio stations. 1260 in Hol­ land, and WGRD. "After be­ ing on TV, talking on the radio was nothing," Mill­ house said. This was something Millhouse had never done before, but will definitely try to do again. He will be eligible to be on the Millionaire show again in about one year. He said he has since looked at other shows, and there are none which offers so much money for such little effort. Millhouse said, he would recommend it to any­ one else who thinks they might like it. "It was such a great experience. I would say try it," he said. "The airport has offered a number of explanations but suffice it to say that a selfappointed group of airport and air industry insiders has determined that ordinary cit­ izens do not have the inter­ est, capacity, or event the right to review this DNL in­ formation which has been collected at public expense for a public purpose and which is owned and under the direct control of a pub­ licly-owned airport "GRF1A and FAA big shots’ jealously protect their own self-interests at the public's expense. Once again, the public process has been victimized." Robertson's appeal to township officials was that they would be more than a bystander in the matter. "Three or four of the moni­ tored sites are in Caledonia and the township is a mem­ ber of the CAC. I would urge the members of this board to raise this issue with airport officials at the earliest opportunity so that we all may begin to evalu­ ate the findings. Robertson also suggested the board request a copy of the Strategic Implementa­ tion Plan from the GRFIA. This is a comprehensive document that summarizes a consultant's review of the airport's noise compatibility program. "Certain elements of the SIP would be helpful to the township, such as a discus­ sion of noise programs be- ing conducted at other air­ ports around the country. There is a section on noise monitors, as well as a con­ sideration of disclosure ordi­ nances for real estate trans­ actions. Kentwood and Cas­ cade have each received a copy of this document and I believe that Caledonia should have been included as well," Robertson said. Supervisor Johnston said Zylstra was to have a meet­ ing with airport officials. Robertson said Cascade Township does not have DNL information. "They have the strategic implementation plan. The plan represents most of the information. If mitigation is involved it would be done to houses east and west of the airport, which does not help people in Caledonia." Elements of the SIP are very helpful, telling what other airports are doing, and he said Caledonia citizens should have the information in their files. In conclusion, Robertson said, "I don't think the township should retrofit the master plan to the airport noise study. When DNL in­ formation comes out, we should go to the airport and say, 'why doesn’t this in­ formation comply with what we were told before you did this? We were told there would be no noise im­ pacts south of 60th Street. You are not complying with your predictions regarding the use of this runway’." Ice Cream Social: T-shirts The Page Ice Cream social during parent teacher conferences was a success. About $500 was raised over the two days and it looks like the team of 37 fourth and fifth grade chess players will travel to Lansing with new Pawn Storm t-shirts. Here parents and student volunteers serve up Puma Sundaes. TK School Lunch Menus Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, March 29 Worn Bat Stew (pasta), or Ham and Cheese on Bun, Gum Nuts (gr beans), Dingo Delights (veggie), Bitty Bong Mud, Milk Thursday, March 30 Ravioli w/cheese or com dog, muffin, watermelon, milk. Friday, March 31 Pizza or fish on a bun. cole slaw, apple, milk. Monday, April 3 Spring Break. Tuesday, April 4 Spring Break. Note: P.B. sandwiches available each day. Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, March 29 Goulash w/roll, or ham and cheese, green beans, fresh fruit, chocolate pud­ ding, milk. Thursday, March 30 Ravioli w/cheese, or com dog, com, muffin, watermel­ on, milk. Friday, March 31 Pizza or fish on a bun, cole slaw, apple, milk. Monday, April 3 Spring Break. Tuesday, April 4 Spring Break. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars Middleville man graduates at ITT Joshua Veenstra of Mid­ dleville has graduated with associate of applied science degrees from ITT Technical Institute in Grand Rapids. Veenstra, a 1998 graduate of East Kentwood High School, graduated with highest honors (a 3.8 to 4.0 cumulative grade point aver­ age) and received a perfect attendance award. Students demonstrated chess moves. Thursday they played for a dollar a game. On �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 28. 2000/Page 3 United Methodist Church welcomes two to fill posts by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Jerri Otto and Wayne Bowerman are taking on new roles in Middleville’s United Methodist Church. Otto, who has been in­ volved as a volunteer in many of the church's out­ reach activities, now she is taking on a more responsi­ ble role: director of Chris­ tian education. Wayne Bowerman is bringing his musical and persona) talents to a new position as youth coordina­ tor. Parents Cheryl Cravero and Deb McKeown who have worked with the youth group praise his energy and ability. Bowerman will be orga­ nizing a trip to a passion play this Easter season and is already working on new ideas for the youth groups, which meet on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Bowerman comes to Mid­ Farmer John visits McFall Elementary dleville after three years working with the Thomapple Valley Church near Hastings. He is a Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate and says, "This is a great opportunity. I just en­ joy working with and reach­ ing out to young people." Pastor Lee Zachman says, "this position was created to expand the services we offer to youth. We are already ex­ cited about adding adult pro­ gramming in the future." Cravero, Otto and McKe­ own are pleased that Bow­ erman brings musical expe­ rience to his position. Bow­ erman was formerly vocalist with the band Common Blue and created the rock band. Thief on the Right. This is a reference to the "thief on the right of the cross' at the crucifixion. Otto's duties as Christian education director include serving as a clearinghouse of information for the Sun­ day School teachers at the church. She says, "Many of them have great ideas and no time to research them. That's my job. now’” She wants to streamline information, help discover what is feasible and bring more family activities. She is excited about a family Easter Sunrise Service Sun­ day, April 23. at 7 a.m. at the Middleville Cemetery. The service is followed by breakfast at the church. Familiar faces have taken on new duties at the United Methodist Church in Middleville. (From left) Rev. Lee Zachman, Deb McKeown and Cheryl Cravero congratulate the new Youth Coordinator Wayne Bowerman and Christian Education Director Jerri Otto. She is working on plans for this summer's Vacation Bible School. Dates have not been set yet. She also hopes to attract more peo­ ple, from pre-kindergarten age to adult to Sunday school from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. each Sunday morning. Both Otto and Bowerman say they look forward to the challenges and rewards of serving the community at the United Methodist Church of Middleville. Free diabetic testing set March is Diabetes Aware­ ness Month and as a service to the community, Mid­ dleville Doctors, PC, is offenng a free diabetic screen­ ing on Wednesday. March 29 The screening is a fasting blood glucose level and will be performed from 8:30 to 10:30 a m. »J Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Debbie Erway Shawna Mathews learned how to feed a calf when Fanner John visited McFall. . M W ’ lb r XL W”. W . WWW -A. W . 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GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 28. 2000 MSU dean's list has 18 area students area students sity for earning at least a towns. major fields of study • Joseph Ronald White of have been named to the 3.5 grade point average on a and class levels are as fol­ Alto, a sophomore majoring dean's list for the fall term 4.0 scale. The students, their home­ lows: • Elizabeth Atkins For­ in history. • Jessica Lynn Winsor of tuna of Alto, a freshman Alto, a sophomore majoring majoring in LBS biology in natural science. • Samantha J. Choryan Eighteen at Michigan State Univer­ — field of concentration. and a with no preference. • Alesha Cheryl Riebel of majoring in telecommunica­ Caledonia, a senior major­ joring in markctmg • Heidi Elaine Jachow of tions. • Thomas Peter DeVries of Caledonia, a senior ma­ social sciences. • Christian Andrew Parker in zoology. joring in marketing. • Joel Eliot Freeman of Caledonia, a sophomore ma­ joring in instrumental mu­ of Alto, a senior majoring sic education. • Alison Elizabeth Gould in finance. of Caledonia, a sophomore • Ryan Thomas Sobczak Middleville, a senior major­ ing in food science. • Laura Jean Reed of Mid­ dleville. a junior majoring in education. sophomore of Alto, a sophomore ma­ of Alto, a senior majoring (1 block north of I OOth St. on M-37) • Kristin R. Owsinski of Caledonia, of Caledonia, a sophomore major preference. Caledonia, Ml 49316 no preference. • Shannon K. 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Pastor Phone 868S437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 >.m., 6 p.m. Children’s Wonhip and Nunery 9 45 a m Learning for all 6pm Aduh and youdi interaction with God and other* Puppet ministry for kwh UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning worship . . 9.30 a m MKldtevUe Sunday School 945 a m MkJdtevde Mornng Worship 1100 a.m Ret Lee Zuchman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whdneyvfite Ave at 84m St • 891-8661 Hamer Free As<oafetuned UmaC. Canoe CfadCmt tfamg Scrusx Hom Multiple Stiff Serriag Your Community Campus for Ministry SMyScM 1000am Peace Reformed Church "The Church where everybody t r somebody. and Jesus is Lord " IwOGHrtf Meeting at Caledonia High School Stnaay School 9 30 am Sunday Momrg Wbrshp 10.30 am Scnoa^ Everrg Wcxsno 600 pm Wed Maweek Prayer & Btue Siudy 700 pm Tfanto^Hom: 145 ijk i. II00 un 616-891-81)9 On M-i7 between Caledonia and Middlenile Bev Ihomas Sluys. Rev Kart Bashor Assoc Pasfor/Youfh Mrstnes Call for a schedule of choices �0005 8£ 4-P6M\(M sifcvelbtMM eweH bna nu8 erfT\> »86q The Sun and News. Middleville Ml March 28 2000/Page 5 Dr. Seuss visits Little Lambs The 3-year -old class of Kelly Donohue draws in to a tight circle while Jill Van Oost as Thing One reads Dr. Seuss stories to the children.. At left: Skipp Yowler as the Cat in the Hat makes balloon animals for each of the children, including a cat, a dog, and here an elephant. State Band Orchestra Festival set in Caledonia The Stale Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Festival will be held at Caledonia High School Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29. Local music officials said this presents an unusual op­ portunity for local residents to come to hear the state's best music students play, free of charge. Caledonia High School’s Wind Ensemble took four Division I ratings for an overall rating of one at the MSBOA district festival, held March 10 at South Christian High School. The band students played three prepared selections and had seven minutes to learn two completely new pieces, which were played by sight reading. The symphonic band re­ ceived two Division 11 rat­ ings for an overall two. The Cat in the Hat and Thing One, Dr. Seuss characters, portrayed by Skipp Yowler and Jill Van Oost, entertained at Little Lambs Cooperative Preschool . Don’t Grow OLD Without us... We offer annuities and IRAs that guarantee a lifetime retirement income, BIG TAX SAVINGS "An elephant's faithful, one hundred per cent" is the refrain in the story that captures rapt attention by most of these small listeners for a long time. Other activities, such as making an elephant mask to take home is part of the presentation. ‘Spring Clean’ deadline is March 31 The Thornapple Kellogg School and community Li­ 1 rVAUI 1 Distinctive Styles Inside and Out CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of whai every family values space Take a look at our hun­ dreds of pirns, all noh in fea­ tures. at paces that will surprise you Welcome Home. "Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.* 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616)795-4963 brary reminds residents that the deadline for the "Spring Clean Your Brain" contest is Friday, March 31, at 4 p.m. Photographs of at least three people known by just one name (Kermit, Einstein and Gandhi) and seven oth­ ers are hanging in the li­ brary are waiting to be iden­ tified. The prize is a $10 gift certificate to The Scoop. Stop by the library for a contest form and rules. The winner will be an­ nounces on Tuesday, April 4. During spring break week, the library will be open Tuesday and Thursday, April 4 and 6. from 11:30 am., until 8 p.m. On Wednesday. April 5, the li­ brary will be open from 11:30 a m to 4 p.m. The library will be closed on Saturdays April 1 and 8. and attractive interest rotes Start ncwl Call your Farm Bureau Insurance agent before you get any older Lynn Denton Agency 1-800-443-5253 4695 Middleville Rd M-37, Middleville, Ml 49333 Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 10. 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Ml/Marcti 28, 2000 Surplus commodity distribution slated A U.S. Department of Agriculture Surplus Com­ modity Food Distributions will be held from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, at the Caledonia Holy Family Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. Oats, pears, potatoes dchy, pork, nee and flour will be distributed Income eligibility guide­ lines, based on a monthly Call 945-9554 for ACTIONAds income arc: • Household size of one person - under 60 years of age $893; over 60 years. $1099 • Household size of two people, under 60 years of age. $ 1198; over 60, $ 1,475. • Household size of three people, under 60, $1,504; over 60. $ 1,851. • Household size of four, under 60; $1,809; over 60. $2,227. For each additional house­ hold member add $306 for under 460 and $376 for over 60 New cards arc available. For more information, call Arlene at 891-1298 Jason (Nagel) means “Healer I Corinthians 10:31 Happy 19th Birthday Lauren Tandy (left) came as her favorite American Girl, Samantha from Meet Samantha and Sarah Baird was right in style as Junie B. Jones. Her favorite book is Stupid Smelly Bus. March 30th Congrats Class of2000 You’re a Blessing Two Sacajaweas, (Kami Sager on left and Whitley Bremer) wander Page hallways. Book characters come to life at Page Elementary TAKE A “FUN SHIP" CRUISE FOR THE MOST ROMANTIC VACATION OF YOUR LIFE. With its starry nights, endless horizons, intimate little spots for two and spacious staterooms, a Carnival cruise creates the perfect backdrop for romance. No wonder so many couples make Carnival their choice for the most special of all vacations the honeymoon. What else can every happy couple expect* Fun activities, superb meals, the complete Nautica Spa* program, lavish Vegas-style shows, a friendly casino, extra-spacious staterooms and pampering service that includes special events just for honeymooners Carnivals romantic possibilities include cruise vacations to The Bahamas, the Caribbean. the Mexican Riviera. Alaska. Hawaii and the Panama Canal Whether you’re planning a first or second honeymoon, a romantic weeks vacation or a 3 or 4 day getaway, give us a call. We ll show you how easy it Students at Page Elementary School shared their favorite book characters on Friday, March 24. Here fourth graders are dressed as everyone from Pippi Longstocking, Ashley and Mary Kate, to Junie B. Jones. Also walking the halls were characters from the Harry Potter books, teachers who looked like Sarah. 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The festival Sept. 8 and 9 will celebrate Middleville’s 166th birthday with a Miss Middleville pageant, street dance, car show, parade, tractor pull and more. Donations include a Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500), Bronze ($100) and Patron (under $100) sponsorships. Each of these levels has ad­ vertising benefits. For more details, call Ray or Cheryl Peters at 7954972 or Ross DeMaagd at 795-3100. Checks can be sent directly to Middleville Heritage Days, P.O. Box 14, Middleville. 49333. Part of the mission of the committee is to host the festival to celebrate and pre­ serve the history of the area. They also want to remember the pioneers who settled this land as well as those people who lived here when the set­ tlers arrived. Cheryl Peters would be happy to hear from anyone who has information or arti­ facts dealing with the early history of the Middleville area Volunteers are still needed to work on the Heritage Day Festival. The next meeting of the committee is April 4 at 7 p.m. at Carveth Vil­ lage. �The Sun and News Middlevrffe. Ml/March 28. 2000. Page 7 Kettle Lake kids help ‘Make-A-Wish’ by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Kettle Lake Elemen­ tary Student Council took on a community service project to adopt a young person and give him his dream, under the organiza­ tion of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan. Student council members, representing students from third to fifth grades, started the year to decide what kind of council they wanted to be. They chose two priori­ ties, one to have goals for the school, and another to have an impact on the community. The second goal required they look at a number of charities. Someone brought in an article, a short essay from the book “Chicken Soup for the Soul" for teenagers. The essay, written by Jennifer Love Hewitt, an actress who had been involved in grant­ ing a wish to a child through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, affected many of the students on a personal level. This was a factor in how the chanty was chosen. Students wanted to adopt a real person for their gift, and contacted the organiza­ tion to see if that was pos­ sible, which it was. They arranged for Brenda Parks to come to speak with them. The vision of the founda­ tion is for every eligible child facing a life threatining illness in the state of Michigan to receive their special wish. The donation from the school helped a young man with Leukemia receive his wish. The council set a goal of $1,000. Kettle Lake stu­ dents have raised around $700 so far. The young person they helped is a 16-year-old boy from Kalamazoo named Marco. He is suffering from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. ... I CRAFT SHOW fc J Barry Expo Center J' “ Barry County Fairgrounds. Hastings April 8th 9 A.M. to 4 P.M Lunch Available FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION Brenda Parks from Make A Wish Foundation spoke with Student Council members about adoption of Marco, who has a serious illness. Kettle Lake school has been raising funds to help make Marco’s wish come true. His wish is that he and his family would be able to travel to Cancun, Mexico. Laughter at McFall Puppeteer June He was bom in Mexico, but he has never been to Cancun. He will be able to en­ joy white sandy beaches and beautiful blue water perfect for swimming, and share the experience with his family, with time away from doc­ tors, treatments and hospi­ tals, bringing a welcome re­ lief for the whole family. Fund-raisers to pay for the Caledonia children's project included two skating parties, a coin collection during the last two weeks in March, a movie night scheduled for April 14 and Little Caesars Pizza Cards March 15 to March 30. The cards arc punched for every three piz­ zas purchased, and each card brings $5 to the school pro­ ject. The kids also wrote a let­ ter to Wal-Mart to solicit a donation, which they re­ ceived. The student council also sponsors spirit week, and a Happy Meal Toy Drive to benefit International Aid. Five boxes of toys have al­ ready been collected. Advisors for the council are Donna Bova. Tracey Denton, and Karen Warner. Bova said. "This experi­ ence has been very reward­ ing for us who have been advisors to the council. The kids have come up with these ideas and choices on their own. and they arc hav­ ing fun!" £Xlto - Country’ Serenity! 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Ml • Mlf Effective Jan. 30 2000 �Page 8/The Sun and News. MtddievHie. Ml,-March 28. 2000 Caledonia DECA students to be in national competition CHS students who were state finalists and will compete at the national convention in late April are Jessie Olczak, Jessica Kingma, Tom Sheehe, Sarah Meekhof. Nicole Rahm, Erin Jones, Casey Winslow, Jake Ware, Brendan Grimes, Stacee Holvey, Audrey Harp. Mike Klein, Lindsey Sinclair, Debbie Dascanio and Lindsey Stoetzel. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Several Caledonia DECA members won honors in the state level competition at the 54th State DECA Con­ ference in Dearborn March 3-12. Several of the students were state finalists, and will qualify to compete at the National DECA Conference April 28-May 3 in Louisville, Ky. First place winners in- A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from Nearest and most affordable rates in area. Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Walmart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS _______ ■' i Several CHS DECA members won medals at the state competition. These included Andrew Kroll, Nate Minor, Mike Bensted, Lindsay Stephan, Korin Rabley. ’ Audra King, Craig Hoebeke, Becca Beckett, Krystal Holdridge, Katrina Shoemaker, Rick Leatherman, Casey Winslow, Jill Russell and Chadd Dill. eluded Erin Jones and Nicole Rahm, both with Gold Merit Awards. Lindsey Sinclair, Nikki Eakins and Debbie Dascanio won a first place award for a Chapter Awards Project in a team effort. Audrey Harp took first for her Civic Consciousness project. The students explained this pro­ ject was a written presenta­ tion for how to raise money for breast cancer, and it was submitted forjudging. Jake Ware and Brendan Grimes each took first for Technical Marketing Repre­ sentative projects. Tom Sheehe took first for Full Service Restaurant Man­ agement. Other finalists were Lind­ sey Stoetzal and Sarah Meekhof for Apparel and Accessories projects, Jessie Olczak for Management Team Decision Making, Stacee Holvey, Chad Worst, Jessica Kingma and Mike Klein. Some won medals but were a little short of qualify­ ing to compete on the na­ tional level. These included Andrew Kroll, Nate Minor, Mike Bensted, Lindsay Stephan, Korin Rabley, Au­ dra King, Craig Hoebeke, Becca Beckett, Krystal Holdridge, Katrina, Shoe­ maker, Rick Leatherman, Casey Winslow, Jill Rus­ sell and Chadd Dill. Audrey Harp said every­ one who went to stale did very well. Those who won medals were very close to the others who qualified for national competition Some of the career areas Caledonia students presented were Apparel and Acces­ sories, Tourism, Hospitality and Service, Technical Mar­ keting, Food Marketing and Retail Merchandising, and more. Most people com­ peted individually, not as a team. Selecting projects and presentations in their own career interest area, competi- Eight Caledonia DECA members, Audrey Harp, Korin Rabley, Audra King, Maria Ruiz OTagle, Stacee Holvey, Lindsey Sinclair, Debbie Dascanio and Sarah Meekhof, (not in order) took their Interim at Disney World to mix business with pleasure. lion required two role plays and one written test. Oral presentations took about 15 to 20 minutes. Eight DECA students went to Disney World to See DECA students, pg. 14 We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement For Individuals. Families and Employee Group* American Community Mutual Insurance Company O*<« Im«m STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E. Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middledfe. Ml March 28. 2000 Page 9 Area woman has art on display in Indiana Judith M. DeLeeuw Middleville Mrs. Judith M DeLeeuw, age 60, of Middleville, passed away Wednesday. March 22, 2000 at Spectrum HealthDowntown Campus. She was born on September 7, 1939 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Harry J and Thelma M (Duran) Vis. She was raised in Grand Rapids, and attended Creston High School, graduating in 1957. She married John R. DeLeeuw on March 24, 1967. Mrs. DeLeeuw was employed by the Viking Corporation in Hastings as an accountant. She was a trouble shooter and organizer. Judith was a homemaker, she enjoyed watching and feeding the birds, loved flower gardening. reading mysteries, and had a large collection of frogs. She especially enjoyed the pontexin boat rides around the lake and the beauty of Barlow Lake with the changing seasons. Judith was a caring, loving, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter and sister, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father. Harry J. Vis. Mrs. DeLeeuw is survived by her husband of 34 years, John R. DeLeeuw; one daughter. Brenda M. (Steve) Howell of Dorr; one step-son, John R. DeLeeuw Jr. of Wayland; her mother, Thelma M Vis of Grand Rapids, two brothers. Larry J. (Elsie) Vis of Rockford, and Alan R. (Jan) Vis of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren; one great grandson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. Funeral and Committal Services for Mrs Delxeuw were held on Saturday, March 25, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Reverend Lee F. Zachman officiated. Interment was in Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad! COMPETENT AND CONFIDENTIAL TAX PREPARATION AND PLANNING 20 Years Experience TM&M Inc. Caledonia, MI 891-0464 caltaxes^aol.com Join an outstanding team! Applications are now being accepted for an upcoming opening as a Dietary Relief Associate. Must be available to work various shifts between 5.30 am & 8 30 pm and scheduled weekends Food Service experi­ ence desired ... Cooking skills a plus. Parttime hours to begin with future opportunities. If quality service is your desire, apply in per­ son at Thornapple Manor. 'Qibrnapple 2700 Nashville Rd . Hastings MI 49058 • EOE The Hoosier Salon Patrons Association, in cooperation with the Indiana Stole Museum, opened its 76th annual Fine Arts Exhibition March 18 in Indianapolis Middleville resident Ann Moomey was among 635 artists to enter the competi­ tion. Along with 239 others. Moomey s clay' piece titled “Woodland Basket” was chosen to display their work in the show. She was among 30 First-time entrants and won two awards for her work. The exhibit is on display in the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis From there selected works, including hers, will tour throughout Indiana from April 13th through July 30. Moomey was bom in Decatur. Ind. and has spent 30 years in the CaledoniaMiddleville area. She has her own studio. Beechwood Scots score first tennis triumph Early season success can be quite sweet, especially if the success is a bit startling. Caledonia High School's tennis squad scored a First place in its first tournament of the spring campaign last Friday at the Jenison Invitational. Coach Tom Crisman's Fighting Scots tallied 19 points to edge out host Jenison (15), Creston (7) and South Haven (7) for the title. Crisman received some top finishes from his doubles teams, who are still searching for new-found chemistry, and his singles players who also proved dominant at Jenison. "Our success this early in the season was very surprising," coach Crisman said. "All of our doubles teams were playing their first matches together and took one first and three seconds." The No. 1 doubles team of senior Blake VandeBunte and junior Justin Workman finished with a No. 1. Scoring second place finishes were the No. 2 doubles team of junior Josh Maichele and senior Brian Anderson, the No. 3 doubles team of freshman Adam Reynolds and freshman Andrew Blanchard and the No. 4 doubles team of freshman Kyler Pentecost Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Drvtsion 1-800-638-7036 Tet61b«r-552D 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 Studio, located just north ot Middleville. Other works by Moomey will be shown at the Hoosier Salon Gallery in Indianapolis. Ann Moomey's "wood­ land Basket" was on dis­ play at the Fine Arts Exhibition RUSTY CRUMBACK 1963-1990 Remembering Rusty. our son. brother. Daddy and uncle on bis J7tb birthday. Match Wlb and junior Josh VanVelsen. Caledonia claimed three championships in singles. Junior David Crisman won at No. 1 as did Ryan Hanson at No. 3 and Andy Jackson at No. 4. David Crisman, for starters, found success rather easily. "David surprised the field by winning the tournament without dropping a set," coach Crisman said. "We hope to build on this tournament." YouVr gnm us w tat Nrwng in which thmr b rndle« cirrwng A beautiful daughter vail new set looking w muh hkr you. she will he You bvc on thru her hnudul eves iml smiling her (taming our himh inuring grxc Wi mtsMtl hi Ho family and daugbltr Ashley. now 12 yean uld OOPS! We made a mistake... In your mail you received the Branch County, Grahl Center Schedule instead of the Barry County Fehsenfeld Schedule. The correct class schedule is being reprinted and will be mailed shortly to allow you to choose classes for the summer program. We apologize for any inconvenience. �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middlevrfle Ml March 28 2000 Caledonia students have their own ‘CNN Live’ show by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Live television broadcasts arc being handled very com­ petently by a news team of elementary students at Cale- doma Elementary School on the Caledonia News Net­ work. The emphasis of their "CNN Live” broadcasts is to present kid friendly news. Young news anchors Sara Ingle with national and local news. Brendon Reinhart with the weather, Emily Oosterhouse presenting world news, Matt Camera persons Kaylee Gehl and Kyle Grucz are in charge of adjusting the view of each of the anchors as they present their reports over a 10- to 15-minute time period every day at Caledonia Elementary School. and news of interest to many, but especially for kids. These students of Shelli Abel and Lisa McBride broadcast a variety of news every morning. They not only have their news an­ chors, but camera man and camera woman, and a small staff of three computer tech­ nicians who work out of sight of the camera. The team interviews one or more students per week from all the classrooms in the school. Special features include a geographical hot spot, book reviews, "Sid, the Caledonia Science Kid," Math Stumpers, and a polit- Cauvenaugh with sports, Jenna Bigger giving school news and Brittney Thompson with a special feature, prepare before going on CNN Live. 2^oanalyst f°r E‘ecdon • Continued next page 4 : & The New Standard for Style & Performance WILSONART Neiu monitor in the comer, as computer technicians attend to their part of the job and Shelli Abel stands by to offer guidance if needed. The program takes place under the direction of teachers Abel and Lisa McBride. li.i < n-i rf r.rvtra] • Carpet • Vinyl Ceramic Tile Caledonia (D&W Plaza Next to Rite-Aid i Phone: 616-891-2360 Middleville skaters find ice smooth Two young Middleville figure skaters are finding their time on the ice both fun and rewarding. Rachael Syswerda. 12, and Jessica Stark, 14, currently are training for the next big event, the Grand Rapids Open June 22-24 at the Greater Grand Rapids Figure Skating Club. An expected 700 figure skaters should compete there For both Syswerda and Stark, the Greater Grand Rapids Skating Club also serves as their home ice. The two train at the local rink, putting in many hours each week. Syswerda usually trains two and a half hours each day. Still, it’s work that is enjoyable. "What I love probably most of all is just going and jumping in the air,” Syswerda said. "I just like competing; it’s really fun." Stark has been skating for three and half years, while Syswerda started just last January. Stark, a freshman in high school, has already advanced into the novice division, while Syswerda is currently in the pre-juvenile division. The next big figure skating event for the two, following the Grand Rapids Open, will be the regionals which will be held in Ann Arbor during October. It is not an easy task to qualify for the regional event, but See skaters, pg, 15 �The Sun and News. MridlevUle. ML Mar ch 28. 2000/Page 11 Spring Fling at Carveth Village There was a fun id quirky fashion show at Carveth Village in Middleville on March 20 to welcome spring. The residents enjoyed the sight of staff in their 18 carrot necklaces and tee shirts. From left are Betty Raber, Tammy Zylstra, Barb Stauffer, Ray Peters, Shannon Wilson, Cheryl Peters and Joy Richardson. Invaluable computer technicians Cody Sinnema, Michael Patterson, and Michael Schmidtke take charge of adjustments, logo and credits, and other technical matters both before and during the broadcast. From previous page The young news team of­ fers news in different subject areas, including national and local news, weather, world news, sports, school news and special features. Each student finds the stories and the resources for the stories on their own. Students in both classes have taken part in the pro­ gram. They are not always the same students doing the same operations, so learning a variety of skills and how to report on a variety of subjects is possible over the year. Buy life insurance and save on your home and car. hen you buy your life irburance from us through Auto-Owners home, mobile hi mix- or car msnraiKv Uell save you money. .As an independent Auto-Owners agent. we take great interest m fW - as well as your Ikmik- and eat \Xv are The Caledonia Network News (CNN) team received a NextDay state grant of $8,100 to carry out the pro­ ject last Sept. 16 "CNN" is a children's weekly broad­ casting project, conceived by teachers Lisa McBride and Shelli Abel. The award officially was presented by Dr. Doug Busman, school superintendent, who gave a presentation to the Board of Education Sept. 21. McBride and Abel planned the project and wrote the grant request together, McBride said. The grant supported their plan to in­ volve their fourth and fifth grade students in using technology to produce the weekly news program. Last fall, Abel said about the project, "They are learn­ ing to be very effective re­ searchers and communica­ tors. They are using several sources in their research, in­ cluding newspapers. Time for Kids Magazine, the In­ ternet and TV and radio news broadcasts." McBride said, "I like it because the kids are keeping up with current events from several sources. They are varying their ways of doing research, for science investi­ gations, math and more. They are using classroom computers for their re­ search’* The NextDay initiative is part of Gov. John Engler's $30 million plan to advance the use of technology in Michigan schools. The Caledonia teachers were among 74 teacher teams re­ ceiving grants totaling $500,000 in June of last specialists m insuring people and the things they own. The project goals in­ volved students in commu- ^futo.Ouwn Insurance J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our policy is sm’ice' 497 Arlington St (M-37) 795-3302 or 891-8208 Middleville Ml 49333 nicating information accu­ rately and effectively build­ ing their expressive abilities by creating oral, written and visual texts that enlighten and engage an audience. All students define and investi­ gate important issues and problems using a variety of' resources, including tech­ nology to explore and create texts. Students investigate and describe what makes up weather and how it changes from day to day, from sea­ son to season and over long periods of time: explain what causes different kinds of weather; and analyze the relationships between hu­ man activities and the atmo­ sphere. They locate major world events and explain how they affect people and the envi­ ronment. Students also lo­ cate and interpret informa­ tion about local, state and national communities using a variety of traditional sources, electronic tech­ nologies and direct observa­ tions. These goals are all based on the curriculum for the Caledonia Community Schools and are based on the Michigan Standards for So­ cial Studies and Science. TKMS students invited to lock-in by Patricia Johns Middle School staff, par­ ents and volunteers have in­ vited more than 500 stu­ dents to enjoy "Lock-in 2000" at the school on April 14. The invited students have exhibited outstanding behav­ ior and received no suspen­ sions. Students must attend school on Friday, April 14. and continue their status as all around "good" kids. Among the activities planncd for students are face painting, ping pong, com­ puter and board games, a chess tournament, videos, nail polishing, yo-yo ex­ travaganza. cookie baking, cartooning, juggling, coun­ try line dancing, dancing and even a sing-along. There will be a place for bubbles, food, a snack cake cakewalk and even a movie. Students will get to try out a bungee run and a glad­ iator joust and many other Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome Call 945-9554 to place four ACTIONS! activities. Students may elect to have some quiet time (no one really expects them to sleep) from 2 to 4 a.m. Par­ ents have to pick up stu­ dents at 6 a.m. on Saturday. Anyone one who would like to contribute tn this first ever Lock-In can call the Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School at 795-3349 Parents and TKMS staff will be staying up all night supervising the students. 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He said the said there were 20 school community needs to build a districts with less money. high school and can't build "Others have less than you one for fewer than 1,200 do to fund education," he students, which was large, said. "Caledonia is in an envi­ and was one of the effects of Proposal A, which was able position when it comes to funding. I think it would passed in 1994. Fleischmann said the pre­ be horrible for us to go back sent buildings must be at to pre-Proposal A days." Fleischmann questioned, 85% capacity to build a new school. He said nobody "Can you suggest how we likes the idea of such a large avoid having to build such school, but the district can't large schools? What is the afford two buildings. He solution?" Sikkema answered "I am said Proposal A did not al­ low for more than six local not an expert in Caledonia mills to operate. Fleis­ School finances, but there chmann said districts which are school districts in Kent were growing were forced to County that keep operating high schools without build very large schools. making mega school He asked Sikkema to look for ways to request addi­ systems. I'm not ready to buy the assumption that tional millages to operate Caledonia can't do anything the new buildings. Sikkema answered, "The other than build a mega high school." primary purpose of Proposal Fleischmann was correct A was to cut property taxes, in his statement that Cale­ and another purpose was to donia residents prefer deny the schools (he ability smaller schools. to go to the homeowners to Parent Dennis Atkinson raise property taxes." He spoke for the Schools said the pre-proposal days an operating millage beyond the six mills statewide limit, limited to allocations per pupil. The community can decide only one aspect of school improvement, which is to have a justified construction millage. Busman said that before Proposal A, "Theoretically, a community could build schools as small as they wanted, to be fully equipped and fully programmed, al­ though it was unknown if a community would tax themselves to make this possible." After the proposal passed, even if a community wanted to tax itself to operate the schools, it couldn’t. Business Manager Judi Dean said Proposal A changed the district's ability to generate dollars based on local homestead property values. The state now decides how schools get the tax dol- Growth Committee to the Board of Education Jan. 18. Atkinson said people in the district do not want a mega-high school and feel quality education requires small classes, with a shift away from assembly line learning, toward a more per­ sonalized education. "Do we want our dollars spent on buildings, or on quality education?" Atkin­ son asked. He said the committee's decisions had been influ­ enced by the economics of Proposal A. which precludes asking the voters for an in­ crease in school operating millage and only allows lo­ cal voters to approve fund­ ing for facilities. School administrators last month explained the way Proposal A affects school size. Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman explained that the schools can't have Synopsis of Meeting THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING March 13, 2000 Meeting called to order at 705 p m. by Supervisor Board members present-6; Absent 1 Others present 8 Agenda approved as printed Motion carried to approve minutes as printed for February to, 23, 24 and March 6, 2000. Clip and Save nV VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Middleville will provide the following solid waste disposal services to Village residents ■ during the periods indicated for 2000 | SPRING CLEAN-UP Beginning at 7 00 am on Monday, May 1st, a Crew will make one pass through the Village to collect junk furniture, appliances, rolled carpet, and other large and bulky household items that have outlived their usefulness All homes in the Village will each be visited once in turn We anticipate it will take one to two days to serve all village residents, but the actual time required doing this and the specific time when any one residence will be served depends on overall volume and the weather All junk items should be placed neatly at street side for disposal the night before May 1 2000 Any I junk not put out at the street side for collection at the time the crew visits a given residence will not ■ be collected and it shall be the property owner s responsibility for the proper and prompt disposal ■ ■ | I ■ ■ _ | I REFRIGERATORS AND OTHER APPLIANCES MUST HAVE ALL AIR TIGHT DOORS COM- | ■ ■ I _ I " I I I PLETELY DETACHED FOR SAFETY. Petroleum-based products, toxic chemicals paint motor vehicle parts building demolition or construction wastes battenes food wastes animal wastes and | carcasses and any other materials deemed to be hazardous will not be accepted Similarly other | wastes mxed wrth or otherw.se contaminated by such items will not be collected Finally yard wastes and brush are to be disposed of as detailed below and not as part of the Spring Clean-Up | project YARD WASTE COLLECTION The Village staff plan to collect leaves and yard waste every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from April 10th through November 1st - weather permitting Grass leaves and other yard waste I in sturdy dear plastic bags containing no more than 50 pounds each Yard wastes m other funds of | bags or other containers cannot be accepted tor safety reasons Yard waste put out tor collection must be tree of trash household wastes tree root bans or stones as we are unabte to process them Brush and tree tombs will be collected rf less than 6 inches m Oameter and less than 8 feet long, on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from Aprt 10th through October 1st The actual tune required in collecting aM yard waste and the specific time of amvai at your home is served depends on over al volume and the weather n is possible that a given yard waste collection sweep take several days to complete but m any case each residence wit be visited m tom just once dunng each sweep Yard waste not property placed at the roadside at the time DPW visits a given residence wii not be collected dunng that sweep Note that the autumn leaf-vacuuming schedule ate be announced the _ end of summer OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT VILLAGE SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS I I Residents must neatly place M wastes tor coiecton at the edge of a v<age street atxAting thee own residence (without intruding into roadways or sriewalks) by 7 00am at the start of each cofecbon oate However residents are afso urged not to put out wastes more than one day n advance of that to help keep Mridtevitte ne^hborhoods looking good dunng the rest of the week I In the event that a residents wastes have to be rejected as mappropraie tor v*age cotection. that resident will be advised via a written doorknob tag ncbcahng why that is so It shai toen be that res■ ident s responsibility to dispose of sari waste property and promptly For more information please contact the Village offices at 100 East Man Street ’eephone 795■ 3385 between 900 am and 500 pm Monday through Fnday The V*age of Mridev«e would take col iectons go as smoothly as possible 323 Clip and Save Printed bills in amount of $82,649 31 were approved for payment by roll call vote. Motion carried to approve treasurers report as printed Motion carried to approve $20,000 00 for Middleville seg ment of Paul Henry Trail Motion carried by roll call vote to approve Elected Officials Salary Resolution of $25,000.00 each for Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer. Motion carried by roll call vote to approve resolution to collect property tax administration fee of 1%. Motion carried to have appraisal done of all township real and personal property Motion carried to allow Fire Chief to purchase listed equip­ ment out of fire budget Motion carried to allow Fire Chief to purchase listed equip­ ment out of fire budget Motion carried to transfer Ambulance Funds of $20,000.00 from Unrestricted to Equipment Reserve. Motion carried to transfer $42,925.00 from General Fund to Fire Fund Motion carried to transfer $92,000 00 in Fire Fund from Unrestricted to Equipment Reserve. Meeting adjourned 9:17 p.m Submitted by. Donna Stagray Clerk Attested to by, Donald E Boysen, Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu lar office hours at the townsh<> offices ) Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING March 6, 2000 Meeting called to order by supervisor at 3:15 p.m. at township hall for purpose of con­ structing the FY 2001 Budget Board members present - 5; Absent - 2 Board began witn ambulance fund and continued to end of | funds Set the Annual Budget Hearing for March 27 2000 ai 7 00p.m. Motion earned to adjourn meeting at 4 30 p m Submitted by Donna Slagray, Clerk Arrestee tc by Donald E Boysen Supervisor (A complete text of township I minutes ts avaUabie durng regu ■ iar office hours at the townsho offices I I I I I I I lars based on a per pupil al­ location, or foundation grant, currently set at $6,500. Dean said the cost of op­ erating must be based en­ tirely on the state alloca­ tion, which means 95 to 97 percent of the money comes from the state, based on stu­ dent enrollment. The state decides what the foundation grant will be and what in­ creases will be year to year. Busman said Feb. 17 that foundation grants for Cale­ donia have not kept up with the rate of inflation, because it was an out of formula school district, though he is supportive of the need to provide funding equally for all students which is the in­ tent of the foundation grants. On Feb. 17, Busman ex­ plained, "You have to have a certain number of students in the high school to gener­ ate enough revenue to sup­ port the operating costs. Costs vary, depending on the age group of the school." Most authorities believe there must be 750 students in a high school to support it. Therefore, when a high Continued next page Synopsis Yankee Springs Township BOARD MEETING REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING March 9. 2000 Meeting called to order by Supervisor London All present 16 visitors Minutes of February 10. 2000 approved as presented Special Meeting of February 23. 2000 approved as present ed Special Meeting of March 2. 2000 approved as presented Financial Report accepted as presented Acknowledgement of Visrtors/Public Comment was heard Special Assessment District to dredge channel at Gun Lake to be presented at next meeting April 13. Adopted Resolution No 0309-2000 - Poverty Guidelines Board to conduct special meeting March 30th to review the preliminary budget (work session); and to hold closed ses sion regarding pending litigation Approved recommendation of the Planning Commission for preliminary approval of David Vander Slik's property to Develop a Planned Unit Development North of Bay View Drive between Edwin Drive and Parker Public Hearing is scheduled for March 28th to revise the Township Zoning Ordinance workshop session scheduled after public hearing Paid bills in the amount of $18,990 19. and paid payroll m the amount of $6,170 12 Water Tower committee to meet March 23. 2000 Park Committee not formed due to lack of Deed to the prop erty Fire Committee sent letters out to residents, response dead line is March 31st Meeting adjourned at 9 12 p.m Submitted by Janice C Lippert Attested to by George London, Supervisor (A complete text is available at Township Hall) NOTICE OF ...... PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17,2000 7 P.M. at Thomapple Township Hall 200 L Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 A petrtxxi to rezone land from AR" Agricultural Residential to *RR* Rural Residential has been received from PNfcp and Barbara Bender and Davd Dykstra The tocabon of toe subject parcel rs mto»n toe east one-half of toe southeast one quarter of Secton 29. Thomappfe Townsho The subject parcel contans 73.31 acres of land at toe southwest comer of Cherry Vatey Road and Jackson Road. The par cel e further Ktenttoed asTax Parcel 1064)14-029-007 Persons wnhng to address toe Planning Commission regard*^ ** issue wi be given an opportunity to do so at toe pubic near mg THE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9 a.m. ■ Noon and 1 • 4 pan.; Friday 9 - noon Whaen comments regarding this application may be addressed to Secretary Thomappie Township Pfenning Commission. PO Box 459. MdtWe Ml 49333 Wesley Van Rhee. Planning Commission Secretary NOTICE: Thomapple Tbwnshp w* provide reasonable auxAary aids arto sennees such as s^ners tor toe hearing impaired and autko tapes for tne vtsuaty mpaxed of printed materials oevg considered at toe nearing on seven days notice to toe Township Clerk todrvktoais with ^stoMes requrmg auntoary aids or services should contact toe Clerk by wrong or caftng Thomapple VAage Clerk. P.O Box 459. 200 E. Mar Street Mtodevde Ml 49333 Telephone (616) 795-7202 318 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml March 28. 2000/Page 13 From previous page school reaches a population of around 1,300 students, extra classrooms can be built to support the addi­ tional students in the build­ ing while moving toward a new building. At the time the total pop­ ulation reaches 1,500, then the students could be divided into two different buildings. The school district would then have enough revenue to operate two separate high schools. Caledonia High school reached about 920 students in September, and expecta­ tions are that it will be at 1,300 in a few years, and the committee expects en­ rollment in the present high school building to be far over capacity in ten years. The school district can­ not invest in fixed assets until it reaches a certain level, or head count, and it could only build one school in the next ten years. Atkinson said, "We can’t invest in fixed assets until we reach a certain level. You can’t blame the school district for this." He said this is because of the way school funding is structured and the way foun­ dation grant money is dis­ tributed. Sikkema’s impressions that Proposal A is working well may not take into ac­ count the amount of funding required to operate a new building. The trend toward larger school populations may not be apparent because it has only been six years since Proposal A was passed. School districts which had new buildings just prior to the passage of "A" may not yet be up to capacity. Another factor affecting high growth districts is a shift of school populations from some areas and into others. Some districts are feeling greater growth pres­ sures and crowding in their buildings than others. Dis­ tricts like Caledonia are see­ ing the relationship between foundation grants and oper­ ating costs of new buildings because they need to expand. Sikkema also was asked by a citizen what was being done to save farm land. Sikkema said there were initiatives to keep land in com instead of housing de­ velopments. One thing be­ ing done is to try to change the property tax structure to reflect tax value instead of assessed value. One measure would prevent a dramatic in­ crease in taxes when the property transfers from one owner to another Sikkema said Michigan law is unique. He said other states do not assess land in the same way, and the new initiative would change that, and would lower taxes on farm land Assessments would be based on what farm land is worth according to what it is used for, rather than on what it is worth to a devel­ oper. Sikkema urged people to remain in contact with him on issues being considered in the slate government. Sikkema said discussions are under way now on sewage control, the EPA and environmental issues. He said he wants to keep the lines of communication open with the public, he said. Sikkema’s number is 1800-774-1174. RNs/LPNs We currently have openings for part-time RNs/LPNs on 1st and 2nd shifts. First shift hours will be from 6:00 to 2:30 and second shift hours will be from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30. Long term care experience would be a plus. We have excellent wages, benefits and working con­ ditions. If interested in the opportunity to join a great team, submit your resume to; Director of Nursing... ^Qidrnapple 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE Questions raised about U.S. census by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Village offi­ cials are urging citizens to send in their census forms to help the village get future funding for various grants for such things as roads and other services. But other council mem­ bers last week said they have problems with the na­ ture of the questions on their forms and expressed worries over giving out such personal information. Concerns such as this may be the reason only 40 percent of Caledonia resi­ dents responded to the last census. Kim Hunter, media team leader of the U.S. Regional Census Center, located in the Detroit area, and which includes Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, tried to address these concerns. He said. "In the past two weeks, I have been getting the same questions about the census.’’ Hunter said it is very im­ portant to villages, cities, townships, counties and all municipalities to have as many citizens represented in the census as possible be­ cause funding that comes back to communities from the federal government is based both on the number of people and the unique de­ mographic information about that area. He said $200 billion comes back to communities all over the U.S., based en­ tirely on this information gathered in the census. Every question on the census survey is related to some program through which money will be allo­ cated and are relevant to funding. There are many is­ sues covered by the ques­ tions asked in the census. All are related to informa­ tion gathering about groups of people, not about indi­ viduals. Hunter commented that this long form is the short­ est questionnaire that has ever been used, but interest­ ingly, it has received more objections than during any past census. The long form is sent to only a few people by percentage. Hunter said the notices before the survey form comes assure people that the information gathered is con­ fidential. To explain further, he said employees are sw orn that all information gathered is confidential, with the fine being $5,000 for any viola­ tion of this requirement. The census bureau does not sell the information to any other agency, private or public. He said concerns in Michigan may be greater because the Secretary of State here has sold informa­ tion for the revenue that could be generated. He said it was a mistake to assume the census bureau operates the same way as any other agency in any state or federal government level. The process of compiling data once it is received is as follows: The information is en­ tered into a computer. The existing policy is that this information is not to be re­ leased for 72 years, after which it could be released for use for such purposes as genealogy, etc. The paper copies received are separated, with the de­ mographic information be­ ing kept and the specific name being shredded. "Why do we need to know this," is the most common question. Hunter said. "The information is not about any particular person. It is information we need about areas, groups of people, counties, and regions, so governmental units every­ where can provide services for such things as roads, schools, housing and more. The information on the forms shows an aggregate of the whole population." For instance, some of the questions are designed to show employment, eco­ nomic trends, and regional conditions, and screen out persons for whom the indus­ try, occupation and work experience do not apply. Questions about time people work, how far they travel, etc., are designed to show how our nation uses national transportation and energy. Home fuel use also helps identify home energy consumption. Other questions try to de­ termine the degree of mobil­ ity of change of residence, change of occupation and other issues. One use for the questions would help formulate nu­ clear disaster evacuation plans. Some people ex­ pressed worries about reveal­ ing specifics about work place, times of travel and economic status for fear of becoming victimized by crime. Actually, any census worker who stops at a home to collect information must be identified by a red white and blue ID card, titled "US Census Enumerator." Questions about verifying the census taker can be made by calling 1-888-325-7731 COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Date Published: March 28, 2000 of ^chig^ Village of Middleville 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, 49333 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about April 13. 2000. the above named Village will request the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P L 93-383) for the following project Village of Middleville/Bradford White Gorporaiion PeYelooment Protect (Project Title or Name) To reconstruct Main Street and replace storm sewer to accommodate increased truck traffic. (Purpose of Nature of the Project) Barry County. Michigan (Location - Village, County. State of Project) (Estimated Cost of Project) Finding of No Significant Impact It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significant­ ly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly the above-named Village has decid­ ed not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (RL. 91-190) The reasons for such decision not to prepare an EIS are as follows 1. ) No concern for checklist items have been expressed by the pubic 2. ) Reconstructing Main Street from Arlington Street to the Thornapple River is not expected to have any significant long term negative impacts on the environment 3. ) No other alternatives prove feasible An Environmental Review Record respecting the proposed project has been made by the above named Village which documents the environmental review of the project and mor® fully sets forth the reasons why an EIS is not required This Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available tor pubic examination and copying upon request between the hours of 9 00 am - 12:00 pm and, 1 00 pm - 5 00 p m Monday through Friday No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request lor release of Federal funds Public Comments on Finding ov M/£>, All interested agencies groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit writ ten comments for consideration by the Village to the Office of the Unoersigned on or before April 12 2000 All such comments so received will be considered and tne Village will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative acton on the proposed project prior to the date specified tn the preceding sentence PUBLIC NOTICE • THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. DEPART MENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WILL BE FLUSH­ ING FIRE HYDRANTS AND WATER MAINS STARTING ON MON­ DAY. APRIL 3, 2000. AND CONTINUING THROUGH THE WEEK UNTIL FINISHED RESIDENTS MAY EXPERIENCE SOME DISCOL­ ORATION. AND OR PRESSURE DIFFERENCE WHILE THIS REGU­ LAR MAINTENANCE IS BEING DONE. IF YOU EXPERIENCE DIS­ COLORATION, USUALLY LETTING THE TAP RUN FOR A FEW MIN­ UTES WILL CLEAR IT UP THE WATER REMAINS POTABLE DUR­ ING THIS PROCESS THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE VILLAGE AT 795-3385 317 Release of Funds The Village will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds from the state of Michigan under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act ot 1974 The Village of Middleville is certifying to the State of Michigan that Lon Myers m h»s official capacity as Visage President consent to accept the junschcbon of the Federal courts if an action « brought to enforce responsibilities m relation to environmental reviews decision making and action and that these -esponsibHities have been satisfied The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval the VHlage of Middteviiie may use the Block Grand funds and the State will have satisfied its responstodtees unde> the National Environmental Pokey Act of 1969 Objections to State Release of Funds The State of Michigan wri accept an objection to its appro vai only rf it« on one of the following bases (a) that the certification was not n fact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved by the State of Mich^an or (b) that applicant s environmental review record tor the project .ndcated omtssxxi of a required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environmen­ tal 'enew process Objectxxis must be prepared and submitted to the State of Michigan Michigan Economic Development Corporation Community Development Services PO Box 30225 Lansing. Michigan 48905 Objection io the release of funds on bases other than those stated above win not be considered by the State No objection received after May 4, 2000 be considered by the State Mr Lon M yers ViHage President 100 E Man Street PO Box 69 Mxklevrfte 324 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. MVMarch 28, 2000 From Our Readers. Jasonvj||e FarmS wltlS P|JD ChailgeS Bomb threats must stop To 4 he editor: Hello, my name is Alexander Robinson and this letter is in regard to the recent bomb threats at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School, The school board has ceased evacuation I agree with doing something about the bomb threats, but risking the lives of over 300 kids is ridiculous. I personally am outraged and if I can get the public to help do something about it.I will be happy I refuse to rest until my life and the lives of others cease endangerment Can’t this all stop so we return to normal life! Alexander Robinson. Middleville Cover middle school sports Dear editor: I was wondering why you never included any middle school sports in your paper I think people would be just as interested in middle school sports as they are about high school sports. Sincerely. Kyle Irwin. Hastings Paper is in order, interesting To the editor: I like your paper because Call for Classifieds 945.9554 it is so in order and it is so easy to find things. I like that in a paper, that and it is interesting what you put in it. Thank you for your time. James Dewitt, Middleville YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 Date of Meeting: Thursday, March 30, 2000 Time of Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Place of Meeting: Township Hall Purpose of Meeting: 1.) Preliminary Budget Work Session for Fiscal Year 20002001 2.) Closed Session Regarding Pending Litigation The Yankee Springs Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon notice to the Yankee Springs Township Board Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or call the Township office (616) 795-9091 Signed Janice C Lippert Yankee Springs Township Clerk by Ruth Zacbary Staff Writer Representatives from the Jasonville Farms residential development last week asked for permission from the Caledonia Township Board to make revisions to phase four and five of the planned unit development agree­ ment. The project, previously determined by court order, required township agreement to amend the order in circuit court. The developer needs more time and advance con­ sent from the township be­ cause a court judgement is Middleville planners OK plans for Towne Square by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Planning Commission approved with conditions the final development plan of the Towne Square Planned Unit Development at a special meeting March 21. Excel Engineering has replaced Progressive, the original engineering design firm, so the plans do include some slight changes from before. The final site plan was approved with the several conditions. Site plans for each clement of the planned unit development (PUD) will include the commercial center, commercial free­ standing sites, town house apartments and the condominium ownership attached dwellings and preliminary and final plat approval for each phase of the Seneca Ridge Subdivision. Other conditions are recordable forms of the Seneca Ridge subdivision restriction and the condominium master deed documents, a project development agreement prepared by the village, off­ site storm drainage easements and approval by FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE PACKERS OF QUALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES MACHINE OPERATOR WAGES STARTING $7.50 TO $8.50 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE CALL 616-374-8837 ... FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A M. TO 4 P.M. TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHERMAN ST., LAKE ODESSA, MI E.O.E. = the village engineer of final utility and storm drainage construction plans before construction. The Planning Commission also reviewed the preliminary approval of phase one of the Seneca Ridge subdivision portion of the Towne Square development. Phase I is 38 single­ family homes, which will be served by village services. There were a few changes due to the changes in the entire plan which were made to take into account of land elevation. They recommended the new plans and sent them on to the Village Council for approval. In other business Dave Dykstra came to the meeting to ask for ideas on how to use his 10 acres, which is adjacent to the Lescoa property. He asked if it were appropriate for a change to light industrial, commercial or manufactured housing. He also told commissioners that he was looking for possible property south of the village which could become a second industrial park. The Planning Commission will discuss these ideas at the next meeting on April 4. Eight area students earn GVSU degrees Eight area students have graduated from Grand Valley Slate University at the end 322 involved. The representatives asked to change the location of an access drive onto 84th Street and to have two fewer lots than previously planned. The development had pur­ chased additional land north of the planned driveway, to leave a house intact. A sec­ ondary access drive onto M37 is planned within two years. The Road Commission has asked for a different or­ der in the sequence of road access points into the devel­ opment, presumably be­ cause of plans for M-37. of the fall term, The students, grouped by their hometowns, and the degrees they earned were as follows: • Alto — Katie S. Donker, bachelor of science in nursing; Cynthia M. VanSprange, bachelor of science. • Caledonia — Sue Ellen H. Claflin, bachelor of sci­ ence, cum iaude (3.777 to 3.881 cumulative grade point average); Rebecca S. Hanna, bachelor of science; Bozena Radzikowska, mas­ ter of science; Jason M Tanner, bachelor of arts; Tam mi R. Upshaw, bache­ lor of science in nursing; Melissa A. VanTol, bache­ lor of science. The reason given was a need to get highway approval to build sooner than planned because of plans to widen M-37. Developers want time if plans must be ad­ justed. Another request to allow phase five of the project to occur concurrently with phase four, ahead of sched­ ule also was approved. Lot sizes and renumbering of lots was to be changed within phase five. Four fewer lots are now planned. The first changes would in­ clude moving on the design and laying out of streets within the development. Three lots, which were extended back into a ravine, changed so they no longer fit the standard depth ratio of 3 to 1, requiring a special land use need request will require a public notice and will come later. It was thought the topographical problems were justifiable reason for the departure from the normal ratio. The purpose for that change is to carry the lots to the bottom of the ravine so it is not common land, permitting common use and access to private parcels. These details were approved. DECA students, from pg. 8 participate in the Disney YES Seminar at the Epcot Center, and visited MGM and Magic Kingdom Feb. 17 through Feb. 23, during Interim at Caledonia High School. These students included Audrey Harp, Korin Rabley, Audra King, Maria Ruiz OTaglc, Stacee Holvey, Lindsey Sinclair, Debbie Dascanio, Sarah Mcekhof, and Tom Miller, DECA ad­ visor. Students participated in a tour around the park, and other activities. One activity was centered on the student's own personality characteris­ tics, and what each was like. Tour guides helped them realize why it was important to be a team player, and the importance of working well with people," Harp said. On the second day, stu­ dents attended a tour at MGM, where they went be­ hind the scenes of the Tower of Terror and several other rides to learn how they op­ erated. The tour, presented by a guide was career ori­ ented. The students were told how many decisions for the park were made for market­ ing priorities. For instance, the different parts are created around themes with attrac­ tions for certain groups of people. Choices for creating the atmosphere within a theme park might include certain colors for the effect they would have. Disney offers internships. Employees are often chosen for certain Disney character look-alike traits and for per­ sonality traits which cus­ tomers will like. They learned what kind of workers Disney looks for, and why they look for only certain types of people. They learned about how for many people, career, choices and goals can change. Harp explained. The advice they received was to stay focused, and to concen­ trate on a good performance on the job, which might be applicable if they later de cidc to work in a different career. While on tour, students went to the Magic King­ dom, learning some of the Disney World history, and how Disney is run. They learned about Walt Disney who created Disney World, and his brother, Roy Dis­ ney. Students also went to sec the costume room and the hair and make-up rooms. They also had enough free time to enjoy Disney World. 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When we found out we got a division one rating. I was really excited." "We worked really hard beforehand, and it paid off," Laura McGilton com­ mented. Kyle Perkins said, "We are excited about going to state. We have a lot of hard work and expectations ahead." He added "We have a lot of natural talent in our group." The students agreed there is a lot of emphasis on mu­ sic at CHS, which other students from other schools are often surprised to hear. "We have a good program here in Caledonia." Spence said. McGilton agreed, "There is a lot of opportunity in music in Caledonia." Orchestra students said they hope to receive an invi­ tation for the orchestra to Nick Zientarski, Blair Spence, Lindsey Tepastte, Kyle Perkins, Laura McGilton, Gina Gotch, Brittany Standley, Mike Bashlor, Jackie Manne, Katie Harrison, Paula Allen, Shantelle Cooley, and James Longman are CHS senior members who took part in the district level competition for which the orchestra received all first division ratings. play at the Conference of Music Educators in Ann Arbor. The orchestra first will have to audition for that honor. Solo and ensemble com­ petitors performed at the dis­ trict level on Jan. 29 at East Kentwood High School. Iain Stephenson with violin, Julie Van Kalker on violin, Elizabeth Martin with bass and Zoe Couretas on violin received first division ratings and will go on to the state level competition March 25 at Western Michigan Univer­ sity. The Michigan State Band and Orchestra Festival will be held at Caledonia High School Friday and Saturday. April 28 and 29. This presents an unusual opportunity for local resi­ dents to come to hear some of the state's best students play, free of charge The Spring Collage con­ cert of the full 86-memher CHS orchestra, including wind and brass, will be held May 16 The Caledonia Post Office is now hiring part-time, Rural * I letter Carriers at ’ $11.55 per hour plus vehicle > mileage. i l Solo and Ensemble competitors included lain Stephenson, violin; Zoe Couretas, violin; Arturo Ziraldo, viola; Melanie Glover, viola; Melissa Smith, violin; Elizabeth Martin, bass; Lindsey Wyma, cello; Carrissa Douma, violin, and (not shown) Julie VanKalker, violin. Skaters, continued from page 10 both have earned their spots. Stark also qualified for regionals in 1999. Setting goals and keeping a focus on the routines are two of the most important traits for any figure skater. Stark and Syswerda look to perfect those skills, helping them to find additional success on the ice. "I’ve pretty much made Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad in the Sun & News every goal that I have tried," Syswerda said. "When I'm skating, I block out others things like school and think about skating and only skating.** BURNS INTL. SECURITY SERVICES NOW HAS A POSITION FOR EVERYONE IN THE MIDDLEVILLE AREA EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the nursing assistant class at Tbomappte Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held April 17 through May 1 and is not in ses­ sion on weekends. After successful completion of state testing, wage wtf increase to $10.65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, al appli­ cants are subject to criminai background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by April 11 at Thomapp'e Manor 2700 Nashville Rd. 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Thiel, Postmaster. 616-891-9524 POSTAL SERVICE �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml/March 28. 2000 Thornapple planners deny request for kennels by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Swimming fun at Lee Elementary Lee students listen as swimming instructor Terri VanderKooi gives them some encouragement during their time in the high school pool. Kennels don't make good neighbors, according to most of the speakers at a public hearing at the Thor­ napple Township Planning Commission meeting Mon­ day. March 20. Kenneth and Cassandra Barrett, who raise show Labrador retrievers, submit­ ted plans for a special use for a kennel on their agriculture/residentia! property on Parmalee Road. The Barretts had designed a building that would in­ clude eight kennels, plus storage. Neighbors told the com­ mission that they were con­ cerned about noise, smell. too many animals and safety. Most said that the sound of dogs barking would interrupt their peace­ ful existence. One neighbor who had lived near the Barretts before their move to Parmalee Road on Dec. 25, 1999. told the commission that his family had never had any trouble with the Barretts’ well behaved dogs. Parmalee Road resident Jim Wright reminded the commission members that the area was still zoned agri­ cultural residential and that farming practices were still allowed in the area. After discussion, the commission decided to deny the special use permit appli­ cation because the property is less than three acres. The ordinance allows kennels as a special use on property which is three acres or greater. In other business the commission approved new definitions. They also passed on to the members of the Township Board ap­ proval of the Amber Ridge Development on Parmalee Road. This development has been under consideration for more than a year. The next meeting of the Thomapple Township Plan­ ning commission will be on April 17 at 7 p.m. TK Business Professionals Another bomb threat join state competition empties TK High School Four Thornapplc Kellogg High School business stu­ dents recently attended and competed against some of the best business students in the state at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership confcrcncc/compclition Jason CilufTo, Adam Lucas. Matthew Pullen and gary Winchester were all successful when they repre­ sented the Thornapplc Kellogg chapter. This was the first year Thornapple Kellogg was involved in the competition, therefore these students were the first TK students to compete at the state level. In order to qualify for state competition, they had to place in their respective events at the regional level. The competition was held in Detroit from March 17-19. The results of the individ­ ual competitions were Gary Winchester, fifth place in Managerial Accounting; Matthew Pullen, eighth place in Fundamental Accounting; and Jason CilufTo, Adam Lucas, Mat­ thew Pullen and Gary Winchester eighth place in Small Business Manage­ ment Team. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners ✓Iron and Odor Filters ✓Drinking- Water -* Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation for opplw* Mast jwrwwt coupon Xot rwhrf uifA other offer*. Best^ Price, QujijHttf, Service by Patricia Johns Staff Writer School officials took a bomb threat in a written let­ ter on Tuesday, March 21 seriously enough to evacu­ ate high school students to the middle school. The school district has an emergency plan with vary­ ing levels of response to in­ cidents in the district. Those regarded as a low level of threat have been responded to with students staying in their classrooms while the Man consumes aspirin, antifreeze, cough syrup A man who cut himself breaking into his deceased mother’s home in Mid­ dleville March 18 told po­ lice he subsequently con­ sumed a bottle of aspirin, a bottle of Motrin, some an­ tifreeze and two bottles of cough syrup. The man, who has not been arraigned on a charge of unlawful entry, was then taken to Pennock Hospital, where Dr. Amy Poholski advised officers it was not the first time the man has consumed such chemicals. Police were called to the lome after a neighbor no­ iced a ladder against a broten window and lights and a elevision on inside the wme. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 The key holder told police no one was supposed to be inside and officers arrived to find the man watching adult movies. The man had blood on his hands and left blood stains on the floor, police said. As officers were placing the man under arrest, he at­ tempted to swallow another bottle of prescription medi­ cation, deputies said. After receiving medical treatment, the man was re­ lease on a $200 personal recognizance bond. public areas of the building are searched. However, Tuesday's situation was dif­ ferent. School Superintendent Jay Cason said. ”1 don’t want to reveal too much of what was in the letter, but information included enough detail to bring the next level of response." Lee Elementary students who were taking swimming lessons in the high school pool had their class short­ ened and returned to Lee. Once the school was searched following the late morning evacuation and no bomb was found, students returned to their classrooms. TK High School Principal Ellen Zack says that secu­ rity officer Dan Erb and other staff arc continuing to investigate the incident. 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The TK black team out­ distanced the 12-team field by collecting 348 1/2 points. The TK orange team was fifth with 101 1/2 points. Taking firsts for TK were Kurt Huntington (75), Jose Bowerman (90). Ryan Fletke (100). Michael McKeown (105), Brian Cuneo (105), Hazen Anderson (125) and Trevor Secord (heavyweight). Second place achievers were Michael Gurski (95), Dayne Fletke (115), Scott Brooks (167) and Adam Loveless (185). Thirds were earned by Gerry Winright (70), Nate McMurray (80), Tyler Eaton (85), Josh Fisher (110), Lars Gustafson (120), Josh Eldridge (130) and Adam Reeder (145). Ryan Wecsic (85), Chris Humphrey (100), Jason Springboro (137) and John Higgins (150) finished with fourths. The black team had 18 wrestlers who received medals and the orange team had four. The black team's 348 1/2 is a new tournament record. Wrestlers for the TK team ended its dual season at 200, the first time any TKMS squad has finished a season without a defeat. This years' eighth graders have posted a 39-2 dual record over the last two seasons. Two wrestlers completed the campaign without a loss, Huntington (20-0) and McKeown (2 1 -0). McKeown was 44-0 as a seventh and eighth grade matman. Several wrestlers had just one loss for the season, Bowerman (20-1), Fletke (17-10, Cuneo (15-1), Anderson (20-1) and Secord (16-1). Other posting solid records were Reeder (22-2), Farris (18-2). Gustafson (19-3), Brooks (17-3), Loveless (18-3) and Eldndge (13-3). ” Any sixth or seventh grade planning *■ — who ---------is---- on wrestling next year should sign up with the TK Freestyle club that practices Tuesday Thursday ~ < and A nights at 7:30 pm. Area female prep wrestlers making their mark Lynde Baltrusaitis, who just a couple of weeks ago took part in the State individual finals for prep wrestlers at the Joe Louis Arena, continues to achieve on the mats. Baltrusaitis, of Alto and a freshman at Caledonia High School, finished first in the 103-pound weight class at the Feb. 19 Michigan USGWA Girls Slate Championships held at Lake Orion High School. In the 103-pound final, Baltrusaitis won a 9-3 decision over Sandra Padron, of Scottville. At the March 17 LeFemme National Tournament held in Milan, Baltrusaitis took a first in freestyle and a first in Greco Roman. Baltrusaitis is currently ranked No. 2 in the 100pound high school division weight class. Ranked No. 1 is Mary Kelly, a sophomore at Seymour High School, In Illinois. Hastings' Amanda Lee placed second at 127. Lee was pinned by Jamie Alvesteffer, of Custer, in Middleville church building again First Baptist Church of Middleville, which complet­ ed a new auditorium and fel­ lowship hall a little more than two years ago. is getting ready to build again. As a result of receiving a large gift from the Willis family, the church will be constructing a separate­ recreation center of more ill.in I (i.O(H) square led The building will have a full-size regulation basketball court where volleyball and tennis also will be able to be played. There will also be a kitchen, locker rooms with showers, two large class­ rooms. a storage room, and a game room where PingPong, air hockey, foosc ball. Steve’s Seamless Gutters Steve Orr 9805 Chief Noonday Road. Middleville. Ml 49333 (616) 795-7980 Residential • Business • Builders Custom Made Seamless .Aluminum gutters • FREE Estimates • Competitive Prices and other games can be played Construction should begin by the first of April and the building completed by the end of August or the first of September The entire pro­ ject. when completed, will be debt free Pastor Bruce Slewart said, “this new building will be a great asset in reaching out to the community." Need wedding or graduation invitations? 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The third annual United States Girl's Wrestling Association National Championships took place Saturday and Sunday (March 25-26) in Lake Orion. Tournament officials expected some 300 wrestlers to compete at that event. Caledonia’s Beckett still skiing in spring series Rebecca Beckett has been skiing for most her life, so it comes as no surprise that she will compete against many of the very best April 1-9 when she takes to the slopes for a spring trip in Lutsen. Minnesota. Beckett recently qualified to participate in the Federation of International Skiing (FIS) portion of the April Spring Series race April 1-4. She was selected by Region III of the Central Division of the United States Ski Association (USSA) to compete and is one of only 80 females to earn that opportunity. "I was pretty excited; Rebecca Beckett basically for the fact that 1 qualified," Beckett said. "1 was pretty proud of myself." Davis aims to set more WMU records Several school records were established during Western Michigan University’s womens indoor track season and Jessica Davis was one who contributed to the record­ setting campaign. Davis, Devron Kennedy, Allison Langworthy and Kim Edwards established a new standard of 11.46.12 at the Feb. 25-26 Mid­ American Conference Championships. Davis is a former running star at Thomapple Kellogg High School and is a sophomore at WMU. She is joined on the Bronco squad by Addi Radcliff, a former athlete a; Lakewood High Lady Scots ready for soccer season Goals by Elise Boncher and Christina DeVormer helped the Caledonia High School varsity soccer team to post a 2-1 scrimmage win over Wednesday East Grand Rapids The scrimmage triumph at Caledonia was the Lady Scots' second of the spnng They open their regular season Saturday against Stevensville Lakeshore. School. WMU womens track and field team began its campaign this past weekend (March 24-26) at the Purdue Open in West Lafayette, Ind. and the Alabama Relays in Tuscaloosa, Ala. "We want to hit some warm weather to give our kids a chance to record some good times for meets down the road," WMU coach Diane Russo said. The top 20 participants of the group of 80 will be members of the United States ski team with the remaining 60 selected from various regions of the USSA program. While in Lutsen, Beckett will also take part in the USSA National Points Race to be held April 5-9. "Hopefully, I'll do well and bring my points down so hopefully next year I can qualify for the Junior Olympics," Beckett said “I missed qualifying for MidAm, but my points decreased, so I qualified." Her points decreased from 990 to 188 in the slalom and 990 to 203 in the giant slalom. She plans on leaving for Lutsen next Thursday (March 30) and training for the events the following day. Beckett, 16, has been skiing for 12 years and racing for the past 10. She has been a member of the Caledonia High School team for the past three years, competing in both the slalom and the giant slalom. Beckett is also a member of Team Cannonsburg in the CUSSA division of the United States Ski Association. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 28. 2000/Page 19 Business Services For Rent •................ BLEAM******* •••EA VESTROUGHING*** Seamless Gutter. 3 2 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959,616-9450004 FOR RENT: Lincoln Mead ows Apartments, senior living at an affordable pace, monthly rent is based on 30% of income Two apartments available immediately, call now! 616-795-7715. BANKRUPTCY LEGAL SERVICES. First consultation free, fees fully explained in ad­ vance. call 616-945-3512 for appointment HOUSE FOR RENT: Caledonia schools. Sharp. 1000 sq ft cottage on 1 acre 76<h and E Pans Attached garage plus out building. Two bedrooms Large living room. $695 plus utilities. 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Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 BOOKKEEPING, DATA EN­ TRY, CLERICAL, to$12hrJ excellent benefits, friendly staff, willing to train! Need ASAP! (616J-949-2424, Jobline Fee. LOCAL DELIVERY, to $800wk/benefits! Home nights & weekends! Some heavy lifting or special license required! (616)949-2424. Jobline Fee 98 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 2 dr., V-6, auto., leather, Ci) ASSEMBLY, PRODUC­ TION, PACKAGING, to $12hr./excellent benefits! All shifts available! Entry level! Paid training' (616)-949-2424, Jobline Fee. $ 15,995 CABLE INSTALLER, to $l,000/wk! No experience needed! Many positions avail­ able! Training now! (6I6J-9492424, Jobline Fee.____________ PART TIME OFFICE ASSIS­ TANT for a small but busy window fashions dealer in the Caledonia area. Varied duties will include computer work, tele­ phone communication with fab­ ricators and prospecti ve custom­ ers, filing, order processing, scheduling installations and act­ ing as an assistant to the staff designer Must be responsible, motivated and upbeat. Call 891 2190 Wednesday from 9:00 to 5.00 98 Chevrolet Silverado 3 Door 4x4 In Memoriam 3555 68th Street, Dutton Village Mill Mall EASY FINANCING lowdown several models to choose from. 1-877-355-7955. LN LOVLNG MEMORY OF HAROLD WELTON who passed away five years ago, March 28, 1995. Losing and kind in all his ways, Upright and just to the end of his days; Sincere and true in his heart and mind. A beautiful memory he left behind. He had a nature you could not help losing. A heart that was purer than gold: And to those who knew him and loved him. Dad's memory will never grow old. Sadly trussed by wife, children, grand A great grandchildren. Marie W ekun. Bob A Shirley Smith, Rich A Barb Rose, Butch A Donna Welton, Paul A Sheila Dykstra. 350 V-8, auto., air i* .4 GAVIN • M-37 North of MkMtevHle. Across from Middlevilla SMfHOURS HMlWedlMI.Xm fttnlhiltolU a to 1 SWmCEMOWtS tfamatoaihM*. FnSleS SatttoU Buick • Pontiac 795-3318 I “_ <> IjmI Qf! <i �Page 20/The Sun and News, Midcfleviiie Ml Marc* 28 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-04-04.pdf 26b7ac4186380422ff53f6000f14dced PDF Text Text B w_____ __ j- . „,,d Netos r J ^X-=SZL — - — ’ * — Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 14/April 4, 2000 Riverland Ranch drainage district expanded by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A Board of Determina­ tion decided to add lands to the existing Riverland Ranch drainage district and to do repairs to avoid dam­ age to the home owned by Dennis Hormel. threatened by an erosion problem. The board, acting because of Caledonia Township s pe­ tition, was made up of Larry Silvernail (acting as chair) Randall Gelderloos (acting as secretary) and Richard Postma. The drainage district is lo­ cated in an area bounded by 84th Street, 92nd Street, Whitneyville Avenue and Alaska Avenue. Parts of three residential develop­ ments are involved, includ­ ing Riverland Ranch, Trent Henry Meadows and Shan­ non Ranch, as well as some vacant lands. The March 21 public hearing brought about 40 people for the determina­ tion. Kent County Drain Com- missioner Roger Laninga explained that a flooding problem had developed in the Trent Henry drain, caused by soil erosion up­ stream in the larger water­ shed. He said the district should include an area four or five times as large as it now is. A contour map shows the larger watershed, which runs through the Riverland Ranch district. People liv­ ing in that area were adamant that the water and erosion came not from only one area, and said the re­ sponsibility for remediation should be shared. The ex­ panded area including three sub districts would be de­ fined by the dark line in the diagram attached. Other ar­ eas in some of the develop­ ments drain into other direc­ tions and would not be re­ sponsible. The assessment would be computed based on contri­ bution, or how each resi­ dent's property contributes to the problem and benefit, or how much the resident will benefit from the repair Consideration of the size of the property in both situa­ tions would be made. Laninga said assessing for storm water is somewhat See drainage district, pg. 14 Next academic year starts Trail Association near paving Aug. 29 in Middleville they enjoyed their "once in a lifetime experience" and Staff Writer thanked the board for the The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education approved opportunity to do more than the start of the 2000-2001 they ever imagined they school year on Aug. 29, a could. Teacher Carla Plocg told Tuesday. Of the 19 schools in the the board that the students Kent Intermediate School are still talking about and District, 14 are starting on learning from this experi­ ence. Fund-raising decisions Aug. 29. Because of the mandated for next year will have to be Friday before Labor Day considered soon if other stu­ holiday, students will go to dents will have this oppor­ school three days the first tunity in the future. The board also approved a week, and four days the sec­ ond week. The district is trip by 13 students to Wash­ ington D. C. with advisor still working out details for the rest of the 2000-2001 Mark Uyl at the end of April. calendar. Assistant Superintendent The board heard a presen­ Midge Pippel, sitting in for tation by Josh Tobias and superintendent Jay Cason, Nathan Freeman on their announced the awarding of experiences during their this year's mini-grants. visit to Space Camp as part These grants are funded by a of the Space is Special pro­ donation and teachers from gram in February. across the grade levels can Tobias and Freeman said apply for them.___________ by Patricia Johns Grants this year were given to Curt Wissink for a hydroponics experiment for his students, the purchase of rhyming and first dictionar­ ies by Linda Meyers to help students write creatively, supplies for the joint chil­ dren's book project orga­ nized by Celeste Dichm and Helen Jahnke and a Magic Writer CD re-writable drive for Jerry Robinson, which will help his students plan a realistic trip to Europe as part of the curriculum of his geography course. Plans continue for the Michigan Association of School Board meeting and dinner, which is being hosted by TK on April 27. The next meeting of the Thomapple Kellogg School board has been moved to Monday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school li­ brary. Emergency workers test skills Drivers going by the west parking lot of the Thomapple Kellogg High School were startled on Saturday. March 25 to see fire trucks, ambulances and other emergency vehicles dnving around the lot. This was the opportunity for firefighters, EMS, and first responders to get behind the wheel. The dnvers have gone through the lecture portion of the course and will now get additional practice at their home departments. Taking the course were crew members from Caledonia, Thomapple Township Emergency Services, Ionia. Woodland, Freeport and Johnstown Township. goal, donations welcome By the end of the summer the 3 1/2 miles of Paul Henry Thornapple Trail form the Village Hall to McCann Road should be paved making it more accessible to area residents. The Thornapple Trail Association with contributions from Thornapple Township and Bradford White has met its commitment to help the village with the matching funds needed to fulfill the MDOT grant requirements. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Richard Milock and the Bradford White Corp, brought the paving of the first 3 1/2 miles of the Mid­ dleville section of the Paul Henry Trail closer to reality last Thursday. The company presented the Thomapple Trail Asso­ ciation with a pledge of $20,000 to help the group reach its voluntary agree­ ment with the village to help with the matching funds needed for a Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion grant. Thomapple Township ear­ lier gave the Trail Associa­ tion a $20,000 commitment to the paving project. The matching funds for this grant are $80,000. The Thomapple Trail As­ sociation is continuing to raise funds to match a $10,000 grant from the Barry Community Founda­ tion to help pave the re­ maining portion of the Mid­ dleville section from Mc­ Cann to Irving Road. The group is also contin­ uing to raise funds for other portions of the trail. Trail Association Presi­ dent Michael Gormley said, "I really appreciate the community support the trail is getting. The village, township and local compa­ nies are already planning for the future." Gormley said he looks forward to the time when the trail is accessible to those in wheelchairs as well as bicyclists. He invites anyone who would like to join the association, con­ tribute to the fund-raising campaign or who would like more information to contact him at the Thomapple Trail Association at P. O. Box 393, Middleville 49333 or at 795-8739. In This Issue Traffic near schools worries Middleville Village Council School board candidate filing deadline is April 10 Caledonia Village Council officials begin new term Scots spring sports preview in this issue �Page 2/The Sun artf News. Mtddleville. Mt/Apnl 4, 2000 Caledonia business wins Parade of Homes award by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Prime Homes Construc­ tion Company, owned by Brian Martin, has been headquartered in Caledonia for three years, and the company has been given the Parade of Homes People’s Choice Award for three years in a row. Prime Homes received awards for four categories, best in landscaping, best in­ terior design, best kitchen and best extenor design for a house in the price category of under $150,000. The house placed in the competition was furnished and decorated around a Christmas theme, using trees, lights and decorations that conveyed a warm feel­ ing. The project took five months to complete, with many team members coor­ dinating their portion for a unified feeling throughout the entire project. Knowing the home would be placed in competition, Martin concen­ trated on the four areas con­ sidered for choice. Martin said Sally Arm­ strong of Williams Dis­ tributing helped on choices Brian Martin displays the awards he has won in the past three years in the kitchen of the house that won this year. The four in the front were People's Choice Awards for all four categories, including best kitchen, landscaping, interior and exterior design CRAFT SHOW Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds, Hastings April 8th 9 A.M. to 4 P.M Lunch Available FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION for kitchen furnishings and cabinetry designs that would work in this floor plan. He said she is highly respected for her designs in this area. Additional groups that collaborated in the project were Interiors by Donelle, Landscape Impressions and Huizen’s Furniture which provided furnishings to set off the Christmas theme. Martin designed the exterior himself. The largest number of homes built by Prime Homes has been built in the Glen Valley development, which now has around 200 homes. He likes the devel­ opment because of the amenities offered to resi­ dents living there, with shopping and services nearby. The homes built by Mar­ tin usually fall in the price range of $140,000 to $225,000. He said most homes available right now are in the range of around $190,000, and will be fin­ ished in a few weeks. Martin has a lot of pride in the homes he builds. Tom Kim, who works with him said, "Brian wants to build a home he would want to live in himself." He said quality workman­ ship is a constant standard for this company. To main­ tain excellence, the com­ pany does not try to work on more than five or six homes at the same time. With a small number of proven reliable sub contrac­ tors, Martin can be aware of details as they are com­ pleted, and to step in to oversee projects as they go up. He is involved with each project every day. He does not experiment with other sub contractors which have not been tried. "The quality can only be as good as the sub contrac­ tors working on the pro­ ject,” Martin said. "We are trying to do something more than build tract housing," Kim added. He said another major emphasis of his company is to build a good relationship and friendship with the owner, which does not slop Prime Homes Construction won the People's Choice Award three years in a row, for four categories, including the exterior, which owner Brian Martin designed. The office of Prime Homes is located in a Glen Valley Estates commercial building on M-37. Much of the work Martin has done in the last three years has been in the Glen Valley residential development. when the home is com­ pleted. The company office is lo­ cated in Glen Valley at 9090 South Rodgers in Caledo­ nia, located west off M-37 between 84th Street and the shopping centers. The phone number is 891-2272. Man shot Friday night, two area men being held for attempted murder Two Middleville area teen-agers have been appre­ hended after a report last Friday night of a an at­ tempted murder in Thomapple Township. An 18-year-old Mid­ dleville man is lodged in the Barry County jail and a 16year-old boy has been taken to a juvenile facility in con­ nection with the incident. Sheriffs authorities report that James Lester Rummelt, 25, of Grand Rapids was shot multiple times just be­ fore 11:30 p.m. Friday in an area just off of Spring Road in Thomapple Town- PLBLISHER’S NOTICE: ship. Rummclt was taken to Pennock Hospital and then transported to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. According to most recent reports his condition is still listed as "serious." The name of the 18 yearold Middleville man held at the Barry County Jail on at­ tempted murder and felony firearms charges is being withheld until his arraign­ ment, which was scheduled for Monday. The 16-year-old male is being held in juvenile deten­ tion on the same charges. Anyone with information about this incident should call the Barry County Sher­ iffs Department at 9484803. HAIRCUTS Perms A up haircut 616-795-1268 1787 Payne Lake Road Middleville, Michigan 19333 OPEN BY 1PPOINIMENI ONLY �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 4. 2000/Page 3 Dutton Christian's ‘Pinafore' delights crowds Ladies of the cast, Kara Sinnema, Ruth VanderWeide, Steph Holkeboer, Amy Troost, Michelle Dekraker, Denise Ritsema, Alecia Duryea, Rachel DeVries and Melissa VanLaan . by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Dutton Christian Middle School choir March 21 presented the humorous musical "HMS Pinafore," written by Gilbert and Sul­ livan and adapted by M J. Arnold for young voices for the enjoyment of the large crowd who attended, and for those performing as well The play was held at the Performing Arts Center in Caledonia High School, and was a great success, said Jean DeVries, who was one of the main organizers of the event. The story, set in the 1800s in England on the upper deck of a large ship featured Captain Corcoran as commander, played by Tim Ouwinga; his daughter, Josephine, (Stephanie Sikma) a beautiful young lady who was to marry an important man named Sir Joseph Porter; and Porter, who thought he was pretty important and whose part was performed by Charles (Chuck) Terpstra. Josephine was really in love with a regular sailor on board her father's ship named Ralph Rackstraw, who also loved her. Rack­ straw, who was played by Jayson Schepers, couldn't marry Josephine because she was in a higher class than he. Her father, the captain, would not allow it. Other characters added spice to the mix of charac­ ters. Buttercup, played by Holly VanLaan was a ped­ dler woman who had an im­ portant secret that changed Jim Ouwinga as Captain Corcoran, Chuck Terpstra as Sir Joseph Porter, Jayson Schepers as Ralph Rackstraw, Holly Van Laan as Buttercup, Jenny Van Laan as Cousin Hebe, and Stephanie Sikma as Josephine all playing parts in the musical "Pinafore." Zachary Groenendal playing Boatswain, Jayson Schepers as Ralph Rackstraw, Tim Vander Heide as Dick Dead Eye and Holly Van Laan as Buttercup in a scene where the sailors buy from Buttercup. everything. Cousin Hebe was portrayed by Jenny VanLaan. Boatswain's Mate was played by Zachary Groenendal. The narrator was Alecia Duryea. Dick Deadeye was a sailor who had nothing good to say about or to anyone and he loved to foul up the best laid plans. Dick Dead­ eye was performed by Tim Van Der Heide. Senior citizen’s spring celebration is April 28 The Thomapple Kellogg Community Education divi­ sion invites area senior citi­ zens to a Springtime Cele­ bration Friday, April 28. Shar Evans encourages all to shake off the winter blues and enjoy the coming of spring. The celebration begins with a special luncheon at 12:45 p.m. at Duba's Restaurant in Grand Rapids. The group then will lour the Frederik Meijer Gardens both indoors and (weather permitting) out. The cost is $23 per per­ son, Call 795-3397 to regis­ ter or for more information. Caledonia concert series continues The Caledonia Concert Senes will present The Village Singers and the Bradleys at 7 p.m Saturday, Apnl 15, at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church M-37 and 100th Street, Caledonia. Tickets are available through the Cutlerville Chnstian Bookstore. Cale­ donia Professional Phar­ macy. at the door, or call (616) 891-8858 Cost is $8 m advance 49 at ThfTfcdrTrifldhlRfeTTree * SEE MORE OF ALASKA ON A 7 DAY "FUN SHIP" VACATION. Tour Alaska in the supreme comfort of the "Fun Ship" JUBILEE during a 7 day Glacier Route vacation. You’ll sail through the Inside Passage and glide beside incredible glaciers and fascinating wildlife You'll see the totems of Ketchikan and the Gold Rush towns of Juneau and Skagway You’ll be charmed by Sitka or Valdez and astonished by the beauty of Prince William Sound. Aboard ship, you! enjoy fun activities, fabulous meals, the Nautica Spa* program, lavish Vegas-style shows, a friendly casino and all the pampering service Carnival is famous for. Alternating north and south cruises between Seward, Alaska, and Vancouver, British Columba, depart every Wednesday from May 24 to September 20. To see the majestic beauty of Alaska, call now and let us pbn your “Fun Ship" crutse vacation to the Last Frontier You can also extend your vacation to 10 or 11 days with a CruiseTour that includes inland attractions such as Mount McKinley and Fairbanks. 7XBWIMU CAOno.WWIMKB (Comer of Kraft 4 koodmoof) Premier Travel (616)554-0311 & Cruise www 0 HOM Mon Hn 4 304 fa 4304 Sot 107 premerftoMnc com Carnival nW The Most Popular Cruise Une m the wVortd'. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middlevine, Ml/April 4, 2000 Caledonia SADD gets grant to bring speaker by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia High School chapter of Students Against Driving Drunk and Destructive DecisionsMichigan (SADD-MI)has won a $500 grant from Cit­ izens Insurance Co. of America to help fund the Blue Chip Casino Trip Wednesday, April 26th *15 INCLUDES BUFFET Get tickets at Circle Inn Restaurant at Gun Lake. Leaves Allegan County Park at Gun Lake at 8:00 A.M. SHARP! appearence of Harriet Turk, on May 10. "We are very excited about Ms. Turk coming to our school. " said Sally Ruth, who acts as advisor of the group. "I had the privi­ lege of hearing her speak at our 1998-99 Michigan SADD conference. She is awesome. She has a way of reaching students and relat­ ing to them. She fires them up but drives her points home." The chapter learned about the grant at a SADD confer­ ence earlier this year. Kelly Reurink. secretary of the Jessica Hunt. Asli Billet, Amanda Bordewyk. Ashley Jarboe. Stacy Bryant, Eliza­ beth Stanley. Miranda Marek. Matt Cook and Mana Longman. Student Leadership Ser­ vices Inc. SADD-MI is one of the largest youth leader­ ship programs in the coun­ try, with nearly 600 chap­ ters and 60,000 high school students involved in Michi­ gan alone. SACC works to reduce the number of alco­ hol related crashes, encour­ ages young people to live free of alcohol and drugs and increase the use of safety group, filled out the applica­ tion, and they were notified of the amount they would receive. The grant will help, but extra money through fund-raising still will be re­ quired. Turk also will make an appearance at Thornapple Kellogg High School the same date as a cooperative effort by both chapters. A workshop will be held for both SADD chapters after school that same day. SADD members include Carrie Baxter, president; Reurink, Stephanie VanDerScheer, treasurer; and belts while teaching leader­ ship and life skills. The first ever Citizens In­ surance Development Grant program is a partnership with SADD-MI was re­ cently created to make fi­ nancial support available to contributing SADD chapters in Michigan, which had special program needs. The program offers grants of $250, $500 and $1,000, based for the purpose of funding SADD programs and events organized by many of the nearly 600 SADD chapters in the state. _______ LOCAL_______ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 1 /n im.i; ( />//>< /> N-rr-DH,- • /'• ”it> lord Sunday School .................................. 9 30 Morning Worship.......................... 10:45 Evening Praise...................................6:00 WEDNESDAY Family Night 6:30 a m a m p.m. p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11.00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA LHMSTLVi REFORMED CHlRtH "A Church with a coring heart for our coaunmity and the world’ Sunday Worship 9 30 a m & 6 00 pm (Child 8t Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. It Serra Greenway. Pusior LyaeUe Sprik, iouth Leader Al Ttemeyer. Couunundy Calling Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at lOOthSt CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M M U I I I T C H 0 I C H a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship........ .............. 10:30 am. Youth Group Sunday Evenings........... ......TOO p.m. Meeting at the Cross Creel Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Bouma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 M-37, north <>f MkUIcmIIc • 795-9726 Sunday School........................................................ 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service . . . 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs.............................................. 6:45p.m. Leighton Church 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family , Covenant Churches of America y^Night Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman "We are changed by God s love!” 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship...................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday School.......................... 11:00 a m. Adult Bible Class....................... 11:00 a m. Ret’. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 930 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Owe milt east of Wkuwyvtlle Rd m gum lake Sunday Morning Worship . .8:30 a m. & 11 a m. All Ages A ...... ................... A 4C a ____ Sunday School for All 9:45 m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday............. 6.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday ................ 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................... 6:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00pm Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0191 www.lakesidecommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Church School, Sunday y’fi RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor NORMAN KNORR. Omsttan EducaUxi Dnxtoc 891-8028 • e-mail: leightonGiserv net WasUod M! 49M4 • Inspiring Positive. Relevant. Joyful 9 45 a m k? Morning Worship Wed Fellowship ’ Pastor Douglas Gregory 95 7-55 72 11 00 a m. 7 30 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Kratt Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missoun Synod) "Be devoted to one another m brotherly love " Rom 12.10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 tEJje (©lb tCimc jSletljobist Cljurcl) 5590 \Miitneyvilte Ave , S E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 86&B437 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 CW Nooadas Howl (M G Late) COMMUNITY Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CFu'ch A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyvillc Avenue, Allo UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship .9:30 a m Middtevile Sunday School MWdtevSe Morning Worship 9 45 a m. 11 00 am Ret Rzv P Adams PW 891-8440 Rev Voraan Kohns 616-8914167 • M Umser Rank fad Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Visit our web site www bnghtsiOe org Worthy Scnw ItJI a*, k Chard ilxmcd Nastry k OM Ck» LENTEN SCHEDULE OF ACTIMTIEI him Sandi* U.vster Sr>vc Saktey M• ItJI ua Mtstfy Tharsta) Words? Scnxc Thnfe} SpniJI*' t*p* Good Fndi) Fraser Senser Fnfry Mni?l • EASH* <Srmk>. Apni2J» Eister Sonse Sen wr IWua Easter &r»hst. Mtawtap H»S ua • Easter hontap ItM 1* 250 Vne Si * Own* Office 616491-8669‘Fax 891-8648 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children’s Worship and Nursery 9 45 am Learning for all 6 pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Barrier Free Air-Coadmcnee LoMK,C«t^CtaMCarc Dunag Sen kc Hoars Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Sunday School !f>« im Peace Reformed Church Call for a schedule of choices 616-891-8119 On M-57 between Caledonia and Middleville Lee Zachnutn Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Wnrrneyv e Ave Off 84th St • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord " Temporarily Meeting al Caledonia High School knoa, Scnoa Sunday Mommg Wonhc* Scnaay Evemg Worrc Wed McKveek Prayer 4 Study 930 am. .1030 am 6 00 p m. 700 pm. Pev Thomas Siuys. Rev Kort Bashor Assoc Pasfor/Youfh Wvsfnes �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml.'April 4 2000/Page 5 Area Girl Scouts have geographical ‘Thinking Day’ Girl Scouts Danica Wolfe and Molly Cramer from Troop 51 dressed up in kimonos for their presentation on Japan. TK school hours set The Thornapplc Kellogg School administration office hours for April 3-7 (Spring Break) will be from 8 a m to 4 p.m. Brittany Geldersma and Laura Kraft from Girl Scout Troop 639 demonstrated writing in hieroglyphs from Ancient Egypt. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Girl Scouts in the Cale­ donia and Middleville areas spent an entire day in activi­ ties recently to discover unique cultural features from around the world at Em­ mons Lake Elementary. They called the event "Thinking Day." Each of the troops were responsible for the presenta­ tions offered to other girls. Some of the things they learned about were housing, schooling, clothing, lan­ guage and noted if there were any Girl Scouts in that country. Looking at Australia, the girls learned an Australian song called 'Waltzing Matilda." At the Malaysian loca­ tion, the girls were taught how to weave by making heart-shaped baskets. They made clay sculptures to learn about Tunisia and hieroglyphic symbols to study ancient Egypt. At the Netherlands loca­ tion, the girls experimented with watercolors. They made dragon pup­ pets to learn one of the Call for Classifieds Troop 3, here represented by Nicole VanSingel and Morgan Warner, did a presentation and display on Australia. Caraway Street Invites All Ages To Our... Family Movie Fun Night Saturday, April 8th Featuring Two An Asian hat was part of the Malaysian costume worn by different girts s from Girl Scout Troop 38, who took turns speaking about that country. crafts of South Korea. At the Japanese location the girls learned a paper folding art called origami. Ryan Tasma of age of 92.0, has received no cation institution providing Middleville has been named grades below 85. and have 2,500 students with career­ to the Dean’s List at earned a minimum of 16 based education in engineer­ ing. applied sciences, mathe­ Kettering University in Flint. credits are eligible. Kettenng University is the matics and business man­ Students who in a given term have attained a mini­ country’s premier co-op edu­ agement. mum weighted grade aver-______________________________ ____ Caledonia Summer Clinic Dutton Elementary School 9:00 a.m. - Noon • Monday - Thursday Program will include: • • • • VeggieTales Movies 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 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Teachers had to help inflate the hot air balloon the old fashioned way when the fan had some technical difficulties. up and not too far away. Being in the air gave students a new perspective on air and on their school Things went a little faster once the fan was operating Call for Sun & News ACTION-Ads 945-9554 or I-800-870-7085 • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week THE SERVICE for Gen X-ers, Adults, Teens, Families, and all those SEEKING or CELEBRATING New Life in Christ The third Sunday of every month at 6:00 PM • April 16 • May 21 Upbeat music, multi-media, drama, free pizza The Caraway Street puppet show, and nursery will be available for children. PEACE CHURCH On M37 between Caledonia and Middleville 891-8119 • New Discounts and Payment Plans Available ....................... Teachers also had other air experiments planned. Here principal Mike Spahr helps demonstrate how air flow around a Frisbee works. Bubble fun allowed students to examine surface tension, air pockets and answer the question, ‘Why are there no square bubbles?" LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records VVe Can Help! 1 Month. 2 Month. 3 Month or 6 Month Policies - FREE QUOTES - 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Cherrv Xallev Rd.. Caledonia, MI 49316 H PI II '■ R R R JU I, �The Sun and News. Mxidleville. Ml/April 4. 2000 Page 7 Caledonia Library plans Dr. Seuss story time The Caledonia Library will be host for a Dr. Seuss story time with Whosits, Whatsits, and Thidwick the Moose for youngsters of all ages Thursday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m. Games, a movie, and sto­ ries galore will be presented for the enjoyment of guests. A craft to take home is promised. To assist those planning the hour of fun, registration is required. On March 22, Jen Gregory presented a trip through the century with an emphasis on literature positive for girls, offering strong role models for children, but especially girls, as a way to celebrate Women’s History month. She mentioned several famous women from history through several decades, such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall, Maya Angelou and Rosie O'Donnell. She said an im­ portant question to get kids to think about was what had made these women wonder­ ful girls? ' Gregory brought a series of packets from the postal service created for educators and teachers, each of which targeted a decade of the past century, with games de­ signed signco around arounu identifying lucuuiynig the people, clothing, daily life, discoveries, events and artifacts unique to the pe­ riod, which gave each its own specific character. Book lists available at the library for parents who would like suggested reading for girls in different age groups are Great Books for Girls, listed by age group and topic. Once Upon a Heroine, for Middle School age and up, with topics listed, and Let’s Hear it for the Girls, books by women for girls. Jen Gregory, Julie Brady and Patricia Schut discuss resources for historic The library is located at role models for girls. Gregory presented a program to celebrate Women’s 240 Emmons St. For more History Month. information, call the Cale­ donia 891 -1502. uoma branch m<uivuat «- Gun Lake Women's Club to hear ‘Abigail Adams Storyteller and club mem­ ber Bette Fockler will pre­ sent “Abigail Adams. The Gift of Sacrifice" at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area meeting Wednesday, April 12 at 9 30 am. at Bay Pointe Restaurant "The Gift of Sacrifice" is a dramatic presentation of Abigail Adams, the only woman to have both a hus­ band (John, second) and son (John Quincy, the sixth) president of the United States. Fockler describes her pre­ sentation is a “dramatized book review" and much time is spent editing the book into scripts, and selecting cos­ tumes and props which bring her caricature to life. Fockler performed her first program in 1989 and has been “hooked" ever sense. A former elementary school teacher, she also taught remedial reading in Wayland. Her resume includes Chicago radio, repertory theater in Pennsylvania; a college degree from the University of Michigan and service as the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Michigan Performing Arts Chairwoman She is a mem­ ber of the Shelbyville United i -i— fund-raiser. “Gun Lake Revue” and Art Show on Friday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m., from event chairman Sandra Buller. • Final sign-up for the GFWC Michigan state con­ vention April 27-30 at the Clarion Hotel in Kalamazoo. • Report on Library' meet­ ing. The library is open the same hours as that of the Hummingbird Arts and Crafts on Patterson Road, Gun Lake. • Art Department report from chairwoman. Ruth “A Life Changing Experience” April 10, 11 & 12, 2000 at 7:00 pm at New Life Christian Church 3449 76th Street in Caledonia in between Patterson Avenue and Hannah lake Road Featuring: Bette Fockler Methodist Church near her home on Gun Lake. “Abigail’s" presentation will begin after the regular Bremer-Mason Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 club business meeting. Topics and business to han­ dled at the meeting will include • Nominations and voting on the 2000-2002 slate of officers. • Report on the spring Evangelist David Roberts from the United Kingdom The Thornapple Valley Praise Band Covenant Discipleship Youth Ministry Team from St. Louis, Missouri For more information contact: (616) 698-9660 Wanted Thomas and Brenda Bre­ mer are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Lindsay, to James Mason, son of John and Sally Mason and Mark and Janice Kersjes Lindsay is a 1998 gradu­ ate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is attending Low or $0 Down! Leonard Leonard. • Bring in Spartan UPC labels. Bill Knapps and Wcick’s cash register receipts to Rosemary Snider for refunding. GFWC-Gun Lake Area club is open to any interested person in the Wayland, Delton. Shelbyville and Middleville areas. C ontact Marjory Richards, vice pres­ ident. ' (6160 795-3969. Harlene Kok. recording sec­ retary and membership cochair. (616) 792-4398 or any club member for more infor­ mation. Encounter 2000 Engagements FORECLOSED HOMES r»n the thp Rlue l ake Perino, on Blue Lake Arts Camp Scholarships recently awarded. • Members arc asked to give their e-mail and/or Internet addresses to Fran Leonard or Harlene Kok. for publications in the summer newsletter. • \n oppoitumts (0 Com mit to join the GFWCHastings club for the annual sojourn to Turkeyvillc on Oct. 2 for lunch and “Fiddler on the Roof” performance. Cost is $30 and deadline is July 13. Club contact is Fran Kalamazoo Valley Commu­ nity College where she will graduate in December of 2001 as a registered nurse Jim is a 1995 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. He is employed at T.E Masonry as a brick­ layer. The couple wilt be wed on July’ I, 2000 and will reside in Middleville. Those interested in singing in a Caledonia Community Choir in a Patriotic Musical "With Liberty and Justice for All" is performed on June 25th Lakeside Park in Caledonia Attend an informational meeting/rehearsal Monday, April 10th - 7:00 p.m. Gaines United Brethren Church (Comer of Kalamazoo Ave. and 92nd St.) �Page 8fFhe Sun and News. MkkMeviMe, Ml/Apni 4. 2000 Underwater wonders revealed at TK ‘Super Saturday’ session This underwater photograph by Bill Rich shoes how much fun the students had exploring the world of SCUBA during Super Saturdays. Students in the Super Saturday Program found themselves underwater in the Thomapple Kellogg High School pool March 25. The day began with a slide show on Caribbean and Hawaiian reef fish by McFall Principal Bill Rich. Here, students follow an instructor during the ’Discover Scuba" program presented by Great Lakes Dive Locker. COMPETENT AND CONFIDENTIAL TAX PREPARATION AND PLANNING 20 Years Experience TM & M Inc. 891-0464 Caledonia. MI caltaxe»®aol.com by Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 30 students explored the wonders of reef fishes of the Caribbean and Pacific oceans with Satur­ day, March 25. Then they took to the waters of the Thomapple Kellogg High School pool to discover scuba with the help of in­ structors from the Great Lakes Dive Locker. McFall Principal Bill Doug Cogswell from Great Lakes Dive Locker assists a student as another instructor looks on eaMvs of Cascade A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Rich shared slides of the un­ derwater world he has ex­ plored in more than 500 dives. His slide show fea­ tured the fish and coral of reefs in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. He showed slides showing the differences between the angel fish found near the Bahamas to those found in the waters near Hawaii. Rich included information on the respect and care the ocean needs, the diverse ecosystems of the coral reefs and information about how this hobby has become a passion for him. Following the slide show, Douglas Cogswell from the Great Lakes Dive Locker in Grand Rapids introduced students to the equipment. safety measures and fun of scuba (self-contained under­ water breathing apparatus.) Then it was time to get wet. Students in small groups with an instructor had a chance to explore the weightlessness of being and breathing underwater. Continued next page Four floor plans to choose from Nearest and most affordable rates in area. Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV & Telephone service included Our Homeowners insurance policy can cover most all boats, jet skis, snowmobiles and whatever else you so desire For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at Sina 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Walmart) I We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS tj Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Hastings, Michigan • 49058-1091 1885 FOR YOUR HOME - AUTO & BUSINESS INSURANCE NEEDS CALL... Gun Lake Insurance Agency, Inc Gordon Wells - Owner 1-800-562-2939 or 672-5104 �The Sun and News. MkkfteviHe. Ml/April 4. 2000/Page 9 Welsh evangelist, youth team to visit New Life New Life Christian Church will be host April 9-14 for evangelist David Robert from Wales and the Covenant Discipleship Youth Ministry Team (CDT) from St Louis, Mo. Roberts has ministered to thousands of people in South Africa. Zimbabwe, Norway, Egypt and the USA as a prophetic evange­ list and now is leading New Life Church in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. The Covenant Disciple­ ship Youth Ministry Team is made up of college age students from around the world who come to St. Louis for leadership training in biblical studies, evange- Bill Rich described the equipment used in SCUBA during his talk. From previous page This Super Saturday pro­ gram for students in grades 4-8 was declared a success. Rich added to everyone's en­ joyment by taking underwa­ ter photographs of the par­ ticipants. He said, "It was almost as difficult of taking pictures of fish!" The final Super Saturday program of the year, on April 15, is open to fami­ lies and children of all ages. Dr. Zap will be at the high school auditorium to demonstrate "science never seen before." The program will begin at 10 a.m. and there is no admission charge. For more information about this program, call the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library at 795-5434. TK committee approves math, business texts Thornapple Kellogg High School is adopting new textbooks for both the math department and the business department. Math department instruc­ tors have selected University of Chicago Math textbooks for geometry. Algebra II and functions, statistics and trigonometry (FST), all published by Scott, Forsman & Co. The department is currently using older edi­ tions of the University of Chicago series. The business department is currently leaching Mi­ crosoft Office 1995. In the fall of 2000, Microsoft Of­ fice Suite version 2000 will be installed on all high school computers. Because of the update, newer instruc­ tional materials must be purchased to correspond with the new software. The SICC has approved Microsoft Office 2000: In­ troductory Concepts &Techniques and Microsoft Office 2000: Advanced Concepts & Techniques, both published by Shelly, Cashman and Vermaat, Thomson Learning/Southwestern Educa­ tional Publishing. The School Improvement Curriculum Committee ap­ proved all five textbooks for both the math and business department on March 29. If approved by the school board, these texts will be used in the fall of 2000. The textbooks will go to the Board of Education for adoption at the April 17 board meeting. The textbooks will be available for public review at the Thornapple Kellogg School Community Library during regular hours of op­ eration. The library is lo­ cated at 3882 Bender Road Middleville, MI 49333. **3te M vte * jte M Ute AteVteAte * Gift Certificate * * ...for Easter * and Mother's Day * * 'TJ5hri SprlJiii! * 218 E Stale St. Masters • 945-9673 UnJ»r "'wu, j »» s X FMW 8 . Saa^My 9 a»5X tw J H** Q—> satw Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 lism and the arts. The team ministers through music, drama and life changing sto­ ries. Robert and Covenant Dis­ cipleship will participate in "Encounter 2000: A Life Changing Experience," along with the Thomapple Praise Band from Hastings. Encounter 2000 will take place Monday through Wednesday v April 10-12 at 7 p.m. at the church’s new building. A special Youth Rally will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 9, with guest speaker Daniel Reynolds from the United Kingdom and the New Life Youth Praise Band, led by Dan Finkbeiner. This is open to all junior and senior high students in the area. All meetings will take place at New Life Christian Church, 3449 - 76lh Street in Caledonia in between Patterson Avenue and Han­ nah Lake Road. For more information, call the church office at (616)698-9660. �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/April 4. 2000 CMS observes Disability Awareness Week CMS staff played in wheelchairs against the Grand Rapids Pacers Wheelchair Basketball Team. Helena Risdon, Kim Gates, Larry Haley (Pacer), Lee Montgomery (Pacer), Becky Stauffer, Lester Erlenbush (Pacer), and John Kamsickas (Pacer) making a shot, competed. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Several activities were scheduled at Caledonia Mid­ dle School to increase dis­ ability awareness the week of March 13-17 in which students and staff partici­ pated in a variety of activi­ ties. The six disability areas chosen by the special educa­ tion staff as central focus for the week were learning dis­ abilities, hearing and visual impairments, mental im­ pairments, attention deficit disorder, and physical im­ pairments. Activities were designed to simulate each disability area in order to give students a better idea of what it might be like to struggle with a disability on a daily basis. A sample of the week's activities included decoding a written passage Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day •! days a week with backward letters, com­ pleting a maze while look­ ing into a mirror, interview­ ing a person with a disabil­ ity, taking a muffled spelling test, modeling clay and making changes with their eyes closed, and paint­ ing by holding the brush with only their mouth or feet. On Friday afternoon, stu­ dents were introduced to four of the Grand Rapids Pacers Wheelchair Basketball play­ ers. Following introductions and a question and answer session, middle school staff competed against the Pacers in a wheelchair basketball game. FREE LAWN CARE SEMINAR our now to " 'set professional results AT DO-IT-YOURSELF PRICES Find DATE: Wednesday, April Sth TIME: 700 pm • Greenview rep on site to answer any questions • Special prices for seminar only • CALL FOR RESERVATIONS Caledonia Village Hardware 1 ■ 9960 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN 49316 CESSI (616) 8 9 1 ” 9 2 5 5• Hours: M-F 8-8; Sat. 8-5 Lester Erlenbush, Lee Montgomery, Larry Haley, and John Kamsickas make up Grand Rapids Pacer's Wheelchair Basketball Team. Traffic near schools worries Middleville Village Council by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Recent traffic accidents near the intersection of Ben­ der Road and Main Street have raised concerns in the community and on the Mid­ dleville Village Council. Council members last Tuesday discussed whether it was better to do something like install a four-way stop or lower the speed limits or to wait for details from an official traffic study. Wade Trim, the engineer­ ing firm working with the village on the Local Devel­ opment Finance Authority, will provide the council with an estimate of costs for a study by the April 11 council meeting. Sgt. Tony Stein told the council that the police arc ticketing drivers who drive too fast through the area. Council member Dorothy Corson said she hoped the high school students who were caught speeding would be an example to other stu­ dents. A resident suggested that TK Athletic Boosters may change bylaws The Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will offer proposed changes to the or­ ganization's bylaws at its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 10, at the high school. Many of the suggested changes are minor. Mem­ bership is now defined as open "Free to any interested person who wishes to par­ ticipate." A bylaw change under­ lines the group's purpose as supporting the athletic pro­ gram at the school. Meet­ ings will be held on the first Monday of each month Au­ gust through May at 7:30 p.m. Meetings may be changed with proper notifi­ cation. The duties of the trustees include "auditing the books before the May meeting." Two trustees must do the audit. Voting procedures are be­ ing changed to "attendance at three meetings in any five-month period . Mem­ bers must attend four meet­ ings in a two-year span to remain voting members." The by-laws add a new provision for emergency spending. Any purchase of $100 or more must have the approval of four members from three families. One member must be an officer. Anyone interested in learning more about these bylaw changes or about TK Athletic Booster activities can attend the meeting on April 10 or call Liz Gromko at 795-7970. Call 945-9554 for ACTIONAds 'Qidrnapple having more students park in the west parking lot might relieve some of the congestion at the intersec­ tion Village President Lon Myers explained that the two latest incidents would not have been prevented by a four-way stop or by re­ duced speed signs. In one a 14-year-old boy was driving and in the other the driver had not scraped the frost off his windshield. Stein said, "In looking at the accident reports at this intersection no one weather related phenomenon caused the accidents." He pointed out that the greatest number of accidents at this intersec­ tion occurred in 1997 before the new middle school was built. Most often accidents at this comer are caused by driver impatience. In other business, the board approved the plat changes for the Towne Square development on M37. This includes the 38 homes in the first phase of the Seneca Ridge portion of the plan. Developer Bill Getty was on hand to answer any ques­ tions posed by the board. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville Council is Tuesday, April 11. RNs/LPNs We currently have openings for part-time RNs/LPNs on 1st and 2nd shifts. First shift hours will be from 6.00 to 2 30 and second shift hours will be from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30. Long term care experience would be a plus. We have excellent wages, benefits and working con­ ditions. If interested in the opportunity to join a great team, submit your resume to: Director of Nursing... 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings. Ml 49058 • EOE �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Apfil 4. 2000/Page 11 Area gymnasts bring home medals from Kalamazoo The U.S.A.G. State Championship in Kalamazoo March 26 proved to be an awarding experience for the Gymnastics in Motion boys team that came home with plenty of medals. Seven gymnasts, ages 610 from the Middleville club, took part in the event that included over 70 participants alone in Level 7. Team members included Mitchell Hamilton, age 7 from Nashville, Trevor Vrona, age 7 from Freeport, Jacob Jenkins, age 8 from Middleville, Jakeb Hesse, age 9 from Wayland, Jeremy VanStricn, age 10 from Middleville, Justin vonderHoff, age 11 from Hastings, and Steven Tolger, age 9 from Hastings. Hamilton was first in his age group in the all around (50.2), first in vault (9.1). second in still rings (8.9), second in the floor exercise (8.1), second in the p-bars (8.3), third on the high bar (8.0) and first on the pommel horse (7.8). Vrona was third on the rings (9.1), first on the horse (8.75), fifth on the floor (8.4) and fifth in the all around (50.95). Jenkins was sixth on the floor (8.25), third on the horse (8.4), eighth on the rings (8.9) and eighth in the all around (49.85). Hesse captured a fourth on the horse (8.0), a 10th on the floor (8.1), an eighth on the rings (9.0), a 10th on the bars (8.5) and an eighth in the all around (50.3). VanStrien finished seventh on the floor (8.2), sixth on the horse (7.9) and 10th on the vault (9.1). Members of the Gymnastics in Motion team incl ude (front row, from left) Mitchell Hamilton, Jacob Jenkins; (back row) Jeremy VanStrien, Trevor Vrona and Jakeb Hesse. Not pic­ tured are Justin vonderHoff and Steven Tolger. Precedent set with helmet law ruling in Barry Circuit Court by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A ruling by Judge Gary Holman in Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday to dismiss the state's case against a man who received a ticket for not wearing a motorcycle helmet puts the state’s helmet law in ques­ tion. According to Assistant Barry County Prosecutor Jeff Cruz, Holman's ruling means that there is no effec­ tive helmet law in Barry County. "It's the first time in this state that the law has been appealed to circuit court," according to Cruz, who lost the case, he said. Cruz said Michael Olinger received a ticket from the Hastings City Police De­ partment last August for not wearing a helmet. Prominent attorney Lawrence Katkowski, whom Cruz said has been repre­ senting others in such cases around the state, took Olinger's case and fought the ticket in Barry County District Court. During that hearing before Judge James Fisher, Fisher upheld the ticket and Katkowski appealed the de­ cision to circuit court. "I think it's ridiculous, re­ ally," said Cruz. "Its a mat­ ter I thought we would win." Cruz said a ticket for not wearing a helmet is $50. But Katkowski won the case here and in other coun­ ties in lower courts on the argument that the Michigan State Police never promul­ gated the helmet rules nor held hearings on the pro­ posed regulations. "The hearing really had nothing to do with Olinger not wearing a helmet, it had to do with a clarification of the law," Cruz said. "So, the issue is up in the air in Barry County. The law is ineffective with respect to wearing a helmet in Barry County." Cruz said his argument against the case pointed out that Olinger had no standing to present an argument be­ cause he was not wearing a helmet at all. But Katkowski argued that the regulation stipulat­ ing types of approved hel­ mets and unapproved hel­ mets was never finalized by the state police, which is the statute’s administrative agency. Turn those unwanted items into cash. Coll 945-9554 to place o Sun News ACTION-ad today The helmet statute was first approved in 1979 and the proposed rules, the Mo­ torcycle Headgear Regula­ tions, were compiled by the state police in 1981. The state police are just now beginning to hold hear­ ings on those rules, said Cruz. "He wants a list of ap­ proved helmets," said Cruz. "It's ridiculous to have a list because styles come and go" In Hastings Wednesday to hear the arguments in the case was Sgt. Thad Peterson of the Michigan State Po­ lice traffic division at their Lansing headquarters. He could not be reached for comment late Wednesday afternoon when the Banner learned of Holman's ruling. Cruz said Katkowski has appealed the helmet law in 20 county district courts. He said 15 have ruled in Katkowski's favor. "They bought his argu­ ment that there are no regu­ lations so therefore, the law can't be enforced though the police can still issue tick­ ets," said Cruz. "I suspect if you nde without a helmet, you will still get a ticket." Cruz said he and Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley will review the case with the Michigan State Police to determine w hether the ruling is "ripe" for appeal to the Michigan Court of Appeals. Holman and Peterson could not be reached for comment. No other infor­ mation on Katkowski or Olinger was available at press time Wednesday y^fiLAiterS **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners ✓ Iron and Odor Filters k 25 k Years < Experience ’ Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation fee ipplu*. rrrrent toupon. Not tvlui unth other offer,. CONDITIONING - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) �Page 12/The Sun and News. MxMleviile, Ml/Apni 4, 2000 Wayland council candidate arrested on felony charge by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Gary Scheib, a candidate for Wayland City Council, was arrested and jailed Thursday morning on a felony charge of using the credit card number of a Mid­ dleville woman without permission. Scheib was arraigned on the charge which carries a maximum possible penalty of four years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. A $5,000 personal recog­ nizance bond was set and he is now free awaiting an April 6 preliminary exami­ nation set for 1 p m. in Al­ legan's 57th District Court. Scheib, who sells vita­ mins and other health prod­ ucts through a business he owns called E’OLA, al­ legedly obtained the credit card number when the Mid­ dleville woman placed a telephone order with him on Feb. 2, said Wayland Police Chief Dan Miller. He then allegedly used the number to make a credit card purchase via the Internet at erotica.com. "He made this purchase two days after she made her vitamin purchase," said Miller. "When she got her bill, she saw a purchase she never made to another com­ pany off the net." The woman, who does not have a computer, called the web site owners and learned that the perpetrator had made the $34.95 pur­ chase on Feb. 4. She was provided with the comput­ er’s unique "IP” address, a number assigned to each computer and recorded by web sites. With the help of a friend with Internet access, the woman was able to re­ search the IP number and learned that it was registered to Triton Technologies, a Grand Rapids Internet ser­ vice provider. The ISP, however, refused to release the name of the customer with the IP number and Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment Det. Sgt. Jay Olejniczak obtained a search warrant to secure the infor­ mation. "Barry County got the original complaint on March 6 and we got it on March 28," said Miller. Family concert brings storyteller to Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The TK McFall PTO will bring storyteller, singer and writer Bill Harley to do a program for students on Wednesday, April 12. But parents and the rest of the family will get to enjoy the wit and humor of Harley at a family concert at 7 p.m. that same evening in the high school auditorium. Harley is the author of four children's books and has recorded 15 albums. Over the past 20 years he has brought his storytelling skills to groups across the United States. Adults have gotten a sense of his storytelling ability from the commen­ taries he produces on Na- tional Public Radio's "All things Considered" news program. The cost for the concert is $1 per adult and children are free. McFall principal Bill Rich encourages families with young children and teen-agers to bring everyone to an evening of fun and discovery. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening Hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan "Our officers interviewed Mr. Scheib and took it to the prosecutor's office for a warrant this morning (March 30)." Miller declined comment on whether Scheib confessed to the alleged crime. He also declined to comment on whether he used the credit card number to purchase pornography. Food drive helps less fortunate Hunger knows no season and Cub Scouts in the Mid­ dleville area worked to ensure that the local food pantry has enough food for those who need it. Approximately 23 scouts collected close to 900 nonperishable food items during a food drive on March 24 and 25. Food was collected from Middleville area neighbor­ hoods and delivered to the Middleville Methodist Church Saturday afternoon. Anyone interested in learning more about scouting activities should call Jan Stora at 792-6868. Davis, Radcliffe shine for WMU in Alabama Relays Two area athletes turned in some strong efforts for Western Michigan University’s womens track team March 25 at the Alabama Relays. Jessica Davis, of Middleville and a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, turned in a 2:17.83 in the 800-meter run for the Lady Broncos and also was clocked in 4:46.53 for the 1,500-meter run. Addi Radcliff, of Woodland and a graduate of Lakewood High School, threw 37-8.75 in the shot put also for the WMU women. The Lady Broncos traveled Saturday (April 1) to the Notre Dame Quadrangular where it faced Notre Dame, Miami of Ohio and Butler using the international scoring rules. Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from worh) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. (ffiiaWHlTE Your Smile The First Thing People See! Scheib's name appeared on the ballot Monday, April 3, for one of three open trustee positions on the Wayland City Council. Miller said Scheib moved to Wayland "within the last couple of years" and that "he has no (criminal) record at all with us." According to a recent news report, Scheib is the owner of three busi­ ness. G.D. Scheib Enterprises-Glass Division; Health Quest/E'OLA Prod­ ucts; and G. D. Web Designers.com. He reportedly served as United Auto Workers com­ mitteeman and union stew­ ard and is past men's fellow­ ship leader at United Church of Wayland. From Our Readers... Middle school sports would be interesting Dear editor: I read the Sun and News very often and I was wonder­ ing why there are no middle school or freshman and J.V game reports. I think it would be very interesting. I would really enjoy' it and I think every­ body else would too. Thanks for your time Sincerely. Mark Rolison, Middleville Living Well Defiant behavior By John Nielsen, MSW, Ph.D Most parents have had experience with oppositional and defiant behavior. Most of the time this behavior is not unusual. It is a normal part of develop­ ment. However, if the opposi­ tional and defiant behavior becomes unusually perva­ sive or severe, a child and family may need profession­ al help. If four of the following symptoms are present in the child, parents may consider that a significant problem is present: • Often loses temper • Often argues with adults. • Often actively defies or refuses adult requests or rules. • Often deliberately an noys people. • Often blames others tor his or her mistakes or behav­ ior. •Is often touchy or easily annoyed by others. • Is often angry or resent­ ful. • Is often spiteful or vin­ dictive. In our next article, we will review some more features of oppositional defiant behavior. In the mean time, if the above symptoms sound familiar with your child, please do not hesitate to contact a competent coun­ selor for an assessment to determine if help is available for you. TK School Lunch & Breakfast Menus Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 5 Spring Break Thursday, April 6 Spring Break. Friday, April 7 Spring Break Monday, April 10 Chicken nuggets or cheesey bum to, savory rice, seasoned green beans, peaches, milk. Tuesday, April 11 Two beef tacos w/hard shells or hot ham and cheese on a bun, com, fresh orange slices, milk. Note: P.B. sandwiches available each day. Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 5 Spring Break. Thursday, April 6 Spring Break. Friday, April 7 Spring Break. Monday, April 10 Chicken nuggets or cheesey burnlo, savory rice, seasoned green beans, peaches, milk. luesday, April 11 Two beef tacos w/hard shells or hot ham and cheese on a bun, com, fresh orange slices, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. (ill for classifieds 945-9554 or1-800-870-708S 24 fiours a dar-7 days a week for Sun & Hens Action-Ads! �The Sun and News. Middlevttte. Ml/April 4. 2000/Page 13 Talent Show, Spring Fever 2000 held School board candidate filing deadline is April 10 Talent was everywhere during the talent show. Later, the powder puff flag football game between the junior and senior girls was called because of lightning with the juniors winning 14-6. TKPTO meeting will be April 11 High School students had the opportunity to let off a little of the steam during Spring Fever 2000 the week of March 20-24. Contests like the Mummy Wrap were a high point on the assembly on Friday. Call for classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day - 7 days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! Distinctive Styles Inside and Out TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A * aus.au Home features more of what every family values: space Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all noh m fea­ tures. at prices that will surprise There will be a general PTO meeting on Tuesday, April 11, for parents in grades K-8 in the Thomapple Kellogg School district. The meeting is at McFall Elementary in the library. The middle school meeting will begin at 6:30 and the elementary meeting begins at 7 p.m. Parents of fifth­ graders arc encouraged to at­ tend both meetings. The PTO would like to hear from a few good par­ ents willing to serve on the individual PTO boards. The election will be held on May 9. For information about the duties of officers, call Cheryl McMillan 795-7190. Parents who would like to be active on the PTO in the individual schools should leave their name and tele­ phone number in the school office. The PTO is collecting used ink jet cartridges. The cartridges should be sent to school in zip lock plastic bags, The PTO earns $l-$2 for every returned cartridge. Collection of General Mills "Box Tops for Educa­ tion," Spartan UPC codes and the entire Campbell’s labels continues. These items can be sent to school in an envelope labeled, "For the PTO." Fundraising Company of America will be running the fall fund-raiser at the ele­ mentary schools. More in­ formation will be sent home at the beginning of the school year Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the Welcome Home. “Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.’ 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 these entail is available at by Patricia Johns the administration office. Staff Writer A school board has four The deadline for turning major leadership responsi­ petitions for the two posi­ bilities, These include set­ tions open on the Thomapting goals and working to ple Kellogg School Board is accomplish them, hiring a April 10 at 4 p.m. The two superintendent to implement positions are currently held board policies and manage by Nancy Goodin and Gary the district, monitor and as­ VanElst. sess the district's perfor­ Both VanElst and Goodin mance and keep the public said they are considering informed. School board whether to run for re-elec­ members also advocate for tion. The petitions are students and public schools available at the Thomapple at the local, state and na­ Kellogg Administration of­ tional levels. fice from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Decisions board members The Michigan Associa­ make may touch on master tion of School Boards has planning, setting expendi­ written a Candidates Guide ture priorities, approve con­ to the 2000 School Board tracts including collective Elections. This guide is bargaining and individual available at the administra­ teacher contracts. tion office. Even someone who has The MASB suggests that never served on a school prospective candidates be board can be successful, ac­ sensitive to community cording to the MASB, if the concerns, learn about board person attends workshops activities and polices and which hone leadership skills whether they win or lose candidates would remain committed to public educa­ tion. Candidates must be regis­ tered voters in the school a district. According to the school district candidates must obtain at least 21 sig­ natures. Candidates must file two copies of an affidavit of identity and a campaign fi­ nance compliance statement. Information about what and knowledge. One of the most impor­ tant qualities of a school board member is to be open minded and to acknowledge differing opinions and criti­ cism. Often overlooked is the courage board members must show to make sure that the school district does its best for all children, not just the nicest or brightest or most at risk. Serving on a board of ed­ ucation can be time con­ suming, There is often pa­ perwork to read and review Research time may be needed Board members also serve on committees. Thornapple Kellogg School Board members are paid S15 per publicly posted meeting. They are not paid for their time served on committees. For information about the school board openings, call the administration at 7953313. LOST COCKATIEL f Yellow with orange spots A*y on cheeks. 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With Mannington, you can be sure you're getting the newest styling and the durability you want from the best name in hard surface flooring. • Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Tile • news of Barry Sales • Design • Installation County. Call Caledonia Carpet & Interiors 945-9554. (D&W Plaza Next to Rite-Aid) ♦ Phone: 616-S91-2360 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Apnl 4. 2000 Drainage district expanded, from front page arbitrary, and not an exact science, but special individ­ ual precautions already taken by homeowners, such as de­ tention ponds could be con­ sidered. The endangered home is in Trent Henry, a site con­ dominium, and apparently was reviewed by the town­ ship, but the problems were missed. Laninga said plats are reviewed by the Drain Commission. In February, Township Trustee Fred Fleischmann said the problem had been caused by an error in the planning process several years ago. The Caledonia Planning Commission rec­ ommended the Trent Henry project be incorporated with Riverland Ranch in order to have one drainage plan. The casement was given, but a 433 agreement was never signed, because someone did not follow through. Laninga pointed out that master planning was needed for storm water drainage across larger areas "When planned piecemeal, prob­ lems arise. Now the ques­ tion is who pays for it? A district needs to be set up so everyone pays." He said the measures taken had lasted seven years, but the situation had be­ come very unstable, with storm water causing wash boarding and uneven flood­ ing and erosion of sandy soils. He said water was backing up and needed to be fixed. He said the situation was threatening one residen­ t's home, and maintenance was needed. In February, Engineer Randy Wilcox said he was aware of the problem. He CENA We are currently hiring compassionate and dedicat­ ed Competency Evaluated Nursing Assistants. Wages are based on experience with range from $10.65 to $11.15 per hour. Benefit package includes: health, dental, and life insurance; fully paid retirement; vacation and sick time; and paid holi­ days. For the safety and protection of our residents, all applicants are subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Please apply in person, or send resume to: cQibrnapplc 2700 Nashville Rd , Hastir^s, Ml 49058 • EOE thought the reapportionment concept seemed like a good one He said board members need to know there are con­ trols in place today that would prevent a situation like this from happening now. He said more reviews are required today. He said upstream retention should have been required, but peo­ ple must cteal with the situa­ tion as it stands now. The reapportionment is one av­ enue toward a solution. Wilcox said rather than pointing fingers to establish blame, the drain code had a way to solve and share the cost, and that was what would happen. Drain Commission Engi­ neer Dick Conella has rec­ ommended a ditch three feet wide, two or three feet deep along a 40 foot easement in the area. Because the sub soil is sandy, topsoil must be brought in and the sloped sides should be reinforced with erosion blanket mate­ rial which when planted with grass is extremely strong. This ditch could be mowed, and would carry wa­ ter during heavy rain events. The repairs were estimated to cost from $13,000 to $17,000. These repairs would only prevent a flood in the basement the Hormel home. Other problems caused by backup flooding and erosion would not be corrected. At one the point of the hearing, it was recom- The Caledonia Post Office is now hiring part-time. Rural letter Carriers at $11.55 per hour plus vehicle mileage. If you have a good driving record (5 years), a dependable vehicle, can be available on short notice, and are willing to work most Saturdays or Mondays and often before and/or after holidays, you may be the person the Postal Service needs. If you can manage a flexible work schedule, please apply. This is a non-career position without benefits, but it is gen­ erally, the only way to become a full-time regular Rural Carrier. If you are interested in this position and would like to take the next Rural Carrier Examination, please go to the Caledonia Post Office. For further information, contact Mark O. Thiel, Postmaster. 616-891-9524 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE The Trent Henry development, indicated by rectangular lines (at top) and Riverland Ranch development contiguous to it (below) is part o! a larger watershed, indicated by the wide dotted line, which shows other developments may be part of the erosion problem. The dark line shows the proposed expanded drain. mended the township would pay 45% of the cost, the county would pay 20% and the home owners in the ex­ panded drain district would be assessed for the 35% bal­ ance. Laninga said it would be about 30 days before the re­ pairs could be made. The residents had until March 31 to appeal the de­ termination if they agree to do so. The Drain Commis­ sion office or Circuit Court had no knowledge of an ap­ peal as of that date. If not appealed, bids for the work will be taken. No­ tices will be sent to the owners, who can discuss the results on a day of review. Another day of apportion­ ment would be held, a full day in which residents could come to talk about their ap­ portionment. Exact costs would be available to indi­ vidual owners at that time. This could also be appealed through Probate Court after the day of review. Many residents affected in the area talked about the problems involved during the public hearing. Dennis Hormel, the owner of the endangered property, said his plans had been approved by the town­ ship. He provided documen­ tation of this for the board. He said since he moved into his home in 1996, it had not moved, but the flow of water had increased and the level of sand had risen. He said there previously had been a drainage ditch through the drain easement which was so deep he was afraid for his children when there was water in it. At first it was so steep it could not be mowed. He now mows the area. He said the ditch had completely filled in with eroding sand coming from upstream so the level of the terrain had actually raised. Today it is higher than his land was originally. The sand is now up to his basement opening and he is afraid water will flood his home if nothing is done. He also mentioned water backed up from downstream during a tremendous rain event Hormel said it was not his water that was destroy­ ing his home. He said the water came from upstream woods in Shannon Ranch, from increased erosion since more houses went in. He said when it rains there are increasing prob­ lems. He said if the board waits for a long term solu­ tion, he could lose his home. He said he saw in­ creasing problems ahead be­ cause jurisdiction was not being claimed by any one. Hormel pleaded that something be done. "It is now an emergency. Please don't wait to do a study," he said. Several people thought the developers should be held responsible. Paul Marshall has not yet built a home on his prop­ erty in Shannon Ranch. He said it appeared that deci­ sions had been made and no responsibility taken by the township and developers, who had put a homeowner at risk. Marshall said there had been no requirement of de­ velopers to control their erosion while developing lots, in what had formerly been a sand pit. He said the township should have re­ quired precautions during building. He said as long as there were no precautions, the same thing could happen again. He said he didn't know he was buying land in a project that would need re­ pairs every five or six years. Ron Balm said when de­ velopers pass on the cost to the purchaser of property, it is assumed the sites, which were inspected and approved, would be done correctly. A great many people felt the greatest responsibility was the township's. Tom Hurst said the township and the builder had made the mistakes, and should bear 100 percent of the cost of the project. Paul Marshall said that unfortunately the parties re­ sponsible and who had au­ thority were not present al the hearing. He said that by petitioning the Drain Commission, the township was abdicating its responsi­ bility. He said it was the town­ ship and the developers, who were not represented, adding. "Only the victims arc in this room." Balm claimed the town­ ship was the number one re­ sponsible party for approv­ ing Trent Henry to be built on, knowing there was un­ stable soil. He said there were tremendous grade dif­ ferentials from the west and east. Balm said he would not have built on the lot where Hormel did, or put daylight windows in his house in that position, or a basement walkout door, but the town­ ship had approved that. He said Hormel had built in good faith, and the township and the developer should bear the responsibility. Ed Troutman said Tom Garbow was the supervisor of the township at the time the development went in and he was the developer who had sold those lots. He said streets had been put in be­ fore they had been approved He said it was a matter of public record. Chris Hurst said the township drain code was be­ ing re-written She said Riverland Ranch is one of Continued next page Join an outstanding team! 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She said one planning commissioner said, "We approve a house on its soundness, but have nothing to do with whether or not or how the site is ex­ cavated." She said there was dis­ sention over that point, and the Planning Commision says this is still not done, but the township engineer says this kind of problem would not be approved to­ day. In February, Manager/Planncr John Wallace said the individual home­ owner gets approval for the zoning and the building and confirmed site grades were not looked at, while Randy Wilcox, township engineer thought they would be re­ viewed under today's proce­ dures. Lynne Ware, president of her subdivision, com­ mented, "Every land owner is responsible for the water that comes off their own property." She wanted to know what could be done to hold the township responsible for its share in the creation of the problem. During the February meeting, it was stated when storm water plans are put in place, detention provisions attempt to regulate flows so they do not exceed the rate of flow measured prior to development. If the situa­ tion had been dealt with be­ fore homes were established, the landowners would have borne part of the cost as a part of the purchase price. However, Chris Hurst in February claimed residents in Riverland Ranch had al­ ready paid for a storm drain system. Discussion indi­ cated Riverland Ranch had been set up in 1989. People upstream dealt with drainage differently than the drain commissioner had recom­ mended, she said, and did not provide for detention. Some of the developments involved are site condos, over which the township does not have much regula­ tory control, and some of the developments in the past have not been required to have these drain provisions in place. Tom Hurst pointed out that even if the township was made responsible for the repairs, residents of the township would ultimately bear the cost. Laninga responded that a majority of people present seemed to believe the town­ ship had caused the problem and should pay. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING road a lot because the drainage ditch had been filled with sand for the last 18 months. She said in trying to repair the problem the drain commissioner needed to consider the highest risk to home owners other than just Hormel. Fairness in apportionment also was an issue for many residents. Chris Hurst, who lives in Riverland Ranch, said she didn't want anyone to lose their home, but fairness in apportionment required reevaluation. Hurst said sand was not coming from Riverland Ranch, but was coming from the hills in Trent Henry. She said, "You can see where the erosion be­ gins." She held the owner par­ tially accountable for build­ ing in a natural ravine and drain. She said the large amount of water during a rain was known before Hormel had built his home. She said other lots in low areas would have problems, too. Hurst said developers had profited and still had lots to be sold and she implied that developers should bear re­ sponsibility. Balm said he had pur­ chased land on top of the hill in 1991 because he did not want to build in a low area, and foresaw problems on those sites. He said the ravine had been there for decades before anyone was there. He said his home was the fourth in the area. Balm said Trent Henry is in a former sand pit, and the instability of the soil is ap- Synopsis of meeting minutes VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY Ml AND ALL OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. APRIL 11. 2000, COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL. 284 N BRIGGS RD.. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZBA 00-03-02, PARCEL ID NO 120-029-00; A REQUEST BY CARL SMITH, 11043 OAKWOOD SHORES DR, FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE LAKE FRONT SETBACK REQUIRE­ MENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY BUILDING WITHIN EIGHT FEET OF GUN LAKE. 2. ZBA 00-03-03. PARCEL ID. NO 140-006-00, A REQUEST BY MICHAEL SMITH. 12475 OAKWOOD SHORES DR . FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIRE­ MENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO HIS HOUSE WITHIN 7 FT 2 IN OF HIS SIDE YARD LOT UNE. SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE TOWNSHIP 284 N BRIGGS RD . DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUB­ LIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NEC­ ESSARY. REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUESTED. UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S). CHARLES BIGGS, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Another problem in which accumulated water backs up during a storm event was discussed. Tom Jakes, who lives in Riverland Ranch, said he had a video of a major rain event in which water backed up from downstream. He said water backing up filled the drainage ditch and threat­ ened to back up into his pool and pool house. He said he did not think the so­ lution proposed would rem­ edy the situation and could even create additional prob­ lems. He said if residents took ownership of this as a solu­ tion, they would have to come back, and to pay again, and he didn't want the homeowners to agree to a temporary fix. Laninga said he thought the drain commission engi­ neer's proposed solution would solve the problem, and knew what he was do­ ing. Tom Hurst said water flowed properly from River­ land Ranch but when it hit Trent Henry, it slowed at a culvert too small to carry the water, and is filled with eroded sand. Bill Davidson, who lives in Shannon Ranch, pointed to problems of water back­ ing up along the road and to a lack of storm water deten­ tion in other developments contributing to the problem. Balm said the water comes from the south and backs up along the road. He said the concrete culverts fill in and sand would cover them. Kathy Ober said water comes over the top of the 304 Synopsis VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 14, 2000 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7 00 p m. by Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Mr Myers thanked retiring Village Clerk Roselle Havens for her two plus years of service to the village, outgoing Council Trustee Mr William Nesbitt for hts four years of service to the village and welcomed Mrs Dorothy Corson as a new Trustee to the Council Members present Mr Floyd Bray, Mrs. Dorothy Corson, Mr William Kenyon Mr Micnael Lytle, Mr Lon Myers Mr David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg All members present The min­ utes of the February 22, 2000 meeting were approved as read as was the Agenda for the meet”9 ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Approved payment of the invoices dated March 10. 2000, n the amount of $158,111.43 on a motion by Mr LyOe and sup­ ported by Mrs VandenBerg 2 Approved purchase of a new phone system at a cost of $6,732.00 from Van Belkum on a motion made by Mr. Newman and supported by Mr. Lytle. 3. Approved and easement of Reliable Roofing, contingent on approval of Simpson Industries, with all expenses to be the responsibility of Reliable Roofing on a motion made by Mr Kenyon and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 4. Accepted the bid of Burns Professional Painting in the amount of $2925.00 to pamt and repair the interior Village Hall office wails on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs. VandenBerg 5. Accepted the Planning Commission recommendation to approve a Special Use Permit for No Preference Towing to include a repav facility with the conditions noted on a motion by Mr. Kenyon and supported by Mr Newman 6 Adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L. Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the mnutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a m and 5 00 p m Monday through Friday. (302) Turn into unwanted items into cash. Call945-9554 for Sun a News Action-Ms. parent. He said he thought the residents would be back again in the future, and that topsoil would not be enough to solve the prob­ lem. Davidson said the Shan­ non Ranch development had incorporated stormwater de­ tention basins as a part of home ownership. He said stormwater basins were in­ stalled on his property, which had actually reversed the flow of the water. He claimed water from his property did not flow into the affected area and said the people really responsible were the developers of Trent Henry Meadows. Joyce Rodgers said she had four and one half acres on top of the hill, so she was concerned over a poten­ tially high assessment, but said several measures to stop erosion had been taken on her property, including a detention pond, and plant­ ings. Roger Laninga said pre­ vious measures taken to prevent erosion might be taken into account. David Moore said River­ land Ranch was properly platted and executed, and was now being held respon­ sible for a problem the resi­ dents had no part in and for circumstances beyond their control. Curt Reynolds said a mat­ ter of principle was in­ volved. He said the wrong people were being asked to pay for this. He said River­ land Ranch people should not have to deal with prob­ lems caused by other peo­ ple. CENA We are currently hiring compassionate and dedicat­ ed Competency Evaluated Nursing Assistants. Wages are based on experience with range from $10.65 to $11.15 per hour. Benefit package includes: health, dental, and life insurance; fully paid retirement; vacation and sick time; and paid holi­ days. For the safety and protection of our residents, all applicants are subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Please apply in person, or send resume to: eQiornapplc 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 • EOE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEET­ ING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 20. 2000, COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1 SEU 00-03-02, PARCEL ID. NO. 055-025-01, A REQUEST BY JUDY SLOAN, 721 N BRIGGS RD . FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A HAIR SALON WITHIN HER HOUSE. 2. SUE 00-03-03, PARCEL ID. NO 018-012-00, A REQUEST BY DAVE HAGER FOR RIDGE POINTE ASSOC FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT SELF SER­ VICE STORAGE BUILDINGS ON THE PARCEL OF LAND NORTH OF 1083 S. PATTERSON RD THIS PROPERTY IS ZONED “C-3, COMMERCIAL* 3. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEAR­ ING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPT­ ED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING, TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NEC­ ESSARY, REASONABLE, AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) DAVID VAN ELST, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 303 �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/Apnl 4. 2000 Caledonia Village Council officials begin new term by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The newly elected Cale­ donia Village Council meet­ ing last week took place af­ ter a special hearing on a township drain issue spilled over into village time in the main meeting room of vil­ lage offices. It was the first official meeting of the new term for re-elected members President Daryl Penfold and Trustees Dan Erskine, Wendy Zandstra and Marsha Humphrey. Also seated was Nick Unger, who was elected to fill an open position vacated by Janice Soules when she retired last month. The newly elected mem­ bers were sworn in by Shirley Wabeke Aimee Brumleve, village clerk. Shirley Wabeke officially was reappointed as treasurer. She was first elected in March 1998. The council later voted to make the posi­ tion one which would be appointed rather than elected. Marsha Humphrey was appointed to be a member of the Finance Committee. Dan Erskine was appointed to position as farm adminis­ trator for the village. Then the council pro­ ceeded to take on the first business of the new term. Final approval for the fi­ nal preliminary plat of the PUD ordinance with pend­ ing approval from the engi­ neer for Glen Valley was given. The area involves ex­ tension of Costner Drive and areas on Costner Court. Caledonia Twp. master plan town meeting will be in May Caledonia Township Su­ pervisor William Johnston last week announced that a public town meeting on the township's master plan would be held in May. The meeting likely will include discussion about land use issues. Johnston said at last week's Township Board meeting that he had met with Steve Langworthy, the consultant for the master plan, to get an overview of how the plan is progressing. Need wedding or graduation invitations? Stop by and check out our large selection. J-Ad Graphics 1351N. M-43 Highway, Hastings He said the process is coming along and more de­ tails will be revealed as time passed. In July, he said he ex­ pected the township would have developed a prelimi­ nary map of land uses. Henry Lee Kidder--------------FREEPORT Mr. Harry Lee Kidder, age 62, of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on December 18, 1937 in Irving Township, the son of Warren A. and Pearl M. (Blodgett) Kidder Sr. Mr. Kidder was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1956. He was a farmer and wood cutter. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 17 years. Mr. Kidder was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed hunting, cutting wood and the friendship of many. He is survived by three brothers, Kelly Kidder of Lowell, Herman (Fredrika) Kidder of Florida, and George Kidder of Hastings; three sisters, Juanita (Glen) Jenson of Augusta, Lucy Karcher of Freeport, and Thelma (Clifford) Treat of Hastings; three sons, Warren Kidder, Harry Dwayne Kidder, and Donny Kidder; three daughters, Betty Jo, Mary, and Laura; many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services for Mr. Kidder were held on Saturday, April 1, 2000 at the Irving Cemetery in Irving Township. Reverend Richard Taggart officiated. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Dr. John A. Abraitis (616) 660-1111 Enhance Your Life! Counseling may help you to work through life’s problems and to improve your life experience. Fully Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ovyt 25 yean of Counseling Experience Private, comfortable setting on Gun Lake Call for an appointment. Let your power emerge to change your life! Do you ever experience any of the problems below? • • • • • • • • Anxiety Insecunty Low self-esteem Panic Phobias Depression Anger Aggression • Worries • Problems of abuse • • • • • Relationship problems Mantal problems Parenting problems Dependency Poor assertive skills • Fear of emotional closeness • Sexual problems • Compulsions • Eating disorder* So why feel miserable? The village would like the ordinance completed to be able have the streets counted with other village streets to qualify for funding shared by other municipal agencies. Otherwise, the village es­ sentially could lose a year's amount of revenue. The council approved leasing 12 acres of farm land to Wayne Rodgers and Bill Neil at $30 per acre. The land is located along M-37 in front of the sewer treat­ ment plant. The advantage to the village is not only the nominal lease revenue, but that the village does not have to maintain the prop­ erty. The council voted to con­ tinue to be a part of the Community Development Block Grant program, and sign an annual agreement. By being in the program, the village is able to fund projects that apply to the re­ quirements. Sidewalk repairs and other projects have in­ cluded CDBG money in the past. The money allocated can be earned over from one year to another, and about $14,000 is available now. If granted $25,000 this year, another project could be done up to $39,000. Matching funds for rails to trails work does not qual­ ify for a CDB grant. Trustee Arlene Oaks said volunteers were needed to help on the Fourth of July Committee. The celebration actually will be held on July 1 this year. A volunteer is also needed to run the frog and turtle race. The next meeting will be on April 20. Non-profit organizations are allowed to be vendors at the event, to raise money for their causes. People with questions may call the Vil­ lage Hall ar 891-9384. The Cable TV Access channel was discussed at length. Fees for 1999 to­ taled $2627.99, which is normally used in ways to support the costs of broad­ casting. Money the village contributed in the past has been spent directly on equipment owned by the vil­ lage. Sound quality for public meetings has been poor, and the council voted to hold that money until improve­ ments are seen in the quality of the broadcasts. Various aspects of the channel, such as where the programming will be broad­ cast from, how decisions arc made, what will be broad­ cast and other matters will likely be discussed at the April meeting before more final decisions are made by the council. Synopsis of regular meeting VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Synopsis VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 22, 2000 A Public Hearing for the pur­ pose of presenting a tax abate ment request from Simpson Industries. Inc. was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present: Dr. David Newman, Mr William Nesbitt, Mr. Floyd Bray, Mr William Kenyon, Mr. Michael Lytle, Mrs. Marilyn VandenBerg, and Mr. Lon Myers. Mr. Robert DeFauuw, the plant manager of Simpson Industries, Inc. pre­ sented the rationale for the tax abatement request. No ques­ tions were asked from the audi­ ence. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m. and the reg­ ular meeting was called to order. The minutes of the February 8 meeting were approved as read as was the agenda for the meet­ ing. Mr. Clair Miller presented his monthly report on the operation of the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Mr Dennis Lajcak, a Middleville resident, addressed the Council with a complaint about a sewer back-up in his basement and sought reim­ bursement for expenses incurred in cleaning up the mess ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Approved a resolution to grant Simpson Industries, Inc a tax exemption for six years on a motion presented by Mr Newman with the support of Mr Nesbitt Roll call vote of seven ayes 2. Approved a resolution to amend the Middleville Village Code of 1998 and revise section 1020.11 to require the construc­ tion of driveway aprons on prop­ erty adjacent to repaved roads to protect the construction The Village will assess property own­ ers for the cost of the apron con­ struction Mr Bray made the motion with the support of Mr Kenyon Roil call vote resulted r so ayes and one nay from Mr Lytle 3. Approved Amendment 24 to the Grand Valley Metro Counai Articles of Incorporation on a motion made by Mrs VandenBerg with the support of Mr Lytle Roll call vote resulted in seven ayes 4 Approved the inclusion of four streets n the Misty Ridge Development to the nventory of streets for which the Vmage is responsible enabling tne Village to collect Act 51 Funds for then ed the motion with the support of Mr Nesbitt Roll call vote result ed in seven ayes 5 Approved payment of the invoices dated February 15. 2000 in the amount of $143,167 68 on a motion made by Mr Lytle with the support of Mrs VandenBerg 6 Approved payment of an invoice from Williams and Works in the amount of $2,630 11 to be paid by the Barry County Commission from the Utility Improvement Project Funds on a motion made by Mr. Bray with the support of Mr Lytle 7. Approved the bid made by Raymore Well Drilling to inspect, upgrade and replace worn parts on water wells #1 and #3 at a cost of $7500 per well on a motion made by Mr. Bray with the support of Mr Newman 8. Appointed Ronda Fisk to the Clerk’s position and Ed Schellinger to the Treasurer s position effective Mamh 14. 2000 on a motion made by Mr Nesbitt with the support of Mr Bray 9 Approved the request of •White Products Employees Federal Credit Union to erect a sign on the Village right of way which will meet the criteria of location and size as designated by Village staff on a motion made by Mr Bray with the sup port of Mr Nesbitt 10. Adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Bray with the support of Mr Kenyon Respectfully submitted, Roselle Havens, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9 00 a m and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Summary of Minutes CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL Summary Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Caledonia March 21, 2000 Call to Order by 7:00 p.m by Daryl Penfold Present Erskine, Unger, Oaks, Audy, Brumleve, Zandstra, Humphrey Pen fold Absent Wabeke Call to Order/Roll Call The newly elected Trustee s were sworn in by Aimee Brumleve, Village Clerk Consideration of meeting agenda Changes to the agenda #3 under New Business was changed to appoint a Treasurer Addition with item #9 Appointment of Finance Committee Motion Carried Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Carried Public Comment N/A Village Manager Report The Viftage Manager wril be look ng mto getting an Ordinance for No Parking withm a five lane A remnder to all was given to turn in Census reports Unfinished Business South Rodgers Court - No report this month Terrace Street Project gong out for bids in April New Business Resolution R00 03 Act 51 North Costner Court and Costner drive extension with final approval of the Engineer Motion Carried Resolution R00-04 None. Appointment of Treasurer Shirley Wabeke was nominated for the appointment of Treasurer Motion Carried Ordinance OOO 6 Amendment to section 8 23 of the Ordinance Code of the Village of Caledonia (No hunting wrthm the village Irnrts) Motion Carried Ordinance OOO 7 Authorizing Village Manager to Issue Civil Infraction Citations Motion Carried Charter Communication Franchise Fee Received for 1999 $2,627 99 will be held until improvements are seen with visual and sound of the taping Lease of Village Farm Land to Wayne Rodgers (10 acres) and Bill Neil (2 acres) at $30 00 per acre Motion to renew the leases with the changes made to legal documents to indicate correct parcel of land per Leasee Motion Carried Annual Community Development Block Grant Program Agreement for 2000 2001 to contnue being a part of the program Motion Carried Appointment of Finance Committee Marsha Humphrey was appointed to the Finance Committee Motion Carried. Council Comments. Public Comment (Extended) Adjournment 300) �The Sun and News, Middlevilte, Ml/Apm 4, 2000/Page 17 TK soccer team opens with shutout over Wayland Goalkeeper Payshence Erb pulls in a Wildcat shot attempt in the non-league contest March 27. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Last spring, the varsity soccer team at Thornapple Kellogg High School set six records and finished with a solid 13-4-2 overall record. This year, coach Steve Evans says most of the players return, making the prospects of another banner spring quite optimistic. “We have retained most of the squad; we arc hoping for another fine year,” Evans said. " The season opened last Monday with a 1-0 shutout over area foe Wayland. Forward Ashley Moore, who scored 13 goals in 1999, tallied the game­ winner. Also back are forward Laura VanRyn (10 goals), "Il ■ II ■■ Defense proved nearly perfect during the Lady Trojans shutout in its season opener. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Tailoring a Gift to serve your charitable interests and financial goals JLJL V , Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad today! Ashley Moore (21) gave the Lady Trojans the first game victory over the Wildcats to her game-winning goal. (Photo by Perry Hardin) wing Sarah Schut (7 goals), goalkeeper Payshence Erb (.692 goals against norm) and stopper Erica Carter. Evans also has some newcomers who are expected to contribute, sophomores Shauna Brice, Ande Bouma and Rachel Holwerda. "We would like to win more games than last season and win our conference," Evans said. The Lady Trojans were second in the O-K Blue a year ago. If the team does have weakness it just may be its inexperience on defense. But its goalkeeping and potential for scoring should make it a league favorite in 2000. Also expected to contend in the Blue are Calvin Christian and Spring Lake. 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Box 644 450 Meadow Run Drive -Suite 300 Hastings, W 49058 Phone: 616-9450526 • Fax. 616-945-4536 EmaU bdOffnis.net Website: www.bMryd.org �Page 18/The Sun and News, MiddleviHe, Ml/Apnl 4. 2000 Scots shoot for top in league golf play The golf team at Caledonia High School has some lofty goals, but their love and commitment to the game make their goals realistic as they aim to open the 2000 campaign. Coach Diana Doot begins her 20th season with the Fighting Scots* golf program and last season her team wound up third in the O-K Gold Conference, one of the toughest leagues for golf in the area. Doot will have a number of talented golfers back from the 1999 squad, including junior Korin Rabley, sophomore Lauri Leatherman, sophomore Kelli Leatherman, senior Kristin Manning, senior Laura McGilton, senior Lindsey TePastte and senior Kim Besteman. Add to that list newcomers Amy Jo Leatherman and Lynde Baltrusaitis and you have both depth and talent. "Experienced golfers who have tournament play," Doot said. "The girls love golf and are highly motivated." Caledonia's lofty golfs consist of finishing at the lop of the O-K Gold and competing in the State tournament. Other Gold teams with lofty goals include South Christian, Kenowa Hills and Forest Hills Northern. Opening matches include Union on April 11, Kenowa Hills at Broadmore on April 13 and a league jamboree at Broadmore April 17. C4U00NIA/ =< * Caledonia High School's golf team includes Erin Samuels, Lynde Baltrusaitis, Amy Jo Leatherman, Laura McGilton, Lindsey TePastte, Kristen Manning, Jennie Atkinson; (middle row) Amanda Danielson, Sarah Bergy, Karin Rabley. Laura Leatherman, KeHi Leatherman, Molly Garniewicz; (back row) coach Diane Doot, Megan Rinbard, Jennifer Tatar, Brittany Stanley, Maygan Post and coach Gus Wagner. Caledonia baseball looks to contend for title The start of spring means a lot of things to many people. The return of the flowers... the sound of birds flying nearby... the touch of raindrops falling from the sky onto a person's skin and baseballs flying from bats or being tossed through a pitcher's delivery. At Caledonia High School, the baseballs will soon be hit and will soon be thrown. Opening game for the varsity squad is at home Wednesday, April 12. The opponent will be East Kentwood. Other early season contests include action at Wyoming Park Thursday, April 13, action at Call 945-9554 for Actfon-ads Christopher J. Hier D.D.S. Wyoming Park Monday, April 17 and a doubleheader at Ionia Wednesday. April 19. Leaders on the Caledonia team include Chris Hanna, Jeremy Breihof, Adam Johnston and Mike Klein. With a nice combination of power, speed and pitching, the Fighting Scots should be a legitimate contender for lop honors in the O-K Gold Conference this spring. The Scots' skipper this season, Darrick Brown, is new to the job, but receive some assistance from a former Caledonia great, assistant coach Ryan James. Other teams that should be in the race for the O-K Gold title include South Christian, which finished 16-11 in 1999, and the Wildcats from Wayland, which posted a 25-8 mark a season ago. Varsity baseball team members include (first row) Brian Basarabski, Josh Pettinger, Bruce Jackson, Chris Hanna, Eric Wilkinson, Ryan Jones; (second row) coach Darrick Brown, Jake Fitzsimmons III, Mike South Kent ! Caledonia' ' Veterinary Carpet & Hospital Interiors 9505 Cherry Valley Caledonia 9030 N. Rodgers Caledonia 9367 Cherry Valley Caledonia 891-1240 891-9070 891-2360 - Rainbow's End Caledonia Rent All Yam, Crafts & Variety 1/2 Off Car Shop Caledonia Village Center 9800 Cherry Valley Caledonia Caledonia ~ Crystal Flash 891-1106 891-0050 ■ Snider Communications Inc. Country ? 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MI/AprH 4, 2000/Page 15 Scots’ boys, Lady Trojans prevail in track openers Caledonia is the defending MITCA State team champions. Captains are Ryan Sloot, Joe Lillie, coach John Soderman, Mitch Petz and Levi Giles. The Fighting Scots opened the boys' track season with a convincing 121 1/2-14 1/2 home triumph last Wednesday over their area foes from Middleville, but the Lady Trojans evened the score by beating their Caledonia opponents, 94-43. Taking first places for Caledonia were Tim Ross in the 1600-meter run (4:36.6), Ross in the 800-mctcr run (2:08.1), Mitch Petz in the 3200-mcter run (10:24.5), Nate DeWitt in the 400meter run (54.6), Brett Higley in the 200-metcr dash (24.1), Tyler Corstange in the high hurdles (17.5), Matt Pifcr in the 300 hurdles (44.9). Matt Bom in the high jump (5-8), Steve Homrich in the discus (1257), Mark Flockhart in the shot put (40-10), Seth Temple in the pole vault (13-0) and Eric Allen in the long jump (18-9 1/2). Born was a regional champ last spring in the high jump. All four relay teams at Caledonia also came away with first places versus TK. Relay team members included Higley, Ben Busman, Jason Swanberg, Allen, Corstange, Dan Bloemers, Patrick Spitzley, Petz, Joe Lillie, Ross and DeWitt. Caledonia Travel Caledonia Village Centre 891-0090 or Individual winners for the Lady Trojans were Erin Robertson in the high jump (4-4), Brenda Bergakker in the shot put (27-9), Theresa Miller in the 100 hurdles (1 8.35), Danielle Quisenberry in the 1600meter run (5:34.8), Elise Nyland in the 400 (1:06.11), Jen Verkerke in the 800 (2:32.20), Leslie Crowley in the 200 (28.25), Casey Warner in the long jump (14-5) and Danielle Quisenberry in the 3200 (11:44.31). Scoring wins for Caledonia were Tiffany Renkcr in the 100 (13.80), Kristen Choryan in the discus (88-10), Tara Stanek in the pole vault (7-3) and Amy Busfield in the 300 hurdles (51.32). The Lady Trojans won all four relays with Danielle Quisenberry, Melissa Quisenberry, Christine Dood and Jen Verkerke in the 3200 (10:30.61), Erin Robertson, Warner, Nyland and Crowley in the 800 (1:37.01), Robertson, Warner, Ross and Williams in the 400 (56.74) and Crowley, Robertson, Warner and Verkerke in the 1600(4:34.27). Prospects for another championship season appear Varsity girls team members for Caledonia are (first row) Brandi Gave, Ashley Kooiman, Tiffany Renker, Courtney Wiersum, Kate Clausen, Mary Gless, Sarah Soper. Kristin Choryan, Amy Busfield, Melissa Elam; (second row) Jenna Bennett, Becca Monger, Ashley Ranalli, Rebecca Beckett, Jamie Toth, Lindsay Walter, Erin Steinbach, Elizabeth Napper, Megan Jacques, Mallory Latack; (third row) Katie Ryan, Amanda Beaumont, Becca Busfield, Christine Homrich, Lauren Ondersma, Tara Stanek, April Kraft, Brooke Drake, Lindsay Stephan, Angela Conens; (fourth row) Carrie Nelsen, Kristina McCleve, Amanda Evarts, Kristen DeBlaay, Erin Mitteer, Jenna Geers, Stacey Babcock, Lindsey Rieth, Samantha Pleva, Nicki Loring, Hannah Ezinga; (fifth row) coach Wilcox and coach Joe Zomerlei. The varsity boys track team includes (first row, from left) Josh Swartz, Doug Jousma, Eric Allen, Matt Bom, Joe Lillie, Mitch Petz, Levi Giles, Ryan Slot, Dan Bloemers, Steve Homrich, Shawn Frisbie; (second row) Matt Schupp, Jason Swanberg, Brett Higley, Ben Busman, Jake Klapmust, Aaron Rohrer, Tim Ross, James Kraft, Matt Piter, Jay Haisma, Mark Flockhart, Nick Perry, Ben Ray, Nathan VanEnk, Tyler Gamelin, Craig Oland, Bill Wilson, Nathan DeWitt, Brian Sevensma, Craig Hoebeke, Dale Foote, Chris Algera; (fourth row) Todd Hekman, Matt Wienczkowski, Josh Kutil, Eric Haight, Pat O'Connor, Pat Spitzley, Tony Pike, Tony Governal, Curt Rozell, Jeff Marsman, David Slater, coach John Soderman; (fifth row) Tyler Corstange, Nick Love, Seth Temple, James Anderson, Brian Schmidt, Dave Tepper, Eric Poneroy, Anthony Reed, Kevin Clausen, coach Start and coach Stuefen. Golf Etc. of Caledonia, Inc. 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Junior David Crisman, who was all-conference in *99, is playing No. 1 singles this season and is joined in the singles lineup by seniors Chad Worst at No. 2, Ryan Hanson at No. 3 and Andy Jackson at No. 4. Worst was all-conference honorable mention a season ago. The No. 1 doubles team of senior Blake VandeBunte and junior Justin Workman return as does junior Josh’ Maichele at No. 2 doubles, senior Brian Anderson at No. 2 doubles and junior Josh VanVelsen. Four freshman who look to fill in the holes are Adam Reynolds, at No. 3 doubles, Andrew Blanchard, at No. 3 doubles, Michael Nadder, at No. 4 doubles, and Kyler Pentecost, at No. 4 doubles. If there is a team weakness it would have to be the team's inexperience at doubles. ''Hopefully, we will be in the top four in the (O-K) Gold and have a good showing in all of our six tournaments and regionals," coach Tom Crisman said. Battling Caledonia for top honors in the league should be Forest Hills Northern and Unity Christian. The Fighting Scots' tennis team includes (first row) Matt Paarlberg, Michael Krueger, Jon Wicks, Devin TePastte, Kyle Ullery, Tim Stouffer, (second row) Adam Reynolds, Andrew Blanchard, Kyler Pentecost, Arturo Ziraldo, Michael Napper, Brian Anderson, Josh VanVelsen; (third row) coach Mike Wilson, Andrew Jackson, Chad Worst, Josh Maichele, Justin Workman, David Crisman, assistant coach Jason Crisman and coach Tom Crisman. Lady Scots look for more soccer titles in 2000 Caledonia's varsity soccer team includes (first row) goalkeeper Anne Morgan; (second row) coach Jeff Merritt, Kristina DeVormer, Sara Dunlap, Ann Schmidt, Beth Ramsey, Angie Adrianse, Elise Boncher, Carlie Santer; (third row) Kristie Woodcock, Marisa Woodcock, Vicki Marks, Beth Daniel, Kelly Jackson, Nessa Hofstra; (fourth row) Andrea King, Alicia Rider, Erin Reacy and Ashley Frazier. The defense, led by Angie Adrianse, Andrea King and Anne Morgan, propelled Caledonia High School's varsity soccer team to a 5-0 shutout, over Holland on March 28 at Caledonia High School. The victory improved the Lady Scots record to 2-0. Elise Boncher scored three goals. Alicia Rider and Kelley Jackson both notched one goal. Jackson and Sara Dunlap both assisted on two of the scores. Caledonia coach Jeff Merritt is beginning his fifth year with the Lady Scots program and last season they went 19-1-1, won an O-K Gold Conference title and a district championship. Thirteen return from last Track, continued from page 19------------------------------------bright for Caledonia’s boys team that won the Gold, won a regional title and scored a Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches championship in 1999. The Scots are deep and talented in the field events and the sprinting categories, and are young but have skill in the hurdling events. Both South Christian and Sparta are O-K Gold Conference teams with shots at a title, but Caledonia appears to be one of the favorites, if not the favorite. • Update: Pictures of the track teams from Thomapple Kellogg High School wil! appear in the April 25 Sun A News. year’s championship squad including Ann Schmidt, Adrianse, Morgan, Boncher and Christina DeVormer. Defensively, Caledonia should be quite solid as a number of standouts return The soccer team won its first game versus Stevensville Lakeshore 1-0, so defense obviously is clicking during the early going "We’ll be pretty good," Merntt said. The one weakness the team has, if they do have one, is clicking at the same offensive pace as it did a year ago. Liz Fortuna scored 29 goals and made 25 assists last year before graduating. Forest Hills Northern, Unity Christian and Wayland all have teams that could contend for the league title, but they will have to get past Caledonia in order to do so. Caledonia's varsity softball team includes (first row) Mary Sanveit, Jessica Curry, Courtney Hondorp, (second row) Amanda Norman, Teresa Romeyn, Audrey Harp; (third row) Melissa Gillard, Carrie Rozell, Pam Spitzley, coach Jodi Mickel, Amanda Martin and Melanie Karbowski. Missing from photo is Sarah Ayriss. Softball Scots must rebuild; season begins April 12 For starters, the varsity softball team at Caledonia High School must find a replacement for Erin Osgerby. Osgerby pitched most of the innings a season ago for the Fighting Scots* squad, but her graduation leaves a spot for another, or a maybe a couple of others, to stop in and fill the pitcher's position. But the pitcher’s spot is not the only question mark as the Scots will have to replace a number of its starters from a season ago. The talent is there, but it may take a little time to get the squad in position to play to its potential. A new coach, Jodi Mickel, will have some work to do. 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FRIDAY 8-5 SATURDAY 8-2 Area athletes playing at Hope College Jason Roh is a freshman member of the Hope College men's track team this spring. Roh, a graduate of Caledonia High School, will be running sprints for the Hope squad. The Alto native was a key member of the Fighting Scots' squad that went undefeated a season ago. Another area athlete competing at Hope this spring is Tara Blacquire. Blacquiere, of Caledonia, is a senior outfielder on the college's softball team. Currently, she is hitting .130 (3-for-23) with a double and four RBI. The Flying Dutch entered the weekend with an overall record of 4-6. The seventh and eighth grade B volleyball teams from the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School ended its years with winning records. Both teams developed their games as well in areas such as serving and passing. Members of the seventh grade team were Kate Smith, Shauna Wellman, Megan Klemkosky, Tiffany Tietz, Andrea Otto, Kendall Gerbasi, Michelle Raetz, Amanda Golden, Lindsey VandenBerg, Tara Caldwell, Lindsay Clark, Brandi Campbell, Tiffany Fox, Sarah Hawkins and Kasey Frank. Managers were Leigha Blain and Christina Bruinsma and Jerry Robinson was the team's coach. Members of the eighth grade team were Amber Steorts, Amy Tinker, Man Richter, Abby Krikke, Bethany Steorts, Emily Cook, Sarah Wolf, Ashley VanEck, Holly Klunder, Tiffany Thaler, Kristin Seaman, Chelsea Snow, Erika Elwood, Kirsten VanDerMeer and Megan McGillcuddy. The team manger was Caroline O'Connor and the coach was Joyce Domire. McKinley named to 0-K Blue All-League first team Laura McKinley was a unanimous selection to the O-K Blue first team volleyball squad, according to Thomapple Kellogg High School varsity coach Cindy Middlebush. McKinley, a senior captain who started for the Lady Trojans for three years, was one of two setters selected to the squad. She racked up 153 assists during league play for an average of 6.4 assists per game. McKinley also found time to block on occasion, making 11 blocks on the strong side during league PlayServing, McKinley was second of the varsity volleyball team for service aces. •Tm going to miss her, she just has some natural hands," Middlebush said. "She has a nice soft touch and will be very hard to replace." �The Sun and News. Middleville. MI/AprH 4. 2000/Page 23 FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER Meeting room. hall, kitchen available Call Delons at 765-3871.___________________ Business Services •••••••BLEAM******* •••EAVESTROUGHING*** Seamless Gutter 32Colors.Free Estimates Since 1959.616-9450004_______________________ WANT QUALITY PRINT­ ING AT AFFORDABLE PRICES Call J-Ad Graphics at 616-945-9554 SATELLITE SYSTEMS- BIG DISH,SMALL DISH, LOCAL ANTENNA. 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Michigan 49333 No. 15/April 11, 2000 129th year TK announces 2000 top ten students Thomapplc Kellogg High School has announced the top students of the Class of 2000 “The students set hign academic standards as well as having total mvolvcmcr. in all phases of school life, academic and co-cumcular.” said TK High School Principal Ellen Zack. The following is a sketch of the honorees: Brian Bishop, son of Kathic and Wayne Bishop, is a threc-year National Honor Society member He also played soccer for four years, two on the varsity He has been a dual enrollment stu­ dent for two years, taking classes both at TK and at Grand Rapids C ommunity College. He has taken com­ puter design and architectur­ al design Work experience is anoth­ er of Bishop’s class choices. He has worked for the Bradford White Corporation learning on the job as a draftsman. See TK top ten, page 2 Regional champs Caledonia compete in state MATHCOUNTS by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Middle Schools MATHCOUNTS team placed first in the re­ gional competition and went on to compete at the state level in Kalamazoo March The team included Brian Good, Kayle Hinkle, Angela Maxey, and Chris Twiet­ meyer. In the individual competi­ tion, with 132 competitors, Brian Good was awarded a medal for his first place fin­ ish. Kayle Hinkle was awarded a sixth place finish. This qualified these two stu­ dents for a head-to head competition, requiring ex­ ceptional quick figuring. Twietmeyer came in 15th, and Maxey received a 24th place ranking. At the state event, the local kids took 15th place, competing against 40 teams state wide. MATHCOUNTS is the first nationwide program of its kind. It combines the ef­ forts of education, business, government and the techno­ logical community to pro­ mote math excellence among junior high school students. The program was devel­ oped as a positive solution to reverse the current prob- Brian Good. Kayle Hinkle. Angela Maxey and Chris Twietmeyer work problems from a "team round." The Caledonia Middle School MATHCOUNTS team took first place at the regional competition and 15th at the state level. The team included Angela Maxey, Brian Good, Kayle Hinkle and Chris Twietmeyer, with Sharon Oatley who helped organize their efforts. lem of math illiteracy, and to make career opportunities in math more visible. The program builds skills, promotes strategic problem solving and ex­ poses students to complex problems and hard to handle numbers, all critical in our technological society. Stu­ dent "Mathletes" are im­ pacted at an age when they are formulating attitudes about math and technology, and when they can still elect to take college math courses in high school to prepare for hrture math careers In This Issue.. Middleville teens held m drug related shooting Caledonia Elementary’s art show set for tonight Planning Commission won’t amend plans for south development Land use survey to be taken at Our Land program April 15 �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Apnl 11,2000 TK top ten, continued from front page Just for fun. he is a mem­ ber of a local band called Road Apple Pie He plays bass guitar for the fourmember group that plays hard rock and alternative music. The fall of 2000 will find Bishop at the University of Michigan, where he will major in aerospace engineer­ ing. Erica C arter, daughter of Robert and Debra Carter, is TK’s student council presi­ dent She also is a three-ycar National Honor Society member and a two-year member of the Business Professionals of America She played basketball for three years and was voted the Most Improved Player in her junior year. She played four years of volleyball, serving as the team captain in her 10th and 12th grade years Four years of soccer found her the Most Valuable Player in her sophomore year and All-Conference Honorable Mention in her junior year In addition, she played tennis her senior year. Outside of school hours. Carter played on the Thornapplc Valley Soccer Club for three years. She volunteered as a tutor, worked on Adopt-a-Highway, Barry County mock disaster. Fire Safety Aware­ ness Month battery drive, and Adopt-a-Family. The fall of 2000 will find her at the University of Michigan She is consider­ ing the field of pharmacy Hoping to participate in varsity tennis and mission­ ary activities at Taylor University in Indiana is Julie Cordts. She is the daughter of Stan and Jane Cordts. Julie has played varsity tennis for four years as well as playing in the jazz band. Three years in the National Honor Society and in the symphonic band were addi­ tional activities. She partici­ pated in eight musicals and plays during her high school career. As a senior. Cordts is a dual enrollment student, attending both TK High School and Kellogg Com­ munity College. She is a member of her church’s youth group and with this group has attended annual summer mission trips and weekend retreat outreaches. She has also partic­ Blue Chip Casino Trip Wednesday, April 26th *15 INCLUDES BUFFET Get tickets at Circle Inn Restaurant at Gun Lake Deadline: April 20th • Call: 792-2219 Leaves Allegan County Park at Gun Lake at k 8:00 A M. SHARP! j ipated in community outreaches. “Random Act of Kindness” Nights and worked at the soup kitchen at the Mel Trotter Mission. Amber Harthy. daughter of Jeff and Dana Harthy, is a thrcc-year National Honor Society member. She has participated in Quiz Bowl as sophomore and junior and was in the band as a fresh­ man. As a 4-H member, she showed rabbits all four years of high school, and served as the teen superintendent of the rabbit project area at the fair for two years. Harthy has done community service through 4-H and works at Burger King in Hastings. Wishing to become an English teacher at the sec­ ondary level, she is undecid­ ed as to where she will con­ tinue her education Dennis and Vicki Hillman arc the parents of Elizabeth Hillman Liz has played the alto saxophone in the sym­ phonic band and the jazz band for four years, in addi­ tion to being the senior drum major in the TK marching band for two years. A threeycar member of the National Honor Society, she has served as the group’s presi­ dent dun ng her senior year. She has participated in many NHS projects, includ­ ing food doves and Toys for Tots. Dual enrollment is a class choice for her. She attends classes at Western Michigan University and Kellogg Community College as well as at TKHS. Hillman won the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award in 97-98 and attended Jlel fyd, Se/we All 'Ijoun Needli 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) In the Caledonia D & W Village Center 616-891-5750 MASTER IJOJEWELERS IM the Leadership Conference as a result. She is a member of the First Baptist Church in Middleville and is involved in its youth group She is the secretary of the First Baptist Senior High Steering Committee. She has been a part of mission tops to both Montana and New York, and has also been involved in Project Angel tree deliveries Attending Taylor University to pursue a degree in psychology is her plan. Terri and Bill Nesbitt and Kenney Hirons are the par­ ents of Mandy Hirons. Mandy is a three-ycar National Honor Society member and a four-year French Club member. She is on the yearbook staff, was on the quiz bowl team and was class treasurer in her sophomore year. Hirons works in the church nursery and at chil­ dren’s church. She is also the youth drama leader and a teen usher. In addition, she works at her parents’ store and at Sam's Joint in Alaska. She will attend Grand Rapids Community College next fall to study culinary arts or culinary manage­ ment. Breyne Middleton, daughter of Gary and Alison Middleton, has been a threeycar member of the National Honor Society and has served four years on the stu­ dent council. She is a twoyear member of the Business Professionals of America group and has been its co­ president during her senior year. She ran track in her freshman year. Middleton was on the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee, served as a junior volunteer at Pennock Hospital, and was part of a Barry County mock disaster. She also volunteered for Adopt-a-Highway, tutoring, Angel Tree deliveries, and a Fire Safety Month battery drop. Fall will find her at either the University of Chicago or the University of Michigan Honors College. She is undecided about a major. The son of Carol Goodsell and Tom Pullen, Matthew Pullen has excelled academ­ ically and athletically. Three years in the National Honor Society, as well as two years - tn the Business Professionals of America group, have served as academic co-curricular activities. Two years of bowling, four years of varsi­ ty tennis, and four years of varsity golf rounded out his athletic career. He served the golf team as its captain and was Academic All-State. All-Conference and All­ County. He will attend Oaklawn University in the fall and will major in business Danielle Quisenberry. daughter of Michael and Debora Quisenberry. plans to attend Central Michigan University, where she will compete athletically and pursue a career in journal­ ism, communications and politics. She is a member of a church youth group, plays the piano at church, and is a Republican Party volunteer She has served as a volun­ teer for six weeks during the summer of 1999 at a youth camp in Orr, Minn Her high school years have been busy with a wide variety of activities. She is a thrcc-year National Honor Society member, has been in band four years and in the musical in her senior year. A three-year member of the Art Club, she also was TK’s DAR award winner and the winner of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Essay contest She served on the School Emblem Committee and played basketball for a year TK graduate attends St. Louis school sponsored by New Life Christian Church. Meetings arc April 11 and 12, starting at 7 p.m. The public is invit­ ed. New Life is located at 3449 76th St., in Caledonia. Christopher J. Hier, Amie Welton 616-891-1240 I General Dentistry for Children & Adults ~ New Patients Welcome ~ Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Ri^At on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. ITELwhite Your Smile The First Thing People See! Quisenberry has been on the track team all four of her high school years and has earned two All-State titles, was All-Conference twice, holds a school record, and was team captain foi four years She was voted the Most Valuable Player in her junior year In cross country. Danielle excelled as well, grabbing an All-State title, three All­ Conference wins. two regional championships, as well as being a state runnerup She served as the captain of the state championship team and was twice voted the Most Valuable Player She was a member of the Mid-East champions team for three years Alexander Scvald, son of Mark and Diane Scvald, is considering a carver in law. To this end he has been accepted at Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and the University of North Carolina ( hapel Hill. He will make a deci­ sion later as to where he will attend in the fall. Scvald is a three-ycar member of the National Honor Society and the senior class treasurer. He has played three years of soccer, spending two years on the varsity team He has played ice hockey on a club team for four years. He has attended Operation Bentley at Albion College and the National Youth Leadership Conference in Washington DC. In addition, he has taken piano lessons Arnie Welton, 1999 gradu­ ate of Thornapplc Kellogg High School, is currently attending Covenant Dis­ cipleship Training School (CDT) in St. Louis, Mo. This is an international leadership program with training in evangelism, drama, and outreach min­ istries. Included with studies are trips to various cities throughout the U.S. Welton is pursuing Christian education, music, and sign language. She is the daughter of Tim and Vickie Welton of Middleville. Arnie and the CDT team are currently in the area �The Sun and News, MiddlevMte. Ml,'April 11. 2000'Page 3 Middleville teens held in drug related shooting —«■ i ■—■■i-A'rw ■Kwjg.te—MMaM—uW by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Two Middleville teens ac­ cused of shooting a Grand Rapids man four times late Friday night with a .32 cal­ iber revolver are being held on $1 million bond on charges of attempted murder. "It was drug related," said Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment Det. Sgt. David Oakland Monday. Matthew Twiss, 18. and Justin Scott Rauch, 16, both were arraigned on iden­ tical charges Monday in Barry County’s 56-B Dis­ trict Court. Each are charged with one count of assault with intent to murder James Rummelt, 25, of Grand Rapids and one count of using a firearm dur­ ing the commission of a felony. The assault charge carries a maximum possible pen­ alty of life in prison or any term of years, while the firearm charge carries a max­ imum possible penalty of two years consecutive with and preceding any term of imprisonment. Rummclt, who was shot twice in the back, once in his wrist and suffered a graze wound to his head, report­ edly was listed in serious condition at Spectrum Hos­ pital in Grand Rapids, where he was taken after being transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. By Tuesday, he had been removed from intensive care and his condition has im­ proved, police said. "The two charged in the shooting are friends," said Oakland. "The victim is more of an acquaintance." Oakland said Rummclt went to Middleville late Fri­ day night to meet with the two teens. "There was a business re­ lationship," said Oakland. 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"In talking to the victim, who was in and out of con­ sciousness, he was able to get the two street names of the suspects," said Ford. "That's all he could get." The street names of the assailants, "B" and "Meal­ head," were immediately recognized by Nieuwenhuis, said Ford. "Being a well trained ex­ cellent deputy, he knew immediately who they were from prior dealings with them.” said Ford. "He knew where they lived, he knew who they hang with and he knew where they hang out." Ford said Nieuwenhuis waited for backup to arrive and the suspects were lo­ cated at Rauch's home in Middleville. Officers from the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment and the Michigan State Police surrounded the home while a search warrant was obtained and executed at 9 a.m. Both Twiss and Rauch were located hiding in the basement, said police. "Jeffs quick actions played a key role in appre­ hending the suspects before they could leave the area," said Ford. Both teens have given statements to police, but au­ thorities refused to disclose whether they had confessed to the shooting. Police also are trying to determine which one pulled the trig­ ger. "They each say the other one did it." said Ford. Ford said the handgun has not yet been "I was Just expelled from not yet been found, found, though though school and I started looking crime scene technicians lo­ for a job." he told the mag­ cated five shell casings at istrate Monday. the scene of the shooting. On Thursday, April 6, "They w orked most of the Barry County Sheriffs day Saturday," said Ford. deputies, with the assistance "They searched the house, of Eaton County Sheriffs they searched the grounds deputy Mike Raines where it happened and they searched in the Thomapple searched the victim’s car." River for the weapon. Rauch was waived to The deputies stopped adult court by Prosecutor looking after several hours Dale Crowley and he is be­ of searching and may dive ing held in the Allegan again on the other side of County Juvenile Detention the bridge. facility awaiting an April 12 The dam owners con­ preliminary examination trolled the water flow to Twiss is being held in the lower the river on the north Barry County Jail awaiting side of the bridge. a preliminary exam, also Deputies in the water scheduled for April 12. were Dave Oakland, Tony During his arraignment. Stein, Gary Pearson, Jay Twiss did not enter a plea to Olejniczak and Bill John­ the charges, but attorney son. Carol Jones Dwyer was ap­ Undersheriff Don Ford pointed as his defense coun­ supervised the operation. sel. Johnson said, "We found all Twiss told magistrate kinds of stuff, but no gun." Glenn Staup that he has Police ask that anyone been free on bond from Kent who may have information County and that he is ex­ leading to the location of pected to appear in Kent the handgun or handguns County District Court used in the crime call the, Tuesday, April 11, to face Barry County Sheriff's De­ an embezzlement charge. partment at 948-4803 or Twiss is also awaiting a Silent Observer at 1-800Michigan Court of Appeals 310-9031. Ruling regarding his own waiver to adult court two years ago after being charged with destroying more than Call 945-9554 or 100 headstones in Mt. Hope 1-800-870-7085 for Cemetery in Middleville which caused about $35,000 Sun & News classified ads damage. MILLER MEANS... 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KBS * EATER THE ROAD TO a KJMADO COUNUNG CONTEST 616-891-1095 Caledonia village Centre FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE ANO CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Apnl 11, 2000 Palm Sunday services set at local churches by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Sun and News has invited local churches to contribute to this article on special services for the Easter holiday. This week’s article focuses on activities on Palm Sunday, April 16. Next week's paper will highlight special Easter ser­ vices, activities and music. Please contact individual churches for more detailed information. • First Baptist Church, 5215 N. M-37. Middleville. 795-9726. April 16 at 6 p.m. the church is present­ ing "St. John in Exile." This drama features Ohio resident Troy Kuieck as the Apostle John in exile on the prison island of Patmos. During the intermission between the two acts of this 90-minute perfomance, re­ freshments will be served in the fellowship hall. Story time set at TK The members of the Thomapple Kellogg High School Service Team are inviting children throughout the school district to wear their pajamas to the library on Thursday, April 13. At 7 p.m. that evening, members of the team will be reading their favorite sto­ ries from their own child­ hoods. All are invited to wear their pajamas and slippers and share these favorite sto­ ries at the Thornapple School and Community Li­ brary. Kuieck portray an 86year-old apostle who shares his life experiences as a fol­ lower of Jesus. • Redeemer Covenant Church, 6951 Hanna Lake Ave., in Caledonia 6988001. Redeemer Covenant invites the community to celebrate Palm Sunday be­ ginning at 9:30 a.m. with a morning of music. The Re­ deemer Covenant Choir will present selections from the musical "Savior." The mu­ sic tells the story of Jesus, from Genesis to Revelation. • Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St., Caledonia 8918669. Wednesday. April 12. 7 a m. Lenten Morning Re­ flection. April 16, 10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday worship ser­ vice with the Children's Choir. T church will be decorated with palms and the sermon topic is "God will Triumph." • Gun Lake Community Church. 12200 W. M-l 79 (formerly Chief Noonday Road. 795-7903. Palm Sun­ day services are 8:45 and 11 a.m. The title of the April 16 sermon is "Can God Be Trusted?" This is part of a series of sermons on the last seven words of Jesus being given by Pastor Todd Van Ek. • Middleville United Methodist Church, 111 Church St., Middleville. 795-9266. During morning worship at 11 a m. the chil­ dren have special activities planned The adult study class will present a short drama during the service and Warren Coe will be singing. Later the youth group will travel to Spring Lake to watch a Passion Play pre­ sented at the Spring Lake Wesleyan Church. _______ LOCAL_____ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Lltdng Church - Scrting a Ltting Lord Sunday School ..................................... 9 30 a m Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY FIRST BAPTIST C 0 V M U 1 1 1 Y CHURCH ............................... 6 00 p.m. Family Night 6 30 p.m Meeting at the Cron Crert Charter Academy 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 a place to belong...a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship____________ 10:30 am. Youth Group Sunday Evenings______ __ 7:00 p.m. ............................10.45 a m. CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrusey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Bouma, Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m Sunday Morning Worship Service............ 1 LOO a.m. Sunday Evening Service ........................... 6.00 p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer............................ 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs.............................................. 6:45p.m. Visit our wet> site wwwbnghtstde cxg CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 X'9.30 AM 1 Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed; 6:00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelicol t Family . Night J Covenant Churches of America 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH We are changed by God s love! ” 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Streel (Missouri Synod) Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m Sunday School for All Ages................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service...........................6.30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Gr^de) - Wednesday..............6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday ................ 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................... 6:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service 10:00 a m. Worship.................................................. 9 30 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday School................................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service Adult Bible Class............................ 11:00 a.m E Church (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA CHRISTIANREFORMED CHI RCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod "A Chunk uuh a coring heart for our community mJ ike world' Sunday Worship 930 a m 4 690 p m (Child A Adult) (During the School Year) <r». R. Scott Cmwwwr, Pastor LyneUe SpriL, ioutk Leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p m CALEDONIA Wothp Smwe k Chart tbreased Swen 1 Oad C«el usiis ouau ot kimiiEs . 12200 CWT SaoMtai Road tat Gra Late) Woland Ml 49M1 • -^-^3 It38 ml hta Swrti Srnrr Ajrt l» • It3t a* Marc. TWsfo Senx-t TWsky. 29* ’ r Good Fnfcy Frayer Scnw Fndn.Apni 21 • EASTER iSaain spni 2D Eaflrr Samsr Sroxt haaBrakfis FtfiMbflUtkui • Ebw :S*iJtn 25O\neSt • Chart Office 616491-6669• Fix S9I4MF Inspiring, Pasttive Relevant Joyful f k Barner Free Air-Cc«fatKWd Lmwg. Carat Cteid Care During Senxe Horn GUM UAKE >-»*«’ COMMUNITY w im H >un . Church School. Su^ay 9 45 a m ^orn’n8 Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30pm hunor Douglas Gregory 95 7-55 72 ' St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love " Rom 12 10 Worship Service 8:30 a m. Educational Hour Worship Service 9:45 a m 11:00 a m. Cljc ©lb ^Cime v| THctljobist CljurcI) 5590 Whitneyvilte Ave., SE. Alto. Ml 49302 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday SchooL.J 0:00 a.m. Morning Worship...11:00 a.m. Rev. Royfe Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Ctak. ® (All Services have a Nursery available) Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. 891-8440 8146 68th St., near Whitneyvilte Ave Rey Robert Gerke-Office 891-8688-Church 891-9878 One mile east of Wlutneyvtile Rd R/v P Adams The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints YOU ARE INVITED Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Phone CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0191 www.lakcsidccommunity org (under construction) Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 9255 84th Street. Alto. MI 49302 Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 ai i 00th Si UNITED METHODIST 6:00 p.m Ret’. E. Anthony Sikora 792-2889 A Place for Family & Friends 6201 W'hitncyvtllc Avenue, Alto RAY TOWNSEND. Pm« NORMAX KNORR Chnstun Education Drepur 891-8028 • e-mail: leightonOiserv.net 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. Lakeside Brute N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody , Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk (ftwie (^ele^nette. SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a m., 6 p.m. Children’s Worship and Nursery 9 45 a m Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 6164914119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Parmelee Morning Worship 930 am tAOdtevile Sunday School 9 45 am. MiddievtUe Morning Worship Ret 11 00 a m Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whtneyviie Ave at Mtn Sr • 891-8661 “The Church where everybody is somebody... .. and Jesus is Lord" Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School Scraor School 9-30 am Scnaay Momng Wonhc 1&30 am. xnaoy Eventng Wonno 6 00 pm Wed VxJwee* P-ai& 6 3-be 7 00 pm. Pev Thomas 9ua Re/ Kart Sayzx Assoc Pasfor/¥oulh Mnnfoes �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml,-April 11, 2000/Page 5 Caledonia Community Preschool enjoys circus Tyler Kim "feeds" peanuts to the elephant. Kimberly Sterzick tried her skill at throwing hoops to "tame" wild animals. Creating clowns with balloon noses is great fun for Jacob JaBaay and Tyler Mills. Kendra Stauffer throws balls into the buckets. for Gen X-ers, Adults, Teens, Families, and all those SEEKING or CELEBRATING New Life in Christ The third Sunday of every month at 6:00 PM • Apni i6 upbeat music, multi-media, ■ May 21 drama, free pizza The Caraway Street puppet show, and nursery will be available for children. Arianna Whitten walks a "tightrope." A circus for preschoolers jvas created recently at Caledonia Community Preichool to let children lake >art in circus activities, a lighlight of their preschool ‘xperience. Clowns, acrobats, ele­ phants, bears, and gaily colwed balloons were brought n for a circus. Boys and »irls were treated to the ounds and sights of a cir­ rus, in which they walked he tightrope, fed peanuts to he elephant, tamed the wild It only takes a little imagination for Paige Leppanen to become a down. animals, and raced on tiny scooters to honk the clown's nose. They threw balls in buckets, beanbags at the clown and crawled through a maze. Each child spent time cre­ ating a clown with a bul­ bous nose fashioned from paper plates and balloons. Popcorn was the snack of the day. The event was fun filled for everyone, including par­ ent helpers. New Discounts and Payment Plans Available PEACE CHURCH On M37 between Caledonia and Middleville 891-8119 LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month, 2 Month, 3 Month or 6 Month Policies * FREE QUOTES ~ 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia, Ml 49316 �Page 6/The Sun and News, MtddlevHle. Ml/April 11. 2000 Caledonia Science Olympians to join state competition by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Science Oly­ mpiad students, wearing their "Got Science?" Tshirts, placed fourth March 25 in the regionals at Grand Valley State University, qualifying them to join the state competition April 29 at Michigan State Univer­ sity. ITic learn earned medals in 15 of the 25 events and were in the top ten in four events. Team members include Lynsey Anderson, Dan Atkinson. Jennie Atkinson, Megan Cargill, Laura Danielson, Amanda Daniel­ son, Emily Jacobson, Wes­ ley Johnson. David Juhlin, Jordan Kokot, Chris Markcc, Danielle Maxey. An­ gela Maxey, Ben McKnight, Andrew Ncrz, Justin Pepin, Mike Phillips, Jennifer Powers, Alex Schut, Tyler Sinclair, Joshua Sleutcl, David Stcfflcr, Chris West and Ashley Whalen. The events included a wide variety of activities, ranging from figuring out if the unknown powder they were looking at was calcium carbonate, or explaining why diatomite was a sedi­ mentary rock, to identifying stars and star groups, de­ signing an experiment, running their Rubc-Goldberg device that had to have a chemical energy yielding Distinctive Styles Inside and Out Cleo DeWind- Caledonia Middle School students who were part of the Science Olympiad team will be going to the state competition April 29. to an electromagnetic radia­ tion used in the next action, identifying macro inverte­ brates and their importance as indicators of water quality to drawing and labeling the topography of the ocean floor. The GVSU regional is the largest in the nation, with 56 middle school teams. It has been notably the tough­ est and most competitive, consistently sending high school and middle school teams to the national com­ petition. Middle school stu­ dents from grades six through nine can form a Science Olympiad team of 15 students (with up to five TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values: space. Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all rich in fea­ tures, at prices that will surprise Welcome Home. "Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.’ 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 ninth-graders) Teams of two to four stu­ dents compete against other schools in each of the 25 TK School Lunch Menus Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 12 Breakfast for lunch, scrambled eggs, sausage links, or hot dog, potato rounds, juice, milk Thursday, April 13 Chicken fajita on a soft shell, w/refried beans, or chicken salad pocket, w/fresh veggies, pears. Friday, April 14 Pizza or fish nuggets, cole slaw, apple, milk. Monday, April 17 Ravioli w/dinner roll, or com dog, broccoli w/chccsc, applesauce, milk. Tuesday, April 18 Breaded pork steak w/mashed potatoes or cheeseburger on a bun, peas, blueberry cobbler, milk. Note: P.B. sandwiches available each day. I hornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 12 Breakfast for lunch, scrambled eggs, sausage links, or hot dog on a bun, potato rounds, juice, milk. Middleville Model Home Open House Sunday, April 16th, 1 -4pm Oeneca Rrl Ixidge ♦ WaA.-out and daykght lots ♦ wJL-ngdistance to schools, playgrounds, and rrtaJ center ♦ SadewaLs on both sides of evenj street ♦ ihomapple-Kelogg Schools ♦ Only 20 nanutes south of Zflth Street Seneca Ridge is the UngU-tamity 307 Charles Street Directions.- M-37 to Sherman (2nd street north of light) tom west to end of street. events, earning points for the total team score and an opportunity to win medals on an individual level. re»A4enrtal component a4 Towne Square, a 51 -acre planned-unit develop—«ni in the Village o< Middleville The development includes condominiums, townhouses, independent living units and a retail center with a tuU-servke supermarket end hardware store For More Information call Getty Realty: 795-3389 Thursday, April 13 Chicken fajita on soft shell, w/refried beans, or chicken salad pocket, w/fresh veggies, pears, milk. Friday, April 14 Pizza or fish nuggets, din­ ner roll, cole slaw, apple, milk. Monday, April 17 Ravioli, w/dinner roll, or corn dog, broccoli w/chccsc, applesauce, milk. Tuesday, April 18 Breaded pork steak w/mashed potatoes or cheeseburger on a bun, peas, blueberry cobbler, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. After 60 Club to meet April 18 The Middleville After 60 club will meet at noon Tuesday, April 18, at the VFW Hall in Middleville It will be a potluck. Those attending arc asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. The guest speaker will be Master Gardener Patricia Johns. All are welcome. THINK SPRING EXCAVATING Now is a great time to ge_t estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter* 795-7830 Experienced A. Fulh Insured Smail jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Way land A Bradley areas. HASTINGS - Mrs Cleo DeWind, age 92, of Hastings and formerly of Middleville, went to be with her Lord Monday. April 3. 2000 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband. Ard; and her son, Richard, and now joined with them in Heaven. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence. Ernie, and Curtis McCormick. Cleo leaves behind her brothers and sisters-in-law. Paul McCormick, Elwood and Katheryn McCormick. Everett and Mary McCormick; her sister, Lina McCormick; her brothers-in-law and sistersin-law. Hyko DeWind. Pete and Bertha DeWind, Dorothy McCormick, Jenny Hosteter; her special friends. Carl ar.d Kay Brinks and family. Mike and Jan Rogers and family; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Wednesday. April 5. 2000 at the Matthysse & Kuiper Funeral Home in Grandville. Pastor David Gleen officiated. Interment was at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Matthysse A Kuiper Funeral Home in Grandville. Harry Lee Kidder FREEPORT Mr Harry Lee Kidder, age 62. of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on December 18, 1937 in Irving Township, the son of Warren A. and Pearl M. (Blodgett) Kidder Sr. Mr. Kidder was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1956. He was a farmer and wood cutter. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 17 years. Mr. Kidder was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed hunting, cutting wood and the friendship of many. He is survived by three brothers, Kelly Kidder of Lowell, Herman (Fredrika) Kidder of Florida, and George Kidder of Hastings; three sisters, Juanita (Glcn> Jenson of Augusta, Lucy Karchcr of Freeport, and Thelma (Clifford) Treat of Hastings; three sons, Warren Kidder, Harry Dwayne Kidder, and Donny Kidder, three daughters, Betty Jo, Mary, and Laura; many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services for Mr. Kidder were held on Saturday, April I, 2(XM) at the Irving Cemetery in Irving Township. Reverend Richard Taggart officiated. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Peter Nicholas Viergever— MIDDLEVILLE Mr. Peter Nicholas Viergever, age 67, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2000 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on January 27, 1933 in the Netherlands. He immigrated to Western Canada at an early age and moved to Michigan in 1956 where he graduated from Calvin College and Western Michigan University. For 30 years he was employed as a Guidance Counselor at Hazel Park High School and had lived in Middleville since July of 1999. Mr. Viergever is survived by two daughters, Carol Renee of Middleville and Marta Jane Viergever of Shelbyville. Viewing will be one hour prior to the Service. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday aftemtxm, April II, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Morris Greidanus officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. tyo On '^azeaez... A gift to the Barry Community Founda­ tion is used to help fund activities throughout our county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation k or call 945-0526. J �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/April 11. 2000/Page 7 Caledonia Elementary's art show set for tonight Making art with free expression sometimes includes using bare hands, as Macayla Huisman, in Young Fives did, using fingerpaint to make her picture. A huge art exhibit, "Art from the Heart," with more than 300 pieces of artwork created by students of Cale­ donia Elementary will be open to the public from 5 to 6:30 p.m. (through the sec­ ond grade) and from 6:30 to 8 pjn. (third through fifth grades) tonight in the cafete­ ria. The showing will include piano entertainment and music by students and Ms. Krampe. Punch and cookies will be served The goal of the project was to introduce each grade to a different art medium and to allow them to create a piece of art that was special and unique and from the heart Students were allowed to use their imagination and creativity to make artistic decisions about what the subject or design would be. They were then asked to re­ flect on their work and to La Leche League to meet tonight in Yankee Springs Second-grader Donald Schram at Caledonia Elementary School holds his wood and wire sculpture displayed at the art show April 11. Others used brushes for their idea, as did thirdgrader Staci Twiss. Second-grader Weston Packer works on assembly of his wood and wire sculpture. The La Leche League will meet Thursday. Apnl 13, at 10 a.m. at 1546 Payne Lake Road, Yankee Springs. La Leche League offers support, information, and encouragement for breast­ feeding mothers. There is a lending library with books on childbirth, breastfeeding, child development and nutri­ tion. Those who are breast­ feeding or pregnant and thinking of breastfeeding are welcome to come to the informal meetings. This month’s topic will be “The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficul­ ties” For directions call 7957021. For information on breastfeeding call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264 write a statement about it. The event is sponsored by the Caledonia Elementary Cultural Arts Committee. The members would like to invite the public to visit the exhibit and to see the cre­ ativity of the students dis­ played. The Essential Bean Coffee House also will have pho­ tography from the show on display at the end of April. Roast Beef Dinner April 15 Serving 5 pm - 7 pm Bowne Center UMC Corner of Alden Nash <£ 84th St ------ . -------- r M _ !—I --- ... „ . Illi. J W—■ Where can you find a spectacular new Caribbean vacation? Right here. Beginning October 15. 2000. the all-new CARNIVAL VICTORY will sail from Miami on alternating 7 day uneranes to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. Take the eastern route to San Juan, St Croix and St Thomas or sail west to Playa del Carmen/Cozumel Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios. Either way. you're m for the vacation a lifetene. 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Ml/April 11, 2000 Caledonia Public Library plans variety of events A broad range of pro­ grams arc planned for Cale­ donia Library patrons this month, both in Caledonia and at some other locations in the Kent district. A program featuring Dr. Seuss stories for smaller children April 6 drew a siz­ able crowd for a video, "If I Ran the Zoo," and the read­ ing of "A Wocket in my Pocket," by Tish Wells. Crafts were enjoyed as well. On April 13, Harry Potter fans are invited to join friends for Muggle Quid­ ditch, and to take a Harry Potter trivia quiz, and enjoy magical elixers, and wizardly crafts. The party is for fans ages 9 through 13. Registration is required. "Authors in April" will be presented at the Cascade Branch Library at 2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE. Phone 994-3130. Nationally known children's book au­ thor Kathy Jo Wargin and illustrator Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen, creators of the Legend of Sleeping Bear and the Legend of Macinac Island, will visit. All ages arc welcome. Their books will be avail­ able for purchase and auto­ graphing will be arranged af­ ter the program. The pro­ gram is sponsored by the Robert Skutt Flstate. The Spring Storytime Se­ ries for small children ages 3 to 6 is an entertaining and educational opportunity for parents and their kids. Sto­ ries, songs, crafts and other book related activities with a different theme each week will be offered April 13, 20 and 27. Registration re­ quired. Patrons may attend the annual "Let It Snow" book club program on Thursday, A large number of children came to enjoy the Dr. Seuss hour at the Caledonia Library. Andrea Stephenson and Ashley Harper took an activity break with "Row your boat" exercise. Are You Retiring Or Changing Jobs? Prudential can help you make the most of your retirement plan distribution. 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"Just Desserts," an annual event in which Friends of the Caledonia Library rec­ ognize volunteers, will in­ clude desserts and awards. It will be held Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m. The library is located at 240 Emmons St. For more information, call the Cale­ donia branch at 891 -1502. Local insurance agent rated among best in the state Lynn Denton, local agent for Farm Bureau Insurance, has been named one of the company’s top agents of the year for his outstanding record of sales and service. Denton whose agency is in Middleville, earned the 1999 All-Amencan Award, recog­ nizing him as one of the top agents in Michigan. The award indicates that Denton is a leader in sales and client service, according to Larry Thomas, executive vice president of Farm Bureau Insurance “He is the kind of agent who does an outstanding job of servicing the community,” Thomas said. In addition, Denton is a member of the Leaders for Life Club. Children enjoyed a Dr Seuss video, "If I Ran the Zoo." �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 11. 2000, Page 9 Caledonia groups’ donations give burn survivors a vacation Ranes said "Our major fund-raiser is a golf classic at the Saskatoon Golf Course. The major part of that money goes toward the Kent Special Riders, handi­ capped children in our own area. We raised $3,000 for them last year." This summer the 11th Annual AMBUCS Charity Golf Classic will be held Aug. 11 at Saskatoon in Alto. "Our AMBUCS club is not a large group, and is made up mostly of area business owners. We come together to benefit handi­ capped children. Our fundraising efforts go on all year, and we are always seeking new opportunities for contributions,"Ranes said. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Area firefighters, west Michigan car clubs and the local AMBUCS joined forces to donate $2,040 to an area-wide effort to help send burn survivors to the Great Lakes Bum Camp's summer and winter sessions in Mattawan, west of Kala­ mazoo. Nick Unger, area member of the Michigan Fire Inspec­ tors Society and Caledonia AMBUCS chapter vice pres­ ident. also presented $1,040 in donations raised in south­ ern Kent County. In a ceremony held in Lakeside Park in Caledonia, Rob Ranes, local AMBUCS (American Business Clubs) chapter treasurer, presented a <1 (XX) donation. He said Caledonia AMBUCS donated a $1,000 check to help send burn survivors to camp. (From left) John Gackler and Rob Ranes of the Caledonia AMBUCS. Pam Peterson of Spectrum Health Regional Burn Unit, John Merryman of the West Michigan Car Clubs and Shirley Hyatt of West Michigan Car Clubs stand with their check in front of an antique fire truck in Lakeside Park in Caledonia. Aug. 13 when 30 show cars and fire trucks carry children and young adults for a week of relaxation and fun at the Great Lakes Burn Camp. Each U.S.-131 overpass from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo is manned by firefighters and their fire trucks. In Mattawan, burn survivors from all over Michigan join together for a vacation away from the hospital and home. If anyone is interested in adopting this charitable pro­ ject for their own, and would like to know more, Unger has a video that out­ lines the highlights of the camp, and what it does for burn survivors. He may be reached at 891-7211. Fund-raisers also partici­ pate in the Children's Mira­ cle Network Telethon each year by manning the phones. Money raised through their efforts goes di rectly to help patients and their families in the Spec­ trum Health East regional burn unit. r Jbl The newest truck of the Caledonia Fire Department at a recent Firefighter's Rodeo. In order to get a firefighter's drivers licence, the driver must complete required hours in the classroom, pass the driving test and complete a number of hours in road time. "We thought this was a good place to put part of our charitable contribution. This amount may help two or even three children to go to camp." The international business service club helps create in­ dependence and opportuni­ ties for people with disabili­ ties. In 1999, AMBUCS carried out a successful In­ dependence Day chicken dinner benefit in Lakeside Park, and a charity golf classic at Saskatoon Coun­ try Club. He said, "We disperse as much as we make in these fund-raisers. We like to fo­ cus on needs in this com­ munity, and surrounding area in most cases. 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Ml/Apnl 11,2000 Plan Commission won't amend plans for south development by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Planning Commission voted April 3 not to amend the general de­ velopment plan for either request by Paul Garbow for Garden Grove or Don Oppenhuizen for Southpoint Park, PUDs proposed on the southeast corner of 100th Street and M-37. A committee of the Cale­ donia Planning Commis­ sion, after reviewing both requests, said the Planning Commission had three op­ tions, but the commission­ ers voted not to amend the existing general develop­ ment plan for either project, a step which had reportedly been missed somewhere in the process beginning around early summer of last year. It appears that for now the answer to the request for re­ zoning is no. and the devel­ opers do not like the an­ swer. Reasons in opinions given in the staff report, by the master plan consultant, Langworthy, Strader and LeBlanc, and by James Brown, the township attor­ ney, affected the commis­ sioners' decision. Both proposals are for projects that would be built on land zoned for agricul­ tural use under the present master plan. The staff report's reasons for the recommendation were the same for both re­ quests: "Eligibility criteria... of the Zoning Ordinance... states... the proposed PUD development shall be con­ sistent with the provisions of the Caledonia Township Development plan. "Therefore, reconsidera- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17,2000 fife 7 P.M. at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Special Use Application #42,2 year extension of time for continuation of mineral extraction by Dennis Wilson and Thornapple Gravel Company. The location of the gravel mining activity is 8022 Irving Road within Section 25 of Thornapple Township The subject land contains 106 5 acres and is further identified as Tax Parcel #08-014-025-00800. Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission regarding this issue will be given an opportunity to do so at the public hearing THE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4 p.m.; Friday 9 - Noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary. Thornappte Township Planning Commission, P.O Box 459, Middleville. Ml 49333 Wesley Van Rhee, Planning Commission Secretary NOTICE: Thornapple Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired, and audio tapes for the visually impaired, of pnnted materials being considered at the heanng upon seven days notice to the Townshp Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk by wnting or calling Thornappte TownsNp Clerk, PO Box 459.200 E. Mam Street. Middlevile. Ml 49333 Telephone (616) 795-7202. 320 lion of a rezoning for this property by the Planning Commission at this time would be premature. A re­ zoning of property to a re­ zoning classification that is contrary to the General De­ velopment Plan is not in the best interests of the Township. "Staff is not totally com­ fortable with recommending consideration of a possible amendment to the current General Development Plan, in light of ... an update to the Plan is currently under way, with a scheduled com­ pletion date of September 2000. However, due to the fact that this case has been under consideration for some time, as well as the fact that the applicant's request to amend the master plan was not acted upon, the recom­ mendation is being made. If the Planning Commission chooses to follow staffs recommendations, it would then be up to the Planning Commission to decide if a change in the current Gen­ eral Development Plan would be in the best inter­ ests of the Township." Leading to this reconsid­ eration after a recommenda­ tion was that the proposal for the Garden Grove planned unit development was sent back by the Town­ ship Board March 15 to the Planning Commission for additional review. The Southpoint Park re­ quest for a light industrial PUD just south of the Gar­ den Grove project in Febru­ ary also was sent back by the Township Board to the commission, to continue to review documentation for that project. After the vote, Oppenhuizen asked, "What was the motion you folks voted on? Because I'm confused. 1 thought we had a recom­ mendation from the sub­ committee for the board to set a public hearing to vote on the general development plan." Commissioner Ric Parent said the recommendation from the sub-committee was for the Planning Commis­ sion to consider whether to amend the master plan. He said the committee and the VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF VILLAGE ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 21, 2000. the Vrflage Council of the Village ot Caledonia adopted Ordnance No 00-7. an ordinance amending Sections 1.7 and 1.9 of the Vilage Ordinance Code The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be sum­ marized as follows 1Village Manager Civil infractions lOr^nan^^odei Section 1 7 of the Cooe is amended to provide that in addition to the Village President the Village Manager may issue ad infrac­ tion citations tor violation of any provision of the Vilage Ordnance Code deemed to be a munic­ ipal civil infraction 2 Village Manager Civil Infractions tZonnq O'OnanceJ Section i 9 of the Code is amended to provide that, m addition to the Village President, the Village Manager may issue avi infrac­ tion citations for any violations of the Vilage Zonng Ordinance 3 Effective Date The ordnance shall become effective upon puMcateon A complete copy of the ordnance may be examined or purchased at the VAage office 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Mchrgan during Village office hours Dated April 2. 2000 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA 323 planning commission had voted not to amend the gen­ eral development plan, meaning no change and no public hearing. Oppenhuizen asked, "Where does that leave us?” It was explained that technically it delays passage of the PUD request until the passage of the new master plan. Oppenhuizen said, "I don't think so. I think the board has an obligation." He said he was under the impression the Township Board said this would come back for a decision within 60 days with "whatever. It can't be tabled indefinitely. You have to take action. You can’t leave us in limbo." Dan Timmer acting chair, said "No one is comfortable with deciding this matter while working on the mas­ ter plan." Oppenhuizen said "We have been waiting a long time." He said he had thought Brown and Lang­ worthy said a vote to amend the general development plan would be pushed ahead of the master planning pro­ cess, and the commission would elect to do something or not do something at a public hearing. Planner Dave Zylstra said the Planning Commission has decided not to amend the current master plan. He said he believed this was in the best interest of the town­ ship. Amending the plan would be doing a mini-mas­ ter plan update without looking at what was best for the entire township. This could effectively undermine the work being done by the consultant, and be in con­ flict with directions taken in the master planning process. "We’re not going to wait another six months," Op­ penhuizen said, referring to the projected date for com­ pletion of the plan in September. "We asked if there would be a morato­ rium, and your answer was no. We went ahead on the basis of that and focused on an application for a PUD." The choice not to amend the current master plan was one the developers were warned about in the begin­ ning. PUD proposals have been pursued by both Garden Grove and South Point ap­ plicants since last summer when both were told that under current zoning the Planning Commission would be inclined to turn them down if they persisted in their request to rezone the agricultural zone, but that a PUD would offer both the township and the applicants an opportunity for compro­ mise. Waiting until the new plan is complete, however may result in granting the projects eventually, when it is known if they are com­ patible with the new plan and with surrounding uses in the plan. Caledonia Planning Commission working on new master plan by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Township Planner Dave Zylstra last week told the Planning Commission the master planning consultant, Langworthy, Strader and LeBlanc, is working closely with township officials to stay on the timeline planned for creating the new plan. The process soon is to in­ corporate input from the cit­ izens’ focus groups, the commissioners and the pub­ lic. "We want everyone to be as involved as possible, Zylstra said. "There should be ample opportunity to provide input before the plan is adopted," he said. The plan is expected to be finalized in September by the Planning Commission. Zylstra said it was custom­ ary to send it to the Town­ ship Board to review, though the Planning Com­ mission legally makes the final decision. Township Supervisor William Johnston said last month that a public town meeting would be held in May, at which land use is­ sues would be discussed. The meeting would require a public notice. By July, he said he ex­ pected the township would have developed a prelimi- nary map of land uses. In other business on April 3, the Planning Commis­ sion considered preliminary site plan review for a second self-storage facility dial has been proposed by Lloyd's Auto, owned by Duke and Dick Suwyn. The property along Cherry Valley is located so access is shared with Ken's Auto via a shared paved drive. It is located in a commercial overlay district along the Cherry Valley cor­ ridor. Uses requested arc said to be consistent with present zoning. No variances will be requested because the owners plan to meet exist­ ing codes. The final site plan review should be scheduled for May 1 where the commission will vote for or against or ask for more information. O notice 0F x? PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 2000 7 P.M. at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Special Use Application »63 by Dick and Duke Suwyn dba Rolling Meadows Fams ot 4546 Patterson Road. Caledonia, Ml. Io permit household and recreational equipment storage in the ’AR” Agrcultural Residential Zoning District. The location ot the subject parcel is within the southwest one-quarter ot Section 6. Thornapple Township The subject parcel contains 66 8 acres on the east side ot Patterson Road and north of hear Lane The parcel is further identified as Tax Parcel #0041440*018. Persons wtshmg to address the Planning Commission regarding this issue wA be given an opportunity to do so at the pubke heanng THE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4 p.m.; Friday 9 - Noon Call for Classifieds Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to Secretary Thornappte Townstep Planning Commission PO Box 459, MddferHe Ml 49333 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! and services such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audto tapes tor the rnuaffy spared of printed material* bemg considered at the heanng upon seven days notice to rhe Township Clerk individuals with dtsa&Mes requiring actuary a<Js or services should contact the Clerk by wnting or cateng Thornappte TownsNp Clerk. PO Box 459, 200 E Wesley Van Rhee, Planning Commission Secretary NOTICE: Thornappte Township wrfl provtoe reasonable auxiliary aids Mam Street MiddtevAe. Mt 49333 Teiephone (616) 795-7202 321 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 11, 2000/Page 13 Land use survey to be taken at OUR-Land program April 15 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Participants in the OURLand Conference Saturday, April 15, at Delton High School will be able to ex­ press opinions on many important land use issues. Some of the survey ques­ tions are: • Would you support a county-wide economic de­ velopment plan based on outdoor recreation, tourism and agriculture? • Would you support a county funded Parks and Recreation Department to further such a plan? • Does planning and zon­ ing help protect property values? • Do you understand the planning and zoning pro­ cess? • How would you handle increased traffic flow on M37? (several choices are pro­ vided). • Would you be willing to pay for programs that pro­ mote and protect water qual­ ity? These arc just a few of the questions that are on the survey that participants will be asked to complete during the day long program. The results of the survey will be shared with elected officials and the public to further the land use planning process. The OUR-Land Confer­ ence will be held from 8 a m. to 4:15 p.m. April 15. The morning program will consist of reports from four action groups that have been working within Barry County for the last seven months. They will make ac­ tion recommendations in the following areas: Open space preservation. Planning and zoning. Infrastructure: roads and sewers, and Surface and ground water quality. Following these brief re­ ports, Steve Langworthy, a private planning consultant, will address the conference on the importance of a comprehensive county plan. A box lunch will be served, which is included in the $15 conference fee, and following this there will be eight concurrent workshops from 1 to 4 p.m. All eight will be repeated three times to allow each attendee to visit three different work­ shops. Workshop topics are: •Land Conservation Op­ tions — Renee Kivikko, di­ rector of the Southwest Michigan Land Conser­ vancy. •Purchase of Develop­ ment Rights and PAI 16 — Richard Barlow, superinten­ dent of DNR Real Estate Meeting scheduling conflict a ‘simple mistake’ by Ruth Zachary ' \tnff Writer A scheduling conflict for meetings the same night in the Villagc/Township meet­ ing room Tuesday, March 21, occurred between the village and the Kent County Drain Commission. The meeting of the Drain Commission was scheduled for 6 p.m. by the township. Village officials postponed their regular meeting of March 13 because of the election the same night, and then picked a 7 p.m. time for March 21, unaware of a potential conflict. Scheduled meetings are noted on a cal­ endar in the meeting room. When the potential scheduling problem was re­ alized, notices for both meetings had already been posted. Both the village and the Drain Commission, by then aware of the situation hoped the Drain Commis­ sion public hearing could be completed before 7 p.m., but many people attending the drain hearing wanted to express their opinions and that meeting spilled over into the next hour. The newly elected Cale­ donia Village Council YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY Ml AND ALL OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. APRIL 11. 2000, COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL. 284 N. BRIGGS RD . CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING. 1. ZBA 00-03-02, PARCEL ID NO 120-029-00, A REQUEST BY CARL SMITH. 11043 HASTINGS POINT RD . FOR A VARI­ ANCE FROM THE LAKE FRONT SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CON­ STRUCT AN ACCESSORY BUILDING WITHIN EIGHT FEET OF GUN LAKE 2 ZBA 00-03-03. PARCEL ID NO 140-006-00, A REQUEST BY MICHAEL SMITH. 12475 OAKWOOD SHORES DR . FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIRE­ MENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO HIS HOUSE WITHIN 7 FT 2 IN OF HIS SIDE YARD LOT LINE SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS COME PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE TOWNSHIP 284 N BRIGGS RD . DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUB­ LIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NEC­ ESSARY. REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUESTED. UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS) CHARLES BIGGS SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 304 members then withdrew to the village offices at about 7:15 p.m. to hold their reg­ ular monthly meeting, but citizens intending to attend the village meeting did not make an appearance, what­ ever the reason. The Village Council scheduling conflict was made through human error, and not intended to inconve­ nience anyone, officials said. Caledonia named Tree City USA Caledonia has been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation. It is the fourth year Caledonia has received this national recognition. The Tree City USA pro­ gram is sponsored by The National Arbor Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. To become a Tree City USA, a community must meet four standards; a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a compre­ hensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance. “As we begin the new cen­ tury, it is especially appro­ priate to recognize the value of trees in our communities,” said John Rosenow, presi­ dent of the National Arbor day Foundation. “The trees we plant and care for today will cool and beautify our cities, increase property val­ ues, help clean the air and water, and conserve energy for years to come.” “An effective community forestry program is an ongo­ ing process of renewal and improvement - a program of tree planting and care that continues through the years,” Rosenow said. “The Tree City USA award is an excellent indication that there is a solid foundation for that process of improve­ ment.” Correction There was incorrect in­ formation reported in the Sun & News story last week, April 4, about Gary Scheib, the Wayland man arrested on a felony credit card fraud charge. Scheib, who was arrested four days before his name was to ap­ pear on the city council election ballot April 3, is not the owner of Health Quest/E’OLA Products. Scheib is instead an inde­ pendent distributor of the company’s products. It was while selling their products that he allegedly obtained the credit card number of a Middleville woman and used it to make a purchase on erorica.com. EOLA International is a multi-national marketing company that produces and Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-Msl distributes dietary and nutri­ tional supplements to thou­ sands of customers through­ out the United States, Canada and Japan. Division. • M-37 Corridor Plan­ ning — Brad Strader, a pro­ fessional consultant will discuss the planning pro­ cess. • The 1999 M-37 Study — Mike Michalski, consul­ tant who wrote the study for the Right Place of Grand Rapids and Battle Creek Un­ limited. •The Planning Process — Langworthy will discuss how to involve the public in the creation of a devel­ opment plan for a county. • Open Space Develop­ ment Planning in Barry County — Rebecca Harvey, a private consultant will team with David Shinavier. GIS/IS coordinator, to de­ scribe a process for creating an open space development while maximizing value and natural land features. •Watershed Manage­ ment, Planning and Imple­ mentation —Tony Groves, director of Progressive Wa­ ter Resources Group, will discuss the "how to” of wa­ tershed management with real life examples, •Water Quality in Barry County — Don Lehman. MSU Extension ground wa­ ter quality expert, who will discuss programs to protect water quality in Barry County. Registration forms for the conference may be obtained at the MSU Extension of­ fice, the Barry Community Foundation office, the Barry County Farm Bureau, the Planning and Zoning office, the Barry Conservation Dis­ trict office or by calling 945-9866. /=& NOTICE OF x? PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 2000 7 P.M. at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Special Use Application *62, proposed mineral extraction use by Robert and Helen Wenger and the Thompson-McCully Company. The location of the mining activity is within the northeast one-quarter of Section 31 of Thornapple Township The subject land contains 107 93 acres of which 67.7 acres are proposed to be mined The parcel is fur­ ther identified as Tax Parcel *08-014-031-004 Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission regarding this issue will be given an opportunity to do so at the public hearing THE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4 p.m.; Friday 9 - Noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Commission. PO Box 459, Middleville. Ml 49333 Wesley Van Rhee, Planning Commission Secretary NOTICE: Thornappte Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired, and audio tapes for the visually impaired, of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon seven days notice Io the TownsNp Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk by writing or calling Thornappte Township Clerk, PO Box 459, 200 E. Man Street, Middleville. Ml 49333 Telephone (616) 795-7202 319 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF VILLAGE ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 21. 2000. the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia adopted Ordinance No 00-6, an ordinance amending Section 8 23(2) of the V.llage Ordinance Code The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be sum­ marized as follows 1 Use of Weapons within the Village Section 8 23(2) of the ordinance is amended to prohib­ it the reckless use of firearms, bows and arrows crossbows, compound bows and other devices and to prohfort the discharge of any such weapon upon or across a public street or highway Section 8 23(2) ts further amended to prohibit the discharge of any bow and arrow, crossbow or compound bow inside the Village limits except on private property with the express consent of the property owner, rf the flight of the projectile remains on private property and ade­ quate and effective measures are taken to prevent injury to personal property 2. Effective Dale The ordinance shall become effective upon pubtocabon A complete copy of the ordinance may be examined or purchased at the Village office, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia Michigan during Village office hours Dated Apni 6, 2000 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. MI/AprH 11.2000 Radio Shack newest addition to Gun Lake Building Supply by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer With no electronic outlets near the Gun Lake area, cus­ tomers were very excited when they visited the new Radio Shack store Saturday in Gun Lake Building Sup­ ply across from the post of­ fice. A constant stream of cus­ tomers visited the new fran­ chise on its opening day to take advantage of many sale opportunities which will continue for a short time Mike Chlcbana who will manage the Radio Shack outlet said "It's a niche area, and there is nothing else like it for several miles in all directions." Becky Edgeington and Terry Chlebana arc the other friendly faces behind the counter that customers may talk to in the Radio Shack store. Eventually all the store's employees will learn to spend time in that part of the business, as well as in the Building Supply. The store has a reasonable amount of space to carry a variety of items, unlike similar stores in small towns. Categories of items avail­ able in the store are tele­ phones, cordless phones, phone accessories, radio headsets, all kinds of radios, CB radios, answering ma­ chines, walkie-talkies, small TVs. TV remotes. VCRs. Direct TV satellite dishes, speakers, record turntables, tape players, both electric and battery operated, com­ puter parts by order, an RCA CD 101 disk changer. CD players by order, remote cars and much more. Radio Shack will be taking on a lot of RCA product lines. An RCA Direct TV satel­ lite dish with an installation kit, 210 channels with digi­ tal CC video and audio ca­ pability sells for $79.99 (this requires subscription to direct TV). There are sale items in almost every cate­ gory of equipment available. The grand opening proba­ bly will be held in June when everything is running smoothly. At that time there will be special sales and drawings. Many people may not be aware that Radio Shack pro­ vides a repair service on ma­ jor brand items, not only on its own brands. The items will be given an estimate and are sent out for the re­ pairs. There is also a UPS drop off station in the store. Open hours will be six planner Geoff Moffat that the Village Planning Commission meet with Thor­ napple Township to discuss areas of mutual agreement. WAREHOUSE Clarion Technologies is a leader in the plastic injection molding industry. Due to our continued growth, we are look­ ing for experienced people to work in our Warehouse on all shifts. We will consider training the right people too! We offer an excellent benefit package including health, life, 40IK, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement. Apply in person at: Clarion Technologies, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Lillian Stehr became the new director of the Lincoln __ Moffat suggested that the combined meeting might want to discuss where future industrial development should be located. He said he would like to see a common criteria set for de­ velopment. Moffat also suggested that the village commission be­ gin to think about common access if future commercial development is to take place along M-37. Currently, there are 88 parcels within the village along the state highway. The commission will be­ gin thinking about formal access management to con­ trol congestion, ensure safety and provide consis­ tency. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville Plan­ ning Commission will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2. A public hearing on possible development of 11 acres be­ hind Tires 2000 is sched­ uled. Plastics * Process Technicians and Set Up Clarion is searching for experienced Process Technicians and Set Up people. Associates of Clarion continue to experience a growing envi­ ronment that offers promotional opportunities as we grow. If you enjoy a challenging, fast-paced atmosphere, see what we have to offer! In addition to a newly improved pay scale, we offer a complete benefit package including: • • • • • Health Insurance Disability Insurance Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement Paid Vacations • • • • days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions may be directed to 7959708. Stehr selected new Lincoln Meadows director Middleville Planning Commision may meet with Thornapple Twp by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Planning Commission last week ap­ proved a suggestion from Becky Edgeington and Mike Chlebana are ready for business behind the counter of the new Radio Shack store located in Gun Lake Building Supply. Life Insurance Dental Insurance 401(k) Paid Holiday’s Candidates must be team-oriented and want to achieve suc­ cess. Please send your resume or complete an application at: Clarion Technologies, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. Fax: 616-698-8677. Meadows apartments in Middleville on Monday, April 3. She follows in the foot­ steps of Lisa Finkbeiner, who stepped down to pursue new challenges and spend time with her family. Stehr said, "I was attracted to this position because it is part time and I already know many of the residents." Stehr's husband, Rick, has been maintenance supervisor at Lincoln Meadows and the Stehrs have lived there. "I don't have to drive to work in bad weather any more and I am one of those who won't have to worry when the price of gasoline goes up," Stehr declared when discussing the benefits of her new position. The greatest benefit, she said, is meeting the resi­ dents in the 49 one-bedroom apartment units. "Everyone has been really helpful," Stehr said. "I really appreciate all that Lisa has done to make the transition a smooth one for me. It has been easy to work together with her," Stehr said. Stehr comes to Lincoln Meadows from a position at Thornapple Valley Credit Union. Her experience there means that she can handle the financial forms that must be filled out to meet the requirements of HUD, the Housing and Urban De­ velopment Authority which administers Lincoln Mead­ ows. She has been talking with the members of the Mid­ dleville Housing Commis­ sion and with directors of other HUD facilities to make sure she can maintain the excellent ratings Lincoln Meadows has received in the past. The Stehrs have four chil­ dren and seven grandchil­ dren. Stehr said she is ex­ cited about serving the resi­ dents and the community in her new position. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Lillian Stehr Steve’s s Seamless Gutters * Steve Orr 9805 Chief Noonday Road, Middleville, MI 49333 (616) 795-7980 Residential • Business • Builders Custom Made Seamless Aluminum gutters • FREE Estimates • Competitive Pri<e-» �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Apnl 11. 2000, Page 15 Five teens hurt when car strikes tree by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Five boys from Mid­ dleville and Hastings were taken to Pennock Hospital late Saturday when the car they were riding in struck a tree in Irving Township, Boat thefts probed on Gun Lake Michigan State Police are investigating an April 3 re­ port of items being stolen from a number of boats be­ ing stored at Matteson Ma­ rine on Gun Lake in Yankee Springs Township. One of the victims re­ ported that the shrink wrap on the boats had been cut to gain access to the vessels, according to police. 'Fhc incident remains un­ der investigation. trapping driver Ryan Rit­ sema inside. Only one of the boys, Scott Marsh, 20, of Mid­ dleville, could recall what happened, telling police they had been to a party on Garbow Road, though he did not know where they were headed when the crash oc­ curred, at shortly after 11 p.m., police said According to a report from the Barry County Sheriffs Department, Ritsema was driving south on McCann Road when he lost control of the vehicle in the curve, ran off the roadway, striking some mailboxes be­ fore impacting a tree. A blood alcohol test of Ritsema resulted in a .20 percent reading which is twice the legal limit, deputies reported. Accident reconstructionist Jim Fawcett estimated that Ritsema, 20 of Middleville, was driving a little over 51 mph in the 25 mph zone. Police investigation results in drug arrest An investigation by the Hastings Post of the Michi­ gan State Police has led to the arrest of a Yankee Springs Township man for a felony count of delivery and manufacture of mari­ juana. John Jousma also was charged with one count of possession of marijuana af­ ter police executed a consent search of Jousma's Arch­ wood Drive home March O 30. Jousma was arraigned on the charges March 31 and he was released on a $2,500 personal recognizance bond on the felony. A $1,000 personal recognizance bond was set on the misdemeanor possession charge, to which he entered a not guilty plea. He is scheduled to return to court April 12 at 9 a.m. for a pretrial and for a pre­ liminary examination. notice 0F PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PUNNING COMMISSION APRIL 17,2000 The suggested speed for the curve is 20 mph. Deputies reported that when they arrived at the scene of the crash, they no­ ticed the car was still smol­ dering and Marsh, a back seat passenger was "hysteri­ cal," screaming for anyone to open the door. Marsh was helped out of the car by the officers, who reported that the front seat passenger, Eric Hoffman, 22, of Hastings, as well as Ritsema were unconscious. Officers also helped Greg Kotrba, 21, of Hastings out of the car and reported that Hoffman was "slow to re­ spond" and passenger Kevin Doyle, 21, of Middleville, was "lethargic" and officers "had trouble rousing him." "After he came to, he was assisted out of the vehicle," deputy Marti Lantinga re- ported. Hoffman was removed from the car by ambulance personnel, but Ritsema re­ mained trapped. "Deputy (Robert) Fueri cut his seat belt in an at­ tempt to free him to no avail," Lantinga wrote in her report. Personnel from Thornap­ ple Township Emergency services were able to free him. Ritsema was admitted to Pennock Hospital, where he w as treated and later released on April 3. The other four patients were treated and released. Ritsema reportedly was the only occupant wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Charges are pending in Barry County District Court against Ritsema and for two other occupants for being minors in possession of al­ cohol by consumption. One occupant also may be charged with allowing a per­ son under the influence of alcohol to drive a motor ve­ hicle. police reported. J WANTED:t Experienced equipment operator, bulldozer or crane, with CDL. Benefits included. ■« 616-795-9510 Bob Brown & Sons Excavating ■■ Xiornapplc ^nor_ Middleville man accused of hitting wife A 34-year-old Middleville man accused of punching his wife in the face with his fist and saying "if you leave, you won’t last long," was questioned for domestic violence March 27, accord­ ing to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies said the man al­ legedly called his wife at work and told her she had better come home and take care of their 5-year-old son. When the wife replied that she was going to be a little late, he allegedly told her "you will be here on time if you know what's good for you." The woman returned home at 9:15 p.m. and the two entered into an argu­ ment which led to woman packing her clothes. The man allegedly knocked the clothes from her hand and struck her in the side of her face with a clenched fist while calling her names. He then took their son 7 P.M. at Thomappie Township Hall 200 E Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 away from her and report­ edly pushed her out of the back door, causing her to fall and suffer a rib injury. The man told police, however, that he never struck her and that she was fine when she left the home that night. Charges are pending at the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the nursing assistant class at Thomappie Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held April 17 through May 1 and is not in ses­ sion on weekends. After successful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 pet hour. To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, all appli­ cants are subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by April 11 at: Thomappie Manor 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 The Caledonia Post Office is now hiring part-time, Rural letter Carriers at $11.55 per hour plus vehicle mileage. If you have a good driving record (5 years), a dependable vehicle, can be available on short notice, and are willing to work most Saturdays or Mondays and often before and/or after holidays, you may be the person the Postal Service needs. If you can manage a flexible work schedule, please apply. This is a non-career position without benefits, but it is gen­ erally, the only way to become a full-time regular Rural Carrier. A petition to rezone land from *AR' Agricultural-Residential to ‘RR’ Rural Residential has been received from Ph*p and Barbara Bender and David Dykstra The location ot the subject parcel s within the east one-half oi the southeast one-quarter ot Sector 29. Thomappie Townshp The subject parcel contans 73.31 acres of land at the southwest comer of Cherry Valley Road and Jackson Road The par­ cel s further identified as Tax Parcel *08-014-029-007 If you are interested in this position and would like to take the next Rural Carrier Examination, please go to the Caledonia Post Office. Persons wishrig to address the Planning Comrrassjon regardng the issue wi be gwen an opportunity to do so at the pubic taring THE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4 p.m.: Friday 9 - noon For further information, contact Mark O. Thiel, Postmaster. Written comments regard^ ths <picaton may be ac&essed to Sactarv. Tbomappie To*nsf*> Ptonrmg Commsscn. PO 9c > 459 Mdde^e V 49333 Wesley Van Rhee. Planning Commission Secretary NOTICE; Thomapp* ’ownsftp wJ provtoe reasonable aunkary ads and services suer as signers tor toe hearing mparec ano auric tapes tor the wsuaty impasto ot pnnted maienas tang crata-e-: at toe hearing on seven days notoe to toe Tbwnshp Clerk, toefoduas we c saotties requr ng a-1 «ar> aos or sevx»$ shouC contact toe C*** by wrtog or caftng thomappie VAage Ctertt. p.0 Box 459 20C E Man Street. Mtodtov te M 49333 Telephone (6l€) 795-7202 318 Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or I-800-870-7085 616-891-9524 J UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/Apnl 11. 2000 TK High School SADD group reach out to fellow students Middle school students attending a dance later this year sponsored by SADD may see some of these dance steps demonstrated by Yon Bucher and Aaron Alvarez. SADD is starting a middle school program for the next school year called STAND. The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) at the Thomapple Kellogg High School have been very active this year They have developed a Peer Resistance Skills Team which will pilot a program in two elementary classrooms later this year. Pictured from left are Rachel Kennnicott, Kyle Prestar, Mandy Flora, Crystal Harrington, Aaron Alvarez, Aimee VanderWood and Josh Young Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner Yon Bucher and Aaron Alvarez show their moves to a middle school assembly as part of the SADD reach out activities at the middle school . level. and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 today. I IRES HOSO "SETTIRT THE PACE” Our Expert is Your vehicle Ready for spring! Services SERVICE ZCHECK LIST... include... 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Light Truck, Lawn & Garden, and Marine JON RAYMOND OwnerManager INTERSTATE B'ATtTERIES 616-795-3550 500 Arlington Street (M-57) — Middleville FORMERLY T1RES-PLUS MONDAY THURSDAY 8-6; FRIDAY 8-5; SATURDAY 8-2 Frazer-Rodgers exchange vows Kathy (Frazer) and Don Rodgers, both of Mid­ dleville, were united in mar­ riage on March 17, 2000 in Hastings, Michigan. Wit­ nesses were Bobbi and Daniel Frazer The couple honeymooned in Ludington, Michigan. They will reside in Mid­ dleville. Berlin Raceway ready for new season The 2000 auto racing season will get underway Saturday, April 29 at the Berlin Raceway. The 50th consecutive year of operation on the paved, one-half mile Marne oval will feature a three-in-one program of Late Model Stocks, Super Stocks and Sportsman Stocks. Special events will punctuate the summer schedule: • The International Winged Super Modifteds (ISMA) from Oswego, New York will compete Saturday, June 17. • The Auto Value Winged Super Sprints will be on hand July 1 and Sept. 2. • The Super Speedway cars of the American Racing Club of America (ARCA), that compete at Daytona Beach, Atlanta and other super speedways, will contest a 200-lap Late Model Stock event July 8. • The Demolition Derby will again run during fair week, Tuesday, July 18. • The American Racing Club of America truck division (ARCA) will run a JOO-lap main event Saturday, Aug. 12. • The 50th anniversary of the track will be staged Saturday, July 29 with a triple header race card plus a giant fireworks display. Berlin Raceway is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on the interstate 96 expressway at Marne, exit 23. �The Sun and News. Middlevrlte. MI/AprH 11, 2000/Page 17 Wieringa aims high for top scores, finishes Mastering a sport such as gymnastics requires athletes to constantly train to improve their scores and ascend to bigger and greater things. For Zach Wieringa, that meant 11 years of workouts, travels and competitions. Finally, last summer the 14-year-old Middleville native took some time off and found that sabbatical to be very therapeutic. "It was good to have the summer off," Wieringa said. "I’ve been in gymnastics for 11 years and it was good to have some time off, but it was good to come back too." When it was time to return. Wieringa not only was ready, but he was quite anxious to get back on the floor, or in the gymnasiums, and see what he could do. His first big competition following his layoff was the Cereal City Classic that was staged at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena this past January. With his home gymnasium. Branch Gymnastics, serving as the event's host, Wieringa performed at his very best. That included a first place 8.9 in the vault and a sixth place 43.3 in the all-around. The Classic may have been Wieringa’s first competition back and may have been one attended by gymnasts from all over ths United States and Canada, but the Middleville athlete said it was similar to any other. "It seemed just like any gymnastics meet," Wieringa said. "I was glad to see all the people and all my friends in gymnastics. I did quite well for my first meet (back)." Wieringa followed that effort with another that brought him gold, at Conrads March 12 in Farmington Hills. There, Wiennga was first in the floor exercise with an 8.2, was first in the vault with an 8.95, was second in the still rings with a 7.3, was third in the high bar with a 7.2, was sixth in the pommel horse with a 7.2, was seventh in the parallel bars with a 7.2 and was third in the all-around with a 46.05. Gymnasts from all over Michigan, Ohio and Indiana competed at Conrads. The Michigan State Meet Page fourth-grader bites principal, charges sought by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Police have request two counts of assault and battery against a Page Elementary School fourth grade student accused of biting Principal Patricia Koeze and causing his teacher to suffer a bro­ ken bone Feb. 17. Charges had not been au­ thorized as of Wednesday, though Barry County Juve­ nile Court Referee Tim McMahon confirmed charges have been requested by police against the 10ycar-old Middleville boy. According to the police report. Koeze and Lee Ele­ mentary School Principal Sharon Kalee were in a meeting in Koeze's office at about 10 a.m. when she re­ ceived a call from teacher Cindy Middlebush for help with an out-of-control stu­ dent. "Koeze asked if it could wait another five minutes, but then she heard all of the commotion in the room," I FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 reported Sgt. Jason Sixbcrry. Koeze and Kalee went to room 127, where they found the boy sitting in his chair with his head completely inside his desk with the top closed. "All of the contents had been thrown all over the classroom," Sixbcrry stated in his report. "All of the other kids were seated at a table across from the prob­ lem." Middlebush, Koeze and Kalee both asked the boy to get up but he refused. When Middlebush then tried to pick up the boy, he allegedly threw himself to the floor and started yelling. "He then knocked Middle­ bush to the floor, causing her to sprain her ankle," re­ ported Sixberry, who added that it was later learned the Middlebush had suffered a broken bone in her foot. Koeze called the office and asked for ice for the injury and the boy "was given a five-minute break" before the women tried again to get the boy to move. "They all tried to reason with him again," Sixberry reported. "He refused and was told if he did not walk he would be carried to the principal's office." The two principals picked up the boy and with assis­ tance from Middlebush, tried to take him to the office as he reportedly continued to kick and scream, said Sixberry. "He kicked Koeze's leg, then bit her right wrist area," the officer reported. "At the time, Koeze had on a bracelet. Koeze noticed the blood and though she was bleeding due to the pain." Koeze soon learned, how­ ever. that the blood was coming from the boy. "His mouth was cut by the bracelet and there were teeth impressions on her wrist," said Sixberry. "Her skin was not broken." The boy continued to scream and swear all the way to the office where he waited until his mother ar­ rived to take him home, ac­ cording to the report. Middlebush told police the incident began when the boy started throwing things around the room after he was asked to do his spelling assignments. She said he also kicked her in the shins several times during the in­ cident. According to an additional report by Sgt. Tony Stein, the boy said he "was mad because he didn't get his work done," and he bit the principal because "he wanted to be let go." Police have recommended that the boy be placed on probation with intensive counseling with all of his family involved. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT. Zach Wieringa March 25 was the next big event for Wieringa who seems to have a knack for doing his best at the bigger meets. At State, hosted by Greater Kalamazoo, he finished second in the allaround with a 46.7, just two tenths behind first place. "Afterwards, I was thinking, I wish I would have stuck my landing," Wieringa said. "I like it when it's the bigger meets." Wieringa’s State scores included a first place 7.9 on the high bar, a third place 8.2 on the floor and a sixth place 7.3 on the parallel bars. The floor exercise, the vault and the high bar Wieringa lists as his most favorite events, while the pommel horse, still rings and parallel bars arc the ones that he has to work on the most. He says that if he can up his scores in those three events, he has a good shot of doing well at regionals, April 15-16 in Columbus, Ohio. "I’m working on it; if I can get those scores up, I could probably place at regionals," Wieringa said. The Region V meet will be held at Ohio State University and is hosted by CGA Gymnastics. A strong finish there could serve as a springboard for Wieringa as he sets his sights on qualifying for the Junior Olympics. This is Wieringa’s third year at Branch Gymnastics and he is quite pleased with the training that he gets at the Battle Creek gymnasium. His coach is Al Schams. while Rocque Humphreys also provides him with valuable assistance there. Wieringa’s approach toward gymnastics is a simple one, but is also one that appears to have a winning formula. "I just try to gel all of the requirements in," Wieringa said. "If you can do them really well, you have a good chance of winning." Following regionals, Wieringa will begin training for the Junior Olympic tryouts which take place during Memorial Day weekend Also keeping him active this spring is track and field, as Wieringa is a freshman pole vaulter on the Thornapple Kellogg High School team. **Your One Stop Water Store** ✓ Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems r 25 ► Years < k Experience SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation iMUlUtiOM fee applies Mutt present coupon Not valid tot th other often. 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The three students, who earned the first, second, and third place awards for their school arc Martha Walter, first, Mallory Egolf, second, and Heather Punt, third All three received award certifi­ cates for their achievement. As the school \ first place winner, Martha's name will also be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. Thomapple Kellogg ili Middle School’s participa­ tion in the America and Me Essay Contest was spon­ sored by Farm Bureau Insurance agent Lynn denton of Middleville. Martha Walter’s first place essay now advances to the state level competition, from which the top 10 essays in Michigan will be selected. The top 10 statewide win­ ners, who will be announced in April, will receive plaques, cash, and U.S. sav­ ings bond valued from $500 to $l,000. In addition, the top IO essayists will be hon­ ored at a banquet in Lansing, meet with Michigan’s top governmental leaders and be Caledonia 616-891-5100 8980 N, ROGERS CT, SUITE B (CALEDONIA CROSSINGS) • CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 | Custom Club Fitting • Club Repair • Regripping [ Featuring Walter Hagen, Hogan, Peerless, Maxfli, Callaway, Taylor Made & Many Others [Call for an appointment: 891-5 I00J Plus ..Swing Analysis the featured guests at a Lansing Lugnuts minor league baseball game dedi­ cated in their honor. A team of finalist judges that includes a top Michigan Government official and the sponsoring teachers of last year’s top two statew ide win­ ners, will determine the ranking of the top 10 statewide winners this year. Several thousands eighth grade students from nearly 500 Michigan schools par­ ticipated in the 1999-2000 America and Me essay con­ test, which was conducted with the help of Farm Bureau Insurance agents across the state. The topic of the 1999-2000 contest was “My American Hero for the 21 st Century.” Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth grade students, the contest encour­ ages Michigan youngsters to explore their roles in America's future. As sponsor of the contest, Farm Bureau Insurance has earned 11 national awards from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. Dan Switzer ■ All Steel Heavy Duty Work Tables Well Built 30”x60” Two Week Special *149.99 + tax I Macomber Welding Svc. Inc by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Teachers, parents and stu­ dents at Thomapple Kellogg this academic year have been learning the steps to achiev­ ing success. Speakers have brought new ideas to teachers and parents on ways to encour­ age all students succeed and avoid the pitfalls of vio­ lence, loneliness and isola­ tion. During an in-service workshop, David Braukman presented a fast-paced and practical workshop to help Thomapple Kellogg teachers learn strategies to help stu­ dents succeed. These strategies included identifying major learning problems, and adapting in­ struction to uncover stu­ dents' hidden strengths Teachers learned to create a learning environment where all students feel welcome, where student progress can be assessed without destroy­ ing their self-concepts. Among the tips Brauk­ man gave teachers were helpful instructions for stu­ dent organization, ways to determine students who need phonics and the others who need a more total language arts approach and how to in­ tegrate both types of in­ struction in one classroom. Braukman touched on many content areas, includ­ ing science, social studies, reading and math. He also encouraged teachers to use activities that reach across disciplines. For example, students studying weather in science could also perform songs about weather, look at artists’ use of weather in their paintings, discuss how the impact of weather (floods in Madagascar and drought in Ethiopia) affect human actions and many more. Braukman also encouraged teachers to use what is called "multiple intelli­ gence." Skills in the Verballinguistic, logical-mathe­ matical, visual-spatial, bod­ ily-kinesthetic, musical­ rhythmic, interpersonal and intrapersonal areas can give students and teachers a way in to learning. Earlier, teachers and par­ ents at Page Elementary heard an overview of "emo­ tional intelligence" by Lavinia Wynolda as a way to improve student success. EQ is a combination of self-awareness, being able to motivate oneself and control one’s emotions. The "people skills" of conflict resolu­ tion, empathy, social skills and effective communication Lavinia Wynolda also are part of EQ. Wynolda encouraged par­ ents to set good EQ exam­ ples for their children. Par­ ents need to demonstrate problem solving. Wynolda encouraged par­ ents and teachers to talk about negative emotions so that children can understand what they are feeling, "when children realize they can work through negative feel­ ings, they are on the way to develop a high EQ." One goal of Wynolda's talk was to encourage par­ ents to be more "responsi­ ble" and set better examples for children. If teachers and parents affirm and encourage children by setting examples and becoming emotional coaches, students will achieve greater success and have a positive outlook on life. Books on multiple intel­ ligence and emotional intel ligence are available at local libraries. Both these speakers made it clear that there are no magic bullets which insure student success. Teachers have to try new techniques to reach students, parents and teachers have to model the results they want stu­ dents to achieve and students have to focus on learning. The results of all this talking are plans which will enable all Thomapple Kel­ logg students to reach their greatest potential. Quisenberry to run at CMU Her senior season of track and field has yet to begin at Thomapple Kellogg High School, but already Danielle Quisenberry can set her sights on running college cross country and track next fall at Central Michigan University. Quisenberry, who led the Lady Trojans to last fall’s Class B State championship in cross country, accepted an athletic scholarship to run at the Division I university in Mt. Pleasant. At TK, Quisenberry was named All-State in both cross country and track, won an O-K Blue cross title three times and was named AHBarry Country also on three occasions. Quisenberry visited several schools including Hillsdale, Boston College and Western Michigan University, but found CMU to be the most suitable for her. She is contemplating a field in journalism and has a lot of respect for the Chippewa cross country and track coaches. 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Ml/April 11.2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-04-18.pdf b7724e294d26237b80f7c7bea7650060 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 16/April 18, 2000 Bond issue to ask for L5 mills Four to seek two open Caledonia School Board seats by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Four candidates plan to run for two fouryear seats on the Board of Education, one held at present by in­ cumbent Robert Lillie, and the other to be vacated by Robin Vaughan, each of whom have served one term. This election, scheduled for June 12 will be an im­ portant one for residents, not only to elect two school board members, but also be­ cause the Caledonia school district hopes to have a bond issue on the ballot to raise the money for a replacement high school to be built on Kraft Avenue. Lillie is running to re­ main in his present posi­ tion. He is retired from J.C Penny Co. after 32 years as a senior merchandiser. He has a bachelor of business administration degree from Western Michigan Univer­ sity. He is presently work­ ing as a CAB technician for Wilcox Associates Inc, an environmental services company located in Caledo­ nia. Lillie served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970, and is a Vietnam vet­ eran, stationed at Bien Hoa Air Base for about one year from 1969 to 1970. His service in school mat­ ters includes participation on the original FACTS committee, as a member of the Parents Advisory Coun­ cil (C-PAC), on the Ad Hoc committee for the baseball and softball Helds, the Community/School Budget Committee, and on the Teen Institute. As a school board mem­ ber he has served on the ed­ ucation committee for four years, the finance committee for two years, and for one year each of the policy, building and personnel committees. He as served as board liai­ son to the Caledonia Educa­ tion Foundation, the Michi­ gan Assbciation of School Boards, and to the Growth Commission. His public service in­ cludes being a trustee on the Caledonia Village Council for two years. He has served as a pastor-parish committee chairman for two years at his church, as administrative board chair for two years, and as a Sunday School teacher for 10 years. He has served as a youth coach for baseball, soccer, and basketball for 14 years. Lillie is the father of four boys, one of whom is a se­ nior in high school this year. His wife, Anne, su­ pervises the preschool. All their sons have and intend to go on to college. John Jacobson holds a de­ gree in civil engineering and is currently working toward a master's degree in manage­ ment at Aquinas College, to be completed in May. A civil department super­ visor at U.R.S. Greiner of Grand Rapids, an architec­ tural firm whose primary work is on school facilities and expansions, his work re­ lates to areas he believes can contribute to his service as a school board member. He has experience working with other school boards on bond and construction issues. Jacobson has helped coach Caledonia Middle School Science Olympiad for the past two years. He is a member of the Grand Rapids TaiKwonDo Club with his four children, and is work­ ing toward sending a team to the Junior Olympics from the Amateur Athletic Union. He worked with the grow th committee for nearly two years, and since that committee has transferred its focus to the bond issue. Ja­ cobson has continued to be active with duties of a re­ lated nature. The Jacobsons have four children attending Caledonia schools and have lived in Caledonia for five years. Glenn Gilbert came from the Petoskey area two years ago. Gilbert has two chil- See election, page 3 Shooting victim collapses during preliminary hearing by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A Grand Rapids man who was shot four times in Mid­ dleville March 31 collapsed into unconsciousness during his testimony in Barry County's 56B District Court Friday. James Rummclt, 25, had been on the stand for about 45 minutes when he began to shake during questioning by Carol Jones Dwyer, who is the court appointed attor­ ney for accused gunman Matthew Twiss of Mid­ dleville. A recess was called by Judge Gary Holman and A sign for all to see Cross Country coach Tammy Benjamin and her talented 1999 team celbrate the announcement of their accomplishment as the Cross Country State Champions. This is the sign coming into the village driving east on Green Lake Road between the middle and high schools. Rummelt was led into a back room, where he col­ lapsed shortly thereafter and was taken away in an ambu­ lance. A recess was called by Judge Gary Holman and Rummelt was led into a back room, where he col­ lapsed shortly thereafter and was taken away in an ambulance. Twiss and Justin Rauch, 16, of Middleville were in the courtroom for a joint preliminary examination on charges of attempted murder for allegedly shooting Rummelt with a .32 caliber revolver. Both are being held on $1 million bond. Rummelt was among nearly 10 witnesses being called by Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley tc testify during the proceed­ ings. Twiss and Rauch are ac­ cused of firing four shots into Rummelt at about 11:30 p.m. behind the Baby Bliss factory in Middleville. Neither teen claims re­ sponsibility for firing the shots. “They each say the other one did it.’ police have said. An earlier interruption to the proceedings occurred when the court building was evacuated after a power out­ age plunged the courtroom into darkness during testi­ mony by Middleville Deputy Jeff Nieuwenhuis. Shooting victim James Rummelt gives testimony just before he collapses. It was later learned that a power line near Taco Bell on State S’reel inadvertently had been cut by crews work­ ing on the lines. Though two people were trapped in an elevator at the Courts and Law Building during the outage, a backup generator was used to free them before the hearing re­ sumed on auxiliary power. During his testimony af­ ter the outage. Rummelt said he had met Twiss and Rauch for the first time at a gas station in Standale March 24, one week before the shooting. "I had seen them, they looked like they did drugs,"1 said Rummelt who had to drink water while on the stand to keep from feeling dizzy. "I went up and asked them if they smoked drugs. They didn't know me, so they didn’t want to say any­ thing." Rummelt said Twiss and Rauch, whom he was intro­ duced to as "B" and "Meat,’’ reacted coolly to him and asked if he knew how to get to Middleville. Two other people were with Rauch and Twiss in the car, he said. See hearing, page 2 In This Issue... • Easter, Good Friday services scheduled locally • Bob Wenger to retire from Barry County Board • Drain Commission says twp. must pay 80% of Riverland Ranch • Yankee Springs to seek fire equipment millage �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Apnl 18. 2000 Preliminary hearing, continued from front page "Later, I decided I was go­ up here and shoot me." ing to tell them how to get Rummelt said Twiss then to Middleville," said Rum­ handed him the gun and he melt. "They were going to smelled it and handled it. get some marijuana for "I blew it off like what­ Justin and in return, they ever,’" Rummelt said. "I were going to get me some didn’t expect him to mean LSD for helping them get anything by it and then we to Middleville." went back to where my car Rummelt said he ex­ was and we drove back to changed some marijuana for the Baby Bliss." Rummelt said Justin and what Justin had told him Gump had returned with was LSD. money to buy the marijuana During that transaction, Rauch and Twiss told and a full sheet of what he Rummclt they could "hook claimed to be LSD for me up with someone who which Rummelt paid $400, could get me some more he said. drugs in Middleville," Rauch in turn purchased 1 Rummelt testified. 1/2 ounces of marijuana He also testified that the from Rummclt with part of group told him they knew that money, about $135, someone who would buy Rummelt said. some marijuana from him. "We exchanged numbers The four Middleville teens and I left," Rummelt said. followed Rummelt to the About two days later. Subway Station on 28th Rummelt learned the LSD Street in Grand Rapids, then was not real, he said, and Rummclt followed the teens paged Justin. to Middleville, he testified. "I wasn't exactly happy at After meeting at the Baby that point in time," RumBliss factory, the group meh said. went to the old "ski hill" He said after trying to and waited for someone to meet with Rauch to get the show up to buy marijuana $400 back, he finally got a from Rummclt. call back from Twiss When no one showed, "He said he knew some­ Justin and "Gump," left and one who carried two pounds Twiss and Rummelt were of marijuana on them and he alone on the ski hill, was going to set it up where Rummelt testified. I'd beat this guy up and take "We waited, then he told the two pounds," Rummelt me that I made one hell of said. "I figured I’d do that, an impression on him and get the two pounds and have said he had brought me up nothing to do with him onto the hill to shoot me," again." Rummelt testified. "And he Rummelt said he pur­ showed me the gun. It was a chased black clothing, a revolver with a white handle mask and a steel, telescop­ and a silver body. He told ing night stick and borrowed me he planned to take me black bools to carry out the assault on Friday. March 31. "A time was set up to meet at the Baby Bliss," said Rummelt. After their meeting. Twiss allegedly left Rum­ melt at the Baby Bliss to make a phone call to arrange the meeting with the in­ tended victim. When he re­ turned. he took Rummelt to the top of the ski hill to wait. Rummelt said. "I laid in wait and he kept saying not to worry because the guy with the two pounds was a scrawny dude and I wouldn't have any problem beating him up," said Rummelt. He said the intended vic­ tim did not show, but Rauch and Gump arrived some time later. "Matt said he needed to talk to them and I went to­ ward my car to make sure nobody was breaking into it," Rummelt said. On his way to his car, he overheard Rauch and Gump talking, he said, and began to chase them while still wearing his mask. "I caught up to Justin be­ cause I was extremely an­ gry," he said, "and I hit him in the left leg above the knee with my slick. Gump took off and Justin said 'let's work this out. Don't hit me again.' I told him I wouldn't hit him again." Rummelt said he ordered Justin to get into his car and they drove to the Crystal Flash gas station where Rauch said he would call his source for the LSD to help Rummelt recover his cash. Justin Rauch, one of the acussed. appears in Barry County Circuit Court for the hearing. Matthew Twiss, accussed of attempted murder, is led into the courtroom in Hastings. "He said he had ripped us both off," said Rummeit. "He got back in the car and said the guy wasn’t there so I told him I wanted him to show me where everybody lives and I'll come back and get the money." Rummelt said Rauch showed him some houses in Middleville, including what was "supposedly where the guy lived who sold the acid and he showed me Matt's house, but he didn't want to show me his house." As they were driving, Rummelt and Rauch saw Twiss and Gump walking down the sidewalk, he testi­ fied. "There was another guy with them and Justin said that was him, that was the guy he got the acid from," said Rummelt. "I wanted my money, so I allowed Justin to get out of the car. They said they were going to make some phone calls." He said Twiss and Rauch left and made a phone call because they were going to beat up the person who car­ ries the two pounds and split the marijuana between the three of them. Twiss and Rauch left and Rummelt parked his car in the parking lot next to Faro's Pizza. "I walked to the Baby Bliss and waited for them to arrive," said Rummelt. Rauch and Twiss returned and said they had worked it out with the guy who has the two pounds, Rummelt testified. "The next thing I knew, there were gun shots going off and I felt a burning sen­ sation in my body." he said. "I heard Matt say 'aren't you dead yet?' I laid down... and I heard Justin say, 'do you have any more bullets?’ and I acted like I was dead." Rummelt said the next thing he heard was the gun being reloaded. "Then, I passed out," he said. Rummelt had been shot twice in the back, once in the wrist and one bullet grazed the right side of his head. Rummelt later regained consciousness, he said. "At that point, I thought I was dead," he said. "I didn't feel any pain so I thought I was like a ghost. It was a real strange feeling. I had just gotten up. 1 really thought I was dead." Rummelt walked to a nearby house, knocked on the door and laid down on the porch. Witnesses inside the home were playing a board game when they heard the knock, one of the occu­ pants, Tommy Haviland, testified. Nieuwenhuis was on the scene in 20 seconds. "When speaking with the victim, the deputy couldn't get the victim to speak for very long as it was apparent the victim was going into shock," he reported. "His eyes were rolling back and he faded in and out." After Rummelt was stabi­ lized by Thornapple Town­ ship Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard and EMT Brian Tyner, Rum­ melt kept complaining of being shot in the back. Woodard, Tyner and Nieuwenhuis discovered the wounds after removing Rummelt's shirt. They also observed a two-inch long cut above his right ear that appeared to be 1/16-inch deep Rummelt reported told Nieuwenhuis that the shoot­ Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults_____ New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Ri^ftt on the way to or from worhl Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! ers were "a tall kid who wears headphones" and "an­ other kid who has curly hair named Meat." Rummelt also told police that the incident occurred "near a dam with some wa­ ter" and that lhe area was "dark and wooded." "In talking to the victim, who was in and out of con­ sciousness. he was able to get the two street names of the suspects." said Undersh­ eriff Don Ford. "That’s all he could get." The street names of the assailants. "B" and "Meat­ head," were immediately recognized by Nieuwenhuis, said Ford. "Being a well trained ex­ cellent deputy, he knew immediately who they were from prior dealings with them." said Ford. "He knew where they lived, he knew who they hang with and he knew where they hang out." Twiss and Rauch were soon found in the basement of Rauch's home and ar­ rested. Rummelt was unable to complete his cross examina­ tion by Dwyer and Rauch's defense lawyer. Bruce Lin­ coln Friday due to his loss of consciousness. Also testifying Friday were three teen-aged girls from Middleville. One girl, a juvenile, said she had seen Rauch with a gun two days prior to the shooting. Another girl said that on the night of the shooting, she heard Twiss say he had shot somebody in the head. Rauch and Twiss were bound over to Circuit Court on the charges and an addi­ tional charge of conspiracy to commit first degree mur­ der after testimony con­ cluded on Monday. Justin Lietchy, also known as "Gump," testified that he was with Twiss and Rauch when they allegedly planned for Rauch to shoot Rummclt on the Skill Hill. �The Sun and News, MkWIevifle. Ml/Apra 18. 2000/Page 3 Yankee Springs Township supervisor to retire June 8 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Yankee Springs Town­ ship Supervisor George London gave his colleagues on the township board copies of his letter of resig­ nation at the end of their April 13 meeting. London's resignation will take effect on June 8 and he asked the board to approve the appointment of Al McCrumb as deputy supervisor to represent London in the day-to-day activities of the township. The Township Board will appoint an interim supervi­ sor June 8 to fill London's George London unexpired term. The next township election is Aug. 8, the date of the primary. Petitions for open positions need to be turned in by May 16. London told the board that he appreciated the privilege of serving the township for seven and a half years but he needed to "take the summer off." He said he is looking forward to spending more time with his wife and fam­ ily. London has lived in the community for many years and is retired from the De­ partment of Natural Re­ sources. He has also served on the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education. FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Recognize middle school athletics Dear editor: I’m responding to a letter that was in the March 8 issue. The article was called “Cover middle school sports ” My name is Brett Knight and I go to Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School. I think that putting middle school sports in the paper would be a great idea Young athletes, I think, need to be recognized as much as the high school ath­ letes. We play as hard as they do and winning means a lot to us even though we can’t win a conference or state title. I think that all the ath­ lete’s families and other peo­ ple in the community would enjoy reading about our suc­ cess or our failure. Thanks for your time and I hope more people will respond to this. Brett Knight, TK Middle School Election, continued from front page dren in the school system, $100,000 home. one in high school and one The amounts needed have in elementary school. not yet been placed before His background is in the Board of Education. Ac­ business, with a bachelor of cording to preliminary com­ science degree in business putations the total bill administration from would come to a total of Aquinas. He is a manager of around $40 million. The the contracts group at B.F. new high school building Goodrich Avionics Sys­ would cost 28 million, ren­ tems. ovations to be made to other Gilbert's community ser­ buildings would cost 2.5 vice consists of coaching in million with 1.7 million of high school, football, and that dedicated to updating air baseball. He has served on conditioning in the existing the steering committee for a high school building. WGVU auction, soliciting donations to feed 250 volun­ The bond issue will teers at the auction. His rea­ levy 1.5 mills in addition son for running for the posi­ to the current 1999 levy tion of the Board of Educa­ of 5 5 The assessment tion is to give his time to will continue for 25 the school. years and millage Kristy Sherlund has been assessed for this pro­ a resident in Caledonia for ject will decline as three years. She has been a growth continues to past president of the Junior occur in the district. League, and her community service through the league The remaining 12 million includes Safe Care. Healthy would be for roadways on Start and public policy ad­ campus, site development vocacy work for children. costs, and technology, She has volunteered as a equipment and furnishings. child law center and has This money will buy: served as a Red Cross vol­ • A second middle school unteer as well. able to accommodate 600 Sherlund has also served students located in the south as a board member of the part of the present high Grand Rapids Very Special school facility. Arts of Michigan, and has • A replacement high served as chair of the Grand school with a capacity for Rapids Very Special Arts 1300 students, and expand­ organization. able to 1500 students. Her educational back­ • A replacement Commu­ ground includes a bachelor's degree from Central Michi­ gan University. She has one child in ele­ mentary school. The bond issue, of great importance to future school planning and to taxpayers alike, will levy 1.5 mills in addition to the current 1999 levy of 5.5. The assessment will continue for 25 years and millage assessed for this project will decline as resi­ dential and commercial growth continues to occur in the district. The expense, shared over the district would result in costs to the homeowner at around $75 annually for families living in a nity Resource facility. • A solution to traffic safety concerns at Dutton Elementary . Kettle Lake El­ ementary. and Caledonia Middle School. • Technology upgrades for all classrooms. • Expansion of the bus fleet. • A replacement site for Caledonia Community Schools Administration. • A convenient site for a passible township library. The new replacement high school to be built by this money would be located be­ tween the middle school and Emmons Lake Elementary Fifty acres will be allocated to the new high school, and recently updated outdoor ath­ letic facilities will still be accessible for use by the students. Voting locations will be determined bv the precinct in which a person lives. Precinct No. I is at Caledo­ nia High School. Precinct No. 2 is at Kettle Lake El­ ementary. and Precinct No. 3 is at Dutton Elementary School. New residents may not be registered to vole. In order to vote for the bond issue, a person must be registered by Max IS. 2000. If in doubt, the adminis­ tration office will answer questions about where to vote Call 891-8185. 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Ml’April 18. 2000 Easter, Good Friday services scheduled locally by Patricia Johns Staff Writer For churches in the Mid­ dleville and Caledonia areas, Easter is not just a time for flowers, chocolate and fun. It is a time for contempla­ tion on the meaning of life and a celebration of great joy and color. Several community Good Friday services are planned. • "Die Middleville United Methodist Church and the Middleville Christian Re­ formed Church will hold a joint service on Friday, April 21, at the Christian Reformed Church beginning at 7 p.m. The church is lo­ cated at 708 W. Main St. in Middleville. • The Hastings Area Min­ isterial Association will hold its good Friday com­ munity service at Em­ manuel Episcopal Church in Hastings beginning at noon April 21. The church is at the comer of South Broad­ way and West Center Street. For more information, call Father Chuck McCabe at 945-3014 • Peace Reformed Church at 6150 Cherry Valley will hold a Maundy Thursday Service at 7 p.m. April 20. On Sunday. April 23, an Easter Sunrise Service be­ gins at 8 a.m. followed by breakfast at 9 a.m. The Community Easter Celebra­ tion begins at 11 a.m. at the Caledonia High School au­ ditorium. • Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft Avenue SE, Caledonia 891-9259. An Easter Vigil begins April 22 at 8 p.m. Easter Sunday services will be held at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m • Gun Lake Community Church. 12200 W M-179 Highway, 795-7903. April 20, Maundy Thursday ser­ vice beginning with a meal at 6 p.m. followed by an in­ formal worship at 6:30 p.m. with music, testimony, children's message, medita­ tion and communion. On Easter Sunday the choir will be singing the Hallelujah Chorus at the 11 a.m. service. Pastor Rod Van Ek’s sermon title is "What happens when we die?" • Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine Street, 891-8669. April 20. Maundy Thursday Service at 7 p.m. Commu­ nion and reflection on Christ’s Passion. Good Friday Prayer Ser­ vice will focus on the sor­ row and solemnity of the day. Call the church for times. Easter Sunday begins with a sunrise senice at 8 a.m. followed by breakfast at 9 a.m. The Easter Cele­ bration begins at 10:30 a.m.. The Sermon is "Called by Name" and spe­ cial music from the Wee Sings Children’s Choir and the Chancel Choir. In con­ trast to the bare walls of the tomb of Good Friday, the church will be decorated with more than 100 spring flowers. • Redeemer Covenant Church. 6951 Hanna Lake Ave. Caledonia 698-8001. Maundy Thursday. 7 p.m.. Good Friday,. April 21, noon. SONrise Service at 7:30 a.m. followed by breakfast. The Easter Worship celebra­ tion begins at 9:30 a.m. • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Main St. Mid­ dleville. Maundy Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Good ’ Friday Tenebrae service begins at 7:30 p.m Easter Sunday Continued next page _______ LOCAL_____ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A t iling Chunh - Serving a tiring lord Sunday School ................................ 9 30 a m Morning Worship.......................... 10 45 a m. Evening Praise 6 00 p m. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr llrian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 FIRST BAPTIST C 0 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) M U 1 1 I T C 1 B 1 t H a place to belong a ptace to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Wonhip _________ 10 30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings................. 700 p.m. Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rex Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chnssey Dykstra. Worship Leader Dennv Rouma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 6I6-R9I-O287 Visit our web site www bngotsiae org /') 30 r AM A Worship; 11:00 AM Chr Ed; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family Covenant Churches of America yNightJ 1 Redeemer Covenant Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH M 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 We are changed by God’s love! ’’ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship.................................................930 a.m Sunday School................................ 11:00 a.m Adult Bible Class” . ....................... 11.00 a m CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M 37, north <>t Middleville • 795 9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor .Alan 1). Mood)', Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk- Sunday School..........................................9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service . 11:00am Sunday Evening Service .............. .. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................ .. . 6:45 p.m Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church (616) 795-2391 MS CALEDONIA! GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH I IHMIS KEIIWHI llll KIH 1 "4 CAun A mhA a curing heart for our communtn and the uvrld Sundas Worship 4.30 am & t> 00 p m (Child & Adult) (Lkinng the School Year) Rev. R .Vcner Gw«wr. Pastor lyneHeSpnC Youth Leader .41 Tieateyer. CmmuiiU) Calling Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m Sunday School for All Ages ................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6?3O p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................. 6:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST WshfScMK ..... l»»a* k Ctadi -.Lwaai Swwn 1 CWd Orel MOTES XMEPLU tf QVIT1U. Patel Smw Apni !*• 16 » 1« Staah TWsfex TWstev Vr. 26*' * Good Frdn Pmc Scnxx Fntei Apni 21 • TH pa EASTER <S«dn.>123) . Easier Sane Senxc > aa Baser BteakUs: FeflaMtep Hal * >.*ir • Ease Wat®? ' «^rr .Wraaw kufeti 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m 6:00 p.m. • '■4S-74U5 Inspiring Pu .' Relevant Barner Free Aar-Coataoned ■ta —Lowat Canag Oak Care a ^5 CHURCM . ft 11 00 a in Wed. Fellowship 7:30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 9S7-5572 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another tn brotherly love 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a m. Rom /.’ 10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service tEIjc ®lb ttZimc V[£>iHctljobist Cljurclj 5590 IMiitneyvilte Ave . S E. Alto, Mi 49302 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship. .11:00 am. SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Nursery 9 45 am Learning tor ail 6 pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry far kids Multiple Staff Sers ing Your Communits C ampus for Ministry Call far a schedule of choices tata GUN LAKE COMMUNITY 9 45 am. Morning Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Rayle Bailatd, Pastor Phone 868-6437 . C hurch School, Sunday . Rn Robert Gerke • Office R9I-RMH • Chunk H9I-9R7B Wednesday Prayer Meetmg...7:00 p.m. Wantaad. Mi *<?• YOU ARE INVITED One mile east of Wfiilneywllf Rd GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Cteef Kowaia. Hoad tat Gta Ute) 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Rev P AJumj PhcDtf 891-8440 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints RAY TOWNSEND. PasKw NORMAN KNORR ChnMun Fduoiaxi IMl 891-8028 • e-mail: leighlon0iserv.net 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Church Office (616) 841-1512 M-37 at 100th Si Pastor Roger Huhman • Church Office: HhR-0391 www lakesidecommunity org (under construction) Sunday Morning Mass; 9:30 a m. 792-2889 Lakeside A Place for F'amih & Friends 6201 VShitncw ille Venue. \llo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 4 10 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship....................... . .6 00 p m Peace Reformed Church 416^91-8114 On ht-37 between Caledonia tmd Middles a* Parmetee Morning Worship .......... 9.30 a m Mddteviie Sunday School............. 945 am Middtevtfte Mornr-.g Wonhrp . .11:00 a m Ret Lev /.uchman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH The Church where every body u somebody and Jesus is Lord" Temporal Meeting at Caiedonra High School xroarScnoa 9j0om xraa/ •Ax'rg Wonhp . 1030 a m xjnoa/ tw*>q NorT c 60Cpm �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 18. 2000/Page 5 Series of events to start Saturday in Caledonia Hundreds of Caledonia children took about five minutes to round up thousands of eggs last year. Children in the 4 and under group raced from the starting gate. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Several Caledonia Village sponsored events are being planned for the coming weeks and months. Earth Day will be ob­ served Saturday, April 22. An egg hunt at 11 a.m. will Mystery author to speak at Kent District Library April 20 The historical mystery au­ thor Miriam Grace Mon­ fredo will address patrons of the Kent District Library at the annual "Let It Snow" celebration at 7 p.m. Thurs­ day, April 20, at the Gerald R. Ford Museum. Doors open al 6:30, and audience capacity is limited to the first 250 people. Caledonia patrons will be treated to a bus trip to the event, which leaves the li­ brary parking lot at 6:15 sharp. The bus returns at around 9:30 p.m. Monfredo teaches "herstory" through her entertain­ ing historical mystery nov- Continued from previous page begins with a breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by a worship service at 9:30. • Leighton Methodist Church, 4180 2nd Street, Caledonia 891-8028. Easter begins with a sunrise ser­ vice at 6:30 a.m., followed by breakfast. A traditional service will be held at 6:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school and contemporary worship at 11 a.m. • First Baptist Church, 5215 N. M-37 Highway, Middleville. Saturday, April 22, 7 p.m. Easter musical drama "the Power of his Love." Easter Sunday begins with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. followed by a special Easter service at 11 a m. with mu­ sic and the message "Really Living." The day concludes with a second performance Distinctive Styles Inside and Out of the "The Power of His Love." • Brightside Community Church, meeting at Cross Creek Charter Academy at 76th Street and Kalamazoo avenue. Good Friday service is at 7 p.m. There will be a contemporary casual "come as you are" Easter Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. • Middleville Christian Reformed Church 798 W. Main St., 795-3667. Easter begins with breakfast at 8:45 a.m. followed by Easter Sunday Celebration. • Middleville United Methodist Church, Main Street, 795-9266. Easter starts with a Sunrise Service on the hill at the east end of the Mount Hope Cemetery at 7 a.m., followed by a breakfast served in the church fellowship hall. TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of whM every family values space Take a took M our hun­ dreds of pi*'4’ in fe*' lures, at prices that wfll surprise Welcome Home. 'Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.’ 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 cis set against the backdrop of the women’s rights movement. She is best known for the highly ac­ claimed Seneca Falls mys­ teries, including Seneca Falls Inheritance. Monfredo explains, "All of my books arc driven by actual histori­ cal events or social move­ ments." She says her goal in writ­ ing is to play a role in giv­ ing women everywhere a sense of where they have been and what they are ca­ pable of achieving. A histo­ rian and former librarian who lives near the birth­ place of the women’s movement in Seneca Falls, N.Y. Monfredo is in demand across the country as a speaker about the evolution of women's rights. Monfredo’s address will be enhanced with other enter­ tainment, refreshments and door prizes. The event is open to the public free of charge. The event is part of Legacy 2000, an observa­ tion of Women’s History Month which celebrates women and their achieve­ ments, dreams and legacies. The evening is sponsored by Schuler Books and Music and the River, 100.5 FM. For more information about the "Let It Snow" cel­ ebration, call the Kent Dis­ trict Library at 336-3250. Easter Egg Hunt set at Gun Lake church The Gun Lake Commu­ nity Church will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. Saturday. April 22, at the church In addition to looking for treats, there will be face painting, clowns, games and prizes A drawing for a CD player also will be part of the day s festivities. Children should bring their own baskets For information call the church at 795-7903. The Earth Day celebration planned for 11 a.m. at Lakeside Park Saturday, April 22, includes an egg hunt.The Easter Bunny (who is well known in village circles) is expected to distribute treats again this year. be held at Lakeside Park. Hundreds of small children attended last year. There will be three age categories for the hunt, from 0 to 4 years, ages 5 and 6 and ages 7 to 9. Arlene Oaks who coordi­ nates the fun. said the Easter Bunny is hoped to make an appearance again this year, and someone told her there are lots of eggs for the hunt, thanks to donations by local citizens and help from the Cherry Valley 4-H Club, which helped put candy in the eggs, and the Boy Scouts who will hide the eggs before the event. Arbor Day will be ob­ served on Friday, April 28, with the planting of a tree. A Tree City Arbor Day Proclamation will be read at the ceremony, with the time and site yet to be deter­ mined. Independence Day will be celebrated Saturday, July 1, this year. A meeting is planned April 20 for people who would like to take part in those festivities, and planning for the event. A volunteer also is needed to run the frog and turtle race. Non-profit organiza­ tions are allowed to be ven­ dors at the event, to raise money for their causes. Another popular event in Caledonia is the annual car show. There were more than 300 vintage and classic cars at the show last year. The event will take place this year on Aug, 26, with more Dustin and Amber VanMeterof held hands while waiting for the hunt to begin. details yet to be decided. People with questions maY call Village Hall at 891-9384. For Sun & News classified ads coll 1-800-870-7085 Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Reminder ‘Weekender • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1952 N. Broadway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings,Michigan 49058 Ph. 616 / 945-9554 • Fax 616 / 945-5192 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Mkldlevtfle, Ml/Apni 18. 2000 Mosaic panels installed at Kettle Lake Elementary by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Artist in residence Mary Ellen McNaughton worked with second- and thirdgraders at Kettle Lake Ele­ mentary in the creation of mosaic panels that will 'be permanently installed in the halls of the school The students working on the project are in the classes of Gayle Ott, Tamara Rowley and Julie VanSickle, Nancee Doyle, Elizabeth Shrewsbury, Diane Blain and Kelly Clark. The main presentation took place on Feb. 7, after which the planning and work began. The mosaic panels were created to depict the past, present and future of Cale­ donia. Some classes focused on the history of Caledonia, others the present and the future as they imagined it would be. Teacher Debby Trent re­ viewed the history and showed actual pictures of some of the views of what the area used to look like. Understanding how to il­ lustrate the past presented a learning challenge, because children needed to learn a bit about what really happened in Caledonia over one hundred years ago. They learned a train used to pass through the middle of the town, that farm families used to get together at the Grange -■ ^KJiTisa-n 1 TtuWJknr,’.’- Art teacher Debby Trent shows Chelsey Lovett and Lauren Yonker how to roll out a slab of clay. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Kettle Lake art teacher Debby Trent reviews elements of history in Caledonia which the second and third grade students will incorporate into their mural. Some classes will do a modern day Caledonia and others will create a futuristic version of what they believe it will become. Mary Ellen McNaughton demonstrates cutting a shape out of a slab of clay, elements to be included in the mosaic mural. halls for social gatherings, and Caledonia had grocery stores, a jewelry store, a barber shop, a drug store, two doctors, a dentist, churches, a hotel and old school houses. They learned that there were Chippewa, Ottawa and Potawatami native Americans who lived along the river. The students saw a picture of Alaska, which was called Brownsville at first. The village was destroyed later on. Also, there used to be a mill where the LaBarge Dam is in Alaska. Elements of the country­ side, including farms, steam powered trains, fields, animals and people, with horses plowing, pulling wagons, etc., were discussed. Explaining historical costumes and long skirts did not quite convey a complete idea of proper at­ tire for the period, when a figure in a bikini had to be moved out of history and forward into the present day mural. Likewise, airplanes also had to be transplanted into the right setting. Adding horses or oxen to pull a cart was a little easier to make transportation in the mural Continued next page M6X1W STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY New Discounts LOW COST INSURANCE 616-891 -v 1 vv and Payment Available Plans 9K09 Cherry Nalley Rd., Caledonia, Ml 49316 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! - 1FREE Month. 2 QUOTES Month. 3 Month ' or 616-891-0462 6 Month Policies Brandon Seekell draws his part of the picture into the clay slab. After the clay tiles are cut out they are fired, either in the kiln at school or in artist McNaughton’s kiln. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml;April 18. 2000/Page 7 Danielle VanSingel and Chelsea Reil apply the glaze to the fired tiles. Seniors to have input on millage Mitch Spencer works on a drawing with suggestions from Mary Ellen McNaughton, artist in residence, who is taking part in the mural project. From previous page Volunteer parent Dawn Schumaker sorts glazed pieces by code letter for the mosaic panel they were created for. authentic. The ideas some students had were still not totally accurate, and presented an opportunity to enlarge the view of what different periods in history were like. In addition to learning about Caledonia's past, present and future, a great deal was experienced about clay and the steps of making a ceramic mosaic. Each child made one or more items to go into the panel their class worked on. They made buildings, people, trees, streets, and more. They glazed them and saw how the glaze changed when it was fired. Kettle Lake Elementary received a grant early in the year through the Michigan Council of the Arts and Cultural Affairs to have an artist in residence at the school. The PTO funded the rest of the project. Following voter approval of a senior citizens' millage in Kent County last year, seniors will be given an op­ portunity to say how that tax money could best be used. Five public forums will be held in Kent County on April 25, 26 and 27, giving senior citizens a chance to make suggestions on how that money would benefit them the most. The forums to be held hensive service delivery network dedicated to older adults. Its mission is to provide older persons, in­ cluding those in the gicatest social and economic need, with an array of human ser­ vices designed to maintain independence and dignity in their homes and communi­ ties. The agency is located on Cedar in Grand Rapids. The phone number is 454-5664. The Dutton PTO wishes to thank the following area businesses for their donations of cash or goods to our Dutton Elementary Spring Carnival. We thank you for your support. Our profits this year are being used for the Library and Accelerated Reading Software. & Best friends Corey Phillips and Don Lenertz work on drawings which may become part of the collaborative mural the class is planning. The drawings will be cut out and placed into a larger picture and later done in day. closest to the Caledonia area, organized by the Area Agency on Aging of West­ ern Michigan, will be held at Bowne Township Hall on the comer of 84th Street and Alden Nash at 10 a.m., and at Byron Township, 8085 Byron Center Avenue at 2 p.m. The Area Agency on Ag­ ing of Western Michigan was founded 25 years ago and serves as the catalyst in building a strong compre­ 68th Street Grill 4-Star Video ArtVan Furniture Legacy for a Lifetime LLC Dean Bolt/Mac Tools Doug Englebert/Mac Tools The Main Attraction Maynard’s Water Conditioning Meyer Michigan National Ice Center Michigan Turf Equipment Middle Villa Inn Mulberry Bush Old Kent Bank Muller’s Pamt & Paper Olive Garden Restaurant Pet Supplies Plus Pooh’s Corner Rainbow’s End Roger’s Department Store Russ’ Sam’s Club Seif & Sons Chevrolet Star Theatre State Farm Insurance/Ken Visser Dr. Wayne Westbrook. CD Dutton General Store DVK Construction Eastern Floral Exact Technology Essential Bean Faro’s Pizza Ferris Coffee & Nut Fortune Chef Fredenk Meyer Gardens Funspot Hastings City Bank Heidi Christine s Campau’s Corner Knott’s Greenhouse Landscape Impressions Loyd’s Auto Big O'Fish House Bill Knapps Blimpie’s in Dutton Broadmoor Motor Sales Burger King Caledonia Amoco Caledonia Auto Parts Caledonia Farmer’s Elevator Caledonia Lumber Caledonia State Bank Carmel's Italian Pizza Curcuit City Dr. Choryan Contempo Salon Cook’s Drive-in Connie’s Cakes & Crafts Crystal Flash Country Town Floral Craig’s Cruisers D&W Food Stores DeKorne’s Ethan Allen Subway Caledonia Swierenga Jewelers Target The Bun Basket Touch of Country Tyler Creek VanLaan Construction Supply Vito’s Pizza Village Bike Shop Total Gas Station Fruit Basket Flowerland Hamilton Lumber Harder & Warner Nursery Harmony House King’s Room �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middlevdle. Ml/April 18. 2000 TKMS March Students of the Month announced Sixth graders selected as students of the month are from left, sitting, Kathryn Chapman. Andrew Dragoo Travis Graham, Jessie Irwin. Tessa Kamp and Justin Koza. Standing are Stephanie Lukas. Rebekah Raymond, Alex Snider. Markus Thompson, Sam Verderber and Travis Young. Not pictured in Haley Babitz. Seventh graders selected as March Students of the Month are from left sitting. Victorio Azzarella, Jeffrey Chapman. Tara Davis, Kyle Funk, Kristina Hall. Natalie Hoag, and Matthew Jackson. Standing are Robert Lemon, Karla Mellen Allison Sager, Nicole shoemaker. Patrick Slawson, and Drew Townes. Not pic ure is Casey AubiL Swimming lessons set for next month Swimming lessons will be held from May I through May 24 on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. This scries of eight pool visits is sponsored by Thornapplc Kellogg Community Education. Registration begins at 8:30 a m. Thursday, April 20. at the Community Edu­ cation office. Phone registrations will begin at 9 a m. All classes are $20 and the fee is due at registration. Level II lessons for chil­ dren 5 to 7 years of age who have passed Level I will be held from 6:20 to 6:55 p.m. Level III lessons for children ages 7 and 8 who have passed level II are from 5:40 to 6:15 a m. Level IV and V classes for children who have passed Level III or Level IV will be held from 5 to 5:35 p.m. For information or to reg­ ister after 9 a m. on Thurs­ day, April 20, call the Community Ed office at 795-3397. Jeff & Sherri of Westen'$ Carpet Juvite you in to Sec Our... QUALITY LAMINATE FLOORING at.. Come See Why So Many People Buy Their Laminate Flooring From Us!! 15 Year Warranty & Several Shades to Choose From! Great Buys On Capet Too!! Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 “We’re the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe" Eighth graders selected as March Students of the Month are from left, sitting. Caitlin Adams, Camron Burrows, Thomas Dettmann, Joshua Enyart, Alaina Haselden, Kendall Jeffery, Katherine Paape and Sequoyah Rabbers. Standing are Aubrey Raymond, Sarah Rhoby, Joseph VanSpronsen, Phillip VanSpronsen, Andrew J. Walsh and Katherine Wieringa. Not pictured are Harper Castelein, Douglas Grummet, Justin Ogden and Shane Ridderikhoff. Students, parents invited to meeting on Internet sites Deb Jones and Maggie Jagnecki will discuss library resources and on-line Inter­ net sites for students and their parents on Monday Making A House A Home State Bank of Caledonia Prime* Line Home Equity You have great purchasing power with your home’s equity Use that power as a homeowner to do what you’ve been dreaming of evening, April 24. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Thomapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library. This program is geared for all ages and refreshments and child care are provided. Jones, the high school li­ brarian, and Jagnecki, a re­ source room teacher at Page, will share some of their fa­ vorite sites on the Internet and help parents negotiate the labyrinth of resources available via the World Wide Web. Many sites are appropriate for both regular and special education students. Jagnecki will also talk about Internet information to assist and empower parents of special education students. This program is spon­ sored by Parent Advisors for Special Education. For more information, call 795-5571 Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Consolidate your current debt into one lower monthly payment Save thousands oi dollars of interest each year and pay no dosing costs or fees' Contact us at any of our lour convenient locations for more mformatjon on how to apply JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. State Bank of Caledonia 627 E M«a • Cafafcma. Mt* 49316 891 8113 211 Water Sorer. Soae 100. KaUraazoo. Ml • 49007 381-7960 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Apnl 18. 2000/Page 9 Meeting to discuss TK trip to Europe of Dutton; 21 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; brother-inlaw, Gene (Frances) Gibson of Ada, Ohio; sisters-in-law. Ettie Shepherd of Kenton. Ohio, Hazel (Max) Kern of Lima. Ohio, Irene (Oliver) Shepherd of Dunkirk. Ohio, and Mary Gibson of Findlay, Ohio. Funeral Services for Mrs. Gibson were held on Friday, April 14, 2000 at Crates Funeral Home in Arlington. Ohio. Todd Vela officiated. Burial was in Dunkirk Cemetery in Dunkirk, Ohio. Memorial tributes may be made to Hardin County Hospice 917 East Columbus Street, Kenton. Ohio 43326 or Grace United Methodist Church 200 North Walnut Street. Dunkirk. Ohio 45836. Arrangements were made by the Crates Funeral Home at 620 North Main Street in Arlington, Ohio 45814. Lillian Avis Timm HASTINGS Mrs Lillian Avis Timm of Hastings, passed away Friday afternoon, April 14, 2000 at Carveth Village in Middleville She was born on August 13, 1922, the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Whitright) Sowerby in Hastings. Mrs. Timm moved to Florida in her childhood and graduated from high school there in 1941. She married Robert L. Timm on June 28, 1941 and the couple were farmers in Hastings Township all their married life. Mrs. Timm attended the Grace Wesleyan Church and belonged to Hospital Guild #19. She was preceded in death by her husband. Robert on September 16, 1999; and a daughter, Diana Lynn in 1947. Mrs. Timm is survived by her children, Bettie Lou Hoog of Plymouth, Bonnie Lee (William) Cruttcnden of Hastings, Larry (Carlen) Timm of Union City; grandchildren. Robin (David) Guthrie of Salt Lake City, Utah. Thomas Cruttcnden of Grand Rapids, Laura Timm and Lisa Timm of Union City; great grandchild, Jacob Guthrie; sister, Bessie Claytor of Belleview, Florida; sistersin-law and brother-in-law, Mary Lou Canfield of Pullman. Gladys Timm and Burdette (Martha) Timm of Hastings; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Timm were held on Monday, April 17, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiated. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers the family suggests memorials to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Robert H. Clark may be interested in this trip should attend Those unable to attend, but would like information about this opportunity, call Linda the trip, including an itiner­ ary, travel, hotel and meal arrangements, costs and pay­ ment plan, and options for fund-raising. Anyone who Barton at 795-5400 ext. 4477 or e-mail Kelly Davidson at: kdavidson(a tk k!2 mi.us Doctor to speak about menopause Dr. John R. Lee. author of best seller “What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause or Remenopause” will be speaking May 6 on natural estrogen and progesterone replacement. For centuries women have been suffering from a variety of uncomfortable and unwanted health issues with no real answers. After exten­ sive research, now women can receive the support they need to deal with these co­ called “inevitable condi­ tions.” The lecture will be from 9.30 a m to 1 p.m at Caledonia High School. Performing Arts Auditor­ ium Tickets arc limited. Cost is SI0 in advance. $15 at the door. Call (616) 534-5416 or 1-888-898-7955. Come join us at Brightside Church for our awesome Easter Celebration!!! at CROSS CREEK CHARTER ACADEMY Sunday, April 23rd @ 10:30 am Come hear what a difference Easter can make in your life!!! Singing will be Musical Recording Artist: Chrissey Dykstra Come see what’s happening at Brightside Church! Sunday morning worship services feature... A relaxed friendly atmosphere (Come as you are!) Interesting inspirational messages Exciting contemporary music No pressure - a refreshing difference You will receive Motivation for successful living A confidence and inner strength Help for your needs and problems Your faith strengthened and your hope renewed We will be starting a New Message Series the following Sunday entitled: Ten Values to Build a Strong Family” Everyone wants to have awesome family relationships! Find out in this ten week series on the Ten Commandments how to develop values in your life to have a great family. Check it out and discover the difference!! Meeting at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday Childcare Provided Free Refreshments C | K I I I Y t I I I C I Questions?? Call 891-0287 A ir DUNKIRK, OHIO Mrs. Anna Susan Gibson, age 86, of Dunkirk. Ohio and formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at her daughter's residence in Dunkirk, Ohio. She was bom on July 4, 1913 in Saylersville, Kentucky, the daughter of Andy and Florence (Saylers) Alchinson. Mrs. Gibson married Frank Gibson in 1931. She was a homemaker She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank; sons, William and Harold Gibson; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Gibson is survived by sons. Donald Gibson of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Howard "Hoot” (Karen) Gibson of Hastings; daughters, Dorothy Gibson of Dunkirk. Ohio, Ann (Chico) Vela of Walker, Irene (Gerald) Pfannenstiel of Brighton, Colorado, and Darlcen (Robert) Chandler An informative meeting will be held at 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday. April 18) in room £14 at TK High for anyone interested in traveling to Europe next summer TK High School teachers Linda Barton and Kelly Davidson are planning to lead a ten-day student trip to France. England and Switz­ erland in June of 2001. Any TK student who will be in grades 9-12 during the 20002001 school year may be eli­ gible to travel with them. Parents are welcome to join the adventure. The meetings will provide participants with details of Kalama/<M) Anna Susan Gibson Cross Creek Charter Academy >' t 76<h Street �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville MUAprt 18. 2000 A birthday surprise These are just a few of the students who took months and months to complete the totem pole. Administration staff now have a colorful addition to their building TK grads’ pictures must be submitted Each year The Sun and News prints a doublc-pagc spread congratulating the graduating class. This page includes photographs of the seniors. Each year the paper also hears from parents whose children's photographs were not included. To attempt to alleviate some of these "after the fact" concerns. The Sun and News reminds graduating seniors and their parents that students must drop off a copy of their photos (with their names on the back) at the high school office. Last year more than 60 students were not pictured. The high school has notified students and parents about the need for photos. Please turn photos in as soon as possible to the high school office. For informa­ tion, call Sue Rounds at 795-3394. Art teacher Cathy Bailey and fourth and fifth grade students at Page Elementary planned the perfect surprise birthday present for superintendent Jay Cason, a papier mache totem pole’ Here students carry it from Page to the administration. Heritage Association meets April 19 The Thomapple Heritage Association will hold its monthly meeting Wednes­ day, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church. For information about the meeting, call Roberta Meeker at 795-2042. Leaving Your Job Behind? Don’t Leave Your Assets There, Too. Roll over to The Rock . For more information on any Prudential mutual fund, including charges and expenses, ask for a free prospectus. Be sure to read it carefully before you invest or send money. If you’re receiving a lump sum distribution, a Prudential Mutual Fund Rollover IRA can help keep your money work­ ing for you. tax deferred. We offer a wide range of invest­ ment choices to match your investment goals. We can help you make an informed decision before taking a plan distri­ bution Call me today for information on IRA rollovers and retirement planning. Barbara Pietrangelo, Financial Planner A Division of The Prudential Insurance Company of America 3033 Orchard Vista S.E. Suite 100. Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 956-1115, Ext. 7238 • Hastings 945-4255 Individual Financial Services a division of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Both located at 751 Broad Street. Newark. NJ 07102 3777. MCR - 1999 - A033939 Prudential Area students taking part in Blue Lake program Adam Terpstra of Mid­ dleville and Tarah Burgess of Caledonia will participate in the Blue Lake Interna­ tional Exchange program this year, both in ballet en­ semble. Terpstra, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Terpstra, is a sophomore at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Burgess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Burgess, is a freshman at Caledonia High School. Adam Terpstra Tarah Burgess Reach over 8,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Cal] 945-9554 to place your ad today! �The Sun and News. Middlevrite. Ml/Apri 18. 2000/Page 11 Bob Wenger to retire from County Board Bob Wenger told the Thomapple Township Board Monday night that he will not seek re-election this year to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Wenger, a longtime Thomapple Township resi­ dent and fanner, said he has decided that 12 years is enough. He told the Town­ ship Board that he still had a few things he wanted to work on before the end of his term. One of the projects he said he wants to complete is to use the funds the county« can raise through the fixed allocation millage, which was passed last year along with the 911 levy, to estab­ lish a county building fund. Establishing this fund and putting aside $1 million each year for six years means that the county could build a community center or new facility for the Com­ mission on Aging without having to borrow the money. Wenger said he hopes to convince his colleagues on the County Board of Com­ missioners that this worth­ while goal is doable. Wenger was first elected to the County Board in 1988 after defeating incum- bent Catby Williamson in the primary. He was re­ elected in 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996 and 1998 and dunng one stretch he served as vice chairman of the board. He was nominated for board chairman a couple of times, but was defeated by James Bailey. Wenger has represented the Second District, which includes all of Thomapple Township and a part of Irv­ ing Township. Being able to travel and be away from the county for a month or two at a time is one of the attractions of re­ tirement. "I don't think you can serve the community if you aren't here," he said. Asked about his major ac­ complishments Wenger noted that one of his ac­ complishments has caused some grief to area residents. Aligning addresses and properly sequencing house numbers has caused some short term dismay and dis­ pleasure for local residents. "But, Wenger added, this will be much safer for homeowners and emergency service personnel in the long term." County wide 911 is an­ other area Wenger notes with pride. "I admire those Condo Owners: Do You Have Too Much, Too Little Insurance? H'S passible1 With your association and personal potoes you could now be ovennsixed lor the contents of your home but under rtsur ed tor other important dems. be carpet- Lasagna roll w/garlic bread, or burrito w/cheesc, tossed salad, jello w/pears, milk. Friday, April 21 Pizza or fish sandwich on bun, baked beans, orange slices, milk. Monday, April 24 Burrito w/salsa or Pepperoni Hot Pocket, Spanish rice, seasoned green beans, peaches, milk. Tuesday, April 25 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, w/dinner roll or hot dog, tossed salad, fresh apple, milk. Note: P.B. sandwiches available each day. Wenger may miss adding the gravelly voice and pithy comments which have been a feature of many meetings over the last 12 yea's. He says looks forward to time with his wife Helen, family and friends. TKMS wins accreditation Robert Wenger who started the process be­ fore I came and appreciate being able to make county wide 911a reality. The abil­ ity and professionalism of those who answer the tele­ phones make this a positive resource for our communities." Wenger hopes the county completes the work on a The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has announced that Thomapple Kellogg Middle School has received full accreditation. The school was admitted to membership on Monday, April 3, 2000, dunng NCA* Annual Meeting in Chicago NCA State Director dr. William J. Bushaw of Ann Arbor extended congratula­ tions to the school and its principal,Michael Spahr “Thomapple Kellogg Middle School has now joined the growing league of schools whose purpose is the continuing quest for higher levels of quality education.” noted Dr Bushaw. Standards from the foun­ dation of the North Central Association's accreditation. Through their membership in NCA, schools voluntarily ascribe to meeting standards established by the organiza­ tion. Accreditation is renewed each year. In addi­ tion, Thomapple Kellogg Middle School must engage in a demanding continuous improvement process that directly affects the quality of education for every student The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the nation* largest regional accrediting associa­ tion, is a voluntary coalition of more than 8.000 schools and over 1.000 colleges and universities in the 19- state region of the central United States NCA works with schools to improve the qual­ ity of education through a continuous process of accreditation and evaluation The North Central Association now accredits 1,403 schools in Michigan For additional information regarding NCA. please visit the website http://www.n ca.unuch.edu. ■ i PUT THE EQUITY TK School Menus Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 19 Two beef tacos w/soft shells or hamburger, com, watermelon, milk. Thursday, April 20 work together we can ac­ complish more than if we try to do this separately. We can learn from each other’s accomplishments and mis­ takes. I would like to see us work together on grants," declared county wide development agency. He would like to see the hiring process for a development director well under way before he leaves office. "I would like everyone in the county to see that if we IN YOUR HOME TO WORK Remodeling You’ve worked hard to accumulate the equity in your home. At Hastings City Bank, we’re working just as hard to give you access to your home’s equity. Our Home Equity plan options are more flexible and economical than ever before. No Closing Costs & Fees. For a limited time only, we’re waiving the usual fees and costs.* ng or caNnets lo male sure your condonwvum home s property nsured. see your Auto Owners J.L. 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Reach over 8,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today! Mr and Mrs. Elgie Wal­ ters of Middleville. Michi­ gan, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Noelle Walters, to Ruben Gonzales, son of Shentta Cahill of Mangum, Oklahoma. The bride-elect graduated in 1986 from Thomapple Kellogg High School. She is employed by Best Western, Cafe 2000 and Deans South of the Border The groom-elect gradu­ ated in 1990 from Port Char­ lotte High School, the U.S. Army Artillery Training Academy in 1991, the Cor­ rectional Officer Academy in 1993 and the Law En­ forcement Office Academy in 1996. He is employed by the Charlotte County Sher­ iff’s Department. A May 6, 2000 wedding is being planned- Douglas and Judy Truer and Duane and Ann Bain­ bridge are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their children. Barbara Truer to Isaac Bainbridge The bride-to-be is a gradu­ ate of Thomapple Kellogg and is currently attending Hope College. The groom-to-be is also a Thomapple Kellogg gradu­ ate and is employed by Buist Network Solutions. A July 22, 2000 wedding is being planned. The couple will reside in the Byron Cen­ ter area. Seger-Schaefer Larry and Linda Seger an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Enn Lyn, to Matthew Scott Schaefer Enn is a graduate of Thor­ napple-Kellogg High School and Michigan State Univer­ sity. Enn is currently a grad­ uate student at Aquinas Col­ lege. Matt, a graduate of Hast­ ings High School and Michi­ gan State University, is a teacher at Cadillac High School. The couple will marry on July 22. 2000. For all your wedding stationary needs call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554. EASTER CELEBRATION Gun Lake Community Church Meeting you, your friends and your family, right where you're at, through: • relevant messages ♦ DYNAMIC MUSIC * QUALITY CHILD CARE AND PROGRAMS Saturday, April 22— Community-wide Easter Egg Hunt—2 p.m. Face Painting * Clowns * Games * Prizes * Drawing for a CD Player! 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Kusmierz, offering to set up the village site and con­ sultant services under the name Sky Biz, said "The web site I am proposing the village pick up is cheap!" He said a web site offered many benefits, would be under complete control of the village, and the village would not have to partici­ pate in the business oppor­ tunities of SkyBiz.com. "This village does need a web site," he said and then listed the benefits. The site would serve as a business card and a brochure, be said. Officials* names and village numbers could be listed. Committees and volunteers serving different village and community functions could be named. This information would be available to any­ one wanting it around the clock. Kusmierz said village and emergency services could be enumerated. The site would provide links to the town­ ship and state. It could be used to network with other village or governmental units for information. World wide networking with oth­ ers, such as connecting to Caledonia’s sista- city, was mentioned. Events and activities the village is sponsoring could be on an ongoing calendar, posted to inform others. In­ formation about the history, character or unique features in the village could be in­ cluded. Information about the school system and other resources could be available for people who want to move here, Kusmierz said. Agencies and volunteer organizations could be listed on such a site. This would be a vehicle for community fund-raising, for projects the community chooses to take on, without the village ac­ tually involved in actual fund-raising. The village could use the site for service recognition for people contributing to community causes, to honor past leaders, veterans, no­ tices about service awards, etc. These things are possible on a web site, but not as easy to relay when someone calls for information, unless there is a brochure to send out. Kusmierz said the citi­ zens could benefit from such a site for about $100 a year once it's set up. Purchase of the web site for one year would be $100 and up to $200 for consulta­ tion services for which he Middleville council reduces speed limit by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Following months of dis­ cussion and research the Vil­ lage of Middleville Council decided to reduce the speed limits on Green Lake Road -------- NOTICE-------VILLAGE OF FREEPORT PLANNING COMMISSION Change of Scheduled Meeting Dates The Village of Freeport Planning Commission at it regular­ ly scheduled meeting on April 12, 2000 approved the follow­ ing changes to the yearly meeting schedule: Meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month effective May 2000 All meetings begin at 7:00 PM at the Village of Freeport Community Center Meeting Room Meeting dates are as follows: May 16, 2000 September 19, 2000 June 20, 2000 October 17, 2000 July 18, 2000 November 21, 2000 August 15, 2000 December 19, 2000 Jan Ensing, Secretary Pro-Tern Village of Freeport Planning Commission within the village limits from 35 to 25 miles an hour. Council members said they hope that this measure, along with reducing the speeds along Green Lake Road once the annexation of the middle school property, will control traffic accidents at the intersection of Mam Street/Green Lake Road with Bender Road by the high school. Barry County Sheriffs Middleville Unit Tony Stein also said that he and the other Middleville officers are making a concerted effort to make their presence known, especially in the high traffic times at the beginning and ending of school. The council had discussed doing a traffic study at the comer and perhaps installing See speed limits, pg. 15 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF VILLAGE ORDINANCE ELECTRIC SERVICE FRANCHISE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on April 10, 2000, the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia fVWage”) adopted an ordinance granting an elecinc service franchise to Nordic Electric. LLC. (“Nordto’) The pnnopal provisions of the Ordinance can be summarized as fol­ lows: 1Franchise The ordinance grants to Nordic a hmrted, non-exdusive. revocable franchise to market electnaty within the Village, through existing and future electncal lines owned and operated by another public utility as authorized by the Michigan Public Service Commission (“MPSC") and the Village The franchise does not permit the construction of new lines or facil­ ities by Nordic 2 Conditions The franchise is subject to a number of conditions including a requirement of indemnification, and standards of service 3 Rates Rates are subject to compliance with Federal and State laws and MPSC regula­ tions 4 Insurance The franchisee ts required to maintain insurance on its operations 5 Other Matters The ordinance covers other general matters mciudng interpretation, imi­ tation of rights. MPSC jurisdiction, non-assignment without consent, pubic emergency, con­ sideration and severabdity The franchise is revocable, at wtfl and without cause, upon 60 days wntten notice by either party 6 Effective Date The ordnance shafi take effect upon publication subject to wntten accept­ er <ce of its terms and condtoons by Nordc wrtfvn 30 days atter adoption A complete copy of the ordinance may be examined or purchased at the Wage office 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan during Viftage office hours Dated Apnl 13, 2000 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA 308 would set up the site and show people in the office how to update, edit, and change information when needed through simple cut and paste operations. His involvement would no longer be needed once con­ structed, he explained. Registering a domain name costs $70, and $100 for domain name hosting. He said he pays $14.95 per month for domain name hosting. The 15 megabyte site would be able to contain hundreds of pages of infor­ mation if not burdened with complex graphics or mov­ ing images. Trustee Wendy Zandstra said she would like to be able to monitor the number of people using the site. Kusmierz said if the village only used his service for one year, it would have been worthwhile. "This can be a valuable asset to the village. It builds community, encourages in­ terest, involvement and al­ lows networking with other villages and officials." Kusmierz said. He said there were other such vendor services avail­ able, for up to $1,000, but he said his web site offer was inexpensive. Besides, he has an understanding of what the village needs and that would be of benefit be­ cause of having served on the council. He said he could have the site ready to go in a matter of a few weeks. Village President Daryl Penfold was initially op­ posed to the idea because he felt not enough people phoned the village offices when open to justify the site. He said the village also could not use it to make money. He did think filing for a domain name in the fu­ ture would be a good idea. Trustee Marsha Humphrey said she uses websites to network busi­ ness to business, and saw advantages for the village. Zandstra said the Village Enhancement Committee was concerned about estab­ lishing its identity, and one way to promote the village was to have a web site. Village officials will try to find a simple domain name to register. If citizens have sugges­ tions for things they would like on the site, they are en­ couraged to send informa­ tion to the e-mail address, vilofcal&iserv. net or call the office at 891-9384 MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 28, 2000 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville, Michigan Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m by Lon Myers. Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present Mr Floyd Bray. Mrs Dorothy Corson, Mr William Kenyon, Mr Michael Lytle, Mr. Lon Myers, Mr. David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg. All mem­ ber present. The minutes of the March 14, 2000, meeting were approved as read and the Agenda for meeting was approved with the addition of a closed session. Mr. Clair Miller, of Earth Tech, presented his monthly report. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Approved support of the Municipal Leagues attempt to put an issue on the November ballot regarding the “Let Local Votes Count” campaign on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray. 2. Adopted a resolution for partial Washington Street dos­ ing for Bradford White Corporation construction on a motion made by Mr. Bray and supported by Mr Newman Roll call vote resulted in 7 Ayes 3 Adopted a resolution for Budget Adjustments on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mr. Bray. Roll call vote result­ ed in 7 Ayes 4 Accepted by Standing Village Council Committees (revised March 28 , 2000). and Mr. Myers suggestion by Mr Bray for Pro-Tern, on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman 5 Approved invoices dated March 23. 2000, m the amount of $17,909 35 on a motion made by Mr. Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 6 Approved a motion to authorize Barry County to pay an invoice to Wiliams and Work in the amount of $3,430.95 for costs associated with the Utility Improvement Project on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 7 Approved a motion to approve the requested ncrease to the Monthly Lump Sum fee of 2.7% to $9 400 58 on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mr Kenyon 8 Approved the bid from Sunset Waste Services at $20, cube yard for Spring Clean Up on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 9 Approved the Prefammary Plat of Seneca Ridge subdrvi sion. Lots 1 38 in accordance with Section 1220 07 of the Village Code on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr. Bray 10. Approved adjournment to closed session on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Lytle Roll call vote result ed in 7 Ayes 11 Entered into closed ses Sion from 8:03 p.m. until 8:25 TOWNSHIP BOARD ZVtfkX O ? ‘'a'/, * " Co ew p.m. 12 Adjourned the meeting at 8 26 pm on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L Fisk. Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9 00 a m and 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Boardmember Getty, supported by Boardmember Kelley moved the adoption of the following Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 00-3 A Zoning Ordinance to amend the Thornapple Township Code of Ordinances regulating the development and use of land by amending Sections 7.3.38-1,7.3 28(d) and 7 3.27(d) defined as follows has been adopted by the township board Section 7.3.38-1 Private Road. A road providing access to two or more lots, such road constructed in accordance with Section 7.4.15 of this Ordinance Access to a single lot via pri­ vate access which does not meet requirements of Section 7.4.15 is not a private road and such access easement is prehibrted. Section 7.3.27(d) Flag Lot. Any lot with less than the required lot width on a public road or private road and which widens at some distance from the public road or private road Flag lots are prohibited Non-conforming lots which were law ful under the Barry County Zoning Ordinance and which where created prior to September 5, 1991, are not consid­ ered flag lots Section 7.3.28(d) Lot Width. The minimum distance spec­ ified m the Schedule of Regulations for the width of any lot Lot width shall be measured perpendicular between the side lot hnes at the required front setback line A lot located on a curvelinear street shall meet the minimum tot width require­ ment at the front setback line, as measured on an arc paral­ lel with the nght of way line A lot located on a cut de sac shall meet requirements of Section 7.4.1. Each lot shall abut a public road nght of way or an easement kne of a private road constructed in accordance with Section 7 4.15 A detailed copy at the amendments « available dunng reg­ ular business hours at the Township Hall EFFECTIVE DATE: Thts ordinance shall be effective seven (7) days after thts pubfication YEAS: Boysen, Getty. Eaton Kelley, Eavey. Stagray NAYS: None ABSENT: Schad Ordinance No 00-3 declared adopted Donald E. Boysen, Township Supervisor Donna Stagray, Township Clerk Adopted April 10. 2000 Published Apnl 18. 2000 Effective Date Apnl 25, 2000 310 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 18. 2000/Page 15 Yankee Springs to seek fire equipment millage by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Because of positive re­ sults from the recent survey distributed to Yankee Springs residents, the Township Board has decided to put a two-mill, three-year levy for fire equipment only on the August primary elec­ tion ballot. Treasurer Bob Herold re­ viewed the survey results with his colleagues The township received 723 re­ sponses. In answer to the question, “Do you support the concept of a Yankee Springs Volunteer Fire De­ partment?, there were 515 "yes" and 195 "no" answers. The response was closer to the question, "Would you support a two-mill levy for Three running for two spots on TK Board of Education There will he three candi­ dates seeking two open seats on the Maple Valley Board of Education in the annual school election June 12. The names on the ballot will be those of incumbent Nancy Goodin. 48, Philip John Poholski, 43, of High­ landview Drive, and Donald Haney, 36, of Kiser Road. Goodin has served for four and a half years and is running for her second full term. She was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Richard Roth, who had re­ signed and moved from the district in December 1995 She ran for the position and won a four-year term in June 1996. Longtime board member Gary VanElst has decided not to run again. During his service on the board. Van Elst has been president of the board, been active on the buildings and grounds committee and working with the latest contraction projects and currently serves on the Thornapple Area Area man is NMU grad Bryan K. Roosien of Caledonia was listed re­ cently as a candidate for a degree at Northern Michigan University at the conclusion of the fall term in December 1999 Roosien was scheduled to receive a bachelor of science degree in mathematics. Parks and Recreation Com­ mission. Poholski has one child just finishing kindergarten at McFall and a 4-year-old just about to start his school career. He says, "I care about their education and I want to be involved to insure that it is the best possible." Haney ran for a school board position two years ago. Since that defeat, he served on the strategic plan­ ning commission. "My reasons for running for school board are the same this time. I hope that we can improve the quality of education in this district," Haney says. The Thornapple Kellogg PTO has invited the three candidates to come to a meet the candidate event. three years for the acquisi­ tion of fire equipment. There were 397 "yes" re­ sponses and 315 "no" replies. The township also re­ ceived 52 names of those who would be willing to serve as fire department vol­ unteers. Herold and the rest of the fire committee members are planning some public meet­ ings to discuss this issue and to answer some of the questions asked by some people who returned the surveys. The next step Herold en­ visions for Yankee Springs is to contact the Orangeville Township Board to consider some options. One of these is a joint fire department, Speed limits, from page 14 a flashing light or a four­ way stop. The cost of the flashing light would be more than $10,000. Council decided to wait to see if re­ ducing the speed would pro­ duce positive results The next meeting of the Village of Middleville Council is April 25 at 7 p.m. in Village Hall. TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEET­ ING ON THURSDAY. APRIL 20. 2000, COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. SEU 00-03-02, PARCEL ID NO. 055-025-01; A REQUEST BY JUDY SLOAN. 721 N BRIGGS RD.. FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A HAIR SALON WITHIN HER HOUSE 2 SUE 00-03-03. PARCEL ID. NO 018-012-00; A REQUEST BY DAVE HAGER FOR RIDGE POINTE ASSOC FOR A SPE­ CIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT SELF SER­ VICE STORAGE BUILDINGS ON THE PARCEL OF LAND NORTH OF 1083 S PATTERSON RD THIS PROPERTY IS ZONED *C-3. COMMERCIAL* 3. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEAR­ ING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPT­ ED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHiP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NEC­ ESSARY REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS’ DAVID VAN ELST. SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY. MAY 18.2000, COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZOC 00-04-01, PARCEL ID. NO. 0005-005-00. A REQUEST BY MONROE ROSENBERG, 2990 N BRIGGS RO. TO REZONE HIS PROPERTY FROM THE “AGRICULTURE" ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RURAL RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DURING REG­ ULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE CALEDONIA VILLAGE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLAN­ Summary of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Caledonia April 10. 2000 Call to Order by 7:00 p.m. by Daryl Penfold Present: Erskine. Unger, Oaks, Audy, Brumleve. Zandstra, Humphrey, Penfold. Absent; Wabeke Call to Order/Roll Call. Consideration of meeting agenda Changes to the agenda #2 under New Business was deleted from agenda, covered at March meeting, add item #10, Resignation of Nick Unger from the Planning Commission. Approval of Consent Agenda: All Ayes, Motion camed Public Comments N/A Village Manager Report: Unfinished Business 1. South Rodgers Court Movng forward in the next few weeks 2. Terrace Street Project Been put out tar b*ds 3 Resolution ROO-4 to Authorize Street Lights for North Rodgers Drive: AM Ayes Motion Carried 4Ordrvance 000-5 Granting Limited, Non Exclusive Revoc­ able Electric Franchise to Nordic Electric. LLC Motion by Audy, Supported by Zandstr a Roil Call Vote Al Ayes Motion Carried New Business: Public Relations Liaisons, for 2000-2001 Mobor to accept the committees as noted with changes All Ayes Motion Camed 2 Deleted 3 Resolution ROO 9 Appoint ment of Ar-iee Brumleve for the position of Cm tar the years 2000 2002 All Ayes Motion Camed 4 Ordnance 000-10 to amend section 9 9 of me Cafedona Amusemen! Devices Cafl ’O Adopt Ty 303 ■MM for fire equipment only, not for operations. Herold raised a concern that Thronappte is growing faster then Yankee Springs and that this might be "at our expense" since they might not be able to provide fire protection in Yankee Springs. The question is, "will we be able to be sure they can protect us?" The trustees will have the attorney create the ballot language for the August election. The consensus was that more residents would be around for the August elec­ tion. THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING Regular Meeting YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING which would allow some economies of scale. A meet­ ing would give both town­ ships something to think about. Herold said, "the goal is to get people to join to­ gether. It makes sense for there to be a Gun Lake Fire Department." Herold also wants to be sure not "to close the door" with Thor­ napple Township. "We don't have enough in our fund balance to pay for establishing a fire depart­ ment without a lax levy," Herold declared. He assured residents that the levy was : Site Tax the Village of Caledonia (Jeff Kusmierz presented a brief overview of Showbiz.com as to the advantages of such a site) Motion to approve 5 Ayes, 2 Nays, and Motion Carried 7 Earth Day is to be observed by a plant exchange in the Village/Township parking lot on April 22. 2000 at 10:00 a m. until NING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING, TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY. REA SONABLE, AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID 12:00 p.m. 8. Proclamation of Arbor Day will be April 28, 2000. 9 Summer's End Car Show parade permit was issued. The Car Show will be August 26. TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE 2000. 10. Resolution ROO-12 to Accept the Resignation of Nick Unger from the Planning Commission AM ayes, Motion YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION ABOVE PROPOSAL(S). DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY Carried <309) VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF VILLAGE ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Apnl 10. 2000, the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia adopted Ordinance No 00-10. an ordinance amending Section 9 9 of the Village Ordinance Code The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be summarized as fol­ lows: amended to permit "redemption games’ m a licensed amusement center A redemption game « defined by ordinance as a single or mutti-piayer mechanical, electronic, or manual amusement device involving a game, the object of which is propelling or stopping a baft tn a hold or other tar get Redemption games do not include games of chance 2 Conditions Section 9 9 of the Code is further amended to impose conditions upon redemp son games, requiring that the outcome of the game be determined upon application of some amount of sfofl. and that only non-cash prizes, toys, novelties or coupons of limited value be awarded 3 Effective Date The orcfcnance shall become effective upon publication A complete copy of the ordinance may be examined or purchased at the Village office, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, dunng VMage office hours. Dated Apnl 13, 2000 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml April 18. 2000 Drain Commission says twp. must pay 80% for Riverland Ranch In Ruth Zachary S/a# Writer The Kent County Drain Commission has detcmined that Caledonia Township should bear 80 percent of the bill for repairs to follow through with the board's Riverland Ranch decision. The decision came after a Board of Determination hearing March 2I, when Roger laninga of the Kent County Drain Commission recommended adding lands to the existing Riverland Ranch drainage district and to do repairs to avoid dam­ age to the home owned by Dennis Hormel, threatened by an erosion problem in the Trent Henry site condomini­ um development, which could cost around $18,000. At the February Township Board meeting, when the township originally agreed to petition the Drain Commission to enlarge the district and decide if repairs were needed, l^aninga said it was expected the township would pay about 45 percent of the cyst of the repairs. Township Supervisor Bill Johnston said he had received notice on April 13 that the township would be expected to bear 80 percent of the cost. On April 14. laninga con­ firmed that determination. He said after receiving sev­ eral letters from people who built in the area, documenta­ tion indicated the township should have taken greater care in approving some sites in these developments. Laninga said it wasn’t fair to assess homeowners for this situation. “The govern­ ment made the mistakes and the government should pay." He said this would send a message to the townships that governments have to be held responsible for their decisions, and they must have their engineers be very careful when making deter­ minations on sites. Johnston said he could not confirm what the board would decide or if it would appeal the determination of 80 percent. He said he thought the board would give serious consideration to the matter, and to appealing the decision. Johnston said when he re­ ceived the letter, he “was shocked." He said he had thought the cost would be around 40 percent. “I didn’t like it before, but if they are going to pin everything on the township, when some­ thing goes wrong, its a long process, and it will cost a lot of money.” If that happens the fees will have to go up and it will cost everyone all the way around, Johnston explained. The Board of Determination, acting on a petition by Caledonia Township, was made up of non-involved parties, Larry Silvemail (acting as chair) Randall Gelderloos (acting as secretary) and Richard Post ma. Kent County Drain Com­ missioner Roger laninga ex­ plained that a flooding prob­ lem had developed in the Trent Henry drain, caused by soil erosion upstream in the larger watershed. The origi­ nal drainage district, com­ prising about 25.5 acres, was expanded by the Board of Determination’s decision to include other homes in the watershed who live in other housing developments to encompass about 40 acres, according to Ron Borst of the Drain Commission of­ fice. The drainage district is Io­ TELLERS It takes a rare variety of abilities to be a really good teller. Qualified applicants will have strong math and communications skills, accuracy, a pleasant person­ ality, present a professional appearance, and above all the ability to put customers at ease To explore the opportunities available... Caledonia - 1 Full-time Teller Hastings - 2 Part-time Tellers Wayland - 1 Part-time Teller ...we invite you to contact the Personnel Office at: Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 M/F E.O.E. edited in an area bounded by 84th Street. 92nd Street, Whitneyville Avenue and Alaska Avenue. Parts of three residential develop­ ments are involved, includ­ ing Riverland Ranch. Trent Henry Meadows and Shan­ non Ranch, as well as some vacant lands Drain Commission Engi­ neer Dick Conella in March recommended a ditch three feet w ide. two or three feet deep along a 40-foot ease­ ment in the area. Because the subsoil is sandy, topsoil must be brought in and the sloped sides should be reinforced with erosion blanket mate­ rial, which when planted with grass, is extremely strong. This ditch could be mowed, and would carry water during heavy rain events. If the township does not appeal the decision within 10 days after the Day of Determination scheduled on April 26. the homeowners living in the expanded drainage district would not have to pay for any of the repairs and the county would bear tlje other 20 percent of the costs. In March, the repairs were estimated to cost from $13,000 to $17,000 These repairs w ould only prevent a flood in the basement the Hormel home Other prob­ lems caused by backup flooding and erosion would not be corrected. The bids on the w ork have not yet been turned in. Laninga said when the low­ est and best bid is in, other miscellaneous costs, such as mailing public notices, fees for hearings etc. would have to be computed into the cost which could add another $1,000 to the total. The endangered home is in Trent Henry, a site condo­ minium. and apparently was reviewed by the township, but the problems were missed, laninga said site condos are reviewed by the township, while plats are reviewed by the Drain Commission. In February. Township Trustee Fred Fleischmann said the problem had been caused by an error in the planning process several years ago The Caledonia Planning Commission rec­ ommended the Trent Henry project be incorporated with Riverland Ranch in order to have one drainage plan. The easement was given, but a 433 agreement was never signed, because someone did not follow through. In February. Engineer Randy Wilcox said he was aware of the problem. He thought the reapportionment concept seemed like a good one. He said board members need to know there are con­ trols in place today that would prevent a situation like this from happening now. He said more reviews are required today He said upstream retention should have been required, but peo­ ple must deal with the situa­ tion as it stands now. Perhaps there were circumstances beyond the control of the township when the mistakes were originally made, if any. but no one representing the township came to explain that view of the situation at the hearing. I he March 21 public hear ing brought about 40 people for. the determination. Residents from the area complained about the absence of any township representation at the meet­ ing. Irving Twp. supports playground program by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Freeport Village Coun­ cilwoman Lani Forbes at­ tended the Irving Township board meeting to ask for the township's help in support­ ing the YMCA summer playground program in Freeport. The trustees approved giv­ ing $750 to help support the playground program. This is in addition to the $790 already budgeted for the Y programs serving children in the township. Forbes told the board, "We are really pleased with how well attended the pro­ gram was last year. We would like to see it con­ tinue.” Township supervisor Mil­ ton Buehler said, "We can't leave the kids out in the cold." Clerk Emily Harrison concurred, saying, "This program can help keep area children out of trouble." In other business, the board approve a five-year bond for road repair through the County Road Commis­ sion. The Road Commis­ sion will do work on Wood­ school and the Middleville/Freeport roads this summer. Irving will pay about $28,000 each year of the five-year bond to cover their portion of the work. The Road Commission will contact residents to im­ prove sightlines at some in­ tersections in the district by cutting some trees. The dead tree at the new Township Hall will be removed this summer as well. Buehler will be contacting Don Boysen at Thomapplc Township to discuss a bill received from them for fire service. "I think it is more than the $10,250 which we agreed to pay," the supervi­ sor commented. The trustees voted to put a four-year renwal of their 1.5-mill fire levy on lhe August ballot. The next meeting of the Irving Township Board is May 10 al lhe Village Hall on Woodschool Road Synopsis of Meeting THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING and BUDGET HEARING MARCH 27. 2000 Meeting called to order by supervisor at 705 p.m at town­ ship hal for purpose of payment of current bills adjust ambu lance accounts, adjust TAPP billing, budget adjustments reset quarterly meetng. Board members present _ 6, The Operations Department of the State Bank of Cale­ donia has a full-time position available. Successful candidate must have strong communication skills, good math and organizational skills, along with book­ keeping experience. CD and IRA experience a plus. Send resume to: State Bank of Caledonia C/O Mike Dimond 627 East Main Street, P.O. Box 260, Caledonia, MI 49316 or Fox resume to: (616) 891-0335 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Absent - 1. Motion passed by roll call to pay bills in amount of $5,229 35 Motion passed to adjust TAPP billing Motion passed to adjust ambulance accounts by $35,584 72. Motions passed to adjust Gen Fund by $6,413.00 and Sewer O&M Fund by $3 990 00 Quarterly meeting date reset for April 17. 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at township hall Special meeting dosed and Budget Hearing opened at 7:55 p.m. Supervisor read General Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Motion passed by ro* call to adopt the annual budget for F Y 2000-20001 per resolution as follows: Gen Fund $486,465. Fire Fund $281,725. Ambulance Fund $223 535 Sewer Assessment Fund $70,763 Sewer O&M Fund $38 650 Budget Hearing adjourned at 8:24 p.m Submined by Donna Stagray Clerk Attested to by Donald E Boysen Supervisor (A complete text of townsnip minutes ts available during regu tar office hours at the township offices j Washington Street overrun One lane of Washington Street near the Bradford White plant in Middleville is home to water heaters instead of cars until a new building is completed. Work should take less than 6 months to complete. Our Employees Are Our Greatest Asset! SUBWAY MANAGER Looking for a challenging position? Are you enthusiastic, positive, goal-oriented, dependable, well organized, disciplined, have the ability to promote good customer care/employee relations and the willing­ ness to learn, then we would like to talk to you. This is a salary position with benefits. If you would like more information, please call Ed at (616) 795-7196 or stop by the Middleville Shell at 400 W. Main Street. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Apri 18. 2000/Page 17 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT - CIRCUIT DIVISION JUDGMENT TO QUIET TITLE File No.: 99-904-CH ROBERT HULA. Independent Personal Pecresentat»ve of the ESTATE OF EVA HULA. deceased. Plaintiff, vs THE UNKNOWN HEIRS. DEVISEES OR ASSIGNS OF LB. HILLS (ada Luther B Hills) CORNELIA HILLS, deceased. Defendant Jeffrey L Youngsma (P40393) Attorney for Plamtifi JEFFREY L. YOUNGSMA. PC 9952 Cherry Valley Ave SE. Ste A Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 891-9310 Newly elected colleagues are ready to serve in Freeport. Glen Brovont (left) was elected to a three-year term, Harold Andrus as village president and James Yarger to a two-year term on council New Freeport council seated by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Outgoing of the Freeport Village President Charles Blough was thanked for his many years of service to the village at last week's coun­ cil meeting. Blough had decided not to run for another term in the election last month. On April 10. at its first meeting following the March 13 vil­ lage election, the council accepted the official results of the vole. Harold Andrus was elected president with 46 votes. Richard Kunde received 30 votes. Dorothy Kelly was elected treasured with 62 votes. She ran unopposed. Elected to four-year terms were Lisa Andrus with 59 votes, Glenn Brovont with 53 and Lyle Blough with 36. Winning two-year term council positions were James Yarger with 44 votes and Lani Forbes with 42 votes. Charles Blough was defeated in his bid to serve a two-year term. Meanwhile, the Village Council appointed Dawn Yarger as village clerk and Forbes was appointed presi­ dent pro-tern.. One position is open on the Planning Commission. Yankee Springs has first township park by Patricia Johns Staff Writer After almost a year of lit­ igation, members of the Yankee Springs Township Board accepted their first park from developer Brian Drake at the April 13 town­ ship meeting. Drake and Supervisor George London signed the For your home, auto and business insurance needs calls Gun Lake Insurance Agency, Inc. Gordon Wells, Owner 1-800-562-2939 or 672-5104 /Since Hastings Mutual Ttf Insurance Company tj w It is open to anyone living or owning property within the village. Anyone inter­ ested in serving can call the village at 765-3808 and leave a name and telephone number Council meetings are held on the second Monday of each month in the commu­ nity building, beginning at 7:30 p.m. official deed at the meeting, but not before the word "shall” was changed to "may" in describing the ac­ tivities which may take place in the park. The board also approved a seven-person parks commit­ tee. Appointed were Mike Varano, Ardith Worsham, Ray Page, Bonnie SlaytonYonkers, Brian Drake, Nancy Near and Clare Tripp. In other business, the board approved the Subur­ ban Residential zoning dis­ trict and planned unit devel­ opment district ordinances recommended by the Plan­ ning Commission. The complete text of these ordi­ nances will be published within two weeks. Copies are available at township hall. The water tower project continues to move forward. The board met in closed ses­ sion to discuss an offer from the National Bank of Hast­ ings for one acre, which is suitable for a waler tower. The township will seek bids for lawn maintenance to be consistent with their decision to go out for bids for snowplowing. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Township board is May 11 at 7:30 p.m. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Al a session of said Court held m the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, on the 31st day of March. 2000 PRESENT Honorable James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge Upon Motion of Plaintiff. ROBERT HULA. Independent Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF EVA HULA, deceased, for entry of default Judgment to Quiet Ttte to cer­ tain lands notice having been provided to Defendants pursuant to publication. Defendants hav­ ing defaulted for failure to answer Plaintiff’s Complaint to Quiet Title, and the Court being fully advised m the premises. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that title to the following-described premises located <i Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan is hereby qui­ eted in ROBERT HULA, independent Personal Rep re sentative of the ESTATE OF EVA HULA, deceased BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 31. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. IRV­ ING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DISTANT N00’30 54'E. 2470 06 FEET FROM THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 31. THENCE N89*41‘48'W. 136 68 FEET. THENCE NO 1Q0919" E. 164 02 FEET TO THE EAST­ WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SEC TION 31 THENCE S89'’41‘48*E. 134 84 FEET ALONG SAID EAST WEST 1/4 LINE TO SAID NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE. THENCE S00’30’54*W. 164 00 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH-SOUTH Gas pipeline replacement worries Thornapple residents The news that Consumers Energy will replace 2.6 miles of its natural gas transmission line in Thor­ napple Township and the Village of Middleville has raised concerns from some residents in the Bryanwood Estates area. The 100-foot wide utility easement goes through the back yards of these resi­ dents, and letters were sent by the company, notifying them of the work, which will take place this summer. The pipe line can be in­ stalled anywhere in the 100foot wide easement. The trench will be between five and six feet deep since the 24 inch diameter pipe needs to be three feet deep. Residents brought their questions to Thornapple Township meeting Monday, April 10. Concerns they shared with the trustees were their shock and dismay that their landscaping may be disturbed, concern about when the construction will take place and not being told this could occur when they purchased their property. Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen will forward these concerns to the company. The trustees reminded the residents that easements were registered and part of their deeds. Ernie Sakraska from Con­ sumers Energy told the Banner that the company was being required to replace the 2.6 miles of 24-inch transmission line by the Michigan Public Service Commission. This $3 mil­ lion project will begin in June and should be finished by the end of the summer, with all restoration work completed by October. Work will begin at either See pipeline, page 18 1/4 UNE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES 33 FEET WESTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF McCANN ROAD AND 33 SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF IRV­ ING ROAD. SAID CENTERLINES DESCRIBED AS FOL LOWS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 14 POST OF SAID SECTION 31 THENCE N00'30 54'E. 2304 06 FEET ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 31 THENCE S89’41 48'E 9 08 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF McCANN ROAD AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE N00*55 36' 360 65 FEET ALONG SAID CENTER LINE TO THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD. THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT 252 65 FEET. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 746 82 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S80*36 42*W. 251 45 FEET THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE S70’55 13"W. 112 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF ENDING IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that ROBERT HULA. Independent Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF EVA HULA, deceased is the rightful owner of the above described premises m fee stm pie absolute, free of any claim or interest of Defendants whatso ever IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Judgment Io Quiet Title shall be served upon Defendants by publishing same once in the Sun and News with in fourteen days ol the date of this judgment IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a certified copy of this Judgment to Quiet Title shall be recorded with the Barry County I;,--. .•■■■ ’ • . " ■ • <tf'. with James H Fisher. Circuit Judge Drafted by and Returned to Jeffery L Youngsma (P40393) JEFFREY L. YOUNGSMA. PC. 9952 Cherry Valley Avenue Suite A Caledonia. 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Do you ever experience any of the problems below? • Anxiety • Insecurity • Low self esteem • Panic • Phobias • Depression • Anger • Aggression • Stress • Wbrnes • Problems of abuse • Relationship problems • Mantai problems • Parenting problems • Dependency • Poor assertive skills • Poor communication • Fear of emotional closeness • Sexual problems • Compulsions • Perfectionism • Eating disorders So why feel miserable? �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Apnl 18. 2000 Caledonia bus drivers promote traffic safety Incidents of motorists running school bus red lights are becoming all too frequent, say Caledonia Community School bus drivers, and they would like help from local residents driving near school buses. A violation of running a school bus red light is pe­ nalized by a $500 fine and three points on the offend­ er's licence. When it comes to protect­ ing students. Caledonia bus drivers take this matter very seriously, and different per- sonnet working on the transportation staff ► stressed this periodic. They ask motorists to watch for children around school buses at all times. A child could decide to dart across the road, in spite of the best preparation and coaching. The bus drivers have re­ ceived help from the Kent County Sheriff and Kent­ wood Police, but parents need to know the "Rules of the Road for School Bus Stops," or to tell neighbors and friends to help pass the word. They are asking for cooperation from everyone in ensuring the safety of school children. The rules are as follows: • School bus drivers must turn on their alternating flashing yellow lights 200 feet before a stop. Caledonia bus drivers also put their right turn signal on at 100 feet • Motorists should prepare to stop. •The alternating flashing red lights come on and the top sign comes out when Special sweat shirts were awarded as a gift of appreciation to all bus drivers and other transportation staff, shown on the table in front of Rich Overmire. Will Foote, and Bob Huizinga. the door is opened. • Motorists must stop at least 20 feet from the bus in either direction. • On a divided highway, traffic on the opposite side of the median does not have to stop. (On 44th Street in Kentwood, there is a me­ dian) • Caledonia school bus drivers use a public address system to cross children safely. • Motorists can resume moving only after the red lights go off. Caledonia bus drivers will put on the left turn signal to get back into traffic. • School bus drivers can and do report violators. Denise Gober, Nannette Eyke and Andy Snyder prepare to enjoy the feast. Pipeline, from page 17------------ Parents and members of the parent teacher organizations from all over the school district brought in a fancy spread in to treat the transportation staff on March 29 in thanks for their excellent record, service and care of Caledonia children. the Bender Road end (west) or at the east end of the pro­ ject at Crane Road. Sakraska estimates that the work in the Bryan wood de­ velopment will take place in July. Consumers Energy is still talking to the Michigan De­ partment of Natural Re­ sources on a time to do the work to bring the line under the Thomapple River since the company will have to avoid disturbing spawning fish. Sakraska said, "This pro­ cess will go as quickly as possible. We hope to work with the homeowners to make the process as easy as possible." ■ Adjustable & fixed rate loans ■ Bridge & Construction loans ■ Second home loans ■ Condominium loans ■ Jumbo loans ■ Local underwriting I Home Equity lines of credit He «> merwtf ww a anof(ar fotr kuvntvts j/rwemt JubeZmgw 61WW1-71H Cucm* act* timt State Bank of Caledonia Rrtxxva Lrvtka • blWNl-’llb Office Maxville. Ml 49333 7VS.JM1 Ml • XT Caledonia schools hire new personnel director by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Carol Nelson-Purkey has been hired as personnel di­ rector for Caledonia Com­ munity Schools, starting April 17 at a salary of $80,000. Nelson-Purkey will do a job previously handled by former Deputy Superinten­ dent Craig Schmidt, who re­ signed to take a position as the middle school principal in December. In an application filed with Caledonia in Decem­ ber, Nelson-Purkey ex­ plained she wanted a posi­ tion where she could use her "strengths in interpersonal skills, knowledge of the law, mediation and persever­ ance for high expectations." She was selected from a field of about 25 applicants. Nelson-Purkey has served as high school principal at Milan Area Schools since 1997 and she had been high school assistant principal at Tecumseh Public Schools for three years before that. From 1984 through 1994 She was Community and Adult Education director at Tecumseh. Her educational back ground includes a bachelor of arts degree in secondary education, in history and so­ ciology. at Michigan State University, a master’s degree in secondary school admin­ istration from Adnan Col­ lege, and she is currently in a specialist degree program in educational leadership. She has some instructional experience at Adrian College as well. She has been active in community and professional activities, including the South Eastern Principals’ Association, the National/Michigan Association of Secondary School Princi­ pals, Rotary International secretary, board member of Head Start, representative for the State Community Education Committee, the Lenawee County Public Re­ lations Committee, a past president of Lenawee Adult Community Education, the Substance Abuse Prevention Committee, board member of the Milan Historical So­ ciety and more. Nelson-Purkey has also written articles and reports from 1993 through 1997. Caledonia woman is Phi Beta Kappa Annalisc Lynn VanWyngarden of Caledonia was one of 53 of Hope College’s graduating seniors and recent graduates who have been elected to the Zeta of Michigan chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s old­ est scholastic honorary soci­ ety For more than 200 years, election to Phi Beta Kappa has been a recognition of intellectual capacity wellemployed, especially in acquiring an education in the liberal arts and sciences. The objectives of learning encouraged by Phi Beta Kappa include intellectual honesty and tolerance, range of intellectual interests and understanding, not merely knowledge. Hope faculty who are members of Phi Beta Kappa have elected students in recognition of their high grade point average in liber­ al arts courses, their excep­ tional scholarly ability, and their independent and cre­ ative scholarly activities. A formal initiation cere­ mony and reception took place Sunday, Apnl 16, at the Maas Center auditorium The honorees will also be recognized during the col­ lege’s Honors Convocation on Thursday, Apnl 27, at 7 p.m. in Dimnent Memonal Chapel. Call945-9554 hr Sun & News ACTION-Ads �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/April 18. 2000/Page 19 �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Aprii 18, 2000 Trojans first in four events at TK Co-ed Relays Dan Brinks gives the shot put his best toss during last Wednesday's TK Co-ed Relays. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Leslie Crowley takes the hand-off from Dan Kiel and guides TK's 800 meter team to a second place finish at the Co-ed Relays. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The host Trojans achieved four first places and finished third out of seven teams at the April 12 TK Co-ed Relays. Danielle Quisenberry, Tim Brog, Melissa Quisenberry and Mike Steorts ran for a first in the 6400 relay in 21:37. 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Here are the other Trojan results: Pole Vault 6. Josh Tobias and Teresa Venton; Shot Put 7. Dan Brinks and BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT Complete Frame Repair • Pra/essiono/ Color Matching • Loaner Can • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville Brenda Bergakker; Discus 7. Matt Erb and Brenda Bergakker; High Jump 5. Dan Kiel and Elise Nyland; Long Jump 6. Lucas Shook and Casey Warner; 800 Relay 2. Dusty Atkinson, Rachel Norton, Dan Kiel, Lesley Crowley; Shuttle Hurdle Relay 4. Theresa Miller, Aaron Lalone, Sara Williams, Adam Chamberlin; 3200 Relay 2. Jason Doyle, Chris Dood, Aaron Lalone, Jen Verkerke; Sprint Relay 5. Theresa Miller, Dusty Atkinson, Lesley Crowley, Ben Profitt; Special Relay 4. Patrick McKeown, Erica Ross, Bill Romph, Amy Miller; Frosh 400 Relay 4. Steve Allen, Lacey Higgins, Joey Mancuso, Sadie Bowerman. Soccer Scots suffer first loss of season The Caledonia High School varsity girls soccer team suffered its first loss April 10, dropping a lough 3-1 decision to Mattawan on the road. The Lady Scots are now 2-1 after early season wins over Holland and Stevensville Lakeshore. Mattawan came into the game highly ranked in the state poll. Angie Adrianse, Andrea King and Ann Morgan all turned in strong performances for the Lady Scots. Casey Warner competed in the long jump for the host Trojans and shows great leaping ability on this effort (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 18. 2000/Page 21 Freeport woman sentenced for bad checks Tammy Seybold of Freeport, was sentenced re­ cently in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court to serve three months in jail and two years probation on her conviction of uttering and publishing. She was also ordered to pay $2,598.17 restitution and $500 court costs. Five additional counts of uttering and publishing were dismissed in exchange for her guilty plea. The crimes were commit­ ted between Aug. 3 and 16, 1999, in Hastings. "This was not one in­ stance where she lost con­ trol but was a scries of cal­ culated acts," said Assistant Prosecutor Vicki Alspaugh. "Yet, she has some posi­ tives. She has the support of her family, she is work­ ing." Alspaugh recommended the short jail term to allow Seybold to maintain her job so she can pay restitution and continue to support her­ self. "I think the pre-sentence report is quite accurate and fair," said defense attorney Mark Doster. "This is Ms. Seybold's very, very first of­ fense of any sort. I think she would have been an ex­ cellent for H.Y.T.A. (Holmes Youthful Training Act), though she is just a few months too old." Doster said Seybold's mother and the bank were her victims in this case and that they have no desire "to see her harmed” and are ask­ ing for nothing other than restitution. "She bought lots of things for her child with the money." said Doster. "What you did was very foolish," Circuit Judge Fisher told Seybold. "I as­ sume it was due in part to your age. It’s good that you have no prior offenses and that you have a job and can pay back the damage you caused." All-County Athletes awarded Middleville woman killed in Allegan County accident by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 20-year-old Middleville woman was killed Monday. April 10, when she pulled into the path of a car at Patterson and Green Lake roads (140th Street) in Allegan County Monday, according to the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Police. Police said Amber Renee Thompson was castbound on 140th Street at about 2:20 p.m. when she stopped at the stop sign at Patterson before proceeding east into the path of a southbound car. Thompson was struck in the driver's door and pro­ nounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle, Sandra Kay Hay­ ward, 54 of Bradley, was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where she was treated for her injuries and released Troopers said both vic­ tims were wearing seat belts when the crash occurred. Agencies responding to the scene were the Allegan County Sheriffs Depart­ ment, the Leighton Town­ ship Fire Department, the Middleville Police Depart­ ment, Leighton Township E.M.S. and the ArcherHampel-Kubiak Funeral Home. No funeral information Man walking in road exposes self A Middleville area man reported to be walking in the middle of M-179 at Tanner Lake Road April 8 was arrested after police found him to be exposing himself and urinating on himself, according to a report by Trooper Greg Hubers of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. As Hubers approached the subject, the man drew his right arm back and clenched his fist at which time Hubers tackled him to the ground, he reported. The man, who later told Hubers he'd drank a large amount of alcohol and some amount of antifreeze, was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated before being lodged in the Barry County Jail with a blood alcohol content of .31 percent, more than three times the legal limit. i7'T’r^'E'rw»^sto.m unht Caledonia 616-891-5100 8960 N ROGERS CT . SUITE B (CALED0NU CROSStfKiS) • CALEDOMA M 49316 | Custom Club Fitting»Club Repair * Regrippine] Featuring Walter Hagen, Hogan. Callaway, Taylor Made, Peerless. Maxfli & Many Others | Call for an appointment: 891 -51 00 ] Phts. Swing Analysis Dan Switzer was available at press time Wednesday. Police said her parents reside in Columbus, Ind. (Up top) Members ot the Middleville wrestling team, who made the All­ Barry County winter sports teams, enjoy some good food and great laughs during last Tuesday's event sponsored by J-Ad Graphics. (On bottom) Trojan grappler Brandon Schalk peaks out the window of the toy house found at the Arby's In Hastings. Bomb threat at TKHS again Thomapplc Kellogg High Schoo! reportedly received an apparent bomb threat Monday, April 10, which was discovered and reported to authorities at 11:20 a.m., according to a preliminary report Sgt. Tony Stein of the Barry County Sheriffs Department's Middleville Unit was dispatched to assist. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. McKinley leads golfers Middleville's Laura McKinley was one stroke off being the medalist during her team's 186-210 prep golf loss April 12 to Wyoming Rogers. McKinley carded a 45, one stroke behind Wyoming Park's Becky Hinken's 44. The other Lady Trojan scores were a 53 from Erika Enyart, a 55 from Rachel Kuipers and a 57 from Kristin Weaver. 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Lady Trojan Laura VanRyn (2) looks to motor past Saxon Kristin Wildem (16) during last Friday's varsity soccer match. **Yoiir One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters iXDrinking Water Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Tivo Month Water Softener Rental with installation htst*lhtw» frr ttpphf*. prrsfmf ctmpcn Net rw/id trri* dffcrr Rest I’rice, Quality, Service WATER CONDITIONING - STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 89 1-0303 MIDDLEVILLE — It was a golden scoring opportunity that Hastings' Jessica Gole was a bit uneasy about taking. But thanks to how it came out, Gole, the soccer Saxons and the soccer Saxon fans were able to celebrate a thrilling 1-0 varsity win last Friday over Barry County foe Middleville. Gole scored on a penalty kick at the 33-minute mark of the first half. It was all Hastings would need, but it was a pressure point that worried the goal scorer. "I didn’t want to take the PK; you get a lot of pressure and it was one of our few scoring opportunities," Gole said. Before taking the shot, Gole noticed something that altered how she booted that attempt. "I noticed the keeper was staying more toward the right side," Gole said. "I just wanted to get it in. We needed this... we needed to win.” Hastings out-shot Middleville 21-8, including an 11-2 advantage in the second half. Both defenses were stellar but the Saxons proved to have just a bit TK sports has hotline What's the latest in Thomapple Kellogg High School spons, check out the TK Sports Hotline. The school now has a number you can call for daily events and cancellations. That number is 795-5400 ext. 6257. Call 945-9554 for classifieds more steam and that made all of the difference. "They (Hastings) have an outstanding team," Middleville coach Steve Evans said. "We ran out of gas (and) they found a way to beat us to the ball. Payshence (goalkeeper Payshence Erb) kept us in the game, but we couldn't get the goal that we needed; we couldn't finish it." The Saxons' defense was at the top of their game, a game that they are still trying to learn. "Our defense played a lot better," Gole said. "We're still getting use to the new formation." Evans said that Gole’s tally was impossible to defend. "That's practically a gimme," Evans said. "She's a very good player and you can't defend against a penalty kick." A number of the Hastings and Middleville players know each other very well, some playing on the same club teams such as the Thornapple Valley Soccer Club. Gole said that is both good and bad "I think it’s actually more difficult to play a game with people you know," Gole said. "You can’t worry about friendship; right now I'm just happy that it went in." 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Community Easter Celebration 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 23 Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center Nursery Provided � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-04-25.pdf 636fbee279ae19ae5f5d8cabfe3b81ae PDF Text Text SpOST, lihilh . ill" j£Ss and News PUBLIC UBRARY 121NCHURCHST HASTINGS Ml 49058 L Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 17/April 25, 2000 129th year TK School Board asked to remove book on fossils by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A Thornapplc Kellogg School Board member sug­ gested Monday night that "Fossils Tell of Long Ago," a slim, green 32-page pa­ perback book by Aliki, be removed from a summer sch(x>l reading class. David Smith asked that the book be removed be­ cause he did not feel that it was providing a balanced view in its statement that the earth is at least "mil­ lions of years old." The book, originally pub­ lished in 1972 and revised in 1990, tells how fossils are formed, how scientists use fossils and how even chil­ dren can find fossils in the world around them. The book is part of the summer school reading group books for second- and third-graders. But it was not used with last year’s students. Superintendent Jay Cason explained that the response to the request was to form a review committee, which included parents, teachers and administrators. The committee met and reviewed the book and decided to keep it in the summer school program. The school improvement committee then discussed the book and voted 14-1 to keep it in the program. The school board was then given the task of reviewing the book. Smith said, "I appreciate the work the committee and Daimler Chrysler honors CHS teacher Charles Lothschutz, who teaches the applied technology/electrathon class at Caledonia High School, was honored by the Daimler Chrysler Corporation this year with a gift of appreciation during a luncheon to celebrate Engineers Week. Twenty educators repre­ sented in all levels of education were selected for the invitation. The awards were given to educators who promote the engineering profession by giving students both theoretical and applied experience in the field, giving them a realistic idea of what engineering is all about. Charles Lothschutz Bernard Robertson, vice president of engineering technologies, was the guest speaker for the event, held Feb. 23. Lothschutz has taught at Caledonia for his entire career in the fields of industrial arts and technology. He has received grants from var­ ious sources for his classes, including from the Society of Plastics Engineers, and recently a grant from the Toshiba America Foundation. Lothschutz has a master's degree in administration of vocational programs and a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University. TK School Board accepts art gift by Patricia Johns Staff writer Good and bad news filled the Thornapple Kellogg School meeting April 17. The good news was that a well known local artist do­ nated a work to the district, but a beloved teacher is re­ tiring. The regular business of the district was discussed, with teachers earning tenure and parents prepared for middle school. The Thornapple Kellogg School District accepted a landscape by Stephen Du­ ran. This view of the farm owned by Darwin and Pat Rogers will rotate among the district schools and will be available for art teachers to use as a teaching tool at all levels. Thcmapple Kellogg board member Nancy Goodin holds the landscape that was a gift to the school district from artist Stephen Duran. Music teacher Tom Nash has decided to retire after 30 years. Board members cred­ ited him with the creation of an award winning jazz band and for making the music program dance to award winning status. Highly regarded teachers Maggie Wilkinson, Mark Uyl, John Howarth and Todd McCrumb were awarded tenure. Lee teachers Martha Thome and Joanne Desy also received tenure. Administrative contracts were extended for one year Middle School Principal Mike Spahr reviewed briefly the orientations he and mid­ dle school staff are preparing for fifth grade students and their parents Spahr met with all the fifth-graders, counselor Bernie Weller will be meet­ ing with each fifth grade class accompanied by se­ lected sixth grade students, parent orientations are scheduled for May 3, 6 and 9 and finally fifth-graders See art gift, page 2 everyone has done on this issue. I don't believe that anyone is doing anything intentionally. But this is just a theory. Many scien­ tists do believe that the fos­ sil record demonstrates the age of the earth, but not all agree." Smith shared a list of sci­ entists who don't believe the earth is billions of years old with his colleagues on the board. He reiterated the need for the district to present "balanced views." Smith said, "I believe public schools should be open to diverse views." Smith also asked that the review committee policy be changed to allow the person bringing the complaint to speak before the committee. Smith said he heard that much of the discussion was on a book he had recom­ mended that showed the way to present differing views rather than the book by Aliki. "h's not religion versus science. Smith concluded. "1 don’t believe that what this book says is true and these arc young, impressionable minds. In all the discussion. I never heard anyone ask. "Is this book presenting a bal­ anced perspective?" Board member Nancy Goodin told Smith that she did considerable research and came away feeling that what was presented in the book was "best knowledge.” Kim Sellcck told the board he had his secondgrader read the book and had no qualms about giving it to other students.. Board President Dan Parker noted that other widely held beliefs in the past such as the earth being flat or being the center of the universe have been proven to be wrong. See fossil book, pg. 2 Some Caledonia Twp. rezoning applications halted until October 1 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Certain rezoning applica­ tions will be limited until Oct. 1, following approval by the Caledonia Township Board April 19 to allow the planning consultant time to determine what is best for the whole township in the master plan process. Reasons for the morato­ rium are that when individ­ ual parcels are rezoned, they change the configuration of factors being considered, limit the possibilities and erode the master planning process. Energy is spent dealing with small segments of the whole, and with re­ assessing the situation after changes have been made. Both the Planning Com­ mission, and planning con­ sultant Steve Langworthy have been overwhelmed with many of such requests, diverting time away from the task of creating the mas­ ter plan, it was explained. Supervisor Bill Johnston said he gets inquiries of a similar nature daily, so no one can get their work done. It was maintained by township officials that when a considerable investment has been made in hiring a consultant it is not prudent to undermine the work he is trying to do, especially when completion of the plan is only a few months away. The township is now act­ ing under legal advice to proceed in this way, though it is not a total moratorium See applications, pg. 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia Twp. mulls 80% of Riverland bill • Middleville teens plead not guilty to attempted murder • Freeport planning fire hydrant adoptions • Caledonia voters to face $49.5 million bond issue �Page 2/The Sun and News, MiddleviHe. Ml/April 25. 2000 Applications, continued from front page— on all requests. Planned unit development (PUD) rezoning applications that are consistent with ex­ isting zoning would be ac­ cepted, but PUD applica­ tions requesting a change to zoning to another use would not. It would not limit the Planning Commission from using the site plan review process under existing PUD ordinances. The ruling would not af­ fect special land use re­ quests. Several trustees voiced opinions in support of the decision before unanimous approval. In other business, "Corky" Koopmans was reappointed to the Planning Commission for a three-year term beginning April 30. Patti Cress also was reap­ pointed as township repre­ sentative on the Planning Commission. Arnie Staw- Art gift, continued from front page will visit the middle school and meet their teachers at the end of May. Spahr distributed the handout all parents who at­ tend the orientation will re­ ceive. In other business, the board approved new text­ books for the computer ap­ plications classes, which will instruct on the new Microsoft 2000 and new math textbooks for the high school. The board also considered new graduation policies and rules for students who trans­ fer into the district, take summer school or corre­ spondence courses. The new policies will change how the district counts credits toward graduation. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg School District will be Monday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. ick was reappointed for a three-year term on the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals. The township authorized their engineer to tell the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to delete the utility crossings under M-37 at this time. MDOT bids were initially es­ timated at $170,500, but bids came back at $265,934, approximately 38 percent higher than anticipated. Wilcox recommended these crossings be done as part of the sewer/water contracts when the prices for the cas­ ings will be bid more com­ petitively than in the high­ way contract. Approval was given to search for a full-time plan­ ning assistant at a salary be­ tween $25,575 and $30,675. The duties would be allo­ cated as zoning administra­ tor half of the time and code enforcement the other half. Also, it was decided to sub­ stitute experience for educa­ tional credits in order to ap­ peal to a broader base of ap­ plicants. Following adver­ tisement, a Search Commit­ tee, made up of Planner Dave Zylstra, Supervisor Johnston and Trustee John Potter would make its rec­ ommendation to the board, possibly as early as the May meeting. A lawn service contract with Bykirk for $25,000 was approved, over a lower bid of $13,000. A condition of adding maintenance of the library grounds was lagged on to approval. Reasons given for accepting the higher bid were that Bykirk can be contacted about prob­ lems with immediate re­ sponse because they are lo­ cal, they have a large staff and service is very regular, dependable and of high quality. Citizens want cemetaries to be well at­ tended. Another lawn service was tried two years ago with much dissatisfaction. The grounds committee recommended possibly leas­ ing additional equipment and hiring a part-time or fulltime maintenance person. This may be discussed in the future, but was not cho­ sen as an option over a con­ tract with Bykirk. Payment was made for a $100 street light at the cor­ ner of Whiteyville and 60th Street, which is on the Cas­ cade Township boundary. Caledonia has already in­ stalled two street lights on the boundary, without Cas­ cade sharing the cost, and requests from Cascade to cooperate on this one have not resulted in a light, re­ portedly due to bureaucratic requirements. Because the light is needed for safety, the board approved it. The board approved pay­ ing $100 as its part to fi­ nance Kent County ex­ penses of being the featured municipality at the MTA educational conference to be held in January 2001. Approval of a request for a fireworks display permit by Rodney Forbes, a pyrotechic operator, for July 1 at in a sand pit near Alaska Avenue was postponed pending proof of insurance by the applicant. Several items were not decided but are expected to be on the agenda at the May 17 meeting: • Place a police and fire millage renewal on the bal­ lot. Informing voters of the difference between two mills on the taxable value, which is much lower than the SEV at the polls. • Authorize advertising for bids for a third water plant well. • Report on the noise study and decisions for the airport. Dave Zylstra is to be involved on a committee working with the airport. A citizen asked township offi­ cials to let residents know the results of the noise study, and inform them of impacts expected on people living in the area. Problem solved! It has been one of those "Long Strange Trips," but the M/TK controversy has come to a colorful conclusion. Last year, when Eagle Scout candidate Ben McDuffee suggested replacing the white stone "M" with a "TK," students and graduates of the high school rallied to save the M. The M/TK Committee met and designed the emblem placed on the eave of the new concession stand overlooking the football field. Fossil book, continued from front page "Kids need to know there are other possibilities," Parker said. He suggested adding a statement saying "information in this book is just one theory among many." The book includes a de­ scription of the process of fossilization of a fish. It is a story about a group of racially diverse and boys and girls with differing abilities who visit a museum. Several books by Aliki are also included in lists of books to be used in schools with a character education focus. The author is popular with children and has writ­ ten more than 60 books for children, fiction and non-fic­ tion. Anyone with an interest in learning more about fos­ sils and how they are be­ lieved in some circles to re­ flect the age of the earth can check with the local library or the Internet. The board voted to keep the book in the summer school program by a vote of 6-1, with Smith casting the -o—o— Hair We Are is moving d School Lunch Menu MAY 1st Elementary Beef taco salad w/com to 721 N. Briggs Road : 795-9566 Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 26 Pork dunkers or cheesey burnto, oven fries, jello w mixed fruu milk Thursday. April 27 chips, or hot ham and cheese, com, pineapple, milk. Friday, April 28 Pizza or fish sticks, California blend, banana, milk. Note: PB. sandwiches available each day. Perennials, Annuals, Shrubs Thomapple Kellogg ...and Much Morel____ Middle and High School Bring ad in & receive *5.00 Off any purchase of *30 or more. Ejiw&isoo SERVICE IS OUR PRIORITY » Lunch Menu Wednesday. April 26 Pork dunkers w.dinner only "no" vote. Parker told the board that he thought that by making it clear that the geologic age was only one theory, this would open other possibili­ ties and inspire imagination. Character education is part of the role of the school dis­ trict, he added. Goodin told the board she was concerned with the precedent the board would be setting by adding a com­ ment to the book. Where would the board stop? she asked. If a math textbook includes information on car­ bon dating, should there be a disclaimer? What about geography or history texts which include information some people don't believe to be true?" Parker replied that the board would have to "take each issue as it came up." Parker did agree that the statement would have to be written in a way that was age appropriate. There was a discussion on the approval of the new sci­ ence books last year and that roll, cheesey burnto, oven fries, jello w/mixed fruit, milk. Thursday, April 27 Beef taco salad w/corn chips or ham and cheese on bun, com, pineapple, milk. Friday, April 28 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, California blend, banana, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix panics, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barrv Countv. Call 945-9554. v v science teachers said they discussed differing theories of evolution with their stu­ dents. "Couldn't this book be handled in the same way?" Goodin suggested. Smith replied. "I'm not pointing fingers, but I don't think all the middle school science teachers handle the issue that way." "Students learn discern­ ment as they get older," Selleck said. Selleck also went on record opposing the in­ clusion of any "disclaimer" Cason suggested getting an opinion from the school's attorney before the May 8 meeting, if the issue could be tabled. Smith closed the discus­ sion by reminding them, "It is important to stand up for what is true." This issue will be dis­ cussed at the May 8 school board meeting. Copies of possible statements and the legal opinion will be dis­ cussed. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml-'Apot 25. 2000/Page 3 CMS choir wins top ratings at festival by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School eighth grade choir students went to the Michigan School Vocal Music Asso­ ciation (MSVMA)District Choir Festival March 17 at West Ottawa High School in Holland, and earned all Division I ratings. The performance by each of the 50 choirs participat­ ing was rated according to achievement level, but not against each other. They sang Dona Nobis Paccm by Lightfoot from required selections, and chose Jubilate Deo by Crocker. Three judges rated them in five categories, in­ cluding diction, singing in tune, expression and rhythm, with a possible 1 thc best to 4, poor. The judges gave them all No. Is. Another judge also gave them a perfect score for rcading unfamiliar music, singing in four parts, SATB. Teacher Nancy TenElshof credits the Solsege method of reading music, which in­ cludes hand signs when learning how to read music. However, when sight read­ ing. the students must really know how to read the notes, because no help is given. The teacher does not sing with them. TenElshof said, "This has been a great year. This has been a wonderful group of kids to work with. I hope they will go on in choir when they are in high school. "These kids have learned to work individually and to­ gether. They have reached beyond their own potential, and their self esteem, and confidence has really blossomed as a result." The CMS choir qualified for the state sestival, but opted instead to go to the choir festival at Mackinac May 6, which will take place throughout May in The CMS eighth grade choir were given all No. 1s for their District vocal performance in March. Teacher Nancy TenElshof at right reports the choir Cheboygan every weekend. Around 30 choirs participate in this festival. The choir will perform for about one hour in the Opera House in Cheboygan. The Orientation set for TK 5th-graders Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School Counselor Hemic Weller will visit all the fifth grade classrooms at Page Elementary April 2427 to continue the onentation process. Accompanying Weller to each classroom will be a group of sixth-graders. The counselor will review the middle school handbook, inform students about what classes are offered and tell students the names of their teachers and what classes the teach. He also will tell the students about the structure of the school day, what teacher expectations are, touch briefly on organiza­ tional skills and study habit, inform students where to assemble on the first day of school, and many other top­ ics. Sixth grade speakers will tell the students about their toughest adjustments to the middle school, and give the fifth-graders advice on how best to behave and react to certain middle school situa­ tions. A question and answer period will follow. If time permits, students will practice opening a com­ bination lock Sixth grade students who are assisting with the 5th grade orientation are: Brett Tinker, Liz Erway. Dan Lynn. Kara DeLille, Mike Munjoy, Heide Klunder, Ron Christians, Wyonnah Rabbcrs, Chris Grummett, Emily Nyland, Nick Boon­ stra. Jill Funk, Scott Blood, Erin Baragar, Troy Rock, Alexis Bass. Ben Ybema, Kelly Funk, Vince Battiata, Erica Peschel, Nick Stark, Katy VanderWood, Henry Smith and Samantha Smith The final activity of the orientation process will occur on May 26, the day that the fifth-graders will visit the teachers they will ha\ C for the next school year. This visit will occur during the last class period at the middle school. If parents have questions or concerns about their son or daughter attending the middle school, they need to call Weller at 795-5476 will next perform at Mackinac in Cheboygan in early May. group will be evaluated by David Jorlette from Min­ nesota. Beuschel is Rotary Student of the Month Mark Uyl, government and advanced placement U.S. history instructor at Thornapple Kellogg High School, nominated senior Tiffany Beuschel, daughter of Michael and Leslie Beuschel of Caledonia, as Rotary Student of the Month for March. Words used to describe her were “humble, hard working, caring, responsible, polite, and exemplary role model.’’ Some of her many accomplishments include Student Council, where she was a "driving force" for t several activities during Homecoming Week, the Christmas Week, which gen­ erated more than $3,0(X) for local chanties; National Honor Society, tennis, band, play and musical cast mem­ ber, and an impressive acad­ emic record. Future plans include a premed degree at Michigan State University, where she has been accepted into the Lyman Briggs College of Natural Sciences. Tiffany Beuschel Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Blood drive is April 27 A Red Cross blood drivesare scheduled for noon to 5:45 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Thomapple Township Hall, 200 East Main St. in Middleville. There continues to be a shortage of blood supplies, so the need is great. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reason­ ably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days Contempo Salon FREE W M Consultation for Hair Cuts, Styles or Color Slop in & See ou)t ail Mew Salon soon! Caledonia Centre Plaza 891-1093 of the date of the drive is el­ igible to contribute. Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Jeff & Sherri of Westen’s Carpet Juvite ]/ou in to See Our... QUALITY LAMINATE FLOORING at.. Come See Why So Many People Buy Their Laminate Flooring From Us!! 15 Year Warranty & Several Shades to Choose From! Great Buys On Carpet roan B i ‘ MAM ST Open; Tues - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 “We’re the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe” �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville, MI.'Apri 25, 2000 Newest additions to the TK Community Library Fiction: City of God by E.L. Doctorow, A Heartbreaking a Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Egges; Day of Reckoning by Jack Higgins. The Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Frank Kafka; Black Pioneers by William Katz; Strange Fruit by David Margolick. Ghost Moon by Karen Robards; In Amenca by Susan Sontag. Ashes of Victory by David Weber; Animal Husbandry by Laura Zigman Non-Fiction Till Death Us Do Part by Vincent Bugliosi; Let The Trumpet Sound by Stephen Dates. Domestic Violence. Healing With Vitamins by Prevention; Who Wrote the Gospels9 by Randel Mc­ Craw Helms; Gem Identi­ fication Made Easy by Antoinette Matlin; National Geographic Atlas of the World; A Field Guide to the Stars and Planets by Jay Paschoff; Exile on Mam St. by John Perry, Peterson's Directory of College and University Administrations 1999; W'ords and Rules by Steven Pinker; The Monthly Sky Guide by Ian Ridpath; The Pilates Body by Brooke Siler; The Complete Guide to Paintball by Stewart Smith; Chilton’s Auto Repair Manual 1996-2000 by Nichols Staff; Birds of Michigan by Stan Tekiela. The Statesman's Yearbook 2000 by Barry Turner; The 100 Best Mutual Funds You Can Buy. 2000 Children's Left Behind the Kids (#18) by Jerry Jenkins. The Nutcracker by David Cle­ ment-Davies; When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Holt; Getting Near to Baby by Audrey Couloumbis; Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professional Poopypants #4 by Dav Pilkey; Can of Worms by Kathy Mackel. PL-Cassette The Giri W ho Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King; The Testament by John Gnsham; The Mamage of Sense and Wilber Videotapes Making Soul Choices; Grand Rapids History in Film; No Thanks, 1 Just Had a Banana (donat­ ed by CAPCBC); CinderElmo; Kipper. by Ken Medicare Segment 2 driver’s ed to be offered Thomapple Kellogg High School will offer Segment 2 of the dnver education cur­ riculum May I. 2. and 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. All students who want to get their Level 2 driver’s license arc required by state law to take and pass this course before they can take their road test. The Segment 2 curriculum will consist of three twohour classroom sessions and will focus on teaching “defensive driving skills" Students arc required by state law to attend all three sessions. Students who arc absent from any of the three sessions will not receive their Segment 2 certificate No exceptions will be made All student applications should be returned to the high school counseling office. Since there will be limited space available for this session, openings will be appointed based on age Final enrollment will be posted in the high school counseling office on Friday. April 28. LOCAL_ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A l.tulng Church - Serving a Idling Lord Sunday School................................ 9.30 a.m. Morning Worship 10 45 a.m. Evening Praise 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 68th Street, SF. - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian b Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “4 Church with a coring heart far our community and the world" FIRST BAPTIST t I M M U I I I r t I I I t I a place to belong a place to become (non-tr*ditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship ................ -.... 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings................. 700 p.m. Herting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Re» Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Bouma Director of Student Ministries ( hurch Office 616-891-0287 Visit our weo site www bnghtside prg_____ 9:30 AM Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed ; 6 00 PM Wed Family slight, Redeemer Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of Amenca Pastor Paul M. Hillman He are changed by God s love!" 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship......................................... 9 30 am Sunday School............................. 11 00 a m. Adult Bible Class....................... 11:00 a.m. Ret E. Anthony Sikora Church; (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody , Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Sunday School............................... Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service........... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . . Word of Life Clubs . 9:45 a.m 11 <M» .• in . 600 pm .... 6:45 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Tow nship Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a.m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club . .6:30 p.m. (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday . .6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday .. .6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6 00 p.m. fttetljolnst Cfturtlj 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S E. Alto. Ml 49302 ffev. Royfe Bailard, Pastor Pfone 868-6437 CI A I A KF m Mi Worship Sen ice............................ 10:30 a m Inspiring. Positive, Relevant Joyful Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Barner Free Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 Youth Minister Randy Powell 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-891 -8669 Fax: 891-8648 SUNDAY 8:30 & II am., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Nursery 9 45 am Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction w ith God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Sunday COMMUNITY 1000 a i Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. 4 84th St, Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love " Rom 12 10 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a m. 11 00 a m. Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rzv P Adams Pkw 891-8440 COMMUNITY CHURCH Chief Road G LaRc) Church School. Sunday Rev Robert Gerie • Office 89186M • Church 99I-9T8 Lrnelle Sped. h*r* ZreWer CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave YOU ARE INVITED Chwch Office (6161191-1512 M-3? al 100th St 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Ow mile east of Whdneyvtlie Rd Sundsx Wontap 9 30 *m 4 6 C (Child 4 Adult) iDuring the School Yeari CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 10 45 a m Sunday School for All Ages Evening Worship Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office X68-0.19I www lakesidccommunity org (under construction) RAY TOTXSFXI) Pastor XORMAX KXORR. Chretun EOxalir Director 891-8028 • e-mail: Ieighton9tserv.net Sunday School...10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. Lakeside A Place for Family A Friends 6201 Whitney vilkr Avenue. Alto Peace Reformed Church 616-891-1119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship Mtddtevee Sunday School .. Mtddtevile Morning Worship 9 30 am. 9 45 am 1100 am Ret lee Zach man Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whtneyvee Ave a» 84rr S! • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord ' Temporanty Meeting & Caledonia High School 930 am Sunooy Schoo — 1030 am SaW/ Momng Aonhp 600pm Sunaor Evenmg 700pm -/tea MOweefc Pray# 4 s-oe Study Bev Thomas Suyi Bev Kart Bashkx assoc Pasta/Youth MWsines �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml'April 25. 2000/Page 5 Dr. Zap explains science to area kids Edna Heaven (Brodock) N Memorial Service for Edna Heaven (Brodock) who passed away Saturday, February 19, 2000, at the age of 94, will be held on Saturday. April 29, 2000 at 11:00 A M at the United Methodist Church in Middleville with Reverend Lee Zachman officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Edna will be missed greatly by family and friends. She was very active at Lincoln Meadows in Middleville where she resided for the past 18 years. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. The family is being served by the Beeler Funeral Home. Students demonstrated how sound travels Paul Westley Burley PAYNE LAKE Mr Paul Westley Burley, age 73, of Payne Lake, went to be with his Lord on Friday, April 21. 2000. He was bom on August 27, 1926 in Wooster. Ohio Mr Burley was retired from the Fisher Body Plant in Kalamazoo. He served in the United States Army during World War II He was a member of Uxal 488 and member of the evening Lions Club in Ashland. Ohio. Mr. Burley's favorite past times in life was bow hunting, fishing and camping. He loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter. Pamela Martin; sister, Marie Oxcnder; and brother, Raymond Wiltrout. Mr. Burley is survived by his wife, Virginia (Patton) whom he married on June 28, 1947 in Ashland, Ohio; his children. Bill (Kathy) Burley of Ohio, Deborah (Brian) Marlin of Caledonia. Richard (Jessie) Burley of Gun Lake, Phil (Joy) Burley of Moline and Brian (Tracie) Burley of Gun Lake; grandchildren. Jennifer Priest and her fiancee' Jeff Myers. Ethan and Landon Burley, Wendy Martin. Diane (Jamie) Fugate, Wes and Michael Martin. Phillip and Emma Parsons. Rachel. Rebecca. Ryanna, Renee and Jacob Burley, Elizabeth and Brian Burley; great grandchildren, Kristin and Matthew Priest and Nolan Fugate; two sisters, Mildred Pustcr and Glcnna Bate of Ohio; sister-in-law. Barbara (Bob) Waitkunas of Ohio; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Services at the church. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 11:00 A M. at Orangeville Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Bowman officiating. Interment will be at Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Orangeville Baptist Church or Wings of Hope Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Archer, Hampel and Kubiak, Wayland Chapel. Ben Roskam held on to the gyroscope as Dr. Zap explained to the audience at the last "Super Saturday" event on April 15 what the science behind the gyroscope was and where these instruments could be found. Geraldine L. Spencer Robert H. Clark-----------------A Memorial Service for Robert H. Clark will be held on Saturday. April 29, 2000 at 11:00 AM al the Hope United Methodist Church located at 2920 South Bedford Road in Hastings. Call 945-9554 for classifieds To Adam's Friends Thank you for your visits, the cards, mementos and the flowers left on Stimpson and in Freeport. There is a book about finding strength in grief; it’s called Roses in December You are our Roses'. Bill & Joanne Dipp Emily Bauer was the "ear" responding to the sound stimuli. MIDDLEVILLE Mrs. Geraldine L. Spencer of Middleville, passed away at home on April 21, 2000, with her family around her Gerry's life began on September 15, 1922, bom to Frederick and Ruth Dalzell Bates m Traverse City. Having Jost her mother in early childhood, her grandmother, Lucy Dalzell played an important part in her life. She married her high school sweetheart, Jack Spencer in October of 1942, then followed him to various Air Force bases until he went to war overseas. Gerry led an active, vibrant life and was involved in many service organizations during her life: 4-H leader; extension club; Cub Scout Den Mother; Sunday School teacher; Church Secretary; MOMS (Mother of Men in Service); United Methodist Women’s Joy Circle; volunteer elementary school tutor; PTA; Organic Gardening Club; Organic Growers of SW Michigan; Thornappie Heritage Association; several genealogy clubs; Homemaker's Extension Club; 1990 census worker and an avid recycler. Family history and genealogy research were great interests Gerry was guided in life by the motivation of Edward W. Bok's grandmother- "Make you the world a bit more beautiful and better because you have been in it." A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, her strength, patience and gentleness will always guide us. A severe stroke cut this beautiful, still­ blooming flower. Besides her husband, Jack Spencer, she is survived by a daughter, Carol Stayton of Hastings; son, David and Jenny Spencer of Fenton; son, John and Mary Spencer of Clearwater, Florida; son, Paul and Joan Spencer of St. Louis, Missouri; sister, Shirley Bagley of Sequim, Washington; sister, Betty and George Donaldson of Largo, Florida; brother, Robert William Bates of Shelburne, Vermont; 14 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2000 from 10:00 to 11:00 A M. at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Funeral Services for Gerry will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2000 from at 11:00 AM. Graveside Service at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contribution suggestions: Middleville Rotary Scholarship Fund or the Middleville United Methodist Women’s Group. Correction The April 18 edition of the Sun & News reported incorrectly that Phil Poholski is a candidate for the Maple Valley Board of Education. The story should have said he is running for a seat on the Thornappie Kellogg School Board. �Pace 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. MI/AprH 25. 2000 TKMS 2000 Lock-In held Ian Karcher (on left) "jousts’ with Darrin Tape. Teacher Gloria Sorenson hopes that this Lock-In becomes an annual event. She says, "The support of the community and the many volunteers willing to stay up all night helped make it a fun and safe activity for students." From face painting to jousting with a few detours into fun, food and games more than 300 students, teachers, parents and administrators celebrated at the TKMS Lock-In April 14. Attendance was eligible to students who had not been suspended during the school year. Here, Amanda Zoet is painting Amber Fain's cheek. Sporting new hair-dos courtesy of Kelly Schondelmayer from the Main Attraction, Josh Cisler, Jake Wieringa, Brian Tate and Cliff Thompson are ready for more fun at the Lock-In. Need extra cash? Turn those unwanted items into money. Call 945-9554 to place a classified ad today! Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Tops In Hoops... A basketball team of Middleville area girls participated in a three-on-three basketball tournament held at Grand Valley State University April 1 and came away with top honors in its division. The team, sponsored by Erb Lumber Inc., included (from left to right) Samantha Reeder, Nikki Weidmann, Melissa Piets, Kate Wilson and coach Vince Piets. (Photo provided) Scots shutout ‘Cats, Crusaders Two more games. Two more wins. Get Interested! State Bank of Caledonia 9-month Certificate of Deposit 6.75% rate (6.81 % apy) State Bank of Caledonia Effective April 17. 2000 Two more shutouts. Caledonia High School's varsity soccer squad achieved just that last week with a 90 win over Wayland April 18 and a 1-0 overtime victory over Unity Christian the day following. "Outstanding defense" led the Scots to their third shutout of the season versus Wayland. Sara Dunlap, Ashley Frazier, Kristie Woodcock and Kelly Jackson were all considered instrumental to the win. Elise Boncher led the offensive attack with four goals and one assist. The Scots also received goals from Christina DeVormer, Alicia Rider, Beth Daniel, Carlie Santer and Ann Schmidt. Assists were made by Marissa Woodcock, Jackson, Beth Ramsey, Daniel, Santer and Schmidt. The Scots took the adrenaline from (hat game and used it to upset the sixth ranked team in the state. Unity Christian, the next night 1-0 in double overtime. Ramsey scored the gamewinner, improving Caledonia's season record to 5-1 and 2-0 in (he O-K Gold. Defense again was a strength for the victors. The shutout was the Scots fourth of the season. Freshmen... Caledonia lost to West Ottawa 5-0. Consistent play was turned in by Brooke Hendry, Kate Sorenson, Haley Schlafely and Joy Miedema. Call 945-9554 lor Sun & News rtTION-Msl �The Sun and News. Middleville. MI'AprU 25. 2000'Page 7 Coach Mike Hodges (far right, back) enjoyed the enthusiasm of the students, their hard work and fun of the day of competition. students ano coacnes oreamed signs of relief and congratulated each other for their accomplishments at the end of the day. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Page Pawn Storm chess team traveled to Wardliff School in Lansing April 15 and came home having had a great day. All 34 of the students who par­ ticipated in the tournament received ribbons and nine re­ ceived trophies. The Wardliff Tournament is the largest elementary chess tournament in the state. This year 226 students from schools across the state in grades K-6 competed against each other in five matches during the day One point was earned for a win and a half point for a This tournament was the high point of the year for the chess club. There are more than 80 students in the club in the fourth and fifth grades. Several fourth­ graders also participated in the competition as well. Coach and teacher Kurt Wissink said, "I hope some of these students can attend the tournament as sixth­ graders now that they have some experience. I think that this year's fourth­ graders will be more pre­ pared next year." "Isn't this great? The kids are doing really well. I'm very impressed," teacher and coach Dirk VanDiver said. This is the first year for the chess club at Page. Mike Hodges and the other coaches encouraged all the students to do their best during their five matches "Everyone is trying their best, I am amazed at how hard they are playing," he said. With 30 fifth-graders, many of the Page students found themselves playing each other in the fifth grade matches. From the first handshake before the first match to the applause that greeted the conclusion of the final fifth grade match, this was a day which many Page students found to be "the best day of their lives." Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 No, not my queen! Coaches Curt Wissink (left) and Dirk VanDiver and fifth-grader Tasha Watkins model the shirts with her design the team wore to the competition. draw. Trophies were awarded to any student who earned three points. Earning tro­ phies were Matthew Brovont, Mark Brown, Amanda Denney, Brandon Henning, Patrick Humphrey, Aaron McGillicuddy, Gunnar Meyering, Andrew Schultz and Sean VanDommelen. Other students competing from Page were Fred Daggett-Glaspie, Brandon Coburn, Jonathon Delger, Kendell Giar, Lee Glass, Tracy Glass, Elena Gorm­ ley, Gavon Groendyke, Ian Harris, Chris Jansens, Don Johnson, Hillary Klunder, Dan Lemon, David McMa­ hon, Steve Munjoy, Nate Otto, Andy Sager, Sam Scholtens, Mitchell VanBemden, Eric VandenBosch, Drew Warner, Tasha Watkins, Sarah Wenger, Kate Wilson and Ben Wolter. Lee students observe Earth Day Concentrate! These are just a few of the Page students competing at the Wardliff Tournament. Lee Elementary students all received a tree to plant at home April 21 in observance of Earth Day. Wendy Barker from the Lee PTO organized the tree distribution with the help of Ransom Leppink from the Marketplace and Mary Ford from the Spartan Stores main office in Grand Rapids. Pictured (from left in the front row) are Christopher smith, Kathryn Tobin, Caitlin Nosanov, (standing) Max Kiel, Anna Hauschild and Victor Perez. �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middtevrfle. Ml/Aprt 25. 2000 Career Awareness raised at Page Elementary Shelly McQueen talked about requirements of her position. Joe Pagano impressed students with his creativity and with his orange baskets and apple swans by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Fifth-graders at Page El­ ementary School had an in­ troduction to careers from architect to actress, real es­ tate to public service and veterinarian to volunteer. During the now annual Career Awareness events April 18-20, students heard three presentations each day. Students asked questions from dentists, a journalist, an artist and even a televi­ sion meteorologist. Chef Joe Pagano demon­ strated how to make orange baskets and apple swans. Ted Rinvelt talked about driving a truck and even Distinctive Styles Inside and Out showed students his truck, and local business owner Shelly McQueen talked about the beauty care ca­ reers. Bill Schoonvcld discussed careers in construction. Lani Forbes described what her multiple careers are like as she balances her directorship of the Barry County United Way, service on the Freeport Village Council and volunteer for the Freeport Fire Department. Students got a behind the scenes look at the Grand Rapids Ballet with Sarah Wepmen. Mary Beth Quillen gave a realistic view of the hard work it is to be COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values: space Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all nah in fea­ tures, at prices that will surprise GRE4T^S you. Welcome Home. ‘Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.’ 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 New Discounts and Payment Plans Available an actress and the other jobs you have to do to support yourself. Dentists Eric and Beth Hannapel brought back their skull and talked about den­ tistry and orthodontia. Tom Mathison used plans for the TK Middle School, designed by his firm. Tower Pinkster Titus, during his discussion of what it takes tn become an architect. Doug Palmer from the Kent Intermediate School District gave an overview of programs available at the Kent Careers Technical Cen­ ter and ways to figure out just what you want to do. Dr. Jayne Courts showed students how physicians ex­ amine organs for disease us­ ing some animal organs. Linda Prostko described the "ups and downs" of a career as flight attendant. Artist Don Williamson spoke to students about dif­ ferent types of artists and how to discover if this is re­ ally what you want to do as a career or just an avocation. Attorney Mike Schipper and FBI agent Rick Smith shared their experiences with students. Pilot Tom Hurst described the number of hours it takes to be qualified as a pilot. Malt Kirkwood, one of the TVS meteorologists, told students that the only hard part of his job was when he had to don his foul weather gear and report on the weather out in it Shaun Mortenson frum the Grand Rapids Hoops talked about sports careers, both as players and behind the scenes. Doug Palmer had students guess which careers these instruments on used for. The one on left is a micrometer and on the right is a part to a donut maker Mike Bremer, human ser­ vices director at the Bradford White Company, talked about his job and about the jobs people do at the com­ pany. Students now know exactly what it takes to count gypsy moths in the area and why it is impor­ tant. Biologist Steve Bare de­ scribed his everyday routine and what he needed to study before becoming a biolo­ gist. The hit of Bob Jack­ son's description of his job as a veterinarian was his Bernese mountain dog. Linda Parker helped stu­ dents understand the impor­ tance of nersing to people's health. Kay Stolsonburg make a career in real estate enticing for students. Continued next page LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records VNe Can Help! 1 Month, 2 Month, 3 Month or 6 Month Policies * FREE QUOTES ~ 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 Sarah Wepman took students behind the scenes at the Grand Rapids ballet. STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 (.'hern Valle> Rd.. Caledonia. MI 49316 Dentists Enc and Beth Hannapel used this skull to show students how teeth fit into a mouth. ML XL A Vi. 1 are an Art. nolaH?60j Caledonia 616-891-5100 S96CN ROGERS CT. SUITE B jCALEDOMA CAQSSXGS).CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 [ Custom Club Fitting * Club Repair • Regripping | Featuring Walter Hagen. Hogan, Callaway, Taylor Made, Peerless. Maxfli & Many Others | Call for an appointment: 891 -51001 Plus Swing Analysis Dan Switzer �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/April 25. 2000,Page 9 Veterinarian Bob Jackson and his Bernese Mountain dog were the hit of the Career Days. From previous page Bob Bender discussed the possibilities of public ser­ vice, from legislator to Peace Corps volunteer. Whether students were learning about the difference Bob Bender gives students an overview of a career in public service between a reporter and an ed­ itor or how some people use the Internet in their busi­ ness, all came away know- Thornapple delays gravel pit decision Nurse Linda Parker dresses a preparation for working in surgery student in by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Town­ ship Planning Commission has postponed decisions on requests from gravel pit op­ erators Thompson-McCully and the Thornapple Gravel Company. The first request was from Robert and Helen Wenger that Thompson-McCully be allowed to extract minerals from 67 acres of their 107acre property. The commission heard differing opinions from hy­ drologists hired by the com­ pany and by residents of Harwood Lake who were concerned about the impact of mining so close to the lake. The commission asked Zoning Administrator Geoff Moffatt to find an indepen­ dent hydrologist to study the area. This report will be published and shared with both the company and Har­ wood Lake residents. Mark Sevald, chairman of the Thomapple Township Planning Commission, as­ sured residents, property owners and company resi­ dents that they would be al­ lowed to comment on the report before the commis­ sion makes its decision. Moffat personally will visit the location of the Dennis Wilson, Thomapple Gravel Company, gravel pit to look at where extraction is taking place. This request should be de­ cided at the May 15 Plan­ ning Commission meeting. Call 945-9554 for classifieds ing a little bit more than when they started about what it takes to succeed in the world of work. Some students were dis­ appointed to learn that ca­ reers they liked required math or paid less than they anticipated. All the speakers talked about how much they enjoyed their careers, even (♦ 4 Actress Mary Beth Quillin told students they could begin taking acting classed now at the Civic Theater if they are interested in a stage career. the hard work or extra educa­ tion needed to to it well. Fifth grade teacher Gail Wachtor organized the speakers. She said, "With­ out the generous donations of time from these people, Page students would not have gotten such a broad perspective on the world of work." Nancy Goodin who first organized Career Days five years ago said, "1 am so im­ pressed with how many people wanted to be in­ volved. The students arc asking great questions, too." The Page PTO provided refreshments and guided the career participants to their rooms. 110 Johnson at Kinsey (616) 891-0150 ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ 4 �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml/Apni 25. 2000 OUR-Land Committee recommends land use actions cut up by land splits at an increasing rate. In 1992 there were 13 property splits, creating 35 parcels. Me Keough com­ pared, "In 1997 there were 132 parent parcel division applications, affecting 4,605.79 acres, creating 297 parcels, yielding 764 maxi­ mum splits. In 1998, 171 parcel division applications affecting 10,002.32 acres, creating 415 parcels, yield­ ing 1,298 maximum splits. In 1999 there were 200 par­ ent parcels divided, 11,486.32 acres affected yielding 466 parcels creating 1,546 splits." In just the first two months of this year 13 parcels affecting 532.79 acres with 22 parcels created with a maximum of 82 maximum splits. The ma­ jority of these splits were allowed under the Land Di­ vision Act. McKeough said Devel­ opment is currently done in a very haphazard manner, based on land availability. Little regard is given to whether it is smart growth. "Overviews, prior to devel­ oping, do not address infras­ tructure needs, land poten­ tial, use conflicts, or in­ compatible uses, preserva­ tion of open space, and the protection of natural re­ sources, as long as the use is allowable." The infrastructure action group has focused primarily by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Land use is the most im­ portant issue in Barry County, according to Don Drummond, chairman of the OU.R Land Committee, speaking at a conference sponsored by that organiza­ tion in Delton April 15. Drummond said residents believed land use was the most important issue affect­ ing the future in to a survey taken by the Futuring Committee in 1988. As a result, the OUR Land Committee was started by a group of volunteer residents who want to educate people in the county on land use matters. An OUR Land conference last year drew a large turnout and many attendees became involved in the committee’s work. Four action groups re­ sulted, each of which has worked for more than a year, working on education, studying related issues, cur­ rent changes on a wider scale, and attempting to suggest solutions to land use problems unique to Barry County. This year the OUR Land conference drew 110 people. Each of the action commit­ tees reported on their find­ ings In a report given by Jan McKeough for the Planning and Zoning action group, larger land parcels are being About 110 people attended the OUR Land Conference on land use held at Delton High School April 15. on roads. The group favors planning ahead on state highways, especially along M-37 where increased traffic is anticipated between Grand Rapids and Hastings. Changes might include zon­ ing consistent set backs, driveway access, bypasses or shared access, walkways and utility easements. To achieve this, the group encourages intergovernmen­ tal cooperation of various entities with jurisdictions in Welcome to the 60“* Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup -) STARTS FRIDAY EVENING APRIL 28 ALL DAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 29™ & 30™, 2000 Friday, April 28*, 2000 jKJ 6:30 P.M —Official Opening Greeting*. Invocation and Introductions Talent Show Ihe official opening of the festival is the latent Show to be held on the stage downtown with Don Rasey (726-1077) as chairman. Talent Show w inner* appear on the Sunday program. Friday Night Special Starts 4 p.m Crown Amusements Pay One Price $10.00 to rule all ndes as many times as you like. Teen Dance at the Opera House 4:00 9:00 - 11:00 American Legion Nashville Lions Serve Pancakes at the legion Hall 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 29*, 2000 Welcome by Douglas Kelsey Master of Ceremonies for the Weekend 7 XX) a.m. Pancakes American Legion/Nashv die Lions Pancake* 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m Band Boosters 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Maple* oxi School Dinecux Dennis Vandertxxrtt Sunday, April 30^, 2000 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Pancake* American Legion/Nashville Lions Starting at 11:00 a.m Bar B4}ue Chicken Lions Club 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m Pancakes Band Boosters 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m Arts & Crafts Maplewood School - Program Subject to Change - Church Services 11:00 a.m. Methodist Church (Rev. Jeff Bowman) 108 N. Main. Vermontville Congregational Church (Rev. Enc Lison) 110 S. Main, Vermontville Vermontville Bible Church (Rev. Dan Smith) 250 N. Main. Vermontville Grace Community Church (Rev Don Roscoe) On the stage on Main St. - In case of rain. at the High School 12:00 p.m. Sunday Afternoon Special 6 Hour* of Rides $10.00 12:00 to 1:30 p.m Baity Calhoun Band 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. White Pine « Lumberjack Show 1:30 p.m. Arm Wrestling Sponsored by MC Auto Repair A Towmg Talent Winner* Director Andrew Mac Fariand 11:00 a m. Children s Parade Chairman Merle Martin From Mickey Mouse to ftiemoti" Chairmen Mr. and Mrs Eugene Fisher Presentation of Queen and Court Alternate Gwen MacDougal XJFRIDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY AFTERNOON SPECIAL 3 6 Hours of Fm for 199Q Queen MkheBe Jewell Prrsenutx<i o! 2000 Honored Citizens Larry A 11:45 a.m. 12:00 aJd. 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Karen Haigh Maple Valley High School Choir ---- . _ . Freedom Band Parade Theme "Marching to the Maple Milienmum’ Parade Chairmen Russell & Bonme Laverty Grand Marshals Larry A Karen Haigh 3:30 p-m.. 5:00 p.m.. 6:30 p.m White Pine s Lumberjack Show Puff Dragon Pedal Tractor PuB 4:15 p.m. Ride all rides m which the highways fall. Cooperative zoning for resi­ dential, commercial, or in­ dustrial use was encouraged by the committee. The committee recommends a citizen group work with the county commissioners and the economic development committee to shape an ac­ tion plan which will serve the needs of Barry County. The group plans to bring an M-DOT speaker to the area in May. The next issue the group will look at is sewer sys­ tems in the county. The Open Space sub­ committee recommended a purchase of development rights feasibility study. The Open Space subcommittee also recommended keeping abreast of legislative initia­ tives. The committee recom­ mended an education cam­ paign about existing land preservation options, about conservation easements, about tax advantages for landowners working with a land conservancy, and facili­ tating enrollments in Michigan PAI 16 and PDR programs, or the federal Conservation Reserve Pro­ gram. The Open Space commit­ tee recommended the cre­ ation of an Agricultural Economic Development Au­ thority for Barry County by the County Commissioners. The committee suggested the authority should collab­ orate with the Michigan Agricultural Stewardship Association, the Michigan Integrated Food and Farming Systems, 'he Farm Bureau, and the National Farmers Union. Creation of an outdoor recreation department for Barry County by the County Board of Commis sioners was recommended by the committee, as this relates to a recreation and tourism economy to pre­ serve the rural character and natural beauty of the county. Recommendations by the Water Quality action group offered 25 specific actions. Highest priority was placed on enforcing existing wet­ land regulations, ordinances protecting water quality and education about groundwa­ ter, aquifers, watersheds, and the water cycle. In order for the public to have better un­ derstanding, education was advised to make people aware of problems, and cor­ rections they can make to protect water quality. Agency partners in the educative role for waler qual­ ity include the Barry-Eaton Health Department, the Barry Conservation District, Barry Michigan State Uni­ versity Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Barry Drain Com­ mission and the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship program. Recommendations by the Planning and Zoning action group included organizing multi-jurisdictional plan­ ning forums to achieve co­ operation, collaboration, coordination, community and common sense. The committee proposed an open forum at a quarterly meeting of all the planning officials and jurisdictions for the purpose of communica­ tion and establishing dia­ logue. sharing information, training, new techniques, shared boundary and borders issues, in the hopes of achieving a true county wide plan. Another objective is to establish a centrally located inventory system about all aspects, characteristics and features of the county, per­ haps incorporating Geo­ graphic Information System data to be used in prc-dcvclopment evaluation of soil types, woodlots, wetlands, environmentally sensitive areas, historic features, and lake and stream information. A pre-application process was proposed, which would use the above information and require reviews by all public service agencies prior to plans drawn or in landem with, before property is split and developed. OUR Land meetings com­ ing up soon are: • The OUR Land Com­ mittee (al large) will meet April 26 at the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building at 5:30 p.m. • The Planning and Zon­ ing action group will meet April 24 at the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building at 7:30 p.m. • The Infrastructure action group will meet May 2 at City Hall at 4 p.m. • The Water Quality ac­ tion group will meet May 10 al Algonquin Lake Lodge at 5:30. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 ‘10.00 ames as you Htc for UOjOQ CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design corutultiruj For any information about this year's festival, please contact any producer Of Phone (517) 726-0354 or Fax (517) 726-0859 Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616-897-5620 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 25. 2000'Page 11 Thornapple Planning Commission faces full house, agenda by Patricia Johns • Staff Writer Members of the Thornap­ ple Township Planning Commission faced a full agenda and a full house as they met to consider a re­ zoning request, special use applications and site plan reviews. Dave Dykstra appeared be­ fore the board to request a zoning change from agricul­ ture residential to rural resi­ dential for a 72-acre parcel at the comer of Jackson Road and Cherry Valley. Dykstra told the board that this zoning change would allow him to build on one-acre lots instead of the one and one half acres required in the AR district. "People keep up one-acre lots better, so you have a nicer looking development," Dykstra told the Planning Commission. Several residents told the board about their concerns with wells and increased traffic. Bob Wenger spoke in favor of the change, even though he agreed that wells had to be drilled quite deep in the area. "It is the right of the people who own the property to do with it what they want, even though we like having it agricultural," he said. The commission mem- Bob Wenger (standing) was just one of the many residents attending a "standing room only" Thomapple Township Planning Commission meeting on April 17. bers tabled the issue until the May 15 meeting to give themselves time to review the request. The board did vote to al­ low a request by Dick had to be met. The next meeting of the Thornapple Planning Commission is Monday. May 15, in the Township Hall at 7 p.m. Geoff Mof­ Suwyn for household stor­ age in an agricultural build­ ing he owns on Patterson Road. The approval included a provision that all restric­ tions listed in the ordinance fatt will be on hand for a joint meeting of the Thor­ napple and Middleville planning commissions to discuss planning for busi­ ness and industrial land use. Caledonia Township mulls 80% of Riverland bill by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board did not take a position last week on the Drain Commission's determina­ tion to hold the township 80 percent responsible for a bill to repair a Riverland Ranch erosion problem Township Board mem­ bers. however, generally agreed the township was not at fault and had not caused the problem, and should not be held responsible for that much of the bill. It was noted that even if the township was found par­ tially responsible, the costs would still be handled by assessments to properties that benefit from the repairs. It was reasoned that if the initial problem had been handled in a correct manner, the developers would have passed portions of the cost on to the property owners in the beginning. It was said there was also a case for get­ ting compensation from the developers involved. Supervisor Bill Johnston said if the township has to serve as the guarantor for building in the township, everyone had better bring their checkbook. "And it’s going to take a long time to make sure ev­ ery detail is correct," he said, referring to the time it takes to gel approval to build. The board agreed by con­ sensus to send township documentation to their at­ torney before making a deci­ sion to appeal. If a special meeting to approve an ap­ peal was needed, U would be called. The township would have to appeal within 10 days after the Day of Re­ view April 26. On April 20 the Drain Commission office had re­ ceived the bids for the pro­ posed repair. A bid by Quantum Construction for $15,710 would be accepted over the only other bid at $26,400 Laninga said other miscel­ laneous costs, such as mail­ ing public notices, fees for hearings etc. would have to be computed into the cost, which could add another $1,000 to the total, placing the cost at around $17,000. On the request of Drain Commissioner Roger Laninga in February, a peti­ tion was signed by the Township Board to add lands to the existing Riverland Ranch drainage district and to do repairs to avoid dam­ age to the home owned by Dennis Hormel, threatened by an erosion problem in the Trent Henry site condo­ minium development. At the meeting in Febru­ ary, when the township agreed to the petition, Laninga said it was expected the township would pay about 40 to 45 percent of the cost of the repairs. The Drain Commission decision to hold the town­ ship 80% responsible came after a Board of Determina­ tion hearing March 21. Johnston said he had re­ ceived notice April 13 that the township would be ex­ pected to bear 80 percent of the cost On April 14, Laninga confirmed that determina­ tion. He said after receiving several letters from people who built in the area, doc­ umentation indicated the township should have taken greater care in approving some sites in these develop­ ments. Laninga said it wasn't fair to assess homeowners for this situation. "The government made the mistakes and the gov­ ernment should pay." He said this would send a mes­ sage to the townships that governments have to be held responsible for their deci­ sions, and they must have their engineers be very care­ ful when making determina­ tions on sites. Johnston said when he re­ ceived the letter, he "was shocked." He said he had thought the cost would be around 40 percent. "I didn't like it before, but if they are going to pin everything on the township when some­ thing goes wrong... it's a long process, and it will cost a lot of money." If that happens the fees will have to go up and it will cost ev­ eryone all the way around, Johnston explained. Kent County Drain Com­ missioner Roger Laninga explained that a flooding problem had developed in the Trent Henry drain, caused by soil erosion up­ stream in the larger water­ shed. The original drainage district, comprising about 25.5 acres, was expanded by the Board of Determination's decision to include other homes in the watershed who live in other housing devel­ opments to encompass about 40 acres, according to Ron Borst of the Drain Commission office. The drainage district is lo­ cated in an area bounded by 84th Street, 92nd Street. Whitneyville Avenue and Alaska Avenue. Parts of three residential develop­ ments are involved, includ­ ing Riverland Ranch, Trent Henry Meadows and Shan­ non Ranch, as well as some vacant lands. The endangered home is in Trent Henry, a site con­ dominium. and apparently it was reviewed by the town­ ship. but the problems were missed. Laninga said site condos are reviewed by the township, while plats are reviewed by the Drain Commission. Dr. fohn A. Abraitis (616) 660-1111 Enhance Your Life! Counseling may help you to work through life’s problems and to improve your life experience. 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Overall, this money will buy: • A second middle school able to accommodate 600 students located in the south part of the present high school facility. • A replacement high school with a capacity for by Ruth Zachary’ Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education approved its $49.5 million building and improvements bond pro­ posal April 18 after the dis­ trict received approval from the state to put the issue on the ballot in June. The board approved the amounts proposed for all parts of the project. The new high school building construction is es­ timated at $32 million, equipment at $3 million, and technology al 2 million. Renovations to be made to existing buildings would cost $2.5 million, with $1.7 million of that dedi­ cated to updating air condi­ tioning in the existing high school building. Four mil­ 1.300 students and expand­ able to 1,500 students. • A replacement commu­ nity resource facility. • A solution to traffic safety concerns at Dutton Elementary, Kettle Lake El­ ementary and Caledonia Middle School. • Technology upgrades for all classrooms. • Expansion of the bus fleet. • A replacement site for Caledonia Community Schools Administration. • A convenient site for a possible township library. The new replacement high school to be built by this money would be located be­ tween the middle school and Emmons Lake Elementary. Fifty acres will be allocated to the new high school, and Synopsis Yankee Springs Township Board Meeting ballot language for a 2 mill fire millage strictly for the purchase of fire equipment for the August primary Motion carried Received annual report from the Barry County Commission on Aging Ms Tammy Pennington discussed services that are available for the resi­ dents Bryan Drake presented Yankee Springs Township the deed to the property for the future park located off of Parker Drive London presented com­ mitted member names for the park Motion was approved Members are M Varano, A Worsham; R Page; Bonnie Slayton-Yonkers, B Drake; N Near, and Clare Tripp Supervisor reported the street light proposed at Oakleigh and Briggs Road on hold pending approval of 50% of the cost by the DNR REGULAR BOARD MEETING SYNOPSIS APRIL 13, 2000 Meeting called to order by Supervisor London at 7 35 p m All present except Fmkbeiner absent with notice Constable Misak, and 18 visitors Approved minutes of March 9 2000 as presented Approved Special Meeting ol March 30 2000 as presented Treasurer Herold presented financial statement dated March 31 2000 Herold reviewed survey results regarding fire services Suggested contacting Orangeville Fire Department and Township Board to discuss fire service A public meeting in May with the Township residents will be held to discuss the fire ser vice issues Motion by Herold to have Township attorney prepare the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY. Barry County Central Dispatch quarterly report pre­ sented Approved adoption amending the Zoning Ordinance No 46 04-2000 Complete text is avail­ able at the Township office Clerk s report was presented Water Tower report was reviewed Paid bills in the amount of $37,030 61 and Payroll in the amount of $5,352 28 New Business Supervisor London presented letter of resig nation effective June 8. 2000 due to personal reasons Recommended appointment of Al McCrumb Deputy Supervisor in the interim Motion to accept resignation approved by all. Board entered closed session at 10:05 p.m Returned to open session at 10:20 p.m. Motion was made and seconded to enter into a purchase agreement with National Bank of Hastings for purchase of land (1 acre). Approved by all Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Submitted by: Janice C Lippert, Clerk Attested to by George London, Supervisor A complete text of minutes avail­ able at Township offices during regular office hours. recently updated outdoor ath­ letic facilities will still be accessible for use by the students. The bond issue, of impor­ tance to future school plan­ ners and to taxpayers alike, will levy 1.5 mills in addi­ tion to the current 1999 levy of 5.5. The assessment will continue for 25 years and millage assessed for this project will decline as resi­ dential and commercial growth continues to occur in the district. The expense would result in extra costs of around $75 annually for families living in a $100,000 home. New residents may not be registered to vote. In order to vote for the bond issue, a person must be registered by May 15. In other business the Board of Education approved "opting into the Kent ISD Schools of Choice Plan for non-resident students for the next school year. Superintendent Doug Busman explained this plan had been ongoing since the "School of Choice" was permitted. "Each district opens up slots within Kent County determining the number of students that we would accept for non-district students within our county. We do that because we like to be collaborative within the county and set up our own system rather than one the state gives us," Busman said. Security system installa­ tions for keyless entry, amounting to $63,900 were approved by the board. Rich Overmire, director of auxil­ iary services, explained this kind of system allowed for security lockdown without so many doors left open dur­ ing the day. The system would include mirrors in some buildings to be able to see 180 degrees, reducing Synopsis of Meeting THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP MAY 18.2000. COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZOC 00-04-01. PARCEL ID. NO. 0005-005-00. A REQUEST BY MONROE ROSENBERG. 2990 N BRIGGS RD . TO REZONE HtS PROPERTY FROM THE ‘AGRICULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RURAL RESIDENTIAL'ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DURING REG­ ULAR BUSINESS HOURS, AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBUC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLAN­ NING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THE PUBUC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT (S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY. REA­ SONABLE . AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT T>€ AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DtSCUSSWN OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL'S) DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 3M REGULAR MEETING April 10, 2000 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor at town­ ship hall Board members present-6; Absent i Others present-12 Agenda approved as printed. Motions earned to approve mnutes as prmted for March 13 Regular Meeting and March 27 Soecia) Meet.ng, Budget Heanng Printed tails m amount of $11.849 97 were approved for payment by rd caff vote. Motion earned to approve treasurers report as presented. Tammy Perwwngton spoke to board on behalf of County Commssm on Aging Three residents ot Edgewood Dr came before board with questions about Consumers Energys reptaeng gas pipeline near thee homes County Commissioner Bob Wenger spoke to the board on various mtormabonai subjects Motion earned tc compensate election nspectors tor meals rf unable to leave because of work toad and make < retroactive to Feb 22. 2000 Discussion on memo from Yankee Springs Township oatin rtg annual expenses on bufctog Htoere hre element s housed Note made that building also used by Michigan State Police and the county Motion carried supervisor communicate with Yankee Springs supervisor to have a new lease drawn and presented no money transferred until such lease ts signed by parties Motion carried by roll call vote to approve resolution to amend Zoning Ordinance sections 7.3.381 , 7 3 28(d) and 7.3.27(d) Supervisor informed board of resignation at J Youngsma from Zoning Board of Appeals Motion c‘vned to accept bto of $4 032 (plus board replace men’s) to re-roof Fire Station Zonng Administrators quar­ terly report accepted as present ed Emergency Services Dept commended on job well done at last Biood Drive Next Blood Drive wtf be Apr! 27 Meeting adjourned at 9 15 p.m. Submated by. Donna Slagray, Clerk Attested to by. Donato E Boysen Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is avauabie during regu iar office hours at the townsnip offices) the number of staff watch­ ing the building Keyless entry allows teachers to enter school buildings with an identifica­ tion card when doors are locked. When children are out for recess or leave the gym for outdoor activities, the card allows re-admission by staff. The system is used at Emmons Lake Elementary, and part of the Middle School was equipped with a keyless entry system which needs enlarging to the gym. Installation of the system has been taking place over two or three years. Overmire said. In addition $46,357 was approved for re-keying re­ placement of all hardware on existing Caledonia High School interior doors. This was required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The large cost to come up to code was unavoidable, administrators said. A higher bid for mowing equipment was approved in the amount of $12,701, be­ cause the equipment selected had additional features and was of higher quality than the lesser bids, it was ex­ plained. The board approved a continued contract with Turf Services for $15,213.90 for athletic field maintenance for next year. Apparently there is no other comparable service available in the area, and other lawn companies do not handle athletic turf technology. The system includes not only an underground sprin­ kling system, but under­ ground drainage of the ath­ letic field. They sand the top of the turf, which helps to flush the drainage system. When the field gels moist, an internal sensing system regulates the sprinklers. The sprinkling set up allows for the application of chemi­ cals. and the company car­ ries liability in conjunction with the chemicals used. The main soccer field and the two main football fields have these types of systems, while the other athletic fields only have sprinklers. Middleville teens plead not guilty to attempted murder J-Ad Graphics News Service Two Middleville teens charged with attempted mur­ der and conspiracy to com­ mit first degree murder pleaded not guilty to the charges Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Matthew Twiss, 18, and Justin Rauch, 16, both ac­ cused of trying to kill James Rummelt, 25, of Grand Rapids March 31 behind the Baby Bliss factory in Mid­ dleville, are scheduled to ap­ pear for a pretrial hearing Thursday, May 4. Both pleaded not guilty to the charges and each are be­ ing held on $1 million bond. Since his arrest April I, Rauch has been held in the Allegan County Juvenile Detention Center, which costs the Barry County Courts about $200 a day, said Circuit Court Adminis­ trator Mary Williams. Circuit Judge James Fisher noted during Rauch’s hearing that Sure Juvenile Statute and the Michigan Court Rules conflict over whether a juvenile being cQibrnapplc charged as an adult can be detained in the county jail. "The statute requires the sheriff to consent to that placement," said Fisher. "I’d like to give the prosecutor an opportunity to look into those issues." The alleged assault was apparently the result of a "drug deal gone bad," testi­ mony has revealed. No other charges against any other subjects have been issued in connection with the case as of Friday, April 21. "We're still trying to de­ cide that," said Assistant Prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh on Monday (April 17.) FORECLOSED HOMES Imw or $0 Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 7 EARN S9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join me nursing assistant class a! Thornapple Manor and make a difference m the kves of others The class wll be held May 17 through June 1 and ts not r session or weekends After success­ ful completion of state testing wage will increase to $10.65 per hour To er.Sw’e the safety of our residents and staff, al! applicants are subject to crnwial background checks and drug screens Apply tor ths opportunity m person by May 11 al Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/Aprd 25, 2000/Page 13 Caledonia Village wants it in plain English by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Village offi­ cials hope to present ordi­ nances and resolutions in terms both the public and council members can better understand in the future. The mission was laid out after a request by Trustee Chuck Audy at the council's April 10 meeting. The request came after the council was confronted with a number of resolutions and ordinances written in techni­ cal and legal terminology. There will be an attempt to explain the intent of the actions and include the vil­ lage attorney's explanations with the material in the fu­ ture, Village Manager Sandy Ayers said. Ordinance changes often come in clusters, she ex­ plained. A change in one ordinance often requires changes in several other lo­ cations. so all are in com­ pliance. Sometimes a change on the state level af­ fects the details of the local law. which also must be al­ tered. In other council business last week: • Aimce Brumleve offi­ cially was appointed village clerk for another term. Shirley Wabckc was ap­ pointed treasurer, since the paperwork was not present at the last meeting • Trustee Nick Unger re­ signed from the Planning Commission, because that position now is in conflict with his council position since his election last month. Village President Daryl Penfold asked Unger to take part in Mayor Ex­ change Day in May. The city of exchange and date are not yet decided • Trustees Wendy Zandstra. Dan Erskine and Mar­ sha Humphrey will be on the Downtown Develop­ ment Committee. • Trustee Chuck Audy said his Wednesday obliga­ tions have prevented him from doing a good job as a township liaison, and he asked that someone else take that responsibility. • Humphrey was given permission to research and compare services and fees of different legal firms with a possibility of saving on le­ gal costs to the village. Penfold said he was in favor of continuing with one legal firm because the stability of record keeping and experi­ ence with village history and procedures with one firm gave a guarantee of continuity for village opera­ tions, even when council members change. • Bids have been requested for estimates for work on Terrace Street. • The poor condition of Johnson Street was dis­ cussed. It was noted that un- til another route around the village is found, trucks would continue to come down Johnson Street. Trustee Erskine said trucks often get off U.S.131 on 100th Street instead of at 84th Street, and end up on Kraft, often lost and not knowing how to get to their destination. Others use Johnson by choice because it is designated by the county as an all-weather road with no seasonal re­ strictions. It was noted that if the road was in better repair, more traffic would result, and if there was a bypass around the village, there would be less congestion, and less danger to children and pedestrians using the sidewalks and street cross­ ings on Johnson from school. • A discussion about un­ safe conditions on M-37 was initiated by Trustee Ar­ lene Oaks, who asked if anything could be done to get the state highway widened. She said she saw a near accident due to the lanes not being officially for four lane traffic, with people thoroughly before painting. passing on the right, and • High quality outdoor going too fast when cars are enamel or spray paint needs turning left across traffic. to be used on the adopted Estimates by various hydrant. council members were that • The number needs to be the Michigan Department of painted on the hydrant. The Transportation (MDOT) "parents" will be given the would be creating four lanes hydrant number when they to 76th Street in a year or sign up for their new two and to Caledonia by ten adopted family member. years. • The hydrant painting Moving the speed limit needs to be completed before sign to the north as far as the Freeport Fun Day Sept. the village limits would 16. help, several agreed. • Creativity is wanted, but No specific action, or ef­ please keep it respectful. fort to contact the MDOT Funds raised from this on these matters was decided project will be used in on. Ayers is periodically in Business Association activi­ contact with these officials ties which involve the Hal­ and is told what is planned loween party. Santa visits, next. money donated to buy candy • A previous request by for the Easter Egg hunt and the school for a parting or­ new Christmas lights for dinance against parking in die down town area. the fire lane was passed ear­ Freeport planing fire hydrant adoptions The Freeport Business Association is offering an unusual adoption plan. In connection with the Freeport Fun Day, scheduled for Saturday Sept. 16, fire hydrants in the village of Freeport are being put up for adoption The process can be started by contacting Judy Jackson at Union Bank in Freeport. Participants can choose which cute adoptable hy­ drant they want to nurture, paint and raise as one of their own family. There are 22 in Freeport to choose from. The adoption processing fee is $10 for each hydrant being adopted. There are a few rules for the prospective parents. • The adopted hydrant needs to be washed and dned The poor condi­ tion of Johnson Street was dis­ cussed. It was noted that until another route is found, trucks would continue to come down Johnson Street. TELLERS It takes a rare vanety of abilities to be a realty good teller Qualified applicants wiH have strong math and communications skills, accuracy, a pleasant person­ ality. present a professional appearance, and above all the ability to put customers at ease To explore the opportunities available Caledonia - 1 FuB-bme Teller Hastings - 2 Part-time Tellers Wayland - 1 Part-time Tetter ...we invite you to contact the Personnel Office at: Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 M/F E.O.E. lier this year, to allow en­ forcement by the local en­ forcement authorities. How­ ever the school must put the request of the village in writing as part of the pro­ cess. • The council approved an ordinance for a franchise al­ lowing Nordic Electric to use village property. Nordic is a small company thought to be competing with Con­ sumers Power. Nordic is paying for the village attor­ ney fees in connection with the ordinance. • The ordinance governing amusement and gaming par­ lors in the village was al­ tered to reflect changes in state statutes governing size of establishment, values of prizes from winning and other matters. An attorney for a client who is consider­ ing a business outlet in Caledonia noted the prob­ lem. The client’s name was not known. • An existing computer system service contract with Kent County was renewed for five years. Direct com­ puter connection with the County system permits recording property transfers for tax roll collection. • Brumleve said the county elections office told her it is not an official duty of the village clerk to con­ tact candidates as to the re­ sults of an election. She ex­ plained that it is the respon­ sibility of the candidates to call the clerk, or to wait for the information to be pub­ lished in the newspaper. • Unger mentioned bring­ ing more visibility to local charitable organizations in different ways might help the organizations and the public which might use their services. The AMBUCS, the American Le­ gion, Knights of Colum­ bus, the Fire Fighters, and others were mentioned. Places to publicize their events and services were suggested. Unger thought a bulletin board or a photo display in the Village/Township entry hall might be a nice idea. The village newsletter, the new village web site, and other ideas were sug­ gested as possible places for such community interest in­ formation. Local representa­ tives of such organizations are encouraged to call the village office to suggest ideas, or to relay such in­ formation. The phone num­ ber is 891-9384. PAINTER’S APPRENTICE Professional, well-established painting company seeking reliable, hard working 18* year old for full time in Caledonia and Middleville Applicant must be able to follow directions and handle multiple tasks. No experience necessary will train right individual. (Transportation necessary ) FOR APPLICATION: (616) 222-6125 TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AMENDMENT TO THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 46-04-2000 ADOPTED: 04-13-00 EFFECTIVE: 05-05-00 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLES III. VII AND XII OF THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ NANCE TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND TO ESTAB­ LISH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I REVISIONS TO THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ NANCE IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS ARTICLE III: 15.3.4 ADO A NEW RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE “SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL’ ZONING DISTRICT ALLOWS SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOUSES AND THEIR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. PUBLIC PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS. ESSENTIAL SERVICES EXCLUDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES OTHER USES MAY BE PERMITTED, AS LISTED BY SPECIAL EXCEP TION USE PERMIT ARTICLE VII: REPLACE THE ENTIRE ARTICLE WITH A NEW ARTICLE ENTITLED ’PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS’ INCLUD­ ING: 15.7.1. THE PURPOSE AND INTENT 15 7 2. THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEVEL­ OPMENT A MINIMUM SIZE OF PARCELS FOR EACH ZONING DIS­ TRICT B REQUIRED ROAD ACCESS. C. DEVELOPMENTS SHALL BE PRIMARILY RESIDEN TIAL IN NATURE D NO MORE THAN 20% OF THE DEVELOPMENT MAY BE FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES E ALL DEVELOPMENTS MUST HAVE APPROVED WATER AND SEWER SERVICES F REQUIREMENTS FOR STORM WATER RETENTION G ALL UTILITIES MUST BE LOCATED UNDERGROUND H REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 20% OPEN SPACE I. PARKING REQUIREMENTS. 15.7.3. THE APPLICATION PROCEDURES A PRELIMINARY CONFERENCES B. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS C. PRELIMINARY PLAN APPROVAL D. REQUIREMENTS FOR A “PARALLEL PLAN" TO HELP DETERMINE THE ALLOWABLE DENSITY OF THE PAR CEL. E REQUIREMENTS FOR AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY. 15.7.4. THE REQUIREMENT OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION 15.7.5. THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. 15.7.6 REQUIRES THE DEVELOPER TO PAY AN APPLI­ CATION FEE. 15.7.7 REQUIRES THE DEVELOPER TO PROVIDE A PERFORMANCE BOND. 15.7.8. REQUIRES THE ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLAN. 15 7 9 DESCRIBES HOW AMENDMENTS AND REVI­ SIONS TO THE PLAN MAY BE GRANTED 15.7 10 DESCRIBES THE LENGTH OF TIME ALLOWED TO RECEIVE APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND EXTENSION OF TIME PROCEDURES ARTICLE XM: ADDS THE FOLLOWING: 15.12.3. THE REQUIREMENT OF A MINIMUM OF 1000 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE. PER DWELLING. WITHIN THE “SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL’ ZONING DIS­ TRICT. 15 12 6 THE ROAD SIDE SETBACK REQUIREMENT OF 35 FEET AND THE REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT OF 20 FEET. WITHIN THE “SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL’ ZONING DISTRICT. 15 12 8 THE MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE OF 35,000 SQUARE FEET WITHOUT PUBLIC SEWERS. AND 20,000 SQUARE FEET, WITH PUBLIC SEWERS, WITHIN THE •SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL' ZONING DISTRICT. THE MINIMUM ROAD FRONTAGE OF 150 FEET WITH­ OUT SEWERS AND 100 FEET WITH SEWERS, WITHIN THE “SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL* ZONING DISTRICT. INCREASES THE REQUIRED ROAD FRONTAGE, WITH­ IN THE “AGRICULTURE* ZONING DISTRICT FROM 165 FEET TO 235 FEET SECTION II REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE ALL ORDINANCES AND/OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT 8 DAYS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF ITS ADOPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO MICHIGAN PUB­ LIC ACT 197 OF 1996 JANICE LIPPERT, CLERK YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N BRIGGS RD. MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 306 �Page 14/The Sun and News. MiddlevWe. MiApni 25 2000 Caledonia runs for league track wins, meet title Amy Busfield achieved top honors in the 300 hurdles, finishing the event in 53.5. (Photo by Perry Hardin) It was an important win for both of the Caledonia High School track teams. The boys team improved to 3-0 with its 106-31 victory over Cedar Springs. The girls squad captured its first win of the spring season, out-scoring Cedar 82-55. Individual winners for the boys were Steve Homrich in the shot put (43-9) and the discus (132-7), Matt Born in the high jump (5-10), Eric Allen in the long jump (19- PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real eitatt advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collec lively make it illegal to adiArtise "any pref erencc. limitation or dtscnminatioa based on race, color, religion. «es.handicap. familial Matus, national origin, age or martial status or an intention, to make anv such preference, limitation or discrimination Familial status includes children under die age of it living with parents or legal custodians pregnam women and people securing custody of chtl dren under IM This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising lor real estate which is m violation ol the tow On readers are here by inlixmed that all dwellings advertised in this newspajiei are available on an equal opportunity basts To report diwnminatHm can the Fair Housing Censer at »I6~*5I >KO The HUD toll tree telephone numbci lor thr hearing impaired is I-M0D-WT WS- 5 1/2), Seth Temple in the pole vault (12-6), Tyler Corstange in the high hurdles (17-7), Matt Pifcr in the low hurdles (44.7), Ben Busman in the 100 (11.6), Dan Higley in the 200 (23.7) and Tim Ross in the 800 (2:03.4) and the 1600 (4:26.4). The Scots also won three of the four relays. Brett Higley, Tyler Corstange, Ben Busman and Dan Bloemers won the 400 in 46.1, Jason Swanberg, Nate DeWitt, Eric Allen and Tim Ross crossed the finish line first in the 1600 in 3:36 and Pat Spitzley, Mitch Petz, Joe Lillie and Tim Ross took the 3200 in 8:46.6. Scoring first place points for the girls versus Cedar were Missy Elam in the shot put (26-6), Kristin Choryan in the discus (1026), Tara Stanek in the pole vault (7-6), Rebecca Beckett in the 100 hurdles (18.5), Amy Busfield in the 300 hurdles (53.5) and Becca Busfield in the 800 (2:33.8). Amy Busfield, Becca Busfield, Megan Jaques and Lauren Ondersma won the 3200 relay in 10:41 and Matt Bom concentrates on getting over the high jump. Bom cleared 5-10 in the event to take first place. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Tara Stanek, Rebecca Beckett. Lindsay Wolters and Tiffany Renker won the 800 in 2:02.6 and the 400 in 56.2. On Saturday, April 15 the teams combined forces to win the Sparta Co-ed Relays. Caledonia wound up with 94 points and were followed by Sparta with 84, Belding with 62, Hastings with 48, Rockford with 44, Kent City with 44, Tri-County with 44, Morley-Stanwood with 24 and Grant with 6. Scoring firsts for the Scots were Steve Homrich, Mark Flockhart, Missy Elam and Brandi Gave in the discus relay (399-10), Seth Temple, Jake Klapmust, Tara Stanek and Rebecca Beckett in the pole vault relay (37-6), Tim Ross, Joe Lillie, Becca Busfield and Lauren Ondersma in the 3200 relay (9:35) and Tiffany Renker, Tara Stanek. Tyler Corstange and Brett Higley in the Spartan Medley relay (1:17). Caledonia's team also took seconds in the long jump relay, the 1600 relay and the middle distance Eric Allen gave the Scots first place points in the long jump with an effort of 19-5 1/2. (Photo by Perry Hardin) relay, thirds in the high jump relay, the 800 relay and the shuttle hurdle relay, fourths in the shot put relay, the sprint medley relay and the 6400 relay and a fifth in the 400 relay. Athletes off the week Scots 2-0 in O-K Gold Nick JlaicltctiA. JloWU, Thornapple - K eHogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School Leatherman carded a person­ al low score of 42 April 17 and was the medalist of the O-K Gold Conference match held at Broadmoor. Caledonia was first out of seven teams with a score of 174. Hutchens, who has been named to the league team the past two seasons, won his season-opening match versus South Christian April 19, 7-5,6-1. The Trojans' team defeated the Sailors 5-3 Afh/etes ot the Wee* Presented by JB HARRISON insurance Agency. Inc 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 & iltura^^ct’mpany Caledonia's tennis team improved its O-K Gold mark to 2-0 April 17 with a 6-2 win over Kenowa Hills. 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' Being a sophomore, you always question if they can handle it mentally,*’ coach Veitch said. "I thought he stayed very calm and collective out there." Pitching, however, wasn't Lakewood's only lethal weapon, as the bats also had a bit of pop in them. After collecting 13 hits in the 17-4 win over Hastings earlier in the day, Lakewood hanged out 10 more hits in the championship contest. The explosive inning proved to be the fifth, when the Vikings scored four times. Lance Goodcmoot led off the charge with a single, Eric O'Mara followed with another single, Darin Stowell walked, Bobby Tingley tripled and drove in two runs, Jeremy Frost tripled and drove in a couple more and Derek Johnson losed out the rally with a tcrificc RBI. Tingley also hit his econd home run of the season during the sixth inning to pad Lakewood's advantage. Dow was relieved by Dustin Courtney in the final inning and a third, but Middleville was unable to dig into Lakewood's lead. After losing in the Hastings Invitational a year ago. Lakewood went on to win 15 in a row. This year, Veitch says, the Vikings are hoping for a similar streak. Hastings 14 Delton 0 Pitcher Matt Larsen threw a four-hitter as the Saxons earned third place honors Dustin Terrel went 3-for-3 and Jared Currie 2-for-3 to lead the victors offensively. On defense, catcher Sean Tefft threw out two Delton base runners and Currie played a flawless game without making any errors. "We're just getting better every game," Hastings coach Jason Hoefler said. The Saxons met up with one of the best teams in the area Monday, losing 7-1 and 8-1 to Grand Ledge. Hoefler said that Terrel and Corey Micel both "threw great" Defensively, the Saxon coach said his team is doing just fine. "Our strength is our defense," Hoefler said. "It’s nice to see in high school baseball. And the attitude of the kids; they are really Miaaievme s varsity baseball squad includes (front row, from left) Mark Price, Drew Kennedy, Bret Wiersma, Brett Ybema, Dan Warner, Harry Webb; (middle row) Juan Ruiz, Adam Blain, Jeremy Adams, Eric Stewart, Mark Thompson; (back row) coach Gary Warner, Jay Lantinga, Eric Cuneo, Aaron VanderWood, Matt Newmyer, Eric Aten and coach Tom Ellinger. Missing from the photo are Brandon McGillcuddy and Kyle Preslar. working hard." Middleville 8 Delton 2 Once again in Game 2, a team leaped out to a comfortable lead and was able to hold onto it, as the Trojans tallied four in the first and never looked back. Middleville was limited to five hits, but Delton mustered just four. Brandon Goebel had two hits for the Panthers, while Kyle Presler had a double Lakewood 17 Hastings 4 By scoring six runs in the first inning, the Vikings were able to hold onto the lead from start to finish. Lake wood also tallied three runs in the second, two in the fourth and six more in the fifth for good measure. Derek Johnson went 4for-4 with two doubles, a home run and scored four runs, Luke Farrell went 2for-4 with a double and Shawn Veitch went 2-for-3 and scored two runs to lead Lakewood at the plate. For Hastings, Dustin Terrel went 3-for-3 and Jared Currie went 2-for-3 and scored two runs. The Saxons scored three runs in the third inning and one in the fourth. for the Trojans. Aaron Vander Wood was the winning pitcher and Robert Boyle suffered the mound loss. (ill for classifieds 945-9554 01 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a dar-7 dars a week for Sun & Nens Action-Ads! These sponsors support the Trojans... let's support these sponsors! Phil’s Pizzeria 120 E. Main. 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The Lady Trojans finished the 1999 season at 13-4-2 and return most of their athletes from that successful team Included are forward Ashley Moore (13 goals in *99, three in the first two games this season. 22 career), forward Laura VanRyn (10 goals in ’99). wing Sarah Schut (seven goals in *99), stopper Erica Carter and goalkeeper Payshcnce Erb (.692 goals against average in '99. 10 shutouts). As the statistics indicate, the team should have no problem scoring goals and keeping opponents shots from going in. Add to the squad sophomores Shauna Brice, Ande Bouma and Rachel Holwerda and the Lady Trojans appear to have the look of a league contender “We would like to win more games than last season and win our conference," Middleville coach Steve Evans said. "Last year's squad established six school records and we have retained most of that squad. We are hoping for another fine year." Other league teams with title dreams are Calvin Christian and Spring Lake. Middleville was second in the league standings a season ago. This week, Middleville plays at Godwin Monday (April 24), entertains Rogers Wednesday (April 26) and travels to Grand Rapids Union Thursday (April 27). Members of the Lady Trojans varsity soccer team in 2000 are (front row, from left) coach Todd McCrumb, Rachel Holwerda, Christina O'Brien, Danielle Hoskins, Sarah Schut, Erica Carter, Ande Bouma, Shayna Neason, Daria Stutzman, coach Steve Evans; (front row) Allison Belson, Sarah Berends, Jessica Hooker, Payshence Erb, Deann Weeks, Ashley Moore, Laura VanRyn and Shauna Brice. Varsity softball team members for Middleville include coach Deb Ellinger, Laura Newton, Becca Higgins, Shelly Cargill, Ashley Carter, Kelly Bremer, Jenny Meyer; (back row) coach Doug Cowham, Ashley Gustinis, Amanda Bowyer, Teri Schondelmayer, Holly Corson, Erin Palmer, Breanne Dutcher, Carrie VanVeghel, Jill Williams and coach Arnett. Host Hastings wins softball title Katie Williams, a star softball player on Hastings High School's varsity team, acknowledges that the Saxons have a bit of incentive for their 2000 spring season. After a trying campaign a season ago, the softball Saxons arc quite anxious to not only win a few more games, but to get the most out of their overall experience. And by observing the results the April 15 Hastings Invitational, coach Marty Buehler's squad appears to be making progress toward reaching its overall goal. The Saxons began their season with a championship performance al the four-team tournament. After a 4-0 triumph over Lakewood in the tournament's first game, Hastings won the title clincher with a 6-2 Barry County victory over Middleville. Williams sort of had an idea that her team was going to win it. "It was like we're going to do it," Williams said. "We want to be the best we can be when we play and it helps a lot now; we get to be a team." Part of the Saxons' earlyseason success has a lot to do with how they work. "I think we get along, which is awesome," Williams said. "Our main focus is to go out, have fun and communicate." Communication was a big asset versus Middleville, as Hastings collected just three hits, but scored six times and won by four runs. Both teams tallied single runs in the first and second innings, but the host squad added two in the fourth and two in the sixth to pull away. Hastings' three hits came off the bats of Kailey Lyons, Jenny Taylor and Erin Allerding. Or as Buehler stated, "timely hitting and staying with it... they did their job." Trojans golfers aiming for low scores Middleville came out on the short end of a 186-210 prep golf match April 12 with Wyoming Rogers. Laura McKinley led the Lady Trojans with a 45, one stroke off the medalist honor. Other Middleville scores were a 53 from Erika The golf team for Middleville this spring includes (front row, from left) Jacquelyn Schumaker, Rachel Kennicott. Erika Enyart, Christina Wiersum, Tracy Gummo, Jenny Bowman, Stephanie Stauffer, Wendy Enyart, a 55 from Rachel Kuipers and a 57 from Kristin Weaver, This week. Middleville is scheduled to host Spring Lake at Yankee Springs Monday (April 24), visit Calvin Christian Wednesday (April 26) and host Wyoming Rogers Friday (April 28). Beth Mickelwart; (back row) coach Mark Veninde, Laura McKinley. Tiffany Forbes, Rachel Kuipers, Kristen Weaver, Tricia Nelson, Lisa Prichard and Erin Holmes. Middleville received two singles from Teri Schondelmayer, a single by Jill Williams, a double by Breanne Dutcher, a single by Holly Courson, a single by Erin Newton and a single by Laura Newton. The Lady Trojans certainly had their winning chances, but the Saxons were not about to watch their title opportunity slip away. "When ’he play had to be made, they (Hastings) came up big," Buehler said. "You can't take anything away from Middleville; pitching was everything today." Amber Thomas was the winning pitcher, striking out two Lady Trojans. Erin Palmer suffered the mound defeat "We just basically want to prove to everyone that we're not the underdog." Williams said with a smile. Hastings 4 Lakewood 0 By scoring two runs m the first inning and two more in the fifth, Hastings manufactured what it needed But the big story of the contest was pitching. For Hastings, Jenny Taylor allowed five hits, struck out six and did not allow a single walk. "She (Taylor) threw them right there," Buehler said. Danielle Bowman scored two of the four Saxon runs, had a single and also drove in a run. Heather Krebs had a single, Taylor had a base rap and Michelle Griggs and Erin Allerding both scored for the blue and gold. Middleville 14 Delton 3 An 11-run first inning helped the Lady Trojans to coast to the victory. With nine hits and some aggressive base running, Middleville advanced to the championship battle. Erin Palmer was the winning pitcher, allowing two hits, walking six and striking out six. At the plate, Jen Meyers had a single and a triple to lead the Lady Trojans. Lakewood 15 Delton 3 A total of 18 hits were collected in this four-inning game and the Lady Vikings, on defense, even turned a triple play. Offensive leaders for the Lady Vikings were Ashley Frost (two RBI), Shannon Spencer (two RBI), Jill Benschoter (two doubles), Tracy Thelen (two hits and four RBI) and Keagan Krauss (two hits). Krauss was also the winning pitcher, striking out five. For Delton, Megan Gillfillan and Jackie Prough each collected two hits. �The Sun and News, Middleville, MI/AprH 25, 2000/Page 17 Trojans netters gain first win of season This time, the rain did not stop Middleville's netters from getting a match in. The Trojans began its season with a 5-3 triumph over area foe South Christian last Wednesday in non'league action. Middleville's first couple of matches, that were supposed to start the year, were canceled because of rain. Winning singles matches for the black and orange against South were Nick Hutchens at No. I (7-5, 6I). Kevin Schmitz, at No. 2 (7-6 (7-2). 3-6, 6-4 and Mike Hopkins at No. 3 (75. 6-2). Hutchens is a two-time all-conference player who is looking in 2000 to extend that streak to three seasons. Doubles teams that posted victories over South were Josh Porritt and Andrew Kalee at No. 3 (6-4, 7-6 (12-10)) and John Schilthroat and Tim Suwyn at No. 4 (6-2, 7-6 (7-5)). "We were able to win all of the close ones; we won all of the 7-5s and 7-6s," 32nd-year Middleville coach Larry Seger said. "It's nice to get this win." The No. 1 doubles team of Matt Pullen and Simeon Jones should also win its share of matches in 2000. Pullen and Jones were regional runners-up a season ago playing at the No. 2 doubles position. "We should get sound play from Nick Hutchens, Matt Pullen and Simeon Jones," Seger said. "Leadership by these three will be a key to our success." Middleville finished 1999 with a 9-3 overall record and were 7-2 in the league standings. At the regional tournament. Seger’s Trojans wound up third. Expected to battle for a league title this spring are Middleville's tennis team includes (front row, from left) Warren Prostko, Matt Pullen, Simeon Jones, Andrew Kalee, Steve Cearnowski, Kevin McClure, John Schilthroat, Tim Suwyn; (back row) coach Larry Spring Lake, Calvin Christian and Comstock Park. But if Middleville can get some solid contributions from its younger athletes, watch for the Trojans to Seger, Josh Porritt. Kyle McKeown, Mike Hart, Mike Hopkins, Jon Bosma, Nick Hutchens, Brian Yeazel and Kevin Schmitz. finish in the top half of the league standings and achieve a winning record. "Many of our players are learning basic fundamentals, but are improving." Seger said. Lady Trojans second at Wolverine Relays Scoring three first places, distance), Erin Robertson the Middleville girls' track (sprint relays), Casey team finished second at the Warner (relays and long Wolverine Relays April 15 jump), Katie Richter at Godwin Heights High (distance) and sophomores School. Melissa Quisenberry The Lady Trojans (distance), Chris Dood collected 87 points to pull (distance), Rachel Norton in front of Coopersville (hurdles), Greta Gustafson (84), Allegan (62), Byron (pole vault) and Brenda Center (24), Kelloggsville Bergakker (shot put). (23), Godwin Heights (2) "We have fantastic senior and Lee. leadership (and) 40 girls on Middleville's three first the roster," Benjamin said. places came in the 6400- "We should be wellmeter relay, the pole vault rounded." and the distance medley. Add to the team junior Melissa Quiscnberry, Jen Sara Williams (hurdles) and Vcrkerke, Katie Richter and freshmen Leslie Crowley, Danielle Quiscnberry set a Elise Nyland and Theresa meet record in the 6400 Miller and the Lady Trojans appear to have the talent with a 23:29.50. Chris Dood, Danielle necessary to make a run at Quiscnberry, Melissa the title. Quiscnberry and Jen "We hope to knock Vcrkerke ran the distance Coopersville down; take the medley in 13:30.10 to earn O-K Blue," Benjamin said. another first place. "They (Middleville) know The Lady Trojans also how to work and how to won the pole vault with win." Greta Gustafson and Leandra Postema going 13-00. Middleville also finished second in three events, the 800-meter relay (1:52.10, the sprint medley (3:03.90) There is plenty of talent and the 1600-meter relay that can be found on (4:17.50). Middleville's boys track - Last season. Middleville team. finished third in the The only problem for conference, but coach coach Matt Funk and fellow Tammy Benjamin is hoping Trojan followers is wailing that her team can give twofor that talent to blossom time defending champ into its full potential. Coopersville, and the other Middleville does have a challengers, a run for its couple of key veteran money. performers returning, but a A number of outstanding majority of the team athletes return including includes talented freshmen senior co-captains Danielle and sophomores who are Quisenberry (distance). looking for that needed Jessica Crowley (long experience. jump, 100 and 200). juniors The team's veterans Jen Verkerke (middle include senior Dan Kiel (spnnts). junior Zia Shook The girls track team for Middleville includes (front row, from left) Teresa Venton, Katie Richter, Jen Verkerke, Erin Robertson, captain Danielle Quisenberry, captain Jessica Crowley, Susan Beckering, Victoria Stanton, Rachel Norton, Amy Miller, Leandra Postema; (middle row) Angela Blood, Amber DeMaagd, LeAnn Pitt, Melissa Quisenberry, Amanda Sager, Brenda Bergakker, Chris Dood, Elise Nyland, Theresa Miller, Sadie Bowerman, Heather Totten, Julie Bergakker; (back row) coach Tammy Benjamin, Leslie Crowley, Carly Allington, Sarah Jansens, Anne Schreiber, Erica Ross, Casey Warner, Stephanie Kilmartin, Amanda Fisk, Lacey Higgins. Kaylee Wilke, Tara Reurink, Rachel Beard, Correna Leski and coach Greg VanderGoot. Youthful Trojans shoot for fast track Turn those unwanted items into cash. Call 945-9554 to placeyow ad today! (sprints), senior Dusty Atkinson (sprints/distance), senior Justin Sherman (hurdles), senior Bryan McQueen (pole vault) and senior Tom Haynes (throws). Juniors who should contribute are Aaron Lalone (middle distance) and Rich VanEck (hunfles). Sophomores looking toscore points include Matt Erb (pole vault, sprints), Adam Chamberlin (sprints, middle distance), Ben Proffitt (middle distance), Todd Jones (high jump), Mike Stortz (distance). Stuart Aspinall (distance), Isaiah Thaler (distance) and Adam Wyant (distance). The freshman class also looks to help with athletes like Tim Brog and Zac Wieringa hoping to contribute. Middleville's boys track team includes (front row, from left) Matt Timmer, John Boom, Tim Brog, Mike Stortz, Luke Shook, Dan Brinks, Ben Profitt, Jason Doyle, Zia Shook; (middle row) Steve Johnson, Steve Allen, Adam Wyant, Isaiah Thaler, Justin Shaft, Pat McKeown, Joey Mancuso, Zac Wieringa, Matt Erb; (back row) coach Matt Funk, Aaron Lalone, Adam Chamberlin, Brad Curtis, Stuart Aspinall, Tom Haynes, Nick Tomson, Josh Tobias, Ken Wiersum, Dusty Atkinson and coach Chad Ruger. �Page 18/The Sun and News Middtevrfie. Ml/April 25. 2000 CHS Electrathon cars to race Friday by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The applied technology/electrathon class is preparing to race two cars in a competition with other schools in Byron Center Friday, April 28. Drivers will be Ryan Hanson and Josh Maichele. The two cars will be numbered 616 and 919. No. 616 is of aluminum frame construction with a corrugated plastic body. No. 919 is an aluminum body with a tub frame. These numbers are registered nationally to the school, and arc reassigned to the cars to be built and raced each year. Other schools that take part in the event include Byron Center, Coopersville, Lake Shore, Lake Orion. THINK SPRING EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways. clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter-795-7830 Mprrieaced A Fully Inturrd Small jobs a specialty in the ( dfedonia. Middleville. Hastings, Gun Lake. Hayland A Bradley areas. Holt. Rockford and Grandville. The 20 students working in the class are involved in creating the cars. All parts of the construction except the wheels and tires are theirs, except the technology of aluminum welding must be done elsewhere. Students learn about electricity, applied physics. math and engineering in the class. They must be in contact with the business sponsors as well, learning to raise funds and donations of various kinds. Several local companies have helped the class with donations of money, such as Smith Industries, others with practical assistance, such as aluminum welding at Alliance Sheet Metal and wiring from MTA. One student, Ryan Hanson, a senior who has been involved in electrathon for three years has even learned the skill of grant writing. Another student, Josh Maichele, a junior, has been involved for two years. Both have been student coordinators. The class is taught by Charles Lothschutz, and was begun in 1996. Electrathon builds and races electric vehicles against other local area schools. The cars are designed according to a set of specifications set by the electrathon of America Association and National Electric Cart Association. The goal is to build a low cost lightweight vehicle. The vehicles can be no longer than 12 feet and four feet wide. They may have a total of 64 pounds of batteries. The two batteries are 12 volt deep-cycle marine batteries. Races are held at local speedways. The races last for an hour. The winner is determined by the car that completes the most laps in one hour. It took the first year to really understand what was needed to produce a competitive car. Car 616, made in 1997, finished all races with speeds in the mid-thirties. In the 1997-1998 year the group split into two teams. One team created car 616 and the other team made a new car, 919 which was competitive, but finished right behind 616. Car 616 averaged 27.4 mph. Both cars finished all races. Nationally. 616 ranked seventh and 919 ranked 10th. Last year the students completed an aluminum car, a chrome molly car and a car made from tub construction, like a snowmobile. The tub team was the fastest, leading the June 4, 1999, race for The CMS Electrathon class is preparing to race two cars in a competition with other schools to be held in Byron Center on April 28. Drivers will be Ryan Hanson and Josh Maichele, coached by teacher Charles Lothschutz (left). This car is known as No.919, of an aluminum body with a tub frame. 40 of the 60 minutes, ending up in fourth place. The aluminum frame team came in right behind the Tub team in fifth place. The chrome molly construction was dropped. The students will compete in another two-day race in Detroit on June 2 and 3. Scot golfers win on home course at 0-K Gold Jamboree Lynde Baltrusaitis hits one from the sand onto the putting surface for the victorious Lady Scots' golf team. 98 Pontiac Montana Extended 4 Door 97 Pontiac Sunfire GT 2 Door V-6, auto.. CD. cassette, leather seats, loaded! Auto., air, CD, sunroof. 97 Buick Century 4 Door Sedan V-6, auto., air, only 35,000 miles. 96 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4 Door Auto., air. good miles. Sale Price $6,995 97 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4x4 Leather power split bench seat, tow package. 95 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Door Northern a 205, Kenowa Hills a 222, Cedar Springs a 229, Belding a 231 and Wayland Union a 293. Caledonia’s win improved its season record to 9-0 overall and 8-0 in the O-K Gold. The weather was not ideal for most golfers, but the prep swingers battled the brisk elements and made the most out of the experience. Laurie Leatherman had a personal low score of 42 and won the 42-playcr event. The medalist won by one stroke over two of her teammates, Korin Rablcy and Lynde Baltrusaitis. Kelly Leatherman also contributed to the fine Scots* team score with a round of 46 on the par 38 Broadmoor course. 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Ph 945-9554 Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Part time or full lime weekday s Good wages, appis at Dunon Darn Delight. 3432 68th St. SE ________ HELP WANTED Cooks, waitstaff, bartenders, day & night, a ppi v in person. Champs Bar & Grifl. 116 E. Main SL, Middleville. _______ MEDICAL TRANSCRIP­ TION: we are a growing local medical transcription company. We need an energetic person with experience m either Word Per­ fect or in the meihcaJ field. Work at home position, please fax re­ sume to 891-8757 or 792-9593 **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners 25 Iron and Odor Filters r ► Years < k Experience * Drinking; Water Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation lititullMtion fee apphe* Mu»t present coufxrn. Mot valid unth other offers Best^ Br^ce^ Qualrti^ Service XWWATER CONDITIONING - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 25. 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-05-02.pdf f049fe99f4bea4a319d3640426ce3aa1 PDF Text Text -------w .... w'' HASJI.XS rusuc L!EEA’»Y i2i s church $r -‘■;M 1,13 mdNe hhilhhillmihlt 00/00/00 F HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY I21NCHJRCHST HASTINGS M 49058 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 18/May 2, 2000 129th year Middleville welcomes special police officers by Patricia Johns Staff writer Middleville Village Council members last week were introduced to the five reserve officers selected from the 14 applications received by the village. The five new reserve offi­ cers are James Ciluffo, Robert Hall. Mike VanderWcrk. Lloyd Bailey and James Steve. Barry County Sheriffs Sgt. Tony Stein thanked David Newman and Bill Nesbitt for their help inter­ viewing the candidates. The council also approved appointments to village boards and commissions. There is one opening on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Council President welcomes applications from interested residents. Don Williamson was reappointed to a five-year term on the Housing Com­ mission; Dorothy Corson will serve on the Planning Commission as a represen­ tative of the council. Eldon Newmyer was reappointed to the Planning Commission. Appointed to the Planning Commission were new resident Michael Balistis and Charles Pullen. William Nesbitt accepted an appointment to the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals and Patricia Hall was reap­ pointed to the board. In other planning news it was announced that the Vil­ lage and Township Planning Commissions will hold a joint meeting on May 2 at 7 p.m. in the township hall. Io accommodate Mayor Exchange Day. the council approved changing the sec­ ond May meeting to Wednesday. May 24. Sev­ eral village representatives will be going to Litchfield on Tuesday, May 23, the date of the regularly sched­ uled meeting. Litchfield representatives will be com­ ing to Middleville May 25. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck will be meeting with David Dykstra to work out details on the Grand Rapids Street sewer expan­ sion project. Floyd Bray wanted to be sure that the village was not losing money on this project. Terry Bartels from Wade Trim announced that plans for the reconstruction of Main Street will be available at their office in Grand Rapids, with the bid packages. One set will be kept in the village for re­ view. In other business, the Middleville Village Clertk Rhonda Fisk swears in new reserve police officers. The new officers are James Ciluffo, Robert Hall, Mike VanderWerk, Lloyd Bailey and James Steve. council learned that the wastewater treatment plant has corrected some equip­ ment problems which may need work or replacement at a later date. The council also approved the use of the village logo on advertising on a promo­ tion to raise funds for the Thornapplc Trail Associa­ tion in conjunction with CocaCola. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council is May 9 at 7 p.m TK superintendent accepts new job, moving to Kentucky The welcome wall CMS art students continue to volunteer time painting the walls with meaningful messages. Lauren Homer, Emile Schutte, Andrea Lillie and Nicole Minier put the finishing touches on a big welcome to GMS. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg School Superintendent Jay Cason announced Thursday that he has accepted a con­ tract with the Bourbon County School District in Kentucky. Cason, who has submit­ ted his resignation to the school board, will continue to serve in the district until the end of June. A special board meeting was called May 1 to discuss the resignation and where the district would go from here. Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education President Dan Parker said, "We knew this was a possibility and now we will have to decide what to do next " Three Bourbon County representatives visited the TK district during the week of April 17. The contract was offered to Cason fol­ lowing a board meeting in Kentucky April 26. Parker praised Cason for the contributions he brought to the district. Cason re­ lumed the compliment say­ ing, "I am glad the Thor­ napple Kellogg School Board took a chance on a rookie superintendent It has been a rewarding experience working with the board on issues that mrttertp the schools." Cason, who came to TK in 1994 after being principal at Giand Haven High School, grew up in Ken­ tucky and began his profes­ sional teaching career there. One of his sons is now teaching about 40 miles from his father’s new job. "I feel like I am going home,” Cason said. The rolling, blue grass hills of the area, he hopes, will be a perfect place to re­ tire after six to eight more years as a superintendent. Cason says that raising standardized test scores like the Michigan Education As­ sessment Program (MEAP) are among his greatest ac­ complishments during his six years. At the same time See TK superintendent, pg. 2 Jay Cason In This Issue • Electrathon class receives $2,500 grant from Toshiba • OUR Land group hears about preserving natural land • Computer bills leads to complaints about assessor • Freeport residents urged to sign up for natural gas �Page 2/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/May 2. 2000 Betty Loew White shares stories of old Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Betty Loew White, who has lived for a long time in a century old Victorian farm house on Cherry Valley Av­ enue, now M-37, told the Historic Commission re­ cently about her memories of her home. The presentation was part of a project the commission would like to include about many historic sites. "In many ways the view from my dining room win­ dow tells the story of Cale­ donia," White began. In one direction, "a barn and silo meet with the horizon," re­ flecting the farm commu­ nity of Caledonia's begin­ ning. In the other direction she hears the intermittent flow of traffic, regulated by the rhythm of the changing traffic light. She can also see the OK used car sign at the Chevro­ let dealership next door and the Army tank parked out­ side the American Legion hall, both landmarks of the changing scene in Caledo­ nia’s history. She sees this view through the imperfections of a rippled window pane man­ ufactured during the 1800s. "I am reminded when my great grandparents, John and Leafy Raab, lived in this house, horses and wagons came down the road, a dirt road, in a much slower, more deliberate way than they do now." She said the first owner, J. Meyer, ran an inn, which today is her dining room. “Sometimes when I glance at the porch, I can still see my grandparents sitting there with satisfied expressions on their faces; the kind of look that comes from having worked in the field and garden all day long.” - Betty Loew White People came from around the countryside with their livestock, brought to Cale­ donia to be slaughtered and sold. In the early 1900s. White's grandparents. James Burr Moored and Florena Raab Moored, married at age 16. White said they were in­ separable. "I never think of one without the other." "Before moving here, they had a 40-acre farm on Whitneyville Road. My mother, Rcva Moored Loew, and her brother, Clifford Moored, at­ tended the one-room school house, the Barber School, which is now a museum lo­ cated near the Caledonia Township and Village Hall." James and Florena Moored bought the farm house from Florena's par­ ents in the early 1900s. "My mother and her par­ ents moved to this house in 1922 when there was a bam, a chicken coop, and an out­ house." White said. "My grandfather had several cows and chickens that he raised here during that time. The barn burned down in 1939 and in 1950 the outhouse gave way to indoor plumb­ ing." Then my grandfather put most of the acreage to rais­ ing flowers, vegetables and lots and lots of strawber­ ries," White recalled. "My grandparents ran a produce stand during the summer months. When people stopped to buy produce, it didn't take long to realize everyone in Caledonia knew everyone else for miles around. Caledonia has al­ ways been a friendly com­ munity," she concluded. "My husband and I bought 'the farm' over 20 years ago. We enjoy garden- This century old home on M-37 in Caledonia has a living history and a heritage of several generations of people in one family. ing and have many native wildflowers and prairie plants growing throughout the eight acres. The descen­ dents of the strawberries my grandfather planted may still be found as 'wildflowers’ and my husband has added lilacs to the ones my mother planted years ago when she came home from college once. "Sometimes when I glance at the porch, I can still see my grandparents sitting there with satisfied expressions on their faces; the kind of look that comes from having worked in the field and garden all day long," White concluded. The Historic Commission wants to document the sto­ ries and history of Caledo­ nia's buildings and citizens. Anyone who has informa­ tion to offer the commis­ sion may contribute to the project, by leaving name and number at the Township Hall, at 891-0070. A com­ mission member will will get back in touch. Two coursebooks recommended for TK High Thomapple Kellogg High School has adopted two new courses and textbooks for the English and physical ed­ ucation departments for the next academic year. The English Department is recommending a journal­ ism class and the textbook "Scholastic Journalism." The department recognizes the need for additional En­ glish classes, especially with the new four-year En­ glish credit graduation re­ quirement. In making the recommendation, department members said they believe a journalism class will pro­ vide an option for juniors and seniors who want to strengthen their writing skills and learn about possi­ ble career options. The physical education department is recommending Health I and II courses and will be using Michigan Health Model resources. This course is designed to help students in gaining in­ sights and understanding about wise choices concern­ ing their own health and wellness. This will be an elective course and students may en­ roll in one or both semesters. The School Improvement Curriculum Committee ap­ proved the two new courses and textbooks on April 26. If approved by the school board, these courses will start in the fall of the aca­ demic year 2000-2001. The proposed courses and text­ books will go to the Board of Education for adoption at the May 8 meeting. at the Thornapple Kellogg School Community Library during regular hours of op­ eration. The library is located at 3885 Bender Road, Mid­ dleville. 49333. HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on Slat* St R4.S0 With Student ID 00 Show* F rl i >| The textbooks will be available for public review TK superintendent, continued from front page he says, "You always want the scores to be better." Six years ago the Thor­ napple Kellogg School Dis­ trict was ranked as low as 19th among the 21 schools in the Kent Intermediate School District. Now MEAP scores have im­ proved significantly, with TK ranked between sixth and eighth on the list. He is also proud of how the Celebrate Reading pro­ gram has grown from an idea on how to improve reading to an award winning program which brings an average of 100 K-3 graders to school on Saturdays. The Revue The Vermontville TK 7th, 8th grade bands plan concert Commitnity TheatricaI Presents... Vermontville Opera House May 5, 6, 11, 12 at 7:00 p.m. May 7, 14 at 2:00 p.m. TICKETS: Adults $6.00 • Senior/Student/Child $5.00 Tickets may be available at tbe door. 11 Call 616-367-4455 Nurturing the strategic planning process with the input of staff, students and the community was an im­ portant accomplishment. "I think the district is well on the way to achieving the goals set by committee, " Cason said. Cason praised the admin­ istrative staff, teachers, stu­ dents, parents and commu­ nity members with whom he has worked over the last six years. He will be spending a few days in Kentucky, but will be in the Thornapple Kel­ logg School District until after the end of the school year. He also hopes to make to Reserve ||j| The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School seventh and eighth grade bands will pre­ sent their spring band con­ cert Monday, May 15, in the middle school gym at 7 p m The bands will perform selections from their band festival performances and several new arrangements. The one-hour concert is free to the pubhe. the transition to a new su­ perintendent as smooth as possible. Cason recently received an excellent review and evalua­ tion from the members of the school board. He also praised the administrative staff of the district and the board approved his request to extend their contracts for one year. Cason’s resignation will not affect current teacher ne­ gotiations now under way. The board members dis­ cussed their options at a special board meeting last night. RULES OF FNGAGEMENT(R) 12 00 NOON O FLINTSTONES IN VIVA ROCK VEAAS(PG) 1 00, 3 00, 5 20. 7 20, 9 30 O WHERE THE HEART IS (PG-13) 12 20.2 45,5 10.7 30,9 45 KEEPING THE FAITH (PG-13) 2 25. 4 50. 7 15.9 40 28 DAYS (PG-13) 12 30.2 50, 5 00, 7 10, 9 20 ------------- COUPON............. — ONE FREE 44OZ POPCORN MR OUR WEI a m �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/May 2. 2000/Page 3 Electrathon class receives $2,500 grant from Toshiba The CMS Electrathon class was preparing to race two cars in a competition with other schools in Byron Center April 28. Drivers were Ryan Hanson and Josh by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia High School Applied Technology/EIcctrathon class has received a $2,500 Science and Math Improvement grant from Toshiba America Foundation. The grant money will en- able 30 high school students to design, engineer, construct and test an alternative fuel vehicle between March Maichele, coached by teacher Charles Lothschutz (left). This car is known as No.919, of an aluminum body with a tub frame. 27 this year and March 27, 2001. One student, senior Ryan Hanson, who has been in­ volved in Electrathon for Last story time set at TK Community Library The high school service team invites children ’o dress in their favorite beach clothes and. come to the fi­ nal story hour of the year Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Li­ brary. Service team members will read their favorite sto­ ries. Information about the summer reading club at the library may be available. TK School Lunch & Breakfast Menus Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 26 Pork dunkers or checsey burrito, oven fries, jello w/mixed fruit, milk. Thursday, May 27 Beef taco salad w/corn chips, or hot ham and cheese, corn, pineapple, milk. Friday, May 28 Pizza or fish sticks, California blend, banana, milk. Note: P.B. sandwiches available each day. Thursday, May 4 Chicken noodle soup w/grilled cheese sandwich or ham and cheese on bun, carrots, fresh orange, milk. Friday, May 5 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, pasta salad, peas, apple, milk. Monday, May 8 Chicken nuggets w/savory rice or corn dog on a stick, mixed veggies, fresh banana, milk. Tuesday, May 9 Meat and cheese sub w/com chips or fish nuggets, seasoned green Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School beans, cinnamon apple slices, milk. Lunch Menu NOTE: Rotating items Wednesday, May 3 French toast sticks w/egg will be chix nuggets, chix and cheese omlet or hot dog patties, hamburgers, tacos, on a bun, potato wedge, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. juice, milk three years, has even learned the skill of grant writing. He and teacher Charles Lothschutz co-wrote the grant request, and said they received a lot of helpful in­ structions about the proper focus, format and details they should include. When students are in­ volved in designing an Elec­ trathon car, they apply math skills to calculate distance, friction and efficiency, speed, weight, and dimen­ sions for the vehicle. Lessons in science help ex­ preparing to race two cars in plain what is happening at competition with other an atomic level during elec­ schools. One race was held tric current flow. Chemistry in Byron Center Friday. principles will be applied to April 28. The 20 students working help students understand why some materials are in the class are involved in lighter and stronger than creating the cars. Ail parts others, and physics is used of the construction except to help analyze the vehicle’s the wheels and tires are manufactured by the class, performance. The Toshiba Foundation and except the technology of is a private endowed not-for- aluminum welding, which profit grant making organi­ must be done elsewhere. zation supporting education Students learn math and en­ gineering in the class. They programs in the U.S. The mission of the must be in contact with the Toshiba America Founda­ business sponsors as well, tion is to contribute to the learning to raise funds and quality of science and math­ donations of various kinds. Several local companies ematics education in U.S. communities by investing have helped the class with donations of money, such as in projects designed by and with classroom teachers to Smith Industries, others improve science and math with practical assistance, education for students in such as aluminum welding seventh through 12th at Alliance Sheet Metal, and grades. The grant budget is wiring from MTA. The students will compete approximately $550,000 in another two day race in annually. This year's Electrathon is Detroit on June 2 and 3. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington. 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Ml/May 2. 2000 Thornapple Kellogg Eighth Grade Choir to perform May 4 The Thornapple Kellogg eighth grade choir presents "The Blue and the Gray," a revue of songs of the Civil War on May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the TKHS auditorium. Featured soloists are Andrew Reeder, Emily Stowell, Dwain Reynolds, Alaina Haselden, Josh Marble, Brooke and Shane Ridderikhoff. Director Mary Weaver invites all to attend this free program. LOCAL_______ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday Sc. h<x>l ........................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 10 45 a m .............. 6:00 p.m. Family Night 6 30 p.m. 7240 <>8lh Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian E Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northuvsl of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A Church with a caring heart for our community and the uorla~ Sunday Worship 930am A 6 00 p m (Child & Adult)(During the School Year) Rev. R. Seva Greenway. Pastor Lyneile Sprit. tenth Leader .41 Tierney er. Community Calling Church Office <616)891-1512 M-37 at lOOih Si CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Sen ice............................ 10:30 a m Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev. Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 Youth Minister Randy Powell FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M M U fc I o place to belong I V CHURCH a place to become (non-traditiomtl, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............................10:30 a m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings................... 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell Senior Pastor Chrtssey Dykstra. Worship leader Denny Houma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our wet> site www bnghtside org < 9 3o r AM 1 Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family \ igl n Covenant Churches of America 1 Redeemer A Covenant Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 "He are changed by God s love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Mam Street (Missouri Synod) Worship........................................9 30 am. Sunday School............................ 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11:00 a m CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Sunday School...............................................9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 1100 a in Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p in. Word of Life Clubs........................................ 6:45 p in Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a m. & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service ..........................6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...................6 30 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. CO n, MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. ,11:15 a.m. 6:00 p m. V ■< > I V C* V r « B \ Plare for Family X Friends 6201 Whitneyvilic Avenue. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Bulfman • Church Office: St>H 0391 www lakesidccommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyvilte Ave %■ w KAYTOWXSEM). Rasti* XOKMAX KNORR. Chreaun Fducation DvcUim 891-8028 • e-mail: leightonOisen net Church School. Sunday 9 45 am Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship *7 30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a m. 11 00 a m. Rom 12 ID Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-MM • Church WI-9878 Ret- E Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street Alto Ml 49302 One mile east of Whitneyville Rd Ra- P Adams Phone 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12300 Chad Noumtoy Road Gaw Lake) WaviMd. Mt 49341 • C:ijc Came jStetljolnst Cljurdj 5590 Whitneyvilte Ave., S E. Aito. Ml 49302 Sunday School...10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Baiiard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children s Worship and Nursery 9 45 a m Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving 5our Community Campus for Ministry Cail for a schedule of chorees 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, .Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 -On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Middleville Morrung Worship 9 30 a m 9 45 a m 1100 a m Ref Lee Zach man Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 wntmeyvtie Ave of 84th St • 891866' "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School SuroayScnooi '930 am Sunday Morning Wonhp 10 30 a m. SchOOy tvenrg Worthp . 600 pm Ma*eeR Paye 4 9©*e Study 7 00 pm Rev Thomas Suyy. Rev Korf Bashior Assoc Pastor/Youth Mmtsfnes �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 2, 2000/Page 5 Alto woman chooses career as chaplain by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Moving into a new career midway through life is often something many people want to do, but are afraid to take the risk to pursue, un­ less a life crisis forces them to take that step. The circumstances lead­ ing to such a career change may be painful, but the dis­ coveries and rewards can lead to a richer life. That is the way it’s work­ ing out for Patricia Schut, who is in training to be­ come a chaplain, generally, a little known career, and until recently, rarely open to women. She grew away from a career as music direc­ tor in her church, toward this new field as a chaplain. Meanwhile, the ministry of a chaplain may be defined differently than it was just a few years ago. Chaplains work in hospitals, facilities for youth, mental hospitals, veteran's facilities and more. A hospital chaplain often works with a team of peo­ ple. Hospitals include a chaplain's availability as a part of a holistic treatment approach to total health, wellness and healing. Often chaplains specialize in pedi­ atrics or mental illness or some other problem, and work predominantly in a particular ward or floor. The chaplain offers spiri­ tual services when requested. These services are offered according to the way the family or patient define their own needs. The chaplain must learn to serve those needs. When requested, religious Financial Obligations? lxxik- unpnhvinvnt Imn’ (liiklrvn tovJiK.itv’ Who will pi\ >41 (Ik-x- <44ipitk«i> it yim vk uiu.'xpxkxlK ’Gvh.ki Its ■Ami "Suii|4rtK\l IsMie" 5-Ye.ir UavI Icon Lute Itwtr.uuv. Gaxt.iuc wn .iNivklthk- .mJ Ik* iiKvk.il cx.mi t> required Vtv c.m Kip. CiB snip hxLiy J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency “Our Policy is Service’ 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Phone 616-795-3302 ties. Schut has interned at Wedgewood, working with 11- to 17-year-olds. She found herself doing things with the kids like Christmas caroling, teaching them to play in a bell choir, make cookies, and just listening on a one-to-one basis. Schut has taken part in some job shadowing experi­ ences with senior chaplains in other facilities. Schut is taking her nondenominational chaplain course through Pine Rest in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). After completion of four units of study in CPE, she hopes to be certified as a chaplain by an authorized board. No other similar pro­ gram is available locally, (except perhaps at Calvin College). This course is only available to people with backgrounds in reli­ gious or divinity studies. Twenty people are cur­ rently enrolled from diverse areas, as far away as Patricia Schut services a chaplain might offer would-be sermons, group devotions, baptisms, sacraments, emergency con­ solation and rituals for the dying, and more. Musical liturgy and performance in service are special skills Schut will bring to her ca­ reer. Hospice care is one field chaplains also must be pre­ pared for. Sometimes it can be the focus of a complete career. At Pine Rest, a chap­ lain might work with Alzheimer's patients. The kinds of services a chaplain offers in a youth home might include empathic lis­ tening, organizing group ac­ tivities, mentoring on a one-to-one basis, study help, playing games, orga­ nizing family get-togethers, and more. Classes an intern chaplain might take could include work with depression, ethics in the hospital, and learning to approach patient prob­ lems empathically, as de­ fined by the patients rather than according to a religious doctrine or philosophy. In one class, the students had to experience physical handicaps, such as blind­ ness, to understand how limitations affect life quality for those affected. A person learning to serve in this way must learn vari­ ous skills such as listening, counseling or therapeutic work with groups. The training has a non-denominational focus, so that the chaplain may serve people from many religious back­ grounds Training requires a great deal of introspective work. Persons must understand their own emotional experi­ ences. personal pain and limitations and strengths. Schut says this experience has been fascinating, and more enriching than she ever imagined. Each person in the program must look deeply into her/himself to learn to be helpful to others. They must learn their own limits and boundaries. "This would be a great experience for anyone. It's too bad it's not open to people from other back­ grounds," she said. Each student does exten­ sive journaling, and keeps complete records of ex­ changes with patients. Re­ lated to this aspect of the training is involvement in a close knit feedback and sup­ port group. The group lis­ tens to each other's accounts of patient exchanges and of­ fers suggestions for methods which might offer additional help or comfort. The students are trained in internships at various facili- Muskegon. One student is from Korea, and hopes to take back what he learns to teach others the skills of ministry on this down to earth level. Another is an accountant, working toward a new career. Exposure to this diversity has been interesting. She has met a recently ordained Christian Reformed minis­ ter. a woman, with a back­ ground much different than her own. Schut noted that there are not a lot of women in this field. One woman, already a chaplain, told her, "As women, we always have to prove ourselves." She said the field is open­ ing up. however. More peo­ ple are needed because some churches have a shortage of ordained ministers and priests. A chaplaincy offers a way to be of service with­ out being a pastor of a church, and a person doesn’t have to be ordained. In her See new chaplam, pg. 6 Swiss Steak ^Dinner Saturday, May 6th • 5-7 p.m. ‘Bowne Center TInited ^Methodist Church Corner of 84th St. & Alden Nash Ave . Alto Adults $7.00; Children 6-12 $3.00; Children 5 and under Tree Jeff & Sherri of Westen’s Carpet Juvite l/ou in to See Our... QUALITY LAMINATE FLOORING at Come See Why So Many People Huy Their Laminate Flooring From Us!! 15 Year Warranty & Several Shades to Choose From! Great Buys On Carpet Toon Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616*795*3000 “Were the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe" 3ZZ �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/May 2. 2000 A walk in the woods to discover Spring signs Minnie Elizabeth Perrault Students in the Young 5's class at McFall Elementary school went for a walk in the Moe Road Outdoor Education area with teacher Melanie Uhl to discover signs of spring New chaplain, continued from page 5 own church, she could never be in this sort of career. Like many people, Schut evolved into her present path, and learned what she wanted to do by progressive trial and error, gradually re­ alizing what was rewarding sometimes by what did not satisfy. Earlier in life she briefly tried nursing, bank telling, accounting in a de­ partment store, beauty school, and finally learned she wanted to express her­ self in ways which she felt offered a contribution to others. Much of her back­ ground experience will con­ tribute to her new career when she gets there. Schut is musically tal­ ented and at about age 30 went to school for a bache­ lor's degree in religious studies and an associates de­ gree in liturgical music. Af­ ter earning a master's degree in pastoral studies, offered within the Catholic Diocese Hair We Are is moving J!J MAY 1st to 721 N. Briggs Road J 795-9566 o - -o-i Caledonia Sportsman’s Club SWISS STEAK DINNER Saturday, May 6th, 2000 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 100TX ST COLDWAT ROAD *6 for adults for children under 12 Caledonia Sportsman’s Club (616) 891-1168 of Grand Rapids, she built a career using her musical abilities and training in a church community in Grandville, which she did for 20 years. There as musical director, she facilitated the committee selecting music for the sea­ sonal liturgy, and offered her musical abilities in her church on piano, organ, gui­ tar, voice and directed the choir. During that time, this was meaningful work for her, and she felt she was contributing to others. Her work in that occupation was in addition to raising a fam­ ily of four children with her husband, Alan. She says she encourages her children to search for ca­ reers in which they feel ful­ filled. Women need to have interaction with peers, even when raising their children, she says, except when very small. She said she would in general encourage women TK Senior Parents’ final meeting set The final meeting for the Thornapple Kellogg Senior Parents will be today (Tuesday, May 2) at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. This is open to parents of juniors also to help them plan for next year’s graduat­ ing class. Final plans will be discussed for the all-night graduation party that will be held the evening of May 28 (graduation day). Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... to devote some time toward activities which are mean­ ingful to them. Schut applied for this program late in the window of opportunity, but fortu­ nately was able to be en­ rolled when another person dropped out. The course takes two years, with a min­ imum of four units of study. She works part time to help finance the expense of her training. She continues use her musical skills in a church in the area, and works at weddings and fu­ nerals to support her efforts in school. With this training and new direction, Schut is ex­ panding her abilities, and the range of services she can offer others, and hopes to make an even greater contri­ bution than she was able to do in the past. Her experi­ ence is an example of being able to grow and develop on a life-long path. 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan “Plan the family parties for another time, because there is only one senior party for the Class of 2000, where the seniors can be with their friends and celebrate one last time” said a Senior Parents group spokesperson. For seniors who have not purchased their ticket, the cost is $25. There will be a parent at school during lunch times May 5, 12, 19 and 22. There will also be tickets made available at tonight’s meeting. There will be a meeting for the entertainment com­ mittee after the regular ses­ sion tonight. Everyone who has not been involved in a committee can still con­ tribute. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554. NILES - Mrs. Minnie Elizabeth Perrault, age 91. of Niles and formerly of Middleville, passed away Wednesday. April 26. 2000 at Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center in South Bend. Indiana, of natural causes. She was born on November 28, 1908 in London, England to her father and to her mother, Mae Harris. A World War II bride, she eventually moved to Middleville, living there for 52 years before moving to Niles two years ago. Mrs. Perrault attended the Church of England in London. During the war she trained other nurses, and she was the nurse in charge of 26 infants of mothers who worked in factories. She was also a nanny for several prominent families traveling to India, France and Africa. She was an avid knitter, making baby dresses, many donated for charities such as Hannah's House. Her life was dedicated to nursing and helping infants, children and others. On May 11, 1946 in Chicago. Illinois, she married Richard G. Perrault who preceded her in death on January 16, 1998. She was also preceded in death by two brothers in England. Mrs. Perrault is survived by her daughter. Sandra K. Lynch of Niles; step­ daughter. Beverly Lorraine Williams of Middleville; nine grandchildren; and 30 great grandchildren, and sisters-in-law, Mary Payne and Hazel Payne of England. Funeral Services for Mrs. Perrault were held on Monday. May I, 2000 at Halbrittcr Funeral Home in Niles. The Reverend Franklin P. Schuster III of Trinity Episcopal Church in Niles officiating. Committal Services were in Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. Contributions in memory of Minnie Elizabeth Perrault may be made to Hannah's House in Mishawaka, Indiana. Arrangements were made by the Halbrittcr Funeral Home in Niles. Fannie Hanson SHELBYVILLE Mrs. Fannie Hanson, age 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was born on February 9, 1916 in Drenthe, the daughter of George and Grace (Kruithof) Bredeweg. Fannie married Harry W. Hanson on November 4, 1939. She was a homemaker, enjoyed cooking, reading and crafts. She especially enjoyed the beauty of Gun Lake with the changing seasons. Fannie was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Hanson; and brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Lucille E. Bredeweg. She is survived by one niece, Marilyn (Arthur) Ellinger of Gun Lake; two nephews, Edwin (Marilyn) Bredeweg of Baldwin and Gary (Ruth) Bredeweg of Holland; many grand nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service was held on Saturday morning, April 29, 2000 at Salem Township Cemetery in Burnips. Pastor Alvin Lambert officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendcrcarc of Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Call 945-9554 lor Sun & News ACTIOH-Msi OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7 • 1 - 4 PM 2095 Brooks Street Directions M 37 north, left on Fawn Ave , left on Brooks. home a on ngnt MAKE YOUR OWN SELECTIONS! R-15. NEW CONSTRUCTION zrith 1224 sq ft of living space • 3 bedrooms • 1.5 baths • Living room with open staircase to basement • Dining area & kitchen separated by snack bar • Full basement • 2 car garage with extra room for storage • 5" well • Buyer may select cokxs, flooring, doors, cabinets, etc............ $130,000. YOUR HOSTESS: ALENE HAMILTON West da le/Witzel •iSpomes & Associates, Inc. g m VC S<o»« I I -LI-and Garden*®1 948-3770 ffl �The Sun and News Middleville Ml/May 2 2000/Page 7 America and Me essay winners announced f* 1 First place winner in the America & Me essay contest is Brianna Hormel (left) and Mark Johnson, Farm Bu­ reau Insurance agent of Grand Rapids. Reeds to celebrate silver anniversary David and Nancy (Bjork) Reed of 8697 Garbow Rd., Middleville, Ml 49333 will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on May 10. 2000. They were married at the Woodland Methodist Church on May 10, 1975. David and Nancy have two daughters, Deanna (Charles) Brown of Brooklyn Center Min­ nesota, and Laura Reed who is student at Michigan State University, Lansing. Nancy is employed at the Thornapple Kellogg School System and David is em­ ployed at SGA Production Staging in Lansing. Nancy is the daughter of Vern and Doris Bjork of Lake Odessa and David is the son of Edward and Phyllis Reed of Freeport. CedarSK Homes Distinctive Styles Inside and Out 10^ .JC , rEATPlXNS G ^ORYOVL TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values: space Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all rich in fea­ tures. at paces that will surpnse you Welcome Home. 'local Independent Builder of Wausau Homrs/ 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 Three students from Caledonia Junior High School in Caledonia, have been named local winners in the 31 st annual America & Me essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students, who earned the first, second and third place awards for their school arc Bnanna Hormel, first. Tricia Micdema, sec­ ond. and Justin Pitt, third. All three received award cer­ tificates for their achieve­ ment. As the school’s first place winner. Brianna’s name also will be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. Caledonia Junior High School’s participation in the America & Me essay contest was sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance agent Mark Johnson of Grand Rapids. Brianna Hormel’s first place essay now advances to the state level competition, from which the top ten essays in Michigan will be selected. The top ten statewide winners, who will be announced in April, will receive plaques, cash, and U.S. savings bonds valued from $500 to $1,000. In addition, the top ten essayists will be honored at a banquet in Lansing, meet with Michigan’s top govem- mental leaders and be the featured guests at a Lansing Lugnuts minor league base­ ball game dedicated in their honor. A team of finalists judges that includes a top Michigan government official and the sponsonng teachers of last year’s top two statewide win­ ners, will determine the ranking of the top ten statewide winners this year. Several thousand eighth grade students from nearly 500 Michigan schools par­ ticipated in the 1999-2000 America & Me essay con­ test, which was conducted with the help of Farm Bureau Insurance agents across the state. The topic of the 1999-2000 contest was “My American Hero For The 21st Century.” Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth grade students, the contest encour­ ages Michigan youngsters to explore their roles in Second and third place winners m the America & Me essay contest were (right) Tricia Mi edema, second and (left) Justin Pitt, third. America's future. As sponsor of the contest. Farm Bureau Insurance has earned 11 national awards from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. 4$^Tootsie Roll Drive A Success Bishop Babcock Council #7341, of the Knights of Columbus wish to thank our community for making this year’s drive a success. Proceeds provide support to mentally challenged individ­ uals. A special thank you to the following for providing us with space at their place of busi­ ness for our campaign. 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Greek festival, continued from previous page In this scene, the travelers encounter a lion, and then meet Circe, who turns them into pigs. TK Jazz Band concert is May 16 The Thomapplc Kellogg been extended to any TK High School Jazz Band will Jazz Band alumni. present its final spring con­ cert of the school year, under the direction of Tom Nash. The concert will be pre­ sented in the high school auditorium Tuesday, May 16. at 7:30 p.m. The band will feature the selections per­ formed at the Western Michigan University Jazz International and many new arrangements published this year. A special invitation has ^he concert is tree to the public. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! Weapons used in the Trojan War included a weapons demonstration. These students explained the uses of a battle axe, a sword, a spear, a shield, and more. At the end of the play, students put on a fashion show of student created Greek costumes. erald Heritage Day Committee meets tonight The Middleville Heritage Day Committee will at 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, May 2) at Carveth Village. The committee has made many new plans for the fes­ tival next September, in­ cluding a Miss Middleville contest, a flea market, a farmers market and a street dance Friday evening. If these plans are to succeed, members of the community must step forward to volun­ teer as coordinators. 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Then they com­ peted in a Harry Potter trivia quiz between groups named for three of the houses of the Harry Potter stories, Hufflepuff, Gryffindor and Raven’s Claw. Questions ranging from easy to hard challenged par­ ents in the background, more than the kids. A 400point question was "Lily Potter’s first wand was how long and made of what ma­ terial?" (Answer. 10.25 inches and made of willow .) An 800-point question was "How often does a dragon have to be fed after it Volunteer helpers Bridget Ryan and Amy Modreske painted each other's faces with lightning marks. This was just one of the activities at the Harry Potter event, sponsored by Kent District Library. KDL Heroes help youtn librarians with various li­ brary duties, such as shelv­ ing books, decorating the library and assisting with children's programs. At some branches, heroes per­ form for children in Teen Theater or Storytime pro­ grams. Orientation at Caledonia will be Thursday, June 8, at 4 p.m. For more informa­ tion on the hero orientation program call KDL at 3363250. The library is located at 240 Emmons St. For more information, call the Cale­ donia branch at 891 -1502. Dana Drake receives master of science degree Dana Drake, daughter of Thomas and Patricia Drake of Lake Odessa and grand­ daughter of Manan Musak of Caleddnia and Donald and Shirley Drake of Dowling, received her mas­ Betsy Riddell keeps score and Tish Wells reads Harry Potter quiz questions for ter of science degree in biol­ teams of Harry Potter fans. ogy from Drexel University, hatches?" (Every half hour.) Philadelphia, Pa. She defended her thesis on A 1000-point question was "Who did James and Lily a talk titled “Why do sea tur­ tle hatchlings emerge at Potter trust to be their secret Caledonia 616-891-5100 keeper? (Peter Pettigrew, night? A look at their ther­ 8980 N. 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Those wishing to sign 1991, and received her bach­ up to volunteer may pick up elor’s degree in human ecol­ an application at any KDL ogy from College of the branch starting May 1. All Atlantic in Bar Harbor, heroes must attend one ori­ Maine, in 1995, where she entation session. These ses­ spent 14 months developing sions will be held at most and executing a sea turtle branches of the Kent Dis­ conservation program on the of Costa Rica. Action-Ads! trict Library, and registra­ OsaShePeninsula then spent two years tion is required. working for the Center for Conservation Biology at Stanford University studying population and migration of the Columbia spotted frog. 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There are NO EXCUSES Need wedding invitations? Stop by J-Ad Graphics 1351 N.M-43 Hwy., Hastings fornot wearing your safety belt! �The Sun and News Middleville, Ml/May 2. 2000/Page 11 MASS dinner gives TK district a place to shine Area Engagements Peck-Satterfield Student council members dressed in crisp white and black surround food service manager Greg Pope as they prepare to serve dinner to the almost 200 guests attending the MASB dinner on April 27. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg School District enjoyed the spotlight Thursday night when representatives from schools across West Michi­ gan attended the annual Michigan Association of School Boards Region HI annual dinner and awards ceremony Organized locally by Board of Education Member Nancy Goodin. Assistant Superintendent Midge Pippel, Business Manager Alice Jansma and Food Service Director Greg Pope, the dinner at the TK Middle School showcased the build­ ing, staff and students. Middle school student council representatives served and cleared tables, PTO representatives worked in the background and stu­ dents' work was displayed throughout the building. Members of the local school board received recog­ nition during the awards cer­ emony. Goodin and Dan Parker received Awards of Distinction, Gary VanElst was honored for his 20 years of service on the board and the entire board received ap­ plause for earning the stan­ dard of excellence awards. The Region VI Hastings High School Freshman Academy program attended the April 27 dinner to accept a MASB Rising Star award. This program helps stu­ dents cope with the changes from middle school and has succeeded in improving at­ tendance, and reducing fail­ ures among freshmen. Goodin said, "It was won­ derful to share the accom­ plishments of the Thornapple Kellogg School district with others. It was a great opportunity to meet and talk with other school board members and the school looked great and the students impressed our visitors." TK graduation party tickets on sale Thornapple Kellogg High School Senior Parents will be selling tickets on Satur­ day. May 13, in front of Pharmacy Care in Mid­ dleville from 9 to 11 a.m. Pharmacy Care is next to the Middleville Marketplace supermarket on M-37. Senior Parent Debi Smith encourages parents to treat their graduate to a night of safe fun in an alcohol-free environment. "Students get a chance to spend time with their friends before they scatter to new schools, jobs and locations. This is one of the best things we can do for our students and it only costs $25 a ticket," she says. A committee of parents has been raising funds, mak­ ing plans, getting prizes and keeping the event's location a deep, dark secret for an en­ tire year. Tickets have been available at school. 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The next Village of Freeport meeting is May 8. till for classify 945-9554 M 1-*M-r7C-7t>85 M Ink i lif-1 tys i oak Hothnfs, Mickifun • 490S®-1091 «.................... ..... —.................................................................... ftrSMllNiMMIM jj Hastings Mutual M Insurance Company Smith-Hackett Ms. Christine Smith of Alaska, MI, is pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of her daughter, Elizabeth Smith, to Peter Hackett, son of Robert and Diane Hackett of Riverhead, New York. Liz is also the daughter of Michael Smith of Kentwood, Ml. The bride-elect graduated from Caledonia High School and Ferris State University. She is currently attending John Jay College of Crimi­ nal Justice and is employed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, N.Y. The groom-elect gradu­ ated from Oceanside High School and Oneonta State University in N.Y. He is em­ ployed at C1BC World Mar­ kets. Liz and Pete Both re­ side in Manhattan, N.Y. A July 1, 2000 wedding is planned. Carl and Jane Peck are pleased to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter. Chelsea Jayne, to Christo­ pher James Satterfield, son of Sharon Satterfield of Middleville and Ron Satter­ field of Maryland. Chelsea is a graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School and Excel Acade­ mies of cosmetology. Chel­ sea is currently a hairstylist at Razor s Edge in Hastings. Chns is also a graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School. He is now an electri­ cian at Allied Electric in Walker. The couple will marry on June 30. 2000 Dennison-Newcomb Greg Dennison and Karen Glass would like to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Amber Den­ nison to Jason Newcomb, son of Paul and Sharon Newcomb Amber is a TK graduate and is currently studying at Cornerstone University Jason graduated from Ju­ niata Christian High School and graduated from Corner­ stone University The wedding will take place at the First Baptist Church of Middleville July I. 2000 Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad in the Sun & News **Your One Stop Water Store** |Z Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters ik 25 ► Years 4 k Experience * Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation Inttollotiou fee applies Mutt present coupon Not valut with other offer* Best^ Price, Quality, Service WATER CONDITIONING - STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 2. 2000 OUR-Land group hears about preserving natural land by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Renee Kivikko. executive director of the Southwest Michigan Land Conser­ vancy, told an OUR Land Conference audience April 15 that land can be preserved in a natural state into perpe­ tuity. The conservancy protects the diversity, stability and beauty of southwest Michi­ gan by preserving natural and scenic lands in key areas to help deal with develop­ ment pressures. This is the goal of the non-profit orga­ nization founded in 1991 by local citizens, which solicits donations of land and con­ servation casements. The SWMLC includes a nine-county area. One thou­ sand acres in Barry County and 2,203 acres in south­ west Michigan are under its protection It owns 538 acres in 14 different pre­ serves, which it monitors and manages. Stewardship by the conservancy requires managed and monitored parcels supported by mone­ tary donations as well as donations of land. The 15-mcmber organiza­ tion has a variety of land protection tools, but primar­ ily uses donations of land, donated conservation ease­ ments and purchase of cer­ tain lands to ensure preser­ vation. Certain standards must be met before the conservancy would consider buying a parcel. The site would best be characterized by a number of unique, scenic or endan­ gered geographical features, in an area where land is no longer readily available, and thought to have value to the public interest. Historic sites, prime agricultural land. ?rchaeological features, riparian corridors are some favored features. Habitats which could ac­ commodate trails for nature instruction, nature preserves and shelter for wildlife would be considered to have public benefit. A variable habitat which functions in several ways such as a flood plain forest would be fa­ vored even though it might not be suited for public use. An area which provides protection to a delicate area could be considered. South­ west Michigan is the loca­ tion of a kind of wetland, a fen, fed by underwater aquifers and with aquiline chemistry, which are glob­ ally threatened. These might be favored by the conser­ vancy for purchase. The SWMLC generally prefers purchasing more than 50 acres, to reduce the administrative costs per acre, and asks for a price be­ low the fair market value for purchase. The motive for the landowner to do this is to gain something for their land, but to assure preserva­ tion of the resource. In some cases the owner might continue to live on the land. The owner also might be released from the responsibility to manage the land, while continuing to live on it. The land could be a gift to the conservancy at the time of death. Property owners can be given tax deductions for their charitable donation of a gift of acreage. Tax deduc­ tions for such gifts are de­ termined by the IRS accord­ ing to their public value, and monetary assessment. Verification can be rather de­ tailed, which makes the process slow and compli­ cated. Conservation easements are even more complicated, needing to be flexible enough to meet the landowner’s needs while pro­ tecting the natural value of the properly. It is important to take time to make the best decision. Agreements made with the conservancy are permanent, remaining with the title of the prop­ erty. The agreement remains in force when the land changes hands. With an easement, the land remains in private ownership, but the owner gives up the specific rights detailed in the agreement. 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This kind of as­ sessment requires an ap­ praisal before and after the easement or donation is given. There is a cost, to both the landowner and to the conservancy, for obtaining appraisals and documenta­ tion, which can be consider­ able, but those who have made such choices find the results rewarding. The SWMLC has three major goals; to protect the land, to provide stewardship and to offer education within various communities to in­ crease awareness of ways to protect important natural features. Raising money for ongo­ ing stewardship is obtained through donations, fundraising efforts, grants and memberships. Memberships are $25. To learn more about join­ ing the effort, and to learn other benefits of member­ ship, contact the SWMLC at 6851 Sprinkle Road, Portage, Ml. 49002 or phone 324-1600. OUR-Land speaker stresses importance of master planning by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Steve Langworthy, key­ note speaker at the OUR Land Conference at Delton High School April 15, talked about the importance of master planning for any governing unit. Langworthy is regarded as an expert in the field of zon­ ing. He has conducted dozens of zoning seminars and training programs for local government, the Michigan Township Asso­ ciation, Michigan Munici­ pal League and the Michi­ gan Association of Planning Officials. Langworthy works within the consulting firm of LSL Planning (formerly Langworthy LeBlanc, which he co­ founded). Langworthy explained that a master plan is a pol­ icy statement for a village, township, county or city, which plans for land use in the future and is created by the planning commission. A master plan and parts of its creation process is pre­ scribed by state legislation. The planning commission is the main author and adopter of a master plan, Langworthy explained. The zoning ordinance defines the specific details affecting land use in order to achieve the goals and policies defined in the master plan The plan needs the support of the governing body, that admin­ isters the ordinances. Hav- Steve Langworthy ing the main board or com­ mission and zoning appeals board members take part in creating the plan is very important so that everyone agrees the plan implements the community's desires for the area. The plan needs the sup­ port of the community. Without it, Langworthy said, the plan will not be implemented. A plan needs to be com­ prehensive enough to offer rationale for the zoning or­ dinances created to carry out that plan, but to allow for flexibility to adapt to chang­ ing conditions, he said. The master plan would include the community vi­ sion statement, and namfe a few major goals. Goals should be broadly stated, but narrow enough to be achiev­ able and realistic. They should paint a picture of the future with results identified and include some of the means for achieving them. Langworthy said no mas­ ter plan is complete for 20 years into the future. He said even in five years many factors related to the plan will change, and the plan should be revised at least that often. Ideally, the plan will be adjusted at least once a year. Often bad planning is recognized only after something undesirable hap­ pens because the plan was not accurate, complete or specific or strong enough. Changes that will affect the plan can include different residents living in the area, different officials in charge, changing ideas, changing needs, things happening that were not anticipated, and population growth. "Michigan is a strong property rights state," Langworthy said. Zoning is asked to balance competing interests between neighbor­ ing property owners. The zoning authority must often balance between the best public interest and the indi­ vidual property owner’s in­ terest. The master plan must identify what the primary community values are, whether keeping rural or See master ptaning, pg. 11 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/May 2. 2000/Page 13 Master planning, continued from pg. 10— small town character, agri­ cultural values, natural re­ sources and more. The plan attempts to say how it will protect and maintain these values over time. A typical plan generally expresses a concern about the quality of life, a concern about the environment, at­ tempts to create quality de­ velopment, providing ade­ quate public services where development occurs, and to prevent negative effects from conflicting uses be­ tween neighbors. Often there is a paradox in what people value, such as when people move to the country because they value open space, but in moving there, help to bring the city character they did not like with them to the country. At least part of the solu­ tion for people moving to the country is to remedy the undesirable features people move away from, Langwor­ thy said. In reality, people like open space more than farms, when referring to rural char­ acter and often dislike the smell of farms, and the in­ convenience of large farm equipment. Agriculture is an industry, a land use and a cultural feature. Commercial centers also bring other factors, which affect the character of an area. Roads, and public util­ ities are needed in densely populated areas, but in turn encourage development. Utilities are expensive. Growth near sewer and water will help pay the bills. De­ veloped road systems also will encourage growth. The plan needs to reflect community valued features. Before starting the master planning process, the offi­ cials must know if the community wants to grow, and how to encourage or slow or keep the same rate of growth. The identity, the direction and tools may be identified in the plan. The planning commission must have the will power and de­ sire to carry out that plan. Therefore, the plan must reflect where growth is to occur where it is wanted. This is created by the design of the governmental unit to reflect the desires of the community. "Some people think growth should be driven by the market, and is the reason for rezoning a parcel," Langworthy said. "You don’t give zoning to people just because they ask for it." He explained that the ar­ gument of "highest and best use" is the developer’s term for profitability, but for planners the best use has to do with public good. Conflicting uses often oc­ cur between established resi­ dents and newcomers want­ ing to add to or change the former use of a parcel. Langworthy quoted from Michigan law, that "private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation." Legitimate governmental interest might include taking land for pub­ lic use, like a park or a road, with compensation. There must be a good rea­ son to impose a restriction. There must be a justifica­ tion in the master plan for choices, in order to avoid the label "arbitrary and capricious." Rezoning land may result in either a reduc“When initiating the master planning process the place to begin is with the areas n agreement Together you decide what to do and then justify the reaons ” - Steve Langworthy tion or increase in value. It is not always clear if this is "a taking.” It becomes very important to follow proper zoning procedures, and to have variance requirements to stand up to people con­ testing zoning. "When initiating the mas­ ter planning process, the place to begin is with the areas in agreement, and with common values. Together you decide what to do and then justify the reasons," Langworthy said. The steps of the process of creating and using the master plan are identifying the issues, gathering data, determining the direction, making decisions, adoption of the plan, implementation and review. Goals need to be realistic and achievable. For in­ stance, Langworthy said, cluster developments to pre­ serve open space were popu­ lar until it was learned as long as there are two-acre lots available in the coun­ try, many people would not move to a clustered devel­ opment. In a short seminar about drawing people into the planning process, whether officials or citizens, Lang­ worthy said the best thing you can offer is to convince people they can make a dif­ ference. The goals of the plan should be somewhat specific but not elaborately detailed. The plan should not limit the options available to the officials using it. An out­ side expert may be helpful to look over the plan to be sure different segments are not contradictory or so broad as to be meaningless. Public panels, commit­ tees or focus groups can be nominated by members on the planning commission or board. Members of this panel should clearly under­ stand their role in the pro­ cess. whether advisory, par­ ticipatory. or actually em­ powered with part of the de­ cision making. Community surveys can reflect public feeling on ma­ jor issues. Surveys can be mailed, or by phone. Lang­ worthy recommended using an outside professional firm which knows how to con­ duct surveys and how to ask questions in ways to get ac­ curate answers. Sometimes a community survey will come back with results very different than the findings from the focus group. It is best when one validates the other. If there is too much discrepancy, the plan will not be easy to im­ plement, Langworthy said. Planners also need to co­ ordinate planning efforts with those of surrounding localities to avoid turf is­ sues. Public workshops and town meetings are planned to invite the public at large to voice opinions to various planning commissioners on a small group or individual basis, rather than in a large group setting. Citizens are encouraged to write their ideas on a map, perhaps to identify a significant natural feature, for instance. Although newspaper no­ tices do not usually draw a lot of people to a meeting for public participation un­ less people are fearful or an­ gry, a useful amount of in­ formation about the process is provided through the me­ dia. Public hearings must be held. Langworthy said if the job is done right along the way, people will feel they have had input, that the pro­ cess is being done well, and few will come to the public hearing. Weather watchers Channel 8 meteorologist Matt Kirkwood visited the Cub Scout Pack meeting on April 27 at Page Elementary school. He took advantage of the good weather to watch a few innings of softball as well. 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Johnston said often Van­ derVries was in the office working at night, but De­ Vries said he needed to be present when people could reach him, not at night. Johnston said VanderVries had called every time he could not be available. Some board members said only two days of the asses­ sor's time were needed right now, but others asked if he could work on maps and on the web page if he had extra time he had not fulfilled ac­ cording to his contract. Snyder asked if considera­ tion had been given to hir­ ing a regular part time or full time assessor. In February, Snyder asked by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Two Caledonia Township officials last month ques­ tioned the supervisor over extra charges for reconfigur­ ing a computer when an­ other worker's machine was switched with the assessor’s. Supervisor Bill Johnston explained the other machine and the reconfiguring was needed because his machine needed to link to the county system, which was incom­ patible with the one he was using. Clerk Pat Snyder and Treasurer Ruth DeVries questioned the extra charges. They pointed out one reason for the contract for assessor Ed VanderVries' time was made with Ted Gruizenga because he could provide ad­ ditional computer work. DeVries said the contract, which is for 12 days a month or three days a week, was often not being met be­ cause VanderVries is often present only two days a week and often is not pre­ sent when his services are . . to consider hiring a pan time or full time assessor, rather than renewing the contract. She said the town­ ship might be able to do as well or better by hiring someone, than by contract­ ing for the services. DeVries in February said the township once had a full-time, in-house assessor. "It worked extremely well," she said. The creation of tax bills takes a lot of time. DeVries explained then. "Having the assessor in the office only two days a week is very tough." she said, because she spends a lot of her own time with him and because he is pan time and isn't there every day. "Our current assessor does nothing with our maps, and no one in the office makes up the maps with splits on them," she said. "The town­ ship has been getting the maps from the developers. She said the township de­ pended on the county for these maps, which come out with considerable delay once VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Synopsis of Meeting SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 11, 2000 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville, Michigan Council was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Floyd Bray, Council President Pro-Tern of the Village of Middleville, Michigan in the cffiorn apple Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present Mr Floyd Bray. Mrs Dorothy Corson, Mr William Kenyon. Mr Michael Lytle, Mr. David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg. Absent: Mr. Lon Myers The min­ utes of the March 28, 2000, meeting were approved as read as was the Agenda tor the meet­ ing. • EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the nursing assistant class at Thornapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held May 17 through June 1 and is not in session on weekends After success­ ful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, all applicants are subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by May 11 at: Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Approved invoices dated April 07, 2000. in the amount of $37 584 02 on a motion made by Mr. Lytle and supported by Mrs. VandenBerg. The motion carried. 2. Authorized Barry County to pay bills to Williams and Works in the amount of $4339.50 and Ameritech in the amount of $293.00, for a total of $4632.50, for costs associated with the Utility Improvement Project on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Kenyon. The motion carried 3. Adopted a resolution to allow for moving the speed limit signs on Green Lake Road on a motion made by Mr. Newman and supported by Mrs. VandenBerg. The motion carried 4 Adpurned the meeting at 7 42 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg The motion carried. Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. (300) Dr. John A. Abraitis (616) 660-1111 Enhance Your Life! Counseling may help you to work through life's problems and to improve your life experience. Fully Licensed Clinic*! Psychologist Over 25 years of Counseling Experience Private, comfortable setting on Gun Lake Call for an appointment. Let your power emerge to change your life! Do you ever experience any of the problems below? • Anxiety • Insecurity • Low self-esteem • P*nic • Phobos • Depression • Anger • Aggression tvomes Problems of abuse Relationship problems M*nt*i problems P*renting problems Dependency Poor assertive skills Fe*r of emotion*! closeness Sexual problems PextoctxMusm Eating disorders So why feel miserable? _ a year. DeVries said she felt this is letting the residents down. The contract with Gruizenga required renewal by April to continue ser­ vices already being provided Johnston said he sup­ ported continuing the con­ tract. He said out of 5,000 parcels, only six errors oc­ curred, a very high accuracy rate. He said VanderVries records property splits, he has kept current with every­ thing and had an excellent record. The software used by the township helped, he said, and one clerical em­ ployee also works on those operations two days a week. The township was at­ tempting to hire a planning assistant who could help with some areas in Febru­ ary, and is still trying to • a ?• find someone in April. DeVries in February said the problems were not the fault of the assessor, but of "what we are not asking for." She said there was enough money set aside to have an in-house assessor. She said she would live by the board’s decision, but thought it would be better to have an in-house asses­ sor, and pointed out that Cascade and Grand Rapids had two full-time assessors. The amount paid for con­ tracting a two-day-a-week assessor is $24,000 per year. Snyder said she thought it might be possi­ ble to hire someone for more time for the same amount. Snyder said she would like to look into the possi­ bility of hiring a full time occAccnr nnrl IzvzxV *»e oil ♦ $ assessor, and look at all the options. Johnston thought a full time assessor would cost $60,000 rather than $24,000 based on the rate paid VanderVries. In February pne problem mentioned was VanderVries was not in attendance at cer­ tain meetings because that was not his day to work, and he was contracted to work elsewhere. Another was that when he took vaca­ tion or sick time on days he was to be at the township office, he had not made up that time to the township. In February, some board members did not want to take the chance of losing the services by not renewing the contract. The contract re­ quires a 60-day notice to discontinue service. FREEPORT VILLAGE COUNCIL FREEPORT VILLAGE COUNCIL April 10, 2000 7:30 p.m. Meeting Called to Order at 7:37 by Charles Blough Meeting was then turned over to the new Village President Harold Andrus Harold Andrus thanked Charles Blough for the years of Service to the Freeport Village Council. Roll Call: Present. Glenn Brovont, Lani Forbes, Kathy Kunde, Jim Yarger, Lyle Blough Absent: Lisa Andrus. Minutes from last month’s meeting read and approved with no corrections. Treasurer's report read and questions followed on the delin­ quencies. Motion made by Lyle Blough to strike the amount owe by #2. Second by Kathy Kunde Carried. Discussion then fol­ lowed on the monies that should have been transferred back to the general account during the last fiscal year. Report accepted with changes to be made by next month's meeting. Jim Yarger motioned to allow the Businessman Association to conduct their adopt a fire hydrant. Second by Lani Forbes Carried Motion made by Lyle Blough to allow the business­ men’s association to use village property during the Fun Day. Second by Jim Yarger Carried. Motion made by Glenn Brovont to submit the application for the installation of Natural gas for the Community Center. Second by Lyte Blough Carried Motion made by Jim Yarger that if Irving Township would Thornapple, village plan joint meeting The Thornapple Town­ ship and Village of Mid­ dleville planning commis­ sions are meeting tonight, Tuesday, May 2, in a joint meeting at 7 p.m. in the township hall. Planner Geoff Moffatt will be leading a discussion of planning issues both commissions are facing. These include master plan changes, industrial zoning and traffic congestion and safety. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads reconsider their $1250 donation, the Village of Freeport would match it. Second by Lam Forbes Carried Motion made by Lani Forbes to purchase a copy machine for up to $1000 to be chosen by the clerk and treasurer Second by Jim Yarger Carried with 1 obstaining Motion made by Lyle Blough to accept Walker and Flukes pro­ posal to do our audit. Second by Glenn Brovont Carried Kathy Kunde was unhappy with the media in their attempt to get a story. We need a policy on what information to release The minutes are available in writing to any persons requesting them at a fee for the copies Anyone wish ing copies of minutes should ask for them in writing addressed to Village of Freeport, P.O. Box 210, Freeport, Ml 49325 Harold Andrus would like to appoint Dawn Yarger as the Village Clerk Motion made by Lyle Blough to accept the appointment. Second by Lani Forbes Carried Motion made by Lyle Blough to appoint Lani Forbes as Mayor Pro-Tern for the next two years Second by Glenn Brovont Carried. Motion made by Lam Forbes to change the account names to Kathy Kunde. Dawn Yarger, Harold Andrus and Dorothy Andrus for the Freeport Village accounts at Hastings City Bank and Union Bank Second by Glenn Brovont Carried Motion made by Kathy Kurxie to approve the monthly contract tor the Barry County Food Co op as read Second by Jim Yarger Carried Motion made by Jim Yarger to purchase a time clock for the vil­ lage employees Second by Glenn Brovont Carried with one opposed Motion made by Kathy Kunde for the village to retain the firm of William's and Works as consul tants on the water project Second by Lyle Blough Carried Motion made by Lyle Blough to accept the new committee assignments as proposed by Harold Andrus Second by Jim Yarger Carried Motion made by Glenn Brovont to pay bills 1 52 Second by Lam Forbes Carried Motion made to adpurn at 10:15 by Jim Yarger Second by Kathy Kunde Carried Dawn Yarger Village Clerk (304) ■ J HELP WANTED NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE is looking for an energetic person who likes being outside. Apply at: 550 Cloverdale Rd., Hastings WWAW.WA'.WA' NOW HIRING? ABC Kids in Middleville is growing and now needs to fill the following positions: • Infant Room Caregiver • Toddler Room Caregiver • 3 yr. old Room Caregiver Approx. Hrs.: 11 am-6 pm Wages: $6.35-$7.75/hr. based on experiuw ence and education. For more info, call Mary at 891-5437 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/May 2 2000/Page 15 • PUBLIC NOTICE • TKHS Students of the Month The following young people were chosen as Students of the Month for March at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (first row, from left) Teresa Venton, Julie Ball, Wendy Mickelwait, (second row) Lindsey Wisniewski, Jami Case, Peggy Taggart, (third row) Josh Young, Brenda Bergakker, Holly Corson, (fourth row) Chad Vanspronsen, Isaiah Thaler and Adam Lucas. Unavailable for the picture were Dan Stade and Don Carter. Freeport residents urged to sign up for natural gas by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Consumers Energy company has field two meet­ ings with residents of Freeport, proposing the ex­ tension of a natural gas pipeline into the village. Eugene Haas, representing Consumers Energy, ex­ plains that the cost of the pipeline must .he absorbed by those receiving the ser­ vice. This is a requirement imposed by the Michigan Public Service Commission to make sure that the rate payers aren’t underwriting system improvements that don’t benefit them. Haas says that the Freeport proposal is a new way to bring natural gas into an area and that he hopes 25 ’more residents make the commitment that this new line becomes a re­ ality. The Jine will go down Broadway and the company TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Yankee Springs Township Board at its regularly scheduled meeting May 11, 2000, will hold a Public Hearing to review the Budget for Fiscal Year 2000 - 2001 at Yankee Springs Township Ha#, 284 N. Briggs Road - Middleville. Barry County, Michigan at 7 30 p.m The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing, a copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township Hall Office during regular office hours: Monday-Thursday 9.00 A M - 3:00 PM and Friday 9:00 A M. to NOON Other business pertinent to the Board may also be conduct­ ed at this meeting. This notice is posted m compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a (2) (3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) The Yankee Springs Township Board wrt provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids & services, such as signers for the heanng impaired & audio tapes of pnnted materials being con­ sidered at the meeting to individuate with disabilities at the meeting upon six days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Board Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Spnngs Township Clerk by writing (tax) or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein Janice C. Lippert, Clerk 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 Telephone: (616) 795-9091 Fax: (616) 795-2388 Posted on May 2 - 2000 303 has already put out stakes marking the route. It will be what the company calls a "farm tap" with the line into Freeport coming from a natural gas transmission line. Village council president Harold Andrus siys, '^his project will give the village' a look toward the fature. It may bring more business into the village." The costs for the project are a $200 fee to sign up for the project. The pro-rated cost to extend the pipeline is about $2,700 per house­ hold, but Consumers will finance the project and resi­ dents who can't make the up front commitment can pay less than $35 a month over ten years to pay for the pro­ ject. Andrus says he's con­ cerned that people may pro­ crastinate so long that the project won't be available. If the opportunity should come again in four or five years it will be even more expensive. Village Council Member Lyle Blough shares Andrus' concerns that people may be waiting to see what will happen and the village will lose this opportunity. Blough says, "I would like people to realize that they pay for propane or heating oil before they use it, but with natural gas you will only pay for what you have used " Resident Don Carver told The Sun and News that State Representative Terry Geiger has sent the village an application for a "Quality of Life" grant If the village should re­ ceive this money it could be used to offset some of the expenses residents will face in replacing appliances and other costs Carver says he is afraid Set FrtepatrtsHats.pt. IS STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT - CIRCUIT DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION File No: 2000-265-CH ROBERT HULA and FRANCES HULA Plaintiff vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS. DEVISEES OR ASSIGNS OF LB HILLS (a/da Luther B HHIs) CORNELIA HILLS, deceased, and the BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION. Defendants Jeffrey L Youngsma (P40393) Attorney for Plaintiffs JEFFREY L. YOUNGSMA. PC 9952 Cherry Valley Ave , SE. Ste A Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 891-9310 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan this 18th day of April. 2000. PRESENT HON JAMES H. FISHER, Circuit Judge Upon consideration of the Verified Motion of Plaintiffs and the Affidavit in Support thereof, attesting to the fact that the Defendants in this action cannot be personally served with a Summons and a copy of the Complaint herein because their identities and present where abouts are unknown and that publication of notice of this action in a newspaper of general circu­ lation is most likely to give notice to Defendants and it appearing to this Court that Plaintiffs, after dili­ gent inquiry, has been unable to ascertain the Defendants identifi­ cation or residences either within or without the State of Michigan, and it further appearing that per sonal service of Summons and Complaint in this action cannot be made on Defendants for the above stated reasons, and that mailing would be fruitless and that publication is best means available to apprise Defendants of the pendency of this action; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, designees and unknown heirs, assigns of L.B Hills a/k/a Luther B. Hills and Cornelia Hills and all other unknown owners and claimants, shall on or before the 23rd day of May, 2000, serve their answers on Jeffrey L Youngsma. attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 9952 Cherry Valley Avenue. SE. Suite A. Caledonia. Michigan 49316. or take such other action as may be permitted by law Failure to comply with this Order will result in a judgment by default against the Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed m this Court IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be pub fished once each week for three consecutive weeks m the Sun & News a newspaper m general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the Defendants Publication shall occur within the County of Barry. State of Michigan IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be made within fourteen (14) days from the date of entry of this Order, and that mailing a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiffs cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer tain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by mail Honorable James H Fisher Circuit Judge Drafted by Jeffrey L Youngsma JEFFREY L YOUNGSMA. PC 9952 Cherry Valley Ave . S E SuitG A Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 891-9310 (301) MIDDLEVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VACANCY There is one vacancy on the Middleville Zoning Board of Appeals, an unexpired term due to expire April 30. 2001 Interested citizens should apply in writing to Middleville Village Counci 100 East Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 305 NOTICE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING BIDS FOR LAWN MAINTENANCE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS YANKEE SPRINGS FIRE STATION 1425 SOUTH PAYNE LAKE ROAD MIDDLEVILLE .. (CUTTING OF GRASS ONLY) AND YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL GROUNDS 184N BRIGGS ROAD MIDDLEVILLE BIDS SHOULD INCLUDE WEEKLY MAINTENANCE, F£R TILIZER & WEED PROGRAM, SHRUB PRUNING, AND FALL CLEANUP. Please submit bids to: Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 Attention: Jan Lippert, Clerk Telephone: 616-795-9091 Fax # 616-795-2388 * 302 LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 12,2000. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2000, IS MONDAY, MAY 15.2000. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 15,2000, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk s office. Persons planning to register with the respective coun­ ty, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. NANCY A. GOODIN Secretary , Board of Education �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. MIZMay 2. 2000 Lady Scots score two wins; now 7-1 -Once again, Caledonia's defense stood out, while its offense did what it needed to do in a 4-0 varsity soccer triumph last Wednesday at Scotland Yard versus O-K Gold Conference foe Sparta. The Lady Scots’ shutout was their sixth in seven games. They added No. 7 Friday, blanking Kenowa Hills 9-0. In the game Wednesday, Caledonia out­ shot Sparta 25-0. "Our defense is awesome." Caledonia coach Jeff Merritt said. "I was also excited with our combination play. What’s frustrating is we can’t find the goal. We have spent a lot of practice time on that." Caledonia’s offense, at times, sparkled as well. Senior center mid Elise Boncher tallied two first half goals, senior left wing Christina DeVormer scored once before intermission and sophomore outside back Kelley Jackson added one in the second half off a scramble in front of the Spartans' goal. Boncher’s first goal came at 38:23 with Annie Schmidt making the assist. DeVormer made it a 2-0 contest at 27:53 and then Boncher tallied her second goal with 1:48 remaining in the first half to give her team a 3-0 halftime advantage. Merritt said that Boncher, the team's leading goal scorer, has provided the team with great leadership as well. The score was 3-0, but it could have been even more one-sided for the Caledonia if not for the gutsy play of Sparta goalkeeper Brenda Johnson. In the first half, the Lady Scot* out-shot the Spartans 14-0. Precision passing and inspired defensive play helped Caledonia to dominate the action in the second half. The lone goal came at 30:20 when Jackson found an empty space to sneak the ball past Johnson off the scramble. In the final 30 minutes of the game, the Lady Scots were able to substitute freely, allowing a number of players to see significant field time. "I give Spana a lot of credit; they made a great effort," Merritt said. "We still have a long ways to go" Caledonia's junior varsity team also beat Sparta. 1-0. The lone goal came off the foot of sophomore forward Kelly Schievink. Scots roll to win by Michael Marks Caledonia High School’s varsity girls soccer team completed a three win week last Friday with a 9-0 victory over Kenowa Hills. The win improved the team’s record to 7-1 and 5-0 in the O-K Gold Conference. Senior forward Elise Boncher scored the first goal just two minutes into the game. Boncher slipped the ball past the Kenowa keeper, near the right post, after Christina DeVormer won a ball in the left comer and sent a centering pass to the front of the goal. Boncher now has 11 goals on the season after scoring three times in the Kenowa contest. All three of her goals came during the first half. Alicia Eider tallied the other first half goal on a header served up by Annie Schmidt. "I thought they (Caledonia) played pretty well," Caledonia coach Jeff Merritt said. "We have been working on finishing this past week and it's getting better." In the first half, Caledonia managed 25 shots on goal to Kenowa's 1. The Lady Scots ended the contest with 45 shots to the Knights 3. The second half remained scoreless for the first 20 minutes until Sara Dunlap slammed a shot past the goalkeeper. Dunlap's goal opened the floodgates, as Caledonia scored three more times in the next 10 minutes. First, freshman Kristie Woodcock scored on an assist by DeVormer. then DeVormer scored on a BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 Caledonia’s Kelley Jackson (12) drives past a Sparta defender during last Wednesday's home varsity soccer triumph. header off a shot from the comer by Schmidt and then Kelley Jackson scored off an unassisted play. The final goal of the game was put in by Rider with the assist going to Beth Daniel. Daniel, a junior center forward, transferred to Caledonia this year from South Christian. Caledonia's starting 11 played outstanding, but Merritt gave credit to the whole squad. "We played all 18 girls tonight (and) I am really pleased with the kids coming off the bench," Merritt said. "They just keep getting better and better." Kenowa had only one serious scoring opportunity in the second half, but it was foiled as center back Angie Adrianse raced in to break up the play. The team's defense has been anchored this spring by Adrianse and Andrea King. The sweetness of the victory, however, was tempered by one sad note. Outside back Nessa Hofstra injured her knee and had to be helped from the field. The extent of her injury was not known at press time. TK track team runs past Rogers, Lakers The girls' track team at Thornapple Kellogg High School remains in the chase for the O-K Blue Conference title, winning 79-58 April 25 over Wyoming Rogers and 107-29 April 27 over Spring Lake. Capturing individual first places for the Lady Trojans against Rogers were Erin Robertson in the high jump (4-8), Danielle Quisenberry in the 1600 (5:23.69), Greta Gustafson in the pole vault (7-0), Jen Verkerke in the 800 (2:29.97) and Danielle Quisenberry in the 3200 (11:40.49). The Lady Trojans also won three of four relays, capturing victories in the 3200 (13:00.1), the 400 CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Rithlana Homes Custom Home D<vtsjori 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616897-562D 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 (53.97) and the 1600 (4:30.3). TK won 12 of the 17 events versus Spring Lake to coast to a relatively easy triumph. Scoring individual first places were Teresa Venton in the pole vault (6-6), Jessica Crowley in the 100 (1 3.34), Danielle Quisenberry in the 1600 (5:16.430, Leslie Crowley in the 400 (1:03.71), Jen Verkerke in the 800 (2:38), Elise Nyland in the high jump (4-10), Jessica Crowley in the 200 (28.75) and Danielle Quisenberry in the 3200(11:39). Relay wins were captured by Melissa Quisenberry, Jen Verkerke, Chris Dood and Danielle Quisenberry in the 3200 (11:27.5), Erin Robertson, Casey Warner, Amy Miller and Leslie Crowley in the 800 (1:56.5), Jessica Crowley, Erin Robertson, Lacey Higgins and Casey Warner in the 400 (55.1) and Rachel Norton, Jen Verkerke, Elise Nyland and Jessica Crowley in the 1600 (4:26.5) Nessa Hofstra (9) concentrates on her foot work during first half action versus Sparta. Caledonia ended up winning the game 4-0. Trojans netters win three more matches Middleville netted three at No. 3 singles (6-3, 6-0), wins out of four tries last Hart at No. 4 singles (6-2, week in prep tennis play. 6-1), Bosma and Jones at Coach Larry Seger's No. 1 doubles 6-1, 6-3), Trojans defeated Godwin Yeazel and McKeown at No. Heights 6-2 April 24, 2 doubles (6 I. (> <)i. I’<■! i hi Wyoming Rogers 8-0 April and Kalee at No. 3 doubles 26 and Byron Center 5-3 (6-2, 6-1) and Tim Suwyn April 28. The one setback and John Schilthroat at No. came against Calvin 4 doubles (6-0, 6-10. Christian 8-0 April 27. The Trojans swept the Winners versus Godwin singles matches against Heights were Nick Hutchens Byron Center with Hutchens at No. 1 singles (6-0, 6-2), at No. I (6-1, 6-2), Pullen Kevin Schmitz at No. 2 at No. 2 (6-1, 6-0), Schmitz singles (6-2, 7-5), Matt at No. 3 (6-2, 6-1) and Pullen and Simeon Jones at Hopkins at No. 4 (6-1, 6-4). No. 1 doubles (6-2, 6-1), The team's doubles victory Jon Bosma and Mike Hart at was a dramatic one as No. 2 doubles (6-2, 6-4), Porritt and Kalee prevailed Brian Yeazel and Kyle in three sets, 1-6, 6-2, 7-5. McKeown at No. 3 doubles Porritt and Kalee were down (6-2, 6-0) and Josh Porritt 5-1 in the third set before and Andrew Kalee at No. 4 coming back to win 7-5. doubles (6-0, 6-0). The three weekly wins It was a clean sweep improved the Trojans* versus Rogers as Pullen season record to 4-1 overall won at No. 1 singles (6-2, and 3-1 in the O-K Rainbow 6-1), Schmitz at No. 2 Conference. singles (6-2, 7-5), Hopkins TK JV girls soccer team marches on The Thornapple Kellogg High School junior varsity soccer team is off to a fast start with a 4-2 record. The two defeats were both by 1-0 scores versus Wayland and East Grand Rapids. The victories came against Lake wood (12-0), Wyoming Park (4-0), Grand Rapids Catholic Central (1- 0) and Hastings (2-1). Six sophomores and 14 freshman make up the JV squad. Leading scorers for the Lady Trojans are Renae Otto and Becky Warner The defense has been led by Almena Rabbers, Melissa Potts, Amanda Biggs, Angie Feirick and goalkeeper Rachel Clinton. �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/May 2. 2000/Page 17 Ex-Bradford White employee files suit A former female em­ ployee of the Bradford White Corporation of Middleville has filed a lawsuit accusing the company and supervisor Boh Hermenitt of sexual harrassment, according to a document filed in Barry County Circuit Court last Tuesday. Former foreperson Renee Reurink claims that she was subjected to unwelcome sex­ ual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexual com- allegations and that the company failed to take steps to remediate the problem and that the alleged harass­ ment and failure to act are violations of the ElliottLarsen Civil Rights Act As a result of the alleged sexual harassment and the company's alleged failure to act, Reunnk has sustained injuries "including physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, fright, shock, em­ barrassment, humiliation ments, physical touching and other conduct of a sex­ ual nature by Hermenitt ac­ cording to the complaint. "The unwelcome sexual advances and conduct by (Hermenitt) had the pur­ pose... of substantially in­ terfering with (Reurink’s) employment... creating an intimidating, hostile and of­ fensive employment envi­ ronment," the complaint continues. Reurink claims she in­ formed the company of the Wayland council candidate pleads no contest to charge Gary Scheib, the Wayland City Council candidate who was arrested for illegally us­ ing the credit card number of a Middleville woman to make an Internet purchase pleaded no contest in Alle­ gan’s 57th District Court last Tuesday to charges of false pretense under $200, a misdemeanor. His original felony charge would have carried a maxi­ mum possible penalty of four years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. Schcib, who sells vita­ mins and other health prod­ ucts as an independent dis­ tributor, allegedly obtained National Day of Prayer set in Caledonia, Middleville Local observances of the National Day of Prayer will be at Caledonia schools and the Caledonia Township Hall on Thursday, May 4. Observances will start at the middle school flagpole at 7:30 a.m. They also will be held at all four elementaries' flagpoles at 8:40 a.m. and during lunch hour at the high school Per­ forming Arts Center. The ceremony will be held at noon at the township of­ fices on Maple Street at noon. A service will be led by area pastors opening and closing with prayer. The high school choir will perform two num­ bers and there also will be time for small group prayer. For more information, call Cindy Pell at 868-7404. The National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4, will be observed in Mid­ dleville at a special service at the village offices at 12:15 p.m. All are welcome at this service to pray for their fam­ ilies, village, township, county, state, country and world. the credit card number when the Middleville woman placed a telephone order with him on Feb. 2. He then allegedly used the number to make a credit card purchase via the Internet at erotica.com. The woman, who does not have a computer, called the web site owners and learned that the perpetrator had made the $34.95 pur­ chase on Feb. 4. Scheib was ordered to pay $54.46 in restitution and $300 in fines and costs and he chose six days of com- munity service instead of serving six days in jail.Scheib claims to be the owner of G.D. Scheib Enterprises-Glass Division and G.D. Web Designers.com in addition to selling vitamins as an independent distribu­ tor. Scheib’s name appeared on the ballot April 3 as one of four people running for three open trustee positions on the Wayland City Coun­ cil. He lost his bid for public office when he received only 44 votes. Bank West opens loan production office Bank West has announced the opening of a new loan production office in Caledonia. “This loan production office represents a further commitment by Bank West to meeting the mortgage lending needs of the Kentwood, Caledonia and southeastern metropolitan area. We arc very excited about the opportunity to serve customers in this growing and developing area, says Jim Koessel. senior vice president at Bank West. “We hope this office will be a convenient way for our customers to have access to our loan officers and our loan products.” The Caledonia office will be staffed by Sheryl Hamilton, a seasoned resi­ dential lender, and Bob Brasser. a commercial lender with previous experi­ ence in the Caledonia area. The Loan Production office, located at 9185 Cherry Valley (Suite G), will be open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and other hours by appointment. Dutton Christian to burn mortgage Dutton Christian School plans to bum the 12-year-old mortgage on the new middle school Monday, May 22, during a meeting of the asso­ ciation. A testimony of thanks and praise to God will be given by Tom VanLaan. a past par­ ent and continued supporter of Dutton Christian School. The event will be held at the Dutton Christian School Middle School gym begin­ ning at 7:30 p.m. The bonfire/buming ceremony will be held at approximately 8 p.m on the athletic field. “We are grateful to our capital campaign committee for successfully completing Phase I of the debt reduction project,” said a spokesperson from the school Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! and mortification," count one of her complaint states. In count two. Reurink claims that Hermenitt propositioned her on several occasions for sexual favors and physical touching and that when she refused the of­ fers, she was treated differ­ ently than other forepersons, which resulted in a tangible job detriment. "Specifically, Bob Her­ menitt denied her access to meetings, memorandums and other information neces­ sary to carry out her job as a foreperson," her suit claims. As a result, Reurink claims that she suffered loss of earnings and earning ca­ pacity, loss of career oppor­ tunities, loss of reputation and esteem in the commu­ nity..." In count three of her complaint, Reurink alleges that on Oct. 7, 1999, and continuing until the present, she has been subjected to re­ taliation by (Hermenitt) be­ cause she complained of un­ lawful acts of discrimination in violation of the ELCRA. "This retaliation involved treating (Reurink) differently than similarly situated em­ ployees with regard to the terms, conditions and bene­ fits of their employment." the suit claims. "This retali­ ation would not have oc­ curred had (Reurink) not en­ gaged in protected activity pursuant to the ELCRA." Reurink claims in count four that Hermenitt made her working conditions so intolerable that she was forced to make an involun­ tary resignation, that any reasonable person would have felt compelled to re­ sign, and that her resigna­ tion was intended and fore­ seeable consequence of Hermenitt's actions. In count five, she alleges "intentional infliction of emotional distress" and Bradford White "by and through its agents, represen­ tatives and employees acted outrageously" and that the company "caused or should have known that its conduct would cause" Reurink emo­ tional distress. Reurink also claims loss of consortium with her hus­ band and asks for compen­ satory damages and exem­ plary damages each in ex­ cess of $25,000. She is also seeking lost wages, value of fringe bene­ fits, interest, costs, reason­ able attorney fees and an or­ der "enjoining Defendants, its agents, representatives and employees from further acts of harassment or retalia­ tion..." Hastings attorney Robert J. Longstreet represents the Reurinks. Bradford White Corpora­ tion and Hermenitt have not filed a response to the suit. They will have 21 or 28 days from receipt of the suit, depending on whether it is mailed or personally de­ livered, to file an answer with the Barry County Clerk's office. A pretrial hearing will likely be scheduled at that time. Wildfire danger very high, DNR warns area residents The danger of wildfire is very high across most of Michigan and the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources warns the sunny weather and low humidity the state cur­ rent is experiencing will keep wildfire danger very high for the next several days. "The best time to bum is the first thing in the morn­ ing or late in the evening because usually the winds die down then," said Barry County Fire Officer Dave Desjardin Wednesday. Desjardin said the county experienced 2.22 inches of rain last week, not enough to eliminate wild land fire potential. "The last rain we had was on April 21 and we've al­ ready had a couple of field fires since then," said Des­ jardin. "Use caution with debris fires and campfires this week,” added Ed Hagan, Act­ ing Forest Management Di­ vision Chief. "Although most of the state received extensive rain last week, dead vegetation has dried out and will bum readily." A permit is required be­ fore doing any outdoor burn­ ing and can be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources or USDA Forest Service in the upper Peninsula and northern lower peninsula while local units of government and fire departments issue bum per­ mits in southern Michigan. "Calling for a burning permit is the best way to get up-to-date fire danger in­ formation," said Hagan. Burn permits are issued only for burning leaves, brush or stumps. Burning of other materials is prohib­ ited. During periods of high fire danger, permits may be restricted or not issued at all. "We want to give them a chance to do it if they can," said Desjardin. Those who do burn are warned to never leave any outdoor fire unattended, even for a minute and to have a garden hose nearby "in case your fire begins to escape." The DNR also cautions citizens to "always be sure your debris fire and/or camp­ fire is completely extin­ guished before leaving it unattended. Improperly ex­ tinguished fires are one of the leading reasons camp­ fires and debris fires escape control." "Be sure to use plenty of water to extinguish your fire," said Hagan. "We ev­ erything thoroughly, espe­ cially the undersides of un­ burned pieces. Stir the ashes to find any remaining hot spots, and we them again with more water. Do not simply bury your fire with soil — in most cases, this will not extinguish the fire." Athletes of the Week V&iJze/iJze, Thornappie - Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School Temple set a new school record in the pole vault with a 13-8 effort against Unity Christian April 24 in a OK Gold Conference boys' track meet. The Scots squad remained undefeated by beating Unity 11225. Verkerke sprinted to a relatively easy win in the 800 in a girls' track meet April 25 against Wyoming Rogers. Verkerke ended the race in 2:29.97, more than 10 seconds faster than the second place finisher. TK beat Rogers 79-58 A/h/e/es of /he Week Presented by: JB HARRISON insurance Agency Inc. 6090 Alden Nash SE • Atto • 866-0050 or 800-217-0712 & % ““uran^^Company ™ r < �Page 18/The Sun and News Mxkfieville Ml/May 2, 2000 Scots track team continues winning ways Seth Temple's school record in the pole vault was one of many highlights for the Caledonia boys’ track team in its 93-44 win last Thursday over Forest Hills Northern. Temple went 14-0, to break his own record that he had just set at 13-8. Other winners for the Scots were Steve Homrich in the shot put (46-0), Doug Jousma in the high jump (6-0), Eric Allen in the long jump (20-1), Nate DeWitt in the 400 (52.8), Tim Ross in the 800 (2:01.8) and the 1600 (4:37), Mitch Petz in the 3200 (10:18.1), the 400 relay team of Brett Higley, Tyler Corstangc, Ben Busman and Dan Bloemers (45.6), the 1600 relay team of Jason Swanberg, Nate THINK SPRING EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete DON’S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7830 lApcrifnccd A Full) I mured Small job* a *pecialty in the ( dledonia, Middleville, Hastings (,'un Lake. Hayland A Bradley area*. DeWitt, Eric Allen and Tim Ross (3:33.3) and the 3200 relay team of Patrick Spitzley, Mitch Petz. Joe Lillie and Tim Ross (8:15.9). Caledonia also coasted to a 112-25 triumph April 24 over Unity Christian. Temple went 13-8 versus Unity to set the new mark and give his team first place points in that event. The Scots also claimed individual, firsts in the 100 (11.9), Brett Higley in the 200 (24.0), Nate DeWitt in the 400 (53.2), Tim Ross in the 800 (2:03.1) and the 1600 (4:29.7), Mitch Petz in the 3200 (10:16.1), Tyler Corstange in the high hurdles (17.1). Matt Pifer in the 300 hurdles (44.0), Matt Born in the high jump (510), Doug Jousma in the long jump (20-1 1/2) and Steve Homrich in the shot put (42-9) and the discus (129-1). Caledonia's boys also won three of the four relay races. Higley, Ben Busman, Corstange and Dan Bloemers proved victorious in the 400 (45.8), Jason Swanberg, DeWitt, Eric Call for Classifieds 94S-9554 Alien and Joe Lillie took first in the 1600 (3:40.5) and Pat Spitzley, Petz, Lillie and Ross finished first in the 3200 (8:34.4). Winning has been quite common for the Scots this season as they also won the Wayland Invitational April 22 with a team score of 213. Hopkins wound up second with 73. The invitational win was Caledonia's ninth consecutive and 11 th in the past 12 multi-team events. Last season, coach John Soderman’s team won the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association state title. Earning first places for the purple and gold at Wayland were Homrich with a personal best in the shot put (44-2), Jousma in the long jump (20-2), Temple in the pole vault (13-0), the Wildcat Relay team of Love, Wienczkowski, DeWitt and Petz (3:44.1), the 3200 Relay team of Spitzley, Lillie. Ross and Schupp (8:39.5), the 800 Relay team of Higley, Busman, Swanberg and Allen (1:38.1), Ross in the 1600 (4:28.7) and the 800 (2:02.9), the 400 Relay team of Higley, Swanberg, Busman and Bloemers (46.3). Petz in the 3200 (10:11) and the 1600 Relay team of Swanberg. 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Stanek's record effort was 7-9 and gave the Lady Scots on of their 12 first place performances in that meet. The other firsts were achieved by Kristen Choryan in the discus (926), Rebecca Beckett in the 100 hurdles (17.7), Amy Busfield in the 1600(5:45), Becca Busfield in the 400 (1:05.2) and the 300 hurdles (52.1), Megan Jaques in the 800 (2:38.9), Lindsay Walters in the 200 (29.3), Amy Busfield in the 3200 (12:53.4), the 3200 relay team of Amy Busfieid, Becca Busfield, Megan Jaques and Lauren Ondersma (11:58.1) and the 800 relay team of Tara Stanek, Rebecca Beckett, Lindsay Walters and Tiffany Renker (1:57.3) and the 400 relay team of Tara Stanek, Rebecca Beckett, Lindsay Walters and Tiffany Renker (55.4). Caledonia's girls track team placed third and sixth at the April 22 Spartan Tri­ Level Meet. The 9th and 10th grade level squad was third with 60 points and the 11th and 12th grade level team was sixth with 49 points. Kristen Choryan was the lone first place finisher for the Lady Scots with a 96-1 throw in the discus. Amy Busfield tallied 22 points with a second place finish in the 1600 (5:34.7). a third place finish in the 300 hurdles (50.7) and a second place finish in the 3200(12:54). Busfieid managed two individual firsts in a 86 1/250 1/2 loss April 24 to Unity. She won the 1600 in 5:50.5 and the 3200 in 12:56. The Lady Scots also won three of the relay races with Becca Busfield, Megan Jaques, Lauren Ondersma and Amy Busfieid in the 3200 (11:04.1), Tara Stanek. Rebecca Beckett, Lindsay Walters and Tiffany Renker in the 800 (2:00) and Tara Stanek, Rebecca Beckett, Lindsay Walters and Tiffany Renker in the 400 (56.10. TKHS physicals will be May 18 Sports physicals at Thornapplc Kellogg High School will be given on Thursday, May 18 in the high school gymnasium. The physicals are available to all athletes who are planning to participate in sports during the 20002001 school year. Cost of each physical is $10. The times of the physicals are 6:30-7:45 p.m. for male athletes and 7:45-9 p.m. for female athletes. A parent signed physical form is required. The forms are available in the high school and middle school offices. Trojan soccer team off to solid start The varsity soccer team at Thornapple Kellogg High School takes an unblemished league record into action this week. The Trojans, 6-1 overall, have won four games in a row and are now 2-0 in the O-K Blue Conference. Ashley Moore scored two goals in a 4-1 win April 24 over Godwin. Allison Belson and Laura Van Ry n added the other TK tallies The production was even better April 26 as the Trojans blanked Rogers 8-0. Jessica Erway scored three times and Erica Carter, Payshencc Erb, Deann Weeks, Rachel Holwerda and Laura VanRyn added singles scores. Goalkeepers Payshencc Erb and Andc Bouma split time in goal to earn the team's third shutout of the campaign. The week concluded with a 3-2 victory against Grand Rapids Union April 27. Sarah Schut led the attack with a pair of strikes and Ashley Moore added the third Trojan tally. In seven games, the Trojans have recorded 27 goals with seven different players figuring in the scoring. After facing Spring Lake, TK will travel to South Christian Tuesday (May 2) and Wednesday (May 3) host league champion Calvin Christian. �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/May 2. 2000/Page 19 Wrestlers Haynes, McKeown headed to Japan Pat McKeown and Tom Haynes look forward to a wrestling adventure in Japan this summer. was wrestling in the 123Last winter, a group of freestyle tournament in pound weight class. Japanese wrestlers came to Portland held over the The trip to Japan will be Middleville as guests of the spring break. both educational and Haynes, 17 and a senior Trojans' high school recreational. The event will this year at Thornapple wrestling team. be from June 19-July 4 and This summer, two Trojan Kellogg High School, begins (June 19) with a big mat men will travel to pinned Portland's Andy Pohl wrestling tournament in Japan, returning the favor. Il in his championship match Tokyo. will be an opportunity to at 275. It was a sweet The Michigan wrestlers learn more about the triumph as Haynes had lost will stay with Japanese to Pohl at Japanese culture and their twice families and travel to a tournaments the Trojans wrestling skills. number of cities during their Tom Haynes and Pat hosted this past winter. time in the foreign land. McKeown also reserved McKeown gained this great opportunity by winning his spot with a pin at the "We're hoping to see their respective weight Portland tournament. some of the kids that we put classes at a Michigan McKeown, 15 and a up," Haynes said of a Wrestling Federation freshman this year at TK, possible reunion. This is the 40th year that the Michigan Wrestling federation has gone on such a trip. In recent years, Interested in developing a basketball and a t-shirt. Trojan coach Tom Lehman Innovative drills and and former Trojan star your basketball skills? The Tony Warren Boys contests will be staged. wrestler Spencer Romph The fourth camp is a post took part on a similar Japan and Girls Basketball Camps just might be what you're and point camp for boys and trip. girls in grades 6-11. That looking for. Haynes has been BCC will be the site of camp is scheduled for June wrestling freestyle for 14 23-24 and will take place years, while McKeown has four unique basketball from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost is been dabbling in freestyle camps this summer that $55 and will include for just two years. They should be a value to even the most talented of instructions on scaling off both enjoy high school defenders, post defense and wrestling, but Haynes said roundball athletes. offense, skip passing, game that he just might be a little From June 12-16, BCC control, guarding the ball bit better as a freestyle will hold camp for boys and and dribbling with the head grappler. girls in grades 4-11. The day up. camp will run from 9 a.m.The two Trojans are Players should bring with anxious to depart and talked 3 p.m. Cost is $105 and them a sack lunch, a towel includes a basketball and a tabout what they most are and a willingness to work looking forward to. shirt. Emphasis is on all hard, according to camp phases of the game. "Seeing the kid that I A father-son camp will coordinator Tony Warren wrestled, being in a different Warren is a former country and meeting some take place June 17 from 9 a.m.-noon. It is for boys basketball star at Battle new people," Haynes said. ages 4-11. Cost is $40 and Creek Central High School "We get a chance to do a lot and Farleigh Dickinson includes a t-shirt. of sight seeing. It's going to University. Currently, An elementary all-star star be fun." Warren is the head men s will be staged June 19-22 McKeown agrees coach at Kellogg for boys and girls in "It's going to be neat Community College and the kindergarten-sixth grade. seeing the ocher culture over varsity coach for the Battle Times are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. there, McKeown said. The cost is $95 and includes Creek Central girls team. The Michigan team will be coached by Clark Bently, the wrestling mentor at Muskegon Community College. If you are interested in helping the athletes with their finances for the trip, contact the Thornapple Kellogg High School office or send a check (made payable to the Michigan Wrestling Federation) to the high school. Hoop camps available Turn those unwonted items into cosh. Coll 945-9554 to place o Sun <£ News ACTION-od todoy. �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/May 2, 2000 TK senior wins rodeo scholarship The Michigan High School Rodeo Association has announced that Sarah Schut, a senior at Thornapple Kellogg High School, will receive a schol­ arship for her performance in high school rodeo Schut competes in barrel racing, pole bending, and goat tying. Students receive $1 for each point won in rodeo competition. Additional money can be won at the annual scholarship rodeo and the year end senior scholarship interviews. Without counting the senior interviews and Memorial Day scholarship rodeo, Schut has won approximate­ ly $315 to be used at the school of her choice. During her high school rodeo career, she has quali­ fied in the top ten in all three of her events each year One year she was the alternate national qualifier. Schut also participates in basketball, track and soccer. She is a member of the National Honor Society. She helps coach little girls’ bas­ ketball. She has also partici­ pated in cleaning up the community. In addition to high school rodeo, she com­ petes in the National Barrel Horse Association. Sarah was bom and raised on a horse “I started in 4-H rodeo when I was 10." Sarah said. I enjoy rodeoing. I thrive on the competition. My favontc aspect of rode is being around many people and spending time with my mom and dad" Riding the rodeo trail is Kevin Briggs has seen lots of technology changes in the time he has worked for the Thornapple Kellogg School district. His role in coordinating and developing the use of technology is the district was recognized this month as he was selected for the Technology Coordinator Award of Excellence for Michigan by the International Society for T echnology in Education. Wieringa places at regional tournament to end year Sarah Schut WSKMME Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! Middleville's Zach Wieringa concluded his gymnastic season by placing at the Region V tournament April 15 in Columbus, Ohio. Wieringa, 14, finished fourth in Class III (age 12 and up) with an all-around score of 45.325. His scores at the meet, held at Ohio State University, included a second place 8.2 on the floor exercise, a fourth place 8.725 on the vault, a 10th place 7.4 on high bar, a 12th place 7.2 on the still rings, an 18th place 6.9 on the pommel horse and a 20th place 6.9 on the parallel bars. The regional meet included gymnasts from Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. Next up for Wieringa is the Junior Olympic tryouts which take place over Memorial Day weekend. Not only is the area athlete keeping active with his gymnastics, but he is also a freshman member of the Thornapple Kellogg High School boys’ track team. 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There have been a series of meetings with students, parents’ meetings are sched­ uled for May 3, 6 and 9 and fifth-graders will meet their new teachers for next fall later this month Principal Mike Spahr spoke to students earlier this month, giving them an overview of the school and answering questions, [hiring the week of April 24, mid­ dle school counselor Bernie Weller and sixth grade stu­ dents gave fifth-graders an inside look at the first year of middle school. Students talked about hpmcwork, in school and out of school suspensions, lockers and locks, gym, dances and much more The message Weller and the stu­ dents stressed was that teachers will help, it is a Sixth-graders Samantha Smith, Winona Rabbers, Heidi Klunde, Kara DeLille, Scott Blood and Nick Stark gave fifth-graders a kid’s eye view of sixth grade. time of learning and growing and everyone can have Middle school counselor Bernie Weller explained to fifth-graders the importance of the identification card for taking out library books, eating lunch and attending dances. Here he is reading from an information letter students took home to parents Philanthropy can accomplish many purposes. You have the ability to strengthen your community, preserve cultural resources, assist the disadvantaged - and benefit yourself and your family as well. When people want to make a charitable gift, the most common option is to make a donation to a public charity These organizations serve education, the arts, health services and a broad range of causes To establish and fulfill a long-term charitable giving program that can provide lasting impact, individuals, families and businesses have two basic alternatives: • PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS are inde­ pendent charities established, controlled aixi maintained over time by a donor A community foundation manages individual gifts and bequests as an endowed pool of assets, distributing grants to a wide variety of organiza­ tions that enhance and support the quality of life in the community A vol­ unteer board of community members like yourself, directly accountable to donors and the communit}', oversees each foundation's administration and distribution of funds Giving through a community foundation can help you; • COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS are public charities built by thousands of individuals, families and businesses that care about their communities When you give to your local community foundation it will give you the satisfaction of knowing that your concern for your community will have an impact in making it a better place for years to come. The Barry Community Foundation can work with you. your attorney and financial advisor to help structure what philanthropic options will work best for you. arry ommunity oundation P.O. Bom 644 450 Meadow Run Dnve -State 300 Hastings. M 490» Phone: 616-9450526 ■ Fai 616-9464536 Emad: befewnes net Website www Barryd org fun at the middle school. Parents with questions can call Spahr at 795-3349 or Weller at 795-5476. Heritage Association to meet May 17 The Thomapple Heritage Association plans to meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the Middleville Methodist Church. Last month Dick Ward began a demonstration of chair caning. He has been can­ ing as a hobby for about 30 years and has many tips on the procedure. At this next meeting he will be showing the last weaving of the cane seat. The public is invited to come, or phone 795-2042 for more information. Middle School Principal Michael Spahr spoke to all fifth-graders at Page Living We//^ Happiness revisited Kenneth W. VanderWoude, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist Pine Rest Caledonia Clinic A few weeks ago we looked at what makes people happy. It was noted that more money is not necessar­ ily going to bang us greater happiness. Instead one vanable noted by researchers to be related to happiness is when people are unself-consciously absorbed in a mindful chal­ lenge. These people find that when they are engrossed in an expenence that is worth doing for its own sake they find a great satisfaction, enjoyment and expenence themselves as happiest. Another vanable that researchers find to be asso­ ciated with happiness is hav­ ing close friendships which provided social support and a sense of well being Researchers note that people supported by close relation­ ships with friends, family, fellow members of church, work or other support groups are less vulnerable to ill health. Those who enjoy close relationships cope more effectively with vari­ ous stressors including death, job loss and illness. Another vanable related to happiness is marriage Research data suggest peo­ ple are happier when attached than when unat­ tached. Marned folks report being happier and more sat­ isfied with hfe nearly twice as often as never marned adults. The data supports the idea that mantai intimacy, commitment and support does, for most people, reap emotional dividends. Marriage offers the opportu­ nity for additional sources of self-esteem, companionship and the reduction of loneli­ ness. Finally, surveys suggest that religiously active people report somewhat higher lev­ els of happiness One possi­ ble reason for this seems to be that faith communities provide social support Another possible reason for the relationship between faith and well being is that many people deprive a sense of purpose and meaning from their faith. So what does all this research tell us? It says that money (assuming people have enough for life’s neces­ sities) provides little clue to someone’s happiness. Rather people’s happiness is associ­ ated with a support network of close relationships, hav­ ing activities which arc engrossing and having a faith which encourages social support, purpose and hope. Need wedding invitations? Stop by J Ad Graphics 1351 N.M-43 Hwy., Hastings �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/May 2. 2000/Page 23 Lady Scot golfers still perfect at 10-0 Caledonia High School’s girls golf team improved to 10-0 and 9-0 in the O-K Gold Conference with a 168-176 triumph over South Christian April 26 at the Pines. The Lady Scots received a 39 from Lynde Baltrusaitis, a 42 from Korin Rabley, a 43 from Kelli Leatherman and a 44 from Amy Leatherman for its 168 team score. The greens, according to Caledonia coach Diane Doot, were a challenge to putt on. but the girls were still able to post their first score below 170. Business Services Farm ................ BLEAM............ •• •••EAVESTROUGHING*** Seamless Gutter. 32Colors, Free Estimates. 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BUFFALO MEAT: Heart Smart. 891-8870 Community Notice FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER Meeting room, hall, kitchen available. Call Deloris at 765-3871._________________ HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp I-SOO611-3766. For Rent APARTMENT Alto/Lowell Schools. Large 3 bedroom, 11/ 2 baths, plus office, cats ok, no dogs. Big woods, $685 plus utilities. 616-891-1840 For Sale LAMINATE FLOORING AT $1.99 SQ. FT. 15 year war ranty, several colors, cash and carry, 100 sq. ft. minimum pur­ chase Bargain shopper prices on carpet too! Call Westen’s Car­ pet, 210 E. Mam, Middleville, 616-795-3000. Open TuesdayFriday IOam-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm Come see us. we’re worth the drive NEWER SECTIONAL COUCH, glass lop dinette table, coffee & end tables, full size bicycle, & other misc. items. Very reasonable, call 795-3059. FOR SALE: DOUBLE LOT AT Sandy Pines. 35' trailer with enclosed porch, large fire pit, shed, 26' pontoon, quiet wooded area, call 616-891-8681 For Sale Auto ’94 DODGE CARAVAN: 7 passenger, V-6, AC., stereo, clean and sharp, $4,900. (616)868-0527 Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 CHINESE RESUURANT Good Food • Good Times • Good Company 8980 Rodgers, Caledonia. Ml • 891-6961 (Conveniently located in the Crossings Plaza! « Authentic Chinese Cooking - Lundt - Dinner « Take Available Parties of 6 or more please call ahead to resene sean Miwbv Thtrsdn UOO mto 900 pm End* 1! 00 kb to HMD pc TOOto^Wps Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Blue Dragon! Special Hours: Open 'til 8pm May 14th SUNDAY SPECIAL: Order an\ entree of $7 or more & receive FREE egg roll/egg drop soup. Garage Sale CALEDONIA MULTI-FAM­ ILY SALE: 84th Street - Cherry Valley - 76th Street - Thomapple River Drive. May 4th-5th-6th.. 9am-5pm. Dishwasher, stove, kitchen sink, bikes, ping-pong table and much more BARN SALE, MAY 5 &6. Fri­ day & Saturday, 9am-5pm. Interesting assortment of an­ tiques, collectibles, old books, saddle, household & misc.. 9449 Wingeier Ave-, 1/2 mile south of 92nd. MULTI-FAMILY: 8525 84th. east of Whitneyville Rd., May 6th. 9-5___________________ MAY 4TH. STH & 6TH, 9am 6pm. Clothing -toddler and up. furniture, crafts, toddler bed and more. 8615 Keiser Road, Alto, one block south of Whitneyville and 68th_________ STREET SALE May 5&6. Fri. 1-5, SaL 9-5. Fairwinds Ct near Snow & 68th. Too many items to list RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday. May 6th. 8am-1 pm. Cloth­ ing for the whole family, toys, misc. & household items. At Lakeside Community Church, 6201 Whitneyville Rd. 4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE, Thursday & Friday. May 4 & 5, 8am-5pm. (Plus neighbor­ hood sales). 7719 Whi tneyville. Many clothes sizes 0-14 boys & girls (no holes, stains). Adult clothes, wicker chairs, apart­ ment refrigerator, toys, books, attic treasures, Ty beanies, Puffkins, Tendertails, lots of misc. for men & women, fence & posts, some home school things, Singer sewing machine in table, mini bike, frames, plant stand, Web TV. DEPENDABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTA­ TIVE for active local insurance office. Will train the right per­ son. Send resume to: Ad# 115. C/ O The Reminder. P O Box 188. Hastings. Mi. 49058 In Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY OF Sam Oaks. 1969-1997. May 2nd comes with sad regrets, it bongs a day we will never forget. We miss you more than anyone knows. Everyone knew you for your wit. smile and charm. You filled our life with happiness, you gave us all your love. We’re thankful for the 27 years tha we shared your life. Loved, missed and forever in our hearts. Dad & Mom; brother Dave, and sister Emily Jobs Wanted WILL CHILD SIT IN MY HOME: M-F. Large yard, large play area. Shannon. 868-6851. Miscellaneous WANTED: PART TIME OFFICE AND Sales Assistant for a small but busy window fash­ ions business in the Caledonia area. We are looking for an up­ beat person to assist with mar­ keting and sales support, as well as some customer service backup. Good communication skills are essential. Approxi­ mately 20 hours a week, to in­ clude some evenings. Please call 891-2190 Wednesday from 9:00 to 5:00 to arrange an interview. FULL AND/OR PART TIME TELLER is needed for the State Bank of Caledonia. Strong math, good organizational and com­ munication skills are required. Previous Teller experience is beneficial. We offer an excellent benefit package, and pleasant working conditions. Send resume to: State Bank of Caledonia, do Jean’Ne Swiatek.627 East Main Street. Caledonia. MI 493’6. EOE M/F/H/V______________ THE STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA has an opening for a part time clerical position. The successful candidate will have good organizational and communication skills. This po­ sition is a year round position and requires a flexible schedule. Send resume to: Sure Bank of Caledonia, do Jean’Ne Swiatek. 627 East Main Street. Caledonia. Ml 49316 EOE M/F/H/V SUMMER JOBS - YMCA CAMP MANITOU-LIN: The YMCA is in need of counselors for both day and resident camp. Candidates must be 18 years of age and have experience work­ ing with children For more in­ formation please cal11 -888-9092267 ext. 230 and leave a mes­ sage. Equal Opportunity Em­ ployer____________________ HELP WANTED: Part time or full time weekday s Good wages, appb a Dutton Darn Delight. 3432 68ih St SE WE’LL TAKE ANYTHING in trade toward the purchase of your new home at Better Choice Homes. Call Dennis today for more information 1-877-3557955._____________________ KALKASKA COUNTY: 6 plus acres of beautiful rolling woods. Ideal all seasons recreation loca­ tion. Gose to State Land, rivers and snowmobile trails. Includes driveway, cleared building or camping site. Electric available. $25,900. $500 down. $320/mo. 11% Land Contract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118. www.northemlandco.com WANTED: Year around home on lake with frontage. Must be in Hastings/Middleville area. No Real Estate Agents. Days. 616531-0430. Evenings. 616-7953658______________________ FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $0 DOWN! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Fi­ nancing available! Local listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout. Walleye, Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish. Perch. Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, 08988 35th St.. Gobles. Mi. 49055., (616)-6282056 days. (616)-624-6215 eve­ nings. TIRED OF RENTING? Own your own home for low down pavment and low monthly payment. Call 1-877-355-7955. WHY RENT WHEN YOU COULD OWN your home. Starting at $29,900. 18 homes available. For immediate occu­ pancy. call Dennis 1-877-3557955._____________________ FOR SALE BY OWNER: 4 bedroom. 2 bath tri-level cul-desac in Middleville Large deck. 18x36 ft. Doughboy pool with large fenced yard, central air. & all new carpet this year. Furnace only 2 yrs old. $139,900. 7951959. Wanted WANTED Standing timber. Call before you sell. Free esti­ mates. (Mike) 517-X52-0903, (Keith) 616-419-2719 WANTED Standing timber. Over 21 years experience, top prices paid. (Mike) 517-8520903, (Kyle) 616-419-6191. BUYING Ol D POST C A RDS: Call Bev. 948-4094 DITTOS DAIRY DELIGHT 3432 68th Street SE • Dutton, MI Phone 616-554-6277 ‘HAMBURGER, FRIES & SHAKE? YUM!!’ CRAFTERS NEEDED. July 28th & 29th for Wayland Summerfest. For more informa­ tion, call Jennifer at 616-7920556______________________ Don’t want to get out of the car? Pick it up at our drive-up window! Save Time - Call your order in ahead! DJ SERVICE: Weddings, par­ ties, any occasion. Reasonable rates, 868-6851. Mobile Homes Help Wanted ASSEMBLY/ FORKLIFT SUNFIELD AREA: MAN­ POWER is currently accepting applications for qualified candi­ dates. Must have forklift experi­ ence, and knowledge of operat­ ing a crane. Assembly work will be required as well. Candidates must have steel toe boots and positive work history. Will train on 1st shift for 1 week and move to 2nd or 3rd. Interested candi­ dates need to cal 1 MANPOWER today located at 127 N. Market Street. Hastings. 948-3000. Real Estate FORTUNE CHEF REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604._________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS, We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mentionthisad. 1-800-672-9604. ABANDONED REPO: Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604. RESTAURAN T Breakfast - Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valley 3EQH (M-37) Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-1388 National Ads C, \ 3555 68th Street, street' Dutton Village Mill Mall <1111 4p>fith HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-888-4401570 Ext#5O85 24hrs. t Pizzaria READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. Phone 698-7920 Tie Ptace PMeie PkchPx a»P Pam tty fpeet ttu Pat Hours 630am-8 00pm Mon-Fn Sal 7 00 aM-8 00 pm Closed Sunday v Treat Mom This Mother’s Day Sunday, May 14th we will be serving our 31st Annual Mother’s Day Buffet 'tf from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm On the buffet this year we will he serving: Carved Round of Beef, Baked Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork over Rice, Fried Shrimp. AuGraiin and Mashed Potatoes, Bread Stuffing, Green Bean Almandine, Com O’Brien, Fresh Baked Bread from our Bakery and our Famous Gourmet table with all your favorite salads. The cost this year is $11.25 for adults, $5.95 for children under 10 and children under 3 are FREEH Our regular menu will be available. You can make your reservation ■» in either the Villa Greenery Restaurant or in the Villa Garden Restaurant Plus, all Mom’s on Mother’s Day will receive FREE Dessert and FREE Bowling! ! MIDDLE VILLA INN On M-37 North of Middleville. Open 7 Days a Week 795-3640 or 891-1287 Rh IHH NK �Page 24/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 2. 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-05-09.pdf b66b1672ef51e7f1d2ee65eb5a7f5107 PDF Text Text owoo/oo’If' ^^kHSrucL,eRw HA^rr^GS Ml 4905$ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 19/May 9, 2000 129th year Caledonia announces top Win Class of 2000 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The top 10 students for (he Class of 2000 has been announced at Caledonia High School and Molly Cryderman was named valedictorian. One particularly outstand­ ing honor Cryderman has received is the Centralis Scholar Award for Academic Scholarship, which carries a monetary value equal to eight semesters of tuition, room, board, fees, books and supplies at Central Michigan University. An­ other is the Congressional Medal of Merit, an academic award from Vernon J. Ehlers of the U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives. She also received Out­ standing Junior Award for academic achievement, pre­ sented by the Michigan State University Alumni Club of West Michigan last September. Cryderman also has been active on the varsity cross country team from 1996 through 1999 and was team captain last fall. She was on the track team in 1997, the soccer team in 1998 and 1999 and partici­ pated in bowling for the past two years. She was honored March 14 with the Coaches Award, presented by coach Steve Wiersum. vw- Moltv CrvdPrman Brian (Joe) Lillie Cryderman has been a marching band drum major since 1998 and received a $500 Marching Show Con­ cepts Scholarship. Central Michigan Univer­ sity gave her a music award Laura McGilton Meghann Phillips Ryan Slot of $6,400 for her musical achievements. Cryderman plays the French horn and has been active in the Percussion En­ semble from 1998 until the present, and the Brass Quin­ tet since 1996. She hopes to pursue a musical career. "I would like to have a job related to mu­ sic performance or music education,” she explained "I plan to study music perfor- mance and political science at Central Michigan Univer­ sity. Community service she has been part of has included the Michigan Adopt-AHighway cleanup program every spring and fall with Caledonia bands. Another area of interest has been 4- H, in which Cryderman has actively par­ ticipated since 1991. Of this activity, she said, "I enjoy raising chickens and sheep.” Cryderman won the Poultry Showmanship Champi­ onship at the Kent County Youth Fair for five consecu­ tive years, beginning in 1995. Cryderman has worked at the 28th Street Meijer Gar­ den Center in Cascade. Her parents are Lyn and Esther Cryderman of Cale­ donia. Caledonia principal leaving post July 1 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Principal Bob Szymoniak of Caledonia High School has accepted a position in his home town high school in Onaway in the Upper Peninsula, effective July 1. His contract in Caledonia will be finished June 30. Szymoniak has served in Caledonia Community Schools for eight years, starting as assistant princi­ pal in 1992 and after 1996 served as principal, during a Ryan Hanson Andrew O'Connor period which coincided with the attendance of the Class of 2000 passing from freshmen to seniors, so they will be leaving Caledonia at roughly the same time. ”1 have grown to love this community and this school, " Szymoniak said, "so mak­ ing this decision to leave was one of the most diffi­ cult I've ever made. "What prompted my deci­ sion to move are my chil­ dren. I have a step-son whose father is in northern Michigan. It's very difficult on him being so far away from his dad. I have a baby girl who only sees our rela­ tives, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins only a couple of times a year. So after several discussions, my wife and I decided to move back home." Szymoniak applied for, was offered, and accepted a position as high school principal at the school w here he graduated. In Caledonia, Szymoniak has worked recently on fi­ nancial issues related to the new building budget and the current bond initiative. Szymoniak has worked as administrative liaison with Business manager Judi Dean to the Community Alliance for Responsible Growth. He expressed concern about leaving just now while this process was under way. "I am passionate about this bond issue and I believe with all my heart that it is the right thing for this community," he said. "I have worked very hard toward the future of Caledo­ nia schools through this bond issue and will continue to be involved as I am asked to participate ** Szymoniak has also worked for several programs and changes within Caledo­ nia over his years as princi­ pal. including Transitions Accreditation, the School to See principal leaving, pg. 4 This year’s salutatorian is Ryan Hanson Hanson has been awarded the Presidential Scholarship Award and the Calvin Col­ lege Michigan Merit Award. He has been a National Honor Society member. He has been active in hockey for seven years, winning many tournament awards, and has been in­ volved in tennis for three years, receiving many tour­ nament medals. Hanson says he likes woodworking as a hobby He has helped with Habitat for Humanity as a commu­ nity service project. He also served food to the homeless at De-Gagc and worked to help at the Sheldon Building Blocks child center. See top 10, page 2 In This Issue • Caledonia band to perform May 15 • Assessor calls comments about his job inaccurate • Thornapple, Middleville planners seek consensus • Candidates share backgrounds, goals at TK school forum �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 9. 2000 Top 10 announced, from front page One of his interests has included working in the Electrathon class for four years, in which team mem­ bers design and build an electric car, and race it each year. He has been involved in writing grant proposal re­ quests for money to help support the project for the coming year, resulting in the recent award of $2,500 from Toshiba. Hanson plans to go into biology and pre-med to someday become a doctor. His experience in Elec­ trathon is related to engi­ neering. He plans to attend Calvin College. Hanson work at United Parcel Service last summer and will start at Steelcase soon. Larry and Cheri Hanson of Caledonia arc his parents. Elise Boncher has had a well rounded high school experience, with many out­ standing achievements. Her academic awards in­ clude a freshman academic letter, a sophomore aca­ demic silver pin, a junior academic bronze pin, and a senior top ten award for her high school grade point av­ erage of 4.14. The CHS staff nominated her for the Daughters of the American Revolution Award. She was nominee for the NASSP 1999 Prin­ cipal's Leadership Award of Caledonia High School. She also received a MEAP Scholarship. A National Honor Society member for three years, she has served as both president and treasurer. She has also served as chair for a fund­ raiser, showcase chair, membership drive coordina­ tor and leadership speaker Boncher has been active in Student Congress, serv­ ing as president this year and vice president last year, representative to the Board of Education in her Junior year and student representa­ tive in her sophomore year. Activities included Homecoming chair, blood drive organizer, and eighth grade orientation organizer among others. She has served on the Student Advisory Board, helping to form it, and to act as co-chair from 1998 to the present. She was a member of the Caledonia Strategic Athletic Committee in 1999, help­ ing to create new guidelines for athletics. Boncher has also worked on the high school yearbook staff, serving as assistant ed­ itor this year. She has been a part of varsity soccer for four years and was captain for the 1998 and 1999 seasons. For two years each, she was All­ Conference, All-District, and All-Region, and All­ State third team, and Ad­ vance Newspaper All-Area. She was in the Grand Valley Premier '82 /4 years West Michigan Premier Soccer. She also played basketball during her freshman year. Boncher has been active in community activities, acting as assistant soccer coach to girls under 15, part of the Holy Family Youth Group, involved in a Grand Rapids teen philanthropic organization for the Michi­ gan Women's Foundation from 1996 to 1998. One of Boncher's special talents is in dance and per­ formance. She has partici­ pated as a student teacher at the Caledonia Dance Center and has performed at several community events. Boncher has taken part in several interim alternative educational experiences, in­ cluding trips to Paris, San Juan, Puerto Rico and to Toronto. She has worked as a file clerk in the legal firm of Schenk, Boncher and Prasher and as secretary in the Caledonia High School Athletic Department. Her plans for the future are to attend the University of Michigan, and to concen­ trate on pre-med or den­ tistry. Elise is the daughter of Frederick and Marilou Boncher. Ryan Slot, son of Don and Sheri Slot, is also a member of the National Honor Society. Awards Slot has received include the Faculty Scholar Award, a scholarship from Grand Valley State Univer­ sity, and the Prudential Spirit of Community Award for Community Service. He has been involved in track for four years, earning a varsity letter and pin. Slot is interested in mu­ sic. He has played piano for 10 years, sang with the Choralaires for two years, and played French horn in band for seven years. He has brought his musi­ cal talent to use in his church, offering special mu­ sical voice and piano per­ formances there. His main extra-curricular activity has TheRevue The Vermontville ( 'om m u n i ty Th ea t rica I Presents... Vermontville Opera House May 5, 6, 11, 12 at 7:00 p.m. May 7, 14 at 2:00 p.m. * TICKETS: Adults $6.00 * Senior/Student/Child $5.00 Tickets may be available at the door. B Call 616-367-4455 to Reserve been six years of involve­ ment with his Good News Baptist Church youth group. His community service has included three mission trips to New York City, ru­ ral Kentucky, and at an In­ dian Reservation in Min­ nesota. He is also planning a trip to Miami this summer. Slot has worked as a server at Fortune Chef in Caledonia. His goal for the future is to become a physician's as­ sistant, and he plans to at­ tend Grand Valley State University this fall, major­ ing in physician assistant studies. Heather Duffield, daughter of Jeff and Sue Duffield of Caledonia, received two scholarships, the Michigan Competitve scholarship for $1,000 for having a 3.5 grade point average, and a $2,500 MEAP scholarship for receiving qualifying marks on that examination. Duffield has participated in sports, which are also her primary hobbies, and played basketball for nine years, serving as co-captain for the varsity team this year. She received the Lady Scot award. She played volleyball for six years and co-captained the varsity this year. She has been involved in producing the school year­ book, serving as editor in chief for two and one half years. Duffield has mentored and tutored other students and has helped coach little girls' AAU basketball. In keeping with these service areas, she would like to become an el­ ementary school teacher. Employment during high school has included working at Di's Hallmark, and Lin­ coln Brick and Supply. She plans to attend Grand Valley State University with an emphasis on English and math. Andrew O'Connor was awarded the Ferris State University Dean's Scholar­ ship valued at $2,500 per year, with a four-year value of $10,000. O’Connor competed in the honors program invitational competition and in March was notified of his accep­ Christopher J. Hier, 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or front work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! tance into Ferris State Uni­ versity's Honors Program with an additional residential life scholarship of $2,000 per year, or a four-year value of $8,000. He was also awarded a MEAP scholarship valued at $2,500 in November and was given the certificate of recognition from the Michi­ gan Competitive Scholar­ ship Program, an honorary award. Also named an All-Amer­ ican Scholar in March of this year. Andrew is the son of Dale and Terri O’Connor of Alto. O’Connor's academic achievements are balanced by an interest in golf, hunt­ ing and fishing. He was on the junior varsity golf team in his freshman and sopho­ more years, and has been a member of the Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fish­ erman's Association. He likes skeet shooting at the Caledonia Sportsman Club. He has worked on a youth built Habitat for Humanity house on ColdBrook. He has also volunteered at Sib­ ley Elementary as a math tutor. His work experience dur­ ing high school has been working at the Saskatoon Golf Club since May 1996. He will work this summer at Dykema Excavators Inc. O’Connor's plan is to at­ tend Ferris State University in the Construction Man­ agement Program. Blair Spence has received the Medallion Scholarship from Western Michigan University. One of her major personal interests has been with Young Life, taking part in that youth group since 1997. She was on the tennis team for her sophomore and senior years. Spence partici­ pated in junior varsity soc­ cer in her freshman and sophomore years. Spence said one of her most memorable experi­ ences was traveling to Eng­ land with the Caledonia High School Orchestra in spring of 1999 to play at the Youth International Har­ rogate Festival. "We played with choirs and orchestras from different countries. It gave me an in­ sight into other kids my age in different nations of the world." Spence has worked since 1998 at Blimpie. She will will work with the Census Bureau this spring. She plans to pursue a career in criminal investigation at WMU. She is the daughter of William and Rebecca Spence. Brian (Joe) Lillie is a recipient of a $1,500 University of Michigan Grand Rapids Club scholarship for academic excellence. He is the son of Bob and Anne Lillie. He has been involved in cross country, basketball and track. In cross country he was named All-Confer­ ence Honorable mention as a member of the team that won the state Class B championship in 1996. He was Cross Country All Conference in 1997, 1998 and 1999, and team captain in 1999. He participated in junior varsity and varsity basketball for four years. He was All -Conference in track in 1997, 1998 and 1999 and was on the team that won a special state title in 1999. He was also Academic All­ State in 1997, 1998, and 1999. Lillie has a talent for pub­ lic speaking, and has spoken at many local schools and at minor conferences. He was the keynote speaker at Indi­ ana Coalition of Essential Schools Conference. He was also the speaker at the In­ ternational Center for Lead­ ership in Education confer­ ences in Atlanta and Wash­ ington D.C. in 1998 and 1999. He will also speak in San Antonio this coming summer. He has been active in the Caledonia United Methodist Church Youth Group, where he teaches Sunday School, and has been Young Life student leader. His community service includes acting as mentor and tutoring. Lillie has worked during the winter at the YMCA supervising the youth basketball program. In the summer he would like to become the groundskeeper at Mead­ owlane Golf Course. Eventually Lillie says he would like to become a youth sports director at an organization like the YMCA when out of col­ lege. He plans to attend the University of Michigan, studying at the Kinesiology School for a career in the Sports Management and Communication field. Meghann Phillips, a National Honor Society member was recently awarded a $24,(XX) four-year Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 9. 2000/Page 3 Caledonia restaurant changes ownership, menu by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Harpist Jill Pleune will play for customers all day next Saturday (May 13) from 11 a m. until 9 p.m. in a special event at Tradi­ tions Family Dining of Caledonia, celebrating the restaurant's new ownership. Chris Sidock and his new bride Brandy, who live in Dutton, just took over the restaurant. Sidock has over ten years in the food indus­ try, with experience manag­ ing at a number of larger food chains. He says his ex­ perience will help him to give the public what they most want from Traditions. With the change, a num­ ber of different food offer­ ings will be made available for area residents. Classic American fare, in­ cluding generous breakfasts, charcoal grilled steaks and occasional surprises may be expected. Sidock says he in­ tends to enlarge the dinner menu and open an hour longer on Friday and Satur­ day. Full meals will cost around $10 more or less. To appeal to the com­ muter and working crowd, the restaurant will open at 5 a.m. Monday through Sat­ urday. A variety of five kinds of omelets, traditional breakfast options and hot cakes or French toast with a variety of toppings are available. Other selections include soups, salad, burgers, sand­ wiches, broiled Atlantic Salmon, cod, and some Mexican and Italian dishes. Desserts will include cheesecake, carrot cake, ap­ ple pie, strawberry shortcake The restaurant is a familiar landmark in Caledonia, but will now offer a classic American menu and expanded hours. and a special ice cream M&M cookie sandwich. Cosmetic changes in the decor include more plants, and lights that can be dimmed. The restaurant will allow smoking in the sepa­ rate dining area near the front, a change from the previous totally non-smok­ ing environment. Still in its first stages, Sidock says the restaurant is still adding new employees and has an opening for a second breakfast cook. The restaurant is located in the Caledonia Village Plaza on Cherry Valley. It was once widely known as the Cherry Valley Cafe. Hours will be 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Satur­ day. Phone 891-2025. Hair We Are is niovin. MAY 1“ to 721 N. Briggs Road J 795-9566 A—o—o—o—o Brandy and Chris Sidock stand in the front dining room of the Traditions Family Dining Restaurant, which the young couple will operate. From previous page_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ scholarship to Grand Valley for academic achievement and for participation in GVSU's scholarship contest. She has been involved in sports, including junior var­ sity soccer in her freshman and sophomore year and in her sophomore and junior year, played junior varsity and varsity tennis. Her interests have also in­ cluded community service. In 1998, she attended a work camp with her youth group in Naschitti, N.M., on the Navajo reservation. She helped repair a home. "The trip to New Mexico helped me to realize the poverty that exists and also exposed be to a new culture. I now know how blessed I am to have a nice home and a good family." During her 1998 interim project, she went to Grand Forks N.D., to help orga­ nize the relief effort after the flood there. She worked in the food pantry and helped move supplies from ware­ houses. Phillips also mentored a student for two years, help­ ing her with her transition to high school and also made a friend. She has also worked while in school, for the past Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! year at Foremost Insurance Company. She plans to attend Grand Valley State University with a major in physical therapy. Laura McGilton, another member of the National Honor Society, is the daughter of Ron and Kathy McGilton. She also is a member of the Young Life Youth Group. She has been on the golf team for four years. McGilton plays the viola in the orchestra. This led to taking a trip to England last year with the high school orchestra, where the group performed and experienced many enriching experiences. One of her outside activi­ ties has been to take classes in sign language. Volunteer work has in­ cluded work at John Ball Park Zoo for summers. She has tutored and mentored other young people for two years. McGilton has had a job as a waitress at the Brandywine Restaurant. She plans to attend the University of Michigan, and would like to become an el­ ementary teacher. Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-dd ...the timeless gift... that captures the love you share. The gift that speaks of that special bond in so many ways. From the new father... From the new grandmother?... From the child or children. Add diamond or birthstones too! Available in Sterling and I4K Gold with and without chain. From $35 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) In the Caledonia D & W Village Center 616-891-5750 MASTER IJOJLWE1.ERS ,M �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 9, 2000 Principal leaving, from front page several schedules and it looks like we finally have one everybody likes, and I have been involved in that. "I am proud of the School to Career program. We have done a lot with respect to Career program, the mentor­ ing program, and the current block schedule with four classes a day. "I am proud of the block schedule we currently have. We worked hard and tried service learning and career awareness since I became principal. We never had a mentorship program before, like now. That’s been very positive." "I am also very proud of the teaching staff. They con­ tinue to work hard to make education meaningful to the kids. "I appreciate my support staff and my assistant prin­ cipal, Nate Robrahn. ” "What I'm most proud of is the tone of the school, as characterized by a tremen­ dous tone of trust and re­ spect. It’s unusual in a school of this size to have such a wonderful feeling as 70epot Hate Wilbur, Byington & McPhillips Bankruptcy Services Telephone 616-945-9557 Toll Free: 1-877-945-9557 Michael |. McPhillips you walk around. On a larger scope. Szymoniak said, "I am espe­ cially proud of how support­ ive the community is of the school." One of the more informal activities Szymoniak was involved in was to work with the Rock Show. "The Rock Show is one of my favorites. I hope it continues. It definitely has a place in our school." He spoke of how the fi­ nality of the change was be­ ginning to hit, now that the for sale sign was installed in front of his Caledonia home. "I am excited about my new opportunity, and to be closer to family. However, I’m leaving with a heavy heart. I’ll be forever grateful to Caledonia for all it’s done for me. I feel blessed to have served this community for the past eight years." When asked if there was anyone that administration expected to hire as his re­ placement, Szymoniak said, "It is too early to talk about a replacement, but we have been talking about a re­ placement process, and I am willing to play a role in that, as I am asked." "I will play what ever part our school board would like to see me play in the selec­ tion of the next principal. I'm prepared to be very flex­ ible as I leave to go up north and to provide support for that new principal." Szymoniak’s educational background includes a bach­ elor's degree in biology from Northern Michigan University, and a master's degree in educational leader­ ship from Eastern Michigan University. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-Msl _______ LOCAL_____ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday Schrxd.................................... 9:30 a m. Morning Worship............................. 10:45 a.m. Evening Praise....................................6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.......... Family Night 6:30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49346 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. T&ughtwfe... C 0 U I I 1 T CHURCH a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship......... ,........ .......... 10:30 a.m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings ....... 7:00 p.m. Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrtssey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Houma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-8914)287 Visit our web site www brightslde.org .< 9:30 1 r AM 1 Worship; Jk 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical / Family Nighty/ Covenant Churches of America Redeemer Covenant Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman "We are changed by God’s love! ” 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................... 9.30 a.m. Sunday School........................... 1L00 a.m. Adult Bible Class..................... 11 00 a.m. > 1 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH 4 Church with a canng heart for our community and tlx world" Jt wship 930am & 600pm uld & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway. Pastor Lynelle Spnk. Youth Leader Al Tiemeier. Community Calling Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . . .8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .............. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. WaviMd. Ml 49348 • ”95-7903 Inspiring. Positive. Re levant Joyful QMN CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave. c4^C*tots o C> ll< /AffL ) Church School, Sunday 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor Douglas (iregory 957-5572 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) 708 W. Main Street Be devoted to one another in brotherly lave Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:30 a m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Rom 12 10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Ruben Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 4^5 tEIje ®Ui tEime vIHziUctljolrist Cljurclj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S E. Alto. Ml 49302 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday SchooL10:00am. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children s Worship and Nursery 9 45am Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Barner Fret A»-Cond>tK.<cd Lev mg. Canng Ot .rf Care Dunag Scnxx Hours Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Sunday School 10 00 a m Peace Reformed Church I4!im A Pastor Roger Buttman • Church Office: 8684)191 RAY TOWNSEND, Paster NORMAS KNORR Christian Education Director 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton9Lserv.net Rev. Rayle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 m Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitney villc Avenue. Aho CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship 6 00pm www lakesidecommunity org (under construction) Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev P Adams Phone 891-8440 ’U>r Me th> Hkar Me Dn." Sniet ■**A» <4 cvrnrumw the mu bi4i ih. A*; <<T A, h uuwiuw A* at lam m m rviunktl Anitin Mn 14 Fourth SunAn of Easier Kkxto > Dav Acts 2 43-37; Uanhe* 12 4O-S0 Sennoct Top»c - Worsiup: Win Wt Do Wlut Wt Do “ Eaouh /Frikm Jup t ommunin “ Worship Senkc 10 30 am Jr Church (Licensed Surscn A Child Carci &•» A Am A/MV.'-Vl1' • Utwurr AmA 250 Vine St • Church Office olo-SVl-Soo’J • Fax 89i-*>48 Sunday Morning Worship Service............. 11.00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service....................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...............................6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6:45p.m. Our mile east of Whitneyville R4 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chtef Noomfatv Road tar G Lake) u Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. CALEDONLY UNITED METHODIST ZWiwy nuMth I mil K Jkaje vrv 4 itrmmti Mm. M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St iR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Meeting at the Crow Creek Charter Academy Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 hr FF1 M a place to belong 792-2889 □ M Call for a schedule of choices 616-891-8119 On M-37 betw een Caledonia and Middleville Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School 9 45 a.m Middleville Morning Worship . . .11:00 a.m Ren Lee Zach man CYvjtcT\ Office Pnone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WMneyvsBe Ave at 84m St • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody. and Jesus is lx>rd Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 930am Sunday Momng Worr»c 1030am Sunday E vening Worshp 600 p m Wed Mdweek Prayer 4 B.Die Study 700pm Rev Thomas Sluys. Rev Kart Bosnor Assoc Pastor/Youth Ministries i �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 9, 2000/Page 5 Freeport Library plans ‘Ready, Set, Read’ Franklin the Turtle will be the mascot for the Freeport District Library’s summer reading program this year. The theme of the reading program is “Ready. Set. Read" with Franklin Franklin is a timid little turtle who is in the first grade. He has been the star of more than 30 books for young children and he has his own television show on Nickelodeon. Though Franklin is a turtle, he has, of course, many things in com­ mon with the children who read about him He plays baseball and soccer, owns a comforting blue blanket and likes to hug his mom and dad. In celebration of having Franklin as its mascot, the Freeport library will have all of Franklin's books available for reading during the sum­ mer. Signup for summer read­ ing will begin on June 5 and the program will run through These children are enjoying activities at the Freeport District Library. July 28. As in years past, there will be two separate programs based on reading level. This first program will be for younger children who need to be read to. This is called the “Read to Me” pro­ gram. This group will have a Franklin chart with chil­ dren’s names on it displayed in the library and they will put a stick on it for every book that is read to them. A St. Paul’s youths plan mission trip Richard and Regina (Bauer) Stuebiger will observe their 45th anniversary on May 21. They were married in Germany in 1955. Richard is retired from Flexfab and Regina is retired from Hastings Fiber Glass. They enjoy socializing with friends and traveling in their re­ tirement. They reside at 8500 W. Bowens Mill Rd., Middleville, Ml. TKHS art club finishing up year The Thornapple Kellogg High School art club had an exciting academic year, as more than 20 students par­ ticipated. During the year they vis­ ited local art museums and galleries. One of the most enjoyable visits was to the UICA in Grand Rapids when Caledonia artist Stephen Duren's work was on display. The club was open to any high school student interested in making art. Art teacher and advisor Barb Maring said, "The highlight of the year was definitely the visit to the Van Gogh 'Face to Face' exhibit at the Detroit Insti­ tute of Art." The art club members were joined by art students and faculty to the show of the drawn and painted por­ traits that span Van Gogh's short career. The art club members ex­ plored the culture, including the food and flavors of De­ troit’s Greektown district. Local ceramic artist and art teacher Bonnie Slayton visited the club. She demonstrated new throwing techniques to TK ceramics students as well. A group of young people from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia will participate in a week-long workcamp mission to the residents of Blytheville Arkansas. During the week of June 11-17, “Workcamp,” spon­ sored by Group Workcamps in Loveland, Colo., partici­ pants will provide their own expenses and transportation to the camp. The young peo­ ple will repair and weather­ ize family home for elderly, low-income, and disabled people. Several hundred other young people and their adult leaders from locations throughout the United States and Canada, representing many churches, also will participate in the Cottonfields Workcamp. A spokesperson said, “Through their work, these young people will gain a life-changing understanding about poverty in our own country and they’ll feel good knowing they’ve helped make a family warmer and drier this winter. The work­ camp provides young people a unique opportunity to show their Christian faith by working together to help oth­ ers.” Local young people mak­ ing this trip are: Lain and James Stephenson, Nicole and David Drake, Tom Stchouwer, Amy Louck, Dan Parker, Chad Kabelman, Joe Dettmer, John Collins, Shanna Sanderson, Kara Hutchens and Elizabeth Overkamp. Adult sponsors accompa­ nying the young people will be Carol Paalman, Greg Louck, Linda and Dan Parker, Casey Roelfzema, Tom Stchouwer, Marc Stephenson, Paul Kabelman, Bryan Drake, Linda Gerke and Todd Kunst. Donations for school kits to take along are being accepted. For more information on how you can help those in Blytheville, call the St. Paul Church office at 891-8688. completed chart will earn the child a prize. The second group of read­ ers is the "Ready. Set, Go Readers” This group will have a log to record the books they read and the times. Each time the log Jias recorded 2 I '2 hours of read­ ing; the reader gets to enter a drawing for a prize at the end of the program. There will also be weekly prizes for readers who are reading. Caledonia High School receives accreditation CHS Principal Bob Szymoniak announced last week that Caledonia High School's accreditation status has been extended through the 1999-2000 year by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This action was taken at the NCA's annual meeting in Chicago April 4. "Along with hosting pe­ riodic on-site evaluations by a visiting team of educators, each NCA school is accred­ ited on the basis of an an­ nual report on conditions in the school and on such sup­ plementary information as the Commission on Schools requests," Szymo- niak explained. "The continued accredita­ tion means the conditions for effective education exist in the school." The North Central Asso­ ciation is the largest of the country's regional accredit­ ing agencies. It is a volun­ tary coalition of over 8,000 schools and over 1,000 col­ leges and universities in the nineteen-state region of the central U.S. The association works with schools to im­ prove the quality of educa­ tion through a continuous process of accreditation and school improvement. NCA currently accredits 1,403 schools in Michigan. Contempo Salon ...CONGRATULATES IATULATES OURI limn NEW MOTHERS OF ■ TWINS! WE WISH ALL OUR MOTHERS A VERY SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY Stop in today for a gift certificate. We can help you create the perfect package for any service or any amount 616-891-1093 Caledonia Centre Plaza �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 9. 2000 Curves for Women fitness center opens in Caledonia Jane Greenman and Cheri Barnaby make up the mother-daughter team starting the new fitness center for women. Cheri Barnaby and Jane Greenman demonstrate equipment at two stations of the exercise circuit members will experience when they come to Curves for Women in Caledonia. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Mother and daughter Jane Greenman and Cheri Barn­ aby have teamed up to open a fitness center for women at 137 E. Main St. in Cale­ donia's downtown area. The grand opening will be May 15 The new center will fea­ ture a concept that has been tried by both women. Curves for Women is a 30minute program for fitness and weight loss, and is one • EM! • MT* MW • MW • MW • mis * i I i Rene Ellinger i• I 1 Graduating from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Food Science Degree. Love, Grandpa & Grandma Smith i s • MW •_ MW • MW • BI1W « MW •_ MW • of the fastest growing fit­ ness franchises in America, located in 46 states and in Canada. The concept underlying the program is touted as a breakthrough in exercise. The Quickfit circuit system uses 18 stations, with hy­ draulic resistance machines alternating with aerobic re­ covery stations. Patrons move around the circuit, en­ joying music and being mo­ tivated by an instructor, per­ forming both a cardiovascu­ lar and muscle building workout in the completed routine. For anyone who has not experienced a hydraulic ma­ chine, the equipment pro­ vides more resistance, the faster the operator tries to do the exercise, which allows the person the option of challenging her own ability level, and is safe for any age or condition. The circuit Services h ii i l Beautiful 4BR/31/2 BA 1999 Parade Home on 1 5 acres betw een Caledonia & Middleville C 'ountry setting Exceptional qualify inside and out. Call Catherine. "95-3389. Brand New 3BR/31/2 BA..... Two-story with full w alk-out on 1 5 acres. There is still time to pick your own colors. Great location between Caledonia & Middleville. Call Catherine. 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Developed by registered dietitian Elizabeth Som­ mers, author of "The Nutri­ tional Desk Reference," diet is coordinated with exercise for the maximum benefit. The program is designed to meet both needs in the same place for the same price. Clients wanting to learn what the facility may have to offer them are invited to visit the center during the grand opening week starting May 15. Barnaby and Greenman suggest making an appointment ahead of time. Each woman will be given an initial interview of 35 minutes to learn how the equipment operates and to receive basic counseling for their own needs. Memberships are avail­ able for a monthly fee of $29, entitling members to use the facility three to five days a week. Yearly mem­ berships also are available. Appointments by members to use the equipment are not required, allowing women with busy lives to come in at their own convenience. Cheri Barnaby said local health professionals are al­ ready referring their own pa­ tients who live in the Cale­ donia area to the new fitness center. Jane Greenman started ex­ ercising in the program her­ self about one year ago. She had knee problems which she says have improved. She said she has toned up. but lost ground when on va­ cation. She is looking for­ ward to being back on the program again. Hours at the Curves for Women center will be from 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day. Phone 891-9646. Leon J. Colburn------------ ---------------------------HASTINGS Mr Leon J. Colburn, age 72, of Hastings and formerly of Caledonia, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at his home in Hastings. He'was bom on July 29, 1927 in the Caledonia area, the son of Edwin and Minnie (McCaul) Colburn. Leon was raised in the Caledonia area and attended Caledonia area schools. He married Marian Leist in 1952. They later moved to the Hastings area. Leon was employed at Capital Express as a truck driver, retiring in 1986. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Minnie Colburn; brothers, Raymond Colburn, Lloyd Colburn, George Colburn, Clarence Colburn, Glen Colburn and Howard Colburn; and daughter, Jacqueline Colburn. Leon is survived by his wife, Marian Colburn; daughters, Kathy (Russ) Nolff of Alto, Georgia (Rick) McCurdy of Onsted and Karen (Tom) Burri of Freeport; sons, Ron Colburn of Hastings and Lon Colburn of Hastings; brothers, Leo (Rose) Colburn and Claude (Dorothy) Colburn; sister, Beatrice Taylor; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one step­ grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Leon were held on Sunday, May 7, 2000 at Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Alto. Elder Kenneth Colburn officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Shirlie Ruth Powell------------RICHMOND, KENTUCKY - Shirlie Ruth Powell, age 57, of Richmond, Kentucky and formerly of Middleville and a member of the Church of God, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at the Berea Health Care Center in Berea, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her mother, Opal Knipp of Olive Hill, Kentucky; a sister, Betty Johnson of Olive Hill, Kentucky; and a step-son, Richmond, Kentucky; Harold Powell of Dayton, step-children, David Ohio. Powell of Dayton, Ohio, Shirlie is survived by Ruth Lowe of Oakridge, her husband, Earl Powell Tennessee, Gary Powell of of Richmond, Kentucky; Dayton, Ohio, and Mary her children, Brooksetta Powell of Oakridge, 18 Lemasters of Grand Tennessee; Rapids, Perry Whitley of grandchildren; and one Shelby, Ohio, Keith great grandchild. Whitley of Princeton, Funeral Services for West Virginia, Melissa Shirlie were held on Saturday, April 29, 2000 Blevins of West Liberty, Kentucky, Melinda in Morehead, Kentucky. She was laid to rest at Whitley of Shelbyville, the Carroll Cemetery in Sammy Powell of Grand Rapids, and Paul Powell of Grahn, Kentucky. �The Sun and News, MKWtevHte, Ml/May 9. 2000/Page 7 Caledonia band to perform concert May 15 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The final spring band concert of the school year will take place at 7 p.m in the Performing Arts Center at Caledonia High School. The performance will be presented by both middle school and high school bands. The band left to take a four-day charter bus trip to New York May 3 to attend a clinic by Dr. John Laverty at Syracuse University, and to perform at several loca­ tions, including Ellis Island, Liberty Island and at the In­ trepid Air and Space Mu­ seum. The students planned to visit Times Square, Lincoln Center, Battery Park, NBC Studios, the Empire State Building and Liberty Island. They also were to attend a Broadway performance by "Stomp." Matt Reavis, a senior, said he was very excited about the trip. "It will be a lot of fun to play at Liberty Island," he said. Reavis plays the trumpet. He was looking forward to the sight seeing too. He had been included in the trip to Orlando Florida last year. Molly Cryderman holds the enlarged version of the award she received from Marching Show Concepts. Band Director Tom Peck holds the other end. Percussion group to visit Caledonia The Robert Hohner Per­ cussion Ensemble will be showcased in a benefit con­ cert for the Caledonia Percussion Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. May 13. The concert will be held at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at Marshall Music (616-5307700). Firehouse Music (616-285-3760). and from Caledonia percussion stu­ dents. Currently in residence at Pl B1.1SHFR S NOTICE: AH re*; es*K ahcresing m this news p*jx r is subievt n> the F*u Housing Act »<d the Mhtug*n Cml RlftHs Act coHk nidy make « illegal k> any pre! erettce. hnutamm a itMcrenuoaboa haxu ,<■ race, rotor, rehjkw tamui*.* sun*. MtKMul •*>g u». aje or martial twi ar an menoon. k> make any web pre ten.ice. limitation or ducraamauon ’ Familial Mons Mctodes children imder the age d II hvaj with parents or leyal cstsaihanv. pregnant call the Farr Ikwwng Center at 616-151 3980 The HI D dl ltre irtophone mutor tor the heannj impaired <s I 800-927-9375 Central Michigan Univer­ sity, the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble is a very active, multifaceted group that has performed in almost every major city in the United States. The group has recorded several com­ pact discs under the DMP label, including “Lift Off,” “The Gamut," “Different Strokes.” and “World Music Tour.” These recordings will be available for purchase after the concert. Opening for the visiting artists will be the Caledonia Percussion Ensemble with guest performers from East Kentwood and Byron Center high schools. The group is directed by Don Raaymakers, who is a stu­ dent of Robert Hohner Raa\ makers has been teach­ ing percussion at Caledonia for five years and instructs students from East Kent­ wood and Byron Center The group annually tours local schools, presenting an upbeat, culturally diverse musical program Saturday’s concert will feature traditional Latin, jazz and steel drum music Megan Rinard, a fresh­ man, who also plays trum­ pet said. "We will be the first non-military band in­ vited to play there." This was her first high school trip. She loves band, and said, "It's fun. It's my favorite class." Reavis added, "It's more like a family than a class We don't do it for grades even though everyone gets As." On April 28 and 29 the state competition for Wind and Ensemble was held at Caledonia High School. Playing Sea Songs, by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Do Not Go Gentle Into Thai Good Night, by Elliot Del Borgo and Journey intc Night by Brian Balmages, the Caledonia wind ensem­ ble played well, receiving a Division II rating. About 15 bands came to the competi­ tion. Senior student Molly Cryderman was just awarded a scholarship by Marching Band students Megan Rinard and Matt Reavis look forward to the band trip to New York May 3 through 7. Show Concepts, an organi­ zation that makes products and uniforms for Marching bands. They give a scholar­ ship annually to seniors in the US that plan to go on with a career in music. Cry­ derman was one of two stu­ dents this year to receive the one time award. She intends to study music performance or music education at Cen­ tral Michigan University. She was chosen on the basis of her application and essay, with letters from the band director and teachers. She plays the French horn. �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 9, 2000 CHS student council alters format for better results To improve school spirit, provide more activities for the student body and help develop valuable leadership skills for its members, the Caledonia High School Student Council this school year has gone to a yearround format. And the results of that change — in the words of its members and from the actions of the student body — has produced some positive and enthusiastic results. "This way we have a set time during school where you know people are going to come," Student Council President Elise Boncher said. "This way, we can get more done.” In the past, the student council had a first semester class and one in the second semester. This year, the class runs the entire year, helping the members to become more actively involved in projects. It has also allowed them to become more in tune with what their focus should be. Tricia Gammons teaches the leadership class and with the assistance of student council advisors Chris Koryto and Dawn Reigler, help the students in their attempt to make a big difference at the high CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL The 1999-2000 Caledonia High School student council has helped to increase the spirit at their school and provided its students with many enjoyable projects. school. Together, they meet four times a week and work on things such as leadership team building skills. School spirit and the extracurricular activities at Caledonia High School have improved as a result of the council's dedicated work. Caledonia High School’s student council Miniwanca. (Photo provided) mbors assemble at Camp **Your One Stop Water Store rater Softeners ion and Odor Filters Drinking' Water Systems Years Experience SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! That work has included the development of many popular activities. During homecoming week, new activities were added, making the event even more pleasurable. "Each day had a different theme," student council member Kelley Jackson said. "This year, we added a dunk tank and also did a senior auction." During Winterfest, the advisory classes made colorful and spirited signs that they hung up in the gymnasium, helping to inspire additional energy and enthusiasm. First and second place winners were announced and rewarded. A cookie decorating contest also occurred during the winter activity as did a chance to get a special picture with Santa. During Valentines week, a "groovy" Valentines dance was staged. During staff appreciation week, all of the staff members were treated to a breakfast on wheels. On the birthdays of students and staff members, cards and a pen are presented to those who are celebrating the special occasion. Student council members try to personalize each individual card, helping the birthday recipient to feel even more comfortable. These and other activities have increased the school's spirit. Mission accomplished. "We tried to raise the school spirit this year in student council," Buncher said. "Our main goal was to improve the school spirit." Not only has the overall spirit improved at the school, but so has the results of the Fighting Scots' athletic teams. This Continued next page Working the blood drive are Nick Zentarski, Eli Cryderman and Jason Gless. (Photo provided) FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation InstolktlOH fee applies. present coirpor Mot oolid trtth other offers. NG ~ STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 The Scots’ campers take part in a high ropes course. (Hhoto provided) �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml May 9. 2000/Page 9 Safety Fair planned at Kettle Lake Elementary Area Engagements Smith-Hackett Ms. Christine Smith of Alaska, MI, is pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of her daughter, Elizabeth Smith, to Peter Hackett, son of Robert and Diane Hackett of Riverhead, New York. Liz is also the daughter of Michael Smith of Kentwood. MI. The bride-elect graduated from Caledonia High School and Fems State University, ^hc is currently attending John lay College of Crimi­ nal Justice and is employed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan. N.Y. The groom-elect gradu­ ated from Oceanside High School and Oneonta State University in N.Y. He is em­ ployed at CIBC World Mar­ kets. Liz and Pete Both re­ side in Manhattan. N.Y. A July 1, 2000 wedding is planned. Peck-Satterfield Carl and Jane Peck are pleased to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter, Chelsea Jayne, to Christo­ pher James Satterfield, son of Sharon Satterfield of Middleville and Ron Satter­ field of Maryland. Chelsea is a graduate of Thomapplc-Kcllogg High School and Excel Acade­ mics of cosmetology. Chel­ sea is currently a hairstylist at Razor’s Edge in Hastings. Chris is also a graduate of Thornapple-Kcllogg High School. He is now an electri­ cian at Allied Electric in Walker. Bepritis-Allore The couple will marry on June 30, 2000. From previous page year, the boys' soccer team advanced to the State finals, the football team qualified for the State playoffs, the boys' track team is running toward another O-K Gold Conference title and the girls' soccer squad has proven that they are one of the best teams in the area... if not the entire State. "Sports have improved tremendously; still there is more work to do with the clubs," Boncher said. "At our pep assemblies, our percussion ensemble received a standing ovation by our entire student body. It's (the spirit) is definitely coming around." Something Jackson, and many others, find very rewarding. "It's nice to go to anything and show that we have more school spirit," Jackson said. "Still, we need to do more work and get more people actively involved." "It's now more cool to wear purple and gold," Boncher said. "It's more fun supporting your school." A special trip was taken during the first week of May, as the student council trekked to Camp Miniwanca, near Ludington, to spend three days learning more about becoming strong leaders. This Friday (May 12), a special recognition assembly, organized by the student council, will be held at the Ralph E. Myers Stadium. It will be a time for the students to reflect on the highlights of the entire school year, highlights from the athletic teams, the Future Farmers of America organization, the band and the many other extracurricular programs enjoyed at Caledonia High School. As students wind down another school year, plans for next year are already being handled. Boncher, the president this year, will graduate in a few weeks, and turn the student council reigns over to next year's president, Ben Busman. Kelley Jackson will sen e as the student council vice president. Bob Bepristis Jr. and Melody Allore are to be wed on May 20. Bob is a graduate of Hast­ ings High School and cur­ rently works at Specialty Machinery as a CNC Tech­ nician. Melody is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg. She is currently studying psychol­ ogy at Concordia College in Ann Arbor. • foreclosed! HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 A free Safety Fair will be presented by the local Neighborhood Watch and the Kent County Sheriffs Department from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 20. at the Kettle Lake Elementary School Parking Lot. In case of rain,the ex­ hibits will be moved into the cafeteria. Bike safety will be pre­ sented by a representative from Kentwood Schwinn, 2830 East Paris, Kentwood. Topics will include helmet use and proper fitting. Firearm safety will be presented by Bill Johnston, hunter safety instructor for the DNR, and training counselor for the National Rifle Association. He will talk about hunter safety edu­ cation, firearm safety in the home, trigger locks, storage devices and safe gun han­ dling. Fire safety will be pre­ sented by the Caledonia Fire Department and Chris Mur­ phy. Also scheduled to ap­ pear will be the Wayland Fire Department's Fire Safety House (a.k.a. "Smoke House") and a number of fire trucks. A program on emergency services will be provided by Life EMS, with Ken Morris and Jim McCaffee. Safety and what to do in an emer­ gency will covered. Joining I the presentation will be a fully equipped paramedic unit. The Neighborhood WatchChild Watch program will include Child Watch-Safe Homes, local community policing, with Deputies Scott Ross and Marc Bums. A boater safety program will be provided by the Kent County Sheriffs Marine Pa­ trol. Part of the program will include Marine Patrol watercraft and a Marine pa­ trol officer. Other presentations will Child care providers to meet in Hastings Area child care providers gathered in Hastings late last month for what they hope will become a regular bi­ monthly meeting. The goal of these meet­ ings will be to bring speak­ ers in and to share growth ideas for individual child cares. Middleville providers have had their monthly newsletter now for approxi­ mately three years. These meetings will be on top of those newsletters. Monthly Middleville providers update their open­ ings, and try to make it easi­ er for parents in their com­ munity to find licensed care for their children. Anyone who would like information about the June 5 meeting in Hastings may call Vickie Rick at 795-9461 Updated child care openings will be available as well. A reminder to Middleville parents seeking summer care for their school children don't wait until the last day of school to look, start now. Friday, May 12, is also the national Child Care Provider Appreciation, to honor the many providers who work a 13-hour plus day and remember the ones who care for children. SIERRA RIDGE I A half mile south of the Caledonia TJiorh Qrhnnl nn Dnnran TLake qIzo Road High School on Duncan in Caledonia School District. Walk-out lots, size from 2-3 acres with underground utilities. Call Wayne Mokma 437-9808 Jack Workman 437-4367 CUT OUT - KEEP - LET OTHERS KNOW - CUT OUT - KEEP - LET OTHERS KNOW ANNUAL HEARTWORM AND VACCINE CLINICS - DOGS VACCINES ALSO FOR CATS ARK VETERINARY SERVICES 1-800-4-ARKVET Turn those unwanted items into cosh, call 945-9554 to place your ad. be on road riding safety and 911 signs. There also will be pop­ corn, ice cream cones and beverages. Call Karen DeVoll 8687679 or Lisa Alexander 868-0947 for event informa­ tion. Deputy Scott Ross and Marc Bums are the Kent County Community polic­ ing officers who will be helping host this event. Their phone number is 5541675. Convenient - No appointment needed - no waiting, no sacrifice in work time. Affordable Lowest costs available - proceeds support wildlife rehabilitation. Reliable High quality products same as in veterinary clinics. Efficient in and out with only what you need, no pressure to do more, questions answered. house calls - if you cannot make these dates, cost is slightly more yet more convenient. Call for appt. ALL vaccines annual - $15.00 each - same for 3 yr. rabies, heartworm blood test - $15.00, Preventative, $20.00, $25.00, $30.00. Flea preventative also available. MOSQUITO HEARTWORMS ALL DOCS CALEDONIA Ken’s Auto Repair M-57, Across from Marathon Sat., May 13 and 20 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. DUTTON Fire Hall on 68th Thurs., May 11 and 18 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. CUT OUT - KEEP - LET OTHERS KNOW • CUT OUT - KEEP - LET OTHERS KNOW �Page 10/The Sun and News, MiddlevSIe. Ml/May 9. 2000 Surprise! Students in Betsy Butler’s fifth grade class did a role reversal turn to "Pretty Woman," The boys discovered the joys of high heels and stockings while the girls were comfortable in flannel shirts, blue jeans and hats. Talent shows at Page and the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School brought out the Drummer Ben Kenney improvised his own riffs Talent here, talent there, talent is everywhere There were dancers... The highlight of the Page talent show was the cast party afterward. Here Kim Jachim and her daughters Ashley and Kayley serve the hordes of hungry and thirsty students and their parents. And even a saxophone quartet performed in the middle school talent show Dr. fohn A. Abraitis (616) 660-1111 Do you ever experience any of the problems below? Enhance Your Life! Counseling may help you to work through life’s problems and to improve your life experience. • • • • • • • • • • • Fully Licensed Clinical Psychologist Over 25 years of Counseling Experience Private, comfortable setting on Gun Lake Call for an appointment. Let your power emerge to change your life! 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The concert will be pre­ sented in the high school auditonum Tuesday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. The band will feature the selections per­ formed at the Western Michigan University Jazz Invitational and many new arrangements published this year. A special invitation is extended to any TK Jazz Band alumni. The concert is free to the public. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 9. 2000/Page 11 Mainstreet Savings Bank announces new president Middleville teen to be tried for attempted murder J-Ad Graphics News Service A 16-year-old Middleville boy will be tried as an adul on attempted murder charge* July 10-11, 14 and 17-18 Judge James Fisher ruled ir Barry County Circuit Coun Thursday. Rauch, also charged with conspiracy to commit first degree murder and use of a firearm during the commis­ sion of a felony, rejected a plea offer of no more than 13 years in prison and pleaded not guilty to the charges, according to court records Rauch and co-defendant Matthew Twiss, 18, of Middleville, are accused of shooting Grand Rapids man James Rummelt four times on the night of March 31 during a "drug deal gone bad" behind the Baby Bliss factory in Middleville. Rummelt survived the at­ tack and testified at a pre­ liminary examination of both Twiss and Rauch last month. A pretrial, also scheduled last Thursday for Twiss, was adjourned until may 25. Both boys are being held on $1 million bond each in the Barry County Jail. La Leche League to meet Thursday The La Leche League will meet at 10 a m. Thursday, May 11, at 1546 Payne Lake Road, Yankee Springs. La Leche League offers support, information, and encouragement for breast­ feeding mothers. There is a lending library with books on childbirth, breastfeeding, child development, and nu­ trition. Those who are breastfeeding or pregnant and thinking of breastfeed­ ing are welcome to come to the informal meetings. This month’s topic will be “Weaning and Nutrition." For directions call 7957021. For information on breastfeeding call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264 Over five million dogs are abandoned every year because of behavior problems.' The real tragedy is, most of them could have been helped. Behavior problems are the »1 reason dogs are abandoned But now. veterinarians nave eltecttve and innovatne new ways of treating behavior prob­ lems. So. tf you're concerned about your dog's behavior, schedule an appointment with your vetennanan today. Illustrator visits McFall Illustrator and author Jose Aruego visited McFall on May 2. He encouraged students to draw and used humor to talk about where he gets his ideas. Maggie Benjamin receives honor Maggie Benjamin of Coldwell Banker Classic Realty has been chosen as a member of the company’s International Sterling Soc­ iety an honor bestowed on the top 27 percent of more than 70,000 Coldwcll Banker sales associates worldwide. "Being a member of the Coldwell Banker Interna­ tional Sterling Society is one of the highest honors among our sales associates,” said Alex Perriello, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. "Maggie has demonstrated superior sales performance and is an asset to the Coldwcll Banker network.’ “As the Coldwcll Banker brand moves forward into the new millennium ina position of leadership, so too does Maggie Benjamin,” said Perriello. “She exhibits the highest standards of excellence, which is what distinguishes the Coldwell Banker system from the competition. Our organiza­ tion is built on the accom­ plishments of top-producing individuals like Maggie, who are committed to out­ standing levels of customer support and sen ice.” Benjamin is a graduate of Ferris State University and a former commercial con­ struction supen isor with the Builders Exchange of Grand Rapids and Western Michi­ gan. She is current past pres­ ident of the Grand Rapids chapter of Zonta Inter­ national, a senice club, as well as past president of the National Association of Women in Construction. She is a member of the Village Players of Middle­ ville and is a partner m Magic Mountain Miniature Horse farm located in Cassopolis. She attends Saints Cynl and Methodius Church at Gun Lake. Coldwcll Banker Classic Realty is located at 319 Maggie Benjamin Broadway in Hastings and can be reached at (616) 9452488. Coldwell Banker serves Barry County and surrounding areas and is a member of the Ionia County Board of Realtors and the Greater Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service. TK library seeks summer volunteers Students at least 11 years old who can volunteer to as­ sist with the summering reading club activities can "Be a Summer Hero" at the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Applications ar available now at the library. An orientation for volun­ teers will be held al 7 p.m. Thursday. Librarian Deb Jones says, "The library needs you and I know you will have fun. too!" Information about this year’s summer reading club will be going home to stu­ dents. Sign-up begins June 5. The summer reading club has received a $100 grant from Fox 17 and Meyers for supplies for summer reading club activities. For more information about the Summer Hero program or library events call 795-5434. MainStreet Savings Bank has announced the appoint­ ment of David L. Hatfield as its new president and chief executive officer. Hatfield has been serving as the president and chief executive officer of Keystone Community Bank in Kalamazoo. He began his banking career in 1972 with Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Association of Kalamazoo, where he held various management posi­ tions before being named chairman, president and chief executive officer in 1981. Hatfield holds a master’s degree in business adminis­ tration with majors in finance and marketing, from the University of Michigan and a bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Notre Dame. During his professional career, he has served on numerous committees of both state and national trade associations besides having served as chairman of the Michigan League of Savings Institutions. He has also served in advisory capacities to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and as director and vice-chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. Jim Toburen, chairman of the bank’s board of directors said, “Dave Hatfield brings a wealth of experience and banking to MainStrcet Savings Bank. Dave’s knowledge of mortgage lending in particular will assure that MainStrcet con­ tinues providing our cus­ tomers the excellent service they are accustomed to. The board of directors, officers David Hatfield Hatfield previously has served as chairman or presi­ dent of the Kalamazoo County Chamber of Commerce, the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation, the Business Development Bureau. Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services. Family and Children Services of Greater Kalamazoo, and the Rotary Club of Kalamazoo He has also served as vicechairman of the CEO Council, campaign chairman and board member of the Greater Kalamazoo United Way and as a member of the board of directors of Bronson Healthcare Group Hatfield is married and has two teenage daughters.In addition to his community activities, he enjoys family activities and an occasional round of golf. MainStrcet Savings Bank currently has four offices, including its corporate office in Hastings and branch offices in Lake Odessa, Charlotte, and Hastings. The bank has been providing full-service com­ munity banking since 1924. and employees at MainStrcet are very pleased to have Dave join our team.” He added, “I encourage everyone in our Hastings community to stop in and meet him.” “I am very excited about the opportunity to join MainStreet,” Hatfield said. “It is an outstanding organi­ zation, in a wonderful com­ munity, with a board and staff committed to providing excellent service and a broad array of financial products and service to its cus­ tomers.” Hatfield has served in a number of volunteer capaci­ ties in Kalamazoo. He cur­ rently is chairman of the The regular meeting of the board of the Kalamazoo Foundation. M-TEC at After 60 Club will be Tues­ day. May 16. at noon for Kalamazoo Valley Community College and the their usual potluck. Bring table service and a Kalamazoo County Housing Partnership. He is a member dish to pass. Everyone is in­ of the board of directors of vited. The group is planning to Southwest Michigan First, Regional Edge, Downtown have Carlcen sabin talk Tomorrow Incorporated and about Bowens Mill and its the Kalamazoo Aviation plans for the year 2(XM) History Museum. He said he looks forward to shifting his involvement and expertise to organizations within Barry County. After 60 Club to meet May 16 Call 945-9554 for Act/o/i-ads Show Mom how much you care with a gift certificate from MAIN ATTRACTION Hair, Nail & Spa Studio ( 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. Caledonia, Mich. 49316 •891-HAIR Welcome our new certified massage therapist, Dana, and new csthetician, skin care specialist, Stephanie Gift Certificate Ideas—Hair, Mails, Facials, Body Massage, Scalp Massage, Body Wraps, rl Body Treatments, Aromatherapy, M Body Waxing 8r Pedicures WITH SO MUCH TO OFFER YOU’RE GUARANTEED TO PLEASE HER! Hours: M, T, F 9-6; W, Th 9-8; Sat. 9-3 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 9, 2000 TKMS Students of the Month for April Testing it out Members of the Thornapple Township Emergency Services put a ladder truck through its paces May 2. This is part of the process the fire department is using to help it decide the most suitable new truck for its fleet. TK Band Boosters will meet May 17 The last meeting of the Thomapplc Kellogg Band Boosters for this year will be at 7 p.m Wednesday, May 17, in the band room. Some of the items that will be discussed are elec­ tion of officers, music schol­ arships and band camps information, spring concerts and upcoming events for the rest of the academic year “This is an excellent time for parents who have stu­ dents in any of the bands or in choir to come and find out how to be involved," said a Band Boosters spokesper­ son. The next to the last groups of Students of the Month for the academic year were selected at TK Middle School at the end of April. Sixth-graders (from left, in the front row) are Ashley Ayers, Samantha Draper, Patrick Espino, Faith Gibbs, Gillian Judkins and Brandon Lewis. Standing are Nichole Louden, Alicia Reynhout, Benjamin Teunessen and Keshia Ward. Not pictured are Jay Cooley, George Hannebohn, Scott Holmquist, Kara Mays and Jacob Sherman. Seventh-graders selected in April are (seated) Clayton Bohley, Kyle Bradley, Patrick Cisler, Sarah Decker, Jacob DeVries, Amanda Golden, Megan Karpinski, and Savannah Nickerson. Standing are Troy Sheffer, Tyler Starr, Christina Valdez Talley, Jacob Wedge, Ryan Weesie, Heather Westra, Kristen Willemstein, and Christopher Wilson. Not pictured is Tiffany Miller. When people want to make a charitable gift, the most common option is to make a donation to a public charity These organizations serve education, the arts, health services and a broad range of causes. To establish and fulfill a /ong-ferm charitable giving program that can provide lasting impact, individuals, families and businesses have two basic alternatives • PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS are inde­ pendent charities established, controOed and maintained over time by a donor • COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS are public charities built by thousands of individuals, families and businesses that care about their communities A community foundation manages individual gifts and bequests as an endowed pool of assets, distributing grants to a wide variety of organiza­ tions that enhance and support the quality of life in the community A vol­ unteer board of community members like yourself, directly accountable to donors and the community, oversees each foundation’s administration and distribution of funds. Giving t hrough a community foundation can help you • achieve your philanthrope objectives • improve your community • maximize the tax benefits that charitable donations can provide When you give to your local community foundation it will give you the satisfaction of knowing that your concern for your community will have an impact in making it a better place for years to come. The Barry Community Foundation can work with you. your attorney and financial advisor to help structure what philanthropic options will work best for you. any ommunity oundation Eighth-graders selected as students of the month are Dylan Bosworth, Christopher Campbell, Tyler Cobum, Joshua Eldridge, Dayne Fletke, Pauline Galle, Donald Hilton and Sandra LaValley. Standing are Aaron Lomonaco, Kyle Madison, Gina Niemchick, Alexander Robinson. Brittany Stover, Kehiah Tumes, Ashley VanEck. Not pictured are Nicholas Junglas, Alysia Kowalczyk, Joseph McMahon, Kristie Schultz, Stephanie Scott, Kristina Sholty, Tristen Sobleskey and Denise Weeks. PO Box 644 450 Meadow fan Drive -State 300 Hastings Ml 49050 Phone: 616-945-0526 • Fax: 616-945-4536 Emad bet ^wmtsnet Website wwwJbarryctorg Get easy cash by placing a classified ad. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 9, 2000/Page 13 Gun Lake Women’s Club announces scholarship The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)Gun Lake Area has awarded four academic scholarships, one to each area high school (Thornapplc Kellogg, Delton, Wayland and Martin), served by the club. With the success of the 1999 scholarship fund­ raiser, “The Gun Lake Re­ vue” and Art Exhibit, two additional academic scholar­ ships and new Arts Scholar­ ships to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp have been awarded this year. Academic scholar­ ship winners will be pre­ sented at the “Gun Lake Re­ vue” May 19. Scholarships this were awarded to Nick Jones of Delton-Kellogg High School, Levi Conley of Mar­ tin High School, Doug Blocksma, Julie Cordts, and Danielle Quisenbcrry of Thornapplc-Kcllogg High School; and Courtny Laninga of Wayland-Union High School Ruth Perino chairs the Arts Department as well as the Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Committee includes Sandra Buller, Mar­ ilyn Page, Mane Finkbcincr, I ran Leonard. Marilyn Finkbcincr and Paula Geyer. They recently completed the task of reviewing applica­ tions and interviewing and selecting scholarship win­ ners. Factors considered are community and school in­ volvement and leadership; academic achievement, and communication skills. In ad­ dition to listing the extra cur­ ricular activities and leader­ ship rolls in school, church or community, academics, sports, arts, social and ser­ vice programs, seniors were also asked to submit a com­ position about themselves and their ambitions. The specifies included sustained effort toward personal exper­ tise or talent development and goals. The committee wanted help “to know” them. “Selecting winners from the candidates is difficult and rewarding” said Perino. “Thanks to all of the seniors who applied, to the coun­ selors who helped spread the word and to the communities sophomore and to work as a Doug Blocksma around Gun Lake. Without their support we would not be giving these scholarships. • Nick Jones of Delton Kellogg High School, will be attending Western Michi­ gan University in the fall. “For as long as I can re­ member,” he said. “I have al­ ways wanted to become a scientist. He was the only student at Delton to take chemistry as a freshman, ad­ vanced chemistry as a teaching assistant during his junior year. These factors led him to his decision to major in chemical engineering. Jones is a member of the National Honor Society; Who’s Who Among Ameri­ can High School Students; has received the Outstanding Achievement Award for English I, geometry, chem­ istry and biology; won the poetry contest in 1997 and Meritorious Achievement m AP European History; Ro­ tary Leadership and Service Award. He had been active in Panther Pals; student council; Rotary Life Leader­ ship Camp; junior varsity golf; traveled to Spain with his Spanish Class; and worked with school adminis­ trators in areas of school im­ provement, specifically with an anti-litter campaign and at parent-teacher confer­ ences. • Doug Blocksma plans to attend the Michigan State University. He has taken many honors and advanced placement courses and is an accomplished instrumental and vocal student. Blocksma is a National Honor Society member, has received the ASHME Mathematics Award; and has been in the TRADITIONAL, Momcs CONTEMPORARY, Distinctive Styles COUNTRY Inside and Out A Wausau Home features more of what every family values space Take a look at our hun­ dreds. of plans, all nch in fea­ tures. at pnces that will surprise you Welcome Home. 'Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.’ 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 Julie Cordts top 5 percent of his class all four high school years. He was on the all-conference, all-distnct and all-county soccer team; received a Divi­ sion I rating at the band re­ gional competition for solo and ensemble playing in a brass quintet; a Division 1 rating for vocal competition singing in the SATB quartet, and a Division II rating for solo vocal selections. Extra­ curricular activities include the Drama Club. Marching and Symphony Bands, Hon­ ors Choir, Caledonia Com­ munity Players and Peace Reformed Church Youth Group, where he partici­ pated on a S W A T, team helping students spiritually with friendships, jobs, and the like. Blocksma says he loves singing, and especially en­ joys his “own personal garage band full of friends, Road ApplcPie.” • Julie Cordts plans a col­ lege career at Taylor Univer­ sity (Ind.) and has a doctor­ ate in her future. The sci­ ences are her expertise. She participated in the jazz band and was the West­ ern Jazz Fests’ Outstanding Soloist; was a member of the tennis team, where she won all-conference honorable mention; is a National Honor Society member, as well as a member of the Drama Club. She partici­ pates in the First Baptist Church Youth Group on the Steering Committee and won the Bausch and Lomb Science Award in 1999. Mission tops through her church include Clark Canyon Bible Camp in Mon­ tana; Montego Bay Junior Camp; Wilderness canoeing Algonquin Provincial Park, Canada; Schenectady, N.Y. Daily Vacation Bible School; and Community Outreach in Chicago. in college, Cordts plans to play tennis, participate in the drama program, continue mission trips and church community services. She has taken many Advance Placement courses. “1 have been planning my life since I was a little girl” says Julie “and have re­ solved to prepare myself ad­ equately enough to attain these goals ” • Danielle Quisenberry, will attend Central Michigan University, where she will pursue her interests in jour­ nalism and public relations. She has won the Veterans of Foreign Wars Essay Contest (1998). DAR Award; Rotary Nick Jones Student of the Month; and is a member of the National Honor Society and honor roll. She is also an accom­ plished cross country and track participant. Cross country accomplishments include all-state, all-confer­ ence and all-state academic recipient three years; a mem­ ber of the Class B state champions; and she partici­ pated on the Mid-East Meet of Champions team. In track she has been a two-time all state and all-conference, and three-time member of the all-state academic team. She wrote: “I I have lived in this old, blue farmhouse for most of my life. My dad is the kind of man who walks in and dominates a room with his hearty sense of humor. His quiet voice is equivalent to that of an ele­ Danielle Quisenberry mentary' physical teacher at­ tempting to gain the atten­ tion of 100 screaming fourth-graders. My mother worries about everything from the color of my shoes to the exact number of deer that might leap out on my drive home. It is within this atmosphere that I have been raised. All of the scholarships winners for 2000 will be pre­ sented at the “Gun Lake Re­ vue” and art exhibit Friday. May 19. Some also w ill per­ form. The event will be at the Gun Lake Community Church, Chief Noonday Road. The art exhibit begins at 6:30 and refreshments will be served. The hors d’evours and dessert buffet follow the Revue. Donations arc $10. For more information about the event or the club, call Sandra Buller, event chairwoman, at (616) 6722173 or Mane Finkbeiner, ticket chairwoman, at 7959682. TK SCHOOL MENU Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 10 Salisbury steak w mashed potatoes or chicken que­ sadillas. celery sticks w/p.butter, mixed fruit, milk. Thursday, May 11 Lasagna roll w/meat sauce, w/dinner roll or hot dog on a bun. tossed salad, applesauce, milk. Friday, May 12 Pizza or chicken salad on a bun, baked beans, pineap­ ple, milk. Monday, May 15 Ravioli w dinner roll, or chicken salad pita, carrots, blueberry crisp, milk. Tuesday, May 16 Two beef tacos w/soft shells or ham and cheese on a bun, refried beans, peaches milk NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars The New Standard for Style & Performance Carpet & Interiors JL ID&WPlata Nat Io Rit^Aid) Phone: 616-891-2360 �1 FLOOR COVERING CarpelsP/».s OF AMERICA Tarket! r Mannington Bruce Hardwood ' Wilson Art Laminate Formica Laminate Ceramic Hie • Congoleum STAINMASTER Xtra Life XtraLrfe •Unsurpassed Quality And Durability • Made with the Finest Dupont Fibers. “With No Payment and No Interest for One Year! ��Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/May 9. 2000 Thornapple, Middleville planners seeks consenus by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Planner Geoff Moffat in­ troduced the members of the Thomapple and Middleville Village planning commis­ sions to a process he hopes will lead to a consensus on possible new locations on industrial land use. This joint meeting May 2 allowed members of both commissions to share their ideas and concerns. Moffat asked, "Should the village and township col­ laborate on planning for new industrial sites?” Most of the land already planned for industrial use within the village is in use. There has been a suggestion about perhaps looking at some of the reclaimed land in the gravel pit areas. Some of the gravel pits will be harvested for the next 20 years. ' Middleville Village Council and Commission Member Dorothy Corson asked, "Are there enough employees in the area to fill new jobs?" Commissioners from both groups asked about the types of industries that would be interested in the Planner Geoff Moffat (seated on left) assisted members of the Thomapple Township and Village of Middleville planning commissions' work on combined interests in industrial property and safe access on M37. tQibrnapplc area. "What would the impact of more truck traffic be on the quality of life?" was a concern of Dale Guikema. Commissioners also were concerned with keeping a balance of residential and provide resources for stu­ dents graduating with tech­ nical skills. - EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the nursing assistant class at Thornapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held May 17 looking for flexibility. Township Supervisor Don Boysen also said that future planning should include a diversity of resources. Village President Lon Myers explained the Local Development Finance Au­ thority and told everyone that sharing costs is an im­ portant element of this ef­ fort. ”Wc don't get grants if we don't have new jobs,” he said. Moffat will be getting more information for the joint commissions to look at in assessing available property. Another area the planning commissions will look at is safe access along M-37. Moffatt will give commis­ sioners ideas on ways to manage roadway access. The commissions also will look at ways to make their individual sign ordi­ nances consistent and com­ patible. The township in­ vited a representative from the village to attend the next ordinance committee meet­ ing to discuss this issue. Boysen and Myers both said they arc happy that this joint meeting took place. Moffat will discuss a possi­ ble future meeting date. Thomapple Commission President Mark Sevald re­ minded everyone of the sec­ ondary and tertiary effect of additional industrial prop­ erty. Moffatt told the commis­ sioners that when master plan changes and decisions are being made, he will be through June 1 and is not in session on weekends. After success­ ful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, all applicants are subject to cnminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by May 11 at Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Please be advised the Thornapple Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meet­ ing on Tuesday. May 16, 2000. 7 pm. in the Thomapple Township Hall. 200 East Main Street, Middleville. Michigan to consider an application for front yard setback vanance submitted by Mr. Ron Miller The subject property is located at 2751 Harwood Lake Road Thts property is zoned Rural Residential which requires a front yard setback of 40 ft. The applicant is seeking a 25-ft. vanance from the requirement to construct a 25-ft. x 40-ft. garage to within 15 ft. from the Harwood Lake Road right of way line Any interested person may attend the meeting or obtain further information by contacting Thomapple Township offices dunng regular business hours of 9 am. to 4 p m weekdays. Monday-Thursday and 9-Noon on Fridays Everett Boggs, Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission PO Box 459 Middleville. Ml 49333 NOTICE: Thomapple Township w»ll provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as sign­ ers for the heanng impaired, and audio tapes for the visually mpared. of pnnted materials being considered at the hearing, upon sever days notice to the Township Clerk Individuals witn dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk by writing or catling: Thomapple Township Clerk. PO Box 459, 200 E Mam Street. Mtodtevrite Ml 49333 Telephone (616) 795-7202 309 Planner Geoff Moffat used the master plans from 1989 and 1991 to begin a discussion with the Middleville Village and the Thornapple Township planning commissions. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 9. 2000/Page 17 Assessor calls comments about his job inaccurate by Ruth Zachary . Staff Writer Ed VanderVries, parttime assessor for Caledonia Township, claims comments made about his job over the last few months by Township Clerk Pat Snyder and Treasurer Ruth DeVries have not been accurate. The two township offi­ cials' comments were re­ viewed most recently in the May 2 Sun and News, in response to questions about extra charges for reconfiguring a computer when another worker’s machine was switched with the assessor's. VanderVries explained that giving the receptionist computer access to the county system required up­ grading that machine and he had to use someone else's computer. "The treasurer still relies on the county system for processing tax bills. They need it to do their inquiries and billing and receiving. That's why the machines were switched," he ex­ plained. VanderVries said the reason Caledonia had problems was because the creation of tax bills takes a lot of time, because it relies on the process through the county which is inherently slow. The township earlier this year approved purchase of a printer to print its own bills, which is compatible with the Equalizer pro­ grams, and planned to invest in this software in the future so the treasurer can process her work in house. "If the township pur­ chased the Equalizer soft­ ware, this would help the problem," he said. Reliance on the county requires extra time and work for the treasurer, VanderVries explained. The township is not yet independent of the county, but "to propose a full-time assessor to help the treasurer do her job is a ridiculous argument," he said. "We've been upgrading the township system so as not to use the county sys­ tem, so we will be fully in­ dependent as far as the as­ sessing department goes, other than for processing land splits," VanderVries said. The assessor is critical of Kent County’s plan to have a centralized governmental system. "The new system will cost over $100,000 over the next five years." He says each of the townships can achieve the same work for much less. "We can operate independently, perform the same tasks on our own systems instead of relying on the mainframe, which causes roughly three to five times more work, and that alone is why places like Cascade and Grand Rapids need two full-time assessors in addition to more treasurers to do the same job that we can do because we are more efficient with the software we are using." In February, DeVries had pointed out that Cascade and Grand Rapids had two full-time assessors. VanderVries explained that at times the extra work required he come in on off hours at night or weekends in order to fulfill his assessing contract requirements through his employment with Ted VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE **CHtt.** Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Middleville Village Council scheduled for Tuesday. May 23. 2000, is rescheduled for Wednesday. May 24, 2000. Rhonda L. Fisk Village Clerk 307 Gruizinga Inc., but there had been no extra billing for extra time taken to complete assessing work. He said he had worked a lot of extra hours during the day and sometimes at night to meet deadlines when the job required it. Supervisor William Johnston in April, said VanderVries was often in the office working at night. VanderVries said the contract specified a certain number of days to work, and included certain vacation and sick days, which he has taken, but had not exceeded the days allowed. He said he had provided work for the days paid for. Last year he was contracted to work for three days a week, but the most recent contract is for two days per week, approved by Johnston and authorized by him. He is employed by contract and reports to the supervisor, according to statute. Johnston said in April he supported continuing the contract for VanderVries' services. He said out of 5,000 parcels, only six er­ rors occurred, a very high accuracy rate. He said VanderVries records property splits, he has kept current with everything and had an excellent record. The software used by the township helped, he said, and one clerical em­ ployee also works on those operations two days a week also helps. In the past DeVries has complained that VanderVries was present only two days a week and was often not available when his services were most needed. There were complaints about the number of hours Van­ derVries spent in the office. VanderVries agreed the public had a right to know when he was available, and typically he would be in the office on Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. He explained that there was no scheduling book kept in the township office, but when there had been a change in scheduling, he had always notified the office by email or by a phone call to Johnston, who confirmed this. VanderVries* contract re­ quires he complete his du­ ties either in the office or in the field. Field duties include inspection of construction, updating digital photos of new construction, and to put them on the tax roll. One of Treasurer DeVries complaints was there was no assessor present at the Board of Review, one of the town­ ship functions where he was to be present. VanderVries said the charge was untrue, and ex­ cept for the first board of review meeting in March of 1997, just following Gruizinga's new contract, he said he had been available for these meetings. He said the Board of Re­ view is an independent panel where citizens may appeal the assessor’s findings, and to show why it might be incorrect. He said appeals were not to go to him, though he was available at all those meetings. VanderVries said in the past the deputy treasurer was the assessor who answered to the treasurer. Some work done by the previous deputy treasurer and many of the functions being asked for were generally part of the treasurer's department. Ser­ vices that had been given to the deputy were no longer being done, bringing complaints. DeVries in February said the township once had a full-time, in-house assessor. day. VanderVries said the township only pays for as­ sessor services and con­ tracted assessment services are not done the same way as before. In the past. DeVries said "Our current assessor does nothing with our maps, and "It worked extremely well," she said. The creation of tax bills takes a lot of time. DeVries explained then. "Having the assessor in the office only two days a week is very tough," she said, because she spends a lot of her own time with him and because he is part time and isn’t there every See assessor calls, pg. 18 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY. MAY 18,2000. COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZOC 00-04-01. PARCEL ID. NO. 0005-005-00. A REQUEST BY MONROE ROSENBERG. 2990 N. BRIGGS RD.. TO REZONE HIS PROPERTY FROM THE “AGRICULTURE" ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RURAL RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT ANO CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN. 2. S'XH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION, DURING REG­ ULAR BUSINESS HOURS, AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLAN­ NING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING, TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY. REA­ SONABLE, AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S). DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 306 LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: PUBLIC NOTICE Please Take Notice that the regular school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 12, 2000. Please be advised the Village of Middleville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on May 16, 2000, at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall, 100 E. Mam Street, Middleville The purpose of this meeting is to consider a request for side yard variance on property located at 500 Arlington. Mr. John Raymond, property owner, operates Tires 2000 at this location The property is within the C-2 Highway Commercial District. This zoning district requires a minimum side yard of 10-ft. Mr Raymond is seeking an 8-ft. side yard vanance to construct a building addition to within 2-ft. of the north lot line. Any interested persons may attend the public meeting or may contact the Village Planner at 616.795.3385 dunng the period 9 am - 5 pm weekdays for further information. 306 THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE RE(,l EAR S( HOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2000, IS MONDAY, MAY 15,2000. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 15,2000, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk’s office. Persons planning to register with the respective coun­ ty, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by' order of the board of education. NANCY A. GOODIN Secretary, Board of Education �Assessor calls, continued from pg. 17— no one in the office makes up the maps with splits on them," she said. "The township has been getting the maps from the developers. She said the township depended on the county for these maps, which come out with considerable delay once a year. DeVries said she felt this is letting the residents down. VanderVries said Treasurer DeVries knew these services were not part of the contract, but kept bringing up such duties as upgrading maps and being available to answer questions as his re­ sponsibility. He said for three years the township has been responsible for maintenance of the maps, but has taken no steps to keep the maps current. The township has been relying on the county, but the county also has not been keeping the maps updated. He does not upgrade the maps, and it is not in his contract, though Van­ derVries said he felt he was being unfairly blamed for not doing this. PAINTER’S APPRENTICE Professional, well-established painting company seeking reliable, hard working 18+ year old for full time in Caledonia and Middleville. Applicant must be able to follow directions and handle multiple tasks. No experience necessary will train right individual. (Transportation necessary) FOR APPLICATION: (616) 222-6125 'A ■RlHF f MS is Hiring Warehouse Staff to work at... PEOPLEMARK, ± Zondervan Production warehouse jobs: stock picking, sorting stock, replenish picking area. Shipping: Weigh, label, seal, load... and similar duties SPECIAL RECRUITING WEDNESDAY 10 AM ■ 3 PM PEOPLEMARK at ZONDERVAN 5300 Patterson, SE. Enter employee door on 52nd street side of building. Buzz ext 3449. Bring ID/EOE____ You can also apply any weekday at Peoplemark, Inc. 507 - 36th Street. SE - Between Eastern & Division (616) 245-6161 In February, Clerk Snyder asked to consider hiring a part-time or fulltime assessor, rather than renewing the contract. She said the township might be able to do as well or better by hiring someone, than by contracting for these services. The amount paid for contracting a two-day-aweek assessor is $24,000 per year. Snyder said she thought it might be possi­ ble to hire someone for more time for the same amount. Snyder said she would like to look into the possibility and look at all the options. Johnston thought a full-time assessor would cost $60,000 rather than $24,000 based on the rate paid VanderVries. DeVries in February said the problems were not the fault of the assessor, but of "what we are not asking for." She said there was enough money set aside in the budget to have an in­ house assessor. DeVries said she would live by the board's decision, but thought it would be better to have an in-house asses­ sor. VanderVries said he does not think this is the best solution to the township's problems. He said, "Assessors are paid well. Some of the tasks she is requesting can easily be done by someone else at a lesser wage than an assessor requires." VanderVries said the township could consider the option of a full-time assessor but no more than two days of assessor time was required to fulfill the work to be done. He said hiring a full-time assessor would cost considerably more, which he estimated at double the money he makes. He explained that all major townships hire assessors for only one half day to one day a week, but these townships get their bills out on time. Last month complaints over a bill from VanderVries for computer work led to other complaints about the arrangement for a Quality Manager H&L Manufacturing an electncal wire harness manufacturer to the automotive industry for over 30 years, has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Quality Manager with the following: > Experience in directing and supervising a quality department in a manufactunng envi­ ronment. Skilled in QS9000 system management, including development and maintenance of policies, procedures, control plans, operator instructions etc. contracted part-time assessor rather than a fulltime one. "Computer work has never been part of the con­ tract with Ted Gruizinga Inc.," VanderVries said of the company he works for. "Extensive computer work has always been billed separately. Caledonia Township has benefited from by being employed here by getting computer related questions answered that they are not billed for. Work is done for them at no charge just because I'm here, which takes time away from as­ sessing." He said he had done a lot when he was not involved in assessing work without charging, but if it took time away from the assessing work, requiring extra time, the township would be billed separately. VanderVries said "Com­ puter networking is a sepa­ rate business of mine, separate from assessing. Unfortunately I have had to stop providing computer services when I'm here because the lines were blurred.” He said he had designed a web page for the township, which was almost ready, though it would require a person in the office to keep the page updated. The site could be used by citizens located by a link through the state and county pages. He said the web page would allow residents of Caledonia to get agendas, meeting minutes, public notices, ordinances which could be downloaded without pur­ chase, making all this in­ formation accessible to the public. VanderVries said he has continued to serve the township because he enjoys the majority of the people in the office. He said Johnston had been supportive, and five board members had called him to apologize for the comments made at various meetings. • PUBLIC NOTICE • STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT - CIRCUIT DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION File No: 2000-265-CH ROBERT HULA and FRANCES HULA Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS. DEVISEES OR ASSIGNS OF L.B. HILLS (a/d/a Luther B Hills) CORNELIA HILLS, deceased, and the BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION, Defendants Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P40393) Attorney for Plaintiffs JEFFREY L. YOUNGSMA. PC 9952 Cherry Valley Ave , SE, Ste A Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9310 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan this 18th day of April, 2000. PRESENT: HON JAMES H. FISHER, Circuit Judge Upon consideration of the Verified Motion of Plaintiffs and the Affidavit in Support thereof, attesting to the fact that the Defendants in this action cannot be personally served with a Summons and a copy of the Complaint herein because their identities and present where­ abouts are unknown and that publication of notice of this action in a newspaper of general circu­ lation is most likely to give notice to Defendants and it appearing to this Court that Plaintiffs, after dili­ gent inquiry, has been unable to ascertain the Defendants' identifi­ cation or residences either within or without the State of Michigan, and it further appearing that per­ sonal service of Summons and Complaint in this action cannot be made on Defendants for the above stated reasons, and that mailing would be fruitless and that publication is best means available to apprise Defendants of the pendency of this action: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, designees and unknown heirs, assigns of L.B Hills a/k/a Luther B Hills and Cornelia Hills and all other unknown owners and claimants shall on or before the 23rd day of May. 2000, serve their answers on Jeffrey L Youngsma, attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 9952 Cherry Valley Avenue. SE, Suite A. Caledonia. Michigan 49316, or take such other action as may be permitted by law Failure to comply with this Order will result in a judgment by default against the Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be pub­ lished once each week for three consecutive weeks in the Sun & News, a newspaper in general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the Defendants Publication shall occur within the County of Barry, State of Michigan IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be made within fourteen (14) days from the date of entry of this Order, and that mailing a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiffs cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer tain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by mail Honorable James H Fisher Circuit Judge Drafted by Jeffrey L Youngsma JEFFREY L YOUNGSMA. PC 9952 Cherry Valley AveSE Suite A Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 891 9310 (301) Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! HELP WANTED NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE ■. J is looking for an energetic person who likes being outside. Apply at: ■ \ C 550 Cloverdale Rd., Hastings I rWAV.W.V.W.WA HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE SECRETARY, SCHOOL YEAR POSITION. High school diploma required, additional education desirable. Good computer, communication and organizational skills. Send resume and cover letter to Ellen Zack, Principal, Thornapple Kellogg High School, 3885 Bender Rd., Middleville, Ml 49333. Deadline date: May 20, 2000. 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Ml 49058 This positions is responsible for directing all quality department activities and reports to the general manager. If you are seeking a challenging career with a progressive QS9000 cer­ tified manufactunng organization, we want to talk with you. Outstanding compensation and employee benefits package Send resume tn confidence tc �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/May 9. 2000/Page 19 �Page 20/The Sun and News. MtddlevUle. Ml/May 9. 2000 Candidates share backgrounds, goals at TK school forum by Patricia Johns Staff writer The three Thomapple Kel­ logg Board of Education candidates running for two open positions shared their care for students, their back­ grounds and their goals for the district at a candidates* forum, sponsored by the Thornapple Kellogg PTO Thursday night. Speaking first, Nancy Goodin thanked PTO mem­ bers for their service to stu­ dents. She recalled that she had served as an officer at Page before resigning to take a position on the school board. She told parents and staff at the meeting that she ap­ preciated the privilege of working for the students on committees of the board. As part of the construc­ tion team she was able to remind the architects and builders of things they might have forgotten. Plan­ ning for growth is one of the challenges facing the district. "We arc lucky that we are a growing district, Goodin says. But when the state only allows you to project growth out five years, grow­ ing districts are at a disad­ vantage." According to Goodin the Michigan Education As­ sessment Program (MEAP) tests are a measurement tool. "They are a dipstick to help the district discover gaps in the curriculum. Goodin is married, has two children in the TK schools and has a degree in visual communications from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Goodin has continued her interest in the arts and an­ swered several questions about education for gifted students in the district. "The Gifted and Talented Committee will become ac­ tive again," she assured par­ ents. "One of the good things about not testing students is that activities are open to all students. I hope that we continue to do more to excite students about learning creatively," she said. Candidate Don Haney then spoke about his back­ ground as the eighth of nine children who was the first to graduate from high school and college. He is an accountant with degrees from Western Michigan University and Grand Valley State Univer­ sity. He is employed in the medical management area. He and his wife have three children and are the owners of the Thornapple Kellogg Kitchen. "Because of our schedules, I get to do a lot of the soc­ cer and kid stuff on Satur­ days." Haney served on the strategic planning commit­ tee, which presented a plan for the future of the school district to this year’s Board of Education. One of the important ar­ eas he is interested in is technology and problem solving skills. "This is one of the areas that business re­ ally needs," he said. Earlier Goodin had said that expulsion hearings are among the most difficult part of her job. Haney agreed that this would be Words on paper. Thev will always be the most powerful tools human beings use to communicate. They place no limits on how much we can say, and rhe furthest reaches of the imagination are rhe only limits on what we can show. They have the power to make complex ideas simple, and simple ideas powerful. We do more than read them, we hold them. And. from the advertising we see in publica­ tions to the letters we receive m the mail, the things we hold in our hands have the quickest routes to our hearts. Say It .€41 Print. difficult out that he hoped that these hearings w ould al­ low the district to find out information that would help them learn ways to prevent problems. According to Haney the FBI is doing some research on ways to prevent prob­ lems in schools. Haney hopes that there is a way to see warning signs. Haney hopes that if he is elected his financial exper­ tise can help bring about a "win-win" solution in the contract negotiation process. "It is really important to work together," he con­ cluded. The third candidate run­ ning for office is Phil Poholski. He and his wife have two sons, one of whom is completing kindergarten this year. He has worked at Flexfab in Hastings for seven years as a process and design en­ gineer. He is also a certified facilitator for meetings. He and his family are active in their church, Grace Lutheran, in Hastings. Poholski said, "I am re­ ally fortunate to participate in two school districts. I live in the Thomapple Kel­ logg portion of Rutland Township but through work I have been active in Hast­ ings' Northeastern School with Junior Achievement and during Reading Month." He told the audience that this sons are the catalyst for his interest in running for the board. "I don't have a pressing issue I want to solve, I just want to help." "I know I will have a lol to learn if I am elected. In fact, knowing that there are classes I can take is a big help to me." Poholski closed by telling the audi­ ence, "I really enjoy children and want to see a solid edu­ cation for all children." All the candidates encour­ aged everyone to get out and vote on June 12. School Board President Dan Parker thanked the PTO for hosting the forum so that residents could meet the candidates. The Sun and News will provide more information about school board candi­ dates in its June 6 issue. GFWC Michigan president-elect to install local group’s officers Janet Kohn, president­ elect of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Michigan, will install the 2000-2002 officers of GFWC-Gun Lake Area club Wednesday, May 10. after the business meeting, which begins at 9:30 a m. at Bay Pointe Restaurant, Gun Lake. Kohn has been GFWC Michigan was first vice president since 1998 and will begin her tenure as pres­ ident July 1. She was recent­ ly installed as GFWC Michigan President at the April 2000 Convention by local GFWC-Gun Lake Area Club founder Joan Wcick. Kohn is a resident of Edmore, and has been mar­ ried 50-plus years to hus­ band Allan. They own and operate a blueberry farm in Edmore; have three sons and three grandchildren. Kohn retired from public school service as a secretary, teacher and assistant super­ intendent in 1991. She is a member of the Edmore Village Council, Montcalm County Parks and Recreation Commission and VFW auxiliary. Anyone interested in meeting Kohn may call Fran Leonard at 795-8731. Topics and business to be Janet Kohn taken up at the meeting will include: A report on the spring fund-raiser, “Gun Lake Revue” and Art Show Friday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m., from event chairwoman Sandra Buller. A report on the library from Gloria Cunningham. The GFWC-Gun Lake Area Library is open the same hours as the Hummingbird Arts and Crafts on Patterson Road at Gun Lake. Reports on academic scholarships that will be pre­ sented at the Revue May 19 from committee chair Ruth Perino. The June 5 board meeting which should include all department heads, as a pro­ gram committee meeting will follow immediately. The meeting will be at 9:30 am. at Maqory Richards’ home The first meeting of the Homes Tour Committee will take place June 13. E-mail or internet address­ es should be turned in to Fran Leonard or Marlene Kok, for publication in the dimmer newsletter. Sign-up for the joint venure with GFWC-Hastings innual sojourn to Turkeyvillc Oct. 12 for lunch and a “Fiddler on the Roof” performance. Cost is $30 and deadline is July 13. Bring in Spartan UPC labels, Bill Knapp’s and Weick’s cash register receipts to Rosemary Snider for refunding. GFWC-Gun !.ak- \rc.i club is open to any interested person in the Wayland, Delton, Shelbyville and Middleville areas. Call Magory Richards, vice pres­ ident, at 795-3969, Marlene Kok, recording secretary and membership co-chair, (616) 792-43^8 or any club mem­ ber for more information. Earth Day fun cleans trail The Paul Henry Thomapple Trail got some much needed attention April 29. Here, members of Cherry Valley Neighborhood Girl Scout Troop 769 hold some of the trash they picked up along the trail. Other volunteers from the Middleville Clovers 4-H group planted an easy care perennial garden at the Irving Road entracnce. There were also volunteers from other 4-H groups, Cub Scouts and fnends and family brought by Bill Nesbitt. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 9, 2000/Page 21 AYSO league signup deadline is June 1 for area booters Trail cleanup takes place More than 500 young soccer players are trying for goals or to block the opponent’s shot each week. The deadline to sign up for next fall and spring is June 1. More than 500 young soccer players are participat­ ing in American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) games this spring. Sign-ups for the fall 2000 and spring 2001 season have already begun. The deadline is June 1. The cost is $35 for each player for the entire fall and spring seasons. If three or more children from the same family are in­ volved in soccer, the cost is $30 for each. Students are eligible to play AYSO soccer if their birth dates are between Aug. I, 1986 and Jan. 31, 1996. AYSO organizer Mike Sanford says, "This year we sent registration forms home with students. Parents who did not receive forms should call Tracie Sparks at 795-7092 to get a registra­ tion form. Sanford and Sparks en­ courage parents to volunteer to help the AYSO program run throughout the year. Without volunteer assis­ tance the program may have Io be disbanded. Volunteer opportunities include regional commis­ sioner, coach administra­ tion, coaches and assistant coaches, treasurer, schedul­ ing for games and referees, team parents, soccer fest co­ ordinators and field setup. Soccer Fest is scheduled for Satrurday, May 20. In­ formation about Soccer Fest has been distributed to teams. Anyone who has ques­ tions should call Sparks at 795-7092. The Paul Henry Thomapple Trail got some much needed attention April 29. Here, members of Cherry Valley Neighborhood Girl Scout Troop 769 hold some of the trash they picked up along the trail. Other volunteers from the Middleville Clovers 4-H group planted an easy care perennial garden at the Irving Road entracnce. There were also volunteers from other 4-H groups, Cub Scouts and friends and family brought by Bill Nesbitt. Cedar beats JVs in softball Melisse Smith had a solid defensive game and Kristen Uyl threw well on the mound, but Caledonia's junior varsity softball squad still dropped a 12-7 decision to Cedar Springs May 3 at TK Community Ed to offer summer swimming lessons Registration for summer swim lessons begins May 22 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Enrollment is limited to residents of the TK School District. Call 795-3395 after May 22 for class availability. Swimming lessons have been set up to run June 5-15. Sessions will be held Mon­ day through Thursday and will give students eight pool visits. All classes are $20 and must be prepaid prior to class. The schedule is Prv-Bcginners, 3 1/2-4 1/2 years old, 9 to 9:30 am., Level 1, 9:40-10:15; Level 2, 10:2511:00; Level 3, 11:05-11:40; Level 4. 11:45-12:25; and Level 5 and 6, 12:30-1:10. The Community Ed office also will sponsor a bus trip Thursday, June 29, to his­ toric Grand Ledge. This trip is open to adults in the com­ munity who arc looking for a mini-getaway this summer. Cost is $30 and includes transportation to and from Grand Ledge, historical dri­ ving tour, lunch, one-hour riverboat ride, a visit to the Grand Ledge Histoneal Mu­ seum, and free time to take in the antique mall and visit specialities shops. Call 795-3397 for more information. Registration and payment are due by June 15. TK Athletic Boosters to meet May 15 The Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will have a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, to discuss plans for the 24hour bicycle challenge being held at the high school over Father's Day weekend June Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day *7 days a week 16-18. Volunteers are needed to help make this event a suc­ cess for the boosters. Any­ one interested in helping can call Kris Doyle at 7957308. The boosters will select the winners of this year’s athletic scholarships at this meeting. The officers for the 2000200! school year are Presi­ dent Kurt Bergakker. Vice President Kns Doyle, Secre­ tary Liz Gromko, Treasurer Mary Ann LeBoeuf and trustees Rich Palmer, Shel­ ley Erb and Judy Bouma The special Athletic Boosters meeting will be at the high school. Call 7957308 for more details. SMOKEY ^1 ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES. www. smokeybear com Cedar Springs. The loss dropped the JV team to 0-7 and 0-4 in the league. �Page 22/The Sun ind News, Middleville. Ml/May 9, 2000 TK beats division foe Byron Center on track Lady Trojan Jessica Crowley eyes the finish line and heads for home, winning the 100-meter dash. (Photo by Perry Hardin) (19.0), Dusty Atkinson in the 100 (11.30), Aaron Lalone in the 300 hurdles (46.16), Jason Doyle in the 800 (2:12.79), Adam Chamberlin in the 200 (24.24) and Tim Brog in the 3200(10:39.60). Middleville's boys also Middleville ran past Byron Center in O-K Blue Conference track action May 1 with the boys winning 82-54 and the girls taking a 104-33 decision. Individual winners for the Trojan boys were Steve Johnson in the 110 hurdles won three of the four relay races, the 800 (1:37.75), the 400 (45.20) and the 1600 (3:37.80). The Trojan girls captured 15 of the 17 first places to coast to an easy triumph. Individual winners for the black and orange were Stacy Athletes of the week Caledonia High School Boncher booted in three goals during Caledonia's 90 varsity soccer win April 28 over Kenowa Hills. Boncher has been a top scorer all season for the 7-1-1 Fighting Scots' squad. Chamberlin won the 200 dash in 24.24 and finished second in the long jump, with a leap of 18-0, during the Trojan's 82-54 prep track win May 1 over Byron Center. Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency. Inc. & iituVant?cJmpany 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 Middleville's Josh Tobias glides over the pole during last week's meet against Byron Center. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Vanderwerp in the high jump (4-8), Brenda Bergakker in the shot put (26-9), Greta Gustafson in the pole vault (7-6), Sara Jansens in the low hurdles (18.31), Jessica Crowley in the 100 (13.19), Melissa Quisenberry in the 1600 (5:44.6), Leslie Crowley in the 400 (1:02.80), Rachel Norton in the 300 hurdles (51.89), Elise Nyland in the "WE MAKE IT POSSIBLE"^ Wiser Choice Financial 1-888-203-5699 Make the Wiser Choice" No Application Fees Bill ('onsohdation Lower Monthly Payments I Cash Out - Any Purpose H e Stop Foreclosures Home Improvement Low Interest Rate Loans Available Call Brenda Thompson with Wiser Choice Financial (Free Call -24 hours per das ) 1-888-203-5699 S200 Free Cash for loans that are applied for during the next 21 days Certain Restric­ tions Apply Call for Details 800 (2:36.25), Jessica Crowley in the 200 (28.70) and Melissa Quisenberry in the 3200(12:25.62). The Lady Trojans won all four relay races, the 3200 (Melissa Quisenberry, Chris Dood, LeAnn Pitt and Elise Nyland in 12:01.31), the 800 (Erin Robertson, Erica Ross, Amy Miller and Leslie Crowley in 1:53.45), the 400 (Erin Robertson, Casey Warner, Greta Gustafson and Jessica Crowley in 54.10) and the 1600 (Rachel Norton, Erin Continued next page THINK SPRING EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter *795-7830 Experienced A fully Injured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Wayland A Bradley areas. BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 9, 2000/Page 23 Scots undefeated in league, tie Northern in double OT By Michael Marks Kevin Schmitz finished second in his flight at the TK Invitational. Here, he concentrates on a making a return in his match versus Caledonia. Scots win TK Invite; Trojans rebound in league Middleville third with 13 and Otsego finished fourth with 4 points. Mike Hopkins won a flight championship for the Trojans at No. 4 singles. Nick Hutchens, at No. 1 and Kevin Schmitz, at No. 2, were runner-ups. The Trojans rebounded Wednesday to defeat Comstock Park in a crucial league match 6-2. Middleville winners were Nick Hutchens at No. 1 The Thomapple Kellogg singles 6-2, 6-2, John Middle School seventh and Schilthroat at No. 3 6-2, 4eighth grade bands will pre­ 6, 6-3, Simeon Jones and sent their spring band con­ Mike Hopkins won at No. 1 cert at 7 pm Monday. May doubles 7-6, 6-1, Jon 15, in the middle school Bosma and Mike Hart won at No. 2 6-3, 7-5, Kyle gym ... The groups will perform McKeown and Brian Yeazel selections from their band won at No. 3 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 festival performances and and Josh Porritt and Andrew several new arrangements. Kalee won at No. 4 6-2, 6The one-hour concert is 3. free to the public. Caledonia’s tennis team captured first place at the April 29 TK Invitational, hut the host Trojans came within two tie-breakers of taking the championship. Caledonia ended up with 16 points, Comstock Park was second with 15, TK 7th, 8th grade bands to perform Nick Hutchens' 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 win at No. 1 singles was the Trojans' lone victory in a tough 7-1 loss to Spring Lake. Hutchens is now 8-1 on the season. The Trojans, however, rebounded last Friday to beat Kelloggsville 6-4. Winners were Hutchens at No. 1 singles 6-1, 6-2, Matt Pullen at No. 2 6-2, 6-3, Kevin Schmitz at No. 3 62, 6-0, Mike Hopkins and Simeon Jones at No. 1 doubles 6-1, 6-2, Matt Pullen at No. 2 6-2, 6-3, Kevin Schmitz at No. 3 62, 6-0, Mike Hopkins and Simeon Jones at No. 1 doubles 4-6, 7-5, 6-1, Jon Bosma and Mike Hart at No. 2 6-3, 7-5, Kyle McKeown and Brian Yeazel at No. 3 6-1, 6-1 and Josh Porritt and Andrew Kalee at No. 4 6-1,6-2. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT Caledonia’s varsity soccer game against Forest Hills Northern was a showdown between the two O-K Gold Conference powers. Caledonia won the championship in 1999, but Northern had taken the previous four Gold titles. The Fighting Scots came into the game unbeaten in the conference sat 5-0, while Northern entered with one league loss. After regulation and two overtime periods, the game ended in a 0-0 lie. "(That game) was two teams that gave 100 percent for 80 minutes and then for 30 minutes of overtime," Caledonia coach Jeff Merritt said. "It was just two good programs battling it out." The game began with Caledonia starting strong. The Fighting Scots managed three shots on goal in the opening minutes, passing the ball crisply between players as they moved the ball up the field. None of the shots found the net, however, as the half progressed, the Huskies began to win more balls and play more aggressively on defense. By half, Caledonia had only out-shot Northern 5-4. In the second half, the purple and gold regained the momentum. Senior forward Annie Schmidt several times drove for the ball down the sidelines past a defender only to have a shot scooped up by the Huskies' goalkeeper. Schmidt ended the game tied with Elise Boncher with a team-leading five shots on goal. In the two 15-minute overtimes, Caledonia took the attack to Northern and the Huskies responded with six penalties. Two times, Scot forwards dribbled the ball into the goal box with an opportunity to score and were brought to the ground with a foul by an FHN defender. The referee rewarded Caledonia an indirect kick. At the conclusion of the game, Caledonia had taken 18 shots on goal to Northern's 17. Ann Morgan made 13 saves for the Scots in goal. Many of the saves were routine, some were more challenging and one was spectacular. On that play, a FHN forward shot a head high smash to the left side of the goal. Morgan was able to put one hand on the ball, deflect it wide of the net and out of bounds. "That was a great save," Merritt said. "(Morgan) always plays well in big games." Caledonia and Forest Hills Northern will meet once more later this season in a game likely to effect the outcome of the conference championship. Caledonia 10 Cedar Springs 0 After playing 110 scoreless minutes Wednesday, Caledonia tallied 10 goals Friday in just 65 minutes at Scotland Yard. The officials stopped the game as high school rules require, after the Scots scored their 10th goal with 16:34 remaining in the contest. The out-gunned Cedar Springs team was missing many of their varsity players due to a school band event and had to bring up junior varsity players to field a team. Caledonia was led by senior Elise Boncher, who tallied five goals. Kristie Woodcock notched her second goal of the season, Alicia Rider scored on a shot in the top right hand corner of the goal from the 18-yard box and Christina DeVormer, Sara Dunlap and Beth Daniels also scored goals for the victors. On the first goal, Boncher won a loose ball 20 yards in front of the goal, split two defenders with her dribble and then froze the goalkeeper as she aimed a kick toward the right post. In total. Caledonia (8-1-1. sent 37 shot on goal, while Northern had none. Continued from pg. 18 Robertson, Elise Nyland and Leslie Crowley in 4:29.80). Calvin Tames Trojans... Calvin Christian’s girls beat Middleville. 71-66, last Thursday in league action. The Lady Trojans won the 3200 relay (LeAnn Pitt, Kaylee Wilke, Rachel Beard and Correna Leski in 13:10), the 800 relav (Erin Robertson, Erica Ross, Amy Miller and Leslie Crowley in 1:56.4), Melissa Quisenberry in the 1600 (5:44.4). the 400 relay (Erin Robertson, Casey Warner, Erica Ross and Thcrcssa Miller in 55.8), Leslie Crowley in the 400 (59.98), Elise Nyland in the 800 (2:34.5), Melissa Quisenberry in the 3200 (12:40.2) and the 1600 relay (Rachel Norton, Erin Robertson, Elise Nyland and Leslie Crowley in 4:34). 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Still it was considered to be one “great day." The Fighting Scots won seven events and sewed 101 points to take first place honors in the boys event. Forest Hills Northern finished second with 66, East Grand Rapids was third with 56, Unity Christian finished fourth with 38, Kenowa Hills ended up fifth with 32, Ionia wound up sixth with 27 and Middleville was seventh with 20 points. For the girls, Middleville took first with 82 points, Unity was second with 74, East was third with 58, Ionia finished in fourth with 43, Caledonia was fifth with 38, Kenowa Hills placed sixth with 30 and Forest Hills Northern was seventh with 11 points. First place achievers for the champion Caledonia boys were Curt Rozell, Mitch Petz, Joe Lillie and Tim Ross in the 12,800 Relay (41:11.3), Seth Temple and Jake Klapmust in the Pole Vault Relay (240), Steve Homrich and Mark Flockhart in the Shot Put Relay (85-6 3/4), Matt Born CUP C SAVE I I I I I I and Doug Jousma in the High Jump Relay (11-10), Joe Lillie, Matt Pifer, Mitch Petz and Tim Ross in the Distance Medley Relay (11:09.2), Pat Spitzley, Milch Petz, Joe Lillie and Tim Ross in the 3200 Relay (8:16.74), Jason Swanberg, Nate DeWitt and Eric Allen and Joe Lillie in the 1600 Relay (3:36.2). Other Fighting Scots winning medals were Dan Bloemers, Ben Busman, Tyler Corstange, Brett Higley, Nick Love, Matt Wienckowski, Kevin Clausen and Tony Govemol. Winners for the champion Middleville boys were Danielle Quisenberry, Jen Verkerke, Katie Richter and Melissa Quisenberry in the 6400 Relay (22:46.9), Chris Dood, Jen Verkerke, Melissa Quisenberry and Danielle Quisenberry in the Distance Medley (13:20.2) and Danielle Quisenberry, Chris Dood, Jen Verkerke and Melissa Quisenberry in the 3200 Relay (10:21.9). Caledonia's girls captured two first places. Rebecca Beckett and Tara Stanek won the Pole Vault Relay in 15-0, while Erin Mitteer, Katie Clausen, Lindsay Stephan and Rebecca Beckett crossed the finish first in the Shuttle Hurdle Relay. CUP & SAVE CUP & SAVE COVER-ALL Weddings’ Open Houses’ Graduations’ •Reunions •Parties of Any Kind! ________ ENTAL CANOPY We set up and we take down! for moro information, please call: 616-945-2351 TABLES & CHAIRS AVAILABLE cup c save cup & swe cup & spvc I I I I I I Scots Still Perfect... Caledonia's boys won league meets versus Kenowa Hills on May 1 116-21 and Wayland on 4 111-25. The girls beat Wayland 73-60. but lost to Kenowa 72-65. Against Wayland, Tara Stanek set a new school record in the pole vault with an 8-3 effort. Caledonia's boys won all 17 events versus Kenowa. Scoring firsts were Steve Homrich in the discus (1336), Steve Homrich in the shot put (44-10), Seth Temple in the pole vault (12-6), Matt Born in the high jump (6-20, Eric Allen in the long jump (19-9), Ben Busman in the 100 (11.7), Matt Wiencowski in the 200 (24.0), Nate DeWitt in the 400 (53.5), Mitch Petz in the 800 (2:09.5), Tim Ross in the 1600 (4:22), Tim Ross in the 3200 (9:54.5), Tyler Corstange in the high hurdles (17.1), Matt Pifer in the 300 hurdles (44.1), Brett Higley, Tyler Corstange, Ben Busman and Dan Bloemers in the 400 Relay (45.6), Brett Higley, Jason Swanberg, Ben Busman and Eric Allen in the 800 Relay (1:37.4), Jason Swanberg, Nate DeWitt, Eric Allen and Matt Pifer in the 1600 (3:48.6) and Pat Spitzley, Mitch Petz, Joe Lillie and Tim Ross in the 3200 Relay (9:42.2). Against the Wildcats, the winners were the 400 Relay team of Brett Higley, Tyler Corstange, Ben Busman and Dan Bloemers (46.5), the 800 Relay team of Brett Higley, Jason Swanberg, Ben Busman and Eric Allen (1:36.6), the 1600 Relay team of Jason Swanberg, Eric Allen, Nate DeWitt and Joe Lillie (4:00.5), the 3200 Relay team of Pat Spitzley, Caledonia continues to leap over foes and remain in the h^nt for another O-K Gold Conference championship. Mitch Petz, Joe Lillie and Tim Ross (9:58.3), Steve Homrich in the shot out (44-11), Steve Homrich in the discus (136-1), Jake Klapmust in the pole vault (10-6), Doug Jousma in the long jump (19-2 1/2), Matt Born in the high jump (62), Matt Pifer in the 300 hurdles (43.9), Joe Lillie in the 400 (53.5), Tim Ross in the 1600 (4:23.5), Tim Ross in the 800 (2:08.2) and Patrick Spitzley in the 3200(10:30.4). Beside Stanek's school record 8-3 in the pole vault, Caledonia's girls also achieved eight other firsts against Wayland. Amy Busfield had three of those in the 1600 (5:54), the 300 hurdles (51.6) and the 3200 (12:55). The others were by Rebecca Beckett in the 100 hurdles (18.2) Becca Busfield in the 400(1:07.2), Becca Busfield in the 800 (2:41.5), the 3200 Relay team of Amy Busfield, Megan Jaques, Becca Busfield and Loren Ondersma and the 1600 Relay team of Samantha Pleva, Ashley Kooiman, Kristina McCleve and Becca Busfield. Caledonia's loss to Kenowa was decided on the final evem. Winners for the Lady Scots were Kristen Choryan in the discus (932), Rebecca Beckett in the 100 hurdles (17.8), Lindsay Walters in the 100 (13.8), Lindsay Walters in the 200 (29.0), Amy Busfield in the 300 hurdles (51.8), Megan Jaques in the 3200 (13:00) the 3200 Relay team of Amy Busfield, Megan Jaques, Loren Ondersma and Becca Busfield (10:36), the 800 Relay team of Tara Stanek. Rebecca Beckett. Lindsay Walters and Tiffany Rcnker (1:57.9) and the 400 Relay team of Tara Stanek, Rebecca Beckett, Lindsay Walters and Tiffany Renkcr (55.4). FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues Lock-in was a blast! To the editor: movies, face painting, pizza, On Friday night, April 14, socializing, and so much Thomapple Kellogg Middle more, and, better yet, it was School held a very special free. Everyone had a blast! event for a majority of stu­ We appreciate those who volunteered their time, dents. It was an overnight lock-in money, and services to make from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. It was the night so fun for us; planned to honor those stu­ teachers, principals, parents, dents who were well cafeteria help, secretaries, behaved throughout the janitors, community mem­ school year and had not bers and businesses. received any in-school or Mick Kitzrow, Franklin out-of-school suspensions to Glass, Willie Case, and oth­ that point. ers in the class of 2(X)4, Students enjoyed an entire Thornapple Kellogg Middle evening of board games, School, Mrs. Sprague’s dances, competitions (chess social studies class tournament, cake walk, etc ), Lock-in appreciated Dear editor: I’m a eighth-grader at TK Middle School and I would like to thank all the staff and parents who helped me at the lock-in April 14 and 15. A especially appreciate Mrs. Sorensen for putting this event together. It was a great success and there was a positive atmosphere floating around the building. There were many games and other activities for everyone to participate in. Companies and organiza­ tions who donated wonder­ ful prizes Brett Knight, TK Middle School CUSTOM HOMES F’cee initial d&supx corimltiruj zRH! Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tet616-897-552D 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Mav 9. 2000/Paoe 25 Shutouts continue for Lady Scots The varsity girls soccer team at Caledonia High School notched its eighth shutout of the season in a league match last Wednesday versus Forest Hills Northern. But the shutout did not go for a win. although its wasn't a loss either. Caledonia and FHN actually tied 0-0 in a double overtime game played at FHN. The result put the Lady Scots at 7-1-1 overall and 5-0-1 in the O-K Gold Conference. The Lady Scots won their seventh game April 28 versus Kenowa Hills. Elise Boncher tallied three goals versus Kenowa, Alicia Rider two and Sara Dunlap, Christina DeVormer. Kelley Jackson and Christie Woodcock each added one. The defense recorded its seventh shutout of the season. The 0-0 tie against Northern became shutout No. 8. Freshmen... The freshman team exploded for seven goals to blank Grand Rapids Baptist May 1 7-0. Lisa Poliski had three goals, Brooke Hendry had two and Arnie Jones and Angie Pell each had one. Assists were credited to Erin Durkee, Brooke Hendry, Lisa Poliski, Emily Birtles, Laura Demistry and Laura Shoaf. Members of the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School girls track team. (Photo provided) Scots golfers now 13-0 Lynde Baltrusaitis carded a 42 to earn medalist honors and Caledonia's golf team up-ended Belding 175-227 May 4 in O-K Gold Conference golf action at Broadmoor. With the win, Caledonia improved to 13-0 overall and 11-0 in the O-K Gold. Beside Baltrusaitis' 42, Laurie Leatherman scored a 43, Kelli Leatherman a 44, Korin Rablcy a 46 and Amy Jo Leatherman a 46 on the par 38 course. On April 28, Caledonia shot its all-time team low of 170 in a 170-235 win over Wyoming Park. Lynde Baltrusaitis scored a 40, Lauri Leatherman a 42, Kristin Manning a 44, and Kelli Leatherman a 44. The entire Caledonia squad recorded rounds in the 40s, but only the top four scores are used to determine a team score in prep golf. Baseball Scots fall to Godwin Caledonia collected its share of hits and runs, but still lost a varsity baseball contest to Godwin April 27 12-7. The loss dropped the Fighting Scots to 0-8 and 02 in the O-K Gold Conference. Collecting hits were Brian Basarabski, Jeremy Breihof, Mike Bensted, Bruce Jackson and Chris Whipple. Jackson smacked a home run, while Whipple had a two base rap. Providing RBI were Bensted (two), Jackson (two) and Whipple. Basarabski and Jackson both pitched three innings. Basarabski struck out four, allowed three hits and gave up one earned run. Jackson allowed one hit and gave up one earned run. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School's boys track team. (Photo provided) TKMS track teams have winning week The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School boys and girls track teams improved to 3-0 with wins last Monday over Spring Lake. On Saturday, April 29 both squads won division titles at the Delton Relays, an event that included 14 schools. Competing at Delton were Allegan, Gull Lake, Battle Creek Harper Creek, Battle Creek Pennfield, Delton, Lawton, Otsego, Parchment, Paw Paw, Portage North, Portage West and St. Monica in Wayland. Results from the meets are listed below: Girls 3200: Hoag, second; M. Richter, fourth. 800 Relay: Reil, Tandy, Crawford and Dobson, fifth. 1600: J. Stortz, second; K. Bremer, fourth. 100: K. Scholty, second; W. Trueter, fourth. 400: W. Robertson, third. 3200 Relay: Stortz, Bremer, Egolf, Niemchick (school record) first. 70: K. Scholty, second; W. Trueter, fifth. 200 Hurdles: A. Raymond, (record) third. 200: W. Robertson, first. 1600 Relay: Niemchick, Hoag, Egolf and Stortz, second. 400 Relay: Reil, Crawford, Dobson and Scholty, fourth; Long Jump: A. Raymond, second. High Jump: M. Richter, second; K. Hall , fifth. Boys 3200: M McKeown, second. 55 Hurdles: K. Bray, second. 800 Relay: Kelley, Matthews, Adams and Hartley, third. 800: J. DeWitt, third. 1600: B Knight, third. 100: K. Fams, third; D. Tape, fifth. 400: S. Brooks, third; D. Tape, sixth. 3200 Relay: McKeown, Wolter, Robinson and DeWitt. 70: K. Farris, second; T. Kelley, fourth. 200 Hurdles: K. Bray (new school record) first; C. Rupp, 29.9; 200: S. Brooks, 25.0, D. Matthews, fourth; 400 GM Relay: Tape, Rolison, Hartley and Bray, first. Long Jump: K. Farris, sixth. High Jump: S. Brooks, first. Shot Put: B. Biek; third. Pole Vault: R Sypniewski, third; K. Zatske, fifth; J. Fromm, fifth. 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Open 7 Days a Week 795-3640 or 891-1287 �Page 28/ The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 9. 2000 ilso have Perennials, Annual Bedi lants, Flowers & Vegetables, Seei Onion Sets, and Seed Potatoes Large selection of pre-potted containers available in various sizes. Knott's Greenhouses "Providing quality flowers and plants for over 20 years." Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Closed Sunday � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-05-16.pdf a51963c378372117a2ad9e2f194f8dda PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 20/May 16, 2000 Caledonia school bond campaign kicked off by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A reception to generate support for the new $50 million bond issue to build a new high school building in Caledonia and improve many other facilities was held May 2. Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman said there were 140 subdivisions of different sizes in the school district, all served by Cale­ donia schools, also repre­ senting growth in the area, which is expected to result in severe school overcrowd­ ing within three years. Dennis Atkinson, chair­ man of the Growth Com­ mittee has been involved in the research and planning for the district. Speaking about growth, he said the people of Caledonia represent value systems for raising children, strong morals and strong work ethics, as well as eco­ nomic and social diversity, which was the reason people move to the Caledonia area. He said it was a close com­ munity that values quality in education. Atkinson said that where many communities did not start such a campaign until the schools were already overcrowded, Caledonia resi­ dents were committed to ed­ ucation and wanted to be proactive in regard to prob­ lems before they reached a crisis level, a theme echoed in the comments of several other speakers. Atkinson said that with 140 residential subdivisions, a great many children would be attending Caledonia schools. Every home means almost one additional child will be added to the school district. Within three to five years, there will be from 400 to 500 elementary stu­ dents, around 700 students in middle school and around 1,000 in high school. He said trends show that in addition to residential Doug Busman spoke at a reception to kick off the new bond campaign for Caledonia school district. growth, and rapidly increas­ ing school populations, there is tremendous growth expected in the commercial and industrial areas of the community. Atkinson said this offered an opportunity to create a Other speakers included Adam Paarlbe'g, left, Denise Hughes, Laurie Boy and Dennis Atkinson. tax advantage for the schools. Under Proposal A he said the greatest lax burden would fall on the commercial and industrial sector for school improvc- See bond campaign, pg. 2 Caledonia’s celebrity cat dies after dog attack by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Deuce, Caledonia's 20year-old library cat, was at­ tacked by two stray dogs in front of the library early Friday morning, and was so severely injured that he had to be pul down. Recognized and loved by many area residents. Deuce is sure to be missed. Deuce was the last living library cat in Michigan, of a total of seven. Deuce first came to the Library in 1981 as a young cat, but his value as a work­ ing cat was somewhat con­ troversial at first, according to former librarian Patricia Cavner. One skeptical citizen came to remove Deuce from the library, and delivered Deuce to a farm some dis­ tance away. In the mean­ time, Cavner was research­ ing to see if there really was a prohibition against cats in libraries, and discovered that in fact there is a long tradi­ tion of resident library cats in this country, something like fire dogs that reside in fire stations. Deuce was not happy in a role as a bam cal and re­ turned on his own to the li­ brary. A notice then was posted that Deuce's position was official and that no one was to remove him from the premises again. When the skeptical citizen returned to ger Deuce, he was told the cat had chosen where he would reside, and that was that. Deuce was always free, however, to come and go out of doors as he chose. He eliminated the rodent popu­ lation among the books. From that time on, Deuce's popularity continued to grow. In 1995 Deuce was given an honorary birthday party, although the actual date of his birth was not known. This did not stop his friends from celebrating with him, however. He received birth­ day cards from cats across the country, from the big cats at the Binder Park Zoo, and even cat celebrity Tony the Tiger. Deuce was distinguished by being included in a doc­ umentary about library cals, a nation-wide tradition, sim­ ilar to the tradition of dogs as mascots in fire stations. In 1996 he was featured in a movie about library cats. Gary Roma, a documentary film maker, made a film called "Puss 'N Books," which was presented at the Sundance Film Festival. A copy of the film is at the Caledonia library. Roma has a web site on the film at www.ironfrog.com. Library patrons have shown Deuce great respect One of his fans, Jennifer Remgar, made him a Christ­ mas doily to sleep on in 1997. wtneh foe regularh used to sleep on. Deuce's library cat mem­ bership fees of $6 per year were approved annually so he could continue to be counted among his peers, listed by the National Li­ brary Cat Society and re­ ceive his Library Cat Newsletter in a timely fash­ ion. This is a perk few ques­ tioned. After all, Deuce was employed in his position at the library for 18 years, an accomplishment many hu­ mans have not attained. Web surfing fans of Cale­ donia's library cat could be entertained by visiting Deuce's web site and home page since November of 1998. The site was very popular. Deuce even found a way to get his site and home page for free. Deuce was official greeter of library patrons, and had an additional duty of sending greetings appropriate to many holidays over the In­ ternet. He observed Thanks­ giving, and in December, he offered "Season's Greetings from Deuce." Deuce's cremains will be eventually returned to the library. A future memorial service will be planned but the date is not known. Donations to help with the costs are being accepted at the library. Betsy Riddell, one of the regular library employees was present at the library at around 9 a.m. when the dogs attacked Deuce. She re­ sponded immediately to res­ cue him, and took him to a local veterinarian, but noth­ ing could be done. Riddell said several resi­ dents have complained that two dogs have been getting loose and have threatened numerous village residents, reported in nine different complaints with animal control. The dogs reportedly threatened children and own­ ers walking their dogs , and some have complained one dog had actually bitten peo­ ple. 'rhe dogs, an American bulldog and a Gciman shep­ herd, were identified, and the bulldog was captured by workers at Caledonia Eleva­ tor and turned over to ani­ mal control. Later on Friday Austin Gates, supervisor at Kent County Animal Control, the owner delivered the shepherd to be euthanized. The other dog, reportedly less aggressive, was to be returned to its original owner, and removed from See celebrity cat, pg. 2 In This Issue Caledonia Poppy Days are May 18, 19 and 20 Caledonia Village marks Arbor Days Fire barn contract argument continues TK book disclaimer proposal defeated 4-2 Deuce, the last library cat in Michigan. �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml,'May 16, 2000 School bond campaign, continued from front page mcnts. "We should be able to drive down the debt rapidly," he said. A short video prepared by Ann Morgan, a high school senior, was shown to the re­ ception guests, explaining the reasons it was needed and outlining what the bond issue would accomplish. Points mentioned included: • Use the 1989 and 1994 additions of the existing high school as a second middle school to address an­ ticipated overcrowding at the middle school level • Construct a replacement high school on the Kraft Avenue site for 1,300 stu­ dents to accommodate popu­ lation growth at the high school level. • Use the 1962 and 1979 additions of the current high school as facilities for preschool, Kids Komer child care, expanded senior citizen programs, community edu­ cation and administrative of­ fices. • Address traffic safety is­ sues at the Kraft Avenue site and parking and traffic safety issues at all buildings including Caledonia Middle School, Dutton Elementary, and Kettle Lake Elementary. • Demolish the 1921 and 1936 facilities currently used by Community Educa­ tion and consider the site for a possible township library. • Sell the current 1880-era administrative office build­ ing • Address necessary tech­ nology updating. • Purchase additional school buses to accommo­ date increased student en­ rollment. A core committee coordi­ nating the campaign ineludes Denise Hughes, in­ volved in marketing; Adam Paarlberg, who is handling the financial area, and Laurie Boy is heading up an effort to identify supporters of the bond issue and conduct a phone campaign to be sure A complex plan, including a new high school facility on the Caledonia school campus, will shift various populations to various facilities to accommodate expected growth, with an emphasis on maintaining low student to teacher ratios. to register all possible vot­ ers by May 15. Eleven hundred positive supporters of the bond issue had already been identified according to Boy, in just the first two weeks of the effort. Celebrity cat, continued from front page the area where it had been a problem. Gates confirmed that complaints have been receivcd about the dogs. She said even if the dog is im­ pounded, the owner could claim the dog and if the owner paid the required fees, animal control is not em­ powered to destroy the dogs, K and unless there was proof of actual attacks, or the dogs were caught by animal con­ trol officers while still loose, sometimes nothing could be done. Apparently it is even hard to enforce laws regarding dogs that bite, because many such incidents are thought to be provoked by Contempt* Salon X a Jidl-StiAvice frntoLmfujMUu/ Salon ^ofi the ojitijie family! HAIR • NAILS • TANNING including The Came Room Men s salon . WALK-IN'S WELCOME • OPEN ENVENINCS Call Joday! 616-891-1093 I Caledonia Village centre 4 people approaching unfamil­ iar dogs. Gates said Kent County Animal Control has the power to enforce existing ordinances pertaining to loose animals. In some cases smaller municipalities have their own specific an­ imal control ordinances, but to enforce them it is neces­ sary to have an enforcement officer. She cautioned residents of the village and the township to keep their dogs confined and on a leash at all times. She said when the weather is nice there is greater temp­ tation for animals to wander away from home and to cause problems. Owners should know that loose dogs can be impounded by animal control and the owner can be fined. Adam Paarlberg, Denise Hughes, and Laurie Boy will head up a committee . working on the $50 million bond issue to be on the ballot in June. Caledonia Poppy Days are May 18, 19 and 20 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The American Legion is preparing for its Poppy Day fund-raiser again, and posters to advertise the campaign are being selected from the art work of local young people. There were 61 entries from Caledonia in the local contest this year. At this first level of competition there were six finalists and four honorable mentions, according to Barb Scott, speaking for the Caledonia American Legion Auxiliary. In third class, eighth and ninth grade, Elise Olthouse was awarded first prize, Nate Vanenk was give second and Amy Leatherman came in third, with honorable men­ tions going to Dorothy Jones, and Marc Gabbert. In class four, 10th, 11 th and 12th grades, Christina Counterman won first prize, Mary Sandtvelt took second and Chris Foote was given third, with Christina Mc­ Connell and Kevin Boen named for honorable men­ tions. Prizes are given at each level of the contest. The prizes at each level for first, second, third and honorable mention at several levels encourage young people to try to do their best in the nation wide contest. The next levels of compe­ tition are at the District level, and the Department or State level. After that, the next level of the competi­ tion judges the entries in five regions of the U.S. The posters will be on display at the American Le­ gion Hall in Caledonia and at the Board of Education of­ fice. The American Legion Auxiliary has sponsored Poppy Days for more than 65 years, and has supported the Poppy art contest for many years, as well. Students compete by dis­ trict, with 19 units in the 5th district, which includes Kent and Ottawa counties. The first place district win­ ners will compete on the state level in Lansing and first place winners then compete on the national level. The poster deemed best in the nation becomes the official Poppy Poster for the year, Scott said. Caledonia student Jill TK honors assembly set for May 26 Thomapple Kellogg High School will have its annual Senior Honors Assembly Friday, May 26, at I p.m. All high school students, faculty and parents will gather in the gymnasium to pay tribute to 190 seniors and recognize their accom­ plishments during their four years of high school Senior parents are encouraged to attend and celebrate their senior’s success. The Undergraduate Hon­ ors Assembly will be held Wednesday, May 24. at 9:30 am. in the gymnasium. Parents are welcome tcu attend. Bonner won the national level contest in 1996. Her poster is on display at the Michigan State Capitol. The poppy grew wild on the battle fields of Flanders, during World War 1 and be­ came a symbol of hope and renewal to those service men and women who fought for their country overseas. The Memorial Poppy contributions are devoted en­ tirely to rehabilitation and assistance for veterans and their families. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml May 16. 2000/Page 3 Caledonia Odyssey of the Mind teams advance to world finals by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Elementary School's Odyssey of the Mind team, a group of fifth­ graders coached by teacher Shirley Timmer, took sec­ ond place in the finals for "Classics, King Arthur Di­ vision 1" April 29 in Tra­ verse City. The performance qualifies the team to compete at the world finals May 31-June 3 at the University of Ten­ nessee in Knoxville. The team includes Scott Miller, Lindsey Forton, Melissa Anderson, Emily Ray, Ja­ son Harp and Michael Schmidtke. They will com­ pete June I. The teams competing will join teams from the U.S., Germany, Singapore, Moldova, Slovakia, China, Poland, Japan, Australia, Lithuania, Hungary, Kaza­ khstan, Bahamas and Hong Kong Odyssey of the Mind is an educational program that al­ lows teams of up to seven members to test their skills in solving one of five long­ term problems and a spon­ taneous problem. Teams compete in three divisions based on age. Team mem­ bers develop skills in tcam- The Caledonia Elementary School OM team will go to the world finals June 1 in Tennessee. The team includes Lindsey Forton, Michael Schmidtke, Emily Ray, Scott Miller, Melissa Anderson and Jason Harp. work, cooperation, evalua­ tion, design, script writing, time management, problem solving, creativity, and how to tackle real life problems using real-life skills. More than 2,250 Michi­ gan youth participated in the program this year. There were more than 3,000 team members, coaches, judges, volunteers and spectators who attended the finals in Traverse City in April. TK grad wins award at U of M Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate Leah Dodd is one of several University of Michigan students who will share $123,900 as re­ cipients of major writing awards through the Hop­ wood Awards program. Dodd, a senior in the Col­ lege of Literature, Science and Arts, received $2,000 in the Hopwood Minor Essay contest for “Connecting With Home”. Th Hopwood contest of­ fers awards for major drama/screenplay, minor drama/screenplay, major es­ say. minor essay, major fic­ tion - novel, major short fic­ tion, minor fiction, major poetry and minor poetry. The Hop wood program also administers the follow­ ing writing contests: the Kasdan Scholarship in Cre­ ative Writing, the Arthur Miller Award, the Jeffrey L. Weisenberg Poetry Prize, the Dennis McIntyre Poetry Prize, the Chamberlain Award for Creative Writing, the Helen S. and John Wag­ ner Prize, the Andrea Beauchamp Prize, the Robert F. Haugh Prize, the Meader Family Award, the Naomi Saferstein Literary Award, the Leonard and Eileen Newman Writing Prizes and the Paul and So­ nia Handleman Poetry Award. The Hopwood Awards in Creative Writing are funded by Avery Hopwood, U-M alumnus and Broadway playwright. The awards were presented by Prof. Nicholas Delbanco, director of the Hopwood Awards Program, before a lecture by poet and former U-M Eng­ lish Prof. Donald Hall. CHS Spring Collage Concert tonight The Odyssey of the Mind team is coached by teacher Shirley Timmer, shown in her fifthth grade classroom last December. The combined orchestras of Caledonia Schools, in­ cluding grades 4-12, will hold their annual spring concert tonight (Tuesday, May 16) at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center of the high school. The ever popular "Spring Collage Concert" offered by the high school musicians will include a variety of tal­ ented soloists, small en­ sembles and, of course, the full orchestra. Pete DeLille, orchestra di­ rector, said the students have been working very hard right up to the last minute to make this final orchestra concert of the year a truly memorable one. Call lor Classifieds 94S-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day *7 days a week pt -sfteui* V »Ieu sh i* e (~, ^-HAIR DESIGNERS X"~/ Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! See this week's Reminder for the schedule of euents and Garage sale information! Springfet2000 R celebration of spring from the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce may 19-21 • food Booths • Live Entertainment • Exhibits • Street Sweep • Thornapple River Clean-Up 6 festival • Public Ruction Everyone ’Welcome! • vmCH 30-ft. Climbing Tower • Games for Kids • Civil War Exhibition • Sky Dive Jump • Commission on Aging meals on Wheels Walk-a-thon • Barry County Area Garage Sales and more! far more details, pick up a flyer w call the Chamber office at 945-2454. check out the Barry County Shopping and Info mall for all the latest information and updates at - --------- _------------- —~~y—,— www.bsrr^’rosU.copj �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 16. 2000 ‘Gun Lake Revue’ art exhibit will be Friday The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area’s annual scholarship fund-raising event, the "Gun Lake Revue" and art exhibit is scheduled for Friday. May ments will be served. The Revue starts at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. This once a year event raises funds for academic scholarships given to gradu­ ating seniors from four area high schools, DeltonKellogg, Thomapple-Kellogg. Wayland Union and Martin With the success of the 1999 event Blue Lake Camp arts scholarships are being awarded to students at Delton-Kellogg and Wayland Union high schools. Scholarship sinners will be recognized at the event and some will perform 19 , The event is at Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 Chief Noonday Road, Gun Lake The art display begins at 6:30 p.m. and refresh­ in the Revue. Other perform­ ers will include Mike Bremer of the Middleville Players, the We 3 Share vocal tno. and a variety of instrumentalists and vocal­ ists. During the event. Mistress of Ceremonies. Melinda King, will present a variety of door prizes donated by local businesses. The event will be capped off with a hors d’oeuvres and dessert buffet prepared by the women of GFWC-Gun Lake Area Club. This is the third year that two local art galleries have brought artwork to the Revue. Kathy Green of the Bridge Street Gallery in Plainwell and Pat Sensiba of the Jefferson Street Gallery of Hastings will be joined for the second year by 2B Collectibles and their variety of limited edition posters Refreshments will be served from 6:30 to show time. Items in the art exhibit are available for purchase as well. Tickets for Friday evening's events can be pur­ chased in advance at the Hummingbird Arts and Crafts on Patterson Road, Gun Lake, as well as the Sea Shanty on Chief Noonday Road, also at Gun Lake The $10 cost covers the art exhibit, the “Gun Lake Revue.” presentation of the four scholarship winners, door prizes, plus an hours d'oeuvres and dessert buffet and because of the support of area businesses the "pro­ gram book" has become a business directory and is a tool for area residents. For more information, call Sandra Buller, chairwoman, at (616) 672-2173; Ruth Pcnon. art chairwoman at 795-2627. or Mane Finkbemer. ticket chair­ woman at 795-9682. LOCAI_ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School 9 30 a.m. Morning Worship........................ 10:45 a m. 6 00 p.m 1 veiling ‘raise WEDNESDAY......... Family Night 6 30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. l)r Brian P Harrison CALEDONIA I IOLY FAMILY CAT HOLIC CHURCH Kraft[ Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. ,Dave LeBlanc, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M M U 1 1 T T a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship ...................... 10 30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings....... —....... 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Bouma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our wed site www bhQhtside org 1 Redeemer Covenant Church Jk A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. 792-2889 4 Church u ith J canng heart for our OMtMwttfv and the world" Sundsx Uiwship 9 30am 416 00pm tait Id &. Adult) (During the School Year) Rei. Jt. Scott Greenway Pastor Lynelle Sprik. Youth Leader At tiewteyer. Community Catling Church (.Mice (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST wunJup MdH AKa l udt Ar J of u-rmw. M th< "het t* ’ am/ Kvwrur*- *' tht *11 B C N C H 0 /^ 9:30 'X r AM Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed . Family Night “We are changed by Gods love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor .Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk- Sunday School............................................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a m Sunday Evening Service...................... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6 45 p.m Word of Life Clubs 6:45 p.m Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . . .8:30 a m & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitncv villc Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0191 www lakcsidccommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave ^€3% ® RAY TOWNSEND. Pmkm NORMAN KNORR. Chrisun Eduolion Director 891-8028 • e-mail Ieighton9iserv.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street ^5 ©lb tCimc vlfSiTlctljobist Cljurdj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Our mile fast of Wktineyville Rd Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rzv P Adams Phone 891-8440 kev. Royie Bailard, Pastor Phone 868f>4 3 7 sSr^.. 945 am Morning Worship II 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30pm Pastor Iiouglas (Gregory 957-3572 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St.. Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted Io one another in brotherly love 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a. m. Rom 12 10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Res Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worsriip 9:30 a m MrddleviHe Sunday School MiddievtHe Mornng Worship 9 45 a m 11 00 a m Rev Lee Zachman GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Ctoef Nooadat Road (M Gm Lake) tfctoiMd. Ml 49341 - 79S-7903 KtimAJ Anlun 250 Vine Si • Church orike frlb-f'Jl 46*9 • F*x 891-4&4S M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Morning Worship Service 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m. Worship.................................................... 930a.m. Sunday School Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.............................. 1 LOO a.m Adult Bible Class......................... 1100 a m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Church (616) 795-2391 Re.ev ant Joyful Mas 21 DwwwKxm 11 13-21. UAe 4 14-21 Semwe Topu Uorsh.p W to We lk> WUt We D» “A Oramanc Rebee rv>l' Wordup Service ® *“ It Church tl uensevi Vursen A ChiM Care! CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Barner Free SCmUS! COMMUNITY CMURCM Durif Sen ice Flours SundnScto Axitap Hours |45am . lm (fefestate SUNDAY 8:36 A 11 am., 6 p.m. Children s Worship and Nursery 945 a m Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Crvjtch Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WNtneyvfle Ave at 84th St • 89L86ol The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" temporarily Meeting a Caledonia High School Sinday School 930 am xroa, Momrg toir.c 1030 am Sirday Evenng Wonhc 600 p m Wed M»awee« Prayer & Boe SWy 7 00 pm Rev Thomas Sluys. Rev Kart Basnior Assoc Pastor/routr. Mmnes �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml,May 16. 2000/Page 5 CMS Science Olympiad team 12th at state Tyler Sinclair and Emily Jacobson met their challenge in a “Wheeled Vehicle" event. Andrew Nerz and David Stettler built a bridge in their event. An event titled "Water Strider" was tackled by Dan Atkinson and David Stettler. The CMS Science Olympiad team in tront ot the Caledonia Middle School sign just prior to the state competition April 29. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Middle School Science Olympiad Our fast claims service is “No Problem.” nr agency is well-known providing fist, efficient ami lair claims service. That’s because we represent Auto-Owners Insurance, who, according to a national consumers’ magazine, ranks consistently ofche tup insurers in the country That’s why we are kixswn as The team finished in 12th place out of 44 teams at the state competition April 29. The team also received a "Special Recognition for Outstanding Performance" trophy for their top finish against other Class B schools. Several students earned medals for Caledonia. Lynsey Anderson, Angela Maxey and Jennifer Powers earned first place medals for "Experimental Design." Third place medals were awarded to Amanda Daniel­ son and Jennie Atkinson for "Write It Do It." Fourth place medals for "Road Scholar" were given to Chris West and Mike Phillips. Also earning top ten hon­ ors were Lynsey Anderson and Angela Maxey in "Physical Science Lab," Tyler Sinclair and Andrew Nerz in "Bottle Rocket," Emily Jacobson and Chris West in "Water Quality," and Lynsey Anderson and Jordan Kokot in "Reach For the Stars." Any student in grades 6-9 can participate in Science Olympiad. Students practice for events up to four months until a competition team of 15 students is se­ lected, where only five members of the team can be made up of ninth-graders. This year’s team consisted of four ninth-graders, five eighth-graders, eleven sev­ enth graders, and four sixth graders. The school started four years ago with a nine-mem­ ber team and a 20th place finish at regional competi­ tion in 1997. There have been two visits to the state competition, improving from 23rd to 12th place. The Caledonia Middle School Science Olympiad team, parents and coaches at base camp. Two ninth-graders, Chris West and Jennie Atkinson, have been competing with the team for four years. Several students are inter­ ested in continuing Science with only five members of the team at the 12th grade level. Ninth-graders can have the choice to compete at the high school or the middle school level. Olympiad at the high school level, and may put together the first Caledonia High School team next year. A high school team consists of grades nine through 12, e Designer — Builder CUSTOM HOMES I'roe initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616-897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 “No Problem” ftop^* Ask us akin our great service today! -Owners Insurance j.L Schwartz Insurance Agency “Our Po/rcy « fcw?" 497 Arlington Sl, (M3 7) Middtevwe, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Middleville man honored at Hope Curtis Edward Brinks, a Hope College senior from Middleville, received the award for outstanding accounting student dunng the annual Honors Convo­ cation Thursday. April 27. The award is a gift from Mr and Mrs Alfred S. Andrews to an outstanding accounting student. as selected by the faculty of the department of economics and bp>ine».44ipii]!>iranm. State Bank of Caledonia 6.75% rate (6.81% apy) Effective May 14. 2000 •1.000 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml,'May 16, 2000 Student from Caledonia will attend West Point by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Ian W. Fleischmann, son of Fred and Shirley Fleis­ chmann will be attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point N.Y. in June. He will be South Christian High School's first graduate to attend West Point. Fleischmann was Con­ gressman Vcrn Ehlers’ top nomination for appointment to a military academy. Fleischmann selected West Point after considering ad­ mission offers from three universities, including an offer for a four year Presi­ dential Academic Scholar­ ship of tuition board and fees at Grand Valley State University and a Carnegie Mellon $58,000 grant/scholarship offer. He was also nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. He was one of a few stu­ dents nationwide to attend both the U.S. Naval Academy 1999 Summer Workshop in Annapolis, Md., and lhe 1999 Invita­ tional Academic Summer Workshop held by the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. In each week­ long workshop, the attendee experiences life as a Mid­ shipman or Cadet. Fleischmann is one of South Christian’s top ten students this year. He has a grade point average of 3.84/4.0 and an ACT score of 32. He received his school academic letter and pin. A member of South Christian's debate team for Ian W. Fleischmann three years, he was regular in district and state level competitions. Fleischmann participated in American Legion's National Extempo­ raneous Oratory on Rights and Duties of Citizens under the Constitution, and won Michigan Fifth District and placed third in Zone. He at­ tended MSU’s two-week Na­ tional Debate Camp. He has worked as a judge in the Grand Rapids Metro Debate League Novice Debate Tournaments. He was editor and pub­ lisher of his school under­ ground newspaper, "The Rant." His drawing talent was recognized in the selection of his work for the School Agenda book cover. He took first place in his school's fine arts competition in sketching. Fleischmann plays tenor and alto saxophone. He played football for four years for the South Christian Sailors, earning save MONEY on two varsity and two JV let­ ters. In 1999 the team was first ever to play 14 games without a serious injury. The team won the district, regional and state semifi­ nals. finishing as state run­ ners-up in Division Four. South Christian won the Gold Conference Champi­ onship with a 7-2 record on regular season and went 4-1 in the post-season playoffs. Fleischmann was also on the track team, running in the 400 meters and anchor man on his 1600-meter re­ lay team. He is also a certi­ fied BSA lifeguard. Fleischmann is a highly decorated Eagle Scout with Troop 202 in Caledonia and a Venture Crew Member of Post 2202. He has been ac­ tive in scouting for 10 years, earning 70 merit badges and ten palms and rank of Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. He has held troop positions as senior pa­ trol leader, instructor and chaplain aide. He is active in his young Adult C-Teams at Hillside Community Church. Fleischmann served in the school district's fall 99 Model United Nations on the Security Council and was a Senator in the 1999 statewide Student Congress of the Michigan Inter­ scholastic Forensic Associa­ tion. He participated in lhe Cultural Heritage Exchange Student trip to Paris, France. His public service in­ cludes work in state, county and local political cam­ paigns. He has worked in many cleanups for Rails to Trails. Violet A. (Zenser) Jennings OAK HARBOR. OHIO - Mrs. Violet A. (Zenser) Jennings, age 94. of Oak Harbor. Ohio and formerly of Grand Rapids and Bradenton. Florida, passed away Thursday, May 11. 2000 at Riverview Nursing Home in Ohio. Violet was preceded in death by her husbands. Harold Wegner, Ralph Batema and Wilfred Jennings; a son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Mary Wagner; grandson, Jeffery Fountain; two sisters, Olive Miller and Leona Pfieffer; two brothers, Lester Zenser and Bernard Zenser. She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis (Bruce) Fountain of Middleville and Marianne (Robert) Paule of Ohio; six grandchildren, Roberta Lynn (Wagner) Teed of Bumips, Steve (Brenda) Paule of Ohio, Tom (Julie) Paule of Ohio, Reginald Paule of Ohio. Barrett (Lesia) Paule of Ohio and Beth (Waiter) Gulch of Middleville; 17 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; two brothers. Howard (Thelma) Zenser and Vernon (Hazel) Zenser; two sisters-in-law. Hannah Zenser of Big Rapids and Betty Zenser of Kentucky; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Violet were held on Monday, May 15. 2000 at Robinson-Henn-BrossiaMarsh Funeral Home in Oak Harbor. Ohio. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids with a small service in the chapel at that time. William G. Pickard HASTINGS Mr William G. Pickard, age 66, of Hastings, passed away Monday, May 8, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on November 17, 1933 in Yankee Springs, Barry County, the son of Orville E. and Mary I. (Converse) Pickard. Mr. Pickard was raised in the Yankee Springs, Irving and Middleville areas of Barry County and attended the Gates rural school and Middleville schools. He married Darlene J. Falconer on July 3, 1953. Mr. Pickard was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years, retiring in 1993. He had previously worked for Middleville Engineering and engaged in farming for many years. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose, U.A.W. Local #138, long time 4-H leader, enjoyed hunting, fishing, card playing and an all around sports enthusiast. Mr. Pickard was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, James; infant brother; sisters, Betty and Cecile. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; daughter, Kim (Bryan) Varney of Hastings; sons, Michael (Jeanette) Pickard of Hastings and Daniel (Jill) Pickard of Byron Center; four grandchildren, Douglas and Thomas Vamey, Amber and Kylie Pickard; brothers, Orville (Vickie) Pickard of Hastings, Donald Pickard of Middleville and Carl (Mary) Pickard of Caledonia; sisters. Ruth (David) McMoniglc of Middleville and Sara (Edwin) Colburn of Caledonia; mother-in-law. Lois Falconer of Hastings; brothers-in-law, Donald (Connie) Falconer of Hastings and Ben Falconer of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Pickard were held on Thursday, May 11. 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Walter Winebrcnner officiated. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to William G. Pickard Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. UORk COMP RATES! Talk to your Form Bureau Insurance agent about worker's disability compensation coverage. We've lowered base rates in most classes. Save even more with our Safe Workplace program! Call today. Lynn Denton Agency 1-800-443-5253 4695 Middleville Rd. M-37. Middleville. Ml 49333 Mating Your Future More Predictabie RREtB FARM BUREAU RBB INSURANCE III MM Illi 1 — 1 www tarmbureauinsurance-micom Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1.800-870.7085 For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Edith (Doc) Nordhof Alto - Mrs. Edith (Doc) Nordhof, age 99, of Alto, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerrit Sr.; and her two sons, Edward and Gerrit Jr. Mrs. Nordhof is survived by two daughters, Eva (Gerry) and Art Martinez of Cascade and Eileen (Bill) Bush of Middleville; one son, Eugene (Butch) and Sheila Nordhof of Lake Odessa; five grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Edith were held on Friday, May 12, 2000 at Caledonia Funeral Home. Pastor Royal Bailard officiated. Interment was at Cascade Township Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Old Time Methodist Church. Lillian A. Cornell CALEDONIA Mrs Lillian A. Cornell, age 91, of Caledonia, went to be with her Lord Sunday, May 7, 2000. Mrs. Cornell taught for several years in country schools including Lowe and many years in Cascade and Ada elementary schools. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Steven Cook. Mrs. Cornell is survived by her children, Thomas Cornell of Dallas, Texas, Joyce and Richard Hawkins of Alto, Ray and Mary Cornell of East Grand Rapids, Margaret and Jack Fitzsimmons of Caledonia, Mary Lou and Charles Cook of Alto; her grandchildren, Kathleen Ray, Richard II. Howard, Clifford and Bradford Hawkins, J. Robert, Michael and Patrick Fitzsimmons and Kelly Martin, David and James Cook and Kimberly Stickland, William, Thomas and Michael Cornell; 29 great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Cornell were held on Wednesday, May 10, 2000 COtl at the Caledonia Funeral Home. Reverend Bryan Schneider-Thomas officiated. Interment was at Bowne Center Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Visiting Nurses Association. Arrangements were made by the De Vries Funeral Home. a vuevMniat M, A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry ^ommunit^oundationorcaii945<)52^^^^^y �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/May 16, 2000/Page 7 Former TKMS science wing remodeling set Area Girl Scouts learn about folk art Tiffany DeGarmo helped the Juniors make old-fashioned portraits. Old-fashioned straw brooms were taught by Kendal Parbel. Rachel Schram demonstrated how to create paper bag puppets from fairy tales or fables, and then the girls put together short skits. TK student data collection begins Single student data collec­ tion has begun in the Thor­ napple Kellogg school dis­ trict. Letters have been sent to parents asking for some ba­ sic information about stu­ dents. This includes the student's name, address, grade in the 1999-2000 school year, date of first diphtheria pertussis tetanus (DPT) inoculation and ethnic background. This information will be encrypted so that student privacy will be respected. This information will be forwarded to the State of Michigan Board of Educa­ tion to provide consistent data on all schools in the state. In addition to the informa­ tion about students, the state is compiling informa­ tion on test results, teacher training and years of experi­ ence and other data. Technology director for the school district Kevin Briggs says, "The dead­ line for this information is Sept. 30, but we are hoping that parents send the infor­ mation in as soon as possi­ ble. This will certainly make the beginning of the school year a little smoother." For information about the single student data collec­ tion call assistant Superin­ tendent Midge Pippel at 795-3313. Cedar creeK Ufomes Distinctive Styles Inside and Out TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what esery family values: space Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all nch in fea­ tures. at pnces that will surprise >«*• __ Welcome Home. •Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.' 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 Sponsored by Gloria Schram's first-year Cadettes of Girl Scout Troop 743, Junior Girl Scouts from Caledonia and Middleville teamed up to work on their Folk Arts badges. Mandy Weaver taught how to make wooden spoon dolls. bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer The final work to finish the construction bond for the Thornapple Kellogg school district will begin soon. The architectural firm of Tower, Pinkster and Titus presented the Thornapple Kellogg School District with plans for refurbishing the former middle school science wing, which will be used by both the continuing education sponsored preschools and by the alter­ native high school. Plans originally called for alternative high school stu­ dents to use the bathrooms in the special education wing. For reasons of conve­ nience and safety, it was de­ cided to install two bath­ rooms in the alternative high school area. There is also a sink area in the plans with enough counter space for a microwave oven. Doors to the building will be replaced. There will be a locked door between the al­ ternative high school and the preschool area. The high school students will enter from the rear of the building using a separate doorway. Final plans will be drawn up and bids should be let this week. There will be some interior cleanup and the architectural firm has suggested using a special flexible paint to help cover the disparate surfaces used in the building. No landscaping is in­ cluded in the plans. The board also asked Tower, Pinkster Titus to discuss the status of the bid for air con­ ditioning the high school auditorium. Once bids are received, the board will compare costs with the funds still remain­ ing for construction before making a final decision. Work on the science wing should be completed by the start of the second semester of the 2000-2001 academic year. TK graduation ceremony will be May 28 Commencement for seniors at Thornapple Kellogg High School will be held Sunday, May 28. at 3 p.m. at the high school ath­ letic field Chad Wachtor, class presi­ dent. will give the class address Daniel Parker. Kim Selleck and David Smith, members of the Board of Education, will present the 185 graduates with their diplomas Music will be provided by the Thornapple Kellogg High School Band directed by Ray Rickert. �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 16. 2000 Grandparents’ Day held at Dutton Christian L --k m Ar?— Julie Deppe explains art work to a guest on Grandparents' Day at Dut­ ton Christian School (held April 14). Open houses were held at both the elementary and the middle schools. Artwork on display was exhibited for grandparents, who later had their pictures taken with their grandchild and enjoyed coffee and dessert. TK has 13 students in Close Up 2000 trip Grandparents toured classrooms and viewed displays of artwork and interacted with children who explained recent work to them. Silent Auction Carnival May 19th, 2000 • 6 to 9 PM Caledonia Elementary 9770 Duncan Lake Rd. Little Caesar’s Faro's Mrs. Timmer's 5th Grade Class Subway The Voisin Family Essential Bean Tom and Sheryl O’Connor Brandywine Restaurant Pam King Family 4 Star Video Lori Steger Family Mulberry Bush The Franke Family Caledonia Hardware Legacy' of a Lifetime Mullers Paint and Paper Greenbauer Asphalt Caledonia Fanners Elevator The Ehlich Family Village Stylists Brad King Family Main Street Expressions The Fifarek Family Rainbow's End The Kelly Family Good Neighbor Pharmacy The Steketee Family Country Town Floral The Forton Family K.C.’s Family Footwear The Zahl Family Swieringa’s Jewelry Store Thirteen students from Thomapplc Kellogg High School embarked on their journey to the nation’s capi­ tal to participate in Project Close Up April 30. Students from Thomapple Kellogg have been partici­ pating in Close Up since the early 1970s. Close Up is a weeklong study program that allows students to get an “up close” look at how American government works. Upon arrival, TK’s partici­ pants, including Advisor Mark Uyland and students Payshence Erb, Danielle Qui senberry, Bev DeFouw, Jen Vrkerke, Lyndsey VanAman, Tom Haynes, Warren Prostko, Ashley Reaser, David Osborne, Laura Newton, Anne Cnossen, Amy Dykstra and Tiffany Beuschel, were placed into workshop groups with other high schoolers from all over the United States. Seminars, including CNN correspondent robert Novak and White House reporter Stark Thompson, gave students an opportunity to get their questions answered. In one occasion, a liberal and a conservative battled out student nominat­ ed topics, the temptation to be nice was easily ignored. Nightly classes offered a chance to debate current issues and analyze the past. Discussions continued while on the road. Buses were boarded and through a swarm of pillars and presi­ dential quotes, explorations led to the Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt memorials where it was learned the powerful effect of the execu­ tive branch of our nation’s history. Visits to several of the Smithsonian museums tested their knowledge. On “Capital Hill day” TK students met with their rep­ resentatives. Congressman Pete Hoekstra and Senator Carl Levin entertained inquiries. The remainder of the day was spent sitting in on hearings and committee meetings and touring the buildings found there. Culturally, the teens visit­ ed the Arena Theatre, where they were presented with the stage production, Blue,”, starring Cosby’s Felicia Rashad. What did the students think? “I learned much and met many interesting people," stated Ashley Rcaser, “I am glad I went.” At the end of the week, besides a bad case of extreme exhaustion, partici­ pants found themselves bet­ ter informed and inspired to be more active in their school and community gov­ ernments. Weatherheads make Kalamazoo College dean’s list Lucas and Garrett Weatherhead, both Thornapple Kellogg High School graduates, have been named to the Kalamazoo College dean’s list few the winter term. To be eligible for the dean’s list a student must earn a 3.5 grade point aver­ age or above on a scale of 4.0. Lucas, a sophomore, is thinking about majoring in psychology or business. He is currently on study abroad in Madrid. Spain. Garrett, a freshman, plans to major in political science and to study abroad in Madrid. The sons of Dr. James Lucas and Diane Weatherhead of Middleville, Lucas and Garrett are both part of the Kalamazoo College basketball leajn- For your home, auto and business insurance needs calls Gun Lake Insurance Agency, Inc. Gordon Wells, Owner 1-800-562-2939 or 672-5104 Since J4 Hastings Mutual M Insurance Company , l Hairingt, Michigan • 4905**1091 188F �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 16. 2000/Page 9 NEW BOOKS: Announced by Thornapple-Kellogg Library Fiction: The Game of Worlds by Roger Allen; Kit’s Wilder­ ness by David Almond; Ravelstein by Saul Bellow; Angel Fire East by Terry Brooks, The Knight, The Harp, and The Maiden by Anne Bush, Before I Say Goodbye by Mary Higgins Clark; The Trigger by Arthur Clarke; Armageddons by Jack Dann; Tough Cookie by Diane Mott Davidson; Reave the Just and Other Tales by Stephen Donaldson; Tiger in the Sky by Sheila Finch; The Edge of Reason by Bridget Jones; Stardust by Neil Gaiman; The Gates of the Alamo by Stephen Harrigan; Sick Puppy by Carl Hiaasen; The Best American Mystery Sto­ ries by the Century ed. by Tony Hillerman; Mad Ship by Robin Hobb; Yanked! by Nancy Kress; Seasons Un­ der Heaven by Beverly Laltaye; Dangerous Vegetables by Keith Laumer; The Ter­ rorists of Irustan by L. Mar­ ley; Listen to Your Heart by Fem Michaels; The Colors of Chaos by L.E. Modesitt; Anil’s Ghost by Michael Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Ondaatje; Back Roads by Tawni O’Dell; Unveiled by Francine Rivers; The Hu­ man Stain by Philip Roth; Just Don’t Make a Scene. Mum! By Rosie Rushton; Moment of Truth by Lisa Scottoline; Shiva’s Fire by Suzanne Staples; Here Comes Heavenly by T. Strasser; Firebird by K. Tyers; The Golden Globe by J. Varley; The Red Sky File by Denise Vitola; Dragon Weather by L. Watt-Evans Non-fiction: Forensic Science: Evi­ dence, Clues, and Investiga­ tion by A. Campbell; How to Know God: The Soul’s Journey into the Mystery of Mysteries by D. Chopra; Fair Ball; A Fan’s Case for Baseball by Bob Costas; Bones of the Master: A Bud­ dhist Monk’s Search for the Lost Heart of China by G. Crane; The Oxford Com­ panion to Food by Alan Davidson; The Backyard Astronomer's Guide by Ter­ ence Dickinson; Fun With Nail Art by Shari Finger; Life So Far: A Memoir by Betty Friedan; MLA Hand­ book for Writers of Re­ search Papers 5th Ed. by Joseph Gibaldi; Savion! My Life in Tap by S. Glover; Africa in My Blood: An Au­ tobiography in Letters by Jane Goodall; Scuba Diving by Dennis Graver; Making Simple Musical Instruments by Bart Hopkins; Home Comforts: The Art and Sci­ ence of Keeping House by Cheryl Mendelson. National Electrical Code Handbook 1999 by Mark Earley ; The Field & Stream Firearms Safety Handbook by Doug Painter; Straight Talk About Learning Disabilities by K. Porterfield; Rand McNally Road Atlas 2000: United States, Canada. Mexico; Cambridge Guide to Weather by R. Reynolds; The Rock Says: The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment by The Rock; Cleopatra by Diane Stanley; The Herbfarm Cookbook by Jerry Traunfeld; Dream­ weaver 2.0, 2nd Ed. by Tarin Towers; When Longships Sailed: Vikings Ad 8001100. Large-print: Before I Say Goodbye by Mary Higgins Clark. Non-fiction PL-cassette: Red Clay & Vinegar by Naomi Griffith. Children’s: Midnight Magic by Avi; Crazy Jack by Donna Napoli; Spinners by Donna Napoli; The Squire, His Knight & His Lady by Ger­ ald Morris; Gerald McBoing Boing by Dr. Seuss; If That Breathes Fire, We're Toast! By J. Stewart; The Secrets of the Scepter by Mary Stan­ ton; Night of the Shifter’s Moon by Mary Stanton; Joseph Had a Little Over­ coat by Simms Taback. Elizabeth Hillman is April Rotary Student of the Month Donna von der Hoff, math and computer science in­ structor at Thomapple Kel­ logg High School, nomi­ nated senior Elizabeth Hill­ man. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis and Vicki Hill­ man of Middleville, as the Rotary Student of the Month for April. Hillman, von der HofT said, is a “student who pos­ sesses the aptitude as well as the attitude needed to suc­ ceed.” She has taken a rigor­ ous college preparatory cur­ riculum. including four ad­ vanced placement courses and one dual-enrolled col­ lege class, and has served as president of the National Honor Society Hillman is a member of her church youth group and has volunteered for various community projects such as "Angel Tree Gifts" and var­ ious mission trips. Described as a young woman "who goes above and beyond what is ex­ pected of any student in the classroom setting.” she never hesitates to undertake any challenge that comes her way. Future plans include a psy chology major at Gordon College Elizabeth Hillman. Four sets of twins among Contempo clientele Contempo Salon of Caledonia has four clients who recently had twins, and a haircut and style was given to the mothers and a first hair cut to the twins. Shown are Casey and Riley, bom Jan. 26 to Kim Chausow (holding Stephanie also); Hilary Edema with Reegan and Jacob, born March 15; Sue Ramsey with Ryan and Aaron born Dec. 30 of 1999, and Tina Redwine with Ashley and Sidney, born on April 6. ’ The fathers, (not shown) are Steve Chausow, Steve Edema, Clay Ramsey and John Redwine . THE CABLE COMPANY YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR INTRODUCES SERVICE YOU WON’T WAIT FOR. It's a great time to be wired. We re Charier Communications, your new cable company, and we'ne committed to bnngrng you more entertainment, variety ana better technology. As we make upgrades m your area you're going to be seeing a lot of us. 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They were able to attend three dif­ ferent sessions in the after­ noon. The presentations give kids an idea of careers and jobs about which many children at that age may have no concept previously. People speaking to the stu­ dents about their work ex­ plained aspects such as how a person's temperament is important in a particular job, what a typical work day would be like, or what the working conditions might be. Educational preparation for an occupation, salary, job duties and advancement opportunities were also cov­ ered. Details about the day to day work of such diverse oc­ cupations as well driller, in­ terior designer, nurse, ground water expert, busi­ ness owner, mechanic, den­ tist or insurance agent were discussed. Attractions for the kids included not only a heli­ copter, but fire trucks, speakers, audio visual pre­ sentations, participatory ac­ tivities, and more. Career Day was organized by Ken Demeuse, career class teacher, and Beth Simmons. The goal of the day’s presentations was to help students gain a better understanding of the world of work and an increased un­ derstanding of the job mar­ ket. The hope is that by intro­ ducing students to a basic idea of many careers, a realistic foundation is laid for increased awareness and un­ derstanding as students progress through high school toward future careers, and later toward appropriate training, whether at college, A helicopter and its pi­ lot were a big hit on Ca­ reer Day at Caledonia Middle School Thursday. in skills or trade training or in the work place. The hope is that by introducing students to a basic idea of many careers, a realistic foun­ dation is laid for increased awareness and understanding as students progress through high school toward future careers... Heavy equipment brought in by the armed services made a large impact on middle school students considering the possibilities in the world of work. Many speakers spoke and gave slide presentations in sessions attended by students. Danielle Shartra and Cassy Bell are public relations persons for the Grand Rapids Hoops, a local basket ball team. Kindergartners in Cheryl Huver's class, from Caledonia Elementary School even visited the helicopter during Career Day. and Sgt. Robert Drumm answered their questions. One child’s father was the pilot of the impressive helicopter. Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults ~ New Patients Welcome -Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work} Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures q Wedding Invitations and MORE . NITE HUTE Your Smile The First Thing People See! Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 ~ or stop by at... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/May 16. 2000/Page 11 Page 5th-graders ‘snooze’ at Binder Park Zoo by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students in Mike Hodges' fifth grade class at Page El­ ementary spent the night of May 5 at Binder Park Zoo for a "Zoo Snooze." Students had raised money by selling T-shirts in their classroom business. (They still need to sell more shirts to finish paying for the evening.) This fun filled evening was spent learning about wildlife in the zoo's Con­ servation Discovery Center, where there also was food, fun, games, crafts, some sleeping and even a zoo train ride. Students learned that pea­ cocks and peahens would make really good alarm an­ imals because they are really loud. They enjoyed pizza, and after a midnight walk, a midnight snack. Students also played games including a monkey treat relay, of which Xieanne Koehl said, "It was fun, but having to put a monkey biscuit in your mouth was just plain gross." During the midnight hike on the zoo's boardwalk the students looked for animals that might still be awake, saw mints spark in each other’s mouths and had fun being just a little spooky. Students saw a boa con­ strictor and a giant toad dur­ ing the evening. They also watched a movie about wolves. Earlier they had played a game with the students be­ ing wolves and peahens. Lindsey Meaney enjoyed the game where students were blindfolded and tried to catch moths. Real bats might have an easier time catching their prey by sound than the students did. Kenny Shook and Cory Faunce report that the girls got the biggest of all the rooms to sleep in, but the boys got to sleep on padded crates. They also say they played poker. It was so ex­ citing that the boys slept until 7:30 a.m. (The girls were up by 7). After breakfast and a train ride, the students returned to Page. Anyone wishing to purchase a T-shirt from the students can call the school at 795-7944 and leave a message for Hodges. Note: Some of the infor­ mation for this article provided by Kenny Shook, Cory Faunce. Lindsey Meaney and Xieanne Koehl. Students in Mike Hodges' fifth grade class play a game of wolves and pea hens during their zoo snooze at Binder Park Zoo on May 5, Knotts Greenhouses 698-8221 • Closed Sundays Caledonia AYSO signup deadline is June 2 Spring soccer is approach­ ing and h’s time to sign up for the fall/sprihg Caledonia AYSO 2000-2001 season. Soccer signup is not only for the soccer players them­ selves, but for volunteers as well. Caledonia AYSO (Amer­ ican Youth Soccer Organ­ ization) held its kick-off signup last Saturday, May 13, at Caledonia High School. Signup is ongoing until June 2. Sheets can be obtained any time until then through the Caledonia Community Center. AYSO is a nationwide organization, but it is run by volunteers of each dis­ trict. As in all locales, the Caledonia district needs adult volunteers. Coaches, referees, publicity, a photo coordinator, field and equipment maintenance and assistants, scheduling (of games and fields) etc., are all areas of need. In the past, area high school students have helped out as coaches (and referees). This may help them to re­ ceive credit for community service. AYSO officials say the main criterion for coaching or other volunteer capacities is not a complete knowledge of the rules and regulations of soccer; the basics can be learned quite readily. Nor does anyone have to be a natural athlete. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTI0H-M$\ "In essence, the only thing you really need to be an AYSO volunteer is pa­ tience and liking kids," a spokesperson said. "To many volunteers, working with the kids is the best part of being involved in AYSO." Coach training (beginner and intermediate) is avail­ able before the season starts. Videos also are available for those that want to coach or assist. Sometimes parents have co-coached, which helps with the shuffle of Saturday morning work­ game times. A coach’s lime commitment is approx­ imately six weeks in the fall and another six weeks in the spring. Many coaches have prac­ tice once a week, with most games being played on Sat­ urdays. Signup for players, con­ tinuing through June 2, is $35 per player, with a fam­ ily maximum of $85. This fee includes the uniform. Registration for AYSO is for kindergarten through eighth grade (must be 4 years old by Aug. 1). Check with the Community Center for sign-up sheets. Persons wanting to coach or assist with other volun­ teer activities should contact their local elementary, the middle school, or the Cale­ donia Community Center, for the name and phone number of the regional reg­ istrar After the June 2 deadline, the AYSO volunteers will be busy ordering uniforms, scheduling games, creating (he teams and generail) tak­ ing care of the many details that are inherent in any as­ sociation of this magnitude 1 Retail .1 Aj 3422 - 76th Street, SE • Caledonia, MI 49316 Halfway between Kalamazoo Ave. & M-37 We also have Perennials, Annual Bedding Plants, Floner; £ Vegetable;;, Seed, Onion Sets, and Seed Potatoes Large selection of pre-potted containers available in various sizes. 100’s of Hanging Baskets 10”-12”, Many Varieties Moss Baskets Earth-friendly Fiber Baskets Geraniums Selection of Annual Knott's Greenhouses “Providing quality flowers and plants for over 20 years." Hours: Mort-Fri. 8 cun. - 8 pjrt. Sat 8 am. ■ 5 p^t. Closed Sunday �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 16. 2000 TK book disclaimer proposal defeated 4-2 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education voted 42 Monday night against adding a disclaimer to 17 books in a summer reading program. Parent and school board member David Smith originally had asked that the books be removed because "Fossils" by the popular children's author Aliki, presents the age of the earth as "millions of years." Smith said, ’’this is just a theory not a fact." The board tabled the disclaimer suggested April 17 by board President Dan Parker, saying that "this book presents one theory among many theories." Parker and TK Superintendent Jay Cason consulted with the school's attorney before the May 8 meeting. Parker presented the attorney's report that any disclaimer could leave the school district subject to a lawsuit. The attorney mentioned the separation of church and slate as one of the reasons for his advice. The attorney reasoned that one of the many theories could be construed as the "creationist" theory which is church based. Parker said, "I find this advice disturbing and I believe it throws roadblocks into critical thinking. I think a statement in the books would have been best Outgoing board member Gary VanElst accepted a certificate at the TK Board of Education meeting May 8 as he attended his last regular board meeting. He thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve the students, staff and teachers during his 20 years on the board. knowledge." "This is something I would expect from the old Soviet Union," Smith said. Gary VanElst reminded his colleagues that there arc more choices than this one VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Middleville Village Council scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2000, is rescheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2000. Rhonda L. Fisk Village Clerk 307 Part-time position opening for DEPUTY CLERK in Thornapple Township. Applicants should be detail oriented and computer literate with an accounting or bookkeeping back­ ground. Please apply at Thomapple Township offices: 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml, between 9:00 a m.-12:00, 1:00-4:00 Mon. thru Thurs. and 9:00 a m.-Noon on Fri. 309 book and parents should be allowed to make choices. Parker responded, saying, "I don't know if I was always aware of what my children were reading. Board member Jean Ray said, "you have to ask to see text books." Both Parker and Smith praised the process which the board has gone through over the last several weeks even though it has been difficult and frustrating. "The school district runs the risk of a lawsuit standing up for what is right," Smith said. Parker concurred, saying a lawsuit "would take away from the positive things we do in the district." Smith concluded his remarks saying, "I want to make it clear that no teacher has deliberately done any harm to anyone. I want it to be clear that I am not negative to any TK people." Parker also announced that the opening for the superintendent's position has been posted internally. No search committee has been appointed and the board Second Shift Production Supervisor A local manufacturer to the automotive industry for over 30 years, is looking for a highly motivated Second Shift Production Supervisor with the following >- Expenence in directing and supervising personnel in a manufacturing environment. *■ A highly organized, self-starter with a hands-on management style and the ability to motivate and lead others to accomplish goals — Good problem solving skills and detail onented. Good mechanical aptitude ’ eferred candidates will have 3-5 years e*oe ence in supervision with strong communicatton and leadership skills Knowledge ot starcard automotive practices OS 9000, and Microsoft Office products a plus This position is responsible for directing product on activ­ ities and reports to the production manager fl you are seeking a challenging career wrth a progressive QS9000 certified manufacturng organ ration, we want to la* with yot Outstanding compensation and employee benefits package Please send resume to ad <117 c/o The Reminder • P.O. Box 188 • Hastings Mi 49058 i i ..... ............................................... . ' Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education president Dan Parker congratulates high school teacher Jerry Robinson for his selection as a role model for other teachers on ways to use technology effectively in the classroom. will wait to see how many applications are received. As of May 8 only one application, from assistant Superintendent Midge Pippel, has been received. The opening for the superintendent's job at TK came last month when Jay Cason announced he is leaving at the end of June to take a similar post in Kentucky. VanElst received praise as he ends his tenure on the Thornapple Kellogg School Board after 20 years of service. The school district also is distributing special . ....... . middle school computer teacher and former varsity football coach Skip Prangcr. First grade teacher Deb Warren's request for an additional year of child care leave was approved. The date of the next Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education meeting has been changed to June 19, one week after the annual school board election. Parker said that the candidate forum sponsored by the PTO May 4 allowed residents to hear from three dynamic and caring candidates. TK graduates’ pictures sought The final days of high school are winding down for Thomapple Kellogg High School seniors. They are cleaning out their lockers, returning li­ brary books and even mak­ ing good on what they owe. The Sun and News tradi­ tionally prints the pho­ tographs of the graduating seniors. Pictures for this year will be picked up at the office on Wednesday, May 17. If students have not turned in a photograph, they should do so before 9 a.m. Wednesday. Students' names Cail for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hoars a Dai ■ 7 Dan a Week Rh Sun & Hews Act/on-w! ' portfolios to all teaching staff. The portfolios is in recognition of Teacher Day. The board approved the Michigan Model for high school health and a new journalism textbook. The addition of these classes will give students more choices, especially in the English area, with eight credits required for graduation students who are not college bound need classes to select. In other business the board accepted with regret the resignation fir retirement of high school English teacher Gerald Stein and should be printed legibly on the back of the photos. The graduation overnighter is coming closer and some students have not yet purchased a ticket. This alcohol-free overnight cele­ bration with their class­ mates is the last chance many students have to spend time with their friends. The last day to purchase tickets at school is May 22. Tickets are $25 each. The overnighter is sponsored by the Senior Parents organiza­ tion, which reminds parents that a ticket to this party makes a great graduation gift PAINTER’S APPRENTICE Professional, well-established painting company seeking reliable, hard working 18+ year old for full time in Caledonia and Middleville. Applicant must be able to follow directions and handle multiple tasks. No experience necessary will train right individual. (Transportation necessary ) FOR APPLICATION: (616) 222-6125 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml,'May 16, 2000/Page 13 Caledonia Village marks Arbor Day by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Village Council held its annual Arbor Day Cele­ bration May 8 a few min­ utes* before the regular meet­ ing. Village President Daryl Penfold read the Arbor Day proclamation and a tree was planted prior to the cere­ mony at the south end of the village offices. Several reasons were given why Ar­ bor Day is observed throughout the nation and the world, and the value of doing so. It was maintained that trees can reduce the ero­ sion of topsoil by wind and water, cut heating costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxy­ gen and provide habitat for wildlife. The proclamation noted that trees are a renewable re­ source, yielding paper and countless other wood prod­ ucts, wood for homes and fuel for fires. Trees enhance property values, enhance the economic vitality of busi­ ness and business areas and beautify the community. Wherever trees are planted, they are a source of joy and spiritual renewal. Penfold urged all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day in support of the efforts to pro­ tect trees and woodlands and to plant trees to promote the well being of this genera­ tion. In regular business al the council meeting, the Village Council: • Approved repairs to be done by Fisher and Sons for the $66,824.50 Terrace Street project. An additional $2,500 to remove and re­ place the 60-year-old sani­ tary sewer may be needed, though recent televising of the sewer showed it to be in good shape, and if during digging, this is shown to be true, replacement may not be needed this year. • Was told that the Sewer Committee would like to have the drainage ditch along 100th Street to Em­ mons Lake cleaned out. The committee wants to con­ tinue televising the sewers and storm sewers as a means of diagnosing the worst problems in the antiquated system. The Sewer Com­ mittee also asked the Vil­ lage Council to create a pri­ ority list for work on sew­ ers. • Approved a request from Bill Nesbitt of Nesbitt's Market in Middleville for endorsement to participate in a community project that Coca-Cola is sponsoring for Rails to Trails in several lo­ cal communities along the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. Nesbitt said his business would take part in a match­ ing grant program with Coca-Cola, which would ar­ range for 25 cents on every case of Coke to go to the community Rail-Trail pro­ ject. The Thomapple Trail group is promoting the idea with local businesses within its area. If businesses in the Cale­ donia area could be recruited to participate in the fund­ raiser, money raised would help with the Caledonia por­ tion of the trail, yet to be completed. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY. MAY 18.2000. COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING. 1. ZOC 00-04-01, PARCEL ID. NO. 0005-005-00, A REQUEST BY MONROE ROSENBERG. 2990 N. BRIGGS RD.. TO REZONE HIS PROPERTY FROM THE “AGRICULTURE" ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RURAL RESIDENTIAL-ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN. 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DURING REG­ ULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLAN­ NING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT (S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY REA­ SONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL^}. DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 306 Village Council endorse­ ment was given in hopes it will encourage local busi­ nesses involvement in the community project. • Scheduled a special bud­ get workshop meeting for 7 p.m. Monday. May 22. • Approved the dates and times for parades to cele­ brate Memorial Day. the 4th of July, Labor Day, Homecoming, Halloween and Christmas this year. People participating in parades were reminded not to throw candy, tokens or prizes from vehicles in the parade route. A danger is created to people and chil­ dren trying to retrieve the objects from between wheels and vehicles travel­ ing in the parade. People interested in par­ ticipating on the Indepen­ dence Day committee are invited to attend a meeting Thursday, May 18. Call the village office at 891-9384 to get details. • Referred plans to extend South Rodgers Court to the Planning Commission for consideration. The commis­ sion would have to call a special meeting, requiring a public hearing. After years of discussion with the owner, Jerry Baker of First Real Estate, the agreement with the village is about to go through. This is only one section of a thoroughfare that would allow access to customers traveling between shopping areas on the west side of M37. Access for other sec­ tions of privately owned land are yet to be negotiated. Achieving the agreement for any access was seen as a positive gain for the com­ mercial areas, bringing business to the whole shop­ ping area and increased safety to shoppers. The Caledonia Village Council gathered with residents of the area to celebrate Arbor Day with the planting of a tree next to the Village office. • Discussed setting up a system of business licence fees, but no decisions were made. • Passed a resolution to designate the village man­ ager or president as the au­ thorized administrator for the Community Develop­ ment Block Grant program, and to continue village in­ volvement in the CDGB program. During the discussion of bills, questions over legal fees came up over a section of a document e-mailed by the attorney to the village office. The amount charged for the amount of time in­ volved was challenged. It was explained that village employees are not in a posi­ tion to interpret the mean­ ing behind ordinances, and TK SCHOOL MENU when citizens request infor­ mation, it is better to give them the actual copy of the document to the person re questing it. CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FREE DEVELOPMENTAL INVENTORY If you are a Caledonia School District resident and you have concerns about your child’s development such as speech concerns, socialization, learning and/or growth development, we will be conducting a developmental inventory to identify preschool aged children who may benefit from early educa­ tional intervention on Fnday, June 2, which is our last screen ing for this school year. (The next screening will be held in September, 2000.) You may call and schedule an appoint­ ment (891-0219) between 8:00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. There is no fee for this service. Committee Position Available The Village of Middleville Zoning Board of Appeals has one seat open. The suc­ cessful applicant should be a Village res­ ident with an interest in maintaining the integrity of the Village Code of Ordinances. Please express interest in writing to Rhonda Fisk, Village Clerk, at 100 East Main St., P.O. Box 69, Middleville, Ml 49333 by June 2, 2000. w/garlic bread or ham and Thornapple Kellogg cheese hot pocket, peas, Middle and High School mixed fruit, milk. Lunch Menu NOTE: Rotating items Wednesday, May 17 Goulash w garlic toast or will be chix nuggets, chix pepperoni hot pocket, com, patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, pears, milk. chef salads and theme bars. Thursday, May 18 Cheeseburger on a bun. BBQ chicken on a bun, baby carrots, watermelon, milk. 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Middlevile, Ml/May 16. 2000 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Synopsis of Meeting Nesbitt to 3 year terms expiring Synopsis April 30. 2003, on the Zoning VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, Board of Appeals on a motion MICHIGAN made by Mr Bray and supported COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES by Mr Lytle APRIL 25, 2000 6 Approved changing the The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan regularly scheduled meeting scheduled for May 23 2000. to Council was called to order at 7 00 pm by Lon Myers Council May 24, 2000, on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by President of the Village of Middleville. Michigan tn the Mr Newman 7 Authorized Staff to seek a Council Chamber of the Village design cost estimate from Hall Members present Mr Floyd Bray Mrs Dorothy Williams and Works for the Grand Rapids Street and Sewer Corson, Mr William Kenyon. Mr Michael Lytle. Mr Lon Myers. Expansion on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Dawd Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg All mem­ Mr. Kenyon bers present The minutes of the April 11, 2000, meeting were approved as read as was the Agenda for die meeting Mr Clair Miller, of Earth Tech, sub­ mitted his report Uoyd Bailey. James Ciluffo, Robert Hall, STATE OF MICHIGAN James Steur and Mike IN THE BARRY COUNTY VanderWert were administered TRIAL COURT - CIRCUIT the Oath of Office as Reserve DIVISION Police Officers ORDER FOR PUBUCATION ACTIONS TAKEN File No: 2000-265-CH 1 Approved invoices dated ROBERT HULA and FRANCES April 22. 2000, in the amount of HULA $54,497 34 on a motion made Plaintiff. by Mr Lytle and supported by vs Mr Bray THE UNKNOWN HEIRS. 2 Approved re-appointment DEVISEES OR ASSIGNS OF of Mr Don Williamson to the LB HILLS (a/d/a Luther B Housing Commission with a Hilte) term expiring April 30, 2005. on 'CORNELIA HILLS, deceased, a motion made by Mr Newman and the BARRY COUNTY and supported by Mrs ROAD COMMISSION VandenBerg Defendants 3. Adopted a resolution to Jeffrey L Youngsma (P40393) allow Mrs Corson to be an ex- Attorney for Plaintiffs offioo member of the Planning JEFFREY L YOUNGSMA. PC Commission on a motion made 9952 Cherry Valley Ave . SE. by Mr Bray and supported by Ste A Mr Newman Roll call vote Caledonia. Ml 49316 resulted in 6 Ayes and 1 (616) 891-9310 Abstention with Mrs Corson At a session of said Court, abstaining held in the Circuit Courtroom in 4 Approved the appointment the City of Hastings. of Mr Eldon Newmyer and Mr Barry County. Michigan Michael Balsitis to serve three this 18th day of April, 2000. year terms expiring April 30, PRESENT: HON. JAMES H. 2003, and Mr. Charles Pullen to FISHER, Circuit Judge serve an unexpired term expir­ Upon consideration of the ing April 30, 2001, on the Verified Motion of Plaintiffs and Planning Commission on a rec­ the Affidavit in Support thereof, ommendation made by Mr attesting to the fact that the Myers Vote resulted in 5 Ayes Defendants in this action cannot and 2 Nays, with Mr Newman be personally served with a and Mrs VandenBerg voting no Summons and a copy of the 5. Approved the re-appoint­ Complaint herein because their ment Ms. Patricia Hall and identities and present where­ appointment of Mr William abouts are unknown and that publication of notice of this action in a newspaper of general circu­ lation is most likely to give notice to Defendants and it appearing to this Court that Plaintiffs, after dili­ gent inquiry, has been unable to ascertain the Defendants identifi­ cation or residences either within Now is a great time to or without the State of Michigan, 8 Approved allowing the Thomapp+e Trail Association to use the Village logo in their advertisng on a motor made by Mr Bray and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 9 Adjourned the meeting at 7 43 p m. on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L Fisk. Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5 00 pm. 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Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 52’4 and it further appearing that per­ sonal service of Summons and Complaint in this action cannot be made on Defendants for the above stated reasons, and that mailing would be fruitless and that publication is best means available to apprise Defendants of the pendency of this action; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, designees and unknown heirs, assigns of L.B Hills a/k/a Luther B Hills and Cornelia Hills and all other unknown owners and claimants, shall on or before the 23rd dav of May. 2000. serve their answers on Jeffrey L Youngsma. attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 9952 Cherry Valley Avenue. SE, Suite A. Caledonia. Michigan 49316, or take such other action as may be permitted by law Failure to comply with this Order will result in a judgment by default against the Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed m this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be pub­ lished once each week for three consecutive weeks in the Sun & News, a newspaper in general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the Defendants Publication shall occur within the County of Barry, State of Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be made within fourteen (14) days from the date of entry of this Order; and that mailing a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiffs cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer­ tain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by mail. Honorable James H. Fisher Circuit Judge Drafted by Jeffrey L Youngsma JEFFREY L. YOUNGSMA PC 9952 Cherry Valley Ave . S.E. Suite A Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9310 (301) Cdl 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! Fire barn contract argument continues by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The boards of Thornapple and Yankee Springs town­ ships continue to wrangle over the contract for the rent of the Yankee Springs Fire Bam for equipment owned by Thornapple Township Emergency Services. Yankee Springs notified Thomapple last January that the lease for the building was being raised to $5,000 per year from $3,000. The reasoning behind this was that this more realistically reflected the cost of running the facility. Thornapple then asked Yankee Springs for a de­ tailed list of expenses before the new contract would be considered. At the May 8 meeting, the Thornapple board asked Supervisor Don Boysen to send a letter to the township with a threeyear contract for leasing the fire bam for three years. Yankee Springs Board Treasurer Bob Herold reacted negatively to this offer at a meeting last Thursday night. Board member Jack Finkbeiner said. "I guess wc should have charged $5,000 from the beginning." The board took no action on the contract and asked TK April Students of the Month chosen These young people were chosen as Students of the Month for April at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (front row, from left) Brittany Pflug, Nichole Byars, Amanda Vykopal, Melissa Moorhouse, (second row) Becky Kilmartm, Jenny Olczak, Ashley Getty, Kelly Sholty, (third row) Kristen Minor, Joey Guy, Aimee Vanderwood, Bill Huff, (fourth row) Samantha Vandersloot, Jodi Walker, (fifth row) Roy Powers, Pete Mathias and Jill Williams. Trojans take two on tennis courts Middleville's tennis team netted two 6-2 wins last week over Coopersville (May 8) and Kenowa Hills (May 10). The two wins put the team's record at 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the league. Winners against Coopersville were Nick Hutchens at No. 1 singles (6-2, 6-7, 6-4), Matt Pullen at No. 2 (6-0, 6-0), Mike Hopkins and John Schilthroat at No. 1 doubles (7-6, 6-1), Mike Hart and Jon Bosma at No. 2 (6-0, 61) , Brian Yeazel and Kyle McKeown at No. 3 (6-1, 62) and Josh Porritt and Andrew Kalee at No. 4 (6-0, 6-2). Hutchens’ win was a match between two of the league's unbeatens. Hutchens has an overall Recreation plans to be discussed May 25 BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville Finkbeiner to contact TI ES Chief Bob Woodard to dis­ cuss the issue. Herold said. "To be hon­ est I've had all I want to do with Thomapple. I irritate them and I need to stay out of it. Truly. I don’t under­ stand what they want. I don’t understand the fuss." In other fire departmentrelated action, the board ap­ proved the ballot language for the August vote. This two-mill levy will raise ap­ proximately $264,000 and is for fire equipment only. The increase in fire mil­ lage vote will be held on Aug. 8. Members of the Thomap­ ple Area Parks and Recre­ ation Commission met May 11 to discuss results of the survey, the inventory of parks and recreation facili­ ties in the area and discuss the recreation plan. The commission plans to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at the Thomapple Township Hall to set priori­ ties and make decisions on what to include in the draft of the recreation plan. The date of a public meet­ ing for June will be set at the May 25 meeting. Any­ one who would like more information about the Thor­ napple Area Parks and Recreation commission can call Geoff Moffat at 7953385. record this season of 11 -1. Earning victories over Kenowa Hills were Hutchens at No. I (6-2, 62), Pullen at No. 2 (2-6, 64, 6-3), Mike Hopkins and Simeon Jones at No. 1 doubles (6-2, 6-4), Mike Hart and Jon Bosma at No 2 (6-3, 6-1), Brian Yeazel and Kyle McKeown at No. 3 (6-3, 6-4) and Andrew Kalee and Josh Porritt at No. 4 (6-2, 6-0). Trojan coach Larry Seger said the regular season results couldn't have been better. ’’We’ve been improving steadily," Seger said. "(Nick) Hutchens has been a great leader for us. As a team, I couldn’t be any happier." Steve’s Seamless Gutters Steve Orr 9805 Chief Noonday Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (616) 795-7980 Residential • Business • Builders Custom Made Seamless Aluminum gutters • FREE Estimates • Competitive Prices �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 16, 2000/Page 15 Soccer Scots beat Unity, Wayland They (Unity) are dangerous every time they touch the ball." The Scots scored the game's first goal five minutes in on a shot by junior stopper Sara Dunlap. Dunlap laced the ball from just inside the goal box into the upper right comer of the net. Moments later, Elise Boncher set up to take a comer kick. The Scots were using a new comer kick play that coach Merritt had installed the day before. Boncher made a service and lofted the ball to the goal line in front of the net. Christina DeVormer leaped up next to the near post and flicked a head ball toward the far post. Beth Ramsey fought through a group of Unity defenders and directed the ball in for Caledonia's Caledonia won its rematch against Unity Christian 2-1 last Wednesday at Scotland Yard. The first game was played in mid-April on a rain soaked field at Unity with Caledonia winning 1-0. The game-winner was scored by Beth Ramsey with one minute to play in double overtime. The rematch would prove to be equally tough for the Fighting Scots. Caledonia came in ranked fourth and Unity was eighth in the Division III State soccer rankings. Jeff Merritt, the fifth year Caledonia coach, was pleased to walk away with the win. "I am elated with this win,” Merritt said. "We knew going into it that it would be a close game. JV, freshmen soccer teams keep winning The junior varsity soccer team at Caledonia High School has won two of its last three matches. Here arc the highlights of those three: Caledonia 3, Kenowa Hills 0: The Scots dominated the game and did not let down for the entire 70 minutes. Two goals from Laura Bashlor and one from Janie Zinger led the Scots. Hallie Hargreaves was solid at the stopper position. Forest Hills Northern I, Caledonia Lady Trojans are Academic All-State The Thornapple Kellogg High School girls basketball team that played during the 1999 fall season and made it to the Class B State quarterfinals was recently named Academic All-Slate by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. The Lady Trojans (25-2 during the 1999 campaign) had a cumulative grade point average of 3.609. The team is coached by Marcy Uyl. 0: The Huskies scored the game winner in the May 3 match from 20 yards out with roughly two minutes to play. The shot just got past Scots' goalkeeper Hannah Cooley. Caledonia 3, Wayland 0: The Scots became fired up thanks to a breakaway goal by Kelly Schievink near the end of the first half. Caledonia then continued to pound away at the Wayland defense. Janie Zinger scored a goal off a header and Hallie Hargreaves scored from out by nutmegging the keeper. The shutout was the team's fifth of the season. Freshmen: Tough defense is a key to winning most soccer games. Thanks to the defense of players such as Hillary O'Neil. Kate Sorenson, Laura Shoaf and Annie Jones, the Scots came away with their fifth shutout of the year May 9, beating Rockford 2-0. Scoring for Caledonia were Brooke Hendry and Emily Birtles. For Birtles, it was her first goal of the season. second goal. Ramsey has twice this season scored the decisive goal against Unity. Before the half concluded, the Scots nearly notched another goal as Alicia Rider drove the center of the field on a breakaway. The play, however, was broken up by a Unity defender before Rider could snap off a shot. Unity, which out-shot Caledonia 9-1 in the second half, scored its only goal six minutes into the frame. Caledonia was whistled for a hand ball penalty and Unity netted a free kick that was placed just outside the 18yard box. The Scots (10-1-1, 8-0-1) biggest offensive threats in the second half came on several breakaway attempts by Marisa Woodcock. Another strong outing was turned in by goalkeeper Ann Morgan. Morgan, most notably, made a sliding save on a shot from a Unity striker. Scots Cool Off 'Cats: Caledonia eventually defeated Wayland last Monday 4-1, but the Wildcats made things interesting. Caledonia began the game confidently, having defeated Wayland earlier in the season 9-0. But four minutes into the game. Wildcat Andrea Moma raced with the ball down the right side of the field before Caledonia defender Andrea King intervened and kicked the ball back up field. The ball was won by a Wayland player who sent a long ball toward the corner. Moma got there first and kicked it past the Caledonia keeper for the game's first score. The goal, according to Merritt, had an impact on the game. "It got us worried and it made us play a little scared," Merritt said. Five minutes after the Wayland goal, Caledonia evened things up. Taking a pass from the corner, Christina DeVormer trapped the ball and quickly sent a one-touch shot into the right side of the goal. The senior left wing played her best game of the season, Athletes off the week leMica Thornapple-Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School Baltrusaitis carded a solid round of 86 for the unde­ feated Caledonia girls golf at the Moy 5 Russ Johnsen Tournament. The Fighting Scots won the 25-team event with a 345. ____ Crowley sprinted for two individual victories a May 9 in the Lady Trojan's track and field meet against Godwin. Crowley won the 100 in 13.04 and the 200 in 27.72. Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON nsurm Agency, lx. scoring two goals and making one assist. The game progressed tied 1-1 until the 10 minute mark of the first half. DeVormer then took an indirect kick as a result of a Wayland penalty. DeVormer put the ball into the air in front of the Wayland goal, where a leaping Beth Daniels headed the ball in. It was Daniels third goal of the season and gave Caledonia a 2-1 half-time advantage. "(In the) second half we made some adjustments and played a great half of soccer," Merritt said. "We took a ton of shots and would have scored more, but we must have hit the post five times." Caledonia's third goal came with just 10:17 to play. Sophomore Alicia Rider booted a hard shot that struck the crossbar. DeVormer was on the spot for the rebound and tapped in her second goal. The Scots’ final goal came with 6:45 left. Junior center back Andrea King took a penalty shot from about 40 yards from the Wayland goal. King's arcing shot found the net and King had her first goal of the season. King and senior Angie Adrianse, paired together at center back, have anchored a defense that has allowed four "oals so far this season. Lady Scot Ann Schmidt (19) proceeds up field in a recent varsity match at Scotland Yard. Caledonia held a 10-1-1 record going into Friday's contest. BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners 25 Iron and Odor Filters^ Years 4 Experience * Drinking; Water * Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation Installation fee applies. Must present coupon. 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First place achievers for the boys were Steve Homrich in the shot put (43-10) and the discus (1305), Seth Temple in the pole vault (12-0), the 3200 relay team of Patrick Spitzley, Nate DeWitt, Joe Lillie and Tim Ross (9:14.2), Matt Pifer in the high hurdles (17.5), Nate DeWitt in the 400 (53.5), Tim Ross in the 800 (2:06.2) and the 1600 (4:38.2), the 800 relay team of Brett Higley, Jason Swanbcrg, Ben Busman and Eric Allen and the 1600 relay team of Eric Allen, Nate DeWitt, Joe Lillie and Tim Ross (3:52). Placing first for the girls were Megan Jaques in the high jump (4-6), the 1600 (5:52.3) and the 3200 (13:10), Kristen Choryan in the discus (87-3), Tara Stanek in the pole vault (84), Enn Mitteer in the high hurdles (17.7), Becca Busficld in the 400(1:03.2) and the 800 (2:42), Lindsay Wallers in the 200 (29.3), the 3200 relay team of Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! Becca Busfield, Lauren Ondersma, Megan Jaques and Amy Busfield (11:32), the 800 relay team of Tara Stanek, Rebecca Beckett and Tiffany Renker (2:00.4) and the 1600 relay team of Samantha Pleva, Ashley Kooiman, Kristina McCleve and Becca Busfield (4:555). The wins over Belding helped to make up for the May 8 defeats to South Christian. The boys fell 7265, while the girls came out on the short end, 95-42. Collecting firsts for the boys were Steve Homrich in the discus (133-7), Seth Temple in the pole vault (12-0), Eric Alien in the long jump (20-6 1/4), the 3200 relay team of Pat Spitzley, Mitch Petz, Joe Lillie and Tim Ross (8:32.8), the 1600 relay team of Nate DeWitt, Eric Allen, Joe Lillie and Tim Ross (3:30.8), Nate DeWitt in the 400 (52.0) and Tim Ross in the 800 (2;O2.1) and the 1600(4:29.6). Winners for the girls were Missy Elam in the shot put (28-11), Kristen Choryan in the discus (86-3), Amy Busfield in the 1600 (5:44.7), Becca Busfield in the 800 (2:30) and Megan Jaques in the 3200. At the May 6 Lowell Invitational, the Scots set a couple of records and fared well in a talented 11-team field. Caledonia's boys finished second with 68 points and the girls were eighth with 26 points. Grand Rapids Christian won the boys meet with 85 1/2 points. Placing first for the boys were the high jump relay team of Matt Bom. Doug Jousma and Ryan Slot (184), the long jump relay team of Eric Allen, Dan Bloemers and Doug Jousma (56-3 3/4). the distance medley relay team of Pat Spitzley, Joe Lillie. Mitch Petz and Tim Ross (27:17.4), the Red Arrow relay team of Mitch Petz, Nathan DeWitt, Matt Pifer and Joe Lillie (5:52.7) and Tim Ross in the 1600 (4:31.3). The effort of the high jump relay team tied a school record and the effort of the Red Arrow relay team was good enough to set a new school record. The girls established two new school records and finished second in both of those events. The distance medley relay squad of Becca Busfield, Megan Jaques, Lauren Ondersma and Amy Busfield finished in 30:24. The new Red Arrow relay record of 7:30.8 was set by Becca Busfield. Ashley Kooiman, Kristina McCleve and Megan Jaques. Uncertified "Carfax ■Ml JZ.T- Timvu-J VEHICLE HISTORY SERVICE^ When you buy a Used Car DO YOU GET: Factory Built, Factory Backed Warranty? It's a given at Gavin. All of our GM Certified used vehicles have passed a 100 point check list, have sticker prices clearly marked in the windows, and have GM warranty coverage. Ask us what this does, with NO COST TO YOU. 97 Pontiac Montana 97 Pont. Grand Prix 4 door extended length, captans chars. 48.000 miles., gray 4 door. V-6. auto., air. CD changer, cassette. GM Certified, white ___ *15,995^ *14,995 97 Buick Century 4 door. V-6. auto. aw. power seat 26.000 miles., silver *13,995 The Scots have found great success at Broadmoor and on the local links this spring. Here, Kristin Manning watches as her putt inches closer to the hole at a recent match at Broadmoor. Fighting Scot golfers still undefeated; win tournament Caledonia's girls golf team remained undefeated by shooting a 345 at the Russ Johnsen Tournament May 5 at the Gracewil Golf Course. The Fighting Scots finished first in the 25-team field with their team score of 345. South Christian was second at 350 and Greenville third at 356. Laurie Leatherman carded an 85, Lynde Baltrusaitis an 86, Korin Rabley an 87 and Kelli Leatherman an 87. All four girls medaled. There were 126 golfers competing at the event. Amy Leatherman also fared well with a 91. Caledonia closed out its O-K Gold season with a pair of matches May 9 and May 11. The Fighting Scots knocked off Cedar Springs 186-222 at Broadmoor May 9 and Wayland 169-251 May 11 at Orchard Hills. Laurie Leatherman shot a 44, Lynde Baltrusaitis a 45, Korin Rabley a 45 and Kristen Manning a 51 against Cedar. In their final O-K Gold Conference match against Wayland, Korin Rabley managed a 41, Kelli Leatherman a 42, Lynde Baltrusaitis a 42 and Lauri Leatherman a 44. The Caledonia golf team is now 16-0-0 and 12-0-0 in the O-K Gold Conference. Junior Varsity: Caledonia's JV team won its fifth match in a row May 11 by defeating East Grand Rapids by 18 shots, 221239. The Fighting Scots (5-3) were led by Samuels who shot a season-best 51. 24 Hour Bicycle Challenge route set for June 17, 18 race event So far 271 cyclists from 23 states have signed up. Only 500 riders are allowed to participate. This bicycle event, scheduled for June 17 and 18, will begin at Thornapplc Kellogg High School, with various routes throughout the day and night. For more information about the 24 hour Challenge contact the Obcrmeyers at (616)241-1969. 95 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Ext Cab Short box. 350 V-8. auto. ar. 61.000 miles. one owner, caramel, we sold < newt — JUST ARRIVED — 94 Chevrolet S-10 4x4 Ext Cab iml 72.000 99 GMC SLE HD 3/4 Ton Ext Cab snontxw 96 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 30004.4 4ioaade CAVIN • Buick^Pontiac M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Middlevilla SALE HOURS Mon. IWHItoi tat ThnlFn Itot SM >to1 SERVICE HOURS Mm. 8to8; Km*.-Fri.«toS Sat* to 12 795-3318 OO 1 <■ O-> I “ <S I 33 ■ Caledonia Schools - Elegant family home in gorgeous wooded setting. Professional landscaping w ith underground sprinkling surrounds this 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath home with fin­ ished walk-out. Three car garage with overhead storage. Entire main floor in true hardwood floors. Ceramic tile in all baths. Fireplace in Great Room, 9 ft. ceilings, all oak six-panel doors. Too many extras to list. Call Deb Pawloski at 974-6318 for per­ sonal show ing. Greenridge Realty (403702). �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 16. 2000/Page 17 �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 16, 2000 TKMS track teams end year undefeated Setting school records for the boys this year the 400 relay team of Darrin Tape. Scott Brooks, Jordon Hartley and Kurt Bray (47.7), the 800 relay team of Tape, Brooks, Hartley and Bray (1:41.4) and Bray The girls and boys track teams at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School finished their campaigns with perfect records. The teams defeated Caledonia on May 8 and Godwin on May 10. in the 200 low hurdles (28.7). For the girls, Jessica Stortz, Kirby Bremer, Mallory Egolf and Gina Niemchick set a record in the 3200 with a time of 11:39.5. TK athletes leap over the hurdles in recent action at the TKHS track. Caledonia freestyle wrestlers win on the mats A TK runner sprints toward the finish line during a recent home race. Beautiful 4BR/3I/2 BA Brand >ew 3BR/31/2 BA ..... 1999 Parade Home on I acre between Caledonia & Middleville. Country­ setting. Exceptional quality inside and out. Call Catherine, 795-3389 or 795-1078. Two-story with full walk-out on 1 acre. There is still time to pick your own colors. Great location between Caledonia & Middleville. Call Catherine, 795-3389 or 795-1078. Middleville - 3BR. I Bath in the Village of Middleville Call Catherine, 795-3389 Pole Barn on 1.5 acres, Yankee Springs Twp...... Call Catherine. 795-3389 2+ acres across from State Land....Call Catherine 795-3389 2-4 acre Building sites available ... Call Bill. 795-3389 pAI 1 • CALL, Catherinc Brvcr 7*5-3389(0), 795 1078(H) Bill Getty 795-3389(0), 795-7513(H) 117 East Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 / 795-3389 iew Discounts and Payment Plans Available The Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club has traveled in the last seven weeks to various locations to compete in freestyle wrestling developmental tournaments. Wrestling in Group O were Trevor McCoy with one second and one third place, Mikkel Norman with two thirds and one fourth place and Ben Smith with three fourth place finishes. Wrestling in Group I were Christian Brower with two seconds, one third and two fourth places, Evan Grinage with one second and one third place, Brett McCarty with two first place wins, four seconds and one fourth place, Jesse Riva with one fourth and Jon Schaibly with five firsts, one second and one third place. In Group II Jacob Czarniecki had one fourth place, Layton Grinage had a first, two thirds and a fourth, Cody Madison had a third and two fourths and Michael Schaibly had seven first place wins. Wrestling in Group III were Clay Berridge with three firsts and two seconds, Josh Collier with one second, three thirds and a fourth place, Tylor Cook with two fourths, Brandon Grinage with two firsts, two seconds and one fourth, Patrick Kukulis with one third and one fourth, Justin Maxim with three firsts and one second, Tylor McCoy with two firsts and three seconds, Tyler Ohlrich with one third, Charles Polmanteer with one third, Andrew Schaibly with four LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month. 2 Month. 3 Month or 6 Month Policies * FREE QUOTES * 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cvcle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 891-0100 STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 98^ Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia, MI 49316 firsts, one second and two thirds, Elijah Troost with one first, two seconds, two thirds and a fourth and Chase Watson with one fourth place. In Group IV, Brandon Cance had five firsts and one second, Lauren Hanna with two fourths, Robby LaFountain with one first, one second, three thirds and a fourth, Teddy McCoy with one second and one third and Nicole Polmanteer had one fourth place finish. Participating in districts this year were Clay Berridge (fifth place), Christian Brower (third), Josh Collier (second), Tylor Cook (second). Brandon Grinage (second). Evan Grinagc (third). Layton Grinagc (second), Robby LaFountain (fourth), Cody Madison (fourth), Justin Maxim (first), Brett McCarty, (third), Trevor McCoy (second), Teddy McCoy (fourth), Jon Schaibly (first), Michael Schaibly (first), Andrew Schaibly (first), Caleb Yonker (fourth), Bryce VanderHeide (fourth) and Chase Watson (sixth). The district placers will travel to Lowell for the regional championship May 20. Trojans’ track teams up-end Godwin Middleville ran past Godwin in league track action May 9 as the girls pulled out a 107-26 triumph and the boys won 76-60. First place achievers for the girls were the 3200 relay team of Elise Nyland, Melissa Quisenberry, Jen Verkerke and Danielle Quisenberry (10:26.1), Amy Miller in the high hurdles (17.92), Jessica Crowley in the 100 (13.04), the 800 relay team of Erin Robertson, Casey Warner, Amy Miller and Leslie Crowley (2:10.03), VanderWerp in the high jump (4-8). Danielle Quisenberry in the 1600 relay (5:17.23), the 400 relay team of Jessica Crowley, Case Warner, Erica Ross and Leslie Crowley (54.20), Erin Robertson in the 400 (1:01.76), Sarah Jansens in the 300 hurdles (55.17), Jen Verkerke in the 800 (2.34.45), Greta Gustafson in the pole vault (7 6), Jessica Crowley in the 200 (27.72), Danielle Quisenberry in the 3200 (11:30.38) and the 1600 relay team of Rachel Norton, Jen Verkerke, Erin Robertson and Leslie Crowley (4:36.76). Capturing victories for the Trojan boys were Adam Chamberlin in the long jump (17-7 1/4), Dusty Atkinson in the 100 (11.29), the 800 relay team (1:37.30), the 400 relay team (45.34), Lucas Shook in the 400 (57.81), Jason Doyle in the 800 (2:12.88), Ben Profitt in the 400 (55.88), Matt Erb in the pole vault (10-6) and the 1600 relay team (3:43.79). Turn those unwonted items into cash. Coll 945-9554 to place a $un& News ACTION-ad today. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 16. 2000/Page 19 Business Services Child Care •♦♦♦••♦BI •••EAVESTROUGHING*** Seamless Gutter. 32 Colors, Free Estimates. Since 1959,616-9450004___________________ _ 2ND & 3RD SHIFT DAYCARE OPENINGS: con­ veniently located in town. Middleville. 795-7344. License WDF080083876. BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing Special­ ist, we repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guaranteed work references in your area. Call Brian, 616-374-4338 ____ Fann TREES TRANSPLANTED: up to 4" diameter, 3 tree mini­ mum, S35 per tree on property. 891-1533 GLEN’S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING, (RETAINING WALLS): TREATED TIES, BOULDERS & SEA WALKS. NEW INSTALLATION OR RE-LANDSCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS. ROLLED GRAVEL, STONES, ROADS & DRIVES PUTIN. LAND < LEAKING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967 8911843. BUFFALO MEAT: Heart Smart 891-8870 Card Of Thanks CALEDONIA: Main St. Com­ mercial space for rent. Ideal for contractor, plumber, electrician. 1350 sq. ft warehouse/office w/ 12ft overhead door. $350 per month. Days 616-891-8982, eve­ nings 616-891-8457. Community Notice FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER Meeting room, hall, kitchen available. Call Deloris at 765-3871._________________ HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800611-3766.____________ ______ GET MORE NEWS! Sub­ scribe to the Hastings Banner. Only $25 per year in Barry County. Ph. 616-945-9554 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which colkx lively make it illegal u> advertise “any pref erence. limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex.handtcap. familial status, national origin, age or martial status or an intention, tn make any such preference, limitation or discnmination ’ Familial status I includes children under the age of IS living I with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of chil­ dren under IK This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real esute which is in violation of the law. Our readers are here­ by informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis To report dtscnmmano.1 call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451MXO The HUD toll tree telephone number Rm the hearing impaired is I -MID-927 V275 HAVE FUN! LEARN TO RIDE! Riding lessons ages 5 and up. birthday parties too! JS Quarterhorses, call 698-7791 or 698-7126._________________ HORSES FOR LEASE MONTHLY; Dressage/En glish. Show or Pleasure, some experience required. 616-8918484 For Rent APARTMENT Alto/Lowell Schools. Large 3 bedroom, 11/ 2 baths, plus office, cats ok, no dogs. Big woods, $660 plus utilities. 616-891-1840 For Sale LAMINATE FLOORING AT $1.99 SQ. FT. 15 year war ranty, several colors, cash and carry, 100 sq. ft. minimum pur­ chase. Bargain shopper prices on carpet too! Call Westen’s Car­ pet, 210 E. Main. Middleville, 616-795-3000. Open TuesdayFriday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm Come see us. we’re worth the drive._____________ BED: ADJUSTABLE, ELEC­ TRIC Full-size, like new, for anyone with special needs. 616698-6445, $400. OBO. QUEEN MATTRESS SETStill in plastic, beautiful brass headboard & delux frame Value $700, steal$25O.(616)-795-7120 For Sale Auto FOR SALE 2000 and 1995 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab Trucks; excellent condition. Call 616-945-3057 and leave message. Garage Sale MAY 18TH-20TH,8AM-3PM. 5881 Parmalee. Crib, car seat, stroller, much miscellaneous. GARAGE SALE IN MIDDLEVILLE. 3 families, May 17th, 18th, 19th, 905 Green­ wood. M-37 turn west at light to Stadium Drive, south to Green­ wood. GUN LAKE Neighborhood garage sales Parker Dr., East Parker & Mac Dr. May 19 & 20, 9am-4pm 6 SALES: WEST ON 60TH off Whitneyville, Alto. Lots of stuff for baby to adult. Thursday & Friday. 9am-4pm GARAGE SALE: 9643 FAIRWINDS COURT, ALTO. Near Snow and 68th, May 18th-19th-20th, 9am-3pm. Entertainment center, crib, double stroller, Junior bride & groom outfits, formals MAY 19TH.8AM-5PM. 8201 60th, West of Whitneyville. Clothes, household items, & fur­ niture. \ 3555 68th Street, street' Dutton Village Mill Mall GRILL Phone 698-7920 V £. pizzar,\ Hours 6Mam-600 pm Mon Fn SM TOOMMOCpm CtoMlSatfay FORTUNE CHEF Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry’ Valley (M-37) Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-1388 2E3F- MULTI-FAMILY SALE: May 18 & 19 on Timpson at 84th St. in Alto. 9-5pm. Lots of kids items & furniture. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: May 18th. 19th. & 20th. 10635 60th St., Alto No early sales please MAY 19TH 9AM 5PM & MAY 20TH 9AM-3PM. Boys clothes sizes I8mo-4T. girls sizes 6-8. toys, baby items. & misc. Chevy truck bumpers & gnlls, ’88 & newer. Cash only. 10223 68th St. Alto GLEN VALLEY ESTATES G\R\GE SALES: May 19th & 20th. 9am-5pm ANNUAL MULTI-FAMILY: 8909 Kraft Ave . Caledonia. May 18 & 19. 9am-5pm. Keyboard, housewares, misc . & lots of kids & adult clothes namebrand MOVING SALE: 9317 Morse Lake - off 92nd. Thurs . & Fri. 5/ 18 & 19.8am-3pm. Furniture, microwave, snowblower. Little Tykes. Christian books & CD’s, name brand kids & pre-teen clothes. Cash only. no early sales. NEIGHBORHOOD GA­ RAGE SALES: Fairview Es­ tates off M-37. between Middleville & Hastings, across from Barry Expo Center, Friday, May 19 from 9am - 6pm, Satur­ day. May 20 from 9am - 3pm? Lots of baby things, adult clothes and household items Help Wanted HELP WANTED: LI­ CENSED COSMETOLO­ GIST and or Barber. Full time, part time Benefits, vacation package, bonus. Apply in per­ son. King’s Room. Caledonia Crossings. 891-7599_________ DRIVER- additional CDL A drivers needed Looking for de­ pendable service oriented per­ son with chauffeurs. CDL-B, or CDL-A license Full-time, parttime. benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hir­ ing for night/weekends. 2487729._____________________ MECHANIC: Local transpor­ tation company looking for self­ motivated & experienced me­ chanic. Knowledge of diesel en­ gines a plus. Wage commencerate with experience. Call 616-813-5338.__________ Jobs Wanted WILL CHILD SIT IN MY HOME: M-F. Large yard, large play area. Shannon. 868-6851. Miscellaneous CRAFTERS NEEDED. July 28th & 29th for Wayland Summerfest. For more informa­ tion, call Jennifer at 616-7920556______________________ DJ SERVICE: Weddings, par ties, any occasion. Reasonable rates. 868-6851 POET AND SONGWRITER needs investor or investors. 5240 Upton Rd . Hastings. Mobile Homes REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604,__________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS, We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you men­ tion this ad. 1-800-672-9604. ABANDONED REPO: Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604. TIRED OF RENTING? Own your own home for low down pavment and low monthly pay­ ment. Call 1-877-355-7955. WHY RENT WHEN YOU COULD OWN your home Starting at $29,900. 18 homes available. For immediate occu­ pancy. cal! Dennis 1-877-3557955._____________________ WE LL TAKE ANYTHING in trade toward the purchase of your new home at Better Choice Homes Call Dennis today for more information 1-877-3557955._____________________ PARCEL 1 LOEW DR. WAYLAND SCHOOLS PRICE REDUCED to $49,900 for this partially wooded 5 6 acre building site in Yankee Springs Township. Call Max Monroe 220-9574. Kathy Baweja 2208282, or Buehler Realty 1-800471-9570__________________ KALKASKA COUNTY: 6 plus acres of beautiful rolling woods. Ideal getaway location Short drive to State Land. Manistee River and ORV trails. Includes driveway, grassy building or camping site. Electric available. $25,900, $500 down. $32(Vmo, 11% Land Contract. Northern LandCompany 1-800-968-3118. www.northemlandco.com WANTED: Year around home on lake with frontage. Must be in Hastings/Middleville area. No Real Estate Agents. Days. 616National Ads 531-0430. Evenings, 616-795HOMEWORKERS 3658______________________ NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ WANTED: lakefront lot with cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ Southern exposure. Must be in ence needed Call 1-888-440- Barry County, 616-531-0430 1570 Ext#5O85 24hrs. days or 795-3658 evenings. READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. 3432 68th Street CALEDONIA: Main St. Com­ mercial space for rent. Ideal for contractor, plumber, electrician. 1350 sq. ft. warehouse/office w/ 12ft overhead door. $350 per month. Days 616-891 -8982. evemngs 616-891-8457._________ CALEDONIA AREA: 3 bed­ rooms plus office. 2 full baths, finished basement. Completely remodeled 1900 sq. ft. ranch on 1+ acres. Includes master suite w/whirlpool. a/c. main floor laun­ dry and walk-in kitchen pantry. Builder's own home. Caledonia schools. 7853 Whitneyville SE. $149,500 891-9828 '_______ FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $0 DOWN! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Fi­ nancing available! Local listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. Recreation ROW BOAT & 5HP MOTOR: $600 OBO Will sell motor seperate for $375 OBO Also, snow skiis & boots (size 10). $190 080 795-3234 Wanted WANTED Standing timber. Over 21 years experience, top prices paid. (Mike) 517-X520903. (Kyle) 616-419-6191. WANTED Standing timber. Call before you sell. Free esti­ mates, (Mike) 517-852-0903. (Keith) 616-419-2719 WANTED Windows that can open. Size 40" wide by 60” high (approximate - could be smaller). Phoiu 6l6 945-4505. BUYING OI4) POSTCARDS: Call Bev, 948-4094 ^DUTTON DAIRY DELIGHT ' Pets DOG KENNEL: 10x20x6, less than 1 year old. Paid $400, sell for $275,616-693-3722 Real Estate WE HAVE 8 HOMES . with reduced prices for quick*'sale. Save thousands. Call Denise toll free 1-877-355-7955. SE • Dutton, MI Phone 616-554-6277 “TRY Ol/K CHICKEN Open till 10 pm beginning June 5“’ . Save Time - Call your order in ahead! , CNC MACHINE OPERA­ TION needed for 2nd shift. $10.00/hr + $3.00/hr night pre­ mium + benefits. Call 531-0430 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday. CNA’S - $11.00 & UP; LPN’S - $17.00 & UP; RN’S - $22.00 & UP. We have many shifts available and would like to dis­ cuss with you: Flexible sched­ ules based on your availability; Full time/Part lime; Vacation pay; Weekly pay; Many other incentives.We offer 24 hour friendly, personal service, help us help you! Call us at Superior Staffing, (616)-647-9297 ELEMENTARY TEACHER/ CLASSROOM AIDES- to $13.49/hr ♦ benefits package! Non/certified! Many entry/ skilled? Needed now! 616-9492424, Joblme fee.___________ CONTRACTOR HIRING ELECTRICIANS/ PLUMBER/ 1 RAINEES- to $18/hr ♦ benefits' (Permanent apprenticeships). Start now! 616949-2424, Joblme fee._______ WAREHOUSE/DRIVERS- to $14 42/hr ♦ benefits (Bonding Co’) Hi-ki experience helfpul! Hiring now’ 616-949-2424. Joblme fee When it s time to celebrate, be sure to include a SUBWAY® Ciant Party Sub or Party Platter. It's sure to satisfy everyone's taste! ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED PACKAGING/ FACTORY/ LLNE PRODUCTION- to $ 15/ hr ♦ benefits’ 401k (2) shifts, major local plants! Interview now’616-949-2424 Joblmefee COURT CLERK/ CASE­ WORKER- io$l2J!'hr+great benefits! Non/degreed! Entry level’Great ^i'.arKement potenual! 616-949-2424 Joblme fee WANTED: PART-TIME OFFICE HELP NEEDED for chiropractic office in Cascade Good organizational and com­ munication skills essential. No nights or weekends Phone(616>w^rwwrr-^-v’--.’ 1/2-mile south of 84,h St. on M-37 • Caledonia Crossing Plaza Monday-Thurxday 9am-10pm • Friday 9am-11pm • Saturday 10am-11pm • Sunday 10 am-9 pm call 891-4SUB or Fax 891-9655. �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-05-23.pdf 63cb967079b0d288c61ffb450c9aa9e7 PDF Text Text tilOOlOO F ID Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 21 /May 23, 2000 Barry County Board of Commisioners to have new faces by David T. Young Editor There will be at least four new faces on the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners next year and plenty of contests loom in the primary and general elec­ tions for the eight seats later this year. The deadline for filing for all elected positions was 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, at the Barry County Clerk's of­ fice. Candidates were re­ quired to file between three and 10 valid signatures of registered voters living within their districts. No less than four incum­ bents have decided to call it quits on the County Board, including Chairman James Bailey and commissioners John Barnett, Robert Wenger and Rod Goebel. Six County Board con­ tests will be among Repub­ licans in the Aug. 8 pri­ mary, and Democrats and the GOP will square off in three districts in the general election Nov. 7. The filings for county elected offices demonstrate no competition at all. In all but one case, the incumbent Republican will be the only name on the ballot. In the other. Republican newcomer Gordon Shane McNeil will be unopposed for the prose­ Miss Middleville Pageant new for Heritage Days The Heritage Days Festi­ val committee has an­ nounced that the Miss Mid­ dleville Pageant will be held Friday evening, June 23. Girls from the Middleville/Thornapple Kellogg/Barry County area be­ tween the ages of 15 and 25 are eligible to enter. Pageant events will in­ clude sportswear, talent, evening gown and personal interview. Miss Middleville will reign over the annual Her­ itage Days Festival sched­ uled for Sept. 8 and 9. The pageant is sponsored by Carveth Village. For more information or for an applicantion, call Kelli Loop at 795-5337. Heritage Days Committee members continue to receive responses to their sponsor­ ship letters. Anyone who would like more informa­ tion about sponsoring events can call Ray Peters at 705-4972. There will be an arts and crafts area at this year's fes­ tival. To reserve a space call Andrea Zicbarth at 7951071. The committee still needs volunteers to organize some of the events, such as horse­ shoes, entertainment and children's games. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at Carveth Village. For more information about the Heritage Days Festival, call Cheryl Peters at 795-4972. cutor's job, replacing Dale Crowley, who is moving out of the county. The incumbent Republi­ cans running unopposed are Sheriff Steve DeBoer, Clerk Debbie Smith, Drain Commissioner Thomas Doyle, Treasurer Sue VandeCar, Surveyor Brian Reynolds and Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff. In­ cumbent Richard Shaw will be unopposed for probate judge on the non-partisan portion of the ballot. The County Board contests The following is a brief sketch of the County Board races, according to districts: • First District (City of Hastings) — John Barnett is retiring after serving three two-year terms. Two Re­ publicans, Linda Watson and Tom Wilkinson, will vie on Aug. 8 for the right to succeed him. Watson served a two-year term on the board until Barnett de­ feated her in the August 1994 primary. Wilkinson moved to Hastings several years ago from Caledonia. • Second District (Thornapple Township and Second Precinct of Irving Township) — Robert Scots are regional champs again Wenger has decided not to seek another two-year term after serving on the board since 1988. The candidates are two Republicans, William W. Crisher II and James French, who will meet in the primary and the winner will face Democrat John Loftus, who ran often against Wenger, in Novem­ ber. • Third District (Rutland and Hope townships and a small part of Barry Town­ ship) — Incumbent Repub­ lican Sandra James, who serves as vice chairwoman on the board, will seek her fifth consecutive term since first being elected in 1992. Her challenger will be William Cook, former Hast­ ings Mayor who also ran for 87th District State Repre­ sentative in 1994. • Fourth District (Carlton Township, Hastings Town­ ship, Precinct One of Irving Township and a small part of Woodland Township) — Republican Ken Neil and Democrat Eileen Oehler will square off in the November general election. The winner will replace Board Chairman James Bailey, who has filed to run for 87th District State Representative. • Fifth District (Maple See board of commissioners, pg. 1 Candidates file for Caledonia Twp. Board by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer There will be a lot of new faces on the Caledonia Township Board next year. Only two of the seven current board members. Clerk Pat Snyder and ap­ pointed Trustee Fred Fleis­ chmann, plan to run for of­ fices with four-year terms that start in January 2001. The deadline for candidates to file for the offices was 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. Snyder, who has served in her post for 10 years, will seek re-election, but will face a challenge in the Aug. 8 primary from fellow Re­ publican Sandra Spencer. Fleischmann will be one of three Republican candi­ dates who will compete in August to become Caledo­ nia Township Supervisor, a position to be vacated by Bill Johnston, who says he will be leaving for personal reasons and to make time for family, after serving one term. Fleischmann will run for the position after being appointed to serve part of a term as a trustee. His oppo­ nents will be Bryan Harri­ son and John (Chip) De­ Vries. Otherwise, Caledonia Township government in the next four years will be dominated by an inexperi­ enced board. Treasurer Ruth DeVries is retiring after eight years of service. One candidate, Jill Cardwell will run to succeed her. Four trustees will be leav­ ing openings on the board and four candidates will run uncontested for those posi­ tions during the primary. All candidates are Republi­ cans. Those running for trustee positions arc Bill Bravata, Richard Robertson, Walter Bujak and Larry Stauffer. Three incumbents, Patti Cress, John Potter and Mike Dunn, will not seek re-elec­ tion and Fleischmann is running for supervisor. July 20 is the last day for independent candidates filing petitions to run in the November election. In This Issue • Memorial Day parades, activities announced • Caledonia forms ‘drug free’ school zone • Irving Road gravel pit permit request approved Tim Ross takes the hand-off from Caledonia teammate Joe Lillie, on the last leg of the 1600-meter relay, and makes the run toward the finish line Saturday at the Division II track regional held at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. The Fighting Scots were the regional champions at the event, the third year in a row that coach John Soderman's team has achieved that feat. For more on the prep post-season event, see inside today’s Sun & News. (Photo by Dave Young) • Caledonia Twp. appealing Riverland Rand decision �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/May 23. 2000 Board of Commissioners, from front page Grove and Castleton town­ ships and most of Woodland Township) — Incumbent Republican Jeff MacKenzie of Woodland will seek his second term. His opposition in the Aug. 8 primary will be Wayne T. Curtis of Nashville. • Sixth District (Orangeville and Yankee Springs townships) — In­ cumbent Republican Clare Tripp will face a challenge in November from Demo­ crat Dee Lowell. Both hail from the Yankee Springs area. Tripp is seeking her second term. Lowell is a community activist, particu­ larly with the Jaycees. • Seventh District (Assyria, Baltimore and Johnstown townships) — incumbent Republican Emmet Herrington will run for his four’h consecutive term. Two other Republi­ cans, Thomas J. Wing and Randy R. Murphy, will vie with him in the August primary. • Eighth District (Prairieville Township and most of Barry Township) — Incumbent Republican Rod Goebel has decided against seeking re-election. Two Republicans, Wayne H. Adams and James Alden, will meet in the primary to decide who will be his suc­ cessor. State and national races Meanwhile, the 87th Dis­ trict State Representative’s race to succeed Terry Geiger will see an Aug. 8 primary race between Republicans James Newell and James Bailey. The winner will meet Democrat Henry Sanchez in the November general election. Bailey is stepping down as County Board chairman, a post he has held since 1995, to run for the state of­ fice. Newell just recently re­ tired as commander of the Hastings post of the Michi­ gan State Police. Geiger was first elected in 1994, but is being forced out of Lansing this year be­ cause of term limits. In the three congressional districts that include Barry County, all will have con­ tests in November and one will have an unusual twist, a Democratic primary. Turn those unwanted items into cash. Call945-9554 to place your ad today! Republican incumbent Peter Hoekstra of Holland, who has served since 1993, will seek his fifth two-year term as Second District congressman. He will be challenged again by Demo­ crat Bob Shrauger of Pent­ water. The two met in the general election two years ago. The Second District in Barry County includes Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville and Prairieville townships and about one-third of Hope Township. Republican incumbent Vem Ehlers, first elected in a special runoff in 1993 to succeed the late Paul Henry, will face one of two Democrats in the Nov. 7 general election in the Third District. The two Democrats are Gregory A. Frushour of Ada and Timothy W. Steele of Grand Rapids, who will meet in the Aug. 8 primary. The Third District in­ cludes Irving, Rutland, Carl­ ton, Hastings, Woodland and Castleton townships and portions of Hope and Balti­ more townships in Barry County. Nick Smith, the Republi­ can congressman from the Seventh District since 1993, will meet Democrat Jenny Crittendon of Leoni in the November general election. The Seventh District in­ cludes Baltimore, Maple Grove, Johnstown and As­ syria townships in Barry County. ■MANNINGTON FRESH IDEAS IN FLOORING You are about to Discover the beautiful TRUTH about a Mannington Floor. VINYL flooring can be both surprisingly FASHION­ ABLE and indisputably DURABLE. MANNINGTON Resilient • Laminate • Wood Rebates on selected Mannington Vinyl Styles and Laminate Flooring April 1st - May 31st. • Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Tile • Hardwood and Laminate flooring Sales • Design • Installation Let us help you explore the possibilities for your home, today! Caledonia Carpet & Interiors (D&W Plaza Next to Rite\id) • Phone: 616-891-2360 ‘Duece’ memorial will be May 25 at Caledonia UM Flowers, cards, letters and contributions have been sent to the Caledonia Library to ease the loss felt by library employees who spent years enjoying the company of celebrity cat Deuce. A brief memorial cere­ mony by friends of Deuce, Caledonia's celebrated li­ brary cat, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. on the grounds of Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. The Rev. Norman Kohn will lead the ceremony. Friends may add their own memories and tributes. Deuce died Friday, May 12, after being attacked by dogs. Recognized and loved by many area residents. Deuce is sure to be missed. Deuce was the last living library cat in Michigan, of a total of seven. Deuce first came to the Library in 1981 as a young cat, during the tenure of former librarian Patricik Cavner. Contributions to help with costs related to Deuce’s care have been made at the library. Memorial Day parade slated in Middleville The Middleville Memorial Day parade this year will feature a decorated bicycle and tricycle contest. The Monday, May 29, pa­ rade will step off at 10:15 a.m. from the "Reclaimed Spirit" site, near what used to be the old junior high school. Anyone interested in be­ ing in the parade should as­ semble, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the east driveway near the Reclaimed Spirit site. People can park in the parking lot by McFall. Anyone interested in more information or who would like to participate can call parade organizer Charlie Pullen at 795-7585. Judges are looking for the bicycle or tricycle with the best patriotic theme. The winning entry will receive a new bicycle, courtesy of the Bradford White Corporation. TK SCHOOL MENU Following the parade, there will be a brief cere­ mony at the Middleville cemetery, honoring those who have served the nation in wars and conflicts. HASTINGS 4 it IM I iM MMBTCTTTn ONLY S3.7S Matinees bafara • pm. Ktda, Saalera. * Evaryona all day TuaaAay *4.SO with Student ID after 4pm KooT.u • CZEfaUZ Na paswa or Tuaaday dlMaunla UAlimHW ft— Drink tofillo A Corn AoflHo Stadium Seating Qivee YOU __ An Unobetructed View ! Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 24 Sloppy Joe on a bun or taco salad dix., baked beans, cinnamon apple slices, milk. Thursday, May 25 Pork patty on a bun or chicken nuggets w/bread- Free food distribution set for June 3 A free food distribution will be held from 9 to 11 a.m Saturday. June 3, at the Holy Family Catholic Church parking lot, 9669 Kraft Ave. SE, Caledonia. Those attending are asked to bring boxes and bags and strong helpers to carry the food. Other distribution dates for the vear are: Aug. 5 and Oct. 7. sticks, California blend, pineapple, milk. Friday, May 26 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, mixed veggies, apples, milk. Monday, May 29 Memorial Day No School. Graduation Yea! Tuesday, May 30 Dbl. cheeseburger on a bun, BBQ chicken on a bun, seasoned green beans, applesauce, milk NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. 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Harkema said, "Good people, both employees and customers, and treating them like you would like to be treated yourself." "I tell all my employees to provide the best service you can, and they will come back. And they do. We have over a 70% repeat customer average." "We have had good times and bad times. We have had strikes, recessions, high in- terest rates and high gas s prices, but the Lord has 1 blessed us and providedI for our needs through it all.” Some unique things we do, offer free loaners if you purchased the car from us, a free car wash with every service appointment, service on Monday evenings until 8 p.m. and you might even find pizza and soda available for your convenience. Dur­ ing our open house we have free refreshments and special deals." "I would like to thank ev­ eryone for their business in the past, and I invite you to try us again in the future." The business is located on M-37 and Main Street in Caledonia. The phone num­ ber is 891-8104 , -SftCHtf /?Zplecswi*el-^HAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Seif Chevrolet has been a familiar Caledonia landmark for thirty years. Evenings Always Available from Davenport College at one time or another. We body shop in 1985 and added by Ruth Zachary 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) still are a family! We started more service area and a with a business degree, be ­ Staff Writer in 1970 with John Seif, show room in 1993. In Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! came the sales manager. This week marks the 30th who retired in 1991, Robert 1995 we added our used car At the beginning there anniversary of Seif & Sons capacity." Bonnema, deceased in 1979, were four employees, Lyle Chevrolet Inc. in Caledonia. DeMeesher in sales, Dorthy and myself." An open house is being held "Now two of my sons, Buris in the office, Alan from now until May 27. Good in service and Dave Jon and Tim, one brotherThirty years ago, John in-law, Pete Mulder, niece Zylstra in the body shop. Seif, a local fanner and land Kirston Bonnema work full investment developer, nego­ time. My wife Marcia and Harkema said, "We now tiated to buy the local employ approximately 40 and niece Bets Mulder work Chevrolet dealership from people. Some have been part time." Nelson B. Good and Sons. "Things have really with me for 20 years. I He had lived in the area all think almost all of all my changed in 30 years. Seif his life, and wanted "a piece brothers-in-laws, a few of has gone through three ma­ of Caledonia." my sisters-in-law, and sev­ jor remodelings since 1970. Seif asked two of his eral nieces have worked here We added the service and sons-in-law, Clare Harkema and Robert Bonnema, to go into business with him, so he could continue fanning. The business was estab­ Savings on Many of our popular berbers from mills like... lished on May 14, 1970. Mohawk, Alladin & World . Harkema, married to ture and has added useful Seifs oldest daughter, Mar­ Selection of patterns & colors starting at just. O sq. yd. and needed insight for the cia, loved cars and worked entire class. Besides her on them as a hobby, and he Time quality guaranteed installation of over quality pad eagerness for knowledge, managed the service depart­ Slachtcr has participated in ment. Bonnema, manied to the all-school musical and Mary the second daughter, National Honor Society. having recently graduated Don't Forget" Duality Laminate Flooring from... “She is an exemplary role $^99 model and represents TK Congoleum & others just... ■ sq. ft. well,” Stein said. N Open: Tues. Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 Future plans include earn­ w 1 MAIN ST E ing associate’s degree in 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 Knars I 1 I s |1-------dental hygiene at Kalamazoo 1 “We’re the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe" Valley Community College. Jeff & Sherri of Westen’s Catpet Announce Zheir. Mariana Slachter is May Rotary Student BIG Berber Sale BIG BIC BIG So hurry in forBIG time savings!______ 35 years experience Mariana Slachter Gerald Stem. English instructor at Thornapple Kellogg High School, nomi­ nated senior Mariana Slachter. daughter of Steve and Denise Slachter of Middleville, as the Rotary Student of the Month for May. Described as “cheerful, energetic, positive and bright,” she has excelled i advanced placement litera- Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTiON-Msl Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service” Specializing in X^eddings A COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE On-time deliveries wedd ingslreceptions!fu nerals Icorsages flowers by wire!plants & gifts fruit baskets Unique FTD/AFS/TEL wire services ^o/or Cfe . Fresh Flowers, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons Owners \onf°rd Call 891-8646 • fax: 891-0667 Cards accept'^ �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 23. 2000 TK grad is member of winning design team Jamie Giar of Middleville was one of the students from We’stern Michigan University who nabbed the top honors for the second straight year in a national advertising design competi­ tion earlier this month Two student teams from WMU claimed first and third place in the Yellow Pages Publishers Associa­ tion Creative Competition, earning $7,500 in prize money that will be split between the students and WMU’s Department of Marketing in the Haworth Call for ACT/mds 945-9554 Of 1-800 870-7085 24 hours a day. 7 days a week College of Business. The competition, which drew 262 entries from 38 schools around the nation, required teams to design three print ads in various sizes, give a written analysis of the students' creative strategy and provide a 30second audio recording of a talking Yellow Pages ad for a fictional Manhattan sporting goods store The first-place team mem­ bers. who were awarded $2,500 for their entry, included Giar an advertising and promotion major; Stephen Hein of Lansing, an advertising and promotion major, and Natalie Oblak of Kalamazoo, an advertising and promotion major. The WMU Department of Mar­ keting also received a matching $2,500 prize. Third place went to the WMU team comprised of Joshua Brcka of Paw Paw. an advertising and promotion major; Sarah Preston of Grosse Pointe Woods, an advertising and promotion major and member of the Lee Honors College; and Suat Ying Teo of Johor Bahru. Malaysia, a telecom­ munications management major. They shared a $ 1.000 prize, with the department also receiving that amount. The student teams entered the competition as part of a senior level marketing class in creative strategy instruct­ ed by Dr. Betty J. Parker, assistant professor of mar­ keting. This was the second time WMU students entered the four-year-old contest. In 1999. the university’s teams also captured first and third places, along with an honor­ able mention. The YPPA award is the latest in a long string of state and national awards secured by WMU’s advertising and promotion students. “I enjoy teaching the prin­ ciples of creative strategy by participating in national con­ tests," says Parker. “The awards and recognition are great motivators for students to do excellent work. The recognition we consistently receive has also enhanced the prestige of our advertis­ ing and promotion program among the advertising industry, other universities and incoming students." The winning entries can be viewed at <www.ypa.org.> LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A LMng Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School................................ 9 30 a.m. Morning Worship.......................... 10:45 a.m. Evening Praise ..............................6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY......... Family Night 6:30 p m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST COMMUNITY CHURCH a place to belong , a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship.......... .................. 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings------------ ---- 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cnu Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrtssey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Houma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www brightslde.org Redeemer Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 ^ 9:30 AM Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed. Family Night "We are changed by God 's love!" Rev. R. Seva Greenway Pastor Lrndle Sprik, Youth Leader Al Tierney er, Community Calling Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . . .8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship .6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service ................ Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday . . . .6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday......... .6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............ .6:00 p.m. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whltneyville Ave. <2- 5 RAY TOVNSEND. Pistor NORMAN KNORR. Chrraun Eriuoiion Director Church School, Sunday......................... 9 45 a m Morning Worship 1100 am Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 Morning Worship Service . 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ................... 11:15a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Services at 930 a m and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street, Alto. MI 49302 708 W. Main Street ®lje ®tm£ jfStetljolH st (Eljurri) 5590 VMiitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday SchooL..10:00 am. Morning Worship...-! 1:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m„ 6 p.m. Meeting you. your friends, and your family - rtgftt where Children's Worship and Nursery 945 am Learning for all 6 p m. Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids 12200 Wat M-179 Highway iCh*ef Soawfay Road) Waviaad. MUs’HI • '9S-'9O3 Quality Cksid Car anc Programs »®-» CMUnCM Huurs 900 a. a. and 1030 a. a St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted lo one another in brotherly love 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Rom 12 10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship .......... 9.30 am. MiddtevUle Sunday School............. 945 am. Mtddievile Morning Worship 11:00 a.m Rev Lee Zachman Rev. Royte Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH ReiowK Nkssages 250 Vine St. • Chwth Office 0I6-S91-SOO9 • Fax 8s-! Leighton Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship.......................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class...................... 11 00 a m. May 21 Sixth Sundax of Easter - Memorui Suodrt I Oraudes lb 23-31. 4 16-24 Woniup Scmce Jr Church itwoued Nursery A Child Cm) Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service........... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service....................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Gubs................................................. 6:45p.m. Lakeside Community Church A Place tor Family A Friends 6201 Whitnevville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9J0ajn Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0.191 www lakesidecommunity org (under construction I MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev P Adams Pfoae 891-8440 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. .Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Ow mile east ofWkitneyville Rd Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton©iserv.net Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Sunday Worship 9:30 am A 6:00 p m (Child & Aduh) (During the School Year) CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whdneyvie Ave at 84th St . 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 930am xraay Morning Worshp 1030am. Sunday Evening Wonrto ................. 600 pm. wed Mktoeek Prayer & &bte Study ... .7:00 pm. . Rev Thomas 9uyi Kart Bashor. Assoc Pastor/Yodh Mkistries �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 23, 2000/Page 5 Dutton El teacher to run against leukemia in Hawaii by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Dutton Elementary teacher Kristi Cooper is training to run in a 26.2 -mile marathon Dec. 10 in Honolulu. Cooper will be running in honor of a 6-year-old boy in Grand Rapids who has leukemia. She is also run­ ning to raise money for leukemia research. Leukemia is the second leading cause of death among children. For the week of May 1, Cooper organized a class­ room contest called "Coins for a Cure" to see which class can raise the most money for this cause. The main reason to participate is to help the kids learn the concept of service. The winning class was Terra Zocrncr’s third grado students, who brought in $333. The class was served lunch provided by McDon­ ald's and a dessert provided by Dairy Delight. Children brought in all kinds of coins, or even paper money. Cooper’s own first grade class, came in second with $301. They were also treated with dessert by Dairy De­ light. Cooper’s efforts have not Kristi Cooper will run in a marathon in December to raise money for leukemia research. been totally a smooth run. She fractured her leg along the way, and postponed the run, originally to take place in June, to another marathon opportunity in December. The total amount raised by the school was $2,300, which included some larger donations from individuals and businesses. Cooper needed to raise a total of $3,600 and by May 12 had received about $4,500. She is not done with her fund-raising effort, and would like to continue to pull in donations for the Mrs Zoerner’s third grade class was treated to a McDonalds lunch and dessert by Dairy Delight for raising $333, the largest amount this year in Dutton Elementary to raise money for leukemia research. Leukemia Society. Individu­ als and businesses tax de­ ductible donation checks can still be made out to the Leukemia Society, and sent or delivered to Dutton Ele­ mentary School, in care of Kristi Cooper. Premier Travel receives award Kristi Cooper’s first grade class came in second with $301. They were also treated with dessert by Dairy Delight. Kctty Faaborg, business development manager from Carnival Cruise Lines, pre­ sented the “Winner’s Circle’’ award to Premier Travel & Cruise of Caledonia. Faaborg represents 670 Travel Agencies in Michi- ^Rainbow’s End^ ? \ Yarn, Craft & Variety Graduations 2000 Call for Classifieds Our fast claims service is “No Problem.” 945-9554 Balloon Bouquets - Gift Party Supplies 1/2 Off Cards Hours; Monday Fnday 9-8, Saturday 9 5 30 ur agency » wv!l kixnvn pnrvklmg fast, dficient aid fair claims service. That's because we represent Auto-Owners Insurance, who, according to a national consumers’ magazine, ranks consisrendy as one of the . -- insurers m the country That’s why we are known as The gan and only five agencies have earned this award in 2000 for 1999. Premier Travel & Cruise is one of those five agencies. Faaborg said Premier Travel exhibits excellence in promoting and selling the “Carnival Experience ” To be eligible for this award. agencies must; demonstrate exceptional professionalism, creativity in sales and marketing tech­ niques, be true leaders in their field, have shown con­ tinued support of Carnival Cruise Lines for a minimum of three or more years with meaningful production, and support their regional busi­ ness development manager. 4695 N Middleville Rd. <M-37> Need Summer Day Care? Limited Availability • Full-Time Rates Starting at $95.00 Per Week ‘Call for details “No Problem" FVople*. Ask us • Water Fun • Field Trips • Arts & Crafts • Outdoor Activities • Lots of Summer Fun ahxit our great service tally! vfuto-Owncrs Insurance IX Horn* C* Buwwss J.L Schwartz Insurance Agency “Our Poky is tomt’ 497 Arlington St, (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 > Caledonia Village Centre 9343 Cherry Valley Ave (M 37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 • (616) 891 1106 2Bepot Hate Offices Wilbur, Byington & McPhillips Bankruptcy Services Michael J. McPhillips Telephone 616-945-9557 Toll Free: 1-877-945-9557 / Call now 795-1282 �Page 6/The Sun and News Middleville, Ml/May 23, 2000 Engagements Irving, Yankee Springs have primary races Aujla-Wustman Sandeep Aujla, daughter of Harchant and Balwant Aujla of New Delhi. India, and Brandon Wustman. son of Martin and Connne Wust­ man of Middleville, will be married before family and friends on Dec. 31, 2000 in the Gurdwara of New Delhi, India. Sandeep received her MBA from Rochester Insti­ tute of Technology and now works for Hewlett Packard in Sunnyvale, California. Brandon is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, received his Ph D. in Biochemistry from Michi­ gan Technological Univcr- sity and is now doing re­ search at New York Univer­ sity in New York, New York. Matson-Harper Mark and Joyce Matson arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter. Sarah Jo Matson, to Christopher James Harper, son of Loren and Sandy Harper. Sarah is a graduate of Baker College and Thornapplc Kellogg High School She is employed at Pennock Hospital as a physical thera­ pist assistant. Chris, a graduate of Grand Valley State University and City High School in Grand Rapids, is currently working as an accountant for Hunger­ ford, Aldrin. Nichols and by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Aug. 8 primary elec­ tion at the township level will find some familiar trustees, treasurers, clerks and supervisors returning to the fray while newcomers seek other seats The following is a sketch of the contests that will ap­ pear on the primary ballot in Irving, Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships: Irving Township Kathie Pierce will seek election to the supervisor’s position being vacated by Milton Buehler. She is run­ ning unopposed as a Repub­ lican. The contest for the trea­ surer's position is between Kim Reigler and Carol Ergang, both Republicans. In- cumbent Noreen Reigler de­ cided not to seek re-election. Running unopposed are clerk Emily Harrison and trustees Richard Raymond and James Harrison. Thornapple Township Everyone here is running unopposed, but Trustee Rex Schad decided not to run for re-election. Don Boysen is running for supervisor, Shirley Eaton for treasurer and Donna Stagray for clerk. Running for the trustees’ positions are newcomer Su­ san Vlietstra, William Getty and Walt Eavey. Yankee Springs Township Incumbents Mary Cook and Jack Finkbeiner are run­ ning unopposed for trustee posts. Al McCrumb and Nancy Near are vying for the su­ pervisor position held by George London until his resignation. McCrumb was appointed to fill in at least until the election. Incumbent clerk Janice Lippert faces a challenge from Ardith Worsham and incumbent treasurer Bob Herold will face John Jerkatis. Surplus food distribution set Carter. PC. The couple is planning a Sept. 9. 2(XX) wedding. Nelson-Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Nelson of Lake Odessa are proud to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter, Melissa Jo, to Daniel Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Fisher of Wood­ land. Melissa is a 1998, and Dan a 1997 graduate of Lakewood High School are looking forward to a Millen­ nium Wedding Celebration in September. HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE THAT WORKS FOR YOU When you analyze various homeowners insurance policies, you’ll see that a Pioneer Slate Mutual Homeowners Insurance Policy works for you in many uays by prosiding comprehensive coverage (with man\ extra options) A U.S. Department of Agriculture Surplus Com­ modity food distribution will be held from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. May 25. at the Caledonia Holy Family Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. Cereal com instant pork and tomato sauce will be dis­ tributed. Income eligibility guide­ lines. based on a monthly income are: • Household size of one person under 60 years of age. $893; over 60 years, $1099. • Household size of two persons under 60 years of age, $1,198; over 60, $1475. • Household size of three under 60 years $1,504; over 60, $1,851. • Household size of four under 60 years, $ 1,809; over 60, $2,227 For each additional house­ hold member, add $306 for under 60 years of age and $376 for 60 and over. New cards are available. For more information call 891-1298. FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 Artist donates thrones to Kent District Library Ron Bates, an artist from Walker, gave five handmade sculptural chairs or "thrones" to the KDL last week. This piece in a Mayan rain forest theme, tried out by Librarian Jane Heiss, will reside in the Caledonia Public Library. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! fair prices efficient and etpaiable claims serene Protect your luvnc and penuxial belong ingx with an m>urance policy from Pioneer Slate Mutual Ask for it by name Stauffer & Wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 612 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan 49316 891-9294 Ca// us for a quote for all of your insurance needs: Auto‘Life *n€sNui * ----• nonw Business Investment now nrt ictu. THORNAPPLE KELLOGG CLASS OF 1980 is looking for classmates for our 20 year doss reunion If you have any information give Karen a cal at 795-7005 Pam Baker. Theresa Begerow, Shetla Bobo. Roy Boger. Jennifer Brown. Jeff Burger. Tammy Canfield. Melissa Drake, Valene Erfourth. Richard Ford. Gart Frazer. Terry Goodenough, Letitia Holtz, Jeff Kent, Vickie Kidder Jock Kingsley. Michele Mann. Loa Morgan, Sharon Nies. Kermit Oosting. Jt*e Palma. Dwam Reynolds. Kim Sears. Larry Snvth. Terry Smith. Thomas Smith. Tom VanDenberg. Leonard Watters. Carol Weed Jackie Wilhoit. Richard Wmasr__ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 23. 2000/Page 7 Caledonia cars compete in ‘Electrathon’ by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The parking lot of Byron Center High School became a little LeMans for electric cars April 28, according to Caledonia teacher Charles Lothschutz, who sponsors Caledonia students in the Electrathon project each year. Byron hosted its first ’’Electrathon" race, in which eight West Michigan high schools brought 13 cars to compete in the hour-long race. Competing were By­ ron Center, Caledonia, Coopersville, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Greenville, Stevensville Lakeshore and West Ottawa. Caledonia's two cars had respectable finishes, despite some problems with their tires, Lothschutz said. "Both cars, (616 and 919) had flat tires during the race, using up 15 minutes of our time on the track." Josh Maichele, driving 919 finished in fifth place, completing 47 laps. Ryan Hanson who drove 616, fin­ ished in eighth place com­ pleting 41 laps. Lothschutz explained,"All in all, this was a good race that taught us a lot about the importance of choosing Student Ryan Hansen (left) designed one of this year's Electrathon cars, and helped write a grant proposal with teacher Charles Lothschutz. They were awarded a $2,500 Science and Math Improvement grant for the Electrathon project next year by Bernie Langerak, representing the Toshiba America Foundation. High school Principal Bob Szymoniak was present for the event. the right tire/rim combina­ tion.’’ He added that the team would not be able to build the cars or to race them in competition without the sponsors who help support the effort. The relationship between the school project and local business is an ex­ ample of how the Caledo­ nia community and school work together. Caledonia Auto Value helped with donated tools, Electrathon 2000 cars, 919 and 616 raced in Byron Center April 28. 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Ffl 83OA Sat !0-2 WWW prermertraveitnc com Welding actually welded the aluminum frames in the cars. Smith Industries and Seif Chevrolet offered finan­ cial support. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day * 7 days a week CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE GRADUATES OF 2000 Looking for a fabulous, affordable vacation getaway? Start packing. time and advice. MTA helped with wiring and elec­ trical expertise. Caledonia Elevator helped with hard­ ware needs. Mountainside and a special congratulations to our graduates: TK graduate earns $1,000 Gleaner scholarship Gleaner Life Insurance Society has announced that Amanda Bowyer, daughter of Clif and Laura Sage, of Middleville, has won a $1,000 Gleaner Scholarship. Bowyer was one of 98 stu­ dents selected from 230 applicants to receive a 2000 Gleaner Scho'arship. The 2000 Thornapple Kellogg High School gradu­ ate will attend college this fall, majonng in elementary' education. In addition to her many academic accomplishments, Bowyer has been involved in many extracurricular activi­ ties. Gleaner Life Insurance Society has awarded schol­ arships on a competitive basis to members and or family of members annually since 1980 During the past 20 years, the Society has dis­ tributed $586,450 to stu­ dents attending college. The fraternal society offers other special benefits to members with life insurance and annuity certificates LAKEWOOD GRADUATE: Jon Mudry, son of Helen Mudry THORNAPPLE KELLOGG GRADUATE: Daniel Warner, son of Mary McDonough MAPLE VALLEY GRAIN ATE: Jacob Taggart, son of Lori & Barney Silsbee ( �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 23. 2000 Caledonia forms ‘drug free school zone’ by Shelly Sulser ' Staff Writer A "Drug Free School Zone" was established by the Caledonia Board of Edu­ cation as part of a package of policy changes and revi­ sions approved last Tuesday. Establishment of such a zone is required by federal and state law. according to the policy revision, which explains the "zone" consists of 1,000 feet from the boundary of any school property. "The board prohibits the use, possession, conceal­ ment, delivery or distribu­ tion of any drug or any drug-related paraphernalia at any time on district prop­ erty, within the Drug Free School Zone, or at any dis­ trict related event," the pol­ icy revision states. The policy also directs the superintendent to "take nec­ essary steps to ensure that an individual 18 years of age or older who knowingly de­ livers or distributes con­ trolled substances... prohib­ ited by Michigan statute within the Drug Free School Zone to another per­ son is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." Also adopted was an en­ tirely new policy addressing "performance-enhancing drugs/compounds." "The board recognizes that the use of dietary supple­ ments that contain perfor­ mance-enhancing com­ pounds and/or performance enhancing drugs poses a se­ rious health risk to stu­ dents," the policy states. "Accordingly, no staff member, volunteer, or con­ tractor shall knowingly sell, market, distribute or pro­ mote the use of a dietary supplement that contains a performance-enhanci ng compound or a performance­ enhancing drug (e.g. an­ abolic steroids) to a student with whom (that person) has contact as part of his/her duties." According to the new pol­ icy, the same people are prohibited from endorsing or suggesting ingestion or in­ halation of such drugs and compounds by students. However, the policy states that nothing is to prohibit such individuals from pro­ viding the drugs or com­ pounds to their own chil­ dren. And, the above named people are allowed to pro­ vide dietary supplements to students as part of an activ­ ity that does not occur on school property or at a school-related function; an activity that is entirely unre­ lated to the individual and Tim Cochran (left), and Denny Atkinson, (right), co-chairs of the Schools Growth Commission are presented Caledonia C pins by Board Trustee Jim Gless. Getty Realty, Inc. lX Complete Building & Real Estate Services Open Houses! Sunday, May 28th, 1 -4pm Beautiful 4BR/31/2 BA..... 1999 Parade Home on 1 acre between Middleville & Caledonia. Exceptional quality insult and out. Call Catherine 795-3389(0). 795-1078(h). New 3BR/3l/J BA..... Two-story with full walb-out on 1 acre Country setting. Great location berueen Middleville & Caledonia. Call Catherine: 795-3389(o). 795-1078(h) Directions to both houses: M-37 to Finkbeiner Road. West to Boulder Creek Estates. North on Ravine Drive to houses. « 1 • Bc>'cr 795-33*9(0), ^95 1(T8(H) Bdl Getty 795-33*9(0), 795-7513(H) 1I’ Fast Main Street, Middleville, Ml / ’95 3389 Vacation Bible school set at First Baptist First Baptist Church of Middleville will hold a “Celebrate Life” Vacation Bible School June 12-16, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. This is for children going into grades K-5. Transportation is available upon request. For more information, call 795- 9726. Planning a garage sale? Call 945-9554 to place your ad today! Caledonia School Board members Dan Clark and Jim Gless stand in front of the drawing of plans for the new replacement high school. activities that do not in­ volve any information about or contacts with a student that the person has had ac­ cess to because of her/his school related activities. Warning notices about di­ etary supplements that con­ tain a performance-enhanc­ ing supplement will be posted in school locker rooms and dressing areas. Among the other changes and revisions approved were: • Immunization Policy: "There are three circum­ stances in which a required vaccine may be waived or delayed: a valid medical con­ traindication exists to re­ ceiving the vaccine. The child’s physician must cer­ tify the contraindication on Form 5320 F2; the parents hold religious or philosoph­ ical beliefs against receiving a vaccination. The parents must submit Form 5320 F3 before a waiver is granted; the child has received at least one dose of each im­ munizing agent and the next doses are not due yet." • Emergency Removal, Suspension and Expulsion of Nondisabled Students: "The board also recognizes that it may be necessary for a teacher to remove a stu­ dent from class for conduct which is disruptive to the learning environment, and that such removals are not subject to a prior hearing, provided said removal is for a period of less than 24 hours. However, if an emer­ gency removal may result in a suspension, then due pro­ cess must be ensured." The policy also now allows stu­ dent who are expelled per­ manently to petition for re­ instatement. Another change in that policy reads: "A student may be removed from a class, subject, or activity for one day by his/her teacher for certain conduct as speci­ fied in the Code of Conduct or she/he may be given a short-term suspension by the superintendent or the principal. A student so re­ moved will be allowed to at­ tend other classes taught by other teachers during the term of the onc-day re­ moval. A student removed from the same class for 10 days will receive a due pro­ cess hearing for each sus­ pension beyond 10 days, consistent with required due process for long-term sus­ pensions." • School Calendar Policy: "For the purposes of receiv­ ing State School aid, the number of days and number of hours will be in accordance with statute. For the 2000-2001, 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 school years, the board shall ensure that school is not in session on DON’S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7830 Experienced A Fidh Insured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Hay land A Bradley areas. Continued next page I block north of lOOtft in Caledonia Plaza 891-7593 i THINK SPRING EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete the Friday before Labor Day, that is, school is not in session on the Friday be­ fore the first Monday in September." • Public Records: "The public records of this district include any writing or other means of recording or retain ing meaningful content pre­ pared. owned, used in the possession of. or retained by the district, is board, offi­ cers, or employees, subject to certain exemptions ac­ cording to the Michigan Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA.) • Student Records. "Only ’directory information’ re­ garding a student shall be re­ leased to any person or party, other than the student or his/her parent, without the written consent of the parent; or, if the student is 18 years of age or older, the written consent of the student, except those persons or parties stipulated by the district's policy and adminis- Distinctive Styles Inside and Out TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values, space Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all nch in fea­ tures, at prices that will surprise you Welcome Home. "Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.’ 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 23. 2000/Page 9 From previous page trative guidelines and/or those in the law. Each year, the district will provide pub­ lic notice to student and their parents of its intent to make available, upon re­ quest, certain information known as 'directory informa­ tion.’ The board designates as student ’directory infor­ mation:' a students’ name, address, height and weight, if a member of an athletic team; dates of attendance; date of graduation, honor rolls, telephone numbers only for inclusion in school or PTO directories. "Parents and adult stu­ dents may refuse to allow the district to disclose any or all of such 'directory in­ formation' upon written no­ tification to the district within 10 days after receipt of the district's public no­ tice. "Whenever parental con­ sent is required for the in­ spection and/or release of a student's educational records or for the release of 'direc­ tory information,' either parent may provide such consent unless stipulated otherwise by court order. If the student is under the guardianship of an institu­ tion, the superintendent shall appoint a person who has no conflicting interest to provide such written con­ sent. "The district may disclose directory information on former students without stu­ dent or parental consent." • Permanent Expulsion: "The board need not expel ing re-election this year. for possession of a danger­ • Recognized school board ous weapon if the student candidates for the two, 4can establish to the satisfac­ year board seats in the June tion of the board that: a) the 12 election: Glenn H. object or instrument was Gilbert, John A. Jacobson, not possessed for use as a incumbent Robert T. Lillie weapon, or fire direct or in­ and Kristy Anne Sherlund. direct delivery to another A candidate forum in the person for use as a weapon; form a television show will b) the weapon was not take place Monday, June 5, knowingly possessed; c) the said Superintendent Doug student did not know or Busman. have reason to know that he • Recognized Growth and object or instrument pos­ Planning Commission sessed constituted dangerous members Tim Cochran, weapon; d) the weapon was Dennis Atkinson, John possessed at the suggestion, Cook Jr., John Jacobson, request, or direction of or Gordon Jousma, Sharon with the express permission Oatley, Beth Sleutel and of a district administrator or Scott VandcrVeen. the police." • Watched a video tape of Other policy changes in­ the fifth grade Odyssey of volved the district’s Non­ the Mind Team presentation Renewal of a Probationary that landed them a second Teacher policy. Employ­ place finish at the state ment of Superintendent, level. They will now com­ Equal Access for Nondis­ pete in the World Competi­ trict-Sponsored, Student tion in Knoxville, Tenn., Clubs and Activities. Sex­ May 31-June 4. ual and Other Forms of Ha­ • Agreed to contract with rassment, Access to Equal Aramark for food service Educational Opportunity and management for the 2000Equal Employment Oppor­ 2001 school year. tunity policies. • Agreed to provide hot Many of the policies re­ lunches for Cross Creek placed the equal opportuni­ Academy for the 2000-2001 ties section "ethnic back­ school year at a rate of $2 ground, disability or other per lunch. condition" to now read: "na­ tional origin or ancestry, • Approved the recom­ marital status, disability, mendation by the Finance height, weight, and/or any Committee to publish a no­ other legally protected char­ tice to comply with the acteristic." Truth in Budgeting Act for In other business at the the joint budget/Durant meeting, the board: hearing set for June 13. • Presented trustee Robin • Approved the recom­ Vaughan with recognition mendation by the Finance for her four years of service Committee that the board to the board from 1996- accept the lowest bid of 2000. Vaughan is not seek­ $34,481 from PSI/South Kent Asphalt for district as­ phalt work at the high school, middle school, Dut­ ton, Kettle Lake and Cale­ donia Elementary." • Approved the recom­ mendation by the Finance Committee to accept a bid of $18,620 from Architec­ tural Glass and Metals for high school window re­ placement and Kettle Lake door replacement. • Agreed to pay $6,575 to Wilcox Associates for sur­ vey work in the bus/parent drop-off areas at Dutton and Kettle Lake elementary schools. • Agreed to pay $42,967 for 33 new computers for Emmons Lake Elementary School using 1996 bond funds. • Accepted the resigna­ tions of Dale Eisenhuth, Kristie Johnson, Jeff Mer­ ritt, Robert Szymoniak. Catherine Tafelsky, Amber Wierenga and the non-re- newal of Teresa Rogers as varsity cheerleading coach. • Adopted the Civil Rights Compliance Plan for Vocational Education as presented. Caledonia Memorial Day plans told Caledonia citizens will celebrate Memorial Day Monday momning. May 29. with annual ceremonies again through the contribu­ tions of the American Le­ gion, the Boy Scouts and the Caledoni'. High School Band. Five ceremonies at five locations will be held, with guest speaker State Senator Ken Sikkema taking part. Ceremonies will take place at Alaska Cemetery at 9 a.m., Blaine at 9:45, Dut­ ton at 10:30, and at Holy Comers at 14:15. The parade will pass through Caledonia at noon, and finish at the Caledonia cemetery. Boy Scouts will place flags at the gravesites of veterans in area cemeteries. Smith-Diamond Realty & Comfort Zone Mobile Homes Sales We have joined forces to serve you better • Real Estate • Condos • Repossessed Homes • Pre-Owned Mobiles Bad Credit Buyers, Even Land New Manufactured Homes We Finance... Past Bankruptcies Smith-Diamond Realty Comfort Zone Mobile Home Sales (616) 891-2222 (616) 891-0658 THE CABLE COMPANY YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR INTRODUCES SERVICE YOU WON’T W FOR It's a great time to be wired. 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On May 17 village workers filled the hole with piles of gravel. Caledonia Mayor Exchange today with Schoolcraft Caledonia Village offi­ Schoolcraft will return the cials will entertain School­ today exchange May 25. Officials from both mu­ (Tuesday, May 23) during nicipalities tour each other's craft annual officials Mayor Exchange Day festivities. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554. Oaks, Mresident Daryl remold, Aimee Brumleve, Charles Audy, Wendy Zandstra and Nick Unger, major projects undertaken, governmental organization, The annual exchange, usually held during the cele­ problem solving, compara­ tive geographic features, fa­ bration of Michigan Week, office facilities and villages cilities, resources and demo­ ence for all members who to discuss such things as graphic data. participate. provides a learning experi­ SADD students hear motivational speaker by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students at Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia high Now, Financial Planning Takes On a Whole New Perspective Prudential Financial Planning Services Planning your own finances today is hard work. The issues have grown more complex. The choices, more numerous. Now there’s one place you can turn to help you make sense of it all—Prudential Financial Planning Services. Its a whole new approach to fee-based financial planning, built on the renowned financial expertise of The Rock*. 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Al Prudential, you get more than just a financial plan. You get a one-on-one relationship with a knowledgeable Planner who understands your tong-term goals—and who will be there lor you • and more! as your needs evolve. • Risk protection strategies • Tax planning ideas Barbara Pietrangelo. LUTCF Financial Planner Harriet Turk needed no props, just her sense of humor, to get the gym full of high school students laughing and thinking at a talk May 10. schools learned from moti­ vational 3033 Orchard Vsta SE. Sude 102. Grand Rapds. Ml 49546 956-1115, Ext 7236 Hastings 9454255 & Prudential speaker Harriet tive and to celebrate who they known as SADD. The students often re­ are. Using her own life expe­ Decisions, better sponded with laughter as she riences as a student, cheer­ wondered at why men seem leader and parole officer, she attracted to plastically en­ hanced women more than used humor and wit to in­ spire students. She reminded Her talk was sponsored by LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can 1 Month, 2 Month, 3 Month or 6 Month Policies Help! STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9K09 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia, Ml the real thing. Turk said, "Sometimes I think women take their Bar- next school year. Students in the TK Peer Resistance Skills Team of Students Against Destruc­ tive Decisions will be work­ ing with Page Elementary students this week in a pilot project. Students in this year’s team are Aaron Alvarez, Yon Bucher, Kyle Presiar, bie doll to the plastic sur­ Josh Young, Amanda Flora, geon and say, ’I want to Crystal Harrington, Rachel look like this.*" Her message that life is derwood. best when lived to Kennicott and Aimee Van- the fullest was well received at both schools. At Thornapple Kellogg the assembly began with - FREE QUOTES - 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 891-0100 Students Against Destruc­ Turk to live their own lives them that "Life is Great." \’ew Discounts and Payment Plans Available Winston the goat is hidden beneath the kisses of Heidi Prior and Jan Warner. They were the “winners” of the recent Kiss a Goat contest at TKHS. teachers kissing Winston the Goat, owned by Danielle Hoskins. Students raised more than $200 to help 49316______________ support programs for the Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �The Sun and News. MiddtevUle. Ml/May 23. 2000/Page 11 Fun planned at TK library in summer Patricia Johns Staff Writer The joint is jumping, re­ ally jumping." The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Li­ brary will be the place to be this summer during the summer reading club series. Franc) Tobin has been traveling to the elementary schools as the Sports Lady, handing out flyers and en­ couraging students to sign up for the summer program June 5. That week will feature a Scholastic Book sale and an introduction to the fun and programs scheduled this summer. Librarian Deb Jones is looking for a few good vol­ unteers for "Summer Hero" positions. She says, "Be a volunteer at the library' this summer! Come help with the summer reading club and by Burgesses celebrate 60th anniversary Ray and Ardis Burgess will be celebrating 60 years of marriage with an Open House on Saturday, June 3rd, at Yankee Springs Golf Club. The Open House will be from 2 to 4 p.m., given by their children - Janet and Bill Henry, Judy and Bill Harrison and Joyce and Jack Brown. Please... The gift of your presence is the only gift desired. Scots boys 1st, Trojan girls 2nd in Ml’ track regionals by David T. Young Editor The Caledonia boys’ track team captured its third con­ secutive Division II regional championship Saturday at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids and the Middleville girls' team was runner-up to Wyoming Park. Veteran coach John Soderman's Fighting Scots turned the tables on South Chris­ tian, which had outrun them for the O-K Gold Confer­ ence championship the pre­ vious Tuesday evening. But on Saturday afternoon, Caledonia amassed 87 team points to take first, South Christian was runner-up with 69, followed by East Grand Rapids with 66, Hast­ ings with 51, Wyoming Rogers 44.5, Grand Rapids Creston with 42.5, Forest Hills Northern 40, Holland Christian 34 Hudsonville Unity Christian 31 and Wayland 22. Middleville checked in 12th with 10 team points. The Middleville girls' team, which claimed the Class B stale crown last fall in cross country, used its power in distance events to score 80 team points, 14 behind regional champion Wyoming Park. Rounding out the lop 10 teams were South Christian with 60, Hudsonville Unity 56, host Grand Rapids Catholic 47.5, Wyoming Rogers 47, Lake Odessa I.akewood 36, Grand Rapids Creston 26, Hast­ ings 19.5 and Holland Christian 17. The Caledonia girls were 13th in the 14team field with 12 points. Caledonia had two indi­ vidual regional champions. Tim Ross, the sleek super sophomore who fnished fourth last fall in the state cross country meet, crossed the finish line first in both the 1600- and 800-meter runs. He won the 1600 handily with a time of 4:20.3, or one second faster than his conference meet record time the previous Tuesday evening. Ross had to hold off a hard-charging Josh Berghuis of Hud­ sonville Unity in the 800, however. He finished the run in 1:58.60, edging out Berghuis* 1:58.65. The other Fighting Scot to take first at the regional competition was pole vaulter Seth Temple, who cleared 13 feet, 3 inches. more than a foot better than the runner-up. Of course, a supporting cast also played a huge role in Caledonia's regional title. Scoring points by placing among the top six in their events were: • Doug Jousma cleared 62 to take the runner-up posi­ tion in the high jump and teammate Ben Busman was right behind him in third with a 6-0 effort. Jousma also went 20 feet, 1 1/2 inches in the long jump to notch a fifth. • Jake Klampmust pole vaulted 10-6 to tie with Wayland's Nick Crater and add more Scot points to Temple's winning perfor­ mance in that event. • Nate DeWitt checked in fourth in the 400-meter dash with a time of 52.2 seconds. • Joe Lillie provided some nice backup for Ross in the 800, taking fourth with a time of 2:01.3. • Brett Higley finished sixth in the 200-meter dash in 23.7 seconds. • Mitch Petz look third in the 3200-meter run with a sub-10-minute performance of 9.56.4. The Scots also scored in all four relays. at library programs." The Summer Hero pro­ gram is open to students ages 11 and older. Applica­ tions are available at the li­ brary. The deadline is May 31. A student orientation is scheduled for Thursday. June 1, at 7 p.m. in the library . Information about the summer reading program and Summer Heroes is available by calling the li­ brary at 795-5434. During the week of May 20-29, free Michigan color­ ing books are available to help celebrate Michigan Week. Summer hours begin this week. The library will be closed on Fridays and Satur­ days until after Labor Day. 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The township originally petitioned the Board of De­ termination in response to a request by Laninga in February, who explained that a flooding problem had developed in the Trent Henry drain, caused by soil erosion upstream in the larger watershed. An endangered home in Trent Henry site condo­ minium. apparently was re­ viewed by the township, but the problems were missed. Laninga said site condos are reviewed by the township, while plats are reviewed by the Drain Commission. Laninga said at the meet­ ing that it was expected the township would pay about 40 to 45 percent of the cost of the repairs. The petition was signed by the Township Board to any specific regulations. Sand and Gravel is not en­ by Patricia Johns add lands to the existing The commission is still croaching on neighboring Staff Writer Riverland Ranch drainage working to get a neutral and property. After intense discussions, district and to do repairs to independent hydrologist to Moffat said, "They are Thornapple Township Plan­ avoid damage to the home look at the Wenger gravel meeting the requirements of ning Commission members pit request, which was owned by Dennis Hormel, the original permit." He last week approved a permit threatened by an erosion tabled in April. Moffat said added that dirt bikes will be request from Larry Miller problem in the Trent Henry he hopes this will be avail­ prohibited from the site. for a gravel pit operated by site condominium develop­ Miller told the commis­ able quickly. Parker Sand and Gravel on ment. Developer Dave Dykstra sion that he will ask for Irving Road. The original drainage dis­ was not able to attend the records of when the gravel Some residents said they trict, comprising about 25.5 pit has operated. Moffatt meeting May 15, so the were concerned that noise Bender development on will be informed of when from the pit was excessive. the processing plant will Jackson Road remained on Discussion focused on how next operate so he can ob­ the table. many days were actually However, there was the serve the operation and lis­ spent processing material. beginning of a philosophi­ ten to the noise level. Parents who live in the Only about 40,000 to Commission Chair Mark cal discussion on open Caledonia School District 50,000 pounds of material Sevald reminded the com­ space, development rights and have concerns about is processed on the site. mission members that there and rural ambiance among their children’s development' Planner and zoning en­ are disputes over what is members of the commis­ such as speech, socializa­ forcement officer Geoff "excessive" noise and that sion.. tion, learning and/or growth Moffat also reported that In other business the the township does not have development may attend we only 6.5 acres have been commission approved an will be conducting a devcldisturbed and that Parker expansion request for an ad­ ditional building by the First Baptist Church, did Now Hiring not allow a site plan change Aircraft Ground Technicians for the Amber Ridge devel­ Aircraft Greeters opment and heard that If you are looking for an exciting career in aviation with changes in state law affect­ Thornapple Kellogg a growing West Michigan company, apply in person at: ing management practices Community Education will on farms may affect the sponsor a bus trip to historic Northern Air, Inc. commission. Grand Ledge Thursday, June Located at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport The next meeting of the 29. 5500 44th Street SE, Building 403 • (on Freight Drive) Thomapple Township Plan­ This trip is open to adults ning Commission is June Grand Rapids, Michigan in the community who are 19 at 7 p.m. looking for something fun to do on a summer day. The tnp includes trans­ portation by school bus to and from Grand Ledge, a H&L Manufacturing an electrical wire harness manufacturer to the automotive industry for historical driving tour of the over 30 years, has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Quality Manager with the area, lunch, a relaxing onefollowing: by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Township Supervisor Bill Johnston has reported that Caledonia Township ap­ pealed the Kent County Drain Commission's deci­ sion in April to hold the township responsible for 80 percent of the repairs to be completed in the Riverland Ranch development. The Kent County Drain Commission determined last month that Caledonia Township should bear 80 percent of the bill for repairs to follow through with a Board of Determination de­ cision after a hearing March 21. The hearing brought about 40 people for the de­ termination. The township's appeal of that determination was to be heard by an appeals board appointed by Probate Court on Friday, May 12. Johnston said if the town­ ship is held responsible, taxpayer dollars will be be put at risk. There are questions about the accountability of the Drain Commission in the matter. Johnston said the documentation brought by the township attorney and Township Engineer Randy Wilcox Friday showed the Drain Commission had been involved since day one in a 10-year process that had evolved into an erosion problem affecting residents in the Riverland Ranch housing development and the Trent Henry site condo­ minium. Board members said at their April meeting there also was a case for getting compensation from the de­ velopers involved. It was maintained at that meeting that even if the township was found par­ tially responsible, the costs should still be handled by assessments to properties that benefit from the repairs. It was reasoned that if the initial problem had been handled in a correct manner, the developers would have passed portions of the cost on to the property owners in the beginning. Johnston said if the town­ ship has to serve as the guarantor for building in the township, everyone had bet­ ter bring their checkbook. "And it's going to take a long time to make sure ev­ Irving Road gravel pit permit request approved acres. was expanded by the Board of Determination's de­ cision to include other homes in the watershed who live in other housing devel­ opments to encompass about 40 acres, according to Ron Borst of the Drain Commission office. The drainage district is lo­ cated in an area bounded by 84th Street. 92nd Street. Whitneyville Avenue and Alaska Avenue. Parts of three residential develop­ ments are involved, includ­ ing Riverland Ranch. Trent Henry Meadows and Shan­ non Ranch, as well as some vacant lands. Residents who attended the Board of Determination hearing March 21 com­ plained about the absence of any township representation at the meeting. Johnston said that because the township made the re­ quest for the hearing on be­ half of the citizens, he had no reason to believe legal representation was needed at that hearing. The Drain Commission decision to hold the town­ ship 80% responsible came after the Board of Determi­ nation hearing. Johnston said he received notice April 13 that the township would be expected to bear 80 per­ cent of the bill. Johnston said when he re­ ceived the letter, he "was shocked." He said he had thought the cost would be around 40 percent. The total cost for repiars has been estimated be around $17,000. A bid by Quantum Construction for $15,710 was accepted, and administrative fees of around $1,000 were anticipated, ac­ cording to Laninga. Laninga said it wasn’t fair to assess homeowners for this situation. He said that after receiving several letters from people who built in the area, documentation in­ dicated the township should have taken greater care in approving some sites in these developments. "The government made the mistakes," he said, "and the government should p.ix " The drain commissioner said this would send a mes­ sage to the townships that governments have to be held responsible for their deci­ sions, and they must have their engineers be very care­ ful when making determina­ tions on sites. Ultimately, the point has been made that when mis­ takes are made, a lot of peo­ ple pay. The Court Appeals Board must now decide whether homeowners in the drainage district will pay or if taxpayers will foot the bill through the County Drain Commission or through the township. Developmental inventory set in Caledonia opmental inventory Friday, June 2. The purpose of the session is to identify pre-school aged children who may ben­ efit from early educational intervention. The June 2 program will Community ed. trip to Grand Ledge scheduled Northern Air, Inc. Quality Manager hour river boat ride, a visit to the Grand Ledge Historical Museum, and free time to shop the antique mall and visit the specialties shops. Come enjoy this mini-get­ away with a friend or come to meet some new friends. Bus leaves the high school parking lot at 8:45 a.m. and returns approximately 5 p.m. Cost is $30. Register by June 15. Call 795-3397. be the last screening for this school year. The next screen­ ing will be held in September. Parents may call and schedule an appointment (891-0219) between 8 a m. and 4 p.m. There is no fee for this service. 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Outstanding compensation and employee benefits package. Send resume in confidence to H&L Manufacturing 122 E Main St. • Caledonia Ml 49333 dkmqht Q hlmanufactunnq com Second Shift Production Supervisor s- Good mechanical aptitude Preferred candtoates will have 3-5 years experience in supervision with strong communi­ cation and leadership skills. Knowledge of standard automotive practices, QS9000, and Microsoft Office products a plus. This position is responsible for directing production activ­ ities and reports to the production manager If you are seeking a challenging career with a progressive QS9000 certified manufacturing organization, we want to talk with you. Outstanding compensation and employee benefits package Please send resume to ad #117 c/o The Reminder * P O. Box 188 » Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News. Middlevine. Ml/May 23. 2000/Page 15 Race route set for 24-Hour Challenge June 17 18 1>y Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thomapple Township Board of Trustees and the Middleville Village Council last week reviewed the route for the National 24-Hour Chailenge. John and Diane Obermeyer from the Rapid Wheelmen bicycle club ex­ plained the latest details of the event. So far, more than 300 cyclists from 23 states have signed up. Only 500 riders are allowed to partici­ pate. Event registration ends June 10. This bicycle event, sched­ uled for June 17 and 18, will begin at Thornapple Kellogg High School, with various routes throughout the day and night. The Obermeyers have worked with the Barry County Road Commission and sheriffs department to make sure the event will be safe for riders and residents. The Village Council de- nied the Obermeyers’ request for a temporary four-way stop at the comer of Main Street and Bender Road. Vil­ lage President Pro Tern Floyd Bray said he was con­ cerned that drivers would not pay attention to the tempo­ rary sign and cause addi­ tional problems. For more information about the 24-hour Challenge call the Obermeyers at (616) 241-1969. Loop $2 JUNE 17-18, 2000 Loop Green Loke Rd. Finkbeiner Rd. Miles $ Adorns Rd. s O O Green c O Lk Rd. Q Main St flowen Mjjls Rd 0 Adorns Rd. Q ABSENT BALLOTS FOR THE JUNE 12, 2000, SCHOOL ELECTION ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL DISTRICT AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LOCATED AT 3885 BENDER ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 300 Gun Lk. Rd. Freeport plans Fun Day Sept. 16 FACTORY Plastic injection molding. Machine opera­ tors are needed for visually inspecting and packing parts on all shifts. If you are inter­ ested in joining a fast growing company with promotional opportunities, come and see what we offer! Apply in person at: Clarion Technologies, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia. COMPUTER/PROOF OPERATOR Located at our Middleville Branch. Previous 10 key or proof experience desired. Full-time position(s) offer competitive hourly rate with an excellent benefit package. Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs. Available hours are 11:00 a.m. to finish. 40 hours per week. Apply at the Personnel Office HASTINGS CITY BANK 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE/M/F by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The first annual Freeport Fun Day, scheduled for Sept. 16, will be a success, if the Freeport Business As­ sociation has anything to do with it. More than 20 people at­ tended the association's May 15 meeting to discuss plans for this event, which will raise funds to purchase new Christmas lights for the downtown Freeport business district. Plans for the event should attract all ages. Already planned are a car show on Main Street, a craft/farmers market, horse and wagon rides, Cheesebrough Rake Factory tours, pedal pull competition, bicycle parade, quilt show, ball games and community yard sales. The association invites participants to play a paint­ ball game and even send a "Wish you were here" post­ card with a special post of­ fice mail cancellation. Taste tempting food will be a pan of the event. The firefighters have a chicken barbecue planned and histor­ ical society members hope for good weather for their ice cream social. There will be a church luncheon and lots of fun snacks. The Business Association is still working on enter­ tainment for the event. They also need more volunteers to work on the Fun Day. Anyone interested in help­ ing with the event should attend the June 19 Freeport Business Association meet­ ing at 7:30 p.m. at Ritchie's Restaurant in Freeport. Committee Position Available The Village of Middleville Zoning Board of Appeals has one seat open. The suc­ cessful applicant should be a Village res­ ident with an interest in maintaining the integrity of the Village Code of Ordinances. Please express interest in writing to Rhonda Fisk, Village Clerk, at 100 East Main St., P.O. Box 69, Middleville, Ml 49333 by June 2, 2000. PUBLIC NOTICE * *'CM|G** Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2000, 7 p.m. in the Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider a petition to rezone land from R-3 Multiple Family Residential District to C-2 Highway Commercial District as submitted by Randall and Roselle Havens and Haven Properties Inc. The subject property consists of approximately 11.7 acres and is located on the east side of Arlington and adjacent to and south of Tires 2000. Any interested persons may attend the public hearing and com­ ment on the request to rezone or may write to the Village Planning Commission at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. 301 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 23. 2000 Page students celebrate ‘Michigan Week’ all year Roy H. Adgate MIDDLEVILLE Mr. Roy H. Adgate. age 83, of Middleville, passed away Monday, May 15, 2000 at Spectrum HealthDowntown Campus, Grand Rapids. Mr. Adgate was bom on February 18, 1917 in Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, the son of Eugene W. and Pearl S. (Shively) Adgate. He was raised in Caledonia and attended Caledonia schools. Mr. Adgate married Beatrice Crapsey on December 1, 1939. He was employed at American Seating Company in Grand Rapids and retired after 28 years of service. Roy enjoyed reading, gardening, and the friendship of many. Roy was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. Adgate is survived by his wife, Beatrice Adgate; one son. Richard (Nancy) Adgate of Middleville, one daughter. Sharon (Carl) Simkins of Way land; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one brother. Robert (Violet) Adgate of Middleville; several nieces & nephews. Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Adgate were held on Thursday, May 18, 2000 at the Robbins Cemetery, Yankee Springs Township. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Burdette D. Klump KENTWOOD ■ Mr Burdette D. Klump. age 83, of Kentwood, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2000 at Spectrum Health Downtown Campus. Burdette was a Building Products Salesman. He was preceded in death by a son, David James Klump. Burdette is survived by his wife, Marian E. Klump; one daughter, Kathy Jane (Robert) Park of Wisconsin; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister-inlaw, Evelyn Hacker of Grand Rapids; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ethel and William Patterson of Jenison; one niece and two nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday morning. May 24, 2000 at 11:00 A M at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Ray Townsend officiating. Interment will be at Hooker Cemetery in Leighton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Turn those unwanted items into cosh. Coll 945*9554 to place o Sun d News ACTION-ad today. This is the eighth year volunteer Nancy Goodin has brought her floor loom to Page. Students create a wall hanging for the lobby. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer What do soap making, archery, weaving, visits to Lansing, hiking and even learning how to use a com­ pass have in common? They are all activities fourth grade students at Page Elementary School explored as part of learning about Michigan. The week of May 22-29 is the official "Michigan Week," but the exploration of Michigan takes all year at Page Students study the history of Michigan from prehis­ toric times to the present day. In the fall classes vis­ ited the Capitol, met with state legislators and made a flying visit to the State Museum. This spring they learned how to make soap, how early settlers kept their food cold without refrigerators; hiked to the Devil’s Soup Bowl; and joined all the other fourth-graders in Barry County at Conservation Day May 11. All students had an oppor­ tunity to play dulcimers, try out archery, discover the proper use of the compass in an orienteering exercise and make a small weaving for themselves and con­ tribute to the fourth grade weaving to be hung in the lobby. Kim Chausow's and Sue Vanderwood's class created a quilt already hanging in the lobby celebrating the ani­ mals and scenes of Michi­ gan’s winter. Michigan experiences are supported by the Page PTO, which pays for many of the special events, the district and the many volunteers who work with students. Whether it is wetlands, warp, weft or west, Michi­ gan means more to students than when they opened their textbook at the beginning of school. They have played dulcimers, smelled the pun­ gency of lye soap being made, heard the sound of an arrow hitting a target. With imagination they can be walking in the woods, stalking their dinner or delighting their family with songs and stories just as the early settlers did be­ fore them. Delores Kelly talked to fourth-graders about pioneer life, including soap making, washing days and food preparation. Teacher Dave Hyde helps a student keep her shoulders straight. BODY SHOP Chuck Baughman leads students through the survival skills of orienteering and compass use. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/May 23, 2000/Page 17 �Page 18/The Sun and News. Mtddlevlle. Ml/May 23. 2000 Laura McKinley earns all-league honor, again Laura McKinley became an all league member of the O-K Blue golf squad for a fourth time last Monday al the league's conference tournament McKinley finished fourth at the tournament held at Saskatoon with a round of 99. Her finish secured her spot on the league's first team... the fourth lime she has been honored by the conference for her golfing talents. Middleville's team was second behind Wyoming Rogers. Rogers carded a 401, while the Lady Trojans managed a 436. Middleville, for the season, tied Spring Lake for second in the O-K Need wedding invitations? Stop by J-Ad Graphics 1351N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings Blue. The medalist at the tournament was Rogers' Jessica Herron. Herron fired a round of 96. Erika Enyart also received all-league recognition. Enyart achieved honorable mention status from the OK Blue. The Lady Trojans kept very busy on the links from May 8-12, winning over Hamilton 205-206, losing to Spring Lake 221-217 and defeating Calvin Christian at Yankee Springs 203-217. The 203 score was the team's best of the season. McKinley and Enyart both carded scores of 50 versus Hamilton. McKinley was the medalist in the Calvin match with a 42. Kristen Weaver tallied a 52 and Tracy Gummo a 53. The Lady Trojans finished with an O-K Blue dual mark of 6-4. All Star camp looking for aspiring eagers Final applications are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. Boys and girls ages 7-19 can now apply. Players are selected by invitation only. Past participants include Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant Hill, Christian Laettncr, Antawn Jamison and Trajan Langdon. Camp locations include Raleigh, NC, Bolling Springs NC. Riverside, CA, Babson Park, FL, Atlanta, GA. Champaign, IL, Fort Wayne, IN. Atchison, KS. Georgetown, KY, Northfield. MN, Rochester, NY. North Canton. OH, Commerce, TX and Farmville, VA. College basketball scholarships are possible for players named to the AllAmerican team. For an evaluation form, call (704) 372-8610 anytime. Tailoring JLJi. V to serve your charitable interests and financial goals The Barry Community Foundation offers a range of philanthropic options. Unrestricted Funds, or Community Action Funds, give the foundation the discretion to make grants that address the most urgent needs of the community as they change from time to time Field-of Interest Funds benefit a specif­ ic area of interest to the donor They can also benefit a geographical area Donor-Advised Funds are often created as an alternative to a private foundation and allow donors to recommend the char­ itable organizations and causes to be con­ sidered for grants They can be estab­ lished in two forms Non-Cndowcd Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from both principal and income Endowed Donor Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from the income of the fund Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established. Scholarship and Award Funds are established by donors wishing to make education available to individuals in their communities Looking To Go Yard... Caledonia slugger Adam Johnston gets a good look at a South Christian pitch and attempts to drive it deep into the field during last Tuesday's varsity baseball game at Caledonia High School. Panther baggers win over Trojans Delton* and Middleville combined for 16 runs and 18 hits in a Barry County offensive baseball showdown last Wednesday (May 17) at Thornapple Kellogg High School. The visiting Panthers eventually won the non­ conference contest 9-7, scoring two runs in the seventh inning. Delton also scored one in the first, one in the third, three in the fourth and two in the fifth. Middleville collected four runs in the second inning, two in the fifth and one in the sixth. Both teams had nine hits. For Delton, Derek Stiles had four, David Overbeck had one, Jud Stephens had a double, Brandon Goebel had two, Eric Boze had one and Jon Garcia had two. For Middleville, Mark Thompson had one, Dan Warner one, Brett Ybema a double, Drew Kennedy a triple, Bret Wiersma one, Jay Lantinga two and Eric Cuneo two. Goebel was Delton's starting pitcher, but Jamie West relieved him and picked up the mound win. Pitching for the Trojans were Jeremy Adams, Mark Price and Mark Thompson. For Sun & News classified ads coll 1-300-370-7035 You may also wish to: • consider naming your community foun­ dation as the beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy • make a bequest to a community founda­ tion in your living trust or will • establish a Supporting Organization through the community foundation A Supporting Organization is a separate legal entity for tax purposes and has its own governing body, by affiliating with a community foundation, the Supporting Organization enjoys public chanty status and the professional staff services of the community toundauon However you approach making a gift to the Community Foundation, your caring gesture wil make a difference in the trves of others and the life of your community. WILTSE ’ S AUTOMOTIVE, INC Tires • Alignments Brakes • Steering & Suspension Mufflers • Shocks & Struts • Tune-Ups FREE TIRE ROTATION With Lube, Oil & Filter or 4 Wheel Balance 698-7375 5520 68th Street 500 ft. East of Broadmoor �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 23, 2000/Page 19 Soccer Scots shut out two more opponents by Michael Marks Caledonia shutout cross­ town rival South Christian last Wednesday in varsity soccer action, 5-0. The Fighting Scots scored their first goal with only 54 seconds off the clock. Junior stopper Sara Dunlap scored the goal unassisted as she put a well-aimed kick into the top comer of the net. "Sara's shooting has been a big lift for the team," Caledonia coach Jeff Merritt said. "She has one of the strongest kicks on the team, but she scored the goal with great placement." Caledonia's second goal also came quickly. With 3:34 elapsed, Elise Boncher scored with Kelley Jackson getting an assist. "With more parity in the league, it is really important for us to score first," Merritt said. The third goal came with three minutes remaining in the first half. Boncher controlled the ball in the middle of the field, dribbles to her left and cut the ball back into a wide open space between the defender. There, a streaking Jackson picked up the ball, kept the ball tight on her foot and. at full stride, put the ball into the net past the helpless keeper. in the second half, Caledonia continued to dominate. The two goals came both in the final 15 minutes of play. Beth Ramsey, a transfer from Nebraska, scored the first one with Marissa Woodcock notching the assist. Woodcock knocked a pass onto the ground, in front of the net on the second one and Ramsey slid feet first and knocked the ball past the goalkeeper and into the net. "Our finishing is improving," Merritt said. "Our last two games have been the best finishing of (he season." The win was the 11th shutout of the season for the Fighting Scots. Caledonia's defense allowed just two Sailor shots the entire game. The victory improved Caledonia's record to 12-1-1 with four regular season games remaining before districts. Scots blank Kenowa, 12-0... Caledonia defeated Kenowa Hills 12-0 May 15, comer for Caledonia's I Oth goal. With the score 10-0, the referee whistled to end the game. However, after a brief out-shooting its foes 64-0. AH of the Scots players played and 15 recorded shots. Senior all-state forward Elise Boncher scored the first goal at 33:20 and ended the contest with four goals. Also scoring were Kelley Jackson (two), Christina DeVormer, Alicia Rider, Sara Dunlap, Beth Ramsey (two) and Anne Morgan. With 15 minutes left, Merritt moved senior goalkeeper Anne Morgan up to forward. Morgan had not touched the ball all games and had not played any position during the season beside goalkeeper. With 10:46 remaining, Morgan shot the ball across the front of the goal and found the far conference, the Kenowa coach elected to play out the final 10 minutes. The Scots scored two more goals, both by Ramsey. Caledonia cards league golf title Conference champions. Caledonia High School’s girls golf team captured the O-K Gold Conference 2000 title. The only difficult note for the Fighting Scots (rated third in Division HI) was their second place finish at the May 15 conference meet played at the par 72 L.E. Kaufman course. Caledonia’s team tallied a 366 at the tournament, six shots behind South Christian's 360. Forest Hills Northern had a 386, Kenowa Hills a 424, Cedar Springs a 447, Belding a 471 and Wayland a 517. For Caledonia at the conference meet, Lynde Baltrusaitis shot an 86, Korin Rabley a 91, Amy Jo Leatherman a 94 and Laurie Leatherman a 95 for the 366 total. The Scots also received a 99 from Kelli Leatherman and a 102 from Kristen Manning. Freeport Fire Dept auction nets $2,700 The Freeport Fire Department Auction on May 12 raised about $2700. This will be used to purchase a self contained breathing device for a fire fighter. Fire chief Jim Yarger encourages anyone interested in volunteering for the department to call him at 7653338. Trojan netters wrap up season Running Home... Caledonia's Chris Hanna (1) sprints toward home during the Fighting Scots' varsity baseball game last Tuesday against area foe South Christian. Caledonia plays at South Haven today (Tuesday, May 23) and next week opens up the post-season with the district tournament. f ASS Steve’s Seamless Gutters Steve Orr 9805 Chief Noondav Road, Middleville. Ml 49333 (616) 795-7980 Residential • Business • Builders Custom Made Seamless Aluminum gutters • FREE Estimates • Competitive Prices Middleville's tennis squad scored 18 1/2 points last week at the league tournament and finished third overall in the league's season standings. Top places were turned in by Kyle McKeown and Brian Yeazel at No. 2 doubles (second), Mike Hart and Jon Bosma at No. 1 doubles (third), Josh Porritt and Andrew Kalee at No. 3 doubles (fourth), Nick Hutchens at No. 1 singles (fourth), Mat’ Pullen at No. 2 singles (fourth) and Kevin Schmitz at No. 3 singles (fifth). Spring Lake ended up taking first. 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Lady Scot Sarah Ayriss (24) stands on first with a smile on her face after reaching the base in the early innings in the game versus the Sailors. The visiting Sailors held the Fighting Scots to one run on five hits last Tuesday and coasted to a 9-1 O-K Gold Conference softball triumph. South Christian managed its nine runs on 11 hits. The Sailors scored three runs in the first, three in the third, one in the fourth and two in the seventh. Caledonia's lone run came in the fourth inning. The Scots received a double from Courtney Hondorp. Pitcher Melissa Gillard started the game and suffered the mound loss. Pitcher Melissa Gillard (22) fires one toward home plate for Caledonia's varsity softball squad. Caledonia youth finds fencing success in Orlando W PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Graphics Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding 945-5078 / fax: (616) 945-5192 or can 945-9554 J&SS&x (616) A up-and-coming Caledonia fencer continues to collect her share of rewards. Samantha Nemecek, 12, finished eighth in the 12and-under foil fencing event held in Orlando, Fla. The Caledonia Middle School student competed against 32 other fencers in that tournament and earned a medal for her efforts at the Orlando Youth National (NAC). Nemecek also placed 20th in the 14-and-under class that included 52 individuals. A member of the West Michigan Fencing Academy, Nemecek has competed in the sport for the past four years. She next plans on taking part in the Nationals this July in Austin, Texas. Four members of the West Michigan Fencing Academy traveled to Orlando for the event and all four placed in the top half of their age groups. The event was held at the Disney World Sports Complex and included participants from all over the United States. Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News classified ads Athletes of the week McKinley Thornapple-Kellogg High School (Middleville) Rabley carded the fighting Scots' lowest score May 17 at the Hastings Country Club with a 46. She also scored a 91 May 15 to help her team to capture first place league honors during the 2000 season. McKinely finished fourth at the O-K Blue Conference golf meet May 15 with a round of 99. By doing so, McKinley earned all conference honors for the fourth time in her prep career. The Trojan's team fin­ ished second at the event. AttWetes of fhe Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. & 6090 Alden Nash SE • Atto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 Insurance Company ' �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/May 23. 2000/Page 21 Mothers Day, flowers and tea All elementary students planted flowers for their mothers before Mother’s Day. (Upper right) At Carveth Village the residents shared tea and treats, as well as con­ versation. Track regionals, continued from pg. 11 Jen Verkerke of the Middleville Thomapple Kellogg girls' track team takes the baton in the 1600-meter relay, in which they finished second. Leading the way were two runner-up finishes, in the 3200-meter relay in 8:04.1 with of P.iii.ck Spoitzley. Mitch Petz, Joe Lillie, and Tim Ross and in the 1600meter relay in 3:31.7 with Jason Swanberg. Nate DeWitt. Joe Lillie and Tim Ross. The 800-meter relay team of Brett Higley, Jason Swanberg, Ben Busman, and Matt Wienczkowski checked in third with a 1:34.1 and the 400-meter relay quartet of Brett Higley, Tyler Costange, Ben Busman and Nick Love finished fifth with a clocking of 45 seconds flat The Thornapple Kellogg girls scored even more points than the Caledonia boys, but they couldn’t overcome a strong Wyoming park contingent. Senior Danielle Quisen­ berry. to the surprise of vir­ tually no one. was regional champion in the 1600- and 3200-mcirr runs—She. crossed the finish line at an even 5:16 in the 1600 and came back to win the 3200 in 11:41.5. Her younger sis­ ter, Melissa, only a sopho­ more, was third in the 1600 at 5:27.5 and runner-up in the 3200 at 11:54. Sand­ wiched in between the two in the 1600 was Amy Bus­ field of Caledonia, who squeaked past the younger Quisenberry. The other regional cham­ pion for TK was Jessica Crowley, who went 17 feet. 2 inches in the long jump. The Trojans also had the regional champion in the 3200-meter relay team of Elise Nyland. Melissa Quisenberry. Jennifer Verk­ erke and Danielle Quisen­ berry with a time of 9:45.4. Others scoring points for the Middlevillc girls were: • Elise Nyland. who was second in the open 800-meter run with a time of 2:27.3, just one second away from the winning 4hm. --------- • The 1600-meter relay unit of Rachel Norton, Jen Verkerke, Erin Robertson and Leslie Crowley, which checked in with a second place lime of 4:08.8. • Freshman Leslie Crow­ ley, who was third in the 400-meter dash with a time of 60.2 seconds. • The 400-meter relay team, which was sixth in 53 seconds flat • Rachel Norton, who crossed the line sixth in the 300-meter low hurles with a time of 49.7 seconds. • The 800-meter relay team, which checked in fifth with a lime of 1:49.8. Rebecca Busfield of Cale­ donia also look a fifth in the open 800 meters with a time of 2:30.5 and the Fighting Scots’ 3200-meter relay unit, which included Becca Busfield. Lauren Ondersma. 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Giving through a community foundation can help you • achieve your philanthropic objectives • improve your community • maximize the tax benefits that charitable donations can provide When you give to your local community foundation it will give you the satisfaction of knowing that your concern for your community will have an impact in making it a better place for years to come. The Barry Community Foundation can work with you, your attorney and financial advisor to help structure what philanthropic options will work best for you arry ommunity oundation PO Box 644 450 Meadow Run Drive - Suite 300 Hastings Ml 49058 Phone: 616-945-0526 • Fax: 616-945-4536 Email; bet wmis.net Website www ban yet org �Page 22/The Sun and News, Mtddlevrfle. M 1/M ay 23. 2000 Ross, Scots set records; finish second in league It wasn’t the team result that the Caledonia boys' track team had hoped for, but Tim Ross certainly did his share to make it a day worth remembering. Ross set school and O-K Gold Conference records in both the 1600-meter run (4:21.4) and the 800-meter run (1:56.3). He also was a member of Caledonia’s 1600-meter relay team which also tied a school record (3:29.5). Other members of that team were Eric Allen, Nate DeWitt and Joe Lillie. Seth Temple finished first in the pole vault with a meet record 13-11. Call 945-9554 for ACTlONAds! The Fighting Scots 3200meter relay team of Patrick Spitzley, Mitch Petz, Joe Lillie and Tim Ross also won their event, finishing in 8:05.1. Other Scots earning medals were the 400 relay team of Brett Higley. Tyler Corslange, Ben Busman and Dan Bloemers (fourth place. 45.4), Nate DeWitt in the 400 (third, 51.7), Matt Pifer in the 300 hurdles (fifth, 42.7), Mitch Petz in the 3200 (third, 9:55.1), Doug Jousma in the long jump (third, 21-0), Jousma in the high jump (fourth, 6-2), Matt Bom in the high jump (sixth), Steve Homrich in the shot put (fourth) and Mark Flockhart in the discus (fifth).. Allen, DeWitt, Doug Jousma, Lillie, Petz, Ross and Patrick Spitzley all earned all-conference honors. The Scots scored 87 points, but it wasn't enough to catch South Christian. South tallied 126 points. South also took first place honors in the girls event scoring 132 points. Caledonia ended up seventh with 34 points. Top placers for the Lady Scots were Erin Mitteer in the 100 hurdles (sixth, 17.6), Amy Busfield in the 1600 (third, 5:32.4), Amy Busfield in the 3200 (fourth, 12:24.5), Megan Jaques in the 3200 (third, 12:23.1), Tara Stanek in the pole vault (sixth, 7-6), Becca Busfield in the 800 (third), the 400 relay team of Tara Stanek, Jenna Geers, Lindsay Walters and Tiffany Renker (sixth, 55.6), Kristen Choryan in- the discus (third. 91-8) and the 3200 relay team of Becca Busfield, Lauren Ondersma, Megan Jaques and Amy Busfield (fourth, 10:19.4). Michigan Streams and Lakes Students set track, pole vault records Tricia Miedema ran a mile in 5:48.0, and Angela Maxey cleared 8 feet in the girls pole vault event, both setting new records for Caledonia Middle School. Great Father's Day Gift! Stream MAP Danielle Quisenberry won two events and set a new OK Blue record in one as Middleville's track teams ran in the May 15 league finales. Quisenberry, who will run at Central Michigan University next fall, won the 3200 in 11.29.6 and the 1600 in 5:07.81. Her time in the in the 1600 was a new league record. Middleville's girls placed second behind Coopersville of Michigan Why every fisherman and boater needs this map It is estimulcd (hat 10% of all the fishermen catch 90% of the fish. 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Professor lligliee's Stream Map of Michigan is the first and only highly detailed map of its kind, litis new 4 f<M»t by 4 foot color map shows virtually stream and lake He painstaking^ all of the 35.000 miles of Michigan streams Ac lakes. year effort by Howard Higbee, a former Penn State Professor Professor Higbee succeeded in creabng a map ot the highest detail ptotted by hand, the location ot 45,000 STREAMS mies ot streams onto a 3 x 5 foot map The map sold extremely- wel- until it was tost several years after«hrst appeared in print Incredbfy the printer entrusted with the ongnai dr awng and printing plates, declared bankruptcy then carelessly hauled Higbee's 30 years of work to a iandf« The few remarwig dog-eared copies became a prized fisherman’s posses son Professor Higbee was offered $400 for one of his last maps And state agencies were forced to keep ther copies under lock and key Experts told Professor Higbee that reports were mposstte because the maps were ported r w photograph blue Then, in 1991. at the age of 91. 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The Fighting Scots carded a team score of 191. Hastings ended up second with a 193 and Middleville placed third with a 217. Caledonia improved to 24-1 overall with the pair of triumphs. Medalist for the match was Hastings’ Katie Welton with a 42. Korin Rabley had Caledonia’s lowest score with a 46. It was the second consecutive year that Caledonia’s girls golf team had won over the two area foes. at the meet. The Lady Trojans scored 105 points, while Coopersville ended with 131 points. Other Middleville winners were Jessica Crowley in the long jump (16-3 3/4), Leslie Crowley in the 4(X) (59.95) and the 3200 relay team of Elisc Nyland, Melissa Quisenberry, Danielle Quisenberry and Jen Vcrkerke (9:47.65). Middleville's boys finished sixth with 48 points. Coopersville won the event with 122 points. The Trojans were triumphant in two of the relay races. The 400 squad of Aaron Lalone, Zia Shook, Ben Profitt and Dusty Atkinson coasted to a win in 44.7 and the 1600 team of Ben Profitt, Aaron Lalone, Dusty Atkinson and Jason Doyle were No. I in 3:34.34. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE; All real euac adveruimg w d»i» new* papu r >» Io the Fur Mouung Act and ■he Michigan Civil Righu Act which codec nvely make m illegal m adWrtue an, pref eirme. hnutauon or ihaerwmetuN* baaed no race. color, religion wi.hamhcap lanulia! Thn newspaper will not kiuiwingl, accept any adveruung lor real eatate which i» tn vmUbun at the law Our reader* are here b, informed that all dwelling, advertiacd m <hi» newepaper are available M an <xp>aJ nppwtamt, boar* To repwi ftu nmmetMW call the Farr Hmr.iag Center at tit-441 29*> The HUD toll tree .eleptone number lor the hearing unpaired a I 400-927^275 BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ cw J-AD GRAPHICS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 490580188 Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 �The Sun and News. 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Ml/May 23, 2000 Knotts* Greenhouses “Providing quality flowers and plants for over 20 years” Hours: Mon.Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Closed Sunday � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-05-30.pdf 73068cd302be59b831fd901c3a0d0e33 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 22/May 30, 2000 Middleville. Michigan 49333 129th year Caledonia Legion creates memorial by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia American Legion Post No. 305 is cre­ ating a memorial by in­ stalling two new flag poles in front of the Legion hall. The inspiration for the idea came after the post re­ ceived a memorial donation by Jim and Jan McGavm to remember their son, Brian McGavin, who died Feb.l, 1999. The Sons of the Veterans of the American Legion wanted to invest in a memo­ rial that would honor not only Brian McGavin, but other deceased veterans and members who have passed away. Once the new poles were installed, new flags also were exchanged for the older ones, and were first raised Wednesday, May 24, by several of the Caledonia Sons of Veterans of the American Legion, who were present for the event. An American Eagle, not yet arrived, is to perch at the top of one of the new poles. The American Legion and various members affiliated with the organization spon­ sored several Memorial Day celebrations in the Caledo­ nia community Monday, May 29, with the Boy Scouts and the Caledonia High School Band. Boy Scouts also placed flags at the gravesites of veterans in area cemeteries. Jerry Huver, Phil Davis, Kevin Wagner, Kerry Gopdwin, Bill Neil, Buff Rodgers, and Tom Zigler participated in the raising of the new flags, installed just before Memorial Day. Teen admits guilt in attempted murder by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Accused attempted mur­ derer Justin Rauch had never spoken to authorities about what really happened behind Middleville's Baby Bliss fac­ tory the night of March 31. But for the first time in court Friday, Rauch con­ firmed witness statements when he admitted to being the gunman as he and ac­ complice Matthew Twiss at­ tempted to murder 25-yearold drug dealer James Rummelt of Grand Rapids. "I was scared and didn't know what to do," said Rauch when questioned by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher. "I was in fear when I shot him." In exchange for Rauch's guilty plea to one count of assault with intent to mur­ der, Prosecutor Dale Crow­ ley will ask for a minimum sentence of 10 1/2 years in prison with no cap on the maximum. Charges of use of a firearm during the commis­ sion of a felony and con­ spiracy to commit first de­ gree murder may also be dismissed at the time of sen­ tencing. In exchange for Twiss' Matt Twiss, left, smiles at co-defendant Justin Rauch after a hearing Friday in which both Middleville boys pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder. Both could be sentenced to life in prison. guilty plea to one count of assault with intent to mur­ der, the Barry County Pros­ ecutor’s office has agreed to recommend a minimum sen­ tence of 11 1/2- years in prison with no agreement on the maximum penalty. "We will agree to dismiss count two being felony firearm and count three of conspiracy to commit mur­ der," said Crowley. "And, we will agree to dismiss the pending file, which is currently on appeal, that is, destruction of tombs and memorials." A stipulation of Twiss' recommended sentence will be an order that he pay Thornapple Township $15,965 restitution for his alleged destruction of more than 100 tombstones in Mt. Hope Cemetery Oct. 3, 1998. Twiss was never con­ victed of the crime because he had appealed a juvenile court ruling to waive Twiss to adult court. Both Twiss and Rauch could be sentenced to a max­ imum sentence of life in prison. Rauch is scheduled for sentencing July 6 al 8:15 a.m. and Twiss is set for sentencing June 22 at 8:15 a m. Early in his plea hearing Friday, Rauch indicated he had trouble understanding the plea agreement. "I was under the impres­ sion it was a maximum of 10 1/2 years," said Rauch to Fisher. "No, it's a minimum of no more than 10 1/2 years, the maximum would be life," said Fisher. "There is nothing that says I can't impose life. Do you under­ stand?’ "Yes sir," Rauch said. Fisher explained that if he decided to impose a mini­ mum sentence longer than 10 1/2 years, Rauch could withdraw his guilty plea and have a trial. "Did you make an assault on James Rummelt with in­ tent to murder him?" Fisher asked. "Not with the intent to murder but to assault, yes," said Rauch. "He beat me, he threatened me and more or less kidnapped me. 1 believe it was self-defense." Fisher responded, saying he could not accept Rauch's guilty plea undcY those cir­ cumstances. After a brief conference with attorney Bruce Lin­ coln, Rauch began to an­ swer Fisher’s questions about what happened on the night of March 31. "He was telling me if he got his money, he would stop hounding me,” said Rauch about Rummelt. "He beat me, put me in the car and made me point out my house, Matt’s house and Gump’s house.” Rauch said he had previ­ ously sold Rummelt fake acid for more than $400 and Rummeit wanted to be paid back. While driving on Russell Road near Faro's Pizza, Rummelt and Rauch saw Twiss, Twiss’ brother Dan See teen admits, pg. 2 In This Issue... • TK names Midge Pippel interim superintendent • Four candidates to seek 2 open seats on Caledonia school board • Construction work planned for Middleville this summer • OUR Land survey results announced �3age 2/The Sun an^ps. Middleville. Ml/May 30, 2000 Teen admits guilt, continued from front page and "Gump" (Justin Leichty) walking aldhg the bridgtfin Middleville. ; Rauch did not have a gun at that point and was al­ lowed by Rummelt to get out of the car because Rauch told him he thought his friends had information on the money, he said. "I talked to Matt and we made a couple phone calls and tried to get some money," said Rauch Rauch said he got back into Rummelt's car and Rummelt drove to the Baby Bliss. Rauch exited the car, met up with Twiss and Twjss told Rummelt to park his car at Faro's parking lot. "That’s when I fired the gun from Mr. Twiss," Rauch said "Where was Danny and Gump?” asked Fisher. "They kept on walking and just Matt came to the Baby Bliss," said Rauch. "I walked up by my property, seen my girlfriend, I came back down and fired the gun." "You shot Mr. Rum­ melt?" Fisher asked. "Yes," said Rauch. "We thought we had stuff worked out about the money, but we didn't. 1 was scared and 1 didn't know what to do." "You shot him with the intent of killing him, cor­ rect?" Fisher asked. "Yes," said Rauch. Rauch, 16, and Twiss, 18. were arrested shortly af­ ter the shooting when Rummelt, suffering from four bullet wounds, regained consciousness and walked from the scene to a nearby house at about 11:30 p.m. Deputy Jeff Nieuwenhuis, who was in his patrol vehi- cle one-half block away, recognized the street names of "Meat" as Rauch and "B” as Twiss when they were provided to him by Rum­ melt. Rummeh testified during a joint preliminary examina­ tion April 14 and 17, during which he collapsed at least three times. Two of the bul­ lets were later removed from his shoulder and his wrist at Spectrum Hospital May 10. Rummelt said he was in Middleville that night be­ cause Twiss had told him he could not return his money, but knew someone who walked around with two pounds of marijuana. "He was going to set it up where I'd beat this guy up and take the two pounds," said Rummelt. "I figured I’d do that, get the two pounds and have noth­ ing to do with him again." Rummelt said he pur­ chased black clothing, a mask and a steel, telescop­ ing night stick and borrowed black boots to carry out the assault on Friday, March 31. "A time was set up to meet at the Baby Bliss." said Rummelt. After their meeting, Twiss allegedly left Rum­ melt at the Baby Bliss to make a phone call to arrange the meeting with the in­ tended victim. When he re­ turned, he took Rummelt to the top of the ski hill to wait. Rummelt said. "I laid in wait and he kept saying not to worry because the guy with the two pounds was a scrawny dude and I wouldn't have any problem beating him up," said Rummelt. He said the intended vic­ tim did not show, but Rauch and Gump arrived some time later. "Matt said he needed to talk to them and I went to­ ward my car to make sure nobody was breaking into it,” Rummelt said. On his way to his car, he overheard Rauch and Gump talking, he said, and began to chase them while still wearing his mask. "I caught up to Justin be­ cause I was extremely an­ gry." he said, "and I hit him in the left leg above the knee with my stick. Gump took off and Justin said ’let’s work this out. Don’t hit me again.’ I told him I wouldn't hit him again." Rummelt said he ordered Justin to get into his car and they drove to the Crystal Flash gas station where Rauch said he would call his source for the LSD to help Rummelt recover his cash. That’s when they met up with Twiss walking along the bridge prior to meeting again at the Baby Bliss. He said Twiss and Rauch left and made a phone call because they were going to beat up the person who car­ ries the two pounds and split the marijuana between the three of them. Twiss and Rauch left and Rummelt parked his car in the parking lot next to Faro's Pizza. "I walked to the Baby Bliss and waited for them to arrive," said Rummelt. Rauch and Twiss returned and said they had worked it out with the guy who has the two pounds, Rummelt testified. "The next thing I knew, Huge Clearance Sale 30% to 50% Off £Main Street ‘Expressions Invites you to help yourself to big savings as we clear out our inventory of home decor andgift items to ma^e room for our new lines of Art Qatfery 'Products .. Sate T,nds June 3 54rt gallery there were gunshots going off and I felt a burning sen­ sation in my body." he said. "I heard Mail say aren’t you dead yet?* I laid down... and I heard Justin say, ’do you have any more bullets?' and I acted like I was dead." Rummeh said the next thing he heard was the gun being reloaded. "Then. I passed out,” he said. Rummelt had been shot twice in the back, once in the wrist and one bullet grazed the right side of his head. Rummelt later regained consciousness, he said. "At that point, I thought I was dead," he said. "I didn’t feel any pain so I thought I was like a ghost. It was a real strange feeling. I had just gotten up. I really thought I was dead.” "Gump," (Justin Leichty) also testified last month that he had obtained the gun from a Sparta friend who apparently took the gun from the shed owned by his parents. Leichty said he traded a bag of marijuana for the gun and later gave the gun to Rauch. Leichty testified Rauch was going to shoot Rum­ melt at the ski hill and that he had heard Twiss and Rauch plan the murder. "They were going to go up to the ski hill and shoot him because the guy was going to get after them for his money," Leichty had testified. "And, he had pot and money in his trunk. Af­ ter they were going to shoot him, they were going to take it. The guy was going to come and beat Justin up, so they decided they had to shoot him." Twiss said Friday they planned the murder because Rummelt had struck Rauch on the leg. "The guy hit Mr. Rauch on the leg and Mr. Rauch shot him," said Twiss to Fisher. "I had put the gun in his hands and he told me to give him more bullets." Twiss added that Rum­ melt was in Middleville that night "because we suppos­ edly owed him money." Twiss gave the gun to Rauch as they walked back to the Baby Bliss just prior to the shooting, he said. "Why did Mr. Rauch shoot Mr. Rummelt, did he intend to murder him?" asked Fisher. "Yes,” said Twiss. Both Middleville teens are being held without bond in the Barry County Jail, awaiting sentencing. (jrand Opening July 4th Caledonia woman wins WMU honor fMain Street Expressions Jennifer R DeKaaker of Caledonia was among 14 Western Michigan Univer­ sity students honored for achievement this spring by the Department of Biological Sciences. The students received their awards at a luncheon in Apnl. 133 ‘East Main Street, tyarSam's Joint Caledonia, Ml • 891-5581 r 1 • •— a a «— . ww.... vg. . 1 One sign of the ‘60s Art students at Page Elementary had a hand in creating this model of a sixties era VW Bug Man arrested on 10 child sex abuse charges A 29-year-old Plainwell man could spend the rest of his life in prison if he is convicted of sexual abuse and related charges. Mark Allen Hodges, for­ merly known as Mark Vick­ ery, of Plainwell, was ar­ rested May 21 and arraigned Monday. He is being held in the Barry County Jail on $250,000 cash bond accused of repeatedly molesting a Large parties net teens MIP charges Police and conservation officers were busy in Irving and Yankee Springs town­ ships the weekend of May 20-21 issuing misdemeanor tickets to minors for drink­ ing alcohol, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Po­ lice. Most recently, troopers issued citations to minors after breaking up a large partly on Woodschool Road near Wing Road in Irving Township Sunday, May 21. Another party in the Yan­ kee Springs Recreation Area was also broken up by au­ thorities issuing tickets. "We've also issued a lot of tickets for people having open intoxicants in their vehicles," said Trooper Sandy Larsen. 17-year-old boy for the last seven years. Hodges has been charged with six counts of first dcgree criminal sexual conduct involving penetration He is also charged with two counts of distributing ob­ scene material to a minor and two counts of second degree criminal sexual con­ duct. He is scheduled for a pre­ liminary examination of the charges on May 31 in Barry County's 56 B District Court. 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About 500 students at­ tended the workshop, and 12 were recognized for their work.The workshop featured many speakers, included Louis Sachar and Miriam Bon-Ami. There were many types of workshops, such as mystery writing and frac­ tured fairy tales. Lunch was served, and individuals shared their work in small groups. Danielson says she would like to become a news re­ porter one day. Katie Page, 12, placed first in a children's fiction contest. Her award was won in a competition sponsored Laura Danielson. Katie Page, Chelsea Solon and Angela Maxey all received different kinds of writing awards this spring. Missing horse trailer still sought A six-horse "Trail Magic" aluminum horse trailer re­ ported stolen May 5 from the home of its Whitneyville Road owner is still being sought by the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Bill Arndt said the fifth-wheel trailer, worth more than $25,000, was last seen in the victim's drive­ way at noon May 5 and dis­ covered missing at about 6:30 p.m. that day. The perpetrator or perpe­ trators apparently broke a lock from the trailer before hauling it away, police said. The trailer is described as having a red stripe and has a sprayed on bed liner in the interior. It bears an improper Michigan registration plate ofX37667. "There is a reward for in­ formation leading to the ar­ rest of the subjects in­ volved," said Arndt. Anyone with information is asked to contact Arndt at (616) 948-8283 or Silent Observer at (800) 310-9031. Call lor Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Perennials, Annuals, Shrubs ...and Much More! SERVICE IS OUR PRIORITY ■ *nh » ~ • to* Urwersrty tramed homoJtuna on Lone Pine ^g^**^**’*'******* Greenhouses, W Crane EJ Inc if through the magazine. Her story will be published in the June On the Town magazine, and read at the Grand Rapids Art Museum Saturday. June 3, sometime between 3 and 5 p.m.. Her story, "How the Dragon Fly Came to Be." is about dragons, which a wiz­ ard turned into dragonflies Page said she might like to become a writer some day. Angela Maxey, 14, won a Law Day contest for her es­ say, "Speaking up for Democracy and Diversity," which is both a state and na­ tional level competition. She was fourth for the eighth grade contestants. Maxey won a gift certifi­ cate to a book store. She also was treated to lunch during school when the honor was presented at a luncheon at the Grand Rapids Yacht Club, spon­ sored by Aquinas College. Maxey say? she enjoys writing, but doesn't think it will become a career. She likes science and math and expects to follow some ca­ reer related to those areas. 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The organization exists to nurture every Mother of Preschoolers by “meeting her distinct needs to the glory of Jesus Christ.” MOPS International’s objec­ tive is to assist churches in providing a Chnst-centered, canng ministry for mothers of preschoolers, led by the MOPS women, which dcvel- Call 945-9554 for classifieds ops friendships, creativity, leadership skills and a per­ sonal relationship with Jesus Christ A group of local women having been meeting at the Caledonia United Methodist Church during the past few months to organize a Caledonia charter. Future meetings will consist of teaching from a biblical per­ spective, small group discus­ sions, creative activities, refreshments and fellowship. The MOPS group is not Bible study, rather it involves instruction relating to womanhood, child-rearing and family relationships based on biblical principles. The group provides an open, accepting atmosphere where specific and significant needs of today's mothers of preschoolers are shared. Topics for the year include: “What Every Mother Needs," “Harvesting the Soul,” “Thanks Giving," “Making Memones and Surviving are Holidays," “Raising Great Children." “Love," “Women's Health Topics,” “The Blessing” and “If Momma Ain’t Happy. Nobody’s Happy.” The group also provides care and the opportunity for preschoolers to experience Christ’s love through the MOPPETS ministry, a preschool-like program with spiritual emphasis. Children from birth through kinder­ garten are cared for. The children grow spiritually, socially and creatively. The Caledonia MOPS plan to meet three times dur­ ing the summer. On June 21, the group will meet at the Caledonia United Methodist at 9:30 a.m. and venture to the John Ball Park Zoo. On July 19, the group will meet at 11 a.m. at the Lakeside Park, located in Caledonia. On Aug. 16, the group will meet at II at the Cascade Park, located on Thomapple River Drive. Every mother and preschooler is invited to join the group and bring a sack lunch. The group also plans to participate in the 4th of July parade in Caledonia The Caledonia MOPS will begin its official meeting Sept. 8 at 9:30 a.m. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, 260 Vine Street The group will continue to meet the second and fourth Friday of each month from 9:30 until 11 a.m. The group is currently accepting registration forms until July 15. Limited space is available for the MOP­ PETS program. An annual registration fee of $15 permits each mother to become a member of MOPS International. Inc. Each member will receive a monthly MOPS Connection magazine and discounts to various stores. For additional information or registration forms, call either Mary Frey at 8919849 or Kelly Lloyd at 8686981. _______ LOCAL_____ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST C A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord 0 M M H 1 C ■ B B C H (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............................ 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings------------------- 700 p.m. Morning Worship............................... 10:45 a.m. Evening Praise.......................................6:00 p.m. Wetting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chnssey Dykstra, Warship Leader Denny Bouma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 WEDNESDAY........... Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Hrian F Harrison CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 7^ 9:30 1 r AM \ Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. 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Community Calling Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St www lakcsidecommunity org (under construction) Sunday Morning Worship . . .8:30 a m. & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.............. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6.00 p.m. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave . Church School, Sunday......................... 945 a m H Morning Worship 11 00 a m 5 Wed Fellowship RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor NORMAN KNORR. Christian Eduonon Director 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton®iserv.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street ’ 7 30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) 'Be devoted to one another in brotherly love ' Rom 12 10 (All Services have a Nursery available) GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH OSflletljotrigt Cfjurrl) UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Cat md Programs n. , .. WorshpHaarr 900 a* ad HHOausi ........... 9:30 am 9 45 a.m. Middleville Morning Worship 11 00 a m. Rev. Royle Bailacd, Pastor Phone 868-6437 GUN L-AKK COMMUNITY CHURCH Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. jF'WH Worship Service 9:45 a.m......................... Educational Hour 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Middle vide Sunday School . Rrv P AJams Phone 891-8440 Room Messages Dswmk Maaac 8:30 a m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Ow mile east of WfuineyvtUe R4 E .jMI • Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Rev. Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) 250 Vine Street Leighton Church YOU ARE INVITED .Meeting you. yotr friends. jnJ r.ghl where ion re at - through Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 Youth Minister Randy Powell Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Wasimd MI 49J41•7W-790J Worship Sen ice................................. 10:30 a.m. 9 30 a m 10 45 a m 6 00pm Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 West iCfeef Noaaday Road) CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages Evening Worship.................................. Morning Worship Service .10:00 a.m. Sunday School ................... 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 6:00 p.m. Services at 9 30 a.m and 6 p.m. Sunda) Worship ............... 9 30 am & 600 p m (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Community Church A Place for Family & Frieads 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School..........................11 00 a.m. Adult Bible Class..................... 11:00 a.m. Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God “4 Church with a canng heart for our Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, .Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music VWt our web site wwwbrtQhtsKde org________ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Fax 891-8648 T a place to belong.. a place to become Sunday School....................................... 9:30 a m. Church Office: 016-891-8669 1 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children’s Worship and Nursery 9 45 am Learning for ail 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices. Peace Reformed Church Rev Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whrtneyvifle Ave at 84th St • 891-8661 “The Church where everybody is somebody .. and Jesus is Lord” Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday Schoa 9:30 am. Sunday Morrmg Worship ................... ’.030 am Sunder/ tvenng Worro 6 00 pm Wed Moween i 9de Study . 7 00 pm. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 30. 2000/Page 5 GFWC-Gun Lake Area has busy spring Attending the state convention were (from left) Kok; (front) Marilyn Finkbeiner, Joan Weick, Jose Vogel and Marjory Richards. Many events in April and May have kept the GFWCGun Lake Area Women’s club members busy. With the April showers came the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Michigan State Convention in Kalamazoo. Members attending were club Presi­ dent Jose Vogel, ’President­ elect Marjory Richards, Vice President-elect Fran Leo­ nard. Recording Secretary Harlene Kok, club founder Joan Weick and members Marilyn Finkbeiner, Frances Mlynarchcck, Gloria Cun­ ningham and Southwestern District Vice President-elect and club member Sandra Buller. Richards, Kok and Leonard attended workshops BOWNE/ALTO COMMUNITY YARD SALE Sat., June 17 : 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ■ 84th & Alden Nash I 20-ft. space/$10 ’ Call 868-6846 i : (Wed. or Fri. 9-5) i i Sponsored by: BOWNE TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY designed to help them become better club officers for the 2000-2002 terms. The club received many awards and certificates of recognition. Awards received included first places for the scrapbook and press books; first and third places for needlework submitted by member Jenny Lamorcaux; a third place for quilt entry from Marilyn Finkbeiner; and photography winners Richards and Finkbeiner tal­ lied two first and a second place. A monetary award from the Shell Oil Corporation was awarded to the club for its community improvement project, the new GFWC-Gun Lake Area Library. At the May meeting, newly installed GFWC Michigan State President Janet Kohn was on hand to install the officers for 20002002 term. They are President Marjory Richards, Vice President Fran Leo­ nard, Recording Secretary, Harlene Kok, Corresponding Secretary Marilyn Page and Treasurer Corrine Andrews. Along with convention preparation and participa­ tion, club members put together the scholarship fund-raiser, the “Gun Lake Revue’’ and an exhibit that took place on Friday, May 19. Six academic scholar­ ship winners were recog­ nized: Courtny Lamnga Scoobedoo's Grooming welcomes Amanda Hull-Neeson (Certified Groomer) GRAND OPENING JUNE 1ST Hydro Therapy State-of-the-Art Bathing Center 9426 Spring Creek Court Middleville, Michigan 795-5099 5 from Wayland Union High School; Danielle Quisenberry, Julie Cordts and Doug Blocksma from ThomappleKellogg; Levi Conley from Martin and Nick Jones from Delton Kellogg. Five arts scholarship recipients were introduced: Chns Kidd, Tonya LaRoma, Sally Newton, and Bethany Jones from Delton-Kellogg and Cameron Johnson from Wayland-Union. Blocksma. Kidd, Newton. Jones an Johnson all performed in the Revue as well Featured were the We Three Share Tno, vocalist Sandra Buller, the Choralcttcs and the Choralettes Quartet. Mike Bremer of the Middleville Players performed “Casey at the Bat” to the delight of the crowd. Performances by the recipients of the arts scholar­ ships was a real treat. The art exhibit that pre­ ceded the Revue was a suc­ cess with a variety of art­ work presented by the Jefferson Gallery from Hastings and the Bridge Street Gallery from Plainwell. Both businesses agreed to donate a portion of the sales made at the event to the club. Advertisement sales for the “Gun Lake Business Directory 2000” (with pro­ gram insert) were well under way by March and much of Doug Suwyn earns award At the 2000 Golden Harvest Sales Conference in New Orleans. Golden Harvest honored Doug Suwyn. of Caledonia for reaching a certain sales benchmark for the 19992000 sales year Suwyn is the Golden Harvest District Sales Manager for 16 counties in Southwest Michigan. He has been with Golden Harvest since 1998 During the three-day con­ ference in New Orleans, all of Golden Harvest (Pekin. Ill ) came together for agron­ omy and research updates, motivational work and for recognition of sales efforts. GFWC-Gun Lake Area installation or officers for 2000-2002 (from left) Cornne Andrews, treasurer; Fran Leonard, vice president; Marjory Richards, president, and GFWC Ml State President Janet Kohn. Not pictured are recording Secretary Harlene Kok and Corresponding Secretary Marilyn Page. the scholarship funds arc raised with the support of local businesses. It is a valu­ able telephone-side tool. Sandra Buller, event chair­ woman, thanked the various committees whose work helped with the success of the event. These included Rosemary Snider and Sandy Ringler, decorations; Amy Smendik. who arranged for the talent and produced the entertainment; ad sales chair Bev Grashius; program book creators Bev Weaver and Judy Nelson; the kitchen crew, led by Jose Vogel, .cademic scholarship recipi­ Harlene Kok and Marjory Richards; Arts and ent. All will be on display at the schools. Because of the Academic Scholarship Committees led by Ruth success of the fund-raiser Perino; Fran Leonard, pub­ event in 1999 two additional licity; Mane Finkbeiner. academic scholarships and ticket sales chair; and Ruth two arts scholarships were Penno for coordinating the available GFWC-Gun Lake Area art exhibit that preceded the Revue; and all the club women’s club meets the sec­ ond Wednesday of each women who baked, sold ads. tickets, and donated their month at 9:30 am at Bay time and talent to make the Pointe Restaurant (except June). Call for more infor­ event a success. Club members visited all mation Marjory Richards ar area schools’ honors assem­ 795-3969; Fran Leonard at blies and formally presented 795-8731; or Harlene Kok at the awards plaque to each 792-4398. ~ lerpld endows of Cascade A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from Nearest and most affordable rates in - area. Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Walmart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS �Young music talent represents CHS in state honors orchestra Dorr woman wins necklace in CHS senior class drawing Tom VanderLugt presents Carrie Morre from Dorr with a sapphire-diamond necklace she won in a raffle drawing just in time for Mother's Day. The $700 necklace was a fund-raising donation to the the CHS Class of 2000 by Swierenga Jewelers at 9369 Cherry Valley. TK ‘40-51 classes planning reunion Lois Seppanen and Laura Hyde invite all those who attended or graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in the years 1940-51 New Discounts and Payment Plans Available to attend the reunion sched­ uled June 23-24. On Friday, June 23, there will be a golf outmg at 1:30 p.m. This will be followed by a buffet dinner at the Middle Villa Inn, which be­ gins with a social hour at 6 p.m. A breakfast will be held Saturday, June 24, at the Bowne Center United Methodist Fellowship Hall at the comer of Alden Nash and 84th Street. Seppanen encourages all who were members of any of these classes even if they did not graduate, to come to the reunion and spend time with their friends. For more information call Seppanen at (616) 868-6455 or Hyde at (616) 891-8760. Liz Martin, a sophomore who played a bass solo, and junior lain Stephenson who plays second violin, both were chosen to play in the state honors orchestra. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Two Caledonia orchestra students were chosen to par­ ticipate in the State Honors Orchestra, which performed May 13 at Western Michi­ gan University. Liz Martin, a sophomore who played a bass solo and junior Iain Stephenson, who plays second violin, were chosen to play in the honors orchestra. The two were picked on the basis of their solo performances at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival, for which they both received a first division rating. The basis for selection was made on individual ex­ cellence. Stephenson played a Vivaldi piece, Concerto in G minor. Martin wrote an original piece, "The Ant Pa­ rade," and performed it at the state festival. Each was rec­ ommended by the judges for inclusion in the honors or­ chestra. The orchestra performed three pieces, Bachannale by Saint Saens, Tenderland Suite, by Aaron Copeland, and Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein. Stephenson said, "It was a great learning experience, very challenging. We played with all these people from all over the slate. They are all very talented, and it was really an honor." The arts festival included many different art forms, in­ cluding dancmg, films and visual arts, which both stu­ dents enjoyed. Martin said there was a lot of creative LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month, 2 Month. 3 Month or 6 Month Policies * FREE QUOTES - 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Home owners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 K i 1111 STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Cherry \ alley Rd.. Caledonia, MI 49316 stuff, and the films they saw were great. She especially liked the dance. She watched three sets of dances, but one was especially good, and the performers were very tal­ ented. Martin performed her original piece "Ant Parade," at the last spring concert May 16. Martin says she would like one day to be a musical performer on her instrument of choice, bass. Stephenson has plans to either attend Wesleyan Col­ lege in Indiana, or Concor­ dia in Minnesota. He also would like to go on in mu­ sic, and perhaps conduct a small college orchestra one day. Caledonia school board candidates to be on TV June 6 A televised forum of four school board candidates Tuesday, June 6, will an­ swer questions from area residents to help them choose members for the board in the June 12 annual school election. The event, sponsored by C-PAC, will be held at the Caledonia High School Li­ brary at 7:15 p.m. Local cit­ izens are invited to attend, or watch on the local cable TV access channel 15 all week. Times are not yet known. Citizens who would like their own questions an­ swered may call them in to school secretaries to be added to a collection of in­ quiries about issues and in­ formation, said C-PAC spokesperson Susie Hall. Hall said that though the forum will not be a debate, community generated ques­ tions will be read and she hopes each candidate will have an opportunity to give a spontaneous response. Candidates also have re­ sponded to limited questions in this issue of the Sun and News. JURE 12-16 9 A.M.-II130 A.M. FOR CHILDREN GOING INTO K-S-5TH GRADE CALL 795-9726 First Baptist Church of Middleville •TRANSPORTATION available upon request All things were made by Him" �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 30, 2000/Page 7 Family Fun Night held at McFall Above right: The Family Fun night at McFall Elementary brought families together at a PTO sponsored event that had everything from food to caterpillars and according to Principal Bill Rich, "It was all fun!" This caterpillar was a really big draw. Above left: There were simple games like this lollipop pull Bottom left: A sholastic book fair Bottom right: And the Page Popcorn Poppers even provided a fun snack Conservation district selling native plants Cail for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day ■ 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! Jlet T/U S&iue AU The Barry Conservation District will hold its first annual native plant sale May 29 through June 3 at the conservation district of­ fice, 16ll S. Hanover, Hastings. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. all week except June 3, when it will be held from 9 a.m. un­ til noon. A variety of prairie, woodland and wetland native plants and grasses will be available for sale for $3 per plant. A list of plants being offered is available at the district office. Plants are be­ ing sold on a first come, first serve basis. For more information call the district offices at 9488056. Qewebuf, NeedA **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners 25 Iron and Odor Filters Years 4 ✓ Drinking Water Experience * Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation Installation fee applies Must present coupon Not valid wtih other offers. > I N C F I1 1 9 4 9 A SwierengAs 9369 Cherry- Valley S.E. (M-37) In the Caledonia D & W Village Center _____ 616-891-5750 MASTER IJQ JEWELERS 1- \yWATER CONDITIONING - STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) .JL. ~ 2 pm �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 30. 2000 TK names Midge Pippel interim superintendent by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education unani­ mously named assistant Su­ perintendent Midge Pippel as interim superintendent for the 2000-2001 school year Pippel’s application to fill the position was the only one received by the May 16 internal posting deadline. An special personnel committee made up of Mar­ tin Wenger. Gary VanElst and David Smith will meet with Pippel to negotiate terms of her contract. A de­ cision on the contract will be presented at the June 19 board meeting. The ad hoc committee ex­ pects to post the curriculum director's position (Pippel’s main area of responsibility) immediately. Pippel has served as cur­ riculum director and assis­ tant superintendent for three years after she came to Mid­ dleville from Kelloggsville. Board President Dan Parker told Pippel that it was good to appoint some­ one whom the board knew better than they knew Jay Cason when he was named superintendent six years ago. Cason, who came here af­ ter being high school prin­ cipal at Grand Haven, re­ signed earlier this spring as TK superintendent to accept a position with the Bourbon County, Kentucky, school district. His last day in the district is June 15. Pippel’s performance as interim superintendent will be evaluated next February or March, when the board will make a decision on making the position perma­ nent. Midge Pippel A sixth grade team composed of Kendal Parbel, Bryce Morrow, Cody Hinkle, Dana Bravata and Natalie Niles had a combined score of 169 points out of a possible 200. Niles is not shown. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Justin L. Phillips Manne Corps Pvt. Justin L. Phillips, son of Tammy Sullivan of 7715 Broadyvicw Drive, Caledonia, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego Phillips successfully com­ pleted 12 weeks of training designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physi­ cally and mentally. Phillips and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a m., by running three miles and performing calis­ thenics. In addition to the physical conditioning pro­ gram, Phillips spent numer­ ous hours in classroom and field assignments, which included learning first aid. uniform regulations, combat IVeeti wedding invitations? Stop by J-Ad Graphics 1551N. M43 Highway water survival, marksman­ ship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons train­ ing. They performed close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit during field training. Phillips and other recruits also received instruction on the Manne Corps’ Core val­ ues - honor, courage and commitment, and what the words mean in guiding per­ sonal and professional con­ duct. * Phillips and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour team effort, prob­ lem solving evolution which culminated with an emotion­ al ccrejnony in which the recruits were presented the Manne Corps Emblem, and were addressed as “Marines” for the first time since boot camp began. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New* evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan CMS students place in CML contest by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School has some promising young students emerging from its ranks. Kayle Hinkle, a 14-yearold eighth-grader, received a perfect score of 30 in the Continental Mathematics League (CML) contest with five meets. Each meet con­ tained a six-question test administered once a month from November through March. Hinkle is being rec­ ognized by the CML with a medal as a national student winner. Caledonia Middle School students are involved in sev­ eral math contests through­ out the year. One contest, sponsored by the Michigan Mathematics League, in­ volved a 40-question multi­ ple choice test to any stu­ dent wishing to participate. The top five scorers are sent into the league to compete as a team and as individuals. A sixth grade team was formed. Dana Bravata, Cody Hinkle, Bryce Morrow, Na­ talie Nile: and Kendal Parbel, who are members of this team, had a combined score of 169 points out of a possible 200 points. With 190 schools participating, this team of students placed second in the state, with the top score being 171. Bryce Morrow and Natalie Niles each scored 38 on the test, tied for third place in the state behind students Kayle Hinkle, received a perfect score of 30 in the CML contest and is being recognized with a medal as a national student winner. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Cail us for a quote for all of pour insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment 612 E. Main St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 Call 945-9554 for Sun & News acnon-Mst ___ ________ from Okemos and Grosse Pointe Woods. k 891-9294 A �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 30. 2000/Page 9 Middleville will Meerman receive MD0T grant Mary CatherineLeBlanc as celebrant. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The village of Middleville has received a Michigan De­ partment of Transportation grant to reconstruct Wash­ ington Street from Grand Rapids Street to High Street and Grand Rapids Street from Main Street to Lafayette Street to improve access to Bradford White Corporation. The announcement was made last Tuesday by the of­ fice of Gov. John Engler. The proposed cost of this project is $750,000. includ­ ing $502,000 in state funds. The village used the new Local Development Finance Authority to help leverage the local match. Engineering Consulting firm Wade-Trim in Grand Rapids did much of the grant writing for the MDOT Category A grant and an Economic Development Block Grant based on Brad­ ford White bringing 50 new jobs to the area over the next two years. Much of the engineering on this project has been completed and work is scheduled to begin in June. Sweet rewards Gil/945-9554 to pto yourACJlOM Distinctive Styles Inside and Out TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values space Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all nch in fea­ tures. at paces that will surprise ________ FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-50 l-i 777 ext. 5224 at the KCC -FEHSENFELD CENTER HURRY Caledonia Equestrian team announces fund-raiser winners completed selling Janine's C ookie Dough to raise $700 Although there were many top sellers. Stephanie Sacha took first place by selling 44 tubs. Sacha was given a gift certificate. donated by Millbrook Tack and Trailer. The team will be selling candy bars until June 13. Members also plan to spon­ sor a car wash as the temper­ atures warm up. If the team succeeds to go to the state championship competition, it will sponsor additional fund-raisers in the fall to help offset the travel, lodg­ ing and boarding expenses. The riders would like to thank everyone who has donated to the team,” Kelly Lloyd said. "The team does­ n’t receive funding from the school and must pay for all expenses, including registra­ tion. tack and travel, either themselves or through gen­ erous donors.” Those interested in donat­ ing to the team may call Lloyd at (616) 868-6981. Interment was at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Right to Life. INTO SUMMER! High school students Josh Mosey and John Zuidema shared the ice cream gift certificate for knowing the answers to the "Spring Clean Your Brain" contest at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. The C aledonia Equestrian Team has been busy with fund-raisers to purchase a new team banner and team jackets Additional money will be sayed for entree fees and future state championship competition expenses. A can drive was the first fund-raiser for the equestri­ ans. The team collected nearly $350 worth of cans and donations. Bringing in the most can money for a group was Marcic Crandall, Emily Dannison, Jessica James and Lindsey Wyma, who togeth­ er collected $140. Tim Stouffer collected the most amount per individual with $67.60. The group won a pizza party and Stouffer won a gift certificate to the Caledonia Farmers Elevator. The equestrian team just Mary Catherine Meerman. infant daughter of Jon and Sharon Meerman. went to the arms of Jesus Wednesday. May 24. 2000. She is also survived by her sister. Caroline; and brother, Jonathan; her grandparents. Bob and Carol Powers and Earl and Maryann Meerman; many uncles, aunts and cousins. The Mass of Resurrection was held on Saturday. May 27. 2000 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Father David E. Register NOW for The Condensed Summer Session June 12, 2000 e- Academic Credit Course Work Available Includes: • Liberal Arts • Computers • Business • Social Science • General Education Coming Soon... Summer Enrichment Program for you VOYAGER TAG SH AZAM Schedules for “2000 Just For Kids” Program are begin distributed by your area school districts. If you don’t receive one please contact 948-9500 Drop in Today For More Information The KCC Fehsenfeld Center 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake 2950 W. M-179 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-9500 (616) 795-4963 www.kellogg.cc.mi.us Welcome Home. “Local Independent Buifder of Wausau Homes." �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 30, 2000 Four candidates to seek 2 open seats on Caledonia school board by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Four candidates will vic for two, four-year seats on the Caledonia Board of Edu­ cation, one held at present by incumbent Robert Lillie, and the other being vacated by Robin Vaughan, each af­ ter one term. The newcomers are Glenn Gilbert, John Jacobson and Kristy Anne Sherlund. Each of the candidates were asked four questions, included below. The annual school elec­ tion, scheduled for Monday, June 12, will be an impor­ tant one for residents, not only to elect two school board members, but also be­ cause the Caledonia school district hopes to pass a $50 million bond issue on the ballot to raise the money for a replacement high school to be built on Kraft Avenue. Bob Lillie is running to remain in his present board position. Lillie said he believes the most important issues are growth and technology. "Each new house repre­ sents 19 students in our schools. We must be on top of this situation because it takes at least three years to build a building when the though processes begin. We have to plan on how to pay for our growth. It is much more frugal to plan than to react to a crisis. "Technology is an issue with two faces. How do we Glenn Gilbert John Jacobson Robert Lillie Kristy Sherlund teach using technology and how do we graduate our kids with the abilities they need to go into a world driven by technology? We have to empower all teachers and students by providing all they need to becoming pro­ ficient. Technology changes and we need to be on top of it." When asked what he would look for in a new high school principal (to re­ place the resigned Bob Szymoniak, Lillie said he would look for integrity, communication skills, learning ability, and leader­ ship qualities. "A passion for education and love for kids are a must," he said. "Our princi­ pal would never gel stagnant about what it takes to teach and to learn and will take us to higher levels than... now. Career pathways, developing new electives, and eager teachers with great ideas and energy await our new prin­ cipal's leadership." Lillie supports the bond issue. "I sat as board liaison in the meetings of our growth commission as they tossed and turned with the issues of how to stay ahead of a tremendous growth po­ tential. It takes care of our middle school needs at once and fixes our high school for seven to ten years with­ out forgetting our need to keep our classrooms at 20 to 25 people per teacher. Our kids will remain in a small high school where they can be recognized and taught according to their in­ dividual abilities. Old build­ ings which were draining our operating dollars will be gone and maybe a new li­ brary will loom in our fu­ ture. Our campuses will be safer and... our schools con­ tinue to use technology to give our kids a boost into the future." He says he would be a good board member because he works for kids through parents, teachers and admin­ istrators. "I believe we empower individuals to teach and learn according to their styles and abilities. I believe that if we expect the very best educational tools, tech­ nological advances, and ex­ ceptional people, we will develop them. "I will listen to all points of view before making deci­ sions that are rooted in common sense and reflect my belief that a good educa­ tion is the result of parents, teachers and administrators working together with each student's abilities and inter­ ests in mind." He is retired from J.C Penny Co. after 32 years as a senior merchandiser. He has a bachelor of business administration degree from Western Michigan Univer­ sity. He is presently work­ ing as a CAB technician for Wilcox Associates Inc.. Lillie served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970, and is a Vietnam vet­ eran. His service in school mat­ ters includes participation on the original FACTS committee, as a member of the Parents Advisory Coun­ cil (C-PAC), on the ad hoc committee for the baseball and softball fields, the Community/School Budget Committee, and on the Teen Institute. As a school board mem­ ber, he has served on the ed­ ucation committee for four years, the finance committee for two years, and for one year each of the policy, building and personnel committees. He as served as board liai­ son to the Caledonia Educa­ tion Foundation, the Michi­ gan Association of School Boards, and to the growth commission. His public service in­ cludes being a trustee on the Caledonia Village Council for two years. He has served as a youth coach for baseball, soccer and basketball for 14 years. Lillie is the father of four boys, one of whom is a se­ nior in high school this year. John Jacobson said the most important issue facing the school district is the growth of the area, and the overcrowding this growth will cause. "To remain competitive in the education field and give our children the educa­ tion they need and require, we must be prepared for pending growth," he said. "The second issue that I would like to focus on is the math and science cur­ riculum. In this information age, science and technology BANK WEST OPENS NEW PERMANENT OFFICE IN CALEDONIA! The new office in Caledonia is more than just a loan office. Located at 9185 Cherry Valley, Bank West will offer loans and financing for residential mortgages, home equity loans, commercial loans and a variety of consumer loans. They have already expanded their services for the convenience of the local community to offer depository services. A special effort has been made to staff the office with professionals who are familiar with the area and residents. This location promises exceptional customer service and quick loan tum around. Sheryl Hamilton, a seasoned mortgage loan officer in the Caledonia/Wayland/Gun Lake area, will head the office. "We are excited about the opportunity to offer our vast array of exceptional loan products to the rapidly growing Caledonia and surrounding communities," said President and CEO Ronald VanHouten. A VanHouten President 6 CEO Center Sheryl Hamilton. Real Esta Right Bob Brasser »<ce President _ V. BankWest "Bank West, with 112 years of lending experience, is sure to be an important pan in assisting in the continued growth and prosperity of these communities. Please stop in, meet our staff and let us help you with your loan and banking needs." 9185 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-5855 Open M-F 9am-5pm have been the major area of study that must be learned by our children. Our science test scores have fallen slightly. I feel we must be vigilant and increase our ex­ pertise in this field to help our kids prepare for their fu­ ture. Qualities Jacobson would look for in a high school principal would be, "a men­ tor, a visidnary and a leader." Jacobson said,"I see the new principal having two jobs. First, a principal must provide the vision and lead­ ership to the teaching staff so they can do a great job of educating our children. Sec­ ond, a principal must pro­ vide mentoring and leader­ ship to our children so they have the vision and motiva­ tion to do their best and ex­ cel in the education sys­ tem." He supports the current bond issue. "I believe it is necessary to handle the growth and keep the quality of our education system in Caledonia. I was on the Growth Committee and went through the options. We reviewed each of the schools and the scenarios available to handle the growth of the community and our school district. The bond issue, as configured, is the most reasonable of all the options and the one that would best serve the distric­ t's needs and its vision for the future," Jacobson said. He said he would be a good person to work on the school board because, "In­ volvement in our children's education is the responsibil­ ity of parents that I do not take lightly. I am a civil engineer by education and profession." Jacobson is currently working toward a master's degree in management at Aquinas College, to be completed in May. A civil department super­ visor at U.R.S. Greiner of Grand Rapids, an architec­ tural firm, with its primary business offering consulting services for construction of school facilities. "I feel that I can help the school district in its vision Continued next page FOR SALE - BY OWNER 8300 100th St. S.E. (1/4 mi. west of Whitneyville) OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, JUNE 4 • 1:00 - 4:00 PM Caledonia Schools - Quality built Hekstra home. 4 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath with fin­ ished walkout basement. Over 3600 finished sq. feet, spacious oak kitchen with custom cabinetry, main floor laundry, vaulted oak ceiling, 4 season room, ceram­ ic tile, sky lights, master suite, 6 panel doors. Beautifully landscaped on a park like setting of 1.6 acres. 30x40 insulated carriage house with 220 electric fits 36 ft. motorhome, beach volleyball court, and 3 decks. Just off listing - PRICE REDUCED - $349,900 Inquires call 616-891-9585 �The Sun and News MtddleviWe. Ml/May 30, 2000/Page 11 From previous page of supplying a quality, cost effective, safe education for every child in the Caledonia School system. Jacobson has previous ex­ perience working with other school boards on bond and construction issues. He has helped coach Cale­ donia Middle School Sci­ ence Olympiad for the past two years. He is a member of the Grand Rapids TaiKwonDo Club with his four children, and is working to­ ward sending a team to the Junior Olympics from the Amateur Athletic Union. Jacobson worked with the growth committee for nearly two years, and since that committee has transferred its focus to the bond issue. Ja­ cobson has continued to be active with duties of a re­ lated nature. The Jacobsons have four children attending Caledonia schools and have lived in Caledonia for five years. Glenn Gilbert said the most important issues fac­ ing the school district at this time were the popula­ tion increases within the district and the continuous need to improve the K-12 curriculum. Gilbert said, "The current growth plan for Caledonia Community Schools, in­ cluding the June 12 bond is­ sue, addresses the near term (five year) growth pattern of the area. However, I believe our community will mirror the growth seen by Rock­ ford in the early 1990s. To properly plan for this we need to begin to draft com­ mittees for researching the six- to ten-year growth needs of the schools. By starting this process now, we will be able to improve the positives and avoid the negatives found by districts that incurred tremendous growth in the 1990s. He added, "Because educa­ tion is a learning process, it is important to continu­ ously look at opportunities to improve the educational needs of the students. The basis for continuously im­ proving our curriculum are; 1) success at the college level requires stronger preparatory classes; 2) edu­ cational requirements for employment now demand post high school studies; 3) school vouchers are being driven by the strong parental belief that the public school curriculum does not meet their requirements." "To achieve the im­ provements we need to benchmark the curriculum of both the private and pub­ lic schools. Particularly schools that have a long history of student successes in most high school stud­ ies." Gilbert says the qualities needed in a new high school principal must include a solid leadership background, proven problem-solving skills, a belief in open communication and have a strong outgoing personality. "This person should be a "forward thinker" in regard to identifying and creating opportunities for our high school teaching profession­ als to expand their knowl­ edge and to obtain the tools they need to educate our children. Most importantly, I believe the new principal must have a conservative mindset when addressing the core curriculum require­ ments of the high school students." Gilbert supports the cur­ rent bond issue. "I believe the Caledonia School Board and the Growth and Plan­ ning Committee did a thor­ ough job of researching and analyzing the near term needs of the district." "I believe the amount needed to accomplish the promised tasks is in the low to mid-$40 million range. However, continuous over­ sight by the board during the budgeting, design, and construction phases of the project must be in place Middleville has mayor exchange with Litchfield by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Village of Mid­ dleville Played host to Litchfield Thursday, May 25, as part of the annual Michigan Week celebration. Mayor Harvey Keast, Council members Dr. Patsy Jones, Randy Hawkes and Lora Murfin and city trea­ surer Jill Adams toured Middleville schools and businesses and enjoyed din­ ner at the Middle Villa with enterainment provided by The Village Players. Hosts were Village Man­ ager Bryan Gruesbeck. Vil­ lage Planner Geoff Moffat and Sgt. Tony Stein for tours of Bradford White, Simpson Industry, Thor­ napple Township Emer­ gency Services, the new Thomappie Kellogg Middle School and McFall Elemen­ tary, and even the waste wa­ ter treatment plant. Several of the Litchfield representatives drove through developments in the village Lunch at Carvelh Village and dinner at the Middle Villa Inn gave both those from Litchfield and Middleville a chance to share their ideas and find an­ swers to questions. Turn time unwanted items into cast!. Cali 945-9554 to place your ad today! prior to going forward." Gilbert said the goal should be to finish ahead of sched­ ule and under budget Gilbert said. "Tm running for a position on the board because of my belief that a community is only as strong as the commitments made by and the participa­ tion of its citizens. I want to make a commitment of personal excellence to our students, their parents, and our teaching professionals. I have always tried to be part of the education of children through my participation in various levels of coaching and in parent-teacher organi­ zations." "I believe my 18 years of business experience would be a valuable asset"...to the school board. Gilbert said. "As a manager. I’m respon­ sible for running the admin­ istration of an $80 million per year business. This background requires me to be innovative and trustwor­ thy while using various skills including leadership, problem solving, public communication and negotia­ tion. Combining these business skills with my conservative personal beliefs and dedication, I believe this makes me the best candidate for a position on the Cale­ donia Community School Board.” Gilbert has two children in the school system, one in high school and one in ele­ mentary school. His background is in business, with a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Aquinas College. He is a manager of the contracts group at B.F. Goodrich Avionics Sys­ tems. Gilbert's community ser­ vice consists of coaching in high school, football and baseball. His reason for running for the position of the Board of Education is to give his time to the school. Kristy Sherlund responded to which were the most im­ portant issues for the school district as follows; "Our district, like many other school districts, faces significant challenges. I be­ lieve one of the important challenges we face is man­ aging our growth. Our fund­ ing, buildings, curriculum, logistics, extracurricular ac­ tivities, and social programs are going to have to adapt to meet the needs of our pre­ sent and future students." "Caledonia has a unique culture that attracts many families to our area. We must work diligently to pre­ serve the culture and values that make Caledonia public schools such a great place to educate our children." Speaking about a new high school principal. Sher­ lund said "We need a high school principal that is a blend of the old and new. He or she must be able to apply the traditional value system that at times seems to have been swept away by these fast-paced times. Our chil­ dren need to exist in an en­ vironment where the differ­ ence between right and wrong is a bright line, and not a moving target. Our principal needs to be in­ strumental in drawing that line." "On the other hand we also need a principal that understands the learning en­ vironment is fluid and evolving. Our principal should be in touch with the evolving education needs of our children, and he or she should be in tune with the complex social environment at our schools. We need a principal who not only teaches our children, but also learns from them.” Sherlund backs the current bond issue. "I believe our children need and deserve first rate facilities. We need to be sensitive to class sizes and teacher to student ratios. Let’s give our education pro­ fessionals facilities that con­ tribute to. rather than detract from, their jobs. If you have any doubt as to the critical nature of school facilities, consider the struggles of Grand Rapids Public Schools as they deal with aging buildings." "I am confident that those involved with the bond pro­ posal invested tremendous time and energy in determin­ ing the need for this pro­ posal and the appropriate­ ness of the concept. I stand behind their work and plan to vote a resounding yes." Sherlund says she admires each person running for the school board, and that each is willing to offer their ser­ vices to the people of the district. She explained, "I am run­ ning because I value serving my community. I have served in many volunteer roles in the greater Grand Rapids area and now hope to focus my energies on our schools. I have an in-depth knowledge of boards and board governance and be­ lieve I can quickly con­ tribute to the process Speaking from a personal perspective because I have a 7-year-old son, I hope to enhance the representation of parents with younger children, a group that is not well represented on the board. 1 am not running to fix a board that is broken or not working. I am running because I feel I can add to and build upon, the suc­ cesses of our present and past boards." Sherlund has been a resi­ dent in Caledonia for three years. She has been a past president of the Junior League, and her community service through the league includes Safe Care. Healthy Start and public policy ad­ vocacy work for children. She has volunteered as a child law center and has served as a Red Cross vol­ unteer as well. Sherlund has also served as a board member of the Grand Rapids Very Special Arts of Michigan, and has served as chair of the Grand Rapids Very Special Arts organization. Her educational back­ ground includes a bachelor's degree from Central Michi­ gan University. She has one child in ele­ mentary school. Jeff & Sherri of hwjriKi Announce Zheir... BIG Berber Sale BIG Savings on Many of our popular berbers from mills like... Mohawk, Alladin & World $^<99 BIG Selection ofpatterns & colors starting at just. . 6 sq. yd. BIG Time quality guaranteed installation of over quality pad ______ So hurry in for BtG time savings!______ 'Don't Forget" Quality Laminate Flooring from... Congoleum & others just... I $^99 ■ sq.ft. Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. 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Kensingcr Jones, who compiled the questionnaire answers, said attendees rec­ ognized the need for leader ship and new strategies if Barry County is to retain its essentially rural character. A majority of respondents would support county funded purchase of develop­ ment nghts in order to keep acreage in agriculture or as open space. They indicated a willingness for the county to fund such purchases through a millage increase or real estate tax. Almost all respondents said they would support a county-wide development plan to enhance outdoor recreation, tourism and agri­ culture and the establish­ ment and funding of a County Parks and Recre­ ation Department to further such a plan. Another innovative idea that found favor with the great majority of those who responded was the estab­ lishment of an Agricultural Economic Development Department to work with farmers in order to make farming more practical and profitable. Jones said unanimous agreement pointed to the need for an M-37 Planning Task Force, to be appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. This body would work with sur­ rounding counties and the Michigan Department of Transportation and represent the best interests of Barry County. There was near unani­ mous willingness to partic­ ipate in, and help pay for protection of water quality. A majority strongly agreed with the desirability of more stringent regulations and or­ dinances protecting lakes, streams and wetlands. Most of those present in­ dicated they agreed that planning and zoning helps protect property values and felt that the various plan­ ning and zoning commis­ sions in the county and its townships should meet quar­ terly to coordinate, share in- COMPUTER/PROOF OPERATOR Located at our Middleville Branch. Previous 10 key or proof experience desired. Full-time position(s) offer competitive hourly rate with an excellent benefit package. Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs. Available hours are 11:00 a m. to finish. 40 hours per week. Apply at the Personnel Office HASTINGS CITY BANK 150 W. Court Street Hastings. MI 49058 EOE/M/F The OUR-Land Conference April 15 at Delton High School brought 110 county landowners out to formation and train com­ mission members. Respondents expressed the wish that more county commissioners had been in attendance to participate in seminars and discussions. They indicated that in the future, they would like to hear the views of local politicians on land use is­ sues, the viewpoints of de­ velopers, and case histories of successes in other coun­ discuss land use issues, hall ot whom completed a survey in which their ideas were compiled. ties. Copies of the complete survey report will be avail­ able at the next meeting. The next meeting of the OUR (Our Ultimate Rcsource)-Land Committee will be held Wednesday, May 31, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts and Law Build­ ing in Hastings. The public is invited to attend. Rebecca Lukasiewicz joins J-Ad as intern J-Ad Graphics has hired Rebecca Lukasiewicz, a se­ nior from Olivet College and a resident of Hastings, as a newsroom intern for the summer. Lukasiewicz is the daugh­ ter of Joseph and Deborah Lukasiewicz. She attended St. Rose of Lima Elemen­ tary, Hastings Middle School and is a 1998 gradu­ ate of Barry County Chris­ tian School. At Olivet College, Lukasiewicz is pursuing a degree in communications. Her current cumulative grade point average is 3.87, among the highest at her school. She recently was honored with a nomination by the Academic Dean of the col­ lege to be an All-American PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2000, 7 p.m. in the Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider a petition to rezone land from R-3 Multiple Family Residential District to C-2 Highway Commercial District as submitted by Randall and Roselle Havens and Haven Properties Inc. The subject property consists of approximately 11.7 acres and is located on the east side of Arlington and adjacent to and south of Tires 2000. Any interested persons may attend the public hearing and com­ ment on the request to rezone or may write to the Village Planning Commission at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. 301 for a study abroad at the Na­ tional University of Ireland in Galway. While in Ireland, she plans to study literature. Lukasiewicz also will take a brief tour of continental Eu­ rope. She plans to return to Hastings in December as a college graduate. Lukasie­ Rebecca Lukasiewicz Scholar. Lukasiewicz has been on the Olivet College’s Dean's List for four consec­ utive semesters, and has re­ ceived an Academic Achievement Award. She recently became an alumni of the Alpha Lambda Epsilon Literary Society after serving as trea­ surer, secretary, Greek coun­ cil representative and pledge chaplain. "I think this internship with J-Ad will be the cap­ stone of my bachelor’s de­ gree studies,” Lukasiewicz said. "I'll have the opportu­ nity to apply the education I've gotten at Olivet while continuing to learn about writing styles and newspa­ per production.” Lukasiewicz also will be taking her Graduate Records Examinations (GRE) this summer and begin applying to graduate programs throughout the country. She is currently taking classes in anthropology at Kellogg Community College's Fessenfeld Center. After completing her in­ ternship with J-Ad Graph­ ics, Lukasiewicz will leave wicz then will be married to James Curnalia of Roscom­ mon, Mich., before leaving to persue a doctoral degree in communication science. Lukasiewicz and her fi­ ance plan to establish them­ selves in the Hastings area once they have completed their education. Driver’s Education Instructor Certified, needed for any or all three two-week sessions. June 12 - August 4. Send letter of application and resume to Mrs. Ellen Zack, Thornapple Kellogg High School, 3885 Bender Rd., Middleville, MI 49333. NOTICE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 BOARD MEETINC DATE CHANGE THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING DATE OF JUNE 8ttl, 2000 HAS BEEN CHANGED TO: JUNE 13ttl. 2000 • TUESDAY • 7:30 P.M. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 o< 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 4172a (2) (3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The Yankee Springs Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at tne meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Board Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing, (tax), or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein Janice C. Lippert, Clerk 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 Telephone: (616) 795-9091 Fax: (616) 795-2388 (305) �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 30, 2000/Page 13 Village will lose some stately, trees Construction work planned for Middleville this summer by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middleville Village Presi­ dent Lon Myers last week officially announced that the village has received a $500,000 state grant to re­ construct the intersection of Main Street and Grand Rapids Street. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) category A grant actually is in the amount of $502,000. To make the reconstruc­ tion project possible, the Village Council last week approved a $5,000 payment to residents Duane and Pa­ tricia Thatcher for a signifi­ cant casement. The village also has agreed to replant some of the existing trees and to plant one tree of "signifi­ cant” size to replace the ma­ ture and stately trees which will have to be removed. Myers praised the sacri­ fice the Thatchers made for the benefit of the village. "This is very fair, and if any of us were in the same position, I am sure it would have been a hard decision to make," the village president said. "The face of the village will change with this reconstruction of the in­ tersection, but this is a good step," he said. Council member Dorothy Corson mentioned that the loss of the lawn and trees could have a negative im­ pact on the home’s resale value. Other construction plans for this summer include resurfacing and improve­ ment of East Main Street from the bridge to the light, resurfacing from the bridge to the intersection and im­ provement of the intersec­ tion, including curbs and sidewalk, for 200 feet along Grand Rapids Street toward Bradford White. This work is being done because the commitment of Bradford White to create 50 new jobs within the next two years and the work of the Local Development Fi­ nance Authority and its abil­ ity to use some of the taxes captured from local industry. Dan Valley Excating will complete the improvement of Grand Rapids Street from Eagle Drive, which was agreed to last summer. The council approved the esti­ mate by Williams and Works for the engineering YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. Ml, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2000, COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP HALL, 1284 N. BRIGGS RD., CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 00-05-04, PARCEL ID. NO. 120-029-00; A REQUEST BY ROBERT BRUINSSLOT, FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CON­ STRUCT A NEW HOUSE ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 836 PALMER DR. 2. ZBA 00-05-05, PARCEL ID. NO. 165-007-00; A REQUEST BY DONNA LYONS FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW HOUSE AT 2294 EAST PARKER DR. SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE TOWN­ SHIP. 284 N BRIGGS RD . DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COM­ MENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY, REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER­ VICES AS MAY BE REQUESTED. UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME .AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS). CHARLES BIGGS, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 303 costs of this project. The village has received notice that its grant applica­ tion to do the reconstruction from where the intersection reconstruction ends to Lafayette Street has been approved, but because of ex­ tensive paperwork and other issues, this work won’t be done until next spring and summer. MDOT officials also will be in the village to make a grade inspection of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. Village engineer Steve Williams said he thinks paving should take place in August. In another matter at Tues­ day night’s meeting, the Village Council approved a new civil infractions ordi­ nance, which sets fines for various zoning and other violations. Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck mentioned that the steps the village will take are first notification of the violation, followed by issuing the civil infraction, which should be encour­ agement for the problem to be corrected. If a property owner does not comply, he or she must pay the fine and correct the problem. Otherwise, the vil­ lage can still seek relief through the court system. Village staff will be trained in issuing and fol­ lowing through with the tickets. In other business the council: • Appointed Charles Flora to fill a term ending April 30, 2001, on the Zoning Board of Appeals. • Learned that the annexa­ tions have been approved. • Was told by Groesbeck that the reduced speed signs would be erected soon now that the new middle school property is part of the vil­ lage. • Started the budget pro­ cess for the next fiscal year. Work should begin in some of the council committees in August. • Learned that the waste water treatment plant sur­ vived the recent onslaught of storm water. Charlie Miller reported that nickel levels are still within lim­ its. He will continue to test discharge at Bradford White. • Thanked the volunteers from the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, 4-H arid Thornapple Trail Association for their work during a special cleanup day April 29. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council will be on June 13. It will begin with a public hearing to discuss tax rates for the coming year. Synopsis VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 09. 2000 The regular meeting of the Vrfiage of Middleville Michigan Council was called to order at 7 00 p.m by Floyd Bray. Council President Pro Tern of the Village of Middleville. Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present: Mr Floyd Bray. Mrs Dorothy Corson. Mr David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg Members absent Mr Michael Lytle. Mr William Kenyon and Mr. Lon Myers The minutes of the April 25. 2000. meeting were approved as read as was the Agenda for the meeting. ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution 00 010, with removal of item 1 .c, on a motion made by Mrs. VandenBerg and supported by Mr Newman Vote resulted in four Ayes and three Absent, with Mr Lytle. Mr Kenyon and Mr Myers being absent 2 Approved payment of the invoices, dated May 05. 2000. n the amount of $45,642.87 on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 3. Approved Partial Payment Request No. 2 in the amount of $34,014.00 for costs associated with the Green Lake Road Water Booster Station on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mrs VandenBerg 4 Accepted the bid of $7005 19 from A-1 Floor Covering for new carpet and the bid of $2694 00 from Midwest Specialities (Wanda Hunt) for wallpaper for the Village Hall on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 5 Adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9 00 a m and 5 00 p.m Monday through Friday (304) SPECIAL MEETINGS NOTICE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP TK SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 Purpose of Meetings: Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 31 Chicken sandwich on a bun, or ham and cheese sub, baked beans, watermelon, milk. Thursday, June I Com dog on a stick or hamburger on a bun, com, peaches, milk. Friday, June 2 Pizza or hot dog on a bun, baby carrots, pears, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Planning & Zoning Commission is continuing Workshop Sessions regarding revisions and updating the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance Scheduled review of the RLF / (Residential Lakefront) Zoning district. Dates: TUESDAY. JUNE 20th, 2000 at 7:X P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 27th, 2000 at 7.30 P.M. The Township Planning Consultant firm of McKenna Associates. Inc. / Mr. Kenneth DetUofl will also be attending All meetings will be conducted at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. This notice is In compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The Yankee Springs Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being con­ sidered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meet­ ing upon 7 days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Signed: Janice C. Lippert, Clerk (306) REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 12, 2000 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please take notice that the regular election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 12, 2000. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regular school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board of education of the district for fun terms of four (4) years ending in 2004. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: Nancy A. Goodin Dortaid A. Haney Philip John Pohoiski Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2000 THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Votirn Place. Thomapple Kellogg High School, Middleville. Michigan The first preanct con­ sists of all the territory of the School District, inducting Precinct #2 of Irving Township, except the Townships of Cartion, Bowne, Campbell and Precinct SI ci Irving Township PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place; Freeport Village Hafl. Freeport, Michigan The second precinct consists of the Townships of Cartton, Bowne, Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township, located within the School District. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 AM school electors who are registered with the city or township deck of the city or township in which they resido are eiigcde to vote at this election. This Notice is gfven by order erf the board of education. NANCY A. GOODIN SECRETARY, BOARD OF EDUCATION 302 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 30. 2000 Gun Lake Revue held Civil War exhibit reflects Gettysburg battle changes BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 - Local hobbyist John Simmons' monumental project in miniature shows the Battle of Gettysburg, changing over three days to reflect developments in the historic battle, during which 15,000 men were lost, but only one civilian was killed. Gettysburg was about the size of Caledonia when the Union troops fought the Rebels there. Quality Collision Repairs Call for Classifieds 945-9554 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 GM Certified USED VEHICLES When you buy a Used Car DO YOU GET: One Stop Shopping? It's a given at Gavin. We help you choose the right car, offer your choice of several lenders, and, even call your insurance agent if you wish, so you can do it all in just one stop at our dealership. Just another reason to go to Gavin!______________ 97 Pon Grand Am GT 93 Pont Grand Prix 4 door. V-6. auto., air. sunroof. CD. 2 door. 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The winner of that game faces Caledonia Saturday, June 3 at 12:30 p.m. with the winner playing in the district championship at 3 p.m. • Softball — The softball district is also at East with Middleville and Ionia playing at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30. The winner plays Caledonia at 10 a.m. on Saturday at 10 a.m. The winner of that game plays in the championship contest at 2 p.m. _ THINK SPRING EXCAVATING 96 97 97 98 Chevrolet Cavalier LS m Pontiac Sunfire GT 2 door, auto. at sunroof CD Pontiac Grand Am SE 2 door 4 cytndec auto . ar. Chevrolet Blazer LT ♦ door maroon M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Utddievdia SALE HOURS Mon. 4 VtaA • •; Tw«* 4 Fn 4 W 4. SM 8 to 1 SERVICE HOURS Mon 4 to •: W - EH 4 «• S; Sat 4 to 12 very dean &&& ** • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 795-3318 891-8151 Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. 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Truck raffle’s proceeds to renovate youth center by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Proceeds from a summer raffle for a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 4X4, four-door pickup truck will be used to help renovate the youth cen­ ter at the Kent County Youth Fair in August. The drawing will be held al the fairgrounds in Lowell Aug. 12 . The prize truck was ar­ ranged with Thomet Chevrolet of Lowell. Fair Board members will use proceeds toward completing the renovation of the King Ca// 945-9554 /or ACTION-Ads! Memorial Youth Center, a 40-year-old structure that previously served as a YMCA pool building. The building had been va­ cant for a number of years, recently serving as the Low­ ell Youth Football locker rooms. The City of Lowell has agreed to lease the building to the fair with the under­ standing improvements will be made to the building. An architect working with the Fair Board has donated drawn plans to renovate the King Memorial Building to include a community room and a kitchenette, as well as restroom facilities. The total cost of the project is esti­ mated at more than $175,000 The youth center will provide much needed bath­ HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY SATURDAY, JUNE 3,2000 9:00 A.M.TO 3:00 P.M. Yankee Springs Township Fire Station #1 1425 South Payne Lake Road rooms and showers for campers and visitors to the annual Kent County Youth Fair and serve as a meeting place for community groups, 4-H clubs and pro­ vide a facility for banquets, receptions etc. Some work already has been done on the building. A new roof with a six-foot overhang on the south end of the structure has been completed. Interior walls have been removed and re­ placed. Installation of the plumbing and mechanical systems are near comple­ tion. The goal is to com­ plete the facility by August of this year. The Kent County Youth Fair has been held in the Lowell community since 1934. The fair serves as a center for agricultural de­ velopment and a supporter of the arts. The fair is fo­ cused on youth and "raising leaders of tomorrow" by en­ couraging responsibility in them as they work on pro­ jects throughout the year. Youth have iht opportu­ nity to learn responsibility, healthy living skills, com­ passion for others, career development, and will spend time with other people their age in a positive setting. The fair has grown and expanded, with more than 1.300 participants last year. Many of the participants camp at the Fairgrounds, which has a tremendous im­ pact on economic develop­ ment in Lowell. Raftle Ticket donations are $20 each and are avail­ able at Thomet Chevrolet or by calling 897-6050 Three ihousand tickets have been printed. Playing in 11 one-run games this season has made the 2000 campaign quite exciting for the Middleville varsity baseball team. The Trojans won by one run, 5-4, over Byron Center May 24 with Drew Kennedy playing a significant role in the outcome. Kennedy collected two hits in the game and one of those was a homerun. Still, it was his walk in the final inning that really broke Byron's back. Kennedy drew a base on balls and Kyle Preslar walked, setting up a double steal attempt by the Trojans. The attempt was a success, allowing the black and orange to tally the game winner. The week started out just like it finished for Kennedy. Last Saturday versus Lowell, the Middleville catcher went 3-for-4 with five RBI and two homeruns. Middleville had nine hits in the game with Mark Thompson going 3-for-3. Also getting hits were Kyle Preslar, Bret Wiersma, Juan Ruiz and Aaron VanderWood. Brett Ybema was the winning pitcher as his knuckler proved to be effective with the wind blowing the way that it was. Byron Center collected just six hits. Defensively, Middleville made just two errors which was a factor in the game's outcome. "It was our 11th one run game and the defense certainly came through," Middleville coach Tom Ellinger said. The Trojans fell to Spring Lake 8-0 May 22 in a contest that included just Middleville's Drew Kennedy (7) prepares to drive one deep during last Monday's varsity game versus Spring Lake. (Photo by Perry Hardin) two hits for Ellinger's squad. Dan Warner and Bret Wiersma collected those hits, both being singles. Spring Lake led 1-0 heading into the sixth, but scored seven times in the sixth thanks in part to three Middleville errors. VanderWood pitched for the Trojans and threw a solid game, according to Ellinger. Pitcher Aaron VanderWood fires one to the plate as Middleville played host to Spring Lake last Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 30, 2000 Caledonia High School senior athletes honored by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Eighty seniors were lauded for their accom­ plishments in athletics dur­ ing their four years at Cale­ donia High School last Wednesday at a special breakfast gathering at the school. The high point of the cer­ emony was the selections of Anne Morgan and Dan Bloemers as top female and male athletes of the year. Morgan participated in basketball and soccer for four years each at the high­ est level possible and played volleyball for one year, while also taking part in many other extracurricular activities. She also used her leadership abilities in many other areas Morgan main­ tained a 3.7 cumulative grade point average. A four-year letter winnei in soccer and a starting goalkeeper at the varsitj level for four years, Morgai holds the career record fo shutouts. She was voted al district, all-regional and all state as a junior and wa also awarded as all-confer ence. Described as a competito in both sports, Morgan wa also an accomplished bas ketball player, taking many awards in the sport. She was a three-year starter at the varsity level, receiving all­ conference, all-area and hon­ orable mention in the Grand Rapids area during her ju­ nior and senior years. Morgan was also chosen for honorable mention all­ state by the Detroit Free Press in 1998 and 1999. As a result of her aca­ demic accomplishments, MHSAA Scholar Athlete Jason Nagel named for boy’s soccer, is being congratulated by Diane Poot, Caledonia Golf Coach. Eighty senior athletes were honored at a breakfast May 24. Morgan was awarded aca­ demic all-state in 1998 and 1999. She was team captain and winner of the Lady Scot Award in 1999. Morgan will be going on to Hope College, where she expects to play basketball. She has received two schol­ arships there, one in leader­ ship and another in aca­ demics. Dan Bloemers was a member of the Caledonia High School basketball team for the past four years, and was described as the "heart and soul" of the team. During his senior year Bloemers was a member of the varsity track team, a re­ gional qualifier in the long jump and the anchorman on the 400-meter relay team. Bloemers also has partici­ pated in football for the past four years. During his two years on the varsity, he coontributed to a 14-6 over­ all record and helped his team to Caledonia's first ever playoff victory. During his senior season, Bloemers rushed for more than 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns, but on defense he made his mark as one of the hardest hitters in high school football. His ability to run, cover and tackle meant he took away half the playing field, according to the Caledonia coaches. Last fall, Bloemers was voted all-conference first team running back, "dream team" defensive back, and honorable mention all-state defensive back. He was the Anne Morgan and Dan Bloemers are the year 2000 Male and Female Outstanding Athletes at Caledonia High School. Continued next page Athletes of the week Glvudtina Thornapple-Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School DeVormer tallied twO goals against a very tough oppo­ nent. East Lansing, in the Scots' varsity soccer contest May 20. Caledonia currently has an overall record of 12-21 thanks to the contributions of players like DeVormer. Kennedy went 3-for-4 with two homeruns (one a grand slam) and five RBI May 20 ver­ sus Lowell. Kennedy followed that effort with a 2-for-3 out­ ing against Byron Center May 24 that included a homerun and an RBI. 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She played basket­ ball and volleyball for four years each, and softball for one year. Joe Lillie was given for the Detroit Free Press Award. His sports in­ volvement included cross country, track and basketball for four years. Lillie and Boncher were named again for the Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Awards, presented with medallions and certificates of achievement. Lillie's standing as all-conference in track and cross country while maintaining a 4.05 GPA and BoncBer’s all-con­ ference in soccer with a 4.14 GPA was was mentioned as part of the reason for the a wan! Twenty-one students were named as O-K Gold Scholar Athletes and they received awards. Criteria for honor were to maintain a mini­ mum GPA of 3.5 based on a cumulative score through the first semester of their senior year, participation in at least four athletic seasons during high school, earning at least one varsity letter, and representing CHS with SETTIN THE PACE" Our Prices Are MHSAA Scholar Athlete Elise Boncher, was chosen for girl's soccer MHSAA Scholar Athlete Kristin Manning was picked for girl's golf. pride and sportsmanship. These Scholar Athletes were: • Angela Adrianse, who played basketball for three years, volleyball and soccer four years each, and had one year in cross-country. She had a GPA of 3.83. • Elise Boncher, with a GPA of 4.14 while playing soccer for four years and basketball for one year. • Shantelle Cooley, who participated in volleyball for four years and had a GPA of 3.83. • Molly Cryderman, who was in cross country for four years, soccer and bowl­ ing for two years and track for one year, with a GPA of 4.30. • Jessica Curry, who maintained a GPA of 3.72 and played both volleyball and softball for four years, and in basketball for two years. • Elizabeth DeLange, with a GPA of 3.80, who was in competition cheerleading for two years, cheerleading for two years and playing golf for one year. • Christina DeVormer, who played soccer for four years with a GPA of 3.89. • Heather Duffield, who played four years in both basketball and volleyball and played softball for one year while earning a GPA of 4.09. • Bonnie Hickel, who played tennis for three years and soccer for two years with a GPA of 3.80. • Andrew Jackson, with a GPA of 3.61, who played soccer for four years and had three years in tennis. • Joe Lillie, who played four years each in cross country, track and basket­ ball, with a GPA of 4.05 . • Kevin Longstreet, who participated in cross country for four years and in track for two years. 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But then, when she did, the experience became even better because of the fact that Maxey was doing her very best. Maxey, a 14-year-old athlete from Caledonia who trains out of Gymnastics in Motion in Middleville, finished fourth in the allaround at the event, placing in three of the events staged at GTC Gymnastics. "Like after every event, I was real excited because I was doing the best that I had ever done," Maxey said. ’’First, when we got there and were looking around at everybody else, we were like, wow!" That level of emotion, however, did not hinder Maxey’s scores. In fact, she actually seemed to perform better when the pressure was on. Her best score was in the vault, where she tallied a 9.2 and finished second. Maxey, 14, also had an eighth place 9.05 on the balance beam, a sixth place 8.95 on the floor exercise and an 8.85 on the parallel bars. Those scores helped Maxey to tally a 36.05 in the all-around, a personal best. "We really worked hard, especially the last few practices before the meet," Maxey said. The balance beam normally tends to be Maxey s best event, but said she also enjoys the floor exercise because of all the tumbling required. The qualifying score for the Gold State Meet was a 33.5. The first time a 33.5 is achieved, a gymnast can choose to attend the Silver or the Gold event. When the athlete scores a 33.5 twice at a section (which Maxey did), they must compete in the Gold. To qualify for the Silver State Meet, a gymnast must score a 30.00 to a 35.5. Five from Gymnastics in Motion competed in the Silver State Meet, Jessica Flaska. Hanna Hoffbeck, Danielle Rosenberg, Kylcigh Sheldon and Katie Page. A sixth, Danielle Maxey, also qualified for the Silver, but opted to attend the Science Olympiad that weekend as a representative of the Caledonia Middle School team. At the Silver State Meet, at Northern Gymnastics in Traverse City April 29-30, the area five fared quite well. • Flaska was second in the vault, 18th in the all-around (34.0) and scored an 8.5 on the floor • Hoffbeck also scored well in the vault with an 8.15. •Rosenberg finished eighth with an 8.8 on the balance beam and also scored an 8.6 on floor. • Sheldon had an 8.0 on the floor as well as 8.275 on (he balance beam. • And Page registered an 8 4 on the balance beam and an 8.2 on floor. "I have seen major improvements in all the girls this year from our first competition and how they looked at the stale meets," Gymnastics in Motion coach Cathy Fairchild said. "I was very proud of how hard they have worked to achieve their goals." TK varsity soccer team enters districts on a roll The Thornapple Kellogg High School varsity soccer team completed its regular season with two wins over Grand Rapids Baptist and Coopersville. The two wins improved the Lady Trojans' season record to 13-4. Call 945-9554 for 4ctior>ads Caledonia TK battled from behind against a strong Baptist squad to register a 2-1 victory. Goals came on a header by Ashley Moore and a breakaway by Laura VanRyn. The Lady Trojans blanked Coopersville 5-0 despite difficult playing conditions. Two goals were scored by Laura VanRyn and one goal each was tallied by Ashley 616-891-5100 8980 N ROGERS CT, SUITE B (CALEDONIA CROSSINGS) ♦ CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 Custom Club Fitting»Club Repair»Regripping| I VatuFW .Walter Hagen. Hogan, Callaway, Taylor Made, Peerless, Maxfli & Many Others | Call for an appointment: 891 -51001 Plus Swing Analysis Dan Switzer Moore, Rachel Holwerda and DeAnn Weeks. Moore scored 16 goals during the regular season and established a new program record with 32 career goals. Others enjoying productive seasons were Laura VanRyn (10 goals), Jessie Erway (seven goals) and DeAnn Weeks (six goals). The defense performed well and notched their seventh shutout of the season. TK finished second in the O-K Blue Conference with a 7-3 mark . Districts begin Thursday for the Lady Trojans at home. TK will take on Otsego in a 5 p.m. contest. The winner moves into Saturday's (June 3 ) district finals at Otsego. The final will start al 1 p.m. WILTSE ’ S AUTOMOTIVE, INC Tire* • Alignments Brake* • Steering & Suspension Mufflers • Shocks & Struts • Tune-Ups State meet qualifiers at Gymanstics in Motion were (front row) Katie Page; (second row, from left) Danielle Rosenberg, Kyleigh Sheldon; and (back row) Danielle Maxey, Jessica Flaska and Angela Maxey. Lady Scots win league soccer championship by Michael Marks With victories against Cedar Springs and Sparta, the Caledonia girls varsity soccer team secured a share of first place in the O-K Gold Conference. With a league record of 12-1-1 and 14-3-1 overall, the Fighting Scots end their campaign in a first place tie with Forest Hills Northern. It marks the second consecutive year that Caledonia has finished first in the league. It was a busy week for the Fighting Scots with four games in six days. The first came Saturday, May 20 against Division II, State-ranked East Lansing. The Scots played tough for 80 minutes, but fell by a 53 score. Christina De Vorm er scored twice for Caledonia and Elise Boncher added the other goal. Next up was Forest Hills Northern May 22 and FHN blanked its league foes 3-0. The first lime the two teams met this season was May 3 and the game ended in a 0-0 tie after two overtime periods. All three of FHN's goals in the second contest came during the first half. The third match of the week was May 24 at Cedar Springs. Caledonia came out strong and coasted to an easy 6-0 triumph. Scoring for the Fighting Scots were Kelley Jackson (two), Beth Daniel (two), Alicia Rider and Elise Boncher. "The possession game was great and our combination play was great," Caledonia coach Jeff Merritt said. "We were really attacking well tonight." Caledonia recorded a 10-1 win in its final game of the week May 25 against Sparta. The district tournament begins Wednesday, May 31 with Caledonia opening up against East Grand Rapids. 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Subs with Drink Purchase ADVANCE NOTICE REQU1 RED <y! 2000 THE -SUBWAY* fiSAODUJICH SHOULD BE. www subway com 1Z2-mile south of 84th St. on M-37 • Caledonia Crossing Plaza Monday-Thursday 9am-10pm • Friday 9am-11pm • Saturday 10am-11pm • Sunday 10 am-9 pm Call891-4SUB or Fax 891-9653 �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-06-06.pdf 24528c0f5ac0a874368f87f5562f30b6 PDF Text Text 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 23/June 6, 2000 Three candidates seek two seats on TK board by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There arc two seats on the Thornapplc Kellogg School Board being sought by in­ cumbent Nancy Goodin and newcomers Don Haney and Philip John Poholski. The Sun and News pre­ sented the candidates with questionnaires. Each candi­ date gave a brief overview of their background. Nancy Goodin has served on the school board for 4 1/2 years. She and her husband, John, have two children in the TK schools. She graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh with a degree in visual communi­ cation. She belongs to the Caledonia Star Quilters and an art group called WHAT! Don Haney served on the schools’ Strategic Plan­ ning Committee during the past year, helping to set goals for the district. He has an associate degree in ac­ counting from Kalamazoo Valley Community Col­ lege. This was followed by a bachelor's degree in busi­ ness administration from Western Michigan Univer­ sity and a master's degree in business administration from Grand Valley State University in 1997. Haney is working on becoming a certified management ac­ countant. Haney, with his wife Sharon, are owners of Thornapple Kitchen. He is also employed in medical financial management. The Haneys have three children. Phillip John Pohol­ ski has an associate's de­ gree in electrical engineering from Ferris State University and a mechanical engineer­ ing degree from Michigan Slate University. He is em­ ployed at Flcxfab in Hast­ ings. He and his wife, Dr. Amy Poholski, a physician at Pennock Hospital, have two sons. Nancy Goodin Why are you running for the school board? Haney said, "I am run­ ning because I feel I can make a difference, to give back to the community, and most importantly because our children are so impor­ tant to the community. I want to insure that every child has the opportunity and the encouragement to achieve their dreams and ambitions. That our system Memorial Day tugs at heart-strings After two days of rain, the Memorial Day Parade in Middleville on May 29 tugged at the heartstrings, provided a time for reflection and honor, a little music and even laughter, the parade stopped at the bridge to honor those who served in the Navy. See pg. 3 for more photos Clown fun brightened the parade Don Haney provides the greatest opportunity for all students and that each and every student's needs are met by the system." Poholski wrote, "I am running to help in making sure that all of our children have the opportunity for a fair and solid academic edu­ cation that also teaches how to deal with people and take responsibility for their ac­ tions." Goodin said, "I have en­ joyed serving with my fel­ low board members on the TK Board of Education over the past 4 1/2 years. This is a strong board that is sup­ portive of each other in our goal to do what is best for of our students. They have allowed me to contribute in ways that have been rewarding to me personally. The past term has given me a good foundation to continue working toward the goals we all have for the district." What are the most serious problems fac­ ing the district? Poholski said, "I don't know of any serious issues currently, except that we need to find a new superin­ tendent for TK." Goodin wrote. "The first challenge we face is to find the most qualified person to serve as superintendent of the district, in a time of concern for school safety, 1 feel that it is important that the district work to provide a safe, secure environment for students without com­ promising a warm and wel­ coming atmosphere in our buildings." She continued, "I feel that it is important for the dis­ trict to continue to strengthen our career prepa­ ration programs. If we help students identify whai they do well and enjoy doing and then show them ways those skills may learn them into a career that is rewarding, then we have helped them achieve their personal best. "We need to be conscious of our continuing growth in enrollment. None of us likes to see students in portable classrooms. This See TK school board, pg. 2 Caledonia votes to decide $49.5 million bond proposal by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Perhaps the largest issue to be decided in Monday's annual school election in Caledonia is the $49.5 mil­ lion building and improve­ ments bond proposal. The bond issue, of impor­ tance to future school plan­ ners and to taxpayers alike, would levy 1.5 mills in ad­ dition to the 1999 levy of 5.5. The assessment will continue for 25 years and millage assessed for this project will decline as resi­ dential and commercial growth continues to occur in the district. The expense would result in extra costs of around $75 annually for families living in a $100,000 home. Four candidates will vie for two, four-year seats on the board, one held at pre­ sent by incumbent Robert Lillie and the other being vacated by Robin Vaughan, each after serving one term. The newcomers are Glenn Gilbert, John Jacobson and Kristy Anne Sheriund. A televised forum of the four school board candidates will be conducted tonight (Tuesday, June 6) to answer questions from area residents and help choose members for the board in the June 12 election. The event, sponsored by C-PAC, will be held at the Caledonia High School Li­ brary at 7:15 p.m. Local cit­ izens are invited to attend, or watch on the local cable TV access channel 15 all week. Though the forum will not be a debate, community generated questions will be read, giving candidates an opportunity to give a spon­ taneous response. Candidates also responded to limited questions in the May 30 issue of the Sun and News. Though all the candidates running for the Caledonia Board of Education have ex­ pressed support for the bond issue, it is likely the bond issue will be discussed in detail tonight. The present Board of Edu­ cation approved the amounts proposed for all parts of the project recommended by the growth committee. The $49.5 million bond proposal would include the following features: • The new high school building construction is es­ timated at $32 million. See Ca/edonia voters, pg. 2 In This Issue... TK MEAP scores show mixed results Caledonia FOCAL groups offer new ways to learn Caledonia can expect airport noise reduction Caledonia Twp. emergency services millage will expire �Page 2,The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 6. 2000 TK school board, continued from front page ————————————— means wc need to project growth and prepare for fu­ ture building projects before that happens. y’An aligned and strong curriculum is a constant goal that is always a work in progress. North Central Accreditation will help us maintain high expectations throughout the district.'* She concluded, "Finally, wc need to keep textbook and technology purchases on a regular, totaling schedule to assure current best knowledge for our students." Haney said, "I believe eq­ uity in funding, school vouchers/c barter schools and technology are the three most pressing issues. Each of these issues will force school systems to become more resourceful to meet the changing needs of students while increasing the pressure on those same systems to provide more services." Controversies about books in the schools including the Harry Potter books and Fossils by Aliki have raised parent concern? How would you like to see these controversies handled? Goodin said, "In my opin­ ion, wc are handling this is­ sue fairly now. A parent who has a concern about a book can notify the curricu­ lum director. The director puts together a book review team of parents, teachers and administrators to address the concerns and the request to remove. If the parent dis­ agrees with the consensus decision of the book review team, the parent can then take their concerns to the School Improvement Cur­ riculum Council. If the parents disagree with the SICC consensus decision they can bring the concern to the Board of Education, which will reach a consensus decision. "While this is a time con­ suming process I believe it is the right process for sev­ eral reasons. It involves the input and opinion of a great many different people who have the best interests of our students at heart. It as­ sures that the minority has rights than cannot be changed by the majority, most importantly, the right to a fair hearing. It requires those of us in the decision making position to give thoughtful consideration to the request and research our own personal beliefs." In the end, Goodin con­ cluded, it provides for a strong decision that the ma­ jority supports. Haney said, "I would not like to see a one size fits all approach to these types of problems. The school board has committees for the evaluation of curriculum and text books. These issues should be reviewed by the committee with appropriate input form the public and then brought to the full board. The board should consider the committee’s recommen­ dation and any additional public comments before making a decisions Each is­ sue should have the freedom to move through the process as determined by the board and the public." Poholski wrote, "Books are to learn from, and par­ ents and teachers are to teach our children how to decide for themselves how to de­ cide from themselves, which books are true and which are not. There are a lot of books in schools that I don’t agree with, but it is my responsi­ bility to teach my children what is right and wrong." Before Midge Pippel was appointed interim superintendent the candidates were asked what qualities they would like to see in the next superinten­ dent. Haney said, "Obviously a strong commitment to the education of all students. In addition a strong commit­ ment to a ’best practices* approach to teaching, ad­ ministration methods and a strong ability to communi­ cate with the public and the school board." Poholski said, "An indi­ vidual who understands that there is always room for improvement in the school system. No matter how great school we have, let’s improve it even more." Goodin said, "I will look for someone who is ready to work in partnership with the board. Someone who will take time to study our ac­ complishments and under­ stand where we would like to be in the future. This community has been incred­ ibly supportive of our schools. We need someone who recognizes the estab­ lishing and maintaining ef­ fective parent and commu­ nity relationships. "We also need someone who has had experience working in the development of quality schools because Thornapple Kellogg con­ Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 stantly strives to be a qual­ ity school district and we will not lower our expecta­ tions." Would you like to see prayer returned to the schools? Poholski said, "I grew up with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and I would love to see both back in school. Prayer is to the God that died for our sins, and the allegiance is showing our respect and memories for all who defend and de­ fended the United States of America." Goodin said, "I respect the separation of Church and State in public school dis­ tricts. Every single student from every religious back­ ground deserves to feel com­ fortable and respected for their own personal beliefs in a public school. Everyone has the opportunity at any time to say a private prayer." Haney responded, "I be­ lieve that each and every person has the right to pray to their god at anytime. This includes students who wish to pray before their lunch time meal or before or after school. I do not believe the school should sponsor prayer or interfere with in­ dependent student prayer. Would you hire a teacher who is gay? Goodin said, "When I am a member of an interview team I look for the follow­ ing: someone who is bright and articulate. Someone who has demonstrated knowledge in their subject area and has the ability to inspire students to strive to reach their personal best. Someone who models for our students how to treat others with respect and dig­ nity. Someone who comes to us with personal and pro­ fessional recommendations that support those things, as well as supporting demon­ strated professional and ap­ propriate behavior with peers and students. When we find someone with those qualifications, I am happy to recommend them for em­ ployment at Thornapple Kellogg Schools to join the rest of our exemplary staff. I would never ask a question of a sexual nature, not only ■ General Dentistry for Children & Adults because it is against the law, but because my own personal ethics would not allow it. I believe everyone, even a teacher, is entitled to a private personal life." Haney said. "The qualifi­ cations for any teacher hired should be uniform and con­ sistent. The question should be. ’Is this person qualified to teach the class and at the level for which they are be­ ing hired?”* Poholski said, " I would not intentionally look for a gay person to hire, but if I hired a teacher who did a wonderful job. and minimal or no complaints from par­ ents, students or other teachers, and then found out this person was gay. I would not fire that person for that reason." Goodin reminded voters that even though there was no issue on the ballot, it was still important to vote for the individuals who would be making decisions which would affect both the school and community. Haney hoped to continue being involved with the schools and anticipates the strategic planning process continuing. Poholski said. "If I am elected into the TK school board. I will do my best to make informed decisions on all issues and priority num­ ber one will be our chil­ dren’s education." Caledonia voters, from front pg. equipment at $3 million, and technology at 2 million. Renovations to be made to existing buildings would cost $2.5 million, with $1.7 million of that dedi­ cated to updating air condi­ tioning in the existing high school building. Four mil­ lion dollars will be for site development and roadways. Buses will cost $1.6 mil­ lion, and technology for the six buildings in the district will cost $4 million. These costs will be spread over a four-year period. Driveway changes at Dut­ ton and Kettle Lake will cost $175,000 at each school and would add a circular drive away from the regular parking area to assure safety to children. Overall, this money will buy: • A second middle school able to accommodate 600 students located in the south part of the present high school facility. • A replacement high school with a capacity for 1,300 students and expand­ able to 1,500 students. • A replacement commu­ nity resource facility. • A solution to traffic safety concerns at Dutton Elementary, Kettle Lake El­ ementary and Caledonia Middle School. • Technology upgrades for all classrooms. • Expansion of the bus fleet. • A replacement site for Caledonia Community Schools Administration. • A convenient site for a possible township library. The new replacement high school to be built by this money would be located be­ tween the middle school and Emmons Lake Elementary. Fifty acres will be allocated to the new high school, and recently updated outdoor ath­ letic facilities will still be accessible for use by the students. Middleville man on Alpena CC list Carroll L. Burgess, 6404 Patterson Road, Middleville has been named to the 2000 Spring Semester Dean’s List at Alpena Community College. The dean’s list recognizes students of great distinction who have earned perfect 4.0 grade point averages and students of distinction whose grade point averages are between 3.50 and 3.99. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have full-time course loads of 12 or more credits. 2 New Patients Welcome ~ UTE. Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Your Smile - Quality dental care in a relaxed and atmosphere. friendlyfriendly atmosphere. The First Ttlin9 People See? wle«swi«e( ^-HAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 6. 2000/Page 3 Freeport Fun Day fund-raiser planned for September 16 Music was provided by the high and middle school marcnmg bands Memorial Day, continued from front page------------ Plans are coming together for the first Freeport Fun Day fund-raiser. Approximately 20 Free­ port Business Association members and fnends attend­ ed the May 15 monthly meeting. The idea of the Fun Day came out of the need to raise funds to purchase new Christmas lights for the downtown Freeport Bus­ iness District. The Business Association decided to make this a fun project that the whole community could enjoy and take part in. On Saturday, Sept. 16, the town will be buzzing with activities that should be of interest to the young and the no so young of the area. Some of the activities that are planned include a car show on the Mam Street of town, a crafi'farmers market, horse and wagon ndes, Cheesebrough Rake factory tours, pedal pull competi­ tion, bicycle parade, quilt show, ball games, paintball games, special post office mail cancellation, communi­ ty yard sales and more. Local merchants will have a variety of special foods TK school calendar along with a church lun­ cheon. firemen's chicken barbeque snow cones and old-fashioned ice cream social. The Business Association is trying to put together spe­ cial local entertainment More information will be coming in the future. For further information on the Freeport Fun Day con­ tact any Freeport Business Association member. Anyone interested m help­ ing is invited to attend the next Freeport Business Association meeting Monday. June 19. at 7:30 p.m at Ritchie’S Restaurant in Freeport. OK’d for next year by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg School Board approved the school calendar for the20002001 year at a special meeting June 1. The board earlier had set the first day for students as Tuesday, Aug. 29. Teachers will have staff development days Aug. 25 and 28. School will be closed for the Labor Day holiday Friday, Sept. 1, and Monday, Sept. 4. Students will not have school Oct. 16, Jan. 22 and Feb. 19 for staff development or records days. Half days are scheduled for Nov. 22 before Thanksgiving, March 16 and on the last day of school June 8. Winter break is scheduled for Dec. 21 to Jan. 2. Spring break will be April 2-6. A final honor after more than 20 years at the Memorial Day Service this civil war era battery made its last appearance in Middleville before the cannons travel to their new home, a museum in California. Sandy Campbell won the "Decorate your Bicycle" contest Call for Classifieds Lady Trojans bounced in soccer districts A solid 13-5 campaign came to a close last Thursday for the Middleville soccer team, as the Bulldogs from Otsego handed the Trojans a 2-1 district defeat. Middleville's lone score came midway through the second half as Ashley Moore redirected a Sarah Schut boot into the opponents' goal. Moore's goal tied the game 1-1. Moore ended her Trojan soccer career with 33 goals and 79 points, both program records. Otsego tallied the game winner in the waning minutes on a penalty kick. The Trojans not only had a season record of 13-5. but finished second in the O-K Blue Conference with a 7-3 record. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 24 tows a toy •Itoysaweet 945-9554 BOWNE/ALTOi ( YITY YARD SALE Students are scheduled to attend 182 days of school, which includes two possible snow days. There is no change in the start or end of the school day at either the elementary and secondary level. The Thornapple Kellogg district meets state requirements for hours of instruction for students. Each year part of the calendar discussion is making sure the requirements set by the state are met. Sat., June 17 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 84th & Alden Nash 20-ft. space/$10 Call 868-6846 (Wed. or Fri. 9-5) Sponsored by: BOWNE TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contempo Salon would like io welcome Jackie THERAPUTIC & RELAXATION TREATMENTS *30.00 One Hour introductory Massage Special Gift Certificates available for Dads & Grads Call Jodaij! 616-891-1093 Caledonia Village Centre ^Lone Pine Greenhouse, Inc. Duffield wins local legion scholarship Heather Ann Duffield of Caledonia has been selected as this year 's recipient of the Caledonia Sons of the American Legion, Post 305 scholarship The scholarship is award­ ed annually to a graduating Caledonia High School student, based on patriotism, citizenship, discipline, lead­ ership and scholastic achievements while main­ taining at least a 3.0 grade point average. Duffield has been involved in many extracur­ ricular activities, such as editor of the CHS yearbook and playing basketball and volleyball She has received numerous academic awards and graduated among the Top 10 in her class with a 4.09 GPA She plans to attend Grand Valley State University in the fall and wants to become an elementary school teacher. New Discounts and Payment Plans Available Hours: M-F 9-8; Sat. 9-5 Closed Sun. Plant of the Week: Sweet Potato Vine 3 great varieties. Pick some up today. 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Ml/June 6. 2000 Dutton Christian students give away books in project by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Students at Dutton Chris­ tian School took part re­ cently in a reading book used as a service project for the children at child at Heritage received Heritage two or three books with a Child Development Center. The kids worked on their books during March special book bag Dutton students Is com­ mented on their experiences project that expanded to in­ Reading Month and polished "I liked reading to the clude an emphasis on ser­ vice, beginning in March them so they could give See book project, page 5 and ending in May. The project used BOOKS, dren. In May, the students went to Heritage Child Develop­ for its name, to stand for By their books to other chil­ Kids Serve. The staff of Dutton Chris­ ment Center, located in downtown Grand Rapids, so they could read their books tian challenged students to write edit, illustrate and to students there. The stu­ dents also presented each publish their own picture books, which would later be child with a book to keep for their very own. Every Opening hearts to Others, In the end, children at the Heritage Child Devel­ opment Center were given three of the stu­ dent made books in a book bag. Kayla Wiersma, Mallory Robinson, Quenton Wenk and Alisha Bolhuis shared in the project. _______ LO CAL_______ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Setting a Liling Lord Sunday School................................ 9:30 a m. Morning Worship .................... 10:45 a.m. Evening Praise ............................ 6UO p m WEDNESDAY Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor C 0 M M U I I I Y CHURCH a place to belong.. .a place to become (non-traditional. informal) Sunday Morning Worship___________ __ 10:30 a.m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings.............. . ..7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Crow Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship leader Denny Houma, Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www brightside org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenent Churches of America Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. ( nortbu'est of Cun Lake) Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A Church with a canng heart for our communay and ine world" Sunday Worship 9 30 am & 6 00 pm (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scan Greenwvn. Pastor LyneUe Sptik. Youth Leader Al Tierney er. Commhu^ Catting Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 M 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Sen ice............................... 10:30 a_m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed “We are changed by God s love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship............................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School...............................11:00 a m. Adult Bible Class..................... 11:00 a m. Sunday School....................................................... 945a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service . 11 00 a.m Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs........................................ 6:45 p.m Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . . .8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages......................9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .......... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday . .6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. Lakeside Community Church A Place for F amily & Friend* 6201 Whitneyvillc Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a tn Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-D.I9I www lakesidecommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyvllle Ave Church School, Sunday..................... Morning Worship Wed Fellowship RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor NORMAN KNORR. Chnsun Education Director 9 45am 11 00 a m 7:30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5372 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service . .10:00 a.m. Sunday School ..................... Tl:15a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St, Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a.m. . 9:45 a.m. 1100 a.m. Rom. 12:10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Church (616) 795-2391 Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH LjoiRetljotnst (Elpirri) UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev. E Anthony Sikora Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 930 a m and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street, Alto, Ml 49302 One mile cast of WftttneyvtUe Rd Rzv Phone P. Adams 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHLRCH 12200 West M-179 (CWf Socaday Road) Wayimd. Ml 443U - 79S-f9O3 Acts 2:1-4. Matthew 19:13-15. Manheu 3:1-4. Acts 237-47. “A Celebration of Baptism. McaaStosafa June 11. 2000 - Pentecost Sunday 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk- 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton©iserv.net Meeting you. your friends and your fsatdy - right where you re at - through Confirmation and Membership* Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8 167 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Dyaanc M*mc Qualm CWd Care and Programs GUM lake COMMUNITY CHUHCM Worship Houri 9 (flam *11,730am 5590 Whitneyvilte Ave.. S.E. Arto. Mi 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royie Bailard, Pastor Phone 8684437 (^Mte (Z-efe&iate SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children $ Worship and Nursery 9 45 im Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship .......... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m. Middev«e Morning Worship .... 11:00 a.m. Rev Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WhmeyWte Ave at 84m St • 891-8661 “The Church where everybody is somebody. and Jesus is Lord " Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday Scnoot 9 30 o m Sunday Momcg Worship 1930 am. Sunaay Evenng Aorsnp 600 pm Wea Midweek Prayer & &bie Study 7 00 pm Rev Thomas Sluys. Rev Kart Bashor. Assoc Pastor/Youth Mmtries �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/June 6. 2000/Page 5 June Colburn MIDDLEVILLE Mrs. June Colburn, age 76, of Middleville, passed away Monday, May 29, 2000 at Spectrum HealthEast Campus in Grand Rapids. She was bom on July 29, 1923 in Irving Township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy McNee. June was raised in the Middleville area and attended Thornapple Kellogg School. She married Howard R. Colburn on February 10, 1941 and resided in Middleville. June was a member of Busy Bee Club. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and gardening She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard R. Colburn; her parents. Guy and Wrelha McNee; and brother. Clarence McNee. June is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Jerry) Elkins of Middleville and Patty Steffen of Middleville; five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Fem (Charles) Poland of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for June was held on Saturday morning, June 3, 2000 at the Parmelee United Methodist Church. Reverend Stanley Finkbeiner and Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Homer A. De Weerd MIDDLEVILLE Mr. Homer A. DeWcerd, age 82, of Middleville, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2000 at Tendercare in Hastings. He was born on December 10, 1917 in Byron Center, the son of John and Carrie (Hickox) DcWccnl. Homer was raised in Adolph A. Lehnert REMUS - Mr Adolph A. Lehnert, age 90, formerly of Remus and Greenvine, went to his heavenly home. Wednesday, May 31, 2000. Mr. Lehnert was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; his son, David; one sister; and eight brothers. He is survived by his children, Gerald and Ellen Lehnert of Caledonia, Patricia and Allen Pike of Belmont; 12 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; his sisters, Eva Moomey of Caledonia and Catherine Joslin of Detroit; his brother, Herman Lehnert of Bellingham, Washington; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was offered Saturday, June 3, 2000 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Reverend Father David E. LeBlanc as celebrant. Interment was at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Remus. Graveside Committal was at the cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by the DeVries Funeral Home. A gift to trie Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry ^ommun^y^ounda^Q^^^ 945-0526 JUNE 11-16 9 A.M.-HsSO A.M. FOR CHILDREN GOING INTO K-5-STH GRADE GAU 795-9716 X First Baptist Church of Middleville •TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE upon request All things were nvuk* by Him" Byron Center and attended Byron Center Schools, graduating in 1935. He married Rosalie M. Bock on September 20, 1976. Homer was a self employed prominent businessman who owned the Middleville Motors and Dee's Standard over 30 years, retiring in the late 1990 s. He served in the United States Navy Seabees in World War II from 1942 to 1946 Homer was a member of the Middleville V.F.W. Post 7548. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and family get togethers. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie M. DeWeerd; one son, Terry (Diane) DeWeerd of Albion; daughters, Carolyn (Cal) Kerkela of St. Petersburg, Florida, Tina Horwath of Middleville, Eddy Sue (Don) Thomas of Middleville and Connie (Rod) Buxton of Middleville; 12 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Lillian Lovell of Fremont and Elvira Blough of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Homer were held Wednesday morning, May 31, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at Rutland Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 1 24 hours a day* days a week V, % For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! Dutton Christian students wrote stories and then read them to children at the Heritage Child Development Center. Zach Kensington, Kyleigh Nelson-Peay, Grey Tuburgen and Mitch Theule read together. 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Andy and Jenelle are re­ siding in Grand Rapids. ^|Get that jump on Summer with an awesome tan at 'Tanning Salon /A Full Service Salon JUNE SPECIAL 1 MONTH UNLIMITED Sherwoods to celebrate 50th anniversary Tony & Helen Wingeier to celebrate ‘Club Can Do’ slated golden at Methodist church anniversary Reverend and Mrs. James Sherwood will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 24th at Leighton United Methodist Church, 4180 2nd Street, Caledonia, Michigan. An open house will be held between the hours of two and five. Caledonia United Metho­ dist Church is being turned into a clubhouse of ‘Can-Do Kids" this summer - and all kids, from the ages of 4 through 12 are welcome. At “Club Can-Do: Kids Called to Care,” children will see how kids just like themselves from the Old and New Testaments fulfilled God’s plan in Bible times. Now, Financial Planning Takes On a Whole New Perspective Prudential Financial Planning Services Planning your own finances today is hard work. 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Caledonia woman on Concordia list Concordia College, Ann Arbor, has announced that Lois Gerke, a resident of Caledonia, has been named 795-4254 The club will have CanDo stories, Can-Do songs, Can-Do games, Can-Do crafts and Can-Do fun. Club meetings will be held at Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St., Caledonia, on Monday, June 26, through Thursday, June 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For information call the church office at 891-8669. Prudential delivers the most valuable kind of advice—the objective kind. Your Planner will get to know you. your goals and the specie ssues you face. Then you’ll work together to create a customized financial plan designed with one goal m mmd: improving your financial weil-beng. This service is yours for a sensible fee that’s based on the breadth and complexity of your plan. Tap into all the experience Prudential has to offer. 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Amy Dykstra, Amber Harthy, Thomas Haynes, Elizabeth Hillman, Amanda Hirons, Alccia Holst. Rachel Kuipers, Chnstmc McKee, Laura McKinley Breync Middleton, Ashley Moore. Joshua Mosey, Nathan Nofsingcr, Jenny Olczak, Danielle Piccard. Malt Pullen, Danielle Quisenberry. Ten Schon-dclmaycr, Anne Schreiber. Sarah Schut. Alex Scvald. Mariana Slachtcr. Aaron Smith, Joshua Strait. Darla Stutzman, Candice Swan­ son, Tara Tasma, Lyndsey VanAman, Liturcn Vandal, Carrie VanVcghcl, Chad Wachtor, Daniel Warner, Julie Weaver, Stacey Willcmstcin. Hannah Hcazcl, John Zuidersma. TKEA Scholarship Tiffany Bcuschel, Amber Harthy. Liz Hillman, Josh Mosey, Danielle Qui senberry, Lyndsey VanAman. Honor Students - Peter Baker. Jenclle Batdorff, Susan Bcckcnng. Tiffany Bcuschel, Douglas Blocks­ ma. Matt Brady. Kelly Bremer. Jessica Crowley, Jennifer Davis, Beverly DcFouw. Jason DeLille. Jeremiah Donker, Alana Duddles, Amy Dykstra. Alccia Holst. Nicholas Hutchens. Rachel Kuipers, Christine McKee. Laura McKinley, Ashley Moore. Joshua Mosey, Jenny Olczak. Danielle Piccard, Ten Schondelmaycr. Anne Schreiber. Mariana Slachtcr. Aaron Smith. Ryan Smith. Joshua Strait. Darla Stutz­ man. Candice Swanson. Tara Tasma, Lyndsey VanAman. Chad Wachtor. Daniel Warner, Hannah Yeazel, John Zuidersma Top Ten - Bnan Bishop. Erica Carter. Julia Cordts, Amber Harthy, Elizabeth Hillman. Amanda Hirons. Breync Middleton, Danielle Quisenberry. Matthew Pullen. Alexander Scvald. Scholarship winners were presented to Thornapple Kellogg graduating seniors. The scholarships were announced during gradua­ tion ceremonies on May 28. Phil Amslic, Michigan Competitive Scholarship Jenelle Bartdorff. Michi­ gan Competitive Scholar­ ship. Brian Bishop, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Douglas Blocksma. Mich­ igan Competitive Scholar­ ship. Amanda Bowyer, Gleaner Scholarship. Kelly Bremer. Western Michigan University, Achievement, Scholarship, Adam Dipp Technology Scholarship. Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship Enca Carter - Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Anna Cnossen, Daven­ port. Chancellors Merit Scholarship. Julia Cordts. Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Jessica Crowley, Central Michigan University, Board of Trustees Honors Scholar­ ship. Tmai Curtis, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Beverly DcFour, Society of Women Engineers, Certificate of Merit, Michi­ gan Competitive Scholar­ ship. Jason Delillc, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Alana Duddles, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Amy Dykstra, Corner­ stone University, Presiden­ tial Scholarship, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Payshence Erb, Aquinas College, Presidential Lead­ ership Scholarship Jessica Erway, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Kristen Foote, Aquinas College, Presidential Lead­ ership Scholarship. Amber Harthy, Central Michigan University, Board of Trustees Honors Scholar­ ship. Lisa Boersma General Scholarship. Thomas Haynes, Western Michigan University, Fresh­ man Scholarship. Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Elizabeth Hillman. Gor­ don College. Dean's Scho­ larship, Michigan Compet­ itive Scholarship Amanda Hirons. Grand Rapids Community College. Distinguished Scholarship. Simpson Industries Fund Scholarship, Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship Alecia Holst, Central Michigan University, Board of Trustees Honors Scholar­ ship. Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Daniel Kiel, Fems State University, Residential Life Scholarship. David Kiel, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Sarah Knauss. Chic University, Special Recogni­ tion. Rachel Kuipers, Calvin, Honors Scholarship, Mich­ igan Competitive Scholar­ ship. Benjamin Lucas, Ferris State University, Athletic Scholarship Bnan Mello, Grand Rapids Community College, Board of Trustee Scholar­ ship. Breyne Middleton. Uni­ versity of Michigan. Regents Meat Scholarship. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship. Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Jousha Mosey. Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Academic Scholarship. Shayna Neason. Grand Rapids Community College. Community Leader Scholar­ ship. Travis Nelson, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Nathan Nofsingcr, Michi­ gan Competitive Scholar­ ship. Jenny Olczak, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Matthew’ Pullen, Oakland University, Amencan Mold Builders Association, Award of Excellence, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Danielle Quisenberry, Central Michigan Univer­ sity, Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Board of Trustees Honors Scholar­ ship. Enca Ross, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Terri Schondelmayer. Central Michigan Univer­ sity, Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship. Sarah Schut, Michigan High School Rodeo Association Scholarship. Adam Seifert. Tn-State University. University Award. Alexander Scvald. Michi­ gan Competitive Scholar­ ship. Mariana Slachtcr. Grand Valley State University, Award for Excellence. Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Aron Smith, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Eric Smith. Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Ryan Smith. Calvin, Dean’s Scholarship. Michi­ gan Competitive Scholar­ ship. Eric Stewart, Grand Rapids Community College. Foundations Scholarship, Adam Dipp Technology Scholarship. Darla Stutzman. HHS Health Board Scholarship. Soroptomist of Americans, Lisa Boers Health Care Scholarship. Tara Tasma. Michigan Competitive Scholarship Lyndsey Vanaman. Michi­ gan Competitive Scholar­ ship. Lauren Vandal, Central Michigan University. Board of Trustees Merit Scholar­ ship. Chad Wachtor. Western Michigan University. Aca­ demic Scholarship. Steel­ case Scholarship. Michigan Competitive Scholarship Daniel Warner. Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Julie Weaver. Grand Rapids Community College. Foundations Scholarship. Lisa Boersma General Scholarship John Zuidermsma. Michi­ gan Competitive Scholar­ ship. �Page 8/The Sun and News, Mkldlevile. Ml/June 6. 2000 TK seniors honored at awards assembly by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A packed auditorium filled with fellow high school students and proud parents listened and applauded as graduating seniors were honored for their accom­ plishments. Elizabeth Hillman re­ ceived the Congressman's Medal of Merit and a Thor­ napple Area Enrichment Foundation scholarship. Ray Page awarded the University of Michigan award to Danielle Quisenberry and Matthew Pullen. Rotary scholarships went to Erica Carter, Liz Hillman ment chemistry and physics. Mike Debit received an award for his contributions to the Science Olympiad teams over his years in high school. Erica Carter and Amber Harthy received the English awards. The French award went to Mandy Hirons, Breyne Middleton. Danielle Piccard. Mariana Slachter and Julie Weaver. The Woody Wyngarten scholarship was awarded to Darla Stutzman. Josh Mosey, Danielle Quisenberry and Alex Sevald. Page took special pleasure in awarding the Ray Page Service Award to Teri Schondclmayer. Gun Lake Women's Club scholarships went to Doug Blocksma, Julia Cordts and Service team awards went to seniors Jenellc Batdorff. Susan Beckering, Timmary Beuschel. Kelly Bremer, Tami Curtis. Jennifer Davis, Bev Defouw. Amy Dykstra, Jenny Olczak, Darla Stutzman. Lauren Vandal and Stacy Willemstein. The Students Against De­ structive Decisions (SADD) award was presented to Sara Brundigc. Josh Mosey accepted a "really big check" from the Middleville Village Players during the awards ceremony May 26. Beverly DeFouw accepted the Business and Technoogy award from Jackie Morgan. Danielle Quisenberry. The J.K. Simpson schol- arship went to Amanda Bowyer. Kelly Bremer re­ ceived the Rodney Schad scholarship. Julia Cordts was awarded the Thomas Robert Hamil­ ton Memorial Scholarship. Art awards went to Danielle Quisenberry, Lisa Prichard and Cassie Decker, Stacey Willemstein and Jenelle Batdorff earned the accounting awards for out­ standing interest in account­ ing and in furthering their education., The business services and technology department award went to Beverly DeFouw. Multi-media website design competition awards went to Dusty Atkinson and Josh Porritt for their work on a hunting and fishing site and to Julie Weaver and Sarah Knauss for their de­ sign of a Rivertown Mall page. Weaver's design for the TK website is now in use. Ashley Moore, who hopes to become a state trooper one day, received the social studies award. Tiffany Beuschel, Julie Cordts, Alex Sevald, Ryan Smith and Tara Tasma re­ ceived science distinguished Words on paper. They will always he rhe most powerful tools human beings use to communicate. They place no limits on how much we can sav. and the furthest reaches of' the imagination are the only limits on what we can show. They have the power to make complex ideas simple, and simple ideas powerful. We do more than read them, we hold them. And. from the advertising we see m publica­ tions to the letters we receive in the mail, the things we hold in our hands have the quickest routes to our hearts. Say lt.7n Print. honors awards for their excellence in advanced place­ Amanda Hirons received the scholarship from the Thomapple Kellogg support staff. Former TK High School Principal Henry Dugan pre­ sented the Henry J. Dugan Principal's Leadership award to Lyndscy VanAman. TK MEAP scores show mixed results by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Michigan Education As­ sessment Program results for tests taken by fourthand seventh-graders in Michigan in January and February were released last week by the Department of the Treasury, and scores for Thornapple Kellogg were "mixed." Results for tests taken by fifth- and eighth-graders at the same time have not yet been released. The test at the high school level is taken in April and results will not be available until after the start of the 2000-2001 academic year. In both math and reading at Thornapple Kellogg, the percentage of satisfactory scores increased to 88.6 per­ cent of fourth-graders from 76.7 percent last year. Fourth-graders also showed improvement in reading, with 63.3 percent in the sat­ isfactory level, compared to 58.2 percent last year. Seventh grade results in math and reading declined when compared to last year. According to acting Super­ intendent Midge Pippel this is a reflection of results across the Kent Intermediate School district in reading. Only 49.1 percent scored in the satisfactory range IN reading, compared to 56.2 percent the previous year. In math, 70.8 percent of stu­ dents scored in the satisfac­ tory level, compared to 74.6 in 1999. Pippel said the district will continue to analyze the scores and work to improve scores in the future. She credits the "Chicago Math" implementation for im­ provements at the fourth grade level. TK students also scored better than the slate average and Pippel said she wants that trend to continue. (Jonj^AajLiiLaLionA... Frank & Diane ON A NEW BUSINESS... ■Vlidcllewille Auto Service See them al...201 EAST MAIN STREET 795-7100 �Th<* Sun and News Middleville. Ml/June 6. 2000/Page 9 CMS students celebrate ‘Beach Day’ at Yankee Springs Activities at the park included swimming, volleyball, frisbee, just hanging out and eating, of course. The eighth grade won the contest and spent an enjoyable day at the beach at Yankee Springs. Melissa Baum and Shelly King came up with the idea of a Beach Day for the class, which won the most points for school spirit activities. bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Rewarding the class that earned the most points for school spirit with a first ever "Beach Day” was the idea of Melissa Baum and Shelly King, two eighth­ graders on the student coun­ cil at Caledonia Middle School. A variety of about 20 ac­ tivities were sponsored at the school to generate school spirit, for which points would be awarded to the class which earned the most. Activities included contri­ butions to a charity, a pa­ jama day, sporting events, plays, chalk painting, wacky Wednesday, and more. The emphasis was to encourage more school pride. The three grades, sixth, seventh and eighth, competed to earn the most points. Baum and King also thought up the possibility of rewarding the class with a trip to the beach, something Contempo to aid breast cancer fight For your home, auto and business insurance needs calls Gun Lake Insurance Agency, Inc. Contempo Salon in Caledonia will sponsor a cut-a-thon for breast cancer with the American Cancer Society Saturday. June 10, from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. A portion of proceeds from the sty lists and 10 per­ cent of product sales for that day will be donated to help in the fight against breast cancer Contempo is located at 9351 Cherry Valley in the Caledonia Centre Plaza by D&W. Gordon Wells. Owner 1-800-562-2939 or 672-5104 Since u Hastings Mutual Insurance Company X J HajJinr, l»i w which had not been done be­ fore. Baum and King even called various sites where the winning class could be accommodated. After learn­ ing the assets of various sites, comparing costs and other factors, the two chose Yankee Springs recreation area for the destination. Af­ ter the site was picked, they planned the food, arranged for high school cooks to come to prepare it. arranged for lifeguards to be present and obtained permission needed for the event. The high spirit point winner was the eighth grade. About 240 students at­ tended. While at Yankee Springs, they did any activi­ ties they desired, such as swim, play volleyball, play frisbee, and just hang out with friends. Another trip the class will make this year will be to Cedar Point during the first week of June. Almost All lour V Investments , 2,000 'Choices To There are plenty of investment choices out there It can get confusing So why not consider Senes I Bonds? 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Some learning styles, of­ ten overlooked, correspond with natural abilities identi­ fied as "Multiple Intelli­ gences." Eight types of in­ telligence identified include spatial awareness, verballinguistic ability, interper­ sonal skills, musical abil- ity, intra-personal aware­ ness, naturalistic or rela­ tionships with nature, logi­ cal-mathematic capability and bodily kinesthetic abil­ ity. One of the first Caledonia Foundation Grants was given to help develop the FOCAL program at Kettle Lake. More than 20 FOCAL groups organized according to various learning styles and interest areas this year. Led by community volun­ teers, they have been meet­ ing Thursday afternoons from April 13 through May 25 at Kettle Lake. The Dancers demonstrated what they had learned at an exposition at the end of the course. Cooking was fun at Pagano's Hestaurant, ana the group brought a video to prove it. Lauren Jablonski, Kelsey Black, Amy Lynema and Danielle Van Loon took the class together. = lerald endows of Cascade A Premier Indpendent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from Nearest and most affordable rates in area. Licensed personnel on staff groups coordinated their units of study with Kettle Lake staff and were helped by parents. Some groups learned about dancing, the basics of veterinary medicine, police work, cooking, physical therapy, writing, video technology, web page de­ sign and more. The way of learning and the places where students went for their hands-on experiences were as different as imagina­ tion might allow. One very unusual group was called the "Stream Team," headed by Patricia Pennell of the Thornapple River Watershed Group and Ted Curtis of the Coldwater River Watershed Council. As co-instructors, they led the eight class members in studying stream ecology. Students enjoyed weekly field trips, where they learned about streams at ac­ tual sites, rain or shine. The Stream Team studied groundwater April 13. Members looked at a de­ graded stream in Lakeside Park in Caledonia, and then observed stream headwaters that arise from a spring near Cherry Valley and 76th Street, Pennell explained. Continued next page Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee JI M if Members of the Stream Team, Tim Sickles, Brad Boy, Josh Nugent and Anthony Baird, identify insects that live on the stream bottom. Cable TV7 & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Walmart) He know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS a q S®w,n9 9rouP presentations to explain what they had learned in making �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/June 6. 2000/Page 11 From previous page "Students learned that streams that flow all year round have much groundwa­ ter flowing in them," she said. On other days in April students spent a day learning about stream biology, habi­ tat studies, and biological assessments. The streams were flooding from heavy rains April 20, so students studied flood­ plains and the physics of stream flow. That day. they found two very large snap­ ping turtles in the wetland area they visited. The students did a biolog­ ical assessment of Linda's Trout Stream, a tributary of the Coldwater River, in Barry County. Samples of stream-inhabiting insects were taken, and scientific data about the stream was collected. This data and col­ lection will be used by sci­ entists working with the Thomapple River Watershed Group, the Coldwater River Watershed Council and West Michigan Environmental Action Council to establish baseline information about the tributary. On May 4. the students studied the biology of the Coldwater River and learned about the benefits of wet­ lands in keeping surface and ground water clean. For an end project, a video was shown, developed from a parent's dedicated documen­ tation of the project on tape. At the end of the course of study, all the different FOCAL groups gave pre­ sentations to the other stu­ dents, and anyone who wanted to learn the basics that each group covered. Some presentations were demonstrations, some of­ fered videos and some had exhibits and answered ques­ tions about their subjects. The writers’ group also met once a week. Their pro­ ject was to write seven sto­ ries, compile them and to present the finished version to the Caledonia Library. A cooking class of four went to Pagano's restaurant to learn the art of cooking in a real world facility. Their class offered a video to show what they had learned. A sewing group made a quilt, and the finished result was part of that group's dis­ play. The dancers and the kick­ boxing groups demonstrated what they had learned in kinesthetic routines for the enjoyment of viewers. The FOCAL program and theory began in the fall of 1998, when a conference on multiple intelligence was at- Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554. Parent Karen Ezinga and daughter Olivia check out the microscopes set up for demonstration by the Microbiology FOCAL group. Patrick Bradley explains what to look for. tended by Kettle Lake teach­ ers, including Terrie Mor­ row, Kelly Mulry, Sue Waayenberg and Steve VanderLaan. They went to learn about different ways students learn. The conference pre­ sented a theory about educa­ tion which held that current methods of teaching, learn­ ing and testing were based on only two basic areas of learning, verbal-linguistic Shane Parent identifies the parts of a dog, which he learned in a unit on veterinary medicine, to Sharon Parent. and logical mathematic abil­ ities, when actually there were eight areas of learning abilities. People studying these other ability areas say that the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests mostly mea­ sure ability development of the two areas mentioned above. The theory said the pre­ sent educational emphasis overlooked many other kinds of abilities children may need to function well in the world. The theory is based on the work of Howard Gardener, advocat- See FOCAL groups, pg. 15 �Page 12/The Sun and News Middleville Ml June 6 2000 Caledonia Vision Center Dr. PkLokI J. 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A responsible Bond Proposal to address the needs of our children as the community grows... ‘7 \e had time these past several months to study this proposal, to walk the sites, and to cost out various options. My research has led me to believe that the pro­ posal you will vote on is both fiscally sound and educationally exciting for our future students and families." - Bill Harrison / Broadmoor Country Club 7725 Kraft Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-8000 ’GARBOW’ REALTY, INC. k.891-8980^ 640 Emmons Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 TOM GARBOW GRI, Realtor OFFICE: 891-8980 FAX: 891-0146 RES. 868-0045 HAS MERGED WITH... Qntuy ------------ 1 Pearson-Cook Tom Garbow broker/manager 640 Emmons St. Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Business (616) 891 -8980 Fax (616) 891-0146 Fax (616) 891-2692 Home (616) 892-9369 www.c21 pearson-cook.com Eech 0»«ce S iridtapmdhney O*ntd AndQptnnd "Affordable, quality schools are one of the benefits of living in a growing commu­ nity like Caledonia. 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A Noise Exposure Map was asked for under the Avi­ ation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, because of an increase in the number of noise complaints since 1997. A number of neigh­ boring communities to the airport asked for the infor­ mation. The team of Harris, Miller, Miller and Hanson was selected to conduct the study. Allen Haas acted as spokesman and Kim Hughes of the HMTV Corporation made a presentation of the material and findings. Kim Hughes explained that an NEM is developed as a part of a Part 150 study, which includes history, the development of maps, a forecast, analysis of fleet mix, flight tracks, the run­ way, track use, the DNL contours (Day-Night Aver­ age Noise Level) and analy­ sis of components consid­ ered. The Federal Aviation Administration developed a Part 150 study in 1984. The objective included establish­ ing a uniform system of de­ scribing aircraft noise and noise exposure. There has been a uniform system for Richard Robertson describing noise on a na­ tional basis. Hughes said the focus of a Part 150 study is in devel­ oping a comprehensive set of noise compatibility mea­ sures that provide a balanced and coordinated program to effectively respond where a problem exists. The FAA also wanted to provide technical assistance to sponsors and operators to prepare and execute noise compatibility programs and the implementation of pro­ grams, Hughes said. In 1994 the airport was advised to take several ac­ tions to reduce noise in­ compatibility, nine of which were adopted. Only the Noise Exposure Map was discussed at the May 16 meeting. An NEM describes airport layout, op­ eration, aircraft related noise, and land uses in the airport environments, to de­ termine compatibility with land use. The study creates a graphic picture of the exist­ ing and predicted noise ex­ posure resulting from air­ craft operations and the land uses near the airport envi­ ronment. Noise is mapped through the use of contours, or lines of (generally) equal noise levels. The information gathered REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 12, 2000 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please take notice that the regular election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 12, 2000. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regular school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 2004. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: Nancy A. Goodin Donald A. Haney Philip John Poholski Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2000. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Thomapple Kellogg High School, Middleville. Michigan. The first precinct con­ sists of all the territory of the School District, including Precinct #2 of Irving Township, except the Townships of Cartton, Bowne, Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Freeport Village Hall. Freeport, Michigan. The second preanct consists of the Townships of Cartton, Bowne, Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township, located within the School District. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the aty or township in which they resido are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the board of education NANCY A. GOODIN SECRETARY, BOARD OF EDUCATION 302 was intended to graph an av­ erage of all the noise in a 24-hour period, which if reaching 65 decibels is not considered to be desirable for residential use within that contour on the map. Noise was averaged over periods of time, in periods of summer, fall and winter, in several different locations around the airport. Some types of noise was disre­ garded as not from aircraft. Night noise was weighted ten times more heavily in the overall average, since noise between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. is more disturbing to residents. Between July and Dec. 31, 1999, a total of 54,000 aircraft tracks of craft flying in and out of Grand Rapids were captured, and around 15,000 were used in the analysis. Though questions about the method of determining an average noise level were raised, or over the placement of the monitoring equip­ ment, the findings of the study showed some kinds of noise were expected to in­ crease, but overall, average noise was expected to de­ crease by year 2005. Later some of the contour maps offered for different statistics, which were sus­ piciously similar, and which cast the study findings in a questionable light, were pointed out by Richard Robertson, a spokesman for the Coalition for Responsi­ ble Aviation, a local citi­ zens group, who made a presentation at the meeting. Haas said the prediction was that "Noise will shrink considerably from last year to five years from now, in areas to the west, south, and in the east. The main reasons for the predicted decrease was a change in the noise envi­ ronment; that as of Decem­ ber of 1999, a great many airlines and aircraft were re­ quired to have installed noise modifications on 70% of their craft. Some would be of a new design which fit "stage three" requirements, and some would be "hushkitted" to be compliant. A critical point Robertson raised about these findings was that noise mitigation (compensation to residents who have suffered negative impact), was "probably not going to happen due to the implications of the new study." He said, around 300 resi­ dential areas identified and designated for mitigation would be affected. "It is now up to 2001 and not the first house has re­ ceived any kind of funds from mitigation and if I'm correct, this kind of noise mitigation based on these noise studies is a very slow process, which doesn’t rep­ resent real time solutions. Virtually all of the proper­ ties applying for mitigation are going to be disqualified under this new map. A lot of these people who have been told all along the way they were going to get money, for windows, insu­ lation, etc..... in reality this is probably never going to happen." Robertson reported to the Caledonia Township Board on the airport findings May 17. Using visual aids, he showed a "map of where the airport had said the north­ south runway would be for several years. The map was presented in 1992 in the en­ vironmental assessment and their Part 150 study. He pointed out the pro­ jected impact around the air­ port as well, explaining the boundary of a 65 DNL con­ tour on the map. "This is the line which the FAA would determine... anything within that bound­ ary would be a parcel where it is unsuitable for residen­ tial use." He explained the impact expected then by air­ port officials would not af­ fect people living south of 52nd Street. Robertson said, "This was based on the assumption that the north-south runway would be used 25 % of the time. At the same time they did the noise study, they also did an environmental assessment which predicted a more accurate use of the runway, which they said would be used 15 % of the time and used as a backup or an extra runway." The contours depicted noise impact if the runway was used only 15 % of the time. The NEM presented May 16 showed where the 65 DNL contour actually is, a mile and a half farther south, or past 68th Street. Robertson said, "I have said many times, we were misled." He pointed out that in the five-year projection, "noise contours shrink consider­ ably, because of more up-todate aircraft over the next five years, creating less noise. "There is a problem with projections. They have made other predictions about cer­ tain airport operations which over five years were off by 30 %," (both too high and too low). Robertson said, "In sum­ mary, there are some win­ ners and losers in this." He said Kentwood, and Cascade were winners, but Caledonia was the big loser. "Foremost in particular is the biggest loser," he said. He explained a DNL con­ tour of 65 is not suited to residential use. and 65-70 contours could extend farther south. The areas affected in the northern part of the township are already zoned for commercial and indus­ trial use, which he said was acceptable for the noise lev­ els which could occur there. Robertson said this meant the township was not under pressure to adapt to airport use. "That's the good news." He said he expected the township as a municipality would not have to reorient its land use plan to adapt to the airport. He said he had lived in Caledonia Township for 20 years and was reassured he would not be steamrollered out, because of the expected reduction of airport noise over time. He said the coalition will continue to work with the airport to address the quality of life. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 5 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE" THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL IS GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF MAYOR EXCHANGE DAY, MAY 25,2000 ALICE JANSMA B&K FAMILY CAR WASH BARRY COUNTY SHERIFF, MIDDLEVILLE UNIT BRADFORD WHITE CORP CARVETH VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING DAN VALLEY EXCAVATING EXPRESSIVE SHIRTS AND MORE GAVIN CHEVROLET-BUICK-PONTIAC INC. GREAT NORTHERN ADVENTURE CO MIDDLE-VILLA INN MIDDLEVILLE MARKET PLACE PENASSE GLOBE-GENE GALLUP RIVER VALLEY MINI-STORAGE SIMPSON INDUSTRY STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENCY MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE SUN & NEWS - PATRICIA JOHNS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES THORNAPPLE-KELLOGG McFALL SCHOOL - MR RICH THORNAPPLE-KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL - MR SPAHR VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING ADMINISTRATOR VILLAGE PLAYERS WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 304 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 6, 2000/Page 17 The Stream Team gathered April 20 with the Thomapple River at flood stage in background. The team studied flood plains and habitat at Emmons Creek. FOCAL groups, continued from page 11 ing methods to help kids learn in unconventional ways. Some children may be weak in methods used in school, emphasizing math­ ematics and linguistics. Gardener has shown that we may be able to help kids through other avenues. Many other abilities and skills arc not included on the MEAP, and may be even be overlooked entirely in an effort to make children ready for the areas that MEAP covers, according to a brief statement about the theory and emphasis on MEAP, by Kettle Lake Ele­ mentary Principal Jeff Worman in 1998. Broadening the means by which students were able to learn was one of the goals of the FOCAL program. Methods for incorporating different learning styles and abilities into the classroom curriculum were sought. In the school setting, other av­ enues would be pursued to capture the interest of stu­ dents who have abilities in some other areas, such as in conventional curriculum. Morrow said at the end of the project, every group would have tied some aspect of the other intelligences to the regular curriculum. "It is the role of the teacher to facilitate or to co­ ordinate the special ability and the volunteer FOCAL project to the curriculum," Morrow said. Explaining how the groups would function, the teachers said a child with a special ability, but who was not doing quite as well in a regular classroom curricu­ lum, might be motivated by a history unit on the Civil War. A child who was not able to read very well, but was musically inclined might not be able to partic­ ipate as easily as other chil­ dren in a conventional ap­ proach, but in a FOCAL unit might do very well. Morrow explained, "Through capturing the child’s interest through mu­ sical instruments, the leader could tie in guitars or songs to help the student to under­ stand the Civil War events." The kids could perform or talk about the songs, and gain an understanding of the Civil War and create a learn­ ing situation working from the child's strengths, she explained. VanderLaan said a child with an ability for drama and performance, but not necessarily expressive in writing, might find an av­ enue for expression and un­ derstanding of the subject. "It's a philosophy of working with a child's strengths. We find all the children have certain strengths but not all of their strengths are appreciated in the traditional school." FOCAL groups have continued to be recruited and organized for the purpose of achieving these goals since the original effort in 1998 and 1999. The program is now largely being coordi­ nated by other Kettle Lake teachers, with some of the original creators now teach­ ing at other schools. Dana Juhlin and Heather Pederson like being field biologists! VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON Tim Sickles and Ted Curtis look at a creek chub. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING To the residents of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan and any other interested persons: Please take notice that the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 15.2000, commencing at 7:30 PM at the Township Hall located at 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct a Public Hearing concerning the following: 1. SEU 00-05-02, Parcel ID No. 019-014-00; A request by Nextel Communications for a special exception use permit to install an antenna on the Channel 3 Television Tower located at 12672 M-179. 2 Such other business as may property come before the Township Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection, dunng regular busi­ ness hours, and will also be available at the time of the Public Heanng Wntten Letters of Comment wiB be accepted until the start of the Public Hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right, at or after the Public Hearing, to make changes tn the purposed amendment(s) to the Zoning Ordinance Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable, auxiliary aids and services as may be requ red, upon five days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above propos­ als). David Van Elst Secretary Yankee Spring Township Planning Commission 305 art or drama. Other avenues of developing and assessing the students would also be pursued. Teachers approached indi­ viduals in the community to volunteer to work with small groups of students on a project that would empha­ size a particular type of learning style or ability. At the time the program began, the teachers ex­ plained theories, and av­ enues they planned to pur­ sue to encourage these abili­ ties in students. "We have been looking for ways for community people to be involved in our schools, VanderLaan ex­ plained. "We have found the more we involve parents and community people to work with the schools, the hap­ pier everyone seems to be. Some of these people may possess unique talents and skills we don't possess. Through some of those tal­ ents, different FOCAL units may click with our kids." Teachers might work with a volunteer photographer, for instance, to tie the cur­ riculum in to real world ap­ plications. Students show­ ing spaual abilities rtiight have an aptitude for photog­ raphy. The topic of study might be tied in to another area of learning in the more INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PURSUANT TO TRUTH IN TAXATION The village council of the Village of Middleville will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the 13th day of June, 2000, in the Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 2000 village operating millage rate. The Village levied 11.3777 mils in 1999. If taxes are not increased following the public hearing, pursuant to Act 5 of Public Acts 1982, the Village will only be able to levy 11.0250 mils in 2000. However, the Village has complete authority to establish the number of mils to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. In order to maintain basic municipal services, the Vil­ lage proposes to levy an additional .3527 mils ($.3527 per $1,000.00 SEV) above the 11.0280 mil base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 11.3777 mils ($11.3777 per $1,000.00 SEV). If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad val­ orem property taxes 3.20% over such revenues gener­ ated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the op­ erating revenue will increase by 7.98% over the preced­ ing year’s operating revenue. Public comment on this proposed increase is welcome at the public hearing. May 24, 2000 Rhonda Fisk, Village Clerk (308) �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 6, 2000 Caledonia Twp. emergency services millage will expire by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The current emergency services millage in Caledo­ nia, which provides fire and police protection, will ex­ pire at the end of this year and no longer will continue without passage of a re­ newal on the Aug. 8 pri­ mary election ballot. Caledonia Township offi­ cials want citizens to know renewal of the Emergency Services millage is very important. Justhow much homeown­ ers will pay in taxes if the renewal is passed is difficult to determine. "Taxable value" is the amount a home owner pays taxes on. "Assessed value" is 50% of the selling value, and not the amount the taxes are figured on, but this can be confusing. Terms used on the as­ sessment forms refer to "taxable value, assessed value, and state equalized value," or SEV. This con­ fuses the issues for many property owners (see exam­ ple of form). Furthermore, Caledonia Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries said if people take the taxable value and multi­ ply it by last year’s full mil­ lage, it will not be accurate, This form is issued under the authority of PA. 206 of 1893, Sec. 21124 (c). as amended. 101* (*•». 10-W) NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT, TAXABLE VALUATION, ERTY CLASSIFICATION AND L-440U This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. FPOM EDWARD VANDERVRIES 250 SOUTH MAPLE ST PO BOX 288 CALEDONIA MI 49312 NAUE ANO ADDRESS OWNER OR PERSON named ON ASSESSMENT PROPERTY Iidentification. (Parc* teQal Sescncbon opttonal.J: Pnxx'Ty adflraas Parcel: 41 23 04 200 THORNAPPLE RIV DR Address: The above copy of a February assessment notice indicates the tax increase over the previous year, because the emergency ser­ vice millage and the town­ ship's operating millage are both included in last year’s figures. The table comparing 1999 with 2000 provided by DeVries may help readers understand the amount close to what they would pay in taxes for their own home. Passing millages has been YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING complicated by the Headlee Amendment, which requires millages to be reduced to re­ flect inflation and what the municipality is able to col­ lect in dollar amounts. As population increases, there are more taxpayers to collect money from. Headlee re­ quires the governmental unit collects only up to a certain dollar amount, no matter how many people live in the tax jurisdiction. The amount available from the greater population requires reducing the rate for each taxpayer, so the millage rate is rolled back. DeVries said the actual dollar amount received goes up a little bit, "and we've THORNAPPLE RIV DR SE based on the taxable value. The assessed value is actually 50% of the amount the home is worth. been able to survive on that," and that has covered general township opera­ tions, but inflation hits emergency services much harder, requiring asking the voters for the increase. The Fire Department is affected by inflation in its need for equipment, supplies and other expenses. In Caledonia, the millage rate was down by 0.7624 mill last year. In addition, even if the millage change is passed this year, Headlee will require the amount be continued to roll back in subsequent years. For this year, however, in order for the millage to go through at the two mills levied originally six years ago, to provide fire and po­ lice services, 0.0778 mill must be added to the current millage of 1.9222. Because the amount must be added, the state requires ballot lan­ guage to read, "additional millage," even though it is requested only to bring the millage up to the original amount. Ballot language also is confusing to many voters, even though the wording of the proposal which will be on the ballot was scrutinized by the township’s attorney, Jim Brown. DeVries said every effort is being made to make the millage request clear to the public. Questions may be directed to DeVries at 891-0070. The actual ballot proposal will read; "Fire department and law enforcemen* pro­ posal renewal of current and previously approved mil­ lage. "Shall the previously-ap­ proved increase in the Char­ ter Township of Caledonia tax rate limitation, currently 1.9222 mills ($1.92 per $1,000 of taxable value) be levied to restore previous millage reductions under the Headlee amendment since this millage was last ap­ proved, resulting in the levy of 2.0 mills, ($2 per $1,000 of taxable value) on all tax­ able property in the town­ ship? "This proposal is for re­ newal of current millage and increase of previously au­ thorized millage. The pur­ pose of the levy is to provice fire protection within the township, includ­ ing the operation of the Township Fire Department and the acquisition and maintenance of fire and res­ cue vehicles, apparatus and equipment, and real property and improvements used for fire protection purposes; and to provide law enforcement services within the town­ ship. It is estimated that this levy would provide rev­ enue of $610,087 in the first calendar year." (Police services are pro­ vided in two shifts, to Cale­ donia citizens through the Kent County Sheriffs sub station in Dutton.) YEAR 1999 TV of 50,000 X 1.9222 mills = $ FREEPORT VILLAGE COUNCIL Minutes of Regular Meeting TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2000, COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP HALL, 1284 N. BRIGGS RD., CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 00-05-04, PARCEL ID. NO. 120-029-00; A REQUEST BY ROBERT BRUINSSLOT. FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CON­ STRUCT A NEW HOUSE ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 836 PALMER DR. 2. ZBA 00-05-05, PARCEL ID. NO. 165-007-00; A REQUEST BY DONNA LYONS FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW HOUSE AT 2294 EAST PARKER DR. SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE TOWN­ SHIP. 284 N. BRIGGS RD.. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COM­ MENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY. REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER­ VICES AS MAY BE REQUESTED, UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S). May 13, 2000 Meeting Called to Order at 7:40 by Harold Andrus. Present: Jim Yarger, Lyle Blough, Lisa Andrus, Glenn Brovont, Lani Forbes, Kathy Kunde. Minutes read and accepted with the correction that Randy Yates informed Lani Forbes that he would issue paper warning not that Lani Forbes requested Randy to issue the paper warn­ ings. Treasurer's Report read and accepted Motion made by Lani Forbes to accent the bank bal­ ances as of Apn! 2000 Second by Lisa Andrus. Carried. Motion made by Lani Forbes to change our Union Bank account to a Public Fund Super Now Account as recommended. Second by Jim Yarger Carried. Motion made by Lani Forbes to amend the previous motion of matching funds and donate the $1250 to the YMCA Playground Program. Second by Lisa Andrus. Carried. Motion made by Jim Yarger to accept the 911 Draft as submit­ ted. Second by Lyle Blough. Carried. Motion made by Lani Forbes to appoint Dawn Yarger as the Freedom of Information Officer for the Village of Freeport. Second by Glenn Brovont. Carried. Motion made to pay bills 1 thru 37 by Lani Forbes. Second by Lisa Andrus. Carried. Motion made to adjourn by at 9:50 Lisa Andrus. Second by Jim Yarger. Carried. A complete version of the min­ utes are available during the Freeport Library hours. Dawn Yarger (309) EARN s9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN join the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held lune 15 through June 29 and is not in session on weekends. After successful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour To ensure the safety of our resi­ dents and staff, all applicants are subject to crimi­ nal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by June 9 at c&ornapple CHARLES BIGGS, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 303 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE of TV of Of TV Of TV TV TV TV TV of of of of of 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 X X X X 1.9222 1.9222 1.9222 1.9222 mills mills mills mills YEAR 2000 50,000 X 2.000 mills 75,000 X 2.000 mills 100,000 X 2.000 mills 125,000 X 2.000 mills 150,000X2.000 mills = = $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 96.11 144.16 192.22 240.27 288.33 100.00 150.00 200.00 250.00 300.00 This table comparing taxable values of different homes and millage rates for last year and for this year may show the relative tax amounts homeowners might pay on their home, in $25,000 increments. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 12. 2000, at 7:00 PM, the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, to hear and consider comments regarding the proposed Village bud­ get for the July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001, fiscal year. A copy of the Budget is available for public inspection at the Caledonia Village Offices. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be subject of this meet­ ing. This notice is given pursuant to Act 43 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1963 (Second Extra Session), as amended. Dated: June 5, 2000 Village of Caledonia Sandra Ayers Village Manager 307 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/June 6, 2000/Page 19 Cub Scouts sail away Cub Scouts in Pack 3065 had fun competing against each other in their annual sail boat regatta and sign up night at Whispering Waters Campground/ Any adults interested in assisting the boys next year should call Jan Stora at 616-792-6868. Girl Scouts share ideas Girls in Junior troop 38 and Cadette troop 54 combined their talents for an evening of fun and laughter. The younger girls performed a skit based on the life of "Daisy" Juliette Low who started girt scouting in the United States. Caledonia man graduates from LSSU Caledonia Twp. wins Riverland Ranch appeal by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township Su­ pervisor Bill Johnston re­ ported June 3 that the town­ ship won its appeal to over­ turn the Kent County Drain Commission's Riverland Ranch decision last April. The Drain Commission’s decision held the township responsible for 80 percent of the Riverland Ranch repairs. The Drain Commission followed through with a Board of Determination de­ cision after a hearing March 21, which was attended by about 40 people from the area. The township’s appeal of that determination was heard by an appeals board ap­ pointed by Probate Court in May. The findings stated a "manifest error" had been made, but that the township would pay 45 percent of the cost of repairs as originally explained in a February meeting by the Kent County Drain Commis­ sioner Roger Laninga. Who will now bear the other 55 percent of the cost is not clear. The township originally petitioned the Board of De­ termination in response to a Driver’s Education Instructor Certified, needed for any or all three two-week sessions. June 12 - August 4. Send letter of application and resume to Mrs. Ellen Zack, Thornapple Kellogg High School, 3885 Bender Rd., Middleville, MI 49333. SPECIAL MEETINGS NOTICE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 Purpose of Meetings: Planning & Zoning Commission is continuing Workshop Sessions regarding revisions and updating the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance Scheduled review of the RLF / (Residential Lakefront) Zoning distnet Dates: TUESDAY. JUNE 20lh, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 27th, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. The Township Planning Consultant firm of McKenna Associates. Inc. / Mr Kenneth Detttoft wtl ateo be attending. All meetings will be conducted at the Yankee Spnngs Township Hall This notice is in compliance wrth PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and tne Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The Yankee Spnngs Township Board wd provtoe necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenats betfig con­ sidered at the meeting to individuals with dtsabkties at the meet­ ing upon 7 days notice to the Yankee Spnngs Township Clerk Signed: Janice C. Lippert, Clerk (306) request by Laninga in February, who explained that a flooding problem had developed in the Trent Henry drain, caused by soil erosion upstream in the larger watershed. An endangered home in Trent Henry site condo­ minium, apparently was re­ viewed by the township, but the problems were missed. The petition was signed by the Township Board to add lands to the existing River­ land Ranch drainage district and to do repairs to avoid damage to the home owned by Dennis Hormel, threat­ ened by an erosion problem in the Trent Henry site con­ dominium development. The original drainage dis­ trict, comprising about 25.5 acres, was expanded by the Board of Determination’s de­ cision to include other homes in the watershed who live in other housing devel­ opments to encompass about 40 acres, according to Ron Borst of the Drain Commission office. The drainage district is lo­ cated in an area bounded by 84th Street, 92nd Street, Whitneyville Avenue and Alaska Avenue. Parts of three residential develop­ ments are involved, includ­ ing Riverland Ranch, Trent Henry Meadows and Shan­ non Ranch, as well as some vacant lands. Brian Purdy of Caledonia received a bachelor’s degree in public safety during com­ mencement ceremonies in May at Lake Superior State University. He is the son of Marlene Local insurance agency joins agents association The J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency of Middleville has joined the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA), a statewide trade association that represents 10,000 inde­ pendent insurance agents and industry employees. The MAIA is the largest agents association in Michigan. Corrections: Typographical errors oc­ curred in last week's article in which Caledonia school board candidates answered questions. Bob Lillie's comment re­ lating to growth issues should have read as follows, "Each new house represents 0.9 students in our schools. We must be on top of this situation because it takes at least three years to build a building when the thought processes begin. We have to plan on how to pay for our growth. It is much more frugal to plan than to react to a crisis." Lillie works as a lab technician for Wilcox and Associates of Caledonia. Purdy and Tom Purdy of While at LSSU. he was Caledonia. active in track and field. OPEN HOUS GUN LAKE AREA SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7™ 3 P.M. 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Diane Doot, who has coached the Caledonia team for 20 seasons, said the reward was watching such a great group of girls perform at such a great level. "'Fhe trophy is huge; the girls were real excited," Doot said. Lynde Baltrusaitis was a State medalist for the purple and gold with an 88 Friday and an 82 Saturday (170 total score), both rounds being played on Forest Akers’ East Course. Sarah Martin, of Grosse He, was the Division III Caledonia's State-qualifying golf team includes (front row, from right) Lynde Ba trusaitis, Amy Jo Leatherman; (back row) Lauri Leatherman, Korin Rabley and Kelli Leatherman. 7 Lynde Baltrusaitis eyes her ball as it sails down the fairway in the Division III tournament. 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Even better news for Athletes of the week 7cwt Caledonia Coach Diane Doot (on right) goes over the itinerary with her team before action last Friday in East Lansing. Caledonia is that all of its top players return in 2001, while Grosse He loses seven seniors, including four who made up their score at the 2000 tournament. Continued next page Caledonia High School THINK SPRING EXCAVATING Ross captured two first places at the division II team State meet held in Corunna. Ross won the 800-meters in 2:00.5 and the 1600 in 4:30.3. He also ran on two Scots' relay teams that also placed at the event. Moore ended the regular by scoring goals in Lady Trojan wins over Grand Rapids Baptist and Coopersville. She finished the season with 16 goals and established a new program record with 32 career goals. Athletes ot the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency. 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The Fighting Scots not only placed near the very top at Stale, but won their third consecutive regional title this year and finished second at the Division II State team track meet held last week at Corunna. Scoring points for Caledonia were Seth Temple, Tim Ross and the 3200 relay team of Joe Lillie, Pat Spitzlcy, Mitch Petz and Tim Ross. • Temple finished fourth in the pole vault with a leap of 14-1. Haslett's Nicholas Schaibly won the event with an effort of 14-9. • The 3200 squad wound up sixth, covering the GRANDVILLE — Caledonia’s Tim Ross summed up last Saturday's 2000 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division II State track and field championships simply, but best. "The track is great and it's a beautiful setup," Ross said. "It was a great experience... everybody here is fast." Many athletes, including some local standouts, took part in the season finale and achieved their best — or near to their best — efforts of the entire campaign. But, like Ross explained, that didn't necessarily mean that they placed near the very top of their respective events. Still, many came away from Rockford High with a sense of achievement and a smile deeply ingrained on their face. Area schools taking part in the Division II championships were course in 8:10.16. Champ Romulus was first in 8:00.03. • Ross had the area's top finish with a second place 4:19.71 in the 1600-meter run. That finish displayed Ross at his very best, but later a foot injury hindered what he was capable of achieving in his other events. "In the mile. I was at my best," Ross said. The leg didn’t effect me at all; it started hurting in the 800." Senior Joe Lillie said the Fighting Scots, coached by John Soderman, had a great season and some of that greatness was shown at Grandville. "Our goals were to win conference and regionals as a team," Lillie said. "We tried to fill the spots and everybody got better as the year progressed. Here, I guess that everyone did good so far, except for the two mile relay team." Continued from previous page "We're losing no one; we'll really be in the hunt next year," Doot said." Caledonia was making its first appearance at the State finals and they certainly made the most of its opportunity. This year, they also were the champions of the O-K Gold Conference, the first league title for the program since 1989. "This is certainly the best (season) for Caledonia golf," Doot explained. Doot said the East Course was designed perfectly for her squad's strengths. "It is quite an open course; very much like our home course (Broadmoor)," Doot said. "It's very much like what they are used to." The 70-year-old coach said this team, which did include five seniors, found a way to be successful and still had plenty of fun in the process. "Personally, their serious about their golf games, many of them even practiced before Saturday's round. As a coach, they do my job," Doot said. "They're a lot of fun and they like golf. They have been one of the most enjoyable. I do it because of the pleasure of being with these girls." Making the successful season even more special was the fact that all five players contributed to their Lynn Denton Agency 1-800-443-5253 Three area teams scored points in the girls event;. Middleville was 16th with 13 points. Hastings tallied four points and Lakewood added one point. Detroit Renaissance won the girls title by scoring 84 points and Battle Creek Lakeview ended up a strong second with 61 points. Area placers included Middleville's Jessica Crowley, Hastings' Susan Hubbard. Lakewood’s Andrea Koch, Middleville's Danielle Quisenberry and Middleville's 3200 relay team of Elise Nyland, Melissa Quisenberry, Jennifer Verkerke and Danielle Quisenberry. • Crowley placed seventh in the long jump with a leap of 16-5. Ypsilanti's Janae Bridges won the event with a 17-8 3/4 effort. • Hubbard earned a fifth place in the shot put with a throw of 37-2 1/4. Wyoming Park's Natasha Neal won the long jump with a 40-11 3/4. • Koch, a junior, placed eighth in the 400-meter dash with a sprint of 1:00.068. Mattawan's Sara Jane Baker won with a 56.161, but Koch came away from the event pleased with how she performed. "I thought that I ran pretty good," Koch said. "I wish that could have run better, but I was seeded eighth and I finished eighth. I wanted to come and do the best that I could. Last year I came, this year I came and got eighth. Next year, I want to take the next step higher." Danielle Quisenberry. a senior star for Middleville who will take her running talents to Central Michigan University next year, placed in two events. Quisenberry was seventh in the 1600meter run with a 5:08.75 and took sixth in the 3200meter run with an 11:12.99. Corunna’s Jamie Kryminski won both events with times of 4:54.07 and 10:45.23. Still, the "Quiz" came away from her running days as a Lady Trojan with many happy thoughts. "I had a lot of fun... many of my best friends are from track and cross (country)." Quisenberry said. "I think I developed as a runner." Asked about the Grandville track. Quisenberry said it was very similar to the others she ran on. "To me, a track is a track," Quisenberry said. "It was kind of ni^e (though) to have it close to home." And her thought’s on the races she ran Saturday. "I was very pleased with our 3200 relay, it was our best and we were close to getting second." Quisenberry said. "I didn’t do my best in either of them (the 1600 or 3200) and that eats at me a little bit, especially since it was the last (meet as a Middleville runner)." The Lady Trojan 3200 team's best was good for third place. Their time was 9:37.79. Battle Creek Lakeview won that event in 9:31.06. 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Caledonia (M-37) 945-9554. �Page 26/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 6. 2000 Scots take second at Corunna state track meet Caledonia’s boys track team finished a very close second at the Division II team State track meet held in Corunna. Three Rivers scored first place honors with 906 points and Caledonia tallied 869 1/2 points to place second. Gladwin scored 849 1/2, Corunna 812, Haslett 611, Chesaning 605, Coopersville 561 1/2. St. Claire 558, Ypsilanti Junior golf summer program forming Soccer Squad Celebrates Season... Middleville’s junior varsity soccer team closed out a successful season with its awards dinner. The team consisted of 15 freshman and 7 sophomores who achieved an overall record of 9-4-1. The Lady Trojans outscored their opponents 57-7. The teams leading scorer was Renae Otto with 20 goals. Stephanie Simon was next with 7 goals. Coach Marty Wustman selected freshman Melissa Potts (middle in picture) for the Sportsmanship award. The team voted freshman Chelsea Biermacher (left in picture) its Most Improved player and freshman goalkeeper Rachel Clinton (right in picture) its Most Valuable player. Clinton had a goals against average of 0.642 and also scored 4 goals. The team's strikers were Becky Warner, Stephanie Simon, Chelsea Biermacher, Jill Weaver, Renae Otto, Andrea Syniewski and Janine Dykstra. Midfielders were Julie Ball, Kara Hutchens, Lindsey DeLillie, Jena Jones, Danielle Wellington, Brittney Pflug and Shanna Sanderson. Playing defense were Amanda Biggs, Almena Rabbers, Ashley Richards, Emily Porter, Angela Wilkins, Angie Feirick, Rachel Clinton and Melissa Potts. (Photo provided) High school golf league starting The Yankee Springs Golf Course will be forming a high school golf league. Any student presently ‘J{omes Distinctive Styles Inside and Out enrolled in grades 9 through 11 are eligible to play. Students in the middle school can play by making TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values: space. Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all rich in fea­ tures. at prices that will surprise ( REA! plANS G FORYOUL Welcome Home. ‘luxal Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.” 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 arrangements with Yankee Springs management by calling 795-9047 or calling Bemie Weller at 945-9247. League play will be on Wednesday afternoons starting at 12:30 p.m. on the following dates: June 14, June 21, July 5, July 12, July 19 and July 26. Play will be individual and the cost will be for greens fees at the regular nine hole rate per person/per playing appearance. All area high school junior golfers are urged to participate. Players can play whenever it is convenient for their schedules. This is a great opportunity for players to have a group arranged for them to play summer golf. Players interested in playing in this league should register in advance by calling Don Jansma at the Yankee Springs Golf Course at 795-9047. Deadline is June 6. Any questions can be directed to 945-9247. WILTSE’S AUTOMOTIVE, INC Tires • Alignments Brakes • Steering & Suspension Mufflers • Shocks & Struts • Tune-Ups FREE TIRE ROTATION With Lube, Oil & Filter or 4 Wheel Balance 698-7375 5520 68th Street 500 ft. East of Broadmoor A junior golf program for students enrolled in the third through eighth grades (ages 9-14) for the 1999-2000 school year will be available at the Yankee Springs Golf Course beginning Wednesday June 14. The program will continue on the following Wednesday’s: June 21, July 5, July 12, July 19 and July 26. There is no junior golf June 28. Junior golf is a program that provides group lessons and playing time for kids at a reasonable price. Group lessons for experienced golfers start at 8:30 a.m. and last until 8:55 a.m. Lessons for intermediate and beginner golfers begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 9:25 a.m. Beginner golfers get a second lesson at 9:30 a.m. that goes for 20 to 25 minutes. Golfers should be finished with their total program between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Two qualified instructors will give the lessons and golfers will be supervised while on the course. Golfers pay $4 per session and pay at the beginning of each session they attend. Yankee Springs members pay $2 per session. This program is open to the public and is available to both boys and girls. Golfers should bring their own clubs. Limited sets are available at the course. Renting pull carts is discouraged. Parents can call Yankee Springs to register at 7959047. Don Jansma at Yankee Springs is available to answer questions concerning the program. Players can also register with Jansma when they check into the clubhouse to pay. For more information, call 945-9247 or 795-9047. Trojans win in post-season opener A two-run homerun by senior catcher Drew Kennedy lifted the Middleville Trojans to a pre­ district win over Ionia last Tuesday (May 30) over Ionia in action at East Grand Rapids High School. With the game tied 2-2, Kennedy smacked a two-run shot to center-field to put his team up by two runs and up for good. Sophomore Aaron VanderWood was the winning pitcher, striking out six, walking two and allowing seven hits. Other Trojans helping out offensively were Bret Wiersma Qwo hits, two stolen bases) and Juan Ruiz (RBI single). The victory over Ionia put Scots soccer squad loses in districts Caledonia’s championship soccer season came to an abrupt end last Wednesday as the Fighting Scots fell to East Grand Rapids in the first game of the district tournament at East. The Scots ended the 2000 campaign 14-4-1 and won the O-K Gold Conference championship with a league mark of 10-1-1. Caledonia was also ranked in the top 10 for Division II soccer teams for most of the season. Middleville in last Saturday's (June 3) district semifinals against rival Caledonia. The winner was to take on the victor of the East Grand Rapids/Lowell contest. Lincoln 528 1/2 and Western Lincoln 505. The following Fighting Scots collected top ten finishes: High Jump: Matt Born and Doug Jousma tied for fourth at 5-11. Long Jump: Doug Jousma was sixth at 18-1 1/4. Discus: Steve Homrich was fifth at 137-5. Pole Vault: Seth Temple was third at 13-6. 3200 Relay: The team of Pat Spitzley, Mitch Petz. Joe Lillie and Tim Ross finished first in 8:16. High Hurdles: Tyler Corstange finished eighth in 17.71. 800 Relay: The team of Brett Higley, Jason Swanberg, Ben Busman and Matt Wienczkowski finished fifth in 1:34. 1600: Tim Ross finished first in 4:30.3 and Mitch Petz finished sixth in 4:41.9. 400 Relay: The team of Brett Higley, Tyler Corstange, Ben Busman and Nick Love finished fourth in 45.6. 400: Nathan DeWitt finished sixth in 52.5. 300 Hurdles: Doug Jousma finished ninth in 43.5 and Matt Pifer finished l()th in 44.1. 800: Tim Ross finished first in 2:00.5 and Joe Lillie finished fourth in 2:05.8. 3200: Mitch Pelz finished third in 10:14.4 and Patrick Spitzley finished eighth in 10:27.4. 1600 Relay: The team of Jason Swanberg, Nathan DeWitt, Joe Lillie and Tim Ross finished fourth in 3:32.1. Thirty athletes competed in each individual event and 10 teams took part in each of the relays. BIG TENT BOAT SALE aiWsjUJ This is a TOTALL/OUJOATION i/j Over 40 Pontoons $1 Million in Fish Boats □ O □ □ □ O □ □ O □ □ □ Ski Boats Four Winns Boats Pre-Owned Boats Beck Boats Cruisers Byde lir-ift Boats Bayliner Boats Regal Boats Power Boats ProCraft Cobra Smokoi* Craft Starts Friday, June 16 thru Sunday, June 25 I S 127 at Saginaw St. (Near frandor) _________________ Lansing SRUEi SRUEi SfiUE! SHUE! SfiUE! SRUE! SflUE! �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/June 6. 2000/Page 27 Card Of Thanks Business Services •♦♦***‘BLF,am******* •••EA VESTROUGHING* ♦♦ Seamless Gutter. 32 Colors, Free Estimates. Since 1959,616-9450004______________________ BANKRUPTCY LEGAL SERVICES. First consultation free, fees fully explained in ad­ vance, call 616-945-3512 for appointment. BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing Special­ ist, we repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guaranteed work references in your area. Call Brian, 616-374-4338 WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies & Lotus. Aquatic plants. Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. 616-698-1030. Open M-F 9:00am-5:30pm; Sat. 9:00am2:00pm DYKSTRA TRUCKING: Spe­ cializing in small loads. 1-7 yards. Processed gravel, fi 11 sand. topsoil, shredded bark, etc. Busi­ ness phone number 616-2990248. home phone number 616693-2749.__________________ GLEN’S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING. (RETAINING WALLS): TREATED TIES, BOI I DLRS &.SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLATION OR RE-LANDSCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS. ROLLED GRAVEL, STONES, ROADS & DRIVES PCI IN. LAND (TEARING, TREES & SHRUBS REMOM I) GLEN IOBIAS, OWNER SIN( E 1967 8911843. KNG PAINTERS: intenor/ exterior, powerwashing & decks, free estimates. Phone 616-891 2006. BUFFALO MEAT: Heart Smart 891-8870 THE FAMILY OF LEON COLBURN w ould like to thank all of those who gave money, cards, flowers, food and prayers during his illness. A special thanks to Hospice also. Thank you all so much. Man an & Fam­ ily For Sale QUEEN MATTRESS SETStill in plastic, beautiful brass headboard & deluxe frame. Value $700. steal $250. (616)-795-7120 HASTINGS BANNER SUB­ SCRIPTIONS Phone 616-9459554 Child Care For Sale Auto 2ND & 3RD SHIFT DAYCAREOPENINGS: con­ veniently located in town. Middleville, 795-7344. License #DF080083876. 98 LINCOLN CONTINEN­ TAL: Loaded. 34,000 miles, $21,900. 891-3582 or891-2222. ask for John or Mary Kay. Community Notice FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER Meeting room, hall, kitchen available. Call Delons at 765-3871, HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-SOO611-3766. YOU WANT QUALITY AT AFFORDABLE PRICES when you buy printing. Call JAd Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph 9459554 or stop in at 1952N. Broad­ way, Hastings Farm HAVE FUN! LEARN TO RIDE! Riding lessons ages 5 and up. birthday parties too! IS Quarterhorses, call 698-7791 or 698-721$ For Rent APARTMENT Alto/Lowell Schools. I,arge 3 bedroom, 11/ 2 baths, plus office, cats ok, no dogs. Big woods, $660 plus utilities. 616-891-1840 FORTUNE CHEF Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American ~ Chinese ~ Steak **9353 Cherry Valley 3E0H (M-37) ' Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-1388 ^BUTTON DAIRY DELIGHT ' 3432 68th Street SE • Dutton, MI Phone 616-554-6277 WELCOME SUMMER WITH A BANANA SPLIT NOW OPEN TILL 10 PM Save Time - Call your order in ahead! CHINESE RESTAURANT Good Food • Good Times • Good Company 8980 Rodgers, Caledonia, Ml • 891-6961 {Conveniently located in the Crossings Plaza ) e Authentic Chinese Cooking - Lundt - Dinner - Appetizi e Take Out Available Parties of 6 or more please call ahead to resene searing. Mcodn-Thwsdn llOOaa toMOpa Rtdaj IIUDmiidKMDpa Salads) 300to9®p« Sarin iMDtoSWpn SUNDAY SPECIAL: Order any entree of $7 ar more A receive FREE egg roll!egg drop soup. \abd on only please 1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: 1 owner, in excellent condition inside & out. Power seats & windows. Char­ coal colored interior. Sunroof CD player, 76,000 miles. $12,995. Call 616-891-7874 for more information. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: June 7th. 8th, & 9th, 9-5pm. 6545 N. M-37 Hwy,, Middleville.__________ MOVING SALE, WEDNES­ DAY, JUNE 7TH, Thursday, June 8th. 9am-5pm, 7610 Bouman Drive. Middleville. Off Parmalee near Whitneyville JASONVILLE FARMS SUBDI VISION GARAGE SALES: M-37 & Cherry Valley, Caledonia. Many homes partici­ pating. Friday & Saturday, June 9th & 10th, open 9am. Help Wanted CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOL IS LOOKING for people who are interested in a part-time position as a substitute bus driver. If interested contact Dianne at 616-891-0224. NEED EXTRA CASH??? Are you a “people person” who is available for a few hours during the weekend to do something rewarding and at the same time earn extra spending money? We are looking for people in the Ada area to help developmentally dis­ abled adults with daily living skills. No experience necessarypaid training provided. Call Jeff at (616)-454-7077 for more in­ formation or apply directly to Spectrum Community Services, 1348 Front Ave., N.W., Grand Rapids, Ml. 49504. EEO/AA/H. TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR CNC MACHINE OP­ ERATORS Apply in person at 5577 Crippen SW, Wyoming, Ml. 49548 from 9am-4pm. PARTY FOR A LIVING! With home and garden party. Find out what this company has to offer. Call Mindy 616-623-2111. TEENAGE BOY/GIRL: Likes working outdoors. Miscella­ neous chores. Wage depends on worker. Likes horses. 3 miles south of Middleville. Saturday or Sunday each week. Call Kay, 795-1668. ACCOUNTANT- CPA FIRM has full-time position available for staff accountant. Require can­ didate with four-year account­ ing degree, strong PC skills and more than one year of experi­ ence. Background in preparation of tax returns and financial state­ ments helpful. Offering competi­ tive salary and benefits package with excellent opportunities for growth and long-term employ­ ment. Join a firm dedicated to quality client services. Reply in confidence to: McKeown & Kraai, PC P.O Box 277 Middleville, Ml. 49333-0277 TRAILER MECHA.NIC.Must have hand tools. Insurance, 40IK, uniforms, paid vaca­ tions. CDL a plus but not nec­ essary. Starting wages-$10 and up, depending on experience. Michigan T railer Service, 4350 Clyde Park, Wyoming. Jobs Wanted DISABLED. Seeking any athome work Word or Excel, phone, other. 616-891-0593 Lost And Found LOST DOG: m Middleville. Brown & w hue English Bull dog Lost May 29th m Middleville. Name- Daisy. Reward offered. 795-3555 Mobile Homes Real Estate BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payments on 2-3 bed­ rooms, 2 bath homes. Call Den­ nis in credit toll free 1-877-3557955._____________________ WANTED: lakefront lot with Southern exposure. Must be in Barry County, 616-531-0430 days or 795-3658 evenings GOOD. BAD OR NO CREDIT: Low down pay ment. Many 3 & 4 bedroom homes available. Call toll free 1-877355-7955._________________ AMERICAN ABANDONED REPO: Good, bad or no credit. Call toll free 1-877-355-7955. TRADE LN YOUR OLDER MOBILE home on the purchase of a new 1999 model reduced in price. 0 down payment. Call toll free 1-877-355-7955. REPO: MUST SELL w ill look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS, We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mentionthisad. 1-800-672-9604, ABANDONED REPO: Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604, GREAT PRICED WHOLE­ SALE LIVED-IN HOMES. A large selection from single to double wides. We can help you with all of your financing needs, & if you need land for your manu­ factured home, Smith-Diamond Realty can find that perfect loca­ tion for you. Comfort Zone Mo­ bile Home Sales, 1-800-6680897 IMMEDIATE OCCU­ PANCY: We have 4- 3 bed­ room. 2 bath homes left. Low down payment. Cash rebates up to $1,500. Call toll free 1-877355-7955______________ WANTED: Year round home on lake with frontage. Must be in Hastings/Middleville area. No Real Estate Agents please. Days. 616-531-0430. Evenings. 616795-3658. DON’T MAKE A MOVE WITHOUT ME! If you are considering buying, selling, or just need information, let me put my real estate know ledge and property management experi­ ence to work for vou. Wendy Zandstra. ARM 891-SOLD. Smith Diamond Realty. 8912222._____________________ Recreation FOR S ALE BY OWNER: 2100 Fawn Avenue, Middleville. Features: Maintenance free aluminum siding, two story, four bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. First floor, living room with fireplace, dining room area with slider to fenced backyard, spacious kitchen. 1/2 bath. Sec­ ond floor, four bedrooms and full bath. Partially finished basement, laundry room, weight room, utility room, ample storage room, natural gas, high efficiency furnace, central air, nicely lanscaped, corner lot, two car attached garage with door opener, 8X10 storage shed, ThornappleKellogg Schools, easy commute to Grand Rapids. 1-800-7849528 Code 280.____ __ ___ FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $0 DOWN! Gov t& Bank Repos being sold now! Fi­ nancing available! Local listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. National Ads READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY._______ HASTINGS BANNER SUB­ SCRIPTIONS Phone 616-9459554 1992 24FT TIOGA MOTORHOME: 35,000 mi les Motor tune-up including oil change. I yr Ford warranty. All appliances including generator. Like new inside, must see. 8911165______________________ PRICE REDUCED! 15’ LARSON TRLHULL RUN-ABOLT WITH 90 HP MER­ CURY OUTBOARD. IN­ CLUDES TRAILER. FISH FINDER. SK1IS, TUBES AND LIFE JACKETS. $3,000. NEGOTIABLE. 616-9484577, AFTER 6:00 PM. Wanted WANTED Standing timber. Over 21 years experience, top prices paid. (Mike) 517-8520903. (Kyle) 616-419-6191. WANTED Standing timber. Call before vou sell. Free esti­ mates. (Mike) 517-852-0903, (Keith) 616-419-2719 \ 3555 68th Street, street» Dutton Village Mill Mall WILL Phone 698-7920 "Tie Place Miete Ktenck and Partly fiferf Co Fol Hows 6 30 am-8 00 pm Mon Fn. Sal 7 00 a.rt-8 00 pm Closed Sunday Certified GM USED VEHICLES When you buy a Used Car DO YOU GET: A Car Without Door Dings? It's a given at Gavin. We remove all door dings, dents, and bumps from every pre-owned vehi­ cle we sell. Just another reason to go to Gavin! 93 Pontiac Grand Prix 98 Pontiac Montana Van Ext length 4 dr., front & rear air, P/sMmg door, CD. rear 2 door, V-6, auto., ar $6,995 seat audio controls, leather captain's chairs, very nice! Sale Price This Week Only *18,995 *5,995 99 GMC 4x4 3/4 Ton 4 door, 6 passenger. 350 V-8, auto. power seat, 13,000 Like New! 94 Chevy 4x2 S-10 Extended Cab 4 3 V-6. auto., ar, Mt, cruse, power windows and locks, fiberglass cap, 55,000 rmies. one owner We Take Tracies! We Finance! We Lease! Dump Trucks Without The Truck! New HAD Dump Trailers Heavy Duly Contractor's model 2 way tailgate, haul bobcats or tractors, add height. many more _________sUndard features_________________ Utility, Carhauler, Flatbed and Tiltbed Trailers in stock If ■ ■KB • Chevrolet I BW * Buick • Pontiac M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Middlevilia SALE HOURS Mon * Wwl itoS; Tue» . Thur» IFn ltoi SA ■ to! SERVICE HOURS M<ml 8 to •: Tuw. Eft S to 5; SMS to 12 795-3318 <9<1 91 - O W «■ ■ O ■ I �Page 28/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 6, 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-06-13.pdf 286718f84d1ac6896d58427a852ce4d9 PDF Text Text 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 24/June 13, 2000 Caledonia last holdout to centralized tax system by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township offi­ cials are the last holdout on the issue of joining the county-wide centralized of Middleville RADFORD WHITE CORPORATION IFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION T1? ------------------ ”--------- ------------------------ \ ? Creating good jobs for your commit Property Tax Administra­ tion System Services (PT AS). Assistant Kent County Administrator Alan G. Vanderberg addressed the board at a special meeting May 31 to encourage officials to agree to the arrangement. Vanderberg has been work­ ing with PTAS since last July. PTAS was instituted in an early form 30 years ago. Many of the townships, in­ cluding Caledonia, have been a part of the region. Grand Rapids and Wyoming were not part of the system until recently, leaving only Caledonia holding out on signing the agreement. He said most units are in favor of the centralized system, with 34 of the 35 munici­ palities signing on. Vanderberg said up to 30 services are provided to those who are part of the system. He listed several, including; • Create tax bills, changes and mail them. • Record sales entries. • Create permanent parcel number assignment and management with a parcel numbering system. • Print assessment change notices and review letters. • Administer and maintain legal descriptions. • Create assessment re­ ports of assessment rolls as well as summer and winter tax statements. • Maintain millage rates as required through the Bu­ reau of Equalization. • Provide split parcel bills. • Run personal property statements. • Run county treasurer's reports. Vanderberg said the M2O4 platform the county has been using has become ob­ solete. It has not been used much in Michigan and so employing people familiar with it has been difficult, and has operated with the use of an in-house consul­ tant. He said the county has been working with the vari­ ous local units, assessors and treasurers for two years to design a better PTAS system, and now it is be- See tax system, pg. 14 Kent Library millage proposal has 2 options Intersection changes Bradford White CEO Dick Milock shakes hands with village president Lon Myers in recognition of the cooperative efforts which made the grant to improve the East Main and Grand Rapids streets intersection and other road improvements. by Ruth Zachary Representatives trom the Kent District Library will be on hand at the Caledonia Township Board meeting Wednesday evening, June 21, to make a presentation and provide information about the millage proposal on the ballot of the Aug. 8 election. Kent District Library's current millage expires at the end of this year. The county-wide ballot proposal will offer two millage op­ tions. In case neither millage re­ quest passes, the KDL Board has determined it will have to sell the library's assets, lay off all 230 employees and close the 18 branch li­ braries and headquarters by the end of this year. KDL's director, Claudya Muller, and KDL Board rep­ resentative Cheryl Van Til will be available to answer questions. There will be two separate ballot questions: one for 0.77 mill and the other for 0.11 mill, each for four years. The 0.77 mill is a renewal of KDL’s current millage of 0.6398 plus a small increase, the amount needed to continue existing library services. The additional 0.11 mill in the second question would allow the library to add more open hours at 13 branches over the next four yeats, increase the materials budget by 50 percent over the next four years for more books and materials, and add a total of 100 programs to the 18 branches in the year 2001. The increase would im­ prove and maintain equip­ ment and software for elec­ tronic access to information and support pending library expansions with staff and materials. It would also increase funding for the Kent District Library for the blind and physically handicapped by 5 percent to continue local service to these special pop­ ulations. Sunday service would be added to the Cascade branch and hours would be extended on Sundays at Plainfield and Wyoming branches. The Caledonia Township Board meeting at 250 Maple, will begin at 7 p.m. For more information about millage information sessions at many branches around the county, please call the Kent District Li­ brary at (616) 336-3250. Lady Trojans win district softball title Middleville captured its second district softball title in the past three seasons Saturday, June 3 with wins over Caledonia (9-0) and East Grand Rapids (7-1). Middleville advanced to the district semifinals with a 7-6 triumph May 30 versus Ionia. The Lady Trojans collected 10 hits, obtained RBI from seven different players and received a strong pitching performance from Erin Palmer in their district championship win over East Grand Rapids. Offensively, Jen Meyer scored two runs and senior Kelly Bremer tiad three hits, including one double. Palmer faced 23 batters in seven innings, striking out The Lady Trojans proudly show off their district trophy earned by winning the tournament June 3 at East Grand Rapids. (Photo provided) two, walking one ano allowing two hits. Solid defense also helped the Lady Trojans' winning cause. Middleville made three double plays in the game, helping Palmer to get through a couple of jams. Middleville tallied one run each in the first, second and fifth innings and exploded for four runs in the third inning. East's lone run came in the sixth. Middleville blanked area foe Caledonia in the semifinal round, making the most out of its seven hits. Highlights included two hits, two runs and two RBI from Jen Meyer, one hit and two RBI from Holly Corson, two runs from Laura Newton and a double by Erin Palmer. Kelly Bremer was the winning pitcher. Bremer allowed two hits, fanned two, walked three and retired the final 14 Caledonia batters. Middleville (7-19, 2-10) began the game by scoring also earned the pitching five runs in the first inning win, striking out eight, and then added two to its walking two and allowing total in the fourth and fifth just one earned run. innings. Middleville rallied for five In the other semifinal, runs in the seventh inning East Grand Rapids squeaked to come from behind to beat out a 1-0 victory over Ionia. Middleville’s baseball Lowell. The Lady Trojans’ team also advanced to the highlights against Ionia in district championship their pre-district matchup contest June 3, but lost to included four RBI by senior East Grand Rapids 17-2. Amanda Bowyer, two runs East tallied seven runs in from Kelly Bremer and two the first inning and coasted hits by Erin Palmer. Palmer to the win. In This Issue Middleville village wide garage saies planned Middleville to host 24 hr. challenge Area track stars fare well in finals Shoplifting spree victims include Caledonia store �Page 27The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/June 13. 2000 TK celebrates long service of retirees by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Eight employees who have more than 182 years of combined service to the school district are retiring at the end of this school year. Some will still serve stu­ dents by teaching one or two courses, driver educa­ tion or even coaching ten­ nis. Four of the retirees, Skip Pranger, Tom Nash. Larry Seger and Gerald Stein, received kudos (and even a little teasing) from their colleagues at the an­ nual retirement dinner May 31. Those retiring have served students at all levels and have seen the Thornapple Kellogg School District weather new teaching tech­ niques, limited budgets and even the technology explo­ sion. Betsy Butler a fifth grade teacher at Page Elementary School, has retired after 29 years. She has taught chil­ dren in kindergarten and first grade as well as many, many fifth-graders. Tom Nash will be missed by the middle school musi­ cians he has guided as band director and the high school jazz band will miss his imagination and encourage­ ment. Skip Pranger was a mid­ dle school computer teacher this year, but some former students might know him better in his former role as dean of students at the mid­ dle school. Larry Seger may be retir­ ing from teaching seventh grade science after 32 years in the classroom but he will still be found behind the driver’s seat and on the ten­ nis court as a coach. Jim Slander leaves a love of literature and students as he retires from the high school English department this year. Gerald Stein has intro- MASSAGE SPECIAL WITH JACKIE ‘50.00 One Hour Introductory Special Therapeutic & Relaxation Treatments y&Mteenfia SaCtM. 616-891-1093 "✓aLot. inc*'* CALEDONIA VILLAGE CENTRE Betsy Butler duced students to Shake­ speare, Dickens and Homer for 31 years and can't give it all up quite yet. He will teach part-time in the 20002001 school year, but won't have to deal with so much paperwork. Bev Swanson is retiring from her second grade teach­ ing position at Lee.after 20 years in the district, includ­ ing time in kindergarten and third grade. Lois VanDuine proves that it is not just teachers who influence students. Her sensitivity to students as attendance secretary at the high school has helped many students cope with life, alarm clocks that don't work and missed Bev Swanson school buses. All the retirees share a care for students and their accomplishments. Many look forward to spending more time with their families, especially Honored at the May 31 Thornapple Kellogg retirement dinner were (from left) Tom Nash, Larry Seger, Skip Pranger and Gerald Stein. Retirees not pictured are Jim Stander and Lois VanDuine. grandchildren, and spending time pursuing those inter- csts they haven’t quite had time to do. Middleville Village Wide Garage Sales set for June 23 & 24 ■ MANNINGTON "-FRESH ideas in flooring about to Discover the beautiful TRUTH about a Mannington Floor. VINYL flooring can be both surprisingly FASHIONABLE and indisputably DURABLE. You are • Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Tile • Hardwood and Laminate flooring Sales • Design • Installation Let us help you explore the possibilities for your home, today! Caledonia Carpet & Interiors (D& W Plaza Next to Rite-Aid) • Phone: 616-891-2360 The Village Wide Garage Sales will take place Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24. Sales begin at 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and end at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 23 Saturday's ending time will be set by the sellers. Sometimes neighbors get together and combine their items. The Thomapple Kel­ logg School and Commu­ nity Library will hold a book sale in the storage area of the former middle school science wing from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Anyone who wishes to place a classified advertise­ ment for this event should call J-Ad Graphics at noon Friday, June 16. Anyone with questions about this event should call Tammy at 795-2325 or Brenda at 795-4990. HASTINGS 4 Carrie Baxter wins $500 for SADD efforts Caledonia SADD chapter member Came Baxter was the recipient of a $500 check from Liberty Mutual Group May 30. Mike Proxmire from Liberty Mutual Group pre­ sented Baxter w ith the check for her four years of dedica­ tion to and work for Caledonia’s SADD. Liberty Mutual gives these checks out each year to seniors who are SADD members in the Kent County area. Il ITT Rebates on selected Mannington Vinyl Styles The Village wide garage sales on June 23 and 24 combines stuff and people looking for stuff. “We believe in what our students in SADD are trying to do and they feel that-if just one life is saved all the hard work is not in vain,” Proxmire said. WOW1UBMOWTMU80MW11 OHO MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2 PG-13) 12 00,2 25 4 50. 7 15.9 40 GLADIATOR -) Call for Classifieds 945-9S54 12 40.3 30,6 45.9 35 ROAD TRIP (R) 12:50, 2 50. 5 20, 7:30. 925 DINOSAUR (PG) 100,3.00.5 10.7 00.8 45 H .............COUPON ■ ■ ONE FREE 440Z POPCORN ■ ■ WITH THIS AO SN ■ ■ ----------------------------------------------------- B H MT OUR WEI U m.ntl.cMi H ■■ 1111 ■ 11111» �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 13. 2000/Page 3 DARE program caps off fifth grade year Amusement park fun at Michigan Adventure capped an exciting fifth grade year for Page students. Students studied the physics of roller coasters before going to the park. Wearing their medals, DARE essay winners thanked Officer Sixberry for his help this year. From left, in the front, are Marissa Wieringa, Brent Anderson, Jasmine Brown. In back are Elena Gormley, Sam Scholtens, Officer Sixberry, Marco Galle, Brent Anderson and Lauren Parker. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) pro­ gram was featured last week at fifth grade graduation cer­ emonies for students in Page Elementary School. Students listened to the winning DARE essays and heard words of wisdom from Principal Patricia Koeze, DARE instructor Jason Sixberry and others. Essays which were se­ lected with four or five first chosen by the class and then the best essay from each class selected by an outside judge. This year's winners are Brent Anderson, Jasmine Brown, Brett Dulyea, Marco Galle, Elena Gormley, Lau­ ren Parker, Sam Scholtens and Marissa Wieringa. Galle told his classmates, "I hope people start saying no to drugs." Parker stressed, "staying drug free is important for better health, less violence, better education and longer life." Brown reminded her class that "using drugs doesn't make you cool." Dulyea concluded his es­ say, saying, "I will always try to reach a solution peacefully." Anderson thanked Sgt. Sixberry for his help and example. Gormley compared the DARE program to the safety coloring books younger children are given. She said, "DARE is the only safety coloring book that older kids need and will pay attention to. It’s a secu­ rity blanket we shall never outgrow." Weiringa told her class­ mates that she hoped they would remember what they had learned in the class. Following the DARE presentations, fifth grade teachers presented their stu­ dents with Page Puma pins, certificates of fifth grade completion and students were honored for being All Stars. The fifth-graders enjoyed sharing their "graduation" with friends, but the real reward was traveling to Michigan Adventure on May 31 on a combined field trip and DARE celebration. ‘Annie’ performances dates set The Caledonia Com­ munity Players will present “Annie” June 23, 24 and 30 at 7 p.m. and July I at 6:30 p.m. at the Caledonia High School auditorium. Reserved seat tickets arc on sale now at the Caledonia Resource Center. Stop by the office Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a m. and 3:30 p.m. to purchase tickets, or order’ them by a Visa or MC by calling 891-8117 Ticket prices arc $8 adults and $5 for children 12 and under V^ nleasHve I,, HAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E, Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! If only the newest ship in the world sailed right from New York. Done. Book NOW For 3 limited time, you can experience the Samantha Hauschild accepts her DARE certificate from Sgt. Jason Sixberry as her teacher, Beth Bauer, looks on. excitement of Carnival's newest and largest ships, the CARNIVAL DESTINY and CARNIVAL VICTORY, on their special cruises from New York. From June to September, you can escape on a fabulous 4 or 5 day cruise to Canada. Enjoy fantastic meals. Vegas-styie shows, a friendly casino and pampering service on tfe most splendid, spacious ‘Fun Ships*’ in our fleet. Take advantage of this once-tn-a-lifetime opportuni­ ty and call us to book the one vacation that’s just more fun. HCarnival < The Most Popular Cruise Une m the World'. www.canwai.com From Q ’479 Premier Travel & Cruise Sub0ato aniaMty IMSCcwdonc.MMSIMCS (Canar ot U& 4 Bnxxmocr) (616)554-0311 �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 13. 2000 Caledonia Library's summer reading program under way Caledonia's summer li­ brary reading program started Monday, June 12, with "Score Big with Books" to continue for eight weeks of reading and enter- taining programs at the li­ brary through Aug.5. Those who make the fin­ ish line by Aug. 5 and complete their reading goal become eligible for prizes. including a trip for four to Walt Disney World. Kent District Library pro­ grams will begin Thursday, June 15, with author Tim Smith, alias Buck Wilder, illustrated by Mark Herrick. His popular books for kids. Small Twig Hiking and Camping Guide, and Small Fry Fishing Guide, for ages 6 and up. will be the focus TK graduation on Huntington list Jcnnifcr Lee Hcrnng, a student at Huntington College, has been named to the dean’s list for the Spring Term 2000. The dean’s list is pub­ lished at Huntington College in February and June. The and must achieve a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale. Herring is working toward a bachelor of arts degree in communications at the fouryear. Christian liberal arts honor recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement during the pre­ vious semester. Honorees must be classified as regular students, be enrolled fulltime with a load of 12 hours or more in graded courses. college. A graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chns Herring, 271 142nd Ave.. Caledonia. of the talk and will be avail­ able for purchase and auto­ graphing. Guests also will learn more about favorite outdoor activities. This program will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Village/Township Hall, at 250 Maple St. Call the li­ brary at 891-1502 for in­ formation. Weekly programs and ac­ tivities over the summer will include magicians, sto­ rytellers. jugglers, pup­ peteers. animal experts, as well as workshops in origami, jewelry making, scrapbooking and vegetarian cooking. The summer reading club is an annual event designed to encourage children to dis­ cover the joys of reading. Studies show summer read­ ing helps children maintain and improve reading skills learned during the school year. A Party in the Park with television personality Maranda from FOX 17 will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday. June 22. at Old Kent Park. _______ LOCAL_____ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A LMng Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School................................ 9 30 a m. Morning Worship 10 45 a m Evening Praise.............................. 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISIUS REFORMED CHURCH “A Church with a coring heart for our ctMwnitftiA’ and the world" Sunday Worship 10 00 am & 6 00 p m (Child & Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Rev. R Scon Greenway. Pastor Lynelle Sprik, Youth Leader Al Tiemeyer, Cowununity Calling Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 «t 100th Si ... C 0 M M U I I 1 Y CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............... ...... ..... 10.30 a m Youth Croup Sunday Evenings.......... ........ ...7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny’ Bouma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our woo site wvvw OnghtsxJe org 1 Redeemer A Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 9:30 AM Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed Family .Night . "We are changed by God s love!" FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service........... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service....................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer.............................. 6:45p.m. Word of Life Chibs................................................ 6:45p.m. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . . .8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .............. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitney villc Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship 6 00 p tn Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 WWW lakcsidccommumty org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave . yyWS Cl/Af. Morning Worship Wed Fellowship % RAY TOWNSEND, Pasloc NORMAN KNORR. Christun Education Director MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Morning Worship Service . .10:00 a.m. Worship................................................. 9:30a.m. Sunday School ................... 11:15 a.m. Sunday School............................ 11.00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Class........................11:00 a.m. Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9:30 a m and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Onz mile east of Whitneyville Rd. Rev P Adams Phone 891-8440 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHIRCH 12200 Wes M-!’? (CW Nocwta) Road. Worship Sen ice............................ 10:30 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) June 19, 2000 - Trinity Sunday - Father s Day Isaiah 6:1-8; Romans 8:12-17 Sermon Topic: “A Royal Adoption" Rev. Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 Way Uad. M149MS • 795-7903 Meeting you. your friends, and your family - right where you re at - through Refemfl Messages DywmcMasx Quahn Child Care anc Programs GUM LAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH WontepHon 900 am and 1030 am 1100am 7 30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 891-8028 • e-mail: leightonOiserv.net Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Church School, Sunday 9 45am St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia. Ml (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Rom 12:10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 tElje tEime JrEletljolJist (£I)iirrlj 5590 Whhneyvilte Ave., S.E. Aho. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship...11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailed, Pastor Phone 868-6437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children’s Worship and Nursery 9 45 am Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Stiff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee . 930 am Parmelee Morning Worship .9 45 am Middleville Sunday School Middleville Morning Worship . . . 11:00 am Ret Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whrtneyviiie Ave at 84m St • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 930am Sunday Morning Worshp 1030am. Senary Eveang Wonhp 6:00pm Aed Mchvee* Flayer & 8fteSWy .. 700 pm. Rev. Thomas 9uys. Rev. Karl Bashor, Assoc Pastor/Youth Mnstnes �The Sun and News. Mfddtevilte. Ml. June 13. 2000/Page 5 Two seniors share Caledonia Women's Club scholarship Scholarships of $500 were given to Kristin Manning and Jessica Curry by the Caledonia Women's Club and corsages were pinned on by their mothers, Kim Betz and Carol Manning. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Graduating Caledonia Senior girls and their mothers were treated to a coffee sponsored by the Caledonia Women's Club May 24, and two of these young women, Jessica Curry and Kristin Manning, were honored with the Eva Finkbeiner Memorial Scholarship of $500 each. Each year, the Women's Club recognizes one or more girls in this way. These young women were selected out of 16 considered. Presented by Caledonia Librarian Jane Heiss, representing the club at the coffee, the money was given to help with books or other expenses in college, though she acknowledged it costs much more than that to send a student to school for four years. Guest Speaker this year was Grand Rapids Press columnist Tom Rademacher who has many interests and a background in a lot of ac­ tivities, ranging from silk screening to bicycling in the Canadian Rockies. Rademacher said he graduated from college with a degree in special education, and has ended up where he is by not being afraid to take a detour or two from the road he once planned. "Follow your passion, and be the best you can be," he advised. "Don't go after the money." ' ■> Tom Rademacher was the guest speaker at the Senior Girls Coffee. He said he had visited every kind of tragedy in his work, and eventually carved out his style or niche by choosing not to dwell on the bad things that happen. He also said he does not interview movie stars, sports heroes or politicians. Rademacher writes about the people he meets along his own pathway. "The best stories out in the community are you and your next door neighbor," he said. He said talking to people with unique stories has been made easier for him because people have stopped talking to their neighbors. "They live in big homes with privacy screens, and live unto themselves," he said. "They don't know who the people down the street are. All I have to do is knock on a door and start asking questions." " STEAK FRY DINNER? June 17th, 2000 gj 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. ft '9 for adults B S43°for children ill under 12 Bl mb Eighty-nine senior girls and their mothers attended the coffee, and more than 200 guests enjoyed the sumptuous sweets provided by the Women's Club. Any questions, call (616) 891-1168 mb womens Club members are Marie Bergy, Betty Born, Kathy Casey, Pat Cavner, Barbara Choryan, Jane Comfort, Eva Engle, Gerry Finkbeiner, Amy Finkbeiner, Marie Finkbeiner, Robin Fredrickson, Rademacher talked about some of his favorite stories,"... I’ve met people like Charlie Koster, a tool and die maker who goes to the neo natal unit as a vol­ unteer who holds premature babies. He's not a star... just a guy who cares enough to do what he can." Rademacher told about a father and son team whose dream it was to ride a tandem bicycle on every street in Kent County. It took them 17 years. What was special about this story was that the son was blind from birth. "You read stories like this in the Grand Rapids Press, not in the tabloids, " he said. "That is why I am a journalist. The people who seem ordinary are extraordinary!" A recent column he wrote was about a a pilot who flew a jet into the Gerald R Ford International Airport. On a tight schedule, his parents came down to meet him briefly before he left. As he flew out, he tipped his wings in a tribute to his mother. It turned out to be the last time he will see his mother She had cancer and died on Mother’s Day. It was an extraordinary moment Rademacher almost missed, because he left after the initial audience with the pilot. Intuition brought him back, which is how he learned the rest of the story. He spoke about people who try to make a differ­ ence. "This is a day to honor young ladies who have Judy Harrison, Joan Howard, Jane Heiss, Donna Johnson, Anne Laug, Lucy Long, Dorene McGrath, Susan Mesecar, Diane Moore, Genevra Schantz, and Lodema Shroeder. Not all members were present for the photograph. tried to make a difference," he said. "Service doesn't get the same attention as other ac­ complishments," he said. "Even if you aren't formally recognized for the service you do, you must reap a reward from within. Your deeds travel with you." He created a scenario where service or academic achievements might get the amount of attention a sports hero gets for making a touchdown, such as See scholarships, pg. 7 Jeff & Sherri of Announce Zhcir... 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The officers of the 19992000 year were Diane Shrewsbury and Melissa Baum, co-presidents of the honor society, Alex Grimes, vice president and Julie Wicks, who served as trea­ surer and secretary. Next year's officers will be Shannon Plcva, presi­ dent, Megan Cargill, vice president, Amy Nerz, secre­ tary, and Erin McCarty, treasurer. The Honors Orchestra string ensemble entertained the audience before the cer­ emony. The Honor Society is a relatively new organization. During the past year the ex­ ecutive board amended the constitution to include the organization’s purpose, de­ tail the amount of service expected by members, de­ termine the amount of dues, and describe a system of points for leadership. The leadership point system was new, designed to reward members for participation. Fourteen committees were created to oversee different activities at the school. These included the Academic track commit­ tee, the Accelerated reader, the Award cere­ mony committee, the CMS dance committee. Officers of the Caledonia Middle School Junior Honor Society face the audience just before the awards cere­ mony begins. Chairs of 14 different Junior Honor Society committees accepted awards on behalf of their committees, Benders 65th wedding anniversary Walter and Lois (Parmelee) Bender were married at the home of her parents, Willis and Lucy Parmelee Hopkins, Byron Center Rd., June 21, 1935. There were 30 guests. Rev. Morris McKean (minister of Middleville Methodist Church) was the pastor. The Benders' children are Don Bender, Philip and Barbara, Elwin and Susan. There are 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The occasion will be highlighted with a family dinner. Walter and Lois are asking only for your best wishes. No gifts, please. the Fund-raising Commit­ tee, the Historian Commit­ tee, the Just Desserts Committee, the Newsletter Committee, the Staff Recognition Committee, the Service Committee, the Spirit committee, and the Talent Show Committee. The Service Committee kept track of all the hours the students accumulated. Many accumulated extra service hours, with a total of 1039. Students at the top of the list for extra hours were Diane Shrewsbury with 120.5, Molly Cramer with 60 and 10 minutes, and Bridget Ryan with over 59. At the end of the cere­ mony, new members were welcomed and pledged into the society. Family Dentistry of Caledonia The 1999-2000 Executive Board members of the Junior Honor Society include Juhe Wicks, Diane Shrewsbury, Melissa Baum and Alex Grimes Invites you to come in and meet Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M37 SE Caledonia, Michigan S'SEES'" “•*" c,'»" ™ s"-“ �The Sun and News. Mtddleville. Ml/June 13. 2000/Page 7 Scholarships, from pg. 5 being carried on the shoulders of the other students. "In a mixed up world, this program pays tribute to the 'real world.’ "Remember that what your heart has once owned, you can never lose. That's your character. Your character will be carried in your name,” he said. "Your character will tested at every juncture... "Carry yourself proudly, he said. "You need to de­ velop an intrinsic appreciation for what you achieve, and for what you have chosen to do... excel." Rademacher concluded with two points to remem­ ber, that "there is a respon­ sibility that will always follow and challenge you, and there is pride in knowing that in order to soar to the heights to which you have risen today, you performed a feat which most people arc afraid to do, don't know how to do, or refuse to do. You have chosen the road less traveled." The Caledonia Women's Club has an 8- year record of public service in the community. In 1916 Mrs. Emma Swain and friends set forth the Equal Franchise and Educational Club, with four members who desired to promote and support women's suffrage and literacy. The right to vote was at­ tained in August 1920. The club changed its name several times but be­ came the Caledonia Wom­ en's Club in 1922, and be­ came affiliated with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, a national service organization. Over the years, the club has been involved in the war efforts, has brought Caledonia its first public library, the first Mother and Daughter Banquet in 1930, and began giving scholarships in 1948. Current projects include Girlstown, a transitional home for troubled young women, fund-raising for scholarships, Santa Claus Girls, and Adopt-a-Highway, among others. The organization is dedi­ cated to the advancement of women, children, literacy, education, and the community, both socially and politically. Women's Club members are Marie Bergy, Betty Born, Kathy Casey, Pat Cavner. Barbara Choryan, Jane Comfort, Eva Engle. Gerry Finkbeiner, Amy Finkbeiner, Marie Finkbeiner, Robin Fredrickson, Judy Harrison, Joan Howard, Jane Heiss, Donna Johnson, Anne Laug, Lucy Long, Dorene McGrath, Susan Mesecar, Diane Moore, Genevra Schantz, and Lodema Shroeder. The club members wel­ come other Caledonia women to join. Seven members have joined in the past year. Questions may be directed to Marie Finkbeiner at 795-9682 or Lodema Schroder at 8911250. Freeport playground to have YMCA activities by Patricia Johns Because of the financial support of the Village of Freeport and the Irving Township trustees, the Barry County YMCA Summer Playground pro­ gram will returns to Freeport from June 26 to July 28. However, there will be no such program this summer in Middleville. Senior program director Lyndy Bolthouse said, "The numbers of children partici­ pating in Middleville have steadily dropped over the last several years. Not enough children were attend­ ing the program to attract other children." The summer playground program at the Freeport Park is open to boys and girls from kindergarten through sixth grade. Pre-registration is not required. Activities include games crafts, stories, nature walks, library trips and lots of play. The playgrounds are open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday except for trip days. The program is closed from noon to 1 p.m. every day. There is no play­ ground program July 4. Counselors at Freeport are Nick Mitchell and Melissa Shaw. The Summer Playground program sponsors trips dur­ ing the month. Fees will be The Freeport YMCA Summer Playground returns on June 26. Last yearJoey Morey (left), Courtney Moses and Tyler Miller had fun playing in the shade of the pavilion. announced Monday of each week and pre-registration is required. Trips this year include ice skating, Meijer Gardens, a visit to Potter Zoo, the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and Full Blast, in Battle Creek. For more information about the Freeport Summer Playground, call 945-4574. Caledonia Methodist activities slated A schedule that will in­ clude several "Hymn Sings" over the summer is being announced by the Caledonia United Methodist Church at 250 Vine St. in Caledonia. The group singing of hymns will all take place at 7 p.m., on four Sundays, June 25, July 16, Aug. 6, and Aug. 27. An old fash­ ioned ice cream social will follow event Aug,27 The church will have a lemonade stand at Lakeside Park in Caledonia July 1 at the community Indepen­ dence Day Celebration. Members will be selling lemonade, iced tea, cheese nachos and cotton candy. Regular worship services are held Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Questions may be di­ rected to 891-8669. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! �Page 8/The Sun and News, Mktalev»He. Ml/June 13, 2000 Middle school announces honors By Patricia Johns Staff writer The first year at the new Thomapple Kellogg Middle School closed with award ceremonies for sixth and seventh graders on May 31 and the 39th award ceremo­ ny for eighth graders on June 2. Students were honored for perfect attendance, academic excellence and service on the Middle School Student Council. Students in the eighth grade even honored their teachers at the ceremony on June 2. Sixth grade students receiving an Outstanding Student Pin for Achieving a grade point average that Scholarship pin winners from the sixth grade representing the highest academic achievement in the sixth grade are (from Left) Erin Baragar, Kersta Gustafson and Katie Vanderwood. places them in the top 10 percent of their class acade­ mically for the 1999-2000 school year were Enn Baragar. Alexis Bass. Scott Blood, Ronald Christians. Kara DeLillie, Iman Engstrom. Jessica Flaska. Kelly Funk, Kersta Gustafson. Kathryn Hauschild, Jessica Johnson, Beth­ any Kitzrow. Michael Munjoy, Emily Nyland, Erica Peschel, Stacy Ro­ berts. Warren Schuitema. Nicholas Stark. Michael Texter. Kathenne VanderWood. These sixth graders received a Certificate of Achievement for maintain­ ing a 3.5 or higher grade point average for the first three marking penods of the 1999-200 school year. Allison Garland, Ashley Ayers. Joshua Baird, Erin Baragar, Alexis Bass, Scott Blood, Nicholas Boonstra, Ronald Christians, Shellie Davis, Kara DeLillie, Meagan DePew, Blaine Dimond. Shelby Donker, Chelsea Dubois, Imari Engstrom, Christine Etter, Jessica Flaska, Jill Funk, Kelly Funk. Cody Garvey, Vanessa Glass, Kersta Gustafson, Amber Harkness, Kathryn Hauschild, Nicholas Heidt, Eighth graders said good-bye to their teachers CongAahdatwn&,.,Fran^ & Diane ON A NEW BUSINESS... Middleville Auto Service See them at...201 E. MAIN STREET • 795-7100 Wis/iuu} you much ooniinuod auccsaa. ~ Ed and Michelle Cisler New Discounts and Payment Plans Available c Perfect attendance is a goal few students achieve. These students received certificates for perfect attendance. From left, Kyle Zatzke, Gina Niemchick, Michael Hoskins, Katherine Paape and Aubrey Raymond. Brittany Idcma, Jessica Johnson, Jayne Kcnnicott, Kristen Kidder, Bethany Kitzrow, Nichole Louden, Ryan McMahon, Mikel Moore, Michael Munjoy, Emily Nyland, Erica Peschel, Michael Rhoby, Stacy Roberts, Troy Rock, Warren Schuitema. Andrew Sheehan, Holly Smith, Jordan Smith, Kassidy Sovern, Nicholas Stark, Brittany Stccnsma, Chelsey, Strumberger, Jason Terpstra, Michael Texter, Emily VanderdcrGcld, Kath­ erine VandcrWood, Nicole Weidmann, Benjamin Ybema. Eighth grade students receiving an Outstanding Student Pin for Achieving a grade point average that places them in the top 10 percent of their class acade­ mically for the 1999-2000 school year were: Victoria Azzarella, Danielle Beilfuss, Chanda Brice, Brynn Curtiss, Jonathon Daining, Kendall Gerbasi, Emily Granger, Tuesday Howell, Leeanne Lantinga, Sunday Matousek, Corey McClain, Lindsey McKee. Katie Oshinski, Andrea Otto, Matthew Palmer, Michelle Raetz, Eric Reeder, Kerrie Schultz, Nicole Shoemaker, Jeremy Smith, Melissa Stuart, Brian Tate, Lindsey Vandenberg, Holly VanderHeide, Brandon Wilson. Seventh graders receiving a Certificate of Achievement for maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average for the first three marking periods of the 1999-2000 school year were: Ashley Aspinall, Casey Aubtl, Victoria Azzarella, Danielle Beilfuss, Chadwick Bnce, Chanda Brice, Linsey LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month, 2 Month, 3 Month or 6 Month Policies * FREE QUOTES * 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9S09 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia, MI 49316 Seventh grade students with the highest grade point average are Michelle Raetz (on left) and Melissa Stuart. They both received the scholarship pin. Clark, Brynn Curtiss, Jonathon Daining, Megan Finkbeiner, Kendall Gerbasi, Emily Granger, Kristina Hall, Sarah Hawkins, Anthony Heidt. Shauna Hooper, Tuesday Howell, Gregory Huizenga, Matthew Jackson, Jake Jelsema, Heather Klemkosky, Leeanne Lantinga, Adam Loveless, Sunday Matousek, Corey McClain, Jillian McDuffee, Lindsey McKee, Tiffany Miller. Michael Mugridge, Codie Nieder, Katie Oshinski, Andrea Otto, Matthew Pal­ mer, Michelle Raetz, Enc Reeder, Nicholas Roush, James Sanford, Kerrie Schultz, Nicole Shoemaker, Jarod Smith, Jeremy Smith, Katelyn Smith, Amanda Stade, Tabetha Strait. Melissa Stuart, Julia Tandy, Bnan Tate, Tiffany Tietz, Clifford Tomson, Lindsey Vandenberg, Holly VanderHeide, Bne VanDommelen, Jessica Wenger, Blythe Williams, Brandon Wilson. Presidential and National Physical Fitness Award Winners 1999-2000 This year our eighth grade Physical Education students took part in the Presidents Challenge The students par­ ticipated in five different tests designed to measure cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility. The following students met the qualifying standards with scores at the 50th per­ centile or above on all five tests to cam the National Physical Fitness Award. Paul Adams, Ben Biek, Brian Bos, Dylan Bosworth, Josh Bowerman, Kurt Bray, Scott Brooks, Emily Cook, Brian Cuneo, Mallory Dobson, Josh Eldridge, Josh Enyart, Josh Ezinga. Carl Frey, Levi Harold, Don Hilton, Ian Karcher, Ty Kelley, Josh Marble, Doug Matthews, Mark Mejcur, Justin Ogden, Josh Nink, Brandon Popma, Aubrey Raymond, Derek Richards, Stephanie Scott, Shane Shepard, Steve Slachter, Continued next page THINK SUMMER EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter *795-7830 Experienced &. Fully I mured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Wayland A Bradley areas. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 13. 2000/Page 9 From previous page Jason Springborn, Brandon Stanley. Amber Stevens, Rich Sypnicwski, Darrin Tape. Chase Vandenberg, Amanda VanDyke, Joe VanSpronsen. Kaye Vcncklase, Kurt Wachtor, A.J. Walsh, Ashley Young. Kyle Zatkc. To cam the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, stu­ dents had to score at the 85th percentile or above on all five tests. This is the highest fitness award students may achieve and the following students have qualified with outstanding scores. Jason Bowman, Kirby Bremer, Josh Fisher, Joe Fromm, Jordan Hartley, Mike McKeown, Gina Nicmchick. Jessica Rcil, Man Richter, Alex Robin­ son, Mark Rllison. Knstcn Seaman. Trevor Sccord, Chelsea Snow, Tiffany Thaler, Joe Ulbcrg. Phil VanSpronsen, Josh Wolter. Matthew Albaugh and Levi Harold received a Certificate of Recognition from the Center for Talent Development, Midwest Talent Search, Northwestern University. These students participated in the Midwest Talent Search with over 25,000 of the most able sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in eight Midwest states and qualified for the search by attaining outstanding academic achievement in math and or verbal areas The Kent County Schools Diversity Council is open to adults and students from throughout the Kent Intermediate School District. The council has provided learning experi­ ences to educate the commu­ nity about diversity since 1962. We make your business insurance our business. e want 80 be your B business partner when it comes to insurance pnxecnon. Contact us today lor quality business protection from Auto-Owners Insurance v4uto-()unrn Insurance w J.L. Schwartz Insurancy Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Eighth student council members received certificates Honored for the highest grade point average in the eighth grade based on an 11 point system were (from left) Mallory Egolf, Mallory Dobson, Susan Kalee and Michael McKeown. Each received a scholarship pin. Diversity education bongs unity and power to local communities and aligns with the Kent Intermediate School Distnct’s school vision goals. Promote meaningful, edu­ cational opportunities that will prepare students to make significant contnbutions to the community, the school campus, and the workplace. Provide interactive educa­ tion focused on constructive­ ly addressing social issued like discrimination and prej­ udice. Representing the Thomapple-Kellogg Middle School on the Kent County Schools Diversity Council are: eighth graders Matt Albaugh and Sarah Robey and seventh graders, Cory McClain and Christy Valdez. President’s Award for Educational Excellence To be eligible for the President’s Award for Educational Excellence, stu­ dents must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or high­ er for 2 1/2 years and achieve at the 85th per­ centile or higher, in math or reading on a standardized achievement test. Students receiving the certificate are: Caitlin Adams, Matthew Albaugh, Kirby Bremer, Christopher Campbell, Brian Cuneo, Mallory Egolf, Joseph Fromm, Lars Gustafson, Christopher Harkness. Levi Harold. Jordon Hartley. Bobby Herbert. Sarah Johnson. Ian Karcher. Holly Klunder. Brett Knight, Michael McKeown. Joseph Owens, Heather Punt. Aubrey Raymond, Stephanie Scott, Steven Slachter. Bnttany Stover. Joseph VanSpronsen. Phillip VanSpronsen. Melanie Warner, Sarah Wolf. Joshua Wolter. Kyle Zatzke President’s Award for Educational Improvement Students are recognized and honored with the President’s Award for Educational Improvement who show outstanding edu­ cational growih, improve­ ment. commitment or intel­ lectual development in their academic subjects, but do not meet the criteria for the Presidents Award for Educational Excellence. This award should not be compared to the President’s Award for Educational Excellence nor seen as a sec­ ond tier award, because it recognizes a very different type of academic achieve­ ment. It is meant to encour­ age and reward students who work hard and give their best effort in school. With this award we are honoring students with excellent school records who do not meet each criteria for the educational excellence. Students receiving the cer­ tificates are. Christina Allington, Michelle Bickford, Meagan DePew, Mallory Dobson, Joshua Enyart, Carl Frey, Pauline Gallc’, Alaina Haselden, Justine Houskamp, Jessica Julius, Emily Quisenberry, Andrew Reeder, Sarah Rhoby, Mari Richter, Kristin Seaman, Megan Steffen, Bethany Steorts, Tiffany Thaler, Missty Welker, Katherine Wieringa. Heather Punt was the top scorer for the eighth grade in the Michigan Math League Contest. Her score along with those of other top scor­ ers: Joseph Owens, Martha Walter, Steven Slachter, Levi Harold, Jon Shumaker, and Stephanie Scott were sent on to state level competition. Megan McGillicuddy received a $25 gift certifi­ cate to Best Buy from the Thomapple-Kellogg Middle School PTO in the final TOAD drawing for the eighth grade. TOAD draw­ ings are based on students “caught being good” during the marking penod. The following eighth grade students are receiving a Certificate of Achievement for maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average for the first three marking periods of the 1999-2000 school year Caitlin Adams, Paul Adams. Matthew Albaugh, Shannon Allen, Christina Allington. Michelle Bick­ ford. Jason Bowman, Kirby Bremer. Christopher Camp­ bell. Ashley Ciluffo, Emily Cook, Brian Cuneo. Kaleigh Depew, Mallory Dobson, Mallory Egolf, Joshua Seventh grade students with the highest grade point average are Michelle Raetz (on left) and Melissa Stuart. They both received the scholarship pin. Enyart. Angela Forester, Carl Frey, Joseph Fromm, Patricia Fromm, Pauline Galle, Lars Gustafson, Christopher Harkness, Levi Harold, Jordon Hartley, Alaina Haselden, Bobby Hebert, Justine Houskamp, Sarah Johnson, Jessica Julius. Susan Kalee, Ian Karcher, Holly Klunder, Brett Knight, Abigail Krikke, Nathaniel Kyes, Michael McKeown, Sherrie Meyer, Gina Nicm­ chick, Joseph Owens, Heather Punt, Emily Quisenberry, Sequoyah Rabbers, Aubrey Raymond, Andrew Reeder, Sarah Rhoby. Mari Richter, Brooke Ridderikhoff, Shane Ridderikhoff, Whitney Robertson, Stephanie Scott, Kristin Seaman, Kristina Sholty, Steven Slachter, Heather Sneller, Chelsea Snow, Megan Steffen, Amber Steorts, Bethany Steorts, Amber Stevens, Brittany Stover. Emily Stowell, Darrin Tape, Tiffany Thaler, Amy Turner, Kehiah Turnes, Kirsten VanDerMeer, Scott Vanderwood, Ashley VanEck, Joseph VanSpronsen, Phillip VanSpronsen, Kurt Wachtor, Joseph Wangerow, Melaine Warner, Missty Welker, Sarah Wolf, Joshua Wolter, Ashley Young, Kyle Zatzke. The following eighth grade students are received an Outstanding Student Pin for achieving a grade point average that places them in the top 10 percent of their class academically for the 1999-2000 school year. Christina Allington, Kirby Bremer, Mallory Dobson, Mallory Egolf, Joseph Fromm, Lars Gustafson, Alaina Haselden, Sarah Johnson, Jessica Julius. Susan Kalee, Ian Karcher. Michael McKeown. Heather Punt, Aubrey Raymond, Sarah Rhoby, Kristin Seaman, Joseph Van­ Spronsen, Phillip Van­ Spronsen, Missty Welker, Sarah Wolf. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554. Caledonia Schools - Elegant family home in gorgeous 1.5 acre wooded setting. Professional landscaping with underground sprinkling surrounds this 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath home with fin­ ished walk-out. Three car garage with overhead storage. Entire main floor in true hardwood floors. Ceramic tile in all baths. Fire­ place in Great Room, 9 ft. ceilings, all oak six-panel doors. Too many extras to list. Priced at $289,900. Call Deb Pawloski at 9746318 for personal showing. Greenridge Realty (403702). �Page 10/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/June 13. 2000 Presbyterian church sought at 84th and Cherry Valley by Ruth Zachary sided, with V-construction tory of the denomination, Staff Writer permitted for the comer, and Presbyterian the use tied to the special churches used to be on three acres, then went to five and church is planned for the use allowed by the town­ they had gone to a minimal northeast corner of Cherry ship, also with a seven-year limit for the permit. A new Valley and 84th Street by Lake If no church was built Michigan, which has pur­ within seven years, the spe­ chased the land and will put cial use would revert back to the Presbytery of up a sign soon if the Cale­ the underlying zoning, and pastor of a -500-member the sign permit would be proves. David Milboum, spokes­ man for the organization, tied to the special use. The congregation in Holt located on a three-acre parcel. He site might only be re-sold to said if growth outstripped another party for the pur­ capacity, churches could said seven acres have been pose of building a church purchased with the intention to form a church with under the special use permit­ hold two services and use additional rooms in the ted. Neighbors living across church to help accommodate the growth. Attendance at a service is usually about half tion. He said the process the street said they were concerned about the amount of traffic, lighting or other Now, Financial Planning Takes On a Whole New Perspective Planning your own finances today is hard work The issues have grown more complex. The choices, more Planning Services. It’s a whole new approach to fee-based financial planning, built on the renowned financial expertise of The Rock*. 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He said the uses of the building and site pected some time in the fu­ ture, details of the site lay­ would be for church ser­ until that phase. Placement vices, education and park­ of driveways and the impact members of such a church ing. on neighbors could not be Questions about whether was requested. June 6 the special use permits require a building go up within one growing Both parts of the permit congregation were raised by still will require approval by commissioners. Milbourn said in the his­ the Township Board. accommodate a meeting. TK schools to implement ‘Character Counts’ program A new "character educa­ Another program that will Barbara Pietrangelo, LUTCF Financial Planner Counts," from the Joseph­ The Physical Education Committee has selected be implemented "Write Source 2000" by the Houghton Mifflin and grade veloped for grades K -12 in 2000-2001 school year is a seven, "Writer's Craft," by the comprehensive K-12 physi­ McDougal Littel. cal education assessment. 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He said he once was the donia Township Board ap­ members living in Caledo­ nia who commute to other churches of their denomina­ Wash these cars acreage of seven, with much experience to deal with crowded conditions, if ever the 2001-2002 academic vide comprehensive writing resources for middle school students. The middle school Lan­ The School Improvement guage Arts Department also is recommending new text­ Curriculum Committee ap­ books and the language arts text­ for sixth through proved the two programs year. A new theme will be in­ eighth grades. The commit­ books May 31. The pro­ tee members for grades six posed programs and text­ troduced each month, with and eight have selected all grades working on the books will go to the Board of Education for adoption at the June 19 meeting. same theme. The textbooks will be available for public review at the Thornapple Kellogg Bible school is July 10-14 at Peace Reformed Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Riyftt on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. during summer hours of op­ eration. The library is lo­ cated at 3885 Bender Road, Middleville. Peace Reformed Church invites all area children to get ready to star in the great­ est story ever told, God’s General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome ~ School Community Library story, based on the best sell­ ing book - the Bible. A week of Bible learning and fun at Holy Word Studios. (Peace IffiUWHITE Church, on M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia) and Vacation Bible School will meet every day Your Smile The First Thing People See! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 84th & Alden Nash 20-ft. space/$10 from July 10 to 14 from 9 a m. to noon. All children ages 4 through fifth grade are invit­ ed to this summer event. For more information, call 891-8119 BOWYE/ALTO COMMUNITY YARD SALE Sat., June 17 Call 868-6846 (Wed. or Fri. 9-5) Sponsored by: BOWNE TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 13, 2000/Page 11 Mary Ata Crumbach GAINES TOWNSHIP Mary Ata Crumback, age 93, a life long resident of Gaines Township, special mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2000 at Metropolitan Hospital. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Carl; two grandsons; one great grandson; four brothers; and one sister. Mary is survived by her children, Robert and Barbara Crumback, Calvin and Gloria Crumback, Charlotte McPeck, Eldon (Pat) and Carole Cnimback, Elsie and Norm DeLeeuw, Larry and Ellen Crumback, Linda Crumback; 21 Aimee Lee Hofstra FREEPORT Aimee Lee Hofstra, age 16, of Freeport, went to the arms of Jesus, Monday, June 5, 2000. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Sharon Dewar and Beulah Hofstra. Aimee is survived by her parents, David and Debbie Hofstra; her sisters, Heidi Rene and Julie Lynn Hofstra both at home; her grandparents, Karl and Betty Hofstra; her great grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy Dewar; many uncles, aunts and cousins; and her very best girlfriend, Alex Armour. Funeral Services for Aimee were held on Friday, June 9, 2000 at Dutton United Reformed Church. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Barry County Christian School. Arrangements were made by the DeVries Funeral Home. grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren; her sister, Vera McKenzie; several nieces and nephews; her special friends, Gary and Minnie Mitchell. Funeral and Committal Services for Mary were held on Thursday, June 8. 2000 at Gaines United Brethren Church. Pastor Mark Beers officiated. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements were made by the DeVries Funeral Home. Awards presented to music students Music awards were presented to graduating seniors Doug Blocksma, Julie cordts and Liz Hillman. The unidentified armed services officer was a stand-in for Tom Nash who had a conflict on May 26 during the awards assembly. Patriotic musical planned in Caledonia June 25 The Caledonia Community Choir will pre­ sent a patriotic musical "With Liberty and Justice for All" Sunday, June 25, at 6 p.m. at Caledonia Lakeside Park (downtown. Lake Street). Featured will be music, a balloon launch, cake and ice cream! Those attending may bring a lawn chair. Come See How Beautiful Your Room Can Be Oak Laminate Flooring....L«.fi Yankee Springs meeting tonight Stocked 12x12 Tile.......Tn/t The Yankee Springs Board of Trustees will meet tonight, Tuesday, June 13, at township hall. The regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 8, was rescheduled for tonight due to conflicts. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Stocked Plush • Berber .75ttt FORECLOSED HOMES Famous ^Flooring I Low or SO Down! N T EA$ I O R S Gw't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, MOHAWK 1-800-501-1777 Mohawk makes the room. ext. 5224 CARPETS BY CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL In The Glen Valley Retail Center 9185 Cherry Valley Avenue S.E. (M-37) • Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Ph. 616/891-9000 FAX 616/891-9025 �Caledonia Travel Caledonia Village Centre OddaoM 9aaU CULoi (Ltadd 891-0090 or 1 800 647 0090 Caledonia Claw Golf Etc. of Cal. Inc. M-37 8980 Caledonia Crossing 891-5100 Essential Bean Coffee House Jtnim Ctrny OUutMKi Ahmwm* M-37 8980 Caledonia Crossing «■ adorn Quo-dy* 891-7700 Traditions Family Dining (btdieu> Caledonia Plaza (N of 100th St.) 891-5535 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Mtvua Gary Scott, D.D.S. 9958 Cherry Valley 891-0004 (buUeuf C'Ouuuft Wy/«.TrUUM4 (Ln^u. Ouiuia^a Dor-Craft Heating & Cooling 125 Mill Ave., Caledonia 891-9877 Ed's Body Shop 110 Johnson St., Caledonia 891-0150 Cutlers Car Care 9664 Cherry Valley 891-2352 891-2356 1 800-635-1184 Legacy For A Lifetime 89208 N. Rodgers, Caledonia 891-2767 Subway in Caledonia Mulberry Bush Premier Travel M-37 8980 Caledonia Crossing 9944 Cherry Valley M-37, Caledonia 7105 Kraft Ave., SE, Caledonia 891-7593 554-0311 891 2220 or 891-8104 Fortune Chef Restaurant Rite-Aid 68th Street Grill 891-4SUB SmithDiamond Realty 8980 N. Rodgers Dr., Caledonia 9353 Cherry Valley Caledonia Village Centre 891-2222 891-1388 Store #1513 9377 Cherry Valley, Caleodnia 891-8766 Seif of Caleodnia 632 E. Main St., Caledonia 3555 68th Street Dutton Village Mall 698-7920 Calc Cle 9864 a Cal 891 Chris 1 D. 9505 Chei 891 �Sun & News 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings 945-9554 ScAoct 2CCC Touch of Country 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-0647 UihYU/f. Qtda Aid frudi Faro's Pizza 9790 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-9287 Snider CiiminimkiitMWts Inc U'endi Kd^U 9359 Cherry Valley. Caledonia 891-9292 Country Lawn & Leisure Zw. Mutd" 9595 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-7200 MzyAorw 'JMtifH L-ziui ‘hewank Sftany SHenhn '.ett Sandy^mutt (tic Aicfiaui Hulst Dry Cleaners 9357 Cherry Valley, D&W Piazza, Caledonia SUait Spence A-uUany Stanley ~t(euan Toyehany ;an,. i .« it^- •:.< SUdOU^di Jtkaun fZaJcw <M MdutAnedan Jun (lyu^t Idonia pners lerry Valley, pool 8 Itopher Hier p.s. |ry Valley, Cal. 1’1240 South Kent Veterinary Hospital 891-2192 Caledonia Auto Parts jiu&axd Xuidtlane. A atha* Min* ChnUtuu Schu^U* (1-aanna Smith AndtMe thorns SlamWeed fj.m Wood Mullers Paint n Paper fat... Caledonia Rent All 9818 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 227 C Main St., Cal. 9800 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-9070 891 4085 891-9171 891-0050 Caledonia Carpet & Interiors Stauffer & Wiggers Rainbow's End Insurance Agency, Inc. 9365 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Yam, Crafts & Variety 1/2 Off Card Shop Cal. Village Centre Caledonia Crystal Flash 891-9294 891-1106 9030 N. Rodgers, Cal. 9367 Cherry Valley. Caledonia 891-2360 9266 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-9880 Famous Flooring & Interiors 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-9000 Caledonia Lumber Co. 115 Kinsley St. Caledonia 891-8143 or 1 888-880-8108 Caledonia Amoco Merle Boes, Inc, 9633 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-9080 �Page i4/The°^urf and Mews Middleville Mi/June *13. 2000 Tax system, continued from front page lievcd it is ready to be im­ plemented by January 2002. Kent County plans to split the $5.4 million cost with local units of govern­ ment, coordinating informa­ tion with the county. Higher maintenance fees are expected, but would not go into effect until the system goes live. Caledonia’s share of the development costs would be $54,625.44 at $9,104 per year, according to Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries. There would be an additional maintenance cost in the fu­ ture, bringing the total up to around $100,000. Vanderberg said the addi­ tion of Grand Rapids and Wyoming to the system would result in a 44 percent cost reduction for all the other local units participat­ ing He said he felt sharing performance of the same services would cut costs and serve the citizenry well. He said if each unit does these functions on their own, there would be a duplication of computers, labor, techni­ cal assistance and materials. He said the county could save individual units money and that the county savings would be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. "Having a county tax base and a method of calculation of the tax base provides a solid foundation for issues such as a recent change in personal property tax tables for utilities. We believe it can provide a united front on legislative issues. The sys­ tem also provides a system of checks and balances," Vanderberg said. He explained that there was a system of checks and balances between the local units and the county. Vanderberg acknowledged that there could be some things the county couldn’t do, or which it could do for a fee. if the township de­ cided not to be part of PTAS. He said it would be up to the County Board to decide what to charge for the services it provides, if the township opted out. He said the actual cost for providing Caledonia Town­ ship with split processing mapping with names, ad­ dress changes and sales an­ nouncements was $11,456 He said county officials be­ lieved it would cost Caledo­ nia that much to do those three functions on its own. ’’The new system has much greater capabilities than the old. The need for double entries will be elim­ inated.’’ Vanderberg said that was expensive, now costing Caledonia alone, $8,000, but which would be gone under the new system. "A positive feature of this system is real time ac­ cess, and immediate update of data," he said. Data re­ ports can be printed imme­ diately at local offices as well as at the county level. Vandenberg said Caledo­ nia Township would have to provide certain services even if not part of the county system, such as: • Maintain legal descrip­ tions. name and address changes. • Conduct integrated sales ratio analysis. • Compute millage rates for tax collection entered by the equalization bureau. • Create assessor reports to the state. • Calculate Headlee Amendment rollbacks. • Run SEV and Taxable Value lists. • Arrange and pay for aerial flights. Vanderberg said PTAS YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To the residents of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan and any other interested persons: Please take notice that the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2000, commencing at 7:30 PM at the Township Hall located at 284 N Bnggs Rd. to conduct a Public Hearing concerning the following: 1 SEU 00-05-02, Parcel ID No. 019-014-00; A request by Nextel Communications for a special exception use permit to install an antenna on the Channel 3 Television Tower located at 12672 M-179 2 Such other business as may properly come before the Township Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available tor inspection, during regular busi­ ness hours, and will also be available at the time of the Public Heanng Written Letters of Comment will be accepted until the start of the Public Hearing. Please take further nobce that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right, at or after the Public Hearing, to make changes in the purposed amendments) to the Zoning Ordinance Please take further nobce that the Township win provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable, auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon five days nobce to the Township Clerk of the need tor the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid bme and place to participate m the discussion of the above propos­ es) David Van Elst Secretary Yankee Spring Township Planning Commission 305 would interface with REGIS, a Regional Geo­ graphical Information Sys­ tem. a county land record imaging project. A goal is to have the data linked to tax and GIS records, with re­ lease of the data available through the REGIS web later next year. He said the cost to pro­ vide interfaces with this sys­ tem would be from $100,000 to $150,000 without being part of that system or of PTAS. He said one of the biggest facets of REGIS would be the addition of tax data from the various units of gov­ ernment, which was critical to the success of REGIS, and participants would be able to access all data in a GIS format, which was powerful information. In the future, Vanderberg said residents may do neigh­ borhood sales studies from home, before going to the board of review. He said he thought it would be of financial benefit to Caledonia Township to stay in the system. Caledonia Township As­ sessor Ed VanderVries has not been in favor of the township subscribing to the county PTAS network. He has said the township can do the job on its own for less money, although he agreed that both computer packages could perform the functions required by law. He said equalization tasks were required under the law. "The assessing department must provide the numbers, and the need has been met under the Equalizer pro­ gram." (Which VanderVries has been using.) He said the tasks done in­ cluded "assessing, taxes, processing our own assess­ ing notices and our own tax bills, receiving taxes, pro­ ducing our own reports to the state, adjusting changes... with Equalizer we do all these things. He said "If the county goes to a real time system, we are responsible for the information. Once that in­ formation is turned over and the taxes have been paid, that roll is in possession of the county. There is no rea­ son there cannot be an ex­ change of information be­ tween the different units of government. Both can be kept up to date." VanderVries said basically setting up the task force and study group to study both systems to get the true costs of all components, includ­ ing any items the township would use from the county versus items it could do for itself would be a good idea. *We can then make an in­ formed decision," he said. He said the numbers must be balanced, which ever sys­ tem is used. VanderVnes maintained that exact figures of cost of using PTAS had not been provided, and a breakdown of costs was unknown for services such as property mapping and descriptions involving splits He argued the cost for par­ ticipating in REGIS would be additional over the PTAS project, already estimated to cost $100,000 over five years. He said if it can be show n that the township can save money, because of the addi­ tion of services that it would not have to go out­ side for. that would be the way to go. DeVries is in favor of continuing to work with the county. She had attempted to circulate a packet of in­ formation explaining the processes the treasurer goes through to the board mem­ bers earlier in May. The packet had not been seen by many. She said the tax bills must be sent out 60 days before they are due. or no penalty may be added for late payment. She said Proposal A had resulted in a great many changes in the tax bills. Compared to 10 or 12 changes, DeVries said there had been about 250 changes last year, a major process which must be correct. She said 50% of these were homesteads. "By working with the county on a daily basis, we balance out," she said. "So when it comes time for a settlement, this means we take all the uncollected left over tax payments turned over to the county by the end of February. By daily balancing we can settle with the county in about 10 to 15 minutes." DeVries said other trea­ surers outside Kent County who use the Equalizer pro­ gram take from one half day to one week to settle with their counties. DeVries also said other counties, Ottawa and Muskegon were looking at Kent County’s system in consideration of a centralized system. "We don't have that prob­ lem. Because of the central­ ized system, the records are there." She said there were other people, realtors, ap­ praisers, property owners, who want information, all available at the county on a daily basis. "We are already bom­ barded with special assess­ ments. It saves us a lot of work," she said. DeVries agreed $100,000 is a lot of money, but said there would be six years in which to pay for it, without interest. The township does have enough to cover it, she said. DeVries said there were many benefits through PTAS, in addition to those mentioned before; • The county would pro­ vide technical support to the software. • Kent county personnel would update name, address and sales information. • County splits and order changes, and automatic tax bills provided. • Regional approach to property tax administration and property assessment. • A daily backup system. • Standardized three-part tax bills for all units, by­ passing township equipment costs and local labor • County maintenance of Mortgage Co. requests, tapes and reports. • County training and computer assistance. DeVries said the network­ ing between different munic­ ipal officials was an intan­ gible benefit of being part of the centralized system, support which would help the new treasurer-elect, Jill Cardwell. DeVries said. Township Clerk Pat Sny­ der said there were a great many services as a part of PTAS as well as intangible benefits which were valu­ able assets for the township by being part of the county centralized system. Both DeVries and Snyder wanted the board to make a decision last week, but trustees Patti Cress, Mike Dunn and John Potter wanted more time to study the issues involved. Dunn said both the cost and the advantages were issues to consider. A study committee was appointed to include De­ Vries. trustees Fred Fleis­ chmann and Patti Cress. Planner Dave ZyIstra, and Ed VanderVries. Spokespersons in favor of PTAS made brief com­ ments. Citizen Tom Apol thought the board was being given a hard sell, and asked the committee io scrutinize the issue with utmost care. Although Kent County officials had asked for a de­ cision by March, township officials are aiming for an answer to the county by later this month. Middleville planners deny rezoning request by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Mid­ dleville Village Planning Commission last week de­ nied a request by Randall and Rozelle Havens to re­ zone 11.5 acres adjacent to Tires 2000. The property is currently zoned residential and natural river district since the prop­ erty goes down to the Thor­ napple River. The request is to rezone the property to C2 commercial. After extensive comments and discussion, the commis­ sion denied the request since it did not meet the guide­ lines of the current master plan, the physical location including grade and eleva­ tion are not conducive to commercial development and that the current residen­ tial zoning is "reasonable." Another request, for a Bradford White plant addi­ tion, was tabled until a spe­ cial meeting tonight. June 13, at 6 p.m. This gave commissioners time to re­ view the revised plans pre­ sented at the June 6 meet­ ing. Bradford White has de­ signed this addition to make the loading area more acces­ sible. The commission approved the request by Tires 2(XM) addition for a quick lube and oil change bay. The Planning Commis­ sion will set a public hear­ ing on the zoning of lands annexed into the village this year. The date of the July Plan­ ning Commission meeting was changed to July 18 to avoid holding a meeting on the July 4 holiday. Eldon Newmyer, Cathy Williamson and Nikki Miller were re-elected to their positions as chair, vice chair and secretary of the commission. OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2000 - 7 P.M. Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Application No. V-443 by Steve Brady for Covenant Ministries Int’L, 2680 Horizon Drive SE, Grand Rapids, Ml. Applicant Is seeking a variance from Chapter 7 of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 7.4.15(1X1). Applicant Is requesting a 26 ft. variance from the required 66 ft wide easement for a private road. Legal Description: P.P. f 08-14-028-004-40 & 08-14-026-004-50 located at 8074 Irving Road Middleville, Ml 49333 THIS VARIANCE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Dally 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., except Friday 9-noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thomapple Township Board of Appeals. P.O. Box 459, Middleville. Ml 49333 NOTICE: Thomapple Township wifl provide reasonable auxilary aids and services such as signers tor the heanng impaired, and aud» tapes for the visuaty impaired, ot ponied materials being con­ sidered at the heanng, upon seven days notice to the Township Clerk Indtadual with dwatxhues requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk by writing or calling Thomapple Township Clerk, PO Box 450. 200 E Mam Street. Middleville, Ml 49333. Telephone (616) 795-7202 306 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 13, 2000/Page 15 Library programs to begin in Freeport, TK by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Ready, Set, Read program at the Freeport Li­ brary begins with a story time for preschoolers at 10 a.m. Wednesday. June 14. Students entering the first grade and older will make papier mache turtles at a program Wednesday. June 21, at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required by calling the Freeport Library at 7655181. At the Thornapple Kel­ logg School and Commu­ nity Library, preschool read- n 'fife 11” Library Hero Amanda Pullen helps Ellen, Arlen and Joelle Bruinsma sign up for the summer reading club at the Kellogg Thornapple School and Community Library. FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues New township officials will face challenges Dear editor: There will be newly elect­ ed faces serving the citizens of Caledonia the end of this year. We have been blessed with a Township Board this last term of office that has done an outstanding job of repre­ senting the community, and a supervisor with strong lead­ ership abilities. They will all be missed, and their shoes will be difficult to fill. Because of the complexity of the issues with the rapid growth and development in Caledonia, the board had the foresight to prepare for the future of Caledonia, and they established a “guidebook" to follow, the Policies and Procedures Manual. Skilled professionals have been hired to help the township as it expands and grows. It makes good sense to have a qualified team of non-political experts to assist and advise the township officials and staff as growth acceler­ ates. Our next supervisor will be just as accountable for making the sometimes hard decisions that Supervisor William Johnston has made, and it will be critical for him and the citizens of Caledonia that he and the board contin­ ue to consult the experts as thy make their decisions. The OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2000 - 7 p.m. Thomapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Application No. V-444 by Ross DeMaagd at 4833 Cherry Valley Rd., Middleville, Ml. Applicant Is seeking a variance from Chapter 7 of the Zoning Ordinance, Section 7.15.6(EX9)- Applicant is requesting an addi­ tional 2220 square foot area for his commercial repair facility, above that which Is permitted in the AR dis­ trict Legal Description: P.P. • 08-14-020-005-10 THIS VARIANCE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., except Friday 9-noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary. Thomapple Township Board of Appeals P.O Box 459. Middleville Ml 49333 Everette Boggs. Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE: Thomapp* Township w« provide reesonetrte auxtary dwk. Individual wrth dreabaoes roquinng auxftary or senness should contact the CteA by wnbng or cafeng Thomappie Townsrtp Clerk P.O Box 459. 200 E Mam Street Ml 49333 Telephone (616) 795-7202. 307 next supervisor also will need to be a good leader, who can work well with the rest of the board and the office staff. He will need to work well with the Caledonia Village Council, the many appointed committees, the Planning Commission, the schools, the fire department, and other municipalities. He will need to work well with the ever-present developers, and continue to carry out a policy of fairness. He will need to commit to at least four years of his time and energy to this township, and not be a quitter. He must have integrity, be depend­ able, honorable, hard-work­ ing, respectful, and diligent as he carries out his duties. It would be difficult to expect a new supervisor for Caledonia to be perfect. But the citizens of Caledonia should expect a commitment to our community to provide and maintain a on-biased and fair practice of doing busi­ ness in Caledonia, to respect the difference of opinions, and to carry on good com­ munication through the supervisor’s office. Whoever our new supervi­ sor will be, we need to sup­ port him and encourage him to be the best that he can be. This also includes the other new people who will be bringing their ideas and their desire to serve the citizens of Caledonia. The next six years will be a special challenge for Caledonia to preserve the integrity of our community, to prosper, and to successful­ ly support our schools as well as maintain our rural character. It will not be diffi­ cult to support our new lead­ ers if they support the citi­ zens. Knstine Apol, Alto ing fun for children ages 0-6 begins Thursday, June 15. at 10:30 a m. The Lady Trojans basket­ ball team will lead with sto­ ries, activities. Father’s Day crafts and lots more. All ages are invited to the TK library during Magic Week of June 20-22. Spe­ cial book displays will fea­ ture all types of magic. Gordon Russ, "magician to the world," will appear at one performance Tuesday, June 20, at 9:30 a m. Students ages 7 and older are invited to a "Wild About Harry" party on Thursday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. There will be Harry Potter activi­ ties, trivia, games and time for children to share thoughts about the books they’ve read and their antici­ pation for the next book in the series, due out on July 8. For information about summer reading club activi­ ties at the Thornapple Kel­ logg School and Commu­ nity Library, call 795-5434. Curious George, Library Hero Kassie Sovern and a really big red dog greeted library users during the first week of the reading club at the TK library. The TK School and Community Library advi­ sory board meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 15, in the TK adminis­ tration building. Middleville to be host for 24-Hour Challenge by Patricia Johns Staff Writer While some families are spending a leisurely Father's Day weekend, about 500 bi­ cyclists from 24 states and Canada will ride throughout the Middleville and Barry County area during the 18th national 24 Hour Challenge. The event will be hosted by the Rapid Wheelmen Bi­ cycle club. Riders from Middleville, Hastings and the rest of the county will start at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School at 8 a.m. on a 125 loop through the county. Starting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, cyclists may ride a 22-mile loop between Mid­ dleville and Gun Lake as many times as possible. Cyclists will travel south on Bender Road, east on Adams, south on Yankee Springs, west on Gun Lake, north on Briggs, west on Bowen Mills, north on Pat­ terson, east on Green Lake and south on Bender to the high school. The night loop begins at 7 p.m. Saturday and ends at 8 a m. Sunday, June 19. Riders can complete the sixmile loop from the high school south on Bender, west on Adams, north on Cherry Valley, east on Finkbeiner and south on Bender to high school as many times as possible. Cyclists will follow the rules of the road throughout the entire 24 hours. Event organizers ask motorists to be conscious of the cyclists between the ages of 18 and 70-plus who have come from all over the United States to participate in the event. Signs showing the route will be posted just before Saturday and removed im­ mediately after the end of the event June 19. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment 612 E. Main St., Caledonia, MI 49316 k 891-9294 2 Plastic Injection Molding ■ Due to our continued growth, we are searching for dedicated associIates who are looking for a career with growth potential and a great opportunity to learn and develop their skills. 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The joy and satisfaction owner Mary Benedict said she feels about the expan­ sion is tempered with sad­ ness at the closing of her Caledonia facility Friday, June 9. ”1 am going to miss the children and parents, many who were with me since I started,” Benedict said. There are openings in the toddler age program and Benedict said she would be happy to talk to other parents. The new license covers students from newborn to age 12. Benedict is expanding the facility so she can separate the younger school age chil­ dren, those in grades 1-3, from those in third grade and older. "We will be able to pro­ vide age related care more easily now," she said. The growth in the Mid­ dleville area has been good for Benedict. She says, ”Many parents have been happy with the family centeredness of ABC Kids. It has been a joy to serve fam­ ilies in this area.” While the space Benedict has at the Middleville loca­ tion would allow her to ap­ ply for a license to care for more than the 74 her state license ‘now allows she says, "I think children need space and this is a good size and allows us to provide quality care.” One of the benefits of the center is a large play area with age appropriate equipment. "The kids have so much fun," Benedict says. For more information about openings in the ABC Kids summer program or for information about the fall, call ABC Kids al 795-1282. Pet grooming returns to mall and Saturdays. Gravelyn says, "We can offer extended hours on request." All sorts of dogs and cats have already come in for grooming, including a St. Bernard who weighed only 185 pounds, and tiny cats. Part of the innovative care they offer is a hydro-bath which Hull-Neeson says is an excellent way to clean animals down to the skin. Gravelyn says the gentle pressurized clean often al­ lows matted fur to be sepa­ rated so dogs don't have to be shaved." Large dogs can walk right into the bath, a therapeutic treatment for many dogs. After the bath, the dryer used at Scoobedoo's quickly dries the animals. Scoobedoo’s also provides nail trimming, flea dips and some of those extra touches such as ribbons. These youngsters at the ABC Kids Day Care and Preschool in Middleville had fun trying out art. In the backfround are just some of the playground equipment Select Soccer Trvouts TEAM UNITED SC When: June 17th, 2000 2:30pm to 5:00pm Where: Douglas Walker Park Directions: On 84th St., East of Byron Center and West of US 131 Expressway. Teams forming for: • Boys U10 thru U19 • Giris U10 thru U19 Please J J J J J SUMMER JOBS bring the following to tryouts: Copy of Birth Certificate School Picture Health Insurance Information Sign a Medical Release Form Cleats, Shinguards, and Ball PACKERS OF QUALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES Amanda Hull-Neeson and Gary Gravelyn welcome pets to their new cat and dog grooming facility, Scoobedoo's. Contact: Todd Fuhr 765-3219 or Loren VanPortflect 891-3564 with questions by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Scoobedoo’s Grooming at Athletes of the week Thornapple-Kellogg High School (MkkflevHle) Caledonia High School Temple was a Scots' medal­ ist at the Division II State track and field finals June 3 in Grandville. Temple cleared 14-1 in the pole vault to finish fourth in the event.__________________ Gravelyn spent 30 years in the automotive business before retiring. "My wife Miava owns the mall and 1 decided it was my turn to play at the mall." he said. He and Hull-Neeson work independently, but arc avail able to work together when needed. They both love an­ imals and it shows when they talk about the services they can offer. Hull-Neeson has four years of experience dog grooming, including 2 1/2 years working for area vet­ erinarians Clark and Seidl. Scoobedoo's offers a $5 discount for pets that have a standing appointment. Both Hull-Neeson and Gravelyn said they are looking for­ ward to working with pet owners. For more informa­ tion call 795-5099. Meyer helped to ignite a Lady Trojan team that cap­ tured a district softball title June 3. Meyer scored two runs in a 7-1 win over East Grand Rapids and had two hits, two runs and two RBI in the 9-0 win over Caledonia. Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON « me. 6090 Alden Nash SE • Aho • 860-0050 or 800-217-0712 & 9426 Spring Creek Court and M-37 opened May 30. Gary Gravelyn and Amanda Hull-Neeson have combined their talents with up to date equipment to cre­ ate a "state of the art" grooming facility for local cats and dogs. Hull-Neeson says, "Peo­ ple in the community have been really responsive." Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays GENERAL LABOR - ALL JOB SEEKERS RETIREES, HOUSEWIVES AND TEENS IF YOU NEED EXTRA $$ DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE NEED APPROXIMATELY JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER Call 616-374-8837 ...FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, MI E.O.E. CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Drvtsion 1-800-638-7036 Tek 616-897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 13, 2000/Page 17 Shoplifting spree victims include Caledonia store CHS staff recruited to treat seniors to bbq The High School seniors are treated to a Barbecue at the end of each year. This year the job fell to several staff members at CHS; Ruth Grinstead, Jim Felkey, Erick Neering, Bill Neil, Pat Gillies, and Barb Daniels. Legacy of a Lifetime, a Caledonia business owned by Karen Borrink and Sheila Workman, was one of many targeted for theft by a woman entering the store during working hours June 2. More than $5,000 worth of stolen goods from many businesses was recovered by Hastings City Police Mon­ day, after the shoplifter was observed taking a lamp from the Hastings True Value store, and employees spotted her license plate number, and police tracked her to her home. The 31-year-old woman from Hastings confessed and the stolen items were re­ turned. The loot included more Miss Middleville deadline nears The deadline is nearing for entering the first Miss Mid­ dleville Pageant, which will be held on Friday, June 23. The pageant is open to girls 15 years old. More information about the pageant is available by calling 795-LEEP. Thornapple Kellogg teacher and cheerleading coach Kelli Leep is organiz­ ing the pageant. The winner of the pageant TK schools set summer hours Starting Monday, June 19, summer hours for Thornapplc Kellogg Schools administration office will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Elementary school offices are closed until mid-August. Requests for information can be directed to the admin­ istration building at 7953313. The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Club will have an organizational meeting and election of officers Tuesday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Good Time Pizza’s Blue Room For more information, call Jim Leonard at 852-0866. 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Ml/June 13, 2000 Lady Trojan softball team bows out in regional final Lady Trojan pitcher Erin Palmer struck out 10 Broncos and allowed just one hit to help her team collect a dramatic 1-0 victory. Holly Corson (9) prepares to leg out a possible base hit in Middleville's first game win Saturday over Coopersville. LOWELL — For the first four games of its post­ season, Middleville's softball team was just too hot to be shaken. But in its regional championship matchup against top-ranked Wyoming Rogers Saturday, the heat finally got to the Lady Trojans, especially during Rogers' devastating five run second inning. Rogers (37-1) won the OLFETC^efs^Sale. M Caledonia 616-891-5100 8980 N. ROGERS CT. SUITE B (CALEDONIA CROSSINGS) • CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 | Custom Club Fitting • Club Repair • Regripping] Featuring Walter Hagen, Hogan, Callaway, Taylor Made, Peerless, Maxfli & Many Others | Call for an appointment: 891-5100! Plus...Swing Analysis _________ Dan Switzer game 9-0, a very tough loss for a Middleville (13-20) squad that played so well throughout the district and regional tournaments. "To come into this championship, it was pretty awesome," Middleville coach Deb Ellinger said. Coach Ellinger's team opened its day with a thrilling 1-0 triumph over Coopersville. It was a game of pitching perfection, of eye-raising defense and a game that was decided on a clutch hit by the Middleville pitcher who certainly helped her own cause. Erin Palmer's one out single to right field in the WILTSE’S AUTOMOTIVE, INC Tires • Alignments Brakes • Steering & Suspension Mufflers • Shocks & Struts • Tune-Ups FREE TIRE ROTATION With Lube, Oil & Filter or 4 Wheel Balance 698-7375 5520 68th Street 500 ft. East of Broadmoor second inning scored senior Kelly Bremer from second base and provided the black and orange with the game­ winning run. Bremer led off the inning with a walk and then advanced to second with a stolen base. Palmer's hit was one of three that the Lady Trojans collected against Coopersville. The other two came during the second inning. Senior Carrie Van Veghel had a one out single and senior Amanda Bowyer had a two out single. Middleville’s team included seven seniors who will be difficult to replace: rightfielder Laura Newton, second baseman Bremer, leftfielder Van Veghel, first baseman Teri Schondelmayer, centerfielder Holly Corson, outfielder Jill Williams and third baseman Amanda Bowyer. "Seven seniors are leaving us including our entire starting outfield,'* Ellinger said. Coopersville had its scoring opportunities, but each time they threatened, Middleville's defense found a way to put out the fire. In the top of the fourth inning, the Broncos loaded the bases, but an interference call on the base runner who stepped in front of the Lady Trojan shortstop, Jen Meyer, resulted in the third out. No runs for Coopersville. In the top of the fifth and the top of the sixth innings, Coopersville stranded baserunners at second, thanks to some crafty work by Palmer and the defense that surrounded her. No runs for Coopersville. And in the top of the seventh, the Broncos had runners on first and second before Newton made a spectacular, diving catch in right to end the ball game. No runs for Coopersville. "She (Newton) clinched it right there,' Ellinger said. Coach Ellinger's call for "tough defense" was certainly answered on Saturday. Palmer threw 123 pitches in the first game, striking out 10 and allowing just one Coopersville hit that came in the second inning. Middleville's dramatic victory in the first game was nearly equaled by Rogers' come-from-behind win in the second contest. Rogers beat Godwin 7-5, but trailed 4-2 before tallying five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Godwin struck for two runs in the first and one run each in the third, fourth and sixth innings. Rogers also scored one run each in the first and third innings. Golden Hawk pitcher Tonya Coates improved her season record to 27-1 with the two wins she acquired Continued next page BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 13, 2000/Page 19 Girl Scouts have bridging, award ceremony by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia/Middleville area Girl Scouts recently held their annual Bridging and Awards Ceremony to recog­ nize their successes. Troop No. 660 presented the flags to open the cere­ monies. Kathy Alexander was the spokesperson, leading the bridging into a higher level in Girl Scouts, in which the girls must meet certain re­ quirements. One is to visit a troop that is at the level the girl is bridging into. That troop then must present the girl with an activity to help get her used to that level. The following troops bridged from Daisys (kindergarten) to Brownies; Troop No. 1336, led by Lina Akey; Troop No 1389, led by Karen Ezinga and Jackie McEntire, and Troop No. 1425, led by Jeannie Middleville coach Tracy Arnett discusses case Jones. running strategy with senior outfielder Laura Newton. Troop No. 120, led by Sharon Clark and Lori Vana regional title. From previous page denBout; Troop No. 233, Rogers collected just one Saturday. led by Jane Patterson; Troop The regional tournament hit in the frame, but also No. 726, led by Shelly Al­ Saturday in Lowell was sort benefited from five walks, a lison and Julie Jacobs; of unique in a way because hit batter, a wild pitch and a Troop No. 769, led by Debi all four teams were from the passed ball. Palmer began Wilson; Troop No. 895, led same conference, the O-K the inning on the mound, by Pat Krumrie and Laraine but was later relieved by Blue. Facca, and Troop No. 1100, "That was neat to have Bremer. led by Sherry Bosworth, all "If we wouldn't have four teams from our moved from third grade walked so many, the score league," Ellinger said. "I Brownies to Juniors. really wanted to go up wouldn't have been as deep,’’ Juniors, fifth and sixth Ellinger said. against Rogers." grades, bridged to Cadettes. Rogers, however, wasted including Troop No.3, led Offensively in the by Kathy Alexander and little time asserting itself in championship game, Palmer Jamie Brenner, and Troop the second game, pushing collected a single in the No. 743, led by Gloria across one run in the first second inning and Van Schram. These troops also inning before tallying five Veghel managed a base rap received their Leadership times in the second. The in the sixth inning. Golden Hawks also added pins. "We just weren't three runs for insurance The second part of the connecting," Ellinger said of during the fifth. program was recognition of her team's hitting "They (Rogers) played as middle school and high performance versus the school girls for various a whole... as a group," Golden Hawks. "Erin threw achievements; Ellinger said. "I hope they extremely well, but we were go all the way." • Cadette Leadership: The second inning a little weak with our bats Megan Cargill and Amy scorched any hope that this year. We’ve got some Nerz. Middleville had of claiming room to grow." • Senior Leadership: Kan- dace Heinz, Heidi Porter, Jaime Alexander. Amanda Danielson, April Kraft. Jenna McIntyre and Carrie Rozel I. •Cadette Challenge: Megan Cargill, Molly Cramer, Danica Wolf and Angela Gould. • Senior Challenge: Heidi Porter, Kandace Heinz, Emily Porter. Mary Nichols, Katie Terry and Jaime Alexander. • • Dreams to Reality: An­ gela Gould. • Senior Career Explo­ ration: Heidi Porter, Kan­ dace Heinz, Jaime Alexan­ der, Amanda Danielson, Jenny Atkinson, Hanna Ezinga and Carrie Rozell. • Cadette Service Bar: Amy Nerz, Danica Wolf and Alison Krumrie. • Senior Service Bar; Jaime Alexander, Jennie Atkinson, Hanna Ezinga, April Kraft and Carrie Rozell. • Community Service Contributions in Girl Scouting: Megan Cargill, Molly Cramer and Alison Krumrie. • Cadette Program Aide Pin: Emily Schulte and Ali­ son Krumrie. • Cadette Program Aide Patch: Angela Gould. • Senior Program Aide Pin: Jaime Alexander, Amanda Danielson, Hanna Ezinga, April Kraft, Jenna McIntyre and Jennie Atkin­ son. • Senior Program Aide Patch: Jaime Alexander and April Kraft. • Leader-in-Training Pin: Heidi Porter, Kandace Heinz, Jaime Alexander, Hanna Ezinga, April Kraft and Jenna McIntyre. • Mackinac Island Honor Scouts: Jaime Alexander, April Kraft and Carrie Rozell. • Ten-year pins; Kandace Heinz. Heidi Porter. Jaime Alexander, April Kraft and Denise Robinson. The final part of the pro­ gram recognized adults. Gayle Kraft received the Honor Pin. Pat Krumrie, Dani Wilcox, Carole Forton, Gloria Schram, and Karla Jones received their five-year volunteer pins. Kathy Alexander received her 10 year volunteer pin. The evening concluded with cake and punch. 1 Special Guest at Banquet... Phil Regan (left) was the special guest at the recent Thornapple Kellogg High School baseball/softball banquet. He is pictured here with Trojan varsity baseball coach Tom Ellinger. Regan spoke to the banquet's audience about how important it is to be a total ballplayer. He should know having played professional baseball with such teams as the Detroit Tigers and managing with such teams as the Baltimore Orioles, the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. This year, he will coach the United States players in the 2000 Olympics. Regan is a long­ time resident of Wayland who now lives in Byron Center. Southeast Valley Church presents - Flying Dutchmen head to Mexico Caledonia High School, Ryan Overmyer and Brian Hammer. Overmyer is a senior wide receiver and Hammer is a junior offensive tackle. the Hammer said Dutchmen are anxious to play the rematch. "Last year was a fun game, they have a different style of play," Hammer said. "But they will be a little tougher this year." He said the trip to Mexico gives Hope a head start on its Division III competitors. "We can get a head up on everybody else in the nation," Hammer said. "We will get a game underneath our belts." The Hope delegation will spend Wednesday through Friday touring the area, working on a community project and service conducting an instructional clinic for young people interested in American football. Highlight of the six-day trip is the exhibition game Saturday. June 17 between the Flying Dutchmen and the Wildcats. Turn those unwanted items into cash. Call 945-9554 to place your classified ad. The Hope contingent traveling to Queretaro consists of pla>ers from the 1999 team who were not seniors. Players new to the team this coming fall are not part of the group. Because of the college football season is in the fall, Hope was allowed under NCAA rules 10 practices to prepare for the game Those practices were in April, before the end of the school year. HOLLAND — Last fall the Hope College football team played its first-ever game against an opponent from outside the United States when it hosted the Wildcats of the Autonomous University in Queretaro, Mexico. Now the Hope coaches and players plan to travel to Queretaro for a return game. Sixty five Hope players, coaches and staff members will travel to Queretaro Tuesday, June 13. Two of the Hope College gridoers are grauuates ot HomeFire Family Ministries ...Ministry to the Family - From a Family! 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The assembly took place in the high school gymnasium and a number of students were honored. Here are pictures of some of the athletes who were recognized during the event. Call 945 9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week CedarcrSK Mornes Distinctive Styles Inside and Out CRE4T PLANS FORYOVL TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values: space. Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all rich in fea­ tures, at prices that will surprise you. Marines Student Athletes of the Year were Matt Pullen and Erica Carter The O-K Blue Conference Athletes of the Year were Ben Lucas and Danielle Quisenberry. Welcome Home. 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At the Division II finals in Grandville and the Division III finals in Comstock Park, athletes from Hastings, Lakewood, Caledonia, Middleville, Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg not only took part, but earned medals. Here is a look at the area Caledonia’s Joe Lillie receives the baton and runs with it as a member of the 3200-meter relay team. GM IHMIJIJMn USED VEHICLES www.carfax.com When you buy a Used Car DO YOU GET: A Freshly Detailed Vehicle? It's a given at Gavin. We detail every vehicle we sell prior to the customer picking up their new car. Each one gets the cracks and crevices washed and waxed, plus a full tank of gas. Just another reason to go to Gavin! 98 Pontiac Grand Prix 97 Buick Century 4 door V-6. aula. air. silver with gray doth power seat, only 26.000 rrWes Sale Price *16,995 *13,995 99 GMC 4x4 3/4 Ton 3 Door 94 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab 60 V4, aula, bucket seas 12.000 mries. red *13^,995 Dump Trucks Without The Truck! We Take Trades! We Finance! We Lease! 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The Fighting Scots finished 15th overall with 16 points. • Jessica Crowley was seventh in the Division II girls' long jump with a leap of 16-5. • Hastings' Susan Hubbard took fifth in the Division II girls shot put with a throw of 37-2.25. • Lakewood's Andrea Koch finished eighth in the Division II 400-meter dash in 1:00.068. • Middleville’s Danielle Quisenberry placed in two events, the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run. Quisenberry was seventh in the 1600 with a time of 5:08.75 and was sixth in the 3200, finishing the event in 11:12.99. • Middleville's girls were third in the 3200-meter relay with a time of 9:37.79. The Lady Trojans were 16th m Division 11 with 13 points. Hastings' girls scored four points and Lakewood tallied one point. • Delton Kellogg's Jamie Collier was sixth in the Division III boys 300 hurdles with an effort of 40.68. • Delton Kellogg's boys also received an eighth place finish (4:25.54) from Kody Louden in the 1600-meter run. • Maple Valley's Troy Sloan was eighth in the 200-meter run with a sprint of 23.63. • The Lions' 400-meter relay team was eighth in the boys finals with a time of 45.19. • Maple Valley's Rebecca Wilson finished fourth in the pole vault with a leap of Danielle Quisenberry medaled in two state events, the 1600 and the 3200. 9-7. • Brieann Treloar had a seventh place finish in the girls' high jump. Treloar’s effort was 5-1. Tim Ross darts toward the finish line during the 1600-meter run. BENDER AUTO BODY * Since 1967 Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 �The Sun and News. Middleville. 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Not valid urtth other offers. Best Price, Quality, Service WATER CONDITIONING ~ STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 89 1 -0303 �Page 24/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 13, 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-06-20.pdf 4d785b59ecfd124cfa71f47086bd8e02 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 25/June 20. 2000 Eight to compete in Miss Middleville Pageant Friday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Eight young women have prepared a 2 1/2 minute tal­ ent presentation, gotten fi­ nal fittings of their evening gowns and tried to practice poise under pressure. They will be vying against each other in the Miss Middleville Pageant, co-sponsored by the Her­ itage Days Committee and Carvcth Village. The pageant, open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. Friday, June 23 in the Thornapplc Kellogg High School auditorium. Girls from the Middlevillc/Thornapple Kellogg/Barry County area be­ tween the ages of 15 and 25 were eligible to enter. Pageant organizer Kelli Lcep says, "The girls are a wonderful representation of this area. I am really pleased with the entrants." Pageant events will in­ clude sportswear, talent, evening gown and personal interview. The sportswear portion al­ lows the girls to select an outfit which allows them to be comfortable. They will be introduced during this section and tell a little bit about themselves to the au­ dience and the judges. During the talent section girls have 2 1/2 minutes to dance, sing, showcase draw­ ings or even talk about cre­ ating a web design. See eight to compete, pg. 3 Caledonia band tours famous sites in New York The CHS Band played in front of the Intrepid. Because of the warm weather, the students had removed their formal uniforms. Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia High School band students enjoyed a fast-paced trip to New York last month. The group included 90 students in grades 9 through 12. Twenty adults accompanied the students. The bus arrived May 3 and returned May 7. Thursday night, the stu­ dents visited Times Square and saw the New York skyline. Friday, departing from the New Jersey side, they went to Ellis Island, where the CHS Band performed by the Wall of Honor, which contained names of immigrants. While on Ellis Island, the students visited a museum and then went on to Liberty Island. A ferry took them back, after which they went through the Lincoln Tunnel to the Intrepid, an aircraft carrier which has been converted to an air-space museum. The band also performed in front of the Intrepid. The group visited a Japanese restaurant, Benihana, in Manhattan for dinner. Later that evening they visited the offBroadway play with the percussion group, "Stomp," at the Orpheum Theater. The band attended a workshop on Saturday morning at the Lincoln Center. They played two or three pieces for Stephen Mosteller, conductor of the New York Opera, as a part of their workshop experience. At the Lincoln Center, they loured the New York Ballet stage, called the "Jewelbox," where the ballet normally performs. The theater is decorated in red velvet and has a crystal chandelier which is the reason for its name. While at the Lincoln Center, the students also visited the theaters where the New York Symphony and the New York Opera perform. They visited the New York Public Library for the See bend on tour, pg. 2 In This Issue • Caledonia school bond proposal defeated • ‘Annie’ being staged this week to Caledonia • Village upholds planning commission’s zoning denial • Township amends noise ordinance because of off road vehicles �Page 2/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/June 20 2000 Band on tour, continued from front page— M - .F, Joy Miedema, Katie Gilbert, Jenna Knight, Molly Gomiewicz and Lisa Poliski were among the band members waiting at Liberty Island State park for the ferry to go to Ellis Island. Band students Kyle Dansman, teacher Tom Peck, Ezra Reurink, Heidi Williams, Molly Pickard and Jenny Lilly paused for a photo opportunity while they visited the Rockefeller Center. Performing Arts, used by students at the Juliard School of Music and has almost every piece of music ever written for the use of its students. The students visited Planet Hollywood, a restaurant, for lunch, after which they walked down Fifth Avenue. One landmark the group passed was St. Patrick's Cathedral, at the time that Cardinal O’Connor was lying in state, so they were not able to visit the inside of the building. At the Rockefeller Center, the group toured NBC Studios, and saw the sets for the news and for Saturday Night Live, where Neil Young was rehearsing. The sets are Observing the night lights of Manhattan, Kaye Littell, Jill Fitzsimmons, Megan Bush and Shaun Dill recorded their presence on film. arranged to be glamorous only where the camera will record the event. The rest was rather well used, according to Alcta Littell, who accompanied the students, and documented their trip. Some of the stu- BIRDIE LOVERS! R-87. 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Community Celebration to be held July 1 Jlet fyd, S&iue All 'Ijoufi, flewebuj, Needi SINCE ,WL dents saw John Goodman from afar, but even though no celebrities were seen up close, the tour was none-the-less interesting. The students topped off their trip with a view of the sun setting from the Empire State Building. west side parking lot of Caledonia High School at 10 a.m. Candy may not be thrown from moving vehicles, as this creates a dangerous sit­ uation for small children. All groups or individuals who want to distribute candy or prizes must do so away from parade vehicles and floats. The parade will start at 11 a m. and pass down Johnson Street, School Street, Mam Street to Maple. The festivities begin in Lakeside Park at noon, with food, games and entertain­ ment. A drawing will be held for several great prizes, including a girl’s and a boy’s bike. Performers will include "Big Dog Band," "Duffy and Jessica" and "The All Timers". A tractor pull, ball games, hole in-one, chil­ dren's games and other events will be held to enter­ tain people of all ages. Recreation group plans public hearing by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thornap­ ple Area Parks and Recre­ ation Commission met Thursday and set the date of June 29 for the public hear­ ing on the new area wide recreation plan. This meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Thornapple Township Hall. Once the plan is approved, the com­ mission working with the township, Village of Mid­ dleville and Thomapple Kel­ logg School District will apply for grants to develop the recreational potential of the area. A fireworks display will be held at dusk. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 20, 2000/Page 3 L///ie, Sherlund win board seats Caledonia school bond proposal defeated by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Twenty-two percent of Caledonia voters turned out to vote on a $49.5 million school bond proposal, but the issue was defeated by a narrow 58 vote margin, with 1,195 votes in favor and 1,253 against. Absentee voters were rep­ resented by 145 ballots. School Superintendent Doug Busman said he did not know what the next step would be. He said a new bond issue could go back before the voters in September, but the Board of Education would have to take formal action if there was to be a new effort. Busman said first there would be an attempt to as­ sess just why the bond was defeated. If the board moves to modify the proposal for a September ballot, it could Eight to compete, from front page Girls will then model a formal gown. Each contes­ tant will be asked to answer a randomly chosen question on stage. The girls may also have a question given in ad­ vance and may prepare an answer. Andrea Orlov Bucher, 19, of Hastings is the daughter of Lisa and Harold Andrus. A sophomore at Ferris State University, she gradu­ ated from Thornapple Kel­ logg High School in 1999. Her interests include cheerleading, dancing, vol­ unteering for the youth lead­ ership at Thomapplc Valley Church, weight training and reading. She hopes to become a practicing psychologist with a PhD.. Twins Ingrid and Kristen Carver of Freeport are both competing in the pageant. The 18 year old daughters of Don and Candi Carver graduated from TKHS in 1999. Ingrid will be a sopho­ more at Grand Rapids Community College. Her interests are running, singing in her church choir, basketball and her church youth group. She plans to finish col­ lege and work. Kristin is also a sopho­ more at GRCC. her inter­ ests include tennis, running, reading, singing in church choir, basketball, ultimate Frisbee. She is also active in her church youth group. She plans to transfer to Grand Valley State Univer­ sity and pursue a career in athletic training or teaching. Amanda Michele Fisk. 15, is the daughter of Rhonda and Ken Fisk. She is a sophomore at TKHS. Her hobbies include cheerleading, varsity softball and track. Her future plans include attending college with a ma­ jor in English or music, teaching sixth graders, per­ haps in band or choir. Latisha Marie Smith. 15, will be a sophomore at TKHS in the fall. The daughter of Phil and Elaine Smith, her interests include cheerleading, draw­ ing and reading. Her future plans include attending college and mar­ riage Samantha Jo VanderSloot, 17, is the daughter of Judy VanderSloot, Bob Strode and Dave VanderSloot. She will be a senior at TKHS in the fall. She is very active in 4-H and belongs to both the Hare Raisers and the Mid­ dleville Clovers clubs. She also serves on the 4-H Ad­ visory council. She is active in teen lead­ ership and is the chairperson of the 4-H dance this year. She is preparing to attend college after graduation in either medicine or business management. Julie Lynn Weaver, 18, just graduated from TKHS this spring. The daughter of Tom and Lynne Weaver, she will be attending GRCC in the fall. She was a cheerleader for four years. Julie was active in the National Honor Soci­ ety, 4-H and has played the flute for six years. She discovered web de­ signing this year and will take her interest into a career in business after college. Rebecca Worth, 20, is a sophomore at Ferris State University. The daughter of Loretta and Mark Worth, she graduated from TKHS in 1998. She likes to spend her free time dancing and working out, singing and cheerlead­ ing. Her future plans include attending law school after graduation from Ferris. Miss Middleville will reign over the annual Her­ itage Days Festival sched­ uled for Sept. 8 and 9. comers Glenn Gilbert re­ ceived 527 votes, and John Jacobson received 724. Caledonia voters are being asked for three different mil­ lage requests this year: one for emergency services by the township and another for Kent District Library. The school millage, which was just defeated, would have levied 1.5 mills in addition to the 1999 levy of 5.5. In order for the township millage to go through at the two mills levied originally six years ago to provide fire and police services. 0.0778 mill must be added to the current millage of 1.9222. just to bring the millage up to the original amount. There will be two separate ballot questions on the li­ brary millage request: one for 0.77 mill and the other for 0.11 mill, each for four years. The 0.77 mill is a re­ newal of KDL’s current mil iage of 0.6398 plus a small increase, the amount needed to continue existing library services. Light turnout in TK election Haney and Goodin win school board seats by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There was a light turnout for the school board elec­ tions for the Thornapple Kellogg School District. Two seats were available. Donald Haney was elected to his first term on the school board with 159 votes, according to unoffi­ cial returns. Incumbent Nancy Goodin was elected to her second four-year term with 133 votes. Philip Poholski was de­ feated in his first attempt for a seat on the school board. He received 104 votes. There were about 190 voters at the June 12 polls. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education is 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 19 in the Thomapplc Kellogg School and Community Library at the high school. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! The CD With An Option To Upgrade Magic Week planned at TK Library by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The summer reading club at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Li­ brary plays host to magician Gordon Russ today (June 20) from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to at­ tend. On June 22, the magic continues at the Harry Pot­ ter Party for students 7 years old and older. At 6:30 p.m. the library will be trans­ formed into the Hogwarts School with trivia games, activities and more. If you have ever wanted the magic of discovering a book really inexpensively, stop by the huge book sale on Friday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The book sale will be located near McFall Elementary. Score Big with Books at the TK Library this sum­ mer Call 795-5434 for more information. be split into two proposals, or the bond proposal could be revised to ask for less money. Four candidates competed for two, four-year seats on the Board of Education, one held by incumbent Robert Lillie and the other being vacated by Robin Vaughan, each after serving one term. In the board race, Robert Lillie was shown a vote of confidence with 1,685 votes, and newcomer Kristy Anne Sherlund came in sec­ ond with 1,169 votes. New­ The Option CD 6.77 % Annual Percentage Yield 15 Month Term waiting right now - plus have the good idea? Just give us a game with CDs because you option, once during the call or stop by any Hastings think interest rates might go term, to increase your inter­ City Bank Office, and find up? The Option CD might est rate if rates go up. So out just how easy it is to be just what you’re waiting you'll come out ahead, no upgrade with our Option for. With it, you can take matter what. Sounds like a CD. advantage of the higher fastings Citv Bank Playing the rates of a 15-month term Member FDiC Annual Percentage Yield is accurate as of 5/4/00. Minimum balance to earn the staled APY is $500. Minimum $500 to open. There is a penalty for early withdrawal. Other bonuses, coupons, or special interest rates cannot be combined with this offer. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 20, 2000 TK Middle School staff to attend New Technology Academy This summer, 400 Michigan educators repre­ senting 100 schools from throughout the state will Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 1 days a week break the technology barrier. August The workshops will These four-person teams be held at four locations: will turn into students at the Novi. Grandville. Marquette Amcntech Technology and Roscommon. The TK Academy (ATA). These “stu­ team will be traveling to dents” will learn how to bet­ Marquette in July. ter incorporate today s tech­ Funded by the Amcntech nologies into their class­ Foundation, the yearlong rooms. project will tram educators ATA announced the pro­ to make better use of tech­ gram's first participants nology within their own include Thomapple Kellogg buildings and across the cur­ Middle School The 100 riculum. teams were selected from “Survey after survey has 250 applicants and were shown that teachers now selected from all regions of have access to computers the state. The program will and the Internet." said Ric kick off with two-day work­ Wiltse. Executive Director shops in late July and early of the Michigan Association for Computer-related tech­ nology Users in Learning (MACUL). "but they still don’t feel they know how to put technology’ to work in their curnculum and their classroom. The Amentech project will give them the tools to use technology more effectively, as well as to train others in their educational organization.” Each four-person team includes at least two teach­ ers, the school principal or another key building-level administrator, plus cither a school media specialist, a third teacher or another per­ son able to facilitate change among their colleagues. The participants from Thornapple Kellogg Middle School include, Mike Spahr, principal; Gail Stewart, tech­ nology coordinator; Gio Sorensen, teacher, and Shir­ ley Thompson, teacher. “The TKMS team is very fortunate to have a support­ ive community. Board of Education, and Administra­ tion. We teach in a beautiful new school building full of the latest technology tools. The Amcntech Academy will provide us w ith the next step... methods of using this technology efficiently in our curnculum for our students We are very excited about having this opportunity,” said Gail Stewart. In addition to the summer training, the ATA project includes onsite visits by trainers, plus online mentor­ ing. assessments, and shar­ ing of some of the best tech­ nology integration practices reported. The online materi­ al will be available to all teachers in Michigan During the 2001-2002 school year, an additional 1.600 educators will be trained. _______ LOCAL_____ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School................................ 9:30 am. Morning Worship 10 45 a.m. Evening Praise................................ 6:00 p m WEDNESDAY Family Night 6:30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Bruin P Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev Dave LeBlanc, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST C 0 U M li\\ I I I CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship................. ........... 10:30 a m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings__ _____ __ 7 00 p.m. Meeting at the Crow Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell, Senior Pastor Chrtssey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Bouma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www bnghtsiae org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church AM 1 Worship; 1100 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family . Night Covenant Churches of America Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA cmistiMREfomonici "A Church with a earing heart for our community and the world" Sunday Worship 10 00 a m & 6 00 p m (Child A Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scots Greenwav, Pastor Linelie Sprii. Youth Leader Al Tierney er. Community Celling Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service........................... 10:30 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) June 25, 2000 - Second Sunday after Pentecost Mark 4:35-41; Il Corinthians 6:1-13 Sermon Topic: “Waiting for the Right Time* Rev S'orman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax 891-8648 f We are changed by God 's love!” CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Sunday School............................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service........... 1 LOO a.m Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs........................................ 6:45 p.m. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . . .8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 p m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday . 6:30 p m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday . 6:00 p.m. Lakeside Community Church A Place fur Family <& Frieads 6201 Whitney ville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 1(1 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www lakesidccommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday RAY TOWNSEND Pastor NORMAN KNORR. ChnSun Eduction Dvedor 945am Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 891-8028 • e-mail leighton©iserv net Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship......................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................ 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class........................ 11:00 a m. Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ................... 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • (hutch 891-9878 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m. and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 One mile east of Whitneyvilk Rd Rzv P Adams Phone 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHI RCH 12200 Wes M-179 (CW Noo«ds> Road) W»> iaod. MU9VU • 795-790 3 Meeting you. your friends and your family - right where you re at through Rrirwt Messages Dynamic Musk Quality Quid Carcand programs Worship Hours 900 an «d 10 36 am j£letl)oliist Cfjurdj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School, ,10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 (?Mte SUNDAY 8:30 All a.m., 6 p.m. Children s Worship and Nursery 9 45 am Learning for all 6 pm. Aduh and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Cail for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville "Be devoted to one another m brotherly love " Rom 12:10 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship MtddievUte Sunday School Middleville Morning Worship 9 30 a m 9 45 a.m 11 00 am Ret Lee Zacbman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyvtfe Ave at 84m St • 891-8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 930 am Sunoay Momng Wonnp . 1030 am Sunday Evenng Aonhp 6:00 pm Wed Mdweek Prayer 4 3bte Study 700 pm Rev Thomas Siuys. Rev Kan Basra. Aswc Pastor/Youth AAr^nes �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/June 20. 2000/Page 5 Local kids invited to Circle of Friends Ranch Bible school Ryan Penfold, Bram Reynhout, Alex Grimes, and Shane Hillen form a vocal quartet accompanied by Bryan Kolk on bass and Kayle Hinkle on piano. Caledonia quartet performs at Grand Rapids’ Festival 2000 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The "Inspirations," a quartet which formed at Caledonia Middle School, performed recently in May and June, including singing "Di Suvcro" near the Calder during Festival 2000. The group includes Alex Grimes, Ryan Penfold, Bram Reynhout and Shane Hillen. Their instrumental­ ists are Kayle Hinkle on the piano, and Bryan Kolk who plays bass. Other music the group showcases includes such favorites as Swingtown, the Lion Sleeps Tonight, Fun, Fun, Fun, Kokomo, Good Night Sweet Heart and Barbara Ann. The quartet has worked together all year, and their efforts are being rewarded by being invited to give public performances, in­ cluding one for the Lions Club at the Mid Villa in Middleville on May 1, as well as the Festival 2000 performance. Blood drive set at Thornapple Township Hall June 27 Summer is a busy time for the Red Cross. While fami­ lies arc hitting the highways to destinations like Petoskey. Travese City and Ludington, the Red Cross is hitting the streets, looking for volunteer blood donors. Daileys celebrate 40th anniversary John and Judy (Post) Dailey of Caledonia cele­ brated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 17th. Children of the couple are David and Cheryl Northrop, Susan Dailey and Paul and Karen Gipe. The Daileys' grandchildren are Jacqui and John Northrop. A family celebration is being planned to honor the occasion. Contempo Salon a Jull-SsiMux fcnlcjnpc'ui'uj Salon faJt Uu enLilt family! HAIR • NAILS • TANNING including The Came Room Men’s Salon •5 V . WALK-IN’S WELCOME • OPEN ENVENINCS M « . V CallJaday! 616-891-1093 Caledonia Village Centre > “It is becoming increas­ ingly difficult to recruit blood donors in the sum­ mer,’’ says Great Lakes Blood Region Executive Director Fred Sterns. “Schools are out on summer break and families take vacations. Unfortunately, the need for blood doesn’t take a vacation. In fact, the need continues to rise with the increase in car crashes and vacation injuries.” Many people who are treated for major illness or injury receive care outside their hometown. They may be required to travel to a larger medical facility for treatment or they may be injured while on vacation. Fortunately, the Red Cross will be there wherever and whenever blood is needed. Patients in Michigan hos­ pitals need around 2000units of blood products every day that’s about one unit every 43 seconds. “We don’t have a crystal ball for the future to know where or when someone might need blood,” says Stems. “We have just one promise: We’ll Be There ’ Volunteer blood donors can help save lives through­ out Michigan this summer by donating through the American Red Cross. The need for blood goes beyond city limits or county lines. Volunteer blood donors are invited to a summer blood dnve Tuesday. June 27 from 12 to 5:45 p.m al the Thomapple Township Hall, 200 East Main. Middleville The blood dnve is sponsored by Thomapple Township Emergency Services. The wranglers at the Circle of Friends Vacation bible School can’t wait to meet their cowpokes. All ages are invited to participate. each day until June 29. tus Kellie invites children of by Patricia Johns There is a special closing all ages to come to the Staff Writer program, trading post and ranch, make new friends and Vacation Bible School is ice cream social at 7 p.m. help others." part of summer. Children For information about the June 29. sing songs, make crafts and Kactus Kellie Bremer and Circle of Friends Ranch celebrate their faith. This VBS call the church at 795Slingshot Shannon year the Bible School at the Swanson have planned some 9266 today through Friday Middleville Methodist Church has an added dimen­ "rootin’, tootin’ fun." Kac­ from 9 a m. to I p.m. sion. The group will host a canned goods and paper products drive for God's Kitchen in Grand Rapids. Money raised through the freewill offering will go to help four-year-old Carolyn Wilbur, Byington & McPhillips Goldman of Hastings as she Bankruptcy Services struggles with leukemia. The Circle of Friends Telephone Ranch opens at 9 a.m. on 616-945 9557 Michael |. June 26 and regular ranch Toll Free: 1-877-945-9557 / McPhillips activities end at 11:30 a.m. £)cpot UaUi (Offices A Premier Independent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from Nearest and most affordable rates in area. Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Wal-Mart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/June 20. 2000 Caledonia HS students learn about volunteerism Lynn Prince’s Advisory group: Stephen Downing, John Wisniewski, Sam VandenBerg, Adam Benedict, Hillary O’Neil, Jen Sutphin, Tara Stanek,’Hallie Hargreaves, Stacee Holvey, Gwen Freas, Tyler Ross, Stephanie Sacha, Brooke Hendry, Erin Samuels, and Michelle Bennett. John Wisniewski was assigned to help engineer a construction with big Tinker Toys, and to show younger children ways to stabilize a structure. Volunteerism for some students meant helping with the mail at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A group of students in Lynn Prince’s high school advisory group planned a service project at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and learned service can be as much fun for them as it was for the kids they worked with. Orientation at the mu­ seum was conducted by Jan Slone, who explained the approach of multiple intelligences, in which children learn in different ways. The museum is set up so that people can experience activities to learn in a variety of ways.. They were given an apron and a name tag, to identify themselves as there to help the children who had questions. The students went to work in pairs at the play stations, Erin Samuels explained, and they were there for about three hours. The children they worked with were of a younger age than they were. Brooke Henry said, "It felt good, helping and playing with them. Little kids look up to older people," she said. Tara Stanek said the kids liked to invent little plays and to "get you ZXP'A July 4th W Holiday Deadlines for • I ThfiSun ond Neivs mw The People Paper ITlFFLEVHUfiY ews new®- ~ Display Advertising Deadlines ~ I I for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The "Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be Thursday, June 29 at Noon. ~ Classified Deadlines for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday June 30 at Noon. LD Deadline for The Reminder will Friday June 30 at 5 p.m. — Different bubble stations were very popular. Hallie Hargreave demonstrates making a huge bubble to younger children. involved." She said the little girls would sing, and they would sing with them. "They tried to dress us in the costumes and to get you to take part with them. It was just so much fun!" Stephen Downing liked the experience because it was "hands on,” like a sta­ tion he worked at with an­ gled cushion blocks to make an arch. Stephen Downing paired with Sam Vandenberg at the Dry Sand Box, and other stations. Stanek said it was fun to go out into a different situation than the familiar one in their own school and to see how kids act toward one another and to observe the different personalities. She said she had not perceived Grand Rapids as being part of "our commu­ nity," but her view was en­ larged by the exposure. "We don't get to see people of different ethnicities, here, and we got to learn how to communicate with them." Stanek concluded it had been a fun experience. Erin Samuels explained there were different stations for learning and playing, and she had helped kids learn different activities. She worked with magnets, among other things. Tyler Ross also worked with kids at the magnet station. Samuels said working with weaving and with string, and making crafts were some of the activities. She also helped at the big Tinker .Toy station "where you could build things." John Wisniewski said he had worked at that station for quite a while. He made a person and started on building a big house, which got really big, and parts were taken from the person before it got finished, to build other things. Wisniewski said he no­ ticed how different kids learned differently. Some had trouble making things that would not fail over, so he helped them learn to do it on their own. There were three bubble stations, which were very popular, with both the younger kids and the older ones. Continued next page �The Sun and News. MiddteviHe. Ml/June 20. 2000/Page 7 Parmalee Methodist holds annual strawberry breakfast The Strawberry Breakfast at the Parmalee Methodist Church has been taking place each June for longer than anyone can remember. First you need lots of clean sweet berries Then you need families and friends to share them with. This event is put on by the United Methodist Women. Thornapple Heritage Association sets meetings dates, locations The Thomapple Heritage Association will continue to meet over the summer The next meeting is on June 21 at Dave Otto's home on State Road in Middleville. On July 19, the group will meet at Jane Coburn's home at Gun Lake On Au­ gust 16, the meeting will be at Char Finkbeiner's home. Directions to each of these meetings is available by Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hears a day* Hays a week calling 795-2042. Current projects of the group include preparation of three decades of clothing for storage and to be used in fu­ ture style shows. The asso­ ciation is also working to set up an archives of docu­ ments concerning Mid­ dleville and its people. The group welcomes new members and anyone inter­ ested in learning more about the association and its activ­ ities can call 795-2042. From previous page Some of the students had volunteered in other situations. Stacee Holvey said she had previously worked at Very Special Arts, with children with disabilities, and no special arts abilities. Holvey said that the group at the museum was different. These kids were not disabled and had no special problems. Tara Stanek said a lot of the students in the group had done other volunteer work at the Middle School last year. They had helped out, picked up, painted for the school, but had not worked directly with chil­ dren before. Teacher Prince asked why the students thought it was important to volunteer. Hillary O'Neil replied, "It was fun. I was at a bubble station. It felt good to help someone else." Adam Benedict said "It is important to volunteer. If you do something and have a positive effect in someone's life, they might grow to be a more considerate person themselves in the future." O'Neil said "We could enjoy it almost as much as they did." Stanek agreed. She worked in the sand box and at the bubble stations. She said, "You'd look up and the kids would move on and you’d still be playing. The Moms and Dads even forgot what they were there for. The kids went off on their own. A crawl- through space lined with mirrors offered a challenge in perception. It was fun for all ages," she said. Stephanie Sacha and Erin Samuels both said they might want to volunteer at the museum again. Gwen Freas said, "Before we went, I wasn't very enthusiastic. It was really fun. 1 would enjoy doing it again." "It would be a great experience for every teen to have to do community service or to do something for others," said Michelle Bennett. "It gives you a feeling of satisfaction, knowing people need your help, and you can make a difference. We interacted a lot with the kids, and helped the workers there." There are a limited num­ ber of openings available at the children's museum this summer, where teens may volunteer to work with hands on exhibits, including the special Dr. Seuss Exhibit, or learn to be counselors in training. Call Jan Stone at (he Grand Rapids Children's Museum at 235-4726. �Page 8rthe Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 20. 2000 Ralph W. (Hank) Gehl Leo H. Colburn Sr. MIDDLEVILLE Mr. Leo H. Colburn Sr., age 84, of Middleville, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2000 at home. He was bom on August 21, 1915 in Caledonia, the son of Edwin and Minnie (McCaul) Colburn. Leo was raised in Caledonia and attended Caledonia schools, graduating in 1933. He married Rose M. Niemiec on December 8, 1971 in Hastings. Leo was employed at Consumers Power Company and retired after 35 years of Service. He enjoyed casinos, fishing and hunting. He Pastor Chuck retires, returns to Gun Lake Reverend (Pastor Chuck) Charles Doornbos will celebrate his retirement from the Coopersville Reformed Church on June 25. Doornbos served as the youth education pastor at Peace Reformed church in Middleville from 197883. In July Doornbos and his wife Elsie are moving to Gun Colony. The pubic is invited to attend the retirement celebration in Coopersville at 6 p.m. Call 616-837-8949 for details BENDER AUTO BODY - Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 will be missed by all. Leo was a former member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents; and eight brothers. Leo is survived by his loving wife. Rose Colburn; three sons, Ed and Sara Colburn, Leo and Patricia Colburn Jr., and Ken and Bonnie Colburn; six step-children. Geo and Fran French Jr., Stephen French, Patrick French, Deborah French, Paul and Lory French, and Laura and Don DeLange; 16 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one brother, Claude and Dorothy Colburn; one sister. Beatrice Taylor; two brothers-in-law. Stephen and Betti Niemiec, and Paul and Charlotte Niemiec; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services for Leo were held on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Alto. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Township Emergency Services 115 High Street P.O. Box 459 Middleville, Michigan 49333. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. CALEDONIA Mr Ralph W. (Hank) Gehl. of Caledonia, bom December 26, 1914. passed away Monday, June 12, 2000. He was a life-long member of Holy Family Catholic Church, a resident and businessman of Caledonia. Hank served our country in World War II and was an active member for 54 years of the Caledonia American Legion Post #305. He was also a life-long member of the Caledonia Sportsman Club. He was preceded in death by his son, James W. Gehl. Hank is survived by his wife of 59 years, Thelma; his children. Larry and Marcia Gehl. Nancy and Lenn Sutterfield. Susan and Dave Fleishchmann. and Michael and Connie Gehl; his grandchildren. Bob and Tammy Gehl. Tom and Kim Gehl. Ann Gehl and Todd. Mitch and Laurie Miller. Rod and Tammy Miller. Brian Gehl. Brad Gehl, Luke Fleischmann and Lori. Jessica Fleischmann and Greg, and Julie and Eric Wiegand; eight step­ grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; his sister-in-law. Marian Gehl; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Edward and Leona Miller; and several nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Thursday. June 15. 2000 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Reverend Father David E. LeBlanc as celebrant. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be given in his name to the American Legion Post #305, 9548 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia. Michigan 49316. Arrangements were made by the DeVries Funeral Home. Irene E. Abasse-------------------------------- -—MIDDLEVILLE Mrs. Irene E. Abasse, age 77, of Middleville, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at Spectrum HealthEast Campus, Grand Rapids. She was bom on July 14, 1922 in Alamo Township, Kalamazoo County, the daughter of Roy E. and Margaret M. (Blanchard) Neeson. Irene was raised in Plainwell, Alamo, Williams, South Haven and Grand Rapids and attended several different schools, graduating in 1939 from South High School. She was employed at McInerney during World War II sewing parachutes. In 1945, she became an at home mother, returning in 1961 to Airway Manufacturing, Incorporated, making vacuum cleaner bags. Then in 1964, she went to work at Engineering in Middleville. In 1966, Irene went to work at Steelcase, Incorporated, where she was a repair sewer for 18 years until her retirement in 1983. She was an avid crossword and jigsaw puzzle fan, she also was an avid fan of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy and had favorite detective shows. Murder She Wrote and Diagnosis Murder. Irene was a caring, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father. Roy E. Neeson, mother, Margaret M. Tibbets; and her brother, Elmer E. Neeson. Irene is survived by two daughters, Charlene M. Abasse and Marian M. McWhinney both of Middleville; three grandchildren. Lisa Thiel. Jestin McWhinney and Sabrina Abasse. two great grandchildren. Stirling Thiel and Jennifer Thiel; sister-in-law, Doris Neeson; & four nephews. Memorial Graveside Services will be held at a later date. Interment will be at Robbins Cemetery in Yankee Springs Township. . Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Thomas E. Braendle WAYLAND Mr Thomas E. Braendle, age 74, of Wayland, passed away Friday, June 16, 2000. Tom served in the Navy during World War II, and retired after 34 years from the Caledonia Post Office. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Irene; and his four daughters and their spouses, Mary & Herb Swanson, Therese & Wayne Mombcr, Suzanne & Brian Cooper, Jeanne & Tom Stevens; his sisters, Mary Nachtegall & Ann Rowlader; his brother, Donald Braendle; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass for Mr. Braendle will be offered on Tuesday. June 20, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 150 - 131st. Avenue, Gun Lake. Interment to follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. the family requests that no flowers be sent, but instead a contribution be made to Cancer Research or Hospice of Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Home. Kerry B. Goodwin-----------------------------------CALEDONIA - Kerry B. Goodwin, age 50, of Caledonia, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2000 following a brave battle against cancer. Kerry was a Vietnam veteran and worked at Ameritech for 27 years. His quiet strength and humor will be missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Goodwin; and brother, Jim FORECLOSED HOMES Low or SO Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now? Financing available’ Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext 5224 Goodwin. 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Middleville MlAJune 20 2000/Page 9 < THORN APPLE KELLOGG r Senior Parents jfiU.S Class of2000 ... wish to thank the supporters of the All-Night Senior Party: TKEA Shear Pleasure Contempo Salon Earthbound Inc. Middleville Lions Club Barry and Bev Swanson J.L. Swartz Insurance B&K Family Car Wash Four Star Video Bradford White Corporation Tires 2000 Bittersweet Ski Area Dan Valley Excavating Flexfab Horizons International Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, PC Richard Choryan, O.D. McKeown and Kraai, PC Harmony House-Troy, Mich. Grand Valley University Central Michigan University Freeport News Bruce’s Frame and Alignment Performance Plus Cannonsburg Ski Area Barry County Lumber Charles Caldwell, D.D.S. Jack Loeks Theatres WBCH Radio River Bend Golf Course Yankee Springs Golf Course Star Theatres Local 1002 UAW Shamrock Tavern Felpausch Food Centers Grand Rapids Community College University of Michigan Burger King of West Michigan Bosley Pharmacy Timber Ridge Ski Area Dykstra’s Preferred Poured Walls Greg Lydy Builder Roman Manufacturing Inc. Meijer, Inc. Hastings City Bank River Bend Travel Caledonia Auto Parts, Inc. Pharmacy Care Hodges Jewelry & Gifts Michigan Aluminum Bill & Maggie Aukerman- Prairieville Days Harrison’s Marine Tom Otto-Turkeys Thomapple Floral Geukes Meat Market Van Elst Pig Farm Cordts BuildersSpartan Stores Friends & Family Gateway Engineering Pastoor’s Family Market The Marketplace ... and all those in the community who donated their pocket change �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 20. 2000 Elementary students paddle canoe into history Jim Meryle, (far left) as "Pierre," takes Caledonia Elementary children out on Emmons Lake in the replica birch bark canoe, "Gabagouach," making it possible to imagine what the past was really like. by Ruth Zachary opportunity to feel as if Staff Writer they were actually there, viewing some scene from Caledonia Elementary School and Emmons Lake Elementary students took a trip into history June 1-2, grant project, the Four Winds program, which has been carried on for 20 years. They present their program America’s past. The historic characters mostly to school children Father and civic groups with two when they visited two repre­ sentatives from the past at Jacques Marquette, a French Pierre, a or three different emphases. Jim Meryle, as Pierre, Lakeside Park on Emmons guide who paddled them took 10-12 children out on Lake. 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The canoe he brought to Continued next page �The Sun and News, MiddleviHe. Ml/June 20. 2000/Page 11 Area skater moving up, enjoying time on the ice At first, Rachel Syswerda had considered football as a hobby when she contemplated the possibilities a couple of years ago. But eventually she opted for figure skating and she has found that choice to not only be quite rewarding, but also a whole lot of fun. Syswerda, 12, has been training for nearly a year and a half at the Greater Grand Rapids Figure Skating Club. The Middleville From previous page He explained how the beaver trade became a big industry in early centuries. He showed a beaver pelt, and how the hide was shaved, and how the guard hairs had to be separated from the undercoat with tweezers. The soft undercoat was then made into felt to make a very stiff, glossy, smooth hat, highly prized by high society people for a long time. He explained in detail what the world of King Louis was like, what people wore, how they lived and what it was like for (he peasants. "There were 100,000 peasants who went to bed hungry every night." he said. He spoke at length on historical events, the way of life and the artifacts and tools used for everyday life. It begins native has already climbed Kentucky. to the pre-juvenile status Thursday and runs through and is now working on her Saturday. On hand for the requirements to advance into event will be Cathy Casey, former coach of the juvenile level. She will a take her test to become a professional skater Scott Hamilton. juvenile skater in July. Syswerda’s training But, there is still work that needs to be done before regimen can be long and she is prepared for that next extensive, but she still finds big endeavor plenty of pleasure in her "I'm working on sport. When asked what she mastering the double lutz enjoys most about skating, and I also need to work on Sy swerda said "the work and my double axle," Syswerda competing." said. A normal day at the Following the club Greater Grand Rapids Figure competition — which is Skating Club for Syswerda being held this week in during the summer months Grand Rapids — there are usually runs from 8:30 two important competitions a.m.-3 p.m. Only two and a for the Middleville skater half of those hours are spent that will take place in on the ice. Detroit and Lansing. She Her coach. Scott hopes to use those two Chiamulera, has been a events to develop her tremendous help to programs for regionals Syswerda advancing as far as which start Oct. 16 in Ann she has in the first year and Arbor. a half. After that who knows "She wouldn't have gotten what next: Sectionals, as far as she has withou Junior Olympics, him," Cheryl Syswerda Nationals? Rachel's mother, said. Her ultimate goal, There are many areas ot however, might be to coach training that a figure skater others who also enjoy the must work on, jumping, sport. Syswerda said she perfecting the moves, the would mainly like to teach proper mental framework skating and figures that and footwork are just a would be a "good job for couple of the most college." important. The Greater Grand Rapids Syswerda said she most Open this week should enjoys the jumping, even include 500 skaters from all more than the spinning. over the United States When asked if the mental including areas such as part of the sport is also a about the other skaters; I concentrate mostly on my jumps." Her hard work truly has paid off. Syswerda won a silver medal at her first competition during the spring of 1999 (the Ann Arbor Invitational) as a low beginner. Last year, she competed four times and medaled at three of the four events. But as you progress in skating, the competitions become more and more difficult. A month ago. she finished seventh in Ann Arbor, showing that there is still room for improvement. "She has a lot of climbing to do to get to where she wants to go," Cheryl Syswerda said. Rachel's ultimate goal, "just to get as far as I can get," she explained. The ice, however, is still a place where Syswerda can find peace and happiness. "You’re just really happy; you just don't want to get off the ice," Rachel Syswerda said. Hornes contemporary; Distinctive Styles Inside and Out Rashel Syswerda has put plenty of hard work into her figure skating and has found her efforts to be rewarding. key, she responded "yeah, definitely." The aim, Syswerda said, is to focus on how she is skating and not what the other skaters are doing. "I usually don't think TRADITIONAL, ( oi x i RY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values space. 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Walter and Lois are asking only for your best wishes. No gifts, please. Please join the family of Joe and Melva Oesch as we celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house on June 24, 2000 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Dari’s Banquet Hall at 6595 Alden Nash SE, Alto. (No gifts, please.) Sherwoods to celebrate 50th anniversary Reverend and Mrs. James Sherwood will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 24th at Leighton United Methodist Church, 4180 2nd Street, Caledonia, Michigan. An open house will be held between the hours of two and five. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment 612 E. Main St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 S. 891-9294 2 “Annie," from page 12 famous billionaire Oliver Warbucks. He decides to adopt Annie, but she is convinced her real parents are out in the world somewhere looking for her. Warbucks puts out a na­ tionwide search for her parents. Miss Hannigan and her conniving brother pretend to be Annie's parents to collect the reward. Eventually all is sorted out, and in the end, Annie lives with Warbucks. The cast features over 25 talented actors and actresses, with the role of Annie to be played by Samantha Nemecek, and Warbucks acted and sung by Paul Brouwers Sr. Annie's canine chum, Sandy is performed admirably by Shroeder. Miss Hannigan is portrayed by Brenda Van­ derArk. Others performing in the play include Sarah Wore li­ ster, Audrey Filson, Leah Van Laan, Katie VanderArk, Holly Van Laan, Caitlyn Boot, Abbie Stauffer, John Amos, Carole Rahn. Rolin Timmerman, Rebecca Beckett, Susan Capestany, Mary Ann Heinen, Amy Hooyer, Linda Wiers, Jayne Worcester, Jamie Hooyer, Elise Rahn, John Scranton, Chris VanderArk, Danielle Visser, Michael Redding, Louis Richards, Gord VanderArk, Jerome Richards, and Jack Heinen. The performances will be presented June 23, 24 and 30 at 7 p.m and on July I at 6:30 p.m. at Caledonia High School Performing Ans Center at 9757. Duncan Lake. • Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Open seating will be available at the door, but reserved seating is available by calling 891-8117. A golden wedding anniversary will be celebrated on Saturday, June 24, 2000 by Charles and Mary Kuhtic ’ of Wayland. The occasion will be celebrated with a private party being given by their children: Frank Kuhtic, Charles Kuhtic, Robert and Leslie (Robed passed away May 1999) and Janine and Leslie Baird. They have six grandchildren. With Traffic Zone, you get peace of mind knowing your floor will last. We guarantee it. The extremely resilient surface layer is backed by a 25-year warranty—our best. Caledonia Carpet & Interiors Sales • Design • Installation (D&W Plaza Next to Rite-Aid) 616-891-2360 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml/June 20 2000 Caledonia Township hires new zoning administrator FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues It's legal, but puzzling To the editor: I am puzzled by some­ thing. Shouldn't the Bryan Harrison who filed to run for Caledonia Township super­ visor actually be required to live in the township where he’s running7 Do not con­ fuse the candidate for super­ visor with the Brian Hamson. who is the pastor of the Alaska Baptist Church Voters should know candi­ date Bryan Harrison has a history of moving around allegedly in vain attempts to find a permanent political YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF HEARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL DISTRICT NO. 20 TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, the owners of land with the Special Assessment District NO 20 and any other interested per­ sons PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor of the Township of Yankee Springs has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a SPE­ CIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL (Second hearing) prepared by him covering all properties within the Special Assessment District No 20 benefited by the proposed Dredging of the lagoon in Johnson's Gun Lake Plat Said Assessment Roll has been pre­ pared for the purpose of assessing costs of aforesaid Special Assessment District as more particularly shown on the plans and estimates of costs on file with the Township clerk at 284 N Briggs Road. Middleville. Michigan within the Township which assess­ ment is in the total amount of $38,250 00 which includes publi­ cation costs PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is proposed is more particularly described AS follows Beachline Construction Co . will supply equipment, labor and insurance for dredging an area approximately 3 x20 x900' as specified 1. Spoil area supplied by owners measuring 100 x400 x12' with­ in 500' of channel area. 2. Beachline will excavate berm mentioned above. 3. Approximately 5‘ of finished water depth. 4. Beachline will doze spoil area upon completion. 5. Beachline will obtain all necessary DEQ and Soil Erosion permits. Property located in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml described as follows: 08-16-105-014-00 08-16-105-019-00 08-16-105-021-00 08-16-105-023-00 08-16-105-022-00 08-16-105-008-00 08-16-105-026-00 08-16-105-027-00 08-16-105-009-00 08-16-105-013-50 08 160105-005-00 08 16-105-007-00 08-16-105-011-00 08-16-105-024-00 08-16-105013-00 08-16-105-030-00 08-16-105-006-00 08-16-105-028-00 08-16-105-010-00 08-16-105-027-10 08-16-105-025-00 08-16-105-004-10 08-16-105-031-00 08-16-105-029-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervise, has fur­ ther reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said dis­ trict. The proposed special assessment as shown on the roll is $1,593.75 per parcel of land in the district. For further information you are invited to examine the Roll PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will hold a Special Meeting at the Township Hall on JUNE 29TH-2OOQ at 7:00 PM for the purpose of reviewing said Special Assessment Roll, hearing any objections thereto, and thereafter confinning said Roll as submitted or revised or amended. Said roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular busi­ ness hours from 9:00 a m. to 3.00 p.m Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a m. to noon on Friday until the time of said hear­ ing and may further be examined at said heanng Appearance and protest at this heanng is required in order to appeal the amount of the Special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner, or party m interest, or his or her agent may appear m person at the hearing to protest the Special Assessment, or may file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing, and tn that event, personal appearance shall not be required The owner or any person having an interest in the reai property who protests in person or in wntmg at tne hearing may file a wntten appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the Special Assessment Rod. After the pubic heanng is dosed the Township Boa^d may con­ firm the roll as submitted or as revised or amended, may provide for payment of special assessments »n nstaliments wrth interest on the unpaid balance, and may provide by Resolution kx any and all such other matters as are permittee by law with regard Special Assessments All interested persons are invited to be present at me atoresa<o tme and place to submit comments concerning me foregoing Yankee Spnngs Township provide necessary 'easonabie auxiliary ads and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed maiena* beng considered at the heanng. to individuals with dsab4rt.es requiring auxiliary acs or services should contact the Clerk at me adcress of telephone number listed below YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Janice C. Lippert. Clerk 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 616-795-9091 home He lived in Lansing, then moved to Kent County to run for the County Commission in 1994 for the 18th District which is Grand Rapids Township Having lost there, he moved to Caledonia to run for his mother s seat on the County Commission in 1998 in the 3rd District. The voters saw through both those blatant ploys He did live at 9130 76th Street in Alto for a while, but then sold it last summer. Someone thought he lived with his folks, but they are at a residence in Bowne Township. The only Bryan Harnson now listed in the 2000 Ameritech phone book lives at 2843 Northville Drive in Plainfield Township Candidate Bryan Harnson is registered to vote and filed the Affidavit of Identity for Supervisor using an unoccupied Caledonia Township address of 8495 Woodland Forest in Alto. This address is a house that is under construction. No one lives there and no occu­ pancy permit has been issued for it. I found it is legal to move around, register to vote, file candidacies and run for pub­ lic office like this because he intends' to move back to Caledonia, though I suppose it could just as easily be New York. Maybe when he actu­ ally does live here I might ‘intend’ to vote for him 1 1 do have to wonder how a guy who works in Lansing all day is going to serve us after commuting an hour each way. Maybe that explains all the evening and weekend office hours he’s proposing Meanwhile, in the August primary election for town­ ship supervisor, 1 suggest voters give their endorse­ ments cautiously and cast their vote for someone who lives here and has served Caledonia Township awhile. Gary Sundberg Alto Freeport Library turtle crafts begin Wednesday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Ready, Set, Read program at the Freeport Li­ brary has planned a fun and slightly messy project for this year's summer reading program. Students entering the first grade and older will make papier mache turtles at a program Wednesday, June 21, at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required by calling the Freeport Library at 7655181. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 by Ruth Zachary’ Staff Writer Darrell Rotier began his work as a zoning adminis­ trator for Caledonia Town­ ship June 12. Rotier said he had worked for four and one-half years as a zoning administrator, and one year as a treasurer before that. His duties as a zoning administratot will be to en­ force the zoning ordinances which include signs, noise, inoperable vehicles on pri­ vate property, junk, trash, home occupation infringe­ ments, and investigating complaints. After a site plan is ap­ proved, he said he could be­ come involved to see that conditions and requirements for lighting, screening, and other details outlined by the planning commission are properly met. He may or may not be­ come involved in recording Darrell Rotier land splits, depending on how duties are divided within the office. Rotier would not be in­ volved in building inspec­ tions or matters under the jurisdiction of the engineer, of the drain commission, health department, or in en­ vironmental issues. At the May meeting. Township Planner Dave Zylstra said, ’’I think we are fortunate to attract a person of this caliber for the job." He said ”1 think Rotier would make a good fit to our team and will add valu­ able services, and expect him to do a good job." Zylstra said Rotier has a bachelor of arts degree in English, and spent several years operating his own re­ tail business and also had several years experience as a zoning administrator, func­ tioning in three jurisdic­ tions, Kent City. Solon Township, and the Village of Ravenna. The Caledonia Township Board approved an annual salary offer of $28,635 to hire Rotier as a zoning ad­ ministrator, after the search committee recommended him in May. Rotier will be available to the public during regular township office hours, but expects to be out doing field work two afternoons per week. Yankee Springs supervisor retires bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer The members of the Yan­ kee Springs Board of Trustees met on June 13 and celebrated the retirement after almost 8 years as supervisor of George London with cake and punch. London praised the hard work of his colleagues on the board, the concerned cit­ izenry and said, "My 42 years of public service have gone by really fast." The board adopted a new budget for the 2000-2001 fiscal year, with treasurer Bob Herold announcing that it will have to be adjusted once the year end accounting is completed. The budget totals about $510,000 in revenues with expenditures estimated to be about $506,000. The budget "is in good shape but there were additional expenses in legal fees and planning over the past year," treasurer Bob Herold said. Following a detailed dis­ cussion the board approved the requesfby Bill Akers for a building permit for a lot in the Liesure Life plat. The board will be discussing the state of First Street with the Barry County Road Commission to see how much it will cost to pave or to gravel. Herold is investigating the refund check from the County Conservation District to see whether the township can waive the cost of gypsy moth spraying this year. The trustees will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. June 29 to discuss personnel issues including Ken Wor­ sham’s contract as zoning officer. There will also be a dis­ cussion of special assess­ ment district requests. George London said, “My 42 years of public service (the last 8 as Yankee Springs supervisor) have gone by really quickly. SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 June 29th - 2000 7:00 P M Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 Purpose of Meeting: Special Assessment Roll District #20 Public Hearing Adjust Budget Review Gypsy Moth billing procedures Review the cost for paving First Street & legal issues Review Zoning Administrator's contract Other such busness Date of Meeting: Time of Meeting: Place of Meeting: Signature of Township Clerk: Janice C Lippert Date and Time of Posting: June 16th, 2000, 1 p.m. This notice is posted in compliance wrth PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41 72a (2)(3) and the Americans Wrth Disabilities Act (ADA) The Yankee Spnngs Township board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabili­ ties at the meeting or public heanng upon 10 days notice to the Yankee Spnngs Township board A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the clerk. 305 �The Sun and News Middleville Ml/June 20, 2000/Page 15 Village upholds planning VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE commission’s zoning denial Synopsis of regular meeting Synopsis VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 24, 2000 The regular meeting of the Village of Middlevrtle. Michigan Council was called to order at 7 04 p m by Lon Myers. Council President of the Village of Middleville. Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present Mr Floyd Bray Mrs Dorothy Corson. Mr Michael Lytle Mr Witham Kenyon Mr Lon Myers Mr David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg Ail mem bers present The minutes of the May 09 2000 meeting were approved as read as was the Agenda for the meeting Mr Clair Millet, of Earth Tech, pre sented his monthly report Mr Myers thanked the Girt Scouts. 4-H members and aii other indi­ viduals for all their help in dean ing up the Thornapple-Paul Henry Trail Mr Myers reported on a letter from the Middleville Housing Commission referenc ing a letter from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop ment naming uncotn Meadows as a "high performer' ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution #00 011. authorizing the practice of Crvd Infractions m the Village as a means of enforcing the terms of the Village Code of Ordinances on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Roll call vote resulted m all Ayes 2 Approved payment of the invoices, dated May 19. 2000. o the amount of $50,251 21 on a motion made by Mr LyOe and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 3 Appointed Mr Charles Flora to the Zoning Board of Appeals to complete an unexpired term that will expire April 30, 2001 on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman 4 Approved authorizing Barry County to pay invoices to Williams and Works in the EARN s9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN loin the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others The class will be held |uly 17 through July 31 and is not in session on weekends After successful com­ pletion of state testing, wage will increase to $10 65 per hour To ensure the safety of our resi­ dents and staff, all applicants are subject to crimi­ nal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by July 12 at: C&drnapplc 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE amount of $2350 57 for costs associated with the Utility Improvement Project on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray 5 Approved purchase of a workstation from Custer Office Supply m an amount not to exceed $3725 63 on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mr Bray The motion •carried with 6 Ayes and 1 Nay. with Mrs Corson votng no. 6 Approved dedication of $2182 00 for engineering work associated with Grand Rapids Street reconstruction from Eagle Dove to Crane Road on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mr Lytle 7 Approved authorizing the appropriation of $5000 00 for payment to Mr and Mrs Thatcher in exchange for the right of way. as indicated in the proposed Intersection Easement Agreement, with the understand­ ing that tree removals/movements will be addressed before they occur on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman 8 Adopted Resolution #00012. Resolution Regarding Increasing Property Taxes Pursuant to Truth in Taxation, including having a Public Hearing on Tuesday. June 13, 2000 on a motion made by Mr. Newman and supported by Mr Bray Roll can vote resulted in 7 ayes 9 Adjourned the meeting at 7 38 p m on a motion made by Mi Bray and supported by Mr Newman Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L. Fisk, Clerk The complete text ot the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a m. and 5 00 p m . Monday through Friday (200) by Patricia Johns Sutf Writer Middleville Village coun­ cil members upheld the June 6 decision of the Middleville Planning Commission to deny a request for a zoning change to C-3 made by Roselle and Randall Havens for their property on Arling­ ton Street. The change to commercial from multi-family residential would allow a variety of commercial uses including retail, office and mixed use. Roselle Havens presented the council with a detailed statement, showing where she disagreed with the deci­ sion. "The decision was arbi­ trary and capricious based on little reason and with no practical application for fu­ ture zoning decisions," she said. Havens told the council that there are no specific plans for the property at the present. Among the possi­ bilities discussed are a restaurant, day care center, and various retail options. Council president Lon Myers told Havens that once she has a specific plan for the acreage she could reap­ ply for a zoning change. "It is hard to make deci­ sions in a vacuum," he said. In other news, Council approved awarding the Main Street resurfacing bid to Dan Valley Excavating, the low bidder, at slightly more than $602,000. Dave Dykstra told the council, "I plan to start as soon as I have a signed con­ tract." He anticipates the project will go smoothly since he has good subcontractors and an excellent restoration crew. Also being paved this summer is the first part of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. Work should begin on the trail in August. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck will work with Thomapple Township Su­ pervisor Don Boysen on a joint village, township newsletter. Council approved replac­ ing the linoleum within Village Hall as part of inte­ rior renovations. There was no public comment on the taxation rate and council voted to keep it at 11.377 mils. The next meeting of the Village Council is 7 p.m. June 27. SUMMER JOBS PACKERS OF QUALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES GENERAL LABOR ~ ALL JOB SEEKERS ~ RETIREES, HOUSEWIVES AND TEENS IF YOU NEED EXIRA $$ DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE NEED APPROXIMATELY JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER Call 616-374-8837 ...FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8:00 A M. TO 4:00 P.M. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman Street Like Odessa, MI E.O.E. The Community Alliance for Responsible Growth Wishes to Thank The many volunteers who helped in support of the Caledonia Schools Rond Issue Proposal Including: The Growth Committee Many focal businesses School Staff and^dministration Concerned Parents and Citizens jdnd'flU Those Who Voted In Support of the Pond your time, interest, and concern for the future of Caledonia Community School Children Is greatly appreciated. �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/June 2D. 2000 Famous Flooring triples in size to meet demand by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Famous Flooring in Caledonia is becoming one of the largest flooring re­ sources Southwest Michigan, tripling in size in the past three years to ac­ commodate the growing demand for products they sell. Tom and Peggy Wiltgen - J Tom and Peggy Wiltgen stand by the counter of their new flooring location with over 3,000 different products in a comfortable setting they hope offers maximum convenience for customers. Thornapple Township Board BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Boardmember Boysen, supported by Boardmember Eaton moved the adoption of the following ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 00-04 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORD1ANCES BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE. The Township of Thornapple Ordains: Section 4.4.1 Definitions (add second para­ graph as follows): A recreational vehicle for purposes of this ordinance is any vehicle used off-road, licensed or unlicensed, including but not limited to motor cycles, moto-cross cycles, go-carts, all-terram vehicles, any vehicle having two or eight wheels and excluding mechanized equipment associated with a farm producing crops or animals and lawn mowers Section 4.4.2 (adding): (z) No person shall operate a recreational vehicle, as defined herein, on public or private property , other than a public highway, so as to create engine or exhaust pipe noises which are clearly audible from within a residence, regardless of the time of day Effective Date: This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days following its publication m accordance with state law. YEAS: Boysen, Stagray, Eaton. Gettv NAY S: Schad ABSENT: Eavey, Kelley ORDINANCE NO 00-04 .ADOPTED Donald E Boy sen. Supervisor Donna Stagray. Clerk l. Donna Sugray. the Clerk of Tboenapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, hereby certify lhai the foregoing ordinance was adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Township Board of Thonupp’e Township held on June 12.2000 301 moved into a much larger new location to offer the largest selection of styles and colors of floor coverings on display in the Grand Rapids area, with over 3,000 varieties of tile. The goal of the flourish­ ing business is to meet the needs of both the new home builder and the remodeler. The move into a larger space is hoped to make their customer's shopping experi­ ence as comfortable as pos­ sible. One idea is to offer a children's area to make it easy for the family, both making it possible to have enough time to make well considered choices and to keep their children safe while they shop. Famous Flooring staff is well qualified to assist cus­ tomers. All sales people have an educational back­ ground in design. Peggy Wiltgen said everyone on their staff is extremely re­ sourceful, and will research extensively to help find any product asked for. Famous Flooring is a service-oriented business. One of the services offered to customers is a home con- Peggy Wiltgen points out a customized hand crafted tile with circular ‘Fallen Leaf Mosaic" and "Inset Bass" in Chinese slate from the Michelle Griffoul line of California. sultation for help in making the best decisions. Another feature created in the new business space is to offer private conference rooms for designers to work with clients. Wiltgen said her own background was in customer service, advertising and marketing, with 20 years marketing experience. Tom Wiltgen has 15 years experience in the tile business, and all flooring installers have from 10 to 15 years of technical instal- lation experience in all flooring areas. The business also works with local builders and of­ fers discounts. Wiltgen says the business is looking for more unique sources for tile products to pass along to its customers. She and her husband Tom travel to other parts of the country to connect with ar­ tisans, and craftsmen who can create custom tiles or resources where they can find unique lines. The couple recently went Township ammends noise ordinance because of noisy off road vehicles by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Youthful exuberance and the thrill of speed butted up against neighbors' needs for peace and quiet at the Thor­ napple Township Trustees meeting on June 12. A resident in the Parmalee and Moe roads area has con­ structed a motocross course on his property for his chil­ dren and their friends to use. Motocross cycles have loud resonating engines and several of the neighbors came to the township meet­ ing to ask the trustees to do something to keep the noise and dust down. Kevin Flannery told the board that the noise on May 6 ’’was absolutely indescrib­ able." Other neighbors spoke about the increased noise, dust and perhaps hazards in their area. Bob Wenger asked the trustees to look at the whole picture before acting. Following a discussion, the trustees voted to add a provision on recreational vehicles to the noise amendment. Excessive noise of off road vehicles is cov­ ered by the ordinance which will be published and take effect, 20 days after publica­ tion. In other business, the board approved developing a specific area in the cemetery for cremated remains at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. The board also approved allowing the ambulance ser- Planning commission approves Bradford White expansion by Patricia Johns Staff Writer At a special meeting on June 13, members of the Middleville Planning Commission approved re­ vised plans for an additional building and reconfigured loading docks at Bradford White. Planner Geoff Moffat suggested that the company add landscaping to break up the expanse of the new wall. Commission member Patricia Hall asked the company to reconsider paving the side of the build­ ing near the loading docks. “If you pave it, people will try to park there " The revised plans were acceptrd with the proviso that details be approved by Moffat. Expansion plans for Bradford White were on the agenda of the regular planning meeting on June 6. The special meeting was scheduled so that commission members could review the revised plans brought in on that day. The consensus was that this addition will improve the neighborhood and reduce noise and traffic. The next meeting of the Middleville Planning Commission will be 7 p.m. July 18. vice to do its own billing and purchased a new pro­ gram, including training for the staff. The board also approved paying a one year $4,000 contract with Yankee Springs Township for the use of the fire bam. to one of the largest tile and stone shows in the country. ’’Coverings 2000,’’ in Or­ lando, Florida. Peggy Wiltgen said there are vari­ ous representatives there from all over the world sell­ ing products. Famous Flooring has ac­ cess to a great many prod­ ucts through local suppliers, shortening delivery time. Wiltgen says 80 to 90 per­ cent of their products come from regional suppliers, available within one week of ordering a customer's se­ lection. Although tile is one of the fastest growing products for floors, the store also car­ ries carpet, vinyl, laminate countertops, laminate floor­ ing, marble, stone, and even granite. Wiltgen believes if people knew the exciting range of choices, and the advantages to using tile, even more people would be selecting tile for areas of their homes. "Its a great asset to a home," she said. The aver- Continued next page NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION July 17, 2000 7 P.M. at Thomapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville. Ml 49333 The Planning Com minion will hold a public hearing to coorider a petition to rczooe land from “AR” Agriculture-Residential to “RR" Rural Residential Rmbmrncd by Bernard and Alice Wicringa. The rabjcct parcel is identifed as tax parcel * 08 14-002018 and is generally located at 7817 Whitneyvllic Road io Section 2 of Tbomappk Township, containing 2. 6 acres of land, more or less Prraotu wishing to iddrnt this Issue to the Planning Coomisaon will be given an opportonrty to do ao at the bearing. THE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 0 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4 pm; Friday 8 - Noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to Secretary, Thom apple Township Planning Commission PO Box 459. Middleville, Ml 49333 Wesley Van Rhee, Planning Commission Secretary SbaOoallc MJ 49333 Teicph^t (616) 793-7202 302 �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/June 20. 2000/Page 17 Five utility trucks damaged in fires, arson suspected From previous page age person changes a carpet I every eight years, but tile | will be there for the lifetime of the house. There are homes'in Europe with tile which is as much as 400 to 500 years old." Tile materials used which lasted so long included quar­ ried stone and ceramic prod­ ucts which are also available at Famous Flooring. Tile is being used in a great many ways, these days, Wiltgen said. The store has examples of tile uses for walls, coun- i ters, and tub surrounds, | much more than just being used on floors. "Usually a home is the largest purchase a person will ever make, and the floors arc an essential ele­ ment Floor covering is the most important decorative feature of a person's home, and not just a backdrop." Wiltgen said. "We care about the customer. We want to give them cus­ tomized work, even though that is the most challeng­ ing. We can tie it all to­ gether with finely detailed work." She explained many peo­ ple pay $200,000 for their home, and designate around $9,(XX) to the floor cover­ ing. Fl (Mir covering usually costs about 4.5 percent of the total cost of the home. The cost of materials and installation of tile is about $13.50 per square foot, as compared to about $10.50 per square foot for oak hardwood, and most tile will last much longer. Product lines carried by Famous Flooring include Mannington, Armstrong, Congoleum, and Tarkette, with expanded vinyl selec­ tions. Mannington imitates a tile look with its "Natural Collection." The store carries wood flooring, including 3/4-inch engineered hardwood types. Mohawk is the largest carpet supplier, now going into the new Insignia line of laminate flooring, which will be sold in the store. Famous Flooring is an authorized dealer for Karistan carpet. The business has aligned itself with the three major carpet mills, including Mo­ hawk, and with their addi­ tional space, has tripled their carpet displays, with At least five vehicles parked on Finkbeiner Road were damaged by fire Sun­ day night in what authori­ ties are calling suspicious circumstances. Thornapple Township Emergency Services, called to the scene near Bender Road, found two construc­ tion vehicles damaged by fire and two to three more vehicles damaged by heat. Chief Bob Woodard said. "There are several units putting in a gas pipeline out there," said Woodard, refer­ ring to a Consumer’s En­ ergy project being performed Call 945-9554 for Action-ads Peggy Wiltgen points out a customized hand crafted tile with circular "Fallen Leaf Mosaic" and "Inset Bass" in Chinese slate from the Michelle Griffoul line of California. more textures and colors. They will feature the Mo­ hawk color center, which promises satisfaction guar­ anteed on their carpet prod­ ucts Customers who use their products are varied in their needs and tastes. The staff can provide professional in­ stallation, but it also ac­ commodates the do-it-your­ selfer, and attempt to give complete information for any job. Another unusual service offered by the busi­ ness is the ability to make intricate tile cuts with a wet saw, which can be done in the store to help the cus­ tomer do it on their own if the tile was purchased at Famous Flooring. "We try to meet all price ranges and can meet most budgets," Wiltgen said. An outlet next to the main retail space will offer cash and carry remnants, and supplies of carpet, vinyl, tile products for the do-ityourselfer. Wiltgen said a lot of women are now in­ stalling tile products in their own homes, such as back­ splashes, counters, etc. Free delivery is offered to local customers. Famous Flooring is lo­ cated at 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue. Hours are Monday and Thursday 10 a m. to 8 p.m; Tuesday, Wednesday and Wednesday 10 a m. to 5:30 p.m; and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The phone is 891-9185. by an independent contrac­ tor. "It’s still under investi­ gation. It appears it was not accidental." The Barry County Sherif­ fs Department is involved in the investigation. Consumer’s Energy con­ firmed their company is re­ placing a gas pipeline which serves the Middleville area and that H.L. Crouse Con­ struction is the contractor for the job. which is ex­ pected to be completed in 90 days. Senior parents to meet this week The new group of parents whose children will be se­ niors in the fall will meet this week with those parents whose efforts created a fun all-night graduation party for the class of 2000. The Senior Parent meet­ ing will be Wednesday. June 21 at 7 p.m. at Lee Elemen­ tary. When the students who are seniors this year attended the school it was called "West.” Char Mello invites par­ ents of all incoming seniors to attend this meeting and learn what it means to be a "senior parent." She also encourages par­ ents of this year’s class who didn’t get a class picture to call her at 795-3690. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models /\// insurances Welcome ---- — 41 5 2nd Street, Middleville PJOL-1O. SETTIN THE PACE" "SETTIN THE PACE" SAVE FUEL BRAKE SPECIAL s20.00 OFF $20.00 OFF COMPLETE TUNE-UP WITH COUPON • EXPIRES JULY 1, 2000 500 Arlington Street (M-37) • Middleville FRONT/REAR BRAKES LIFETIME BRAKES AVAILABLE WITH COUPON • EXPIRES JULY 1, 2000 500 Arlington Street (M-37) • Middleville 795-3550 795-3550 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Thomappie Area Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 29, 2000. 7 p.m., at the Thomappie Township Hall, 200 East Mam Street. Middleville, Ml. The purpose of this hearing will be to present the proposed -Community Recreation Plan’ for the area included in the Thomappie Kellogg School District The Community Recreation Plan provides an inventory of existing public recreation facilities, discusses facility needs, identifies potential recreation fadlrties and concludes with short-range (1-5 years) and long range (6+years) recreation improvement projects within the service area The Recreation Commission invites interested persons to attend the public hearing and offer comments on the proposed Plan Citizen comments and suggestions w« be included m the final Plan. A copy of the draft plan ts available tor review at the Village of Middleville offices. 100 East Mam Street Modieviie Ml 49333, or the Thomappie Township Hal at 200 East Mam Middleville. Ml 49333, or the Thomappie Kellogg School District Administration Building at 3385 Bender Road. Middleville. Ml 49333 Comments may be made m wrtmg to any address above or by telephone to 795-3385 or by fax to 795-8889 303 USES WOL-JO, ROTATE, BALANCE AND CHECK AIR PRESSURE TTECH TRANSMISSION FLUSH * will Help Save Fuel! s20.00 OFF WITH COUPON • EXPIRES JULY 1, 2000 WITH COUPON • EXPIRES JULY 1. 2000 500 Arlington Street (M-37) • Middleville 500 Arlington street(M-37) • Middleville 795-3550 795-3550 �Page 18/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/June 20. 2000 Children's book illustrator visits Caledonia kids by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Children's book illustrator Mark Hemck never guessed how popular the fishing how-to book he and author Tim Smith created about fout years ago would even­ tually become. Herrick is an entertaining speaker addressing young readers, and he has made two appearances in the area in the past few months, at Ket­ tle Lake and for a Caledonia Library program June 15, to talk about two books and a newsletter created in cooper­ ation with the Michigan Department of Natural Re­ sources (MDNR). He currently illustrates the quarterly Outdoors Ex­ plorers Club newsletter written and produced for the MDNR. The newsletter is provided free by the MDNR to children across Michigan. The Explorers Club newsletter web site address is www.dnr.state.mi.us. Herrick has illustrated many cartoon characters, in­ cluding "Buck Wilder." fea­ tured in the DNR's Millen­ nium Project and is high­ lighted on their website. Herrick, a commercial artist who owns North Star Production, Inc., a graphics art company in Auburn Hills, illustrated the Mil­ lennium Education Program for the DNR, titled, "Great STATE - Great PARKS Great HISTORY!" This supplemental curriculum written by teachers for teachers, teaches fourth grade students about Michi­ gan's history and natural re­ sources through the study of state parks. The program was dis­ tributed to over 200,000 fourth graders in the fall of 1999. Herrick has presented programs to students at hundreds of schools around the region. Buck Wilder is the fea­ tured cartoon hero in the BIG TENT BOAT SALE This is a TOTAL LIQUIDATION Over 40 Pontoons $1 Million in Fish Boats Ski Boats Four Winns Boats ■•■•<*-<> %%■■<*■<■ Boats ■><*<•■< Boats Cruisers By Drift Boats Bayliner Boats Btkgal Boats ■*o%vor Boats ProCraft □ Cobra □ Smoker Craft □ □ Going on now through Sunday, June 25 I S 127 at Saginaw St. (IVear Irandor) SfiUE! SHUE! SBUE! SfiUE! SfiUE! SRUE! SfiUE! •Buck Wilder," the stand-up comic at left is the character created by Mark Herrick, who is in­ volved not only in teach­ ing about the outdoors and Michigan parks, but in an educational program for 4th graders. "Rascal Racoon" stands with a fish at right. award winning "Buck Wilder's Small Fry Fishing Guide" and "Buck Wilder's Small Twig Hiking and Camping Guide." The books are now published by Alexander and Smith Pub­ lishing, although Smith and Herrick initially arranged to publish the first book them­ selves. Herrick says he has a neat job, drawing cartoons and in addition, he said, he gets to travel and meet kids. When he talks to young­ sters, he talks about how he came to illustrate the books, about creating the character, how to create a book, the process of getting the books to kids who will read them, and demonstrates some prin­ cipals of drawing cartoons. He tells kids they too could write a book. The Buck Wilder name and character came from names which made one think of the outdoors. "Wilder" came from Laura (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia J* Mark Herrick demonstrated Wilder Fish features to exaggerate in making a car­ toon, which he drew for the kids at Kettle Lake and when he spoke for the library program last week. Ingalls Wilder, a name fa­ miliar to children. The Buck Wilder character tells kids about how to do things like fish and camp out. "Rascal Racoon" is Buck Wilder's sidekick character. Other characters are Sandy Dunes, and Abigail and Antonio, the Laps Ants. LAP is an acronym for Learn from the past, Appreciate the present, and Preserve our outdoor heritage." The books, created by Smith and Wilder, contain essential factual informa­ tion, but also are filled with riddles, jokes, fantasy and sight gags and puns, like a catfish with a cat's head, to make them fun to read. Herrick became involved with Smith, a fiy fisher­ man, to create the fishing guide. Smith also had a garage where Herrick and he started their project, and Herrick did a lol of the ini­ tial art work at his mother's kitchen table. The book took a year to complete. Continued next page is Hiring Warehouse Staff to work at... “ Zondervan Production warehouse jobs: stock picking, sorting stock, replenish picking area, weigh/label/seal boxes, load skids and similar duties. TERM OVERTIME SPECIAL RECRUITINC WEDNESDAY 10 AM ■ 2:30 PM PEOPLEMARK at ZONDERVAN 5300 Patterson, SE. Enter employee door on 52nd street side of building. _________ Buzz ext 3449. Bring ID/EOE You can also apply any weekday at Peoplemark, Inc. 507 - 36th Street, SE - Between Eastern & Division (616) 245-6161 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/June 20. 2000/Page From previous page Each two page spread took one week. Acting out of inexperi­ ence, their first edition order was for 10,000 books, a number which normally takes 10 years to sell. They did not know this and began to market the book in wooden stands made by vet­ erans, placing books in fill­ ing stations, sports stores, bait and tackle shops, and even in women's boutiques. Father's Day and the Cherry Festival helped. In four months, they had sold 40,000 of the fishing guides. In one year, they had sold 120,000. Theirs was the number one selling pa­ perback book of that type that year. A high point for Herrick was being asked to create art work for astronaut Jerry Linenger. He made a paint­ ing of Buck Wilder and Ras­ cal Racoon in space suits and Federal Expressed it to NASA. His art work was put on the space ship and was shown to Russians on the space station. He excit­ edly related, his art work was up there for four months on a 50 million mile ride around the earth. He also recently was se- NEED EXTRA CASH? Do you have things around your house you don’t use? SAVE with ACTION ADS! 2 for 1...2 Weeks or HALF OFF Mark Herrick holds the two books he illustrated, with "Buck Wilder," his cartoon hero behind him. lected by the American Egg Board to paint the White House Egg from Michigan for the year 2000. Each year, an artist from each state is selected to paint a scene representing their state on a large chicken egg. The eggs are displayed at the White House three weeks before Easter, and one week following. The eggs become part of the White House permanent collection and go eventually in the Clinton Library. Herrick's egg was a painted scene of a new lighthouse character named Beamer with the Mackinac Bridge in the background. "Cool things happen if you just try," he concluded. Just fill out the convenient form below and send in your payment to save on your next classified ad. Now’s the time to clean out the basement, look through your attic or check the garage...we all have things we don’t use so turn those items into CASH. Michigan Colt Stake Races set at Lake Odessa Fair Some of the best young harness horses and top harness horse drivers will be featured in the $87,300 Michigan Colt Stakes al the Lake Odessa Fair Friday, June 30-Tuesday, July 4. The Michigan Colt Stakes at the Lake Odessa Fair are the second week of the $5,000,000 Michigan Colt Stakes and Futurities Circuit schedule for Michigan sired harness horses in 2000. Herb Cusack, the speed secretary for the harness racing at the Lake Odessa Fair, said there is a solid commitment behind the harness racing. "We have a commitment to continue harness racing at the Fair," Cusack said. "We try to attract and accommodate the needs of the top horseman. Some 500 horses typically race here each summer." The Lake Odessa Fair has been a Cusack family affair for many years. Before Herb supervised the racing, the task was performed for 15 years by his father, Ernest. 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Aleta Littell photo. The Band also played at Holy Corners, one of the community ceremonial locations. Guest speaker was State Senator Ken Sikkema. Aleta Littell photo. Boy Scouts placed flags at the grave sites of veterans in area cemeteries. Citizens, led by the band and other organizations, passed along Caledonia Streets and finished at the Caledonia cemetery. Photo by Aleta Littell. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! 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The 14-year-old Middleville native has proved victorious on many occasions as a member of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School squad and as a star grappler in the area freestyle program. He hopes his winning ways will continue next winter when he joins the Trojans’ successful program at Thornapple Kellogg School, but until then he will continue practicing to improve his talents even more. Wrestling in the 90-pound weight class last season for the TKMS team, Bowerman compiled a record of 20-1 and was a weight class champion at the TK Invitational. His only loss came to Caledonia's Matt Kilmartin, but he avenged that defeat with a 5-3 triumph over Kilmartin to earn his TK championship. His 20 victories included 18 pins and two decisions. Bowerman gives special credit for his development as a wrestler to his TK coach, Tom Fletke. "He (Fletke) has really helped me, especially for state," Bowerman said. Fletke coached Bowerman in football and then encouraged him to try his athletic talents on the mat. That encouragement has had its rewards. Not only was Bowerman's season a success, but his team also achieved perfection. The TKMS wrestlers went 20-0 last winter, winning tournaments at Comstock Park and Kenowa Hills. Those wins came as no surprise to anyone associated with the program. "We worked really hard for it," said Bowerman of the undefeated season. His success last winter was an improvement over his 14-6 first middle school season in 1998-99 which he categorized as "more of a struggle." Bowerman normally practices his wrestling twice a week, but trains five nights a week before the big events such as the freestyle regional or state meets. This spring, he won the 94pound regional title and finished third at the state tournament held May 20 at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. His freestyle efforts during the 2000 season mirrored his banner high school campaign. He compiled a 36-2 record, winning 21 times on pins, 15 times on technical falls and twice on decisions. He said wrestling freestyle, compared to competing on the high school circuit, can be a little dangerous. "In freestyle, you get thrown around, especially during the first year when I didn't expect it," Bowerman said. "In the second year, it was a lot easier." Bowerman has won on many occasions in freestyle. He scored first place honors at Caledonia. Kenowa. Delton, Wayland and Lakewood. He also was a district champion at Grandville a regional champion at Lowell and was third at the state finals. At state, the Middleville mat man finished in front of 93 others who started the tournament. Currently, Bowerman is vigorously training, hoping to improve his counters through his hard work. He said its the work that most inspires him. not the wins or losses. The biggest challenge, he jokes is "staying off your back." Next winter. Bowerman hopes to make a smooth transition from middle school wrestling to the high school level. He plans to compete at 103 and has already worked with some of the grapplers from the Trojan program. His summer plans include mat time at the TK Wrestling Camp and the CMU Wrestling Camp. TK soccer players awarded Cyclist listed in intensive care after trail accident Josh Bowerman looks forward to more mat championships during his wrestling days at TKHS. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week A Grand Rapids area man is in intensive care at Spec­ trum Hospital where he was airlifted Saturday with neck injuries, according to Thor­ napple Township Emer­ gency Services Chief Bob Woodard. His department was called to the mountain bike trail 50 yards from the Deep Lake Campground office at about 9:20 a.m. when Barry County Central Dispatch was advised of a "man down." 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Call L&N for your carpet answers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-06-27.pdf b0eed377678f581ad33ac7d18316bd76 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 26/June 27, 2000 Failure to pass bond proposal could dramatically increase cost to djsbjct Caledonia School Board to bring bond issue back to voters by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Approval was given by the Caledonia Board of Edu­ cation to go through the steps to put a $49.5 million bond proposal on the ballot in September, after it failed by a narrow 58 vote margin on June 12. Twenty-two percent of Caledonia voters turned out to vote on the $49.5 mil­ lion school bond proposal, but the issue was defeated with 1,195 votes in favor and 1,253 against. In a passionate appeal at last week's School Board meeting, Dennis Atkinson, who earlier helped lead the effort to find a proactive plan which would work for the rapidly growing school district, asked the board to try again. "We may not have gotten the right information to people," Atkinson said. "I don't feel people understood the value of what we were trying to bring forward. The proposal at 1.43 mills was a phenomenal buy, for an in­ evitable cost, especially in light of the looming bond program changes." What may have not been understood by voters was that to achieve the same re­ sults. the district might need 2.5 mills to do the same thing in the near future, if the law is changed regarding the school bond fund, ac­ cording to Judi Dean, school district business manager. Dean explained that it is distressing to school offi­ cials because the Depart­ ment of the Treasury may not allow the school district “We may not have gotten the right information to the people. I don’t feel people understood the value of what we were trying to bring for­ ward. The proposal at 1.43 mills was a phe­ nomenal buy, for an inevitable cost, especially in light of the looming bond program changes. - Dennis Atkinson to come back with any more bond issues to be qualified again, before the proposed changes in the state bond program are instituted. This could mean the district has already lost the chance to obtain the building changes needed at a reduced mill rate. The district has a small window of opportunity if the Treasury does allow their proposal on the ballot again in September. Admin­ istrators made an inquiry to the Department of the Trea­ sury to request a meeting in order to hold a September election, just after the mil­ lage was defeated June 12. The September election would be set tentatively for September 26, pending Treasury approval. William Harrison, school board trustee, said if the millage could be passed in September, the timing would allow the district to get a good bond rate that would save the district a great deal of money. If the changes in the state bond program go through on Oct. 10, Dean explained, "It dramatically changes the way we use the school bond loan fund to equalize our millage up front over a pe­ riod of time. Il requires us on the long term 23 to 25 percent more. If the Treasury does not bar the district from putting the issue on the ballot in September, approval of the paperwork is possible. "The Treasury was ex­ tremely impressed with our original application," Dean said. The problem lies in the fact that the Treasury will legislatively have full and complete authority over the school bond process," Dean stressed. Harrison said if the Trea­ sury has control over the lo­ cal process, it would be able to deny local jurisdictions the ability to exercise the power they have had previ­ ously. "It is difficult appreciating the Treasury's zeal to move in that direction, because al­ ready taxpayers cannot vole extra millage for operations, and now we're having local jurisdictions unable to bond themselves for a building, and if that is further denied,then to me, it is becoming a centralized system. "It has the advantage of quality education for all, but it denies local participa- See bond issue, pg. 6 VanderSloot is Miss Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Seventeen-year-old Sam­ antha VanderSloot was named Miss Middleville on Friday evening, June 23. This first ever Miss Mid­ dleville Pageant, sponsored by the Heritage Days Committee and Carvelh Vil­ lage, brought giggles, nerves and applause from an appreciative audience. Selected first runner-up was Andrea Bucher of Freeport, second runner-up was Rebecca Worth and the third runner-up was Kirsten Carver of Freeport. The other competitors were Ingrid Carver, Julie Weaver, Amanda Fisk and Latisha Smith. Girls were judged on their poise, talent and ability to think on their feet. They de­ scribed themselves and told judges why they would like to be Miss Middleville dur­ ing the sportswear section of the program. Each then selected a talent presentation. This was fol­ lowed by an evening gown competition, which included having contestants give pre­ pared answers to the ques­ tion: If you were an em­ ployer what qualities would you look for in an em­ ployee? Each girl also had to an­ swer a question she had never seen before. All this was done while glowing with from the heat. Pageant director Kelli Leep introduced all the girls as "awesome" and could be heard encouraging the girls with "way to go" and hugs. Miss Middleville Saman­ tha VanderSloot is begin­ ning a year of public ap­ pearances, rides in parades and a year of being a role model for other young women in the community. She performed a high en­ ergy jazz dance during the talent section. She spoke movingly of the sacrifices See Miss Middleville, pg. 2 Samantha VanderSloot (left) thanks pageant director Kelli Leep for her hard work in making the first Miss Middleville pageant a success. local meeting The contestants all looked lovely in their evening gowns (from left) Latisha Smith, Ingrid Carver, Rebecca Worth, Andrea Bucher, Samantha VanderSloot. Kristen Carver, Julie Weaver and Amanda Ftsk. �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 27. 2000 Miss Middleville named, continued from front page-----her family has made to al­ low .her to follow her dreams. Smith opened the pageant as the first contestant. She did not let her nerves get in the way of presenting her love of drawing as her tal­ ent. Ingrid Carver spoke about a recent mission trip to Guatemala as her talent and had the audience laughing as she explained that she en­ joyed concerts as a teenager and that while parental guid­ ance might be needed for at­ tending some hard rock con­ certs, she didn’t think it was necessary to mandate an 18 years old or older policy. Julie Weaver chose the unusual talent of web page design as her talent. She is determined to succeed in what she has discovered might be considered a "male dominated profession," but she is not letting that hold her back. This prospective Microsoft employee had an infectious giggle and in­ Elvis Knievel provided musical entertainment during the pageant eluded the audience in all her presentations. Fisk's slow solemn dance encouraged everyone to live every moment. She told the audience that new school safety procedures "weren't too bad." She did encourage the district to move drug abuse prevention programs from the fifth grade to later because, "Fifth graders don’t really know about it." Third Runner-up Kirsten Carver chose to do an ex­ pressive sign language in­ Miss Middieville and her court will be part of many events this coming year including the Heritage Days Parade on September 9. terpretation of a song she had learned on the mission trip to Guatemala. She told the judges that community service shouldn't be required to graduate because, "many teenagers are really busy and having to do service might make them late to class or they might fall asleep in class." Second Runner-up Re­ becca Worth overcame tech­ nical difficulties and per­ formed a song which told the audience that they shouldn't let "the chain of love end" with them. Dur­ ing her spontaneous answer she castigated the media for spending so much time and energy covering tragedies and causing pain for fami­ lies. First Runner-up Andrea Bucher will serve if Miss Middleville is unable to at­ tend an event. She retold "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein and encouraged everyone to love uncondi­ tionally. She also believes candidates for public office should open their private lives to scrutiny. All the girls received flowers. The runners-up re­ ceived sashes and savings bonds as well. Miss Middleville also re­ ceived a $250 scholarship to a school of her choice, ear­ rings from Swierenga Jew­ elry, a gift certificate from Babylon Hair and Tanning. She will also have a profes­ sional portrait done by White's Photography. Judges for the pageant Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome ~ Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Riyftt on the way to or from work} Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. rHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! Samantha VanderSloot will reign as Miss Middleville 2000. were Pat Doezema from the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, Ann Jarchow from Carveth Village and Bob Nisonger from the Middleville Lions Club. Scott Leep was master of ceremonies and Rick Leep and Rick TerHaar served as escorts. This was a family and community-based pageant where no one tripped in their long dresses and unfa­ miliar heels, where the laughter was always kind and in the pageant director's words, where "all the girls were truly awesome." Host families sought for exchange students The American Intcrcultural Student Exchange, a non-profit educational foun­ dation, is seeking local host families for high school for­ eign students for the 2000/01 school year. AISE’s students come from 25 countries through­ out the world, and the pro­ gram continues to expand. Every year, A1SE places exchange students with over 2,000 host families through­ out the United States The students live with American families and attend local high schools during their ten month cultural exchange experiences. Host families provide these young ambassadors with a place to sleep, meals, and a family atmosphere in which to live. AISE students are eager to learn about U.S. government, history, and customs,, while at the same time leaving a lasting impression of their cultures in the minds and hearts of their American host families and peers. For information on host­ ing a student in your home call: I-800-S1BLING, or. visit the AISE web site at www.aise.com. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 27, 2000/Page 3 Recreation plan open to public comment at Thursday meeting by Patricia Johns Staff' Writer The Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Com­ mission (TAPRC) will hold a public hearing June 29 on the Community Recreation Plan which will be benefi­ cial as the group applies for grants and plans for future recreational developments. Made up of three people, each appointed by the Thor napplc Township Board of Trustees, Village of Mid­ dleville Council and the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education, the TAPRC has been meeting over the past year to work on the recreation plan. Members of the TAPRC studied numerous existing facilities, looked at potential sites, heard comments from concerned groups at a Feb. 23 workshop, and reviewed a community survey. Among the capital im­ provement plans to be com­ pleted this year are paving a 3.5 mile segment of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail from Main Street to McCann Road. The village also plans to purchase and install an upto-date play structure for Calvin Hill Park. That will complete planned improve­ ments to the park. In 2001, the TAPRC proposes renovating the river front site near Main and Russell streets and im­ proving the Crane Road Ball Fields. The projected replacement of the Spring Park board­ walk and nature trail is the priority for 2002. During 2003-04, the Commission proposes look­ ing at creating a four ball field complex at Spring Park with rest rooms and a concession building. The es­ timated cost for this project would be $450,000 with funds coming from private donors and grants. In 2005, the TAPRC will work toward establishing a multi-field youth soccer complex. The following year, the goal would be to install 2/3-size soccer fields and 78ers football fields at the Thornapple Kellogg School complex. The TAPRC would raise money from private sources and state grants. This week’s hearing on the plan will begin at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Thornappie Township Hall. It is open to the pub­ lic. For information about the TAPRC call Thornappie Township at 795-7202, The Village of Middleville at 795-3385 or the school ad­ ministration building at 795-3313. Other future recreational developments being dis­ cussed include a future community building, addi­ tional indoor recreational fa­ cilities and a possible man­ made lake. Anyone who would like to review the draft of the plan can look at one at ei­ ther of the three offices. Written comments can be directed to Geoff Moffat at either the township or vil­ lage hall. Accepting a check for $2500 for the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission from the Thornapple Kellogg Education Association are from left Tom Lehman, Village and Township planner Geoff Moffat, Township Clerk Donna Stagray andKevin McGee. A public hearing on the recreation plan is Thursday, June 29 at 7 p.m. in the Township Hall. Freeport Historical Society has new home, plans museum by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Deloris Dipp of Freeport did not realize how quickly events would take place when she founded the Freeport Historical Society. Just one year later, the Historical Society has a home. Although establish­ ing a museum was a long range goal, this spring when the Masonic Temple was put up for bids, the group decided to offer a bid. Much to everyone’s sur­ prise, the bid was accepted. The 1926 building was pur­ chased with the help of a member. The Historical So­ ciety celebrated by holding the June 6 meeting in the museum. Society members will need to do a few repairs be­ fore the museum can be opened to the public. The fabric of the building is in sound condition. The group will be installing a ramp to make the building more ac­ cessible. The fire escape will need to be rebuilt, a window and door replaced and the chim­ ney repaired. A coat of paint will brighten the walls. Then members will be ready to collect and display artifacts from Freeport and the surrounding area. Dis­ plays will be seasonal and on a rotating basis as mem­ orabilia is assembled. The Society hopes that people with stories from the past, told by their grandpar­ ents or neighbors, will be willing to share them. Al­ ready some area residents have donated pictures from the past. The society will display graduation pictures, pictures and maps of the early town and the train. The Freeport Historical Society invites everyone to send their information about the history of Freeport to The Freeport Historical So­ ciety, P.O. Box 127, Freeport, MI 49325-0127. The next meeting of the society is Aug. I. The Freeport Historical Society is holding a Pan­ cake Supper at the Freeport Community Center from 58 p.m. Friday, June 30. This fund-raiser will help pay for the repairs to the building. Information about the society will be available at the supper. Pancake supper to benefit new Freeport Historical Society building Friday The Freeport Historical Society is holding a pancake supper from 5-8 p.m. Fri­ day, June 30 at the Freeport Community Center. This "donation" supper will benefit the Society as it prepares to make repairs to its new building. Anyone who can't stop by and enjoy pancakes, but wants to heip can send donations to The Freeport Historical Society, P.O. Box 127, Freeport, MI 49325-0127 Information about Histor­ ical Society activities will be available at the pancake supper. Freeport Historical Society founders accept the deed for the new building. From left, Deloris Dipp and Allie Smith accept the deed to the Freeport Masonic Temple from Milton Buehler. The Masonic Temple was built in 1927. —@==F==’—®=: Can you keep a Secret! Middleville has it's own Travel Agency. The Travel Store in the North Town Mall will help you plan the perfect vacation getaway. ~ Great deals now ~ at The Travel Store 9414 Spring Creek Ct. North Town Center North edge of Middleville Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Phone (616) 795-1606 Fax (616) 795-1608 TRAVEL �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 27, 2000 Caledonia, Middleville students graduate from WMU A number of students from the Middleville and Caledonia area graduated from Western Michigan University in April at the end of the winter session of the 1999-2000 school year They included: • Traci Lynne Campbell, daughter of Jack Campbell of Middleville, who received a bachelor of science degree in secondary education in business. She graduated summa cum laude, which requires a grade point aver­ age of 3.9 to 4.0. • Debra Lynn Carter of Taro Road, Middleville, who received a masters in business administration. • Jamie L. Giar, whose parents are Ken and Lori Giar, who graduated with a Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad today! BBA (bachelors in business administration) in advertis­ ing and promotion. • Robert Hunt of Adams Road, Middleville, who re­ ceived a masters degree in physical education. • Vikki Jansen of Middleville, daughter of John and Gayle Jansen, who graduated with a bachelor of science degree in elementary group minors. • Tarah Beuschel. daughter of Michael Beuschel of Caledonia. Beuschel gradu­ ated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in elementary group minors. Magna cum laude requires a 3.7-3.89 grade point aver­ age. • Stacy L. Corsaut. daughter of Mark Corsaut of Caledonia. Corsaut gradu­ ated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in psychology. Summa cum laude required a 3.9-4.0 grade point average. • Jennifer DeKraker, daughter of Alan DeKraker of Caledonia. DeKraker graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in biology. Magna cum laude requires a 3.70-3.89 grade point average. • Lisa Anne Ferguson, daughter of David Ferguson of Caledonia. Ferguson graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts de­ gree in broadcast/cable pro­ duction. Magna cum laude requires a grade point aver­ age between 3.7-3.89. • Bradley Leiter, son of Frank and Lyn Leiter of Caledonia. Leiter graduated with a bachelor of business administration degree in marketing and Asian stud­ ies. • Melinda A. Rich of Caledonia, who graduated with a bachelor of science degree in special education of the mentally impaired, elementary level. • Julie Tuinstra, daughter of Robert Tuinstra. who graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science in biol­ ogy. Cum laude requires a 3.5-3.69 grade point aver­ age. • Jonci Warner of Caledonia, child of Archie Warner. Warner graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s in business administration in industrial marketing. Cum laude requires a grade point average between 3.53.69. _______ LOCAL_____ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Liling Cbunb - Serving a Living Lord Sunday Schtxd Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY .9.30 a m 10:45 a m 6 00 pan. Family Night 6 30 p m . 7240 6Kth Street, SF. - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian I' Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Hike) Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 p.m Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH ”4 Chunk wwA a canng heart for <w community and the worid’ Sunday Worship 10 00 a rr. 416 00pm (Child A Adult) (During the School Year) FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M M U It I I Y CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Mocntng Worship............................ 1030 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings................... 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Sentor Pastor ('hrissey Dykstra. Worship leader Denny Houma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 1 Redeemer A Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed Family .Night. We are changed by Gods love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. .Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship.................................... 9:30 am. Sunday School......................... 11 00 a m. Aduh Bible Class..................... 11:00 a m. Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Rev P Adams Phene 891-8440 250 Vine Street Church Office; 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 9 45 am. 1100 a.in. . 6:00 p.m . 6:45 p.m. . 6:45 p.tn. Sunday School............................... Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Sen ice Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. Word of Life Gubs......................... Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11 am. Sunday Sthcxil for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service ..........................6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...................6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday ................ 6:00 p.m. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family A Friends 6201 Whitncvvillc Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 11) 45 a m livening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0.191 www lakesidecominunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday RAY TO4XSEND. NORMAS KNORR. Christ tin FdurjUm Dmw MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a.m 11 15 a m 6:00 p.m GIN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Weu M-179 Htri»*« (Cb<d Road; 9 45 a m Morning Worship II 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love " Rom 12 10 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a m. Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerie • Office 891-8688 • Church 891 -98?8 Ref E. Anthony Sikora Church Office <616)891-1512 M-37 «i 10001 Si Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. .Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton®iserv net One mile east of Whitneyville Rd Worship Sen ice........................... 10:30 a.m Jr Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Caret M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Visit our web site www bnghtside org Littelle Sped. loulk I eader Al tiemever. Community Catling CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Qty ©lb lEimc #letl)olnst Clpirrl) 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S E Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11.*00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Rayle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 SI NDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Childrens Worship and Nuncry 9 45 a m l earning for ail 6pm Adult and youth interaction with Gud and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving \our C ommunitv C ampus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On id-37 between Caledonia and Middleville UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Mornng Worship 9 30 a m MddtevOe Sunday School 945 a m Middteviie Morning Worship 11 00 a m. Ret1 Ux Zuchman Church Office Phone - 795 7266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whi^eyvtle Ave at 84th St • 891-8661 "The Church where every body is somebody and Jesus is Lord" ’ Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 930 am Sirdoy Morning Worsnp 10 30 am SaxJay Evenrg Wor»Yp 600 pm Wed Midwee* ^ayer & Boe Study 700 pm Rev Thomas Sluys. Rev Kai Basr.a Assoc Pastof/Youth Ministries �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 27, 2000/Page 5 Freeport library summer reading program off to a fast start The Freeport District Library kicked off its sum­ mer. reading program on June 7 and the library has been a very busy place ever since Participation is way up this year, but there is always room for more read­ ers. The library held the first of three summer preschool story times on Wednesday. June 14. Since the theme of the library’s reading pro­ gram is “Ready, Set Read” with Franklin, each story time has a subject based on a Franklin book Wednesday’s Franklin book was Franklin Wants a Pet; so it was pet day at the library. A special visitor for story time was Mallory, a baby kitten that librarian Jan Doyle found wandering around on a country road. After listening to three books about pets and watching Mallory play, the children made their own lit­ tle puppy out of paper and glue. The next story time will be July 5. The theme will be dinosaurs, always a popular subject with children. The last story will be July 26. All stones and activities will involve games and sports. Dipping paper strips into place All story times are at 10 a.m. and are open to any children in the Freeport District Library reading programs, but are geared toward preschoolers. Magic Camp set at TK Library July 19 Megan Fish, age 3, eagerly places stickers on her Read with Franklin chart. Each sticker represents one book that was read to her during the Summer Reading Program at the Freeport District Library So far Megan has 13 stickers on her chart. Tolan to celebrate 80th birthday 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! fri the Race with am MM MU ZIMO. Sam and Valerie Wright put the finishing touches on their doggie craft project with a little help from their mother, Connie, during preschool story time at the Freeport District Library. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 On July 19, Mr. Jim will present a summer magic camp from 1-3 p.m. at the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Pre-registration is required for this class which will teach children ages 8-13 how to do fun and easy magic with money, ropes, cards and more. To register, call the TK library at 795-5434. ROAD RALLY 2000 ‘Wacky Wednesdays’ at Gun Lake Community Church There will be an 80th birthday open house for June Tolan on Sunday, July 2, from I to 5 p.m. at the Amer­ ican Legion Post 305, Cale­ donia, Ml. Starts TOMORROW! from 9 a.m.-noon EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR THE NEXT FIVE WEEKS FOR THOSE ENTERING KINDERGARTEN THIS FALL THROUGH THE FIFTH GRADE Registration begins at 9 a.m. on June 28. Please bring your child inside to sign a registration form. If you have any questions, please contact the church office at 795-7903. Gun Lake Community Church 12200 West M-179 Highway (1/2 Mile East of Patterson) Wayland/Middleville 795-7903 �raye ameowi ano mews. Mtoaievwe. Mi/June 27 2000 Magic Week held at TK Library The high point of the Wild about Harry Party were the Quidditch matches. Here Brittany Benjamin protects the snitch from black balloon bludgers. Alex Buning wasn’t quite sure how the magic rings worked during the Gordon Russ Magic show. Grand River Expedition 2000 to take place in July Magician Gordon muss askeo Becca Campeau for assistance during the magic show on June 20. Puppet show coming to Caledonia library by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A puppet show, by the Kent District Library Pup­ peteers, will entertain young Caledonia readers at 10:30 a.m. June 29 at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple St. "The Race of the Golden Apple" is a lively musical folktale set in ancient Greece in which a spirited girl uses her wits to out­ smart a fox and a bear in order to determine her own destiny. The program is tied in with the sports theme of this year's summer reading clutf. Scenes include a foot race, and a wrestling match, as a fox, a bear, and a young boy compete to win the hand of a girl named Sophocles. Filled with humor, songs and audience participation, the puppet show promises a good time for all. In Score Big with Books! part of the Summer Read­ ing Club, sports of all ages are featured in the reading game. The Reading Club kicked off June 12 and runs through August 5. Children may register at any Kent District Library branch. Readers who cross the finish line and complete their reading goal become eligible for prizes including a trip for four to Walt Disney World. "The Race of the Golden Apple," is the fifth puppet show written by KDL staff puppeteer Maggie Mc­ Daniel. Kent District Li­ brary staff members have been performing puppet shows for Summer Reading Club since 1994. The free program is for all ages. Adults should accompany children under the age of five. Next week, July 6, an Origami workshop will be presented as a part of the summer Reading program, to be held at the Caledonia Library building. (More in­ formation to be published next week.) Registration is required. Call 891-1502. On June 22 the Wild About Harry party had Harry Potter aficionados playing trivia games and winning prizes. This is just part of this year's summer reading club. This week attention turns to the youngest readers with the return of the story hour, "Dress like an Olympian" Thursday at 10 a.m. Bond issue, continued from front page tion," he said. Several officials discussed the need for interested citi­ zens to campaign with leg­ islators on the matter of lo­ cal control versus Treasury control. Harrison said that the fact that the vote was so close was an indication the district should move ahead. Others also believe there is a good chance to get sup­ port from the voters in September, with additional time to get the information out. A Lone Pine Greenhouse, Inc Hours: M-F 10-6; Sat. 9-4 Closed Sun | ANNUAL SALE ] Closed July 4th Crane B3 All Annuals, Hanging Baskets and Flats Ma Middleville Street y 0 Atkinson said he thought the previous failure to pass the millage was because the campaign had gone so posi­ tively, people believed there would not be a problem in passing the proposal, which had resulted in some apathy among those who might have voted and did not. He felt people did not take the time to understand "how we drew the conclusions we did about passing the bond issue. Many did take the time to understand. Many are passionate and angry be­ cause it fa'led. It’s important to them and our children." He said many people had let him know they did not want to give up. He said the requests to build homes would keep coming to the district, and growth and de­ velopment will continue, creating a crisis in the schools "Growth is something we have to deal with," he said. "Our district will become passionate over negative is­ sues, from too many stu­ dents. We will end up with 35 to 40 students per class­ room. There is only so much land to put buildings or portables on,” he said. "This (high school) building can't support 1,300 stu­ dents." Susie Hall, an active parent in the district, also spoke in favor of trying again, and to deal with the district's problems proactively. "We need to get those people who didn't vote to the polls. We have a lot of quality parent support who are still willing to continue working hard. In view of the probable law changes com­ ing up, it would make a big difference to us in getting that understanding to the public,” she said. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A 13-day canoe journey and river study will be un­ dertaken in July to docu­ ment the values, problems and opportunities of the Grand River and its water­ shed. The project was initiated in an effort to foster aware­ ness and responsibility for the Grand River. The dates of the expedition arc July 15 through 27. Anyone planning to be a water team or land team member must register by July I, although sooner than that is preferred to help those organizing the event. Registration packets are available from Becky Tay­ lor, membership chair. Con­ tact her by phone at 1-517485-4526 or e-mail at bit @ voyager, net If you have questions or would like to volunteer or provide in-kind contribu­ tions, please contact Mike Smith at 1-517-566-8259 or e-mail at mjsmith@power.net. An orientation meeting for the expedition will be held for registrants at 7 p.m. July 10 at Local 602 Union Hall. It is important to at­ tend if going on the trip. If unable to attend, contact Karen Bettin at 1-517-3398481. Auto Rates Reduced Lynn Denton 4695 Mddkv* R4. M 37 Mxhikvdie 1-8OO-443-5253 We’ve reduced our auto insurance rates across Michigan! Lower rates combined w nh our safe driver discounts mean big savings for you. Ask about our Multi­ policy Discount, too. It pays to join the Farm Bureau Family. Call today. MAKING IG YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE |0 FARM BUREAU MB. INSURANCE www tarmbureaumsurance mi com Fr-zAft x( J �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 27. 2000/Page 7 Esther Bates Hauser---------MIDDLEVILLE Esther Bates Hauser, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2000. She was bom in Barry County on December 31, 1920, the daughter of Jason and Jessie (Lepper) Willison. Esther married R.J. Donald Bates of Augusta on September 4, 1937, and he preceded her in death in 1974. She married Charles Hauser in 1985. She was a member of the Barry County Sportswomens Club for over 40 years, Past Director of the MUCC Board of Directors, member of Irving Grange, a loyal employee of Dr. Stephen Fcdele D.O. of Battle Creek for over 20 years, retiring in 1985, and a member of the Middleville Wesleyan Church. Esther was also preceded in death by a grandson. Eric Bates in 1988; a sister, Agnes Hill; and a brother, Robert Willison. She is survived by her husband, Charles Hauser; her children, Rosalie and Kenneth Halstead of Battle Creek. Don and Nancy Bates of Delton. Rick and Marsha Bates of Battle Creek, and Ron and Bonnie Bates of Carney; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Helen Mitchell of Delton, Lucile Greenman of Delton, Vera Bostwick of Augusta; and sisters-inlaw, La Reda Willison of Delton and Doris Perrin of Richland; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Esther were held on Friday, June 9, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Mark Patchett officiated. Interment was at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please consider memorial contributions to Middleville Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Michael J. Rogers MIDDLEVILLE Mr. Michael J. Rogers, age 56, of Middleville, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 9, 1943 in Hastings, the son of Gerald and Ilene (Polhemus) Rogers. Michael was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1962. He married Janice L. Sherman on September 24, 1966. Michael was employed at Blackmer Pump in Grand Rapids. He was a past Union President, was on various committees with his Local 828, was Leader of Boy Scout Troop 105, past President of Kai Creek Kickers Dance Club, enjoyed golfing, dancing and was an avid reader. He had just become a member of the Grace Lutheran Church of Hastings. Michael will be greatly missed by his family, his pet dog. Tally, dance family, special friends, Bob and Sue Tyner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald C. f (fcoe a that and Ilene B. Rogers. Michael is survived by his wife of 33 years, Janice L. Rogers; son, Jason L. Rogers of Middleville; daughter, Margaret (Chris) Rogers-Foster of Belding; one brother, Gary W. (Carol) Rogers of Hastings; three sisters, Mary Beth Bieller of Augusta, Georgia, Christine A. (Marc) Bondy of Novi, and Jennifer S. (Michael) Kilijian of Atlanta, Georgia; sister-inlaw, Della Busscher of St. James City, Florida; five nieces; one nephew; four great nephews; one great niece; and his pet dog, Tally. Funeral Services for Michael were held Saturday, June 24, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Pastor Michael Anton officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church of Hastings Musical Instrument Fund or Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. .z mmwmI <m fateuet... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry ^Community Foundation or can 945-0526 1) Vacation Bible school kids helps children in need Children in the Holyword Studios Vacation Bible School at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church did more than just sing songs and learn Bible stories during the week of June 19-23, They raised $465.10 in offerings, can and penny collections. New underwear and socks were purchased with the money and donated to Mel Trotter ministries to assist children in need. Reverend Bob Evans (far left) accepted the gift with thanks. TK MEAP scores show improvement by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Michigan Treasury Department has released the Michigan Education As­ sessment Program scores from tests taken by fifth and eighth graders in January. In the Thornapple Kel­ logg School District, the scores in science and writing show improvement. In so­ cial studies, the results are mixed for this test, which was only given for the sec­ ond time this past January. In fifth grade science, more that 92 percent of stu­ dents scored in the first and second levels. Only 5.3 per­ cent were in the "not yet proficient" level 4. Of the 190 students who took the test more than 48 percent scored in level 1, more than 20 percent higher than in 1999. Slightly more than 86 percent of eighth graders scored in levels 1 and 2. Of the 197 students taking the test, 13.7 scored in level 4. Writing scores showed significant improvement over the 1999 scores. In fifth grade, 87.2 percent scored in the highest level with only 12.8 scoring in level 4. Last year, 40 per­ Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! sults. with 39.6 percent still in level 4 compared to the 35.1 in level 4 last year. Teachers and administra­ tors will analyze the results and work to improve scores. The test results in about 20' districts, including the Grand Rapids School Dis­ trict, need to be scored again due to problems with the way in which scoring was done. Parents will receive stu­ dent results when school starts in August. THE MULBERRY BUSH Gift & Specialty Shop We're just a short trip aiuay! Conte in and enjoy our gift ideas! Free tree identification guide book available “What Tree Is That?” a pocket guide for identifying trees, is available free-ofcharge from The National Arbor Day Foundation. The 72-page guide will help you identify 135 differ­ ent trees found in the eastern and central U.S. Well-known trees are included: oaks, maples, spruces, and pines. Also species such as horsechest­ nut and mockemul hickory, sassafras and shadbush, per­ simmon and pawpaw and pagodatree and pecan. Dozens of drawings illus­ trate the trees' leaves or nee­ dles and their acorns, berries, seed pods, cones, etc. “What Tree Is That?” is organized to make it easy to identify trees m a simple step-by-step fashion. “Helping people enjoy and appreciate trees is central to the educational mission of the Arbor Day Foundation,” John Rosenow. the Foundation's president, said. “Being able to identify trees cent of fifth graders taking the test scored in level 4. In eighth grade, 70.6 per­ cent scored in level 1, up from 52.1 the previous year. Less than 30 percent scored in level 4 compared to the almost 48 percent in 1999. In social studies, more than 51 percent scored in the 3 proficient levels with 48.4 still scoring in the not yet proficient level 4. Eighth graders did slightly worse in social studies when compared to last year's re­ | is important to knowing how to care for them and how to plant the right tree in the right place.” To obtain your free tree ID guide, send your name and address to “What Tree Is That?” The National Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, NE 68410. Lighthouses (3 sixes) * Hand blown oil burners * Summer fruit candles * T-Lite bugs * Bug napkin holders * Stepping stones * boats w/shelves Garden benches * Handcrafted wooden chests * Stained glass * Wall decor * Thomas Kincaid throzus and zvali tapestries * and much more! 9941 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia, Ml 891 7593, 1 block N. of 100th on M-37, Caledonia Plaza, 1/4 mile S. of the light at Mam St. on the E. side of the road (M~37). Mon.-Fri. 9-4; Tues. 9-6; Sat. 9-2 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Are. M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 27, 2000 Middleville community garage sales held Writer’s group meets monthly in Caledonia Cathy Rueter, Jamie Bowman, Kaylyn Van Ham, Jenny Montgomery and Pam Shank are some of the local writers who meet monthly to discuss writing opportunities and to share their work at the Caledonia Library . The Middleville area community garage sales on June 23 and 24 brought the usual clothing, furniture, "antiques* and useful junk. Even a dog house was for sale here. Jennifer Richard competes in aviator cross-country race The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library entranced readers with a wide selection of books and magazines and even a few records for those who still have record players. FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! 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Ext 7238 Hastings 9454255 Prudential a»ftory MTNcat oftvod tvougr PwftMft Rmmw Sorwca*. a * Pwca SaortM rn^n—n ■ a MMft ft Ike RudanM mauram Conpanr at Arnica, baft toafte « nt Bna« Saw. iWOHCNm Sana aaftMi Pwaa w ft w la^v aaxMftng aMoa. yo» ftouB oonW aeiywaw • HQW »jw wftiftr ftftftm FSHSK»i«-AOfc2® by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Former Caledonia student Jennifer Richard was one of two Western Michigan Uni­ versity women aviators who took off from Tucson, Ari­ zona to compete against women from around the na­ tion. Richard is an alumna of WMU, a star pilot as an un­ dergraduate and a member of the Sky Broncos flight team. She is now a flight instructor in WMU's Col­ lege of Aviation. She was named as the na­ tion's top collegiate pilot during the 1998 National In­ tercollegiate Flying Associ­ ation championship when the Sky Broncos captured first place. She is the daugh­ ter of Mary and Ric Richard of Caledonia. Richard and Jo-Elle Warner, a senior aviation student from Warren, Mich., competed in the race against more than 50 teams from around the nation in the 2000 Air Race Classic, cov­ ering more than 2,000 miles and ending after four days in Hyannis, Mass. The two young women are WMU's first entry into the 71 year old air event. The race is made up of two-woman teams of all ages from all over the na­ tion. They piloted fixedwing aircraft and can fly only during daylight hours under visual flight rule con­ ditions. Since many types of planes were allowed to THINK SUMMER EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter-795-7830 Experienced A FaJjy Imared Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Wayland A Bradley areas. race, each airplane was given a handicap in ground speed and the goal was to earn points by surpassing that speed. "The goal is to use your skills in flight planning to select an altitude and route that will allow you to get the maximum performance out of your plane," said Richard. "They give you the speed they think your air­ craft can maintain, and the points you earn are deter­ mined by how much you overcome that handicap." The WMU team flew in uncharted territory in a number of ways, including being the first WMU team to race in the event, but also because it flew one of the college's sophisticated Mooney Ovations, a plane that had never been used in previous races. Their flight in the high performance plane will establish stan­ dards for the use of that air­ craft in future races. "We're in something of a unique situation," Richard said. "Since no one has ever raced a Mooney like ours in the race before, the organiz­ ers had to get data from the manufacturer to set our handicap. We're a trial run for both the Mooney and for WMU." Richard said one of the race's major challenges is the variety of flying condi­ tions competitors encounter. Starting in the West and ending up on the Atlantic coast means pilots could be flying through everything from extreme heat and dust storms to the classic New England ’’Nor'easter.’' The WMU team did not run into bad weather as of Thursday, June 22 when the two women arrived in Hyannis at 3:30 p.m., com­ pleting the race. The team flew just behind a cold air front most of the way. Cheryl Roland, from WMU’s public relations of­ fice, said Richard reported she was excited to have completed the flight in good time. The plane was not the first to arrive, in spite of expectations for exceptional speed. Some teams had come in on Wednesday.. Because of the handicaps assigned to different planes, and because this is the first year to estimate what the Mooney could do, the team may not have a competitive score. Richard and Warner will learn the results at a banquet for the pilots on Sunday night, after the Sun & News went to press. Dr. Richard Wright, dean of the College of Aviation, said this is a very presti­ gious race and the college has women pilots at WMU who are wonderfully quali­ fied to compete. The college decided to sponsor a team this year for the first time. The cross-country air race has a history with roots that date back to 1929 and com­ petitors like Amelia Earhart. The event began as the Women's Air Derby and has become the longest all­ woman race in the world. It is sponsored by the NinetyNines International Organi­ zation of Women Pilots, a group founded for mutual support in 1929 by 99 li­ censed women pilots. Amelia Earhart was the or­ ganization's first president. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! �The Sun and News. MiddtevHle. Ml/June 27. 2000/Page 9 Gas pipeline replacement progressing on schedule The Consumer's Energy gas pipeline replacement has begun and is on schedule. Big piles of dirt and deep trenches follow the utility easement across backyards. Consumers is replacing an existing pipeline with an improved, stronger pipeline. It will be buried at least three feet deep in the ground when installation is complete Thornapple Township Planning Commission denies rezoning by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thornap­ ple Township Planning Commission denied the re­ quest by Dave Dykstra to rezone approximately 72 acres from agricultural resi­ dential (AR) to rural residen­ tial (RR) at the June 19 meeting. Dykstra told the board that he thought the change in zoning would allow him to create a quality develop­ ment. The unanimous decision of the commission included encouraging Dykstra to per­ haps bring a cluster devel­ opment plan, something with fewer homes and open space to a future planning commission meeting for re­ view. The special use applica­ tions for mineral extraction by Wenger/Thompson Mc­ Cully was reviewed. Planner Geoff Moffat announced that an outside-neutral hydrolo­ gist had been hired (although the contracts have not yet been signed). He liecause you Loved Kerry. You were his friend. You laughed with him. You learned from him. You marched with him. You golfed with him. You helped his family. You brought him dirt. You cleared up his yard. You mowed his lawn. You took him places. You gave him privacy. You hugged him. You prayed for him. You cried with him. You fixed his pool. You dropped off food. You marched for him. You said special words aliout him. You remember him... With Deepest Thanks Shirley, Ryan and Kelly Goodwin =:<©> win review the information from both sides in this is­ sue, the land owner and gravel company and the res­ idents of the Harwood Lake community which borders on the gravel pit. According to Moffat, it will take about two months for the hydrologist to review information in the public record as well as that sup­ plied by the interested par­ ties. Moffat thinks the hydrol­ ogist will be able to report to the September 18 Plan­ ning Commission meeting. The next joint planning commission meeting with representatives from both the township and village will be planned after the July meetings. The next meeting of the Thomapplc Township Plan­ ning Commission is 7 p.m. July 17 in the township hall. 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MkJdlevile, Ml/June 27, 2000 TK School Board thanks library advisor, OKs budget, contracts for new year by Patricia Johns ____ Staff Writer Tbe June 19 Thomapple to the hard work of approving an $18 million-plus budget for the 2000-2001 Kellogg Board of Education meeting began with many thank yous and then turned school year, beginning July I. Dorothy Corson who re- Board member Gary VanElst had a few tears in his eyes as he said good-bye after 20 years of service. He received a gold watch from his colleagues on the Dorothy Corson accepts a plaque honoring her 50 years of service on the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library advisory board from TKBOE president Dan Parker signed from the Thomapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library after 50 years of service to the school district received ap­ plause, a plaque and a book on England, which is being added to the library collec­ tion in her name. Outgoing board member Gary VanElst received a gold watch, applause, pats of Cascade A Premier Independent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from Nearest and most affordable rates in area. on the back and the oppor­ tunity to work on the con­ struction team until the fi­ nal work is completed. VanElst thanked the board for allowing him to serve on the committee saying, "After 20 years and the last four in construction, I would like to see it to the end." Many individuals received certificates and pins for their help in making the Michigan Association of School Boards dinner held at the middle school in April a success. Board member Nancy Goodin thanked Midge Pippel for her assistance in planning the event, Business manager Alice Jansma, Food Service Director Greg Pope, Middle School Principal Mike Spahr (who is still owed a roast beef dinner) and Thor­ napple Kellogg Middle school PTO. Goodin thanked Spahr and the parents for working with middle school students who served the dinner. The students all received a letter of appreciation. board, a plaque from the district and a certificate from the Thomapple Kellogg Education Association which praised him for his service to the district. The annual MASB dinner received Kudos from the members attending and the students and facility also received praise. No members of the public commented during the budget hearing portion of the meeting. Jansma reported that the anticipated budget for the 2000-2001 school year shows $18,904,538 in rev­ enues and $18,893,770 in expenditures. This is slightly higher than the 1999-2000 budget. This budget is in balance and Jansma said that the foundation grant per student may increase. (According to last minute legislative action, schools may receive an additional $200 per student this year and additional funds in succeeding years.) Bids for work on the science wing of the old middle school were approved by the board. The 41 bids bring the original $26 million project to within $30,000 of using the money approved by voters. The renovation of the sci- ence wing into an alterna­ tive high school and preschool classrooms should be completed by mid­ November. The construction commit­ tee will be reviewing details . of possible climate control for the high school audito­ rium and looking at some repairs at the middle school. The board approved con­ tracts with non-represented personnel, with raises for the next year of 3 percent. This was echoed in approval of the contract with support, teaching and administrative staff. Jansmas salary was increased to $66,000 and Pippel will receive $90,000 during her tenure as interim superintendent. Board president Dan Parker said that the board's goal in negotiating contracts was to bring staff salaries at TK in line with salaries in the Kent Intermediate School District. The next meeting of the TK Board of Education is 7:30 p.m. July 10 in the high school library. Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee j ML Cable TV & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Wal-Mart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS Local kids enjoy ice cream What a way to celebrate summer. Students in the Kids First Learning Place Day Care were treated to lunch and ice cream at The Scoop on June 22. What a way to start summer fun! �The Sun and News. Middleville. MVJune 27, 2000/Page 11 FROM OUR READERS July 1 celebration to be packed with events Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues Candidate responds with ‘facts’ To the editor: A recent letter about my candidacy for Caledonia Township Superv isor made a number of claims that ranged from ridiculous to intentionally misleading I would like to respond. As Paul Harvey says - “You know the news - now here’s the rest of the story ” Claim: Bryan Harrison lived in Lansing until he moved to Kent County to run for office. Fact: Ridiculous. I was born and raised in Caledonia; graduated from Caledonia; and my kids arc the fifth generation of my family to attend Caledonia Schools. The only time I lived in Lansing was when I was a college student at Michigan State University. 1 didn't move to Caledonia to run for office. I built my home here because I wanted to raise my family in the community where I was raised and have my kids attend the excellent Caledonia Schools. Claim: Bryan Harrison is a career politician. Fact: Close but not quite. It is my career is in politics. Many in Caledonia know that I worked for Dick Post humus while he was our state senator. It was my involvement and commit­ ment to the local community that landed the job. For near­ ly seven years, I worked on a daily basis with local educa­ tion, community and busi­ ness leaders. 1 then left Saving on home insurance is “No Problem.” | f tlhH.xukl- < tanulw .in- me money wuh Auto-Owners Insurance K* thru lutne and Senator Posthumus staff to go to work for Gov. John Engler on a team he assem­ bled to eliminate regulatory red tape from state govern­ ment. Solving problems and eliminating burdensome bureaucracy are great skills to bring to the township board. Claim: Bryan Harrison has a history of running for office. Fact: It is revealing that the person who attacked me failed to mention that my two opponents also have multiple previous campaign attempts. While my attacker tries to shame me for this, I take pnde in the prospect of serving my community. This has been demonstrated through my work with non­ profit groups and my church, and yes, previous campaigns for public office. Two years ago, I ran for County Commission for the district that includes Caledonia and six other communities. I am proud to say that in a crowded field of five candidates, I won the clear majority of the vote here in Caledonia. This in spite of the fact that there was another Caledonia resi­ dent and a seated state repre­ sentative also running. I would welcome this level of support on Aug. 8! Claim: Bryan Harrison does not currently live in the home where I am registered to vote. Fact: Guilty again. As I mentioned, I built a home here in Caledonia when my daughter, Katie, started school nearly five years ago When my son, Jake, was bom we decided we needed more space. We bought a lot literally down the street, sold our home, and moved into a rental home here in Caledonia and began build­ ing our new home. Unfortunately, the owner of the rental sold the house With the dual difficulty of finding another rental prop­ erty in our popular commu­ nity and the prospect of being tied to a lease, we decided to move in with family. In the interim, my kids have stayed enrolled in Caledonia schools and my wife and I have remained active and involved Caledonia residents. The Harrisons aren't going any­ where. Claim: Bryan Harrison's work in Lansing will be an obstacle to serving the com­ munity. Fact: Most people I have talked to view my consider­ able leadership and problem solving experience as a posi­ tive that no other candidate can offer. Ten years of work­ ing in Lansing have given me a wealth of experience that I would like to put to work for Caledonia Township. I think we can work harder to make sure that more of our tax dollars come back to our communi­ ty to benefit our roads, parks, and libraries. As far as the 55 minute commute to Lansing - I’ve talked to many people who work in Grand Rapids and have a drive of 45-minutes. A dif­ ference of 10 minutes is no difference at all In closing, I wanted my friends and neighbors here in Caledonia to have the facts. Thank you to everyone who has called to offer sup­ port and assistance. Although 1 don’t appreciate having my name and family attacked in my hometown paper, I refuse to crawl down into the mud and attack the individual who wrote the let­ ter. We both have to walk the streets of Caledonia. I prefer to hold my head high. If you share my love of Caledonia and believe we need to stand up to the reck­ less and vocal few that insist on embarrassing and eroding our community, I would wel­ come your support of my campaign Please call me at 891 -0649 for a yard sign, to host a neighborhood coffee, or simply to add your name to my growing list of sup­ porters. Together we can keep Caledonia a home to be proud of. Bryan Harrison Candidate for Caledonia Township Supervisor starting with the American by Ruth Zachary Legion Color Guard. Staff Writer The Ole Timers will lead The Caledonia commu­ nity is invited to join in the the National Anthem. Village President Daryl year 2(XX) Independence Day Celebration Saturday, July Penfold, and Township Su­ 1. The annual event is orga­ pervisor Bill Johnston will nized by the Village of make brief comments. Civil War soldier/re-enacCaledonia and held in Lake­ tors will conduct a military side Park. Parade participants and salute. A five minute stump floats will line up at the west side parking lot of speech by Abe Lincoln, por­ Caledonia High School at trayed by Gerald Bestrom of Hastings, is expected to of­ 10 a.m. Candy may not be thrown fer concise wisdom about from moving vehicles, as how it once was and what this creates a dangerous sit­ • new goals are needed for the next millennium. uation for small children. This will be followed by All groups or individuals the Caledonia Dancers. who want to distribute Abe Lincoln and Mary candy or prizes must do so Todd Lincoln, (portrayed by away from parade vehicles Bestrom and Liz H. and floats. Finkbeiner) will sing God The parade will start at 11 Bless the U.S.A., and later a.m., and pass down John­ "Abe" will play his famous son Street, School Street, saw after their duet. Main Street to Maple. Other performers will in­ The festivities begin in Lakeside Park at 12 noon. clude "Big Dog Band," "Duffy and Jessica" and "The Ole Timers". A drawing will be held for several great prizes, includ­ ing a girl's and a boy's bike. A tractor pull, bail games, water games by the Fire Department, hole-inone. and children s game and events will be held to enter­ tain people of all ages. Wally and Linda Bujac will oversee turtle and frog races between champion creatures brought by the kids. A first aid station will be attended by Kris Apol. An outstanding fireworks display will be held at dusk and may be viewed from Emmons Lake, Emmons Lake Elementary. Caledonia Middle School, and the D & W parking lot. Caim5-9554toplua tiwrACTION-ad! Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 today. MAhNINGTON FRESH IDEAS IN FLOORING Maybe you've never had the BOLD fashion or the EASY maintenance of a Mannington Lamnate Floor before. In that case, you 're in for a delightful DISCOVERY. Distinctive Styles Inside and Out ^uto fh-nm Insurance J.L. 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Sikkema said the last time there was a major in­ crease was three years ago. He said the state had deter­ mined then that supply and demand had a lot to do with the problem then. Although legislators were committed to look at the issue with no partisan agenda, the state could not do a lot then, he said. Sikkema said Environ­ mental Protection Agency regulation issues have caused some increases, but those should not amount to as much per gallon as the current increases have been. He said we may need to look at government regula­ tion, but did not say in what way. In Michigan, a refinery was closed, causing trans­ port costs to this state to go up. and for Michigan to be susceptible to other state re­ fineries* high prices, he ex­ plained. Sikkema said at the fed­ eral and state level, gas taxes do not raise the cost of gas significantly. He said a repeal of a four cent gas tax now would not do much. He said 2.5 cents of this goes to schools, which he sup­ ported. Humphrey pointed out that the state and federal government were making a great profit on the increased pricing, and both could af­ ford to reduce the rate of tax to get the amount intended al that percentage. She said increased revenues to the state from the increased price of gas represented a profit, and the state could af­ ford to make a reduction in the gas tax. Sikkema said the com­ plexity of factors in the in­ crease of gas made it hard to find the real cause, but it appeared many of the factors pointed to did not seem to add up. and there could be an intentional effort by the gas industry to gouge the con­ sumer. He said he thought legislators need to go after the real causes to bring the prices down. Village President Daryl Penfold brought up an issue of citizens and elected offi­ cials having to be subject to career government employ­ ees, especially department "heads." He said an example was getting a reason as to why the "S" curve on 131 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 29, 2000, 7 p.m., at the Thomapple Township Hall, 200 East Main Street, Middleville, Ml. The purpose of this hearing will be to present the proposed “Community Recreation Plan" for the area included in the Thomapple Kellogg School District The Community Recreation Plan provides an inventory of existing public recreation facilities, discusses facility needs, identifies potential recreation facilities and concludes with short-range (1-5 years) and long range (6+years) recreation improvement projects within the service area. The Recreation Commission invites interested persons to attend the public hearing and offer comments on the proposed Plan. Citizen comments and suggestions will be included in the final Plan A copy of the draft plan is available for review at the Village of Middleville offices, 100 East Main Street. Middleville. Ml 49333, or the Thomapple Township Hall at 200 East Main, Middleville, Ml 49333, or the Thomapple Kellogg School District Administration Building at 3385 Bender Road, Middleville, Ml 49333. Comments may be made in writing to any address above or by telephone to 795-3385 or by fax to 795-8889. 303 had to be shut down for re­ pairs, when finally it turned out the road was sinking. Penfold said it was hard to get answers or recognition from agencies like the Road Commission and Drain Commission. Penfold said these em­ ployees won't work with the local elected government of­ ficials. "They blow you off," he complained, claiming they would also not work with the township. Another similar situation occurred with Kent County Parks and Recreation. Pen­ fold explained to Sikkema that the village of Caledonia had been sponsoring the an­ nual community Fourth of July celebration, forever. It was always held in Lakeside Park and now the county is charging us for the use of the park. The park cannot be used by the community, where it is located without paying the county for the privilege," Penfold said. "The Village has a budget of $350,000, while the Senator Ken county has a $300 million budget, but they have to have more of our money. I take great offense at that!" he said. Sikkema said he was not sure the County Board, an elected body, could do any- Regular Meeting CALEDONIA VILLAGE June 12. 2000 Call to Order by 7 00 p.m. by Daryl Penfold Present. Erskine, Unger, Oaks. Audy Brumleve. Zandstra, Humphrey, Penfold, Wabeke. Absent: Call to Order/Roll Call. Consideration of meeting agenda: Add item #7 to New Business regarding permission for a Paws with a Cause puppy access to Village meeting and Village office. Amendment to Resolution R00-17, new copy. Approval of Consent Agenda: Motioned by Audy supported by Humphrey, All Ayes, Motion car­ ried. Public Comments: N/A. Public Hearing: R00-16 Resolution Establishing Fiscal Year 20002001 Budget and Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for 2000. Tax rate changed from 6.715% to 6.044%. Motioned by Oaks, Supported by Unger, All Ayes, Motion Carried ROO-17 Resolution to Establish Compensation for Village Officers and Employees for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 July 1. 2000 - June 30. 2001 Motioned by Erskine. Supported by Audy 5 Ayes. 2 Nyes Motion carried VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 18, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia Michi­ gan, concerning a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Vil­ lage of Caledonia and the Final Development Plan of Glen Valley Planned Unit De­ velopment The proposed amendment would, if adopted, provide for the extension of South Rodgers Court south to 92nd Street by means of a road easement, and would make other related revisions within the Planned Unit Development, which is described as follows The South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 and also the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1 4. Section 20. T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan. The text of the proposed amending ordinance and the revised Development Plan on file may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Village Clerk, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan. All interested persons may artend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed amending ordinance. Dated: June 27, 2000 VILLAGE CLERK VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA State Sikkema (307) Kenn Sikkema was present presenting a legislative report Reported that additional funds are a primary issue that would be looked at added to Education and Health Care. He also report­ ed on Energy and Technology, ie. Telephone issue, real compe­ tition in the local telephone mar­ ket. Village Manager Report: Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2000. Also noted that the Village of Caledonia web site is up and running, but in a skeletal state. Unfinished Business: South Rodgers Court - To be brought up at the Planning Commission meeting on July 18. 2000 Terrace Street Project -Project to start on Monday. June 19, 2000 Letters were sent to residents concerning parking procedures. New Business. Application for fireworks per­ mit for Carl W. Smith. Motion by Audy, Supported by Erskine, All Ayes, Motion Carried Paper yard waste bags bags are approximately 30 each. To be given away to resi­ dents at this time, with a possi­ ble charge in the future. R00-18 Resolution to Appoint Members to the Village Zoning Board of Appeals Motion by Erskine, Supported by Unger All Ayes, Motion Carried ROO-19 Resolution to Appoint Members of the Village Planning Commission Motioned by Audy, Supported by Unger, Ail Ayes, Motion Carried 000-20 Ordinance Granting a Limited, Non Exclusive Revocable Electric Franchise to DTE Energy Marketing, Inc Motioned by Auoy, Supported by Unger Roll Call Zandstra Aye Unger - Aye Audy — Aye, Erskine - Aye, Penfold - Aye Oaks - Aye, Humphrey - Aye A Donation to the Independence Day Celebration of S750 00 motioned by Unger, Supported by Zandstra All Ayes, Motion Carried Permission for a Paws with a Cause traming puppy to have access to the Village Office and the Village Council meeting was requested by Amee Brumleve Motioned by Zandstra Supported by Humphrey, All Ayes Motion Carried Public Comment (Extended) Adjournment (304) thing to alter the situation in that case, but "they do set policy," he said. Sikkema said the effect of term limits had made such situations worse. He said the power will go from the elected officials to the career bureaucrats and he expected the situation to only get worse. He said sometimes he also doesn’t get a re­ sponse from local officials, because they can wait you out. for example the Aero­ nautics Board. Sometimes even the legislators get the run-around, he said. Sikkema said by contrast, that he had tried to get re­ sponses from the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion and they had been forthright with him. He said, "Call me. We get answers, straight answers, usually. We can get answers when local officials can’t. In his report on the Sen­ ate, Sikkema said he ex­ pected several issues pertain­ ing to a $33 billion budget would be addressed the week of June 19, with the spring session extending beyond the normal date. He said he thought there would be an effort to cut state taxes, res­ idents being the beneficiary of a strong economy. He said education and health care needed to be ad­ dressed with increased fund­ ing, with more funds going to Medicaid, and he said he hoped Grand Valley State University would see an in­ crease. as the money issued per student there was less compared to other institu­ tions in the state. Sikkema is on the Energy and Technology Committee, which has a goal to achieve some restructuring in the electric energy areas as well as in the local telephone market. He said road funding was passed the first week in June, and the legislature would be keeping road fund­ ing the way it has been, with the money going to the county road commis­ sions. and not for state highways, which is what Gov. John Engler had wanted. The legislature is trying to preserve the state's second largest industry, agriculture, by finding ways to preserve agricultural land, and keep farmers on farm land. This was to come up June 20, Sikkema said. He is chairman of the Senate Environmental Committee, which is trying to prevent soil erosion, to prevent raw sewage from en­ tering south eastern Michi gan lakes and streams. Sikkema said he had spon­ sored legislation which would help. The committee is also trying to address measures which would Mop non-native species in the Great Lakes. TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS Barry County, Michigan NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a Regular Meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees held on June 13, 2000, the Township Board of Trustees adopted an ordinance to amend the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Map and Article HI, 15.3.1 “Use District Boundaries" of the Township Zoning Ordinance, to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordi nances in conflict herewith and to provide for an effective date of said ordinance AMENDMENT TO THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 06-01-00 Adopted: June 13, 2000 Effective: July 5, 2000 An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Map and Article HI 15.3.1 “Use District Boundaries" of the Township Zoning Ordinance in the following portions to wit unplatted land Land in Section 5 of the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance, to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith and to establish the effective date of said ordinance. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Ordains. Section 1 REZONING OF SECTION 5 The Township Zoning Map and Article ill, 15 3 1 of the Township Zoning Ordinance ts hereby amended to rezone property located m Section 6, more particularly described as foltows Parcel No 08-16-005-005-00 from the "Agriculture" Zoning District to the "Rural Residential" Zoning District clas­ sification SECTION II REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE: AH Ordinances and parts of Ordinances m conflict herewith are hereby 'epealed This Ordinance snail take effect eight days following proper publication of notice of its adoption in accordance with and subject to Michigan Public Act 297 of 1996 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP JANICE LIPPERT, CLERK 284 N BRIGGS RD MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 (308) �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 27, 2000/Page 15 New commercial area approved between M-37 and Kraft by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week approved a rezoning request from rural residential to commercial zoning, or general business use, by First Companies The rezoned parcel is lo­ cated south of the intersec­ tion of M-37 and Kraft, be­ tween the two roadways Represented June 21 by Doug Stalsenberg, the re­ quest came originally to the Planning Commission in April and May. The parcel is already sup­ plied with sewer, and is lo­ cated in the proposed water district. First Companies also brought a second request, for a parcel located south east of 68th and Patterson, to be re­ zoned rural residential to light industrial uses. The proposal came for the first reading. This 150 acre parcel for proposed industrial devel­ opment is not supplied with sewer or water at this time, but is located near where such services may be in­ stalled. The owner has ap­ proached the village and township and also Foremost to arrange to extend water from one of those systems. Drainage occurs naturally. Because the property is ele­ vated, the property drains in different directions. Three ponds are located in a central detention area. A compre­ hensive township storm wa­ ter management plan is be­ ing considered but will not be implemented any time soon. A power line runs through the property The request did not include any site plans for the property at this time. All traffic from a pro­ posed industrial develop­ ment would open out onto 68th Street and not on Pat­ terson where homes are lo­ cated. A lot which is con­ nected to the piece, does face Patterson, but will remain with rural residential zon­ ing. To the south of the pro­ posed industrial park, a mo­ bile home park is situated. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLAN­ NING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY, JULY 20.2000, COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOL­ LOWING 1 ZOC 00-06-02. PARCEL ID NO 006-005-00, A REQUEST BY JUDITH site, offices for or related to permitted industries and ser­ vices, commercial motor vehicle sales, food and bev­ erage catering, kennels, or manufacturing of small en­ gines, equipment or tools. other businesses engaged in light industrial uses. Examples of light indus­ trial uses include yards and shops for contractors en­ gaged in plumbing, assem­ bly of parts manufactured on which they said was very nice. Some commissioners said light industrial uses would make a good transi­ tion. However, the property is located in an area surrounded at the north by either heavy or light industrial uses, and this is in agreement with the current master plan. Grand Rapids Gravel, zoned for industrial use, is situated across 68th Street. DVK concrete is also on 68th to the north. Adjacent to the parcel on the south side of 68th are Bykerk Landscaping, Bosco, and The request came before the commission more than once to be sure all property own­ ers in the mobile home park were aware of the proposal. The owner said there would be a landscaping buffer between the industrial and the mobile home parks. Natural w ooded areas would be left as part of that buffer. The commissioners said they wanted a transition from concentrated rural resi­ dential zoning to industrial, or even light industrial uses, and did not want to nega­ tively impact the residents in the mobile home park, Water Quality Report for Middleville - 2000 wells As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occumng minerals and. in some cases, radioactive, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity Contaminants that may be present in source water include • Microbial Contaminants, such as viruses and bactena. which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife •inorganic Contaminants, such at salts and metals, which can be naturally occurnng or result from urban storm water runoff, industnal or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming • Pesticides and herbicides which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential uses • Radioactive Contaminants, which are naturally occumng • Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff and septic systems In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA pro­ scribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contami­ nants in water provided by public water systems Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which provide the same protection for public health About Nitrate: Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syn­ drome Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant, you should ask for advice from your health care provider Is our water system meeting other rules that govern our operations? The State and EPA require us to test our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety All required test tor 1998 was performed on time and results reported to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in a timely manner This report covers the drinking water quality for the Village of Middleville for the calendar year 1999 This information is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 1999 Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards Your water comes from three ground water wells located at 162 Irving Road and 806 W. Main St. Water is stored in a 200.000 gallon elevated tank also at 806 W. Main St Another storage tank is located underground near the top of the hill at 612 Irving Road Water customers residing west of Stadium Drive should have noticed an increase in water pressure recently This increased pressure is the result of the newly installed booster station located at the base of the water tower near Lee Elementary School. • Contaminants and their presence in water: Drinking water, including bottled water may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health nsk More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). • Vulnerability of sub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the gen­ eral population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be par­ ticularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC Guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-4264791) Sources of Drinking Water: The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. Our water comes from Water Quality Data The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 1998 calendar year The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data present­ ed in this table is from testing done January 1 - December 31, 1999 The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because of the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year All of the data is representative of the water quality, but some is more than one year old. Terms and abbreviations used below: • Maximum Contaminate Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected nsk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety •Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL); The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology • N/A, Not applicable ND: Not detectable as testing limit, ppb parts per billion or micrograms per liter ppm: parts per million or mil­ ligrams per liter AL; Action Level when exceeded triggers treatment or other requirements TRUDEAU 12595 BASS RD . TO REZONE THE EASTERN 4 14 ACRES OF HER PROPERTY FROM THE ’AGRICULTURE' ZONING DISTRICT TO THE •RURAL RESIDENTIAL’ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2 ZOC 00-06-03 PARCEL ID NO 007-004-00-20 A REQUEST BY WILLARD CASE 12755 BOWENS MILL RD. TO REZONE HIS PROPERTY FROM THE MCLG MCL rhril Nunu 10 ppm lOff. N/A N/A BBt l«4j Aakc&aai 6-lL3p*m ING DISTRICT ANO CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN • l-42ppm N/A *P® MCLG MCL ______ . 1 Tatai Catafam 0 NANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DURING REGULAR BUSI­ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COM­ MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENr S TO THE ZOMNG Eaamaa aMaai 4^aaMa. Na Dpa4—...........ilia • 2 NESS HOURS. ANO WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT Tb£ TIME OF THE PU8LJC MISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBUC HEARING TO Na Hi*... .... paaaaaa^a badena ■ >9% af Maple PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARWG A—a< feaaa tMfcaar - DataEtMaa 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL NO pp« rtaan4a ’AGRICULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TC THE ‘RURAL RESIDENTIAL' ZON­ TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION T»pa<M Saaaaa rf VWaaaa Ow maar LaM UMijpb) Acaaa Laari 15ppk MCLG OwWaa • IWOppb 190 ppb • af aaat abawc 0 Cion 0 Cmaa rfbaaaWril WhaaaWrii BL ORDINANCE please take further notice that the township wu provoe to INDMOUALS WITH DiSABHJTlES NECESSARY REASONABLE AlDQUARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON RVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED TOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAO TIME ANO PLACE TO PARTICIPATE 94 THE DtSCUSSKA OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAUS) DAV ID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MS Next lead and copper sampling will be 9/2000 is our waler system meeting other rules that govern our operations’’ The State and EPA require us to test our water on a regular basts io ensure its safety. We exceed afl the monrtonng and reporting requirements for 1999 We are corvrvned to providing you sate reliable ano healthy water We are pleased to provide you with this information to keep you fufy informed about your water We w* be updating this report annually. and will keep you informed of any problems that may occur Vvoughout the year as they happen For more nformalion about your water, or the contents of this report, contact Russell Blough or Wayne Winchester at 100 East Mam Street. Mfodfoville, Ml 49333 or cal (616) 795-3385 �Page 16/The Sun and News, MtddleviHe. Ml/June 27, 2000 Company says Caledonia’s sign ordinance violates first ammendment by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer In a 4-3 vote, the Caledo­ nia Township Board rejected a request to allow larger sigrts to be placed in the community. Infinity Outdoor advertis­ ing, a company placing signs all over the USA, pe­ titioned the board to raise its 200 square-foot limit to 240 square feet to meet the in­ dustries' national standard size, despite a Planning Commission recommenda­ tion for denial. Outdoor Systems, a local company which was re­ cently acquired by Infinity Outdoor or CPS, a national firm, was represented by Kevin Green, community relations manager for Out­ door Systems. He said the outdoor advertising industry had settled on two standard billboard sizes across the country, 10 feet and 6 inches by 22 feet and 8 inches or around 240 square feet. Another "bulletin" sign (rotary moving) has a stan­ dard size of 14 feet by 48 feci. He explained the reason Turn those unwanted items into cosh. Coll 945-9554 to place o Sun d News ACTIONS today. EARN s9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN loin the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others The class will be held July 17 through July 31 and is not in session on weekends After successful com­ pletion of state testing, wage will increase to $10 65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our resi­ dents and staff, ail applicants are subject to crimi­ nal background checks and drug screens Apply for this opportunity in person by July 12 at: cQibrnapplc 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE for this was that printers make mass produced printed posters to meet this standard size, which are placed on billboards in the area and across the nation for na­ tional advertisers as well as local companies. These printers can mass produce {Minted matter for the adver­ tiser much more economi­ cally. at around $150 apiece, while it would cost $600 for a single odd size. "The ordinance in Caledo­ nia Township changed four or five years ago," Green said. The ordinance down­ sized the maximum sign size to 200 square feet. Outdoor Systems had a 200 square foot billboard sign along M-37, which will have to be removed when the state road is widened. There are report­ edly three signs located along M-37 currently. These have two poles with ply­ wood attached to a frame, while national companies manufacture a poster size sign of monopole construc­ tion, which were supposed to be more durable and aes­ thetic. Green said sign locations were being lost to develop­ ment, which meant the company "must relocate to maintain the presence we have." "With M-37 widening and other development, we want to relocate signs in your community," Green said. "We can't do that with 200 square feet." In a previous presenta­ tion, it was pointed out that M-37 was the only artery in the township Looking for a fabulous, affordable Alaska vacation? Start packing. 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He said the 200-squarefoot sign limit did not look much different than the standard size, but put an un­ usual burden on local and regional clients, and the change would make advertis­ ing affordable to local busi­ nesses in the community as well as national advertisers. In a legal opinion pre­ sented by the Outdoor Ad­ vertising Association of Michigan to the Michigan Supreme Court, points made included a statement that national outdoor adver­ tisers had used two standard­ sized billboards for many years. "In addition to constitut­ ing an unauthorized ban of billboards, an ordinance lim­ iting billboards of a size smaller than a standard poster has serious conse­ quences for both commercial and non commercial adver­ tisers," the statement said. "Commercial advertisers must have available standard posters for national regional or local advertising cam­ paigns. The use of standard sized pre-printed messages is essential to the cost effec­ tiveness of the medium. "Customizing messages to fit different message areas required by each local gov­ ernment would be pro­ hibitively expensive. "Under the first amend­ ment, there must be com­ pelling justification for such limits on speech. Neither of the routinely offered reasons for safety or aesthetics can withstand scrutiny. There is no correlation between bill­ boards and traffic safety. Re­ ducing sign size could de­ tract from traffic safety by making the message harder to read. Small and odd sized signs do not contribute to the aesthetics of a commu­ nity. Modem posters with a modern pole support have an uncluttered pleasant ap­ pearance more appealing than a hodge podge of smaller signs," said the statement read by Green. The statement implies billboards would replace a hodgepodge of smaller signs. Where a hodgepodge of small signs presently identify local businesses, raising the sign size limit could result in a hodge podge of larger signs, that size supposedly determined by the national industry standard. A final suggestion was made by Green that the smaller size was motivated H Carnival.^* From State Bank of Caledonia Prime* Rate Home Equity Line Making a House a Home Consdidate your current debt into one lower monthly payment. Save thousands of dollars of interest each year and pay no closing costs or fees1 Contact us at any of our four convenient locations for more information on how Io apply <Seu*ie you deceive people yon Unit State Bank of Caledonia 627 E. Main • Caledonia. Ml • 49316 K9I HI 13 211 Water Street. 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In other recent discussions by the Planning Commis­ sion, sign ordinance changes might limit size in com­ mercial areas or allow large signs only every 1,200 feet. Commissioner Ric Parent said he disliked signs on businesses. The buildings are beautiful, but the signs detract from them. Chair­ man Roger Keating sug­ gested more screening re­ quirements would limit the trend of putting signs on buildings. More discussion, regarding signs, which im­ plement the goals of the new master plan is expected NEED APPROXIMATELY JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER The Most Popular Cruse Lane ri the World!. WWWcamwai com e JM CaM CowrM* *» *«» by a desire to exclude bill­ boards. Planning Commis­ sioners in May noted the standard size of 240 square feet is more commonly al­ lowed in industrial zones and along the interstate highways, and not in com­ mercial areas. The 10 by 20foot size is presently speci­ fied for C-2 areas. Randy Peletier, making a presentation in May, said some billboards were used in commercial areas as well as industrial. A claim that 20 to 30 percent of messages on the signs were used for public service messages, charitable organizations and civic groups, many of which were donated by the company al­ though it was in business to make a profit. Planner Dave Zylstra in his staff report added his recommendation to deny the request for a change in size. He said the change would do nothing to promote the pub­ lic health, morals, safety or general welfare of the com­ munity and would increase the visual blight in the community. Zylstra said the national media has over the last few years contributed to com­ munities that look alike, contributing to a loss of in­ dividuality, which was not in the interest of the town­ ship. A statement was made Some believe the cooking term baste comes from the Old French word basser which means to moisten. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, MI E.O.E. �The Sun and News. MiddlevtMe. Ml/June 27, 2000/Page 17 Shooting victim at sentencing: '7 forgive him^ Twiss sentenced to 11 1/2 to 50 years in prison by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Matthew Twiss, 18, of Middleville was sentenced Thursday to 11 1/2- to 50 years in prison for his role in what Prosecutor Dale Crowley termed an at­ tempted "cold blooded mur­ der." "That means you will have to satisfy the Michigan Department of Corrections that you are safe to be in society or else you won’t be in society until you are old," Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher told Twiss while handing down his sentence. Twiss pleaded guilty to one count of assault with intent to murder for plotting with 16-ycar-old Justin Rauch to kill 25-year old drug dealer James Rummelt of Grand Rapids on March 31 in Middleville. He was also ordered to pay Thornappie Township $15,965 restitution for his alleged destruction of more than 100 tombstones in Mt. Hope Cemetery Oct. 3, 1998. Twiss was never con­ victed of the destruction of tombs and memorials charge because he had appealed a juvenile court ruling to waive Twiss to adult court. Rauch admitted to being the gunman when Rummelt was shot four times while Twiss handed over the bul­ lets. Rummelt survived the at­ tack and said Thursday he still has one bullet lodged in his chest, just one centime­ ter from his aorta. "I believe that the pain which I have suffered is so little compared to that in which those around and in­ volved have had to suffer," said Rummelt during the hearing. "A once peaceful town is now living in fear that it's not really that safe after all. "The nightmares that I have every night and the way people feel has no value compared to life," he continued. "I’ve been given a second chance at life. "I want Matthew to know I forgive him, but Hl never be able to forget that night,” added Rummelt. "I wish him well and hope he changes his life for the better." Rummelt said following the sentencing Thursday that he has changed his ways and no longer deals drugs. "I’m going to start speak­ ing to young people, and if I can turn one young person around by sharing my expe- Matthew Twiss riences, it will be worth it," he said. Rummelt added that he plans to write a book about his life. "I'd like to acknowledge Ms. (probation agent Judy) Brewer on the fair and excel­ lent assessment that this de­ fendant and the co-defendant essentially set out to com­ mit cold blooded murder," Crowley said. Crowley added that Twiss, however, has had very little involvement with the crim­ inal justice system, but that with his "mind set" at the time of the attempted mur­ der, "I don't think it would have made much difference." Hypnotherapy office opens in Caledonia area Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Karla J. Thaler recently opened her new hypnother­ apy office, offering a rela­ tively new alternative heal­ ing practice to people in the Caledonia area. Thaler is a 1999 graduate of The Institute of Trans­ formational Hypnotherapy as a certified clinical hyp­ notherapist and is certified as a Past Life Regressionist. She is a member in good standing with the Interna­ tional Medical and Dental Association. Thaler has spent the past 25 years extensively re­ searching various methods of alternative and traditional healing. She became inter­ ested in this method of ther­ apy after a dramatic personal experience with hypnosis. "One can spend years in traditional therapy and yet, not make long lasting changes," Thaler says. "I be­ lieve all issues and traumas we have in our lives can be resolved with hypnosis. When we are in an altered state, our mind is open and receptive to change. The change may be through di­ rect suggestion or regression work. "The issue may have started in your chikjhood and your conscious mind has blocked it. It may be an is­ sue that has carried over from your most previous past life. Or it may be an issue that has been re-created lifetime after lifetime that your soul has not worked through." Thaler's expertise is in past life regression therapy, and psychic and spiritual development. She says, "All scenarios can be reframed with the help of a trained regression­ ist. Follow the path of your Soul on its journey to Know Thyself." Thaler says hypnosis can make those changes. Individual or group ses­ sions will be offered. Areas of hypnotherapy include stress management, self es­ teem issues, childhood trauma, pain management, anxiety, overeating and smoking cessation. She says a person seeking her services will come to a calm, relaxed atmosphere, but will be in complete con­ trol, free to experience as much as is desired, and to share what is discovered or not as is comfortable. Thaler says The American Medical Association has recognized hypnotherapy since 1959 as a valuable method used in conjunction with modem medical prac­ tices. She says hypnosis is beneficial in helping the client resolve phobias per­ taining to medical and dental procedures, can help allevi­ ate pain and anxiety and promote a calmer approach to many issues. Thaler's office is located at 295 144th Avenue, south of Caledonia Phone 8911174. CALEDONIA LUMBER Come and join our growing team! Seeking self-motivated individual for immedate opening for a DESIGNER/ESTIMATOR/CONTRACTOR SALES POSITION The 11 1/2 year mini­ mum sentence was offered to Twiss to give him an opportunity to reform him­ self, said Crowley. "The mind set of this de­ fendant is that he's involved in drugs to make easy money and has no qualms about harming others and apparently the victim is of a similar mind set," Crowley said. "There is a lot of simi­ larity between the defendants and the victim. The defen­ dant and the co-defendant thought the process should proceed to an actual mur­ der." Defense attorney Carol Dwyer raised the issue of gun control during her re­ marks prior to sentencing. "This case begs some dis­ cussion of the matter of handguns in our society," she said. "I think people have guns for two reasons to cause harm or experience power or control from sim­ ple possession." Fisher disagreed. "I’ll stop you because a lot of people want them to protect themselves from people like this young man standing before me," he said. "We have a young man with a handgun for the thrill of the control," said Dwyer. "I think we're fortunate that Mr. Rummelt didn't like­ wise have a handgun be­ cause we could have several dead people at this point." Dwyer pointed out that Rummelt posed a threat of going to Middleville that night to cause Twiss and Rauch some harm. "Yes, they could have walked away," said Dwyer. "I deplore the ready avail­ ability of these handguns. Individuals involved in the drug trade and the ready availability of handguns ex­ acerbates the possibility of harm to innocent persons." Dwyer charged also that the corrections system is not correcting law breakers, but instead is "warehousing criminals." "I hope he (Twiss) can draw on the things within him that are good and positive and learn to use other methods of dispute resolution," said Dwyer. "I hope he will begin to value human life after experiencing a threat on his own life." "If I had this do over. I’d act in a more responsible fashion." said Twiss. "I’m sorry you didn’t do that," said Fisher. "Its sad to see you with virtually no criminal history throw away a substantial portion of your life." Fisher called the act a de­ liberate action on the part of Twiss and Rauch. "It was a Very dangerous situation." said Fisher. "We can't afford to have people like you walking around on the streets with the rest of us." 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Great incentive and benefit package. Send resume to... P0 Box 80. Caledonia. Ml 49316 KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LEARNING AT KCC! �Page 18/The Sun and News, Mtddtevile, Ml/June 27, 2000 Carbohydrates can be worse than fat, say nutrition experts The condition of being overweight results in 300.000 deaths per year. Between Thanksgiving and New Years Day Americans gain between five to ten pounds and consume two pounds of fat. Amencans are just too fat Research says 55 percent of all adults are over­ weight. If the trend contin­ ues, experts say that within a few generations virtually every U.S. adult will be overweight plus one-third of all children. “Overweight and obesity pose a major public health challenge" says National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Director Dr Claude Lcnfant Recently the American Heart Association added obesity to its list of major risk factors for heart disease and heart attacks. Obesity is a reason why so many Americans have elevated cholesterol and blood pres­ sure levels. It is also linked to stroke, diabetes, pre­ mature death and asthma. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the trend in the prevalence of overweight and obesity is upward However, studies arc showing we arc eating less, but wc arc heavier than ever before It doesn't make sense Could it be that every­ thing wc believe about weight control may be wrong? After all, if there is one thing Americans know how to do is to diet. It has become a real national pass time. Ten years ago your local supermarket would have been fortunate to even find one tiny section with lowcal foods and liquid meals that had no flavor. Why? Because fats help to bang out the flavor in food. Today’s supermarket is a dieter’s paradise. There are non-fat yogurts, fat-free cookies, pastas, muffins, and desserts, and even choles­ terol free eggs and cheeses. A lot of these foods taste more delicious than their heavyweight originals. If we are all eating light, why are we getting heavier? You see, today your foods in the supermarket are created by engineers, not by chefs. They have developed all kinds of new fat substitutes So what is the problem? “It is the fat substitutes them­ selves. Many of them are made from sugar and other ultra-refined carbohydrates,” states Rick Handel, a lead­ ing nutntional scientific researcher and a member of the Institute of Food Technologists, and the Herb Research Association So that high tech brownie you're eating many have no fat, but in fact delivers twice fa Ott y&'teu&i A gift to the Barry Community Foun­ dation is used to help fund activities throughout our county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more infor­ mation on the Barry Community Foundation or call 945-0526. any ommunity ^toundaUon n the sugar calories of Mom’s homemade “Too many empty carbohydrates calo­ ries in the diet can be as bad as or worse than too much fat.” says Handel. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine tells us clearly that eating too much sugar, bread or pasta steps up production of metabolic enzymes that makes us store more fat. There is a place for carbohy­ drates, proteins and even fat. “In moderation, fat in the diet helps slow down the absorption of calories. It also stimulates the hormone CCK which signals the brain that you are full,” says Handel. How about those fad diets, low calone diets, very low calorie diets, and ultra low calorie diets, or cabbage soup diets. At first you will lose some weight, although the pounds lost are mostly water and lean muscle. As your body senses that it is starving, your metabolism slows down to a crawl and protects itself by converting everything you eat into reserved fuel, fat. When your body goes into fat stor­ age mode, you quickly go back to your original weight, but a greater percentage is fat and a lesser percentage is lean muscle tissue. And since only lean muscle tissue can bum calories, any future diet will welcome more dif­ ficult. This leads to the yo­ yo syndrome. Every cycle of weight loss is followed by even more weight gain The National Institute of Health reporting in the Annals of Internal Medicine tells us not only caloric restrictions are not a good long term of strategy for weight loss, but for some people cutting back on calo­ ries can lead to health risk. Also, the safe way to lose weight doesn’t come from a drug. Drugs have uncom­ fortable side effects includ­ ing diarrhea and drowsiness. Regarding the hype for the herbal pills promising miraculous results without dieting or exercising, most of these are loaded with stimulants or harsh laxa­ tives. So what is the solution? “It is not simply a nutrition problem.” states Dr. Earl Mindcll, PhD., R Ph . the number one Nutritionist in America and the world's leading expert on vitamins, dietary supplements, nutri­ tion and the author of the international best seller, the Vitamin Bible. Dr. Mindcll is convinced that for perma- Hometown quality used cars sold at Village Auto by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Village Auto Sales owner Mark Hemmes has a handson attitude when it comes to selling used cars. He’s not afraid to service what he sells and check out cars be­ fore he sells them. Before starting his busi­ ness, he was attending col­ lege for automotive tech­ nology. Several members of his family had bad experi­ ences purchasing used cars and he knew there had to be a better way to provide "quality cars at reasonable prices." Located at 401 State Route 37, Village Auto Sales is conveniently lo­ cated between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. Summer hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Hemmes and his assistant "Uncle Russ" pride them­ selves on customer service and repeat business. They also gel referrals from satis­ fied customers. Hemmes started with just four cars and now there is a Cd'& BODY SHOP lot full of good used cars. He is bringing extra cars in for his anniversary celebra­ tion. "We set fair prices under the NADA retail book," he said. They check the cars thoroughly before they are sold, everything from fluids to compression. There are no plaid sports coats at this dealership. Hemmes says, "this is not a rich, flashy dealer. Our hands often show that we work on the cars we sell." For more information about the economy cars of­ fering good mileage, the special anniversary sale or just to meet a local busi­ nessman concerned for his community, stop by Village Auto Sales, just two blocks south of the light at Main Street in Middleville. Call 795-3232 and ask for Mark or Uncle Russ. nent weight loss, individuals need to seek programs that require a multidimensional approach that includes a healthy but simple eating plan, exercises, behavioral strategies and goal setting A successful program should include a thermogemes aspect that does not stress the adrenal system, Thermogemes is the meta* bolic process, by which we maintain our body tempera­ ture by burning our stored body fat as fuel. “Weight loss is not an allor-nothing proposition,” said Dr. C. 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Ml/June 27, 2000 National 24-Hour Challenge sets new standards There were five records set at the 2000 National 24Hour Challenge held June 17-18 in many parts of Barry County including Middleville, Lake Odessa and by Charlton Park. Here is a report of the records that were set along with the results from the cycling event: Records • Adrian Harris, from Somerville, NJ, traveled 466.3 miles in the mens' 40-44 age division. • Dave Stebbins, from Belmont, went 450.1 miles in the mens’ 45-49 age division. • James Hiavka, from Racine, WI, traveled 403.4 miles in the mens' 60-64 age division. • Isabelle Sheardown, from Cookstown, Ont., went 125.1 miles in the womens’ 65-69 age division. • And the Bush family from Richfield and Mankato, MN, traveled an average of 374.2 miles. The family included Joseph Bush, Michael Bush and Matthew Bush. Here is a rundown of the final number of miles the 2000 participants accumulated during the 2000 Challenge: Women 18-24: Stacy Floyd (Kentwood) 214.5; Molly Updike (Greenville) 202.3; Marcella Pritchard (Cattaraugus, NY) 33.8. Women 25-29: Carey Harris (Racine, WI) 379.0, Heather Randolph (Indianapolis, IN) 218.5; Jennifer Adams (Elmhurst, IL) 214.5; Sally Smith (Coloma) 202.3. Women 30-34: Darcy Bidigarde (Burton) 202.3; Nadin Martell (Lake Orion) This pair of cyclist chose to ride as a tandem in the 24-Hour Challenge which began in Middleville. 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt Inc RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL Formerly South Kent Asphalt Producers of Quality Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance 616-877-4441 202.3; Julie Masura (Columbus,OH) 171.8; Diane Murphy (Wheaton, IL) 159.6. Women 35-39: Carolyn Calcott (Comstock) 289.0; Marla Albuquerque (Chicago, IL) 25 LI. Women 40-44: Valerie Copeland (Grimsby Park, Ontario) 310.0; Sharon Bole. (Oak Park. IL) 238.7; Carmen Garcia (Miami, FL) 202.3; Petra Peterson (Warrensville, IL) 165.7. Women 45-49: Coleen Bowens (Battle Creek) 397.3; Mary Monge (Columbus,OH) 310.1; Nancy Guth (Stafford, VA) 307.9; Karen KorytoStandley (Grand Rapids) 287.5; Merry Vacas (Bloomfield Hills) 265.2; Beverly Arenos, (Evanston, IL) 202.3; Kate Hendrickson (Chicago. IL) 202.3; Linda Baker (Evanston, IL). Women 50-54: Lynne Potgetter (Allendale) 202.3. Women 55-59: Cynthia McKean (Saugatuck) 202.3. Women 65-69: Isabella Sheardown (Cookstown, Ontario) 125.1. Mens 18-24: Brian Pillar (Cookston. Ont.) 326.2; Andrew Johnston (Toronto, Ont.) 259.1; Jason Floyd (Kentwood) 257.2; Josh Jones (Toronto, Ont.) 251.1; Michael Lockwood (Plymouth) 249; Pete Finnie (Charlotte) 202.3; Rob Scholtens (Grant) 200.2; Andrew Adams (Toronto, Ont.) 184; Michael Bolt (Wyoming) 165.7; Brian Duimstra (Byron Center) 125.1; Justin Duimstra (Cedar Springs) 125.1; Eric Langley (Livonia) 95.6; Thomas Uminn (Byron Center) 95.6. Mens 25-29: Matthew Busch (Mankato, MN) 330.2; Luke Munholland (North Jackson, OH) 310; Kurt Gardner (Ann Arbor) 285.6; Chris Johnston (Toronto, Ont.) 277.4; Patrick Rupar (Milwaukee) 262.1; Pete VanWesep (Sparta) 250.8; Mark Potgetter (Allendale) 242.9; Robert Gribble (Plymouth) 218.5; Roger Finnie (Hastings) 202.3; Brian WILTSE ’ S AUTOMOTIVE, INC Tires • Alignments Brakes • Steering & Suspension Mufflers • Shocks & Struts • Tune-Ups FREE TIRE ROTATION With Lube, Oil & Filter or 4 Wheel Balance 698-7375 5520 68th Street 500 ft. East of Broadmoor Three hundred and seventy two cyclists from all over the United States, Canada and even France took part in the 2000 Challenge held in Barry County. Updike (Ionia) 202.3; Trevor Loe (Farmington Hills) 196.2; Nick Ackley (Lowell) 125.1; Kirt Elliott (Grand Rapids) 125.1; John Postema (Grand Rapids) 125.1; Jon Tilburt (Ann Arbor) 125.1; Chris Wiseman (Lexington) 125.1. Mens 30-34: Michael Busch (Mankato, MN) 437.9; Robert Schaller (Polsom) 419.6; Steve Marshall (Columbus, OH) 413.5; Gil Brown (Tahlequah, OK) 391.2; Brian Heffernan (Caledonia) 344.5; Brian Clayton (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) 301.8; Timothy Brewer (Muskegon) 255.1; David Ringey (Beverly Hills, MI) 255.1; Scott Johnson (Wyoming) 253; Andrew Clayton (Lebannon, OH) 250.9; Allen Murphy (Battle Creek) 238.9; Robert Murray (Muskegon) 224.6; Aron Dietzel (Grand Rapids) 206.3; Eric Kimber (Caledonia) 206.3; Dana Silcox (Grand Rapids) 206.3; John Curtis (Byron Center) 202.3; Thomas Scott (Belmont) 202.3; Daniel Sherry (Holland) 202.3; James Karlovec (Twinsburg, OH) 200.3; Michael Coffman (Stockbridge) 169.7. Mens 35-39: Robert Fry (Racine, WI) 431.8; Dan Rupar (Wausau, WI) 431.8; Bernard Delample (Chozelau, France) 409.5, Dean Vogler (Algonquin, IL) 409.5; Dennis Thome (Birmingham) 403.4; Ronald Schuitema (Middleville) 401.3; Frank Keller (Tahlequah, OK) 397.3; Jeff Stephens (Columbus, OH) 391.2; Matthew Bond (Miamisburg, OH) 383; Michael Seager (Pittsford, NY) 379) 379; Greg Dalton (Vicksburg) 370.8: David Watkins (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) 354.6; Kevin Sapper (Erie, PA) 332.3; Rainard Beer (Middle Heights. OH) 322.2; Joel Dillon (Edinburg, PA) 305.8; Marc Fulmer (Greenville, PA) 301.8; David Howson (Sarnia. Ont.) 279.5; David Bee (Grand Rapids) 273.4; William Sinnott (Verona, WI) 273.4; Toshiki Masaki (Canton) 267.3; John McHenry (Fennville) 263.1; Randall Farmer (Palmyra, PA) 261.2; Warren Adams (Byron Center) 255.1; David Ball (Bowling Green, KY) 255.1; Brian Curtis (Walker) 255.1; Steven Kidd' (Lapeer) 255.1; Phiilip Krey (Middleville) 251.5; Eric Stowers (Kalkaska) 230.7; Otto Weyer (Garden City) 220.6; Scott Deckebach (Holland) 214.3; Jeff Bour (Grand Rapids) 208.4; Raymond Grodek (Allington Heights) 208.4; John Prussner (Rockford) 208.4; David Pirt (Port Huron) 206.3; Greg Bancroft (Lansing) 202.3; James Bowen (Hillsdale) 202.3; George Grodek (Country Side, IL) 202.3; Tony Petrocco (Sarnia, Ont.) 202.3; Mark Spialek (Warrenville, IL) 202.3; Daniel Groenendyk (Saugatuck) 200.2; Dan Beha (Akron, OH) 171.8; Eric Nelson (Waukesha, WI) 171.8; Wayne Curtis (Nashville) 169.7; Ron Saluski (Waucanda, IL) 153.5; Dell Pifer (Grand Rapids) 147.4. Mens 40-44: Adrian Harris (Sommerville, NJ) 466.3; Frank Seebode (Deleware, OH) 425.7; Wayne Panepinto (Rochester, NY) 413.5; Marc Pritchard (Cattaraugus, NY) 413.5; Glenn Dik (Grand Rapids) 407.4; Chris Wiley (Saugatuck) 403.4; Kirk Schultz (Muskegon) 385.1; Tom Stevenson (Uniontown, OH) 383: Gary Pelt (Northbrook, IL) 354.6; James Rathbun (Grand Rapids) 326.2; William Smith (Fcderick, MD) 326.2. Locals: Duane Gerrits (Middleville) 279.5; Andrew Mann (Middleville) 206.3; John Hansen (Garden City) 184; Roger Seekman (Spring Lake) 147.4. Mens 45-49: David Stebbins (Belmont) 450.1; Martin Fahje (Chatfield, MN) 403.4; Martin Kulp (Red Hill, PA) 391.2; Glenn Armstrong (Highland Park. IL) 366.8; Bob Law (Vickers Heights, Ont.) 357.2; Jeff Doerr (Stanwood) 324.1; Jeff Moffett (Fenton) 320.1; Gary Schuitema (Tucson, AZ) 316.1; George Bonemer (Dearborn) 310; Gary Kober (Racine, WI) 305.8; Locals: John Buffington (Livonia) 267.1; Bruce Behnke (Cedar Springs) 255.1; Ronald Duimstra (Byron Center) 125.1. Mens 50-54: Brian Armstrong (Toronto, Ont.) 431.8; John Calcutl (Comstock Park) 391.2; William Skinner (Grand Rapids) 344.5; Rick Roberts (Grand Blanc) 338.4; David Orr (Traverse City) 322.2; Kenneth Pokora (Waukesha, WI) 318; Jim Wilson (Hickory Corners) 314; David Geerlings (Holland) 307.9; John Kooycr (Wyoming) 307.9; Virgil Moehsmer (St. Louis) 305.8. Mens 55-59: Bill Schwarz (Kinderbrook, NY) 36.8; Joseph Busch (Richfield, MN) 354.6; Claudio Vacas (Bloomfield Hills) 326.2; John Gallovic (Kirtland, OH) 314; Leonard Meyer (Lumberton, NM) 271.3; Abram Bangma (Grand Rapids) 255.1; William Ritzek (Chicago) 255 1; Jay Muller (Middleville) 253. CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Drvision 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616-897-5620 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 27. 2000/Page 21 Grandville’s Thayer wins third of season at Berlin ‘Love, Laugh, Live, and Learn Center’ opens in Middleville Psychologist Julie Schaefer-Space has opened a new facility called the ’Love, Laugh, Live and Learn Center." The facility will provide psychotherapy for children, teens and adults, therapeutic massage services, GED preparation, consultation on how parents can advocate for their children with the education system, tutoring services, home schooling coordination, monthly educational workshops, a site for support groups to meet, and more. Schaefer-Space, formerly of Psychology Associates of Middleville, will also lease space to Phyllis Shadier of Psychology Associates, who specializes in play therapy. The new center is located in remodeled offices formerly belonging to Dr. Shumway at 402 Thornton (just off M-37). For more information on the center, see this week’s Hastings Reminder. Fireworks safety urged for Fourth of July holiday Do you know anyone who has suffered burns, loss of eyesight, burst cardrums and other injuries because of firework? According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 1998 there were 8,500 such injuries. The three worst offenders arc bottle rockets, sparklers and firecrackers, bottle rockets and firecrackers can fly in any direction before exploding and sparklers burn at temperatures hot enough to melt gold. Remembering common fireworks arc explosives and handling with respect and care is a must! Callfor Classifieds 945-9554 In spite of the rain out of the Late Model feature race, the Super Stock and Sportsman Stocks division programs were completed Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. Bill Thayer, of Grandville, captured his third main event victory of the year by winning the 25lap Super Stock feature. Battle Creek’s Brian Campbell, the early race leader, finished second. Michigan Racing Hall of Fame veteran Gail Cobb, of Ada, captured the 25-lap main event victory for the Sportsman cars. Billy Shotko, of Grand Rapids, finished second. The Late Model feature was rained out and will be run next Saturday in a 100lap Scott Baker Memorial race. Baker was fatally injured during the 150-lap American Racing Club of America feature race Friday night at the Toledo, Ohio Speedway. fireworks display, this Saturday. Adult admission for the holiday card will be $15, children $5 and ongrounds parking is free. The Auto Winged Super Sprint series, along with the Late Models and Sportsman cars will contest a triple header program, topped by a Call for classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day - 7 days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! 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But during athletic events, Lucas often becomes quite the competitor and tends to hide his smile for awhile. As far as his size is concerned, Ferris State University football should benefit greatly from his six foot five, 233-pound frame. As a "skinny” 175-pound aspiring athlete, Lucas began to play football at the high school level nearly four years ago. Eating, lifting and working at the family business, Middleville Cement, helped him to grow and blossom into the talented jock that he became. "That’s all it takes," Lucas said. "I’ve been working since 12; it's hard on the body. My dad (Gerry) has been doing it for 30 years and he’s a big dude." At the beginning, Lucas was moved from one position to another on the offensive line (guard, center, tackle), but eventually found his place at tackle. "They tried me at tackle; they threw me in against Caledonia and after that they never took me out," Lucas said. It was there that Lucas discovered the joy that comes from making a big hit. In his senior year against Godwin, he remembers a quick pitch being called. He said he "turned the comer" and "laid him out," referring to the Godwin player who was attempting to make the tackle. "That’s when it was too much fun." Lucas recalls. "I wanted to do whatever I could for the team." But hitting also was something that Lucas did for himself. "You can get out of the daily mode and be a different person on the field," Lucas explained. "Sometimes I’ve been told that I’m just too nice, but (on the field) you can take all of your aggressions out." The Trojans fared well in Lucas’ two years on varsity. In 1998, the black and jesters **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners 25 ✓ Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems ► Years * Experience 4 Ben Lucas (34) bangs inside and shoots over Plainwell’s defense in a Middleville district basketball game in March. SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation Installation fee applies. Mast present coupon. Not valid with other offers. xWWATER CONDITIONING Monday - STORE HOURS Friday 8:30 am 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 2 pm orange won the O-K Blue title and qualified for the state playoffs. A year later, the Trojans finished second in the league and also qualified for the post-season tournament. "It was awesome; the last two years, we played a team (Haslett in 1998 and South Christian in 1999) that went to the finals," Lucas said. The 21-20 triumph against Hamilton in Lucas' senior year was a classic. The Trojans scored late in the fourth quarter and then held the Hawkeyes in the waning moments to escape with a one-point decision. Lucas was named to the O-K Blue squad as an offensive tackle in his senior year and was recognized on the J-Ad Graphics' All-Barry County teams in his junior and senior campaigns. Basketball was another sport that Lucas excelled in and enjoyed. He began playing the sport in the seventh grade and was moved up to the Trojans' varsity team at the end of his sophomore year. He worked hard on his foot work and soon became a starting center. Rebounding is his favorite part of hoops. As a senior, he had one game against Spring Lake in which he pulled down 23 rebounds. Lucas was selected All­ Barry County and All-O-K Blue as a senior and was the Trojans' Most Valuable Player. He led the team in points, rebounds and assists. "I love passing the ball and rebounding," said Lucas. On the courts, Middleville's eagers did not always enjoy the same success as the football teams did, and that bothered Lucas at times. "I remember coming home discouraged," Lucas said. "I love to win, straight up." Still, there were some shining moments, such as a victory against thenundefeated Coopersville in Lucas’ senior season. "We knew we could do it," Lucas said of the victory over the Broncos. "We struggled (that year) playing to our abilities, but that game was crazy. It was so loud and the gym was packed." Lucas will venture to Ferris State to play football on a partial scholarship. Ferris has a solid football tradition and Lucas realizes that he will probably have to get even bigger in order to make an impact there. "I have a lot of weight to gain; I've got to do it all over again," Lucas said. "I’ll probably be red-shirted my first year, so I will hit the weights, learn the plays and learn the positions on the team." Lucas comes from parents who also excelled in sports. His mother, Shirlyn Bravata, was an all­ conference tennis player and also played volleyball at Caledonia High School. His father, Gerry, played football and baseball in Middleville. One thing that Lucas values about sports is the rewards that come from hard work. "Just being better than someone else... working hard to be the best," Lucas said. "The benefits are definite; it’s a great thing." Lucas said he will miss his times as a Trojan — especially the walks to the football field — but he is happy that his athletic moments have not concluded "I do have a chance to go to that second level," he said. "I do have a chance, so it doesn't feel as heavy." �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 27, 2000/Page 23 Tamara White documents Caledonia business transitions For her Giri Scout Gold Award, the highest achieve­ ment in Girl Scouting, Tamara White utilized research and photography skills to document historical transitions in Caledonia’s business community. Tamara photographed busi­ nesses in Caledonia over a two-year period and used a variety of research tech­ niques to document the his­ tories of some of the oldest buildings in Caledonia Some of these date back to the 1800s Tamara worked with the Caledonia Township Histone Commission, whose members served as primary sources of information, she identified each business that she photographed, along with the building's date of construction. She also inter­ viewed Mr and Mrs Jay Shook, life-long residents of Caledonia Tamara not only used the information from the interview to document the history of businesses, she taped the extensive inter­ view and donated the tapes as well as the photograph album to the Caledonia Township Historic Commission. The Caledonia Township Historic Commission values Tamara's "scholarly work and her attention to accurate details," according to a com­ mission spokesperson. “The Commission believes that this is an example of the type of research and documenta­ tion we encourage. We think of our historic collection as PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real e»Ule advertising in this newsp*|*r is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion. sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. 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"Not only has the Histone Commission benefited from Tamara’s contnbutions. but she has felt the rewards of her community service pro­ ject in a personal way. she feels that she has gotten in touch with her own roots through this project because her grandmother, greatgrandparents, and great­ great grandparents were res­ idents of Caledonia. As a result of her connections to her past, Tamara thinks of her Gold Award Project as a ‘living history,’ as something very vital and tangible ” Tamara’s interests in Giri Scouting continues. She was elected vice president of the “Girl Scouts on Campus Program” at the University of Illinois, where she recent­ ly completed her freshman year as an Engineering Major. Business Services DYKSTRA TRUCKING: Spe cializing in small loads, 1-7 yards. Processed gravel, fill sand, topsoil, shredded bark, etc. Busi­ ness phone number 616-2990248, home phone number 616693-2749 GLEN’S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING. 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Call L&N for your carpet answers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-07-04.pdf 5a1188a7c96af4812b611ea10620c462 PDF Text Text VI No. 27/Julv 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 2000 KDL director warns area could lose its libraries by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Kent District Library Di­ rector Claudya Muller told the Caledonia Township Board June 21 that the Kent County area could lose its libraries if the mil­ lage renewal proposal is defeated in the primary Aug. 8. A first attempt to pass a millage in a special elec­ tion last February lost by 269 votes, with more than 67,000 voting on the issue. After meeting with li­ brary representatives from the 26 communities served by KDL, it was believed that people wanted another opportunity to vote, with an option of two questions, whether to have a renewal of the millage previously in effect and to ask for a millage increase as a sep­ arate option. A four-year millage was preferred, and a two-ques­ tion ballot was chosen. The first was to ask for a 0.77 renewal to hold exist­ ing services provided by KDL. This would result in an increase of $6.50 on a $100,000 home. The sec­ ond question will ask for an increase of 0.11 mill to increase services, contin­ gent on passage of the first question. This would result in a tax increase of $5.50 a Caledonia Township (Caledonia School District) 1999 Average Home Value Tax Overview (Summer & Winter Taxes) $137,013 Avg Value per Parcel Tax Unit Tax Dollars 792.28 Caledonia School District (Homestead) 264.61 Kent ISD (Includes Special & Voc. Ed.) 124.69 GR Community College 183.91 Caledonia Township (Includes Police & Fire) 366.86 County (Includes Jail & Senior Tax) 44.06 Kent District Library _ -------------------- Total 1999 Taxes Paid 1,776.40 year on a $100,000 home, according to library litera­ ture. If both questions pass, the total of 0.88 mills would amount to a total of $44 in property taxes on a $100,000 home for district library services. Without passage of the first part, or 0.77 mill, KDL will cease to exist. Muller said, "If it fails to pass, we would close all 18 libraries in the KDL system by the end of the year 2000. We would sell all the assets and lay off all staff. This is our operat­ ing millage." Muller said Caledonia residents would be af­ fected. The Caledonia li­ brary presently receives payments of $ 206,776 an­ nually for services, staff salaries and other materi­ als. while revenues gener­ ated in Caledonia amount to $173,609. Caledonia residents also use other li­ braries in the system. If both questions pass, Caledonia would: •Increase the materials budget by 50% over four years (29% in the first year). •Add four or five pro­ grams the first year. •Add eight open hours in 2004, opening on Monday and opening earlier and later on Tuesday. With a passage of 0.77 mill only, Caledonia would continue operating with no additional ser­ vices. One need for additional Caledonia Alternative Education graduates receive diplomas Fifteen Caledonia Alternative High School students earned diplomas Tuesday, May 30, during an evening ceremony in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Guest speaker was Superintendent Doug Busman, who urged students to persevere in reaching their goals. A reception was held for the graduates and their families immediately afterward The graduates shown here are (front row. from left) Christine Ven ema. Jennifer Berry, Stephanie Rone. Joey Fntz Jessica Fockler, (standing from left) Carrie Mercer, Jarett Hill, Steve Mercer. Jarrett Taylor Dustin Bishop, Ferrel Mejeur, Jeremy Pierce, Rick Meines. and Michelle Mickef Not pic4tprpd is Alien Hoekstra % of Total Tax Rate 11.565 3.8625 1.8201 2.6845 5.3551 0.6431 45% 15% 7% 10% 21% 2% 25.9304 100% amounts has occurred in added costs of technology for all 18 libraries. 814 people were trained to use materials and products in 94 hours. In Grandville, one computer translates into Braille. Television personality Warren Reynolds and re­ tailer Frederick Meijer are the honorary chairs of a ballot question committee. Their publicity materials will come out in July. Muller said the need to find a new space for KDL headquarters is still an ur­ gent one. The lease for the building currently being used will not be renewed at the end of the year. Claudya Muller Library officials are still looking for a building for library headquarters for (he amount of money that has already been set aside. Recreation commission’s plan wins public approval by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A public hearing on the proposed recreation plan be­ ing written by the Thomapple Area Parks and Recre­ ation Commission June 29 was attended by only about 15 residents. Chairman Tom Lehman explained the year-long pro­ cess, which took the lack of enough athletic fields for both school and community use to the current coopera­ tive effort. Township-Village planner Geoff Moffat then gave some of the details of the process. He underlined the fact that the commission does not have taxing author­ ity. Analysis of existing im­ proved parklands using the national standards set by the American Parks and Recre­ ation Association and the State of Michigan suggests the area needs more than 100 acres in more parks, playgrounds, ball fields, soccer fields and preserved natural areas Commission member David Newman commented on the five-year time table set out by Moffat. "We hope that if grant money becomes available that we can move this time table ahead faster.” The possibility of funds being available for riverfront improvement moved the improvement of the area Soccer fields also are on along the Thornapple River the list with the develop­ to 2001 on the priority list. ment of a multi-field com­ The commission also dis­ plex for the younger divi­ cussed the problems of van ­ sions at the Sheridan Road dalism and security. site in 2005 and the addition The Crane Road baseball of two full size soccer fields facility has been vandalized within the high/middle several times but the area is school campus. difficult to make secure. Moffat stressed that land Moffat says, "the Y and its acquisition was the highest volunteers get the field ready priority for the commission. and then someone drives Newman remarked on the their truck across the area, longer term goals of the spoiling it for the teams." commission, which include The Crane Road area does a multi-purpose community not lend itself to more base­ center and access to the Mill ball field development be­ Pond area with a board walk. cause of the land formation. Improvement of existing Kevin McGee said that fields is on the list for 2001 while the process has taken with development of a four longer than anyone antici­ ball field complex at Spring pated, the commission Park scheduled for 2003- hopes to continue to build 2004 if funds become avail­ on interest. able. Estimated cost for this See rec. plan, pg. 2 complex is $400,000 or more. In This Issue... • Caledonia Cemeiery vandalised • Heritage Days Millennium Logo created • Village Stylist owner marks 10th year in historic site • Caledonia Village/Twp. survey results announced �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/July 3. 2000 Caledonia cemetery vandalism reported by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Several occurrences of grave stone vandalism have occurred in Caledo­ nia cemeteries recently, causing great expense, de­ stroying important perma­ nent historic records, as Permanent irreparable damage to some grave­ stones has been the result In Alaska Cemetery, stones used to be thrown into the river from the edge of the cemetery, but when a fence was put up. well as causing unneces­ sary personal anguish in some instances. Township Clerk Pat Snyder said though it is believed the damage is done by kids as a prank, it should not be taken lightly She said if parents don’t Several occurrences of grave stone vandalism have occurred In Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia, costing from $100 to $200, to set an 800-pound stone upright, even when there is no damage. The depression created in the ground gives some idea of how much a large stone weighs. An effort has been made to map all family plots and to record all graves in Caledonia Township, but this is not an easy task. With difficulty this large stone was put upright after being disassembled in many places. know where their kids are, they should not assume their own children would never be involved in such a thing. Probably teens who are doing the damage have parents who believe their kids would not be­ have this way. ’’They should learn to re­ The Main Attraction Salon & Day Spa Thanks you for your business MAIX Am A WHERE THE MINI DAY SPA FAMILY ORIENTED ORIGINATED SALON 7b show our appreciation, ive are offering JL off all retail, ivith services throughout the month of July. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! Gift Certificates Available spect the dead, rather than to demolish markers," Snyder said. Several incidents have lately occurred in Lake­ side Cemetery, the last on June 16, according to Deputy Sheriff Bobbie Jo Richie. When these inci­ dents happen, costs average from around $100 to $200, often just to set an 800-pound stone upright. If there is damage, the costs to repair or replace the stone can be much higher. Several years ago all in­ formation on all existing gravestones was recorded. An effort has been made to map all family plots and to record all graves in Cale­ donia Township, but this is not an easy task. Stones are in some cases so old and so weathered, the orig­ inal information has eroded away. If no family member comes forward with the missing informa­ tion, it may never be re­ covered. Some of the stones are so old, or of such a design, they are ir­ replaceable. Some of the stones are so old, or of such a de­ sign, they cannot be re­ placed. Vandalism has sometimes damaged the same stone more than once, and efforts have been made in the past to repair them. 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. Caledonia, Ml 49316 Call for Classifieds (616)891-HAIR (4247) Phone 945-9554 Hours: M, T, F 9-6; W, Th 9-8; Saturday 9-3 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Oar-7 Dan a Week For Sub & Mem Action-Ads! that was stopped. Citizens who note suspi­ cious behavior.or actually witness acts of vandalism are asked to note licence plate numbers and to call the shen ff at 336-3113 Permanent irreparable damage to some grave­ stones has occurred. Stones are in some cases so old and so weathered that the original information has eroded away, and the records are not complete and only partial records exist. Some vandalism destroys important permanent historic records that cannot be replaced, and sometimes constitutes the only information of the person buried at the site. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 3. 2000/Page 3 Origami workshop set at Caledonia Library July 6 A puppet show presented by KDL staff members Lynn Malchick and Julie Honderd brought an unprecedented number of viewers, with over 169 children and adults. In "Take Me Out to the Ball Game,"Crocodile changed words about baseball to other meanings, such as, ‘Baltimore Oreos," and ‘Cinderella had a pumpkin for a coach." An origami workshop will be presented at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 6, as a part of the Kent District Library's summer reading program, at the Caledonia Library building, 240 Em­ mons St. The program is for ages 6 and up. Projects will be presented to meet a wide range of skill levels and ages, and teen volunteers will be on hand to help. Participants will make origami items, such as wolves, birds, fish, frogs, houses and boats. Registration for the workshop is recommended. Call 891-1502. This free program is part of the summer reading club, Score Big with Books! Sports of all ages are fea­ tured in the reading game. The Reading Club kicked off June 12 and runs through Aug. 5. Children may register at any Kent District Library branch. Readers who "cross the finish line" and complete their reading goal become eligible for prizes including a trip for four to Wait Disney World. On June 29, a puppet show was presented by KDL staff members Lynn Malchick and Julie Honderd. An unprecedented number of viewers attended, with 169 children and attending adults. The first play, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," was a conversation about baseball in which Crocodile changed terms and names to other meanings. The play was abundant with puns and Calvary Grace Brethren plans Bible school July 17-21 Calvary Grace Brethren Church is sponsoring a Bible school program this summer for all kids interested. Outback games is the Vacation Bible School pro­ gram being hosted by Calvary Grace Brethren Call 945-9554 for Sun & News 4Cr/0*Ads! Church July 17-2I, from 6 to 8:30 p m. “It’s a fun way for kids to learn about the God, who created them and loves them and the relationship they can have by trusting in Jesus,” a spokesperson from the church said. For more information or to register kids for the Outback games, call either Shannon Stahl at (616) 868-0986 or Calvary Grace Brethren Church at (616) 868-6151. fractured expressions, suited for older children, such as, "Baltimore Oreos," "Catching a fly" like a frog, and "Cinderella had a pumpkin for a coach." The second presentation was based on Native American animal characters, including Grandfather Turtle, Coyote, Bird, Rabbit, Spi­ der and more. Grandfather Turtle, wearing a new blanket, was tricked by Coyote who got the blanket, after which Coyote left the blanket on a very special rock. Coyote, who made up his own rules took the Rec. plan, from front page------Village President Lon Myers said, "It is great to have all three of these enti­ ties working together." Several speakers praised the commission for the job it has done in just a short time. "Coming together has been good for everybody.” Copies of the entire draft recreation plan are available at township, village and school administration of­ fices. The final plan will be submitted to the Village, Township and School Board to comment on and approve. The TAPRC will use the plan as applications are submitted for state and fed­ eral grants. blanket back from the rock, which was against a basic rule, "What is given is given." The rock, which could both speak and move decided to teach Coyote a lesson. Giving Coyote a chance, he commanded, "Give me my blanket." Coyote said "No, I make up my own rules." Rock chased Coyote down and hit coyote, and took the blanket, leaving Coyote flattened. The audience was asked to blow Coyote back up, which they did. Coyote did not learn his lesson, and neither did Turtle, however. Turtle came back with a new blanket, and Coyote tricked him again, and took the blanket in the end. Turtle concluded. "If you see Coyote coming, run away. 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All appliances are included 3. NEW LISTING, THORN APPLE-KELLOGG SCHOOLS! This immaculate 4-year-old home features 3 bedrooms/2 baths and is located m a quiet neighborhood of newer homes For more information call Larry Hayes at the of­ fice, (616) 945-5182 or at home, (616) 945.4137 $139,900 . 2. NEW LISTING, MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS! This adorable 3 bdrm72 bath home features a finished basement w/wet bar, large family room w/recessed lighting, den and large deck w/sliders off master bedroom Outside fea­ tures include fruit trees, fenced back yard and LOGG SCHOOLS! This 3 bdrm 71 bath home features a large living room w/fireplace, coun­ try kitchen. 16x32 deck. 2 stall garage a heated workshop and many updates For more information call Ray Diehl at the office, (616) 792-2202 or at home, (616) 948 8225 $125,900y 5. NICE COUNTRY SETTING. J jst under 2 acres available for al types of construction Middleville Schools Call Kay $29,900 8. HILLTOP SETTING. Nearly 6 roikng and wooded acres at the end of a cul-de-sac This bmldingX jde is very pm ate and secluded with wildlife galore Cail Cathy$80,000) FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/July 3, 2000 Two Barry County grads win Wyngarden scholarship Two Barry County gradu­ ating seniors have been named recipients of the Woody Wyngarden Mem­ orial Scholarship. Darla Stutzman, a gradu­ ate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, Middleville, ?Depot Uato Offices Wilbur, Byington & McPhillips Bankruptcy Services Michael J. McPhillips Telephone 616-945-9557 Toll Free: 1-877-945-9557 and Amy Schiedel, a gradu­ ate of Hastings High School, have received this presti­ gious award, which carries with it a $1,000 monetary award per recipient The Hospital Purchasing Service, a group purchasing organization located in Middleville, developed the scholarship in 1999 in mem­ ory of long-time Barry County resident Woody Wyngarden Wyngarden devoted 32 years of his life to the HPS and retired in 1996 as HPS vice president of marketing. His vision was to continue to enhance the HPS service to health care and educational institutions - to be cognizant of the quality of care these institutions offer individuals. He instilled in others to treat everyone with respect and dignity, to foster a positive healing and learning envi­ ronment. to embrace change and to welcome the opportu­ nity for constant improve­ ment. The HPS created the Woody Wyngarden Memorial Scholarship to help keep the everlasting legacy of Wyngarden in the minds and hearts of his fam­ ily. fnends and community. The scholarship, there­ fore, takes several of Wyngarden's standards as criteria for selection. The award recognizes academic excellence, participation in extracurricular activities, community and volunteer activities. The recipient must be either a senor from Thomapple-Kcllogg High school or a senior from Hastings High School, accepted by an accredited college or university and pursue a degree in health care or education. The senior must also have the ability to describe how their commitment to health care or education will have a pos­ itive lasting affect on future generations Schiedel plans to attend Western Michigan Univer­ sity where she is enrolled in Lee Honors College. Her goal is to major in elemen­ tary education. While in high school she was involved in the Spanish Club. Business Profession­ als of America, the Excel Club, was dual enrolled at Kellogg Community Col- See scholarship, pg. 3 _______ LOCAI_____ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Idling Cbttrvh - Serving a Living Lord .Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9 30 a m. 10 45 a m .6:00 p m Family Night 6 30 p.m. 7240 6Hth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Dr lirtan F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Mass: 5 00 p.m Sunday Morning Mass 9:30 a m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A Church with a caring heartfor our community and the world" Sundav Worship 10 00 a m A6 00pm (Child & Aduh) (Dunng the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenwev. Pastor Lynette Sprtk. Youth Leader Al Tiemeier. Commands Cutting Church Oflkc (616) 8^ 1 -1512 M-37 m 100th Si CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST July 9 - 4th Sunday after Pentecost I Samuel 16:1-13. Sermon Topic The Life of David - Part I: “The Liltlesl and the Least" ■■■ C 0 M M U I I T Y B C H D a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional. informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Merting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship teenier Denny Houma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our weo site www txigntsKle org 1 Redeemer Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Dougla* G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Musk9:45 am ILOOa.m. . 6 00 p.m. . 645 p.m. 6 45 p.m Sunday School................................. Sunday Morning Worship Sen ice Sunday Evening Sen ice Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs Leighton Church Worship. 11:00 AM Chr Ed ; 6:00 PM Wed Family "We are changed by God's love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship......................................... 9 30 a.m. Sunday School............................ 11 00 a m. Adult Bible Class ILOOa.m. Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto Ml 49302 One mile east of WkttneyviUe Rd Located in Leighton Tow nship Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m & 11 a m Sunday School for All Ages........................ 9:45 a m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6 00 p.m. COMMUNITY cmu r«c»-a Church School. Sunday 9 45 am Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30pm Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m. 1100 a. m. Rom 12 10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service (All Services have a Nursery available) TEtrnc QCfjurch 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S E ^^5 tEIje Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School...!0:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Childrens Worship and Nursery 9 4$ a m Learning for all 6pm Aduh and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kid» Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry DumkMuc Cail for a schedule of choices Qualm Ould Care and Programs Peace Reformed Church WonMpHows 900a« Mk 1030am 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-98'8 (foette &e£e&Kzte Rdcvam Messages The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints YOU ARE INVITED GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHI RCH Meeting you your friends, and your family right where mm re at through: CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m livening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office 868-1)191 www lakcsidecomininiity org (under eonsiruchon) Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Royie Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 12200 Weu M-l^ (CWT Nouadan Road) Wr>(M»d M’ 49M* • Lakeside Community Church \ Place for Family X Friend* 6201 Whitnevvillc Avenue. Alto BAY TOVNSEND. hrtor XOKMAX KXORR. ChrNun Education Dv<x1<» 891-B02H • e-mail: leighton® iserv.net Rev P Adams Phone 891-8440 Worship Sen ice..............................10.30 aan. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev \orman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax; 891-8648 C H 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middles die UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship Middiewie Sunday School MtOdteviBe Morning Worship 9 30 a m 945 a m 11 00 a m Ret’ Lee Zucbnutti Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whtreyv.re Ave ar 84th St • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunaay School 930 am Sunoay Momrg Wonfo 1030 am Strday Evervg Worsnp 6 00 pm Wed MOwee* >aye< & Study 7:00 p m. Oe. Thomas Sluyt Rev Kai Bashor Assoc Panor/Youfh Mnstnes �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 3. 2000/Page 5 Caledonia Electrathon team earns 2 second place finishes by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia’s Electrathon team took part in the second Michigan 2000 electric car race June 2 at Grosse He's downtown business district. It was the the first time Caledonia was able to enter the stock NECA class, which uses 12-volt dry cell batteries. Driving in this class for the first time was Ryan Hanson in car 919, who finished in second place. He not only was runner-up, but established a new team record of 37 mph. In the open NECA class. Josh Maichele drove 919, which also set a new and best record ever for the Caledonia team of 42 mph, earning the team a second place finish in the open class. Josh Dykhouse piloted car 616 in the open class .but due to a failure of the electric motor, lasted only a half hour. The 0.8-mile course was the site where high schools from Michigan. Ohio and Iowa competed in an hourlong race. More than 30 cars were present to compete in the NECA Caledonia’s open class entry No. 919 at the starting line in the Electrathon race in Grosse lie June 2. TK grad earns grant at Albion Ryan Hanson approached the Grosse lie business district in second place. stock and open classes. Each racing class had 16 cars lined up to start each race. The event was part of a four-day Island Festival celebration. The races last month earned the Caledonia team the best finishes ever in competition and established tow new school records for the team. Scholarships, from page 4 lege, was on the yearbook team, a member of FFA, and a member of National Honor Society She also has been involved in 4-H for over 10 years, and the last four years she has served as teen leader schicdel is active in her church community and assists in the nursery, chil­ dren’s worship and vacation Bible school. Stutzman plans to attend Michigan State University where she’s enrolled in the Lyman Briggs science hon­ ors program. She plans to major in pre-medicine and natural science. While at Thornapplc-Kellogg High School, she played basket­ ball and soccer, was a cheer­ leader, was a member of the Spanish club, the Student Council, the dance team, a member of National Honor Society, the 4-H teen club, and played in the symphonic band She also has been active in her community, xolunteenng for Paws with a State Bank of Caledonia Prime* Rate Home Equity Line Making a House* a Home Consolidate your current debt into one lower monthly payment Save thousands of dollars of interest each year and pay no dosing costs or tees' Cause, Habitat for Humanity and other philanthropic organizations She also is active in her church and youth group. The HPS is a not-for-prof­ it, Michigan-based group purchasing organization dedicated to saving money for over 1,700 hospitals, long-term facilities, schools, universities and other instru­ mentalities of government within eight states. The HPS has been in business for over 50 years. Mam • Cak-Jkvm Ml •4*01* SV; Sii? c o © o o © o o © o o © © o o © o © ° aww Thornapplc Kellogg High School. Albion College, acclaimed as the seventh-rated Wired College in America. special­ izes in innovative and inter­ disciplinary programs in the liberal arts tradition it is located in southern Michigan, three hours from Chicago, one hour outside metro Detroit College’s Vision for a Liberal Arts Education in the 21st Century initiative, and it provides for students to pursue dynamic research and original scholarship in collaboration with faculty. Tobin is a sophomore at Albion College She is the daughter of Daniel E. and Frances R. Tobin of Hastings and a graduate of Alone Pine Greenhouse, Inc. Hours: Closed July 3rd & 4th M-F 10-6; Sat 10-3 Plants of the Month... • Caladium • Lilies ~ Asiatic & Orientals TAKE HOME SOME COLOR TODAY! Clearance ^ale_ .. All Annuals, Flats and Hanging Baskets Crane P<1 Main Street J Middleville O 0©00O00<S>00®00©00(S)00©00©00©00©00©00O0 o Contact us at any of our tour convenient locations tor more information on how to apply State Bank of Caledonia Albion College student Jennifer C. Tobin of Middleville has been award­ ed a grant from the College’s Foundation for Undergrad­ uate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity (FURSCA). Tobin will use the grant to conduct original physics research. FURSCA is part of Albion “Training Champions for God Alaska Baptist Church Daily Vacation Bible School July 24-28 9:00-11:30 AM o (3s 5 0o 5 O o o o O O 3 o o Ages 3 Years - 7th Grade Call 698-8104 5 qQooOoq©oqQoo©ooOoqQ©oGqq©qoQqoQqqQqo ■ �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/July 3, 2000 Heritage Days Millennium Logo created Ray Peters holds a copy of the Heritage Days 2000 logo. It will be used on memorabilia available at Heritage Days Sept. 8 and 9. The Millennium Logo designed by Pete Bishop. by Patricia Johns Entertainment already Staff Writer scheduled for Friday night The Heritage Days are Becky Whittemore Committee and Pete singing contemporary Bishop have teamed up to Christian music, Mark and create a special logo for his Blue Grass group, the the Heritage Days Festival rock and roll band of Elvis this year. This logo will be Knicvel with Middleville's on special items available Marty Stutxman and a for sale during the festival barbershop quartet. Friday and Saturday, Sept. There are openings for 8 and 9. other acts as well. Anyone The committee is mak­ interested can set sup an ing plans for Friday night audition by calling 795activities downtown. There 4972 and asking for Ray or will be a Farmers and Flea Cheryl. • Market and stage enter­ On Saturday, the down­ tainment. town will play host to "Art in the Park". For informa­ tion, Andrea at 795-1071. The parade, car show, pie contest, and other events will take place on Saturday, with most events located at the high school. The parade will start at the McFall parking lot and go to the high school. Volunteers are still needed to assist the com­ mittee in planning and working on the event. The committee is looking for a group to plan the children's activities during Heritage Days. Looking for a fabulous, affordable family vacation? Start packing. Take your (amity on a Carnival “Fun Ship - (or an all-tndusive vacation that pleases everybody For the kids, no matter what their ages, the Camp Camrvai. program offers al! kinds of great supervised acovrues Grown-ups wff love the fine dmmg. the Nauoca Spa. program. Vegas-style shows, the lively action of the fnendty casino and the late-night dance dub. On Carrwal. there are also Iocs of things your family can enjoy together fabulous meals, fun activities, poolside entertainment and al the pampenng service Carnival is famous for. To book a fabulous family vacation aboard a Carnival Tun Ship” cal us today Carnival? The Most Popular Cruise Une n the Workfl. FREE CABIN UPGRADES Premier Travel (616)554.0311 a Cruise The next meeting of the Heritage Days Committee will be Tuesday, July 11, at 7 p.m. at Carveth Vil­ lage. Booth and farmers/flea market space costs are available by calling 795-4972. Caledonia car show to mark 10th annual event The* annual Caledonia Summer’s End auto show and shine and garage sales for the year 2000 is set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25 and 26. The garage, porch, yard, and sidewalk sales will be Friday and Saturday and the car show will be held rain or shine, Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bill and Shirley Hyatt will co-chair the event with the Runaways Car Club of Michigan. Registration will be $6 per vehicle - spectators free, with “special” cars, antiques, sports cars, Cushman scooters, hot rods, customs and trucks taking part. Since no antique farm tractors have turned out for the last two years there will not be any awards given this year for this class. Caledonia Auto Parts and Auto Value parts stores again will sponsor the col­ lector dasi' plaques and many other local businesses will be doing their “Favorite Pick” awards and door prize giveaways. The Caledonia American Legion - Post 305, plan to raffle off a Chevy V8 engine with pro­ ceeds going to help the "Electrathon” car program at Caledonia High School. They also hope to do a bar­ becue lunch, with proceeds going to other local chan­ ties. Some of the eammgs will be donated to the greater Grand Rapids Hospice on behalf of the Runaways. A donation is also planned on behalf of the car club with the most participants and the car show to the Caledonia Library Fund. The Caledonia show has grown from 50 some cars to over 350 last year and this will be the 10th anniversary. “The village residents have been great and really understanding and area busi­ nesses very supportive. We have tried to help our com­ munity by donating funds to the local volunteer fire departments and others in years past, while providing a venue for other chanties and groups to become involved," a spokesperson commented. For more information, call Shirley Hyatt at 891-9955 or 795-2647. Turn those unwanted items into cash, call 945-9554 to place your classified ad. Distinctive Styles Inside and Out TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values: space Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all nch in fea­ tures, at pnecs that will surprise you Welcome Home. ‘Load Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.* 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/July 3, 2000/Page 7 Three soccer Scots named to All-State squad by Michael Marks Three players from Caledonia High School’s varsity soccer team were named All-State, as senior Elise Boncher was selected to the first team and junior Beth Daniel and sophomore Alicia Rider were chosen for the third team. Boncher. who played center midfielder, led the Scots with 28 goals. She finished her four-year varsity career as the all-time leading scorer with 74 goals. Boncher was a third team All-State pick as a junior and a sophomore. As a senior, she was also all-O-K Gold, all-district and all­ region. Boncher was a top performer in the classroom as well, graduating third in her class with a 4.0 grade point average. She was president of the student congress, president of the National Honor Society and was chosen as one of the 100 outstanding seniors in the West Michigan area. Boncher was the student member of the Caledonia Board of Education and serves as an assistant coach for the U15 CATS select soccer team. Being named to the first team caught Boncher off guard. "It was surprising; (but) it was an amazing honor," Boncher said. "It was a goal that I thought would be a good honor to cap my achievements in soccer. I was hoping this year that I would move up the latter." Boncher, along with Daniel, Rider, senior Christina DeVormer and junior Beth Ramsey formed the heart of the Scots' offense this past season. Caledonia out-scored its Elise Boncher opponents 84-16 and finished the season with a 14-4-1 record. The Scots won their second consecutive O-K Gold championship and were ranked in the top five of the State poll for most of the spring campaign. Beth Daniel earned All­ State recognition for the first time in her prep career. Daniel transferred to Caledonia from South Christian where she was an All-O-K Gold pick a season ago. She brought offensive firepower and skills to the team from her outside back position. From the back. Daniel scored five goals and notched two assists. One of her best games of the season came against State champions East Grand Rapids in the district tournament. Sophomore Alicia Rider also achieved State honors for the first time. She was second on the team in scoring with 10 goals and added 9 assists. In her second year on varsity, Rider played stopper and helped the team with her ball handling, speed and intensity. This years group of seniors will be tough to replace. Beside DeVormer. Angie Adrianse. Anne Morgan and Ann Schmidt also recently graduated. DeVormer’s 28 goals tied Liz Fortuna's 28 in 1998 for most in a season by a Caledonia varsity player. The Scots not only lost a great group of seniors, but they will also have to replace its coach. Jeff Merritt. Merritt was with the program five years and compiled a 78-22-3 record. In his five years, the Scots won two league championships and one district title. Merritt brought a beautiful style of play to Caledonia that involved ball skills, precise passing and combination play. Terrace Street repairs underway Construction is steadily proceeding on Terrace Street to remedy storm water overflow in one block of the Caledonia sewer system . The Grooming Den Former Alto man is airline pilot Large and Small... We Do them All! Miller was hired among the first group of pilot and said he is excited about the airlines growth ahead. Open 6 Days a Week by Appointment 1238 Chief Noonday Road (616) 795-9114 Jeff & Sherri of Westen’s Carpet Announce A-~ Sam Miller Sam Miller, son of Lloyd and Suzanne Miller of Alto, recently accepted a pilot position with Legend Airlines. Sam is a 1988 graduate of Lowell High School, and has spent the last couple of years flying for an airline in Detroit. Legend is a new entrant airline based in Dallas, TX offering all first class ser­ vice to cities from Los Angeles to Washington, DC. Legend began service this spring using the DC-9. Plans for next year include buying Boeing 717’s, and adding service to more cities. 99* sq. ft. Underlaywent and Glue!!! That’s only 3 Colors only - Marblc/Grey, Ivory and Salt & Pepper Fleck Cash & earn Only Hurry In Before It’s All Gone Full Cartons Only Westen’s Carpet will be dosed for the 4th of July Holiday - Saturday, July 1st - Tuesday, July 4th Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 “We're the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe" 35 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia MI 49316 For your home, auto and business insurance needs calls Gun Lake Insurance Agency, Inc. Gordon Wells, Owner 1-800-562-2939 or 672-5104 “Our goal Receptions & Corsages A complete floral service Delivery Service Specializing Since Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Hastings, Michigan • 490M 1091 188> is beautiful flowers and even better service" & l'°" in Weddings Unique Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets FTD/AFS/TEL wire services Call 891-8646 • fax: 891-0667 Aw °CCePted �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml/July 3, 2000 TK seniors earn TAEFF scholarships The Thornapple James R. Bowman Area Charter Enrichment Foundation has announced that Elizabeth Hillman, a recent graduate Club. of Thomapple-Kellogg High School, was awarded TAEF’s and of Member Sportsman Caledonia He also enjoyed Fishing mushrooming Island Drummond on and $2,000 scholarship. The TAEF awards one or two scholarships to Thomapple area school dis­ cutting trict students. A $500 check fireplace. is given to the rccipicnt(s) for their first year of college a good game of cards with fishing on Deep Lake, his residence of 25 years and his for wood In later years, he enjoyed the or trade school, which ever his applies. Available to that stu<icnt is an additional $500 casino, and visiting with per year for the next three years of education. Hillman was president of his family. Also housed under the Mr. James R. She was a committed TK member of the TK Service age 64, of Middleville, athlete Team, sity. majonng in education. TK’s Jazz/Symphomc music program and an excellent academic student. She the Grace acknowledges that her many accomplishments are due to her strong family tics and her church. This fall will find her attending Gordon daughter/sistcr cil treasurer. Area Foundation is whose focus was involved passed away unexpectedly Honor Wednesday, June 28, 2000 Society member and played at Pashabetown. Michigan. church. National will be greatly Family created this scholar­ roll student and held a lead­ four years of tennis, volley­ He ership role as student coun­ ball and softball. respiratory and neuropathy Bowman; two sons. Alan problems for two years. (Jamie) Millicent, Michigan tyiue, ’WeMwicat ‘"Mat fa On A gift to the Barry Community Foun­ dation is used to help fund activities throughout our county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more infor­ mation on the Barry Community Foundation or call 945-0526. and volleyball. Area Thornapple serious had heart, missed by his surviving wife of 41 his family, Patricia years, A. Bowman, and The Rodney Schad schol­ Enrichment Foundation can arship’s purpose is to honor be contacted by writing to resklent and businessman their husband/father’s mem­ of Laura ory by awarding to a TK TAEF, P.O. Box 164, Middleville. Ml 49333. Its Middleville; senior a $500 scholarship mission is “To enneh and whose interest is to further enhance the quality of life in Thornapple education in industrial arts. This one-time $500 award the Thomapple area by act­ School in 1954 and was ing as a leader and catalyst Middleville; several aunts, discharged from the United went to Kelly Bremer, who is in the evolving needs of the uncles and cousins. States Marine Corps college bound to Western community.” 1957 as a Sergeant. was Jim a life long and Caledonia Middleville. He Caledonia girl named All-American Scholar The United States or higher, grade point aver­ from graduated Kellogg in years. He was Township. Hastings Moose an outdoor enthusiast, with a special Memorial contributions may rabbit, squirrel, fishing was a past and to made be the United Methodist Church Building Fund. fondness for deer hunting, duck, Rutland in Middleville was in Interment was at Rutland He was a past member are also eligible for other awards given by the USAA. Shomler, who attends Beeler Chapel Cemetery Jim offer deserved recognition to the at Middleville in the 1950's. qualified sponsors are accepted. These scholarsihps selected by a school official Collegiate Award program to 2000 Zachman officiated. Shomler of Caledonia has or other qualified sponsor are accepted. These scholars 2, part of White Products in Lodge. USAA has estab­ the All-American Funeral Services for Jim were held on Sunday, July employed at Vitroglass, a of the All- of all Middleville. Reverend Lee 10 age. Only scholars selected an Stone Mallory for by a school official or other named Cade Bowman. Hillary and Funeral Andrea Amencan Collegiate Scho­ lar. Bowman of Ann Body Shop for 15 years Achievement Academy has been daughter, and Kow Patties Saloon announced that Michael Bowman both of Arbor; three grandchildren. Jim owned the Caledonia The lished Arrangements were made the by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Leonard N. Cox superior students who excel Montreat, was nominated for in the academic disciplines. this national award by Mr. The All-American Colleg­ Sullivan. She will appear in Mr. Leonard N. Cox, age the All-American Collegiate 72, of Middleville, passed grandchildren, pub­ away Tuesday, June 27, grandchildren; five sisters; iate Scholars must earn a 3.3 Yearbook, is which Now, Financial Planning Takes On a Whole New Perspective Prudential Financial Planning Services Planning your own finances today is hard work. The issues have grown more complex. The choices, more numerous. 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The recipient, Amanda Bowyer, will receive $500 to attend Prudential Financial Plan? Bowman, her with by death Michigan University was a preceded was Jim MIDDLEVILLE Thomapple Enrichment Elizabeth Hillman Kelly Bremer Amanda Bowyer the National Honor Society, an accomplished member of What’s Inside a at and friends Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or I-800-870-7085 24 hours a day •! days a week The days I do not think of you Are impossible to find. But the Lord in His wisdom Had a place for you to fill I’m sure that our dear Paula Was waiting there for you. With her arms wide open. Just to welcome you. Lovingly remembered Leona J. Smith �The Sun and News. MiddleviHe, Ml/July 3. 2000/Page 9 Local rain forest group to conduct reserach in Peru by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School's Rain Forest group, involving kids in ecological awareness pro­ jects, left June 30 for trip in which members are helping to do research in the rain forests of Peru. The group left June 30 for a two- to three-week visit. This year six young peo­ ple, accompanied by seven adults, will take part in the rain forest experi­ ence for at least two weeks. The main places they will visit will be Yakamama and Zungaricocha. The third week will in­ clude a historical or ar­ chaeological tour in Peru for those who opt to go. One site they will visit will be Machu Pichu. Involvement in the pro­ ject, a two-year commit­ ment, means students must prepare, use a textbook and complete regular homework and work sheets. They attend meet­ ings twice a month and must complete a project related to the rain forest before they go. Another project the group takes on is to help a school in a small village. After they come home, group members must take part in ecological advo­ cacy projects and present information about their ex­ periences in the rain forest and to teach about rain forest issues to other groups, and to students taking related study units. The students are re­ quired to raise part of the amount required to take the trip, about a third of the cost. Dorothy Wolf, group organizer, said all the stu­ dents have worked very hard and have made sacri­ fices. For instance, Nicole Meyer sold her 4-H rabbit. Dannica Wolf babysits. She also made origami hand made cards, which she sold to a shop in Illi­ nois for $250. As a group they held a car wash. Wolf said they have been able to raise the money so far. and no one has been turned away for lack of funds. Three of the students have been involved in writing a grant request for an ongoing project within the total rain forest project Wolf said Nicole Meyer has done a great deal of the work to obtain the grant, and Diane Shrews­ bury, and Dannica Wolf worked with Meyer to make all the connections required with people in the community. This ongoing fund-raiser would attempt to help offer a scholarship to students who need it. It might also pay for the sponsor who organizes the trip and oversees the two years of activities. They were given a grant by the Caledonia Educa­ tion Foundation. The pro­ ject will include buying native made crafts and items for resale in the fu­ ture, to raise money for an ongoing fund which they hope will perpetuate itself. The initial funds will pro­ vide seed money to begin the project. Dorothy Wolf said Diane Millock explained the principles of how to decide what items to buy, how much to pay, how much to mark up the items, whether to buy large items or small inexpensive ones, and other points about merchandising. She also told the students how to apply the experience to use them in a senior pro­ ject later on. Items the students pur­ chase will be sold at the fall fund-raiser at the an­ nual high school craft sales. They will also be sold at Rainbow's End in Vote John R. DeVries, Supervisor Caledonia Township August 8, 2000 Commitment... I will sene as a full time Supervisor, working for you. accountable to you Experienced Leadership...? years Caledonia Village Council. 3 years Caledonia Township Planning Commission. 6 years Caledonia Township Board Communication...by being available full time on a daily basis. Not a manager, that lives somewhere else, that will leas e you and your concerns behind at the end of the day. Cooperation...as we work together, we can create a better place to live, raise our families, and spend retirement years. You deserve a Supervisor that is committed to Serving Ybu and Caledonia Township Vote John R. DeVries, Supervisor, August 8 Paid for by rbe ( ommfttee to Elect Joha DeVries Caledonia. Diane Shrewsbury, one of the students taking part in the trip, is 14 and will be in the ninth grade next year. She said they would spend one night in Iquitos (Peru) but most of the time in the rain forest. There they will be super­ vised by professional teachers and research sci­ entists, and will be taught to gather data, to identify species, catch and band them and record the data, and to actually participate in the research projects. Caledonia Middle School students Nicole Meyer, Diane Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury said her Dannica Wolf left with the Rainforest group on a trip to Peru last week. dream is that while she is there, she might discover a writing a student named to bear fruit. Often a fam­ toxic, except to the same new species never before Tim from the one-room species. The mother licks ily harvests different crops identified. This would most school they expect to visit from previous plots in her young to protect her likely be an insect, but it While there, she said varying stages of the pro­ babies so no other animals might be a fish, she said. some of the students will will eat them. Guides who work with cess. The oldest plot may learn a folk dance com­ Dannica Wolf, age 13, become overgrown, with the groups are very experi­ mon to the area. who will be in the eighth the rain forest reclaiming enced, and familiar with Dorothy Wolf explained the land, while a family is grade, said her project was nearly all of the species of that the rain forest group to study the red-eyed tree still harvesting the fruits fish, animals, insects, will bring supplies for the frog, which lives in bromilplanted years before. plants and birds they en­ school, which has about 30 iads. Its red eyes help it This is not so critical counter. Creatures often students. They earned see at night. when the inhabitants are are so well camouflaged, a money for one year to buy Meyer has been writing few. It becomes a different stranger would not see the supplies in Peru to to a student from Peru, problem when there is an them or know what to look help the country's econ­ who is age 8 and is named overpopulation of people for. They know all the omy. Operating costs are Brendo. He has a dog, cat sounds animals make. alt doing the same thing. about $350 per year, which and a parrot. She has been Members of the group Animal agriculture also buys supplies, but not told the cat could actually will learn about the factors destroys more habitat re­ be a tamed wild animal. contributing to the destruc­ lated to the food produced. See Dannica Wolf has been tion of the rain forest, said Nicole Meyer is 12 and Dorothy Wolf. She said it will be in seventh grade was important for students this fall. She said all stu­ to see the situation first dents will be keeping jour­ hand rather than just to nals of their experiences Electrology is the only choice for permanent hear about it, in order for it every day. She is looking removal of unwanted hair to seem real. forward to catching fish Caledonia, Ml 49316 , Wolf said the destruc­ and eating them off a Cynthia K. Penfold, R.E. tion of the rain forest is not stick. She would also like Hours by Appointment a simple process, and is to see a dolphin. Evening & Saturday Appointments Available not caused entirely by Meyer's pre-trip project large companies cutting 9809 Cherry Valley, Suite D was to study a rain forest trees for lumber, for in­ mammal, the Slow Loris, stance. Many large inter­ which is the size of a ests want to develop a small rabbit. Its saliva is beef economy or to de­ velop other crops. Governments see small farms as a solution to ur­ ban poverty and over­ crowding. They build roads out into the rain forest, and encourage families to build homes along the roads, and along the rivers. These people provide labor to industrial efforts. Wolf said that from the air, the change in the forests is the most evi­ dent. People clear four or five acres, farm for a few years until the soil is de­ pleted, and then clear a new spot farther back into the rain forest. The traditional way of life in these areas includes a slash and burn agricul­ ture. Native people would 9958 SE clear small areas, plant fruit trees, vegetables and other crops. When the soil is worn out. the trees begin rain forest, pg. 11 ^^Cherry Valley Electrology I Ph 616-981-0818 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 Caledonia, Michigan New Discounts and Payment Plans Available LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month, 2 Month, 3 Month or 6 Month Policies - FREE QUOTES ~ 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeojvners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Cherry Valiev Rd., Caledonia. Ml 49316 �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Juty 3, 200C Village Stylist owner marks 10th year in historical site The Village Stylist, owned by Lynn Buer (right) occupies the Main Street building which has been used continuously as a beauty shop for around 50 years, with multiple owners over that time. Enduring two fires, it has been remodeled more than once. Ruth Martin worked with Jennie Neuman inside Neuman's Grocery store in the 1930s and 40s. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Surrounding herself with history, Lynn Buer of Caledonia lives and works with two local landmarks on a daily basis, relishing the tradition of the area. Buer lives in a large Victorian home on the corner of Lake and Emmons streets. She works in her beauty business, the Village Stylist, located on Main Street in Caledonia's historic village, and celebrated her 10th anniversary last month. Buer's family came from Caledonia, though she moved back to the village from another area about 10 years ago. Buer's brother lives on Main Street in a house that has been in her family for a long time. Speaking about her beauty shop location, Buer said the building was once a general store, which sold fresh fruits and vegetables, groceries, candy, clothing, meats, cigars, served lunches and ice cream. The building was then owned by Jennie Neuman. It had earlier been owned by people named Coppins, De Vries and Maggerts. Ruth Martin, still just a girl in Caledonia in the 1920s, worked in that general/variety store for nine years. Martin said the inte­ rior of the building had changed the most; primarily the walls, front and the windows. "And there is still an apartment in the upstairs," she said. Martin still worked at the store during World War II. "Caledonia had a lot of boys in the war." Her brother, Lester Jahnke, fought in the war, and came home, faimed for years and still lives in Caledonia. During the 1920s there had been three blacksmith shops, Martin said. 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That store looks much the same, Martin said. Lakeside Park has been a familiar meeting place, at least since the 1930s. Martin quit the store sometime in the 1940s after she married. She and her husband owned a hardware. After that they went into plumbing and heating, and the building is now used as a factory, she said. In the ’30s and ’40s, stores were open until mid­ night on Wednesdays and Saturdays, for the conve­ nience of the farmers, when Caledonia was still a real farm community. Martin recalled when there was a vacant lot near the location of the old post Continued next page f Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults — New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work] Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! ______ _ Virginia Shook and Mrs Jennie Neuman stood for a picture in front of Neuman's Grocery over 60 years ago, in the building now occupied by the Village Stylist on Main Street. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/July 3. 2000/Page 11 From previous page office where free movies were shown Wednesdays and Saturdays, sponsored by the local merchants. There were benches set up so people could watch. These movies formed a place for young people to meet and get together. These kinds of events allowed people to have a sense of community. Even before that the free movies had been shown across the street next door to where Bucr's beauty shop now is. She said she thought they were last held in the 1950s. Martin said one building which looked a lot the same was Sam's Restaraunt. The building now used as the Education Building was the State Bank of Caledonia. ’’The biggest changes in Caledonia have been brought by growth." Martin said. Martin said she still owns a home in Caledonia on Main Street, though a relative lives there now. Virginia Shook was an­ other Caledonia resident who worked at the Neuman grocery store. "We sold groceries, men's underwear, meat, silk stockings, ran a soda fountain and sold ev­ erything from soup to nuts," Shook said. "It was really different than now," she said. "There were no computers We wrote on a yellow pad and added up the costs by hand." Shook worked in the store when she was in the 11th and 12th grades, for 1 and 1/2 years, until she got married. Shook still gets her hair done at the beauty shop. "Once there were five grocery stores on Main Street, "Buer said. One by one they were replaced for other purposes. When the store was converted for another use, it became a beauty salon. Reportedly J and R Marr were the first people to turn the store into a beauty shop. The space was used for 30 years, by several different beauty operators, and owned by Bruce and Phyllis Fountain when Tressa Noffke bought it in 1971. When Noffke started, Phyllis Fountain took her customers with her to another location. Noffke had one customer at first, who continued with her for years. Noffke recalled. "I was there for 25 years, and sold it 10 years ago," overlap­ ping the time Buer began in the shop. Noffke remembered, "I built the business from the ground up. When I started, a perm cost $12.50. and a haircut was $5. Business built up quite rapidly. I was only one week alone, and then I hired Sandy Moore Ogden." The building endured two fires during the time Noffke owned it. In those fires, the building never burned to the ground but needed to be remodeled twice. Noffke had been in business for only one year when the building caught on fire the first time. Deb Nagel still works in the beauty shop. She worked there in 1989 when the last fire occurred. For a while they worked out of Tressa's basement. The fire destroyed a lot, and required a lot of major interior changes, she said. After three months, Nof­ fke bought the building and remodeled it. Noffke said she worked out of the shop with four other employees for a long time. She said she added girls just out of beauty school, but it was also al­ ways a kind of family shop, where family members worked. "We used to have play pens for the children in the shop," Noffke explained. They worked out a kind of cooperative child care ar­ rangement. There was al­ ways a good rapport with our clients and the girls. We had our fun times." They worked out of the shop until 11 years ago, when there was a second fire. Il is not known for sure how the fire started, but an upstairs tenant woke up unexpectedly, discovered the fire, and miraculously escaped unharmed. Remodeling the shop the first time cost $3,500. By comparison, Noffke said the remodeling price was over 12 times that much in 1989. though the cost in­ cluded remodeling the up­ stairs. Buer had worked in larger salons for several years, but thought about coming to Caledonia and opening her own shop when she began to explore her own family roots. She decided to look for a possible location. Noffke said she had worked in the business for a long time, and was growing tired of it. She planned to go on a vacation, and realized she would like to sell her shop and make a permanent change. "I prayed that morning that someone who would be the right person would want to buy it, and at 11 that morning, this beautiful young girl came in and ex­ pressed an interest." The young woman she spoke of was Buer. "While I was away on a winter vacation, I asked her to try it, and said she should decide in one month. She named her price, and we came up with an agreement. I agreed to work for her for one year," Noffke said. "It was a fun business. We really enjoyed it all those years." Noffke's daughter, Chris Lewis, and her granddaughter, Angie Langwell, still work in the shop with Buer, and other family members have continued working in the salon, as well. Buer still considers it to be a family shop. The business is still successful, relying on reputation to draw customers. The historic home where Buer lives has gone through a different history. Noffke said the house was owned by a family named Passenger, who was a minister of the United Rain forest, continued from page 9 textbooks. Only the teacher has texts, and the group could buy maps and i books for the teacher. They will be visiting the school they have been helping. The students will play soccer with the kids in the school, and Wolf told them, "expect to be beaten. They will beat us, you can count on that." Soccer is very important there. The native students call it "futebol." Dorothy and Mike Wolf have sponsored the group for five years. Though they will advise or assist the ef­ fort in the future, they would like the program to be offered as a part of the choices available at the middle school. Daryl Kingsbury and Henny Stauffer will spon­ sor the next group going down to the rain forest. Middle School Principal Craig Schmidt said he is excited to include the pro­ ject as an eighth hour op­ tion. People who have questions about the pro­ gram may call the Wolfs at 698-0193. A family centered business,staff includes or has included Lori Brandau, Chris Lewis, Amy Wyllis, Angie Langwell. Betty Davis, Sonja Campbell, Linda Hoek, Stephanie Buer, Deb Nagel, Lynn Buer, Tressa Noffke, Rachel Bos and Rachael Flynn. Brethren Church, which was located next door.The church was donated to the community for a library, and is still used for that purpose. Noffke said the Passengers’ son, Don, is a judge. The exterior remains much the same. There was once a barn on the property, which is now gone. Plumbing in the house was added in 1929. Buer has altered the interior of the house since she moved there, to open spaces between the rooms. She had the work done by qualified people so the structure of the house was not undermined by remov­ ing walls. State Bank stock split reported Caledonia Financial Corporation, the holding company for the State Bank of Caledonia, has announced a 100 percent stock dividend for shareholders of record as of June 2. This is the first stock split in current history for the organization. In addition, the holding company has paid a $.75 dividend for sharehold­ ers of record as of June I, 2000. “There has been a high demand for our shares over the last couple of years,” said Karen Frank, chief operating office of the bank. “This will help make our stock a little more affordable and provide some flexibility for our cur­ rent shareholders.” The State Bank of Caledonia is a $158 million multi-service community bank headquartered in Caledonia with offices in Dutton, Middleville and Kalamazoo. The bank was established in 1901 and will celebrate its 100th anniver­ sary at the turn of this year. 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Langworthy said there were not great differences or any opposing conclu­ sions to be drawn by look­ ing at the township and the village survey results sepa­ rately. A demographic breakdown between neigh­ borhoods did not reveal many differences in re­ sults. Each of the questions were formulated in differ­ ent contexts to look at dif­ ferences in the way people view things, and to look at the strength, of the views expressed. Bar graphs of the results were grouped according to the most strong agreement and dis­ agreement on any topic. The survey was con­ ducted on the phone, with a high enough number of people questioned to result in an accurate survey. The number was considered by the survey firm to be sound. The survey took EARN s9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN loin the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others The class will be held July 17 through July 31 and is not in session on weekends. 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Some people refused, be­ cause of the time involved. Only residences were sur­ veyed. The answers of the tele­ phone survey, of the plan­ ning commissioners, and of the Citizens Advisory Group were combined for the final tabulation of re­ sults. Lang worthy said people believe the Southbelt com­ pletion will result in Cale­ donia becoming a subur­ ban community. One of the most surpris­ ing results of the survey was that people said M-37 is not a problem for them. Planning commissioners indicated they thought a large number of people avoid driving on M-37, so it is not a problem for them. Many people did be­ lieve that traffic on their own street was a problem, however. Langworthy said the per­ ception of traffic problems on M-37 or other similar highways where there are few traffic lights were held by people needing to enter the stream of traffic. Once cars have entered the flow, the problem is no longer perceived. Traffic becomes evenly spaced with no gaps caused by traffic sig­ nal intermissions, leaving no place to enter. Likewise attitudes to­ ward the impact of the Gerald R Ford Interna­ tional Airport may reflect a contingent which is af­ fected versus another group of residents who are not affected by it. Langworthy said most people do not believe Caledonia will stay a small community, but said they would still live in the community if it doesn't. People are concerned about growth, and would like some regulation to control the quality and lo­ cation. They thought de­ velopment should be al­ lowed if adequate public services are available, but were not anxious to greatly expand sewer services. Langworthy concluded people have the perception that more sewers could drive rapid development, which they didn't want. Thirty-eight percent thought the township should be restrictive in its ordinances. Langworthy said he interpreted this to mean residents do want of­ ficials to be involved and do not want a hands-off policy. Langworthy said people did not think more em­ ployment opportunities should be created He said people probably believe there are already plenty of opportunities in the gen­ eral area He said people believe commercial and industrial development will help to lower property taxes, but most officials have found 305 See stney results, & 13 Synopsis of regular meeting VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE JUNE 13, 2000 A Public Hearing, for the pur pose of hearing citizen comment on maintaining the current mill­ age rate, was called to order at 7:00 p m The current millage rate is 11.3777 and a roll back would put the millage at 11 0250. The position of the Council is to mantam the current rate There was no citizen com­ ment The Public Hearing was closed at 7 02 p.m The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7 03 p.m. by Lon Myers. Council President of the Village of Middleville. Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present: Mr Floyd Bray, Mrs Dorothy Corson. Mr Michael Lytle, Mr William Kenyon. Mr Lon Myers. Mr David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg. All mem­ bers present The Minutes of the May 24. 2000. meeting were approved as amended and cor­ rected The Agenda was approved with one addition Roselle Havens approached Council regarding a re-zoning request on property she owns on Arlington street ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Denied the re-zoning request of Roselle Havens regarding property on Arlington Street per the recommendation of the Planning Commission on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr. Newman Roll call vote resulted in 5 Ayes and 2 Nays, with Mr Kenyon and Mrs VandenBerg voting no. 2 Adopted Resolution #00 013 Levy of an Additional Millage Rate of 2000 Property Taxes, which would maintain the millage rate for Fiscal Year 2000, on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Roll call vote resulted in 7 Ayes 3. Approved payment of invoices, dated June 09, 2000, in the amount of $71,500.68 on a motion made by Mr. Lytle and supported by Mr. Bray 4. Accepted the bid of Hastings Floor Covering in the amount of $3884 88 to replace vinyl floor covering in the Village Hall on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr. Bray 5 Approved paying for gypsy moth spraying, at a cost of $74.96 on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg. 6. Authorized Barry County to pay bills totaling $109,845.71 to Dan Valley Excavating for costs associated the Utility Improvement Project on a motion made by Mrs. Township candidate questions welcomed Caledonia residents who have specific questions they would like to ask of township candidates running for the positions of township supervisor and clerk are invited to submit them to the editor of the Sun and News by July 14. Commonly asked or unusual questions may be selected by the editor to be answered by the candidates of these two races. Please send to: Attention: Editor David Young, Sun and News.JAd Graphics, 1351 N. M43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058-0188. VandenBerg and supported by Mr Newman 7 Accepted the low bid from Dan Valley Construction, foe $675 436 50 contingent on the condition that the Village loan the LDFA the difference between what the project will cost and what the LDFA has for funds on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 8 Approved allowing Staff to develop a newstetter as a joint effort with Thomapple Township on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Kenyon Vote resulted in 6 Ayes and 1 Nay. with Mr Bray voting no. 9 Accepted Sgt Stem’s rec­ ommendation that a permit be issued to Champs Bar and Grille to allow serving on an outside patio with the stipulation that the patio area be dosed for service at midnight on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman 10. Adjourned the meeting at 8:11 pm on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L Fisk. Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9 00 am and 5:00 pm . Monday through Friday Synopsis of minutes THORNAPPLE TWP. June 12, 200 Regular meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m by Supervisor Board members present-5; absent-2; Others present 14 Agenda approved as amend ed. Minutes of May 8th meeting approved by motion Motion passed by roll call vote to approve bills of $76,675.28 Bob Wenger. County Commissioner gave update on issues at County level Many citizens approached the Board in favor of the proposed Nuisance Ordinance amend­ ment. The motion passed to approve the amendment. 4 Ayes. 1 Nay and 2 absent Geoff Moffat was appointed Ordinance Enforcement Officer Establishment of cremains area at Mt Hope cemetery tabled to next meeting Motion carried to approve lease agreement on Yankee Springs Fire Station Motion carried to pave shoul­ ders of Cherry Valley Road Motion carried to approve Amendment to the 911 Plan to allow wireless service. Boysen and Stagray to get estimates to have 2 new pillars constructed at Mt Hope Quotes will be obtained for painting the offices and meeting room MTA Chapter meeting to be June 20. 2000 MTA Legislative Forum to be August 16-18 Stagray read letter from Michigan Municipal League Motion carried to hire Tina Fein on Ambulance service, upon her passing state exam Motion carried to spend $2250 for repairs to 1979 GMC • Fire Truck Motion carried. Township to take over Ambulance billing. 4 Ayes and 1 Nay Regular meeting closed at 9 42 p.m for Executive Session Executive Session closed and regular meeting re opened at 10:05 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10 06 p m Submitted by, Donna Stagray, clerk Attested to by, Donald E Boysen. Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu lar office hours at the township offices.) Yankee Springs Township zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE mat the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. July 11, 2000, commencing at 7 30 p m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 1284 N Briggs Rd , concern­ ing the following 1 ZBA 00-06-06, Parcel ID No 050-006-00; A request by R David Potgeter for a variance from the side yard setback requirements of the zoning ordinance to allow him to con­ struct a new house at 136 Bartow Lake Dr 2 ZBA 00-06-07, Parcel ID No 225-019-00; A request by Theron Storey. 12927 Valley Dr for a variance from the lakefront setback requirements of the zoning ordinance to allow him to construct a new deck on the lake side of hts house. 3 ZBA 00-06-08. Parcel ID No 205-022-00; A request by Terry Trentham. 3265 Sandy Beach Dr, for a variance from the side yard setback requirements of the zoning ordnance to allow him to construct a deck on the back of his house 4 Such other matters as may property come before the Zoning Board of Appeals PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township zon­ ing ordnance wW be available for inspection at the office of the clerk of the township 284 N Briggs Rd . during regular business hours and w« also be available at the time of the public hearing Written letters of comment win be accepted until the start of the meeting PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the townsh^ will provide to ndnnduats with disabilities necessary, reasonable, auxiliary aids and services as may be requested, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need tor the same Ah persons are nvrted to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate n the discussion of the above pro­ posals) Charles Biggs Secretary Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals (306) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/July 3, 2000/Page 13 ‘Hate crime’ reported in Yankee Springs Township Two families living in the Yankee Springs Mead­ ows trailer park fell victim to hate crimes early Tues­ day when they found racial slurs and obscene names spfay painted onto their homes, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Tony Kuster said both families are un­ settled by the incident and the perpetrators are being sought "We think it occurred between 7:30 p.m. and 7 a.m.," June 26 and 27, said Kuster. "The one family said they heard their dog bark at about 3 a.m. and wondered if that's when it happened." Yankee Springs Mead­ ows Trailer Park is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator and anyone with information is asked to call the Michigan State Police at 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1-800310-9031. Kuster said recent hate Middleville teen struck by car while riding bicycle Twelve-year-old Rachael Veenstra of Mid­ dleville is listed fair condi­ tion at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids with in­ juries suffered Friday when she was struck by a car while riding her bicycle in Thornapple Township. Trooper Aaron Steensma of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police said Veenstra was riding on Parmalce Road near Stimpson Road and turned in front of a westbound ve­ hicle, driven by Robert Klinger, 52, of Middleville at about 6:30 p.m. Veenstra, who had not been wearing- a helmet, was taken to Pennock Hospital by Thornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices and was then air- THINK SUMMER EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7830 Experienced & Fully Insured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Wayland & Bradley areas. lifted to Spectrum by Air­ care Helicopter. Klinger was not injured in the accident. "Alcohol does not ap­ pear to be a factor... and a repor; will be sent to the Barry County Prosecutor's office for review," said Steensma. crimes legislation en­ hances the penalties for those committing crimes motivated by racial or other prejudice. Four area students on Northwoods list Four area students have been named to the dean's list for the spring term at Northwood University in Midland. To make the list, stu­ dents were required to earn at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The students, their hometowns, parents and class levels, are: • Holly M. Byars, a sophomore from Alto, daughter of Dale and Lois Byars. • Jennifer L. Reimann, a sophomore from Alto, daughter of Charles and Lynne Reimann. • Juniors Audrey B. and Barbara A. Warner of Caledonia, daughters of Patricia Warner. Survey results, from page 12— these factors do not lower individual taxes. People indicated devel­ opment was all right as long as natural features are preserved. People would like to en­ courage policies that would help farmers to keep farming, but would not want to restrict farmers from selling their land. Following the review of the survey results, plan­ ning commissioners went on to create separate community vision state­ ments for the village and the township. Goals to im­ plement these visionary statements were the next step. While articulating the goals, the two units of gov­ ernment saw a need to create a coordinating committee with represen­ tatives from both the vil­ lage and the township which would meet on a regular basis. This would create a working relation­ ship which would allow a routine of problem solving and form a basis of trust, rather than only working together on a crisis basis. The next stage the plan­ ning commissioners will undertake will be to estab­ lish physical elements on a map. The village will be more specific than the township because the vil­ lage is largely developed except at the fringes. Langworthy said planners would start from the core and work out. The map should indicate natural features, utility and service areas, open space corridors and land use ar­ eas. Two groups will dis­ cuss where growth should occur and where it should not. The reasoning which evolves out of the two groups often results in picking out potential prob­ lems. BODY SHOP • LEGAL NOTICE • STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRAIL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION JUDGMENT TO QUIET TITLE File No. 00-000265-Ch Hon: James H. Fisher ROBERT HULA and FRANCES HULA Plaintiff. vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS. DEVISEES OR ASSIGNS OF L.B. HILLS (a/d/a Luther B Hits) CORNELIA HILLS, deceased and the BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Defendant Jeffery L. Youngsma (P40393) Attorney for Plaintiff JEFFREY L YOUNGSMA. PC. 9952 Cherry Valley Ave SE. SteA Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 891-9310 At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, on the 13th day of June. 2000 PRESENT Honorable James H Fisher. Circuit Judge Upon Motion of Plaintiff, ROBERT HULA and FRANCES HULA, husband and wrfe, for entry of default Judgment of the Quiet Title to certain lands, notice having been provided to Defendants pursuant to publica­ tion, Defendants having default­ ed for failure to answer Plaintiff’s Complaint to Quiet Title, and the Court being fully advised in the premises; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that title to the following-described premises located in Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan is hereby qui­ eted in ROBERT HULA and FRANCES HULA, husband and wife: PARCEL A: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 31, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRV­ ING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. DISTANT930’54’E, 2304.06 FEET FROM THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE 89’41'48"W, 330.00 FEET, THENCE N00930'54”E, 285.20 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD; THENCE N70955’13"E, 30.52 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE S00930’54"W, 138.82 FEET; THENCE S89’41 ’48"E, 164.47 FEET; THENCE N01909’19"E, 9 49 FEET; THENCE N89941’48"E, 136 68 FEET TO THE NORTH­ SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 31. THENCE S00930 54”W, 166.60 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING SUBJECT TO AN EASE MENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES 33 FEET WEST ERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF MCCANN ROAD AND 33 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD. SAID CENTERLINES DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 31. THENCE N00’30'54*E. 2304 06 FEET ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 31; THENCE S89941’48*E. 9 08 FEET THE CENTERLINE OF MCCANN ROAD AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE N00955'36*E. 360 65 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD; THENCE SOUTH WESTERLY ALONG THE CEN TERLINE OF IRVING ROAD AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT 252.65 FEET. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 746 82 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S80936’42"W. 251.45 FEET; THENCE CON TINUING ALONG SAID CEN TERLINE S70955 13"W, 112.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF END­ ING PARCEL B BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 31. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. IRV ING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DISTANT N00930’54'E. 2304 06 FEET FROM THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 31; THENCE S00*30 54’W, 66 00 F^ET ALONG SAID NORTH SOUTH 1/4 LINE; THENCE N89941 48"W. 174 50 FEET. THENCE N00'-'30’54’E. 66 00 FEET. THENCE S8994148"E. 174 50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that ROBERT HULA and FRANCES HULA ® the rightful owner of the above described premises in fee sim pie absolute, free of any claim or merest of Defendants whatso ever IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of th® Judgment to Quiet Title shall be served upon Defendants by publishing same once in the Sun and News with m fourteen days of the date of th® |udgment IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a certified copy of this Judgment to Quiet Title shall be recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds office forth with James H Fisher. Circuit Judge Drafted by and Returned to Jeffrey L Youngsma (P40393) JEFFREY L YOUNGSMA. PC 9952 Cherry Valley Avenue Suite A Caledonia. 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Freeport is continuing its "Ready, Set Read" with a Dinosaur Story Hour for children 6 years old and younger Wednesday, July 5. Story Hour starts at 10:30 a.m. A special Magic Camp will be held July 27. Call the library at 765-5181 for more details of this and other library programs Al the Thornapple Kel­ logg School and Commu­ nity Library more than 500 students have enrolled in the summer reading pro­ gram. On July 6, there will be Library Olympics for children 7 and older from I to 3 p.m. Olympic events will fill the library. There will be stories, games and prizes. On July II, the commu­ nity is invited to a special presentation of "Steppin' Outta Books" by the Mid­ dleville Village Players. Books like "Green Eggs Francy Tobin looks on as members of the Thornapple Kellogg girls' basketball team read stories during a story hour for the summer reading club. and Ham," poems like "Casey at the Bat" and maybe even "Gone with the Wind," if it can be squeezed in, will be fea­ tured. Steppin' Outta Books will be held in the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. and the audience is encouraged to dress in light clothes. The Michigan Space and Science Center Pro­ gram Wednesday, July 12, will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a m. There will be Tailoring a Gift AJL V to serve your charitable interests and financial goals The Barry Community Foundation offers a range of philanthropic options. Unrestricted Funds, or Community Action Funds, give the foundation the discretion to male grants that address the most urgent needs of the community as they change from time to time Field-of interest Funds benefit a specif­ ic area of interest to the donor They can also benefit a geographical area Donor-Advised Funds are often created as an alternative to a pnvate foundation and allow donors to recommend the char­ itable organizations and causes to be con­ sidered for grants They can be estab­ lished in two forms .■Von Endowed Donor-Athised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from both pnncipal and income Endowed Donor Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from the income of the fund Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established Scholarship and Award Funds are established by donors wishing to make education available to individuals in their communities You may also wish to: • consider naming your community foun­ dation as the beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy • make a bequest to a community founda­ tion in your living trust or will • establish a Supporting Organization through the community foundation A Supporting Organization is a separate legal entity for tax purposes and has its own governing body, by affiliating with a community foundation the Supporting Organization enjoys public chanty status and the professional staff services of the community foundation However you approach making a gift to the Community Foundation, your caring gesture will make a difference in the bves of others and the ide of your community. model space rockets and more and an opportunity to ask the experts. This is a family show for all ages. For more information about TK School and Community Library pro­ grams. call 795-5434. Julie Coon is really anxious to see if her Scarlet O'Hara can step outta her book on July 11. Yankee Springs will pay residents’ gypsy moth fees by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Yankee Springs Town­ ship Board members have decided to pay the fees charged in the past to resi­ dents for gypsy moth spraying. The board adjusted the budget for fiscal year 1999-2000 at a special meeting last week. During the past year, expenses for attorney fees and planning and zoning were significantly higher, so the budget had to be ad­ justed to distribute $26,000 to funds. This included an addi­ tional non-budgeted $12,245 in attorney fees. During the 1999-2000 fis­ cal year there were $480,000 in revenue and $468,000 in expenses. Su­ pervisor George London said, "adjusting the budget (at the end of the fiscal year) is part of the normal routine of the township. The important thing is that we ended the year in the black." Once the budget had been adjusted to reflect actual costs during the year, there was still a slight surplus. Since the township had received a refund from the 1999 gypsy moth program of $5,000, it was decided to pay the cost this year. So paying for the gypsy moth program actually will cost about $8,000 this year, using the refund to pay the rest of the esti­ mated $13,000 total price. In other business last week: • Board members evalu­ ated Ken Worsham's per­ formance as zoning en­ forcement officer in closed session. Outgoing Supervi­ sor London said, "All I can tell you is that he is still employed by the town­ ship." June 30 was London's of­ ficial last day. • The board is hearing from more groups of resi­ dents who want special as­ sessments for channel dredging and paving. Since the amount of money in that fund is limited, the township will sei up a rota­ tion for special assess­ ments so they can be done as funds become available. The next regular meet­ ing of the Yankee Springs Board is Thursday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m. The Coldwater Column 'f By Patricia Pennell The Thomapple River Watershed Group gets frequent calls from stream and river residents wanting to know more about local wildlife they have seen along the riparian corndors. We have a treasury of wildlife, because the Thornapplc River and its tnbutanes are relatively clean and healthy. One of the most fascinating animals in the Thornapple river is the nver otter, Lutra canadensis. These beautiful mammals have been reported in Caledonia and Cascade Townships in Kent County, and you may be fortunate enough to see one yourself. The river oner is a larger, playful, weasel-like aquatic mammal with webbed feet. It is dark brown above with a sil­ very sheen below, and has a broad snout. The fur-covered tail is thick at the base and tapers to the tip. They arc 10-25 lbs. in size. River otters create dens in banks, with the entrance under water. They have two cubs in a season, born in April or May with a 9 1/2 to 10-month gestation period They are very sociable animals and usually two or more are seen together. Their territory is about 15 miles or more. They cat fish, frogs, crayfish and other aquatic invertebrates. Field markers are - appearance: size, tapered tail, broad snout, dark brown above, silvery below, webbed feet, and behavior: turning in place, hanging about on the surface or turning bell-up in the water Please let TRWG know if, when and where you see a river otter. �The Sun and News. Middleville, MMJuly 3. 2000/Page 15 Looking for a PRINTER? FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH Call one of our Sales Professionals today! 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Hastings’ Luke Storm and Middleville's Aaron Vanderwood. prrsctit cmgHMt Sot vtlui tort ofWr offers Two area teams met up in the 10 and under Willie Mays division of the Mid­ Michigan American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC) league June 28 with Hastings defeating Middleville by one run, 1211. Middleville charged out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning thanks to singles by A.J. Brummel and Brad Stephens and an RBI double by Tommy Ensler. The lead expanded to 8-0 in the second inning when Middleville tallied three more times. The key hit in that inning was a triple by Brad Stephens. In the third, both teams put runs on the board as Hastings crossed home plate twice and Middleville once to make it a 9-2 contest. Singles by Kyle Bobotts Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Cail 945-9554. and Levi Funk and a two RBI triply by Tommy Ensler in the fourth put Middleville up by nine runs, 11-2. But Hastings came back, scoring 10 runs in the next two innings. After adding one run to its total in the fifth, Hastings put the game away in the six by scoring nine times. The league includes Middleville, Hastings, Pleasantview, Charlotte, Marshall, Olivet and two teams from Battle Creek. Full high school rules are used. It was the second time that the Hastings team defeated Middleville by one as they also took an 11-10 contest back on May 19. The two teams played again July 5 at Crane Field. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper » subject lo the Fair Housing Act and lhe Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make H illegal Io advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination hued on race, color, reli­ gion. sex, handicap, familial statu*, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention. Io make any such prefer ence, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of lhe law. Our readers are hereby informed dial ail dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an r.jual opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 6I6 43I-2U8O. The HUD loll free telephone number for lhe hearing impaired is 1-800 927- fjB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. 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Cizauskas concerned rebuilding other business project ing $330,000 to the Local Development Finance Au­ the road thority to pay its share of project will the that he current project. Councilman liveries to the store. Newman He Irving Road. David that Academy, village employees. the Newman reported that he has learned a great deal 7 p.m. Tuesday. July 11. bids for a new aenal truck the ship trustees discussed the was tabled until the July future Woodard is now recom­ quate space for overnight meeting. Thornapple of mending purchase of a should remain passable to lowboy aerial with an 85- local traffic during the pro­ that Monday, June 26. foot five-year ject. timetable. Tax capture re­ A pre-construction meet­ ing will be held on July 6 ceipts Fire Chief Bob Woodard ladder or platform. Some cement work would to be done to the to presented a suggested fire have come in, which should pay back the loan and provide tractor and subcontractors seed money for future pro­ apparatus replacement schedule, which showed a five-year rotation for building so that it could be to discuss when the con­ will be able to start on the jects. • Council approved pay­ equipment replacement. Rex Schad noted that discussed looking at how ing for railings for ramps the township has not been along Main Street. This was on the suggestion of "putting away" that once the construction Village Council meeting is Because the current fire vices at a special meeting Gruesbeck told Cizauskas others on the board to take Middleville MML station does not have ade­ pay the loan back faster project. Village manager Bryan encouraged of that the department should purchase an aerial truck. LDFA should be able to beginning and advantage courses. The next Board of Trustees meeting. was assured that the road are by Municipal Michigan League Officials sponsored stead of waiting for the additional year. schedule. Staff Writer Township Emergency Ser­ the Elected It was suggested in 1990 by Patricia Johns The Thornapple Town­ said at to cost $35,000 if done by Thornapple Township talks about fire department construction have impact on customers using the store and on de­ on the This project was estimated last week: • Council approved loan­ is said the village's loss control specialist. as shown on stored. Board stays, A decision on seeking meeting showers, rooms or office space. Woodard told the board that something needs to be done. A possible millage for the November or a special In other business: • The board decided to give the $3,729.09 rebate as a credit against this vear’s gypsy moth billing of $10,047.42. • Hope Bird has taken a election was discussed fol­ lowing a suggesting by position as deputy clerk and was introduced to the existing equipment is be­ ing used now. Woodard Walter Eavey. trustees during the quar­ $100,000 suggests replacing ambu­ the chiefs lances every four years in- a citizens committee and each member will be also members Schad suggested forming bringing two or three pos­ sible members of such a terly meeting. The next regular Thor­ napple Township Board meeting is Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m. committee to the Aug. 14 Michigan Streams and Lakes FREE GUIDEBOOK! 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Call Brian, 616-374-4338 FOR RENT: Lincoln Meadows Apartments, senior living at an affordable pnee. monthly rent is based on 30% of income. One apartment available immediately, call now! 616-795-7715. WATER GARDENING: Wa­ ter Lilies & Lexus. Aquatic plants. Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's landscaping Co.. 9340 Kalamazoo. Caledonia. 616-698-1030. Open MF 9 OOam-5:3Opm; Sat. 9:00am2:00pm For Sale SPORTS CARDS: Baseball, football, hockey, basketball, approx. 75,000. $600. Call 616672-7167 evenings. DYKSTRA TRUCKING: Spe cializing in small loads. 1-7 yards Processed gravel, fill sand, topsoil, shredded bark, etc. Busi­ ness phone number 616-2990248, home phone number 616693-2749 LUDWIG SNARE DRUM: 4 yrs. old. newer head, with case, very good condition. $225. 7952162 after 3pm______________ QUEEN MATTRESS SETStill in plastic, beautiful brass headboard & deluxe frame. Value $700, steal $250. (616)-795-7120 CAR WASH. July 22, 9a.m.6p.m. at Lefanty’s State Farm Insurance lot GLEN’S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING. (RETAINING WALLS): TREATED TIES, BOULD1 RS A si \ w \i i s. NEW INSTALLATION OR RE-LANDSCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS. ROLLED GRAVEL, STONES, ROADS & DRIVES PUT IN. LAND CLEARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967 8911843. BUFFALO MEAT: Smart. 891-8870 FOR SALE: 7 Andersen Win­ dows. I 6ft. Andersen Patio Slider, & I metal extenor door. $200 obo 616-795-7737. WANT QUALITY PRINT­ ING AT AFFORDABLE PRICES Call J-Ad Graphics at 616-945-9554 For Sale Auto 1992 FORD RANGER 4x4 Red, with cap, V-6. 5 sp.. new engine 35,000 miles ago, new radiator, new windshield, new battery, runs good.$5,000. Call 616-672-7167, evenings. Heart Community Notice 1987 DODGE DAKOTA blue, 4 cyl., 5 speed, new rebuilt en­ gine, new head, batters, new front tires, radiator, 110,000 miles, $2,150. Call 616-6727167. FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER Meeting room. hall, kitchen available. Call Deloris at 765-3871. HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? Wc can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800611 -3766.________________ ___ LOOKING FOR AN ECO­ NOMICAL CAR? - LOOK NO FURTHER! -1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: 1 owner, in excellent condition inside & out. Power seats & windows. Charcoal col­ ored interior. Sunroof - CD player. 76,000 miles. $12,995. Call 616-891-7874 for more in­ formation. GET MORE NEWS! Sub­ scribe to the Hastings Banner. Only $25 per year in Barry County. Ph. 616-945-9554 \ 3555 68th Street, street' Dutton Village Mill Mall <1111 Phone 698-7920 AJrrr AMete Fiterub nrtd favtt/y FUeeT Hours 6 30atn-800pm Mon Fn Sd 7 00 art-8 00 pm Dosed Sunday 2000 MODEL 20FT. CAR HAULER: w/ramps, lights, brakes on one axle. $1,800. Call 616-672-7167 evenings. 1996S-10ZR2: extended cab. air. tilt, cruise, power windows. power locks. CD player, head light & tail light covers, new brush guard, bed liner. Reese hitch, door visors, 85.000 miles, runs and looks great. $14300 OBO 616-945-5934 after 6pm 1989 GRAND PRIX LE, red with grey interior. Automatic V6. new tires, brakes, struts, etc... Very good condition inside & out' Well maintained, $3,800 OBO Call 616-792-1513 before 2pm. or leave message. Garage Sale ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! We're dow nsizing. come and get it! Multi-family sale Friday. July 7th . 9-4. Saturday. 10-? Name brand clothing, furniture, toys, housewares. 1.3 miles east off Whitneyville between Moe and Robertson CLOTHES GALORE! Girls juniors, misses. & womens. Some mens also. Some toys & junior horror novels. Sat. July 8th from 10-6 & Sun . July 9th from 12-6. 210 W. Main. Middleville. Al­ most everything is $2.00 or be­ low. BIG MOVING SALE: 11401 Davis Rd. Friday & Saturday. July 7th & 8th._______________ Lawn & Garden Real Estate BOLENS 1600 RIDING LAWN MOWER w/mower deck, V-2 Briggs & Stratton engine, new battery, $750. Cal! 616-672-7167 evenings. WANT A NEW 3bd.. 2 bath home, but need help with your down payment? 948-4491. toll free 877-355-7955.___________ JOHN DEERE 111 LAWN MOWER w/snow blower, blade, mower deck, weights and chains, $1,800. Call 616672-7167 evenings. NEED BUSINESS CARDS^ envelopes, brochures or more, call J-Ad Graphics at 616-9459554 Mobile Homes REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604___________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS, We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. ABANDONED REPO: Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604,___________ ' CIDER MILL, MIDDLEVILLE. 1993.14x70, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer & dryer included, ceiling fan. win­ dow air conditioner, exception­ ally clean, well cared for. Ken or Thelma 1-616-795-7409 MIDDLEVILLE MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE! (Residential block of Edwards & Charles). July 8th.. 9a-4p. Look for the Hastings City Bank & turn west FOR SALE: 1976 Ritzcraft, 14x72. Must sell. Best Offer. 765-3219. 5660 108TH ST. Friday, 7th. and Saturday. 8th 9-? Clothes, furniture, toys, books. Beanie Babies, and more. H O M E WORKER S NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-888-4401570 Ext#5O85 24hrs. MAPLE DINING ROOM SUIT, $500.00 - large Hutch, 4 leaves, 6 chairs; living room suit, $300 00 - taupe: oak bedroom suit, queen size including springs A m.ii'.icss. $NX) DO. walnut bed­ room suit, full size, including springs & mattress. $400.00; di­ nette set. $150.00; also cottage furniture and other miscella­ neous items, 616-891-8546 National Ads READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. HELP WANTED: Multi Line Insurance Agency in Hastings desires Personal Assistant. Com­ puter &/or Keyboarding experi­ ence mandatory Insurance back­ ground preferred, but not man­ datory Send resume to: Insur­ ance. P.O Box 268. Hastings. Ml 49058. STILL RENTING? Let us help you with your new dream home and the down payment. 9484491. toll free 877-355-7955 Recreation CARGO TRAILER FOR SALE: 18ft. long, high quality fiberglass roof with skylight, aluminum sides lined with ptywood walls and lots of tie downs: Keeferbuilt 1990 back loading door tandem axle, elec­ tric brakes, excellent condition, $2,800 OBO. Phone 616-9454505. ^Rl’TTOY HAIRY IIEIKiHr 3432 68th Street SE • Dutton. Ml Phone 616-554-6277 Doesn 't a Turtle V Sundae Sound Great? OPEN Til l. 10 I’M MONDAY - SATl RDAY Time - Call your order in ahvad!j F0RWNE CHEF RESTAUR/V/Mf Breakfast • Lunch • Dinnei American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-1388 USED VEHICLES HELP WANTED: Driver/ Cook. Nights and weekends. Faro’s Pizza of Caledonia, 8919287. TRAILER MECHANIC. Must have hand tools. Insur­ ance, 401K, uniforms, paid vacations. CDL a plus but not necessary. Starting wages-$10 and up, depending on experi­ ence. Michigan T railer Service, 4350 Clyde Park, Wyoming. ANTRIM COUNTY: 6 67 beautiful wooded acres close to the Jordan River snowbelt and close to state trails. Ideal camp-’ ing and hunting base. Includes driveway and cleared site. Elec­ tricity available. $26,900. $500 down. $33Qhno, 11% land con­ tract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 or www northemlandco.com WANTED: Year round home on Wall, Pine. Barlow, or Crooked Lake. Must have sandy beach. Suitable for swimming. Days. 616-531-0430. Evenings. 616-795-3658. Certified!!! Help Wanted DRIVER- additional CDL A drivers needed. Looking for de­ pendable service oriented per­ son with chauffeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A license. Full-time, parttime, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hir­ ing for night/weekends. 2487729. BETTER CHOICE HOMES OF HASTINGS has 5 homes discounted $7,000.00 plus a $ 1300 rebate. 948-4491. toll free 877-355-7955. CALEDONIA: Bank Foreclo­ sure. 4 Bedroom. 4-1/2 bath, 5100 sq. ft. cul-de-sac. Pond, financing available. $550,000. 8840 Vincent. Drive by - then call Mr Shepherd. 800-2921550. Directions: 2 miles north of Caledonia, take 84th Ave. 3.5 miles east, turn south on Vincent www.carfax.com 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Pace Car Limited edition, stop in and see what it takes to get a bang out of driving again! 98 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 94 Chevrolet Silverado 4*4 ext cab short box. Z71. 350 V 8, auto air $ 13,995 In Memoriam iitHtd Food • Hood Timex • Hood Company 8980 Rodgers. Caledonia, MI • 891-6961 (Conveniently located in die Crossings Plaza) « Authentic Chinese Cooking - Lunch - Dinner - Appetizers j « Take Out Available Parties of 6 or more please call ahead to resene seating. Mcatevltatto SwMteyl<B»9WR Fnto 11mR SmR I2«»5«)r SUNDAY SPECI AL: Order any entree of $7 or more A receive FREE egg rollegg drop soup. V alid on Ane-m only ptec CRUMBACK, RUSTY -19631990. Remembering and miss­ ing our son, brother, unde and Daddy on the 10th anniver­ sary be was killed while serv­ ing with the Arm» in Goeppingen. Germany. We pause to remember those who died with so much courage, so much pride. They’ll never come back, but the memories endure, to remind us of free­ dom: fragile, pure. We’re wor­ thy of their sacrifice, if we pause each day, and not just on the last Monday in May. Always loved and never forgotten, from his family and daughter, Ashley. And dow we raise the flag remembering Rusty and all service men and women with a renc w ed appreciation fur our freedom. Dump Trucks Without The Truck! New H&H Dump Trailers Heavy Duty Contractor s model. 2 way tailgate had bobcats or tractors, add height many more standard features MAKE OFFER We Take Trades’ Finance* We Lease! Utility, Carhauler, Flatbed and Tiltbed Trailers in stock • Chevrolet Buick * Pontiac 795-3318 891-8151 �20/The Sun and News. 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CHOPPED STEAK ! 5 I I TRADITIONS FAMILY RESTAURANT TRADITIONS FAMILY RESTAURANT 9866 Cherry Valley (M-37) in Caledonia 891'2025 Banquet Room Available for parties ! I 1 BAKED POTATO, ONE-TRIP SALAD BAR I Not Valid With Any Other Offer Expires 7/3000 Ii I I I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-07-11.pdf b04fd7d5446d0529298b0fbabb886684 PDF Text Text SB 00/00/00 F HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121NCHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058 nd Netos _ r Yi‘> - .<1v Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 28/July 11. 2000 Caledonia school budget Caledonia Twp. to join Kent County tax system of $26.2 million adopted by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township has agreed to join the county­ wide Property Tax Administration System last month, pending an attorney's adjustments to the contract to be signed with Kent County. The township had been the last holdout of 36 gov­ ernmental units to join the system. Assistant Kent County Administrator Alan G. Vanderbcrg addressed the board at its special meeting May 31 to encourage officials to agree to the arrangement. Vanderbcrg has been work­ ing with PTAS since last July. A five-member study committee of Treasurer Ruth DeVries, trustees Fred Fleischmann and Patti Cress, Planner Dave Zylstra and Township This includes billing, re­ Assessor Ed VanderVries ceipting, reports and was appointed at the end labels, limited on-line of May to advise the board inquiry, cash adjustment, on the issues involved. escrow billing, special Fleischmann was voted to assessment, delinquency, act as chair of the and a history function." The clerk also uses soft­ committee. called "Fund Fleischmann reviewed ware points for recommending Balance' for the General budget and joining the county system, ledger, given in a report, which payables function. The treasurer uses "Quick­ said; "The Caledonia books’ for the check Township Assessor writing function. The new presently uses an PTAS is going to provide assessment package called an accounting system that Equalizer. Under the pro­ the clerk and treasurer posed PTAS system. may or may not choose to Assessors may continue to use to replace their old use this package or use the systems." The voting system QVS new county software for assessment and is provided by the state for equalization." maintaining voter registra­ The tax package used in tion and records. PTAS Caledonia by the treasurer See tax system, pg. 13 "presently uses Kent Coun­ ty’s batch form of PTAS. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education has adopted a school district budget of $26,231,704 for the fiscal year 2000-2001. Business Manager Judi Dean explained that rev­ enues supplying the dis­ trict come from the state foundation grant. This will increase by approximately 4%, or by about $285 per student, raising the present grant amount from $7,045 to $7,330 per pupil. She said the enrollment will increase by about 143 stu­ dents, based on current projections, or about 5 percent. Increasing school popu­ lations create a challenge for the schools when the foundation grant lags be­ hind the actual attendance. Dean explained the need to keep a healthy fund balance, or in simple terms, a solid savings ac­ count for the schools. "As our student popula­ tion grows, which causes our expenditure budget to grow, it is advisable that you have a minimum of 10 percent in a savings ac­ count, which is basically what a fund balance is," she said. Dean said "This will be the last year of our Durant (lawsuit) expenditures from a settlement with the state three years ago, which reimbursed money for underfunded special education programs." When first received, the board chose to take the $1.2 million to be spent over three years on non-re­ curring expenses and capi­ tal improvements on tech­ nology. "This is our third year," Dean said. "We budgeted the $510,000 for this year and increased our fund balance. "We arc projecting to end last year (June 30) and start next year (July I of 2000) with $3,474,607 as a fund balance, with projected revenues of $25,457,097. She said the district would end last year with a fund balance of $2.7 mil­ lion. "Prior to the Durant Funding, we had a fund balance of $2.5 million. We have been able to not only provide additional dollars for capital im­ provements, but have also been able to add to our fund balance. Because of property value increases, there is a benefit to the state as a See school budget, pg. 2 Police investigating arson in Yankee Springs Meadows by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The Michigan State Police is questioning a number of possible suspects who may be connected to the arson of two homes at the same time in Yankee Springs Meadows last Wednesday, victim Sabrina Jones said. "The fire marshal has completed his investigation and Trooper Bill Arndt is questioning lots of people," said Jones. Jones, who was a victim of what appeared to be racially motivated graffiti on her Templewood Street home June 27, was asleep July 5 along with her husband, Joe, and their 19year-old daughter, Ashia, at about 7 a.m. when a neighbor alerted them that their house was on fire. "We went outside and saw that the side of the house had been set on fire and it had fizzled itself out," said Jones. Jones said a neighbor also informed them that fire trucks were already in the mobile home park battling a separate, residential fire. The unoccupied home was the same house that also apparently fell victim to See arson investigation, pg. 2 This home in Yankee Springs Meadows was one of two homes damaged by fire last week. It was gutted by the blaze. Investigators believe the fires are con­ nected with two previous incidents of racial graffiti spray painted on the same two homes one week ear­ lier. In This Issue Garbow plans legal suit over Garden Grove issue Caledonia Township plans to expand water, sewer Key positions filled at Caledonia Schools Youth home escapee captured in chase Fire investigator SpL/Sgt. Rick Kempski of the Michigan State Police Fire Marshall Division, left, talks with Sabnna Jones who was one of three people asleep in her home when it was set on fire July 5. �Page 2/The Sun and News, Mtddlevifle, Ml/Juty 11, 2000 Arson investigation, continued from front page racially related graffiti on the same day Jones found disturbing words spray painted onto her siding. The second house, a $60,000, 28 by 80 modular home built in 1999, was gutted by the fire, said Spl./Sgt Rick Kempski, who said it appears both fires were started with gasoline. "The other house burned for about a half hour before the 911 call came in." said Kempski. "The person who started it will be able to tell us exactly what time that was. We think it was around 6 or 6:10 a.m." Jones, who said she gets along well with her neighbors and has had no problems with anyone, said she is trying not to feel like the arson attempt was a threat on her or her family's life. "Any time you have a home set on fire, it’s always a chance you could get hurt or worse," she said. "I’d like to see whoever did this School budget, from previous page whole. Taxes are sent to the state, and then come back to the schools as a foundation grant. State and local revenues provide 97% of all dollars re­ ceived. Two percent comes from federal sources and one percent derives from Act 18, which is special education rev­ enues. Dean explained how some decisions were made on expenses based on a community and adminis­ tration value to maintain a small studcnt-to-teacher ratio. Staffing will increase by about 4.7 persons, or positions. Support staff will increase by 3.5 persons. One administrative posi­ tion. a director of instruc­ tion, will be added. She said no retirements were expected this year, and salaries would be paid per contract. A 10 percent increase in employee benefits was mandated by the state to cover retirement cost in­ creases. Meanwhile, build­ ing budgets remain at year 1995-96 levels, Dean said. "When your focus is on students and staffing, keeping the appropriate numbers of students to staff, it means our admin­ istrators and our teachers have to make concessions in other areas, and to ad­ just the budget in other ways. "They have continued to offer supplies and materi­ als and needs for each of their buildings on a bud­ get, which was designed in the 1995-96 year." "Total expenditures are expected to be $26,231,704." Some breakdowns of ex­ penditures in the general fund budget were planned to reach $9,085,669 for general instruction with more allocated for adult and continuing education, The Largest Women’s Fitness & Weight Loss Franchise Now Open in Caledonia! Look for our flyer to appear in your newspaper next week July Special 66% off Service Fee 5 fCurves. for women “30 minute fitness & weight loss centers" 137 E. Main St. Caledonia legacy Jfor and instructional and em­ ployee benefits, and other miscellaneous needs. Maintenance costs are expected to top $2.5 mil­ lion, school administration will be approximately $1.3 million, transportation $1.2 million and support ser­ vices employee benefits will be $1.7 million. The total available for school service funds; ath­ letic and cafeteria is ex­ pected to be $1,437,929. The amount available for debt retirement was set at $4,880,000. Dean spoke about debt retirement funds, saying the district holds four mortgages on its buildings, from 1992, 1993, 1996 and 1999. "We have maintained the millage at 5.6 mills, the same as last year. We have four debt retirements on bond projects, where principle payments in­ crease as you move through the years, and that assumes a certain level of increase in your taxable value in order to maintain that solid millage." Dean said the district was blessed with new con­ struction in the ’ area, which allows this to hap­ pen, even with the capping required by Proposal A, keeps existing property value increases at the rate of inflation or at 5 percent, whichever is less. "Even with that, we have been able to stay constant with millage rates," she said. 891-9646 lifetime SIDEWALK SALE FRIDAY, JULY 14 & SATURDAY, JULY 15 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. punished to the full extent of the law." Jones said she is stunned that she would be a target of such a crime and has even considered moving out of the park, which has been her home for the past two years, if the perpetrators are not caught. "I don't know what to feel," she said. "I can't understand why anyone would damage someone else’s property. I can’t begin to understand what goes on in the mind of someone who would do that." Jones and her husband both work in Grand Rapids and their daughter will be attending college in the fall, she said. "Fve had no harsh words with anybody," she said. "When you go to work and go home, you don't understand. It’s a puzzle." Her first thought was to move "proving a point that I have the right to live anywhere I want," she said. "Yeah, I'm uncomfortable living here, so it depends on how it turns out. "If they find them, I might reconsider," she added. "If no one is punished, in my mind. they're still out there. I hope they get them soon and it's not a long, drug out thing." Jones said her neighbors have given her "an abundance" of support through the whole ordeal "They're just as angry as I am," she said. "The neighbors across the street stayed up late patrolling the area last night (Wednesday) and allowed me to get some sleep and I appreciate that." As a black woman living her entire life in predominantly white towns in Michigan. North Dakota and Missouri, Jones said she has never before been the target of racial remarks or harassment. "This is all new to me," she said. "I never thought this would happen in Michigan and I sure didn't think it would happen in the year 2000. I guess you don't have to be doing anything to be a victim and its not just race that can be a target. You can be anything." Overall, Jones said she has faith in authorities to bring the crimes to a just conclusion, but has serious concerns about the police investigation into her original graffiti complaint MSU’s graduate list has 8 local students Eight local students were scheduled to gradu­ ate at the end of the spring term at Michigan State University. The students, their hometowns, types of de­ grees, major fields of study and academic honors, where applicable, were: • Alisha A. Adrianse of Alto, bachelor of arts in political science, pre-Iaw, honors. • Bradley James Fortuna of Alto, bachelor of arts in finance, high honors. • Alesha Cheryl Riebel of Caledonia, bachelor of arts in international stud­ ies, social sciences. • Aaron Daniel Sprague of Caledonia, bachelor of arts in marketing. • Sarah Sue Newton of Freeport, bachelor of sci­ ence in nursing. • Justin Nathaniel Blake of Middleville, bachelor of science in engineering arts. • Rene Lyn Ellinger of Middleville, bachelor of science in food science. • Sarah M. Parbel of Middleville, bachelor of arts in education. as well as slow police response to her arson call. "One major concern is with the system over them," said Jones. "They need to have more officers on duty when things happen. We called 911 at 7 a.m. and didn't get a trooper until 8 a.m. I was told there was only one officer on duty. Somebody should have been able to respond quicker than that." Community Relations Officer Sandra Larsen said, "That is a valid concern." She explained, however, that police do not respond to fire scenes unless they are requested by the fire department "The fire chief has to decide whether it's a suspicious fire," she said. "Until they call us. there's nothing we can do." The Michigan State Police Arson Prevention Committee is offering up to $5,000 as reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person responsible for setting the fires. Chateau Communities, which owns and operates Yankee Springs Meadows, is offering an additional $1,000 reward "We're concerned about providing a safe community for our residents," said regional manager James. R Weidman. "We wouldn't tolerate this, regardless of what kind of crime it is." Caledonia student earns scholarship Kristine M DeBoer of Caledonia is one of 21 Adrian College students who have received the Darsey Scholarship. This scholarship, which is named for Van Darsey, an alumnus of Adnan College, will cover $2,000 of the stu­ dent's tuition for the 20002001 academic year. To be considered for this scholarship, a student must -Hel 2/4, be an upper classman and have a 3.3 grade point aver­ age. Students may renew their scholarship each year, if they maintain the 3.3 grade point average. DeBoer is a junior major­ ing in exercise science, physical education and phys­ ical therapy He is the son of Jerry and Debra DeBoer of Patterson Street. /III flewel/uf, Need/i 50% to 70% OFF Stickers • Papers • Die Cuts Page Toppers • Binders and more Now's the time to stock up! 8980 N. Rodgers Dr., Caledonia (616) 891-CROP (2767) 2 blocks South of 84th St., on M-37 Hours: Mon, Wed 10-9; Tues, Thurs 10-8; Fri 930-9; Sat 9-5 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) In the Caledonia D & W Village Center 616-891-5750 MASTER 1.JO JEWELERS »m �Th® Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 11. 2000/Page 3 Caledonia library planning jewelry making workshop by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A beaded choker work­ shop for teens to offer a creative hands on jewelry making experience will be presented at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 13, at the Caledonia Library at 240 Emmons St. For kids ages 11 to 15, participation is limited, so registration for the work­ shop is recommended. Call 891-1502. Participants may make some of their own beads m addition to the ones sup­ plied. This free program is part of the summer reading club, Scon Big with Books! Sports of all ages are fea­ tured in the reading game. The reading club kicked off June 12 and runs through Aug. 5. Children may register at any Kent District Library branch. Readers who "cross the finish line" and complete their reading goal become eligible for prizes, includ­ ing a trip for four to Walt Library volunteer Laura Shank demonstrates paper folding for a crowd of youngsters interested in learning origami. commodate the estimated 60 children who showed up. The program, for ages 6 and up, included projects to meet a wide range of skill levels and ages, as­ sisted by teen volunteers. Kids made origami items, such as birds, fish, frogs, houses, boxes and boats. 1 Tish Wells folds paper to show participants in the origami workshop how to make several diffenent folded objects. Disney World. An origami workshop was presented July 6 as a part of the Kent District Library's summer reading program. Held at the li­ brary building, the upstairs space could scarcely ac- Youth home escapee captured in chase A 15-year-old escapee from an Eaton County youth home was captured in Middleville by Deputy Julie Jones and Trooper Aaron Steensma Saturday, July 1, after Jones encoun­ tered the teen driving a Mustang stolen from Cale­ donia. According to Sgt. Tony Stein, Jones was on duty in Middleville when she learned that the stolen car was southbound on M-37 toward the village at about 5:15 p.m. "She located lhe car on M-37 and eventually it en- They're Back!!! liter deals Graham Webb Ice Cap Shampoo & Conditioner Liters - 2 for $25.00 Back to Basics Shampoo & Conditioner liters 2 for $20.00 MANY OTHER PRODUCT SPECIALS AVAILABLE Contempo Salon Jid! SeAvks frnlftmpoAaMf Salon foJi Lhe eniine family 616-891-1095 Caledonia Village Centre tered the village from the north," said Stein. "As she attempted to initiate a stop on the vehicle, the vehicle attempted to spin around and ram the patrol unit." Jones was able to avoid being struck by the car and pursued the Mustang as it traveled east on Main Street through Mid­ dleville’s downtown. The chase continued to Grand Rapids Street north to Whitneyville Road. "While on Whitneyville Road, the pursuit reached speeds of approximately 100 miles per hour," said Stein. As it continued west on 108th Street, the boy lost control of the car and it went off the road, coming to rest in a field Jones and Steensma were able to capture the boy after a short fool pur­ suit and he was turned over to authorities in Eaton County, where he was wanted for escape. Kent County authorities are investigating the vehi­ cle’s theft from Caledonia. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies have requested charges of felonious as­ sault with a motor vehicle and fleeing and eluding. - pleusnve ^HAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St.. Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pitta) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 today. Watch. for Theme Ev July 21, new vaca UNCOVER A GREAT MYSTERY st Cowctorx) Premier Travel 55^, m -AJ'.'.’-. V* VI Mlk/V ww* - a X 4 »• 0-2 com �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Juty 11, 2000 GFWC-Gun Lake to hear about substance abuse Pat Aicken, who has been the women's specialty aide for Barry County Substance Abuse Services since 1998, will be the special guest at the next meeting of the GFWC Gun Lake Area Women's Club Wednesday, July 19. The General Federation of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area will meet at Bay Pointe Restaurant, Marsh Road, Gun Lake. Anyone in Barry County interested in finding out more about this program and Barry County Substance Abuse Services is welcome to attend. The business meeting will begin at 9:30 a m. with the program following at about 10:45 Aicken works with the women's specialty coun­ selor. Connie Fast, and to­ gether they coordinate the services such as transportation, housing, treatment facilities and medical services for clients at BCSAS, as well as women who participate in "The Women's Place.” The group meets each Thursday at 10 am. at Emanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. It is a wom­ en's voluntary group. Some members have substance abuse backgrounds while others just need a change in their lives. "It is a sharing of experi­ ence, strengths and hopes," says Aicken. Women, ranging in age from 22 to 55, attend weekly programs with top­ ics cover self defense, de­ pression. drug dependency, nutrition, baby message therapy, to name a few. Speakers come from various community organizations and other projects are shared experiences like crafts, cooking, gardening, etc. Aicken is attending Western Michigan University's Substance Abuse Program to obtain her CAC I certificate. "I am well-informed in the field of substance abuse as I have been in recovery for alcohol/drug addition for several years." she says. "I always tell people, 'I haven't read about it. I've lived it,’ and I love my work. I am grateful to have the oppor­ tunity to help others and being able to relate to their needs and understand how they feel is a huge asset in my position." Club business will in­ clude: • Reports on the club's recent participation at Interlochen Day and the ensuing trip to Bay Cliff in the Upper Peninsula. Bay Cliff is the GFWC Michigan President Janet Kohn's special project. • Final payments are due for the joint trip in October to Turkeyville with GFWC-Hastings. • A report on the upcom­ ing Homes Tour fund-raiser is scheduled for Sunday. Sept. 24. • Plans are under way for upcoming Membership Coffee on Aug'. 16. • The library book sale and activities report. For more information, call hostess Fran Leonard at 795-8731 or club President Marjory Richards at 795-8731. _______ LOCAL_____ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A l.tiing Church - Sen tug a Living ford Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9-30 a m 10 45 a in 6 00 p in Family Night 6 30 p m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, f)r Brian E Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST C 0 V U III I I I CHURCH a ptace to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) 10 10 am 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship Leader l)enm Houma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-8914)287 Visit our wet) site www Dnghtside org S' 9 3<>X 1 Redeemer I AAI I Worship; Jk Covenant 11:00 AM Church Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family . Covenant Churches of America V Night y Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northuvst of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 p.m Sunday Morning Mass; 9 30 a m 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "4 Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Worship 10 00am AfeOOpm (Child X Adult) (During the School Yean Rev. R Scott Greenway. Pastor LyweHe Sprik. Imrh Leader Al Tierney er. Comma nin Coding Chwch Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at lOthh SI CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST July 16 - 5th Sunday after Pentecost I Samuel 17.32-50. Sermon Topic The Life of David - Part II: "Trusting in God Alone" Uocship Sen ice.......................... 10:30 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery &. Child Care* Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-891-8669 . Fax: 891-8648 We are changed by God's love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship ........................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School........................ 11 00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11 00 a.m. Ret E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p m 9255 84th Street Alto Ml 49302 One mile east of Whilttryvilk Rd Rn P Adams Phone 891 -8440 GI N LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 War MI'S Uaiami Ml tCricf VkmxU. Road) Meeting you, your friends, and i our fam th - right where you not through: Rekvara Messages Dvombk Mmm: Quatay Grid Cart and Programs WvnripHom 900aa ndlOJtm CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor .Alan D. Moody , Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sen ke Sunday Evening Sen kv............. Wednesday MkI Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs 945 a m. 11 00 a.m. . 6.00 p m . 6 45 p m. 6 45 p m Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Aho CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages livening Worship Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office 9 30 a m 10 45 am 6 00 p m 868-IH9I www lakesidecominunity org (under construction) Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8 ,30 a.m & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a.m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30 pm. Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................... 6:00 p.m. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St.. near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor SOR.MAX KNORR. ChrrJun EducaUm DkcUor 891-8028 • e-mail: kriglilon9i.serv-.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m 1115 a.m. 6 00 p.m 9 45 am Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love " Rom 12 10 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a m. Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-3688 • Church 891 -9878 ©lb TEime itletljoinst CTjurctj 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School...! 0:00 am. Morning Worship...!! :00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting..7:00 p.m. Rev. Rayle Batiard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children $ Worship and Nuncry 9 45 am Leaning lor all 6pm Adult and youth interact with God and others Puppet ministry for kids UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Mtadtevrie Surtaoy School 945 a m Mtadtevi#e Morning Worship 11 00 a m Ret' Lee Zach man Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 .‘r me</4e Ave ar 84r St • 89’-866’ The Church when everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord " Peace Reformed Church Tempotanfy Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunaay Schoo 9 30 am Sunaay Marring Worshp 1030 a m Sunday E/ermg florshp 600 pm. Wed Mtaweek 3 Boe Study 7 00 p m 616-891 8119 On M-3" between Caledonia and Middleville Rev Thomas Sluyi Rev Karl Basher Assoc Pasrot/Youfh Mmstnes Multiple Staff Serving Nour C ommunity Campus for Ministry Cail for a schedule of choices �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml,'July 11. 2000^Page 5 Festivities for a community day of fun in Caledonia Several youngsters caught turtles and frogs for a race and let them go immediately after the winners were decided. Blacksmith Rick Geoffrion demonstrated his craft at the shop next to the library for many interested onlookers. Geoffrion is from Kent City. A stump speech was offered by "Abe Lincoln, portrayed by Gerald Bestrom of Hastings, who later played his musical saw and sang a patriotic song, God Bless the U.S.A., with "Mary Todd Lincoln," who actually is Liz H. Finkbeiner in this life. Brad Snyder won the frog race with his frog, held the last minute before being granted freedom. Dancer Monique Rodrieguez from the Caledonia Dance center was one of several performers at Lakeside park July 1. Tires slashed, mailbox destroyed in area Brittany Snyder won the turtle race and let the turtle go free before it could be photographed. Friend TJ Dodge caught the turtle they named 'Roadrunner.* Five juvenile boys will be charged with malicious destruction of property for allegedly slashing tires on two vehicles and smashing a mailbox with a golf club June 27 in Yankee Springs Township, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Sure Police. All of the 15- and 16year-old suspects are resi­ dents of the Parker Drive neighborhood, where the crimes occurred. Several police officers were called to the scene shortly after a trooper re­ sponding to the crime re­ port heard the suspects in­ side a home making a threat to shoot a police of­ ficer. In all, three tires were slashed, one house had eggs thrown onto it and one mailbox was de­ stroyed. Two knives and a golf club were recovered and no injuries were reported. The incident remains under investigation, CALEDONIA SCMUULb Updated family home in 1.2 acre, quiet setting. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2 story with a 32x32 heated workshop. Remodeled kitchen, lots of ceramic tile, family room with fireplace. $179,.900 call Deb Pawloski, Greenridge, at 974-6318 for personal showing. (407197) �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/July 11. 2000 Middleville’s The Travel Store is here to stay by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Susan Rictman has had to move her travel business three times since she opened The Travel Store in Middleville two years ago. She says, "I am here to stay and am here to serve Middleville residents with their travel needs." Susan is a lifelong resi­ dent of Middleville and she and her husband, Daniel, enjoy the people they have met through the business. With 16 years of experi­ ence, Rietman brings enthusiasm and accomplishment to her work as a travel agent. She has traveled widely, but says that Europe is her favorite destination. She just returned from a trip to Italy and Germany. While in Italy she fulfilled a lifelong dream when she got to nde in a gondola. She is already planning a tour to Ireland, where the accommodations are in a "rear castle Along with tours Rietman can create custom travel plans. She recently designed a trip for an area resident who wanted to revisit those places he last saw as a World War II soldier Rietman says she wishes people understood that using a travel agent is not expensive. Her services are paid for by the travel companies. Rietman has a room full of resource information she uses in helping people plan their trips. She also publishes a travel newsletter every two months for her customers, which has information on new places and travel ideas. Whether people want to plan an in-depth 11-day tour of England or just plan memorable long a weekend, Rietman is available with ideas and assistance. The Travel Store is open from 10 am to 5 p.m. Mon­ day through Friday and on evenings and Saturdays by appointment. For more in­ formation, call the Travel Store at 795-1606. Sue Rietman invites local residents to use her knowledge to make their travel dreams a reality. Gun Lake women, GLPA join to fight phosphate The Gun Lake Protective Association (GLPA) and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GLPA)Gun Lake Area have joined forces for a second annual “Zero Phosphate” letter campaign for the residents of Gun Lake. Electrology is the only choice for permanent removal of unwanted hair Cynthia K. Penfold, R.E. Hours by Appointment Evening & Saturday Appointments Available 9809 Cherry Valley, Suite D Caledonia, Ml 49316 Ph 616-981-0818 J Letters from Mike Varano, president of GLPA. and Jose Vogel, past president of GFWC-Gun Lake Area, were sent to more than 1500 residents in the area encour­ aging the use of zero phos­ phate fertilizers. “The best thing Gun Lake residents can do is reduce the amount of phosphorus getting into the lake,” said aquatic biologist Tom Krueger of Summit Labs of Grand Rapids. “The phos­ phorus is the limiting nutri­ ent. By controlling the phos­ phorus, you can control everything else.” Specialists at Michigan State University have found that most soils in Michigan 5 17W GFWC Gun Lake members (from left) Frances Mlynarcheck, Ruth Perino, Marilyn Page, Reita Newman and RoAnn Brokob. Not shown is Fran Leonard Summer HYMN SING Concert Series Again this month we are featuring an evening of song on Sunday, July 16 at 7pm. Come and enjoy the air conditioned comfort of our sanctuary, while singing along to a wide variety of hymns. August dates for the Hymn Sings will be August 6 and _____ August 27. On August 27, the evening will be followed with an "ol'fashioned ice cream social!" \ Praise God with song. have adequate phosphorus levels to support home lawn turf. For further information on maintaining lakefront lawn, contact your local MSU Extensions Office. RoAnn Brokob, Secre­ tary/Treasurer of GLPA sup­ plied letters, envelopes, and labels while GFWC-Gun Lake Area club members Fran Leonard, Ruth Penno, Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 is beautiful flowers and even better service” Receptions & Corsages A complete floral service Unique Delivery Service Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets in Weddings FTD/AFS/TEL wire services ianlo<° Call 891-8646 • fax: 891-0667 w undrcik 14 tl * wnandi ^inulin are wsmh; La Leche League to meet Thursday 35 years experience Specializing Saving on home insurance is “NoPmblem.” money with Auo-Ownm The La Leche League will meet at I0 a.m. Thursday. “Our goal France Mlynarcheck, Marilyn Page and Rcita Newman helped with the mailing by stuffing, sealing and sorting letters. Zero phosphate fertilizers can be purchased at Gun Lake Building Supply on 124th Ave., Shelbyville. You can also check your local lawn and garden supply. July 13, at 1546 Payne Lake Road, in Yankee Springs Township. Babies and toddlers are welcome at the meetings. La Leche League is a non­ profit, world-wide organiza­ tion that helps mothers to breastfeed. The group meets informally once a month to discuss breastfeeding topics. There are four different top­ ics, which are repeated three times during the year. There is available at the meetings a lending library with books on childbirth, breastfeeding, nutation, and weaning. For directions, call 7957021 or for information on breastfeeding, call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264. Call 945-9554 for classifieds InMirjiKe k* rhetr himtr .mJ quihtv PwWem" ckam scrvxc. ^uto ()wnen Insurance J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency ‘Our Policy Is Service” 497 Arlington St (M-37). Middleville Ml 49333 795-3302 or 891-8708 �The Sun and News. Middtevifle. Ml/Juty 11. 2000/Page 7 Local man graduates from Culver Academies Cathy M. Hughes Cathy devoted her love to her family, children and friends. Her smile would melt your heart She was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for horses. She also enjoyed flowers, reading, and the friendship of many. Cathy was preceded in death by a daughter. Belinda Marie Hughes; and her father, Theodore Bird Sr. She is survived by her husband, Faron Hughes of Nashville; her parents, Tom and Helen Babcock of Hastings; two sisters, Nancy (Del) Haight of Hastings, and Connie (Dan) Reinke of Freeport; NASHVILLE Mrs Cathy M. Hughes, age 35. of Nashville, passed away Friday, June 30, 2000 at Borgcss Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Cathy was born on September 6, 1964 in Hastings, the daughter of Theodore and Helen (Elliott) Bird Sr. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools in Middleville. Cathy was married to Faron Hughes on December 24, 1983 on Guy Road in Nashville and lived there until her death. She was a homemaker and had a great LOVE for LIFE. two brothers, Theodore Bird Jr., of Hastings, and Bill (Hope) Bird of Hastings; several nieces and nephews; and her three legged pet dog. Brat. Funeral Services for Cathy were held on Monday, July 3. 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Richard Taggart officiated. Interment was at Freeport Cemetery in Freqport. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. WilHam F. Hickok He was self employed as a legal printer and owned the American Brief and Record Company in Grand Rapids. Bill was a member of the South United Methodist Church and the Moose Lodge in Grand Rapids. Bill and his wife, Lucile enjoyed spending 25 years of winters in Palmetto, Florida. He also enjoyed ballgames, fishing, golfing, bowling, shuffleboard, gardening, and playing Bingo. MIDDLEVILLE Mr William F Hickok, age 90, of Middleville, passed away Friday, June 30, 2000 at Spectrum Health-East Campus in Grand Rapids. Bill was born on August 31. 1909 in Kent County, Grand Rapids, the son of William H. and Mary E. (Hcifncr) Hickok. He was raised in Grand Rapids, attended and graduated from Ottawa School. Bill was married to Lucile W. Boshoven on August 8, 1935. State Bank of Caledonia Prime* Rate Home Equity Line Making a House a Home /\ It's simple. It's quick and it's easy! Consolidate your current debt into one lower monthly payment Save thousands of dollars of interest each year and pay no closing costs or fees' Contact us at any of our tour convenient locations tor more information on how to apply v\t<var yt'n »4\wt<r /to*1 State Bank of Caledonia 627 E Main* Caledonia. Ml *49316 8914113 211 Watet Street. Suite 100. Kalamazoo. Ml • 49007 381-7960 radKitaMTwoRdrac P-wnm «puU^<>f«WUl$kw Journal pm* «o*» WO> 940% A» pna* <a» cXangM. row bw ’’w > I r, a* if>a« aiiMMGcacs Bill devoted his life to his family and enjoyed the friendship of many. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucile W. Hickok; daughter, Lois Barnes; and grandson, Scott Hickok. Bill is survived by two sons, William (Anne) Hickok of Jenison, and James (Donna) Hickok of Hudsonville; two daughters, Mary (Charles) Robertson of Middleville, and LuAnn (Paul) Krause of St. Ignace; son-in-law, Eugene Barnes of Kentwood; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Bill were held on Monday, July 3, 2000 at the South United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids. Pastor Bob Stover officiated. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Mission to Unreached Peoples. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Benjamin ten Haaf. son of Edward ten Haaf of Middleville, has graduated from the Culver Academies in Culver. Ind A three-year student at Culver, ten Haaf was a mem­ ber of the Community Service Club, the Student Admissions Organization, an extension of the admis­ sions office that provides prospective students and their parents with tours of the Culver campus, and competed on the football and lacrosse teams. Located along the north shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, the Culver Academies are comprised of Culver Military Academy (CMA) and Culver Girls Academy (CGA), which are boarding and day schools offering a nine-month, college prepara­ tion curriculum for grades nine through 12. CMA is based on a mili­ tary-type system used to teach students self-disci­ pline, responsibility and leadership. CGA is based upon a Perfect system, with girls following a democratic, self-rule operation teaching Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Benjamin ten Haaf similar values. The academies have an enrollment of more than 700 students representing 20 countries and 32 states. Nearly 20 percent of the stu­ dent body hails from coun­ tries such as Thailand. Switzerland, Japan, Ger­ many, Mexico, Singapore, and the Peoples Republic of China. The academies and the annual Culver summer camps, which have an enrollment of 1.300. operate on the same 1.800-acre cam­ pus in northern Indiana Culver offers students par­ ticipation in more than 30 sports and programs, includ­ ing horsemanship, crew, avi­ ation and hockey, fhe fine arts are explored through dance and theater troupes and classes ranging from sculpture to ballet. Accomplished Culver alumni include Bill Koch *58. w inner of the America's Cup yacht race, actor Hal Holbrook *42, New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner *48. the late movie critic Gene Siskcl *63, Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams *40. Penskc Corp.il roger Penskc ‘50, former Indiana Governor and now U.S. Senator Evan Bayh *69. and Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating *60. TK Community Education has openings in the following 4-year old preschool programs for the fall of 2000: Kindergarten Readiness (free to those who quality) Kiddie Kampus mwf am class TK Cooperative t-th p m class Panther Cubs mwf p m class For information please call 795-3397 beginning August 1. A Premier Independent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from M 945-9554 to place your ACTION-d Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV & Telephone service included A Lone Pine Greenhouse, Inc. Plants of the Month... • Caladium • Lilies - Asiatic & Orientals Hours: Closed July 3rd & 4th M-F 10-6; Sat 10-3 TAKE HOME SOME COLOR TODAY! Clearance Safe J, All Annuals, Flats and Hanging Baskets 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Wal-Mart) Crane EJ Ma:n Street Miooievilte For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 5 know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS We �Page 8/The Sun and News, MiddleviUe, Ml/July 11. 2000 Tractor pull contest winners announced A John Deere ’A’ driven by Marty Zagumny makes a valiant effort. The tension increases as the tractor progresses, using both weight and leverage on the vehicle being pulled by several classes of antique tractors from 1955 and earlier. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia held a tractor pulling contest July 1 for several classes of antique tractors, all from 1955 or earlier. The weight the tractor must pull is equipped to use both weight and lever­ age to increase as the trac­ tor pulls. The farther the tractor goes, higher the weight goes, and with it the tension and resistance also increases, with the ability to measure the ca­ pacity of the pull. oooo Crumback, Rusty 1963-1990 Remembering and miss­ ing our son. brother. uncle and Daddy on the 10th anniversary he was killed while serving with the Army in Goeppingen, Germany. We pause to remember those who died With so much courage, so much pride. They'll never come back, but memories endure To remind us of freedom: fragile, pure. We re worthy of their sacrifice If we pause each day, and not just on the last Monday in May. Always loved and never forgotten, from his family and daughter Ashley. And now we raise the flag remembering Rusty and all servicemen and servicewomen with a renewed appre­ ciation for our freedom. The wins were as fol­ lows: • For the 2500 pound class. Deb Allen from Grand Rapids took first. Second place went to Kevin Sage of Delton, and Jack Buys of Alto was in third place. • In the 3500 pound class, Valerie Feldpausch of St. Johns won first, Dar Rogers of Caledonia took second and Al Nickels of Caledonia finished in third. • In the 4000 pound class, Marty Feldpausch of St. Johns finished first, Kevin Sage of Delton took second and Tom Grinage of Caledonia was third. • The 4500 pound class first place win went to Lyle Rairigh of Grand Rapids, second place was taken by Ken Wubbeiing of Byron Center and Jim Tolan of Caledonia fin­ ished in third. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • VJe welcome ail ages Cali for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave.. M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan New Discounts and Payment Plans Available Tom Grinage of Caledonia took third place in the 4000 + class with his Farmall H. Jack Buys from Alto drove his old Case DC. 120.5 feet. Buys took third place in the 2500 pound class. • For the 5000 pound class, Buster Potter of Dorr took first place. • In the 5500 pound class, first place was won Honors list at CMU has 6 area students Six area students have been named to the spring semester honors list at Central Michigan Univer­ sity. To make the list, a stu­ dent is required to achieve at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and to be enrolled in at least 12 letter-graded credit hours of course work. The students, grouped by their hometowns and class levels were: • Middleville — Senior Brett A. Bremer and junior Megan A. Roon. • Alto — Junior Lillian R. Hawkins. • Caledonia — Senior Michelle M. Capio, juniors Kami L. Pentecost and LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month, 2 Month, 3 Month or 6 Month Policies ' FREE QUOTES ' 616-891-0462 • Auto • Crete • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 by Lyle Rairigh, Greg Allen from Wayland took second place and in third was Terry Hoeve of Ot­ sego. STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia, MI 49316 Kristi L. Schmidt, and freshmen Jennifer A. De­ boer and Andrea L. Hu ver. • Buster Potter made a second first place win of the day in the 6000 pound class. Gale Wing of Palo took second and Jerry Lehnert of Caledonia fin­ ished third. • In the 6500 pound class, Lee Brower of By­ ron Center took first place, second was earned by Bugs Hibbets of Byron Center, and Mike Rogers of Grand Rapids came in third. Vote John R. DeVries, Supervisor Caledonia Township August 8, 2000 Commitment... I will serve as a full time Supervisor, working for you, accountable to you Experienced Leadership...3 years Caledonia Village Council, 3 years Caledonia Township Planning Commission, 6 years Caledonia Township Board Communication...by being available full time on a daily basis. Not a manager, that lives somewhere else, that will leave you and your concerns behind at the end of the day. Cooperation...as we work together, we can create a better place to live, raise our families, and spend retirement years You deserve a Supervisor that is committed to Serving You and Caledonia Township Vote John R. DeVries, Supervisor, August 8 Paid for by the Committee to Elect John DeVries �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Juty 11. 2000 Page 9 ‘Otto’s Chicken’ retail store open for business by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Gary Otto and his wife Becky have changed their poultry focus just a little and opened "Otto’s Chicken." The retail store is open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a m. until 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a m. until I p.m. Gary says that this new store is one way to "go be­ yond the farm gate and reach out to the customer and offer choices.” Gary has been a farmer all his life and says be was "chasing turkeys before he was old enough to go to school.” While it did take an adjustment when a turkey processor moved out of state, he now sees his change raising turkeys to naturally grown and fed chickens a way to offer new choices The chickens being raised on his farm are not treated with hormones and the feed used has less fat. The store offers whole, cut up split breasts and even chicken feet for the oriental market. Gary says he could not have done this without the help of Becky. She is an asset to the business. She also works as a Thomapple Kellogg school bus driver during the school year. Their sons, Thad and Jared, are college students. Their daughter. Renae, is a junior at the high school and is working on the farm and in the store. The family has a total commitment to quality. The chickens are raised with a little more room and more naturally. Customer satisfaction is important to both Gary and Becky. The chicken pro­ cessing area is kept spot­ lessly clean and the freezers are kept several degrees below zero to insure freshness. For more information, call Otto's Chicken at 7957696. A-l Floor Covering expands by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A-l FloorCovering Inc. in Middleville has almost doubled in size from its beginning in 1997. The store on Arlington in Middleville now offers al­ most anything a customer could want in floor cover­ ings. There are ceramic tiles, laminate flooring, wood parquet, vinyl and carpets from the plushest that pil­ low your feet to industrial strength berbers. The store offers some carpets with 25-year war­ ranties. It now has nation- wide buying power with a hometown touch. As a Car­ pets Plus dealer, A-l has access to buying power an independent store can’t rival. The store has worked in conjunction with local contractors in new construction, but also can help the homeowner hoping to update with new flooring. A-l has worked with commercial and municipal installations, including the Middleville and Otsego Village Halls The in­ house installation crew provides work backed by a lifetime installation warranty. A-l also has counter tops from Wilsonart and Pioniti for kitchen and bathroom renovations. Customers are invited to come in for an estimate. The staff is sure that the competitive pricing and warranties will keep cus­ tomers coming. Brinks earns honors at Hope The crew at A-1 Floor Covering wants to show area residents that they stand behind their products with a 365-day, no questions asked, free replacement policy. Shown here are (from left) Doug Hirdes, Pete Straib, Brian Whiteman and Kase Thomas. Curtis Brinks of Middleville was among recent Hope College gradu­ ates who have been awarded graduation honors for out­ standing academic accom­ plishment during their four years of study. Bnnks graduated with summa cum laude honors, which are awarded to gradu­ ates who achieved a mini­ mum cumulative 3.87 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Becky and Gary Otto hope their new retail outlet offers area residents new poultry choices. PAINT SALE Highly Recommended for Vinyl and Aluminum Siding Ceramic Exterior House Paint Lo-sheen or Handsome soft Gloss 142 Was $33.75 Gallon. Sale - 112 Elite Eggshell Finish Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 "Ot’R cau. IS BEAITIFL'E FLOWERS AND EATS BETTER SERVICE" Exterior Ceramic Solid Hide Stain Was $26.53 Gallon............................................................ 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Ml/July 11,2000 Caledonia celebrates Independence Day Church groups even took part in the community celebration. Brightside Church offered a musical concert by its instrumental and voice talent that begged feet to dance in spite of themselves. Revolutionary War re-enactors made their appearance to bring an eartier element of America's history to Caledonia. Caledonia held an unprecedented Independence Day celebration with a parade which was so long village streets could scarcely accommodate it. The Caledonia Equestrian team was only one of many groups taking part. Clowns were on hand to brighten the day with color and smiles, and when the parade slowed, took time out for a group portrait. Hundreds of people lined Main Street to enjoy the show, as a variety of floats paraded by. The crowds then went to Lakeside Park to enjoy the patriotic acts and vari­ ety of entertainment. Christopher J. 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Older residents paraded by in a proud display of restored and antique automobiles. <JB HARRISON nsurance Agency, Inc. Your Independent Agent “Working For YOU!” (Midway open July 17-24) FREE PARKING Your Daily Entry Ticket could give you a chance to Win Daily Cash Prizes! 1st M 50; 2nd 75 3rd 25 945-2224 Gate Admission Free Parking........................................ Daily General Admission - Adult........................................ $3.00 Children 12 and under ................................................. FREE Wed.. July 19, Senior Citizens........ 1/2 price until 5 pm Fri., July 20, Ladles Day 1/2 price until noon Mon. July 17 at 8 pm Sat. July 22 at 7 pm Harness Racing Fu Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Sponsors BdJ Serf Chevrolet Buki Chrysler Superstore Get Bent Custom Bentfing, Go Go Auto Parts Green Valey Agricultural, Inc National Bank at Hastings. Stamm Equipment Company, Woodland Amo Body Futurity Stakes-Sat. July 15 at I 00 pm Sun. July 16 at 1:00 pm Mon. Juiy 17 at noon 6090 Alden Nash, Alto Judy Harrison, 868-0050 President 1-800-217-0712 4 H & FFA Jr. Livestock Auction Small Animal • Thurs., July 20 • 5:30 pm Large Animal • Friday, July 21 • 1 pm Cedar creeK Mornes Distinctive Styles Inside and Out crPOKILY E4T«h" Kanaka Contest y TRADITIONAL. CONTEMPORARY. COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values space Take a look at our hun­ dreds of plans, all nch in fea­ tures. at pnces that will surpr.se Watch for Great Ride Specials Be sure to check out the many Junior Karaoke Contest Wenesday. July 19 at 3 pm Sponsored by: Dan Valley Excavating Motocross Wed., July 19 at 7 pm Thun... My 20 Demo Derby Thurs. July 20 at 7:30 pm fri.. July 21 at 7:00 pm Motorcycle Flat - Track Racing Tues., July 18 at 6:00 p.m. Sponsors: Flannery Polaris. Inc., Maple Valley Implement - Nashville, Thornapple Motors Children’s Day Wed., July 19 12 A. Under FREEI Senior Citizens Day Wed., July 19 - Half Price until 5 pm Ladies Day Thurs.. July 20 $1.50 Admission until 12 pm M-66 Tire &. Peterson Enterprises Finals Hi. My 21 at 7 pm Welcome Home. ‘Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.' 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 G**ford. WBCH. Farrows Music. Barry County Homes. Greg Lydy Bukfen D\RE Products Professional Rodeo Wed. Juiy 19, Grandstand 800 pm $8.00 �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Juiy 11, 2000 Garbow plans legal suit over Garden Grove issue He said when his request was being considered, he was promised an answer in 90 days or less. He said he had tried to work with the township for more than a year, and had worked with several different planners over time, was told differ­ ent things, and was still without an answer. He said there had been four different planners since this board had been in office. Garbow said it looked like, "you either fire them or cause them to leave un­ der duress if they don’t agree with you. You have Mr. Potter on one side and Patti Cress on the other. • by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Paul Garbow, who has proposed the Garden Grove planned unit development, on the corner of 100th and M-37 said he has filed a suit against the township for refusal to deal with his rezoning request. During the public com­ ment period at the end of the regular June Township Board meeting Garbow complained of being ig­ nored repeatedly by town­ ship officials, including the supervisor and the planner. He said he had asked to be on the agenda in a letter May 22, and had been ignored. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLAN NING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY JULY 20 2000 COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RO TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOL­ LOWING 1 ZOC 00-06-02, PARCEL ID NO 006-005-00, A REQUEST BY JUDITH TRUDEAU. 12595 BASS RD TO REZONE THE EASTERN 4 14 ACRES OF HER PROPERTY FROM THE ‘AGRICULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RURAL RESIDENTIAL'ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2 ZOC 00-06-03. PARCEL ID NO 007-004-00-20; A REQUEST BY WILLARD CASE. 12755 BOWENS MILL RD . TO REZONE HIS PROPERTY FROM THE ‘AGRICULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ‘RURAL RESIDENTIAL' ZON­ ING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ NANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DURING REGULAR BUSI­ NESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COM­ MISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY. REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO ' • C TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PRO­ POSALS) DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 306 You also have a self pro­ claimed lieutenant out there in the audience. You run the township like a dictator. I think it's a dis­ gusting way to run things, so you have to get attor­ neys involved. "I won't thank you for the time because you did­ n't give me any," Garbow concluded. Garbow said he didn't know when the suit would go to court. Garbow has pursued re­ zoning for his parcel for over a year. His proposed Garden Grove planned unit development is on a parcel located at the southeast comer of 100th Street and M-37. His plan included commercial areas, an of­ fice area, a restaurant, el­ der housing, an elder care facility and a theater. His request was sent back by the Township Board March 15 to the Planning Com­ mission for additional re­ view. Southpoint Park, another PUD rezoning request for light industrial use for a parcel just south of the Garden Grove site, was also sent back in March by the Township Board to the Caledonia Planning Com­ mission. which had recon­ sidered the matter March 6. That proposed develop­ ment would build on eight sites with light industrial uses. The commission ap­ pointed three of its mem­ bers to look through the materials, and decide if more documentation was needed for a determina­ tion. Both proposals were for projects to be built on land zoned for agricultural use under the present master plan. The township man­ ager in March said Garden Grove was not consistent with the current master plan. A committee of the Caledonia Planning Com­ mission, upon reviewing the two requests said the commission had three op­ tions, but the commission­ ers voted not to amend the existing general develop­ ment plan for either pro­ ject. They said the step to approve amending that plan had been missed somewhere in the process ATTENTION YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND AN “OPEN HOUSE" AT YOUR YANKEE SPRINGS FIRE STATION #2 PAYNE LAKE ROAD DATE: JULY 18TH - 2000 • 7 00 PM THIS OPEN HOUSE IS BEING SPONSORED BY THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP FIRE COMMITTEE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CURRENT STATUS OF FIRE PROTECTION AND WHAT IS RECOMMENDED FOR FUTURE PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND PEOPLE QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED REGARDING THE MILLAGE PROPOSAL THAT WILL APPEAR ON THE AUGUST 8TH BALLOT. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND BECOME BETTER INFORMED One stated problem has been that the township is creating a new master plan, and rezoning aprovals may not be compatible with the uses desired under a new plan. which began around early summer of last year. One stated problem has been that the township is creating a new master plan, and rezoning ap­ provals may not be com­ patible with the uses de­ sired under a new plan. The Planning Commission voted April 3 not to amend the general development plan for either of the re­ quests by Garbow for Gar­ den Grove or Don Oppenhuizen for Southpoint Park. Reasons in opinions given in the staff report, by the master plan consultant, Langworthy, Strader and LeBlanc, and by James Brown, the township attor­ ney, affected the commis­ sioners' decision. The staff report’s reasons for the recommendation were the same for both re­ quests: "Eligibility criteria... of the Zoning Ordinance... states... the proposed PUD development shall be con­ sistent with the provisions of the Caledonia Township Development plan. "Therefore, reconsidera­ tion of a rezoning for this property by the Planning Commission at this time would be premature. A re­ zoning of property to a re­ zoning classification that is contrary to the General Development Plan is not in the best interests of the Township. "Staff is not totally com­ fortable with recommend­ ing consideration of a pos­ sible amendment to the current General Develop­ ment Plan, in light of... an update to the Plan is cur­ rently under way, with a scheduled completion date of September 2000. How­ ever, due to the fact that this case has been under consideration for some time, as well as the fact that the applicant's request to amend the master plan was not acted upon, the recommendation is being made. If the Planning Commission chooses to follow staff 3 recommenda­ tions. it would then be up to the Planning Commis­ sion to decide if a change in the current General De­ velopment Plan would be in the best interests of the Township." It appeared the request for rezoning was effec­ tively denied or postponed, and the applicants did not understand the answer. In February, after the Planning Commission vote to delay consideration of his request, Oppenhuizen asked, What was the mo­ tion you folks voted on? Because I'm confused. I thought we had a recom­ mendation from the sub­ committee for the board to set a public hearing to vote on the general devel­ opment plan." Commissioner Ric Par­ ent said the recommenda­ tion from the sub-commit­ tee was for the planning commission to consider whether to amend the mas­ ter plan. He said the com­ mittee and the Planning Commission had voted not to amend the master plan, meaning no change, and no public hearing. Oppenhuizen asked. "Where does that leave us?" It was explained that technically it delayed pas­ sage of the PUD request until the passage of the master plan. Oppenhuizen said, "I don’t think so. I think the Board has an obligation." He was under the impres­ sion the Township Board said this would come back for a decision within 60 days with "whatever." "It can't be tabled indefi­ nitely. You have to take action. You can't leave us in limbo." Planner Dave Zylstra confirmed in April, the Planning Commission had decided not to amend the current master plan. He said he believed this was in the best interest of the township. Amending the plan would be doing a mini-master plan update without looking at what was best for the entire township. This could effec­ tively undermine the work being done by the consul­ tant, and be in conflict with directions taken in the master planning pro­ cess. This decision in effect established a moratorium on rezonmgs in the town­ ship, if the current master plan did not* support an eventual intention to zone for that use in the future. Oppenhuizen said in April "We asked if there would be a moratorium, and your answer was no. We went ahead on the ba­ sis of that and focused on an application for a PUD." PUD proposals were pur­ sued by both Garden Grove and South Point applicants since last summer, when both were told that under current zoning the Plan­ ning Commission would be inclined to turn them down if they persisted in their request to rezonc the agri­ cultural zone, but that a PUD would offer both the township and the appli­ cants an opportunity for compromise. A matter related to the requests is that both pro­ jects arc thought to need public utilities. The township is presently under contract to provide certain applicants with water and sewer be­ fore others, and the time frame for accomplishing this is uncertain, and may even be impossible. Some officials do not want to imply a commitment of services by approving de­ velopments which would not have the utilities needed to meet proposed uses or residential density standards. Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. ANO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 11, 2000. commencing at 7 30 p m at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 1284 N Briggs Rd . concern­ ing the following 1 ZBA 00-06-06, Parcel ID No 050-006-00; A request by R David Potgeter for a variance from the tide yard setback requirements of the zoning ordinance to allow him to con­ struct a new house at 136 Barlow Lake Dr 2 ZBA 00-06-07, Parcel ID No 225-019-00, A request by Theron Storey, 12927 Valley Dr, for a variance from the lakefront setback requirements of the zoning ordinance to allow hm to construct a new deck on the lake side of his house. 3 ZBA 00-06-08 Parcel ID No 205022 00, A request by Terry Trentham, 3265 Sandy Beach Dr, for a variance from the side yard setback requirements of the zoning ordinance to alow him to construct a deck on the back of hrs house. 4 Such other matters as may property come before the Zoning Board of Appeals PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township zon ng ordinance wA be available for inspection at the office of the derk of the township 284 N Briggs Rd . during regular business hours and wHi also be available at the time of the public hearng Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township w« provide to ndtvduais with disabilities necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be requested, upon 5 days notice to the township derk of the need for the same Ail persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate n the discussion of the above pro­ posals) Charles Biggs Secretary Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals (306) �The Sun and News. MiddteviBe, Ml/July 11,2000/Page 13 Tax system, continued from front page will not change this function. The county does not have a regional geographic information system, but the new PTAS system proposes to provide a link module to the Metro area REGIS System. The township connects with the county now for $120 per mon th. The county will require connection with a dedicated T1 line which would cost $364 per month. County officials could not say if the future design could share the bandwidth for REGIS. The township could be required to purchase two T1 lines for both PTAS and REGIS. No consideration by the county is being given for high speed Internet connections at a township cost of zero. "Third party vendors and mortgage companies will connect directly to the county for property tax in­ quiries and mortgage escrow information via standard dial-up lines. "At present. PTAS is scheduled to go live on Jan 31, 2002." Due to 35 other users demanding changes, some design issues with the system are being changed, the report said. The committee found the benefits of PTAS were to: • Eliminate tax and mortgage inquiry work in the township office, roughly three hours per day of employee time communicating public tax and mortgage information and to customers businesses. • Provide a professional data processing staff to di­ rect inquiries. • Eliminate duplication of the assessor's reports to both the Assessing system and PTAS. • Provide an economy of scale in preparation and mailing of tax bills if done by the county. • Eliminate two disparate software systems. Synopsis of minutes THORNAPPLE TWP. June 26. 2000 Meeting called to order at 1 10 pm at Thornapple 1 ownship Hall * Board members present - 6 Absent 1 Others present 3 Motion earned to approve agenda as revised new Stagray introduced Deputy Clerk Hope Bird Chief Woodard gave suggest­ ed Fire Apparatus Replacement Schedule to Board He also sug­ gested prices be checked every 2 yrs ISO recommended an aer­ ial truck in 1990 Suburban used as a First Responder when ambulances are out Motion carried to publish informational brochures Re Fire Millage Chief informed board, Fire Barn does not have adequate space for overnight stays, show­ ers meeting room, and office space A citizen committee will be formed to look at need tor new fire bam Motion carried by roll call vote to approve bills of $11,235 30 Motion carried to add exten­ sion to foundation at cemetery Motion carried to give Gypsy Moth rebate against this years billing Meeting adjourned at 4:10 p m. Submitted by, Donna Stagray. Clerk Attested to by, Donald E. Boysen. Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu­ lar office hours at the township offices) (310) Sitings Op JBanh has an opening for a Part Time Teller at our Middleville branch. We offer a com­ petitive, hourly rate with merit increases. Work schedule will average 3.5 days a week. Qualified applicants will have strong math and communication skills, be detail oriented, and present a profes­ sional appearance. If you think you would enjoy being a member of our bank team, please contact our Hastings City Bank personnel office at 150 W Court St., Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE/M/F The alternative for the township would be to pur­ chase additional tax system from the Equalizer vendor. The township would stand alone in the county. would be responsible for at least five different software systems and have a consultant staff on hand to handle any problems and issues. It would also make the town­ ship ineligible for REGIS due to the prohibitive cost of developing a separate module which would already exist in PTAS. The committee recom­ mended the Township Board continue on line with the county for the treasurer's function because: • Kent County will pro­ vide technical support. • PTAS provides a cen­ tralized system for parcel numbers, name/address up­ dates and address/sales in­ formation. • It provides a regional approach to property tax system and assessment. • Kent County handles back-ups of the system. • Property splits and order changes and new tax bill changes will be provided automatically by the county. • Kent County maintains all mortgage company re­ quests. •Training and assistance is provided by Kent County. The committee identified contract issues to be changed, involving a financial performance guarantee, an escape clause, costs to not exceed 10% estimated development costs, cessa­ tion of payments if the township must quit due to Caledonia Village hears sewer replacement plan by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A new proposal for sewer replacement has been proposed by Buff Rodgers, the sewer plant maintenance engineer for the village of Caledonia. The plan was introduced at the last Village Council meeting. Rodgers reportedly said part of the difficulty caus­ ing backup of sewers is that existing lines cannot deliver sewage fast enough. He told officials the plant can actually pump sewage to be pro­ cessed faster than it can be delivered. The village has autho­ rized replacement of sew­ ers on a street by street basis, where problems seemed to be the most critical, or where funds were more easily attain­ able. Officials have subn. f.ed a grant request for state highway funds to renovate Main Street in the downtown area of the historic part of the village, which would also replace the sewers when the job is done. Rodgers suggested con­ sidering replacement of lines from the sewer plant back toward the village, rather than the other way around. His idea is to drop the line three or more feet to the plant, which would VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA help the flow to move more rapidly. Newer pipe, large enough to accommo­ date any anticipated vol­ umes of sewage even when the system is en­ larged, would also assure the plant could more read­ ily meet any future needs. The change in the lines would extend from the sewer plant south at least as far as the D&W shop­ ping center. This change would assure a good line to attach the lines from Main Street in the village. The township has been negotiating with the vil­ lage to add sewer capacity to the plant in the future, expected to process a ca­ pacity of a million gallons some day. Lines could need a capacity which would carry from 750,000 gallons to a million gal­ lons some day in the fu­ ture. President Daryl Penfold nonfunctionality of the sys­ tem and other issues identified by legal counsel. At the special meeting May 31, DeVries had spo­ ken in favor of joining the county-wide network. She said the networking between different munic­ ipal officials is an intan­ gible benefit of being part of the centralized system, support which would help the new treasurer-elect. Jill Cardwell. DeVries said. Township Clerk Pat Sny­ der said there were a great many services as a part of PTAS as well as intangible benefits which were valuable assets for the township by being part of the county centralized system. Both DeVries and Snyder said they wanted the board to make a decision last month, but trustees Patti Cress, Mike Dunn and John Potter said they wanted more time to study the issues involved. Dunn said both the cost and the advantages were issues to consider. Caledonia Township As­ sessor Ed VanderVries came out in favor of the network after the study committee completed its work in June. He had not been in favor of the township subscribing to the county PTAS net­ work in the past NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION July 17, 2000 7 P.M at Thomapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Tbc Pluming Comminion will bold a pvbHc bearing to consider a petition to rexooe land from “AR" Agriculture-Residential to **RR" Rural Residential ranbmitted by Bernard and Alice Wicringa. Tbc subject parcel is identtfed as tax parcel • 98-144)02018 and i> generally located at 7817 Whitneyvtile Road io Section 2 of Thomapple Township, containing 2. 6 acres of land, more or lets. Persons wishing to address this issue to tbc Planning Commisaiott will be given an opportunity Io do so at the bearing. THE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Dally 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4 p.m.: Friday 9 - Noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to Secretary, Thomapple Township Planning Commission, PO Box 459. Middleville, MI 49333 Wesley Van Rhee, Planning Commission Secretary NOTICE Thomapple Towmh^ will ptovwfc rcMonabk auxiliary aufe and lariat* callmg. Tbomappk T«»wn4>(p Clark, PO Box 459, 200 E Mam SuwN, NWdtevdk. MI <9333 Telcphine (616) 795-7202 302 See sewer plan, pg. 17 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THORNAPPLE KELLOGG PUBLIC SCHOOLS PAGE ELEMENTARY CARPETING REPLACEMENT Sealed bids will be received by Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. on the capboned project on Friday, July 21st, 2000, at 11:00 a m Bids may be mailed or delivered in person to Thomapple Kellogg Public Schools Administration Building, 3885 Bender Road. Middleville Mi 49333 AH proposals must be received pnor to 11:00 am.. local nme on Fnday, Jtrfy 21st, 2000 Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after close of bid time Bidding Documents may be obtained at the Office of Owen-Ames-Kimball Co , 300 Ionia, NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 on Thursday, 7/6/00. COUNTY OF KENT. MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 18. 2000, at 7 00 pm„ the Planning Commission of the Village erf Caledonia mnH hold a pubic heanng at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Catedoma Michigan concerning a request by Caledonia United Methodist Church tor a Special Use Permit to erect a freestanding 72* x 8 sign The request is being made tor the property located at 250 Vine Sveet Caledonia under toe pro­ visions erf Chapter 12 and Sectton 15.5(a) of the Village of Caledonia Zorang Ordnance A copy of the application may be examined at toe Village Otoce dunng regular busewss hours AH interested persons may attend toe pubic heanng and be heard concerning toe proposed request Wntten comments may be submitted to toe Vrftage Ottce 250 South Mapie Street Caledonia Michigan up to toe time of toe public heanng Dated June 22, 2000 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA B*d Security—Pedormance Bonds Bid Bond shall accompany sealed proposal. No bidder may withdraw their bid within 60 days after opening thereof Bidders shall furnish a 5% Bid Bond (or Certified Check), made payable to Thomapple Kellogg Pubic Schools. 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Ml 49333 In event of contract award, successful b»dder(s) having contract amount greater than $50,000 00 snail be required to furnish 100% Labor and Material Bond and 100% Performance Bond from a Surety Company that is licensed to do business in the state of Michigan and with an AM Best rating of "A-* or better The cost to provide bonds shall be included m Base Bid Owners reserve the nght to waive any informalities or to reject or accept any and all bids 306 307 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 11 2000 Caledonia Township plans to expand water, sewer bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township and two developers are trying to create an equivalent contract to satisfy an old water transfer agreement that requires the township to have a quarter million dollars in reserve to back additional obligations should they occur. The history of the con­ tract creating the required fund was brought about in an agreement by Caledo­ nia Village, a developer and the schools. "These three parties paid for the water improve­ ments that we have," said Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson, A second developer later paid for the municipality's share in the agreement. The township had title to these assets, with many restrictions, one of which was that the township can­ not provide service to ad­ ditional property owners or developers without meet­ ing the criteria of the orig­ inal contract. The township must set aside a quarter million dollars in a re­ stricted fund to cover the cost of new wells, storage, treatment or other poten­ tial needs. Water service could then still be guaran­ teed to the original in­ vestors in the system, and prevent the municipality from overselling the ca­ pacity. Pierson said the ar­ rangement was set up to meet that obligation, but the township does not an­ ticipate being free of that obligation for several years. Until the original investors were paid back, the quarter million had to be kept in reserve. Even with that much in reserve, Pierson said the fund was only half of what it would cost to expand the system. "We would have to bond for the other half. " he ex­ plained. While developers put aside $500 for each con­ nection. the township also will set aside an equal amount to create a discre­ tionary reserve from each connection. "We need a half million in reserve," Pierson said. There have been no new connections and there have been no paybacks under the old contract. "In the village and in Glen Valley, we have not been able to connect one new customer, primarily because of this restric­ tion," Pierson said. "While this restriction was put in the initial contract, this proved to be somewhat re­ strictive because we were unable to provide requests for water." Under the new arrange­ ment, the township will reclassify $150,000 of cash assets, while Developer 3 and 4 have already agreed to give a letter of credit or cash for $50,000 each, thereby satisfying the quar­ ter million dollar fund re­ quirement. Pierson said that once the other contract is in place, then some waiting properties would be able to have water (owned by De­ velopers 3 and 4). This contract would provide that they are included in the water district, which they need per ordinance. The agreement would specify that as Developer 3 hooks up the first cus­ tomer, approximately $3000 in connection fees would be charged, of which. $500 will be set aside in a cash fund. Likewise, if Developer 4 hooked up a customer, the same amounts would be charged and set aside. These developers would pay the costs to extend water service to the new users’ property, built to public standards. As they extend service at their own cost, they will deed that part of the system to the township. As each developer sets aside $500, that amount is applied toward their share of the obligation for the quarter million restricted fund. As the developers hit 200 connections, their obligation to have a letter of credit will be extin­ guished, Pierson ex­ plained. The next connections af­ ter that would be applied toward elimination of the township's general fund re­ striction and until the orig­ inal investors are paid back, the township must keep the quarter million in reserve. At the point the amount is provided, the township would have the freedom to extend water elsewhere outside the existing boundaries, and would be in control of its water sys­ tem. no longer subject to the water transfer agree­ ment. Once paid, public water mains could then be ex­ tended, though the town­ ship is not obligated to do so. The township may still choose not to extend the system for whatever rea­ son. it was stressed. The rate of usage is $16.50 per unit per month. Pierson said this is a rea­ sonable amount compared to other systems, and is not likely to be reduced. Costs may be expected to increase over time. The reserve amount for the original water agree­ ment has nothing to do with a third well the town­ ship is drilling, to be paid for by the township, and two other developers. Pier­ son said. A new sewer system in the northwest quadrant (near M-6) of the township is under discussion as well. A water system is also be­ ing discussed. Pierson said a group of potential users will be meeting soon, and he was hoping to get their com­ mitment for a total of $358,000 for their part in the two projects. He said if he could come with this commitment, he would bring the design for the construction to the town­ ship to the board so it could authorize the engi­ neering. This would save six to eight months of planning and related costs, and would help to get the pro­ jects under construction. He said he hoped it might be possible to break ground next spring. Pierson said the capac­ ity of the present water system is 400,000 gallons The second proposal would be for 450,000 gallons. The tanks arc planned to be in proximity with each other so that both towers can be filled simultaneously from two different wells A site for the new project has not been located, and previous contacts have not been successful. Caledonia Twp. reinstates master-planner position Words on paper. They will always be the most powerful tools human beings use to communicate. They place no limits on how much we can say, and the furthest reaches of the imagination are the only limits on what we can show. They have the power to make complex ideas simple, and simple ideas powerful We do more than read them, we hold them. And. from the advertising we see in publica­ tions to the letters we receive in the mail, the things we hold in our hands have the quickest routes to our hearts. Say lt<9n Print. ----- --- - - -........... . ■ by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has approved the hiring of Planner Dave Zylstra to assume the du­ ties of manager-planner. Township Supervisor Bill Johnston had been taking on the managerial duties for the township for a brief period earlier this year after John Wallace left his role as both man­ ager and planner. Zylstra's position will require a 40-hour work week minimum and will not enable the planner to receive overtime pay for extra hours put in. Six months notice will be re­ quired by the township if it is not satisfied with the work done. Some township board members were not in favor of the six-month clause, but others felt the security offered by the clause to non-elected employees would ensure continuity of experience and stability of township functioning to bridge the transition period when one township board left and a newly elected one was learning the ropes. It is already known that key people, including Su­ pervisor Bill Johnston and Treasurer Ruth DeVries, are not seeking re-election. Johnston said these em­ ployees will prove to be a valuable asset to a new supervisor while he is learning his job. DeVries said office staff had expressed anxiety over the changing faces on the board. She said these were competent professionals who do a good job, and deserve to be assured of their jobs when the board changes. She said the sixmonth clause said "you are important to us." Trustee John Potter said "We are at a critical stage in this township with the master plan in process, and with the changes in the board. We need stabil­ ity, and this is one way to do it." He said Zylstra was an "important asset to the township, as we have all discovered." It was mentioned that some unsettling campaign literature by some candi­ dates implied they would require employees to live in Caledonia Township. DeVries said it had been found the township cannot draw the caliber of professionalism needed from the small pool of people available in the township for part-time em­ ployment, and it was help­ ful to be able to hire from the larger numbers avail­ able from the larger metropolitan area. In other related Town­ ship Board business last month, the first reading of an ordinance to re-estab­ lish the position of man­ ager and planner was re­ viewed. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 11. 2000/Page 15 Key positions filled at Caledonia schools by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education Thursday evening hired several new key staff figures and elected new officers in its annual reorganizational meeting. Ron Moag will be Cale­ donia's new high school principal, and will fill a position formerly held by Bob Szymoniak, who re­ signed and is moving to the Upper Peninsula. Moag has been an assis­ tant principal at Grandville High School since July 1998. Prior to that he was assistant principal and di­ rector of vocational educa­ tion at Kclloggsville High School. He graduated from Western Michigan Univer­ sity with a master's degree in arts, majoring in educa­ tional leadership. Moag has experience as a coach, with varsity bas­ ketball. junior varsity bas­ ketball and junior varsity baseball. Carol Nelson-Purkey. hired around a month ago. will serve as director of personnel, a position left by Craig Schmidt who be­ came the principal of the middle school last year. Purkey has served as a high school principal at Milan since 1997 and was high school assistant prin­ cipal al Tecumseh from 1994 to 1997. She previ­ ously had been adult and community education di­ rector at Tecumseh. She is currently enrolled in a specialist degree pro­ gram in educational lead­ ership, graduated with a Carol Nelson-Purkey master's degree from Adrian College, and with a bachelor of arts degree in secondary education from Michigan State University. A new athletic director Mark Uyl was hired to re­ place Matt Fronimos, who served in that position for Book fair door prize winners announced The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library has announced the winners of the recent scholastic book fair door prizes. The winners are Sara Barber, Elizabeth Beau­ doin, Charles Benedict, Brittney Benjamin, Sam­ antha Bouwhuis, Jacie Bovee. Max Coon, Sarah Freeman, Megan Genther, Andrew Gulch, Heidi Hodges, Nicholas Ivcson, Rachel Kenney, Michelle Lenartz, Kendall Moore, Jacob Ratherink, Meghan Roempkc, Warren Schuitema, Chris Smith, Ian Smith, Travis Trolard, Zachary Vachon and Deanna Van Stee. Judy Truer about one year. Uyl graduated from Calvin College with a bachelor of arts degree, and is currently complet­ ing a master of arts degree in educational administra­ tion from Grand Valley State University. He has been employed since 1996 at Thomapple Kellogg High School as a history teacher. He previ­ ously taught physical edu­ cation in Wyoming and in Kentwood in 1996 Uyl has football coaching experience at Thornappie Kellogg High School, as an assistant head coach and defensive coordinator from 1996 to!998. In Caledonia, he was defensive coordinator and head junior varsity coach in 1992. He played varsity base­ ball at Calvin college from 1992 to 1996 and served as a baseball umpire sports official from 1997 to 1998 in several categories of play, including high Mark Uyl school, college and profes­ sional level baseball. He has served as a bas­ ketball official since 1996 for Michigan High School Athletic Association bas­ ketball and since 1997 in college basketball games. Christine Burns will fill a new position, director of instruction, a position reinstated after several years. Bums has acted as asso­ ciate superintendent of the Diocese of Grand Rapids from November of 1992 to the present. She was an adjunct pro­ fessor at Grand Valley State University in the summer of 1996. From 1990 to the pre­ sent, she has been an en­ dorsed trainer for High/Scope Research Foundation as a national consultant for preschool to third grade. She was director of Woodcliff Early Childhood Center for East Grand Rapids Public Schools from 1989 to the end of 1992. She also served as a teacher in the readiness program from 1985 through 1989. She also has experience in many other early child­ hood development pro­ grams. She has been in­ volved in securing many grants. Burns has completed course work toward a doc­ toral degree in educational leadership at Western Michigan University. Judy Truer was picked to be the new director of transportation. Truer has worked for Grandville Public Schools from May of 1998 to the present as transportation secretary, with a variety of job responsibilities. She was transportation coordinator at Thornapple Kellogg School from 1992 to 1998. and transporta­ tion secretary there from I99I to 1992. A resignation by Nathan Robrahn was accepted Robrahn was the high school assistant principal for four years. He has ac­ cepted a position with Zeeland Public Schools to begin after July I. New officers elected were: James Glcss will serve as president, Robert Bergy was elected to be vice president. Bernie Nagel will continue as secretary and Robert Lillie will act as treasurer of (he Board of Education for the 2(XX) ()l year Teacher injured in fall from tree A teacher and area soc­ cer coach was airlifted from the scene of a 20-foot fall from a tree Monday, July 3. on Noffke Drive near 108th Street at about 11:45 a.m., according to preliminary reports. The victim. Loren Van Portfleet, told a citizen who discovered him lying on the ground, that he felt pain all over his body prior to being taken to an area hospital by a West Michi­ gan Aircare helicopter. Van Portfleet had been on the tree using a saw to trim branches. The citizen who found the victim was alerted to the trouble by the Van Portfleets' dog. The victim is a physical education and social stud­ ies teacher at Wayland High School and coaches a select soccer team in the Grand Rapids area yearround. Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard was un­ available for comment on the matter Wednesday and no other information was available. Francey Tobin is shown decked out in an array of promotions for the TK School and Community Library’s summer reading program. o*' PRINTER? I lt= • T JR E< KI | Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY - We have it ALL! PRINT SHOP • • • • (616) Curious George. Deb Jones and Clifford invite local youngsters to stop in at the TK library this summer. Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding 945-5078 / fax: <616) 945-5192 nr Call UI Lull v*#*/""* Ask for one of our printing specialists �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 11. 2000 Engagements Dykstra-Hildabrand Mr. and Mrs Rob Dykstra announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Dyk­ stra to Steve Hi Ida bra nd, son of Karl Hilda brand and Den­ nis and Johnna Langwell Amanda is a 1998 gradu­ ate of Thornapplc Kellogg High School and is currently attending Cornerstone Uni­ versity. She is employed at WCSG radio station. Steve is a 1998 graduate of Coldwater High School and is attending Cornerstone College He is employed at BDR Executive Custom Homes The wedding celebration will be July 29. 2000 Elkins-Faunce Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Elkins of Middleville arc proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Pamela Elkins, to Shane Fauncc, son of Jo Ann Fauncc and the late George Fauncc Jr. of Freeport Both arc graduates of Thornapplc Kellogg, and both arc employed at FlexFab The wedding celebration is planned for Sept. 23, 2000. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-N85 24 hours a day • 7 days a week TK’s Forbes stretches her dramatic imagination Middleville resident and Thomapple Kellogg High School senior Beth Forbes has had a busy summer al­ ready and soon it will be even busier. Forbes performed a haughty but loving Hope’s mother in the TK produc­ tion of "Anything Goes" this past spring. An experi­ enced actress. Forbes per­ formed last year both in the Circle Theatre’s Children’s productions, in the Civic Theatre's Summer Stock plays and was one of the performers in the Civic’s production of "Free to Be, You and Me" last fall. This summer she has been working on acting and reflecting the magic of life and the visions of playwrights who find magic in reality and reality in magic. She continues to stretch her acting abilities in pro­ ductions at Magic Circle Theatre and in the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre School of Theatre Arts summer stock production. Forbes just finished a run in the Magic Circle Theatre's production of "13 Bells of Boglewood." She can be seen July 24 in the production of "Wiley and the Hairyman," also at Magic Circle. But in between these **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental prvmtt t Sot lolui urtth other o^Jers. two productions, directed by Pam Steer, she returns to the Civic Theatre summer stock productions of "Into the Woods, Jr" and "The Yellow Boat." In the summer stock pro­ ductions the student actors provide backstage assistance for one play and perform in the other. Students work the box office, create scenery, do costumes, whatever is needed to make the production a success. There will be three per­ formances of the summer stock plays at the Civic Theatre July 14 at 7:30 p.m and July 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. All tickets are $5. Cali the Civic at (616) 222-6650 for more informa­ tion about the summer stock productions or the workshops for children and adults scheduled in the School of Theatre Arts. The Civic is located at 30 N. Division St. in Grand Rapids. Wiley and the Hairyman will be in perfomance on Monday at 7 p.m., Tuesday-Friday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. The Magic Circle Theatre productions are held at the Circle Theatre at John Ball Park. Call (616) 456-6656 for more information. S(^jL/ETC!^CanawaySa^! W Caledonia 616-891-5100 8960 N ROGERS CT, SUITE B (CALEDONIA CROSSINGS) • CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 | Custom Club Fitting • Club Repair • Regripping | Featuring Walter Hagen, Hogan, Callaway, Taylor Made, Peerless. Maxfli G Many Others jCall for an appointment: 891 -5 1001 Plus...Swing Analysis Dan Switzer i with installation hrstolUtiom A* The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s summer stock program will present "Into the Woods, Jr." and “The Yellow Boat" July 14 & 15. (Photos provided) J Best Price, Qiia li ttf, Service BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Class Repair WATER CONDITIONING Monday ~ STORE HOURS Friday 8:30 am 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 2 pm Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/July 11,2000/Page 17 Cagers finish fine first season Young players work on their ball-control skills under the supervision of the PSV coaches in a camp session from 1999 Dutch soccer camp will be August 7-11 at TKHS Soccer players from the area's youth leagues are preparing for the return of the PSV/USA Dutch Soccer Camp to be held during the week of Aug. 7-11 at Middleville's TK High School soccer complex. Coordinated by TK soccer coach Steve Evans, the camp is encouraging area players from ages 10 to 14 to regis­ ter for this expencncc The coaching staff will feature professional players and licensed coaches from the Dutch First Division .club PSV Eindhoven. 1988 Sewer plan, continued from page 13 was in favor of considering this option, pending bids from contractors. Village Manager Sandy Ayers was to contact engineers. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! One of the agreements with the township would be to allow additional sewage to flow through the village system from the east side of M-37, with fees paid to the village to cover the additional share of the load. Champions of Europe and Dutch Champions in 2000. Training methods will use the Wiel Coervcr techniques, long considered the most respected in international youth soccer development. This camp will provide play­ ers with daily challenges in the areas of technical improvement and tactical awareness and is highly rec­ ommended for any young player determined to be bet­ ter at the game The camp will run fro 9 to 10:30 a m. daily during the week For more information and to register, please call 7957727 to secure a place. Members of the Westside Cagers include (back row) Coach Keith Jandahl, Alex Packer, Brandi Victory, Can Butcher. Meghan Sanxter. Kayla Wilson. Coach Mike Butcher; (seated) Celeste Shefferly, Kari VanderSchaaf. Amanda Jandahl and Ali Morgan. Not pictured are Sarah Ruple, Brittany Mathews. Gillian Golembiewski and Brooke Schievint. (photo supplied) The initial season for the Caledonia area-based West­ side Cagers. an AAU girls basketball team, proved highly successful. The Cagers. comprised of girls 11 and under, finished the AAU season with a 15 win and 6 loss season. They advanced to the regional championship, only to suf­ fer their second two point loss to the Lakeside Hoops in overtime, preventing a trip to the state tournamen­ t's final 16 in their first at­ tempt. The Cagers continued their season, competing in the American Youth Bas­ ketball Tour against compe­ tition that was a year older and compiled a record of 12 wins and three losses. The Westside Cagers will be holding tryouts again in November and any interested parties should notify Mike Butcher at 868-7279. BENDER AUTO BODY - Since 1967 Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 Thank You, Caledonia Supporters 2 Bike Winners - Bikes Donated by Vic’s Repair • Daren VanSingel & Nicole VanSingel Douglas Atkinson, D.D.S. First Real Estate Richard Blanch, C.P.A. Bob’s Disposal Caledonia Auto Parts Caledonia Community Schools Caledonia Carpet Caledonia Dance Center Caledonia Farmers Elevator Co. West Michigan Power Parachutes Caledonia Great Lakes Car Wash Caledonia Hardware Caledonia Rental Caledonia Standard Township of Caledonia Village of Caledonia Country Town Floral Ed's Body Shop K&S Excavating Inc. Faro’s Pizza Foremost Corporation H&L Manufacturing Harder & Warner Nurseries Hastings City Bank Holy Family Catholic Church Thomas Electric Fountain Funeral Chapel International Order of Odd Fellows Llamas of Michigan Knights of Columbus of Caledonia Old Kent Bank Smith-Diamond Realty Fischer & Son Excavating Mika. Meyers. Beckett A Jones New hof Construction Pagano's Phil's Pizzeria Premier Travel Family Denistry Rainbow's End Kid's Closet Seif & Sons Chevrolet Smith Industrial Equipment Co. State Bank of Caledonia Staufer & Wiggers Insurance Steketee Turf Service Robin Vaughan, DJ)5. Village Stylists UJS. Golf Carts South Kent Veterinary Hospital Kamminga & Roodvoets Giar & Sons Equipment Inc. Breton Builders Famous Flooring & Interiors Big O Fish House & Restaurant Knott Greenhouse Koosterman Landscaping Little Caesar’s Pizza KC’s Family Footwear Maynard's Water Conditionng V isual Evidence Center Inc. .Middlevilla Inn Nighthawk Food & Spirits Metro Health/Caledonia Clinic Fortune Chef Overholt & Associates Professional Pharmacy Scholastic Books Bank West Douglas & Catherine Cutler Sam's Joint/Caledonia Kent Count* Parks Department Eileen Koprowski. Photographer Family Real Estate Sons of American Legion Caledonia Historical Society Caledonia United Methodist Church Barber School Committee Cherry Valley Electrology Inc. Lloyd’s Auto Clarence Slaughter Deppe’s Concrete Vic’s Repair Fleis & Vandenbrink West Michigan PPC VanderLaan Concrete Construction Employment Traditions Heritage Resources Hitchcock Family Apol Landscaping Seif Chiropractic Center Meyering Trenching Swierenga Jewelers Dor Craft Heating & Cooling Schrams Construction Service Bradford White Mulberry Bush Blimpie of Caledonia Blue Dragon Restaurant Legacy of a Lifetime Brandywine Restaurant Professional Lake Management Geukes Market W ilcox Associates A-l Radiator of Dutton Alto LP Gas HuLst &. Bolt Builders Inc. Fire Dept. Canteen 800 Essential Bean American Health Choices Kent County Sheriff’s Dept. Caledonia Boy Scouts Caledonia Fire Rescue Nextel Caledonia DAW Get-Em-N-Go Caledonia In His Service (Singers) J-Ad Graphics Tractor Pull Caledonia Independence Day Committee wishes to thank all the businesses and individuals that helped make this years celebration in the park and the fireworks a great success! Anyone we may have missd, please accept our apologies. The amount of your support is truly appreciated each year. �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Jtrfy 11,2000 Middleville Auto Service brings style to corner Middleville All-Stars win 7-2 over Caledonia A group of Middleville All-Star Baseball players from the 11- and 12-year-old league traveled to Caledonia July 1 to take on the All-Stars from Caledonia. The Middleville team batted in seven runs in the last inning to take home the win. The team, coached by Monte Munjoy, consisted of Scott Brown. Blake Berkimer, Justin Noffke, Matt Miller, Travis Young, Ben Ybema, Mike Munjoy, Jason Blain, Tony Carpenter, Steve Munjoy and Travis Taylor Also elected to the team, but unable to attend, were Thad Devries, Andrew Lajoye and Gar Allison Willie Mays team splits in 2 games The Middleville 10 and under Willie Mays team split a pair of games last week, beating Hastings 145 Wednesday, but losing a 21-17 slugfest to Battle Creek the following day. Coach Pete Bailey said Levi Funk and Matt Pen­ field turned in solid pitch­ ing performances in the victory over Hastings. Offensively, Funk deliv­ ered an RBI single in the first inning. Brad Steffen and Travis Weeber came through with run-scoring singles in the second. Funk and Tommy Enslen scored a run apiece with a hit in fourth. Middleville rallied for In loving memory of PATTY SCHONDELMAYER seven runs in the fifth frame, sparked by key hits from Enslen, Doug Miller, Penfield, Kyle Bobolts and Steven Crawford. Leading the way in a 10run outburst in the first in­ ning against Battle Creek Thursday were Enslen with two hits. Miller and Craw­ ford with two-run singles, and Steffen with a triple. Weeber knocked in a pair of runs with a single in the sixth inning and En­ slen drove home another with a double, but it was too late. July 11, 1995 Each and every day, in some way, you are remembered. Dianna, Sandy, Susan, and Julie 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt Inc RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL Formerly South Kent Asphalt Producers of Quality Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance 616-877-4441 THINK SUMMER EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter-795-7830 Experienced A Full) Insured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Hayland A Bradley areas. BODY SiHOP Frank and Diane Tate are proud of the cosmetic changes they've made to their new auto repair business. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The corner of High and Main streets in Middleville has seen much improvement since Frank and Diane Tate have been working on their new business, Middleville Auto Service. Frank has more than 25 years as a master mechanic and his experience and continued education help him as he keeps the cars brought into the shop in repair. Diane works in the office, but also creates wreaths and sells them at craft shows. The entire family pitched in to help repaint and renovate the location starting on April I before they opened to the public April 17. Diane says, "There were people waiting on the morning of April 17. We have been lucky to be pretty busy ever since." Tate specializes in the repair of domestic automo­ biles and has received two master mechanic awards from General Motors. He is fully certified in all areas and last year attended more than 20 educational seminars. Their children, Frank and Shalena, graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School. Their son Brian is in eighth grade and their youngest, Joel, is entering sixth grade in the fall. Middleville Auto Service is open from 7:30 am. to 5:30 pm. Monday through Friday. After living in the Mid­ dleville area for more than 14 years and a search for a location in the area, opening Middleville Auto Middleville Auto Repair has brightened its comer with flowers. Service is a dream come true for the Tates. For more information call 795-4007. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or I-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News ACT/ON-Ads! CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia Tet 6164397-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 11, 2000/Page 19 TK to implement ‘Character Counts’ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The "Character Counts" curriculum will be incorpo­ rated into the classrooms in kindergarten through eighth grade this fall in the Thomapple Kellogg school district. The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education approved the move to a characvter education program at a meeting last month. Page Elementary Princi­ pal Patricia Koeze, working with a committee of teachers and parents, looked at the various character education programs available before deciding on "Character Counts." This program is used by many of the school districts in the Kent Intermediate School District. The KISD provides training for teach­ ers and many from TK have already taken it. Each month teachers will include a "Character Counts" theme in their ev­ eryday instruction. It will start out very simply at the kindergarten level and be­ come more complex for students in middle school. At the middle school, the Character Counts curriculum will be presented in the advisory class, which in the 20002001 school year will be held every three days. Interim Superintendent Midge Pippel says that staff at the high school will be looking at how to incorporate the "Character Counts" curriculum at that level. GULL f, piZZM3 The goal is to build on the programs and informa­ tion presented to students by Students Against Distructive Decisions. Teachers hope to add more of the character curriculum as students from the lower levels get to the high school. Parents should receive more information about the "Character Counts" curriculum after the opening of the school year in late August. Anyone with questions can call Pippel at 795-3313. Business Services BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing Special­ ist, we repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guaranteed work references in your area. Call Brian, 616-374-4338 WATER GARDENING: Wa­ ter Lilies & Lotus. Aquatic plants. Goldfish & Koi. liners, pumps, filters ApoI s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia, 616-698-1030. Open M-F 9:00am-5:30pm; Sat 9 00am-2:00pm DYKSTRA TRUCKING: Spe cializing in small loads. 1-7 yards Processed gravel, fill sand, topsoil, shredded bark, etc Busi­ ness phone number 616-2990248, home phone number 616693-2749__________________ GLEN’S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING. (RETAINING \I 1 S): I KF \IH> Ills. BOULDERS & SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLATION OR RE-LANDSCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS. ROLLED GRAVEL, STONES, ROADS & DRIVES PUT IN. LAND CLEARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967 8911843. BUFFALO MEAT: Heart Smart. 891-8870 SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Cus­ tom made aluminum gutters. Warranty, free estimates. Steve’s Seamless Gutters. (616J-7957980 HUGE MULTI-FAMILY G ARAGE SALE: name brand baby-adult clothes. Little Tykes, furniture. & much much more Fri & Sat.. July 14th & 15th. 8:30am-6pm. 7415 Orlee Rd. in Alaska behind Sam’s Joint. HELP WANTED: Driver/ Cook. Nights and weekends. Faro’s Pizza of Caledonia. 8919287.________________ I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL MY FAMILY for the wonderful surprise 80th birth­ day party. Also the Gaines Church for the flowers and all my friends for the cards and gifts. It was a wonderful day. God bless all of you. June Tolan MOVING SALE: Ford 2 plow tractor 3 cycle diesel with at­ tachments. $9,000 obo. Maple dining room suit, large 60" hutch. 48" round table with 4 leaves & 6 chairs, nice condition. $450. Early American sofa & chair, neutral, $300. Desk. $50. Mis­ cellaneous. DRIVER- additional CDL A drivers needed. Looking for de­ pendable service oriented per­ son with chauffeurs. CDL-B. or CDL-A license. Full-time, parttime. benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hir­ ing for night/weekends. 2487729. Community Notice NEED BUSINESS CARDS, envelopes, brochures or more, call J-Ad Graphics at 616-9459554 Card Of Thanks FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER Meeting room, hall, kitchen available. Call Deloris at 765-3871.__________________ HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-SOO611-3766. Farm HAVE FUN! LEARN TO RIDE! Riding lessons ages 5 and up, birthday parties too! JS Quarterhorses, call 698-7791 or 698-7216__________________ ALTO: 75 ACRE HORSE FARM with trails, lessons, boarding and leasing, 616-7653595 For Rent THORN-BARRY APART­ MENTS, MIDDLEVILLE: spacious 2 bedroom units, in­ cludes laundry room w ith washer/ dryer hook-up. Rent starting at $575. Cali 795-3889 for appoint­ ment. APARTMENT Alto/Lowell Schools. Large 3 bedroom, 11/ 2 baths, cats ok, no dogs. Big woods, $660 plus utilities. 616891-1840 Help Wanted THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT is accepting appli­ cations for the Department of Public Works. Requirements for this position shall include, at a minimum, a high school diploma and valid driver’s license. The successful applicant shall obtain a State of Michigan CDL with 6 months of date of hire and also be willing to become water cer­ tified. Please send resume to: P.O. Box 210. Freeport. MI 49325 or call the village clerk for application at 616-765-3808 WANTED-HOUSEKEEPER 8 TIL 2. Gun Lake area. 616792-2350__________________ EVER WONDER IF WORK­ ING COULD BE FUN? With Christmas coming, wouldn't it be nice to pay cash for gifts? Stop by July 15th. for Home­ makers Idea Company Open House on Holes Avenue in Middleville, 10am-12pm only! Bring a friend or two & check us out Homemakers is a direct sale company, so you will be selling to your friends & family. Call Vicki at 795-9461 For Sale Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American Chinese - Steak « *IIHTTOY DAIRY DK1IGIIT** 3432 GKth Street SE • Dutton. MI Phone 616-554-6277 How about a Chicken 4^^, Salad Sandwich? Lost And Found LOST: BUTTERSCOTCH YORKIE Missing since 7-2. 84th and Thomapple River area If you’ve seen Fugie please call 891-9382 or 363-4183. Miscellaneous FREE WOOD: dry Pine logs. 795-9662. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS, We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you men­ tion this ad 1-800-672-9604 ABANDONED REPO: Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604. National Ads HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed Call 1-888-440l57OExt»5O85 24hrs._______ FLORIDA KEYS: Mobile home with lot between Key West & Big Pine Key 616-792-2350 READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PI .EASE KNOW WH AT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. Real Estate ANTRIM COUNTY: 6 67 beautiful wooded acres close to the Jordan River snowbclt and close to state trails. Ideal camping and hunting base Includes driveway and cleared site Elec­ tricity available. $26,900. $500 down. $33(Vmo, 11% land con­ tract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 or www.northemlandco.com Recreation Mobile Homes START BUILDING EQUITY! Don’t wait - why rent? When you can own your own home’ We have beautiful homes avail­ able - new- pre-owned - whole­ sale - repossessed - with low down and easy financing tn your choiceofparks 1 ill. I 8(X) 66X 0897 98 YAMAHA-GRIZZLY QUAD. 600cc! Less than 500 miles. $4,900. or reasonable offcr. Call 367-4582 MOBILE HOMEFORSALE: must be moved Good cabin for hunting or vacationing. 616-7922350. |MMI:II^Mri| VEHICLK HISTORY HtPORTI www.carfax.com 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Pace Car Limited edition, bright red. A real head turner. lili ■■■ i i 98 Pontiac Grand Prix GT I 1987 DODGE DAKOTA blue. 4 cyl., 5 speed, new rebuilt en­ gine. new head, batterv, new front tires, radiator, 110.000 miles, $2,150. Call 616-6727167,_____________________ 94 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 exi cab short box, Z71 350 V 8, auto 1985 PONTIAC 6000: Very good condition. Asking $1,600. Phone 795-3202____________ great price' Dump Trucks Without The Truck! 1990 ACURA LEGEND. Fully loaded. 110.000 miles. 2 door $4000 Day phone 891-0633. Evenings 795-7737 LOOKING FOR AN ECO­ NOMICAL CAR? - LOOK NO FURTHER! -1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: 1 owner, in excellent condition inside &oul Power seats & win­ dows Charcoal colored interior Sunroof - CD player, 76,000 miles $12,995 Call 616-8917874 for more inforauman. New H&H Dump Trailers Heavy Dufy Contractor s modd. 2 way tailgate. ha>J bobcats or tractor s add height many more standard features *13,995 SEA SHANTY EMPLOYEE GARAGE SALE. Under the tent Friday and Saturday July 14 and 15, 10am-6pm <ur MAKE OFFER We Take Trades! We Finance! We Lease! Utility, Carhauler, Flatbed and Tiltbed Trailers in stock GAVIN • Buick • Pontiac Garage Sale 1 OPEN TILL 10 PM MONDAY - SAITJRDAY your order in ahead!^ JOHN DEERE 111 LAWN MOWER w/snow blower, blade, mower deck, weights and chains, $1,800. Call 616672-7167 evenings. REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604__________________ QUEEN MATTRESS SETStill in plastic, beautiful brass headboard & deluxe frame. Value $700, steal $250. (616)-795-7120 1992 FORD RANGER 4x4 Red, with cap, V-6, 5 sp., new engine 35,000 miles ago, new radiator, new windshield, new batterv, runs good, $5,000. Call 616-672-7167, evenings. FORTUNE CHEF Garden USED VEHICLES 2000 MODEL 20FT. CAR HAULER: w/ramps, lights, brakes on one axle, $ 1,800, Call 616-672-7167 evenings. Hours 630am-800pm Mon Fn Sat TOOstMOOpmOosedSuday Lawn BOLENS 1600 RIDING LAWN MOWER w/mower deck, V-2 Briggs & Stratton engine, new battery,$750. Call 616-672-7167 evenings. Certified SPORTS CARDS: Baseball, football, hockey, basketball, approx. 75,000, $600. Call 616672-7167 evenings. For Sale Auto Phone 698-7920 THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT is looking for a summer/ part-time person to as­ sist in mowing. Must be 18 years of age Please stop by the Freeport Community Center during Li­ brary hours and pick up an application _________________ YARD SALE: 8097 McCords Furniture and miscellaneous items. Friday & Saturday 14th & 15th 9-? 84th & Whitneyville. follow the signs 5 YEAR OLD R.C.A. RE­ FRIGERATOR 31 1/4 x 67, excellent condition, $300. Call 616-948-8507. 3555 68th Street, Dutton Village Mill Mall 9353 Cherry Valley map (M-37) Caledonia, MI 49316 6i6-«9i-i3H8 • ••••••BLEAM******* •••EAVESTRpUGHING*** Seamless Gutter 3 2 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959.616-9450004_____________________ M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Middlevilta SALE HOUAS Mon A Wad • to •. foe« , Thur*. A Fa ■ to *, S*. • tol SERVICE HOURS MonAtoATue*. Frv • to SSat • to 12 795-3318 <1 -O ■ “ <* I 31 ■ m—Mr j it-------- ■»—------------ — -i v—■ I �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 11.2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-07-18.pdf 3786ccfe17cf5af45da0f1ec66e66d2f PDF Text Text JWoo F public ubraR'' hasiwg'5 _T 12lNCHt^CHST 49058 hasthgs aid News <<F Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 29/July 18, 2000 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 'Reclaimed Spirit' will be dedicated Friday evening Before bricks could be laid the base had to be prepared. Here volunteers Don Williamson, Nancy Goodin and Mike Bremer work on spreading a sand layer. The completed sculpture and brick river are part of a serene setting with benches. Already visited by residents reading the more than 800 engraved bricks in the river, the sculpture will be dedicated on July 21. More photos on page 2 lobby of the McFall gym­ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The "Reclaimed Spirit" sculpture installation and river of bricks will be ded­ icated at 6 p.m. Friday, July 21, at the site of the former Thornapple Kellogg Middle School building. The public is invited to attend the dedication and reception following in the nasium. The sculpture, done by local artist Don Williamson, pays homage to the original 1931 build­ ing. The original cornerstone is part of the sculpture base, along with a new cornerstone. Both contain time capsules, one from 1931 and the other from 1999. Members of the Re­ claimed Spirit Committee will make a few brief re­ marks and everyone will have a chance to read the engraved bricks and share their memories of the school, which once served as the high school, but was demolished in 1998. TV access station to go to village/township hall Middleville Clovers staying busy The Middleville Clovers 4-H club is busy this week at the Barry County Fair competing, tending their animals and gardens and just having fun. But the club has a senous side as well. The dub is planning a garage sale at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 2 at the Barry County Expo Center. Working with radio station B-93 the money raised will be returned to Barry County to combat child abuse. For information or to donate large items call Nick Wieringa at 795-9013. Pictured from left are just a few of the Middleville Clovers working on this public service project Chandra Brice, Cary Middlebush, Katie Wieringa, Elena Gormley, Stacy Vandefifer and Chad Brice. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The local TV access sta­ tion will be moved to the Caledonia Village-Town­ ship Hall, the Sun & News has learned. Village President Daryl Penfold and Township Su­ pervisor Bill Johnston have been negotiating to find a workable arrangement to house the local cable TV access channel 15 station in a location that will work for all community groups that need to use it. The school system has been in charge of the broadcasting, scheduling and oversight of the chan­ nel. A problem for the township and village has been to have public meet­ ings broadcast, especially during breaks between school sessions. These problems have in­ cluded some groups not having their programs broadcast at all. Penfold said some of the village meetings were not being recorded. Johnston sa;d he had put a lot of work in to find a solution. One problem was to find enough volunteers to operate the equipment at the times required in or­ der to have the needs of all community groups met. Johnston said it was hard to get enough volunteers at the hours needed to achieve this. A full-time staff was needed, he said. A space in the library basement was considered for a time, but staffing still was a problem. The township supervisor said he is proposing to house the station in the basement of the township and village hall, pending the approval of the Town­ ship Board. Johnston said there is enough office fur­ niture and modular wall petitions to create a secure space in the basement for the equipment. Though some of the work will still be handled by volunteers, Johnston said in his latest proposal, township employees will be taught to key in an­ nouncements and enter See access station, pg. 2 In This Issue... • Freeport District uorary open house set for July 20 • Middleville Main Street reconstruction gets under way • New officers elected to TK School Board • Caledonia Twp. citizens unhappy with board public notices postings �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 18. 2000 Bats, electricity are highlights of annual Cub Scouts Day Camp The Chief Noonday District held its annual Cub Scout Day Camp June 23-25 at Long Lake Outdoor Center in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. One hundred and fifty one Cub Scouts ages 7-11 attended the three-day “Knights of the Round Table” adventure camp. Activities included archcry. BB gun. crafts, nature, con­ servation and gaming Friday’s highlight was a visit by “Jester” Jim Perry, who did a juggling presenta­ tion for the Cub Scout Knights. On Saturday, the Great Lakes Energy Com­ pany educated the Scouts about electricity. Sunday the Scouts enjoyed a presenta­ tion from the Organization for Bat Conservation and built bat nesting boxes. The scouts also built wooden collection boxes to hold their medieval trinkets and a working catapult that launched pine cones perfect­ ly Sunday the Scouts and many adults enjoyed a water fight at the Motte. The Scout Knights played a life size game of chess. The chess pieces were made by Dawn Kingsbury and Pennock Hospital donated the sheets used to pattern a life-size checkerboard on the ground The scouts were the actual chess tokens while the adults and teammates helped them make their moves. Friday the Scout Knights developed their own Coat of Arms and painted them on a group standard and on a surcoat made from sheets that were donated by Pennock Lee Principal named assistant supt. at TK by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Sharon Kalee, a 27-ycar veteran of the Thornapple Kellogg Schools, was ap­ pointed by the TK Board of Education as assistant superintendent for curricu­ lum at the board meeting July 10. Kalee was one of 26 ap­ plicants for the assistant superintendent's position va­ cated when Midge Pippel was named interim su­ perintendent. Of the five finalists for the position, board member Kim Selleck said, "she was clearly the best." Pippel told Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-Ads the board that of the five finalists for the position, four have already been hired for positions. "We received quality applications for this posi­ tion," Pippel said. Pippel announced that the opening for the Lee Elementary principal has already been posted. Kalee has been active on committees within the school district dealing with testing, assessment and curriculum. She will receive a salary of $80,000 this year. Interviews for the princi­ pal applicants will begin during the last week of July and the district hopes to name the new principal by the start of the school year on Aug. 29. Kalee begins her new position on Aug. 1. She had been principal for 10 years and was a teacher for 17 years previously. They're Back!!! liter DEALS Graham Webb Ice Cap Shampoo & Conditioner liters 2 for $25.00 Back to Basics Shampoo & Conditioner Liters 2 for $20.00 a Jidt-SeAviee CcjdempoxaAy Salcn (da the antae famiLff WALK-IN S WELCOME • OPEN ENVENINCS Call Jodaif! 616-891-1093 Caledonia Village Centre Hospital. The scouts and their adult guides each day learned new and interesting facts about hfe in England during the Middle Ages and King Arthur The groups of scouts each bore the name of a dif­ ferent one of Arthur’s Knights and they learned wbat that knight was famous for. Barry Community Found­ ation helped with the Conservation project by pro­ viding funds for each scout to build a bat nesting box and learn about how impor­ tant bats really are to the environment. Bats were cho­ sen because they were such feared animals during the Middle Ages. The Organ­ ization for Bat Conservation dispelled myths about bats during their presentation. Many of the Cub Scouts spent the rest of the after­ noon trying to convince their parents that they need a bat for a pet. Day Camp was concluded with a potluck “Grand Feast” and the presentation of the awards to each indi­ vidual group of scouts. Donating supplies and resources were Wal-Mart of Hastings; Barry Community Foundation; Synergis Tech­ nologies Group; Railroad Street Mill; Sentinel Stand­ ard. J-Ad Graphics; MainStreet Bank; Yankee Springs Recreation Area; Seese Well Drilling; Organization for Bat Conservation; Big L Lumber; Great Lakes Ener­ gy Company; T & W Elec­ tronics; Pennock Hospital; Jim Perry and Fun Stuff Productions; Delton Hard­ ware; Meijer of Ionia; Jon Freeman, Bill and Barb Desgranges; Dean, Jordan and Ashley Miller; DNR Officer Fran Brown; DNR Officer Frank Gutheridge; Larry Younglovc and Tom Mills. Donating their time for the stations were Rick, Kathy, Greg and Jeff Forman; Ron, Tina. Levi and Kaitlyn Seese; Steve. Pam, Angie and Aaron Laperna; Mike and April Dimond; Beth Broadhurst; LeAnn Ford; Mary Daniels; J.D. and Amber Decker; Bill Roberts; Roger Mills; Ed and Abby Bishop; Sherry Johnson; Peggy and Jennie Garrison; Dawn Kingsbury; Connie Berg; Sam “Crutch Boy” Swartz; Doug, Roxanne and Ryan Henley, and Boy Scout Troop 108 of Delton. 35 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 *0UR GOAL IS BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS AND EVEN BETTER SERVICE? Receptions & Corsages A complete floral service Delivery Service Specializing in Weddings Q>A/nerS toni°rd Unique Funerals, Silks. Planters, Gifts & Balloons. Fruit Baskets FTD/AFSTEL wire services Call 891 -8646 • fax. 891 -0667 ^O/Or Cred C°rds Occe^d Reclaimed Spirit, continued from front page— Nancy Goodin fits bricks into the edges of the river. Goodin along with co-chair Mike Bremer invites the community to view the completed sculpture on Friday. July 21 at 6 p.m. Don Williamson uses a brick cutting tool to cut plain bricks to size Freeport District Library open house set for Thursday The Freeport District Library will hold an open house Thursday, July 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. The purpose of the open house is to acquaint people who live in the district with their library. The district is composed of Irving and Carlton Townships and the Village of Freeport. All resi­ dents in these two townships are entitled to free Freeport District Library cards. The library board encour­ ages people who are not familiar with their township library to come by and see all the services available to them. Board members and all staff will be attending the open house and will be on hand to answer any ques­ tions or give tours of the library. Library cards will also be issued to any resi­ dents over the age of 7 who would like them. Because Freeport Library is a mem­ ber of the Lakewood Library Cooperative, the Freeport card gives the cardholder access to the materials in all the other 79-membcr libraries. Freeport Library Director Joanne Hesselink points out, “this enables Freeport Library to provide ‘big city’ services and collections in a family-onented atmosphere that is helpful, comfortable and fnendly.” Hesselink added, “Patrons who have not been to the library recently are also encouraged to stop by during the open house to see how Access station, from front pg. tapes sent in for the chan­ nel programming. For instance, the library could call in and have programs announced on an ongoing community calen­ dar. Any community groups could have their programs aired, simply by bringing the tapes to be broadcast to the township office during regular office hours This way the village. schools and the township will all be able to have their programs broadcast without the restriction of needing physical access to the equipment. Johnston said he is hope­ ful that this solution will increase the amount of in­ formation available to cit­ izens, and that the accu­ racy and efficiency of the channel programs will be achieved as well. much the library has changed. The Freeport Library docs not just loan out books any more, it is a life time learning center with access to the World Wide Web, as well as family videos, books on tape, large print books for the visually impaired and magazines for all types. If the library does not have it on hand, it can get it in a matter of a few days.” �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/July 18, 2000/Page 3 TK and Freeport Libraries’ reading clubs nearing end Sam Walker from the Michigan Space and Science Center gave reading club participants an overview of space exploration from the dreams of centuries ago to the realities of today. Students also got to sample space food. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Only two weeks remain for the summer reading clubs at the Freeport Dis­ trict and Thornapple Kel­ logg School and Commu­ nity libraries. This week the Freeport Library program has chil­ dren completing their flower pot projects. At the Thornapple Kel­ logg School and Commu­ nity Library, a magic camp for children 8 and older will be held from I to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 19. Pre registration is re­ quired by calling 795-5434. Then a special story hour for children up to age ADA-LOWELL 5 SNOWS MB SMVUMIS 6000 FBB 7A4-7/M ME MYSELF, & IRERE R) 1210.2 30.4 50.715.9 35 O SCARY MOVIE R 1130 1 20.310.5 05.7 00.9 00 6 is planned for July 20, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal to story hour. Next week at Freeport, the story hour July 26 will feature games primarily for preschoolers. This last story hour of the summer begins at 10 a.m. The summer reading club activities end with the Magic Camp from 10 a.m. until noon. Pre-registration is required by call­ ing the Freeport Library at 765-5181. At the Thornapple Kel­ logg School and Commu­ nity Library the summer's worth of activities ends with the Flying Aces Fris­ bee program, beginning at 7 p.m. in the TK Middle School gym. Children are encouraged to bring their families and discover "ul­ timate" Frisbee. More than 100 readers in Freeport and 500 in Mid­ dleville are encouraged to meet their goal and add their names to the lists of readers who have finished. Students finishing by the deadline at each library are eligible for prizes. For more information about li­ brary programs call the numbers listed above. Steppin' right out of books were Village Player actors (from left) John Bremer, Mike Bremer and Julie Coon at a family program on July 11 which was part of the Thornapple Kellogg Library summer reading program. 12 20.2 35.4 40 7 10.9 15 ! THE PATRIOT R' | 1200. 3 20.6 30 9 40 ■ --------- -COUPON--------■ ONE FREE 460Z POPCORN Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! This Friday’s theme is... 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ADVENTURES ! | j Register for Two FREE Nights at Palau Pacific Resort Trip-nTour Vacations Continental Airlines Must be booked and deposited by July 21st tKfeTA* St CaBdtTK (Comer ot toot* A Broadmoor) (616) 554-0311 Call for ACTION-Ms 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day, 7 days a week MUST BE BOOKED AND I DEPOSITED BY JULY 21 _J DOOR PRIZES! REFRESHMENTS & COOKIES! !/; OTHEKM^PG) PERFECT STORM (PG-13) Open 6 Days a Week 1 Special Friday Houts 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. U �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/July 18. 2000 Bible school round-up raises funds, friendships by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Circle of Friends Vacation Bible School at the Middleville Methodist Church closed with a "round-up" for Buckaroos and their families. More than 85 young "Buckaroos” attended each day of vacation Bible school June 26-29. Direc­ tors Kellie Bremer and Shannon Swanson said they were very pleased with the turnout and the caring the children showed. During the program, families enjoyed a pro­ gram put on by the chil­ dren, a trading post and ice cream. Along with all the fun there was a serious side to the week, with the Bucka­ roos raising $370 to help a family with a sick child. More than $500 was do­ nated to the family when the congregation rose to the children's challenge and raised an additional $142. The Buckaroos and their families also herded up a wheelbarrow of paper products and canned goods, which were donated to God’s Kitchen. The Middleville Methodist Church was filled with Buckaroos and their families at a special Round-Up program at the end of Vacation Bible School. _______ LOCAL_______ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9 30 a m 10 45 a m 6 00 p m. Family Night 6:30 pm 7240 (iHth Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr firtan F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M U M I 1 T CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings 10:30 a.m. ........ 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cron (reek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship leader Itenny Houma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 W Out aoc Site *-*v bngntMcJe otg 7^ 9:30 AM Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed , 6:00 PM ! Wed. A Member of the Evangelical Family . Nighty/ Covenant Churches of America 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “4 Church with a coring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Worship 10 00 a m & 6 00 p m (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R Scott Green wet. Pastor Lrnetie Sprit. I eider Al Tiemeier, Community Calling Church (Hike (616) 891-1512 M-37 at KMh St CALEDONLA UNITED METHODIST July 23 - 6th Sunday after Pentecost II Samuel I:I-I0& 2 1-4 SermonTopw. The Life of Dat id - Part III: “A Rocky Road io Foltow* Wordtip Sen ice................................. 10:30 am Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 V ine Street Church Office. 616-891 -8669 • Fax 891 -8648 "We are changed by Gods love!" CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Sunday Schcxil............................. . . 9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service . 1100am . 6:00 p.m Sunday Evening Service........ Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs .. 6:45 p.m. Lakeside Community Cbuich A Place for Family X Friends 6201 Whitneyvillc Avenue. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages Evening Worship Pastor Roger Hultman • Church Office WWW l.ikesnlccoinniuniu «>rg ■ under construction] Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . . .8:30 a.m & 11 a m Sunday School for All Ages............... 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service ........................6 30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................. 6:30 p in. Youth Fellowship - Sunday................... 6:00 p.m. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St.. near Whitneyville Ave KAYTOWXSFXT) KjsIk XORMAX KXOKR. ChrtSun FJucjtum 908 W Mam Street (Missouri Synod) Worship................................. 9 30 a m Sunday School. 11 00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 1100 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m 11:15 a.m 6:00 p.m. Church School, Sundav 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 891-8028 • e-mail leightonOiserv net Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 9 30 a m 10 45 am 6 00 p m 868-0.191 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted Io one another in brotherly lave 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m 11:00 a m. Rom 12 10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gertie • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 Her E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 930 a m and 6 p m 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Ont* mile east of WhititeyvtUe Rd Ra P Adams Pkow 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12280 Wes M-179 Hubway (CW Wacaiiay Road) Waytand Ml • ’95-7905 tEfjc <®lb (Eimt Tfletljoliist (Eljurcl) 5590 Whitneyville Ave., SE. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royte Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 (^avne SUNDAY 8.30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children s Worship and Nursery 9 45am Learning for ail 6pm Aduh and youth interaction w ith God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Vour Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choice* Peace Reformed Church 616 8918119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morrung Worship 9 30 am. Middleville Sunday School 9 45 a m. Middleville Mornrg TVorsTap 1100 am Rev Lee Zach man Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WMneyvlle Ave at 84th St • 89? 8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord Temporanty Meeting at Caledonia High School Suraav Scboa 930 am Sunday Momng WOahp 1030 a m Sunday Evenng Worst6 00 pm Wee Mktweek Prayer 4 Boe Study 700 pm Rev Thomas Skjys. Rev Kart Basrtot. hssoc Pastor/Youth Mmstnes • �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 18. 2000/Page 5 Senior Girl Scouts earning Gold Award Ritenburghs to celebrate 50th anniversary Vernon and llene (Goodall) Ritenburgh of Caledonia will celebrate their “Golden’’ wedding anniversary with an open house given by their children on Saturday, August 12th, 2000 from 1 00-5:00 p m. at the Caledo­ nia American Legion Hall on the East Belthne. All friends of Vern and llene’s are welcome to attend. The gift of your presence is the only gift desired They were married on August 13, 1950. Children of the couple are: Gayle and Al Peterson, Vern Riten­ burgh, Deb Ritenburgh, Terri and Monty Manert, and Brenda and Rick Kraima. They have 11 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Senior Girl Scouts Heidi Porter and Kandace Heinz, from Troop No. 54. are “Going For the Gold” this year. Both juniors at Thomapple-Kcllogg High School in the fall will be try ­ ing to earn the Giri Scout Gold Award, the highest to be earned in Senior Girl Scouting. A Gold Award Project is an opportunity for girls to put their leadership skills, career interests, and personal values together to serve their community. To earn this award, there are five different steps The first four preliminary steps arc earning the Career Exploration Pin. the Senior Giri Scout Challenge, the Senior Girl Scout Leadership Award, and four Interest Project Patches. These steps help girls to pre­ pare for the final project, contributing to the commu­ nity in some way, and involving the community in their preparation The time commitment must be a min­ imum of 50 hours For their project, Kandace and Heidi arc planning a German cultural event for Heritage Days m Middleville Sept 9. This event will involve a float, music, crafts, a scrapbook­ ing project, ethnic food and a little history. There will be games, songs and story­ tellings for children The scrapbooking project w ill be a collection of family history from the Middleville Both girls arc willing to accept donations (cash or material) for their project. Materials needed arc float decorations, acid-free paper, scrapbooking materials, posterboard, copy paper, etc. For more information call Kandace at 795-4579 or Heidi at 795-2694. Informa­ tion can be sent to: Troop No 54. 9 Market St.. Middleville. Steele wins at Berlin Raceway Three-time national champion Tim Steele, of Coopersville, returned home and scored a four car length victory in the 200-lap Late Model stock car race before a large, enthusiastic audience at the Berlin Raceway last Saturday. Ralph Baker, who lost his son Scott in a ARCA racing accident two weeks ago, presented the trophy to Steele. Frank Kimmel was second and was followed by Brian Ross, Mark Gibson, Vern Slagh (Wayland), Eric Smith, Curt Piercy, Randy Churchill, Calvin Councilor and Shawna Robinson. There were nine lead Good Shepherd sets vacation Bible school Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Middleville, 908 Main St., will be host for its vacation Bible school, “Journey With Jesus" from 6 to 8:30 p.m. during the week of July 31 through Aug. 4. Evening programs of sto­ ries, songs, and crafts are planned for children enter­ area. Anyone interested in sharing family trees, stones, photos, etc., is invited to send this information to either Heidi or Kandace. or bnng it to their booth on Heritage Day. The scrapbook will be donated to the Thornapple-Kellogg Library. ing grades K-6. Special activities are planned for preschoolers, accompanied by a parent. Each night kicks off with registration at 5:45 and a children’s dinner time from 6 to 6:30. For additional informa­ tion, please call Pastor Sikora at 795-2391. changes in the race among three drivers. Kimmel, Ross and Steele. The caution flag event was slowed on nine occasions due to racing accidents. Randy VanZant escaped injury when his car hit the wall in practice and caught fire. The Sportsman class also raced at Berlin with Gail Cobb capturing his third main event victory of the season in the 25-lap feature. Terry Senneker (Wayland) was second and was followed by Bob Bliss. Jerry Grocneveld and Ray VanAllsburg. A threc-in-one card of Late Models, Sportsman and Super Stocks will be the closing attraction of the 145th Berlin Fair this Saturday night. Time trials start at 4 p.m. and the first race is at 7 p.m. This Tuesday (July 18) a 40-car Demolition Derby will be run at the Berlin Fair. 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Guest speakers • Sports training & instruction • New, expanded parking lot Nursery provided • Nearly completed new fellowship hall • Refreshments Verlindes to celebrate 60th anniversary Leo and Beth (Stringham) Verlinde will be observing their sixtieth wedding anniversary on July 26th. They were married in Charlotte, Mich, and now reside at Gun Lake. Middleville. The couple has four children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Need wedding invitations? Stop by J-Ad Graphics 1351N. M-43 Highway Where? Lakeside Community Church 6201 Whitneyville Ave. S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Ph. 868-0391 Lakeside Community Church Call 868-0391 to pre-register! �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/July 18, 2000 Caledonia library bringing Puppet Theatre Thursday Tish Wells gave general directions to about 15 young teens for making beaded bracelets and chokers in a workshop at the Caledonia library. Beth Yahne helped other participants in the workshop, Bryan and Eric Van Auken to learn the craft of making beaded jewelry. lUlHlll Hinn The landscaping on the grounds of the library is in progress. Various phases of the work will be completed in sections, and will incorporate the work of volunteers. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry county Area Newspapers • Reminder • Weekender • Lakewood News Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1952 N. Broadway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings,Michigan 49058 Ph. 616 / 945-9554 • Fax 616 / 945-5192 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer "Rumpelstiltskin" will be performed at the Vil­ lage Township Hall at 250 Maple St. Thursday July 20, at 10:30 by the Stevens Puppets, a fa­ vorite with area audiences. Combining the magic of marionettes with a very well known children's classic, the program is sure to please, combining surprises, humor and clever effects. All of the marionettes used in the production are hand-carved of wood by a talented sculptor and indi­ vidually designed to fit the role they will play. "The lifelike mari­ onettes, combined with the dramatic skills of the pup­ peteers and artistic staging create a truly memorable production," according to KDL spokesman John Van Valkenburg. Ages 6 and up are in­ vited. Registration is re­ quired at some branches, so please call 891-1502 to reserve a place. A beaded choker work­ shop for teens to offer a creative hands-on jewelry making experience was presented at the library building July 13, for kids ages 11 to 15. Fifteen participants made braided and beaded bracelets in addition to macrame chokers with beads. These free programs are part of the summer reading club, Score Big with Books! Sports of all ages are fea­ tured in the reading game. The reading club kicked off June 12 and runs through Aug. 5. It is still not too late to sign up. Children may register at any Kent District Library branch. Readers who "cross the finish line" and complete their reading goal become eligible for prizes, including a trip for four to Walt Disney World. Look for a program called "Hats," a summer­ time story presentation to be given at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 27. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Laura Shank, a library volunteer "hero" demonstrated one method of braiding a bracelet, putting tension on the cord by holding one end in her teeth. Volunteer oem ramie uemunstrateo how to make a knot which would result in a twisted cord for a choker. Auto Rates Reduced We've reduced our auto insurance rates Lynn Denton 4695 MxLlmk Rd. M-5? Middleville 1 800-443-5253 across Michigan! Lower rates combined with our safe driver discounts mean big savings for you. Ask about our Multi­ policy Discount, too. It pays to join the Farm Bureau Family. Call today. MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE rO FARM BUREAU ___ JN8URANCE www tarmbureauinsurance-mi com �The Sun and News. MtddleviHe. Ml/Jufy 18. 2000/Page 7 GFWC-Gun Lake Club founder attends national convention Joan Weick of the Gen­ eral Federation of Wom­ en's Clubs-Gun Lake Area was one of more than 1,400 women at the GFWC 109th annual inter­ national convention re­ cently in Boston. The The Gun Lake club won a Community Improvement Program Award for creat­ ing, implementing and maintenance of the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Li­ brary, located in the Hummingbird Arts & Crafts business on Patter­ son Road at Gun Lake. Weick attended the convention with Janet Kohn, GFWC Michigan state president. They at­ tended business sessions and workshops on "Keep­ ing the 'Fun' in Fund-rais­ ing" and women's health programs, and voted for a slate of new officers. We­ ick heard addresses by Frankie Hewitt, producing artistic director of Ford’s Theater in Washington. D.C., David Crary, Associ­ ated Press reporter, who spoke about covering women's issues at home and abroad. Hugh O’Brien and Cokie and Steve Roberts. GFWC outgoing Interna­ tional President Maxine S. Scarbro praised the federa­ tion membership for their accomplishments during her 1998-200 special pro­ ject, the community im­ provement program. "Long one of my major interests, I believe that as­ sisting communities with their special needs speaks to the very essence of club work," said Scarbro. Shelby Hamlet of Roanoke, Virginia became the organization's interna- Joan Weick tional president for 20002002 in ceremonies on the final night of the conven­ tion. Mrs. Hamlet will con­ tinue to focus on commu­ nity improvement during her administration, with her added theme of "Path­ way to the Future." Mrs. Hamlet said, "This pro- New Campau Lake sewer connections policy sought by Ruth Zachary Stuff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has been asked by Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson to develop a new policy for connecting new users to the Campau Lake sewer system. Pierson first asked the board at a special meeting earlier this month to make an adjustment for a cus­ tomer who was charged $8,950 to connect to the Campau Lake sewer sys­ tem. He recommended a fee reduction to $6,605, based on a percentage. The customer was not requesting the adjustment and his name was not disclosed. Pierson also suggested another option to change the policy, to include a surcharge or equity fee to establish equity between new users. Pierson said it was possible to project where future users might need connections in the next four or five years. This was the option most favored by the township board. He said there is an in­ equity in the amount the customer is paying com­ pared to others, who pay between $4,500 to $7,800 or so, including costs to install power to the units. This was because only his home on McCords will bear the cost of a grinder unit to connect to the pres­ sure line instead of being Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! Distinctive Styles Inside and Out TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of uhat every family values: space. Take a look » our bun dreds of plans, all nch in fea­ tures. at pnees that wiU surprise you. Welcome Home. 'Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes.’ 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 shared between two or three homes. The situation occurred when a property owner who already shared a sewer connection with an­ other resident on the road sold a third lot to the cus­ tomer in question. Trustee John Potter did not want the township to be responsible for the cost, nor did he think it fair to cause other users in the system to bear the cost of this one party. He said he is not in favor of setting a precedent of a discount be­ ing offered to a single user. Treasurer Ruth DeVries said costs to other users who connect to the system already goes up over time. She said three years ago, it cost $6,900, but now it was up to $7,800, to be capped at $8,100. On the other hand, De­ Vries said each new user helps to defray the total cost to others just by shar­ ing the system. Citizen Arnie Stawick suggested an amendment to allow a customer to pay the full amount over time, rather than all at once, which might make the problem less painful. Citizen Jim Williams questioned some of the statements made detailing explanations about the sys­ tem. PLBLISHER’S NOTICE: All teai oMK advonaag paper <» «a*yea to itee Fa>r Oil •W* coitert.rt? aake ahertut *aoy pcfcmace. ia dtes news­ tkwauq Ad Rijhu Act rt diefal to umraooa or gram sets us apart and makes us special." Other programs, includ­ ing safety and women’s health issues, parenting is­ sues and Social Security, will continues to receive attention. GFWC Women in Gov­ ernment Survey Results 2000 were distributed and one interesting bit of in­ formation was that three GFWC women have served as state senators. Other interesting survey results were that 18 GFWC members were elected or appointed as state representatives or delegates and 15 served as mayors, 48 served on town, city or county coun­ cils. Seventy GFWC women were elected in positions in municipalities as tax collectors, auditors, trea­ surers, town or county clerks, city secretaries or township supervisors. Seventy-six members serve in positions on the state and county boards and commissions. Locally, this includes GFWC-Gun Lake Area member Clare Tripp, Barry County Commissioner. Forty GFWC memher-i have been elected to local school boards (including five presidents/chairs and two vice presidents). One serves as president-elect for the National School Board Association. Forty-seven members were appointed as local election officials of politi­ cal parties in 10 states. Twenty-two have been elected/appointed as judges, justices, or jury commissioners in six states. Nearly 100 GFWC members have been ap­ pointed to library boards as members or trustees cover­ ing 20 states. Located in the nation's capital, the General Fed­ eration of Women's Clubs is an international organi­ zation of volunteer com­ munity-based women's clubs, with members worldwide in 20 countries. The GFWC-Gun Lake Area club was created by Joan Weick in 1983 and has been a member of this federation since 1984. The club's activities include the holiday food baskets; senior citizens’ gifts and holiday parties; GFWCGun Lake Area Library^ the "Zero Phosphate" campaign with the Gun Lake Protective Associa­ tion; Books for Babies; veterans' cards at Christ­ mas and Valentines Day; and academic and arts scholarships. The club contributes fi­ nancially to Bay Clift Camp in the Upper Penin­ sula for handicapped chil­ dren; Girlstown in Belleville; Operation Smile and more. There are two fund-rais­ ers for these endeavors, the "Gun Lake Revue" and Art Exhibit in May and the Homes Tour in September. For more information about the group, call Harlene Kok, club recording secretary at (616) 7924398; Marjory Richards, president at (616) 7953969; or Weick at (616) 672-5242. Depot Halo lattices Wilbur, Byington & McPhillips Bankruptcy Services Michael |. McPhillips Telephone 616-945-9557 Toll Free: 1-877 945-9557 f JS) eadows of Cascade A Premier Independent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from Nearest and most affordable rates in area. Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Wal-Mart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS J �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/July 18. 2000 Paws with a Cause puppy to attend village meetings by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A young golden retriever named Mollee will sit in attendance at Caledonia Village Council meetings over the next year, as a part of her training to be­ come an assistance dog through Paws With a Cause. The Village Council gave permission for her at­ tendance at the June meet­ ing and she put in her first session July 10, soon after she arrived in Caledonia from Detroit at just seven weeks of age. The puppy will normally not be visible, as Mollee will be asked to keep a low profile, and will qui­ etly lay at the feet of Vil­ lage Clerk Aimee Brum­ leve who has volunteered to train the dog. Being present at meet­ ings will give her a chance to be socialized around people engaged in activi­ ties like those she may experience as an assis­ tance dog. and will serve as a part of her training. Brumleve is volunteer­ ing to care for Mollee for about a year, and will be responsible for all her feeding, medical care, spaying and basic obedi­ ence training. The first stage of her obedience training will be learned at the Paws With a Cause facility on Division near Moline. At about 15 to 18 months Mollee will go on for more formal training Mollee has an easy going disposition, and is adjusting well to her new foster home where two other dogs already live. gram relies on the help of responsible individuals and families to raise these special animals in a stimu­ lating environment full of love, attention and social­ ization. Hearing dogs are taught to alert individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to basic sounds, such as a smoke alarm, a ringing telephone, a crying baby or a doorbell. If alerted by a smoke alarm, the dog will lead the client to the Aimee Brumleve stands in front of her Caledonia nearest exit. With other home with Mollee, an eight-week-old golden retriever noises, the dog might take pup she will help train over the next year or so to the person toward the become a service dog for Paws With a Cause. noise, such as a crying child. While the dog is not with another handler, ing or service dog in about trained as a protection an­ where she will learn more one and a half years. At imal, a hearing dog is specialized tasks such as that time, she will become trained to alert the client opening doors, picking up the constant companion of to the sound of an intruder. items as small as a dime, a person with a handicap, Hearing impaired people or pulling a person in a or who is affected by one are often targeted by bur­ wheelchair. of more than 25 different glars. Mollee will be ready to diseases. Such a person Service dogs can per­ begin her career as a hear­ may be in a wheelchair, form tasks such as opening be deaf, have vision loss doors, turning light or have some other physi­ switches off and on, or Vote cal limitation like cerebral helping a person up if they palsy, muscular dystrophy John R. DeVries, fall. or epilepsy. Supervisor The program was bom in Mollee will help give 1979, under the name Ears Caledonia Township the person independence for the Deaf when Michael and dignity. That person Sapp, Sr. trained a Cairn will own Mollee after August 8, 2000 Terrier as a hearing dog. training is completed. At that time, Guide Dog Sometimes a person waits Commitment... 1 will serve as a training was the only assis­ for two years to get the full time Supervisor, working for tance dog training avail­ help such a dog is able to you, accountable to you able. The needs of other provide. severely disabled cate­ About 2,500 people are Experienced Leadership...3 years Caledonia Village gories, which made up waiting for a Paws Dog to Council, 97% of limiting disabili­ be trained for them. The 3 years Caledonia Township Planning Commission, ties, was not being met. organization needs about 6 years Caledonia Township Board Between that time and 150 new foster homes for Communication...by being available full time on a 1987, the last months of puppies in the initial daily basis. hearing dog training was stages of training, like Not a manager, that lives somewhere else, that will done in the client homes. Mollee. leave you and your concerns behind at the end of the In November of 1987 a do­ Some dogs trained nated 11 000-square-foot day. through Paws With a Cooperation...as we work together, we can create a training facility with 50 Cause come from animal better place to live, raise our families, and spend kennels began to increase shelters, but others are ac­ training capacity through retirement years. quired through a limited the program. breeding program and the In 1995 another national You deserve a Supervisor that is committed generosity of private headquarters and training breeders The guidelines to Serving You and Caledonia Township center was opened, adding ask that puppies be 24,000 square feet of train­ brought up in a warm, lov­ Vote John R. DeVries, Supervisor, August 8 ing capacity to be used by ing environment. The proPaid for tbc Committee to Elect John DeV ries H’ Discounts id Payment Plans Available LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month, 2 Month. 3 Month or 6 Month Policies - FREE QUOTES - 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeojvners • Life Fax: 891-0100 STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia, MI 49316 the organization. In 1998 another facility, a Canine Evaluation Center was added at the national headquarters, with a vet­ erinarian clinic and quar­ antine area. Funding for the program is acquired through the United Way. or from direct donations from individuals, service clubs, foundations. businesses, or other sources. Volunteers pro­ vide a great part of the program, without which it could not serve the number of clients it does. People interested in vol­ unteering to become a fos­ ter parent to a Paws puppy may call 1-800-253-7297 or 1-616-877-7297 Gay L. VanaerJagt COBB LAKE Mr Gay L. VanderJagt, age 68, passed away Friday, July 14, 2000 at home. Mr. VanderJagt was bom on April 24, 1932 in Cascade Township, the son of Peter and Myrtle (Robinson) VanderJagt. He was raised and attended school in Cascade. Mr. VanderJagt was married to Lois M. Cook on May 1, 1953 and moved to Cobb Lake, Yankee Springs to raise his children in the country. He was employed and retired from Gordon Manufacturing Company as a Die Setter. Mr. VanderJagt proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially the Beauty of Cobb Lake with the changing seasons. He was a caring, loving husband, father and grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. VanderJagt was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Myrtle VanderJagt; brothers, Ivan and Elmo VanderJagt. He is survived by his wife, Lois M. VanderJagt; one daughter, Loi J. (Ron) McCarter of Middleville; one son, William P. VanderJagt of Naples, Italy; six grandchildren; sister-in-law and husband, Elaine (Bud) Wiersum of Jenison; brother-in-law, William Cook of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for Gay was held on Monday afternoon, July 17, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiated. Interment was at Cascade Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 18. 2000 Page 9 Freeport Library hosts dinosaurs Dinosaurs were roaming the Freeport District Library at the latest story hour. Dinosaur stories have always been a favorite among young children and Wednesday was no excep­ tion. After hearing four excit­ ing stones with dinosaurs as the mam characters, the eager listeners were then transformed into dinosaurs themselves Each child made a stegosaurs hat out of paper plates and then proud­ ly marched around the room in the stegosaurs parade. The next story hour will be Tuesday. July 25, at 10 a m. The theme will be sports and games, as the children will hear about Franklin and his teams struggle to win a soccer game. After heanng several stories, the children will be able to participate in such activities as soccer, golf, basketball and fishing. Caledonia man gets jail for violating probation Frederick Tape, 60, of Caledonia was sentenced earlier this month in Barry County Circuit Court to 169 days in jail with credit for 109 days served on his conviction of violating probation. Tape, who was previ­ ously convicted of third of­ fense drunk driving in Middleville Jan. 13 with a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit, violated probation by consuming alcohol. "It's obvious he has a lenghty substance abuse history and would be a problem if he didn’t seri­ ously address that at this point in time," said assis­ tant prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "Perhaps Mr Tape needs additional time, time when he can't drink." Kuzava said Tape origi­ nally served three months on the conviction and asked the court for an ad­ ditional six to nine months in jail to be imposed. "I’m getting older and it's ridiculous I'm doing something I know I can't," said Tape, who contended he only drank part of a bot- Man recovering after fall from tree A Wayland High School teacher and area soccer coach was airlifted from the scene of a 20-foot fall from a tree last week on Noffke Drive near 108th Street in Thornapple Township. The victim, Loren Van PortFleet, told a citizen, who discovered him lying on the ground, that he felt pain all over his body prior to being taken to an area hospital by a West Michi- gan Aircare helicopter. He was transported to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo and since has been moved to the Mary Free Bed Re­ habilitation Center in Grand Rapids. Van PortFleet is a social studies and physical edu­ cation teacher at Wayland High School. Neighbors said the fam­ ily dog alerted them to the trouble immediately after the incident. tie of beer over Memorial weekend. "Your wife basically re­ ported you were on a three-day drunk," said Cir­ cuit Judge James Fisher. "Maybe she's sick of hav­ ing you drunk all the time. I view her as being the ac­ curate one here and you are denying the truth. I think you are lying to me and you are lying to your­ self. If you keep doing what you're doing, you're going to work your way to prison." Tape told Fisher that at 60 years old. he does not care to ever drive again. "I don't care if you're 80, sir, if you don’t quit drink­ ing, you are going to go to prison," said Fisher. "I gave you a short jail sen­ tence hoping you would see the light. You haven’t changed anything. All people want is for you to quit drinking." After hearing several stories about dinosaurs during the Freeport Library story hour, the children were given to opportunity to make stegosaurs hats Modeling their cre­ ations are (from left) Brett Buelher. Allyson Winchester. Brittany Buelher, Jared Fish, Megan Fish, Hannah Fish, Jacob Schuurmans and Emily Schuurmans. Jacob Schuurmans, Emily Schuurmans, Brett Buelher. Allyson Winchester and Brittany Buelher show off their stegosaurs hats that they made at the special dinosaur story hour at the Freeport Library. Story hour is open to any child who is taking part in the Freeport summer reading to attend with very young children and their help is always appreciated or You Jet ski crash leads to skull fracture An 18-year-old Troy man suffered a skull fracture and large cut which re­ quired 24 stitches in his scalp when he was thrown from his jet ski and landed head-first on a rock in Gun Lake July 3, according to a report by the Barry program, but it is particular­ ly geared toward pre-school­ ers. Mothers are encouraged Gina is here for you with services you need, local decision-making you want and personal attention you deserve. County Sheriffs Depart­ ment’s Marine Division. Sgt. Bill Johnson re­ ported that Matt Ferency was jumping waves in shallow water when the accident occurred just 100 yards from Swimmer’s Is­ land. Home Mortgages. Auto Loans. Business Loans. Savings. Checking. No matter what your banking needs, Gina is ready to help. 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The bid was awarded to Dan Valley Excavating, which will be working with sub contractors to com­ plete both projects. The work on Main Street through the intersection should be completed by Oct. 20. Following some ques­ tions from area residents, the engineering firm work­ ing with the village on this project (Wade Trim) col­ lected traffic data June 29. There is not enough traf­ fic to qualify for an "all way stop" at this time and most delays at Bradford White shift changes are for less than 12 seconds. Ac­ cording to the study, there are fewer than five cars waiting to go through in­ tersection. The council also ap­ proved having Wade Trim do the paper work for a second series of grants, which would allow the vil­ lage to continue making improvements. In other business at the Sidewalk rubble is removed. Traffic may be re-routed briefly throughout the summer. Drivers are advised to follow detour signs or instructions from construction workers. This design for the intersection of Grand Rapids Street and Main Street include the same stop sign aas previously and a center island to facilitate traffic flow. Work in this area will begin at the beginning of September. July 11 meeting, the Vil­ lage Council learned from Barry County Sheriff Tony Stein that the reserve offi­ cers have completed train­ ing. They now are riding along in the cars and are assisting the regular offi­ cers. The council approved the draft recreation plan drawn up by the Thornap­ ple Area Parks and Recre­ ation Commission. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Coun­ cil will be on Tuesday, July 25, at 7 p.m. Thornapple board returns noise ordinance to planners Work has begun on Main Street reconstruction in Middleville. Sidewalks are being removed this week. The M-37 to the bridge work should be completed by the end of August. The street should remain open during construction by Patricia Johns Staff Writer An audience full of con­ trary residents was able to persuade the Thornapple Township Board last week to return its newly adopted noise ordinance to the Planning Commission for review. The board recently adopted an ordinance to control the noise of recre­ Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults ~ New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the wy to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. WHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! A ational vehicles, espe­ cially motorcross cycles. But Ben and Lisa Weeber told the board that the ordinance should have in­ cluded "hours of operation" or "decibel levels" Mrs. Weeber presented peti­ tions with 40 signatures. Jeff Youngsma of Dun­ can Lake asked the board to take a look at the word­ ing of the ordinance and perhaps a "problem was created where none ex­ isted." Linda Gasper of Jackson Road noted that lakes have set hours for opera­ tions and perhaps this might solve the problem in neighborhoods where the noise has caused difficul­ ties. The board also fielded a request from Phil Bender, who asked that the board approve rezoning his prop­ erty from agriculture resi­ dential (AR) to rural resi­ dential (RR). He told the board that a planned unit development (PUD) was not practical for this prop­ erty. Planning administrator Geoff Moffat explained the Planning Commission’s decision to deny the rezon­ ing request. The continu­ sion was concerned about density. Residents in the area are concerned about the impact of development on the wells in the area. The duties and goals for the citizen fire committee will be set at a meeting later this month. Council members are asked to nominate residents for a committe which will be named at the August meeting. In other business the board approved the promo­ tion of Randy Eaton to Fire Services Lieutenant. The board approved the draft recreation plan de­ veloped by the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. The township will con­ tract with Barker Engineer­ ing to set up a cremains area. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 14 hours a day *1 days a week �The Sun and News, Mridtevitle. Ml/July 18. 2000/Page 11 New officers elected to TK School Board J9S Dl UVC M hardwood floors ideas in flooring are coming from. OPi S. $I I I >t $6 New officers start the 2000-2001 year on a good footing in the Thomapple Kellogg School District. Pictured from left sitting are treasurer Jean Ray, secretary and newly elected member Don Haney, Dan Parker, vice president Nancy Goodin. Standing are Marty Wenger, Kim Selleck and board president David Smith. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There was a slight changing of the guard at the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education reorganizational meeting July IO. Dan Parker decided not to run for president of the board after serving in that position for four years. David Smith takes over as new, president winning a 5-2 vote over Kim Selleck. Nancy Goodin will serve as vice president of the board for this year. Serving as treasurer will be Jean Ray and neV board member Don Haney will serve as secretary. The board is exploring the possibility of hiring some­ one to take the minutes during the meetings. Committee assignments also were changed for the 2000-2001 school year. Nancy Goodin and Marty Wenger will con­ tinue to serve on the con­ struction team. Dan Parker will serve as alternate. Former board member Gary VanElst will also serve as a consultant to the construction team. Kim Selleck and Dan Parker will serve on the School Improvement Cur­ riculum Council. Jean Ray will serve as an alternate. Dan Parker will continue as legislative liaison with Nancy Goodin as alternate. Jean Ray, Don Haney and Nancy Goodin will serve on the finance com­ mittee for the coming year. Following a discussion of whether to call the sec­ ond meetings of the Board of Education "special" or "potential" meetings, the board decided to continue calling the additional meeting "special meet­ ings," but business may be done at these meetings if necessary. The schedule for the year has been set for the 2000-2001. Meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month with additional special meetings scheduled for July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 23 and in 2001, Jan. Getty Realty Complete Building & Real Estate Services iX Beautiful 4BR/31/2 BA..... 1999 Parade Home north of Middleville Exceptional quality inside & out. Nearly 4000 sq.ft. offinished living area! 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Mill Direct s $I I I8 �Page 12/The Sun and News, MiddleviHe, Ml/July 18. 2000 Caledonia Twp. citizens unhappy with board public notice postings by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Citizen complaints over inadequate notification about meetings on July 5 led to requests for Caledo­ nia Township to place its legal advertising in the Sun and News. Citizen Jim Williams questioned the reason for the Township Board's spe­ cial meeting July 5 and wanted to at least be told the general topics planned for discussion at the spe­ cial meeting and the closed sessions. Williams asked why so many special meetings were being held, and why these matters were not be­ ing discussed at the regu­ lar meetings. Explanations were that the agenda items had legal questions needing closed session counsel in order for decisions to be made. An attorney had been scheduled to discuss the first two agenda items; legal issues related to the Campau Wastewater Plant and oak trees on 66th Street, but never showed up, making discussion or decision impossible. Williams was critical of handling township business at special meetings that were made known to the public only in hard to find notices. He said he had found the notice in an ob­ scure place and had come to the meeting to be in­ formed, only to have the matter go undiscussed. A woman who did not state her name said, "We know nothing about the things going on." She said "We need notification of what is going on in our community." She was told she didn't come to meetings anyway. She said she needed to decide before coming to a meeting what it was about, but added, "You don't lis­ ten to people. You decide EARN *9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held August 16 through August 31 and is not in session on weekends. After successful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, all appli­ cants are subject to cnminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by August 11 at: 'Qidrnapple r r—- - 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE what you are going to do before you come to the meeting. There is no point." Supervisor Bill Johnston said this was not tme. Another unidentified woman asked for legal no­ tices to be put back in the Sun and News instead of the Advance. She said the Advance isn't delivered to all of the homes in the township. The legal ads in ques­ tion include a government unit's public notices of meetings, agendas, min­ utes and other public in­ formation. Caledonia Township pulled its legal advertising from the Sun and News in February 1999 and began publishing notices instead in the South Advance. This month some town­ ship officials said each paper did not deliver to all homes in the township, a claim made when the ad­ vertising was switched. PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised the Planning Commission of the * * Village of Middleville will hold a public heanng on July 4// C hiG^ 18. 2000. at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. 100 East Mam Street. Middleville. Ml 49333. The purpose of this heanng is to receive pub­ lic comments in a special use application by Betty Weiss to operate a home occupation as an upholsterer at 372 Edgewood Dnve, Middleville. The property is also known as Lot 53 of the Plat of Bryanwood Estates The application may be reviewed at the Village Offices dunng regular busi­ ness hours Any interested person may provide comments to the Commission at the public heanng or may submit wntten comments on this matter to the Planning Commission at the Village offices Nikki Miller Secretary of the Planning Commission 300 However the Sun and News does deliver to all homes in Caledonia Town­ ship, and has done so for the entire period officials made that claim. The delivery area of the Sun and News includes every home in the area designated on the map above, an area including and extending beyond Caledonia Township. If anyone is not receiving the Sun and News in this area, it is either an oversight or the customer has asked that delivery be discontin­ ued. Anyone who calls 945-9554, extension 247, can have the Sun and News delivered free of charge. The South Advance de­ livery area in Caledonia Township is from 60th Street east to Alaska Av­ enue, south to 108th Street, west to Patterson and north to 60th. The Sun and News de­ livers 4,888 newspapers to Caledonia Township and surrounding areas, gener­ ally matching school dis­ trict boundaries. This num­ ber does not include the Middleville delivery area. The South Advance de­ livers 1,175 newspapers within Caledonia Town­ ship. This paper is meant to serve several communi­ ties, with a total delivery area of 15,350 in surround­ ing areas. Sharon Hast delivers both the Sun and News and Advance papers in the Village area. Hast said many more people on her route take the Sun and News inside to read, than the Advance, and she reg­ ularly picks up Advance papers which have not been read. She said people have told her it is because Continued next page This map shows the Sun and News distribution area, which includes all of Caledonia Township and areas surrounding it, to correspond generally with the Caledonia School District. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLAN­ NING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY. JULY 20 2000 COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOL LOWING 1 ZOC 00-0602 PARCEL ID NO 006005-00. A REQUEST BY JUDITH TRUDEAU, 12595 BASS RD. TO REZONE THE EASTERN 4 14 ACRES OF HER PROPERTY FROM THE 'AGRICULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE -RURAL RESIDENTIAL’ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2 ZOC 000603. PARCEL ID NO 00700400-20 A REQUEST BY WILLARD CASE 12755 BOY/ENS MILL RD TO REZONE HIS PROPERTY FROM THE ■AGRICULTURE' ZONING DISTRICT TO THE -RURAL RESIDENTIAL’ ZON ING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ’OWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ NANCE WILL BE AVA-lABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSI NESS HOURS ANO WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBUC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COM­ MISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR ATER The PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTCE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTlC I PATE i N THE DlSCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PRO­ POSAL S) DAVIO VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 306 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 18. 2000/Page 13 From previous page there is more coverage in the Sun and News which is relevant to Caledonia resi­ dents, because the Ad­ vance focus is on a larger area. Hast says she delivers more of the Sun and News than Advance newspapers to public pick-up locations. Trustee John Potter said he could get either paper at the store or in the town­ ship office. The Sun and News is de­ livered to public places, stores, etc. However, driv­ ing to the township office or to the store to get either paper is a hardship to some residents. Buying the Press for access to legal notices when the commu­ nity papers come to resi­ dents for free could be a problem for those who don’t subscribe to that pa­ per. Township officials are not neccesarily concerned with the issue of how dif­ ferent papers serve the community, but rather on meeting the legal require­ ment to notify the public of meetings. Johnston said legal ad­ vertising was selected not on the basis of where pa­ pers were delivered, but on cost to the township. If cost is the reason, actual costs to taxpayers should be examined and publicly disclosed. Though actual costs of advertising cannot be compared because the township has not placed ads in both newspapers in the same period, and the number and size of notices YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY. JULY 20, 2000, COMMENCING AT 7 30 P M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CON­ CERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 ZOC 00-07-04. PARCEL ID NO 008-006-00 A REQUEST BY MARY MISSAD, TO REZONE THE PROP­ ERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PAYNE LAKE RD AND BOWENS MILL RD FROM THE ‘AGRICULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ’RURAL RESIDENTIAL’ ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION, DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEAR­ ING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING, TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY, REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER­ VICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 301 can vary from month to month, the general rates can be compared. At present, classified ads in the Sun and News are at most $4.50 per col­ umn inch. In the Advance they are $16.50. Fifteen words in the Advance would cost $12.50. In the Sun and News 15 words would cost $5.25. Display ads in a 2" x 2" size would cost $67.40 in the Advance, while in the Sun and News the same size would cost $18. A 4" x 5" display ad in the ad­ vance would cost $252.75, while in the Sun and News it would cost $76.00. Township officials said perhaps they could see how much it would cost to advertise in both the Sun and News and in the Ad­ vance, or in the Grand Rapids Press. At the time the board members changed their advertising to the Ad­ vance, in February of 1999, a call to the Ad­ vance disclosed that the standard cost of advertis­ ing space in that paper was $8.10 per column inch, while in the Sun and News it was a maximum of $4.25 per column inch. The differences in ad costs can amount to thou­ sands of dollars over a year's time. In the year prior to this township board's decision to switch to advertising in the Ad­ vance, the annual bill reached a figure in the neighborhood of $7,000. It is not known how much could have been saved by continuing to advertise in the Sun and News over the period of a year and a half. Increased cost and less adequate service to Cale­ Caledonia Village to defease county bond to fund sewer by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council July 10 approved a resolution to defease (eliminate) the county sewage disposal system series 1994 bonds to fund the cost of improvements to the village wastewater treatment facility and the M-37 collection system in the township. The county has declined to amend the county bond contract to make conform­ ing changes contemplated by the township and vil­ lage agreement relating to expansion of the town- Planning a garage sale? Reach over 8,000 people by placing an ad in the Sun & News ship’s service district, to consent to sewer exten­ sions and the division of operation and maintenance responsibility between the two municipalities. Village President Daryl Penfold said the county wanted the two bodies to modify the agreement so the village would be re­ sponsible for the township system. But Penfold said the village was not large enough to bond for that size project, it was not re­ alistic. Neither the village or the township wanted to handle the agreement that way. He said it was simpler to defease the county bonds and find a different resolu­ tion. First Real Estate will back a portion of the amount needed to dis­ charge the village obliga­ tion under the contract. That company will be re­ imbursed through special assessments, he said. An­ other portion of that defea­ sance will be funded from legally available village funds. donia residents do not match reasons given by township officials. David T. Young, editor of the Sun and News, said in 1999. "The reasons the board gave are bogus. We believe that the Sun and News has published stories that have not been to their liking, so they are retaliat­ ing against our newspaper as a result." Young said he still be­ lieves the real issue was that township officials were angry about stories in the Sun and News. He said that a newspaper must re­ port stories truthfully and accurately, but it must be free of government censor- ship. "That is what I feel is at stake here." Young said. "A free press must make sure that government offi­ cials are accountable to the public for what they say and do. "There are times that mistakes can be made, and at those times we are always willing to correct errors of fact. But other­ wise, we stand by the ac­ curacy of what we have reported." It should be noted that rates for advertising in the Sun and News will go up Aug. 1, but are expected to remain less than advertis­ ing in other area papers. pasting# Op IBank has an opening for a Part Time Teller at our Middleville branch. We offer a com­ petitive, hourly rate with merit increases. Work schedule will average 3.5 days a week. Qualified applicants will have strong math and communication skills, be detail oriented, and present a profes­ sional appearance. If you think you would enjoy being a member of our bank team, please contact our Hastings City Bank personnel office at 150 W Court St., Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE/M/F GUN LAKE AREA SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY CLERICAL POSITION OPENING Applicant must have knowledge of general office procedures, bookkeep­ ing, payroll, computer skills, plus the ability and personality to work well with the public. Preference will be given for experience and training in these areas. Send resumes to: Robert H. Monroe, Manager GLASAWA 12588 Marsh Road Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THORNAPPLE KELLOGG PUBLIC SCHOOLS PAGE ELEMENTARY CARPETING REPLACEMENT Sealed bids wiH be received by Owen-Ames-Kimball Co on the captioned project on Friday, July 21st, 2000, at 11:00 a m Bids may be mailed or delivered in person to Thomapple Kellogg Public Schools Administration Building, 3885 Bender Road Middleville Ml 49333 AU proposals must be received prior to 11:00 a m , local time, on Friday, July 21st, 2000 Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after dose o< bid time ATTENTION YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND AN "OPEN HOUSE" Bid Documents Bidding Documents may be obtained at the Office of Owen-Ames-Kimball Co., 300 Ionia, NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 on Thursday, 7/6/00 AT YOUR YANKEE SPRINGS FIRE STATION #2 B«J Secunry—Performance Bonds Bid Bond shall accompany sealed proposal No bidder may withdraw their bid within 60 days after opening thereof Bidders shall furnish a 5% Bid Bond (or Certified Check), made payable to Thomapple Kellogg Public Schools 3885 Bender Road, Middleville. Ml 49333 PAYNE LAKE ROAD DATE: JULY 18TH - 2000 © 7:00 PM. THIS OPEN HOUSE IS BEING SPONSORED BY THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP FIRE COMMITTEE. INFORMATION REGARDING THE CURRENT STATUS OF FIRE PROTECTION AND WHAT IS RECOMMENDED FOR FUTURE PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND PEOPLE QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED REGARDING THE MILLAGE PROPOSAL THAT WILL APPEAR ON THE AUGUST 8TH BALLOT. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND BECOME BETTER INFORMED In event of contract award, successful btoder(s) having contract amount greater than $50,000 00 shall be required to furnish 100% Labor and Material Bond and 100% Performance Bond from a Surety Company that is licensed to do business in the stale of Michigan and with an A M Best rating of ‘A-’ or oetter The cost to provide bonds shall be included m Base Bid Owners reserve the right Io waive any informahties or to reject or accept any and ail bids 309 308 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Juty 18. 2000 Infinity's big signs holdout could result in lost locations by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Infinity Outdoors last week asked the Caledonia Township Planning Com­ mission for a permit to al­ low it to move its 240- square-foot "industry stan­ dard size” signs on M-37 to areas farther back at the same general locations. The Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation has been widening M-37 south down Broadmoor. The signs had to be moved be­ yond setback require­ ments, which changed with the road expansion, defined legally as a "tak­ ing.’' Leases for placement PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on August 1.2000 n the Village Offices at 7 pm to determine appropriate zoning district classifica­ tions on eight parcels of land recently annexed to the Village of Middlevdle The Village Planning Commission is the petitioner for each parcel of land Each parcel address is identified below, together wkh a legal description the owner of record accordng to the most recent assessment roll and the proposed zoning classification Parcel 1: Address: 509 Arlington. Middleville. Ml 49333 Legal Description: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 22. T4N. R10W. thence East 613 feet, thence N 00 46’30’ W 2.070 feet, thence N 89 26’ 00* E 829 72 feet to the point of begin­ ning. thence N 00 31'00* W 140 feet, thence N 89 26'00* E 165 7 feet to westerly RW Imo. thence S 29 00’ 200 feet to the point of beginning Parcel #08-014-022-023-10 Owner of Record: Greg s Get it N Go Proposed Zoning Classification: C-2 Highway Commercial District Parcel 2:: Address: 109 Lem Paul, Middleville, Ml 49333 Legal Description: Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of Section 22. T4N. R10W. thence East 990 feet, thence North 297 feet to the point of beginning. Thence West 165 feet thence North 80 feet, thence East 165 feet, thence South 80 feet to the point of beginning Parcel #08 014-022022 20 Owner of Record: Charles and Dorothy Corson Proposed Zoning Classification: R 2 Medium Density Single Family Residential Parcel 3: Address: 418 Broadway (M-37), Middleville. Ml 49333 Legal Description: Commencing at a point on the centerline of highway M-37 936 05 feet West and 1320 South of the Northeast corner of Section 27. T4N. R10W thence West 192 feet, thence South 132 feet, thence 192 feet; thence North 132 to the point of beginning parcel #08-014-027019-00 Owner of Record: Eugene and Mary Poll Proposed Zoning Classification: R 2 Medium Density Single Family Residential Parcel 4: Address: 516 Broadway Street (M-37), Middleville, Ml 49333 Legal Description: Commencing at a point on the centerline of highway M-37 936 05 feet West and 1320 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 27. T4N, R10W. thence continuing South along the centerline of highway M-37 132 feet to the point of beginning; thence West parallel with the North section line 192 feet; thence South 76 feet parallel with the centerline of highway M-37; thence East 192 feet to the centerline of Highway M-37 to a point of 76 feet South of the point of beginning; thence North along the centerline 76 feet to the point of beginning Parcel #08-014027-020-00 Owner of Record: Dean and Ann Bass Proposed Zoning Classification: R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential Parcel 5: Address: 615 Broadway (M-37), Middleville. Ml 49333 Legal Description: Commencing 940 5 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 27, T4N, R10W; thence South along the centerline of M-37 1 738 8 feet; thence East 50 feet to the East line of said highway to the point of beginning; thence East 165 feet; thence South 80 feet: thence West 165 feet to the East line of said highway; thence North 80 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel #02 014-027-007-00 Owner of Record: Crystal Flash Ltd Partners Proposed Zoning Classification: C-2 Highway Commercial District. Parcel 6: Address: 615 Broadway (M-37). Middleville Ml 49333 Legal Description: Commencing at a point 940 5 feet West of the Northeast comer of Section 27, T4N, R10W, thence South along the center Ime of highway M 37 1,818.8 feet; thence East 50 feet to the East line of said highway to the point of beginning: thence East 165 feet; thence South 225 feet, thence West 165 feet to the East line of said highway; thence North along said east line 255 feet to the point of beginning Parcel #08-014-027-017-00 Owner of Record: Crystal Flash Ltd Partners Proposed Zoning Classification: C-2 Highway Commercial District Parcel 7 Address: 10375 Green Lake Road. Middleville Ml 49333 Legal Description: Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of Section 28, T4N. R10W, thence N 89 34 41 * E 1334 07 feet along the Northlme of the Northeast 1 4 of sad Section thence S 00 15’22’ E 2643 23 feet along the West 1 4 Ime of sad Section thence N 00 21 03* W 1212 feet along the East line of the West 135 feet of the Northeast 1 4 of sad Section, thence S 89 30 30’ W 288 feet, thence N 40 32’37* W 147 25 feet thence N 00 17’41* W 1320 feet, thence N 89 2841’ E 245 74 feet along the North line of sad Section to the pomt at beginning Parcel # not assigned Owner of Record: Thomapple Kellogg School District Proposed Zoning Classification: R 1 Low Density Single Family Residential Parcel 8: Address: Kacant land, no address assigned Legal Description: The Southwest 1 4 of the Southwest 1 4 and the East 1 2 of the Southwest 1 4. Section 22. T4N. RlOW, exceptmg beginning 379 5 feet North and 33 feet East of the Southwest comer of sad Section thence East 208 75 feet thence North 208 75 feet, thence West 208 75 feet, thence South 208 75 feet to the pomt of begmmng also excepting beginning at the Northwest comer of the Southwest 1 4 of the Southwest 1 4 of Section 22: thence East 475 feet, thence South 696 feet thence West 475 feet thence North 696 75 feet to the pomt of begm mng. also excepting Supervise* s Piat of Henry Stehr s Plat also exceptmg begmnmg ar the Southwest corner of Section 22. thence N00 1900* E 313 50 feet thence S 89 XXXT E 812 feet thence South 313 50 feet thence N 89 3000’ W 813 75 feet to the pomt of begmnmg Parcel #08 14-02200700 Owner of Record: Davd Dykstra Proposed Zoning Classification: R 1 Low Densty Smgie Famtfy Resdertai District Any interested person may attend tne pubic nearmg ana address the Planrwng Commission regarding any of these proposed zonmg classifications Anematrvety any mteresteo person may write to the Planning Commission at the Village offices IOC East Man Street Mxxnevde Ml 49333 Files concerning each proposed rezonmg may be exammed at the Wage offices NMdlMter Secretary V«age Ptarmmg Commission (303) of such signs, enduring through year 2024 has an income value, which is removed by forced sign removal. The company said it had existing long­ term leases for those sites, which is why it did not want to try to find other locations. Eight sign faces would be affected. One sign con­ figuration had four sign faces. Another had two. In­ finity Outdoors already will lose two sign faces at 6504 Broadmoor (Meijer’s property) because there would be no room under existing power lines. The signs were installed around 1975, it was be­ lieved. The sign ordinance has been changed twice since then, once in 1980 and again in 1996, now calling for a maximum sign size of 200 square feet. The signs on Broad­ moor since then have been allowed to remain in place under a grandfathering provision. If any change occurred, the new ordinance re­ quirements would be ap­ plied. The size of 200 square feet plus a require­ ment that billboards be placed no closer together than every 1200 feet now would prohibit moving the signs, without reducing their size. It was also not certain if the signs met the 1200-foot distance required between sign sites. Commissioner Don Koopmans said, "If we are going to get these signs into conformance, this is the time." Apparently the only chance a community has to impose sign ordinance changes is when a sign must be moved, usually because of road changes. Company attorney James Walsh said, "The natural life of a billboard is usually as long as a new road doesn't come through." I-beam sign supports and foundations last for decades or centuries if maintained. Walsh said some signs date back to the 1920s. The new monopole sign construc­ tion may last even longer. If the signs in question are moved, monopole con­ struction would be used. If the size also must be changed, probably all new matenals would be used. Other companies report­ edly have moved their signs and agreed to come into compliance both for size and distance apart. Chairman Roger Keating said the commission must look at the request as a new land use application rather than one that is grandfathered in. The crite­ ria should be on the basis of what is in the best in­ terest of the township. He said not doing so could set a precedent in the town­ ship for all future similar situations. Township attorney James Brown said a spe­ cial use permit with a variance would be required because the sign request was not in compliance with existing ordinance re­ quirements. If approved by the Planning Commission, the request would still have to go before the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals. Attorney Jim Kobza for the MDOT came to speak in behalf of the department and Infinity Outdoors. He said M-DOT had paid the company the cost of relo­ cating the signs already, but if because of township zoning the signs could not be moved. M-DOT might be required by the courts to pay the company from $150,000 "up to a high six figure amount." Planning commissioners said it was not the town­ ship’s responsibility to save M-DOT money. Stan McLean said the company might save M-DOT money by changing its sign size to be in compliance with Caledonia’s ordinance. When it appeared the sentiments of the planning commissioners were not favoring the request, the company’s attorney, James Walsh, asked to modify or amend the request to 200square-foot sign faces. However, complicating the problem for Infinity was another sign applica­ tion for a 200-square-foot sign by another company dated June 27 on Harder Warner property, which potentially prohibits others because of the 1200-foot requirement. Because In­ finity Outdoor’s application was for 240 square feet, the other application po­ tentially would be given precedence over theirs. Commissioner Ric Par­ ent said the commission had to act on the request as stated or withdraw the request, rather than change it. The attorney was told to resubmit the application for 200 square foot signs. They could now be denied entirely because of the other prior sign application by the other company. Holding out for 240 square foot signs which conform to an industry ad­ vertising standard was said to be dictated by the com­ panies set up to print the signs in mass produced numbers, thereby cutting the cost to advertisers who want to place the same message all over the coun­ try. Infinity Outdoors only recently bought out Out­ door Systems, which was a local company that owned the signs. One commissioner commented that with new computer technology, im­ age size could be changed by a key stroke. Township Planncr-Man- See big signs, pg. 16 SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 - Barry County (616) 795-9091 Purpose of Meeting: Planning A Zoning Commission is continuing Workshop Sessions regarding revisions and updating the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance Scheduled review of the RLF/(Residential Lakefront Zoning) District Other Zoning Districts Date: TUESDAY • JULY 25TH - 2000 / 9 7 30 PM The Township Planning Consultant firm of McKenna Associates inc/Mr Kenneth Dettloff will also be attending All meetings will be conducted at the Yankee Springs Township Hall This notice e tn compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41 72a (2) (3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) The Yankee Springs Township Board will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as sign­ ers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Yankee Spnngs Township Clerk Signed: Janice C. Lippert, Clerk 305 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 18. 2000/Page 1* RESOLUTION (00-011) OF THE MIDDLEVILLE VILLLAGE COUNCIL May 24, 2000 WHEREAS Chapter 202 032 of toe VAage of UktotevAe Code of 1996 as amended permffs f« VAage Counci to amend or repeal portions of toe VAage Code by ordnance. and WHEREAS me VAage Counci has determned mat it -s necessary to enabte VAage personnel to efiecmer, enforce me Code, and WHEREAS me VAage Counci has detemxned mat me VAage wA be better awe to enforce me Code by ssung CM Wracffons it Further, tie ataton shal rtorm tie aleged rotator that he or she may do tie toftowng ^ChiG^ 1 Adnvt responstoify lor tie mumetal avi (fracton by mad. m person. or by representation, at or by the hm? specified tor appear axe 2 Adrrvt responstoify tor tie mavcoal avi infraction wih explanation by mai before tie ante specified tor appearance or r per­ son by representation 3 Deny responstodty tor me mumopal avi nfracbon by domg ether of the tcAowmg a Appearing in person tor an rtymal hearing before a judge or 56ti Disincl Court magnate, without tie opportunity of being rep­ resented by ar attorney. unless a formal hearng before a udge •$ requested by me VAage b Appearing r court tor a formal beamg before a judge wih tie opportondy of berg represented by an attorney fc) The otahon shad also mform tie aleged rotator of al me toiowing for cedar rotabons ’ THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORGAiNS An ordinance to amend me MtodtevAe Wage Code of 1998 as amended, by addng new chapter whch shaf be designated as Chapter 233 of said Code Chapter 203 Municipal Civil infractions 203 02 Definitions The foBomng words terms and phrases when used n sections 203 02 torau^i 203 06 shal have me means ascribed to mem n 1 That i the aleged rotator desires to admit responstodty -with explanation' n person or by representation, me aleged violator this secton. except where me context dearly indicates a dAerent mearsng must apply to tie court r person, by mai. by telephone a by representation wdtvn tie tone spectoed tor appearance and obtam a (a; Acf means Act No 236 of me Pubk Ads of Mcfsgan of 1961 (MCI 600 101 et seq MSA 27A101 « seq i as amended scheduled date and time tor an appearance (b) Authorized Wage ofhaal means a poke ofcer or otter personnel of me Wage authorized by tw Code or any ordnance to 2. That i the alleged rotator desires to deny responstodiy. the aleged rotator must apply to tie court m person, by mad. bv tele­ i<$ue mumopal cad nfracbon rotations or muniapaf cM rtracton rotation ncfcces * ofwr sectons of tvs Code or any ordinance phone. or by representation w<hm tie tene specAed tor appearance and obtam a scheduled date and tent to appear tor a heanng. do not drertfy name a Wage official as bemg responsive for otabons or nobces. tie Wage Manager may drert any Wage employ­ unless a heanng date is speohed on. me ateton 3 That a heanng shal be an mtormai heanng unless the aleged rotator a tie Waga requests a formal heanng ee officer or another agency or ertety to perform those functons on behalf of me Wage (cj Bureau means me VAage Mumopal Ordnance Vtotatons Bureau as estabtshed by secton 203 06 4 That al an nformai heanng tie aleged rotator must appear before me 56* Dotnct Court magetrate. wdhout the opportunity of Id) Mumopal avi "fraction action means a avi acton r vtach tie defendant s b aleged to be responstoie tor a nunropal avi being represented rfractwn 5 That at a tormai heanng the aleged rotator must appear n person betore a judge or 56* Distort Court magistrate without tie (•) Mumopal avi infracton crtaton means a wrtten comptent or notice prepared by an authorized Wage oftoai (krectng a per­ opportunity of beng represented by an attorney son to appear m court regardmg tie occurrence or existence of a nwopal avi (traction rotator. by tie person oted |d) The citator shal contar a notice n boldfaced type that the failure of the aleged rotator to appear wdtvn the tvne specified «i (I) Mumopal avi riractnn violation notice means a written notice prepared by an authorized Wage ofhoal Arectog a person to the crtatwr. or at the txne scheduled tor a heanng or appearance b a misdemeanor and wA result n entry of a default judgment appear at the VAage Mumopal Ordnance notations Bureau and to pay toe fine and costs, i any presenbed tor me violation by me agar st the rotator on toe murvepai avi mfracbon schedule of cM fnes adopted by tie VAage. as autionzed under seebons 8396 and 6707 (6) of tie Pubfc Ad 236 of 1961 as added 203 06 Municipal Ordinance Violations Bureau by Pubk Ad 12 Of 1984 (MCL 600 8396. 600 87O7(6j MSA 27A 8396, 27A 8707. 6 (a) Bureau estabfished The VAage hereby establishes a Mumopal Ordnance Violations Bureau (Bureau) as authorized under sec­ 203.03 Commencement of Action tion 8396 of lhe Art to accept admissions of responstoAty tor munropal crvM ntractions m response to munepat avi ntracbon ro­ A mumopal avi infraction acton may be commenced upon the issuance by an authorized VAage oftoai of tation notices issued and served by authorized VAage othoals. and to cofted and retain avi taws and costs as presenbed by tvs (a) A murvapai avi infraction etteton drectng the alleged rotator to appear n court, or Code or any other ordinance (b) A municipal end nfracton rotation notice dvechng the atteged rotator to appear at tie VAage mmopai ordnance rotations (b) Locaton. supervision, employees tiles and regutafpns The bureau shal be located at VAage Hal and shal be under toe bureau supervision and control of the Village Manager The VAage Manager, subject to lhe approval of the VAage counci, shal adopt rotas 203.04 Issuance and Service of Citations and regulations for the operation of the bureau and appomt any necessary qualified VAage employees to adrrvrvster the bureau Mumopal end nfracton citations shai be issued and served by autionzed VAage officials as folows (c) Dtspositfon of vx)latK>ns The bureau shall dispose only of muncpal avil infraction violations tor which a fine has been sched­ (a) The date and trne for appearance specified n a citation shall be withm a reasonable penod after the citation <s issued uled and for which a muncpal cM infraction violation notice (as compared with a citationi has been issued lb) The ptace for appearance specified n a citation shal be the 56th Distort Court (d) Bureau limited to accepting admissions ot responsMty The scope of lhe bureau's authority shal be bmtted to accepting adrrvs(c) Each citation shal be numbered consecutrvety and shaft be m a form approved by the state court artovntstrator The original sxms of responstovrty for murvapai avil infractions and ccitectmg and retaining ervi fines and costs as a resutt of those admissions citation shal be lied with the 56th District Court Copies of the citator. shal be retained by the VAage and issued to me alleged vio­ The bureau shad nof accept payment ot a fine from any person who denies having committed lhe offense or who admits responsi­ lator as provided by section 8705 of the Public Act 236 of 1961 as added by Pubk Act 12 of 1984 MCL 600 8705. MSA27A87C) bility only with explanation and in no event shal the bureau determine or attempt to determine, the fro* or falsity of any tact or mat (d) A citation tor a municipal avi infraction signed by an authorized VAage official shal be made under oath i me rotation aleged ter relating to an alleged violation No person shall be required to dispose of a municipal civil infraction violation at lhe bureau and m the citation occurred m the presence of the person signing the comptaint and if the citation contains the following statement imme­ may have the rotation processed before a court ot appropriate junsdction The unwillingness of any person to dispose of any vio­ diately at and signature of the official ‘I deciare under the penalties of perjury that the statement true to the best of my information, lation at the bureau shall not prejudee lhe person or r any way dtrrvntsh the person's rights, privileges and prrtechoo accorded by knowledge, and belief * law (•) An authorized VAage official who witnesses a person comma a murvapai avi infraction shal prepare and setosenbe. as soon (e) Municipal avil infraction violation notices Municipal avi infraction rotation notices shall be issued and served bv authorized as possible and as completely as possible an ongnal and any required copies of a citation VAage officials under lhe same circumstances and upon the same persons as provided tor citations m sections 203 03.203 4.203 5 (f) An authorized Village official may issue a citation to a person it and 203.6 of this chapter In addition to any other information required by this Code or other ordnance, toe notice of rotation shal 1 Based upon investigation, the official has reasonable cause to bebeve that the person is responstoie tor a murvapai civi mfrac­ indicate the time by which the alleged violator must appear at the bureau, the methods by which an appearance may be made lhe tion. or address and telephone number of the bureau, the hours dunng which the bureau is open the amount of the fine scheduled for lhe 2 Based upon investigation of a complaint by someone who aiegedfy witnessed the person commt a murvapai avi infraction, aleged violation, and the consequences for failure to appear and pay the required fine withm the required time the official has reasonable cause to believe the person is responstoie for an infraction and if the reasonable cause to bekeve the per­ (f) Appearance payment ot fines and costs An alleged rotator receiving a municipal avi infraction violation notice shal appear at son is responstoie for an infraction and i me prosecuting attorney approves m wntng the issuance of tie citation the bureau and pay the specified fine and costs at or by the time specified for appearance m the municipal avi ^fraction rotation (g) Municipal civi infraction citations shall be served by an authorized Village official as follows notice An appearance may be made by mai. tn person, or by representation 1 Except as provided by subsection (g)« of this section, an authorized VAage official shal personaffy serve a copy of the citation (g) Procedure where admission of responsibility not made or hne not paid It an authorized Village official issues and serves a upon the alleged rotator municipal ordinance violation notice and if an admission of responsibility is nof made and the civil hne and costs, il any. prescribeJ 2It the municipal avi infraction action involves the use or occupancy of land, a buidng or other structure, a copy of the citation by the scheduled of fries for the violation are nof paid at the bureau a municipal civi nlracbon citation may be hied with the 56* does not need to be personally served upon the aleged rotator, but may be served upon an owner or occupant of the land, bold­ District Court and a copy ot the citation may be served by first-class mail upon the alleged violator at the alleged violator s las’ known ing or structure by posting me copy on the land or attaching the copy to the buidmg or structure In addition a copy of the citation address The ciabon lied with the court does nof need to comply m all particulars with the requirements for citations as provided by shal t* sent by first-class mail to the owner of the land, bmiding or structure at the owner s last known address section 8705 and 8709 of the Ad. but shal consist of a sworn complaint containing the aiegafions stated m municipal ordinance ro­ 203 05 Contents of Citations tation notice and shall tarty inform the alleged rotator how to respond to the citation (a) A murvapai ordinance citation shal contan the name and address of the alleged rotator, me murvapai avi infraction alleged, (h) Schedule of civil fines This section establishes a schedule of civil fines to be paid upon an admission ot responsibility at the the ptace where the alleged violator shal appear m court, the telephone number of me court, and the time at or by whrh me appear­ bureau m response to the issuance by an authonzed VAage offiaal of a municipal civi infraction rotation notice ance be made 1 Chapter 615 Public Nuisances (any provision) First Offense $25.00 First Repeat Offense $100 OO Second (or any $500.00 subsequent) repeat offense 2 Chapter 635 Trees, Shrubs and Plants (anv PJCYlSlQfU First Offense $25 00 First Repeat Offense $100 00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent) repeat offense 3 Chapter 661 Fust Regulations (any provision) First Ottense $25 OO Fust Repeat Offense $100.00 Second (or any $1.000.00 subsequent) repeat oflense 4 Chaplet 662 Bicycles or Skateboards (any BBMSlSZlU First Offense $25.00 Fust Repeat Offease S100 00 Second (or any $250.00 subsequent) repeat ottense 5 Chaptei bbO Licerisuia Ik'QuueinjiJiis ianx PlfiHSIPQ) FuM Offense $25 00 First Repeat Offense $100 00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent) repeat ottense 6 Chapter 866 Hawkers. PeOdtere anl Solicitors (any provision) First Oflense $25 00 First Repeat Oflense $100 00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent) repeat ottense 7 Chapto a25.r^itc. SfhZJfu.Ci’ Cuk oi F«st Repeat Ottense $100 00 Second (ot any $500 00 subsequent) repeat ottense 8 Chapter 877 Amuaement Arcades (any provision Fust Offense $25 00 Firsi Repeal Oflense $100 00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent) repeat oflense 9 Chapter && Sates <any provision) Fust Oflense $10 00 Fust Repeat Oflense $50 00 Second <or any $500 00 subsequent1 repeat oflense io. Qhapte’ 1026 SictereAs lanypwvffiwy Fust Oflense $25 00 Fusi Repeat Oflense $100 00 Second (Or any $500 00 subsequent’ ’epeat eflense 11 Chapter 1231 15 Control ot Heat QtelW Fest Oflense r«sl Repeat Oflense Second (or any subsequent) repeat oflense 12 cnaxxei i?3i t? ktoOe Homes Fust Oflense First Repeat Oflense $25 00 S’OC 00 $1 WO 00 Second (or any $1,000.00 subsequent) repeat offense 13. Chapter 1231.18 Accessory Uses Fust Oflense $25 00 First Repeat Oflense $100 00 Second (or any $500.00 subsequent) repeat offense 14. Chanter 1231,19 Accessory Buitomgs (any provision) First Offense $25 00 First Repeat Ottense $100 00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent) repeat oflense is. Chapter 1231.20 Principal Bulling on a Lol First Ottense $25 00 First Repeat Ottense $100 00 Second (or any $1,000 00 subsequent) repeat ottense 16. Chapter 1231.21 Vehicle Repairs on Residential Premises First Ottense $25 00 First Repeat Ottense $100 00 Second (or any $1.000 00 subsequent) repeat offense 17 Chapter 1231 22 Double Frontage Lots Rrst Offense $25 00 First Repeat Ottense $ 100 00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent) repeat offense 18 Chapter 12?f 222 P^mantted Nun-age^ lionai or Unlicensed Motor Vehraes First Oflense $25 00 First Repeat Ottense 5100 00 Second (or any $1 000 00 subsequent) repeat oflense 19 Chapter 1231 26 MOtiona! Setbacks tor Structures Arfiacent tg Mato* Streets First Ottense $25 00 First Repeat Offense $100 00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent) repeat oflense 20 Chapter 1231 17 General Lg^inc and Screeranq Reourements any y ?vts»ons) Firs! Oflense $25 X Fest Repeat Oflense $100 00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent; repeal oflense 21 Qwtef 1231Ftncea and Htogti Fust Oflense $25 00 Fest Repeat Oflense $100 00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent , repeat oflense 22 Chapter 1231 29 Keeong qt Pwts ano Lt*tsaaidaex£r2csficj Fest Oflense $25 00 Fest Repeat Ottense $100 00 Second tor any $500 00 subsequent ' repeat ottense 23 CT-apte’ -23’ a, ~ as?~ ^ner or Jura r Yass Fest Oflense $25 00 Fest Repeat Ottense $100 00 Second (or any $1 000 00 $25 00 $100 00 First Repeat Ottense $100.00 Second (or any $1.000 00 subsequent) repeat ottense 25. Chapter 1231.33 Swimming Pools (a); (b). (ci isa First Offense $25.00 First Repeat Offense $100 00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent) repeat offense 26 Chapter 1231.33 Swimming Pools (e). (f) First Ottense $25 00 First Repeat Oflense $100.00 Second (or any $1,000.00 subsequent) repeat ottense 27 Chapter 1231.35 Outdoor Storage and First Ottense $25 00 Fvst Repeat Offense $100.00 Second (or any $1,000.00 subsequent) repeat ottense 28 Gbaptef 1231.35 Outdoor Storage aoi Waste Disposal (t> First Ottense $25.00 First Repeat Ottense $100.00 Second (or any $500.00 subsequent) repeat offense (any provision) First Oflense $25 00 Fvst Repeat Ottense $100.00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent) repeat ottense 30 Chapter 1231.39 Home Occupations (any provision Ftfst Ottense $25 00 Fvst Repeat Ottense $100.00 Second (or any $500.00 subsequent) repeat ottense 31 Chapter 1231.40 Smote Family DweHrog -.any provision Fvst Oflense $25 00 Fvst Repeat Oflense $100 00 Second (or any $1.000 00 subsequent) repeat offense 32. Chapter 1231.43 Removal d So* Sand. Gravel and Other Materials ianv provision) Frst Offense $25 00 Fnt Repeat Ottense $100 00 Second (or any $1.000 00 subsequent) repeal oflense 33 Qhrowr 1231 Roads** M, WU prynsiga; Frst Offense $25 00 Fvst Repeat Ottense $100 00 Second (or any MH N subsequent- repeat oflense 34 Chapter 1231 45 (Dnvewavs ( any pronsom Frst Offense $25 00 Frst Repea: Oflense SIXX Second (or any Mi ■ » 123*6 Ottce Soeoar Uses .tri grgytstor.) FrstCWense $25 00 Few Repeat Oflense - $100 00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent) repeat ottense 36. Chapter 1233 AQrKrUltvrftl District &ny (provision) First Ottense $100 00 First Repeat Ottense $500 00 Second (or any $1,000 00 subsequent) repeat offense 37. Chapter 1234 Residential Estate Single Family District (any provision) First Ottense $100.00 First Repeat Ottense $500 00 Second (or any $1,000.00 subsequent) repeat offense 38 Chapter 1235 R-1 Low Density Single Family District (any provision) First Offense $100.00 First Repeat Ottense $500 00 Second (or any $1,000 00 subsequent) repeat oflense 39 Chapter 1236 R-2 Medium Derwtv Single Family DlStricl (any PBMatet) First Ottense $100 00 First Repeat Ottense $500 00 Second (or any $1,000.00 subsequent) repeat offense 40 Chapter 1238 R 3 Muttrote Farmty Residential District (any provision) First Oflense $100 00 First Repeal Offense $500 00 Second (or any $1,000 00 subsequent, repeat offense 41. Chapter 1240 R 4 Mobile Home RMKtentmf First Ottense $100 00 First Repeat Ottense $500 00 Second (or any $1,000.00 subsequent) repeat offense 42 Chapter 1242 C-t Central Busness Dwtnq (any proyisuxu First Offense $100 00 First Repeat Offense $500 00 Second (or any $1,000 00 subsequent) repeat ottense 43 Chapter 1244 Hrshwav Commeroai Distncl (any provision) First Otterse $100 00 First Repeal Ottense $500 00 Second (or any $1.000 00 subsequent -epeat -jfler'.se 44 Chapter 1.24^ 1 ugh todwanAi fttta taov provision i F»st Otter.se $100 00 Fvst Repeat Oflense $500 00 Second (or any $ i .000 00 subsequent^ repeat ottense 45 Chapter L24fl.i 2 Hwmt inoaipai Pcanfl latte orovfon) Frst Offense $100 00 Frst Repeat Ottense $500 00 Second (or any $1.000 00 subsequere, repeat oflense 46 Chapter 1250.2iPf N»xa* fW PfUaflunv orpygaorii Fvst Offense S’OO 00 Fvst Repeat Offense $500 00 Second tor any $1,000 00 subsequent) repeat offense 47 Qhaptef.1252 Wellhead Prytegtiai Overlay DislricLlany ptuviaun) First Offense $100 00 First Repeat Ottense $500 00 Second (or any $1.000 00 subsequent) repeat offense 4« Chapter1234 Wirelttii Itlecommuntcatipo Facilities (any pruvision) First Oflense $500 00 First Repeat Oflense $ 1,000 00 Second (or any $2 500 00 subsequent) repeat offense 49 Chapter 126Q Signs (anv provision i First Offense $25 00 First Repeal Offense $ 100 00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent) repeat oflense 50 Cfiapter1262 Parking and Loatana Spotts (any provision First Ottense $100 00 First Repeat Ottense $500 00 Second (or any $1,000 00 subsequent; repeal offense 51 Chapter 1264 Ngnconlormvuj Uses. Buildings and Structures tanv oruvis.an) First Oflense $ 100 00 Fvst Repeat Offense $500 00 Second (or any $ t 000 00 subsequent) repeat offense 52. Chapter 1420 Structural Maintenance Standards (any orwisrori) Fvst Oflense $100 00 Fvst Repeat Ottense $500 00 Second (or any $1,000 00 subsequent, repeal offense 53. Chapter 1426 Vacating and Securing Bg^temiacxPCftisKif) Ftrsl Ottense $100 00 Fvst Repeat Offense $600 OO Second (or any $1,000 00 subsequant; repeat oflense 54 Gh^ter 1432 Health wxJ Safety Slandartte •any pro-nteoru Fvst Offense $100 00 Fvst Repeal Oflense $500 00 Second (or any $1,000 00 subsequent) repeat offense 55 Chapter 1440 Tara MartftWKa SitaKlar* •any provisioni Fvst Offense $25 00 Fvst Repeat Ottense $100 00 Second (or any $500 00 subsequent; repeat 'Ater.vw « QitaPter .1uf HtnK Dwtfmps (any orotyttenni Fvst Ottense $100 00 Fvst Repeal Ottense $500 00 Second (or any $1000 00 subsequent, repeat offense 57 GhapteiJ44fi GffflfeaaoQ gtfiBMaL Dweterxa (any prgyieaxu Fvst Ottense $100 00 Fvst Repeal Ottense $500 00 Second (or any $1.000 00 subsequent) repeat offense BE IT FKALLY RESOLVED TM toss Resotottor be entered by toe Mage Ctata (Ao toe cAkal reevtta of toe kAAgt of UddevAe on tw 24* day d May 2000 Moved by Bray supported by Newman to adopt toe toregong Resonfton YEAS Bray Corson Lyffe. Kenyon. Mye<s Newman Vandenberg NAYS None I HEREBY CEffRFY THAT TX FOREGOtiG ResoMcr was adoptee by toe * tags d Vitodevde Counoi« a regJwt meettng held on tie 24* day ot May 2000 Rhonda L. Fisk, Village Clerk Village of Middleville �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/July 18. 2000 Home occupation violations can result in loss of permit by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A Caledonia Township man learned the hard way last week that home occu­ pation permits for home of­ fice businesses can be re­ voked if an operation de­ parts from required condi­ tions or limitations, is ex­ panded or enlarged, or is conducted outside the building. Norman Boerema said he did not understand why the township is taking away his permit to conduct business in his home-based office. Boerema recently was given a citation for operating a landscaping/lawn care business on the premises of his home, but he claimed this was a different business. He said he was not con­ ducting his lawn care business on the site out­ side his office, and piles of landscaping materials on his property were there to be used for improvements at his own home. He added that the piles, including stone for his house, would be distributed in about 30 days but he was too busy now to attend to it. Complaints about com­ mercial vehicles and equipment stored at the site, including a trailer for hauling equipment were mentioned. Boerema asked for a definition of "com­ mercial." He was told that if the vehicles or equip­ ment were used to make money, they were com­ mercial. Boerema said there was a 16-foot trailer with a gate on the back he used to transport equipment. He was told that could not be allowed at his home site. Equipment used in the business included mowers and one bobcat, he said. He said no vendors sup­ plied materials for resale to his home property. BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 Caledonia Township Manager/Planner Dave Zylstra said the business conducted outside was a violation of the home of­ fice permit. He said Boerema could reapply for a permit to re-open his of­ fice at his home if he could show the lawn care business was not located at his home. Zylstra said the code en­ forcement officer had doc­ umented several infrac­ tions. that he had talked in person to Boerema, who refused to comply. Zylstra said there were grounds to revoke the permit and the township was not required to wait for a decision in court. Zylstra charged that there were problems going back three or four years. Boerema admitted he had dealt with former Town­ ship Manager Tim Dolehanty over another viola­ tion when Boerema had lived in one of his acces­ sory buildings while work­ ing on his home.. His spokesman. Randy Peletier, maintained that the home office business for which the permit had been issued was separate from the landscape main­ tenance business and should be treated sepa­ rately. Further. Peletier held that until Boerema was shown to be found guilty of **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters $XDrinking Water Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental ivith installation frr •PT1* 456789"* ***** P^** cottpo* Best »thtr o^rrs. Quality/, Service^ the civil infraction charges in court, the township should not revoke the per­ mit in advance of those findings. Boerema had to report to the court by July 17 and will go to court, but no date had been set. Planning Commission Chairman Roger Keating said if Boerema had ap­ plied and been allowed to be permitted for all the uses on the site, there would not be a problem. As things stand, he did not comply with requirements for his home office and the commissioners voted to revoke that permit. This means that "upon revoking of the permit, the applicant shall not engage in the home occupation." He will need to find a suitably zoned location for both his equipment and of­ fice if he is to continue his business. Big signs, continued from page 14 ager Dave Zylstra, in his staff report in June, added his recommendation to deny the request for a change in size. He said the change would do nothing to promote the public health, morals, safety or general welfare of the community and would in­ crease the visual blight in the community. Zylstra said the national media has, over the last few years, contributed to communities that look alike, contributing to a loss of individuality, which was not in the best interest of the township. A statement was made that the matter needed to be one included in the new master plan being created for the township. Planning Commissioners in May noted the standard size of 240 square feet is more commonly allowed in industrial zones and along the interstate high­ ways, and not in commer­ cial areas. The 10- by 20foot size is presently spec­ ified for C-2 areas. In other recent discus­ sions by the Planning Commission, sign ordi­ nance changes might limit size in commercial areas or allow large signs only every 1,200 feet. Parent said he disliked signs on businesses. The buildings are beautiful, but the signs detract from them. Keating suggested that more screening requirements would limit the trend of putting signs on buildings. More discussion on signs that implement the goals of the new master plan is expected. Keating said signs could be restricted to the M-6 area. He said it was not to allow commer­ cial signs to conflict with the needs of local busi­ nesses to identify their lo­ cations. In a June meeting, Steve Langworthy, the master plan consultant, said the Michigan Court of Appeals had decided local commu­ nities could define "mod­ est versus distracting" in their sign ordinances. During citizen comment, Tom Apol said people did have a problem with in­ creasing sign sizes. He said Cascade Township al­ lows large signs only in industrial zones. He sug­ gested that as a compro­ mise the commission might allow the industry size in industrial zones, or only along M-6. but not on M-37, which creates the general impression of the character of the commu­ nity. He said they might also postpone the matter until after the master plan is rewritten. Apol sug­ gested a sunset clause on signs on buildings. Citizen Sandra Spencer said there were many signs that were only six by eight feet in Allegan, and town­ ships like Cascade can re­ quire sign companies to accommodate to local or­ dinances. MIDDLEVILLE Village Council Meeting Synopsis VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Juns 27. 2000 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville, Michigan Council was called to order at 7 00 p.m by Lon Myers. Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present: Mr Floyd Bray, Mrs Dorothy Corson. Mr. Michael Lytle, Mr William Kenyon, Mr. Lon Myers. Mr. David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg. All mem bers present. The Minutes of the June 13, 2000 meeting were approved as corrected The Agenda was approved as writ ten. The monthly Earth Tech reported was reviewed by the Council. ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution #00 014, Loan to the Middleville LDFA, in the amount of $330,000 to be repaid at a sim­ ple annual rate of 6.5% over five years, with annual payments of at least $66,000.00 effective July 01, 2000 on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray. Roll call resulted tn 7 ayes 2 Adopted Resolution #00 015, Green Lake Road Street Addition, to accepted jurisdiction of the annexed section of Green Lake Road to Barry County on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Lytle Roll call voted resulted m 6 Ayes and 1 Nay, with Mrs Corson voting against the motion 3. Adopted Resolution #00 016, Budget Adjustment Resolution #2, on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup ported by Mr Bray Roll call vote resulted m 7 Ayes 4 Approved payment of invoices, dated June 23, 2000. In the amount of $112,083 52, on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 5 Approved closing the Village offices on Monday July ’ 03, 2000 on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 6 Approved Partial Payment Request No 3 for the Green Lake Road Booster Station, in the amount of $60,358 00, on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 7 Approved the bid from Ace Hardware, in the amount of $6539 00, to remove existing railings and install new railings along the north side of down­ town Main Street on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 8 Approved extending the water main on Irving Road to the Village limits at a cost of not to exceed $35,000 on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mr Bray 9 Adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L. Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hail between the hours of 9 00 a m and 5 00 p m , Monday through Friday. (302) BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair kFWATER CONDITIONING Monday - STORE HOURS Friday 8:30 am 6 pm: Saturday 8:30 am 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 2 pm Call (616) 795-9596 Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Juty 18. 2000/Page 17 Caledonia Village Treasurer resigns her position bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Shirle; Wabeke, village treasurer of Caledonia, has resigned her position as of July 6. She has served in her position since March of 1998 with a write-in vote after former Treasurer Steve Antecki resigned just before the election. Since her election, the treasurer's position has been changed by the Vil­ lage Council to be an ap­ pointed one. Wabeke sustained se­ vere injuries in an auto­ mobile accident in Febru­ ary. She has been in a cast for several months, and in the future must undergo physical therapy three days a week. Shirley Wabeke She explained that these factors have contributed to her decision. She antici­ pates another surgery dur­ ing the summer, and said she would be unable to keep posted hours and put in the time required for collection of the taxes.. Wabeke said she had been able to do the first part of the tax ordering process, and that Lisa Segard. the administrative assistant, would continue to do the deposits of taxes as they came in. Wabeke said she would be able to help show her replacement how to record the payments into the county system, and to bal­ ance out with the county in October. "It has truly been a plea­ sure serving, and I wish you all the best." Wabeke concluded. NEED EXTRA CASH? 1 Do you have things around your house you don’t use? SAVE with ACTION ADS! HALF OFF Just fill out the convenient form below and send in your payment to save on your next classified ad. Now’s the time to clean out the basement, look through your attic or check the garage...we all have things we don’t use so turn those items into CASH. Water system improvements approved in Yankee Springs by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Yankee Springs Township Board last Thursday night hiring engineering firm Fleis and Vandenbrink to provide cost estimates and a certi­ fied survey to construct an 200,000-gallon elevated water storage tank. The board discussed possible scenarios for pay­ ing for the project, which is estimated to cost $602,000 with the digging of an additional well. Final decisions will be made at the August meet­ ing, which should allow the project to be com­ pleted within 15 months. The board also approved raising water system con­ nection fees from $2,040 to $3,100. This action makes water connection fees equivalent to sewer connection fees. In other business, the board approved the con­ tract with the sextons to continue maintenance of the four township cemeter­ ies. Clerk Jan Lippert will look at the hall rental con­ tract to make sure that renters of the hall know that the shooting of fire­ works on township property is prohibited. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Board will be Thursday, Aug. 10, at 7:30 p.m. DEQ hears comments about wetland filling proposal by Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 70 residents of Yankee Springs Town­ ship attended a public hearing July 10 at the township hall held by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The purpose of the pub­ lic hearing was for DEQ representatives to hear comments on a request by John C. Lamb to place ap­ proximately 23,205 yards of material over 6.16 acres of regulated wetlands. The material was from a previous canal dredging project and has been stored on an upland area. Most of the speakers raised concerns and were opposed to the filling in of wetlands. The DEQ will continue to accept written com­ ments until July 25. Com­ ments can be sent to Land and Water Management Division, DEQ, 350 Ot­ tawa NW, Grand Rapids, Mi. 49503. The DEQ will have 60 days to make a decision on the request. The appli- Engagements Gorton-Bender Molly M. Gorton and Ja­ son T Bender will be pro­ nounced husband and wife on Aug 12. 2000. The cou­ ple are the children of Alan and Melissa Gorton of Mid­ dleville and Jerry and Sharyle Bender of Lowell The bride-to-be is a gradu­ ate of Caledonia High School and is currently at­ tending GVSl her fiance is a graduate of Lowell High School cation may be reviewed at the same address during normal business hours until July 25. Middleville couple's daughter gets PhD The daughter of a Middleville couple was among 13 students who received doctoral degrees from Western Michigan University at the end of spnng session of June. Kathleen Lockman McGookey of Wayland, earned a Ph D in English. The title of her dissertation was “Whatever Shines: Poems.” The daughter of James and Mary McGookey of Middleville, she earned a bachelor s degree from Hope College and a master’s degree from WML Her first book of poems will be pub­ lished next year by New Rivers Press. - Personal ads only- Just fill out the form below, figure your rate from the price list and send it to: J-Ad Graphics, P.O. Box 118 Hastings, MI or drop it off at our office at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings Check One: □ 2 Weeks □ 2 Insertions □ Half Price REMINDER: $6.00 for 1st 5 words; 15c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $3.50 for 1st 5 words. )5c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $3.75 for 1st 5 words; 15c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $3.75 for 1st 5 words; 15c each word there­ after. BANNER: $3.50 for 1st 5 words; 15c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. Fill out and SAVE on Classified Correction: By accident the tele­ phone number for Mid­ dleville Auto Service was incorrect in the artticle printed last week The cor­ rect telephone number for the local business is 7957100 good thru July 31, J �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 18, 2000 National Scouting Report now available to area students A Middleville resident, who graduated and played sports at Thornapple Kellogg High School, is now attempting to land college athletic and fine arts scholarships for students in Southern Michigan Charlie Huss is the area director for the 118th office of the National Scouting Report, a nationally recognized scouting authority. Not only is Huss a lifetime resident of Middleville and a former prep performer for the Trojans, he also has a background in fine arts that includes writing songs, singing, dancing and teaching dance In sports. Huss coached Little League after competing in high school football, cross country and baseball. He said the main reason why he chose to pursue his occupation with the National Scouting Report was because of his love for people. "The mam thing is that I love to work with people," Huss said. "I enjoy people; now 1 have an excuse where THINK SUMMER EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7830 Experienced & Fully Insured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Hayland A. Bradley areas. I can go around and watch the top-notch players." The Southern Michigan office opened May 1. Huss said that he. and others, will cover 12 counties, searching for college opportunities for many deserving athletes and fine arts students. He said that they are "still in the working stages" of beginning the operation and said that he has already contacted a couple of individuals who could help him with scouting endeavors. He also mentioned the possibility of one day running camps and combines to help evaluate athletes* overall talents. Huss said that they are willing to go to great lengths to help our future stars. * "We will work with high school athletes, helping them to get exposure and visibility for college scholarships." Huss said. Along with Barry County, Huss will also work in Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Ingham, Eaton, Jackson. Hillsdale and Van Buren counties. He said that they will not "accept just anybody" as the students need "to have good grades" and need "to have good character." "We're trying to do the best that we can for the kids,” Huss explained. "If they've got the talent, let's get them a scholarship." Their assistance in the scholarship process includes producing a brochure and resume for each student and promoting each student, with their approval, on its web site. The brochures and resumes are sent to each of the schools that the students select. "It's really a nice deal for 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt Inc. RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL Formerly South Kent Asphalt Producers of Quality Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance 616-877-4441 Charlie Huss them," Huss said. The National Scouting Report (whose main offices are in Pelham. AL and Atlanta) recently helped to land a scholarship for a football player in Newaygo. Nick Tofferi. a two-way lineman from Newaygo High School, signed with the University of Wisconsin and credits NSR for his golden opportunity. NSR is endorsed by the National High School Coaches Association and arc a corresponding member of the NCAA. The 19-year-old company focuses on matching deserving high school athletes and fine arts students with available college scholarships. It strives to not only assist the standouts, but also those who are just as deserving. "The students we work with are not only the star athletes or straight A students that receive most of the publicity and have a much easier time obtaining scholarships. But also, and most importantly, our mission is to match other qualified students who are solid performers in a variety of athletic and fine arts programs with schools offering scholarships in these programs." Due to reduced recruiting budgets and personnel constraints, colleges simply don’t have the manpower or money to recruit much farther than the super stars. NSR hopes to give more students their just rewards. For more information on the National Scouting Report, call Huss at (616) 795-7992. Uyl hired as new CHS Athletic Director A new athletic director, Mark Uyl, was hired at Caledonia High School to replace Matt Fronimos, who served in that position for about one year. Uyl is no stranger to the area, having served as a history teacher and coach at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Mid­ dleville since 1986. He also graduated from Cale­ donia High School. He accepted his new po­ sition last Thursday at the Caledonia Board of Educa­ tion meeting, but said it wasn't an easy decision. "I loved what I was do­ ing in Middleville," Uyl said. "There were only a few opportunities that I would leave Middleville for and this was just one of them." At Caledonia, Uyl will have some work to do, but says the program's suc­ cesses could be many. "Definitely, stability will be a key," Uyl said. "It will be a challenge to get everybody on the same page. (But) the potential is just endless." Giving up his coaching duties won't be easy, but Uyl said it was a move he was prepared to take. "It's more of an opportu­ nity," Uyl said. "I knew that I wanted to get into administration eventually; in life you never know when opportunities are go­ ing to happen. I had to take advantage of this one." Uyl's resignation was accepted with regret and praise at the Thornapple Kellogg School Board meeting on July 10. Board president David Smith said, "this is one of those times when it is hard to accept the resignation of a really good employee." Uyl graduated from Calvin College with a bachelor of arts degree, and is completing work on a master of arts degree in educational administration from Grand Valley State University. Uyl served as the faciliator on a trip a group of TK students took to Wash­ ington D.C. in May as part of Project Close-Up. Before coming to TK, Uyl was a student physical education teacher in Wyoming and Kentwood in 1996 Uyl has football coach­ ing experience at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School as an assistant head coach and defensive coordinator from 1996 to 1998. The Trojans were OK Blue Conference cham­ pions in 1996, 1997 and 1998, were state playoff qualifiers in 1997, 1998 and 1999 with an overall record during Uyl's years of 32-8. He said he will miss his days at TK and gives spe- Call for Classifieds 945-95MW 1*818-1085 Mark Uyl cial thanks two individu­ als, Trojans' head football coach Tim Penfield and TK dean of students Dan Erb. "I can't thank them enough for what they have done for me." Uyl said. "I’m going to miss it. my focus has really changed in the last few weeks." In Caledonia, he was de­ fensive coordinator and head junior varsity football coach in 1992. He played varsity base­ ball at Calvin college from 1992 to 1996 and served as a baseball umpire sports official from 1997 to 1998 in several categories of play, including high school, college and profes­ sional level baseball. He has served as a bas­ ketball official since 1996 for Michigan High School Athletic Association bas­ ketball and since 1997 in college basketball games. For your home, auto and business insurance needs calls Gun Lake Insurance Agency, Inc. Gordon Wells, Owner 1-800-562-2939 or 672-5104 ij Hastings Mutual _______ 188> Insurance Company | Hcuiingt. Michigan • 49CSK1091 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/July 18. 2000/Page 19 Business Services Community Notice For Sale Auto •♦•••••BLEAM* •••••• •••EAVESTROUGHING*** Seamless Gutter. 32 Colors, Free Estimates Since 1959.616-9450004______________________ FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER Meeting room. hall, kitchen available. Call Deloris at 765-3871. 2000 MODEL 20FT. 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Ml/July 18, 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-07-25.pdf bdaea65447674308d84446777c4c0c8e PDF Text Text Cletus I I IV « Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 30/July 25, 2000 Last brick orders due Aug. 1 Reclaimed Spirit dedication Caledonia schools to try bond issue again Sept. 26 brings community together by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia schools plan to go back to the voters with a bond issue in a spe­ cial election Sept. 26. At a special meeting July 17, the Board of Edu­ cation approved filing the "application for prelimi­ nary qualification of bonds to the State of Michigan. Superintendent Doug Busman said if the Department of Treasury approves the request, the bond issue could be put on the Sept. 26 ballot. Planners arc trying for a split proposal. Part one would offer construction of a replacement high school and housing a second mid die school, community ed­ ucation and the adminis­ tration in the old high school facility. Part two would offer renovations of school buildings, parking lots, driveways, bus pur­ chases and technology up­ grades. Voters could vote for one or both options. A $49.5 million bond proposal was defeated June 12 by a narrow 58vote margin, with 1,195 votes in favor and 1,253 against Approval was given by the board soon after the defeat to go through steps to put the bond proposal on the ballot again. The district has a small window of opportunity to achieve the lower millage rate if the treasury does al­ low their proposal on the ballot again in September. The district has a small window of opportunity to achieve the lower millage rate if the trea­ sury does allow their proposal on the ballot again in September. Failure to obtain ap­ proval or defeat of the bond issue by voters in September could cost the voters a minimum of an additional half mill in the first seven years over what it would have cost had it been approved in June, due to expected changes in the way the law governs school bond funds Judi Dean, school dis­ trict business manager, explained that expected changes would cost the district more after Oct. 8. "It dramatically changes the way we use the school bond loan fund to equalize our millage up front over a period of time." Dennis Atkinson, who earlier helped lead the ef­ fort to find a pro-active plan for the rapidly grow­ ing school district, last month after the defeat asked the board to try again. "We may not have got­ ten the right information to people," Atkinson said. "I don’t feel people under­ stood the value of what we were trying to bring for­ ward. The proposal al 1.43 mills was a phenomenal buy, for an inevitable cost, especially in light of the looming bond program changes. William Harrison, school board trustee, said See bond issue, pg. 2 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The "Reclaimed Spirit" sculpture commemorating the former Thomapple Kel­ logg High School was ded­ icated on July 21 with laughter, reminiscences and friendship. Longtime school board member and TK graduate Gary VanElst gave a brief overview of the impact of the project on the commu­ nity, drawing together some distraught by the loss of the building. Sculptor Don Williamson spoke about the process that brought the idea form thought to reality. He stood by the number of windows por­ trayed in the sculpture be­ ing correct. An idea has become a park that can be enjoyed by the community. Williamson invited the audience to spend time reading the bricks. This sculpture, with its river of bricks, would not See Reclaimed Spirit, pg. 2 Artist Don Williamson gave a brief overview of the process needed to create the sculpture. He also thanked all those who helped make the sculpture possible. Rodgers Court extension proposal recommended by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Planning Commission last week recommended ex­ tending South Rodgers Court to the south to meet 92nd Street (Emmons Lake Drive Private) and to make it a public village street with certain provi­ sions. Many village residents came to the meeting July 18 to voice opinions, most of which favored of ex­ tending the street, with Scott Sherlund bringing a petition with 100 names supporting it. Traffic safely for Glen Valley residents, for chil­ dren, for village residents, for shoppers who use vari­ ous commercial areas, and even for commuters just traveling on M-37 were mentioned. Public safety for drivers who could avoid driving on M-37 to travel between commercial areas along the west side of M-37 was the reason most frequently stressed, urgently slated by Shirley Wabeke, a Glen South Rodgers Court shown in black, would be extended south from the turnaround at the top of the drawing to the bottom between existing buildings, as explained by Mark Sisson. Valley resident, and for­ mer village treasurer, who was hurt in an accident in February. Patti Tweitmeyer said, "I would feel so terrible if there was a fatality... the accident we could have prevented." She said it was an obli­ gation to do this as quickly as possible for the sake of public safety. Connecting the com­ mercial areas along M37/Cherry Valley was thought to be a win-win situation for all by many present in the crowd. Scott Sherlund said the resi­ dents, businesses, Hitch­ cock's tenants and even non-resident commuters were believed to benefit. Many people, including business owners seemed to feel the increased traffic safety for 200 to 300 cars traveling between com­ mercial areas was well worth any potential loss of business through perceived competition. Citizens said they thought businesses in the Caledonia Shopping Cen­ tre could expect more con­ sumer traffic from Glen Valley if the connection were made to the residen­ tial area. Successfully extending South Rodgers may de­ pend on what action is taken by developers of the Caledonia Shopping Cen­ tre, which the street exten­ sion would direct traffic into. Owners of that com­ mercial area include Bill Hitchcock, landlord of the retail businesses in the mall, representing those developers at the public hearing. Hitchcock said he only had a 10 percent interest in the property, and could not make any decisions. He said he had tried to contact his unnamed part­ ner who was out of town, but had not discussed the mattei. He said he did not know what steps his part­ ners would choose to take. Hitchcock said several years before a legal agreement had been made between Jerry Baker, the County Road Commission and the village, who agreed they wanted M-37 to be put in. He said Baker had paid for $ 11,000 of the cost, and Hitchcock and partners had paid for and put it in, with an agrec- See Rodgers Court, pg. 12 In This Issue Open house calls attention to proposed Freeport library millage Middleville church to be newest ‘Vintage Village’ piece Caledonia Twp. Board hears about police services Yankee Springs planners deal with rural ag zones �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/July 25. 2000 Caledonia MOPS, kids enjoy fun at the zoo The Caledonia MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), with children in tow. met at the Caledonia United Methodist Church June 21 and ventured to the John Ball Park Zoo in Grand Rapids. The seven mothers of 10pius children spent half a day observing the animals, and the other half enjoying a picnic at the park This was one of three “Picnic at the Parks” the MOPS are sponsoring this summer. The last Picnic at the Park is scheduled for Aug 16 when the group w ill meet at Cascade Park locat­ ed on Thornapple River Drive. MOPS exists to nurture every mother of preschool­ ers by meeting her distinct needs to the glory of Jesus Christ. MOPS International objective is to assist church­ es in providing a Christiancentered, canng ministry for Middleville, Hastings child care providers to meet Middleville Childcare Providers will join with Hastings providers Aug. 7 for their bi-monthly meeting in room below MainStrect Bank in Hastings. Please use the back door entrance The meeting will begin at 6 45 Among different topics, there also will be a craft and question and answer session. Area providers arc being sought to participate in Futures I and Futures II classes to be held at ABC Kids in Middleville. Call Vickie Rick at 795-9461 to sign up The dates and times have not been set because each class must have at least 10. CPR first classes are also being set up. Call now for a super Saturday Child care openings are always updated. To get infor­ mation. call Rick For meeting details, call cither Vickie or Melissa Balsitis at 795-7344. mothers of preschoolers, led by the MOPS women, which develops friendships, cre­ ativity, leadership skills, and a personal relationship with Christ The Caledonia MOPS will begin its first official meet­ ing Sept. 8. at 9:30 a.m. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, located at 250 Vine St. the group will continue to meet the second and fourth Friday of each month from 9:30 until 11 a.m. There are still a few­ spaces available for the chil­ dren’s “Moppets" program, registrations will be accept­ ed on a first-come, firstserved basis. After the Moppets program is filled, an option to be placed on the waiting list will be offered. All mothers of preschool­ ers are invited to attend the meetings. An annual regis­ tration fee of $15 permits each mother to become a member of MOPS International Inc. Each member will receive a monthly MOPS Connection magazine and discounts to various stores For additional information or registration forms, call cither Mary Frey at 8919849 or Kelly Lloyd at 8686981. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Easy access to Grand Rapids, this charming farm­ house is nestled in the Middleville State Game area only 15-20 minutes to 28th St. 3 bdrms, 1 bath, main­ tenance free exterior. 30x40 barn. 2 1/2 acres with additional acreage available. Call 616-795-2365. 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! MOPS and their children enjoy a day at John Ball Park Zoo in Grand Rapids Open house calls attention to proposed library millage by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A Freeport Library open house Thursday evening provided answers to ques­ tions about the millage question that will be decided in the Aug. 8 primary election. Members of the Freeport District Library Board and library staff were on hand to answer questions about the half-mill levy proposal for residents of Carlton and Irving townships. Visitors were able to tour the facility, talk with librarians Joanne Hesselink and Jan Doyle and hear reasons why the levy is important to the com­ munity. Hesselink said that the last time the library went for a levy, she received many questions from resi­ dents in the area. "The open house is a way to bring people into the library who might not usually use our services," she said. Also on hand to answer questions were Library Board menibets Margaret Nicholson and Lissie Lctot. Displayed throughout the library were examples from this year's summer reading club. Flower pots, papier machc turtles and lots of book lists read by the more than 135 children in the summer program were also displayed throughout the building. For information about proposed half-mill levy for the Freeport District Li­ brary, call Hesselink at 7655181. Bond issue, from front page if the millage could be passed in September, the timing would allow the district to get a good bond rate that would save the district a great deal of money. Harrison said the fact that the vote was so close was an indication the dis­ trict should move ahead. Others also believe there is a good chance to get support from the voters in September, with additional time to get the information out. Atkinson said he thought the previous fail­ ure to pass the millage was because the campaign had gone so positively, people believed there would not be a problem in passing the proposal, which had resulted in some apathy among those who might have voted and did not. He said he felt people did not take the time to understand "how we drew the conclusions we did about passing the bond is­ sue. Many did take the time to understand. Many are passionate and angry because it failed. It’s im­ portant to them and our children." He said many people had let him know they did not want to give up. He said the requests to build homes would keep coming to the district, and growth and development will con­ tinue, creating a crisis in the schools. "Growth is something we have to deal with," he said. "Our district will be­ come passionate over neg­ ative issues, from too many students. We will end up with 35 to 40 stu­ dents per classroom. There is only so much land to put buildings or portables on," he said. "This (high school) building can’t sup­ port 1,300 students." Susie Hall, an active parent in the district, also spoke in favor of trying again, and to deal with the district's problems pro-ac­ tively. "We need to get those people who didn’t vote to the polls. Wc have a lot of quality parent support who working hard. In view of the probable law changes coming up, it would make a big difference to us in getting that understanding to the public," she said. HASTINGS 4 Ik ,sfte«F V^ wle«SHi«e(™ HAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phils Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 25. 2000/Page 3 Caledonia girl perfoms in summer theatre group by Patricia Johns Staff Writer S.amantha Pleva of Caledonia has had a busy summer, being part of the summer stock program for two weeks at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Pleva performed in "The Yellow Boat” during three performances July 14 and 15. She was one of the prop masters for "Into the Woods, Jr.." which also was performed during the summer stock productions. "I really enjoyed getting to know everyone," Pleva said. "It made the experi­ ence more enjoyable." Pleva liked seeing her ideas come to life and working with the ensem­ ble This summer she is the manager at the Campau Corners Ice Cream Shop. She is a sophomore at Caledonia High School and is a cheerleader and runs track in the spring. Pleva was in some ele­ mentary musicals and was in one of the Civic’s trav­ eling troops, which brought theatrical performances to schools. One goal she has is to grow as an actress. She hopes to attend college at either Western Michigan or Grand Valley after high school graduation. She credits her family for the support they have shown her as she explores acting. "My mom has been great. Sometimes she has Reclaimed Spirit, continued from front page— have been possible without the contributions of many individuals from those who helped clean bricks to those who laid bricks, bought the engraved bricks or made corporate contri­ butions. Project co-chairs Nancy Goodin and Mike Bremer were generous in their praise. One of the high points of the dedication was a timeline in pictures of the process of creating the sculpture from start to finish. Final orders for engraved bricks are being taken at the administration building until Aug. 1. The cost is $25 for three lines of 13 letters. Order forms are available at the adminis­ tration office during open hours. ‘Summer Hymn Sing' series to continue in August Samantha Pleva to make two entire trips back and forth to get me to rehearsals.” Pleva said. Pleva's parents. Patty and Bernie, and her younger sisters. Shannon and Rebecca, were enthu­ siastic members of the au­ dience at her perfor­ mances. Christian Reformed guest developing programs Caledonia United Methodist Church will have a “Summer Hymn Sing” concert senes three Sunday evenings this summer. The first was held July 16. The next will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, and the third will be Sunday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend the Summer Hymn Sings. Everyone will be singing a different variety of hymns, “oldies but goodies” and more, each evening. Caledonia United Methodist Church is located in the village of Caledonia, behind the D&W Food Store, at 250 Vine St., Caledonia. Each session will be fol­ lowed by an old-fashioned ice cream social. For more information, call 891-8669. Former school board member Gary Van Elst reminded listeners of the important role schools play in the community. He also praised the healing quality of the “Reclaimed Spirit" sculpture which brought healing to the community following the demolition of the 1931 building. Need some extra cash? Got something to sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 for Sun and News ACTION-Ads! This Friday's theme is... THE SPIRIT 0 ALOHA!" HAWAII Pastor Roger Timmerman (left), with Catherine and Shawn Bootsma Middleville Christian Reformed Church is wel­ coming recent graduate from Reformed Bible College, They're Back!!! 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I | VACATIONS PACKAGES ee Bootceo and dcposited by on il WMlWIiai I | | july mj | PACKAGES ^jaust Be Booxeo ano oenosrreo by july REGISTER FOR DOOR PRIZES! • REFRESHMENTS �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/July 25, 2000 Coca-Cola teams up with trail association by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Coca-Cola has teamed up with the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail Associa­ tion in a fund drive to sup­ port the development of the trail. Stores throughout the area are participating in this project by designating certain Coca-Cola products for a donation. This special drive ends on July 31. Caledonia locations par­ ticipating are Crystal Flash. D&W. and the Petro Pantry at the Caledonia Amoco. In Alto Campau Comers and the Alto Total are also part of this fund-raiser. Cappon Shell in Gun Lake, Crystal Flash, Nes­ bitt’s Market, Village Gro­ cery. the Market Place in Middleville are participating merchants. More than 10 locations in the Hastings area are participating. All three ^Cherry Valley Electrology q Electrology is the only choke for permanent removal of unwanted hair Cynthia K. Penfold, RE. Hours by Appointment Evening & Saturday Appointments Available 9809 Cherry Valley, Suite D Caledonia, Ml 49316 Ph 616-981-0818 Citgo locations. Superette. Admiral. Felpausch and Feldpausch Express, G& K Party Store. Kmart. Middle Lake Deli and Grocery, Plumb’s, Phillips 66 and Tom's Grocery have special displays of Coca-Cola products. In Freeport L&Js Variety and Our Village General are participants. Also assisting the trail is the Meadowbrook Mobil in Kentwood. The Paul Henry Thor­ napple Trail stretches from Kent County, through Barry County and into Eaton County at Vermontville. Money raised through this fund-raiser will be used as matching funds for a Barry Community Foundation grant. Thomapple Trail Asso­ ciation president Michael Gormley said. ”1 really ap­ preciate the efforts of Bill Nesbitt and Coca-Cola for this team effort. It really means a lot." A can drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat­ urday, July 29, at Nesbitt’s and the Marketplace in Middleville and Feldpausch and Plumb's in Hastings. Aluminum cans can be brought to the collection points and the deposits with be donated to the trail association. Information about the trail will be available as well. For more information about the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail or the as­ sociation. write P.O. Box 393 Middleville 49333 or call Gonnkyal 795-8739. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 ___ ___ LOCAL_____ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Setting a Living /.ord Sunday Sc hool Morning Worship Evening Prai.sc WEDNESDAY 940 a.m ,10:45 a m ....................... 6:00 p in Family Night 6.30 pm 7240 6Kth Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M 37 Pastor, Dr Brian P. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (nortbtvest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH ”4 ('harsh with a canng heart for otr oommumn and the world" Sundav Worship 10 00 am 4 6 00 p m (Child 4 Adult) (Dunng the School Year R Scott Greeuwas. Pastor Lynelle Spnk. iouth Leader Al tiemeyer. Conununin Calling Church Office (616)891-1512 M-r ai 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M U U I I I Y CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditKMial, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings 10 30 a m. 7 00 p.m. Meeting at the Cron Creei Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra Worship Leader Denny Houma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 6/6-891-0287 Visit our web site www brightside org A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 "We are changed by God s’ lavel” Worship Service........................... 10:30 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office 616-891 -8669 • Fax 891 -8648 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Slcwart, Musk Sunday School.......................... 9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship Service.......... 1 KM) a m Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer 6 45 p in Word of Life Clubs ..-»»»............................ 6:45 p.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m Sunday School for All Ages....................9 45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service ........................ 6:30 p m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday ............. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday ............... 6 30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................... 6:00 p.m. Lakeside Community Church \ Place (or Family 4 Friend* 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0.19/ www lakesidecommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St, near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday RAYTOVKSESD.Pasw NORMAS' KNORR. ChrNun Fducjlinn Drectw Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship .............................. 9 30 a m. Sunday School ........................11.00 a m. Adult Bible Class ........ 11 00 a.m MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street Alto Ml 49302 One mile east of Whitneyville Rd Rrv P Adams Ph*w 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Wear M !'<» (Cbd Road) 7 30 p m St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love " Root 12 10 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m 11:00 a m. Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerie • Office 891-8688 • Church 891 9878 iSletljoliist CSburrb 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday SchooL.10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royie Bai lard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 SUNDAY 8:30 & II a m., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Nursery 9 45 am l earning for ail 6pm Adult and y uuth interaction * ith God and others Puppet ministry for kids Rdevare Manages Multiple Staff Serving ^our Community C ampus for Ministry 'Ateybplkxn 900aai and 1030am Wed Fellowship YOU ARE INVITED Meeting ><ml your friends, and your (amity - rtgfu where DumbmcMhsc Quatan Child Care ad Praams 11 00 a m Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Ret' E. Anthony Sikora Church (616) 795-2391 9 45 am Morning Worship Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 891-8028 • e-mail: leightondiserv.net July 30 - 7th Sunday after Pentecost II Samuel 5:1-7.9-10. Sermon Topic The Life of David - Part IV: “A Journey Fulfilled" M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Leighton Church 1 Redeemer Covenant Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 betueen Caledonia and Middlesdie UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship MkldievWe Sunday School NWdtevle Morning Worship 9 30 am 9 45 a m ) 1:00 a m Rev Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9206 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WMneyvUe Ave at 84th St • 891-866’ The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord " Temporarily Meeting pt Caledonia High School Sunday School Sunday Momng wwp Sunday Evenrg rtorsx, Wed \Adwee* ^ayer 4 Bote Stuay 930 am 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m. Rev Thomas Sluys. Rev. Karl flosrsor Assoc Pastor/Youm Mnstnes �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 25. 2000/Page 5 Caledonia library bringing Hats story Thursday by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer "Rumpelstiltskin," fea­ turing the Stevens Puppetsh a favorite with area audiences, entertained 83 children last Thursday morning at the Village Township Hall. Dan Raynor, "Dan, Dan the puppet man," put on the show, which combined the magic of marionettes with the well known chil­ dren's classic. The program mixed surprises, humor and clever effects, includ­ ing putting Tisha Wells on the spot several times. Wells is one of the Cale­ donia library employees who organizes KDL pro­ grams shown to the local audiences. Raynor explained both before and after the show how the marionettes work. The puppets were hand carved from wood by Mar­ tin Stevens, beginning in 1933. The marionettes for this show were created in 1964, actually three years before Raynor was bom. He explained the story about Rumpelstiltskin was about telling the truth, and had a funny ending. In brief, a humble miller in the land of Stiltskin had a daughter. The daughter The king, the miller's daughter, holding her small baby, and the miller at right look on as Rumpelstiltskin flies apart as a result of his rage over the discovery of his name. Dan Raynor holds Rumpelstiltskin, a marionette, and asks volunteer, Jake to help him demonstrate how puppets are operated. had a pet dancing bear, but the miller sent the bear Behind the scenes, the miller and his daughter wait with Rumpelstiltskin for the show to begin. Distinctive Styles Inside and Out TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values space Take a look at our bun dreds of plans, all nch in fea­ tures. at pnees that will surprise Welcome Home. 'Locaf Independent Builder of Wausau Homes,’ 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 away. The bear was trapped by a sprite called Rumpelstiltskin, who hated humans and "rumpcled" them Meanwhile, the king of the land, who decreed ev­ eryone must tell the truth, was searching for a wife. He asked the miller about his daughter, who bragged his daughter could achieve great things, including spinning straw into gold. He told the audience that "Tisha had told him." The daughter allowed the deception to continue. She tried to achieve this magic but could not with­ out the magic of the sprite Rumpelstiltskin, who she promised "anything" in ex­ change. Rumpelstiltskin then spun the straw into gold. Rumpelstiltskin was very excitable, and the daughter warned him that he would fly apart if he did not contain himself. The daughter was then married to the king. She fretted over the deception as she prepared to give birth to a new baby. After the baby came, (looking just like Tisha) Rumpel­ stiltskin appeared to claim the baby. The daughter was given the chance to keep her child if she could name the sprite. The dancing bear con­ spired to lead the miller into the forest, and hide him where he overheard the sprite talking to the bear, and beard him give his name The miller then told his daughter, who was then able to name Rumpelstiltskin. Upon hearing she had met his challenge, he jumped up and down in rage, and flew apart, just as he had been w arned. See library, page 6 The miller's daughter looks at the straw which has been spun into gold, as Rumpelstiltskin rushes off stage until he can return to demand repayment for his favor. CVLIZYTLliNk; UNPLR.TJJC.iUN With a loan from Hastings City Bank, your summer fun continues. Take a vacation, buy a boat, go on the road in your new RV or car, add a deck or pool... the possibilities are endless. Great rates, Fast answers. Flexible terms. Summer moves fast... so don't wait. Stop by any office and apply now Ipstnujs Cib Bank Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Juty 25, 2000 Church to be newest ‘Vintage Village’ piece by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Players have selected the Middleville United Meth­ odist Church as the next piece that will be added to the "Vintage Village Collection." This piece should be available on Heritage Day Sept. 9 for all those who have the collection al­ ready. Cheryl Cravero says, "I want our collectors who al­ ready have the entire se­ ries to know that enough pieces will be ordered to fulfill those requests. This building costs $15." The Village Players are also accepting prepaid or­ ders from those who do not want the entire collection but would like the Methodist Church replica. Special orders need to be received by Aug. 5. Checks can be mailed to Village Players, P.O. Box 388, Middleville, 49333. The Players will donate the proceeds from the spe­ cial orders to the Methodist Church building fund. Cravero says, "This is our way of thanking them for allowing us to use the church over the years for rehearsals, auditions and performances" The Village Players have 12 complete sets of the original seven pieces available at a cost of $90 per set. Orders for this will be accepted on a first come basis at the address above or may be pur­ chased at Thornapple Flo­ ral, Pharmacy Care or Shear Pleasure Hair De­ signs in Middleville. William J. Seibel Artist’s rendering of the Middleville United Methodist Church, next in the series of Vintage Village buildings. Call for Fund-raiser for Freeport Classifieds skate park is Saturday 945-9554 or by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Ken Reigler says he is 1-800-870-7085 UTrlAIVIIw| GUN LAKE OFFICE 2491 S Oan»»*o« Rd Woylond (616) 792 2219*458-0250 1-800-660-5253 !FM|HASTINGS OFFICE •1 1 I 1225 *•»'State St (616) 945-5248* — MIDDLEVILLE - Well maintained home on a nicely landscaped corner lot. Dining area with slider to deck. Living room with fireplace. New natural gas, high efficiency furnace 6t central air. Partially finished basement. 8x10 storage shed in back yard. Call Susan S24H. really excited to be close to getting a grant that will make the dream of a skate park in Freeport a reality. Reigler and the United Men's Ministry of the United Brethren Church in Freeport have been working since the beginning of the year on plans for the park. The skate park will be used for skate boarding, BMX cycling and in-line skating. He has been working on a grant proposal to add the skate park to the Freeport Library, from page 5 The truth about the de­ ception came out, and the King forgave his wife for her part in the lie, because "Too much of anything is 2829 THORNAPPLE RIVER DRIVE SE GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49546 • 616-949-1360 COOPERATING TOWNSHIPS Ada. Bowne. Caledonia, Cascade, Lowei'. Vergennes 1999 - 2000 18th Year Financial Report Receipts: June 1982 - May 2000.............................................. . $231.160.32 Disbursements. Utilities (644 families assisted)............................... Rent (346 families assisted)...................................... Medical Expenses (104 families assisted)............. Vouchers - Boot & Shoe (84 families assisted) . Repairs (35 families assisted)................................. Car Payments (I4 families assisted)...................... Habitat for Hummanity ........................................ Car Insurance (8 families assisted)......................... Food (2 Food Banks assisted)................................. Property Taxes (3 families assisted)........................ College Tution (I family assisted).......................... Gasoline - Auto (10 families assisted).................... Transportation - GRATA tickets (I family assisted) Misc. Expenses.......................................................... $97,605.73 83.476.43 . 12.455.77 5.485.29 5,114 90 2.412.62 2.000.00 1 JD23.65 800.00 500.00 .337.39 . 243.75 ........ 25.00 6783.89 Total Disbursements. Bal On Hand 6-1-00 $12,895.90 . In adition. during this period we ga\e Food to 3.499 families Clothes to 1.593 families Recreational Park as an improvement. If the group members hear they have received the grant, Reigler anticipates that the skate park construction can begin in September or October. Reigler and teens inter­ ested in this project have been doing fund-raisers for the project. The next fund­ raiser is a car wash on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Freeport Fire Bam. Rev Ravmond Gaylord. Chairperson Jane Wood. Treasurer too much." After the show, "Jake,” an audience member came to learn about puppets and help demonstrate how Rumpelstiltskin could fly apart and come back to­ gether again through the ingenious mechanism cre­ ated in the puppet. KDL summer programs for kids have been very well attended, requiring using the space in the Vil­ lage Township Hall. The largest number attended an earlier puppet show with 169 people. This and other free pro­ grams are part of the summer reading club, kicked off June 12 and runs through Aug. 5. Chil­ dren may register at any Kent District Library branch. Readers who "cross the finish line" and complete their reading goal become eligible for prizes, including a trip for four to Walt Disney World. Look for a program called "Hats," a summer­ time story presentation to be given at 10:30 a m. Thursday, July 27. for youngsters under age 6. The program will include book reading, crafts, and songs. No registration is required. This activity will be held at the library at 240 Emmons St. If there are questions, please call 891-1502. TRAVERSE CITY William J. Seibel, age 79, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly at his cottage on Tuesday. July 18. 2000. Bill was bom on March 17, 1921 and belonged to Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a World War II veteran. Bill was preceded in death by his first wife. Josephine (Hass) Seibel in 1977; and his granddaughter, Andrea Rusiniak. He is survived by his wife, Cathy (Schwaller) Seibel; three daughters, Kathy (Mark) Bielecki of Kalamazoo, Maureen (Jamie) McCormack of Columbus, Ohio, and Maryellen (Todd) Rusiniak of Huntington Beach, California, two sons, Pat (Suzanne) Seibel of Plymouth, and James (Pam) Seibel of Hastings; 10 grandchildren. Laura and Jared Bielecki. Kristen. Lauren and John McCormack. Nathan Rusiniak. Lucas and Gretchen Seibel. Ashley and Travis Seibel; a sister. Lois (Seibel) Brunston; sister-in-law. Mary Louise Schwaller; mother-in-law. Gertrude Schwaller. Funeral Services for Bill were held on Friday, July 21. 2000 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Reverend Father David LcBlanc was celebrant. Interment of cremains at St. Patricks Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the DeVries Funeral Home. Middleville Planning Commission OKs home upholstery business by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Planning Commission has granted a request for a special use permit from Beth McAllister, who wants to be able to do up­ holstery from her new homebeing built on lot 53 in Bryanwood. Saying, "I hope to have more friends than clients come over," McAllister last week told the com­ mission that she works on one piece at a time. It is more likely that she goes to a client's home rather than clients come to her home. The request was ap­ proved, with several re­ strictions, including only using 532 square feet of the space in her basement for her home occupation. McAllister also agreed not to put up any signs adver­ tising her business. The Planning Commis­ sion last Tuesday night also approved the Parks and Recreation Plan pre­ sented for their review. Commissioner Lynn Stew­ ard said, “This is one of the greatest things for our youth. It is very essential.” Planner Geoff Moffat prepared the Planning Commission for their Aug 1 meeting, when the seven properties recently an­ nexed by the village will be discussed and zoning set for those properties. The commission also heard from Karen and Rick Winans of Hunter's Trail Court that they are contin­ ually having problems of erosion control of proper­ ties above them The property in question recently has been pur­ chased by Dave Dykstra and the Winanses were as­ sured that this change would be good for area. Moffat will also follow through with Barry County Erosion Control on this area. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. Your Independent Agent Goes All Out For You. Autc Owners Insurance selects its agents the sarne way you do carefully' That's why you can always count on quality protection and service from your Auto Owners agent Because our agents also re(> resent other trie czxnparne*. tfiey wil take the time to taker the best protect*/' for yrxjr needs ^uto-Ounrri frtrurancr Ute Horn Cw Uuwwm TAz Nc PrMun Pnoflh. J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News. Mtddlevrtle. Ml/Juty 25, 2000/Page 7 TK student attends young leaders’ conference Engagements Parbel-Buist Weidman-Van Elst Mr. and Mrs Ted Weid­ man announce the engage ment of their daughter. Juhe Weidman, to Brandon Van Elst, son of Mr. and Mrs Gary Van Elst. The wedding celebration is planned for Aug. 5, 2000. Lisa Mane Parbel of Cale­ donia and Ethan James Buist of Caledonia. Lisa is the daughter of Chns and Linda Bennett of Middleville, and Pete and Andi Parbel of Caledonia. Ethan is the son of Randy and Dawn Buist of Middleville. Their wedding date is Sept 16, 2000. Lisa is a graduate of Cale­ donia High School and at­ tended Davenport Univer­ sity. She is employed with Breton Insurance Agency. Ethan is a graduate of Thornapplc-Kcllogg U.S . attending Davenport Univer­ sity and employed with Macatawa Bank. Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad today! with stationery from the PERSONALIZED STATIONERY COLLECTION Amanda Kowalczyk of Freeport recently attended the Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC) July 213 in Washington. D.C. and New York City. The GYLC is a challeng­ ing leadership development program for high school stu­ dents from around the world who have demonstrated lead­ ership potential and strong scholastic skills. Kowalczyk was among 350 outstanding scholars to attend the confer­ ence. which explored inter­ national politics, finance, culture and diplomacy with key world leaders and news­ makers. “The Global Young Leaders Conference chal­ lenges exceptional students like Amanda Kowalczyk to tackle global issues in a col­ lective effort to provide responsible leadership and conflict resolution,” said Michael Lasday, executive director of the Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC), the organization that sponsors the GYLC. “Students overcome cultural barriers and walk away from this experience with a better understanding of one another their peers and future col­ leagues which may prove invaluable to the future of the global community.” Students were welcomed to Washington. D.C. by human rights activist and spokesperson for The Child­ ren's Movement for Peace, Julian Arturo Ortiz. At age 15. the native of Columbia’s Sogamoso region has been twice nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for advocating the rights of children world­ wide. Ortiz encouraged, “It is ed in the Global Summit at the United Nations, in which students assumed roles of world leaders in an interna­ tional crisis simulation. CYLC is a non-profit, nonpartisan leadership edu­ cation organization. Founded in 1985. CYLC is committed to educating, motivating and inspiring young people to achieve their full leadership potential To date, more than 92,000 students have taken part in CYLC programs. efforts of those w ho fight for peace. Your contributions to these efforts are crucial ” Kowalczyk a student at Thomapple Kellogg High School, explored internation­ al law. human nghts diplo­ macy and national security as it is addressed in the United States in v isits to the U.S. Department of State and various embassies, includ­ ing: Brazil. Cyprus. Egypt. New Zealand. Switzerland and others. GYLC culminat- Amanda Kowalczyk (right) with a friend she made at the GYLC Conference. our vision that together, not only Columbians, but chil­ dren around the world, will contribute to freedom, lead­ ership and the power to talk. The future is as bright as the Margaret Lewis to celebrate 80th birthday Aug. 1 Help celebrate with Mar­ garet Lewis on her 80th birthday. Send cards or call Aug. 1st. Children hosting a card party. years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service" Receptions & Corsages TKKSil TLDOIBS A complete floral service Unique Delivery Service Funeraus, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Specializing in Weddings \ onl°r° FTD/AFS/TEL wire services Call 891-8646 • fax: 891-0667 ^O/Or credit CQrds Qccepled Choose from a wide selection of papers and inks Io match your style. J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. 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The USTA has changed the name to the Boys 18 and 16 Super National Hard Court Championships. With the addition of four new regional tournaments on the junior schedule that are called National Opens, the USTA felt it would be easier to recognize the Open tournaments from the Championships. Adding the new regional tournament will give more players an opportunity to qualify for Kalamazoo. "The USTA wanted to give junior players another opportunity to qualify for the Nationals," tournament director Timon Corwin said. "So as not to confuse the National Opens with our tournament, they gave us the name Super Nationals " This will be the 58th year Kalamazoo College has hosted the championships. The 10-day tournament will begin with match play Friday morning, Aug. 4 and culminate with the singles' championships Sunday, Aug. 13. 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The annual National City Bank Exhibition and opening ceremonies will be held Friday evening. Exhibition play will feature a singles match between two professional players, Jan-Michael Gambill and Paul Goldstein. Gambill recently lost a close match at Wimbledon to eventual champion Pete Sampras during the quarterfinals. For ticket information, call (616) 337-7343 or log­ on to their web site. www.ust3b0ys.com. Six area students earn Calvin degrees Six area students earned degrees at the conclusion of the spring term at Calvin College. The students, their parents and hometowns, high school alma maters and major fields of study were: • Jayme A. Cramer, Clarence and Judy Cramer of Caledonia, Caledonia High School, CAStelecommunications. LISA SUE PICKARD 1908 ~ 1989 Oh dear child I had so much fear But then I realized that you were near • As I wait to see you arise I start to remember your beautiful eyes • You always seemed to fly • And always were you lifted high • But God took you from this place • And filled you up with His everlasting grace • Life is a battle that we all must face • Weaving beautiful patterns in and out like lace •Our destiny chosen before our birth • And even before the civilized earth • Love binds us all together • No matter what happens always and forever • And no matter where we are • Near or far • Kelly J. Heyboer, Scott and Donna Veiling of Caledonia, Caledonia High School, language arts. • Elliot J. Nelson, Lyn and Rachel Nelson of Caledonia, home school, computer science. • Nathan R. Post, Ross and Mary Post of Caledonia, South Christian High School, art. • Amanda M. VanWyk, Loren and Jan VanWyk of Caledonia, South Christian High School, Spanish. • Jennifer J. Pollman, Paul and Sallie Wieringa of Middleville, Thornapple Kellogg High School, in­ strumental music. Heritage Day Committee to meet tonight The happy days seeming to fade Even though I would do anything to trade For times of laughter and times of fun When you were out and ready to run Mu<k Love Follow the signs... Drivers should take care to follow the detour signs as Main Street from Route 37 to the bridge will be closed while road bed reconstruction takes place. The Village Grocery is open during construction. - » Dad. Mom, Molly. Dan. Shelly. Ashley. Erich and Nick Tom, Haley. Bnttany, Andrew and lesska Grandma McCarty The Middleville Her­ itage Day Committee will hold a planning meeting tonight (Tuesday, July 25) at Carveth Village at 7 p.m. Committees are making final plans for the event, which is scheduled this year for Sept. 8 and 9. Volunteers are still needed to help with this event. For more informa­ tion about Heritage Day, call Ray or Cheryl Peters at 795-4972. Fun at the fair Marissa Wieringa is all dressed up during the animal fashion show at the Barry County Fair on July 21, More fair news and pictures in today's Reminder and Thursday's Banner OPEN HOUSE Saturday, July 29 & Sunday, July 50 • 1-4PM 186 Podunk Lake Road New Discounts and Payment Plans Available LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month. 2 Month, 3 Month or 6 Month Policies * FREE QUOTES * 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cvcle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Cherry Valley Rd.. Caledonia, MI 49316 Directions: M-37 south to Hastings, M-43 south to Podunk Lake Road, left to home. L-63. SERENE, PRIVATE & SPACIOUS. • 2,000 sq. ft. home • Artist loft upstairs • 3 bed­ rooms • Only 5 miles from Hastings • Plus a cabin on Podunk Lake................... $150,000. YOUR HOST: JOSE R. BLANCO Westdale/Witzel 9l>l^oirnes __ ® & Associates, Inc. I I flNI JI-.948-3770 @ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Juty 25. 2000/Page 9 Area athletes fare well at Great Lakes Triathalon Two hundred and sixty two athletes registered and two hundred and sixty two athletes completed last Saturday's Great Lakes Triathlon Championship held at the Yankee Springs Recreational Area. Here are the results of the top local athletes: Women’s 14 to 19: 2. Natalie Hoag (Wayland) 1:44.10; 4. Andrea Bouma (Wayland) 1:54.34; 5. Jennifer Verkerke (Middleville) 1:55.55. Men's 30 to 34: 3. The stuffed pet contest during the TK lib summer reading program had lots of prizes which thrilled the young pet owners. are invited to attend this program that will be held in the TK middle school gym from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 26. The last day of the read­ ing program is Thursday. July 27. Children in the program are encouraged to turn in the coupon from their reading log by Thurs­ day. Prizes can be picked up at the library Aug. 1-3 dur­ ing regular library hours. Information about TK li­ brary activities is avail­ able by calling 795-5434. The TK library will be (Middleville) 2:08 26. Women’s 50 to 54: 3. Jean Walker (Hastings) 1:42.31. For photographs and additional information on last Saturday's trathlon event, see Thursdays Hastings Banner. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Freeport, TK summer reading programs will end this week by Patricia Johns Staff Writer What do Frisbees and magic have in common? They arc featured during the final week of summer reading activities at the Thornapplc Kellogg School and Community Library and at the Freeport District Library. The final program spon­ sored by the Thornapplc Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library is "The Flying Aces’* ultimate and fun family Frisbee pro­ gram, There is no admis­ sion charge and families Kevin Miller (Wayland) 1:22.34; 8. Mike Siminski (Caledonia) 1:28.03. Women's 30 to 34: 4. Sarah Marsman (Alto) 1:30. Men’s 35 to 39: Bradley Hoag (Wayland) 1:22.36. Women’s 35 to 39: 2 Margaret Hoag (Wayland) 1:26.40 Women’s 40 to 44: 2. Jennifer Ivinskas (Hastings) 1:36.03; 3. Kim Evans (Hastings) 1:45.16; 6. Denyse Pandl (Hastings) 2:05.42; 7. Bobbie Taffee Invites you to come in and meet... closed for cleaning from Aug. 7-11 and will reopen for regular summer hours Aug. 14. At the Freeport District Library the final story hour for young readers will fo­ cus on games. This pro­ gram, at 10 a.m. Wednes­ day, July 26, will tickle the athletic funny bone of all those who attend. On July 27 Mr. Jim's Magic Camp will close the summer reading pro­ gram for older readers. Pre­ registration is required by calling 765-5181. Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan HERE ARE THREE GOOD REASONS TO SUPPORT BRYAN HARRISON FOR TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR Real Experience Proven Leadership Commitment to Community Aide to Senator Fbsthumus Regulatory Reform Advisor to Gov. Engler Local Government Liaison Proposal A Tax Cut Organizer Clean Michigan Environmental Bond Kent Co. Republican Exec.Committee Fifth Generation Resident Sunday School Leader Active Volunteer .... And here’s a few more! Bryan Harrison Community Supporters Doug Hart State Representative Chns Wenger Bowne Township Supervisor John Timpson Lowell Township Supervise! Lota Fbsthumus Lynde Smith Paul Crumback Bonnie Crum back Norm Caskey Betty Caskey Pad Humphrey Deanna Humphrey James Whitney Kathy Whitney Enc Whitney Pam Whitney Bob Fitzsimmons Margate! 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Maggie Wilkinson Judy Good Larry Finkbeiner Annette Finkbeiner Carl Pickard Mary Pickard Tom Pickard Hailey Pickard Greg Vulcan Rich Overm ire JmnGiess Dave Razed Jan RazeII Brent Past Kim Fbsi BRYAN HARRISON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR - ■ ■ Jim Pont! AnneFbntt Jim Lewis Jamie Lewts Russ Olivier Nancy Olivier Tom Fischer Carolyn Escher Ed Fowler AlSteeby Jackie Steeby Austin Stauffer Cathy Wilson Dale Bowman Andy Anuza Jennifer Bowman Nicole Gee LyneflShooks Scott Gordon Adam Andre RonPyper Mark Lemoine Marvin Carta Lemoine Middiestadt Rusty Merchant Alice Middiestadt Jane Merchant Bill Hamson John Heirnholdt Judy Hamson Bob Wilson Peter Oucftxer �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middlevide. Ml/Juty 25 2000 Clarksville Ox Roast planned for August 12 The village of Clarks­ Yoder and Ruby Heaven ville is getting ready for the will be the grand marshals annual Ox Roast Saturday, for the parade. 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Rauch admitted to being the gunman when a drug deal gone bad led him to fire four shots into Rum­ melt while accomplice Matthew Twiss handed over the bullets March 31 in Middleville. Rauch maintained he was afraid for his life be­ cause Rummelt had al­ legedly kidnapped and beat him earlier in the evening while trying to re­ cover some $450 he had paid Rauch for what turned out to be fake 'LSD blotters. Judge James Fisher stressed, however, that protecting society was the higher purpose when he sentenced Rauch as an adult to 10 1/2 to 50 years in prison. "Mr. Rummelt suggests something other than prison," said Fisher. "I guess you and your friends and Mr. Rummelt want to live in a different society where you can deal drugs and shoot each other but this is a civilized society. We just can't have people engaging in the behavior you chose. Now, you have to take responsibility." Prior to Fisher handing down his sentence, Judy Brewer, presentence inves­ tigator, reported that she Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day *7 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! felt Rauch had premedi­ tated the murder attempt because he had gone to his home to change clothes af­ ter Rummelt allegedly kidnapped and beat him and before the shooting occurred "Mr. Rauch had been in the safety of his home." said Brewer. "He told me he didn't want to go back and Twiss told him he would get part of the cut (when they later planned to steal Rummelt’s drugs and money), so he volun­ tarily placed himself in danger." Brewer said Rauch may have planned to shoot Rummelt, but that Rauch denies intending to kill Rummelt. "Others said they heard him discussing with Mr. Twiss that it was part of the plan and he denies he was part of it," said Brewer. "He told me he went back because it in­ volved a considerable amount of marijuana " But according to defense attorney Bruce Lincoln, Rauch claims he was not smoking marijuana at the time of the incident be­ cause he was on probation. "As for premeditated murder, the only testimony to that is Justin Leichty and he was (allegedly) high on marijuana that night," said Lincoln. "My client and Mr. Twiss deny there was ever premedita­ tion. " But Fisher said both de­ fendants are trying to min­ imize their involvement in the transactions. "The main goal in sen­ tencing Mr. Rauch is for rehabilitation, protecting society and punishment," said Chief Assistant Pros­ ecutor Amy Kuzava. "The emphasis here has to be on protecting society." Kuzava added that "it would appear from all ac­ counts that if someone had to be the leader, Mr. Twiss had to be the leader and Mr. Rauch followed along with him." She added that numer­ ous letters sent to the court regarding the case, how­ ever, paint Rauch as a "Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde" per­ sonality. "If he was in fear of his life, you would think he would maybe shoot him one time and get away," said Kuzava. "But he shot JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. Your Independent Agent "Working For YOU!” him five times with four bullets striking him in the back and one at close range to the head." Kuzava went on to say that Rauch's young age and his inexperience con­ tributed to the incident. "Given the impulsive na­ ture with which he acted out, he made the choice to be a drug dealer with Mr. Twiss and to murder his victim," said Kuzava. "Hopefully, the greatest lesson is that actions have consequences." When asked by Fisher whether Rummelt will be charged with conspiracy or felonious assault for his role in the events leading up to his being shot, Kuzava said Prosecutor Dale Crowley planned to consider that possibility following the sentencings of Rauch and Twiss. "That decision will likely be made around the first part of August," said Kuzava. "He's not a typi­ cal victim." Twiss was sentenced two weeks ago to 11 1/2 to 50 years in prison, a sen­ tence longer than Rauch's because he displayed more "culpability" by being older (18) and because has a criminal history, Kuzava said. According to Lincoln, "on one hand, Justin is a kid and on the other, he shot somebody and society can’t put up with it," he said. "But there were three people involved: Mr. Rummelt, Justin and Mr. Twiss. Justin is 16, Matt is 18 and Mr. Rummelt is 25 years old." He went on to show the court a sharply bent baton used by Rummelt to beat Rauch prior to the shoot­ ing. He also pointed out that Rauch suffers from atten­ tion deficit disorder and at­ tention deficit hyperactiv­ ity disorder, along with learning disabilities. "But Justin knew right from wrong and was scared to death,” said Lincoln. "He went home. He didn’t know how to handle what was going on. It was the kid acting, not the adult standing here now." "I’m truly sorry," said Rauch. "I wish things were different." Rauch added that he wanted to "clear up" some misconceptions about what had happened, adding that he was not "getting any­ thing out of the deal." -JJ-J He added that the presentence report indicated he was laughing when he left court on previous date because a news photo­ graph showed him and Twiss smiling. But Fisher interrupted him. assuring Rauch that he was not going to take that intn into .'AHCldArat consideration when fashioning his sentence. "I wanted to tell Mr. Rummelt I’m sorry," Rauch added. "I wish the three of us wouldn't have put ourselves in that situa­ tion. 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Hitchcock at one point said "The village must de­ cide if they are liable in some way by making a public access. They are the ones who have to OK it. If the village and Jerry Baker want to do it, it's up to them. They will be li­ able." Creating a private road which is known to empty into a private street was of concern to Commissioner Karen Wells, who asked twice about potential legal implications. The proposal had been drafted by the village attorney, so it was believed the Planning Commission could go ahead Forcing a private entity to bear the cost, mainte­ nance and liability in­ volved for a public street or seizing it without com­ pensation is not legal in Michigan, and legal action with compensation for such a "taking" is required by a public entity. That the property happens to be commercial does not change that aspect of the problem. Village Trustee Dan Er­ skine said, "Were proba­ bly in trouble just by okiedokying it." When the vote was taken. Wells and Erskine both voted against the mo­ tion which Erskine had ini­ tially made. Hitchcock did restate his willingness to come up with a solution everyone wants and said, "I haven't closed my mind to this." A specific answer about what would achieve a so­ lution was not forthcom­ ing, however. Several peo­ ple tried to get Hitchcock to say what he and his partners want in order to agree to access to 92nd Street (Emmons Creek Drive Pvt). He continued to cite a need to consult with his partner(s). Hitchcock said competi­ tion was not an issue for him. He said 92nd Street was not an issue, because it was already built. Many citizens were unable to discern what the issue is and why things cannot move forward more quickly. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2000, COMMENC­ ING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZOC 00-07-04, PARCEL ID. NO 008-006-00; A REQUEST BY MARY MISSAD, TO REZONE THE PROP­ ERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PAYNE LAKE RD AND BOWENS MILL RD FROM THE -AGRICULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RURAL RESIDENTIAL’ ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEAR ING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER VICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL* Si DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 301 Tweitmeyer asked, together?" he asked, refer­ "What would it take to ring to the court which is change your mind?" not wide enough for a One man asked what road, at 30 feet, when the was the down side for county asks for 66 feet. Hitchcock, and Hitchcock He said in the future de­ responded. "There is a velopment planning should side." include public streets and He said eventually it better agreements. would go through, but not Jeff Baker, speaking for right away. Glen Valley developer Various people tried to Jerry Baker, said "When guess at a solution Hitch­ we came five years ago cock might agree to, or to with our ideas for a develdiscover what was the bar­ opmenL it was not our in­ rier preventing one. One tention to break a contract. man said he thought per­ Changes happen. From the haps Hitchcock was "hold­ standpoint of the residents, ing our safety hostage in this proposal made sense. return for an agreement for We have made efforts to somebody to pay to cross come up with something. the creek." He said he We are willing to sit down hoped he was wrong. with Bill Hitchcock to Some citizens seemed come up with something. to believe Hitchcock Baker was asked by Dan should relinquish consid­ Erskine, "Where will you erations for initial invest­ bend, Mr. Baker?” ment, maintenance and li­ Baker answered, "If you ability and allow the con­ come up with a solution, nection between commer­ we can bend." cial areas. Al Niles, planning Hitchcock said at differ­ commission chair said he ent points in discussion believed the process was that it made no difference working, that Hitchcock to him personally if 92nd was showing flexibility, Street went through or not. and the next step was up He said he owns only ten to the village council. percent interest in the area The details of the ap­ to the west. "From a dollar proved proposal would ex­ standpoint, its not going to tend South Rodgers Court benefit me." south to connect to Em­ He said people would mons Lake Drive (Pvt). have to go to those who The area would have a 30own it to get answers. He foot wide easement, and said only two lots are his, paving engineered to pub­ with 200 feet of property. lic road standards with a Hitchcock did restate his deeper foundation and 3.5willingness to come up inch asphalt layer at 22 to with a solution everyone 24 feet wide was proposed. wants eventually, and The Planning Commission said, "I haven't closed my recommended widening mind to this." the asphalt to as wide as Others pointed out that possible within the right of Glen Valley developers way of 30 feet. had not done all they Normally a county pub­ could to create the safest lic road would have a right situation for residents and of way at a minimum of 66 commercial tenants in the feet wide. Buildings al­ development, either. One ready erected in the area option mentioned included are too close for that width building a second road in to pass between, but the development or leav­ paving of 24 feet wide is ing a right of way for one. fairly common. Hitchcock criticized the A private road requires village officials for not 2.5 inches of asphalt. The planning sooner if they village has agreed to pay wanted South Rodgers to $8,000 toward the project, become a connector. "Why to make it a public road, approve buildings so close considered to be the dif­ ference between the cost for a private drive and a public one. Six lots would be lo­ cated along the connector, including lots already de­ veloped. Lots north of these would have buildings oriented in other direc­ tions, would have a 10-foot Call for Classifieds 945-9554 RNs/LPNs We currently have openings for part-time RNs/LPNs on 2nd shift (2 00 p m to 10 30 pm I Long term care experience would be a plus We have excellent wages, ben­ efits and working conditions If interested in the opportunity to join a great team, submit your resume to Director of Nursing ^ornappie J 2700 Nashw e Rd.. Hastings Ml 49058 • EOE buffer between parking lots and the street, and only service driveways would open out onto South Rodgers Court. These lots are currently not devel­ oped. Hitchcock said the issue of street access for South Rodgers Court was sepa­ rate from the 92nd Street extension west although creating a through-way from the residential sub­ division of Glen Valley would allow those resi­ dents to enter both the Caledonia Shopping Cen­ ter (D&W) and Glen Val­ ley commercial areas without entenng M-37 traf­ fic. Extension of 92nd Street does seem to have been planned for at one time, as one street on the Glen Val­ ley plat map shows a road butted up against the prop­ erty line where 92nd Street. (Emmons Drive Pvt.) would be if extended over Emmons Creek. Hitchcock does not seem to be opposed to ne­ gotiating a compromise, on extending 92nd Street eventually. At one point, Hitchcock suggested, "We should all get together and continue 92nd Street across the Creek." Hitchcock said a second access was needed for emergency services into the Glen Valley housing subdivision. He said this would allow driving to D&W, children to walk to the park and other things. He even said his part­ ners were working with Excell Engineering who had engineered the area three months ago. He said he and his partners had paid for it, but no one in the partnership had done anything about it. It has not been worked out who would pay what part. He said he anticipated there might be houses in the area behind the Cale­ donia Shopping Centre, which is still zoned agri­ cultural. he said. He said eventually, a right of way to 92nd Street would be given. Some people did not want a second road exten­ sion into the residential area because of potential commercial traffic through Glen Valley, and per­ ceived increased risk of crime. Others thought increased fire, emergency and police safety to homes would re­ sult from a second access. Volunteer fireman Bill Robertson said fire safety would increase with two entrances into the devel­ opment. There are two additional means of access for fire equipment over a grass over gravel right of way for utilities to the schools and near the sewer treatment plant. These are not actu­ ally roads but arc grass over gravel and will allow access by emergency ve­ hicles. The next step in the pro­ cess will occur cither by the village council which will consider approval on Aug. 14, or by Hitchcock and his partners who may take action against the ef­ fort to extend South Rodgers Court. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary ballot FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted increase of one (1) mill ($1 per $1.000 of taxable value), as reduced by required millage rollbock which last resulted in a levy of 8118 mills ($.8118 per $1,000 of taxable value), upon taxable real and personal property within the Township of Thornapple Barry County. Michigan, be renewed at one (1) mill $1 per $1.000 of taxable value) for levy in the years 2000 through 2002. inclusive for the purpose of providing gen era! fire protection services? (rf approved, one (I) mm will raise approximately $ 146 000 in the first year of the levy Donna Stagray. Thornapple Township Clerk Thornapple Township NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE AUGUST 8, 2000 PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a Public Accuracy Test of the electronic tabulating equipment, to demonstrate to the public that votes cast will be accu­ rately counted for all offices and on all proposals. The Accuracy Test will be held Monday, July 31, 2000 at 11:00 a m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan. Donna Stagray Thornapple Township Clerk (103) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Juty 25, 2000/Page 13 Caledonia Township Board hears about police services by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Two officers from the Kent County Sheriffs De­ partement spoke to the Caledonia Township Board last Wednesday night about police services in the township. "Caledonia is a very good community to live in," said Deputy Scott RossCaptain French (first name not given) and Deputy Scott Ross.Ross said. Calls coming in the the Dutton sub-station during two shifts have averaged at 2,300 to 2,400 over the last two or three years, remaining about the same. These calls represent all kinds and not just crimes, ranging from reports of suspicious situations to ones where a crime has actually taken place. The greatest volume of calls occur during the business shift for personal injury accidents. Caledonia receives about one half the number of calls or call volume as Gaines Township, by com­ parison. This can vary from one year to the next, Ross explained. Calls from alarms being set off have increased somewhat. They include alarms in homes, banks and businesses, where if an alarm is set off. results in a security company calling police. Ross said more homes have alarm systems built in. resulting in more of such calls. He said a total of 124 alarm generated calls were made. Alarm calls represent a safety concern, and two of­ ficers must be available at the same time to answer the call, which is covered during the two shifts the Dutton sub-station is on duty. Ross said there is a good response time at pre­ sent. Domestic calls also re­ quire two officers to re­ spond. Domestic calls can include drunk and disor­ derly behavior, agitated behavior and other. There were 12 such calls last year. Domestic violence usually occurs late in the day. A breakdown of the dif­ ference in the number of calls in each shift would be available by a Freedom of Information (FOIA) re­ quest. it was explained. There were 243 calls to the 911 number. These ranged from a child calling accidentally to disputes, accidents and calls for service. Accidents in­ volved injuries, cars, and non-injury requests for as­ sistance. It was not known how many speeding tickets were issued, because the information is forwarded to the state. Synopsis of Regular Meeting YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. July 13. 2000 Meeting called to order by Cleric Lippert at 7:35 p.m Board members present 4 Constable Misak and 20 visitors Motion by Finkbemer to appoint Herold as acting Chairperson Motion carried Minutes of June 13th and Special Meeting of June 29th approved as presented Financial statement of June 30th ■ 2000 presented and approved Cemetery contract with Gordon Roush renewed. Care of Yankee Springs Cemetery. Robbins; Coman; and Bowerman Approved on motion Craig Laurent of Fleis and Vandenbrink presented project f.nancmg alternatives available for the Water Tower Will be attending next months meeting with more information Land survey certificate will be delivered first of August to the Township Discussion regarding the Water Supply System Utility Ordinance No 43 permit fees and connection tee amounts. Motion by Herold, second by Finkbiner to amend Ord. No. 43 Article IX; Section 126 900 increase to $3,100 00. Motion carried Motion by Cook, second by Herold to amend Ord. 43 Article III - Section 126 305 Fiscal Year to coincide with Yankee Springs Fiscal year peri­ od Motion carried Clerk to for- OFFICIAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING of THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION August 21, 2000 7 P.M. at Thomapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 The Planning CommiMion will hold a public bearing to consider a petition to rezooe land from “AR" Agricultural-Residential to “RR" Rural Residential, submitted by Jack Spencer and John and Mary Spencer. The subject parcel is identified as tax parcel ri 0814-021-414-00 and 0614-021-014-10 and la generally located at 4675 Bender Rd. in Section 21 of Thoruappk Township, containing 78 1/2 Acres. Peraons wishing to address this issue win be given an opportunity to do so at the hearing. THE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9am -Noon and 1 -4p.m.; Friday8-Noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary. Thomapple Township Planning Commission. PO Box 459. Middleville. MJ 49333 We&ley Van Rhee, Planning Commission Secretary NOTICE Tb-MPpk peewk and •amaat m uffttn for tbc mJ tattoo laps C* ibc vtaually mCrxi beng onedarad ■ Wc M-von day’s to 4k Tc*MMh<) CUrt -nt iubcixi requmr.g tunUary akte or xcnioa duuM aarftaa the Clcri toy w callcig Thomapple Towrjtp) Clark. P O Box 459. 20C E Mx® Sum, Mxk&eviUc. Ml 49JJJ Tdeptoow(<|4) 795-7201 ward to attorney ordinance wording Fmkbetner presented water report and reported on meeting Gun Lake Sewer Authority Reminder of the "open house" at the Fire Station by the Committee to answer questions regarding the ballot proposal for August 8th election ZBA minutes of June 6th, 2000 and Plan Commission on June 15th presented for informa­ tion only. The next planning work session with the community will be July 25th at 7:30 p m Clerk presented DEQ permits for sea walls. General corre­ spondence received Reminder of the August 8th 2000 primary election Audit will be conducted the week of September 5th 2000. Presented bills for payment in the amount of $13,714 39 and payroll in the amount of $5,317.08 were approved Old Business Cook men­ tioned that fire works were lit at the Township Hall by the people who rented that weekend. Policy to state that no fire works will be permitted on the grounds There being no further busi­ ness, meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. A complete copy of the min­ utes is available upon request Janice C Lippert Clerk Robert Herold Chairperson (105) Requests for assistance are made by people who are lost, driving or walk­ ing. persons who have abandoned their cars, and others. These reflect a pos­ itive attitude toward law enforcement, he said. There were 103 contacts from citizens requesting help. Ross said there were 13 break-ins in the township. Burglaries often happen during the day. He said of­ ten one individual or a group of professional crim­ inals may responsible for as many as 40 or 50 breakins in several areas of the county, moving on to other townships. These take time to track down. Property crimes in Caledonia are low compared to surround­ ing townships, he said. Ross said that as the growth continues in the township, the community may expect an increase of crime. Criminals are often attracted by large or con­ centrated populations in housing developments. There were 84 calls re­ porting suspicious activi­ ties. Ross said it was good to see these, because often they represent interven­ tions before a crime is ac­ tually committed. Some crimes are solved because of these calls. He said the department wants neigh­ bors to call for suspicious behavior. "It's better to be safe than sorry," he said. Ross said the Sheriffs Department encourages neighborhood watch groups. They can organize a calling tree, and a means for contacting each other within the neighbor­ hood. It gives a means to the deputies to notify a neighborhood of a poten­ tial problem, to heighten awareness of an impending problem. Communication is a positive aspect of pre­ venting crimes, he said. The number of watch groups is increasing in Caledonia, and interested people are encouraged to call the sub-station if they would like to start such a group. He said there were both formal and informal watch groups. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CLOSE OF ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of testing accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the AUGUST 8TH - 2000 STATE PRIMARY ELEC­ TION in YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: 284 N. Bnggs Road Middleville, Ml AUGUST 1 -2000 e 10:00 AM Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend. For further information contact: Jamce C. Lippert, Clerk 616-795-9091 (105) Traffic safety was dis­ cussed. prompting Trea­ surer Ruth DeVries to ask about how to get an addi­ tional traffic light on M-37. She said there had been an accident that day and two July 18. She said people drive faster than the posted 50 miles per hour. DeVries said people could not get out into traf­ fic at the high rate of speed. Cars enter the traf­ fic eventually and get hit. A slower rate of speed would help, she said. She was told this was a question for the Kent County Road Commission. The MDOT plays a part, but the Road commission takes the first steps to ini­ tiate getting a light, said Captain French (his first name was not made avail­ able). They do a study and regulate speeds. This begins with a sur­ vey of the volume of traf­ fic, using a radar trailer over three days, recording the actual speeds that are traveled on the roadway. Of 100 cars, it is assumed that 85 percent will drive at a reasonable and pru­ dent speed for the condi­ tions. The 85 percent is used to set a rate of speed for the roadway. Then the speed limit may be raised or lowered by about five miles per hour according to this figure. He said most people didn't realize speed limits are based on the speeds drivers actually ob­ serve. Another suggestion to regulate the flow of traffic was to adjust the timing of the light. Traffic signals don't stop accidents, but do help move traffic in predictable ways, the offi­ cers said. Ross said adding another lane would help. He said reducing the speed would help as would stop signs. See police services, pg. 14 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8. 2000 Primary ballot FIRE EQUIPMENT BALLOT PROPOSAL Shall the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Yankee Springs Township imposed under Article IX. Sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by 2 mills ($2 00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2002 inclusive for fire equipment, and shdli the Township levy such increase in millage for such purpose during such peri­ od, which increase will raise in the first year of such levy an esti mated $264,000.00? Jdnice C. Lippert, Yankee Springs Township Clerk NOW HIRING! Ill Applications are now being accepted for a full-time Dietary Relief Cook position with interviewing to begin August 2nd Must be available to work scheduled 1st or 2nd shifts between the hours of 5 30 am & 8 30 pm and scheduled weekends Food service experience required cooking skills desired Further onsite training provided Rates from $8 00 to $10 50 based on experience, with benefits available If quality service in a healthcare setting is your desire apply in person at. . TJibrnapplc \ 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE .. ' ■ 7--—----- -zz Hf you're not getting the You 're not getting it all! for more information on how you, too, can receive your complete coverage of Middleville and Caledonia, Yankee Springs and Freeport... J* JI y �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Juty 25. 2000 Caledonia Township adopts water extension agreement by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board adopted a resolution to approve the water sys­ tem extension agreement July 17, after a discussion of the proposal at a special meeting July 5. The resolution would es­ tablish a $150,000 fund, set up out of General Fund money. Two developers. Valley Point Developers and Broadview Country Estates will set up an addi­ tional amount through let­ ters of credit to establish a quarter million dollar fund, required under the original agreement. Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson said that af­ ter 500 connections, money would be returned to the general fund, and the township would con­ tinue to hold money in re­ serve. which would then be solely funded by new connections. An ordinance change to the water district map would be made in connec­ tion with the agreement. The history of the con­ tract creating the required fund was brought about in an agreement by Caledo­ nia Village, a developer and the schools. "These three parties paid for the water improve­ ments that we have,” said Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson, earlier this month. A second developer later paid for the municipality's share in the agreement. Turn those unwanted items into cash. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today! Vote John R. DeVries, Supervisor Caledonia Township August 8, 2000 Commitment... I will serve as a full time Supervisor, working for you, accountable to you Experienced Leadership...3 years Caledonia Village Council, 3 years Caledonia Township Planning Commission, 6 years Caledonia Township Board Communication...by being available full time on a daily basis. Not a manager, that lives somewhere else, that will leave you and your concerns behind at the end of the day. Cooperation...as we work together, we can create a better place to live, raise our families, and spend retirement years. You deserve a Supervisor that is committed to Serving You and Caledonia Township Vote John R. DeVries, Supervisor, August 8 Paid for tn thr C ommitter to Elect John DeVries The township had title to these assets, with many restrictions, one of which was that the township can­ not provide service to ad­ ditional property owners or developers without meet­ ing the criteria of the orig­ inal contract. The township must set aside a quarter million dollars in a re­ stricted fund to cover the cost of new wells, storage, treatment or other poten­ tial needs. Water service could then still be guaran­ teed to the original in­ vestors in the system, and prevent the municipality from overselling the ca­ pacity. Pierson said the ar­ rangement was set up to meet that obligation, but the township does not an­ ticipate being free of that obligation for several years. Until the original investors were paid back, the quarter million had to be kept in reserve. Even with that much in reserve, Pierson said the fund was only half of what it would cost to expand the system. "We would have to bond for the other half," he ex­ plained. While developers put aside $500 for each con­ nection, the township also will set aside an equal amount to create a discre­ tionary reserve from each connection. Trustee Fred Fleis­ chmann said in the past citizen petitions of 2,400 signatures and 3,600 signa­ tures had been instrumen­ tal in getting two of the lights on M-37 installed. One person suggested a rumor was that the MDOT was considering a light near the Jasonville Farms entrance in the future. Service to the township by the Sheriffs Depart­ ment requires having trained deputies. Within 1Th Annual Charity Golf Classic sponsored by Caledonia AMBUCS Friday August 11 th, 2000 Saskatoon Golf Club Contort: Barb Nauta 891 -9955 "We need a half million in reserve," Pierson said. There have been no new connections and there have been no paybacks under the old contract. "In the village and in Glen Valley, we have not been able to connect one new customer, primarily because of this restric­ tion," Pierson said. "While this restriction was put in the initial contract, this proved to be somewhat re­ strictive because we were unable to provide requests for water." Eventually, under the new water transfer agree­ ment, the township will be able to connect new cus­ tomers who request water. Under the new arrange­ ment, the township will reclassify $150,000 of cash Police services, from page 13— American Business Clubs Tee Times beginning at 11:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Includes: 18 Hole Foursome Scramble & String, Golf Cart, Steak Dinner, Awards Ceremony The agreement would specify that as each developer hooks up the first customer, approxi­ mately S3.000 in connection fees would be charged, of which, S500 will be set aside in a cash fund. the department, many se­ nior officers have retired recently, and more are ex­ pected by December. There are five new posi­ tions opened through re­ tirements and vacancies. Six officers graduated in June, five more being trained now will be fin­ ished in September, and the department anticipates hiring 11 more people this summer, with these ready to go on the road by De­ cember. Ail deputies must be certified with the state, according to Michigan law. Preparation includes some college training, time in the police academy, plus the applica­ tion process with back­ ground investigation takes time. The whole process can take eight or nine months from the time a position is created. If Caledonia Township decided to pay for a third shift at the sub-station, it could take as much as nine months, but if in the near future, probably not that long. The sheriff is an elected official, created by the constitution. He sets the policy in the county. The sheriff does not have to be experienced. He needs to understand what law en­ forcement entails, what his deputies do, and what his responsibilities are. The deputies work for the sher­ iff and follow his orders. They must be certified ac­ cording to Michigan law. assets, while the two de­ velopers will give a letter of credit or cash for $50,000 each, thereby sat­ isfying the quarter million dollar fund requirement. Pierson said that once the other contract is in place, then some waiting properties would be able to have water (owned by De­ velopers 3 and 4). This contract would provide that they are included in the water district, which they need per ordinance. The agreement would specify that as each de­ veloper hooks up the first customer, approximately $3,000 in connection fees would be charged, of which, $500 will be set aside in a cash fund. These developers would pay the costs to extend water service to the new users' property, built to public standards. As they extend service at their own cost, they will deed that part of the system to the township. As each developer sets aside $500, that amount is applied toward their share of the obligation for the quarter million restricted fund. As the developers hit 200 connections, their obligation to have a letter of credit will be extin­ guished. Pierson ex­ plained. The next connections af­ ter that would be applied toward elimination of the township’s general fund re­ striction and until the orig­ inal investors are paid back, the township must keep the quarter million in reserve. At the point the amount is provided, the township would have the freedom to extend water elsewhere outside the existing boundaries, and would be in control of its water sys­ tem, no longer subject to the water transfer agree­ ment. Once paid, public water mains could then be ex­ tended, though the town­ ship is not obligated to do so. The township may still choose not to extend the system for whatever rea­ son, it was stressed. RNs/LPNs We currently have openings for part-time RNs/LPNs on 2nd shift (2 00 p m to 10 30 p m ). Long term care experience would be a plus. We have excellent wages, ben­ efits and working conditions If interested in the opportunity to join a great team, submit your resume to: Director of Nursing ^bmapplc ! r—. . 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE VOTE AUGUST 8TH Elect AL MCCRUMB Yankee Springs Township Supervisor • Resident of community for 25 years • Resident of Yankee Springs for 6 years • Current member of Yankee Springs Zoning Board of Appeals (Z.B.A.) Paid for by the Committee to elect Al McCrumb, 796 N Norris Rd, Middleville, Ml Need some extra cash? Got something to sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 for Sun and News ACTION-Ads! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 25. 2000/Page 15 Yankee Springs planners deal with rural ag zones by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The members of the Yankee Springs Planning Commission had the diffi­ cult task of attempting to maintain the rural am­ biance of the area in two public hearings July 20. Judith Trudeau of 12595 Bass Road asked to rezone 4.14 acres of her property from agricultural to rural residential so she can sell the property to a neighbor. During discussion, Frank Fiala of the commission stressed the work on the master plan, which keeps this area of the township in the rural-agricultural zone. Members of the com­ mission discussed ways to keep zoning at agricul­ tural, but still allow Trudeau to sell the four acres to her neighbor. The commission tabled the request until their Au­ gust meeting. Fiala en­ couraged Trudeau to meet with the township s Zoning Board of Zoning Appeals and seek a dimensional variance for road frontage. Trudeau then could seek a special exception use permit for a lot less than five acres. There are several other properties under this designation in the township. The second request, from Willard Case of 12755 Bowens Mill Road, to rezone 5.3 acres from agricultural to rural resi­ dential will be sent on to the Township Board in Augusts with a recommen­ dation to deny. Case told the Planning Commission that his desire to split the property into three would "upgrade the neighborhood." he also ex­ pressed a concern that the property across from his was being considered for a new mobile home park. Case's property is except from the properties in the Yankee Springs Highlands plat which surrounds him. Neighbor William Aman told the commissioners that he would prefer leav­ ing the property in the agricultural zoning. Confusion over what was shown on the zoning map for the area was high­ lighted. Fiala again talked about ways to maintain ru­ ral character and standing behind all the work the commission and residents did on the updated master plan. Bruce Cook who is con­ vinced that the zoning for Case's property is rural res­ idential cast the only no vote. Ken Worsham is go­ ing to review the zoning map which has caused confusion in the past. The commission did not discuss requests by David Vanderslik for signs on his property. A special exemp­ tion hearing will have to be held on these site plan reviews. The next workshop meeting to discuss updating zoning ordinances is tonight. July 25, at 7:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the commission is Aug. 17 in the township hall at 7:30 p.m. Thornapple noise ordinance proposal The water’s edge Living on the water’s edge is a joy for many township res­ idents They enjoy the recreation opportunities in their own backyard Boating and wildlife watching arc a delight, and the shoreline view is pure pleasure. However, many township waterside residents arc begin­ ning to notice something amiss with our rivers, lakes and streams. They see fish populations declining, and fewer frogs, wading birds, and other wildlife. Banks arc eroding and streambeds arc filling up with sand and sediment. Water plant growth is over abundant, interferes with boating, and a terrible stench rises from the water in the fall. The water is not clear and clean looking II you are a waterside resident, take a look at your back­ yard. Is your yard an expansive lawn extending down to the water’s edge? Do you fertilize your lawn regularly? You may not know it, but you arc contributing to the problem. And you <an help solve it There are solutions to these problems, turf management, and landscaping for water quality. • Leave most of your shoreline or stream bank undis­ turbed. Create only a “keyhole” access point for your prop­ erty. This protects banks and keeps rainwater from running directly into the water. • Create a buffer zone of native plants along the shore, in and out of the water. Native plants not only provide wildlife habitat, they can actually clean storm water of pollutants and sediments. • Test your soil before you add fertilizers. You may not need as much as you think. MSU Extension can test it for you. • Don’t apply fertilizers or pesticides within 20 feet of a water body or on a steep slope that faces a water body • Learn more about natural landscaping. Traditional land­ scapes on shoreline property throw water ecosystems out of balance. Natural landscapes heal lakes, rivers and streams. Try it. You will enjoy your restored, healthy backyard. And so will the wild birds and wildlife that you like to watch! Contact MSU Extension (616-336-3265), your Conservation District, or the Thornapple River Watershed Group (http: 'www.thomapplenver.com) for more informa­ tion on natural landscaping to protect water quality. BENDER AUTO BODY - Since 1967 Quality’ Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thor­ napple Township Planning Commission heard last week from residents on both sides of the proposed new noise ordinance. Patrick Malloy of Parmalee told the board "Something has to be done to protect the homeowner's investment. Noise and dust from a neighbor's property where a home motocross track has been installed." Others in the audience were concerned that the ordinance not just target one person. There was also some discussion of other vehicle noise. Planner Geoff Moffat told the Planning Commis­ sion that there are some easy to use ways to test decibel levels for noise that are not too expensive, which would allow some qualitative tests of noise rather than subjective ones. The noise ordinance will be returned to the ordi­ nance amendment com- Surplus commodity distribution is July 27 A U.S. Department of Agriculture Surplus Commodity Food Distribution will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at Caledonia Holy Family Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. Chicken, egg noodles, fruit-nut trail mix and veg­ etable soup mix will be dis­ tributed. Income eligibility guide­ lines are based on a monthly income: • Household size of one person under 60 years of age, $905; over 60 years, $l,H3. • Household size of two under 60 years, $ 1,219; over 60 years, $l,500 • Household size of three under 60 years, $1,533; over 60 years, $1,887. • Household size of four M 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-Ads under 60 years, $ 1,847; over 60 years, $2,273. For each additional house­ hold member, add $314 under 60 years of age and over 60 years of age and add $387. New cards are available. For more information, call Arlene at 891-1298. mittee for "a good look." The commission will at­ tempt to find that "magic line" and return a suggestion to the Thornapple Township Board. The commission also de­ ferred a request by Russ DeMaagd for expansion of his business until the next regular meeting. Moffat presented the commissioners with an overview of a new ordi­ nance to allow cluster/open space develop­ ment in agriculture and ru­ ral residential zoning. The committee will review this and discuss it at the Aug. 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt Inc. Formerly South Kent Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance !COMPLETE I! front/rear I ! TUNE-UP IIII <«£*> -BRAKES lifetime brakes available I WITH COUPON • EXPVtES AUGUST 5, 2000 | | WITH COUPON • EXPIRES AUGUST 5, 2000 I I 500 Arlington street (M-37) • Middleville | | 500 Arlington Street (M-37) • Middleville | 795-3550 1795-3550 Tet 616^97-5530 Fz / z Zj JEJowoi [ * will Help Save Fuel! ] 309 East Main St., LoweU, Ml 49331 JElOEiot ! 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Ml/Juty 25. 2000 MSU dean's list has 22 students from area Twenty-two area students have been named to the academic honors list for the spring semester at Michigan State University. To be named to the list, students were required to earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and carry a full academic course load. The students, their hometowns, class levels and major fields of study are as follows. • Alisha A. Adri an se of Alto, a senior majoring in political science, pre-law. • Jessica Elizabeth Fischer of Alto, a freshman in education. • Bradley James Fortuna of Alto, a senior in finance. 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U of M honors 6 area students Six area students earned recognition for academic excellence at the University of Michigan’s annual Honors Convocation. Class Honors were ac­ corded to those who achieved an undergraduate record equal to at least half As and Bs for two terms during the 1999-2000 academic year. James B. Angell Scholars were honored for maintaining all-As for two or more consecutive terms. In addition, freshmen who won the William J. Branstrom Prize earned a book of their own choice for ranking amonthe the top 5 percent in their class. The students, their hometowns, U-M college of school they are attending, type of academic honor were: • Erin Rebecca Haddix of Alto, College of Literature, Science & the Arts, Branstrom Prize and Class Honor. • Joelle Suzanne Call for Classifieds 945-9554 24 hours a day * 7 Oays a week Busman of Alto, College of Literature. Science & the Arts Angell Scholar and Class Honor. • Nicholas Anthony Boncher of Caledonia. College of Literature. 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Ml/July 25. 2000/Page 19 Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MAR­ KET: Sunday, July 30. Rain or shine, 400 exhibitors. 200 un­ der cover. Every type of an­ tique. Located right in Allegan, Michigan at the fairgrounds, 7:30am to 4pm, $3 admission. Free parking. To exhibit 616735-3333. Business Services ................ BLEAM******* •♦•EA VESTR OUG HING Seamless Gutter 32 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959,616-9450004........................................... SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Cus­ tom made aluminum gutters. Warranty. free estimates Steve's Seamless Gutters. (616J-7957980._____________________ NEED BABYSITTER IN CASCADE AREA HOME for my two small children, your home preferred. 4 hrs/wk. only. Please call 616-656-5020. Community Notice FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER Meeting room. hall, kitchen available Call Deloris at 765-3871._________________ HOME OWNERS’ Credit problems? We can help! 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July 28th 8011 68th St., Caledonia______________ YARD SALE Wed., Thurs., July 26. 27. Household items, large sized clothing, misc. items. 12081 Gackler Rd. YARD SALE 875 Pine Creek Dr., Middleville in Cider Mill Mobile Home Park. July 28th, 9-5, July 29th. 9-? Queen size comforter with shams, Jr. & misses clothing, misc. house­ hold, paperback books and more. 3 FAMILY YARD SALE Jr„ misses, huge assortment of plus size and mens clothing. Misc. household items. July 28,9-5. July 29,9-? 449 Cider Mill Dr., Middleville - Cider Mill Mo­ bile Home Park. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: July 27th. 28th. 29th. rain or shine. 7865 Whitney ville Rd. Help Wanted CALEDONIA COMMU­ NITY SCHOOL is looking for people who are interested in a part-time position as a substitute bus dnver or special education bus aide to help with special edu­ cation students If interested, contact Dianne at 616-891 -0224. DRIVER- additional CDL A drivers needed. Looking for de­ pendable service oriented per­ son with chauffeurs. CDL-B, or CDL-A license. Full-time, parttime, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hir­ ing for night/weekends. 2487729._____________________ CITY DELIVERY- to $800/ wk+ great benefits. Local! Start training now! (616)-949-2424. Jobline. PACKAGING/ PRODUC­ TION- $14/hr+ benefits. Many open !!Trainingnow!(616)-9492424. Jobline. OFFICE CLERICAL- to . $13.64/hr+ benefits! Friendly office! Start now! Entry level. (616)-949-2424, Jobline. LOOKING FOR ASSISTANT DAYCARE HELP for school year, 795-4950._____________ TRAILER MECHANIC. Must have hand tools. Insur­ ance, 401K, uniforms, paid vacations. CDL a plus but not necessary. Starting wages-$10 and up, depending on experi­ ence. Michigan T railer Service, 4350 Clyde Park, Wyoming. ARE FORTUNES BEING MADE ON THE INTERNET? Are you making a fortune on the internet ? If not you. then who? 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Goldfish & Koi. liners, pumps, filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo. Caledonia. 616-698-1030. Open M-F 9:OOam-5:3Opm; Sat. 9:00am2:00pm____________________ GREEN LAKE- WOW! The view and access with dock' Large lot for this 2 story. 2 bedroom home. Master bedroom is 24x 15 with dual closets Lower level great room is 24x18! Attached 1-1/2 car garage plus a 12x33 boat garage. The open floor plan with kitchen, living room with fireplace, and dining room has dual sliders to spacious deck. You will love living here! Call Rick or Cathy Merdzinski. Greenridge Realty 974-6330. 974-6332 or 365-8900. (51606). BOLENS 1600 RIDING LAWN MOWER w/mower deck, V-2 Briggs & Stratton engine, new battery, $750. Call 616-672-7167 evenings. CALEDONIA: 2.5 acres off 92nd. between Kraft & Patterson. Reduced to $34,900 and up 6987360 Imwu & Garden JOHN DEERE 111 LAWN MOWER w/snow blower, blade, mower deck, weights and chains, $1,800. Call 616672-7167 evenings. NEED BUSINESS CARDS, envelopes, brochures or more, call J-Ad Graphics at 616-9459554 Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week O DOWN,TAKE OVER PAY­ MENTS: 3 bedroom. 2 bath, drywall doublewide. Located in Cider Mill Village 795-3359 GET MORE NEWS! Sub senbe to the Hastings Banner. Only $25 per year in Barry County. Ph. 616-945-9554 REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604. __________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS. We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you men­ tion this ad. 1-800-672-9604. ABANDONED REPO: Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604 _________________ START Bl HIDING EQUITY! Don’t wait - why rent? When you can own your own home! We have beautiful homes avail­ able - new - pre owned - whole­ sale - repossessed - with low down and easy financing in your choice of parks. Lili. I -800-6680897. National Ads READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA. PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. Recreation 1986 14.5 F(X)T GRUMMAN FISHING BOAT. 25 horse power. Electric start Mercury. Yacht club trailer. $1800 Firm. 795-2397 after 5 p.m. FORTUNE CHEF Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. Ml 49316 616-891-1388 �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Juiy 25. 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-08-01.pdf 03a3a46f3b1ed4f2cc207e31fdc69bef PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 31/August 1, 2000 hast ' ' Youth Theatre to do ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ by Patricia Johns Sto# Writer The Thornapple Arts Council and the Summer Youth Theatre program are presenting "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank Gilbrcth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4 and 5. The cast of eager young people ranges from some just entering middle school, some in high school and others just graduating. The students arc combining their talents both on stage and behind the scenes. The Middleville and Freeport areas are well repiesented in those selected for cast and crew of the Play. Learning new characters, memorizing lines, or even becoming a boy or a really strict teacher are challenges which these girls have faced since July 5. Performing are Daneen and Breena Brill, Rebecca DuFresne, Katie McKeown, Becky Warner and Elena Gormley. Performing all the essential backstage duties is Mandy Kowalczyk. "Cheaper by the Dozen" is being directed by Christopher R.P. Weaver. A graduate of Oberlin College, he brings teaching experience from North Carolina and the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Assisting Weaver is local singer and actor Peg Hemerling. The young local actors are coping with some costumes original to the 1920s, wearing sweaters in July and finding shoes which fit their feet and the parts they play. The cast members are Dad: Josh Doe; Mom: Kaila Qualls; Anne: Rebecca Dufresne; Ernestine: Betsy Acker; Martha: Katie Mckeown; Frank: Adam Vipond; Bill: Heather Matthews; Lillian: Brittany Wescott; Frran: Jenna Radant; Dan: Elena Gormley; Jackie: Breena Briel; Doc Burton: Daneen Briel; Mrs. Fitzgerald: Katrina Jacobs; Joe Scales: Jesse Doe; Miss Brill: Becky Warner; and Larry: Josh Wescott Katrina Jacobs also will be the stage manager for this production and Josh Doe is the student director. "Cheaper by the Dozen" will be presented at Central Elementary Auditorium Friday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 5, at a 2 p.m. matinee and at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for Students and senior citizens. Tickets are available at the door, Pro­ gressive Graphics, Jefferson Street Gallery and from cast members. The summer youth theatre productions are supported by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Culture, the Rural Arts & Culture program, Mike Humphreys, the Sue Drummond Fund, the afternoon on Broadway Group and other patrons. Local actors are ready to take the stage in "Cheaper by the Dozen" on August 4 and 5. Pictured from left are Daneen Brill, Katie McKeown, Becky Warner, Rebecca DuFresne. In front are Elena Gormley. Breena Brill and backstage crew person extraordinaire Mandy Kowalczyk. Busy Workers to auction quilt at Kent County Fair by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A variety of country style activities are taken on by the 40-plus member Byron Center Busy Workers 4-H club, from crafts to raising many kinds of animals, though nearly everyone shows livestock. One of the sub-groups in the the club worked to create a queen- sized quilt, which will be auctioned off at the Kent County Fair Friday, Aug. 12, to the highest bidder, with proceeds to go to the King Memorial Building Fund to help rennovate the community building at the Lowell Fairgrounds. The quilt will be dis­ played at Rainbow's End until Friday, Aug. 4, and then moved to the Exhibit Building at the fairgrounds. Many members cut the squares. Steve Haase, Clint Steketee, Rachel Bauer, Kelsey Steketee, Kelly Haase and Sara Haase were all involved sewing and laying out the quilt. The animals raised in the club include dairy and beef cattle, sheep, pigs, a few rabbits and chickens. The kids usually meet once a week. Ages of the kids range from 9 to 18, at all levels of experience. The youngest participate with a mentor. Raising beef, swine and poultry is Chad Bauer, to compete at the fair during the week-long activities Aug. 7-12. Rachael Bauer will enter in beef, poultry and crafts. In three categories, swine sheep and poultry, Jason and Michael Stegink Learning the proper way to handle their beef cattle, Leah VanLaan and Holly VanLaan take directions from their leader, will compete with animals they have raised. Holly and Jenny VanLaan also will enter three categories with beef, swine and sheep. Entering beef and swine animals, are John, Kerry and Leah VanLaan. Greg Haase and Steven Haase will both enter beef and rabbits. See Busy Workers, pg. 2 In This Issue Three students apprehended for vandalism Emergency services millage renewal on next Tuesday’s primary election Local candidates prepare for Tuesday’s primary election TK School Board prepares for 2000-2001 budget The Byron Center Busy Workers 4-H Club prepares to show animals at the fair in Lowell. These kids will show cattle, both beet and dairy. - mw �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 1,2000 Busy Workers, continued from front page-------------Bntering beef and poultry categories are Kelly, Kevin and Sara Haase. Clinton and Kelsey Steketee will each enter both beef animals and crafts categories. Greg Salmon, Heidi Salmon, Jim Grimley, Michelle and Elizabeth Grimley will enter swine and sheep categories. Peter Newhof, Allison Webster, Mitchel Theule and Philip Maier will all enter swine. Ben Hollemans will compete with rabbits. Five youngsters, including Betty, Bobbi. Katie, Matthew and Michael Meyer all will enter dairy and beef animals. Explorers, including kids in the youngest age group, include Susan Gould, who will exhibit a beef animal. Allison Oesch and Jonathan Post, who will enter in the dairy category, and Gina VanLaan who is raising both beef and swine. This group, which includes Caledonia kids, will show pigs at the Kent County Youth Fair, though even more wili participate than were present for a workshop on handling their animals. At a clinic for handling pigs at the VanLaans, the Byron Center Busy Worker members learned how to steer the animals with a crook. THE NATUREFORM COLLECTION OF LAMINATE HAS ARRIVED! Feel the Difference^ Livestock raising is a main focus of the Byron Center Busy Workers. Mike Steoink, Hollv VanLaan, Heidi Salmon, and Leah VanLaan will show sheep. The Nature Form Collection of Mannington Laminate is now available. This collection is the next evolution in laminate flooring. We take all the tradition­ al benefits of laminate flooring and combine them with a highly tex­ turized surface. The result is the most realistic looking laminate floors on the market today combined with a 20 year FRESH IDEAS IN FLOORING residential warranty. • Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Tile • Hardwood and Laminate flooring Sales • Design • Installation Let us help you explore the possibilities for your home, today! Caledonia Carpet & Interiors (D& VV Plaza Next to Rite-'Aid) • Phone: 616-891-2360 CepTTk Steve Haase, Clint Steketee, Rachel Bauer and Kelsey Steketee made this quilt with Kelly and Sara Haase, which will be on Display at Rainbow's End before being auctioned off at the fair as a fund-raiser for the King Memorial Building Fund. Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News classified ads �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml,August 1.2000/Page 3 German musical, dance group to perform at CHS by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Musik und TractenKapelle of Sasbach­ walden, Germany, will visit and perform in Caledonia and Grand Rapids Aug. 6-9 as a part of the Blue Lake International Exchange Program. The ensemble is one of several European musical groups that will visit Michigan this year. While visiting Caledonia, the 41-piece German Band and Dance Troupe will perform one concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center, Nancy TenElshof said. No admis­ sion will be charged. TenElshof, a music teacher at Caledonia Middle School, has been involved in the Blue Lake part of the exchange program, participating in a U.S. musical group, which has visited the area in Germany from which Trachtenkapellc is from. TenElshof said she has never encountered more warmth and hospitality than in her tours to communities hosting members of the Blue Lake Adult International Band, with which she has taken part She said she hopes Trachtenkapelle is a 41-piece German Band and Dance Troupe performing in Caledonia next Tuesday at 7 p.m. while touring the area. The group will be hosted in the homes of area families, including in Caledonia. members of the German musical group and dance troupe will experience the same kind of hospitality and welcoming spirit in Caledonia. TenElshof is chairwoman of committee making the arrangements for the group's visit. Blue Lake, located about six miles west of Whitehall, is best known for the Fine Arts Camp it operates each summer. Over 4,000 talented young musicians, mostly from Michigan and other midare states. western expected to attend Blue Lake this summer. 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Since then, more than 6,000 high school musicians wearing Blue Lake uniforms have visited 650 communities in England France. Italy, Germany, Austria, Luxem­ bourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Hungary Liechtenstein. In addition to the high school students, in 1998, Blue Lake added on an adult community band, which has traveled throughout Germany, Austria, France, and Luxembourg. TenElshof has participated in these tours with the group. In return, nearly 9,000 members of 235 European and Japanese bands, orchestras, choirs, and dance groups have come to Michigan to perform in communities throughout Michigan and the Midwest. While touring Europe, Blue Lake groups were hosted by more than 1,000 families in Denmark, Ger­ many, Austria, France, the Netherlands and Belgium, while 350 families in 40 Michigan communities hosted members of five European groups that visited Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. According to Gretchen Sunsell, director of the in- Food Distribution set for Aug. 5 A free food distribution will be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church parking lot, 9669 Kraft Ave. SE. Caledonia Saturday, Aug. 5. from 9 to 11 a m. Bnng boxes and bags and strong helpers to carry food. The last distribution date for the year will be Oct. 7. ternational exchange pro­ gram, nearly 1,000 young American and European musicians are expected to participate in the 31st annual Blue Lake exchange program during this year. TenElshof is traveling with the Adult International Band. Caledonia High School students Tara Burgess and Gino Oberlander are with the traveling International Ballet this summer. For more information about the group, or for those who would like to host, call TenElshof at 868-7684. HAIRCUTS S1O Perms *35 liHlmlrs huiKtit 616-795-1268 1787 Rivne Lake Hoad Middleville, Michigan 49333 OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY eadobvs yr . .... . A Premier Independent & Assisted Living Community designed with you in mind. Four floor plans to choose from Nearest and most affordable rates in area. Licensed personnel on staff Weekly housekeeping & laundry service included in monthly fee Cable TV & Telephone service included For more information or tour, call (616) 954-2366 or visit us at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE (Behind Wal-Mart) We know that there is no place like home, however, when you can no longer stay at home safely, the next best choice is EMERALD MEADOWS �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 1. 2000 ‘Creatures of the Night' to visit Caledonia Aug. 3 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The darkness of summer will offer a chance to learn about nocturnal animals through a Kent District Li­ brary program at the Village/Township Hall at 250 Maple St. Thursday. Aug. 3, at 10:30 a.m. Where Is God When I Hurt? This new message series will touch your heart and life, right where you re at. to help you find answers to this difficult question. Gun Lake Community Church 12220 West M-179 Highway Wayland, Ml 49348 • 795-7903 Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. iT'VtT'l Casual attire fZ Featured will be fascinating animals such as the owl. bat. bush baby and flying squirrel, brought by the Organization for Bat Conservation. During the interactive program, featuring live animals, presenters will explain how nocturnal animals are adapted to hunt and survive in the darkness. Children will learn about why these animals are active at night, what they eat and what eats them. The Organization for Bat Conservation is dedicated to teaching people about line" and completed their reading goal are eligible for prizes, including a trip for four to Walt Disney bats and conserving bat populations and habitat. It is the only group licensed in the state of Michigan to use live bats in their educational programs. The program is for chil­ dren ages 6 and up. Regis­ tration is required by calling 891-1502. This free program is part of the summer reading club. Score Big with Books! The reading club kicked off June 12 and runs through Aug. 5. Children who registered at any Kent District Library branch and who "crossed the finish Louise Schleh turns 90 A card shower is being planned to celebrate Louise Schleh’s 90th birthday on Aug. 6, 2000. Please send cards to Thomapple Manor. B-108, 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058. _______ LOCAL_________ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Liling Church - Serving a Liling Lord Sunday School................................... 9 30 a m 10 45 a m Morning Worship Evening Praise.................................... 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY ( M II 01 1 H CHURCH a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............................ 10 30 a m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings......................7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Crou Creek Charter Academy Family Night 6 30 p in 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Rev Michael Stowell Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Bouma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison Visit our web site www brightskle org CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass . .. .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Mass; 9:30 a.m. Z'VvTX ' AM \ Worship; Jk 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical Family Night Covenant Churches of America 1 Redeemer Covenant Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman "We are changed by God 's love! ” 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Sunday School.................................. 1 LOO a.m. Adult Bible Class . 11 00 a m Ret E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Sundo wshtp 1900 am A 6 00pm nld & Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Jt Sena Greenway, Poster Lynelie Sprik. Fewrt Leader Al Tierney er. C ommunify Coding Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p m 9255 84th Street. Alto, Ml 49302 Onr milr east of WhiineyvtUe Rd P Adams Pfeme 891-8440 Ml • 795-790J Meeting you. your friends. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursen & Child Care) ton re at Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax:891-8648 K" GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CMC*rcm \i 5 north of Mkkflevffie • 795 9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk' Sunday Schixtl.............................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service........... 11:00 a in. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.............................. 6:45p.m Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6:45p.m. ] I akeside <Community Church API ■cc for Family A Friend* 6201 Whitnev ville Avenue, Alto CHRI STIAN REFORMED 9 30 a m Contemporary Worship 10 45 am Sunday Schoo1 for All Ages 6 00 p m Evening Worsllip ..... . Pastor Roger Bultman • ( hurch Office 868-0191 www. lakesidecommunity org (under construction > Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . . 8:30 a.m & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday . .6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave < (Hp/r. ® RAY TOVTNSEXD P-asKk SORMAS KNORR ChrtHun FJuotKXi 891-8028 • e-mail leighton©iserv.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Church School, Sunday 9 45 am Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wt‘d Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) 708 W. Main Street Sunday School 10:00 a m .11:15 a.m Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m Be devoted to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11 00 a m. Rom 12 10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 eijurcfj 5590 Wiitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday School..10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Parmelee Mornng Aorship . 9 30 a m, MiaaievUte Sunday School . 945 am Middtevilte Morning Worship 11 00 am Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Rayle Bailard, Pastor Phone 86B6437 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 West tCtocf Sooadn Road) Worship Sen ice...................................10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street 1 17^ Ret bx Zachman Rev Church Office <616) 891-1512 M-37 M 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 175 Cherry Phone 616-765-5316 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service Rev. Deborah R. Miller, Pastor Old Time Gospel Message CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Morning Worship Service 930 am. Worship 792-2889 4 Church with a canng heartfor our community and the world' FREEPORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST a place to belong World. For more information about the program, call the KDL at 336-3250. through Rdetaai Mesaages DynamK M.. *urr' € c*e Pro?rMn$ e : i am inc am SUNDAY 8.30 & II a.m., 6 p.m. Children s Worship and Nursery 9 45am Learning for ail 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Nour Communit) Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WMneyvMte Ave at 84th St • 891 -8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord Temporarily Meeting ctf Caledonia High School Sunday School 930 am Sunday Momrg Worship lOX) am. Sirday Evenrg Worship 6 00 p.m Wea fAdweek Player 4 Boe S^udy 700 pm Rev. Thomas Siirys. Rev Kart Bashior. Assoc Pastor/Youth Mmsmes �The Sun and News. MiddleviHe. Ml/August 1. 2000/Page 5 Engagements Allerding-Medaris Weidman-Van Elst Jim and Rose Ann Allerding would like to announce the engagement of their son, Joshua J. Allcrding to Dawn M Medaris. Parents of the bnde arc Dave Medaris of Hastings and Pat VanElzelingen of Grand Rapids. A September wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Weid­ man announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Julie Weidman, to Brandon Van Elst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Van Elst. The wedding celebration is planned for Aug. 5, 2000. Parbel*Buist Lisa Mane Parbcl of Cale­ donia and Ethan James Buist of Caledonia. Lisa is the daughter of Chns and Linda Bennett of Middleville, and Pete and Andi Parbel of Caledonia. Ethan is the son of Randy and Dawn Buist of Middleville. Their wedding date is Sept. 16. 2000. Lisa is a graduate of Cale­ donia High School and at­ tended Davenport Univer­ sity. She is employed with Breton Insurance Agency. Ethan is a graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg H.S., attending Davenport Univer­ sity and employed with Macatawa Bank. Turn those unwonted items into cosh. Coll 945-9554 to place o Sun i News ACTIOhkdtodoy. Getty Realty (Complete Building & Real Estate Services I .O' OPEN SUNDAY, Aug. 6th, 14pm ('harming Farm House on 5 rolling acres near Duncan Lake. M-37 to South on Cherry Valley. West on Gadtler, North on Duncan Lake Road to House Call Catherine: 795-3389(o). 795-1078(h). REDUCED! 3BR/31/2 BA... You uiU appreciate all the extras in this newly constructed two-story with finished walkout Over 2600 stf.fi ofliving area and a 3 stallgarage1 Call Catherine: 795-3389(0). ?95-1078(h). Beautiful 4BR?3i/2 BA ..„ 1999 Parade Home north of Middleville. Exceptwnal.quality inside & out Nearly 4000 stf.fi of finished living area! Call Catherine: 795-3389(e). 795-1078(h) VACANT LAND HUGE Pole Bam on 1 5 acres Asking SoO.OOO Make an offer’ Oser 2 Wooded acres across from state land .Asking $40,000 pfljss Caledonia youngest in Grand Rapids pageant by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia will be repre­ sented by Star Serene Haldaman in the Miss Greater Grand Rapids Scholarship Pageant at 7 p.m. next Saturday at the Performing Arts Center at Caledonia High School. At 17, the Caledonia se­ nior will be the youngest young woman in the pageant. She will be con­ testant number four. "There are 12 girls par­ ticipating this year and only one will go to The Miss Michigan Pageant," Haldaman said. "As con­ testants, we have the op­ portunity to show our tal­ ent. physical fitness, share our future goals and ideas, and have the chance at holding a very important title. She will compete with a piano and vocal perfor­ mance. Haldaman says she likes classical music, but that is not what she will play in the competition. She will present a platform on the seven styles of learning. Volleyball is her favorite sport, which she plays for CHS. She is sentinel of the Caledonia FFA Chapter. Haldaman has an un­ usual hobby, and likes to drive and work on truck engines. She drives a 1987 Chevy Silverado Blazer with a 305 horse power engine, with a three-inch lift in front and a four-inch lift in back, and with 33inch tires. She also has a summer job, employed as a nanny for the three small children of the Mokma family. Haldaman's future ambi­ tion is to attend Michigan State University to study law and become an attor­ ney. She said participating in a pageant was never any­ thing she had ever thought about doing, but after learning more about it, and taking part in the first stages, she said, "I like sports, and this gives me the opportunity to explore my feminine side. I love people, and I like chal­ lenges, which this is." Haldaman became in­ terested in the competition because she was encour­ aged by a faculty member, Tom Kaechele, who is on the board of the Greater Grand Rapids Pageant. An incentive for Haidaman was the scholarship possibilities through partic­ ipation in the pageant. Scholarships range from $200 for a talent award to $1,600 for the lucky win- New Discounts and Payment Plans Available Beautiful Building Iois from 2-5 acres CALL US' Catherine Beyer ^95-3389(0), 795-1078(H) Bill Getty 795-3389(0), 795-7513(H) 117 East Main Street, Middles ilk, Ml / ”95-3389 ner chosen to be Miss Greater Grand Rapids. Other prizes connected to the competition and schol­ arship awards are under­ written by various busi­ nesses in the area. Sheryl Moon, executive director of the pageant said "This has been a good stretch for her; a new ex­ perience. She is interested in growing into the expec­ tations of the position and the challenges it offers." In connection with the pageant, she sent a lot of letters to people inviting them to attend and support the event. She has also done a lot of other work in connection with the pageant. The pageant will include young women from Kent and Ionia counties. When Miss Greater Grand Rapids is chosen, she will be eli- See Miss Caledonia, pg. 7 Star Serene Haldaman Gaines United Brethren Church j Tuesday, August 15th • 7:00 p.m. Church is located on the comer of Kalamazoo Ave and 92nd St. For more information please call the church at 698-8252 LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month, 2 Month, 3 Month or 6 Month Policies - FREE QUOTES - 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia, MI 49316 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 1, 2000 Canine competition will begin Youth Fair by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Working Paws is a 4-H Club that includes young people who want to learn about dog training, from all over Kent County, including Caledonia. The group is looking forward to competing in the Kent County Youth Fair in Lowell next week. Canine events will begin the first thing Saturday morning, Aug. 5 at 8 a.m. in the rabbit tent. Heather Van Kalker from Caledonia will enter her dog "Sabre" and Katie Strauss will enter "Libby" and "Molly." Both girls are from Caledonia. Some of the other kids in the club are Katie Smith, and Becky Lockwood, both from Cascade, and Jessica Newell from Saranac, and her mentoree. Emma Roderick, from Lowell. Lockwood explained she had been working in the club for three years. "You train the dog to work on a chain, teach it to sit, stay and heel, and work with it a lot every day." Smith, who has been competing in 4-H for four years said categories and levels of competition are prc-novicc, novice. advanced, open and utility. Newell, who has been competing in 4-H for five years, is a mentor for Roderick, working with her not only with her dog in showmanship, obedience, and agility but in other 4-H activities as well. She has Heather Van Kalker from Caledonia commands Sabre to hold a position she identifies as "stacking." Working Paws 4-H Club from all over Kent County handle dogs. Shown here Kiefer, Becky Lockwood Roderick with Bianca and Topper. includes several kids who want to learn to are Katie Smith with with Phoebe, Emma Jessica Newell with Katie Strauss with her Shelties, Libby and Molly. This will be the last year in 4-H for Strauss. it - ^HAIR nle«sm»el. DESIGNERS been helping crafts. her with Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! It s Christmas in July! What are you putting in their stockings this year? How about the gift of travel? Plan for that winter trip now and be a real Santa this year. HOIJOAV CRUISE December 18, 2000 - 4 night cruise aboard the Ecstasy sailing out of Miami to Key West & Cozumel. Special rates for Travel Store customers. Inside Cabins: $284.00 p.p. Oceanview Cabins: $324.00 p.p. Port Charges: $103-75. p.p. 3rd & 4th passenger in cabin pays $129 00 p.p. Prices from Grand Rapids are available. Call 616-795-1606 Cite this as an early Christmas present for yourfamily or get a group togetherfor more satings. The Travel Store 9414 Spring Creek Ct.. North Town Center North edge of Middleville Phone (616) 795-1606 Fax (616) 795-1608 i Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley Caledonia Ml 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service” Receptions & Corsages A complete floral service Delivery Service Specializing ovvnerS Bill \f,Orfn in Weddings raxo ZLD'OiES Unique Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets FTD/AFS/TEL wire services Call 891-8646 • fax: 891-0667 Mo/or f C°rd* accep'jL �The Sun and News. MiddleviHe, Ml/August 1.2000/Page 7 TK School Board preparing for school year by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education con­ tinues to make preparations for the 2000-2001 academic year and conduct business on the start of the new fiscal year. A few teachers still need to be hired but the district should be ready to go on the first day for students on August 29. The board Monday, July 24, approved the standard preliminary school bond loan application for what may turn out to be less than $465,565. The board also approved the operating loan resolution for $1.9 million. This is less than the $2.8 million borrowed in 1999. Both these are standard procedures for school dis­ tricts across the state. Some of the loans are necessary because of the difference in fiscal years between the schools and state government, which means schools borrow some money against anticipated state aid payments. There were a number of personnel moves announced. Teacher Karen Seifert was hired to fill a first grade position at McFall. She replaces Sue Brummei. who will take over as technology consultant at the elementary level. Brummei will combine this position with a part-time position at McFall to provide small group reading sessions for students. Teresa Michalski fills the fifth grade position left open when Betsy Butler retired. In other school board business last week: • There was discussion about looking into where and how the Reading Re­ covery program will fit into the TK curriculum. New Assistant Superintendent Sharon Kalee will do some research on how well students who went through Reading Recovery are faring in the higher grades. She also will look al the effect u.w a.m. • Community Garage Sale! at the >* Meadows of Jasonville Farms in Caledonia • Many items including clothing, kitchen items and knick-knacks, golf clubs and much more, too much to mention all. Located off of Cherry Valley - go to the individual K of class size and other issues before reporting back to the board. • The board also approved a budget for technology to show a timeline of purchases • Under the construction update, the board approved purchase of new carpet for Page Elementary for the rooms which did not receive carpet in the new construction. • New air conditioning units will be installed at the high school auditorium. This $61,118 carpet pur­ chase and $120,770 audi­ torium air conditioning renovation are the final major work of the $26 mil­ lion construction levy ap­ proved five years ago. • The carpet installation gible to compete in the Miss Michigan Pageant to be held in June of 2001. That contest will represent 28 geographic areas from Michigan. Each of the young women will be interviewed for 12 minutes. The com­ petition categories in which the girls are judged includes swimsuit, 15 per­ cent, talent, 40 percent, and evening wear, 15 per­ cent. The Greater Grand Rapids Pageant has been held in Caledonia since 1995 because the Perform­ ing Arts Center is an at­ tractive facility for the pageant's needs. Tickets will cost $10 for adults, $5 for ages 12 and under, available at the door. The event is open to the public, and doors will open at 6 p.m. and Parks Commission plan with the understanding that the commission will come back to the board when school property is involved or funds beyond the annual $3,000 are needed. The next meeting of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 in the high school library. RE-ELECT Miss Caledonia, contd. from page 5----------- will be completed by Aug. 19 and the work on the au­ ditorium is expected to begin in October. • The board also heard praise from a parent who wanted them to know of the positive learning expe­ riences his daughter and son have had at McFall. • The board approved the Thomapple Area Recreation BOB HEROLD FOR YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. TREASURER ELECT AN ACCOUNT FOR TREASURER MAINTAIN: • KNOWLEDGE • EXPERIENCE • TOWNSHIP TREASURER - 8 YRS. • PLANNING COMMISSION & Z.B.A. • INTEGRITY ELECTED TO: • KEEP THE TOWNSHIP SOLVENT AND FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE • SAFEGUARD THE INTEREST OF OUR CITIZENS My position with Thornapple Township does exactly that! Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Bob. 555 Bluff Dnve. Middleville. Ml 49333 HERE ARE THREE GOOD REASONS TO SUPPORT BRYAN HARRISON FOR TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR Commitment to Community Proven Leadership Real Experience Aide to Senator Posthumus Regulatory Reform Advisor to Gov. Engler Local Government Liaison Proposal A Tax Cut Organizer Clean Michigan Environmental Bond Kent Co. Republican Exec.Committee Fifth Generation Resident Sunday School Leader Active Volunteer AND HERE’S A FEW MORE! Bryan Harrison Community Supporters Doug Hart State Representative Chns Wenger Bowne Township Supervisor John Timpson Lowell Township Supervisor Lola Rosthumus Lynde Smith Paul Crumback Bonnie Crum back Norm Caskey Betty Caskey Paul Humphrey Deanna Humphrey James Whitney’ Kathy Whitney Enc Whitney Pam Whitney Bob Fitzsimmons Margaret Fitzsimmons Mary Timpson Bill Fitzsimmons Bob Applegate Kim Applegate JimSteketee Angdine Steketee JohnFbil Gladys Roll TomKaecheie Al VanMeter Manan VanMeter Lyle Thompson Charlotte Thompson BudKaecheie RuthKaecheie Beth Escher Pam Kukzyk Michael Kukzyk Bill Neil BngtteNeil Jim Sheehan Arlene Sheehan Charge Dutcher Pam IXitcher Bub Fairbrother Keith Berge Jean Berg. Kevin King Lisa King BdlBravata Debbie Bravata David Echelbarger Tina Echelbarger Ken Sonkins Tracy Simkins Tim Wilkinson Francis Campau AnnaCampau Ltsa Fbsthumus Barry Cargill Jeirry Adams Leonard Nanzer Nancy Nanzer Arnie Folkersma Helen Fdkersrr.a Spike Baird John Finkbemer Elizabeth Finkbemer Steve Long Sue Long Roy Hawkins Steve VanderLaan Gordy Jousma Chan Jousma Doug Cook Tom Wilkinson Portia Wilkinson Sam Wilkinson Maggie Wilkinson Judy Good Larry Finkbemer Annette Finkbemer Carl Pickard Mary Pickard Tom Pickard Hailey Pickard Greg Vulcan Rich Overmire Jim Giess DaveRoaefl JanRozefl Brent Post Kim Post BRYAN HARRISON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR ( Bryan Hamson - 8495 Woodland Forest - Alto, Ml 49302 Jim Pbritt Anne Pontt Jim Lewis Jamie Lewis Russ Olivier Nancy Olivier Tom Fischer Carolyn Fischer Ed Fowler AlSteeby Jackie Steeby Cathy Wilson Austin Stauffer AndyAnuzis Dale Bowman Nicole Gee Jennifer Bowman Scott Gordon Lynei Shooks RonPyper Adam Andre Marvin Mark Lemoine Middlestadt Carta Lemoine Rusty Merchant Alice Middlestadt Bill Hamson Jane Merchant John Heimhoidt Judy Hamson Bob Wilson Peter Oudbier �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 1,2000 Emergency services millage renewal on primary ballot by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township residents will be faced with a ballot decision next Tuesday to renew the current emergency services millage to provide fire and police protection. The current millage ex­ pired in February and no longer will continue with­ out passage of a renewal. Caledonia Township offi­ cials want citizens to know just how important the renewal of the emergency services millage is. How much homeowners will pay in taxes if the re­ newal is passed is difficult to determine, according to Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries, who tried to sim­ plify the terms. Terms used on the as­ sessment forms refer to "taxable value, assessed value, and state equalized value," or SEV. This con­ fuses the issues for many property owners (see example of form). "Taxable value" is the amount a homeowner pays taxes on. "Assessed value" is 50% of the selling TNs form is issued under the authority ol PA 206 of 1893. Sec. 21124 (c). as amended. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT, TAXABLE VALUATION, AND PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION EDWARD VANDERVRIES 250 SOUTH MAPLE ST PO BOX 288 CALEDONIA MI 49312 PROPERTY tOENTtncATX> Pare* Cod* »*qu**d. Property NAME ano aooress OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL i u, THORNAPPLE RIV DR SE Address: THORNAPPLE RIV DR nx ‘i 5 j u z CURRENT AMOUNT PRIOR AMOUNT i ■ 2 ASSESSED VALUE .................... : 3 TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: x i s ................... X . UUUUUU 84,200 ____________ • 84,200 |_____________ ---YEAR 2000 YEAR 1999 Call for appt/details 616-795-9104 50,000 X 75,000 X 100,000 X 125,000 X 150,000 X 1.9222 1.9222 1.9222 1.9222 1.9222 BON VOYAGE! @ EXTRA SAVINGS • FREE UPGRADES - COUPON ~ rI K > J MUST BE BOOKED AND DEPOSITED ] ' BY AUGUST 4, 2000 I REGISTER FOR DOORS PRIZES H Carnival.w The Most Popular Cruse lane m the Worirf. 7106 Kraft Awe. S E, Cdedorxi mi 493164402 (Corner of Kraft & Broadmoor) Hours: Mon -Thurs 8 30-6. (616)554-0311 mills mills mills mills mills tv of 50,000 X 2.000 mills - = $ 96.11 « $ 144 16 = $ 192.22 240.27 = S 288.33 B iv TV TV of of of of 75,000 X 100,000 X 125,000 X 150,000 X 2.000 2.000 2.000 2 000 mills mills mills mills « - $ s $ s $ 100.00 150.00 200 00 250 00 300.00 Value indicated on the notice. This chart for 1999 and 2000 in Increments of $25,000 shows about what a person would pay for a house with a taxable value similar to their own. The above notice is a copy of what your February assessment notice looked like. The Taxable Value is the amount you pay taxes on, while your house is actually worth twice the amount of the Assessed value, and not the amount the taxes are figured on, DeVries explained DeVries said if people take the taxable value and multiply it by last year’s full millage, it will not be accurate, because the CHANGE __ _______ 1,228 76, 7b 2 84,20& ________ 84,200} ct a TP FOUALIZEO VALUE (Current amount ts tentative): ____________ There WAS/WAS NOT a transter o< ownership on thia property tn 1998. ____ *as OL of TV' of TV of TV of of Custom built walk-out ranch, 4 bedroom, 3 I/2 bath on 2 partial wooded acres. Oak cabinetry through out home, central air, fenced back yard, two stall attached garage plus additional heated 3 stall garage In back. Professional landscape, appliances Included. 8388 Garbow Rd., 1/4 mile of Whlteneyvllle. $205,000. 1999 YEAR: 1998 TAXABLE VALUE (Current amount Is tentative): u and 41 23 04 200 Parcel: YEAR. MIDDLEVILLE L-4^UU This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. emergency service millage and the township's operating millage are both included in last year's figures. The table comparing 1999 with 2000 provided by DeVries may help readers understand the amount close to what they would pay in taxes for their own home. Passing millages has been complicated by the Headlee Amendment, which requires millage revenue increases to be reduced to the rate of in­ flation. As population in­ creases, there are more taxpayers to collect money from. Headlee requires the governmental unit collects only up to a certain dollar amount, no matter how many people live in the tax jurisdiction. The amount available from the greater population requires reducing the rate for each taxpayer, so the millage rate is rolled back. DeVries said the actual dollar amount received goes up a little bit, "and we've been able to survive on that," and that has covered general township operations, but inflation hits emergency services much harder, requiring asking the voters for the increase. The fire department is affected by inflation in its need for equipment, supplies and other expenses. In Caledonia, the millage rate was down by 0.7624 mill last year. In addition, even if the millage change is passed this year, Headlee will require the amount be continued to roll back in subsequent years. For this year, however, in order for the millage to go through at the two mills See ciNr^cficy services miage, pg 9 HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE THAT WORKS FOR YOU When you analyze various homeowner insurance policies, you’ll sec that a Pioneer by in ' omprehenu^e < extra options; ith many ■Sl. * fair pricei H S W gS ’ oHM 1111 PrtHcct your home and personal belong BHH mgs aith an insurance policy from Pioneer Stale Mutual Ask for it by name • lenl anii aIu,lahl* c lalm' uri'ue Stauffer & Wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 612 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan 49316 891-9294 Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs: • Auto*Life •Health •Home •Busmess . • Investment rwxffi nvr wtmuL �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 1. 2000/Page 9 Construction and erosion topics of village meeting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Mid­ dleville Village Council last Tuesday discussed the detour necessitated by Main Street construction. Council member Floyd Bray asked why Dearborn Street was closed. He said he had heard from resi­ dents concerned about the street being totally closed near M-37 and Russell Street. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck told Bray that residents on the street had requested the closure out of concern for children playing in the area. The authorized detour is along State Street. Some residents are concerned about the higher volume of traffic now going down this street. Dearborn is accessible through Larkin Street. Council member Dorothy Corson wanted to make sure that adequate signage was in place in in­ form customers that stores were open while the road was under repair. The council also heard from residents of the Hunter’s Ridge develop­ ment about continuing problems with erosion. Vil­ lage President Lon Myers assured residents that the village would work with them as much as possible. The new developer of the Emergency services millage, from pg. 8 levied originally six years ago, to provide fire and po­ lice services, 0.0778 mill must be added to the current millage of 1.9222. Because the amount must be added, the state requires ballot language to read, "additional millage," even though it is requested only to bring the millage up to the original amount. Ballot language also is confusing to many voters, even though the wording of the proposal which will be on the ballot was scrutinized by the township's attorney, Jim Brown. DeVries said every effort is being made to make the millage request clear to the public. Questions may be directed to DeVries at 8910070. The actual ballot proposal will read; "Fire department and law enforcement proposal renewal of current and previously approved mil­ lage. "Shall the previously-ap­ proved increase in the Charter Township of Caledonia tax rate limitation, currently 1.9222 mills ($1.92 per $1,000 of taxable value) be levied to restore previous millage reductions under the Headlee amendment since this millage was last ap­ proved, resulting in the levy of 2.0 mills, ($2 per $1,000 of taxable value) on all taxable property in the township? "This proposal is for re­ newal of current millage and increase of previously authorized millage. The purpose of the levy is to provide fire protection within the township, including the operation of the Township Fire Department and the ac­ quisition and maintenance of fire and rescue vehicles, apparatus and equipment, and real property and improvements used for fire protection purposes; and to provide law enforcement services within the town­ ship. It is estimated that this levy would provide revenue of $610,087 in the first calendar year." (Police services are pro­ vided in two shifts, to Caledonia citizens through the Kent County Sheriffs substation in Dutton.) Vote John R. DeVries, Supervisor Caledonia Township August 8, 2000 Commitment... I will sene as a full time Supervisor, working for you, accountable to you Experienced Leadership...3 years Caledonia Village Council, 3 years Caledonia Township Planning Commission, 6 years Caledonia Township Board Communication...by being available full time on a daily basis. Not a manager, that lives somew here else, that w ill leave you and your concerns behind at the end of the day. Cooperation...as we work together, we can create a better place to live, raise our families, and spend retirement years. property was aware of the problem. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Coun­ cil is Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. in Village Hall. No contests in Thornapple primary Aug. 8 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer With one exception, the incumbents return in the Thornapple Township elec­ tion on August 8. All candidates are run­ ning unopposed and Susan Vlietstra, the newest name on the ballot, is running for the seat vacated by Rex Schad who decided not to seek re-election. Returning incumbents include Supervisor Donald Boysen, Clerk Donna Stagray, Treasurer Shirley Eaton and Trustees William Getty, Water Eavey and Michael Kel­ ley. Boysen stressed that while there was no sus­ pense in the election, it was important for residents to vote on the fire protec­ tion millage renewal issue. These signs erected by Hunter's Ridge homeowner John Unger tell the world he wants problems corrected. ; AUGUST 8 - VOTE®': *Kim CULBERTSON: * BOWNE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR * Paid for by the Committee to Elect Kim Culbertson 9449 Wingeier Ave., Alto, Ml 49302 X}> RE-ELECT PAT SNYDER FOR CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP CLERK VOTE AUGUST 8, 2000! Experience: • 10 years serving the public as Clerk on the Caledonia Township Board. Strongly Supports: • • • • Building a new library! Controlling growth in our Township! Developing Parks & Recreation areas! Expanding our Rails to Trails Initiative! I promise to serve the community to the best of my abilities and work hard to continue to improve the place we live for ourselves and our families! PAT SNYDER You deserve a Supervisor that is committed to Serving You and Caledonia Township VOTE CLERK ON AUGUST 8, 2000! Vote John R. DeVries, Supervisor, August 8 Paid for by: Pat Snyder Committee, 6812 - 60th Street, SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 Paid for by the Committee to Elect John DeVries » * $• �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middlevdie. Ml/August 1.2000 Kent Library millage proposal has 2 options by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Kent District Library will have two millage questions on the Tuesday, Aug. 8, primary election ballot. One will be a proposal for 0.77 mill to replace the current millage rate, which expires at the end of this year, and a little more to For your home, auto and business insurance needs calls Gun Lake Insurance Agency, Inc. Gordon Wells, Owner 1-800-562-2939 or 672-5104 5?/nce j4 Hastings Mutual M Insurance Company Hattingi, Michigan • 490S81091 w continue current services. The other will be a request for an increase of 0.11 mill. Kent District Library Di­ rector Claudya Muller told the Caledonia Township Board June 21 that the Kent County area could lose its libraries if the mil­ lage renewal proposal is defeated next Tuesday. In case neither millage request passes, the KDL Board has determined it will have to sell the library's assets, lay off all 230 employees and close the 18 branch libraries and headquarters by the end of this year. A first attempt to pass a millage in a special elec­ tion last February lost by 269 voles, with more than 67,000 voting on the issue. After meeting with li­ brary representatives from the 26 communities served by KDL, it was believed that people wanted another opportunity to vote, with an option of two questions, whether to have a renewal of the millage previously in effect and to ask for a millage increase as a sep­ arate option. Some communities are attempting to put their own alternative plans in place to continue library services and maintain their buildings. Caledonia has no such plans in place. Muller said Caledonia The Thornapple Arts Council’s Youth Theatre Program 2000 Presents... By Frank Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey Directed by Christopher Weaver and Peg Hemerling residents would be af­ fected by failure to pass one or both parts of the millage. The Caledonia li­ brary presently receives payments of $206,776 an­ nually for services, staff salaries and other materi­ als, while revenues gener­ ated in Caledonia amount to $173,609. Caledonia residents also use other li­ braries in the system. If both questions pass, Caledonia would: • Increase the materials budget by 50% over four years (29% in the first year). • Add four or five pro­ grams the first year. • Add eight open hours in 2004, opening on Monday and opening earlier and later on Tuesday. With a passage of 0.77 mill only, Caledonia would continue operating with no additional ser­ vices. County-wide, there will be two separate ballot questions: one for 0.77 mill and the other for 0.11 mill, each for four years. The first question will ask for a 0.77 mill renewal of KDL's current millage of 0.6398 plus a small increase, to hold existing services provided by KDL. This would result in an increase of $6.50 a year on a $100,000 home. The second question will ask for an increase of 0.11 mill to increase services, contingent on passage of the first question. This would result in a tax increase of $5.50 a year on a $100,000 home, according to library litera­ ture. If both questions pass, the total of 0.88 mill would amount to a total of $44 extra per year in property taxes on a $100,000 home for district library services. For more information about millage information, call the Kent District Li­ brary at (616) 336-3250. Call 945-9554 for classifieds George B. Wyma GRAND RAPIDS Mr. George B. Wyma, age 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at the Spectrum Health Downtown Campus. George loved people and was a friend to anyone who talked to him. He also loved good food, boating, gardening and building. George was a life long active member of the First Free Methodist Church. During World War II. he served in the Navy and was stationed in the Philippines and Okinawa. George worked in retail and owned part of one furniture store and continued working at Sears until his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents. Reverend B.G. and Bessie Wyma; and his niece, Shari Lyn Sanders. George is survived by his wife of 63 years, Verda Wyma; two sons. Chaplain Gerry (Kathy) Wyma of Grand Ledge, and Rick (Melanie) Wyma of Caledonia; seven grandchildren, Carrie (Howard) Dashner. Torrey (Nataly) Wyma, Amity (Aaron) Zenz. Kimberly, Lindsey, and Rick Wyma, Michelle (Dale) Kidder; seven great grandchildren; sister, Marjorie (James) Sanders; daughter-in-law, Paulette (Gary) De Haan; and special friend. Darren Signs. Funeral Services for George were held on Saturday. July 29, 2000 at the First Free Methodist Church Reverend Jack Seberrv officiated. Interment was in Fairplains Cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Religious Library at the Ionia Maximum Security Facility in care of Gerry Wyma for the ministry of the Level Six Prisoners. Arrangements were made by the Reyers North Valley Chapel in Grand Rapids. Subscribe Today! 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Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-4; Tues. 9-6; Sat. 9-2 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 1,2000 Caledonia Twp. supervisor, clerk candidates speak out by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Next Tuesday's primary election ballot will include races for Caledonia Town­ ship Supervisor and Clerk. The remaining positions the board, will have no contests, but only Clerk Pat Snyder is seeking re­ election to the same seat while Trustee Fred Fleis­ chmann is running for su­ pervisor. The following is a run­ down of the candidates, all Republicans, and their po­ sitions on several local matters: Supervisor John (Chip) DeVries has lived at his current address since 1986, and in Cale­ donia all of his life. He graduated from Caledonia High School in 1977. DeVries is a 1993 grad- John (Chip) DeVries uatc of the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking. He at­ tended Michigan State University, majoring in po­ litical science. DeVries has experience as a former trustee for Caledonia Township for 10 years from 1984-1994. Dur­ ing that time, he was a member of the Planning Commission 1991-1994 and on the Site Plan Re­ view Committee from 1991 to 1994. He also served as a trustee for the Village of Caledonia for two years until 1986. He was a member of the Li­ brary Board and served as Street Commissioner. ‘ DeVries was employed at the State Bank of Cale­ donia from 1977 until 1996, in the position of branch manager in both Middleville and Dutton of­ fices, and assistant vice president and commercial loan officer. He has been with the DeVries Insurance Agency from 1996 until the pre­ sent. DeVries is married and has three sons. • Most important issue: "I believe that development/growth is the item that is on most people's minds. None of us want to lose our rural character. After all, that is why most of us live here. "However, to help sup­ port the services many of us are asking for, it is nec­ essary to promote reason­ able and managed busi­ ness development. If we use the assets we have, to work with development, we can have business growth in areas where it is acceptable and still main­ tain the 'country atmo­ sphere' we enjoy. "Encouraging business growth will help provide local employment. Another benefit of this growth is a larger and broader tax base to help support our schools without adding large num­ bers to the system. Resi­ dential growth will con­ tinue to pressure our com­ munity. "... With continued in­ creases in the cost of maintaining large tracts of land, people turn to home sites as a way to fund re­ tirement or inheritance for their children." • Changes of non­ elected staff in the town­ ship office: "Without having the benefit of working with any of the past staff that may have come and gone during the current board's term, I would like to be­ lieve that we have the highest quality people available. These kinds of people are in constant de­ mand. They may have left Caledonia Township for higher wages, greater op­ portunities, or any number of reasons. "The important thing to remember, do not dwell on the past. Learn what we can do to encourage the current staff members, to help them meet their goals as employees. We need to make sure the proper peo­ ple are in the proper jobs with the proper skills nec­ essary to serve the citi­ zens. High quality service must be the standard for local government. • Vision? DeVries stressed "Rea­ sonable and managed. The M-37 South Belt corridor will bring numerous re­ quests for commercial de­ velopment. Surely, the growth of business will bring additional housing requests. The board, as representatives of the citi­ zens, will have to gauge how much is necessary. I expect over the next few decades the level of ne­ cessity of development will ebb and flow. The su­ pervisor and board must remain sensitive to those changes." • New community li­ brary? "I support the library and the need for a new build­ ing. There is an excellent opportunity that must be explored, with the school, on the property at the end of Main Street (site of the current community ed building.) This is a perfect opportunity for the school, township, and village to meet everyone's objectives in a library." • TV access channel: "I believe a partnership with the school is a good step. The school invested the resources necessary to make a low budget access channel work for most cit­ izens. It is a perfect learn­ ing tool for students. Why not give our kids the op­ portunity to run a TV channel, right at their school? Yes, it may be more weighted toward school events. But it is nice for parents to see events they couldn't attend in person. Civic groups would still have access to the channel for their tapes. Dr. (Superintendent Doug) Busman is reasonable. I am sure there can be schedules worked out to accommodate the other groups." • Do you support the fire and safety millage? "Absolutely’ Since the passage of the millage we have been able to improve the training and equipment used by our firefighters, which may not sound like much, until you need to call them. Recently, the sheriff sent two officers to a board meeting. These deputies gave a report of the number and type of calls responded to in Caledonia. I could not be­ lieve the number. We cur­ rently have only enough money to support two shifts of police protection It will not be long before we will need to pay for a third shift. This millage is critical for the fire and po­ lice services to continue uninterrupted. With the main millage of approxi­ mately 3/4 of a mill, it's hard to imagine what would happen without the additional Safety millage meeting that need." • Why you? DeVries says his lifelong residency is one reason, and experience is the other. "I have served on the the Council, Village Township Planning Commission and the Township Board combined for nine years. I am willing to commit the time necessary to the job. "I believe the people in Caledonia need a supervi­ sor and board that is com­ mitted, will communicate and will cooperate. The local government should be a service to the people, not the other way around." "I have lived in Caledo­ nia all my life. I have worked in the community for the past 24 years. I un­ derstand Caledonia, and together we can make sense of the changes." Fred Fleischmann is a graduate of Caledonia High School and grew up in Caledonia, a graduate of Calvin College, and re­ ceived additional degrees in business and finance from the University of Maryland and Southern Christopher J. Hier, 616-891'1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from worit) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. (fliaWHlTE Your Smile The First Thing People See! Frederick Fleischmann Illinois University while serving in the Air Force. He is a computer and business consultant, in­ stalling Microsoft net­ works, financial systems, and doing problem solving for business. He has 25 years experience in finan­ cial problem solving, using computers to manage small business, large cor­ porations and government. He presently serves as a township trustee. Fleischmann is married and has four children. He is the scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 202, a board member on the Thomapple Trails Associa­ tion, building the 42-mile bike trail through Caledo­ nia, has served on the park committee, which has been active in acquiring land for future parks. • Most important issue: "The political side of planning, zoning and how well the new 10-year mas­ ter plan will be imple­ mented is the most impor­ tant issue for Caledonia. This is a difficult and time consuming job, to be re­ solved with a lot of handson work. "It is the supervisor’s job to lead in setting the rules. A supervisor beholden to developers and real estate agents, or an inexperi­ enced one can have a dis­ astrous impact on the in­ frastructure that supports our community and our schools." • Township office staff changes? "Having been actively involved in the township for the past decade, I know what caused most of the changes. Nearly all was normal turnover due to rapidly increasing job de­ mands and the difficulty in keeping valuable employ­ ees. Those who imply any­ thing else simply do not know what went on." • Your vision: "My vision is for care­ fully controlled growth that allows for a balance of de­ veloped areas and park and recreation areas that will enhance the quality of life in the township. The supervisor is your first con­ tact against those who wish to use our community to literally make millions of dollars. "Election of a supervisor who cannot be in the of­ fice each day, who is will­ ing to turn everything over iq staff, who sition for prestige or as a stepping stone to higher political office would re­ sult in disaster. "An individual heavily tied to developers, real es­ tate brokers: and bankers will result in a Caledonia that looks like the worst of Kentwood. In contrast. I would prefer Caledonia looking like Ada in the coming years and would work hard for that vision, but you have to be avail­ able to fight each day to make such a vision a real­ ity." • Community library? "The township is con­ tractually required to pro­ vide and maintain a Li­ brary Building. The Kent District Library System provides the personnel and operates the library. A new 11,000-square-foot library has been proposed to re­ place the aging 2,500square-foot Emmons Street building. The new building would cost at least $1.5 million and re­ quire $50,000 per year in township maintenance to support it. "There are simply no funds in the township bud­ get, nor in the school bud­ get to build and maintain such a facility. "I have proposed to the township board, a dedi­ cated millage of up to half mill for 20 years to con­ struct and maintain a new library." He likes the Cas­ cade library and advocates Caledonia’s be on three to five acres. "Assuming the Board puts it on the November ballot next month and the voters approve, it could be built in 18 months. 1 per­ sonally prefer the property next to the post office overlooking Emmons Lake." • TV access channel. "School programming control has created issues with religious and political groups that wish to use the channel and school staff time on non-school related programming. "The broadcast equip­ ment itself is to move into the basement of the Village/Township Hall. Pro­ gramming would be done by volunteers and schedul­ ing by office staff. "I have proposed instal­ lation of a digital, dual channel hookup to Cale­ donia Schools from the township hall. This special cabling allows for assign­ ment of specific blocks of time for school related programming. Such a hookup would take the school out of many non­ school thorny issues and not disrupt their current use." • The fire and safety millage. "I was chair of the suc­ cessful 1994 police and fire millage, and of this one. As a result of this mil­ lage our homes received 16-hour, seven-day-perweek police coverage, and Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 1. 2000/Page 15 Continued next page improved fire protec­ tion.We built up enough funds to replace a lot of aging equipment, pur­ chased a new pumper­ tanker truck two years ago and acquired a new 100foot ladder truck." "With additional equip­ ment, meeting water flow standards township-wide, improved coordination with other fire depart­ ments, and additional training would result in lower fire protection classes, lowering our resi­ dents homeowners insur­ ance by as much as one third." • Why you? Fleischmann said, "Cau­ tious growth policies are key to preserving what is best for our community. As supervisor, I want to con­ tinue the current board's cautious moderate ap­ proach to township growth to preserve our quality of life." "Understanding of cur­ rent township operations is essential for the supervisor. In the past six years, Caledonia Township has moved from needing parttime to having full-time professional staff." "Election turnover means it is critical that you have on-going man­ agement and staff to pro­ vide continuity and consis­ tency. All rules and poli­ cies are set by the Town­ ship Board. The manager and staff follows and en­ forces those rules under the leadership of the su­ pervisor. This ensures fair­ ness to all, consistency in decision making and an elected township board that is accountable to citi­ zens. "Compromise too often means that citizens will lose, due to outside big money interests or the bul­ lying of government enti­ ties. Frankly, sometimes you have to say "no" and be prepared to go to court. In court, you must show that you have consistent policies and procedures and that you follow them. I have helped the township stand firm before. I will do it again as supervisor." Fleischmann says with the advent of the new Property Tax Assessment computer system and the installation of the REGIS computer systems, he is the best person to be in the supervisor's position be­ cause of his computer sys­ tems background. "With a new inexperi­ enced board, we should have someone who knows the history of issues and with detailed experience. With the adoption of the new master plan, we should have someone who went to the meetings and worked with the consul­ tants and understands why two-acre minimums in ru­ ral residential zoning are necessary. I have been ac­ tive in these issues for a decade, am currently on the board and want to see them to completion." Fleischmann said he has ten years of experience where it counts, on town­ ship committees, and on the board. "I understand the current issues, players and the current rules and regulations. I know how to access state and federal funds for the township's benefit. "I have worked to ob­ tain the best equipment for the fire department, en­ hanced our police protec­ tion, added hundreds of acres for parks and bike trails, obtained road im­ provements, tightened zon­ ing rules and improved utilities." He said the supervisor's job is an important posi­ tion requiring time, effort and knowledge. "I have the commitment and time to get things done," Fleis­ chmann concluded. Bryan Harrison Professional Shopping Services, Inc. Mystery Shopper Full- and part-time position available. Must have excellent language skills and sales register experi­ ence. Must be detail oriented and flexible with hours/full days. Some overnights required. No phone calls, please. Send resume with handwrit­ ten paragraph detailing most recent job duties. Professional Shopping Services 7105 Kraft Avenue, S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others The class will be held August 16 through August 31 and is not in session on weekends. After successful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, all appli­ cants are subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity' in person by August 11 at: cQ[ornapple <5W., '' 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE Bryan Harrison Bryan Harrison was bom and raised in Caledonia and graduated from Cale­ donia High School. He previously worked as director of district affairs for Senate Majority Leader Dick Posthumus, who is now Michigan's lieutenant governor. While working for the Senate Majority Leader, he was responsible for the day-to-day contact with local business, educa­ tion and community lead­ ers. He currently works for Gov. John Engler as a reg­ ulatory reform advisor, eliminating bureaucratic red tape from state gov­ ernment. Harrison served as cam­ paign organizer for Pro­ posal A in 1994. In addi­ tion, he was a primary staff person involved in the development and imple­ mentation of the Clean Michigan Initiative, a suc­ cessful $675 million envi­ ronmental bond proposal, in 1996. He is the author of more than 50 articles that have been published in various magazines, newsletters and journals. His volunteer experience includes the management of two non­ profit organizations and serving as a Sunday School worker for his church. Harrison has a bachelor's degree in teach­ ing from Michigan State University, and a master of business administration degree from Northwood University. Harrison is married, with two children, now the fifth generation of his family to attend Caledonia Public Schools. • Most important issue. Harrison said bringing people together is the most important task ahead."The Bible says that a house di­ vided will not stand. Cale­ donia has been too di­ vided... starting to erode the foundation Caledonia was built upon neighbor working with neighbor to solve problems to build a better future." "I have ten years of proven leadership and suc­ cess bringing people to­ gether to solve tough prob­ lems. I have nearly a life­ time of experience living in Caledonia. I want to combine these experiences to restore a sense of vi­ sion, community spirit and cooperation in Caledonia. Our ability to work to­ gether will determine the quality of our future." "I am not going to list growth as the “most impor­ tant issue" for two reasons. First, growth will continue in Caledonia because we provide a great place to live, work and raise a fam­ ily and our schools are among the best. "Second, Caledonia did not become a desirable community because of central government plan­ ners. They cannot take credit for what we have become, nor should they pretend to control the fu­ ture. While smart zoning and vision in our master plan are important, what makes Caledonia truly special is the people who make up our community. People are the most impor­ tant infrastructure of any community." • Township office staff changes. Harrison said, "If people are not happy where they are working they are going to leave. This will affect the quality of service we provide to the public. The staff at the township office are on the front line when it comes to delivery of services and serving our community. Every staff member deserves to work in a professional setting that provides clear expec­ tations and an open line of communications. "The township supervisor should ultimately be held responsible for the perfor­ mance of staff and the quality of service deliv­ ered to the community." Harrison said thanks to his work for Posthumus when he was senator, he has "a solid record of serv­ ing the community, man­ aging a professional staff and monitoring the deliv­ ery of customer service." • Vision: Harrison says his vision is "Making Caledonia a place we are proud to call home." "In order to deserve that claim, we need to main­ tain stable families, strong schools, and a safe com­ munity. The tremendous growth that we are experi­ encing is proof positive that Caledonia is currently a place that offers all of these things. "I am not "pro-develop­ ment" or "anti-growth,” I am pro-community. My vi­ sion is that we will look back in ten years and smile because we were able to grow and preserve all at the same time." • Community library: "I am a strong supporter of libraries. However, other than nostalgia and a con­ venient location our cur­ rent library facility is in­ adequate to serve the needs of our community. "Residents should not have to travel to a neigh­ boring community in order to visit the library. The millage election will de­ termine if Caledonia sup­ ports continuing or expand­ ing with the Kent District Library. However, I think the need for a new facility and expanded services are obvious." • TV access channel: "I am confident that we can provide access and meet the needs of citizens of all ages and interest. It comes down to people working together, coopera­ tion and common sense." • Fire and safety mil­ lage? "Absolutely. Police and fire protection are funda­ mental services and as a taxpayer I am willing to pay a little more to support increased patrol coverage and improved response times. Additional funding will also support the orga­ nization of more effective community based efforts such as neighborhood watch groups. In addition, the Caledonia Fire De­ partment is truly a com­ munity fire department. If these guys are willing to put themselves at risk to protect my family and property, I need to ensure that they have the best equipment, training and support we can provide." • Why you? "Experience, attitude and ability. The township supervisor must be able to manage, facilitate and lead. I am unmatched by my opponents in these vi­ tal skills. I have spent the last ten years helping to implement significant change and solve problems in state government. I want to put these skills to work for my community. "I am running to do a job, not to get a job." Har­ rison said, "You cannot measure the effectiveness of government by how many dollars you spend or hours you sit on the job. Cut through the rhetoric and look at results. To­ gether we can accomplish a lot." Township Clerk Pat Snyder has been township clerk for over I0 - Continued next page YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8, 2000 Primary ballot FIRE EQUIPMENT BALLOT PROPOSAL Shall the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Yankee Springs Township imposed under Article IX. Sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2002 inclusive for tire equipment; and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for such purpose during such peri­ od, which increase will raise in the first year of such levy an esti­ mated $264,000.00? Janice C. Lippert, Yankee Springs Township Clerk THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS The following Township proposal will appear on the August 8, 2000 Primary ballot. FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted increase of one (1) mill ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value), as reduced by required millage rollbock which last resulted in a levy of .8118 mills ($.81 ’ 8 per $ 1,000 of taxable value), upon taxable real and personal property within the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, be renewed at one (1) mill $1 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in the years 2000 through 2002. inclusive, for the purpose of providing gen­ era! fire protection services? (if approved, one (1) mill win raise approximately $146,000 In the first year of the levy Donna Stogray, Thornapple Township Clerk HELP WANTED Rural Carrier Relief Caledonia Post Office 9339 Cherry Valley Ave., SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-9524 The United Slates Postal Service. Caledonia Michigan office, is looking for three Rural Carrier relief carriers This position requires the successful applicant to be available to work every Saturday as well as. on an on call basis throughout the week Dm- successful applicant Have a good dnvmg record; with no more than two traffic lolabons in the last year. no more than three vio­ lations wi thing the last two years, and be free of driving license suspension for any reason Bern good general health, with the ability to lift up to 70 pound*, to stand while sorting mail for up to 4 hours, and be able to sit while driving for up Io S hour* daily Furnish a suitable vehicle which you will be paid an equipment maintenance allowwcc for on the days it is used The vehicle must have a front bench seat and an automatic transmission At. i ntrai carrier rriirf Sort and sequence the mail for your assigned delivery route Load your vehicle with the mail in delivery sequence Deliver all mail and packages entrusted to you along the designated route Be responsible for collection of mail and packages from customers Sell stamps and provide postal supplies for your customers This position is considered a part-time position It is a non-career position and generally does not lead to full time employment There are no vacation or insurance benefits associated with this position Mark O. Thiel, Postmaster Caledonia. Ml 49316 • 616-891-9524 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middlevilte. Ml/August 1.2000 Caledonia Twp. candidates, continued from front page years and deputy clerk for one year before she was appointed as clerk in February of 1990. Snyder is a member of the Kent County Clerks' Association, the Michigan Association of Clerks and the International Institute of Municipal Clerkst, reasurer of the Kent County Clerks' Association and served on the Legislative Committee for the Kent County Clerks' Associa­ tion. She has lived in Cale­ donia Township for 12 years with her husband and three children. She has been married for 22 years. She is a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and sings in the choir. She said, "I am also in­ volved in the activities of my children and am help­ ing to raise funds for the Caledonia Band Pro­ grams." • Most important issue: Snyder says the most important issue facing Caledonia is growth. "We need to find a way to con­ trol and direct the current pressures for development to the appropriate areas. The new general develop­ ment plan that we are presently working on should help some with this issue." • Vision: "Controlled commercial development along the M- Patricia Snyder 37/ Southbelt would help relieve the tax burden that is placed on the residents for schools." • New community li­ brary: "I support a new library for this township. I feel there are plenty of inter­ ested citizens to do fundraising and there would be no need to have a separate millage. I would very much like to see the new library building brought back to the board and pro­ ceed with building a li­ brary that the township of Caledonia needs and de­ serves." • TV access channel: "I feel the township should move the public access channel back into the school and have better communication with the school to make sure pro­ Don’t Grow OLD Without us... 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"With all the new trustees, a new treasurer, and a new supervisor, I will be the only member of the board returning. The 10 years of knowledge and experience that I have, both as a board member and as clerk, (with many different responsibilities such as elections, ac­ counts payable and ac­ counts receivable) is why I should be elected instead of my opponent. "One of the major rea­ sons why I am running for clerk is that I enjoy work­ ing for the people of Cale­ donia Township. I have always tried to help the people and tried to make the best decision for the good of the township. Working for the people of Caledonia Township has been a challenge and very rewarding. I have met sev­ eral new people and Cale­ donia Township can be very proud of the friendli­ ness of the people." Sandra Spencer, in a brief biography she sent, wrote: "I am currently a homemaker. Since gradu­ ating from high school I have continued to further my education by taking courses in a variety of sub­ jects. To name a few courses of study, such as science, accounting, tax preparation, professional development courses and computer related studies. RE-ELECT CHRISTIAN WENGER Sandra Spencer Some of my favorite classes have been scuba diving, photography, golf and genealogy, which also happen to be some of my favorite hobbies. I feel it's important to have a wellrounded education in order to find out where one's tal­ ents are and then put them to good use. "My family chose to live in Caledonia Township in 1992 because of the rural atmosphere and the con­ venient location to my husband's job location. Since moving to the Cale­ donia area, I have gained experience in leadership and helping people through work and volunteer activi­ ties. I have about 12 years experience in customer service, three years in tax preparation and numerous years in volunteering for a variety of community ser­ vice groups. "My volunteer work has been largely family and community oriented. I feel that your heart should be in whatever you do. Where I choose to apply my ef­ forts reflect on my willing­ ness to try to enrich the feeling of pride and char­ acter of families within our community. "For the past two years I have been an Odyssey of the Mind coach for a team of school children and committee chairperson for one of our local Cub Scout packs. I am a strong sup­ porter of the scouting pro­ gram on the Cub Scout and Boy Scout level. On occasion I helped with my church's religion classes and have been a geneal­ ogy specialist at the local Family History Center. "I have enjoyed cam­ "I choose to run for the... township clerk position because I believe that I am the best person for the office at this time. I hope that my insight and expe­ rience in customer service and commitment to the community can be a re­ freshing change. If the vot­ ers of Caledonia Township elect me as their new township clerk. I would consider it a privilege to represent all the residents of our community. "As Caledonia Township Clerk, I will listen with an open mind to the citizen's concerns. I would like people to feel comfortable when doing business with the clerk's office. I will learn about the issues, problems, and needs exist­ ing in the Caledonia community. I will seek out solutions to those issues, problems and needs. I will help lead people into the spirit of positive teamwork. I feel that it is important to elect someone who will listen, learn, help and lead our community through the next four years. • "The most important issue may be the future of Caledonia Township. With the South Belt Highway coming through our town­ ship in the next few years, our community may change in ways we resi­ dents may never have imagined when we de­ cided to make our homes here. The voters may want to decide what values their elected officials consider important in making deci­ sions that affect the resi­ dents and businesses in our community. "Controlled develop­ ment, which adheres to the plans and ordinances that the residents wish to have for our community, needs to be planned carefully. If maintaining a rural atmo­ sphere and considering Caledonia the place you choose to call home, where friends and neigh­ bors and community pride are important, then that is what I want to represent as township clerk. "Open communication between the residents and township government is crucial. Township residents need to know what their government is doing and have faith in the judgment of the leaders they elect to represent them." • Community library and fire and safety millages: "Ultimately, the resi­ dents decide what services they wish the township to spend their tax dollars on. I will only say that in con­ sideration of any stand, the registered voters take on issues such as the libraries or fire and safety millages, consider the alternatives, and know how it will af­ fect you as well as your neighbors, friends, and the future of your community. It is so easy to do away with something, but very difficult to try and get it back. "Please help share in the responsibility of wisely se­ lecting the leaders who will be representing you and the future of Caledo­ nia Township. A vote for me guarantees your voice will be heard." THINK SUMMER EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter-795-7830 Eiperienced & Fully Insured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Wayland A Bradley at eas. *«*♦*♦**♦********♦****♦****♦♦♦♦♦ * * * * * * BOWNE TOWNSHIP * * SUPERVISOR * * PRIMARY ELECTION AUGUST 8TH ** * * LIFETIME RESIDENT WITH 25 YEARS * IN TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT * * * VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE * PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT CHRISTIAN WENGER 11735 92ND STREET SE, ALTO paigning door-to-door for this election. The majority of residents I have met have been very supportive of my campaign. I appre ciate their openness and hospitality. It is easier to know whom you represent when you can actually put a face with a name. I hope to meet as many township residents as possible in the coming weeks of my cam­ paign. For those doors that I don't reach, I hope that your newspaper can help spread the word so that the voters can make an in­ formed decision about who they want to represent them over the next four years." • Why you? Re-Elect Jan Lippert August 8, 2000 Yankee Springs Township Clerk Vote For Experience Panj for by Committee io re-elect Jan Lippert Clerk. 12725 Park Drive • Way land.Ml 49348 * * * ♦ * * ♦ * * * * ♦ * * ♦ * * * * *<<******♦**********♦***♦******* �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/August 1. 2000/Page 17 District II County Commission candidates participate in forum by Patricia Johns Staff Writer William Crisher II and James French, Republican candidates for the District No. 2 County Commission seat formerly held by Bob Wenger, participated last Friday in a special forum in Hastings. The two are seeking the seat Wenger had held since 1988 before deciding against re-election earlier this year. The district cov­ ers all of Thornapple Township and most of Irv­ ing Township. Crisher works at Steel­ case and is currently work­ ing toward a degree at Aquinas College. He has completed the Barry County Leadership pro­ gram. Among his reasons for running are the desire to bring the county together, improve communication, help solve problems and bring new leadership. Issues he discussed dur­ ing the forum were will­ ingness to attend night meetings, a concern for controlling growth, land use policies and reaching out to county residents who need specialized ser­ vices, such as domestic violence shelters. He said he is concerned that there is little unity within the county, with residents of one school dis­ trict (Thornapple Kellogg) supporting a community college in Kent County with tax dollars, instead of Kellogg Community Col­ lege. Crisher said he would like to see more county funds spent on infra-structure improvements. He 225 S. Hudson, Lowell, Mich. (Near the Flat River) (616) 897-6050 Parking: $4 daily /SI 0 weekly Sunday, August 6 4:30-6:30 pm................................................................................................................. Pork Dinner U 5:00-6:30 p m................. Lynn McCully Southern Gospel Recording Artist - FREE Admission 6:30 p m................................................. Opening Ceremonies, followed by Royal Court Coronation Monday, August 7 William Crisher II James French would also like to see greater accountability in local government, stronger human services programs, directed economic devel­ opment, pollution controls, water resource manage­ ment and conservation management. council president and on the Planning and Zoning Commission. During the forum, he said that "planning for the future" was important to Barry County. He would be able to attend night meet­ ings and stressed that communications between all levels was important. French said he believes that maintaining a balance of land use between agri­ cultural, commercial, in­ dustrial, recreational and residential uses is impor­ tant to the county. He would like to work to en­ sure the negative impact of the growth already tak­ ing place within the county is controlled. French said, "It will be a new commission with new goals and ideas. The task of the commission is to make decisions that are the best for the people of Barry County." In November the winner of this primary will face Democrat John Loftus for this county commission seat. Residents of Freeport and precinct I of Irving Township will select be­ tween Republican Kenneth Neil and Democrat Eileen Oehler, who are running for the seat vacated by Jim Bailey, in the November election. Also in November resi­ dents of Yankee Springs Township will select be­ tween incumbent Republi­ can Clare Tripp and Democrat Dee Lowell. Crisher says, ’’New fresh leadership and ideas are necessary in solving prob­ lems for the benefit of the entire county." Both Crisher and French are Middleville area resi­ dents. French has been a resi­ dent of the area for more than 30 years. He stressed his experi­ ence as an educator. He taught in the Maple Valley school system for a couple of years and then retired at Thornapple Kellogg after 25 years. French also brings polit­ ical experience to his bid for the seat on the Barry County Commission. He has served on the Village of Middleville Council, as 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt Inc. 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Reeth Barn Sale Order: Small Animals, Swine, Sheep, Feeder Calves, Gallon of Milk, Beef 5:30-6:30 p.m.........................................................................................................Youth Variety Show 6:30 4 7:30 p.m......................................................... Atticus Summer and the Cottonwood Cloggers 7:00-8:00 p.m........................................................................................................ Dee Jay, the Clown Friday, August 11 Handi-capable Day - Sponsored by Spartan Stores 10:00 a.m.-Noon.......................... . . Carnival Activities for Special Needs Individuals 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m............................................. Grand Rapids Rampage “Blitz” autograph signing Noon-5:00 p.m.................................................................................. Carnival Rides Unlimited $10 2:00-4:00 p.m..................................... Kids’ Creation Station - FREE - John Ball Zoo Traveling Zoo, Live Animals & Biofacts 7:00 p.m.............................................. NBHA Speed Horse Show, Open Class Sponsored by Turn West. (Admission $3 per person, $8 per family) 7:30-11:30 p.m.........................................................................................................Teen Dance Party A Very Special Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsors for Supporting the 2000 Kent County Youth Fair! We would also like to thank you, the community, for the dedication and support you have given to the Fair! To Vote: The Right to expess a preference French for 2nd Disrict Commissioner Primary Election August 8, 2000 Your Support Will Be Appreciated! Paid by French for Commissioner, 171 Hunters Trail Ct, Middleville. MI 49333 Tickets are available at: Kent County Youth Fair RAFFLE The Fairgrounds Southkent Veterinary Hospital Thocaet Millbrook Tack & Trailer Gould Bookeeping Muller's Paint & Paper Caledonia Bevator Drawing: Sarjrtay, August 12,20C0 Al The ^ilrgrsurda Oerwaefl S2C00 £>c*i (On»y 3000 Ticx*U Tc, Be Sou)) to Hwnoveixxi Bu'Clrg Fjr*> <*»«<•« to tt are *w» •teao nor st raesarrrTO Call (616) 937-6050 for Information Saturday, August 12 Kid's Day - Sponsored by Country Fresh 1:00-3:00 pm.................................................................................. Kids’ Creation Station - FREE Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Fishing, Magnets and Bubble Exhibits Noon-5 00 p.m............................................................................. Carnival Rides Unlimited - $10 For every arm band, get 1 free ticket to enter the giveaway—2 bikes 4 24 stuffed animals 1 00 p.m.............................................................. Carnival Bike and Stuffed Animals Giveaway 1.00 p.m...................................................................................................... Celebrity Donkey Race 2:00 p.m................................................................. Puff the Dragon Pedal Pull - Youth Classes 5:00 p.m................................................................................................... Release of all exhibits! �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 1,2000 Yankee Springs election has races for 3 positions by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Ail but two positions on the Yankee Springs Town­ ship Board will be con­ tested in next Tuesday’s (Aug. 8) primary election. Trustee positions will continue to be held by Jack Finkbeiner and Mary Cook, both incumbents who are running unop­ posed. Running for the supervi­ sor's postilion held by George London until his retirement at the end of June are Nancy Near and Alvin McCrumb. The race for township clerk pits incumbent Jan Lippert with 41/2 years of experience against Ardith Worsham. There is also a battle for the treasurer's position be­ tween incumbent Robert Herold and challenger John Jerkatis. Al McCrumb has been a Yankee Springs Town­ ship resident for six years. Robert Herold He has been a Barry County resident for more than 25. He said, "My concern is for Yankee Springs Town­ ship. I want ordinances en­ forced and I want to keep the quality of life here high." He brings experience on the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals and as deputy super­ visor. He said that the Alvin McCrumb John Jerkatis most significant issues fac­ ing the township include controlling growth. "I would like to keep our small community quality. I think this is possible if we suport the master plan and the hard work done by the Planning Commission." McCrumb said he sup­ ports the fire levy ballot issue saying he would like to see the township treated ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Paul Henry Thornapple Trail Bike Trail Middleville, Michigan FOUNDF.O 4z/ChiG^ Project3ct ENH00368, Job Number 50893A, Federal Project Number STP 0008(120), Fed. Item Number TT008Z, Control Sec. STE 08023 - Paving of 5.15 km of bike path and construc­ tion of trailhead facilities, beginning behind the Village of Middleville Village Offices and extend­ ing along the former railroad track bed southeasterly to McCann Road Village of Middleville, Barry County. Net classification for this project is 27ob,27D27237N9AB Bid deposit required is 5 percent or more of the amount of the bid. Completion date is November 15, 2000 Sealed Bids for the construction of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail - Bike Trail Project will be received from contractors having current Michigan Department of Transportation prequalitica: ti0ns at the Village Offices, 100 East Main Street,Middleville, Michigan until 2:00 PM . August 23. 2000, and then and there will be publicly opened and read. Sealed bids may be mailed by U.S. Mail or Special Courier to the Village Offices. Bids delivered to any other location will not be acceptable and will be returned to the bidder unopened. Plans and proposals may be examined or may be obtained at the office of Williams & Works Inc.. 549 Ottawa Avenue. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 up to 5:00 PM of the day preceding the opening of bids. PI6ns may also be examined at the Builder Exchange of Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids and the Dodge Reports office of Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids A fee of $40 00 will be charged for plans and proposals The fee is nonrefundable This protect is in accordance with the 1993 Michigan Department <?f Transportation Standard Soeafjcation for Construction and the AASHTO 1998 Guide,for Development of BkycIs Facilities and requests for proposals will require a prequalification statement issued by MDOT to be submitted before receipt of proposal Contract work amounting |q not less than 4Q%-gf the onarnai total contract price shall be performed .by the General Contractors own organiza.tion. Each bidder shall file a statement signed by. or on behalf of the person, firm, associationor corporation submitting the bid, certifying that such person, firm, association or corporation has not either directty or indirectly entered into any agreement participated m any collusion, y ottk erwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with fre submiv t§d bld. Failure to submit the signed statement as part of the bid proposal will result in rejection of the bid This is a Federal Aid Protect under the provis*Qns of Section 113 of Ttlte.23 U-S C a$ amend: ed by the Federal Ad Highway Act of 1968. The Daws-Bacon Act is app*>caP<e and requires Jbfi Secretary of Labor to determine the minimum wage rates to be paid by the contract?’ sufei contractor, which rates will be owen m detail in the proposal. A Bid Bond in the form prescribed by the Michigan Department of Transportation a Certified or Cashier's Check or Bank Money Order as a Bid Deposit in the required amount payable to the Village of Middleville, must accompany each proposal All such bid securities w»« be returned promptly after the bidding except that of the lower bidders will not be returned iMitii execution of the Contract The nght is reserved to reject any or aft proposals The Village of Middleville hereby notifies al bidders mat it will affirmatively insure that m any contract entered into pursuant to this achievement disadvantaged business enterprise w* be afforded ful opportunity to submit bids m response to this invitation and w* not be discriminat­ ed against on the grounds ot sex. race, color or national ongtn in consideration tor an award. Village of Middleville 100 East Main Street Middleville. Michigan 49333-1098 Published in Michigan Contractors & Builder, August 5,12, 2000 303 more equally when it comes to fire protection. Since so much of the township (65 percent) is state owned land, this brings different needs. "We need to have equipment available to help in the special circumstances of a highly recreational area," he said. He said he hopes to work with Thornapple Township on the fire con­ tract, even if the fire mil­ lage levy proposal passes. Nancy Near has been a resident of Yankee springs for 10 years and has been employeed by the town­ ship since 1996. She said, "I believe I have the quali­ ties necessary to serve the residents as twonship su­ pervisor." Her experience as office clerk has given her "the opportunity to work closely with township staff and boards and an inside understnding of the chal­ lenges a growing township faces." She said she hopes to help preserve the character of Yankee Springs as it faces growth and devel­ opment. "I intend to serve the residents by being in­ formed, resolving concerns and isues and improving all aspects of township governance." Jan Lippert has served as chair of the water tower committee, looking at op­ tions for a new tower. Worsham has been very active on the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Yankee Springs Park Committee. Lippert £aid the most important issues facing the township include planned growth, impact of state land on the community and zoning. Ardith Worsham said fire protection, waler and prudent growth are the essential issues facing the township. Ways to provide ade­ quate, safe and cost effec­ tive fire protection are im­ portant to both candidates. Worsham said, "The best solution would be an area­ wide service at a reason­ able cost, since that does not seem to be possible the alternative is to form our own service." Worsham also supports the two-mill fire levy say­ ing, "If we must form our own fire department, then Nancy Near we must also support it with our finances." "The fire committee has done a good job bringing the fire protection question to the people. It is their turn now to vote on it,” Lippert says. Lippert and Worsham bring experience in office management to the con­ test. Lippert has worked to improve the technology available to the township. Worsham has more than 30 years of accounting ex­ perience and office man­ agement. Lippert knows intimately the duties of clek from running and certifying the election, working with the public and maintaining the office. In the treasurer’s race, incumbent Bob Herold and challenger John Jerkatis both bring back­ grounds as Korean War veterans, accounting, bud­ geting and township office to the position. Herold has served as township treasurer for eight years. He has also been on the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Ap­ peals. Jerkatis was township treasurer for five years, has been a trustee for four years and has served on the ZBA for 20 years. Herold said, "I have fought for residents to fill needs including public safety." Jerkatis stresses his ex­ perience in township gov­ ernment as an. important quality he brings to the voters. The most important is­ sues facing the township are. according to Herold, "Long term fire agreement and public water system." Jerkatis said he believes that Yankee Springs lake front residents need protec­ tion. Protection of wet­ lands and improving water quality is important to all residents. One of his goals, if he is elected, is to keep this area rural. Jerkatis said. "Preserv­ ing rural quality of life in the township, planning for new development and maintaining the township as a great place to live and raise our families are issues facing township government. Herold said. "Separating from TTES (Thornapple Township Emcgency Ser­ vices) would be a good move for the township only if it benefits the residents in the long term. He sup­ ports the two-mill increase because "it gives the township the ability to make the nght decisions for the future. Without the millage approval, the township cannot negoti­ ate." Jerkaitis said. "Thornap­ ple Township has always provided excellent ser­ vices to the township. 1 support cooperation for mutual support to keep op­ erating costs in propor­ tion." In reference to the fire millage, he said he is con­ cerned that "taxpayers are being asked for funds without a complete de­ tailed, operational plan be­ ing published." Both candidates for trea­ surer hope to be elected to help the township continue to be the wonderful place to live. NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Do You Have Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun & News ACTION-ADS! fjB HARRISON nsurance Agency, Inc. Your Independent Agent “Working For YOU!” Hastings Mutual Insurance Company 6090 Alden Nash, Alto Judy Harrison, President 868-0050 1-800-217-0712^ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 1.2000/Page 19 Three CHS students apprehended for vandalism July 11, 2000 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7 03 p.m. by Lon Myers Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present Mrs Dorothy Corson. Mr Michael Lytle, Mr Lon Myers, Mr David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg. Members absent Mr Floyd Bray and Mr William Kenyon The Minutes of the June 27, 2000 meeting were approved as amended and cor reded The Agenda was approved as written ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution *00 017 Special Assessment Roll #2 for Misty Ridge on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup ported by Mrs VandenBerg Roll call vote resulted m 5 Ayes and 2 Absent with Mr Bray and Mr Kenyon being absent 2 Approved payment of the invoices, dated July 07. 2000. in the amount of $31.210 77 on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 3 Accepted the bid by Dan Valley Excavating, in the amount of $32,730 00, for Irving Road Water Main Extension on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 4 Accepted the bid from Preferred Poured Walls Inc., in the amount of $12.150 00. for sidewalk repair on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mrs VandenBerg 5 Authorized Barry County to pay a Ml to Wdliams and Works, in the amount of $1039 50. for costs associated with the Utility Improvement Project on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle 6 Approved the Quit Clam on the Village owned property gap to Mr Meaney on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 7 Authorized costs to Wade Trim, in the amount of $5000 00. to seek a Community Develop­ ment Block grant relative to planned expansion by Bradford White Corporation on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mr. Lytle 8. Authorized costs to Wade Trim, m the amount of $4000 00. to seek a MDOT category A grant relative to planned expan­ sion by Simpson Industries on a motion made by Mi Newman and supported by Mr Lytle 9 Approved the Grant of Easement for 38 East State Street. Middleville, contingent upon AM Hurst Properties being responsible for all fees Synopsis of Meeting THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP JULY 10. 2000 Regular meeting called to order at 7:03 p m. by Supervisor Board members present-6; absent 1. Others present 23 Agenda approved as amend ed Motion passed to approve minutes of June 12 Regular and June Special meetings. Motion passed by roll call vote to approve bills of $48,425.37. Noise Ordinance Amendment was discussed. Motion carried to request Planning Commission review the amendment. Motion carried to deny rezon­ ing from AR to RR on Parcel 0814-029-007. Motion carried to seek bids for aerial fire apparatus Motion carried to contract with Barger Engineering to set up cremains area at Mt. Hope Board members to have pos­ sible list for Firestation Citizens Committee along with purpose of that committee by August meeting Motion carried to adjust ambulance accounts receiv­ ables in amount of $23,591 67. Motion carried to send check to Village in amount of $1,255.21 as their share of refund from gypsy moth spray mg from last year Motion carried to endorse the 2001 2005 Capital Improvement Plan for the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission Motion carried to purchase a Barry County flag. Motion carried to promote Randy Eaton to position of Fire Services Lieutenant. Motion carried to dose regu­ lar meeting at 10:15 p.m. for Executive Session. Executive Session dosed at 10.25 p.m Regular meeting re-opened at 10:26 and was Adjourned by supervisor. Submitted by, Donha Stagray, Clerk Attested to by. Donald E. Boysen. Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu­ lar office hours at the township offices.) (301) and costs incurred on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mr Lytle 10 Supported the Recreation Plan of TAPARC as outlined on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mr Newman 11 Adjourned the meeting at 7 47 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Respectfully submitted Rhonda L Fisk. Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.. Monday through Friday. (300) VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Council Meeting July 10, 2000 7:30 p.m. Meeting Called to Order at 7:35 by Harold Andrus Roll Cail - Present: Lisa Andrus. Lyle Blough, Glenn Brovont, Lani Forbes, Kathy Kunde. James Yarger Motion by Lyle Blough to accept Last Month s Minutes as Read Second by Lani Forbes Carried Motion made by Lyle Blough to accept the Treasurer s Report as read. Second by Jim Yarger. Carried Hearing on the Truth and Taxation will be 7:00 p.m. on July 24. 2000 Police Dept Report Fire Dept Report Planning Commission Report - Motion made by Glenn Brovont to set a special meeting between the Planning Commission and The Village Council on July 24, 2000 at 7:30. Second by Jim Yarger Carried. Motion made by Lyle Blough to pay bill as listed 1 -38. Second by Lisa Andrus. Carried. Motion made by Lyle Blough to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. Second by Lani Forbes. Carried. A complete version of the min­ utes area available during library hours. Dawn Yarger (302) Call 945*9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News classified ads Ambucs *** * * American Business Clubs 1Th Annual Charity Golf Classic sponsored by Caledonia AMBUCS Friday August 11 th, 2000 Saskatoon Golf Club Tee Times beginning at 11:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Includes: 18 Hole Foursome Scramble 8 String, Golf Cart Steak Dinner, Awards Ceremony Contact: Barb Nauta 891-9955 j by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Three Caledonia High School students have been apprehended in connection with the vandalism now estimated to total more than $10,000 occurred at CHS early Sunday, July 30. Deputies from the Kent County Sheriffs Depart­ ment said the three stu­ dents broke windows in the skylight of the main en­ trance area and in the hallway of the science wing. All three are seniors at Caledonia High School, and were arraigned later Monday for malicious de­ struction of property over $1,000. Bobbi Jo Ritchie of the Kent County Sheriffs De­ partment reported Travis Corstange and Steven Masse, both age 17, will be lodged at the Kent County Jail. A 16-year-old who also was apprehended will be held in custody at the juvenile facility. Deputies Travis Gribble and Paul Barquist were dispatched to the high school early Sunday morn­ ing, where a nearby resi­ dent heard banging noises from the direction of the school. Deputies made contact with the three suspects near the school, who after a short time of questioning admitted to damaging the school property. According to the report made by deputies, the three subjects climbed on top of the high school and pulled up roof storm drain covers, and began to throw them through six skylights over the east common area of the school. A security window on the east side of the building and a security light on the west side of the building also were damaged. The areas were already covered by early Monday, July 31, Superintendent Doug Busman said. He said repairs were expected to be completed within the week. Busman said "Any kind of property damage is treated as extremely seri­ ous. We plan to prosecute the guilty parties to the fullest extent of the law." Speaking about the stu­ dents suspected. Busman said he knew the students, thought of them as very normal, good kids, who could still grow up to be good citizens after this is over. "They did a stupid thing, and now their whole school year is in jeopardy." Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News ACT/ON-Ads! BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-943« �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 1, 2000 Caledonia Township legal ad commentary continues by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Discussion about a July 18 Sun and News article that reported on citizens’ complaints over legal ad­ vertising not being placed in the Sun and News was held at the July 19 Town­ ship Board meeting. Kris Apol referred to a citizen who had said that "the public does not have easy or adequate notice of public meetings, which are found in a competitor’s newspaper, the South Ad­ vance." She asked Clerk Pat Snyder if notices of meet­ ings were sent to the Sun and News, and Snyder an­ swered that "yes, there is a full packet sent to the Sun and News." Apol commented that reporter Ruth Zachary has always faithfully attended routine and special meet- ings, but it would be nice if the editor would return the courtesy by printing a blip to tell the citizens about meetings, also. "I realize the Sun and News wouldn’t make any money doing this, but I know township tax dollars are used to copy the agen­ das, copy and assemble packets and pay for postage.” (It is true that packets are sent to the Sun and News and the paper is not charged.) Apol continued, "David T. Young (editor) said in that article that a newspa­ per must report stories truthfully and accurately." "The prices for the Sun and News and the Ad­ vance were quoted." Apol said it was also stated in the paper it is not known how much could have been saved by continuing to advertise in the Sun and News over a period of a year and a half. She said, "I remember when the switch to the Advance was made over a year and a half ago. Pat Snyder said the township was not going to be charged the maximum amount normally charged for a column in the Ad­ vance." Snyder verified that the township was charged less than the normal rates for legal advertising. Apol said. "Even though the Advance was called for prices, those are prices the Sun and News would have to pay in the Ad­ vance." (Requests for informa­ tion about legal advertis­ ing in general, and about township legal advertising rates from the Advance were not forthcoming.) Irving Township faces changes after election by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There will be a changing of the guard in Irving Township after the primary election next Tuesday. Supervisor Milton Bueh­ ler has decided after 51 years of public service to the county and township not to run again. Republican Kathee Pierce is the on the ballot to succeed him. Joe Bush is running a write-in campaign for su­ pervisor. To be listed on the November ballot as a Democrat, he must receive 15 votes on Aug. 8. Emily Harrison is run­ ning unopposed for clerk and incumbent trustees Richard Raymond and James Harrison are not facing any challengers. The only primary race, for treasurer, between Carol Ergang and Kris Reigler, has two people who have family roots in the community. Ergang has lived in the township her entire life and can trace her family Carol Ergang back to grandparents who made significant contribu­ tions to the community. Moore Park in Freeport is named after her grandfa­ ther. Reigler has a family in­ terest in the community as well. His mother, Noreen, is the outgoing township treasurer. Reigler hopes to bring a younger perspective onto the board. While he and Ergang may be separated by age, both are bringing a concern about growth, a Kris Reigler need to keep the township up to date and both have a financial background to bring expertise to the posi­ tion. Both support the library and fire levies on the bal­ lot. Ergang said, "Libraries are important to the com­ munity." Reigler concurred and like Ergang said, "supporting the fire levy will keep the township safer." Kris Apol Quoting from the Sun and News article, Apol said "It was also said, ac­ tual costs to taxpayers should be examined and publicly disclosed. "Young also said, that 'government officials are accountable to the public for what they say and do. There are times that mis­ takes can be made, and at those times we are always willing to correct errors of fact. But otherwise, we stand by the accuracy of what we have reported.'" Apol continued, "That may be true, but I would like to hold the press ac­ countable. I believe the editor of the Sun and News has gone out of his way to be self serving, to retaliate against the Township Board for the decision they made a year and a half ago. He has not only re­ gurgitated old complaints, but has intentionally printed misleading and un­ true statements to readers of the Sun and News. "I don't know what his agenda is, but he has set himself up with the notion that he is arbiter of what his readers should think and believe. "The editor not only owes an apology to Pat Snyder and the board, but also to the readers of the Caledonia Community. But since the editor con­ trols what the readers think and believe, I'm afraid an apology is like 'blowin' in the wind."’ "It's no wonder it's diffi­ cult for good people to run for office because not only are you a target if you make a mistake, but you are a target if the press makes a mistake, too." Zachary, who was pre­ sent, agreed to include those opinions in a subse­ quent article, along with a breakdown of actual legal advertising expenses, which Clerk Pat Snyder agreed to provide. Snyder could not gather the information before the Sun and News deadline by July 28 due to pre-election duties. She said the basic rate the township is charged by the Advance is is $8.56 per column inch. The amount charged by the Sun and News per col­ umn inch is presently a maximum of $4.50 per column inch, for an ad less than four inches. Ads of over four inches have a declining rate. A 10 inch ad would cost $3.80 per column inch in the Sun and News. (Only comparisons in legal advertising rates for same sized ads between the two papers would re­ sult in fair comparison. The size of the ads the township paid for and how much was paid is not eas­ ily obtained, and exact comparison is difficult.) Supervisor Bill Johnston commented at the board meeting, "Those expenses are in public legal notices. The article dealt with things in the community, meetings and so on." He said "You have had full information on that and always have had. You are free to print that any time any way. as you do for other people and none of that is paid for." (Some of this informa­ tion has been provided since February, when a Freedom of Information request was filed request­ ing it. but these records do not say what size the ads were or the rate at which they were charged.) Johnston said there was a confusion in the article between payment for legal notices and articles in the public sector. Freeport Library levy vote faces Irving, Carlton voters that Freeport patrons by Patricia Johns would not be able to use Staff Writer Residents in Carlton and the other libraries in the Irving townships will be system. Librarian Joanne Hesasked in the Aug. 8 pri­ mary to approve a half selink says. "It is impor­ mill levy for the Freeport tant that people support their home libraries, even District Library for opera if they use a more conve­ lions through 2005. Levy proponents esti­ nient library to where they mate that in the first year work. Without strong local this levy will raise libraries, the cooperative $43,461. For residents of a system will not be able to home valued at $60,000, continue." Improvements which this levy will mean an in­ millage passage will pro­ crease of $ 15 per year. duce include stability in The Freeport District Li­ brary was formed in June funding, increased hours of 1976 through an agreement service, increased budgets between Carlton and Irving for books and other mate­ townships, including the rials, programming for children, teens and adults Village of Freeport. The library depends on and more staff. If the millage does not the two townships, the vil­ lage and minimal penal pass, all programming will fines for support. Accord­ be gutted, hours may be ing to state definition, a reduced, there will be district library must in­ fewer new books and there clude all the property in even may be a decision to the townships that is part drop membership in the cooperative. of the district. Hesselink encourages The Freeport District Li­ brary is a member of the everyone to vote for their Lakeland Library Coopera­ "home" library. "Frecpoit, tive system, which pro­ she says, provides big city vides many services to services in family-oriented atmosphere." area readers. Freeport Library cards are free to residents of Freeport Village, and the two townships. Those who have cards have access to all 79 libraries that are part of the Lakeland Li­ or brary Cooperative system. If the levy does not pass the Freeport Library might not be able to pay the 24 Hours a Dav 7 Dan a Wed membership fee in the co­ operative, which means For Sun & News Action-Ads! Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 1-800-870-7085 CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Drvision 1-800-638-7036 Tei 61^897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 1. 2000/Page 21 Business Senices TTES golf outing will be Aug. 5 The Thornapple Township Emergency Services (TTES) will hold a four-man scramble on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Mullenhurst Golf Course. The cost per person to play in the outing is $40. For a tee time, call Katie at (616) 795-3783 or (616) 795-1237. TK graduate on MSU list Nathanael Steven Brady, a 1997 graduate of Thornapplc-Kcllogg High School, son of stevcn and Elaine Brady of Middleville, was named to the dean’s list of Michigan State University for the spring, 2000 term. Brady is a senior at MSU. majoring in physiology BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing Special­ ist, we repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guaranteed work references in vour area. Cal! 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Will move if necessary. 1-800672-9604 - STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 2 pm �Page 22/The Sun and News. Middlevlle, Ml/August 1. 2000 From our Readers Dear editor: In a recent issue of the Sun and News, Bryan Hamson responded to questions that were raised regarding his him professionally from his qualifications for Caledonia days of working for Senator Township Supervisor Dick Posthumus. I know Unfortunately, he may have many liked the benefit of left some other questions having someone we knew unanswered. there to help. Bryan always Recently. Harnson left his made sure were taken care campaign brochure at my of. home. Upon comparing it to He continues that commit­ his campaign brochure from ment today. As far as Bryan two years ago when he ran viewing this position as a for County Commissioner. 1 “stepping stone” to higher found very few changes. office - none of us can see Comparison revealed the the future. As a businessper­ following: son I have always believed in 1) Under “Hard Work and hiring the best person for the Home Grown Values” the job, even if there was a pos­ wording is exactly the same sibility that they may move except for the last sentence. on later down the road. The new brochure says, Those of us who live in “Bryan Harnson is a neigh­ Caledonia share a common bor and a fnend with the sense of values and a code of nght ideas for Caledonia.” living that bind us together. The older brochure says, Love of God and family; a “Bryan Harrison - a neigh­ commitment to honesty, bor and a fnend with the decency and personal right ideas for Kent County.” responsibility, self-reliance 2) In the new brochure, balanced by a sense of dedi­ Hamson says that his chil­ cation to community. These dren attend Caledonia arc the things that make schools. 1 would like to Caledonia special - they are know how he has accom­ also the thins I admire about plished this during the past Bryan Hamson. school year while his home John Finkbeiner, was actually in Plainfield Caledonia township. 1 realize that he is completing the building of a new home here in our town­ ship, however, I believe that he has yet to move into that home. I find it hard to demands one-sided truths, believe that his wife, chil­ which are self-serving and dren, and he have all been should be a warning to the living in his mother’s base­ readers to beware of what ment. I believe that there they read, because the press may be a real residency issue is accountable to no one. The here. editor has become the arbiter 3) In the “Community of what we think and Leadership” section of each believe, and he should there­ brochure, Harrison’s beliefs fore use his power wisely. have word-for-word not The editor owes an apolo­ changed. When he was run­ gy to the Township Board, ning two years ago for the readers, and the County Commissioner, he Caledonia community. No said he “believes we must wonder it’s difficult for good work harder to ensure tax people to run for office, not dollars from West Michigan only are they a target if they return to our community to make a mistake, but they’re a support our schools, fix our target when the press makes roads, and pay for police to a “mistake!” patrol our streets.” In his Sincerely, new brochure, he says wordKristine Apol, for-word the same thing. Alto Absolutely nothing is men­ tioned in his new brochure about the needs of our town­ ship. Obviously, Harrison believes that the residents in Caledonia Township will believe just about any politi­ cal rhetoric. 4) Harnson states in both brochures that he is an aide to Senator Dick Postumus. While this may have been Harrison is committed to Caledonia To the editor: I once heard the time sur­ rounding elections referred to as the “silly season.” As we near the Aug. 8 primary elections here in Caledonia Township, I can understand why that just might be true. It appears that a few trou­ blemakers have resorted to mudslinging and dirty tricks against Bryan Harrison in the race for township super­ visor and are spreading rumors he docs not care about C aledonia and may be using this position as a “stepping stone" to run for higher officer. Those of us who know Bryan know that this is ridiculous. Let me set the record straight on what I know about Bryan Harrison and his commitment to Caledonia. Bryan was born and raised here in Caledonia He graduated from Caledonia schools. While a student at Michigan State, he met and married his wife, Renee. They knew immedi­ ately they wanted to live in Caledonia Unfortunately, they found that a house in his hometown was financial­ ly out of reach for their young family. Rather than “settle” for a home in another town, they decided to rent an apartment and senmp and save until they could afford a home here. They set a goal of own­ ing their home before their kids entered school. They accomplished their goal and their oldest daughter. Kaitlin, will enter the fourth grade this fall, having attended only Caledonia. After the birth of their son, Jake, they needed a big­ ger home. While leaving their dream home was diffi­ cult, deciding to stay in Caledonia was not. They sold their home, bought another piece of property here in Caledonia, and start­ ed building. Showing selfreliance and determination, Bryan decided to act as his own contractor and is doing much of the work on the home himself. Today they arc nearing completion of their home and another drcam accomplished. That is the personal side I know of Bryan Harrison. Most of us already know Sun & News editor should apologize To the editor: Two weeks ago your paper printed a story titled “Caledonia Township citi­ zens unhappy with board public notice postings.” The story interested me, because one of the two citi­ zens that were unhappy with the postings in the Advance newspaper, has also com­ plained over the years to our board that she has been unhappy about inconsistency receiving the Sun and News. (Those complaints never received the close examina­ tion and scrutiny as the cur­ rent ones against the Advance and the Township Board). Therefore, after years of citizens’ complaints, the Township Board decided to try a change, and negotiated a better price with the Advance. The editor of the Sun and News has found it news­ worthy to fill almost two pages of misleading state­ ments and did not follow up to what the facts really were, regarding the actual costs to the township. The second part of the story was, in fact, an editorial: “A free press must make sure that govern­ ment officials are account­ able to the public for what they say and do.” 1 believe the editor should practice what he prints, “...a newspa­ per must report stones truth­ fully and accurately.” Apparently the editor only NEWS Newspapers: The medium of choice! V O U/C / (J Candidate Harrison ‘playing at politics’ of community newspaper readers read every issue or almost every issue. don’t always read direct mail ads. true two years ago. I think our township meetings. When does Harnson plan that Mr. Postumus would find it hard to believe that he to have office hours in still has Bry an Hamson as a Caledonia? The tow nship senatonal aide... especially supervisor attends as many since Postumus is now our as three or four meetings per week I personally do not lieutenant governor. 5) Regarding the family­ want a supervisor who can photos shown in both be accessed only by e-mail. Harrison does not and has brochures, after two years the photos arc still the same. not attended the township I find it hard to believe that meetings, nor has he served the toddler pictured is on any Caledonia Township attending a Caledonia committees. He might have studied political process and school. If Hamson really wants us Roberts Rules of Order in college, but he personally to see him as the dedicated, resident, couldn't he have has absolutely no experience supplied photos that are in being involved in our township Without consult­ more recent? ing another resident or with­ There were previous few updates in the new brochure out looking at news articles, and absolutely nothing about docs he even know what our issues are here in Caledonia his goals for our township. Harrison in no way explains Township? Our township has expert* why he wants to be township supervisor. The fact that he enced a lot of turmoil and was either too busy or too frustration over the past lazy to update his own cam­ eight years. Trustees and paign propaganda really supervisors have come and concerns me. We do not gone... all promising the best need a township supervisor of our township. It becomes who is too busy or too lazy difficult to believe that any of them have our township V to take time for us. My personal opinion is best interests at heart. We that Mr. Harrison is trying to need experience in the role use the office as a stepping of township supervisor. We stone to some higher politi­ do not need a supervisor cal office. There is every who is “playing at politics” chance in the world that at our expense when Mark Jansen com­ I urge the residents of pletes his term as state repre­ Caledonia Township to look sentative, Harrison will closely at the candidates leave our township "high before voting in August. and dry” to run for that There are two other excel­ office in town years. Can lent, long-standing Harrison go on record and Caledonia residents who are state publicly that he will available for supervisor. fulfill the complete years. Both of these candidates Can Harrison go on record have extensive experience and state publicly that he serving on our township will fulfill the complete term board and on township com­ of his office and will not mittees. attempt to hold another Before you decide to vote political office at the same for the "new kid on the time? Can Harrison go on block” with the biggest record and state publicly that signs, think long and hard he will not resign from about the kind of leadership Supervisor (if elected) to that you really want for our move on to some other polit­ township. I am not con­ ical position? What kind of vinced that Harnson will be commitment would Harnson the reliable leader that we show if Governor Engler need. offered him a position in his Suzanne West office? If G.W. Bush were Caledonia Township elected president, would Mr. Harrison leave our township to accept a position in Washington? 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Middleville, Ml/August 1,2000/Page 23 Fire levies face Irving, Thornapple and Yankee Springs voters by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The cost of fire protec­ tion, keeping equipment up to date and making a decision on the best way to provide fire protection are part of the Aug. 8 elec­ tion for voters in Irving. Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships. In Irving Township vot­ ers are being asked to ap­ prove a five-year renewal of the 1.5-mill levy for fire protection within the town­ sip. This renewal should raise an estimated $75,000 in the first year. Irving Township pays for fire protection from the Freeport Fire Department, BIRCH fire department and Thornapple Township Emergency services. The cost of fire protection has been rising every year. In Thornapple Township residents are being asked to approve a one-mill re­ newal of the fire levy for three years. This renewal is for the purpose of pro­ viding general fire protec­ tion services. If residents approve this levy estimates set the amount raised in the first year at $146,000. Thornapple Township trustees soon will name a citizens panel to work on the future needs of Thor­ napple Township Emer­ gency Services. In Yankee Springs voters are being asked to approve a fire equipent ballot pro­ posal. This three-year, two- I mill levy would raise an estimated $264,000, which would be used exclusively to purchase fire equipment. Bob Herold, township treasurer and head of the fire committee, has stated at several township meet­ ings that funds not used to purchase equipment would be returned to residents. The township currently pays for fire protection through a three-year con­ tract with TI ES. The costs to Yankee Springs Town­ ship have risen consider­ ably causing some in the township to consider start­ ing an independent fire department. If this three-year levy is approved it would give the township a fund to pur­ chase equipment. None of the money raised through this levy would be used for operating expenses. Following this levy vote, the township will make a decision on how to pro­ ceed. Township trustees in all three areas encourage vot­ ers to approve these levy requests. They contend that the cost of fire protec­ tion is rising, equipment costs are also going up and the costs for training and equipping departments takes more than just bake sales and auctions. NEWELL SPEAKS OUT ON GUNS____ and experience to get . ^cess I pledged to to the nega- I . ::::: . fesBxS—. ..... , hope this leuer " my non on August 8th. I Gary Newen ntative Candidate for State k p I 87th District _________ —---------- ___________ ____ __________ ---- -------- ------- _____ Gary Newell Gary Newell understands you concerns because they are HIS concerns. RNs/LPNs A CITIZEN JUST LIKE YOU We currently have openings for part-time RNs/LPNs on 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.). Long term care experience would be a plus. 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Call L&N for your carpet answers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-08-08.pdf 9feba0db9d61fa1f526dd85eff967299 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST 121MCHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058 nd News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 32/August 8, 2000 129th year Hunter's Ridge erosion discussed Village planners set zoning for 8 parcels by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Village of Middleville Planning Commission set the zoning last week for the eight parcels newly annexed into the village. Greg’s Gct-It-N-Go at 509 Arlington St. (North M-37) was approved as a C-2 Highway Commercial District. Barry County Commissioner Bob Wenger wanted to make sure the store had retained its liquor license. Dorothy Corson had to step down during the dis­ cussion of 109 Lem Paul St., owned by Corson and her husband. It was ap­ proved as an R-2 medium density, single family resi­ dential district. There was a heated dis­ cussion of the correct re­ zoning of property at 418 and 516 Broadway (M-37). Village Planner Geoff Moffat had recommended both these properties be zoned R-2 medium density single family residential. The properties in question both contain homes. Planning Commissioners Michael Balsistis and Cathy Williamson both suggested that a more ap­ propriate zoning for this location would be C-2. commercial. Other commisisoners suggested that Caledonia police, fire millage critical by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia citizens are faced with the possibility of not having police or fire emergency services if they do not approve the millage renewal proposal today (Aug. 8). The millage proposed would provide approxi­ mately $610,087 per year, to be divided between the fire department and the sheriffs department. Ser­ vices of the sheriffs de­ partment were detailed last week. The fire department of­ fers a variety of services as well, beyond the ex­ pected fire fighting capa­ bility. It also provides medical emergency ser­ vices in Caledonia Town­ ship because there are no private EMS companies that service the area. There are actually more emergency runs each year than for fire. Caledonia fire fighting staff must be trained to perform these medically oriented ser­ vices. Each firefighter re­ ceives 140 hours of train­ ing in order to get a basic Fire Fighter No. 1 certifi­ cation, the first level of training. Medical training comes after that At some point in the last six years, an emergency response vehicle, a Subur­ ban, was acquired by the department, for medical emergencies. The depart­ ment needs special equipment, oxygen and everything an ambulance would have, Township Su­ pervisor Bill Johnston said. Two medical devices, au­ tomatic electric defibrilla­ tors were authorized by the Township Board at the last regular meeting. The department is look­ ing into another kind of equipment, thermo-imag­ ing cameras, to sense heat areas in a building. This See millage critical, pg. 12 zoning on these pieces could be rezoned at a later date, when plans are available. Other commissioners said were concerned that there would be little buffer between some of the homes in Misty Ridge and the commercial property. There was a suggestion that the 1989 master plan for the village recom­ mended keeping as much of the property along M-37 residential. Wenger told the council, "the master plan stinks, anyway." and doesn't meet today's stan­ dards. Following a discussion and a vote of 7-2, both properties will be recom­ mended to council as R-2 residential. There was a discussion of the possibil­ ity of waiving the $100 rezoning application fee if the owners should decide to rezone the property. The Crystal Flash prop­ erty was rezoning as a C-2 Highway Commercial Dis­ trict. The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School District property surrounding the new middle school was re­ zoned at R-l low densitiy single family residential. Moffat told the planners that schools have to zoned at the lowest density. There was comment from Ann Wissman. who lives adjacent to vacant lant purchased by David Dykstra bordered by Ben­ der Road and Towne Square. Wissman was concerned that her quality of life would be affected by develoment of the 76 acres as R-1 low density. Wenger also commented that there was a need to, buffer agricultural property from residential. Moffat commented that this would mean changing the zoning ordinances.This property was rezoned R-1. All these zoning rec­ ommendations now will go to the Middleville Village Council for action. See zoning issue, page 12 Peace Church to celebrate 35 years of ministry Peace Church will cele­ brate its 35th anniversary Sunday, Aug. 13. Though the congregation usually has two morning ser­ vices, there will be one 10 a m. service at the church, led by Rev. Wayne Kiel, the congregation’s first pastor. Worship includes a look to the past, but also a presenta­ tion of the vision for the future. According to literature provided by the church com­ memorating the occasion. “The mission and vision of a church planted in a cornfield 35 years ago is alive and effective. Still located on M37 between Middleville and Caledonia, the church has touched the lives of many in our area. “Thirty-five years ago, Peace Reformed Church was described as the church in Ground breaking for the church took place in November of 1966 (submitted photo) the com field.’ At that time this area has predominately farm land. Though much has changed, the vision of those who founded the church continues. “Peace Church was orga­ nized to provide a unique worship experience for all who attended. Charier mem­ bers wanted to meet spiritual needs of people in the area, and worldwide through mis­ sion endeavors People from varied religious back- Peace Reformed Church today See Peace Church, pg. 2 In This Issue • Kent County 4-Hers look forward to fair days • Clearview Investments is suing Caledonia Twp. • German group to perform tonight at Caledonia High School • Local Korean Conflict veterans plan reunion �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 8, 2000 Peace Church, continued from front page grounds joined, and Peace quickly became known as a ministry where people unit­ ed to use their God-given gifts and talents to reach out to others “The first pastor. Rev. Wayne Kiel, provided the initial leadership for a histo­ ry of continued spiritual and numerical growth “That vision has never changed. Various building projects have exemplified the desire of the congrega­ tion to be of service to others in our area. The gym addi­ tion soon became a place for church and community activities. When space per­ mitted, the church was the home for a child day care facility and Pine Rest coun­ seling center Though a com­ prehensive program is in place, the goal is not to duplicate the projects of other churches, but to find unmet community needs and become the solution. “Today the church mission is clearly articulated: Peace Church exists to lead people into a living relationship with Jesus Christ and help them become fully devoted followers of Him. Worship experiences, programming, and service ministry are all created to meet the mission. Its doors remain wide open to any who come to seek, celebrate or serve. “Pastor FL (Red) Faber me community is invited to help celebrate the church's 35th anniversary. i»Ie«wive -* ^MIAIR DESIGNERS ^HAIR Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! now leads as the congrega­ tion continues to use unique talents and gifts to reach out to others. “We want to be a campus for ministry where each per­ son finds purpose and a place to belong in a commu­ nity of loving people,’ said Faber ‘We love God and we love people.’ “The activities today are a result of that love. While the history of strong Biblical teaching continues, the mes­ sage of the programs remains clearly presented in ways that will make a differ­ ence in people’s lives. “Outreach remains impor­ tant Under the direction of Bill Scholtens, director of evangelism and discipleship, focus is put on programming that will help people know Jesus Christ personally. Small groups are being formed to assist people with various similar needs... Missionaries are sponsored, and mission trips organized in a continued effort to help and reach others with the message of salvation. “The church is also well known for its Caraway Street puppet ministry. Night of Musical Praise, and various events for women, including a community ’Weight To Be Fit’’ program. Many commu­ nity kids have been a part of the GEMS and Cadet pro­ grams, as well as the annual vacation Bible school. Peace also has sports teams, spon­ sors bike trips and other fel­ lowship events. “Music has always been an important part of wor­ ship, and Peace is blessed to have many talented people, most recently led by now retired Paul Storm. “Historically Peace has always had a strong youth program which enjoys a good relationship with local schools. Now under the direction of Nate Archer, director of youth and educa­ tion, youth remain a vital, integral part of the church ministry. A wide variety of activities are planned for young people. Communi­ cation is enhanced by the youth group web site. “Youth support each other in forming a personal rela­ tionship with Jesus Christ through times of Bible Study and prayer. Over the years OMER CLEARANCE sr"\Jt II., jffir Clothing a Swim Suits Great Savings! I FASHION SHOW EVERY HOURS: M-S 10-9 LAYAWAY cwwteaws mbws Ru ZZ <5^^^^5^795-9947 « The Cornerstone was set. Pictured are Tony Wingeier, Ekdal Buys, Robert Workman and Wayne Kiel, (submitted photo) many young people from the church have served in vari­ ous summer ministries, and several have chosen voca­ tions in full-time service.” All are welcome to attend the 35th annual celebration Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation announces new scholarship funds Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation has added three new scholarship funds to aid ThornappleKellogg student pursuing post high school trade, certi­ fication or college degree. TAEF’s mission is “To enrich and enhance the qual­ ity of life in the Thomapple area by acting as a leader and catalyst in the evolving needs of the community ” An area couple estab­ lished the J.K. Simpson Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is a $500 award for a TK senior or graduate who is pursing a career in the medical Held or has been accepted to the nursing pro­ gram at Western Michigan University. Kay Simpson, who has enjoyed a career in nursing, and Jon who is a WMU graduate established this scholarship “to perpetu­ ate” both Kay’s canng enthu­ siastic affection for her pro­ fession and Jon’s attachment for his alma mater. Lindsey Van Aman was chosen as the first recipient of this renewable award. This young lady was a National honor Society member and a four-year bas­ ketball player. . Richard and Ruth Hamilton created the Thomas R Hamilton Memorial Scholarship in memory of their son. This $500 award is offered to an outstanding male or female TK senior tennis-scholar. Julie Cordts was selected for his award. She lettered three years as a varsity ten­ nis player, participated in eight drama productions, has enjoyed her missions trips during the past summers and graduated as one of the top ten in her senior class. She will be attending Gordon College, where her major is undecided. The Lehman family in honor of their son/brother developed the Jeff Lehman Memorial Fund. Ben Lucas was surprised at the TK Senior Honors Assembly to receive this $500 award Lucas who was recently named top OK-Blue TK Male Athlete, played three years varsity football and two years varsity basketball. One of his favorite volunteer times was spent reading to Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 the elementary students this year. He will be attending Ferris State University, where he was recruited to play football this fall If interested in contacting the Thornapplc Area Enrichment Foundation, write toTAEF, P.O. Box 164, Middleville, Ml 49333. HASTINGS 4 Down tow, Halting* on Stale St 1SOO-435 7203 *45-2243 Q Mo p«»w» o< o»»« HiKdanH 4 Me Cot iMMe 310. 5 15. 720.925 O SPACE COWBOYS PG-13) MfULTTMHM tUTM 11 00. 1 30, 4 00,7 00.9 30 O NUTTY PROFESSOR 2: THE XL UM PS ^G-13/fTMMiwtfBi 11 00. 1 10.320. 525.7 40. 950 X-MEN (PG-13) 5 30.7 36 9 45 CHICKEN RUN (G) 11 00. 1245,2 30 H im n u n Gift Department Sale The sanctuary with its arches of peace, (submitted photo) ------------ COUPON—......- 24 hours a day *7 days a week ONE FREE490Z POPCORN �The Sun and News. MkJdleviHe. Ml/August 8. 2000/Page 3 Mote reunion celebrated during Lake 0 Depot Day by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Loren Mote of the Mote Family presented the De­ pot Museum in Lake Odessa with a large family portrait Saturday during Depot Days, to commem­ orate their 80th family re­ union. Several family members were present during the dedication of the photo­ graph. Loren Mote is pres­ ident of the organizing group of the family re­ union. A brief history of the family, which has lived and prospered in the Lake Odessa area since 1850, is as follows: The Marquis De La Motte of the Lorraine area of France moved first to Holland to escape the French Huguenot (Protestant) persecution around 1700. His three sons later moved to Eng­ land. Jean was consul to Dublin from Holland. In that period, the family An­ glicized the French name to John Abraham Mote. He and two brothers, Johnathon and William, came to America. John’s descendent, David Mote, was a Quaker who lived a long life. First settling in the Carolinas, he later moved to Georgia, and then to Ohio. David’s two grandsons came to Lake Odessa after 1850. The family holds its family reunions in Lake Odessa every year, and make the reunion date co­ incidental with Depot Days. David Smith and wife Sheryl Morton-Smith, who now live in Middleville, are active in compiling the family history. David Smith is the great grand­ son of Florence Mote-Dillenbeck, a matriarch of the Mote family. Mi John Waite received a large photographic portrait of the Mote family to commemmorate their 80th reunion on behalf of the Depot Museum, presented by Loren Mote. Other Mote family members attended the presentation. Alto girl to compete for ‘Pre-Teen’ title Marsmans to mark golden anniversary Ivan and Maxine Marsman (Van Til) will be celebrat­ ing their 50th wedding anniversary August 15, 2000. They were married at Beverly Reformed Church. Ivan and Maxine have five children: Randy and Liz Mars­ man, Stace Marsman, Rod and Elizabeth Marsman, Lori and Lloyd Huisman and Paula and Rick Averill. They have 17 grandchildren and one great-grand­ child. They are having a family dinner and an open house at a later date. The Marsmans now reside in Caledonia. Emily Anne Martinez of Alto has been selected to participate in Nationals’ 2000 Miss Pre-Teen Grand Rapids Pageant competition Sunday, Aug. 20. She is 12 years old and the daughter of Chris and Pam Cavanaugh of Alto and Greg Martinez of Lowell. Emily submitted an appli­ cation and took part in an interview session that was conducted by Patty Neidert, this year’s Grand Rapids Pageant Coordinator. She will be competing, for her share of over $20,000 in scholarships, prizes and spe­ cialty gifts that will be dis­ tributed to contestants. She will be competing in the Miss Pre-Teen division, one of five that will have young ladies between the ages of 7 and 23 doing modeling rou­ tines which includes casual wear and formal wear. She also will display her personality and interviewing skills with this year’s Grand Rapids judging panel. Personality is the number one aspect each contestant is judged on during all phases of competition. If Emily wins the title of Miss Pre-Teen Grand Rapids, she will represent Grand Rapids and the sur­ rounding communities at the national competition that will take place in Orlando, Fla. More than $60,000 in prizes and awards will be presented at nationals while each winner enjoys this expense paid top of five nights and six days in Her sponsorships this year include her family; Winnie Cavanaugh; hair, manicure, and make-up provided by Contcmpo Salon; Pagano's RestaurantX; Muller's Paint N Paper; Swicrcnga Jewelers; Copper Kettle Cafe, Caledonia Travel, Grand Rapids Byron Center Real Estate Joel Pounders, Buist Electric; Farm Bureau Insurance; Mark Johnson, Dr. Dennis Hodge, Dr Ron Olszewski; casual war and accessories sponsored by Fashion Bug; printing pro­ vided by D&D Printing; evening gown from Kim Krincr’s Bridal and Alteration Shop. pV *‘30,fc Aug. 10, 2000 Emily Martinez Orlando. In her spare time, Emily enjoys reading, biking, swimming and spending time with her family and friends. She also participates in the Kent County Youth Fair and a member of East Kent Beef. She also attends a modeling and acting school called Barbizon, which she will graduate from Aug. 13. LEANNE BAILEY J We love you. Mom, Dad, Anneliese & Lacey Jeff & Sherri of Westen’s Carpet Wish to remind you that they will be closed August 12 til September 4 for family vacation. HAVE A GREAT LABOR DAY! Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 “We re the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe” �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/Augusf 8. 2000 TK superintendent to speak to Gun Lake women's club Midge Pippel, supe­ rintendent of ThornappleKellogg Schools, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Gun Lake Women’s Club, General Federation of Women's Clubs, at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Pippel will talk about her trip last year to Japan to observe the educational system there. She was selected, along with other educators, to observe the college education system in Japan, visiting schools in Tokyo and in Sayama, a prefecture in northern Japan. In her words, she was "energized” by the trip. She will share some of the highlights, including Japanese hospitality, school examinations, plumbing differences, and Japanese customs and etiquette. Pippel's career with the Thomapple-Kellogg school district began in 1997 as assistant superintendent. Her education credentials include paraprofessional, elementary school teacher, principal, K-12 curriculum coordinator, assistant superintendent and now Midge Pippel superintendent. She earned her teaching. master’s and specialist's degrees from Michigan State University. All area residents are in­ vited to attend this presentation which follows the regular meeting of the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women’s club. The business meeting will begins at 9:30 a.m. at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Marsh Road, Gun Lake. Lunch, following the program, is offered by Bay Point. Those who wish to attend should call Fran Leonard, hostess, at 7958731 or Marjory Richards, club president, at 795- 8731. Club business following the meeting will include: • Program schedule for the balance of the year 2000 and all of 2001. • Report on the upcoming Homes Tour NEWEST CITIZEN ANNOUNCED GIRL, Jane Louise, bom at Spectrum Dow ntow n on July 6, 2000 at 8:12 p.m to Jim and Susan Replogle of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ________ LOCAL_________ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Lit'ittg Church - Serving a Liling Lord Sunday Nchrxil Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNEM JAY . .9 30 a m . 10 45 a m 6 00 p.m I amtly Night 6 30 p m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. f)ave LeBlanc, Pastor II I I I V CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-tradrtional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings Rev Michael Stowell Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny- Houma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www br.ghtskte org Redeemer Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH ”4 Church with a coring heart tor our 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Pastor Paul M. Hillman 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. 9:30 > AM Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed; 6:00 PM Wed Family Night. "We are changed by God 's love!" Rev: R. Scott Greenwet . Pastor Lyneile Sprit, tmnh l eader Al Tierney er. Cammumn Catting Church Office (616> 891-1512 M-37 at lOOdi St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST August 13 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost FREEPORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 175 Cherry’ Phone 616-765-5316 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service Rev. Deborah R. Miller, Pastor Old Time Gospel Message CHURCH OF MIDDI.EVHII M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan I). Mtxxly, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Music Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service. ll:00.iin Sunday Evening Service............................6:00 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. .. .......... 6:45 p.m Word of Life Clubs.................................... 6:45 p.m Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . . 8:30 a m. & 11 a.m. Sunday Sch<x>l for All Ages....................9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service ........................ 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday .6:30 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................... 6.00 p.m Lakeside Community Church A Place for family & l-rirnd* 6201 Whitney ville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 Jo a m Sunday School lor All Ages It) 45 a m Evening Worship 6 (X) p m Pastor Roger Rultman • Church Office: 868-0 WI wwwlakcsidecomniunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday KAY TOWNSEND, NORMAN KNORR. ChrMtin Eduolon Dredor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. .Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship............................................ 9:30 am. Sunday School.............................. 11:00 a m. Adult Bible Class......................... 11:00 a m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street. AJto. Ml 49302 One mile east of V/hitneyviUe Rd Rev P Adams PKw 891-8440 GIN LAKE COMMUNITY CHI RCH 12200 UoJ M-i'v (ChMf SoMdn Road) Ml 44VU - II Samuel 11:2-5. 14-18. 26-27 (David and Bathsheeba) Sermon: The Life of Da* id - Part VI - “A King Falk From FiNor" Meeting van. your friends, and your family - right where you re at through Rrtnae! Messages Outate Musk Quality Chud Care ar« Programs Worship Sen ice.................... 10:30 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nurser. & Child Care) Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 GUN LAKt 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8M8 COMMUNITY CMURCM -OOaa and 1030am II 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly line 8:30 a m. 9:45 a.m. 1100 a.m. Rom 12 10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 Ret E Anthony Sikora Church: (616) '’95-2391 9 45 am Morning Worship Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 891-8028 • e-mail Ieighton9iserv.net community and the world" Sunday Worship 10 00 a in & 6 00 p m (Child 4 Adult) (During the School Year) ozs. and 21 inches long. Grandparents are Jane Kinjorski of Mohawk. Ml and Nelson and Louise Replogle of Hastings. FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M M Phone 891-9259 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH fund-raiser scheduled for Sunday. Sept. 24. • Final plans for the Membership Coffee Aug. 16. • Final signups for work­ ing Prairieville Farm Days over Labor Day Weekend. tEIje .®lb (Eime ifletljoDist <EfjurcI) 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning worship 930 a m Middleville Sunday School 9 45 a m Middtevthe Mornng Worship 1100 a m Ret Lee Zacbman Rev. Rof.e Bailatd, Pastor Phone 868-6437___________ SUNDAY 8:30 & II a.m., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Nursery *• 9 45 am Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction w ith God and others Puppe ministry for kids Ciyatcc Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WhrtneyvMte Ave at 84fh St • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord Peace Reformed Church Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School Strctoy School 930 cm Sunday Morning Worship 10 30 am ScnaOj, E venng Worsr*p 6 00 pm Wed Mo-weet Prayer 4 Bible Study 7 00 pm 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Rev Thomas Sluys. Re* Kart Basnkx Assoc Pastor/Youth Mmstnes Multiple Staff Serving ^our Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices �The Sun and News. Middleville. MLAuqust 8. 2000/Page 5 German group to perform tonight at Caledonia High School The Musik und TractenKapelle of Sasbachwalden, Germany will be performed in Caledonia Aug. 8. The members of the 41-piece band come from the region shown in this photograph, in the Black Forest region, near the border between France and Germany, with vineyards shown in the foreground and the hills beyond. The Blue Lake International Community Band toured Sasbachwalden two years ago. Middle school teacher Nancy TenElshof led the group in a good-bye song, "The Lord Bless You and Keep You," just prior to leaving the area. Nancy TenEshof walked the main street of Sasbachwalden, Germany two years ago and captured the colorful gardens and architecture typical of the area. Intermingled exchange took place on the tour to Germany, with both German and United States band members interacting in musical and social events, like this potluck. Christa Berger and Lydia Bohnert hosted, Pat Spisak from Holly visited, and Corinna Bayer, also from Germany (in foreground). by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Blue Lake Interna­ tional Exchange program has arranged for the Musik und TractenKapelle of Sasbachwalden, Germany to perform in at 7 p.m. tonight at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. The 41-piece German Band and Dance Troupe will play traditional brass band music, with polkas and marches, in full cos­ tume, and will also bring traditional dances as a part of their performance, which is part of an ex­ change program through the Blue Lake Fine Arts program. No admission will be charged. Caledonia Middle School teacher Nancy TenElshof is chairwoman of a committee that is making the arrangements for this group's visit. The Kentwood Community Band has also helped a lot with publicity and assisted Kettle Lake Friends are invited to a Farewell Potluck for JEFF VVORMAN Sunday, August 13, 2000 4 pm. - 7 p.m. Kettle Lake Elementary The PTO will provide hot dogs, beverages and table service. Please bring 1 or 2 dishes to pass! PLEASE COME! Let’s wish Jeff “all the best” with his next adventure in helping to find host fam­ ilies. The band is just one of European musical groups that will visit Michigan this year. The group is from Sasbachwalden in Bavaria, the Black Forest part of Germany, with mountains and many vine­ yards. Vineyards in that region are cooperatively operated as a community industry. TenElshof participated with the Blue Lake Inter­ national Community Band, which two years ago vis­ ited the area in Germany from which the band Trachtenkapelle is from, two years ago. Her host family, Richard and Lydia Bohn­ ert, with whom she stayed in Sasbachwalden will now stay with her. Six people who went to Ger­ many on tours before will be hosting families who hosted them TenElshof said people in the region were very friendly, and she has never encountered more warmth and hospitality than in her lours to communities host­ ing members of the Blue Lake Band. She said she is hopeful that members of the German musical group and dance troupe will expenence the same kind of hospitality and welcoming spint in Caledonia. She is hoping for a good turnout at the concert. TenElshof returned from a concert tour in Europe July 9. TenElshof took part in the Blue Lake Interna­ tional Exchange program in which 40 adults toured France, Germany, Den­ mark and Belgium, and performed in a variety of locations in those coun­ tries. Thank You KEN & CONNIE NEIL For buying my Market Lamb at the 2000 Barry County Fair. _________________ Danielle Johnson KEN & CONNIE NEIL A DAN VALLEY EXCAVATING For buying my Market Lambs at the 2000 Barry County Fair Donnie Johnsor West Thornapple 4-H Club would like to thank their 2000 Barry County Fair buyers. Your support is greatly appreciated! Thanks! Herschel Miller & Assoc. Ins. Michelle Stanley P.O.S.S.E. Austin Stauffer Stauffer Wiggers Insurance Bishop Builder, Inc. Newhof Construction G.V.L. Trenching Allied Truck Equipment Bill Seif Chev.-Buick Shoemaker & Sons Bray Transport Poor Rodgers Farm Railroad Street Mill Design Underwriting A.E.S. Fillmore Equipment Caledonia Farmers Elevator Grey Lydy Builder Dan Valley Excavating Welker Trucking Thomapple Motors Freeport Elev. & Purina Foods Caledonia Travel Electric Motor Service Lake Odessa Livestock Bud Smith Meijer, Inc. Burggrabe Masonry Hooten/Kloosterman Thomapple Dairy Valaan Concrete Const. Fekkes, Goulooze, Steels, DeGoa H.V.L. Concrete Eavy Vet Service Chase, Geiger, Ironside Ins. Hastings City Bank Timber Groove Sandman Trucking Preferred Poured Walls Lobbezoo Trucking Geukes Market Kan* Hardly Farm Barry County Steam & Gas Mach. Sneller’s Landscaping Gary’s Auto �Page 6/Tbe Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 8, 2000 Raising livestock is focus of South Kent 4-H Club by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer South Kent Livestock 4H Club members are seri­ ous about having an agri­ cultural emphasis, as most concentrate on livestock and related crops as their projects to be shown at the Youth Fair in Lowell next week. Members are from Freeport, Alto and Cale­ donia. Several members will show a total of 24 hogs this year. Others will show cattle. The kids also are exhibiting projects that have to do with agricul­ tural crops such as corn. hay, oats and soybeans One member, Gabriel Elliott, is exploring gar­ dening, flowers and piano as his projects. The youths prepared to show the animals they have raised by reviewing the main points in regular meetings, and getting in some practice handling the animals with the group. Leader Bonnie Canfield said individuals in the club are able to continue be­ cause of the people who buy 4-H project livestock each year, and this is an important part of the expe­ rience for the youngsters. South Kent Livestock 4-H Club with members Amanda Craig age14, Shane Elliott age11, Tim Zook age 15, Daria Dryer age 11, Kevin Craig age 17, Taylor Grill age 6.5, Gabriel Elliott age 9, Heather Canfield age 17, Ben Canfield age 10, and Danne Dryer age 12. (Not necessarily in order) Nathaniel Canfield, Cody Grimm, and Alex, Will and Tyler Ohlrich were not present for photo. Ben Canfield with his entry named "KB." Local food distribution set for Wednesday OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 • 1 - 4 PM 8400 Pormalee Road Directions: State Rd. west to Whitneyville Rd. north to Parmalee right to home. R-O6. THIS 13 YEAR OLD CONTEMPORARY is priced to move! • 3 bedrooms (master loft area) • Open living-dining-kitchen • Appliances remain * 2 stall attached garage • Pius large laundry/utility area • Over an acre with love­ ly views and nice breezes! ................. Only $117,900. YOUR HOSTESS: LUANN WILLIAMS Westdale/Witzel fttSwmes Gardere ' & Associates, Inc. © I I II. 948-3770 @ The Middleville Food Pantry will hold a food dis­ tribution Wednesday at the VFW Hall in Middleville for all those registered with food cards . The distribution is scheduled for 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the VFW Hall. The items will be pro­ vided by the United Methodist Church Pantry, which is supported by many local businesses and churches. For additional informa­ tion, call 795-9269. Come home to where the care begins... Luxurious residential setting Premier quality assisted living service Gracious dining featuring nutritious home-cooked meals Professional, caring staff - around the dock Specialty care for those with Alzheimer’s disease f^ailsidc firing Center 7955 Byron Center Ave., S.W. 616-878-4620 Heather Canfield with her steer, named "Arnie." TK High School readying for new year, orientation set Much planning and many activities are taking place at Thornapple Kellogg High School in preparation for the upcoming school year. Plans are under way for a freshmen orientation meet­ ing Monday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. Freshmen will meet with administrators and receive important informa­ tion about the coming school year. Schedules will be handed out. They will also have their school pictures taken and have the opportu­ nity to find their lockers and their classrooms. Schedules for I Oth, 11 th and 12th grade students will be available Aug 22 and 23 from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Students may wish to find their lockers and check out their classrooms at this time as well New enrollees should call the guidance officer after Aug. 14 to schedule an appointment with a coun­ selor to enroll. New enrollees need a birth certifi­ cate and up-to-date immu­ nization records in order to enroll. Students who need sched­ ule changes should also call for an appointment. The guidance office number is 795-5428. Schedule changes should be made Aug. 21-23, 2 (XX) The community is remind­ ed of the following phone numbers: high school office, 795-3394; guidance office, 795-5428; library, 795-5434, athletics, 795-5432; atten­ dance, 795-5431; and com­ munity education, 795-3397. 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She will compete in English, western and showmanship. Chipman will also enter crafts projects. At age 9, she is from Martin. • Grace Boylan, from Alto, is in her seventh year of riding in 4-H. She will be showing a loaned quar­ ter horse named "Buddy." She will enter English, western and showmanship events. • Julia Striebel, an eight-year member of Sta­ blemates, will be riding a loaned quarter horse, "Belle." She rides once a week with the club from April through August. She does the required horse project for 4-H, and will be entering a photography project. • Corey Reimink, a first year non-riding member of the Stablemates, helps others in the club. He will enter a special photogra­ phy display of his march­ ing band's performance in the Washington D.C. July 4 parade. He has made a bluebird conservation pro­ ject that includes a bird identification poster, in­ formation on bluebirds, and a bluebird house. Other projects include a wood burning plaque, a painted candle holder and candle, and original design hat and more. • Christopher Reimink, now a second year Sta­ blemate 4-H member, will be showing a loaned pony named "Jet." His horse pro­ by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Stablemates 4-H Club has struck out on its own this year and is no longer affiliated with the Kent Special Riding Pro­ gram. The group still has chil­ dren with special needs as members, but now can ac­ cept and include non-special needs riders as well. All riders are judged in competition as any other 4-H rider with no compen­ sation given to their spe­ cial needs. They are judged at the fair and rib­ bons are given. The club has done quite well over­ all. The only limitation to being a member is to have horse availability. The club owns one horse which was generously donated. The other horses are either owned by member families or generously loaned to the children by supporters of the club. Pat Butts from Greenville is in her third year as club leader. She said she could not have the club without the sup­ port from the member fam­ ilies. The club exists as a team with the common goal of teaching horse­ manship. community ser­ vice and helping each other reach their goals. The club meets once a week at the Lowell Fair­ grounds to practice their riding skills. All horses are trailered in by volunteers. The kids ride for about one and a half hours with some time for showmanship. The club's riding instruc­ tor is Julie Suwyn, who is certified by NARHA and CHA and is capable of teaching the first-time rider through the advanced. She donates time and skills to the club to help them learn horsemanship and prepare for competi­ tion. Members show at the ject includes a book con­ taining detailed records of his horse and weekly rid­ ing lesson. Remink also will exhibit several craft projects in the fair. • Christian Koning of Lowell is a third-year member. He is age 11 and will be a sixth-grader at the middle school in Low­ ell. Koning will ride his horse "Jubilee," a regis­ tered Morgan mare. He will enter western, En­ glish, saddle seat and showmanship events. He will show a dairy calf, and participate in woodworking and crafts events. • Steven Koning. in 4-H for six years, is a second year member of Stable- See Stablemates club. pg. 11 Stablemates 4-H Club includes Chris Relmink, Steven Koning, Christian Koning. ’Zips Vanity Fair,’ Grace Boylan, Julia Striebel and Erin Chipman. Famous Flooring I N T I O R S Opening! August T4,h-26,h\ Celebrate the Grand Opening of our New Showroom in Caledonia A Mohawk Colorcenter SALE Means customers get certain rights! Like.. The right color, The right style, The right brqnd, The right pric?. 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HARDWOOD • LAMINATE MO COLORCENTER Hours Mon & Thurs 10-8 616-891-9000 Other times by apportment 9185 Cheny Valley Ave. S.E. Auto‘Life M-----IMIUI • nOme Business Investment homti ran Mtrnui For Qualified Customers: 6 Months Financing With No Interest Mohawk Berbers Mohawk Textures Mohawk Saxonies Mohawk Home Office Wood Mohawk Kid Proof® Carpet Mohawk® Laminate Flooring Ceramic Tile Vinyl Area Rugs �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 8, 2000 Local Korean Conflict veterans plan reunion by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Korean Conflict changed the face of Mid­ dleville in the 1950s. On July 25, 1950, ten young men who recently graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School helped the Grand Rapids recruiting office reach a record goal. More young men from Mid­ dleville left Aug. 4. Harry Schultz, who was one of the young men pic­ tured in a Grand Rapids Her­ ald photograph, said, "The pool hall had to close when all the young men left town." Stories in the Middleville Sun from 1950 to 1953 reflected the service of many young men, when they were home on leave, combat injuries and even marriages. The veterans of the Ko­ rean Conflict from Mid­ dleville have planned an open house to commemo­ rate the 50th anniversary of the young men from the area joining the armed ser­ vices. The open house is scheduled for 1 p.m. Satur­ day, Aug. 26, at the Mid­ dleville VFW Hall Several of the wives are planning a cold buffet Vet­ erans from Arizona, Al­ abama and other parts of Michigan will be coming home to Middleville. About 23 veterans were invited to attend the festivi­ ties which are taking place during the national recogni­ tion of Korean veterans. Veterans are invited to bring pictures or memora­ bilia to share. For more in­ formation, call Pat Crans at 945-4745 or Harry Schultz at 795-9897. Family and friends are in­ vited to share this special day and give thanks to vet­ erans of a war some people want to forget YMCA announces horse riding lessons YMCA Camp ManitouLin, located between In Loving Memory of Laci Kae Washburn Cherishing these special times we had with you. for one Grand Parent fishing and shopping, to another traveling and events. For Aunts, Uncles. (■ I and Cousins Holiday Gatherings, for Dad Camping. Sister misses your teasing and laughter, for Mom when she gave you your Boxer named ' Chance, who loved roller-blading with you. to friends, friendship, thanks for your gracious last respects. When you were little you were our Pumpkin Queen, in late years called Pizza Queen. Kent County Medical Examiner Report listed as accidental non-alcohol related death, no dregs mentioned. We keep wondering what did you see that caused you to swerve, a human or animal crossing the street. are always on our minds and in our hearts Laci Kae. All Our Love, Your Family Middleville and Caledonia, is now accepting registra­ tions for western horseback nding lessons. Little Wranglers, for 5and 6-year-olds, is designed to provide a positive first experience. Group lessons arc available for beginner and intermediate nders ages 5 to adult. Private lessons can also be individually scheduled. Regardless of the level of each student, the certified instructors emphasize a safe and positive environment. The YMCA core values of can ng, honesty, respect, and responsibility are an integral part of every YMCA pro­ gram. The YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin is also offering guided family trail rides for ages 8 and up. Guided trail rides, privately scheduled, follow paths through the camp’s 120 acre ranch of woods and fields. For more information on riding lessons or trail rides, call Chad Troutner at 7959163 extension 244. HEAD FOR ARMY—Ten young Middleville m?n give the familiar World War II "V for Victory"* sign as they entrained Monday for Detroit at Vnion Station In Grand Rapid*. The youths, four of them members of the IDSO Thomapple-Keil 4g graduating claw, enlisted en mane Monday to make it a record breaking day for eutbtmrnf* at the Grand Rapid* Recruiting Station. LcH to right, they are: (bottom row; James Wilson. OrvttTe Pickard. Jr.. Eugene t'rans: i«econd rowf Norman Flatt. Henry Crans; tlhird rW Thomas Alcken. Jnrk Magyar and lop row! N’elsod Brady. Ivan Fisher and Harry ^ehulti. Jac* Magyar, teas captain of the T-K foothall team last fall and also played baseball and basketball. Henry Crans was on the cage 'quad Magyar. Pickard. Henry Crans and Wilson were member* of the 1950 T-K graduating «!:»--«. Eugene < ran* llrwrv s-hrplker. is a member of the 1951 class. It is reported that Jkck Janosc has enlisted in the Navy. Several wf the Uo>» have been member* of the National Guard This pnotograpn originally was printed in the July 25, 1950, Grand Rapids Herald. On that day, 10 young men from the Middleville area traveled by train to Detroit to serve in the Armed Services during the Korean Conflict. CALEDONIA COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL Pre-school begins September II, 2000 The Caledonia Resource Center preschool will be holding classes for Fall 2000 as follows: Call for Classifieds 945-9554 RE-ELECT Four year olds: children must be four by October 15. Three-day classes: Two day classes: M-W-F 9:00-11:30 a.m. T-Th 9:00-11:30 a.m. M-W-F 12:30-3:00 p.m. T-Th 12:30-3:00 p.m. Cost of three day class is $320 for 45 classes. Cost of two day class is $240 for 32 classes Three year olds: children must be three by August 1. Two-day classes: M-W 9:00-11:30 a.m. (filled) M-W 12:30-3:00 p.m. T-Th 9:00-11:30 a.m. (filled) T-Th 12:30-3:00 p.m. Cost of two day class is $240 for 32 classes A non-refundable $20 deposit - applied to your tuition, is required to secure your place in class. Call the Caledonia Resource Center office at 891-8117 for registration or more information BOB HEROLD FOR YANKEE SPRINGS TVVP. TREASURER New ELECT AN ACCOUNTANT FOR TREASURER MAINTAIN: • KNOWLEDGE • EXPERIENCE • TOWTMSHIP TREASURER - 8 YRS. • PLANNING COMMISSION & Z.B.A. • INTEGRITY ELECTED TO: • KEEP THE TOWNSHIP SOLVENT AND FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE • SAFEGUARD THE INTEREST OF OUR CITIZENS My position with Thornapple Township does exactly that! Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Bob, 555 Bluff Dmc. Mkidioilk. Ml 49333 mm ”7 MoTToh 8-Week Session Starting... Monday, August 28th The sport of gymnastics trains the human body on how to move with preci­ sion. Your child will gain strength, flexibility, grace, coordination and balance, not to mention self confidence, courage, perseverance and self-discipline. We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced. We also have a girls and boys USAG competition teams. We also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party. OPEN GYM EVERY SATURDAY, 11AM - 1 PM Gymnastics in Motion is owned and operated by Cathy Fairchild and is located at 3207 M-37, Middleville. Ml 49333 616-795-7620 Catch the Olympic Fever �The Sun and News. Mtddievitle. Ml/August 8, 2000/Page 9 Cherry Valley 4-H club members ready for fair The goats run loose around the yard, and do not tend to stray. The mother is very protective with the kids, but trusts Reinhart to watch one in another location. If the babies wander, "Megera" comes after them and scolds them loudly for bad behavior. The kids usually follow their mother closely, and if Reinhart takes one to another area of the yard, the kid will stay within feet of where she goes. Reinhart’s brother. Bran­ Distinctive Styles Inside and Out "Saturn," a satin rabbit only three months, old already weighs five pounds and can get up to 12 pounds when full size. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Kent County Youth Fair is set to go this week (Aug. 7-12) at the fair­ grounds in Lowell , and the Cherry Valley 4-H Club is ready to go. Cherry Valley is a group that normally has focused on raising livestock and frequently dairy animals. For this reason, kids who also raise smaller or different animals often don't get mentioned in the news. Brittany Reinhart, age 12, has been showing in the youth fair for four years, and she is typical of kids who raise enties in "other" categories. This year she will enter an African pygmy nanny goat "Megera" with two kids. "Cloe" and "Cleo." She has another goat Brittany Reinhart, 12, has been showing in the youth fair for four years, and will compete with three different kinds of farm animals this year, including this tiny African pygmy goat she is raising to be a pet, named "Cloe." named "Hercules." African pygmy goats are not raised for milking, but in Africa they're raised for meat, though Reinhart raises her goats to be pets. The breed is very intelligent and pygmy goats make extremely good pets, Reinhart said. don, age 10. will enter a Bantam rooster. "Mohawk" and Brittany will enter a hen named "Micki" this year in the poultry category. Brittany also will enter a satin rabbit named "Saturn." At three months old. the rabbit, now at five pounds could go up to 12 pounds when fully grown. Reinhart says in her four years of raising animals, most have not been un­ usual. Her most exciting experience was when the goats ran into a com field. TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, COUNTRY A Wausau Home features more of what every family values space. Take a I wk at our hun­ dreds of plans, all nch in fea­ tures. at pnccs that will surprise you Welcome Home. "Local Independent Builder of Wausau Homes." 12381 Chief Noonday Road - Gun Lake (616) 795-4963 Unlimited Check Access, Money Market Returns, FDIC Security and Valuable Benefits. All in One Account Election results will be in Banner Results from today’s elections in Barry County will be printed in The Ban­ ner on Thursday, Aug. 10. Reaction to the local votes and details of the Caledonia area elections, including the Kent District Library levy questions, will be included in the Aug. 15 edition of the Sun and News. Polling places are open until 8 p.m tonight, Tues­ day, Aug. 8. There are fire levy questions in Irving, Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships. Irving voters are also being asked to vote on a .4 mill levy for the Freeport District Library. There are primary chal­ lenges for treasurer, clerk and supervisor in Yankee Springs; a write-in for su­ pervisor in Irving along with two people vying for the treasurer's position; and there are no contested seats in Thomapple. Premium Interest Checking from Hastings City Bank And more. All with the peace of mind that comes with know ing your deposits are I'l)l( ’ Insured. Find out all the details by calling your local Hastings City Bank office. Make more money. Save more money. Ml on the services you use everyday. 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Here Magician Jim instructs librarian Joanne Hesselink in a magic ring trick. jp Our friends and neighbors invited to a celebration! 35 Years of Middleville woman earns award After 60 Club to meet Aug. 15 Ministry SUNDAY, AUGUST 13,10 A.M. J PEACE CHURCH | Located MM Between Middleville and Caledonia on M-37 dx New Discounts and Payment Plans Available The Middleville After 60 Club will meet for a picnic at the home of Eva Mooney at noon Tuesday, Aug. 15. The address is 6745 North Middleville Road (M-37). Those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Emily Van Matre at 795-7168. LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can 1 Month. 2 Month, 3 Month or 6 Month Policies Help! - FREE QUOTES ' 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 Is this the way its supposed to work? Brittany Buehler hasn’t quite got putting figured out yet. STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Cherry Valley Rd.. Caledonia, MI 49316 Susan A. Foster, business­ woman from Middleville, was honored at the Money Concepts International annual International Finan­ cial Planning Congress at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort, in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Foster, registered repre­ sentative with Money Concepts Financial Planning Centre and President of Money Concepts, Middleville, is also the R owner of Thornapplc Financial Center. She was presented with the compa­ ny’s special Millionaires Award for outstanding per­ formance. The annual event was attended by Money Concepts International Advisory Board, Financial Planning, Centre owners and associates from all across the United States, as well as England, Republic of Ireland and New Zealand. Professional Shopping Services, Inc. BUSINESS CENTER 71B Kraft Averse SI. fthdwpn 49316 9402 Phone 616-554-8300 Fix 616 5544393 Clerical Fufl time in Caledonia office Must be detail onented, have excel­ lent language skills and have good working knowledge of Excel Wages negotiable No phone calls please Send resume: Professional Shopping Services, Inc. 7105 Kraft Avenue SE Caledonia Ml 49316 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 8. 2000/Page 11 Engagements TK Preschoolers screening offered Thornapplc Kellogg Public Schools offers screenings for preschoolers for speech, language and developmental delays. This screening is free to children living within the Thornapplc Kellogg school district. Children with sig­ nificant delays in speech, language, motor skills, or cognition are eligible for special education services. Parents interested in hav­ ing their child screened should contact the special education department after Tuesday, Aug. 29, to sched­ ule an appointment. Any questions about special edu- director of special education at the special education office at 795-5571. La Leche League to meet Thursday La Lechc League will meet at 10 a m Thursday. Aug. 10, at 1546 Payne Lake Road in Yankee Springs Township. La Lee he League offers support, information, and encouragement for breast­ feeding mothers. It has a lending library with books ‘Continentals’ to visit Gaines Brethren Church “The Continentals” will present their concert for the new millennium. “Testify To Truth,” at Gaines United Brethren Church, Caledonia, Tuesday, Aug. 15. at 7 p.m. The Continentals is an empowered, enthusiastic, evangelical group of young people communicating the Truth of Jesus Christ as the only absolute in an everchanging world. “Testify To Truth” is a high-energy. cation services for students of all ages in the school dis­ trict should call Man Price, high-impact, evangelical program for all people of all ages and backgrounds. This year the Continentals continue their 33-year tradi­ tion of music ministry by presenting a program packed with music, choreography and personal testimony. This group of 30 vocalists and technicians between the ages of 16 and 26 will challenge and inspire. on childbirth, breastfeeding, child development and nutri­ tion. Those who are breast­ feeding or pregnant and thinking of breastfeeding are welcome to come to the informal meetings. This month s topic will be “The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficult­ ies.” For directions call 7957021. For information on breastfeeding call Kathy Othmer (517) 726-1264. TK Library now closed for cleaning The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library is closed this week for cleaning. It will reopen for sum- Louie Forbes to celebrate 80th birthday Maichele-Purdum Tammy Maicheie and Fred Purdum III are pleased to an­ nounce their plans to be mar­ ried. The bnde-to-be is the daughter of Fran Maicheie of Middleville, and the late Si­ mon Maicheie. The future groom is the son of Dons Purdum, of Middleville, and the late Fred Purdum 11. A Nov. 3. 2000, wedding celebration is being planned Ellinger-Dykstra mer hours at 10 a.nj. Mon­ day. Aug. 14. During the summer the library is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tues­ days and Thursdays. Regular school year hours will resume in September. For more information about the Thornapple Kel­ logg School and Commu­ nity Library, call 945-9554. Rene Lynn Ellinger and Aaron Paul Dykstra are pleased to announce their en­ gagement. Rene is the daughter of Lee and Roberta Wieringa and Tom and Deb Ellinger. all of Middleville. Aaron is the son of Chuck and Jan Dykstra of Byron Center. Rene and Aaron are both graduates of Michigan State University. She is employed at Sunny Fresh Foods of Lake Odessa. He is em­ ployed at Bouma Brothers of Byron Center. An Oct. 14. 2000 wedding is being planned. Stablemates, from page 7 mates. He is 14 years old and will attend Lowell High School as a freshman this year. He will compete in western, English and showmanship events dur­ ing the fair, on his horse, "Golden Gun Slinger, a registered Palomino Appaloosa gelding. He is in­ volved with the Michigan 4-H Youth Environmental Council. To support the club and its horse, a baby named Mya, the kids hold a bene­ fit horse show in July. The weather didn’t cooperate this year, but the club still made a profit of more than $1,600 The members sell sponsorships, get food do­ nations, work in different jobs the day of the show, and learn all of what goes into putting on a success­ ful show. The money is used throughout the year for 4-H camp, field trips, activities, crafts. It also supports their new horse with food, hoof care and vet care. Mya's train­ ing is provided free by Kristen Hiller. It is hoped she will be ready for a member to ride at next year’s fair. Stablemates members are involved in community service projects throughout the year. They attended Christmas with the Ani­ mals at the zoo, donated food to Access 6, worked at the Old Kent River Bank Run for charity bene­ fit, played music for the veterans’ facility and many numerous services. Vote John R. DeVries, Supervisor Caledonia Township August 8, 2000 Commitment... 1 will serve as a full time Supervisor, working for you. accountable to you Experienced Leadership...3 years Caledonia Village Council. 3 years Caledonia Township Planning Commission. 6 years Caledonia Township Board Communication...by being available full time on a daily basis. Not a manager, that lives somewhere else, that will leave you and your concerns behind at the end of the day. Cooperation...as we work together, we can create a better place to live, raise our families, and spend retirement years. You desene a Supenisor that is committed to Sening You and Caledonia Township Vote John R. De\ ries, Supenisor, August 8 Paid for by (he Committee to Elect John DeVries RED Louie Forbes, shown here with granddaughter, Dana Tague, will be celebrating his 80th birthday, Sunday, Aug. 13 from 3-5 p.m. at his home, 2965 4th Street, Wayland, Michigan. We, his fam­ ily, invite his friends to join Louie for cake and ice cream. Bring lots of smiles and well wishes’ Callfor Classifieds 945-9554 _ , IIAVI' Peaches Sweet Corn /^Blueberries HOMEGROWN fj Tomatoes 3 S&S Farm Market and GREENHOUSE 1763 North M-37 Highway Located on M-37 between Hastings & Middleville Phone (616) 795-9758 Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 12 noon-Spm 24h«Hrs»*n-7(iys a week Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults * New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work} Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. J tffifflWHlTF Your Smile The First Thing People See! �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 8. 2000 Clearview Investments is suing Caledonia Twp. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Don Oppenhuizen, a partner in Clearview Investments, said his company filed a suit against Caledonia Township June 21 to re­ solve a request for rezoning that had been turned down by the township. Oppenhuizen said the owners hope to find an ap­ proved use for properly be­ tween the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail and M-37 south of 100th Street. The property, under present zoning is to be used for agricultural or rural residential, which he said was inappropriate use. He said the size, at around 40 acres, and the angled shape of the parcel, the soil types on the parcel and drainage problems make agricultural use not feasible financially. Oppenhuizen said the land cannot be perked on the part of the property along the Rail Trail, making it unsuitable for two-acre residential lots. (Michigan law allows this under the land division act.) It does perk along M- 37 on about half of the property, he said. Oppenhuizen said the owners have sought to find a use for the property for about six years, working with several planners and planning commissioners. He said the owners need to find a way to generate income from the property to offset the high taxes, which are based on residential assessments, for which the property cannot be used. He said rezoning is the only way around the problem. He said Planning Com­ mission Chairman Roger Keating had told the com­ mission it had to give the owners an idea of what they could use the land for. He said the commission members at first had said they would work with the developer if they pursued a Planned Unit Development (PUD), which they did, with the idea of dividing the parcel into eight light industrial lots that would not require the support of public utilities. The legal case is now in a discovery period, and a court date has not been set. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Ml, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 17. 2000, COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. LOCAT­ ED AT 284 N. BRIGGS RD., TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZOC 00-07-04. PARCEL ID. NO. 008-006-00; A REQUEST BY MARY MISSAD. TO REZONE THE PROP­ ERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PAYNE LAKE RD. AND BOWENS MILL RD. FROM THE •AGRICULTURE’ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ‘RURAL RESIDENTIAL* ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2. SEU 00-07-04. PARCEL ID. NO 019-002-00; A REQUEST BY DAVID VANDERSLIK FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT TO ERECT THREE SIGNS ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF BAY VIEW DR. BETWEEN EDWIN DR. AND PARKER DR 3. SEU 00-07-05. PARCEL ID. NO 006-005-00, A REQUEST BY JUDITH TRUDEAU FOR SPECIAL EXCEP­ TION USE PERMIT TO ALLOW HER TO CONSTRUCT A HOUSE ON 4 14 ACRES WITHIN THE -AGRICULTUREZONING DISTRICT 4 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS, AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEET­ ING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILL TIES NECESSARY. REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 301 Another parcel owned by Paul Garbo*. who has pro­ posed the Garden Grove planned unit development, on the comer of 100th and M-37, said earlier in July that he had filed a suit against the township for re­ fusal to deal with his rezoning request. Garbow complained of being ignored repeatedly by township officials during the June Township Board meeting. He said he had asked to be on the agenda in a letter May 22, and had been ignored. He said when his request was being considered, he was promised an answer in 90 days or less. He said he had tried to work with the township for more than a year, and had worked with several different planners over time, was told differ­ ent things, yet was still without an answer. In April, the Township Board voted to limit rezon­ ing applications until Oct. I to allow the Planning Commission and the plan­ ning consultant time to de­ termine what is best for the whole township with the master plan. Reasons for the morato­ rium were that when indi­ vidual parcels are rezoned, they change the configura­ tion of factors being considered, limiting the possibilities and eroding the master planning process. Energy would be spent dealing with small segments of the whole, and with reassessing the situation after changes have been made. The Planning Commis­ sion and consultant Steve Langworthy have been overwhelmed with many of such requests, diverting time away from the task of creating the master plan, it was explained. Supervisor Bill Johnston said he gets inquiries of a similar nature daily, so no one can get their work done. It was maintained by township officials that when a considerable investment has been made in hiring a consultant, it is not prudent to undermine the work he is trying to do, especially when completion of the plan is only a few months away. The township now is act­ ing under legal advice to proceed in this way, though it is not a total moratorium on all requests. PUD rezoning applica­ tions that are consistent with existing zoning would be accepted, but PUD applications* requesting a change to zoning to another use would not. It would not limit the Planning Commission from using the site plan review process under existing PUD ordinances. The ruling would not af­ fect special land use re­ quests. Several trustees voiced opinions in support of the decision before unanimous approval. Millage critical, continued from front page equipment can help locate hot spots, such as the slow burning area in the roof of the Whitneyville Church, which was struck by light­ ning two years ago. It can find people who may be trapped inside the building or trace where firemen are, after they have entered a burning building. Equipment is a large part of the fire department budget. In 1998 a pumper truck was purchased at $177,271, with a 2,000 gallon capacity. An aerial ladder truck was purchased this past spring for $477,625, at a savings of over $100,000 by the diligent search for the best deal by members in the department. The ladder truck, which has a pump, is not designed to be used to supply water, but to provide for safe ac­ cess to fight the fire, and to afford rescue when needed, in a different loca­ tion than where water would be used. The pump on that truck is used to prime the hose initially, until the other pumper trucks arrive. The department soon hopes to buy another pumper truck with a 3,000 gallon capacity. The de­ partment would like to , have at least two pumper trucks. At times a pumper truck is required at the scene of a traffic accident. Buying such large pieces of equipment re­ quires frugal management, and planning over a long period of time. The labor portion of tax­ payer dollars is well spent, Johnston said. The 22 vol­ unteer fire department is paid according to the fire runs made. Until now they have even paid for their own uniforms. Until the present, they have been paid once a year for those runs, although payments are to be made more often in the future. Annually, this has amounted to around $70,000 per year. Johnston said the mil­ lage would in the future be expected to be used for the following things: • Maintain, repair and improve the old fire barn, in the amount of from $50,000 to $70,000. • Install a filter unit in the drain in the fire barn to filter contaminants before getting into the ground wa­ ter, to cost around $20,000. • Train current and new fire personnel. • Purchase two more tanker trucks. • Acquire thermo-imag­ ing camera(s). Neither a new fire sta­ tion nor a sub station are being considered at this time, although many resi­ dents would like both. A fire department audit by the Fire Chiefs Associ­ ation advised several im­ provements to make Cale­ donia's department more efficient. Many of these changes would require ma­ jor financial investments. EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held August 16 through August 31 and is not in session on weekends. After successful completion of slate testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour. To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, all appli­ cants are subject to criminal background checks and drug screens. Apply for this opportunity in person by August 11 at ^ornappie 2700 Nashvihe Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE but others would require well planned mutual aid agreements with fire de­ partments in surrounding townships, in which neigh­ boring departments would have a plan in place for meeting every kind of emergency and a plan for mutual cooperation to maximize the effective­ ness of the response to all areas. Johnston said there are already such agreements in place with Kentwood, Gaines, Cascade and Alto fire departments. Johnston said they need to pinpoint exactly how each department would re­ act in any given situation, communicating by radio exactly what is being done while en route. Some neighboring fire departments have equip­ ment which Caledonia does not have, such as air packs, or the ability to deal with chemical spills. Agreements would work out ways to share equip­ ment. Likewise Caledonia can respond to certain emergencies in a way which would complement other departments in outly­ ing areas. Improvement of water delivery was asked for in the audit. The plan in place must be able to pro­ vide a certain number of gallons per minute for one hour continuously. A relay of tanker trucks, and sources for water arc needed. A review of all the pri­ vate drives in the town­ ship, and a survey of build- See millage critical, pg. 13 OFFICIAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION August 21, 2000 7 P.M. at Thomapple Township Hall 200 E. Mam Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 The Thorn apple Township Planning Commission will bold ■ pebtk hearing to consider a Special Use application wbmitted by Rosa DtMnagd to amend Special Use application SU-29 for Commercial Repain and Maintenance. This property is general located at 4A33 Cherry Valley Rd., P.P.# 09144)20-005-10, approximately 3.1 Acre*. Persons wishing to address this iasne wiD be given an opportunity to do so at the hearing. THE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4 p,m.; Friday 9 - Noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thomapple Township Planning Commission. PO Box 459. Middleville. MI 49333 Westey* Van Rhee. Planning Commission Secretary NOT ICT Thoraxppte Tewneh^ will provide reuaubU auolwy u<h «4 M3 vkxb u cipai fur the hevnjg ^X>ncd. end tudtc Upce fa the vwuelb erpaintd. of ported maund* bong ouruxfaed rt the upun sevw deyr rxxjcc to (he Towrufcp Clark. kkhvetueU dMebddrce eunfary ar lemca dwuld uoaua the Cfafc by wring ar Thcriuppie Tawn^M? Cfafc. FO. Box 459. 200 E, Street MI 493H Tfaph«te (616) 795-7702 304 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/August 8, 2000/Page 13 Skate park project gets a boost Matt Gilbert from Freeport takes part in the car wash and runs his own car, an 1993 Acura Integra through the line for washing and vacuum­ ing. Kent Library plans election night party Staff of the Kent District Library, friends, and cam­ paign volunteers will gather to await the incom­ ing election results that will determine the out­ come of KDL’s millage proposal. The gathering will be held at the Cascade Branch Library at 2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE. The li- brary is located south/off 28th Street between 1-96 and Cascade Road inter­ sections Director Claudya Muller and Public Relations Di­ rector John Van Valkenburg will be available for interviews throughout the evening. VanValkenburg will be available on his cell phone at 813-3166. Zoning issue, from front pg.— Park plans include a 60 x 60 foot cement pad and have curved slopes built over the pad. Josh Hooten volunteers to help out in the car wash and says he used to skate board, and looks forward to using the new skate park when it is built. OFFICIAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING of THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION August 21, 2000 7 P.M. at Thomapple Township Hall 200 E Main Street. Middleville, Ml 49333 The Thornapple Township Planning Commisakm will hold a pubik bearing to consider a Special Use application submitted by Edward Mayhew for a Contractor! Yard for off-premiae tire service and on­ premise inventory storage. Fhte property is gencralh located at 6224) Stimson Rd, PPJ 0814-010-012-00 A 0814-010-004-00. approximately 3.8 Acres. Persons opportuahy tn do THE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Dally 0 a.m. * Noon and 1 - 4 p.m.; Friday 9 - Noon H'ntten comments reg ord ng this application may be addressed to Secretary. Thornapple Township Planning Commission. PO Box 459. Middleville. Ml 49333 Wesley Van Rhee, Planning Commiuion Secretary Xfl 49A33 Td^kone (616) 79S-TK/2 303 Earlier, residents of Hunter’s Ridge returned to the planning commission for the second time to talk about the difficulty they have had with erosion in their areas. Theresa Dickerson asked the Planning Commisison who had the responsibility to enforce zoning regula­ tions. She said she was concerned that the devel­ oper of the property had al­ lowed the situation to de­ teriorate. • Moffat again assured them that while past inac­ tion may have led to some of the current problems, the current village engi­ neer would be talking to residents about possible corrective measures they could take. Moffat will distribute to both the Thornapple Town­ ship and Village planning commissions a site analy­ sis of 11 possible industrial sites. The commisisons then will set a joint meet­ ing night. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville Planning Commission is Tuesday evening, Sept 5. Millage critical, from pg. 11— ing heights is needed, to improve access and re­ sponse efficiency to emer­ gency locations by emer­ gency vehicles. Johnston said a two-:tory building can use up 100 feet of lad­ der when the aerial truck is used. In some cases, private drives may need improvements. For the information of voters, the actual ballot proposal will read; "Fire department and law en­ forcement proposal re­ newal of current and pre­ viously approved millage. "Shall the previously ap­ proved increase in the Charter Township of Cale­ donia tax rate limitation, currently 1.9222 mills ($1 92 per $1,000 of tax­ able value) be levied to restore previous millage reductions under the Headlee amendment since this millage was last ap­ proved, resulting in the levy of 2.0 mills, ($2 per $1,000 of taxable value) on all taxable property in the township? "This proposal is for re­ newal of current millage and increase of previously authorized millage. The purpose of the levy is to provide fire protection within the township, in­ cluding the operation of the Township Fire De­ partment and the acquisi­ tion and maintenance of fire and rescue vehicles, appaiatus and equipment, and real property and im­ provements used for fire protection purposes, and to provide law enforcement services within the town­ ship. It is estimated that this levy would provide revenue of $610,087 in the first calendar year." A fenced in, night lighted skating park planned for Freeport recreational property got a boost from the second car wash held by the United Brethren Church of Christ in Freeport. Ken Reigler says the entire project will cost $10,000, and a grant for $6,000 of the total has been requested from the State of Michigan for the materials part of the project. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ALL OTHER INTER ESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. AUGUST 15. 2000, COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN SHIP HALL. 284 N. BRIGGS RD.. CONCERNING THE FOL­ LOWING 1. ZBA 00-07-09. PARCEL ID NO 050-007-00; A REQUEST BY GARY MIDDLETON, 1609 MANITOU DR FOR A VARI­ ANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CON­ STRUCT A GARAGE 5 FEET FROM THE SOUTH PROPER­ TY LINE. 2. ZBA 00-07-10, PARCEL ID NO 019-031-40; A REQUEST BY JOHN KOZLOWSKI. FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIGN SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO ERECT A NEW SIGN AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS CAR WASH, 12489 M-179. WITHIN 12.5 FEET OF THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. 3ZBA 00-07-11. PARCEL ID NO 080-003-50; A REQUEST BY JOHN AND JANICE GRITTER. 11876 ENGLAND DR FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THEM TO CONSTRUCT A CARPORT ON THE EAST SIDE OF THEIR HOUSE. 4 ZBA 00-07-12, PARCEL ID NO. 006-005-00; A REQUEST BY JUDITH TRUDEAU, 12595 BASS RD., FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ROAD FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HER TO CREATE A NEW PARCEL WITH 150 FEET OF ROAD FRONTAGE IN THE •AGRICULTURE- ZONING DISTRICT 5 ZBA 00-07-13, PARCEL ID NO 195-015-00, A REQUEST BY JIM WENSLEY, 10691 GUN LAKE RD., FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CON­ STRUCT A STORAGE BUILDING 5 FEET FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE. 6 SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE TOWNSHIP, 284 N BRIGGS RD.. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NEC­ ESSARY. REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUESTED. UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL! S) CHARLES BIGGS SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 302 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 8, 2000 Clinics, workshops help prepare Alto Active 4-H Achievers 4-H Club, helped younger members raising poultry at one of the clinics by explaining all the points a person rais­ ing chickens must look for to evaluate the health of the bird, as well as those the judges would consider. Individual members practiced the many fea­ tures to look for. Alyssa Verocke brought her rooster "Rocky," and as she rehearsed, turned the by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Many 4-H Clubs show­ ing at the Kent County Youth Fair at the Lowell fairgrounds recently held clinics or workshops to teach the members the best way to prepare for showmanship of their ani­ mals and to know the points required for their projects. Ben Cabe, a long time member of the Alto Active patient bird upside down and sideways. She care­ fully relayed every point, even how to check a chicken’s ears. Club members also worked out the schedule for sharing work duties while at the fair and to know rules for the bams, and emergency proce­ dures, such as not locking a cage so if an animal had a problem, someone could help. Rabbits of all sizes, breeds and colors are held by their young owners as their duties in the rabbit bam are reviewed. Matthew and Jason Wierenga and Jackie Roodvoets listen. Ben Cabe (left), a veteran poultry raiser, explained to other members raising poultry the points the judges will look for in animals exhibited at the fair. Animals had to be weighed to be sure they met the weight require­ ments and would qualify when brought for exhibit. Alto Active Achievers 4H Club has around 90 members from Alto, Low­ ell and also some from Caledonia. The ages of the kids range from 6 through 19. Some will show sheep or goats, but many focus on smaller animals for their projects, including rabbits and poultry. Getting kids together who were learning about similar kinds of projects must be a regular event if all the members are to be accommodated. Leader Louann Cabe provides an outdoor space on a consis­ tent basis so these regular meetings can be held. Many clubs also depend on the assistance and ded­ ication of volunteers and parents. Many parents once took part in 4-H as youngsters, like Mary Alyssa Verocke gave a presentation with her rooster, "Rocky" to prac­ tice before her exhibi­ tion at the fair. Hawkins Crosby, once in the Cherry Valley 4-H Club, whose sons Bob and Jim arc now in the Alto Active Achievers. When she helps leader Cabe with club activities, she brings her tots, Sarah and Paul, who will very likely take part in 4-H when they are older. Family tradition is car­ ried on, sometimes with several generations of members in the same club. Ben Cabe, a 4-H member with years of experience, now helps his mother with important activities in the club. Family tradition plays a part in many 4-H Clubs, with parents like Mary Hawkins Crosby who was in the Cherry Valley Club in Alto, but now lives nearer to Lowell. Her son Bob Crosby will show "Hollywood," a Californian rabbit and Jim Crosby will show a Bardrock rooster as members of Alto Active Achievers. HELP WANTED Rural Carrier Relief Caledonia Post Office 9339 Cherry Valley Ave., SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-9524 ITw I'nited Slates Postal Sen ice. Caledonia Michigan office, is looking for three Rural Carrier relief earners This position requires the successful applicant to be available to work every Saturday as well as. on an on call basis throughout the week Ihe successful auplKant must: Has e a good dm ing record; with no more than two traffic vlolalions in the last year, no more than three vio­ lations withing the last two sears and be free of driving license suspension for am reason Be in good general health w tth the ability to lift up to 70 pounds to stand w tule sorting mail for up to 4 hours, and be able to sit while dm mg for up to 5 hours daily Furnish a suitable vehicle which sou will be paid an equipment maintenance allowance for on the da\s it is used The * chicle must has e a front bench seat and an automatic transmission A^.a rural varnyr n lKfjou nill: Sort and sequence the mail for sour assigned drin cry route Load your vehicle with the mail in delivery sequence Deliver all mail and packages entrusted to you along the designated route Be responsible for collection of mail and packages from customers Sell stamps and prov ide postal supplies for your customers This position is considered a part-time position It is a nan-career position and generally does not lead u> full time Callfor Classifieds employment There are no vacation or insurance benefits associated with this position Mark O. Thiel. Postmaster Caledonia. Ml 4W14 • 61b-«?l-*524 Jackie Roodvoets, 6 an Explorer from Alto, is showing a Giant Flemish female rabbit named “Daisy." 945-9554 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 8. 2000/Page 15 Local riders, ropers compete in NHSFR finals A group of area athletes earned positions on the Michigan High School Rodeo Team that traveled to Springfield, III. July 24 to compete in the 52nd annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) that will continue that concluded last Sunday (July 30). Those from the Sun & News coverage area who qualified are Molly Spica (Caledonia High School), Stephanie Sacha (Caledonia High School), Jimmy Grimley (Caledonia, South Christian High School) and Sarah Schut (Middleville, Thornapple Kellogg High School). Spica qualified for the Barrell Racing, Sacha the Beak-Away Calf Roping, Grimley the Team Roping along with partner Eric Schmitz, and Schut in the Pole Bending. Spica was also named the MHSRA 2000 Rookie ofthc-Year Cowgirl, while Sacha was selected as the Reserve Rookie-of-the-Year Sarah Schut, a recent graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, pole bending at the High School Rodeo in Edinburgh, Ind. (Photo provided) Jodi Loosenort (center) presents the Michigan High School Rodeo Association 2000 Rookie-of-the-Year Cowgirl award to Molly Spica, and Reserve Rookie Stephanie Sacha of Caledonia. Both recipients are freshmen at Caledonia High School. (Photo provided) Eric Schmitz and Jimmy Grimley team roping at the MHSRA State finals held in Ovid. (Photo provided) Tickets for sports events on sale at TK Season passes for Thornapple Kellogg High School sporting events will be available in the high school athletic office beginning Thursday, Aug. 17 and at the home varsity football games Friday, Aug. 25 and Friday, Sept. 15. Prices for the passes are $40 for adults and $25 for TK students. The passes are good for all TK home athletic events. Due to the increase in OK Blue Conference ticket prices, TK ticket prices for the 2000-2001 athletic year will be as follows: Varsity girls and boys basketball and varsity football tickets will be $4 for adults and $3 for TK students. All other events will be $3. Cowgirl. Members of the Michigan High School Rodeo Team are associated with the Michigan High School Rodeo Association, a non­ profit organization that returns 100 percent of all sponsorship money to the student participants. Featuring over 1,500 contestants from 38 states, four Canadian Provinces, and for the first time Australia, the NHSFR is the world's largest rodeo. In addition to competing for over $100,000 in prizes, NHSFR contestants will also vying for more than $150,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named the National High School Rodeo Champion. To earn this title, contestants must finish in the top 20 after two go-rounds of competition before advancing to last Sunday's final championship performance. This year, the championship performances will be televised nationally on the Outdoor Channel Network in a three-week long series. The three weekly, one hour shows will wrap up 18 total weeks of NHSRA activity and begin Wednesday, Aug. 23 , continue through Sept. 6. All shows are featured as part of the Outdoor Channel's weekly "Rodeo Round-Up" show and are scheduled to air at 8 p.m. central, with re-air the following Mondays at 11 a.m. central. Along with great rodeo competition and the chance to meet new friends from all across North America. NHSFR contestants have the opportunity to represent their team in a volleyball tournament, attend a concert, enjoy nightly contestant dances which this year will feature the nationally charting country band Ricochet at the Wrangler Cowboy Prom, shop the ever-popular NHSFR trade show, and visit (he historical attractions of Springfield. III. To follow your local favorites at the NHSFR. visit the NHSRA's web site at www.nhsra.org. 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First of Michigan Investments Please support our sponsors and thank them the next time you visit them! �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 8. 2000 Fair harness racing winners announced The winners for the harness racing events at the 2000 Barry County Fair have been announced. Here are the results of the races that were staged July 15-16. On Saturday (July 15), the Gibby's Foot Long Trophy, of Middleville, was won by a pacer, Bossa Nova, BG2, owned by Jane Tuckennen, of Blissfield, and driven by Mike Lxxxlcnslager. The Railroad Street Mill Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a trotter, WinRyder, BrG3, owned by I^arry Jones, of Jackson, and Skip DeMull, of South Lyon, and driven by Skip DeMull. The Hoffman Stables Trophy, of Nashville, was won by a pacer. Magic Sissy, BM5, owned by Wayne Badders, of Cement City, and driven by Phil Peden. The Kent Oil and Propane. Inc. Trophy, of Nashville, was won by a trotter. Red's Big Boy, BH4, owned and driven by Marshall Makin of Muskegon. The Geukes Market Trophy, of Middleville, was won by a trotter, Sizzlers Classic, BG3, owned by Sharon Dalka, of Hubbardson, and driven by Rick Lake. The Barry County Fair Trophy, of Hastings, Saulsbrook Brass. ChH5, owned by Dixie Butler, of Clinton, and driven by Don Harmon. The County Seat Lounge Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a pacer, R B Wooley Bear. RoG5. owned and driven by Gene Tomlin of Mecosta. On Sunday, the Goodtime Pizza Trophy, of Nashville, was won by a trotter. Penny Finder, BF3, owned by Nancy Kainkatz. of Canton, and driven by Jason Hanna. The Bosley Pharmacy Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a pacer, Arties Eclipse. BF3, owned and driven by Gene Miller, of Charlotte. The Moose Lodge 628 Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a trotter, Flash and Fire, BrM4, owned by Gayle Thurlow, of DeWitt and driven by Dennis Marchand. The Tom's Market Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a pacer. It's Not My Fault, BG2, owned by Frank Whitney. of Plainwell, and driven by Larry Stone. The National Bank Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a pacer, Uracan, BG6, owned by Fiaviano Ballazar, of Bellmont, and driven by Rick Lake. The Bob's Grill and Restaurant Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a trotter. High Speed Modem, BrG5, owned by Ronald Assistant Activity Director Full-time position open for a person with a degree in social work, recreation, gerontol­ ogy, or related field. Must have at least 1 year experience working with elderly and be profi­ cient with the PPS and MDS process. We are a 138 bed county-owned skilled nursing facil­ ity. We offer excellent wages and benefits. May call 616-945-2407 ext. 610, or submit resume to: Sue Bushman yiomapplc ' , 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings. 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The Leighton United Methodist Church will stage the Spike It volleyball tournament on Sunday, Sept. 10. Girls and boys in the seventh and eighth grades are eligible to participate. The tournament is expected to run from 6-8 p.m. and there is no charge. If you need further information, call Marie Matthews at 795-7728 or speak to Scott or Misty Getter. Tennis at TK starts on Aug. 14 Preparations and practices for the upcoming 2000 season begin Monday, Aug. 14 for the Thornapple Kellogg High School varsity tennis team. The first practice Aug. 14 will be from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Larry Seger Community Courts in Middleville. All players must have their physicals turned in before they can start training for the fall campaign. If you have any questions, call coach Seger at 7959159. Anne M. (Maichele) Raab— CALEDONIA Mrs Anne M. (Maichele) Raab, age 97, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday. July 31. 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband. Cleo J. Raab in 1991. Mrs. Raab is survived by her son. Wilbur of Middleville; grandchildren. Reginald Raab of John's Island, South Carolina. Shelly (Raab) Roberts of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Sharia Raab of Grand Ledge; great grandchildren. McKinzie Barnum, Benjamin Raab, and Hallinan Raab; one nephew; and several nieces. Special thanks to Hospice of Michigan and a very special thanks to friend and caregiver, Mary Corrigan. Services for Mrs. Raab were held on Wednesday. August 2, 2000 at Gaines United Brethren Church. Reverend Mark Beers officiated. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by the DeVries Funeral Home in Kentwood. Timothy David Benedict MIDDLEVILLEIRVING - Timothy David Benedict, age 40, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 31, 2000. Tim was a graduate of Middleville, Thornapple Kellogg High School. He was employed at Grand Rapids Community College. Tim was an avid fisherman and hunter. He is dearly loved and will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Judy of 18 years; his Caledonia children. Steven 13, Chad II, and Megan 4; his mother and step-father. Owen and Rita Bates; his father and step-mother, David and Sherry Benedict; Tim was raised with his sister, Kelly Bates; and his brother, Jeff Bates. Also survived by many other sisters and bait hers; a very special aunt, Judy A. Drentcn; many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. 616-891-5100 8980 N ROGERS CT., SUITES (CALEDONIA CROSSINGS)»CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 | Custom Club Fitting » Club Repair * RegrippTng] Featuring. Walter Hagen, Hogan, Peerless, Maxfli G Many Others | Call for an appointment: 891-5 I Op] Plus Swing Analysis Dan Switzer 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt Inc. RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL Formerly South Kent Asphalt Call for Classifieds Producers of Quality Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance 945-9554 616-877-4441 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 8. 2000/Page 17 Boots and Saddles 4-H Club broadening its horizons nine years, and this will be the last. She has experi­ ence raising horses, goats, rabbits, swine and sheep. She would like to be­ come a 4-H leader in the future, she said. Though she does not want a career connected to animals, this year she is working at the South Kent Veterinary Clinic. Members who are rais­ ing goats this year are Sa­ vannah Bird. Justin Van­ derVennen, Dan Howies. Kirk VanderVennen and Nicole VanderVennen. Nate Rogers is in Goat Explorers. Justin VanderVennen said it was easy to raise goats. "You have give them plenty of water everyday, feed them grain, and make sure they get exercise." Kristina Kaechele said pigs were easy. too. "Pigs just eat and sleep," she explained. Savannah Bird and Lisa Kaechele are raising pigs. Nate Rogers and Kristina Kaechele are in Pig Ex­ plorers. Betsy Bykerk, Heather Workema, Amanda Werkema, Kristina McCleave and Savannah Bird line up their horses behind Lisa Kaechele, Justin Wierzbicki and Kristine Kaechele. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Boots and Saddles 4-H Club has changed its focus over the last two years. Once almost exclusively a riding club, its members still carry on with their horsemanship interests, but many in the club also raise other animals. Members participating in horsemanship are Megan Deppe, Meagan O'Brien, Heather Wcrkcma, Erin Haddix, Lisa Kaechele, Kristina McCleavc, Savannah Bird, Betsy Bykerk, Justin VanderVennen, Amanda Wcrkema, Meggan Werkema and Kristina Kaech­ ele. Horse Explorers are Nate Rogers, Nicole VanderVennen, and Kristina Kaechele. Lisa Kaechele is raising a steer this year. At age 19, she has been in 4-H for 5 Boots and Saddles 4-H Club is not only about horses any more. Justin VanderVennen is raising this goat named "Pinto." TK grad attends leadership summit Elizabeth Steensma of Speaker of the Year, and Dr. Middleville attended the Cherie Carter-Scott, New National Leadership Summit York Times Best Selling of the National Society of author. Collegiate Scholars in Los Community service was Angeles, Calif., as treasurer incorporated into the of the Michigan State Summit as students from University chapter. MSU went to south central Founded in 1993 at Los Angeles into the Watts George Washington neighborhood. The goal was University, the NSCS is an to register voters since this honor society based on area is greatly underrepre­ scholarship, leadership, and sented. Students went door service. It is founded on the to door with representatives principle that from scholar­ from the Watts-Century ship. leadership is developed Latino Organization regis­ which in turn gives the tering people to vote while opportunity to serve. interacting with community Steensma and the other members. MSU officers attended sem­ The National Society of inars on Planning for College Success ^targeting Collegiate Scholars has 2.500 members at Michigan seventh grade students). International Partnership for State and has sponsored Learning. Peace Corps. many community events. The) include the MSU vs. Special Olympics, and Social Justice in the Service Penn State Blood Drive, World. Speakers at the Earth Day Cleanups, and the Summit included James Race for MSU Safe Place Malmchak, associate editor Steensma is a graduate of of Chicken Soup for the Soul Thornapple Kellogg High and 1999 and 2000 College School. Kristina Kaechele, Lisa Kaechele, Savannah Bird and Nate Rogers are raising pigs for their 4-H projects. s Several of Boots and Saddles 4-H Club will bring goats to the fair this year, including Nate Rogers, Savannah Bird, Kirk VanderVennen, VanderVennen and Justin VanderVennen. Nicole �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 8. 2000 MHSAA participation hits all-time high Fueled by the continued growth of girls sports and a boom in boys sports like soccer and ice hockey, participation in high school athletics at Michigan High School Athletic Association member schools hit an alltime high during the 19992000 school year. There was a total of 282,426 participants in sports in which the association sponsors post- Freeport day camp fun The Barry County YMCA summer playground in Freeport was lots of fun for children. Here instructors help children develop proper racquet technique. Children also did crafts, participated in library programs and tried brief nature walks until chased away by really hungry mosquitoes. season tournaments during the past school year. The participation figures do count each team a student is a member of, meaning students who are mullet­ sport athletes are counted more than once. The participation figures for girls are up over 13 percent since the 1994-95 school year. Boys are up six percent over the same time period. The greatest growth in girls sports during this time period came in soccer, which was up 55 percent, from 7,684 to 11,921 and in golf which was up 52 percent, from 2,343 participants to 3,564. Of the boys sports, ice hockey grew 57 percent in the past five years, from 98 teams and 1,900 participants to 142 teams and 2,989 players last year. Boys soccer has grown over 25 percent to a record 12,987 participants in 1999-2000. Football continues to be the most popular sport for boys and its numbers have remained stable over the past decade The participation figures are gathered annually from MHSAA member schools. The results from the survey from 1998-99 may be viewed on the NFs Web Site, www.ngfhs.org. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters •X Drinking Water Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation ter raphes. Nhmt pment coapou. Not Best JPric^, wit* other offers. Service^ Building destroyed in fire An outbuilding at the comer of Fighter and Sisson roads was a complete loss following a fire last week, The Hastings and Freeport Fire Departments responded. Trail Association fund-raiser helps match grant sum by Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 40 businesses from the Gun Lake area to Kentwood participated in a fund-raiser from Memorial Day weekend to July 31 for paving the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. Thornapple Trail Asso­ ciation President Michael Gormley said, "the work of volunteers has really been helped this summer by the Coca-Cola Company and local businesses." Gormley specifically mentioned Bill Nesbitt, owner of Nesbitt's Market in Middleville, for working with Brian Decker of the Coca-Cola Company for the recent fund-raiser that helped the association raise matching funds for a grant from the Barry Community Foundation. In this fund-raiser, pur­ chases of Coca-Cola prod­ ucts benefited the trail. A can collection drive of empties at Plumb's and Felpausch in Hastings and Nesbitt's and the Market­ place in Middleville added a little extra to the more than $1,300 raised for the trail. The Trail Association will be using the funds and others contributed to the association to meet the re­ quirements of the match­ ing grant. The money will be used to help pave the portion of the trail from McCann to Irving. Paving of the trail from Main Street to Mc­ Cann should begin by the end of August. On July 29 can collections at Nesbitt's Market, Middleville Marketplace, Plumb's and Felpausch assisted the Thornapple Trail Association. Here association president Michael Gormley (left) and Bill Nesbitt look at some of the cans donated to the drive. For more information about the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail or the Thomapple Trail Associa­ tion, write to P.O. Box 393, Middleville, Mi. 49333. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 1 days a week THINKSUMMER EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter *795-7830 Eiperienced & Fully I mured Smalt jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Wayland & Bradley ateas. 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Across from Middlevilla *11,495 • Chevrolet * Buick * Pontiac 795-3318 891-8151 �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-08-15.pdf 7a0c9ff56d3f24e9d2ab2c41d8ed2c48 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY j ______________________ _ ... _ I} |i iJISCHUBCHST ©fOO/OO F PUBLIC LIBRARY HASTI4CS 12 INCHURCH ST 49058 M HASTBKSS L- i Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 33/August 15. 2000 Supt. Busman tells citizens vouchers will hurt public schools by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer "I believe that a free, high quality public education is the cornerstone of an informed electorate. When you start tampering with that you must have thought it out well," Caledonia Super­ intendent of Schools Doug Busman told a group of se­ nior citizens Aug. 2 at Leighton Methodist Church. Busman talked about pros and cons of vouchers, being proposed as an alternative to public education and which will be on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. The change would require a change in the state constitution, which makes the matter more complicated. The proposal would include a mandate for a few low performing districts, about 12 school districts, which have a low graduation rate. Busman explained. "In addition, it includes the option for local school boards to vote for their districts to become voucher districts. "It also allows 10 percent of the voters to petition to hold an election on whether the district will become a voucher district." Once a district becomes a voucher district, it must stay a voucher district, Busman said. He said this proposal is not only about helping 12 poorer performing districts, but has implications that could affect every school in the state. It would allow the legislature to amend the state constitution approved in 1963. The present constitution contains language that pro­ hibits direct and indirect Teachers already preparing for opening of school year by Patricia Johns Staff Writer What do sunny days, shorts, computers, snacks and notebooks have in common? Teachers in the Thornapple Kellogg School District have been forsaking the pool, garden and beach to wear their shorts into school. Some have been peering intently into computer screens, others have been taking notes on ways to use current brain research to inspire "power learning" in their students. Of course, snacks and lunch have made going to school a little more tolerable. Four staff members from the middle school took part recently in the first Ameritech Technology Academy. They were among 400 educators from across Michigan who attended training sessions to help teachers incorporate today’s technologies into their classrooms. Principal Mike Spahr and teachers Gio Soren­ son, Gail Stewart and Shirley Thompson parici- Martha Kaufeldt brought her knowledge of brain research, love of learning and fun to a senes of workshops the Thornapple Kekogg School Dtstnct pated in lab session with team activities, saw ways integrating technology in the classroom and were able to get some hands-on experience with some of the latest techology prod­ ucts and services. Learning consultant Martha Kaufeldt brought to four days of workshops new information based on current brain research on how children learn. Kaufeldt lead a one-day workshop for 25 secondary teachers on Aug. 7, which focused on ways to im­ prove interdisciplinary learning, create classroom atmosphere that encour­ ages "power learning" and learner centered class­ rooms. After this one-day ses­ sion some of the teachers suggested to Assistant Su­ perintendent Sharon Kalee that all teachers should have been required to take this one-day in-service session. Kaufeldt gave a work­ shop Aug. 8-10 for elemen­ tary teachers. The 30 teachers represented all grade levels ana schools. Kaulfeldt's workshops al­ lowed them to build on what they already do. en­ hance interdisciplinary learning and "beginning with the brain!" Elementary teachers seem enthusiastic about these sessions and are ea­ ger to use some of the ideas presented Kaufeldt also discussed ways to incorporate life skills in everyday learning. She provided a list with skills, from responsibility to flexibility to curiosity, for teachers to consider. public taxpayers' dollars to private and parochial schools. The constitutional change would take out the word "indirect." It would open the door to tuition tax credits, meaning an individual or corporation could give money to a school in the form of scholarships. A corporation could support a private school instead of paying taxes. Private or corporate entities could di­ rect that money to private or parochial schools. Busman said he worried that if the funding pool leaves public schools, how would the deficit be made up? "If a private corporation pays $6,000 to a private school for one scholarship instead of $6,000 in taxes, and enough of that happens, it will drain money that goes to public education. Busman said if all Busman asked where would the money come from to support public edu­ cation. and named three possible sources: • Current school funding. • The state general fund, which funds the operation of state government. • Increased taxes. Doug Busman current private or religious schools came under this program, it would cost the state $500 million for the first year and each year thereafter, with an unknown additional cost to the bureaucracy. Busman said under this proposal, the money would be going to private and parochial schools which are not required to have an elected school board, would have no Freedom of Information Act accountability for use of the money, and no obligation for financial disclosure. Any religion could operate a school at public expense. Any private school could make a profit from operations. Current public schools See iwc/iers hurt schools, pg. 1 Caledonia High grad chosen as NASA intern by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Joshua Finkbeiner, a Caledonia engineering stu­ dent rated among the top one percent of the academic top one percent of the nation, has been chosen to be an intern in the John Glenn Research Facility for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Cleveland. The research project Finkbeiner is working on is using sound waves to examine the properties of acoustical seals, research never been done before, so he is in on the ground floor of uncharted territory. Work coming out of the project will result in a book on the topic. His internship began June 15 and was supposed to have terminated in July, but was extended by NASA until the end of this month. A 1997 graduate of Caledonia High School he is the son of John and Beth Finkbeiner of Caledonia. The Illinois Institute of Technology will continue to work with NASA on the project. Mathmatical com­ putations at the institute will lay the background foundation for the findings. Finkbeiner will continue on the project in school next year. Joshua Finkbeiner a presentation on his work and the response has been excellent. Finkbeiner ex­ pects to graduate at the end of 2001. He has been told work he is doing on the project will apply toward his master's thesis, and he may be able to finish his degree in aerospace engineering by the end of 2002. Finkbeiner has been asked to continue his internship in the future and has been promised a position with NASA in June of 2002 when he has completed his degree. John Finkbeiner said "Working for NASA has been a life long dream of his." Last December, Joshua was identified as one of the best engineering students in the nation. The National Engineering Honor Society named Josh as one of the top eighth of junior engineering students in the See NASA intern, pg. 2 In This Issue • Local 4-Hers compete at Kent County Fair • Hunter’s Ridge residents will meet with engineer • Caledonia planners praise smooth running meeting • Yankee Springs must decide to levy fire millage �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 15, 2000 Vouchers hurt public schools, continued from front page must be non-profit. Two pressure groups are advancing stands on the voucher issues. One is "Kids First Yes’” (pro), and the other is "All Kids First" (con) Busman said Richard DeVos family, co-founders of the Amway Corp., supports the proposal in the amount of several million dollars. Catholic and Christian schools support it as well. He said Gov. Engler opposes it, but Lt. Gov Dick Posthumus is in favor. Under the proposed voucher system. a voucher, or a credit of $3,600, would be given to parents who could choose to send their children to Catholic, Christian or private schools. However, vouchers would not be given to people who are home schooling their children. Vouchers would not be given to public schools. Tax money is presently paid on a pcr-child basis to the Caledonia school district in a foundation state grant amount of $7,330 per pupil. Charter schools already are funded with public tax dollars, and operate for profit. There are several available in this area, of which the National Heritage Academy, Cross Creek Academy, Excell and Vanguard were named by Busman. He said they were operated with less bureaucratic restrictions, and are typically elementary schools, which are the most inexpensively operated. The term "school of choice" should not be con­ fused with the other issues, he said. Basically the choice is one allowed between public schools in a given area. However, if a particular school is already filled to capacity it is hard to justify admitting students who live outside the district when residents pay taxes to support the school. Caledonia is growing at the rate of 150 students per year and does not allow students from outside its boundaries. Proponents say the voucher option would give parents more choices. Busman explained that people opposed to vouchers say the bill does not mandate that parochial or private schools change their admission requirements. They argue the bill does not give parents a choice because choice still resides with the school, and the private school still sets the criteria. A parochial school can choose not to admit all students, he said As an example he said one Caledonia student who had many problems in school went to a local parochial school and was not accepted. He said in con­ trast, by law the public school must accept all stu­ dents who live in the dis­ trict. Those who favor vouchers say parents who send their children to other schools must pay both tax Heather Werkema named Horse Association Queen by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia has a large number of horse enthusi­ asts, so it's no wonder the Michigan Quarter Horse Association picked a local horsewoman to be Michi­ gan's queen. Heather Werkema was crowned June 3 at Michi­ gan State University. She will compete again in Columbus Ohio, at the All American Quarter Horse Congress Competition Oct. 11-15. The Congress actu­ ally begins Oct. 4, and more than 12,000 competi­ tors in horsemanship events will be present. Werkema also will compete in the fair. At age 19, this will be her last Heather Werkema year. Werkema is em­ ployed by Millbrook Tack and Trailer in Grand Rapids. She is a sopho­ more attending Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga. She is major- ing in Spanish. She works with special education children as a public service volunteer and is active in church ministries. She is the daughter of Tom and Kathy Werkema, and the grand daughter of Harry and Pat Werkema. Werkema has been showing American Quarter Horses on the quarter horse circuit for 16 years and has been in 4-H for eleven years. She commented, "I will represent the association that has played a key role in my life for so many years. MQHA has given so many things to me, learn­ ing experiences, relation­ ships, a sense of competi­ tion, knowledge of the American Quarter Horse, and an absolutely wonder­ ful second family." “I would argue that the public community schools are good because people who live there have a right to elect their peers to serve on a board, or to vote them off. based on the kog they do. They can approve or disapprove the plans they put forward." - Caledonia Schools Supt. Doug Busman and tuition, in effect paying a double tax. They say this is not fair. Those against vouchers say it is a public responsi­ bility to support public education because it is one of the cornerstones of a free society. If a parent chooses not to use public education, the public should not be obligated to support a parent’s choice to attend a private or parochial school "Key people supporting vouchers would say public schools need the competi­ tion, and this will make public schools better," Busman said. "Those who oppose vouchers say there is already competition that exists between schools." Busman said for example, that Michigan Education Assessment (MEAP) scores published in newspapers show how kids are doing in math, reading, science and social studies in different schools. He said people al­ ready make choices about where they will move, based on quality and comparisons between districts. This parent perception results in a sort of competition. In sports, there is another kind of rivalry between commu­ nities, he said. Pro-voucher supporters say some kids will benefit from the change. At one point, Busman said a $3,600 voucher would not be enough to send a student to an elite private school, which costs up to $26,000 per year per student at one school on the east side of the state. On the other hand, $3,600 would help a Catholic school, where tuition often NASA intern, from front page— Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. 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There have been more than 400,000 members ini­ tiated into the society. Be­ ing invited to join the soci­ ety identifies those named as distinguished indi­ viduals and as outstanding engineers. Prospective em­ ployers recognize member­ ship as a mark of excellence and the honor is regarded as a boost toward a future career. is close to that amount. People who oppose vouchers say many kids will be hurt. Busman said. They say a few may benefit, but this will take money away from the public schools, so kids in those schools will have fewer resources. Busman said if Caledonia was made a voucher district, any Caledonia student could take $3,600 money with them to a private school. Actually the whole foun­ dation grant, based on attendance, would pass out of the public school system. People in support of vouchers say government (public) schools are bad. Busman said."I would say our community schools are good. I believe in the school system I'm familiar with, Caledonia Community Schools." He said well known names enduring for years in the community who have sal on the school board in past years represented government at work. "It's the closest thing we have to a democratic partici­ patory system." "It's the last place people can vote to say no to a tax increase. I would argue that the public community schools are good because people who live there have the right to elect their peers to serve on a board, or to vote them off, based on the job they do. They can decide to approve or disapprove the plans they put forward. been invited to intern with NASA Busman said that while people tn favor of vouchers say they will help kids, people against say it’s not kids who will benefit, but the private and parochial schools because they set their own admission criteria and admit only the students they want. People who oppose vouchers say they will cost many additional dollars. Some other issues men­ tioned by audience members were: • People might want to use vouchers to build pri­ vate or parochial facilities. •Transportation and other services available to students in the public schools are not dealt with in the voucher bill. • If religious schools take public money they might be subject to public controls on curriculum, influence or other issues. One person suggested that perhaps prayer could be removed from parochial schools. • If taxpayers pay tax dollars to an institution they might demand accountability, which comes through the legislature and through the government. Busman said, admittedly he is a public school superintendent and. See vouchers hurt schools, pg. 3 "I would say the kind of schools we have here are very good. They are very much rooted in the community. "Caledonia High School has been recognized by the state, by Engler’s Administration, and by the Clinton Administration." He mentioned Sharon Weaver's award-winning work in the School to Career program and the fact that a former Caledonia student had HE'S HERE Lt PAUL MITCHELL has joined the list of products at Contempo Salon Also available: Redken, Graham, Webb. TiCi. Biolage. Back-To-Basics & much more d Jull SitAoice ConkunpoAMij Salon foA iha tnliAsi family Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 15. 2000/Page 3 K of C tootsie roll drive totals a record by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Knights of Colum­ bus collected a record amount in contributions, almost $6,000, this year during their annual drive for mentally retarded chil­ dren. The drive took place the weekend of April 14-16. with approximately 60 members participating. This is sometimes known as the Tootsie Roll drive, because the candy is of­ fered when a contribution is made. Contributions were made July 26 to the Caledonia Special Education pro- gram, received by Judi Dean; the Thomapple-Kellogg Special Education program, represented by Mari Price, director; Mercy Respite program, received by Joal Bydalek; the Lincoln Developmen­ tal Center, represented by Carl Hentchel, and the Kent Special Riding Pro­ gram, not represented. K of C spokespersons said this year’s program succeeded because of the generosity of local resi­ dents and many merchants who allowed the Knights to solicit the funds at their establishments, including Campau Corners, Citgo at 68th Street, the Hastings The Knights of Columbus awarded grants to five organizations in the area who help mentally disadvantaged children . August J. Block (second Vouchers hurt public schools, from page 2— encouraged people to find a spokesman on the other side. When asked why people seemed to be in support of vouchers, Busman said though they have not cho­ sen it yet, he thought the public school system has been attacked for 17 years by the media. Busman said there was a disconnection between the reality and the perception. He said the teachers working in the Caledonia schools are God-fearing people with a strong work ethic, which was vastly different than the way they are depicted in the media. "People are quick to blame the public schools when the economy has a downturn." He said in spite of the best sustained eco­ nomic period in history, no one thanked the public schools. "I believe the people who are in the schools know first hand the quality of education their kids are receiving. Only 25 percent of people who vote have kids in the school, but 75 percent of people without kids in school make decisions based on the media, which is very biased." He said the papers do not report on the good things. He did say he believed the will of the community ultimately would win, but he said he really worried about tampering with something so fundamental as the public school system and leaving it to chance in order to try out something not yet proven. Busman said there were already wonderful options for someone who wanted other choices. He said there were charter schools, and there is the choice to pay tuition at a parochial school. He said if people want to go to a religious school because of a heartfelt decision, he hoped they would not kick Caledonia schools on the way out because they wanted to make a Christian choice. "People are not fleeing the Caledonia Public School system." Growth is occurring, with a gain of 150 students per year. Busman said all the kids in Caledonia receive a fine education, no matter what their economic background. He pointed to the student who is interning at NASA and is in the top one percent of the top one percent of students in the nation. Call for Classifieds Bank of Middleville, Holy Family Church, Mid­ dleville Marketplace, the State Bank of Caledonia, and Wal-Mart on 28th from left) awarded checks to Joal Bydalek. Judi Dean. Mari Price and Carl Hentschel, who represented their organizations. Street. Of the funds collected, 80 percent is distributed locally and 20 percent is donated to statewide spe- cial education programs. This is arranged through the auspices of the State Knights of Columbus in Dearborn Heights. MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Debbie Erwas ....... Gun Lake Office 12H00W. M-179 llighwav (616) 795-2202 623-«357 C anile Schievink Ray Diehl Linda Lewin Sarah Ulrich Vickie Mtn pin Cathy Williamson crs.gr I 795-9090 Karen Brown 795-9331 Craig Stolsonburg.........795-4470 Barb Getty....................... 795-7535 672-7405 MS-11225 792-1215 623-42117 795-17II Kay Stolsonburg, CRS ASSOC BROKER & SALES MGR 795-7272 MLS B T/ 1. MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS. 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This adorable 3 bdrm /2 bath home features a finished base­ ment w/wet bar, large family room w/recessed lighting, den and large deck w/sliders off mas­ ter bedroom Outside features include fruit trees, fenced back yard and an extra lot Call Barbara $105,000 The Thornapple Arts Council Thornapple Players 8 ...will hold auditions for the comedy Harvey” on Monday and Tuesday, August 21st and 22nd at the arts building in Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There are roles for 6 adult males and 6 adult females. Shows dates are October 5, 6 & 7, 2000. For information call Jean Acker (616) 945-2332 or Lyn Briel (616) 945-2002. YANKEE SPRINGS ACREAGE. This 3 bdrm/2 bath walk-out rancfi setting on over 5 wooded acres features a finished basement, beautiful fireplace horse fencing, pole bam & storage shed Middleville Schools A must see for horse lovers or anyone who enjoys the «. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Mtddlevrile, Ml/August 15, 2000 Caledonia Dance Center wins 49 contest awards by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Dance Center (CDC) contestants in both junior and senior level categories accounted for 49 of the awards at the Applause National Competition in Elgin III., July 18-22. Competition was stiff at the event, with 37 dance studios from the Midwest and eastern U.S. brought a total of 530 dancers to vie for top honors. Dance events included administrator of the Dance Center, said, "Because of their exemplary displays of talent in special choreography classes held during the competition. Brittany Barber. Geno Oberlander. Adam Terpstra and Kristi Tolger also earned scholarship awards." The following entertain­ ment awards were presented, "Funky Disco Diva" to Kami Klaver, jazz. tap. ballet, lyrical, point, and hip-hop. CDC students earned five High Silver. 26 Gold, 16 High Gold and two Platinum Trophies for their efforts. High scores for each category in both divisions also were awarded top overall trophies. The CDC was presented with four overall awards: one in both Junior Duet Lyrical and Jazz and one in each Senior Trio Jazz and Line Tap. Terri Terpstra, See Caiedonu Dance Carter, pg. 3 CDC Senior students perform their Platinum winning a cappella tap piece. FREEPORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH _____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY 175 Cherry Phone 616-765-5316 9:30 a m. Sunday Service Rev. Deborah R Miller, Pastor Old Time Gospel Message , ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a LMng Lord Sunday School ............................. 9 30 a m. Morning Worship.............................10:45 a.m. Evening Praise.................................... 6:00 p m. WEDNESDAY . Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-3? Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY C ATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 C 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m 0 Sunday Worship 1000am £ 600 pm (Child A Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R Scon Greenwai. Pastor Linette Sped. louth Leader 41 Tierney er. Community idling August 20 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost II Samuel 15:1-12 (Absalom usurps the throne) Uli 1 I CHURCH a place to become Rev Michael Stowell Senior Pastor Chrusey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Houma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 6/6-891-0287 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37. north of Middleville • 795-9726 Brute N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. .Moody. AML Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Music Sunday School . 9:45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship Service 1100 a m Sunday Evening Service...............................600 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayrr.................... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs........................................6:45 p in. Visit our web site www bnghtside org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church r A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Pastor Paul M. Hillman 9:30">x AM \ Worship; 11 00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed. Family Night y ‘ We are changed by Gods love!" 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and l*i2nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m. & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .............. 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 p.m. RAY TOWXSESD. Paste* XOK.MAX KSORk. ChriMun FJuialsm Dralor 891-8028 • e-mail leightonOiserv.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED ] Lakeside cCommunity Church API acr for Family \ Frirnd* 6201 W'hilncy vilk Avenue. Alto CHRt STIAH REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 10 3 m Sunday School1 for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worslup 6 00 p m. Pastor Roger Bultman • ( hutch Office: 868-0 (91 www lakesidecommunity org (under consiruclion) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave. ns <0VrTAAFvfry Church School, Sunday 9 45 am Morning Worship Wed Fellowship 11 (X) a m 7 30 pm Pastor Douglas (ingory 95 7-55 72 "fyfy St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) 708 W. Main Street Be devoted to one another in brotherly love ' Bom 12 10 (Missouri Synod) Worship................................................. 930 a.m. Sunday School................................. 11 00 a.m Adult Bible Class............................ 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:30 a m. Worship Service 9:45 a m 11:00 a.m Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Church: (616) 795-2391 Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Re-. Robert (ierhe • Office 891-8688 • ( hutch 891-9878 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH TEfje ®lb TTimc VL>TTletI)oiJiSt (Efjurdj Ret- E. Anthony Sikora Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p m 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Ow mile fast of Whitneyville R4 Ra P .Adams GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 122OG West M 1 -S» <CUrt X.xMkl*. Road* Ml 49M4 • "YS-TWl Meetmgymn your friends, ble In The Palace" re at through: Relevant Messages Worship Sen ice................................10:30 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) DimruM. . K GUM LAKE COMMUNITY CMMMCM 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 i!> c' Cmc ,m UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee • Sunday SchooL10:00a.m. Morning Worship.,,11:00 am. Evening Wocship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Rayle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 Phone 891-8440 Sermon: The Life of Da* id - Part Ml “Trou­ Rev Norman Kohns 6J 6-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office: 6lb-891-8oo9 . Fax 891-8648 1 Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy ChurdiOflkc (6I6) 8QI-15I2 M-37 ai 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST U (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Wonhip 10 30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings .................. 7:00 p.m. 792-2889 “.4 Church with a coring heart for our commumn and the world M a place to belong Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH i FIRST BAPTIST SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a m., 6 p.m. Children $ Worship and Nuncry 945 a m Learning for ail 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Yoar Community Campus for Ministry Cail for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-89I-8H9 On id-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Parmelee Morning Worship ........... 930 a m Meddle/tlie Sunday School.............. ^45 a.m fiddle/Ute Mommg Worship . 1F00 a.m Rev Lee Zachman Churcn Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whfne/v8e Ave art 84th Sf *891-866! The Church where everybody ts somebody and Jesus ts Lord" Temporarily Meeting a! Caledonia High School Sundry School 930am Sunday Momrg Aorsrvp 1030 a m Sunoay Evenrg <vorsrio Wed Mkiweek Prayer 3 8©ie Study 600 pm 7 00 p m Rev Thomas Slays. Rev Kart Bashor. Assoc Pasfor/Youfh hAnsmes �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 15. 2000/Page 5 Robertsons to celebrate 60th anniversary Jim and Betty Robertson of Middleville will be cele­ brating 60 years of marriage on August 17, 2000. They were married in Leighton and have lived in the Mid­ dleville area all of their lives. For over 30 years they owned and operated Robertson Plumbing and Heat­ ing in Middleville. Jim and Betty have three children: Sharon and Matt O’Donnell of Holland, Jim and Marcie Robertson of Middleville, and Carolyn and John Steensma of Middleville. They have 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Gary and Becky Otto were married Aug. 23, 1975. Their sons, Thad and Jared, are college students. Renae is a junior at the high school. There was a family celebration fellowship time Aug. 14. There was a big meal with lots of good food, with an­ niversary cake and ice cream for dessert. The families went in together and got a special gift for them to en­ joy (two La-Z-Boy chairs). All of us had a good time visiting, laughing and letting the Otto family know how much we love them. Gary and Becky and family are members of the First Baptist Church of Middleville and are very active in the Lord’s work. Their faith in God has always stood out. Caledonia Dance Center, from pg. 4----"Flash from the Past," to Lyndsey Magnuson, "Drama for Mama," to Deanne Mollema, "Adagio Hopefuls," to Deanne Mollema and Geno Oberlander, and "Precise Partnering and Total Control. ” to Tara Burgess and Adam Terpstra. The CDC also took part in the "Show Your Studio Spirit" banner competition and received top honors for a 4' x 14* banner created by Amy Boom. CDC teachers, students and parents used their off hours to squeeze in a little vacation time, with trips to Great America, the Wild West Town, Navy Pier for fireworks and shopping. Last spring the local dance center took part in a regional dance competition sponsored by Applause Talent Presentations of Hamilton, Ohio. The performances delivered by these contestants earned the CDC the right to compete at the national level. Caledonia Dance Center is located at 131 1/2 Main St. in Caledonia, and will hold an open house prior to the fall season. The community is invited to tour the facility Aug. 29-31 from 4 to 7 p.m. Fall classes for young beginners through adult will begin Tuesday, Sept. 5. For information on the fall schedule, call 8911606. Raising the colors American Legion Post 140 in Middleville has donated a flag to Carveth Village. The American Flag and a POW-MIA flag were raised for the first time at a special ceremony on August 5. Women’s Guild hosts cookout The Mary-Martha Guild of St Andrew and Matthias Independent Anglican Church held its first annual cookout July 22 at Carveth Village of Middleville. The Carveth residents and staff were treated to grilled hamburgers and baked beans. Everyone in the church was involved in the production of grilling the meat, dishing up portions and distributing the meal to residents. The Mary-Martha Guild is a service organization formed to help with church functions and to serve as an outreach program to various community projects. Anyone seeking further information on the Independent Anglican Church or the Mary-Martha Guild may call Father David T. Hustwick at 948-9604, or 795-2370. (Clockwise) Carveth Village Cook with Sts. Andrew and Mathias Church members Paul Drenthe, Jennifer Tomko, Mike Tomko, Father David Hustwick and Mary Huebner. New — — J MoltOh 8-Week Session Starting... Monday, August 28th The sport of gymnastics trains the human body on how to move with preci­ sion. Your child will gain strength, flexibility, grace, coordination and balance, not to mention self confidence, courage, perseverance and self-discipline. We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced. We also have a girls and boys USAG competition teams We also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party. OPEN GYM EVERY SATURDAY, 11AM - 1 PM Mary Jane Drenthe, member of Sts Andrew and Mathias Church with Carveth Village resident Agnes Smith. Gymnastics in Motion is owned and operated by Cathy Fairchild and is located at 3207 M-37, Middleville, Ml 49333 616-795-7620 Catch the Olympic Fever �Page 6/The Sun and News. MtddfevHle. Mb August 15, 2000 Local 4-H groups compete at Kent County Fair Boots and Saddles members enjoyed the fun and competition of the youxn iair. 1 The Showcase Riders have enjoyed all the hard work of fair. The Byron Center Busy Workers all agree "It was a really good fair/ State Bank of Caledonia Prime* Rate Home Equity Line Making a House a Home / . Consolidate your current debt into one lower monthly payment Save thousands of dollars of interest each year and pay no closing costs or fees' Contact us at any of our tour convenient locations for more information on how to apply <Vt<ur /to-i pt&Lc State Bank of Caledonia 627 E. Mam • Caledonia. Ml • 49316 891-8113 211 Water Street. Suite 100. Kalamazoo. Ml • 49007 381 7960 RLTHIE The Stablemates 4-H Club has had a great fair whether they were on their horses or not. Ruthie from Country Fresh kept a watchful eye over the Kent County Youth Fair in Lowell during the Week of August 5-12. We are expanding our Readiness Preschool program. Openings are avail­ able for 4-year-old children who qualify. This is an opportunity for your child to attend preschool for FREE. Please call TK Community Education, 795-3397 to request an application today * �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml. August 15. 2000/Page 7 Newell defeats Bailey in state rep. primary or roughly 56 percent, and Bailey with 4,014. Newell, who is from Saranac, but most recently was commander of the Michigan State Police post in Hastings, credited his campaign workers and volunteers. Newell now goes on to face Democrat Henry Sanchez in the Nov 7 general election. Sanchez picked up a surprisingly strong 1,147 votes despite running unopposed. The Newell-Bailey race was one of the most hotly contested in Barry County in a long time and it was being watched with some interest statewide. Newell picked up the endorse­ ments of key local politi­ cians such as Geiger, State Senator Joanne Em- Gary Newell took a huge step forward Tuesday, Aug. 8, in his bid to succeed Terry Geiger as the next state representative from the 87th District. The retired State Police commander defeated Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Chairman James Bailey in the Republican primary, in perhaps the most contentious election in these parts over the last several decades. Newell carried Barry County by a razor thin margin, 3,538 to 3,456, or 50.6 percent to 49.4 per­ cent, but won handily by more than a thousand votes in the portion of the district that includes Ionia County. The final totals showed Newell with 5,193 votes. Harrison wins supervisor seat Bryan Harrison won the supervisors position in Caledonia Township with 54 percent of the votes cast in last Tuesday’s pri­ mary election. Harrison received 1,026 votes, John DeVries re­ ceived 428 votes and Fred Fleischmann had 351. All are Republicans, and Har­ rison will not have any op­ position on the ballot in the Nov. 7 general elec­ tion, so he is likely to be the successor to current Supervisor William John­ ston, who decided against seeking another four-year term. Fleischmann had been appointed to serve the re­ mainder of a term of a trustee who resigned in the township. Meanwhile, in the clerk's race, incumbent Pat Snyder was re-elected handily by a vote of 1,126 to 476 over challenger Sandra Spencer. The two-mill fire levy mons and the last three mayors of Hastings. Bai­ ley. meanwhile, was heav­ ily supported by pro-gun pressure groups Bailey scored well in ru­ ral areas of Barry County, but Newell clobbered him the four precincts of the city of Hastings. 616 to 383. David Stevens of Mid­ dleville, one of the key spokesmen for Pro-Second Amendment groups in Barry County, said he didn’t take the results as a defeat for the pro-gun forces. "We only zeroed in on Barry County," he said. "We did nothing in Ionia County, where Bailey lost big time.’’ Stevens acknowledged that Bailey lost by a slim margin in Barry County, but noted that he did ex­ tremely well outside the city of Hastings, winning 15 of 24 precincts. He added, "We made Gary Newell address this issue (gun rights). He made concessions. He was campaigning hard to show he was not anti-gun. "I look at this as a vic­ tory and we don't plan on going away." The only race in the three congressional dis­ tricts in Barry County saw Democrat Tim Steele win easily over Greg Frushour, 10,721 to 3,874 in the Third District, with Steele moving on to the Nov. 7 general election to face in­ cumbent Republican Vem Ehlers. For the Barry County Board of Commissioners, Sandra James won her fifth two-year term in the Third District, defeating chal­ lenger Bill Cook 548 to 442 and Jeff MacKenzie of Woodland Township won his second term in the Fifth District by a 445 to 337 margin over chal­ lenger Wayne Curtis of Nashville. Newcomer James French won the Second District primary over William Crisher III, 405 to 183, and will face Demo­ crat John Loftus in the Nov. 7 general election. The winner will replace Robert Wenger, who is re­ tiring after serving on the board for 12 years. lincumbent Republican Clare Tripp and Demo­ cratic candidate Dee Low­ ell were unopposed in the Sixth District. They will meet in the Nov. 7 general election. There also were a few surprises in township con­ tests, but most incumbents won: • Justin Cooley defeated Orvin Moore, both Repub­ licans, in a rematch from 1996 for Castleton Town­ ship Supervisor. Cooley, a longtime incumbent, had a much easier contest this time around, winning by almost a 2-to-l margin. 228 to 130. Moore is a former chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Write-in Jerry Reese polled 24 votes. • Republican incumbent David Kaiser lost his race for Carlton Township Su­ pervisor to write-in Bradley H. Carpenter, 246220. Carpenter will be un­ opposed in November. •Republican Kathee Pierce received 210 votes to replace longtime Super­ visor Milton Buehler. Her Democratic challenger will be Joseph Clinton Bush, who had 16 write-in votes to be her Democratic challenger in November. • In the GOP battle for two Woodland Township trustee posts, Denny Sauers Jr. and Gary Smith won with 168 and 165 votes, respectively, un­ Paid tor by the French tor Commissioner Committee. 171 Hunters Trail Ct, Middleville. Ml 49333 - Jim French To the People of the Second District: S Your kind words of encouragement and support were very much appreciated. Thank you. or You Bryan Harrison proposition passed by a vote of 1,458 to 431. The Kent District Li­ brary system received good news with approval of millage levies county­ wide, which means doors will remain open. The Caledonia District Library is one of the branches in the system. Rob is here for you with services you need, local decision-making you want and personal attention you deserve. Home Mortgages. Auto Loans. Business Loans. Savings. Checking. 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The turnout Tuesday was 23.31 percent of Barry County’s registered voters, a better than average fig­ ure for a primary. ran irmui Member FDIC �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 15, 2000 Barry Area Chamber, police now giving free gun locks by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A nationwide effort to prevent injury and death by accidental shooting has arrived in Hastings, thanks to retired police officer Barry Cushman. Through Project HomeSafe, Cushman has seen to it that the Hastings City Police Department, the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce have 1,000 free gun locks to give away to Barry County residents. The cost is covered by firearms manufacturers which contribute 1 percent of their sales to the Hunt­ ing and Shooting Sports Heritage Fund. "If we can save one life, the program will be price­ less," said Cushman. Citizens can obtain the Quite the Catch... Eva Moomey, of Middleville, recently caught this 18-inch bass. Moomey is 82 years old and still fishes anytime that she can. Moomey also catches blue gills, either giving them away or frying them up and giving them away to families. fjB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc.A Your Independent Agent “Working For YOU!” Citizen/ INSURANCE W COMMUfY or AMERICA 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050 1-800-217-071 gun cable locks when they apply for their handgun purchase registrations at either the Sheriffs De­ partment or the Hastings City Police Department. "If they don't have a lock, well issue one," said Sheriff Steve DeBoer. "That’s our plan as well," said Deputy City Police Chief Mike Leedy. "And, any Hastings resi­ dent who has registered with our agency can come to our department and we’ll issue them a gun lock." The locks also may be picked up free of charge at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce of­ fice in downtown Hastings. Firearms accidents have rarely occurred in Barry County, according to the police officials, who hope the free gun locks will re­ duce that risk even more. "We haven't had any re­ cently, but from time to time, there will be an ac­ cidental shooting," said Leedy. DeBoer also could not recall a recent accidental shooting, but said he will never forget an incident in Ionia County where he once worked as a trooper with the Michigan State Police. "Some kids were having a picnic and one ran into the office and found a gun and one got shot, he said. "This sort of thing will prevent that." Cushman also recalled investigating more than one fatal accidental shoot­ ing during his police ca­ reer in Kalamazoo. "When I spoke to Kiwanis I told them about a 14year-old girl who shot her ex-boyfriend and killed him," he said. "She should never have had a gun. There was another, too, where an 8-year-old girl was killed by a 10-year-old who got a gun out of his dad's sock drawer." According to Leedy, children often do not com­ prehend the danger a firearm can pose. "They think it's a toy," Leedy said. "They don't Cable locks such as these are being given away by the Hasting City Police De­ partment and the Barry County Sheriff's Department as citizens obtain handgun purchase registrations. They are also available at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce office in downtown Hastings. realize the damage a gun will do." Project HomeSafe has grown into the nation's most far-reaching firearms safety program, with more than 200 municipalities and counties, including 23 state capital cities, signing on to distribute safety edu­ cation kits that include a gun locking device to their community residents. "Project HomeSafe was created to reach out to non-traditional gun owners in urban and suburban ar­ eas because we believe that's where our safety messages are most needed and that's where we can reach the most people with these important mes­ sages," said Doug Painter, the National Shooting Sports Foundation's execu­ tive director. "The respon­ sibility for safe handling and storage applies to all firearms owners, however, and we have welcomed all communities, both large and small, who want to partner with Project HomeSafe." To date, Project HomeSafe has shipped 60,000 safety kits; the program expects to deliver 400,000 safety kits to partnering cities and counties this year, and one million safety kits over the next three years. Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome ~ Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! Cushman hopes to con­ tinue the program locally even after the first 1,000 locks are gone. According to Project HomeSafe, corporate sponsorships "will ensure that Project HomeSafe is not a one-shot' program." For more information on the program, visit www.projecthoinesafe.org on the world wide web. News from the THORNAPPLE'1' RIVER WATERSHED GROUP Stream ‘flashiness’ With all the rain and flooding we have been experiencing this spring, you may have noticed what is called “flashiness" in local streams and rivers. The stream normally has a little trickle in it, but when it rains, Whoosh! The stream fills up fast, quickly overflows its banks, and a flash flood is in action. In some streams, flashiness is natural, but in most streams, people have caused it by changing the landscape Water that would normally soak into the ground runs off directly into the local stream, assisted by storm drains, parking lots, roofs, roads, sidewalks, and other impervious surfaces. The less “green” area in a community, the more flooding prob­ lems people create for themselves. Consider this example from the Center for Watershed Protection. During a one-inch rainstorm, the ram that runs off a one-acre meadow would fill a standard-sized office to a depth of about two feet. Does knee-deep sound like a lot of water? Well, if the meadow was completely paved, the rain that runs off it would fill the same office to the ceiling three times over! Luckily, the water isn’t going into your office; unluckily, it is going into our streams. Studies have shown that increased flashiness in streams is directly related to lower water quality. If greater than 25 per­ cent of the drainage area to a stream is impervious surface, this always results in muddier, warmer, more acidic water, with fewer fish and high bacteria counts, making the stream unsafe for bodily contact. When water isn’t healthy for fish, water isn’t healthy for you, either In addition, anything living in the stream is either buried in sediment or is washed downstream. Not a pretty picture. Would you rather have a pretty little trout stream, that chil­ dren can wade in, meandering through your community, or a muddy old ditch lined with health department warning signs? To protect or restore a flashy stream, the situation for that particular watershed (drainage area) has to be assessed. There are best management practices that can be put into place along a stream But there is no cookie-cutter formula or recipe. Each stream is individual. The strong relationship between impervious surfaces and stream quality presents a senous challenge to local commu­ nity planners to make more effective land use planning deci­ sions. It is difficult to maintain stream quality in the face of development There are design techniques that can be used to decrease the amount of impervious surfaces; the best time to use them is during the development planning process. If a community desires to protect their streams, it is necessary to control the amount of impervious land cover. �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/August 15. 2000/Page 9 Special mail cancellations available in Freeport ‘Day’ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The United States Postal Service, Freeport Post Of­ fice -and Freeport Histori­ cal Society have com­ bined their talents, creativ­ ity and resources to create a unique opportunity for those attending the Freeport Fun Day Homecoming Sept. 16. The first pictorial can­ cellation in Freeport will be available at the Freeport Post Office from 8 until 11:30 a.m. on the Fun Day Homecoming The cancellation is a line drawing of the train running over a trestle in Freeport. This train was active from Nov. 24, 1887, until Sept. 12, 1935. During its almost 48year history the train car­ ried cattle, sheep, hogs, chickens and lumber daily. Named the Freeport-Beld­ ing branch it later became the Elmdale-Freeport branch of the Pere-Marquette Railway. It was also known as the L-H railroad for Lowell to Hastings but the line was never completed into Hast­ ings. Freeport once was a thriving community with 700 residents. Every hotel room was filled and local residents took in the over­ flow as boarders The Freeport Historical Society is reminding resi­ dents of this time long gone by, with post cards featuring the tram and tres­ tle. post cards with other historic views. The society encourages people to visit Fun Day early so that the postcards can receive the special “Homecoming Station" cancellation. Postcards and information about the historical society will be available all day at the Freeport Historical Society booth. trestle. The postcards will be available during Freeport Fun Day on September 16. The Freeport Historical Society has created postcards commemorating this historic train and Famous Flooring I An inside look at Japanese schools N q T I R O ND kA S Opening! August Celebrate the Grand Opening of our New Showroom in Caledonia Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Midge Pippel gave the members of the GFWC-Gun Lake area an inside look into Japanese education at their August 9 meeting. Pippel visited Japan in 1998. She discussed how the Japanese system compares to American education. A Mohawk Colorcenter SALE... Means customers get certain rights! Like.. 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I For Qualified Customers: 6 Months Financing With No Interest Mohawk Berbers Mohawk Textures Mohawk Saxonies Mohawk Home Office Wood Mohawk Kid Proof® Carpet Mohawk® Laminate Flooring Ceramic Tile Vinyl Area Rugs �Page 10/The Sun and News. MkkUevrtle. Ml/August 15. 2000 CMS ins Blue Lake tour in Europe by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School choir director Nancy TenElshof has re­ turned from a concert tour in Europe last month, sponsored by the Blue Lake International Ex­ change program Forty adults toured France, Germany, Den­ mark and Belgium, and performed in a variety of locations in those coun­ tries. TenElshof said she re­ turned from her trip in a euphoric state, even though much of the weather was rainy. The whirlwind tour started June 23 with a sightseeing trip The narrow streets of Brugge are lined with small shops and restau­ rants, where TenElshof stopped for a meal. The band members stay with host families, and this is the second time Nancy TenElshof (center) has stayed with her friends Lotte and Rudiger Westphal. They plan to visit the U.S. next summer and will stay with TenElshof. TenElshof plays solo xylophone in concert at Curau Church in Stockelsdorf, Germany, with the Blue Lake International Band. There were three concerts that day. M’ Discounts id Payment Plans Available • < Along one canal is an 800-year-old hospital in Brugge, where the ancient history of the city is revealed. through Dunkerque and Bergues, France, and the group performed in Salle Looten, in Bergues. The Blue Lake Interna­ tional Community Band visited Bourbourg, France, to rehearse and perform at the 1'Espace Jean Monet and later to enjoy the Folklore Festival in Bour­ bourg. Extra time had to be al­ lowed to load suitcases, saying goodbye to friends, and host families, and oc­ casionally to sing before boarding a bus. Extra time to set up instruments, tune them, warm up and to permit brief rehearsals was arranged, and instruments were packed up and loaded immediately after each performance. A bus trip took the group to Munster and Soltau, Germany, where they met and dined with their host families. The members re­ hearsed and performed at Stephan's Kirche in Mun­ ster, and spent time Tues­ day and Wednesday with host families. The touring group de­ parted to travel by bus and ferry for about eight hours to Copenhagen, Denmark, with sight seeing in Tivoli or Copenhagen that evening and part of the next day. The following afternoon, the group was bused to perform an evening con­ cert at the theater in Albertslund, and then re­ turned to Copenhagen for the evening and departed Saturday morning by bus to travel tn Stockelsdorf, Germany, and spend the evening with host families there. 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Between these A concert was performed events, time was spent that evening at Stroetwith host families. mann's Fabrik in Emsdet­ The Blue Lake Interna­ ten. tional Community Band One of the sights in was honored with a Mon­ Emsdetten TenElshof day evening recepuonby loved was a fountain with the community of Stock­ figures that recalled cen­ elsdorf, where the group tury old fairy talcs told to performed informally. children. Each story had a The group then departed, moral, about topics like traveling for six hours to jealousy, or cautionary Emsdetten, Germany, folk wisdom, such as where they met other host “don’t be caught alone af­ families and spent the ter dark." evening with them. A re­ The International Com­ ception was held at St munity Band then departed Josefs Church for a brief by bus for Brugge, Belrecital on the church's new Continued next page organ. TenElshof learned �L The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 15. 2000/Page 11 Exchange program. Continued on page 12 TenElshof happily grins for a friend on a canal cruise in Brugge, a medieval city dating from the 12 th century. an 800-year-old hospital From previous page located along one of the gium. The group took a canals. Ten Elshof visited shops walking tour to the Me­ dieval Center with two in Brugge, and a small guides, and then continued restaurant located along individual sight seeing and one of the narrow streets in Brugge. Streets are wind­ shopping adventures in the afternoon, meeting with ing as well as narrow. the group to eat dinner at Driving often must be Hotel de Barge, which re­ managed in one lane with only occasional parking. ally is built on a barge. 1116 next morning, brief Brugge has an interest­ ing geography, consisting time for more shopping of an island with canals and sight seeing was al­ through which people often lowed, but the group had travel by boat. TenElshof to depart in late morning took a canal cruise through to perform in uniform, the the medieval city dating Aperitif Concert at Kiosk in Queen Astrid Park. The back to the 12th century. Much of the architecture is afternoon was free for extremely old and has a shopping, a visit to a unique character, such as brewery, Straffe Hendrik, Pressure, In-House Installation, No Reason To Go Out of Town • Formica laminate • Scotti Guard Ceramic rile • Congoieum Dupont Stainmaster 640 Arlington. Middlevine. Ml 49333 FLOOR COVERING, INC. The Fountain in Emsdetten Germany depicts century old fairy tales told to children, most with a moral. (616) 795-4867 • Fax (616) 795-4641 Stop in to see our expanded showroom fi-1 Floor and Covering Will Not Be Undersold �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 15, 2000 European tour, continued from page 11 On Sunday, July 9, the group then departed Brugge for Brussels, to de­ part for Chicago. TenElshof sard the most memorable places she vis­ ited were Stockelsdorf and Brugge. Some of the most unique things produced in Germany was chocolate, pretzels, and lace. She said Brugge has 102 lace shops and 92 chocolate shops She loved the lace and bought a lot of lace items to bring home. TenElshof also brought back some German pro­ duced wine as a souvenir. Blue Lake, located about six miles west of Whitehall, is best known for the fine arts camp it operates each summer. More than 4,000 talented young musicians, mostly from Michigan and other mid-western states, attend Blue Lake each summer. Several Caledonia stu­ dents will attend summer band, choir and orchestra camp this summer. Blue Lake's Interna­ tional Exchange program Hunter’s Ridge residents will meet with engineer by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Nancy TenElahof holds up uniquely German pretzel, which she says loves to eat with “Nutella,’’ peanut but­ ter and chocolate in a jar. began in 1970 when a 90voice choir toured Eng­ land, Belgium and Ger­ many. Since then, over 6,000 high school musi­ cians wearing Blue Lake YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. Ml AND ALL OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15. 2000, COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 P.M AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP HALL. 284 N. BRIGGS RD., CONCERNING THE FOL­ LOWING: 1. ZBA 00-07-09, PARCEL ID. NO. 050-007-00; A REQUEST BY GARY MIDDLETON, 1609 MANITOU DR.. FOR A VARI­ ANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CON­ STRUCT A GARAGE 5 FEET FROM THE SOUTH PROPER­ TY LINE. 2 ZBA 00-07-10, PARCEL ID. NO. 019-031-40; A REQUEST BY JOHN KOZLOWSKI, FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIGN SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO ERECT A NEW SIGN AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS CAR WASH, 12489 M-179, WITHIN 12.5 FEET OF THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY 3. ZBA 00-07-11, PARCEL ID NO 080-003-50; A REQUEST BY JOHN AND JANICE GRITTER, 11876 ENGLAND DR., FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THEM TO CONSTRUCT A CARPORT ON THE EAST SIDE OF THEIR HOUSE 4 ZBA 00-07-12, PARCEL ID NO 006-005-00; A REQUEST BY JUDITH TRUDEAU. 12595 BASS RD.. FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ROAD FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HER TO CREATE A NEW PARCEL WITH 150 FEET OF ROAD FRONTAGE IN THE •AGRICULTURE* ZONING DISTRICT 5 ZBA 00-07-13. PARCEL ID NO. 195-015-00; A REQUEST BY JIM WENSLEY. 10691 GUN LAKE RD . FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CON­ STRUCT A STORAGE BUILDING 5 FEET FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE 6 SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE TOWNSHIP, 284 N BRIGGS RD.. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NEC­ ESSARY, REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUESTED. UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALiS CHARLES BIGGS SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS uniforms have visited 650 communities in England France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Bel­ gium, the Netherlands, Denmark. Sweden. Nor­ way, Finland. Hungary and Liechtenstein. In addition to the high school students, in 1998, Blue Lake added an adult community band which has traveled throughout Germany. Austria, France, and Luxembourg. TenElshof has participated in these tours with the group. In return, nearly 9,000 members of 235 European and Japanese bands, or­ chestras, choirs, and dance groups have come to Michigan to perform in communities throughout Michigan and the Mid­ west. While touring Europe, Blue Lake groups were hosted by more than 1,000 families in Denmark, Germany, Austria, France, the Netherlands and Bel­ gium, while 350 families in 40 Michigan communi­ ties hosted members of five European groups that visited Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Gretchen Stansell, direc­ tor of the International Ex­ change Program, nearly 1,000 young American and European musicians are expected to participate in the 31st annual Blue Lake International Exchange program during this year. TenElshof, CMS choir director, often travels with the Adult Blue Lake Inter­ national Band. Caledonia high school students Tara Burgess and Gino Oberiander are trav­ eling with the Bluer Lake International Ballet this summer. Middleville Village Pres­ ident Lon Myers has pro­ posed that Steve Williams, village engineer, spend up to three hours with each of the seven residents of the Hunter’s Ridge development to make erosion and runoff control plans. The council approved paying up to $1,575 to provide the service. Once Williams meets with the residents, observes current conditions and reviews photographs and information, he will meet with the residents as a group. Then he will discuss the erosion control plans each will have to complete. Dave Dykstra, the new owner of the vacant lots in the development, has a current erosion control permit from the county. He plans to develop the sites as soon as possible. Several of the residents of the development returned to the Village Council meeting last Tuesday night to raise concerns about erosion and runoff problems they have experienced and their desire to keep this from happening to anyone else. While several of the res­ idents still tried to assign blame, Myers encouraged them to meet with Williams and then act as necessary. There are some residents who might not be willing to take the steps necessary to keep erosion from con­ tinuing down the hill. This is the reason Williams will invite all the residents to the meeting. Myers encouraged the residents to work together and to take advantage of the village's offer. Williams told residents that he would be able to meet with them within the next week. In another development at the council meeting, Dykstra thanked the resi­ dents along Main Street for their cooperation during the construction delays. Dykstra reported they have discovered that there was a corduroy road (one of logs) under the paving and an additional sidewalk 4 feet below the one on the surface. Weather permitting, the work should remain on schedule. Myers asked that anyone who knows who may have thrown barricades into the river to contact village of­ fices. The village offers a reward to help control vandalism. Council also approved the paving plan for this fall. Several streets in the "Downs,’’ including Robin and Meadowlark will be repaved this year. The vil­ lage also is going to look at curbing in the area. Downtown the paving of Dibble and Railroad Streets will be coordinated with the paving of Main Street. The council approved the suggested zoning for the parcels recently annexed into the village. In other council business last week. Ray Peters toldlocai officials about plans for Heritage Days. Several activities arc planned for downtown. Peters also asked mem­ bers of the council and the staff to volunteer for a sponge toss that will be part of the festivities Myers pledged whatever help the village could do to assist the festival Floyd Bray also asked that a waste receptacle be placed at the boat launch site. In the past there has been vandalism but leaving a trash can there will be tried again. The next meeting of the Middlcvillagc Council will be August 22 at 7 p.m in the council chambers. Synopsis of regular meeting VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE JULY 25, 2000 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville, Michigan Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present: Mr. Floyd Bray, Mrs. Dorothy Corson, Mr William Kenyon, Mr. Michael Lytle, Mr. Lon Myers and Mr. David Newman. Members absent: Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg. The Minutes of the July 11, 2000 meeting were approved as written, as was the Agenda. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Approved payment of the invoices, dated July 21.2000, in the amount of $35,047 82 on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mr Newman 2. Approved the Franchise Agreement with DTE Energy Marketing on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle. 3 Appropriated $20,000.00 to purchase a play structure and authorize the Recreation Committee to work with Staff to select and install a play structure at Calvin Hill Park on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mr Bray 4 Approved to pay the increased premium of $2063 00 for sewer back up coverage on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman 5 Approved the Project Development Agreement for stg- Turn those unwonted items into cosh, Call 945-9554 to place o Sun £ News ACTIONS today, nature on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle. 6. Adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Kenyon. Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L. Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9.00 a m and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (304) OFFICIAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING of THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION August 21, 2000 7 P.M. at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 The Planning Commission will hold a pub Ik bearing to consider a petition to rtzooe land from “AR" Agricultural-Residential to “RR” Rural Residential, submitted by Jack Spencer and John and Mary Spencer. The subject parcel is identified ai tax parcel 0814-021-014-00 and 0814-421-014-10 and la generally located at 4675 Bender Rd. in Section 21 of Thornapple Township, containing 78 1/2 Acres. Persons wishing to address this issue win be given an opportunity to do so at the hearing. THE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9 a.m - Noon and 1 -4 p.m.; Friday 9-Noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to Secretary. Thornapple Township Planning Commission. PO Box 459. Middleville. MJ 49333 Wesley Van Rhee, Planning Commission Secretary .NOTICE Tbimappk will peondc rtaaonabla auullary aida and aud> u uff.en fat the r.carjjg unpaired, and aud»o itp-a for the vuualr. ixnprirnd, atmaUnai* bang auraadcrad at the barr,g, ic«an day's nsuat to the Towndup Clerk hadividuiJa duabdaica rapimng auxdlar, ajd» or ltvjcci dxxild oxrua the Clark by writing * udlng Thomapp.e TownA<> Clark. PO Box 459, 200 E Man Sira*. Midd^Uc. Ml 49)33 THcpborw (616) 795-7202 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 15. 2000/Page 13 Work on Yankee Springs water tower will begin by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board Thursday night agreed to have the Fleis and Vandebrink En­ gineering begin the design work on the water tower, approving the expenditure of $28,000 from the water fund. The engineering firm will do soil borings, pro­ vide the township with styles of towers to choose from, complete the speci­ fications, monitor the bid process oversee the sub­ contractors, inspect work and make sure project is delivered on time. The water tower will use the existing well. John Jerkatis, who last week was elected township trea­ surer in the Republican Party primary election, asked which fund was go­ ing to be used to pay this initial bill. Resident Mark Englerth then said, "I'm not scream­ ing foul but the township should not profit from the fees paid by the residents in the current water sys­ tem.” The water tower is nec­ essary since the current water system in Section 19 is reaching its capacity. Without the water tower, development would have to cease. A benefit of the water tower will be an additional 32 fire hydrants serving this portion of the town­ ship. It was also mentioned that if well contamination should be found in another area of the township, the municipal system could be extended to that area. There was discussion about how the township will pay for the entire es­ timated $432,000 project. The township may be able to self fund the project, hook-up fees from devel­ opers will become avail­ able, short term loans from area banks or the township could go out for bonds. The engineering firm hopes to be able to go out for bids in December with the water tower coming into service in October, 2001. The trustees approved adjusting the fiscal year 2000 budget. Total rev­ enues for that fiscal year were about $491,000 and. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY. AUGUST 17. 2000, COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. LOCAT­ ED AT 284 N. BRIGGS RD . TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZOC 00-07-04, PARCEL ID NO 008-006-00; A REQUEST BY MARY MISSAD, TO REZONE THE PROP­ ERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PAYNE LAKE RD AND BOWENS MILL RD. FROM THE 'AGRICULTURE* ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RURAL RESIDENTIAL* ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2. SEU 00-07-04, PARCEL ID NO 019-002-00; A REQUEST BY DAVID VANDERSLIK FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT TO ERECT THREE SIGNS ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF BAY VIEW DR. BETWEEN EDWIN DR. AND PARKER DR. 3 SEU 00-07-05, PARCEL ID. NO 006-005-00; A REQUEST BY JUDITH TRUDEAU FOR SPECIAL EXCEP­ TION USE PERMIT TO ALLOW HER TO CONSTRUCT A HOUSE ON 4 14 ACRES WITHIN THE ’AGRICULTURE* ZONING DISTRICT 4 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEET­ ING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENTS) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILI­ TIES NECESSARY. REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 301 according to current Trea­ surer Bob Herold, the total expenses were about $477,000. The additional expenses were the new roof, unan­ ticipated legal expenses and the fees of the plan­ ning consultant. Al McCrumb, who re­ ceived 300 votes to win the Republican primary election Aug. 8 for Yankee Springs Township supervi­ sor was sworn in Thursday evening to serve in that post until Nov. 20. He sur­ passed Nancy Near, who See irator tower, pg, 14 RESOLUTION (00-019) OF THE MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL August 8, 2000 WHEREAS; Chapter 202.032 of the Village of Middleville Code of 1998. as amended, permits the Village Council to amend or repeal portions of the Village Code by ordinance, and WHEREAS; DTE Energy Marketing, a Michigan corporation, seeks a nonexclusive public utility franchise to conduct a local electric power business in the Village, and WHEREAS the Village Council has approved a Franchise Agreement with DTE Energy Marketing WHEREAS; The Village is empowered, pursuant to the Michigan Constitution of 1963, and Village Charier, to grant utility franchises; THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS: An ordinance to amend the Middleville Village Code of 1998, as amended, by adding new chapter that shall be designated as Chapter 826 of said Code: Chapter 826 DTE Energy Marketing Electnc Franchise 826.01 Grant# Efectnq Franchise Right? Grantee shall supply electric customers in the Village with power delivered to the Consumers Energy Company transmission system at its various interconnection points supplying the Grantee with wholesale power It is anticipated that Consumers Energy Company will deliver the Grantee’s power to customers utilizing Consumers Energy Company existing and future power lines and equpment which Consumers Energy Company will be installing and maintaining. 826 02 Term The term of this franchise shall be for fifteen (15) years and continue thereafter unless and until terminated by one of the par­ ties pursuant to Section 826.08. 826 03 Use pf Public Way? Grantee shall do no injury to the streets, highway or alleys nor shall it disturb any trees or interfere with gas lines, telecom­ munication cables or sewer lines anywhere in the Village unless otherwise agreed through the nght-of-way permit process 826 04 Insurance, Grantee shall obtain and maintain in full force and affect the following insurance coverage all insurable risks associated with its exercise of the rights granted by this agreement: Comprehensive General Liability. Independent Contractors Liability. Contractual Lability coverage, or damage to underground utilities, commonly known as XCU coverage, in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). The Village shall be named as an additional in all applicable policies. All Insurance policies shall provide that they shall not be canceled or modified unless thirty (30) days prior written notice is given to the Village Grantee shall provide the Village with a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage and maintain a current certificate on file with the Village All insurance shall be issued by insurance carriers licensed to do business by the State of Michigan or by surplus line earners on the Michigan Insurance Commission approved list of companies qualified to do business in Michigan All insurance and surplus line earners shall rated A+ or better by A M Best Company. 826 05 Indemnification. Grantee shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law. at its sole costs and expense, indemnify and hold harmless the Village, and all subsidiary entities of the Village and their respective officers, boards, commission, employees and agents, attorneys and contractors from and against; any and all liability, obligations, damages, penalties, claims, liens, costs, charges, losses and expenses which may be imposed upon, incurred by or asserted against by reason of any wrongful or negligent act or omission by the Grantee, its personnel or agents in the conduct of its electric business in the Village With respect to any such wrongful or negligent act on the part of Grantee, in case any action is commenced against the Village on account of the permission granted herein. Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Village and save it free and harmless from all loss, cost and damage therefrom. 826.06 NotjQ§^£2Pperation_and_Expens^ Village shall give Grantee prompt notice of the making of any claim or the commencement of any action, suit or proceeding covered by the provisions of this section. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prevent Village from cooperating with the Grantee and participation in the defense of any litigation by the Village's Council. 826.07 Franchise Not Exclusive, The rights, power and authority granted herein are not exclusive. 826.08 Revocation, The franchise granted and agreement is subject to revocation at the will, for any reason or no reason, by either party upon sixty (60) days notice to the other party. 826.09 Michigan Public Service Commission Jurisdiction, A. Junsdiction, The Grantee shall remain subject to the rules and regulations applicable to electnc supply as provided for by the Michigan Public Service Commission. B. Filing. With respect to the Grantee’s provision of electric services in the Village Grantee shall provide the Village with copies of all documents, which the Grantee sends to the MPSC and copies of all orders, decisions or correspondence Grantee receives from MPSC. The Grantee shall permit the Village to inspect and examine all records it is required to maintain or file under MPSC rules and regulations. C. Grantee’s Rates, Grantee’s rate will be determined by negotiated contracts between Grantee and Grantee’s customers. Such contracts and rates will be filed with and approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) in accordance with Commission filing requirements. 826.10 Sales and Assignment, The franchise herein granted may not be sold, assigned, sublet or used by anyone other than the Grantee without the con­ sent of the Village acting by its Village Council. Except in the case of an assignment by Grantee required to accommodate a corporate reorganization or restructuring the franchise herein granted may not be sold. 826.11 Discnmination. The Grantee shall not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, con­ ditions or pnvileges of employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment because of race, color, religion, national ongm, age, sex, height, weight or mantal status except where based upon a bona fide occupational qualification A breach of this covenant shall be regarded as matenal breach of this agreement. 826-12 Handicap Discrimination The Grantee shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, conditions or pnvileges or employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment because of a handicap that is unrelated to the individual s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position. A breach of this covenant shall be regarded as a mar­ tial breach of this agreement. 826 13 Effective Date, This franchise and agreement shall take effect upon the date after publication of the ordinance granting the franchise, how­ ever, it shall cease and be no effect after fifteen (15) days from its adoption, unless and until, within said penod. Grantee files an acceptance in writing with the Village Clerk. 826 14 GgnsKferaton In consideration of the Village granting this franchise and agreement, the Grantee agrees to reimburse the Village for actual expenses incurred by its Counsel in reviewing this franchise and for costs of publication, not to exceed (500 00) payable withri thirty (30) days of receipt of this franchise 826 15 Compliance with Village Charter. Ordinance? and Regulations. The Grantee agrees to comply with ail provisions of the Village Charter, ordinances and administrative regulations. 826 16 Confrcl of Interest It shal be the responsibility of DTE Energy Marketing to comply with the Charter of the Village of Middleville, Michigan, and to notify the Township immediately of any contemplated or known violation or exception BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution be entered by the Village Clerk into the official records of the Village of Miooievitte on this 8th day of August. 2000 Moved by Newman, supported by VandenBerg, to adopt the foregoing Resolution. YEAS Bray Corson, Kenyon. Lytle. Myers. Newman VandenBerg NAYS None I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING Resolution was adopted by the Village of Middleville Council at a regular meet­ ing held on the 8th day of August 2000 Rhoda Fisk, Village Clerk Village of Middleville 303 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Mridtevtfte. Mb August 15. 2000 Caledonia planners praise smooth running meeting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The hectic meeting of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission was conducted smoothly Aug. 7 and planner David Zylstra was praised for the profes­ sional way he had pre­ pared the commissioners for the site plan reviews they approved in the ses­ sion. Sometime commission­ ers have far loo little time to look over plans they need to vote on. "If we are prepared, it is a lot easier to act on re­ quests," Commissioner Ric Parent said. Parking was the major discussion point on a final site plan review from Caledonia Investors LLC on a development of prop­ erty next to Jim's Place restaurant, which will in­ clude the relocation of Caledonia Auto Parts The investors will be looking for small busi­ nesses to fill the back por­ tions of the development. The developer hopes to at­ tract building, plumbing and electrical contractors. The applicant had asked to "bank" about 50 parking spaces which the devel­ oper does not believe will be needed. After discus­ sion, the site plan was ap­ proved with the required number of parking spaces to be in place when the development is built. Commission Chairman Roger Keating and John Finkbeiner voted no, say­ ing they would prefer any green space preserved that can be. Joe Pagano s application for an expanded restaurant and banquet hall for one of the lots in the area just north of 84th Street in the Valley Point Industrial Park The first phase of this development will be 3.3 acres. The 9900 square foot restaurant and banquet hall has an outdoor eating area, an extensive landscaping plan. David Zylstra praised Pagano for planning a nice looking project that will enhance the township. Also approved was Jeff Bykerk's request for a mini-storage development on the rear of his existing property on 68th Street. There will be 240 units of varying sizes. Bykerk is adding this to his landscaping business. The self-storage units are set back 400 feet. Bykerk will use one sign for both businesses. This site plan was ap­ proved with the conditions that no flammable, toxic or hazardous materials be stored and that outside storage be limited to recreational vehicles such as campers and boats. Caledonia High School graduate Justin Heyboer showed that he was one of the one of the graduates who "made good" as he brought his site plan for Wildwood Landscaping for approval. Heyboer explained that his company will meet year round landscaping needs of residents in the Whitneyville and 68th Street area. He intends to replace it with a single­ story 28x44-foot two bay garage, which will match the look of the develop­ ment. This request was ap­ proved with the require­ ment that Zylstra consult with the township attorney on the 32-square-foot over­ size of an accessory build­ ing. In other business. Keat­ ing asked the ordinance committee to look into a "tree" ordinance for the township. He will provide sample ordinances for the committee to discuss. The committee will work with Zylstra to set up a lime line for developers to provide written materi­ als. A public hearing on a proposed manufactured housing ordinance has been set for Sept. 11. stock landscaping materi­ als, do landscaping plans, provide landscaping ser­ vices and seasonal items. He showed plans with ex­ tensive landscaping. His site plan was ap­ proved with the condition that the fire chief approve the plan. This is in the C-l neighborhood commercial zone and was approved because Heyboer is al­ ready providing landscap­ ing services to more than 50 residents in the area. The Planning Commis­ sion approved a request by Charles Swanson for a "minor" change in the Shagbark Condominium Planned Unit Development (PUD). Swanson is in the pro­ cess of removing a twostory storage bam on the property and would like to Yankee Springs must decide to levy fire millage Coldwater Watershed Council plans ‘Rock Party’ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Treasurer Bob Herold told the Yankee Springs Township Board that the two-mill proposal to buy fire equipment that passed in the Aug. 8 primary should raise about $264,000 in the first year of the three-ycar levy. Herold suggested that a special fire board be ap­ pointed to decide how to use these funds and to ad­ vise the Township Board on whether this should be levied. After discussion, board members decided to allow Trustee Jack Finkbeiner to continue working with Thornapple Township on the fire contract and make decisions about the direc­ tion it should follow. Op­ tions facing the township include continuing to stay with Thomapple Township Emergency Services, start­ ing a separate Yankee Springs Fire Department or joining with another fire department. The levy can be used only for the purchase of equipment. It cannot be used to run a fire depart­ WAREHOUSE Clarion Technologies is a leader in the plastic injection molding industry. Due to our continued growth, we are looking for experienced people to work in our Warehouse on all shifts. We will con­ sider training the right people, too! We offer an excellent benefit package including health, life, 401 (k), profit shar­ ing and tuition reimbursement. Apply in person at: Clarion Technologies, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia. ment. The township also plans to contact Professor Lynn Harvey at Michigan State University to discuss the options the township now has. The board members hope to decide by their October meeting whether to levy the two mills. If the decision is made, the levy will show up on the tax bills, which go out Dec. 1. Water tower, continued from page 13—--------also ran for supervisor in the election. The first meeting of the Park Committee will be Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. in the township hall. McCrumb will represent the board on the commit­ tee. The board also upheld the denial of rezoning of property owned by Willard Case at 12755 Bowens Mill Road. Case had asked that he be able to rezone his property from agricul­ ture to rural residential. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Township trustees is Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall. Plastics - Process Technicians and Set Up People Clarion is searching for experienced process technicians and set up people. Associates of Clarion continue to experience a growing environment that offers promotional opportunities as we grow. If you enjoy a challenging, fast-paced atmosphere, see what we have to offer! In addition to a newly improved pay scale, we offer a complete benefit package including: 401 (k) • Health Insurance Tuition Reimbursement • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Vacations • Dental Insurance • Profit Sharing Candidates must be team-oriented and want to achieve suc­ cess. Please send your resume or complete an application at: Clarion Technologies Inc., 5041 68th Street. SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Fax 616-698-8677. A special "Rock Party" will be held at Coldwater Park, Saturday Aug. 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The party is made possi­ ble in part by a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and will be administered by the Coldwater River Wa­ tershed Council. The Park is located at the corner of 100th Street and Morse Lake Road in Bowen Township. The party will consist of moving previously deliv­ ered fieldstone to stabilize the park side bank. Erosion is threatening the park and soon trees will succumb to the river. This is the first of several grants the council has applied for and re­ quires an equal match. The council intends to fulfill this match via in-kind con­ tributions using volunteer labor. Major distribution of the field stone will be done by machinery. This event will include two entire dinners for even more enjoyment. Rich Kunde, president of the Watershed Council, said, "The strength or clout of a non-profit group such as the Coldwater River Watershed Council is de­ pendent on its membership numbers. Many voices speak loud and we will be taking this work opportu­ nity to build membership." A $25 one-year adult membership will be pro­ vided to all participants ages 18 or over. Children or young adults age 17 and under will be awarded membership until age 25. Young people under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Kunde said, "Some peo­ ple contribute money, oth­ ers who are capable will donate time in an effort to preserve a watershed." In May, a river cleanup was executed from Carlton Center to Freeport Avenue netting four canoes full of trash. "A great feeling beyond description that stayed with me for days was shared by all other volun­ teers and board members," Kunde said. "I’ve frequented this rel­ atively small park many times through the years. I'll always remember the con­ venience of a sandy beech where river access was easy to hunt crayfish and clams. I was broken hearted when signs were posted in the park which because of water quality, prohibited wading... "As president of this council, I ask you to grasp this opportunity to feel the delight that results from such a project. If you can't spend a part of the day with us, take the opportu­ nity and stop in for more information on member­ ship and future activities." Most work will be per­ formed from the bank but participants should make sure they bring "river shoes, or waders. It's not good practice to wade in any river bare­ footed. Neither this project nor the council and member­ ship is for fisherman only. "I'm not a fisherman," Kunde said. "We arc from all walks, ages and disci­ plines of life, including yours." Registration will be re­ quired at the event, but for preparation (food and bev­ erage, etc.) a pre-registration would be appreciated. Please call Kunde at 7655338. If he's not at home, leave name and the num­ ber of planned attendees, and a phone number to call back. Cherry Valley Electrology Electrology is the only choice for permanent removal of unwanted hair Cynthia K. Penfold, R.E. 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Trooper Aaron Steensma said the Nashville woman had stopped at the station at about 10:30 p.m., went inside and returned to her car where the suspects backed into a parking space next to her passen­ ger side. "The passenger got out, leaned into her window and asked her for the time," said Steensma. "She told him the time, he said thanks and reached in and grabbed her purse which was sitting on the seat." Steensma said the woman followed the car for some time, but was un­ able to keep up as it fled north on Patterson Road at a high rate of speed. The passenger of the dirty, light blue Plymouth Horizon or Citation, twodoor car was described as a white male about 19 or 20 years old with "very short" blonde hair. He had blue eyes and "really bad acne." The driver was a white male with blonde, very short hair. "Anyone with informa­ tion is asked to call the post," at 948-8283, said DetJSgt. Terry Klotz. Police seek garage burglary suspects An overhead garage door left open on Parker Drive July 17 led to the theft of a recreational equipment in Yankee Springs Township, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies reported that a couple had left for the evening and returned at about midnight to discover the garage door open and the light left on. Police said the couple's son had left the door open when he went to the lake to jet ski and forgot to close the door when he was finished. Missing was a dark blue and yellow mountain bike with a gel seat cover worth $168, two blue, black and purple colored lifejackets bearing the Kawasaki logo worth $75 each and two matching wet suits valued at $140. Man’s paint sprayer touches power line A man working for a pro­ fessional painting firm was taken to an area hospital Tuesday, Aug. 8 when the painting equipment he was using touched an electrical power line, according to Thornapple Township Emergency Services. The man and a co­ worker were painting a barn roof on Bass Road near Patterson Road when he lifted the painting gun and touched the line, caus­ ing a fire. The man suffered non­ life threatening burns, said Chief Bob Woodard, and the incident left the prop­ erty owners without power. The fire also ignited some weeds behind the barn, which were extin­ guished by Thornapple fire personnel. Man loses finger in mishap A 41-year-old Mary Drive man accidentally cut off a finger while saw­ ing at about 3 p.m. Aug. 2 in Yankee Springs Town­ ship, according to a pre­ liminary report. The man was reportedly unable to salvage the fin­ ger and was taken by Thornapple Township Emergency Services to Pennock Hospital in Hast­ ings, where he was treated and released. bv Patricia Johns Writer Members of the Irving Township Board approved making the first install­ ment of the special bond payment for road recon­ struction. This summer Soloman, Eckart and Woodschool roads were reconstructed by the Barry County Road Commission. The township will pay its portion of the reconstruction over five years. Board members also discussed a payment schedule for the contract with Thomapple Township Emergency Services for fire service. Supervisor Milton Beuhler and treasurer Noreen Reigler discussed the need to have contracts with both the Freeport and BIRCH Jeff Forbes takes 2nd in 3-point competition Jeff Forbes, who will be a senior at Thornapple Kellogg High School this fall, took second place in a three-point shooting con­ test at the recent Ameri­ can Youth Basketball Tournament. The tournament was held July 26-31 in Bloom­ ington, Ind. A number of TKHS basketball players competed. Forbes was chosen to represent his fel­ low players in the threepoint shooting competi- Intruder invades changing room Women attending a wa­ ter aerobics class at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School Friday were sur­ prised when a man with a scruffy beard darted from the changing room at about 3:30 p.m. The women reportedly were changing clothes at the time they saw the man run out of the room. He was described as having a "scruffy" beard and a T-shirt. Deputy Julie Jones of the Barry County Sheriffs Department's Middleville unit was called to investi­ gate the report, but was unavailable for comment Wednesday. COOK PENNOCK HOSPITAL has an opening in the Dietary Department for parttime Cook to work about 20 hours per week. Hours usually 10:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. with weekend rotation required. One or two years experience in an institutional dietary department or restaurant is desired. Basic math and read­ ing skills are a must, as well as good interpersonal skills. Must be able to j lift and carry heavy items. Please submit application/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn.: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 (616)948-3112 E.O.E. fire departments. The trustees also are looking into ways to make the new township hall more useful for their needs. This discussion will con­ tinue and trustees will so­ licit plans from an electri­ cian and others on ways to adapt the building. Turnout in the Aug. 8 primary election was good in Irving, it was reported. The fire levy and library levy both passed. Write-in candidate Joe Bush received 16 votes, which is enough to have his name be on the Nov. 7 general election ballot as Democrat challenging Re­ publican Kathee Pierce. Kris Reigler won the treasurer's seat with 136 votes to Carol Ergang’s 120. All other seats were uncontested. Pennock Healthcare Stmces tion, where he shot 12 three-point baskets in a minute. He competed again with 25 other high school basketball players from Michigan, Ohio, Illi­ nois and Indiana. Legion golf outing set The Caledonia Sons of the American Legion will be hosts for their sixth an­ nual golf outing Saturday, Sept. 23. The event will be a fourperson, 18-hole scramble at Briarwood Gold Club. Tee times begin at 11 a.m. and lunch and steak dinner will be provided. Cost will be $220 per team and various prizes will be awarded. Proceeds will benefit the Sons of the American Le­ gion Scholarship Fund, which has awarded over $6,000 to more than 15 graduating area seniors since 1995. Tee times are limited, so please call early. To sign up or ask for in­ formation, call the post at 891-1882. Reconstruction of Woodschool, Soloman and Eckart Roads in Irving Township is complete down to the lines on the road. Sealer still needs to be applied but the roads are in such good shape that speeding drivers are now an increasing problem. Street rod car show will be Aug. 19 The Gilmore-Classic Car Club Museum will host the 15th annual Elvis Memorial Street Rod Car Show, Saturday Aug. 19 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine on the museum grounds. Over 400 Street Rods are expected to participate in the annual event presented by the Rod Benders Car Club of West Michigan, co-host of the Nat's North. In addition to the custom car show, there will be a swap meet with 250 spaces, cars for sale, tools, toys, food and soft drinks. Special Saturday activities which the public is invited to attend include: Morning — Show car judging street rods and customs, adult and kids games and model car competitions. There is a charged fee for the model car competitions. Afternoon — Elvis impersonator, Doug Church and a muffler rap contest. All day — Welding demonstration and display. The admission charge is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors over 62 and AAA members, $3 for ages 7-15 and children seven and under are free. There is no additional charge for visiting the nine large antique exhibit barns with 150 cars on display. Parking is free. Members of the Gilmore-Classic Car Club Museum are always admitted free. The Gilmore-Classic Car Club Museum is located midway between Hastings, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, one mile north of Gull Lake on M43. The museum is open every day from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. through Oct. 29. Call 945-9554 for classifieds & Space Available ~ Children 1 Yr. & Up J Before & After School Available K-5 j Transportation Provided Preschool included for Reasonable Rates Ai Ok Limited Space Available 4695 N. M-37 Hwy.z across from Marketplace 891-1282 i / ik �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 15, 2000 PSV-USA Soccer Camp scores with area hooters Campers from the morning session at Thomapple Kellogg High School work on special soccer drills along with the PSV instructors. Instructors Sander Buiks, Job Muurmans and Thomas Rijsman stand behind a group of happy campers who not only learned some valuable tips on soccer, but also get to munch of some tasty popcicles. First comes the fun. But just as important, and gained through the pleasurable experience, is a better understanding of the game. The PSV-USA Soccer Camp began its area quest Monday, much to the delight of enthusiastic soccer players in the Hastings, Middleville and Caledonia area. This is the sixth year of the PSV-USA Soccer Camp in, or around, Barry County. Like last year, the camp, which runs through Friday, is branching out to serve more areas and more players. This week, the camp also is traveling to Holland, Caledonia and Byron Center. The previous week, PSV traveled to Wyoming Park and East Grand Rapids. The camp was broken up into three sessions. The early morning session included 30 younger athletes, the afternoon group had 40 freshman and junior varsity players and the evening session, held in Caledonia, included 40 varsity players. "The numbers are good for these camps," said Evans. "It's a real good group.” Instructors, who all played or were professional soccer players in the Netherlands, are Sander Buiks, Job Muurmans and Thomas Rijsman. Buiks and Muurmans were both making return visits. This was not Rijsman's first time in the United States, however, as the 22year-old was a member of the University of North Carolina men's soccer team as a freshman in college. Rijsman said part of becoming a solid player is having the right mental framework. "There’s more to learn than just the skills," Rijsman said. "You have to make them think a little more about the game. Skills are good, but we want them BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 to use their heads more." Tactics and conditioning also are valuable in developing a top-notch soccer player, according to Rijsman. The area players might not be able to grasp everything the PSV coaches are teaching them initially, but eventually it all strikes home. "They really pick it up well," Rijsman said. "At first, it may be a struggle, but then they are able to see and gain a lot of extra energy from it (the soccer instructions). We want them to think about details, but you don't get to the details until you learn the basics." The result, Rijsman hopes, are up-and-coming soccer players who have a better understanding of the entire game. "Eventually, the drills we do will help them to understand the game better," Rijsman said. "Sometimes they may not understand why, but when they figure it out, they see that two yards can make a difference." And what were Rijsman's thoughts on his latest trip to the United States and the people he met along the way? "It's awesome," Rijsman said. "They really listen well. It's a great group of kids and a great experience." Having fun playing the game, according to Muurmans, is the most important part of the experience. He was making Trojan soccer coach Steve Evans enjoys a chat with the PSV instructors during a timeout away from the camp workouts. his fifth trip to the Middleville area in 2000. Muurmans realizes the importance of making others smile. "I love the kids... If I can see a smile of someone's face, it's fine with me," Muurmans said. "It's part of the game, they're having fun, while playing soccer." Muurmans said some of the lessons they teach to the younger players also can be used to train the freshman, junior varsity and varsity players during the high school sessions. Along with teaching the game's fundamentals, the PSV coaches instruct the players through the use of tactical drills that involve precision and ball control. Muurmans was impressed with how the sport has grown in the United States, especially in places such as Middleville. "Now they have a complete soccer field... that's awesome," Muurmans said. "It is growing so fast over here." Buiks wants to see improvement from their pupils and strong turnouts at the camps they instruct. "It's important for me to see some of the people that we had last year playing a little bit better," Buiks said. "Every year we come over here, there are more players and the camps are getting bigger. We know we do a good job and they really like the game." Evans also comes away from the PSV experience with plenty of positives. "I find it real instructive as a coach," Evans said. "We're now involving other coaches from other programs to come and watch. It really has been a positive experience for the players and for me as a coach. It really is exciting." Planning a garage sale? Reach over 8,000 people by placing an ad in the Sun & News CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Drvtsjon 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616-897-5620 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 15. 2000/Page 17 TK summer library program ends with twists and turns Take it from me The Flying Aces brought their Frisbee magic to the final program of the Thornapple Kellogg Summer Reading Club. These Frisbee professionals wowed the crowd with their skill. Including snake board jumping! 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 Pass the Frisbee along Banner donated to equestrian team South Kent Asphalt Inc RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL Formerly South Kent Asphalt competition is slated for Sept. 8. Due to the increase of nders this year, Caledonia will be sending two teams to the meets. Producers of Quality Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance 616-877-4441 CALEDONIA. Westrim team **Your One Stop Water Store** Team member Marcie Crandall and Kate Sorenson hold up the banner donated to equestrians. The Caledonia High School equestrian team has received a gift from an anonymous local business. The team has been fundraising for the past four months to earn money for new jackets and a new team banner. When the local busi- ness learned about the new banner and the cost, the company offered to pay for the banner. Although the company choses to remain anonymous the equestrian coach, Kelly Lloyd, and the team, made up of 18 nders and three groomers, said | Cd! 945-9554 for ACTION-^! they are grateful to the com­ pany and others who have donated. The equestrian team will sponsor one more fund-rais­ er Wednesday, Aug. 16, with a car wash from 11 a m. until 3 p.m. at the D&W parking lot in Caledonia. The team is asking for donations of $2 per car. The equestrian team’s first Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters S’ 25 'J ► Years 4 k Experience * Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT with installation Installation fee applies Must present coupon. Not valid unth other offer*. Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Can • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair \FWATER CONDITIONING Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 4I5 2nd Street, Middleville Monday ~ STORE HOURS ~ Friday 8:30 am 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 2 pm �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 15, 2000 TK offers Trojan Pride Club to help raise funds for athletes Fall sports are fast approaching, so it's time to consider the Trojan Pride Club. The Thornapple Kellogg High School athletic program is offering a unique opportunity for individuals who would like to join the TK athletic family. The 2000 fall sports program is back this year and the TK athletic family are looking for people who are interested in joining the Trojan Pride Club. A person, or a family, can join the club by giving a one-time donation to the athletic program. All proceeds generated from these donations, the sale of TK athletic programs and advertising space will be put directly back into the athletic programs. By becoming a member, a name of a person or business, will be included in the fall sports program. THINK SUMMER EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7830 Experienced & Fully Insured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Wayland A Bradley areas. This is a unique opportunity to help the young athletes, and eliminate another candy or sub sale. The Trojan Pride Club has three levels: Gold Medal Member ($50 or more donation per family); Silver Medal ($25 or more donation per family) per family); Bronze Medal ($10 or more donation per family). The program will be sold at every home athletic event for the fall, which includes five varsity football games, ten varsity girls basketball games, seven varsity and junior varsity soccer games and five junior varsity and freshmen football games. Donations to join are due by Wednesday, Aug. 23. To join the Trojan Pride Club, send donations to Thomapple Kellogg High School; Attention: Trojan Pride Club; 3885 Bender Road; Middleville. MI 49333. Checks should be made payable to Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Trojan Club Organizers are Marcy Uyl, girls varsity basketball coach and Tim Penfield, varsity football coach. If you have any questions about this project, call Uyl at 795-7599 or Penfield at 795-7596. Organizers of the Spike It! volleyball tournament anxiously await the bept. 10 date. (Photo provided) Volleyball tourney set for Sept. 10 Basketball tourney to occur Sept. 9 The First Baptist Church High School Youth Staff is heading up a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for players of all ages as part of the Middleville Heritage Day festivities. Action will take place Saturday, Sept. 9 from 1-5 p.m. at Page Elementary in Middleville. The teams will consist of players and co-ed teams are welcome. Entry forms are available at the First Baptist Church during business hours, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.4 p.m. Cost to enter a team is $28. The cost includes a tshirt, water and trophies for the first, second and third place teams in each division. The divisions will be 14 and under, 15-18 and 19 and over. Entry forms must be returned to the First Baptist Church by 4 p.m. Sept. 8 or by 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.. 9 to the 3-on-3 registration table at Page Elementary. The Spark's first annual volleyball tournament, Spike It!, will be held at the Leighton United Methodist Church on Sunday Sept. 10 from 6-8 p.m. The beach volleyball 4on-4 tournament is open to all seventh and eighth graders and is absolutely free, even the food. The tournament will be held inside if weather is not Lady Trojans present and past play Aug. 23 The third annual Thornapple Kellogg High School girls' basketball Alumni Game is set for Wednesday, Aug. 23 at the school’s gymnasium. In the first two years of the event, the alumni have won once and the Lady Trojan varsity player have won once. This year's hardcourt battle will break the tie. Game time is 7 p.m. Admission is free to the public. If you have any questions about the contest, call Marcy Uyl at 795-7599. y J. CATALYTIC favorable. To register as teams, or Business Services Community Notice • ••«*»*BLEAM”****« •♦•EAVESTROUGHING*** Seamless Gutter. 32 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959,616-9450004._____________________ FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER Meeting room. hall, kitchen available. Call Delons at 765-3871. SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Cus­ tom made aluminum gutters. Warranty, free estimates Steve’s Seamless Gutters. (6163-7957980.___________ BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing Special­ ist, we repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guaranteed work references in your area. Call Brian, 616-374-4338. GET YOUR DUCTWORK cleaned before heating season. Call 616-262-7041 or 616-2627042. GLEN’S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING. (RETAINING WALLS): TREATED TIES, BOULDERS & SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLATION OR RE-LANDSCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS. ROLLED GRAVEL, STONES, ROADS & DRIVES PUT IN. LAND CLEARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967 8911843. BUFFALO MEAT: Heart Smart. 891-8870 KINDERMUSIK. Enroll now for Fall classes, call Miss Cindy at 616-948-SONG SHOCKS & Child Cure Pair of Shocks I OEE all mufflers for any * Universal Converters | 5 Yr / 50,000 Mile Warranty Car or Lt Truck ■ For most Cars & Lt Trucks Not valid with any * . Not valid with any other other offer or discount. I offer or discount. OFFER EXPIRES 8 29/00 r | I Save Tires From Early Wear For most Cars & Lt Trucks. Not valid with any other offer or discount. OFFER EXriKS 8/29/00 I 1 Front & Rear Brake Pads ■ I For most Cars & Lt. For most Cars & Lt. Trucks. Not valid with any -Trucks. Not valid with any| other offer or discount. I other offer or discount. OFFES EXPIRES B/M/00 I OFFER EXPIRES 8/29/00 COMPUTER | MAINTENANCE 8 TRANSMISSION 0 PALL ALIGNMENT. TUNE-UP . 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License #DG410082201._______ CHILDCARE PROVIDERS NEEDED for before and after school in the Caledonia area Kids Komer is looking for someone with at least 1 year experience and at least 18 years of age. If you are available M-F 6:30am8:45am and/or 3:15pm-6:00pm and enjoy working with children give us a call at 891-0266. Caledonia HOME OWNERS' Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800611-3766. For Sale CLARINET W/CASE: Good condition, $250. 795-3514 QUEEN MATTRESS SETStill in plastic, beautiful brass headboard & deluxe frame. Value $700, steal $250. (616)-795-7120 For Rent STILL RENTING? Let us help you with your drcam home and the down payment. Call toll free 877-665-7324. Better Choice homes. THORN-BARRY APART­ MENTS, MIDDLEVILLE: spacious 2 bedroom units, in­ cludes laundry room with washer/ dryer hook-up. Rent starting at $600. Call 795-3889 for appoint­ ment. NEW OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE at Southside Plaza in Hastings. 1300 to 5400 sq. ft. available. $7.85 per sq. ft. triple net. Pandal Development, 9455073. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in itu* newspaper it subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Right* Act whx-h collecuvely make it illegal «o advertise "any preference, limitation or discnininalKxi based on race, color, icii gion. tex. handicap. familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer ence, limitation or discrimination.** Familial slaius includes children under the age at 18 living with parents or legal custodians. pregnant women and people securing custody at children under 18 This newspaper will not knowufgly accept any advertiuag for real estate which is in rioiauon at the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised ia this newspaper are available on an espial opportunity basis To report dtscnminaboo call the Fair Housing Center aS 616-45) 2980 The HUD lull Dee telephone number for the hearing impaired l* 1 -800-927- 616-891-5100 898GN ROGERS CT, SUTTEB (CwlEDOMA CROSSINGS) •CAlEDOMAM <316 | Custom Club Fitting ♦ Club Repair • Regripping] Featuring Walter Hagen, Hogan, Peerless, Maxfli & Many Others | Call for an appointment: 891-51 Op] 500 Arlington Street (M-37) * Middleville * 795-3550 Plus Swing Analysis Dan Switzer �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 15. 2000/Page 19 For Sale Auto CHEVY CORSICA, 1995, Red, loaded, great condition, very clean, 94,600 miles, $5,500.616-795-7211. 1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: 1 owner, in excellent condition inside & out Power seats <& windows Char­ coal colored interior. Factory installed sunroof - CD player. $11,200. Call 616-891-7874 for more information. Garage Sale GARAGESALE Large multi­ family, Aug. 18, 9-5 and Aug. 19,9-2. Toys and games, com­ puter, snow blowers, beds, trampoline, hot tub, stove, McDonald’s toys and much miscellaneous. 11003 Shaw Lake Rd., Middleville. ESTATE SALE: 80 Raikes bear, old and new- beanies and buddies 6800 Parmalee Rd Middleville. Thursday and Fri­ day.___________________________ GARAGE/END OF ESTATE SALE: 5 families. August 16th18th, 9-6.10975 92nd SE, 2-3/ 4 miles east of Whitneyville. Lots of everything. LARGE 3 FAMILY GA­ RAGE SALE: August 17th, 18th. & 19th, 9am-5pm. 9148 84th St , Alto West of Campbell Lake. Microwave stand, tele­ phone stand, golf clubs, new golf pull cart, hot tub. table & chairs, 3 speed bike, ’99 Chevy Tahoe, nearly new couch & lovcseat (flo­ ral print), 2 blue velour chairs, mens, ladies, & kids clothing, lots of knick-knacks, & beanie babies. Call 945-9554 for classifieds MOVING/BARN SALE: Something for every one. No pre­ vious sales. Tractor, furniture, baby items. Little Tykes and much more 8555 76<h St., Thursday, Friday, 9-6, Saturday 9-3.___________________________ MOVING SALE: Toys, furni­ ture, clothing, books, dishes, etc. August 18th, 9-5pm & 19th. 91pm 9365 108th St.. Middleville.___________________ GREEN LAKE AREA, 534 Round Lake Drive off Kalamazoo Avenue south of 146th. Friday. August 18lh. 9am4pm. Saturday, 9am-12(noon) LARGE GARAGE SALE: lots of toys, furniture, clothing. Must see' August 16th, 17th. and 19th. 325 Emmons Street. Caledonia Help Wanted CALEDONIA COMMU­ NITY SCHOOL is looking for people who are interested in a part-time position as a substitute bus driver or special education bus aide to help with special edu­ cation students. If interested, contact Dianne at 616-891 -0224. DRIVER- additional CDL A drivers needed Looking for de­ pendable service oriented per­ son with chauffeurs. CDL-B. or CDL-A license. Full-time, parttime, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hir­ ing for night/weekends. 2487729 _______________________ HIRING WAIT STAFF. Day shift. 10-2. Night shift, 5-10. Friday and Saturday a must. 18 or older only. Apply at The County Seat Lounge 128 S. Jefferson. Hastings___________ TRAILER MECHANIC. Must have hand tools. Insur­ ance. 401K, uniforms, paid vacations. CDL a plus but not necessary. Starting wages-$10 and up, depending on experi­ ence. Michigan Trailer Service, 4350 Clyde Park, Wyoming. ri)liTTON DAIRY DELIGHT* 3432 68th Street SE • Dutton, Ml Phone 616-554-6277 “Have You Tried Our Turkey Wrap?” OPEN Til l. 10 PM MONDAY - SATURDAY \ 3555 68th Street I* street' Dutton Village GRILL Tie ZlfiKT Mill Mall Phone 698-7920 Tireiwri atu/ Fami/p freef fo £aC Hows 6 30 arn-8 00 pm Mon.-Fn; Sat 7 OOam-8 00 pm. Closed Sunday DRIVER CAREER: WEST MICHIGAN C.D.L. Truck Driving School. *2-Week Pro­ gram ‘Day. Evening & Week­ end classes •Placement Assis­ tance *Financing as low as $30/ mo. 888-550-4947 TOOL AND DIE REPAIR. 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National Ads READERS: SINCE MANY ADS ARE FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BIT ING BEFORE SENDING MONEY. Real Estate END OF SUMMER CLEAR­ ANCE SALE. 6 homes left. Reduced $3000-$8000. Call toll free. 877-665-7324. Better Choice Homes.________________ 2805 SOLOMON ROAD (N. OFF STATE): Custom built raised ranch under construction with completion mid Septem­ ber. Great room with 13' ceiling and bay window. Spacious kitchen, island, dining area with sliders to deck. Private master suite plus two more bedrooms! Approximately 1.300 sq.ft, with additional expansion areas in daylight level. 1.26 acres, $ 159.900.00. Michael Tobin. Re/ Max of Grand Rapids. 1-800530-9550. ext. 141____________ FIXING UP A HOUSE TO SELL? Need carpet? We will do you a great job and more often than not. will do it for less!! Call Jeff al Westen’s Carpet at 7953000 for a free estimate or visit us in Middleville at 210 E. Main Tuesday-Friday 10-6; Saturday 10-3. 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Call L&N for your carpet answers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-08-22.pdf f2c0a44752b3bfe012000b2f15796f2f PDF Text Text The I, h “AS7JUr;e Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Mi Special millage election is Sept. 26 in Caledonia Fleischmann resigns township trustee post Fred Fleischmann "He put in a lot of effort and work on various com­ mittees, where no one else would volunteer," Supervi­ sor William Johnston said. Fleischmann had re­ cently joined the Republi­ can primary race for su­ pervisor of the township, but was defeated by Bryan Harrison Aug. 8. Mention­ ing the voters' choice, Fleischmann requested the board appoint Harrison to serve the balance of his own term on the board and on the Parks Committee. "I believe having Mr. Harrison serving on the... board over the next four months will go a long way in acclimating Mr. Harri­ son into the current prob­ lems, issues, financials and workings of the township,"he said. Fleischmann's resigna­ tion concluded, "1 have en­ joyed serving on the Township Board for the people of Caledonia. It is my sincere desire that Mr. Harrison and the new board will continue our hard work to improve the fire department, our parks and the quality of life in Caledonia." Caledonia and TK gain principals from Hastings by Patricia Johns and David T. Young The Hastings Area School System has lost two of its elementary prin­ cipals to the Caledonia and Thornappler Kellogg districts. Pleasantview Principal Jerry Mueller has been hired by the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Educa­ tion to serve as principal at Lee Elementary School. Southeastern Elementary Principal Chris Warren, meanwhile, has accepted the Kettle Lake Elemen­ tary Principal's job m the Caledonia district. Mueller recently com­ pleted his third year as principal at Pleasantview and previously had served as assistant principal under Mike Spahr at Hastings Middle School and assis­ tant principal with Gull Lake Middle School. He also was music director of Inland Lakes Schools in Indian River Spahr left the Hastings district a year ago to take the middle school princi­ pal's post at Thornapple Kellogg. Mueller is working on his specialist in education degree with an emphasis in curriculum development and evaluation through Central Michigan Univer­ sity. He holds a master s degree in education ad­ ministration from Central Michigan University and a 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 34/August 22, 2000 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township Trustee Frederick Fleis­ chmann's Aug. 9 letter of resignation from the board, and from his position on the Parks and Recreation Committee, was accepted with regrets by the Town­ ship Board Wednesday night. Fleischmann was recog­ nized for his contributions during his appointed tenr and during five years o work on the Parks and Recreation Committee. He has been involved with ex­ tensive efforts to have the Rail Trail extended through the township, and gathering information on the county-wide computer networked Property Tax Administration System (PTAS), among other pro­ jects. le and Caledonia Areas I Jerry Mueller Chris Warren bachelor's degree from there as well. He is certi­ fied in vocal and instru­ mental music, K-12, all subjects for seventh- and eighth-graders and psy­ chology for high school level students. Mueller will be paid $65,856 plus benefits for the 2000-2001 school year atTK. Mueller said he is ex­ cited about the opportunity to focus on second- and third-graders, saying they are "a fun age to be around. "This staff is so excel­ lent. I am excited about being here," he said. Mueller replaces Sharon Kalee, who recently be­ came the assistant superin­ tendent for curriculum. "Sharon being still in the district is a great resource for me," he said. "I know I am going to be doing a lot of listening." Mueller and his wife Anne have two children, a sixth-grader and a secondgrader. Mueller has attended conferences on quality learning, taken Glasser training and like many TK teachers completed train­ ing with John Champlain. He also brings experience as a member of North Cen­ tral Association visitation teams. He achieved rank of captain in the US Army and continues to be active in the Michigan-National Guard Warren is leaving after spending 16 years as prin­ cipal at Southeastern. He is perhaps best known in the community as a runner and biker for causes. He earned a TV-Channel 8 See new principals, pg. 2 ( by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The State of Michigan has approved a request by the Caledonia school board to put a school bond millage proposal on the ballot in a special election Tuesday, Sept. 26. School officials said a survey has indicated community support, help­ ing to justify the second attempt after the first, for $49 million, was turned down last June. School Board President James Gless said the district would be able to save the residents half a mill if the proposal is passed in September, rather than postpone it until later. Gless explained the schools could amortize their debts on a shorter span, at seven years, rather than a longer period, 26 years, required after new legislation is put into effect in October. The longer period would cost the district much more. He said it was like knowing you had to buy an item you need, and finding it on sale the coming weekend. "Why would you wait until Monday when you have to pay a lot more for it?" he asked. In other business last Tuesday night, some of the new staff hired at Caledo­ nia schools appeared at the board meeting. Some of the administrators intro­ duced were Ron Moag, high school principal; James Glazier, assistant high school principal; Chris Bums, director of in­ struction and school im­ provement, and Carol Nel­ son-Purkey, serving since early summer as director of personnel. Background on Moag and Purkey has been re­ viewed in earlier issues of the Sun and News. Christine Burns comes to Caledonia from a posi­ tion as associate superin­ tendent of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, where she was responsible for leading the development, imple­ mentation, coordination and evaluation of the PreK-12 grade curriculum and programming for the 44 elementary, middle and secondary schools within the Diocese. She assisted pastors, principals, parents and teachers with issues related to education there. Other responsibilities were facilitating long range school planning, un­ derstanding fund and bud­ get development, support- Christine Burns James Glazier Ron Moag Carol Nelson-Purkey ing technology, foreign language and the perform­ ing arts, providing in ser­ vice for teachers, coordi­ nating new test adoption and assessment tool de­ velopment, presenting ed­ ucational issues to parents, networking with public schools to coordinate shared educational oppor­ tunities and planning and organizing educational conferences. In 1996, Bums served as an adjunct professor at Grand Valley State Uni­ versity. and from 1989 through January of 1993 she was director of Wood­ cliff Early Childhood Cen­ ter in East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Bums holds two master’s degrees, one in educa­ tional leadership (1990) and one in early childhood education (1988) both from GVSU. She has writ- ten several published arti­ cles and features and has served on numerous com­ mittees, task force boards, and public service organi­ zations. James Glazier earned his master's degree in edu­ cational administration at Alma College. He served as director of athletics at Grandville High School from August 1990 until the present. From August 1997 until January of 1999 he was and adjunct professor at Grand Valley State Uni­ versity, teaching the Cap­ stone Class with physical education, physical ther­ apy and sports medicine majors. When teaching at Mason Public School, from 1981 to 1987, Glazier taught classes in Chem­ istry 1 and II, Algebra, Health and Physical Edu­ cation. In This Issue... Library improvements to begin soon after vote ‘Pass the Paddle’ ceremony celebrates Thomapple River Fire station citizen committee planned in Thornapple Twp. TK to start school year with new faces �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 22, 2000 New principals, continued from front page— "Unsung Hero" award in 1999 for his efforts to raise money for playground equipment He came to Hastings in 1984 after serving as a sixth grade teacher and ju­ nior high football and bas­ ketball coach at Charlotte, as a teacher and elemen­ tary principal at Pine River (near Cadillac), an elementary principal at Morley-Stanwood and an elementary principal at Yale Public Schools. While living in the community, Warren also has been an Exchange Club member, has been on the Child Abuse Preven­ tion Council and has at­ tended the First Presbyte­ rian Church. He said the biggest rea­ sons for his move were be­ ing closer to his children, daughter Jennifer, who is a first-year French teacher at Grandville; son-law Rory Callendar, a German teacher at Grand Haven High School; and son Joshua, who is a sopho­ more at Hope College studying to be a first grade teacher. His other son, Justin, is a fourth-grader still at home with Warren and his wife, Patricia. The family also now is closer to their church, Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville. But Warren said he cer­ tainly will miss Hastings. "1 can understand why Hastings is one of the top Call for Classifieds 945-9554 9', 100 small towns in Amer­ ica," he said, "the way my family and I have been treated here. I will miss everyone. "Working with the stu­ dents here has been the most satisfying part of my job. Seeing high school students who came from Southeastern and come back here to work at stu­ dent aides in our class­ rooms has been truly re­ warding. Fve even had stu­ dents who now are parents of Southeastern students." Warren earned his bach­ elor's degree from Olivet College in 1974, received his master’s degree from the University of Michigan a year later, earned his educational specialist's degree in 1982 from Michigan State University and received a PhD in 1990 from MSU. Caledonia girl competes for Miss Jr. Teen GR title Josephine Ellen Oblinger of Caledonia recently was selected to compete in Na­ tional 2000 Miss Jr. Teen Grand Rapids pageant Sunday. Aug. 20. She learned of her ac­ ceptance into this year's competition when Nation­ als Ir.c announced their se­ lections earlier this month. Oblinger submitted an ap- ‘Summers End’ car show set for Saturday in Caledonia Josephine Oblinger plication and took part in an interview session that was conducted by Patty Neidert, this year’s Grand Rapids pageant coordina­ tor. She will be competing, for her share of more than $20,000 in scholarships, prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to contestants. Oblinger will be in the Miss Jr. Teen di­ vision, one of five divi­ sions that will have young ladies between the ages of 7 and 23 competing in modeling routines which include casual wear and formal wear. She will display her per­ sonality and interviewing skills while interviewing with this year’s Grand Rapids judging panel. Per­ sonality is the number one aspect that each contes­ tant is judged on during all phases of competition. If Josephine were to win the title of Miss Jr. Teen Grand Rapids, she would represent Grand Rapids and the surrounding com­ munities at the national competition that will take place in Orlando, Fla. More than $60,000 in prizes and awards will be presented at nationals while each winner enjoys this expense paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando. Oblinger, 14, a freshman at Caledonia High School, is an active member of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wyoming. She may be recognized by many lo­ cally as the girl who de­ livered the Reminder and the Sun and News to Caledonia businesses last summer. She's looking forward to cross country, track, bas­ ketball, volleyball and by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia's IOth annual antique car show will fill Main Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and garage sales will line other village streets Friday and Saturday. Aug. 25 and 26. The event is expected to bring hundreds of reno­ vated autos and interested enthusiasts to town to be part of a variety of activi­ ties scheduled for the day. Up to 20 or 30 local merchants will make spe­ cial awards to cars of their choice, and to the owners who brought them. Antique Cushman scooters and an­ tique farm tractors also will be featured. An engine will be raffled by the Sons of the Ameri­ can Legion Post No. 305. This is the third engine to be raffled. Tickets will be on sale at the car show for $1 or six tickets for $5. The drawing will take place between 2:30 and 3 p.m. The winner is not re­ quired to be present. All proceeds will be do­ nated to the Electrathon program at Caledonia High -SftCGtf ^HAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Scott Cavner and Bill Hyatt stand by the engine to be raffled at the Caledonia Car Show by the Sons of the American Legion. The proceeds will be donated to the Electrathon program at Caledonia High School. School. The Electrathon cars will be on display as a part of the car show. One is presently under con­ struction. Other contributors to the raffle prize include Stamm Equipment and Machine Shop (Wayland,) the Run­ away Car Club of West Michigan, with the engine block, and Caledonia Auto Parts which donated parts. Village residents and businesses will be holding sales on the sidewalks, porches, in garages and yards Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26. The fee is $6 to enter the car show, which also includes a raffle ticket. Dash plaques and goodie bags will be handed out to the first 300 registrations. More information is available by calling Ed Kuhl at 792-9668, Bernie DeWildt at 457-1365, Harry Antles at 457-2729 and Bill and Shirley Hyatt at 891-9955. drama in her upcoming freshman year at Caledo­ nia High School. In her spare time. Oblinger enjoys horseback riding, swimming and bas­ ketball. She baby-sits, pet sits and plant sits. She hopes to become a suc­ cessful model. There is no cost for her to take part in the pageant. Businesses land private individuals have assisted her by becoming official sponsors. Through sponsor­ ship. each contestant re­ ceives all the necessary training, rehearsals and fi­ nancial support which will allow her to become a confident and prepared contestant: Sweetwolf Photography, The Main Attraction. Hair Nail and Spa Studio — Lee, For­ tune Chef. Caledonia Cleaners. Mulberry Bush, Famous Flooring. Caledo­ nia Hardware. Faro's Pizza — Caledonia, 4-Star Video — Caledonia; Sam's Joint - Caledonia, Flier's Quality Water Sys­ tems, Aimec Brumleve, The State Bank of Cale­ donia, Caledonia Auto Parts, Legacy of a Life­ time, Caledonia Auto Ser­ vice, Essential Bean, Randall Shcehe, SmithDiamond Realty, Thomas Grias DDS, KC's Family Footwear, Wilson's - The Leather Experts - River­ town Crossings and Flier’s Underground Sprinkling Systems. Fall arts and crafts bazaar planned Nov. 4 Caledonia Resource Cen­ ter Seniors will hold its annual arts and crafts bazaar Saturday, Nov. 4 at Caledon­ ia High School. The doors will be open from 10 a m. until 3 pm. Lunch will be served in the cafeteria from 11 a m. until 2 p m There will be a raffle for a hand made quilt and two other prizes. Parking is free and admission is free. There are still a few booths available. Crafters who would like to rent a booth for this craft show, may call 891-8117. 35 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts t 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 'Our coal Specializing is beautiful flowers and even better service" in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services OwnefS BW W? i ordoto Cal1 891-8646 Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets fax: 891 -0667 coM?°r S OccePted & m �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 22. 2000/Page 3 Library improvements to begin soon after vote by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer After passage of both li­ brary millage questions on the primary election ballot Aug. 8, Kent District Li­ brary soon will implement improvements in the 18 branches of the district. Kent County voters al­ lowed the KDL to not only maintain current levels of service, but also approved a request for 0.88 mill for four years to make it pos­ sible to add open hours to 17 of the 18 branches. The KDL will add 100 pro­ grams in 2001 and in­ crease the materials bud­ get by 50% over the next four years. A committee of volun­ teers, Citizens for Kent District Library, spear­ headed the campaign to support the KDL. The committee produced yard signs and brochures and walked door to door drop­ ping off literature. More than 300 volunteers worked on the campaign, with almost half being home schooling parents. "These efforts increased the visibility and helped make people aware of this millage request," said KDL Director Claudya Muller. Kent District Library serves 26 communities with 18 library branches throughout the county. The communities of Grand Rapids, Cedar Springs and Sparta are not included in the Kent District Library service area. KDL is the largest member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative, which is comprised of 41 libraries of West Michi­ gan. Because it is a four-year millage, the KDL will seek another renewal in about three years. KDL took steps toward moving its headquarters to another location, shortly after the millage questions Library use in Caledonia has continually increased over several years, causing in­ creased needs for distribution of materials. In 1993, a total of 35,997 patron visits resulted in using 50,186 items from the library. In 1996. 46,382 visits resulted in 55,683 items borrowed and in 1999, 44,515 member visits resulted in borrowing 59,541 items. were approved. The land contract is still awaiting completion, including ap­ proval by the Plainfield Township Planning Board. If approved as expected around Sept. 1, interior construction will begin around Sept. 15. Though the move was anticipated for more than five years, administrators did not want to make such a move until the future of the library district was as­ sured, especially after failure of the issue on the ballot earlier this year. The administrative staff and functions of the library will move to an industri­ ally zoned area in Com­ stock Park, at 814 West River Center. The building is presently a "shell" space of 38,000 square feet, which will be finished off by the seller to KDL speci­ fications as a part of the total cost of the deal. This will include heating, cool­ ing and lighting, and per­ haps will be completed by Dec. 15. KDL then will be able to move in at the be­ ginning of 2001. when the county has asked KDL va­ cate its present building and give it back to the county. Some area residents have been critical of the move, presumably because they do not understand the part the administration building plays in library operations. Some have as­ sumed money designated for other library services was applied to the admin­ istrative building purchase, or that the new funds ap­ proved will buy the build­ ing. Freeport library book discussion group to meet The Freeport District Library will begin in 20002001 book discussion group luesiiay. Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the library. It was suggested that all members of the discussion group read “Gap Creek” by Robert Morgan some time over the summer and come prepared to discuss the book. This will be the third year that Freeport Library has had a book discussion group and it has grown with enthu­ siastic readers every year. There is still room for a few more members or another group may be formed if there is sufficient interest. The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from September through April. The library will order from other libraries the book to be discussed for the next month and it will be distrib­ uted at the meeting. The goal of the discussion group, in addition to provid­ ing a fun and lively hour of dialogue, is to encourage the members to perhaps try a book or a genre that they might not ordinarily read. Each month a different genre is chosen such as. biography, non-fiction, mystery, sci-fi, histoneal fiction, etc. Some of the books that have been discussed in the past are “World Walk” by Steven Neuman, “Having Our Say” by the Delany Sisters, “Zenzele” by J. Nozipo Maraire and “The Main Corpse” by Diane Mott Davidson, just to name a few. Any person wishing to join the book discussion this year is encouraged to come into the library or call during library hours in order to get registered and to arrange to receive a copy of the book to be discussed The library phone number is (616) 765-5181 New Discounts and Payment Plans Available Claudya Muller has ex­ plained several times in public meetings over the past year that the county has had this plan in the works for KDL for a long time. The library system pays only a dollar a year rental for use of the current building to help it prepare for the day when it would assume its own building costs. The county has also generously built a fund of $400,000 to be transferred toward the cost of the new building. Meanwhile, the Library Board has set aside $900,000 in a building fund over the five-year pe­ riod as well, according to a well publicized bud­ getary plan. The total now accumulated is $1.3 mil­ lion to apply to the cost of the move into KDL's own building. The money set aside by KDL was made possible by the gift of building space from the county, though, KDL still paid $49,000 in maintenance costs for that building. Because the investment money was accumulated over time, the balance is expected to be paid off in a short four years, rather than 25 or 30, saving a great deal in interest costs as well. Muller explained that KDL administrators are not moving into a luxurious of­ fice suite, though adminis­ tration staff will be housed in the building, because offices in the separate 18 branches would require ex­ tra space and costs if housed in those facilities. Operations performed by staff includes human re­ sources, payroll, account­ ing, paying bills, repair of equipment and technology, creating and operating web sites, ordering, receiving and processing materials, warehousing and arranging for delivery of shared ma­ terials. More than 600.000 items were shuttled be­ tween different branches in the past year. Library use in Caledonia alone has continually in­ creased over several years, causing increased need for distribution of materials. In 1993, a total of 35,997 pa­ tron visits resulted in using 50,186 items from the li­ brary. In 1996, 46,382 vis­ its resulted in 55,683 items borrowed and in 1999, 44,515 member visits re­ sulted in borrowing 59,541 items. Keep in mind most of these KDL owned items are used again and again. Because this pattern is re­ peated across the district, it may explain why the distribution needs are so great. Distribution of shared materials among 18 branches allows patrons access to resources no one library could afford. * | Muller explained that the new Kent library build­ ing will operate as a mas­ sive service, warehouse and distribution center for thousands of library mate­ rials and items. Now that voters have approved in­ creased services, even more items are expected to be distributed. More than 100.000 new items will be bought and processed for shared distri­ bution throughout the dis­ trict. Even so, only 25,000 square feet of the total space will be needed in the first year by the library. KDL will rent out the extra space to cut costs. The reason an industrial zone was selected for the building is that the func­ tion of warehousing and distributing is basically in­ dustrial in nature, and did not fit in well at other po­ tential locations. 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The parade lineup be­ gins at 9 a.m. behind the McFall gymnasium. The parade will step off down West Main Street at 10 a.m and will end at the high school. Tractors have signed up for the tractor pull. Volley­ ball will take place be­ tween Page and the tractor pull. The three-on-three bas­ ketball competition, spon­ letic talents, and the tro­ phies are on order for the car show. This year the festival will focus on two loca­ tions. There will be entertainment downtown on Friday night starting at 6 p.m. Road construction will be going on but should not interfere with the festival. Festival goers will be able to take advantage of the food offered by downtown restaurants. On Saturday, downtown events begin with the tra­ ditional pancake breakfast sored by the First Baptist Church High School Youth staff, will begin at I p.m by the basketball hoops at Page. Application forms are available at the First Baptist Church from 9 a m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cost is $28 per team. Volunteers are still needed to make this year's festival a success Cheryl and Ray Peters are committed to working on the festival for another year and hope to hear from residents who might be willing to help with this year's festival and then lead a committee for next year. For information about "Art in the Park" call 7951071. Andrea Ziebarth will return calls as soon as pos­ sible. Sign up for the parade by calling 795-7326 Floats are especially welcome. This year’s Miss Mid­ dleville. Samantha Vandersloot. and her court will be part of the parade. The Heritage Days committee will meet today (Aug. 22) and Aug. 29 and Sept. 5. The meetings are held at Carvcth Village at 7 p.m For more information call Cheryl or Ray Peters at 795-4972. Call for Classifieds Phone 945*9554 1-800-870-7085 24 Hoars a Dir -7 Days a Wee* For Son & News Action-Ads'. FREEPORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ________ LOCAL_________ CHURCH DIRECTORY 175 Cherry Phone 616-765-531p 9:30 a.m. Sunday Serx ice Rev. Deborah R Miller, Pastor Old Time Gospel Message ALASKA I BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST C g A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord B Sunday School..................................... 930a.m. g Morning Worship............................... 10:45a.m. g Evening Praise..................................... 6:00p.m. B WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p.m g g g Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 1 SS. CYRIL Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 and METHODIUS I CATHOLIC CHURCH I g g g g | ■ g ■ g g ■ 150 131 st Ave.. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Mass: 5.00 p.m. Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 "4 (.hurch with a coring heart for our U 01 I I I CHURCH a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship ....... ..................... 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings....... ............... 7:00 p.m Meeting at the Crow Creek Charier Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissey Dy kstra. Worship Leader Denny Houma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Pastor, Dr. Hrtan F. Hamson K I 1 g 1 M a place to belong 7240 6Hlh Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY 1 CATHOLIC CHURCH 0 Vsrt our web site www bhghtside org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church He are changed by God 's love!" 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 10 00am 46 00pm (Missouri Synod) am Sunday School.................................... 11:00 a.m. ■ g g Church Office (616) 191-1 SI2 M-37 at 100th Si CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST ■ August 27 - Eleventh Sunday after Pemecost g 1 Kings 2:1 -4. 10-12 (The death of King Da\ id) g Sermon The Life of David - Part VIII “The I End As Fulfillment" • Hymn Sing with “old g fashioned ice cream social" 7 PM g Worship Sen ice........................... 10:30 a.m. g Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) I Rev Korman Kohns 616-891-8167 1 250 Vine Street g Church Office: 616-891-8669 « Fax: 891-8648 Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd.Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . . .8:30 a m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .............. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. 1 1 1 1 1 cCommunity Church API arc for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto I CHR! STI A IM REFORMED Contemporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages Evening Worstup 9 30 a m 10 4$ am 6 00pA Pastor Roger Rulfman • ( hurch Office: K68-0 I9I lakeside community oru (under construction) B The Reorganized : CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints | 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave. 1 Church School. RAY TOWViEND, Pastor NORMAN KNORR. Chrwun Eduaion Dmxtor 891-8028 • e-mail: leight on© iserv.net Adult Bible Class............................ 11 00 a.m. | Sunday Morning Worship 9 45 am II 00 am g | Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m p i Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 St. Paul Lutheran 1 I Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) 1 Rom 12:10 1 8:30 a m. Worship Service 1 9:45 a m. Educational Hour I Worship Service 1 11:00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) 1 Church: (616) 795-2391 Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke • Office B91-8688 • Church 891-9878 1 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH 4^5 TEfje ®lb TEimc vIxziHetljolJist (Cljiird) UNITED METHODIST 1 Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 930 a m and 6 p.m (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, hstor LyneHe SpnJL. loath Leader .4/ Tiemeier. Communih (ailing Sunday School 945 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service. 11.00 a.m Sunday Evening Service....................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer 6:45p.m Word of Life Clubs ......... ... 6:45 p m. —Lj Lakeside Be devoted to one another in brotherly love community and the world" Sunday Worship 1 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music 708 W. Main Street 908 W. Main Street Worship................................................. 9:30 M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 wwh Z' 9:30 AM 1 Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family . Covenant Churches of America N^Night^/ Pastor Paul M. Hillman CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 9255 84th Street. Alto Ml 49302 Ow mile east of Whitneyville R4 Rrv P Aiiams GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 West M-n -IW Scondm Road) Ml 49U1 • 79S-7W3 Meeting you. your iou n at through HfesSBB Messages Dynamo Mumc K CWd C«e aad Programs 3B6 GUM LAKE COMMUNITY CMURCM UonbpHotn Y00a««d 10J01M s CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee 1 Sunday School...!0:00 am. . 9 30 a m 1 Middleville Sunday School . . .9 45 a m 1 Parmelee Morning Worship Morning Worship...! 1:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Middle ville Momng Worship 11 00 a m I Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 Phone 891-8440 HP^BBH B 5590 VWiitneyviBe Ave.. S.E. Arto. Ml 49302 Rev Lee Zachman g I 1 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m„ 6 p.m Children s Worship and Nursery 9 45am Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WNmeyvae Ave at 84m St • 891-866) 1 I "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" K g Tempo,only Meeting at Caledonia High School Smdoy School 930 am g ■ Sirdo/Worrip Sunday E/enrig Mrthip Wed Midweek Prayer & B Study 1030 am. 600 p m. 7 00 pm. Rev Thomas Sluys, Rev Kart Bqsxx Assoc PasTOf/Vouth Mostnes B B g g �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml, August 22. 2000/Page 5 Janose-Thomas exchange vows Middleville Heritage Days celebration set for Sept 8-9 Charlync Anine J a nose and Joshua David Thomas, bcfth of Middleville, were united in marriage on June 17, 2000. Pastor Todd VanEk was the officiator of the ceremony at Gun Lake Community Church in Wayland. Matron of honor was Enn McNutt Bridesmaids were Amy Thomas, Meagan Thompson, Carrie Krueger and Michele Nicholas. Flower girl was Alexis Thomas. Best men were Bill Thompson and Jason Thomas Groomsmen were Mark McNutt, Bnan Osbun and Scott Palazzolo. Ushers were Brian Thomas A reception was held at Barry Expo Center. Charlync is the daughter of George (deceased) and Anita Janose of Middleville. Joshua is the son of David and Ruby Thomas of Hast­ ings C harlync and Joshua re­ side in Middleville Stein-Ranger An Oct. 14, 2000, wedding at Traverse City St. Francis Catholic Church is being TK senior parents plan fund-raisers Engagements planned by Gina M. Stein of Traverse City and Rodney P. Ranger of Interlochen The bride-elect is the daughter of (Jerald and Regina Stein of Middleville. She graduated from Thornapplc Kellogg High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Central Michigan University. She is working toward a master's degree in health administra- tion. Gina is employed as a clinical recruiter by Munson Medical Center in Traverse City The prospective groom is the son of Paul and Nan Ranger of Flushing. He re­ ceived his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Michigan. He is employed as a physical therapist by Northwoods Physical Therapy in Traverse City. DeWitt-Palasek Mr. and Mrs. Donald DeWitt of Middleville are proud to announce the engagement of their daugh- Getty Realty 1X Complete Building & Real Estate Services BEAUTIFUL 4br/31/2BA... This living area there is room for everyone are especially welcome. on the festival for another by Patricia Johns This year’s Miss Mid­ year and they said they Staff Writer The Heritage Days hope to hear from residents dleville, Samantha VanCommittee is in the last who might be willing to dersloot. and her court will three weeks of planning for help with this year’s festi­ be part of the parade. The Heritage Days the annual festival Friday val and then lead a com­ Committee will meet the and Saturday, Sept. 8 and mittee for next year. next three Tuesdays, Aug. For information about 9. 22 and 29 and Sept. 5. Last-minute acts are be­ "An in the Park.” call 7951071. Andrea Ziebanh will Meetings are held at ing added to the enter­ tainment lineup, "Art in return calls as soon as pos­ Carveth Village at 7 p.m. For more information the Park” is attracting lo­ sible. call Cheryl or Ray Peters Sign up for the parade cal artists with a place to at 795-4972. show their creations, the by calling 795-7326. Floats parade lineup is getting more solid, three-on-three basketbail and volleyball will call on area wide ath­ letic talents, and the tro­ phies are on order for the car show. The 2000-2001 T.K. Se­ cream parlor from Aug 29This year the festival nior Parents have many ac­ Sept 4. will focus on two loca­ tivities planned to raise All proceeds go to the tions. There will be enter­ money for the senior all graduation party fund tainment downtown on night party. Workers are still needed for Friday night starting at 6 On Friday, Aug. 25. from Sept. 3 and 4. p.m. Contact Bobbie Taflfec at 5:30 until game time, the Road construction will parents will be having their 795-7055. be going on, but should not The next Senior Parents’ first game pig roast. Sand­ interfere with the festival. wich, chips, snack and a cup meeting will be tonight Festival goers will be able of pop will be served. (Aug. 22) at 7 p.m. in the to take advantage of the This will be held by the Page all-purpose room. delectable food offered by admission gate to the Thorn- Please bring two bags of downtown restaurants. apple Kellogg football field. candy with your senior’s On Saturday, downtown At each home game, a foot­ name on them. Each month, events begin with the tra­ ball will be rallied. in government class, the se­ ditional pancake breakfast Also coming up is the nior receives a goodie bag. at the United Methodist Prairieville Farm Days. from the parents Church. "Art in the Park" Aug. 28-Sept. 4, when se­ A senior parent was booths open at 10:30 and nior parents will be serving quoted as saying, “Everyone entertainment begins at sub sandwiches, chips, can do something to help noon. snack and soda at the ice their senior." Parade lineup begins at 9 a.m. behind the McFall gymnasium. The parade will step off down West The final Hymn Sing of attend one or both of the Main Street at 10 a.m. The parade ends at the high the summer at Caledonia events. Caledonia United Metho­ United Methodist Church school. Tractors have signed up will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, dist Church is located at 250 Vine Street, in the village of for the tractor pull. Volley­ Aug. 27. The trio “Unto Him” will Caledonia, directly behind D ball will take place be­ tween Page and the tractor sing for audience enjoyment, & W Food Store, just off Mfollowed by an old-fash­ 37. pull. For more information, call The basketball competi­ ioned ice cream social in the tion, sponsored by the First lower level Fellowship Hall. the church at 891-8669 Baptist Church High The public is welcome to School Youth Staff, will begin at 1 p.m. by the bas­ ketball hoops at Page. Ap­ Roses are Red plication forms are avail­ Violets are Blue able at the First Baptist Guess who’s 21 today? Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cost And We Love You! is $28 per team. ~ August 25th ~ Volunteers are still needed to make this year’s Mom, Richard festival a success. & Emily Cheryl and Ray Peters are committed to working is an absolutely gorgeous executive home in Boulder Creek Estates. With nearly 4000 sijfi. of Call Gather.ne to set up your private showing: 795-3389(o). 795-l(T8(h). ter, Mandi Lynn DeWitt, to Charles Richard Palasek, son of Rick and Jackie Palasek of Grand Rapids and Marcia Palasek of Marne. Their wedding day is planned for Sept. 16, 2000. 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Call Catherine: 795 3389(o 793-lO78(hL v V. Catherine Beyer ^95-33«9(O), Bill Getty 795-3389(0), 795-7513(H 117 East Main Street, Middles ilk. Ml / "*95-3389 Space Available ~ Children 1 Yr. & Up Before & After School Available K-5 Transportation Provided Preschool included for Children 2-1/2 Yrs.-5 Yrs. Reasonable Rates Limited Space Available 4695 N. M-37 Hwy., across from Marketplace 1-616-795-1282 fa �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 22, 2000 Nocturnal creatures visit Caledonia library Dale Smart shows the children in the audience an Egyptian fruit bat named Ra. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer About 130 young people and small children last week attended a Kent Dis­ trict Library program by Dale Smart, a biologist working for the Organiza­ tion for Bat Conservation. The bat organization is offering the program series to encourage people to value the place bats play in the ecosystem, through education. A slide program featured diurnal or daytime crea­ tures and nocturnal or nighttime creatures. Diur­ nal animals usually sleep at night and vice versa. Nocturnal creatures in­ clude frogs, owls, the white tailed deer, two species of foxes in Michi­ gan, mice, opossums, rac­ coons, skunks and bats. Bats and other creatures must all protect them­ selves against predators and must find food, some­ times becoming predators. Smart explained how bats must fit into this structure by avoiding being eaten, and to find ways to feed Words on paper. They will always be the most powerful tools human beings use to communicate. They place no limits on how much we can sav. and the furthest reaches of the imagination are the only limits on what we can show. They have the power to make complex ideas simple, and simple ideas powerful. We do more than read them, we hold them. And, from the advertising we see in publica­ tions to the letters we receive in the mail, the things we hold in our hands have the quickest routes to our hearts. Say Print. Tish Wells introduces Dale Smart to the large audience before speaking about Nocturnal animals at one of the Caledonia Library programs. themselves and their young. Owls are predators, and mice must hide to avoid being eaten. Large eyes for seeing at night are characteristics that help some animals survive. Not all have good eyes, like the bat. Bats in Michigan have small eyes, but incredible hearing abil­ ity. Various senses help all animals to survive, but some have more devel­ oped senses of one sort and less developed senses in others, such as those which literally feel things in their environment with whiskers. Jackrabbits have both huge ears for hearing and large eyes for seeing well. Birds such as eagles and owls have such good eye­ sight they can see crea­ tures as small as mice from great distances. Ea­ gles are diurnal, and owls are nocturnal. By contrast, ants can neither see nor hear. Instead they use an­ tennae to feel their way through the world. They have scent organs in their antennae, with which they follow trails of scent left by other ants, a kind of perfume, or pheromone. Female moths use pheromones to attract males, which can sense a female from as much as a mile away. "How do snakes smell," Smart asked. The answer: "Really bad." Snakes smell by dipping up scents on their forked tongues and are able to smell with an organ in the mouth called Jacobson's organ. The snake’s tongue is able to taste and smell two different things at one time, the advantage of a forked tongue. The darkness of summer offers an opportunity to learn about nocturnal ani­ mals. Smart reminded the kids of the animals they might encounter or hear in the nighttime environment if they slept outside in a tent. He said many ani­ mals are very noisy as they move around at night. Many actually call to each other of their species, to advertise for a mate, or to warn others of danger, or to announce a territorial claim on all the food in an area. Nocturnal male frogs croak to attract females. Frogs, too can smell. Smart said. They use smell to migrate and find safe places. It is true that call­ ing or moving about can cause an animal to get eaten. But they in turn eat other creatures, all sorts of insects. Some bats find food with a sense of smell, like fruit bats from Africa. Megabats do not use sound, or echolocation. Smart took out an African Fruit Bat named Ra, which was very shy, for the children to ob­ serve up close. Normally Ra lives with 35 other bats. Smart explained the bat could find fruit from a mile away. They can see very well, unlike local bats. and can sec three times better than people. "Bats lived on earth 60 million years ago when there were dinosaurs," he said. Michigan bats also can smell very well, and use the scent of their baby to identify it from a group of babies left behind in the colony. Microbats do use echolocation, a sort of radar in which the bat emits a sound which, when it bounces off objects nearby, tell the bat where it can fly. These bats have small eyes. There are 1,000 kinds of bats on earth, Smart ex­ plained, and "We are los­ ing them due to loss of habitat. Many bats live in the rain forests, and people can help save rain forests by not buying objects made from woods like balsa and mahogany cut down from those places. Continued next page "Rusty," an Eastern screech owl is a very cooperative visitor. "Rusty" has been injured and cannot see, but hears very well. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 22, 2000/Page 7 TK schools ready to open for new year in a week Page should be ready by Auo. 28 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Buildings in the Thornapplc Kellogg School District are quietly waiting for students to burst into classrooms Aug. 29. At McFall, the new gymnasium will be in use from the first day of school. Teachers are changing their bulletin boards, planning activities for the first week and some arc even sending welcome to school notes to their students. At Lee new Principal Jerry Mueller is so excited about the opening of school, he it having trou­ ble sleeping. At Page the contractors have promised that the new carpeting in the old classrooms and the work on the driveway will be finished in time for school opening. A welcome back open house will be held at all the elementary schools Monday. Aug. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. Driver Marla Bierens and her bus are ready for students. The middle school is ready for students. Middle school students will discover some new signage that should help sixth-graders Continued from previous page Michigan bats are also threatened by habitat loss. "Bats help people," Smart explained, "by eat­ ing insects. They eat 1,000 mosquitoes or insects an hour." One 60-member colony can eat tons of in­ sects over a short period of time. He explained that bats are wild, and will bite, but only about one bat in 200 are found to have rabies. He said if one gets into your house, usually open­ ing a door to the outside will result in it leaving. Another animal brought for the presentation was "Jingles." a flying squirrel. Smart said this squirrel is actually Michigan's most common, but it is seldom seen because it is noctur­ nal. A little smaller than a red squirrel, the light gray animal had large dark eyes and white undersides and flaps of furry skin that stretch out between its feet, so that it can glide between branches and trees without falling. It can see in the dark. Smart brought a brown Eastern screech owl named "Rusty." Owls make noises to claim a territory or to find other owls. They hunt pri­ The high school was hardly ever closed this summer, with driver s education, but final touchups are being made. marily with their eyes. An owl can see a mouse that is a football field away. Their large eyes do not move like ours do, so in­ stead the birds turns their heads as much as 360 de­ grees. Smart explained that owls look like they have no neck, but actually their necks are about as thick as a man's thumb. Screech owls live in hol­ low trees. A saw-whet owl is actually smaller than this owl. Owls do have ears, a small slit under the feathers. They can tell where a mouse is with their ears, even when hid­ den from sight. Owls also have feelers, of feathers to sense things at close range, like whiskers. The fringes on their feathers al­ low them to fly without making sound, so prey ani­ mals cant get away. Owls kill prey with their talons. Owls have been on the earth as long as bats. Smart said. The great horned owl is the only predator of the skunk. Keeping owl feathers, and eagle feathers is against the law, because people kill the birds for their feathers. The law is to protect the birds. Bats also are protected and must not be harmed because of a law passed in February. Directions for building bat houses can be obtained from the Organi­ zation for Bat Conserva­ tion at 1-517- 339-5200. The organization is dedi­ cated to teaching people about bats and conserving bat populations and habi­ tat. It is the only group li­ censed in the State of Michigan to use live bats in their educational pro­ grams. Plans to build owl boxes can be obtained from the Department of Natural Re­ sources. Other related in­ formation can be found from a book called "Woodworking for Wildlife," available from many libraries. This free program was presented as a part of the summer reading club. Score Big with Books! The reading club kicked off June 12 and ran through Aug 5. Children who regis­ tered at any Kent District Library branch and who "crossed the finish line" and completed their read­ ing goal are eligible for prizes, including a drawing for a trip for four to Walt Disney World. find their way around. Stu­ dents are invited to ex­ plore the middle school in the afternoons this week. Teachers are still getting their classrooms ready. At the high school work will begin on the audito­ rium this fall, but it will not delay the opening of school. The first football game is Aug. 25, even before students head back to school The bus garage is ready. The drivers have met and discussions about how to avoid downtown road con­ struction. The bus sched­ ules have been sent out in The Key. Any family who did not receive their copy can pick one at the admin­ istration building. Teachers will be attend­ ing in-service training this week and will hear about North Central Accredita­ tion at their welcome on Monday, Aug. 28. Any parent new to the area can get school regis­ tration information by call­ ing 795-3313. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! Tragically, over five million dogs are abandoned every year because of behavior problems.* The real tragedy is. most of them could have been helped. �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 22, 2000 Local dance center brings performing arts to the area by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The 17-year-oid Caledo­ nia Dance Center is an area cultural treasure, but to Caledonia and Grand Rapids and consistently turn out young performers with a range of capabili­ ties. The center’s youths it may be one of its best kept secrets as well. The Dance Center teachers and facility bring a variety of performing arts CDC advanced dancers practice before their lyrical dance penormance at the Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts, including Caroline Ehmry. Danielle, Mollema, Monique Rodriguez, Jen Barlage, Olivia Vining, Brittany Barber, Amber Doran, Jen France, Natalie Russo, Elise Boncher and Randi Covey. CALEDONIA COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL’ Pre-school begins September IL 2000 The Caledonia Resource Center Preschool will be holding classes for Fall 2000 as follows: Four year olds: children must be four by October 15. Three-day classes M-W-F 9:00-11:30 a m M-W-F 12:30-3:00 p.m. Cost of 3-day class is $320 for 45 classes Two-day classes: T-Th 9 00-11 30 a m T-Th 12:30-3:00 p.m. Cost of 2-day class is $240 for 32 classes. Three year olds: children must be three by August 1. Two-day classes M-W 9:00-11:30 a m. (filled) M-W 12:30-3:00 p.m T-Th 9:00-11:30 a m (filled) T-Th 12 30-3:00 p m Cost of 2-day class is $240 for 32 classes. A non-refundable $20 deposit - applied to your tuition, is required to secure your place in class. Call the Caledonia Resource Center office at 891-8117 for registration or more informa- 9r Caledonia Dance Center's owners, Monique Rodriguez, Margie Covey and Terry Terpstra stand behind this year's most recently awarded trophies. usually win high marks na­ tionally, helping to train and equip them for work in many professional arenas. The Dance Center has brought home hundreds of trophies over the years for accomplishments in dance by students and teachers. The various types of dancing students learn in­ clude ballet, lyrical, mod­ em, hip-hop, jazz, tap and point. The center also brings in special master teachers for workshops in other performing arts areas so students may take part in voice training, drama, monologues, and learn im­ provisational skills, under an "enrichment” umbrella. These expand students' skills to make them more capable for a variety of performance opportunities later, even on Broadway. The classes offered con­ stantly change, reflecting new dance forms and Continued next page Caledonia I Summer's End Auto Show and Shine IM at the Village of Caledonia Friday and Saturday, August 25 & 26 Sat., Aug. 26 • 10 am-3 pm Main Street - Caledonia 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No Judging - Just Have Some Fun! 50/25/25 Drawing information: Shirley Hyatt, Old Kent Bank 891-9955 $6.00 Registration Fee Deals! Come Join the Fun! Dash Plaques & Goodie Bags to the First 500 £ Cars Antique “Cushman Scooters" • Great Deals! • Many Participants Many, Many Treasures Old & New SAL Food Booths Downtown "Fever" as performed by Katie Rienstra, Monique Rodriguez and Randi Covey. 2805 Solomon Road (North off State) Custom built raised ranch under construc­ tion with completion mid-September. Great room with 13’ ceiling and bay window. Spacious kitchen, island, dining area with sliders to deck. Private master suite plus two more bedrooms! Approximately 1300 sq. ft. with additional expansion areas in day­ light level 1.26 acres. $159,900. Michael Tobin, Re/Max of Grand Rapids, 1-800-530-9550, xl41. �The Sun and News. MxldtevWe. Ml/Augusl 22. 2000. Page 9 From previous page styles across the country. This is much more than many dance schools offer. It’s a lot of work to make all this available, but a lot of fun, too, Monique Rodriguez said. Continuing training and exposure by teachers,and students both within the Dance Center and in vari­ ous workshops across the country also helps ensure a constantly evolving reper­ toire available to students at the center. "The dance world is constantly changing, and we bring in teachers from other areas," Terry Terpstra said. "We try to keep up with the latest dance forms, and try to keep growing," she said. She said Terri Bruno, a former partner involved for 17 years, now living in Texas, continues to be in touch with activities at the Dance Center in Caledo­ nia. She has connected with dancers in Texas and has helped them offer mas­ ter classes by teachers from that area. Other master teachers like to do workshops and classes at the center be­ cause it is an unusually open and spacious facility without supporting struc­ tures to obstruct move­ ment. The floors were just refinished and walls deco­ rated to enhance the three classroom areas. An event called "Dance Interim," sponsored by the CDC and associated par­ ents is a week-long resi­ dential dance camp, inten­ sive experience offered each year at Alma College (north of Lansing). Each day there were four one hour and 15-minute long classes. The main classes were in tap, ballet and jazz dancing. There were evening activities as well. The facility at Alma presents a convenient setup for the intensive training, with dorms and class spaces in close prox­ imity. This year, teachers were Lane Alexander from ............... 'Aiegna,' performed by Kami r\iaver, Tony Davis, Sunday Matousek. Sarah Lenhart, Rochelle Thomas, Chelsea Matousek, Megan O’Strander. Kaitllyn Troutman, and Nikki Billett. Chicago teaching tap dance, Kathy Thibadoux of Ballet Magnificat! from Jackson Miss., and Donni Meyer-Homes from Val­ paraiso, Ind., teaching jazz. Students came from Caledonia, ten to 15 came from Traverse City, some came from Detroit and other areas to total 85 dancers. Barbara Ryan from San Antonio, Texas, presented an intensive tap master workshop Saturday. Aug. 19, at the dance center for junior and senior level stu­ dents. She will arrange choreography for several advanced dancers. Junior and senior level students take part in solo, duet and trio performances competitively. There are also categories for small groups of four to nine dancers, and for large group line productions with 20 or more performers. These students participate in regional competitions, and national level compe­ tition, such as recently held in Chicago, at which the Dance Center students brought home 53 awards. This was an extremely competitive event. There are three major companies which sponsor nation wide competition for dance; Applause, Star Systems and Show Stop­ .. .... ..... OPEN HOUSE Sat., Aug. 26 • 12-5 PM ~ MIDDLEVILLE ~ Custom built walk-out ranch, 4 bedroom. 3-1/2 bath on 2 partially wooded acres. Oak cabinetry throughout home, central air, fenced back yard, two stall attached garage plus additional heated 3 stall garage in back Professional landscape Appliances included. 8388 GARBOW ROAD — 1/4 mile east of Wfaitneyville - $199fOOO Call for appointment/details... 616-795-9104 £—•-—------------ ------------ - pers. The Dance Center tries to take part in compe­ titions which are held close to home to cut costs. A lot of the dancers try a lot of different things on a kind of achievement path, traveling to places like New York, Ballet Magni­ ficat! in Mississippi, or to the Geoffrey. Three CDC students went to Europe this summer as a part of the Blue Lake exchange group. These experiences help them know what their op­ tions might be. Most also train for another career in other fields. Teachers perform and compete on a professional level, but they also reap recognition awards for stu­ dents receiving large num­ bers of awards. Student groups scoring high in their age group result in an ac­ cumulated dance score of the top 60 or 70 dancers, for which the teachers are recognized. The Dance Center par­ ticipates in community and charity events, such as for AIDS Resource Center, March of Dimes, a winter benefit production for Caledonia Students, Cale­ donia's 4th of July Cele­ bration, Grand Rapids Fes­ tival of the Arts (17 years) and Middleville Heritage Days. The best dancers at the center often are also the top students in school. Hard working students are often involved in leader­ ship in other areas of their lives. Many CDC students are also on their school dance teams. Dance teams at Rockford. Hastings, Cale­ donia. Thornapple Kel­ logg, Byron Center, Wavland, East Kentwood. Hamilton, and Kelloggsville al! have included CDC students Some teams practice at the cen­ ter's space when it does not interfere with classes. Recitals are performed regularly. The next recital will be at the Caledonia Performing Ans Center June 8 and 9, 2001. This event also involves a co­ operative effort by parents to handle costumes, makeup, sets, sound booth, watching children, lighting and more. We need 15 to 18 vol­ unteers. minimum," Terp­ stra said. Often the dads are in­ volved too, which they like. Generally from 180 to 200 students attend the Dance Center classes, as young as age 2 to adults. The Dance Center origi­ nally was formed by Terri Bruno and Sandy Pelton. In 1998, Stan and Mary Burgess bought out Sandy Pelton’s share. Stan Burgess has done a lot of remodeling of the facility. Their daughter, Tarah, was a dancer at the studio since she was 3 or 4 and is now age 16. Covey is a parent who The organization and fa­ cility are owned by Terry has been involved for Terpstra. Monique Ro- years as well. Her daugh­ driguez. and Margie ter. Randi, has been a Covey, though the eight consistent student. Many of the current teachers arrange class and scheduling cooperatively, teachers have evolved and parents of students are from students to assistant closely involved in the teachers at high school projects undertaken at the age. to senior dancers and school. Things couldn't be teachers in the organiza­ happening without the tion as adults. New classes are being group cooperation of many people. Parents often are scheduled and new stu­ involved in fund-raising to dents are being enrolled at CDC at this time. Fall help support the center. Terpstra, Covey and Ro- classes for young begin­ driguez all have been in­ ners through adult will be­ volved as parents, as gin Tuesday, Sept. 5. For teachers or as students for information on the fall many years. Terpstra has schedule, call 891-1606. Caledonia Dance Center learned a lot of administra­ tive skills, enrolling stu­ is located at 131 1/2 Main dents in the right classes St. in Caledonia, and will for their schedules, for in­ hold an open house prior to the fall season. The com­ stance. "We try to work with the munity is invited to tour student's school activities, the facility Aug. 29-31 from 4 to 7 p.m. if we can," she explained. In last week's article Terpstra must arrange about the Dance Center, other details as well, such as ordering costumes and the caption under the pic­ arranging space for recitals ture was incorrect and should have stated. "The and performances. Rodriguez has lived in Caledonia Dance Center’s Caledonia all of her life Junior performers line up and has danced at the cen­ with instructor Terri Bruno ter since age 9. She has holding the banner they taken part in perfor­ created." 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Broadway, (M-37) Middleville Adjoing Village Auto Sa/4k\l A Hours: M-F 12-7. fat 9-5 Ac? �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 22. 2000 'Pass the Paddle' ceremony celebrates Thornapple River by Ruth Zachary’ Staff Writer A special canoe paddle is making the rounds in this area, and all over the continent, for that matter. The "Pass the Paddle” canoe paddle was dipped into the Thornapple River last Wednesday at Ruehs Park in Alaska in a cere­ mony where several local officials and watershed professionals attended, recognized and celebrated the Thornapple River as a valued natural resource for Kent, Barry, Ionia, Eaton and Allegan counties in Michigan. Six actual paddles are being passed around the country and signed. This paddle had been signed by the nation's president and vice president in June for Rivers Month. This particular paddle had started at Niles on the St. Joseph River, going to the Kalamazoo River to be celebrated by the Kalama­ zoo Watershed Council and the County Commis­ sion at Anab-Ah-Awen Park, and then to the Muskegon River in Muskegon at the DNR boat launch, and then on to the Grand River in Grand Rapids, and by late Wednesday afternoon to Alaska on the Thornapple River. By Saturday, the paddle was to have arrived in Ohio. "Pass the Paddle," is the most visible program of Rivers 2000. State and na­ tional officials, along with boaters from across the country, are passing the paddle from one state to Tom Cary, Steve Sutton, Jill Johnston, Jay Craven, bonnie Miller, Roger Laninga, Monica Rappaport, Phil Dakin, Patricia Pennell, Ted Curtis, Paul Eberhart and Tom Doyle stood on the river's banks with a paddle which is traveling around the country. All are interested in preserving the beauty of the Thomapple THE NATUREFORM COLLECTION OF LAMINATE HAS ARRIVED! ttFeelthe r Difference The NatureForm Collection of Mannington Laminate is now available. This col­ lection is the next evolu­ tion in laminate flooring. We take all the tradition­ al benefits of laminate flooring and combine them with a highly tex­ turized surface. The result is the most realistic looking laminate floors on the market today combined with a 20 year residential warranty. Patricia Pennell of the Thornapple River Watershed Group and Monica Rappaport of the Barry Soil and Conservation District prepare to dip the paddle into the Thomapple River for the "Pass the Paddle" ceremony as a part of Rivers 2000. another, using rivers that form state boundaries or flow from state to state, where relevant. Michigan Gov. John En­ gler, in a prepared execu­ tive declaration dated May 26, recognized the broad range of assets provided by our rivers and watersheds and applauded the cooper­ ative efforts that have made Michigan a national leader in protecting its free-flowing river re­ sources. The governor encour­ aged all Michigan citizens to "participate in the many activities of Rivers 2000 throughout the vear, help­ ing to recognize the vital role rivers and streams play in the overall quality of life in our state, and to continue working together toward the maintenance and improvement of these unique public resources." "Pass the Paddle" began in Washington D.C. April 1, and has already visited 37 states before coming to Michigan and logged over 20,000 miles on its sevenmonth journey across North America. It will visit all 50 states and rivers shared with Mexico and Canada, and is expected to visit more than 250 North American rivers.. The official Rivers 2000 paddle will return to the nation's capitol Oct. 7, where it will be presented to President Clinton before going to the Smithsonian Institution. As shared resources, the nation's waterways depend on collaborative strategies to keep them healthy and enable them to continue to serve the needs of the fish, wildlife and human com­ munities that rely on them. Rivers 2000 stresses the importance of conservation and restoration activities. The River Management Continued next page • Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Tile • Hardwood and Laminate flooring Sales • Design • Installation Let us help you explore the possibilities for your home, today! (D&W Plaza Next to Rite-Aid) • Phone: 616-891-2360 Tom Cary from WMEAC holds the paddle with signatures already gathered. �The Sun and News. Mtodtevifle. Ml/August 22. 2000/Page 11 From previous page Lunch prices rise for some students Society with help from American Rivers, River Network, and a large coalition of diverse inter­ ests is conducting Rivers 2000. More information about the national project is available from Doug Carter at (517) 627-8362 or at the Rivers 2000 web­ site, www.rivers2000.org. Patricia Pennell and Monica Rappaport dip the paddle. Caledonia to refuse leaves in plastic bags after Sept. 1 B M « B M H fr « * F M i Monica Rappaport signs the paddle. After Sept. 1. the Cale­ donia Department of Pub­ lic Works will no longer pick up leaves packaged in plastic bags. The Village Council moved Aug. 14 for DPW workers to accept only curbside leaves in paper bags after Sept. 1. The paper bags, pro­ vided free, were intro­ duced a month or two ago to allow leaf debris to bio­ degrade naturally. Plastic bags must be opened by DPW workers and re­ moved from the bags in areas where the materials are turned into mulch. If paper bags are used, the workers energy and time is saved. The materials which are acceptable for mulching include leaves, grass clip­ pings, hedge clippings, but not brush. Village officials ask that brush be bundled separately near the leaf bag pick up area. The free bags are avail­ able from the office, or from the DPW. Driver Roger Loring will leave the bags as he is able, or can be ordered by calling the office at 891-9384. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The prices charged for lunch in the Thomapple Kellogg School District will rise for some students during the coming aca­ demic year. Business Manager Alice Jansma told the school board last week that ac­ cording to a survey of 30 school districts, TK's prices will remain within the average charge. The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education ap­ proved a price of $ 1.40 for children in grades K-3. Prices remain at $1.50 for students in grades 4-5, but they will rise to $1.75 for secondary level students. The average price charged last year in the 30 school districts surveyed at the elementary level was $1.48 and $1.74 at the el­ ementary and secondary levels, respectively. Jansma encourages par­ ents to fill out the free or reduced lunch program form. This form is printed in The Key or is available at school offices and the administration building. Since students use lunch cards, those receiving free or reduced prices are anonymous. Most of the business of last week's meeting fo­ cused on personnel issues: • The board approved a nine-week child care leave of absence for Susan Re­ plogle and a leave for the first semester for Kim Hauschild. • The board accepted with regret and thanks the resignations of Lucy Evans, who is taking a po­ sition with the Ottawa In­ termediate School District and Brad Warren who is leaving to become a prin­ cipal in the Wyoming School District. • The board approved the hiring of Kelly Thomas as alternative education teacher, Jamie Nelson as high school math teacher. Patrick Marsman as a high school physical education teacher and football coach. Nelson Replogic and Joseph Pcllerito as high school social studies teachers. Marilyn Whitney will be the new Kiddie Kampus teacher and Jerry Mueller was given a one year contract as principal at Lee Elementary. The board also officially decided to opt out of ac­ cepting students from con­ tiguous school districts. The district continues to evaluate student releases on an individual basis The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education is on Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. 50 lb. Dura Cube Water Softener Salt with this coupon Limit one per household or visitor Valid only on August 25 & 26, 2000 50 lb. bag Dura-Cube Water Softener Salt Buy 5 & Get 1 Aug 25'* 8:30am-6:00pm • Aug 26" 8:30am-2:00pm Softeners Reverse Osmosis Iron Filtration Water Coolers Filters & Supplies ^•Bottled Water with this coupon Unw one per household or vis Valid only on August 25 A 26. 2000 Dura-Cube Salt Serving All Makes & Models FREE 84th Street CONDITIONING I S 3 or 5 gallon Aqua Von Premium Drinking Water wrth Ns coupon Lmrt one per household or visitor 9980 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia Y ~~ 891-0303 •w 1-888-891-0303 - ------------------ VoW only on August 25 & 26, 2000 100»h Street •Bottle Deposit Required �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 22. 2000 Fire Station Citizen Committee planned in Thornapple Township Synopsis of Regular Meeting YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 10. 2000 Meeting called to order by Clerk Lippert at 7:30 p.m Board members present 4 Constable Misak and 15 visitors Clerk read primary election results Motion by Cook, second by Finkbeiner to appoint Al McComb Supervisor to complete unexpired term of George London Approved by aH Motion earned Clerk Lippert swore m Al McCrumb as interim Supervisor Motion by Herold, second by Cook to approve July 13. 2000 minutes as presented Approved by all Motion by Finkbeiner second by Cook to approve July 27. 2000 special meeting minutes as presented Approved by all Financial statement present ed and accepted Herold discussed the fire mileage which passed for the Township and recommended the appointment of a fire board to advise on fire department deci­ sions And to also request a meeting with Lynn Harvey to make recommendations Finkbeiner supports continuing negotiations with Thornapple before appointing a fire board Herold advised that a decision must be made before the tax bills go out on December 1st Finkbeiner to contact Thornapple. McCrumb to con­ tact Harvey to attend meeting Motion by Cook, second by Lipperl to adjust the operating expenses to read $476 000 00 of last fiscal year period Approved by ail cleis & Vandenbnnk Engine­ ering firm presented a water­ tower proposal Motion by Herold, second by Cook to authorize Fiets & Vandenbnnk to start the design work Approved by all Park Committee organization­ al meeting will be held at the Township hall on August 16th2000 7 p.m They will review specific uses for the park; main­ tain meeting minutes and copy board members, and wil be an advisory committee to the Board Al McCrumb will repre­ sent the Board on ths commit­ tee Finkbeiner presented the water and sewer report Rezonmg request of property owner, Willard Case: 12755 Bowens Mill Road Plan Commission recommending demal of request from AG to RR Motion to Fmkbemer, second by Herold to concur with demal Motion carried. 4-1. Subdivision request property owner Stolsonburg, Lindbergh Park Lot 181 (division) and Lot 180 (join with 182) approved by all Reconfiguration of parcel numbers 017-006-30 and 017006-32 by Jay Vandenberg owner. (8200 Shaw Lake Road) approved by all Clerk s report of 911 quarterly report reviewed. DEQ permits reviewed. PCI permits reviewed. Barry County Road Commission report in regards to Parker Dove repaving *as discussed Motion by Cook, second by Lippert to approve $4,900.00 for the audit firm of Siegfned. Crandall Vos and Lewis, PC. Approved by ah Zoning Admimstrators report presented and approved MTA fall district meetings scheduled for September 19th Paid Mis in the amount of $52,300 40 And payro* m the amount of $4,141 92 Approved by all Hall rental agreement to be updated to include that no fire­ works be allowed on Township premises. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. A complete copy of the min­ utes is available upon request at the Township office durmg regu­ lar office hours Janice C Lippert, Clerk Al McCrumb. Supervisor (301) Recounts sought in Yankee Springs Yankee Springs Town­ ship Supervisor candidate Nancy Near and Treasurer Robert Herold have asked for recounts of the vote tal­ lies in their Republican primary election races Aug. 8. Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith Tuesday confirmed that the two have filed petitions for re­ counts in which both lost in close contests. Herold, the incumbent treasurer, was defeated by John Jerkaitis by a 300 to 289 count while Near lost to Al McCrumb, 300 to 286. Smith said the Board of Canvassers will review the requests as soon as state­ wide canvassing of pri­ mary election results is completed. Though the race for four trustee seats in Rutland Township was extremely close, no word of a recount request has been received. Sandra Freese had 93 votes, one less than Brenda Bellmore and Jim Harness in the race for the last two seats. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Town­ ship Board continues to dis­ cuss the Fire Station Citi­ zen Commitee. Letters will be sent to those who have been sug­ gested as members. Follow­ up telephone calls will then be made. All those on the commit­ tee will be residents of the township or the Village of Middleville. The committee will be able to ask for ad­ vice from those who live outside the district In other business at the Aug. 14 meeting, the Township Board: • Approved a request by Bernard Wieringa to rezone his 2.6 acres on Whitneyville from the agri­ cultural residential desig­ nation to rural residential. • Tabled a request for a gas franchise by Great Lakes Energy Services. This request is for the Amber Ridge devel­ opment on Parmalee Road and will begin as a central propane service, which in the future could become natural gas service. The board members decided to Fall shopping trip plans being made Caledonia Resource Center will offer its annual fall shopping trip Saturday, Nov. 11. This year the trip will include shopping at Great Lakes Crossings in Auburn Hills. The bus will depart from the Resource Center at 7 a.m. and return at approxi­ mately 10 p.m. Cost for the trip is $28 per person and includes motor coach trans­ portation, coffee, juice and doughnuts en route. Make reservations by phone with Visa or Master Card by calling 891-8117 or stop by our office at 330 Johnson in Caledonia, Monday-Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 4. Limited seats are available. ask for notification in writ­ ing that the ordinance being drafted is acceptable to the company. • Following a discussion, agreed that Supervisor Don Boysen will contact those who submitted bids for the interior redecoration of the Township Hall to make sure that bids are compatible. • Heard a reported from Fire Chief Bob Woodard that it "has been a busy month" for the department. • Leard from Planner-Vil­ lage Manager Geoff Moffat that a date for a joint town- ship/village planning meet­ ing will be set shortly. The two commissions will dis­ cuss industrial expansion. • Held a discussion on the recent complete audit with Don Voss. The township came through the audit well and if problems with ambu­ lance billing are resolved with the new system which begins September 1, com­ pleting the next audit will go even smoother. The next meeting of the Thomapple Township Board will be at 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. 11. Coldwater park workday is Aug. 26 Efforts to stabilize the formed from the bank, but park side bank from erosion those attending should bring will take place at Coldwater “river shoes” or u.idcrs The Watershed Council Park, Saturday. Aug. 26, will be taking this work from 8 a m. to 4 p.m. The park is located at the opportunity to build mem­ comer of 100th Street and bership. A $25 one year Morse Lake Road in Bowen adult membership will be provided to all participants Township, Kent County. This project is made pos­ age 18 or over. Children or sible by a grant from the young adults age 17 and Michigan Department of under will be awarded mem­ Natural Resources and will bership until age 25. People be administered by the under 16 should be accom­ Coldwater River Watershed panied by an adult Council. The grant requires Registration will be an equal match and the required at the event but for council intends to fulfill this preparation (food and bever­ requirement via in-kind con­ age, etc.) a prc-rcgistration tributions using volunteer would be appreciated by labor. calling (616) 765-5338. Most work will be pcr- YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2000, COMMENCING AT 7 30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 ZOC 00-08-05, PARCEL ID. NO 026-006-00, A REQUEST BY JERRY ENTIN, TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2342 YANKEE SPRINGS RD FROM THE “C-2. 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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NEC­ ESSARY. REASONABLE, AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME. Id? NITE (WHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! ___ ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 300 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 22. 2000/Page 13 TK to start new year with some new faces Students will see new faces and familiar faces in new roles when the 20002001 school year begins Tuesday, Aug. 29. There are four new posi­ tions being filled this year and many changes across the grade levels. Changes are evident from the youngest students to new course offerings at the high school. • Marilyn Whitney will be the new Kiddie Kampus teacher. She had directed the before and after school program and replaces Sara Scholtens. • Sandra Klein has ac­ cepted a new position as an elementary counselor. • Christy Wierenga re­ places Tish Gancer as middle school counselor • Changes at McFall El­ ementary include new teacher Karen Young for young fives and Karen Seifert is a new first grade teacher. Susan Brummel taking a position as a read­ ing and computer instruc­ tor. Tracy Weibel and Kim Hauschild will be sharing one position. • At Lee Sara Scholtens will move from preschool to second grade. Chariyne Thomas is a new second grade teacher. Brian Han­ nah is a third grade teacher A major change at Lee is new principal Jerry Mueller taking over for Sharon Kalee. who has made the move to assistant su­ pervisor. • At Page Michael Rynearson replaces Tracy Weibel as a fourth grade teacher and Teresa Area Korean Conflict vets plan reunion August 26 The veterans of the Ko­ rean Conflict from Mid­ dleville have planned an open house to commemo­ rate the 50th anniversary of the young men from the area joining the armed ser­ vices. The open house is scheduled for 1 p.m. Satur­ day, Aug. 26, at the Mid­ dleville VFW Hall. The event is being paid for by the veterans with the support of the VFW which has donated the use TK graduate selected for ‘Who’s Who’ edition Traci Lynne Campbell of Middleville is one of the 99 Western Michigan Univer­ sity students who have been named to the 2000 edition of “Who's Who Among Stud­ ents in American Univer­ sities and Colleges.’’ The “Who’s Who” pro­ gram honors outstanding campus leaders for their scholastic and community achievements. Criteria for selection include academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued suc­ cess. Recipients were chosen by a nominating committee of WMU faculty and staff members and by the editors of the annual directory. Those selected join an elite group of students from THINK SUMMER EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter • ‘N5-7830 Experienced &. Fath Insured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Hay land A Bradley oj eas. more than 2,300 institutions of higher education in the United States and abroad. Outstanding students have been honored in the annual directory since it was first published in 1934. Campbell is the daughter of Jack and Christine Campbell. She was a mem­ ber of the Lee Honors College and graduated in April with a bachelor’s degree in secondary educa­ tion in business. She also is a graduate of Thornapplc Kellogg High School. of the hall. Several of the wives are planning a cold buffet. Veterans from Arizona, Al­ abama and other parts of Michigan will be coming home to Middleville. About 23 veterans were invited to attend the festiv­ ities which are taking place during the national recognition of Korean vet­ erans. Veterans are invited to bring pictures or memora­ bilia to share. For more in­ formation, call Pat Crans at 945-4745 or Harry Schultz at 795-9897. There are many activi­ ties planned in the area on August 26 including the Class of 1950 reunion and the Summerfest in Hast­ ings. The local veterans hope that their friends will be able to stop by the Middleville VFW Hall on Main Street. Michalski replaces Betsy Butler, who retired at the end of the last school year. • There are still open­ ings at the middle school due to the recent resigna­ tions of Brad Warren and Lucy Evans. Interviews are under way and the district hopes to fill the sixth grade language arts and emotionally impaired in­ structor by the opening of the school year. There are familiar faces at the middle school. Marcy Uyl will be teach­ ing a middle school health exploratory class. Bob Kaminski replaces Skip Pranger as the computer exploratory teacher. Stephanie Whitney fills a new position as a Spanish teacher. Amy Holtz has already begun working with sixth­ graders in her position as band teacher. Tamara Swartz will be teaching eighth grade language arts. Jamie Langschied re­ places Larry Seger as sev­ enth grade science teacher and new teacher Shelly Siekman replaces Langschied as a seventh grade math teacher. Patrick Marsman has al­ ready begun working with some TK high school stu­ dents as a football coach. He will meet more stu­ dents when he takes over as a physical education in­ structor replacing Marcy Uyl. • Jon Considine has worked closely with the small classes at the alter­ native high school over the past several years. He now transfers his talents to high school English students. Kelly Thomas takes over the alternative education position. Other changes in the English department are Tricia Rickert and Do­ minic Siciliano who re­ place Jim Slander and Jerry Stein. Celeste Dichm will serve as assistant principal full time this year and will not be teach­ ing in the English depart­ ment. Changes also abound in the high school social studies area. Nelson Re­ plogle replaces Mark Uyl. Joe Pellerito replaces Mark Verlinde and Verande becomes a half time social studies teacher and half time in computer ap­ plications. Jaime Nelson fills a new position as a high school math teacher. • In the support area Vicky Marsh is the high school attendance secre­ tary. Michelle Cisler is the bus garage secretary. Mar­ cia Holst will supervise the high school in school suspension program. Frances Jones will be the high school special educa­ tion paraprofessional. • In the administration building Shar Apsey moved to the assistant to the new assistant superin­ tendent, Sharon Kalee Er­ ica Dudik continues as as­ sistant to Superintendent Midge Pippel but her title has now changed to super­ intendent's assistant. 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The Grand Rapids Po­ lice, Kent County and Berrien County Sheriffs departments will be on hand and there may be some exciting traffic, in­ cluding police and sheriffs cars, fire trucks, AMR Ambulance, other emer­ gency vehicles and even the Spectrum AeroMed he­ licopter. At one point Mcrls-Road One Towing will stage the towing por­ tion of the mock accident. Dave Van Houten, an executive member of the Police Officers Labor Council and the Grand Rapids Police, is organiz­ ing the making of the video. Van Houten plans to enlist the involvement of several school children, including a 17-ycar-old girl who will do the narrative. Children arc being invited to watch the filming. The staged accident will be set up in the 9200 block of Kraft near the Caledo­ nia Middle School at ap­ proximately 12:30 p.m. in preparation for the filming of the video. The educational video will be called "911! Your Friend," and is being pro­ duced to be used as a learning tool throughout the entire State of Michi­ gan. Children will learn when they should call 911 and what types of re­ sponses they might expect from their call for help. The second part of the program will distribute cer­ tificates recognizing youngsters who call 911 with real emergencies. Dispatchers will fill them out and give a copy to the youth. The certificates will be sent to the dispatch centers of the state, to re­ sult eventually in a 911 hero award, awarded on an annual basis. The winning young person, will be sent for a weekend with his or her parents to Traverse City and presented with a plaque during the annual police conference there. The project, started a month and a half ago. will produce a video expected to be released sometime in Several agencies and emergency organiza­ tions will cooperate in making a 911 video to train young people in the correct use of the telephone service in an emergency. The Grand Rapids Police, Berrien and Kent County Sheriff Departments. Grand Rapids and Caledonia Fire Departments, AMR Ambulance, Spectrum AeroMed Helicopter and Merls Road One Towing are all involved October. Van Houten said a large amount of time is required Spectrum AeroMed Helicopter and Fire Emergency Vehicles will be used in making the video. tVLKTTiJlNc; With a loan from Hastings City Bank, your summer fun continues. Take a vacation, buy a boat, go on the road in your new RV or car, add a deck or pool... the possibilities are endless. Great rates, Fast answers. Flexible terms. Summer moves fast... so don't wait. Stop by any office and apply now Hastings • MkHlevt’te • Bebevue HasftviH* • Cateloma • Wavhnc to prepare and coordinate all the details of each scene in the video. The video will cover all parts of a 911 call from calling the dispatch office to the response. There will be six scenarios, and the one staged in Caledonia is just one in the series. 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PICK-UP AND DELIVERY MAILING SERVICE COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING - LOCATED AT 1351 North M-43 Highway (just north of city limits) Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 (616) 945-5078 Fax (616) 945-5192 144 S. Cochran (right on Charlotte’s Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 Fax (517) 543-2272 �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 22. 2000 Middleville Clovers yard sale to aid child abuse prevention Members of the Mid­ dleville Clovers 4-H Club are busy cleaning out their garages and basements. They are setting aside toys, tools, appliances and other items they no longer use to sell at their yard sale, set to start at 9 a m. Saturday. Sept. 2, at the Barry County Expo Center. This yard sale is a service project the club is doing in conjunction with Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 radio station B-93. All the money raised in this effort will be returned to Barry County to help with child abuse prevention efforts. The community is invited to donate items to the sale. Call Nick Wieringa at 795-9013 for information or for the pickup of heavy items. Home school program set at libraries Kent District Library invites homeschooling par­ ents learn what the library has to offer homeschool families with open houses at several KDL branches this fall Registration is required. The program will be held at 10:30 a m Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Caledonia library, 240 Emmons, and at 7 p.m Tuesday, Sept 19, at the Alto branch. 6071 Linfield Ave. The open house creates a forum to share information about homeschoolers’ needs and educates parents about the library’s resources, help- ing area homeschoolers use the library to its full poten­ tial. The program includes a tour, an introduction to library computers and a showcase of new materials. Library staff w ill share the best new books and Internet sites to enrich the home school curriculum. In addi­ tion. KDL has prepared a list of resources and a brochure for homeschoolers. For more information about the homeschool open house or to register call Kent District Library at 336-3250. Kent Youth Fair correction Descriptions under some of last week’s Kent County Youth Fair participants were switched. These children belong to the Cherry Valley Livestock Club I liink About! his: r Almost All Your V 1 n vestments You Need Some Liquid Investments. Great, Another 2,000 Choices To Consider, Right? There are plenty of investment choices out there. It can get confusing. So why not consider Senes I Bonds? Every cent of your investment is protected by the U.S. Treasury. They're guaranteed to stay ahead of inflation for up to 30 years And ',ou can get started with as little as $50. And you can And these are the Byron Busy Workers. Prairie Garden Club to meet Thursday The next meeting of the Prairie Garden Club will be Thursday, Aug. 24, at the home of Betty Newman on Barlow Lake. A paddle boat will be available for touring the lake. Members will be dis­ cussing the final details for their plant sale at Heritage Day Saturday, Sept. 9, start­ ing at 11 a.m. Available for sale will be grasses, hosta and houseplants. The purpose of the sale is to raise money for improv­ ing the plantings at the Middleville Welcome signs. The work will be done in the spring. If interested in the club, please phone 795-9211 or 795-2042. www.savingsbonds.gov I Bonds. They're one easy, and safe choice to consider. fjutmne Neefc a Safeflace For more information about I Bonds, visit our website at www.savingsbonds.gov A public service of rtus newspaper CALEDONIA Mrs Ella Louise Trutsch joined her Savior, Saturday, August 12, 2000. Louise is survived by her husband, Ed; five sons, Al and Laurie, Phil and Dianna, David and Sue, Jim and Lori, and Tom and Laura; one daughter, Sharon and Larry Kuiper; 17 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; one brother, Robert C. Moore. Funeral and Committal Services for Mrs. Trutsch were held on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at Green Lake Calvary Church in Caledonia. Memorials may be sent to Mel Trotter Ministries in memory of Louise Trutsch. Arrangements were made by the DeVries Funeral Home. Mf you're not getting the Swi © purchase them where you bank, woK or through the new U.S Savings Bonds EasySaver* Plan To team more, visit us at Ella Louise Trutsch Girls' swim team practices starting The Thornapple Kellogg High School girls* club level swim team has be­ gun practicing for its first dual meet against Rogers in September. Practices are held Mon­ day through Friday in the Thornapple Kellogg pool from 3 to 5 p.m. Any high school girl who is interested in being on the team can stop by a practice for information, Information is also avail­ able by calling Wendy McGillicuddy at 891-1316 You 're not getting it all! for more information on how you, too, can receive your complete coverage of Middleville and Caledonia, Yankee Springs and Freeport.. 2 J �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 22. 2000/Page 17 Varsity football starts Friday for Trojans and Scots The opening of the prep varsity football campaign is just a few days away (Friday, Aug. 25), so the teams at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville and Caledonia High School, are busy getting in playing shape and preparing for its season­ opening contests. The Trojans from TK will start with a home game versus area rival Wayland, while the Scots from Caledonia will travel to East Grand Rapids for a test against one of the O-K White contenders. Middleville won over Wayland a year ago, but it wasn't easy, 21-14. It would be the start of a 7-3, 6-1 season that would end with action in the post-season playoff tournament for a fourth consecutive year. A number of top athletes return from that team including senior runningback/lincbacker Zia Shook, senior runningback, senior defensive back Aaron Lalone, senior ccnter/outside linebacker Dan Brinks, junior fullback/linebacker Matt Erb, junior guard/linebacker Jeremy Chavis, junior guard/defensive tackle Brett Vernon, senior runningback/defcnsive back Mark Thomas, senior Jason Doyle and senior fullback/outsidc linebacker Bill Romph Tim Penfield, the fouryear head varsity coach at TK, says he is very optimistic to start the season and points to team chemistry as being a Trojan strength. There are questions at the tackle position, according to Penfield, but the backfield appears to be loaded with powerful backs who have the knack of making opponents miss. Key additions to the TK varsity program are sophomore offensive tackle Alec Belson, senior offensive tackle, defensive tackle Jon Bosma, junior quarterback/defensive back Yon Bucher, sophomore quarterback/defensive back Chad Barager, junior tightend/outside linebacker Chris Finkbeiner, senior tightend/linebacker Doug Gease, senior Adam Nieland and tightend/outside linebacker Brian Yeazel. Bucher and Barager are candidates to replace Dan Kiel as the Trojans’ starting quarterback. It should be a potent backfield with Shook, Lalone and Erb chalking up yards and springing blocks along side the signal callerfs). The players are the only ones attempting to make a good impression at TK. There will also be two new faces on the coaching staff, Pat Marsman and Skip Pranger. The duo will help to replace the loss of Tickets available to see Red Wings vs. Griffins The Caledonia Resource Center has a limited number of tickets to see the Red Wings vs. the Griffins in a special intra-squ^d game at the Van Andel Arena Sept. 15. The contest will feature Detroit’s top 35-40 players in a regulation, 60-minute game. Cost for this trip is $22 and includes school bus transportation. To purchase tickets by phone with a Visa or Master Card, call the Resource Center office at 891-8117. To purchase tickets by mail, send a check or money order to Caledonia Resource Center, 330 Johnson, Caledonia, Ml 49316. The bus will depart from the Resource Center parking lot at 6:30 on the night of the scrimmage. * * Scoobedoo’s ** Access the Internet up to five times faster with affordable ISDN from TDSNET. 9426 Spring Creek Court Middleville, Michigan Fcr just $29 95* a month, you can do the Internet the way it was meant to be done. Fast. Oh, yeah. 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Swartz is on the verge of setting the career record at Caledonia for most tackles. Experience, depth at linebacker and confidence are strengths of the Scots, according to sixth year head coach Tom Burrill. "We cannot be satisfied with last year," Burrill said. "We must keep working hard." Others whose work should benefit the purple and white's cause are strong safety Mike Ogle, quarterback/center Eli Cryderman and tightend Kyle Kieersnyder. Every Saturday: Nail Trims...$5.00 Call 1.888.4TDSNET Walk-ins Only • No Appointments Also Other Discounts Available Call for details: *9 795-5099 *» * « * <r * * 1 » * * * ¥ REAL INTERNET. REAL SIMPLE www.tda.nwt A PRODUCT OF ~ TELECOM MOOVKOO �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 22, 2000 .4 ntiques_____ Prep golf season already under way The prep golfing season began last week with local teams competing in a couple area tournaments. Here are the weekly results for the golf teams from Thornapple Kellogg, Caledonia and Maple Valley high schools: Hastings A: Cole 79, McClelland 85, DeVries 86. Nick Taylor 90. TK B: Enyart 86, Matt Raetz 88, Sean Lenartz 88. 89 Chase Vandenberg. Delton: Healy 81, Dustin Lancaster 97, Brandon Garrison 98, Corey Newington 102. Hastings B: Mike Hubbard 86. Erin Woodley 95, Eric Vander Veen 97. Joe Miller 99. Wayland Invitational Monday, Aug. 14 at Orchard Hills Team results: 1. TK A 337, 2. Hastings A 340. 3. Wayland A 350. 4. TK B 351, 5. Hastings B 377, 6, Delton Kellogg 378. Top ten: 1. Bob Roush (TK A) 77, 2. Tim Cole (Hastings) 79, 4. Dustin Healy (Delton Kellogg) 81, 5. Matt Gilbert (TK) 82. 6. Jake McClelland (Hastings) 85, t.8. Brian DeVries (Hastings) 86, t. 8. Mike Hubbard (Hastings) 86, t. 8. Josh Enyart (Delton Kellogg) 86. TK A: Roush 77, Gilbert 82, Dan Burbank 89, Tyler Wenger 89. Kent County Invitational Tuesday, Aug. 15 at L.E. Kauffman Team results (29 teams): Division 2 — 2. Caledonia 335, 21. Thornapple Kellogg 365. Top ten (145 golfers): 9. Nick Fuller 76. TK: Dan Burbank 83, Tyler Pyke 89, Bob Roush 92, Tyler Wenger 101. Mid-Way Invitational Wednesday, Aug. 16 BENDER AUTO BODY - Since 1967 Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 Certified ^^^USED VEHICLES Short box. 5 speed, air *4,995 95 Dodge Neon *7,995 98 Chevy Prism 4 door, auto, air, 24,000 miles nn- *5,995 4 door, auto,air 97 Chevy Cavalier 4 door, auto,37.000 miles *7,995 98 GMC Jimmy SLT 4 door 4x4 leather heated seats, loaded PLEASURE PALS OPEN HORSE SHOW: August 23rd at Lowell Fairgrounds. 6:30pm. Questions, call 616-693-2268. For Rent STILL RENTING? Let us help you with your dream home and the down payment. Call toll free 877-665-7324. Better Choice homes. Business Services • ••••••BLEAM******* •••EAVESTROUGHING*** Seamless Gutter. 32 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959.616-9450004. WHY RENT? PONT WAIT!! Start building equity!’ You can own your own home! We have beautiful homes available- newpre-owned- wholesale & money saving repossessed. Low down & easy financing. Comfort Zone Mobile Home Sales 1-800-6680897. SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Cus­ tom made aluminum gutters Warranty, free estimates Steve's Seamless Gutters. (616F7957980 THORN-BARRY APART­ MENTS. MIDDLEVILLE: spacious 2 bedroom units, in­ cludes laundry room with washer/ dryer hook-up. Rent starting at $595. Call 795-3889 for appoint­ ment. BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing Special­ ist. we repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guaranteed work references in vour area. Call Brian, 616-374-4338. GET YOUR DUCTWORK cleaned before heating season. Call 616-262-7041 or 616-2627042. Gwen Freas was a runner-up at No. 3. Caledonia's Kristin Uhl and Kelli VanVolkinberg beat Lakewood’s Tina Eldridge and Karen Kruisenga in the championship at No. 1 doubles (7-6, 6-4), Lakewood's No. 2 doubles team of Breanna Flannery and Amanda Livingston finished second, Lakewood's Keegan Krauss and Anna Marie Smith beat Amy Leatherman and J. Workman in the championship at No. 3 and Lakewood's Christa Dickinson and Noelle Williams beat Caledonia's pair of D. Robinson and K. Erlen in the championship at No. 4. Heritage Days car show set www.carfax.com 95 Chevy Astro 8 Pass. Van One owner, exceptionally dean Lakewood's pre-season tennis tournament kicked off a new season Friday, Aug. 18 Pinckney took first place honors with 26 points, Caledonia was second with 22 points, Lakewood ended up third with 21 points and Albion finished fourth with 11 points. Pinckney won all four singles flight, but netters from Caledonia and Lakewood finished second in three of the four. Lakewood's Kristi Anne Elbridge took second at No. 1 singles, Caledonia's Heather Hanna was second at No. 2 and Caledonia's iHMI: 95 Ford Ranger Reg Cab VanVelsen 79. TK A: Bob Roush 84, Dan Burbank 86, Tyler Pyke 87. Mike Willette 94. TK B: Chase Vandenberg 89, Josh Enyart 90. Matt Raetz 91, Levi Harold 93 Maple Valley: Brian Burt 85, Colin McLean 89. Nick Burpee 89, Jason Phillip 100. Delton Kellogg: Dustin Healy 90, Brandon Garrison 93, Dustin Lancaster 94, Corey Newington 99. Longest Drive: Chris Leatherman (Caledonia). Area netters win in early season VEHICLE HISTORY REPORTS 92 Pontiac Bonneville SE 4 dr, V6, auto, air, power $£» OQE! seat, alum wheels Only at Yankee Springs Team results: 1. Caledonia 310, 2. South Christian 319, 3 Byron Center 335, 4. Wayland 339, 5 TK A 351, 6. Kelloggsville 353, 7. Godwin 359, 8. TK B 363, 9. Maple Valley 363, 10. Hamilton 368, 11. Delton Kellogg 376, 12. Bellevue 378. (Caledonia’s 310 score was the best recorded at the Mid-Way in 10 years) Caledonia: Nick Fuller 74. Matt Ziesemer 78, Josh Baltrusaitis 79, Josh ■_______ barm ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MAR­ KET: Sunday. August 27. Rain or shine. 400 exhibitors, over half under cover. Picnic areas. food services. Show located at the fairgrounds in Allegan. Michigan. Free parking. $3 admission, 7:30am to 4pm. NEW OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE at Southside Plaza in Hastings. 1300 to 5400 sq. ft. available. $7.85 per sq ft. triple net. Pandal Development. 9455073. CHRISTOPHER’S TREE/ SHRUB SERVICE. Remov­ als, pruning, yard clean-up. Prompt, reasonable rates. 8681614. F or Sale FOR SALE: 8.000 lb. Baker electric Hi-Lo with charger. 5 ft. forks. $5(X)OBO Call 795-3379, GLEN’S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING. (RETAINING WALLS): TREATED TIES, BOULDERS & SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLATION OR RE-LANDSCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS ROLLED GRAVEL, STONES, ROADS & DRIVES PUTIN. LAND CLEARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967 8911843. QUEEN MATTRESS SETStill in plastic, beautiful brass headboard & deluxe frame. Value $700, steal $250. (616)-795-7120 For Sale Auto CHEVY CORSICA, 1095, . Red. loaded, great condition, very clean. 94,600 miles,$5,500. 616-795-7211. BUFFALO MEAT: Heart Smart. 891-8870 Child Care 2GIRLS & A DAYCARE has several full & part-time open­ ings. Infants welcome. Loving Christian atmosphere. 84th & Alden Nash. 616-868-7094. Li­ cense #DG410082201. Community Notice The Middleville Heritage Days car show will take place Saturday, Sept. 9. Along with a live disc jockey playing all the car show favorites, there will be T-shirts and dash plaques for the entrants. Anyone who wants to be in the parade needs to be at the old Thor­ napple Kellogg Middle School at 9 a.m. The car show will immediately fol­ low the parade. Along with food and cars there will be door prizes as well as trophies for the fol­ lowing classes: Antique 1900-1948, Best Paint, Corvette, Lead Sled, Muscle Car, Prostreet, Street Ma­ chine, Stteet Rod, Truck 1900-1948, 4x4 Non-Modified 195O-2K, Sport Truck 2wd, Mustang and the Par­ ticipants Choice Award For more information, call 795-9438 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or e-mail at n79308 @ yahoo.com. FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER Meeting room, hall, kitchen available. Call Deloris at 765-3871. HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800611-3766. _________________ HASTINGS BANNER SUB­ SCRIPTIONS Phone 616-9459554 1998 BLACK PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: 1 owner, in excellent condition inside & out. Power scats & windows Char­ coal colored intenor. Factory installed sunroof - CD player. $11,200 Call 616-891-7874 for more information. CHEVY TRUCK 1964 Four wheel drive. Looks and runs great. 5,000 miles on new en­ gine. 600 miles on new trans­ mission. Asking $6,800. OBO. Call 616-945-4505 Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. Your Independent Agent “Working For YOU!” ftj 1 Hastings Mutual Insurance Company 6090 Alden Nash, Alto Judy Harrison, President $1*7 QQE 1 f ,970 868-0050 1-800-217-0712 CUSTOM HOMES 99 Foot. Grand Am$1 o ,o- Free initial design consulting 4<k.. Vt? auto at, a*. GM ar. • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac M-37 North o’ Mickftevtiie Across from Mitfcttev • -a 795-3318 891-8151 Designer — Builder Richland Home, Custom Home Drvts»ot» 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616-897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 22, 2000/Page 19 Garage Sale THURSDAY 23RD- SATUR­ DAY 26TH. 9-5. 3999 En­ gland.Gun Lake. Furniture, bed­ ding. misc. MOVING SALE: 8012 68th St., S E August 24th, 25th. 26th, 8am-? Antiques, metal wardrobe, books, material. Amigo and more. GARAGE SALE: Thursday* Friday, August 24 & 25,9-5pm. Furniture, antiques, toys, house­ hold items. 2075 Cedar Hill, Middleville. Off Kiser Rd., be­ tween Adams Rd. & Shaw Lake Rd_________________________ LARGE VARIETY OF ITEMS. Some antiques 4556 Seventh St. 2 miles South of Kalamazoo and 100th Street. Aug. 25th and 26th. MOVING SALE: SAT. ONLY 8/26. 8 am. 6110 100th St. West of M-37. Baby swings, crib, playpen, highchair, stroll­ ers. lots of clothes to sizes 2T. toys and home furnishings ESTATE/GARAGE SALE: August 24th . 25th., 26th.. 9- 5pm. 5560 M 179 (Chief Noonday). Lots of misc. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Alt real cOMt «d«ertiun< in this »ew» f»»l*cr ii tubjecI kj lhe Fair Houimg Ad Mid ihc Michigan Civil Right* Ad winch coilednely make il illegal to advertite "any preference. Iimitatrou or diKnminalkjn based oa race, color, reli­ gion, tex. handicap. familial Matui nabonal origin, age or martial Uatu*. or an i mention. Io make any aoch prefer ence. limitation or dr (crimination " I amilial Maim includes children under lhe age o( IB bring with parent* or legal curtodiani. pregnant women and people securing custody of children under IB Thil newipeper will not knowidgly accept any advertising for real ertale which i( in vrolatioa of the law. Our reader! are hereby informed that all dwelling* advertiied in Ihi* newspaper are aiailaHe on an equal opportunity twin To report dm ri mi nation tall the Fair Housing Center at 616 45I-29K0 The HUD loll free telephone number foe the hearing impaired it I BOO 927- Help Wanted WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING a highly motivated individual to join our company as an assistant manager. We are a growing company offering competitive wages, benefits and opportunity for advancement. Interested applicants may apply in person at Middleville Shell. 400 Main, Middleville or send a resume to: Walters Dimmick Petroleum. Attn: Ellen Vipond. 1620 S. Kalamazoo. Marshall. Ml 49068.__________________ DRIVER- additional CDL A drivers needed. Looking for de­ pendable service oriented per­ son with chauffeurs, CDL-B. or CDL-A license. Full-time, parttime. benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hir­ ing for night/weekends. 2487729.________ SCHOOL JOBS- Many types! Need ASAP!! All permenant. Many training now. (517)-8865445. T.D.C._________________ FACTORY/ LINE ASSEM­ BLY- to $14/hr+ full benefit package!! All shifts needed. Permenant' Start Many now. (517)-886-5445. T.D.C. AIR EXPEDITE/ EXPRESS DI I I VER- to $600+ full ben­ efits? All local. Will train. (517)886-5445. T D C. PERMENANT APPREN­ TICESHIPS/ TRAINEESMany different type. CarpentryElectrical- Plumbing- HVACStart many now. (517)-886-5445. T.D.C. LOOKING FOR ASSISTANT DAYCARE HELPER: part time. Hours vary, for school year. 795-4950.___________________ HIRING WAIT STAFF. Day shift. 10-2. Night shift, 5-10. Friday and Saturday a must. 18 or older only Apply at The County Seat Lounge. 128 S. Jefferson, Hastings.___________ RECEPTIONIST/ PHONE OPERATOR- to $ I O/hr+ great benefits. Permenant jobs. Train­ ingnow. (517)-886-5445. T.D.C. STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA is seeking to fill a part-timeTellerfCustomer Ser­ vice Representative position. Excellent math, communication and customer service skills re­ quired. Prior banking experience a plus. Send resume in confi­ dence to: Jean'Ne Swiatek. State Bank of Caledonia. 627 East Main Street. Caledonia, Ml. 49316. _____________________ CHILDCARE PROVIDERS NEEDED for full and part time working with children from in­ fants through Kindergarten. Kids Komer is looking for qualified caregivers with at least 1 year experience and al least 18 years of age. If you are available full or pan time, meet these require­ ments and enjoy working with children, give us a call at 8910266. _____________________ CHILDCARE PROVIDERS NEEDED for before and after school in the Caledonia area. Kids Komer is looking for someone with at least 1 year experience and at least 18 years of age. If you are available M-F 6:30am8:45am and/or 3:15pm-6:00pm and enjoy working with children give us a call at 891-0266. TRAILER MECHANIC. Must have hand tools. Insur­ ance, 401K, uniforms, paid vacations. CDL a plus but not necessary . Starting wages-$10 and up. depending on experi­ ence. Michigan Trafter Service, 4350 Clyde Park, Wyoming. Jobs Wanted HOUSE CLEANING IN MIDDLEVILLE/ CALEDONIA AREA. Experi­ enced. References. Call Becky at 795-2162. Imwii & Garden WATER GARDENING: Wa­ ler Lilies & Lotus, Aquatic plants. Goldfish & Koi. liners, pumps, filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo. Caledonia, 616-698-1030. 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Call Jeff at Westen's Carpel at 7953000 for a free estimate or visit us in Middleville at 210E. Main Tuesday-Friday 10-6: Saturday 10 3 REMINDF.R: WESTEN’S CARPET WILL BE CLOSED FOR FAMILY V ACATION AUGUST 12THSEPTEMBFR 4TH. HAVE A GREAT LABOR DAY! Wanted WANTED: Arts & crafts, food vendors, antiques & collectibles, farmers market, flea market, etc., for the Alto Fall Festival. Sat.. Sept 9. 10am-5pm. On the streets. 10x10 space $30. addi­ tional spaces $25 For information call Linda (616) 868-6036. CRAFTERS W ANTED FOR CALEDONIA BANDS 2000 SHOW. Nov 18 Call Barbat 616-891-9587. FORTUNE CHEF RESL/RzA/X/ T Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese * Steak 9353 Cherry Valiev 2K (M-37) Caledonia. MI 49316 616-891-1388 \ 3555 68th Street v* street' Dutton Village tcui GRILL & pizzaria Tic Place KMete Mill Mall Phone 698-7920 atul fatuity PM fa Eal" Hours 6 30 am-8 00 pm Mon-Fn. 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New York Strip: ■ Country Baked Potato H Fried Steak Salad ; Masfied Potatoes Not qcwi wit/i any other offer J ! Expires 9-£3<\^ Not good with any other offer ; Broiled Cod Baked Potato ■ Salad n, Not ijoad with any other offer litres 9 23-00 �Page 20/The Sun and News, MiddlevMe. Ml/August 22, 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-08-29.pdf 9c3f1625eb724dbd545f0034a67e2833 PDF Text Text WTHIGS PUBLIC IMURT Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 35/August 29, 2000 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 Heritage Days honors Chet, Eleanor Geukes Chet and Eleanor Geukes are this year's Heritage Days parade grand marshals by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Chet and Eleanor Geukes have spent a fam­ ily and community filled life for a long time in the Middleville area. They would tell you that they did nothing extraordi­ nary. They ran a business, raised a family, enjoyed golf and horseback riding and helped area 4-H clubs to achieve their best. This year’s Heritage Days Committee has rec­ ognized the contributions the couple has made to the community by naming them grand marshals of the Heritage Days Parade Sat­ urday, Sept. 9. This honor is one which both Chet and Eleanor have modestly been forced to accept. They are both shy about the attention be­ ing paid to them. Chester "Chet” Geukes was bom in Byron Center and moved with his par­ ents, Arthur and Florence, to Middleville as a teenager. He was a mem­ ber of the first graduating class of the Middleville School in 1932. He has a sister, Evelyn. He started working at Geukes Market, started by his father Arthur, in 1928. He has belonged to the Middleville Rotary Club since he became a charter member in 1938. He was an avid golfer throughout his live until he stopped playing in 1999 at the age of 86. Eleanor was born in Rockford and moved to Middleville with her fam­ ily when she was a year old. She graduated from Middleville High School in 1933. She has been very ac­ tive in horseback riding in this area. She started the Diamond M. Riding Club and was active in estab­ lishing the horseback rid­ ing trail at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. She is still riding at the age of 85. Most important to both is their family. They have two children, Don, who now manages Geukes Market, and Ruth. They are also close to their daughter-in-law, Janet. They have two grand­ children. Jennifer and Jeff, and one great-grandchild. Nicholas. The Middleville area community has benefited from two people who cele­ brate family, 4-H and the future. The community is in­ vited to help celebrate the contributions to the community made by both Chester and Eleanor Geukes. They will be fea­ tured in the parade and will be presented with an award at the ceremony fol­ lowing. Recycling Station may close if trash problem continues Trash is here there and everywhere in the recycling area at Middleville Marketplace. The recycling bins will be removed if residents continue to trash the area. TK wins in a whitewash by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Mar­ ketplace continued the re­ cycling station at the edge of their property after pur­ chasing Pastoor’s Market as a service to Middleville area customers. But a recent combina­ tion of late pickup of recy­ cled material by Waste Management Incorporated and residents leaving in­ appropriate household trash in the recycling area has created a big mess. The service, as a result, may be in jeopardy. Residents complained to the Village, Marketplace and even this newspaper, asking that something be done. Previous owner Lou Veenstra periodically had to deal with overflow trash. Area youth groups would be called in to do commu­ nity service and clean up Junior quarterback Yon Bucher (10) looks for somewhere to run in Middleville's season opening 14-0 victory over Wayland Friday night. Bucher, making his first varsity start, led the Trojans with 65 yards rushing. For more details, see inside " ' . A. t todays edition of the hfatcr. j j_ j i . i. . jjwrrn r-iOiMiiwn lr£ r. would make cleaning up the area an Earth Day activity. According to Mid­ dleville Marketplace Manager Mike Johnson, the current problem was made worse by people leaving inappropriate trash, such as used diapers and television sets among the recycled items. Mar­ ketplace contacted Waste Management to pickup the full recycle bins. This week Waste Man­ agement brought an addi­ tional person to clean up the area. Johnson said "We arc going tc try one more time. If this problem persists we will have the recycle bins removed and the service will not be available for residents.” In This Issue • Heritage Days preserves beautification awards Kent District Library space woes to be relieved by move Thomapple planners table rezoning request Trojans shut out Wayland in opener �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 29, 2000 Alto’s Emi Martinez wins Miss Pre-Teen GR pageant by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Emi Martinez of Alto has been named Miss PreTeen Grand Rapids, com­ peting with 49 girls in a division that included 10through 12- year-olds. She was the Junior Queen of the Kent County Youth Fair for 1998-99. Martinez took the Miss Congeniality title in the Grand Rapids pageant, be­ ing voted on by other girls who said she was the most outgoing and friendly girl in her age group. She met a lot of new friends there and said she hopes to keep in touch with them. She also won the title of Miss Photogenic, which was picked by professional judges from a black and white photograph taken by a professional photogra­ pher. and then picked as Overall Photogenic winner. She also was judged upon her personality and casual and formal wear in the pageant. Personality was 60 percent of the basis of selection. During the pageant, Martinez was questioned on questions which the girls were given time to think about before answer­ ing. Another question had to be answered on an im­ promptu basis. One of her answers was that the person she would want to be most like was her mother, for several traits she admires. When she gave this answer, Pam Cavanaugh, her mother said she "lost it." and cried profusely. Cavanaugh has been concerned that her daugh­ ter learn to think for her­ self and develop a strong moral character and sound values while she takes part in these chosen activities. She said she constantly asks her questions about what would be the best Emi Martinez in formal attire at the pageant where she was named Miss Pre-Teen Grand Rapids. thing to do in a given situ­ ation, challenging her to be able to know what she thinks. "Emi really knows the difference between right and wrong," she said. This includes some very mature issues, such as about drugs, about sex, and about how she treats oth­ ers. Martinez also ex­ pressed concern for others less fortunate than herself. Martinez is not sure what duties are connected with the title or if she will have any. She had many events to take part in as Junior Queen of the Fair. Martinez said she is happy to have been se­ lected for the title, but she was just as excited to have had the pageant experi­ ence. "Being on stage was good practice for model­ ing," she said. Modeling is a career she would like to pursue. When she was very young, she attended Barbizon, a modeling and acting school in the Detroit area. She returned to attend the school for six months, from March through August one weekend per month. The class put on a fashion show as a team project. A private project for her modeling class was to cre­ ate a "Model Magic Mag­ 33 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 “Our GOAL IS BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS AND EVEN BETTER SERVICE’' Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services BiU * Call 891 -8646 Discounts nd Payment Plans Available M’ Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets fax: 891-0667 s acc*pted Emi Martinez from Alto is Miss Pre-Teen Grand Rapids, shown here in informal dress with her professional photograph, trophies and ribbons won in the pageant. azine," which showed what she learned at the school. She collected model stances and poses from fashion magazines for her project, decorating the "zine" with glitter. Through attendance at Barbizon, she is also affil­ iated with Pastiche, a modeling and talent agency in Bloomfield Hills. She already has modeled for Meijer's in a private school uniform for a back to school ad which will come out on Sept. 24. Martinez believes the modeling experience helped her with her presen­ tation at the pageant. It taught her how to stand with poise, to remember to smile and other skills. "It is something you can learn to do, just like play­ ing on a football team, but much more ladylike," she said. At the end of the class, she was picked to give a public speaking address for her modeling class, which was very easy for her. Martinez attends Cale­ donia Middle School. She likes social studies and is supportive family, and she looking forward to studying is appreciative. She credits geography. She wants to her mother with helping take choir to improve her her to learn the skills, her musical abilities and will whole family for support­ pursue drama at school as ing her and making it pos­ an extra curricular activity. sible to pursue this direc­ She is in the Junior Honor tion she has chosen. Her sisters, Kaylie Martinez, Society. Martinez is a member of age 13, and Lacey Ca­ the East Kent Beef 4-H vanaugh, age 6, have dif­ Club. She also won an out­ ferent interests, but help at standing, or blue ribbon home so she can attend award this year for her 4-H activities that relate to her exhibit project, which in­ goals. Her biological father, cluded public speaking about her experience at Greg Martinez of Lowell is often involved in helping Barbizon. She also showed a her attend the many ap­ pointments she makes. 1,215-pound Herford mar ket steer, "Buddy," and placed fourth out of nine people exhibiting in that class. She placed eighth out of 29 kids in the inter­ mediate age group for showmanship. For this young lady, the experiences of public per­ formance offers excite­ ment and challenge, rather than stress. She seems to take a positive view of ev­ 24 hours a day • 7 days a week ery experience, if only for what she has learned. She has an extremely Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can 1 Month, 2 Month. 3 Month or 6 Month Policies Contempo Salon a JuU-Saad'ua (foniampoAtUUf Salon faA the qjiLlas family! Help! - FREE QUOTES - 616-891-0462 HAIR • NAILS • TANNING ? including The Came ROPhl Men s Salon WALK-IN'S WELCOME • OPEN ENVENINCS >* ■ • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 891-0100 STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Cherry Valle) Rd.. Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-1093 • ' Caledonia Village Centre ■ w • d �The Sun and News Middtev*e. Ml/August 29. 2000/Page 3 Waldowskis to sing at Lakeside Church Sept. 3 Three generations of Leonards welcome first girl in 100 years Four generations of Leonards met recently in the Gun Lake area to welcome Grace Leonard who is the first girl bom into the family in 100 years. Pictured from left are Grandpa Dick Leonard, Dad Rich holding Grace and Great Grandpa Joe Leonard. TK grad earns awards at Calvin Daniel Kokmeyer of Middleville has been award­ ed a $500 Academic Achievement Award and a $3,500 Calvin Dean’s Scholarship at Calvin College Calvin College has award­ ed 2,000 scholarships to almost 1,400 students slated to return to then studies.at the college this fall. Those 2,000 scholarships are worth over $4.7 million. Kokmeyer’s parents are Dr. Frank and Mrs. Verna Kokmeyer of Middleville. He is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg School. Doolings to mark 60th anniversary Harold and Duella (Wilcox) Dooling celebrate 60 years of marriage August 31st, 2000. A 2-1/2 week trip to the Southwest last spring with their children marked the event. Harold and Duella have two children, Patri­ cia Bowerman of Middleville, and Patrick and Bealynn Dooling of Jenison; five grandchildren and 16 great­ grandchildren. ADA-LOWELL 5 ONLY *4.00 MatinM* twtor* • pm K>4>. 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The students, their home­ towns, major fields of study, parents (whose information was provided) and special honors (where applicable) were: • John Hamilton Millard, son of John and Mary Jane Millard of Alto, bachelor of science in computer science. • Jennifer R. DeKraker, daughter of Alan DeKraker of Caledonia, bachelor of arts in music, magna cum laude (3.70 to 3.89 cumula­ tive grade point average). • Carol A. Johnson of Caledonia, master of sci­ ence tn social work. • Tabitha Korf, daughter of Darwin and Barbara Korf of Caledonia, bachelor of busi­ ness administration in fi­ nance. • Katherine Kay Wescott of Middleville, master of arts m counselor education. • Marilyn Whitney of Middleville, bachelor of sci­ ence in English, cum laude (3.50 to 3 69 cumulative grade point average);---- — by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The musical team of Toby and Barb Waldowski will bring their perfor­ mance to the Lakeside Community Christian Re­ formed Church at 6 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 3. The couple has per­ formed as a part of the Billy Graham Crusades and on the Hour of Power with Robert H. Schuller, reaching thousands of viewers. Numerous record­ ings, music publications and more than 3,800 con­ certs have kept them in a full-time ministry of con­ temporary Christian music since 1976. Lakeside Church Pastor Roger Buhman said Toby Waldowski is an accom­ plished songwriter, lyricist, pianist, singer and speaker. The couple’s repertoire consists mainly of his compositions making their presentation fresh and unique. "Toby's voice blends with Barb's so perfectly, you know they were meant io be together. Toby shares his beginning on the piano at age five, and how they started this full-time work, and of God's calling in his life."___________________ TK school lunch menus Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Aug. 30 Hot dog on a bun or chick­ en sandwich on a bun, car­ rots, pears, milk. Thursday, Aug. 31 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, side salad, fresh apple, milk. Friday, Sept. 1 No school today. Have a safe Labor Day Weekend! Monday, Sept. 4 No School. Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 5 Macaroni and cheese w/breadstick or cheesy beef burrito, broccoli w/cheese, cinnamon apple slices, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Toby and Barb Waldowski fertility problems that led them into the face of can­ cer before having their two children. A genuine Christ­ centered ’ovc shines through this couple." The Waldowskis reside in Irvine, Calif., with their teen-age son and daughter. Their full time ministry takes them from coast Io coast. Lakeside Community Christian Reformed Church is located at 6225 Whitneyville SE, Alto. Call (616) 868-0391 for more information. "Barb has an unusually beautiful voice with a three-octave range and color and control that brings the lyrics alive to the listener. You'll enjoy the clarity and diction with which she portrays these original songs." Bultman said "It is sel­ dom that you get a chance to hear such original melodies and harmonies. The couple inspires all ages through a variety of music. You will be uplifted as they reach into their own lives, to share the in­ Call for ACTION-Ms 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day. 7 davs a week W .sheer* V »Ie«SHi*e DESIGNERS new look!/ Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! KO itE R Space Available ~ Children 1 Yr. & Up j Before & After School Available K-5 Transportation Provided ^-1 Preschool included for Children 2-1/2 Yrs.-5 Yrs. Reasonable Rates Limited Space Available 4695 N. M-37 Hwy., across from Marketplace 1-616-795-1282 t < ’ ft �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 29. 2000 Addition approved for ‘Street Dreams' business Ross DeMaagd’s "Street Dreams" auto restoration business on Bender Road will become almost twice as large after receiving ap­ proval last week by the Middleville Planning Com­ mission. DeMaagd had asked for approval of another addition to his 2,600-square-foot Call lor Classifieds 945-9554 N tours i In* Ihyt a week special use permit several months ago, but but he still will be able to add only one more employee This addition brings the total storage and work area to 4,400 square feet. The ad­ dition will complement the existing bam and DeMaagd has included landscaping. DeMaagd’s original spe­ cial use permit limits him to one employee who does not live on the premises. DeMaagd had told the Planning Commission pre­ viously that the nature of his business, restoring au­ tomobiles, often requires long term storage of parts. He can bring in a vehicle and take it apart for the restoration process. He may need to keep it in pieces for two or three years until parts have been located or fabricated and the vehicle rebuilt. He often works on one vehicle for an hour or two and then moves to another. He needed more floor space, as well as storage areas for parts. Planning Commission member Richard Reyff praised DeMaagd as an artist and an artisan. Members found the limitations of the ordinance in this case very restrictive. Wes VanRhee, one of the members of the Planning Commission when it origi­ nally granted the special use permit for commercial work in a residential area, ex­ plained the commission’s thoughts at that time. According to VanRhee their thoughts were that if DeMaagd’s business should outgrow the existing bam, that meant he should relo­ cate to a commercial area. Van Rhee and colleague Jack Spencer voted against the request, but it passed with a vote of 5-2. Commerical uses in resi­ dential areas continued to vex commissioners. The re­ quest by Ed Mayhew for a special use for a "contrac­ tor’s yard" was approved, with the restriction that the two properties involved be combined and that no out­ door storage be allowed. Mayhew's mobile repair business doesn’t quite fit the "contractor's yard" definition in the the ordinance. Mayhew will be using the existing building for storage of parts he needs to meet the ______ LOCAL_______ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Setting a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9:30a.m. 10:45 a m .6:00p.m. Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 6Hth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "4 Church with a canng heartfar one community and the world' Sunday Worship 9 30 a m A 6 00 p m (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scan Greenway . Pastor Lynelle Sprik. Youth Leader Al Tierney er. Community Colling Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at lOOthSl CALEDONLA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service.......................... 10 30 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursen & Child Care) Rev Siorman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 frughtiufe... COMMUNITY CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship.......................... 1030 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings..... ............... 7.00 p.m. Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrtssey Dy kstra. Worship Leader Denny Houma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www brightside org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church Z" 9:30’X r AN! \ Worship; 1100 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family . Night Covenant Churches of America Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 We are changed by God s love!" needs of farmers and con­ struction businesses. Mayhew is called in to repair agricultural equipment at farms and construction equipment at a work site. This can include engine re­ pairs or tire replacement. He will not bring the tractor or earth mover back to the building on Stimson Road. Mayhew now has one year to begin operating from the Stimson Road site or will have to reapply for the special use permit. He is beginning renovations on the building and hopes to finish within six months. FREEPORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 175 Cherry Phone 616-765-5316 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service Rev. Deborah R. Miller. Pastor Old Time Gospel Message FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor .Alan I). Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart. MusicSunday School.............................................. 945 a m Sunday Morning Worship Service i 1:00 a m Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday Mid Week Prayer 6 45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs........................................6:45 p.m. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . .8:30 a.m. & 11 Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitney ville Avenue, Alto a.m. a m. p.m CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 )0 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Buhman • I hurch Office. 868-0391 www lakcsidecommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St.. near Whitneyville Ave p.m. p.m. p.m. Church School. Sunday 9 45 a ni Morning Worship II 00 a m Wed Fellowship KAY TOWNSEND. NORMAN KNORR. ChrWun Education Drednr 7 30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 957-5572 891-8028 • e-mail leighton@iserv.net Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship........................................930 a.m. Sunday School........................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class..................... 11 00 a m. Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto Ml 49302 Ota mile east of Whiineyvilk Rd Ra P Adams GUN LAKE COMMl NITYCHl RCH 12200 Uoa M ! 79 .CWi Nouafav Road) Way LmmI. Ml WMI • 79S-7W3 a GUM LAKS COMMUNITY CMURCH 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10.00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Meeting you your friends, and your family - right where you real through: Rekvaat Messages f ' 7 -> - am Kraft Ave. & 84th St. Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a m. Rom 12 10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • ( hurch 891-9878 tEIje (Eime jRetljolJiSt (Eljurd) 5590 Wiitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School...10:00 am. Morning Worship...11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. (fame &e£e&'tate SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children $ Worship and Nursery 9 45am Learning for ail 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry fur kids Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices QmM* Chrid Cat and Programs St. Paul Lutheran Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 86^6437 Phone 891-8440 . MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Momng Worship Middleville Sunday School Middleville Mornng Worship 9 30 am 9 45 am. 1100 a.m Rev Lee Zach man Choftih Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Wn^eyv-e Ave at 84th St • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" Temporally Meeting at Caledonia High School Straoy Scnoa 930 am Stnach Mornng Worship 1030 am. Sttoday Evening Womp 6 00 p m Wea htoweefc Prayer 3 Stole Study 7 00 pm Rev Thomas Sluys. Rev Kart Bashor Assoc Pastor/Youfn Mostnes �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/August 29. 2000/Page 5 Heritage Days presents beautification awards This home at 305 Stadium was selected as the residential winner for the annual Heritage Days Beautification Award The B&K Family Wash was selected fro the business beautification award by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Heritage Days Com­ mittee and Middleville post office have selected this year's winners of the community beautification awards. This year's House Beau­ tification award goes to Joyce Wiley of 305 Sta­ dium. The business award goes to B&K Family Car Wash on M-37. Local mail carriers nom­ inate several homes and businesses for the awards. Members of the committee review the nomination, se­ lect an area business and a residence they believe ex­ emplify beautification. Winners receive a plaque at the awards cer­ emony following the Her­ itage Day parade. Criteria used by the committee include com­ pletion of renovation pro­ ject and landscaping. The business award goes to a local building expan- sion that has maintained its improvements and in­ cludes landscaping as well. Members of the commit­ tee hope that the example shown by these award win­ ners encourage others to renovate, landscape and add to the beauty of the area. Committee member Roberta Meeker says, "It is wonderful that so many homes were nominated, It was difficult to select a Sign-ups set for Heritage Day parade, competitions Sept. 9 Heritage Days is just days away but there is still time to sign up for the fun of the parade, volleyball and even 3-on-3 bas­ ketball. Parade organizer Glenn Raymond encourages local groups to create floats . Will the Miss Middleville float be the most eyecatching? Parade lineup begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in the McFall Elementary parking lot. The parade will step off at 10 a m. and will held at the high school. Volleyball is sponsored by Tires 2000. Owner Jon Raymond challenges other local businesses to register and challenge the Tires 2000 team. •*^0- Both mud and sand vol­ leyball will be played at the site near Page Elementary. The cost is $35 per team. The first five teams that pay their money will receive Tshirts. Trophies will be awarded to the first and second place teams in both the sand and mud divisions. For more information or to register a team, call Christine Irwin at 9483304. Entry fees shoudl be sent to Middleville Her­ itage Days, P.O. Box 14, Middleville 49333. Basketball will be played at Page in the back parking lot. The Middleville Baptist Church is sponsoring this event. The cost is $28 per team and applications are avail­ able Monday through Friday at the church office from 9 a.m .to 4 p.m. There are still openings for the Art in the Park craft show and sale, which will be held downtown. Call Andrea Ziebarth at 7951071 for details. Anyone who would like to volunteer some time during the day Saturday, Sept. 9, will be welcomed with smiles and thanks. To volunteer or for more information about Mid­ dleville Heritage Days, call Cheryl or Ray Peters at 795-4972. The committee will meet tonight, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. at Carveth Village. Caledonia Community PreschooiA winner." She added that the car wash has continued to add landscaping during the last three years which really adds to the beauty of the highway corridor." YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin plans 2 special weekends The YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin will have a fall riding camp for campers ages 9 to 14 on the weekend of Sept. 22 and a fall riding camp weekend for all ages on the weekend of Sept. 29. Weekend activities will include guided trail rides, riding lessons, caring for the horses, canoeing on Barlow Lake, campfires, wagon rides and much more. All programs, meals, and lodg­ ing in carpeted cabins com­ plete with bathroom facili­ ties arc included. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information about fall riding camp or the fall family riding camp weekend can toll free 1-888909-2267 extension 224. YMCA Camp Manitou Lin located at 1095 Briggs Road in Middlc\ illc \ Me \ Camp Manitou-Lin is a branch of the Grand Rapids Metropolitan YMCA. TK Library begins fall hours Sept. 5 The library is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It is from 7:30 a.m.. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saturday hours are from 9 am until 1 p.m. beginning September 9. For more information about the Thornapple Kel­ logg School and Commu­ nity Library, call 945-9554. MIDDLEVILLE - MISTY RIDGE New fully finished multi-level 3 bedroom, 2 bath, air, appliances, landscaped. Seller assisted financing. $134,900. Many more building sites and plans to chose from. 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Lesson** 2' �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 29 2000 Alto Fall Festival celebrates 20 years The Alto Fall Festival throw contest, kids and adult Committee is gearing up for clown contest as well as the the 20th annual celebration ever-popular sexiest men's leg contest. Saturday, Sept. 9. For those who feel lucky, The day will begin with a pancake breakfast at the Alto they can stop at Apple Chip Fire Station, located at 6260 Bingo. Vote on the best Bancroft St. Arts and crafts antique tractor at the Alto will open at 10 a.m and run Garage located on Bancroft until 5 p.m. The crowning of and Depot streets. At 3:15 p.m. a local talent Miss Alto will take place at 10:30 a.m. The parade starts show will take place. The pat years have brought some at 15 minutes past noon. There is a contest for promising acts. Kids' games everyone, including tug-of- and a pet show, also will be war. blue nbbon baking con­ offered, and inside the Alto test. pic and watermelon eat­ Library will be their gently ing, puff and pedal, free used book sale and face Caledonia to refuse leaves in plastic bags after Sept. 1 After Sept. 1, the Cale­ donia Department of Pub­ lic Works will no longer pick up leaves packaged in plastic bags. The Village Council moved Aug. 14 for DPW workers to accept only curbside leaves in paper bags after Sept. 1. The paper bags, pro­ vided free, were intro­ duced a month or two ago to allow leaf debris to bio- Call for Classifieds 945-9554 degrade naturally. Plastic bags must be opened by DPW workers and re­ moved from the bags in areas where the materials are turned into mulch. If paper bags are used, the workers energy and time is saved. The materials which are acceptable for mulching include leaves, grass clip­ pings, hedge clippings, but not brush. 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The Kent County Sheriff’s Department will be on hand to pass (Mil informative fly­ ers. New this year is the Moonwalk, antique fire trucks from the West Michi­ gan Regional Antique Apparatus Association, Bak­ ing Bingo, a new twist on an old game, as well as horse drawn wagon rides. Also new this year is the World War 11 re-enactment. Mark Osgerby, a Caledonia senior, is the winner of the Senior Showmanship Experience camp life with Sweepstakes trophy at the Kent County Youth Fair, his first time entering the live demonstrations. senior competition. Other awards are also displayed. Throughout the day, visitors can see the soldiers’ uni­ form, equipment and wea­ ponry. They will also be marching in the parade doing a firing demonstra­ tion. The camp will be set up by the old Grange Hall locat­ live in the city, and raising ers’ in the showmanship by Ruth Zachary ed on Luce Street on the and showing cavies, a. competition. Staff Writer Baptist Church green. Osgerby brought eight short tailed rodent which Mark Osgerby, 17, won Another new offer ng will originated in Peru and the Senior Showmanship cavies to the fair, and has be a certified 5K run/walk, which is a good 4-H Sweepstakes at the Kent been exhibiting them in 4with a one mile Fun Run for project for young people County Youth Fair this H for seven years. kids who don’t want to run a To enter the who cannot show larger year, though entering the longer distance. The animals. Cavies include 13 senior competition for the showmanship contest, he run/walk will be held had to show animals with registered breeds, from first time this year. Saturday. Sept. 23, at 9 a.m. which he had no prior short haired to long haired To win the sweepstakes, It begins at Alto Elementary, a young person must first experience, and in cate­ and multi-colored animals, runs through the country, back through the village of win the showmanship gories including large an­ and many breeders arc award for the category of imals, which are far differ­ working on more. Alto and ends at Alto The small animals are Elementary. Entries will be animal exhibited, and then ent than his own area of mostly raised for pets, and available at the Alto Fall compete against the win­ expertise. breeding and selling them He had the best cavy in ners of each of the other Festival booth. for that market can bring nine categories. The next the nation in 1998. Entries are still being in profits. The animals arc Osgerby next hopes to step is to demonstrate the accepted for acts to compete proper way to show ani­ prepare to take an exami­ also very hardy. About the in the talent show, pet show only disease they are mals in the ten different nation to become a judge entries, Miss Alto pageant categories, including dairy for the American Rabbit prone to is the human for females ages 4-17, who and beef cattle, horse, Breeders Club, which in­ cold, which requires an must have ties to the Alto community. There are a lim­ dog, hog, sheep, goat, cludes both rabbits and owner to be careful when ited number of spaces avail­ poultry, rabbit and cavy. A cavies. He hopes to be li­ s/he has a cold, and to able for arts and crafts, col­ written test also was in­ censed by March, which take normal sanitary pre­ would give him experience cautions. lectibles, farmers market and volved. Osgerby is a member of Osgerby said he was and opportunity to earn food booths. money related to an even­ the Cascade Creative Kids very pleasantly surprised Alto is not hard to find, it tual career goal — becom­ 4-H Club, which includes is located just off 1-96 at exit to have won. ing a veterinarian. He ex­ special needs kids. He In years past, some 52. After exiting 1-96 go south on M-50, following it youths have entered sev­ pects to intern with a local went to talk with them to 60th Street, turn west on eral different animal cate­ veterinary clinic during the about raising cavies, and 60th. When you come to the gories, and won in one or second year of his senior decided to continue as a stop sign you have arrived in more, as well as in show­ year, and continue his member. Osgerby also is an Eagle higher education at Michi­ manship of his or her own Alto. Scout and plays the saxo­ gan State University. Parking is available on the categories. They would use phone at school. Osgerby said he used to their own animals and oth­ streets. Caledonia teen wins Senior Showmanship Sweepstakes Caledonia Concert series continues Updated family home in 1.2 acre, quiet setting. 3 bedroom. 1 1/2 bath. 2 story with a 32x32 heated workshop. Remodeled kitchen, lots of ceramic tile, family room with fireplace. S179..900 call Deb Pawloski, Greenridge, at 974-6318 for personal showing. (407197) _______ The Caledonia Concert Senes will present "Paid in Full and the Perry Sisters” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, M37 and 100th Street. Tickets are available through the Cutlerville Christian Bookstore, Caledonia Professional Pharmacy, at the door, or call (616) 891-8858 Cost is $9 in advance, $10 at the door, ages 12 and under are free Proceeds will go for the church building fund. HUGE SUMMER CLEARANCE J IA AU All ladies & , f ■! |1lE Men's Summer If J Ilf f Clothings ' II A VII Swimsuits NEW FALL CLOTHING & Gin ITEMS NOW AVAILABLE!! HOURS: M-S 10-9 A- H4O2Chrf Naxdav.GunLake LAYAWAY 795'9947 — X �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/August 29. 2000/Page 7 Prairie Garden Club Plant Sale set for Sept. 9 Members of the Praine membership information Garden Club have propa­ available. They have many gated their houseplants, plans to do plantings in the divided their perennials Middleville area during and selected choice items the coming year. Look for the Prairie Gar­ from their gardens in preparation for a plant sale den Club next to the Mid­ during Heritage Days Sat­ dleville Heritage Associa­ tion Booth. urday, Sept. 9. The sale will begin at 11 a.m., following the parade, The Prairie Garden club and continue to 2 p.m. or shows off some of the until all the plants are plants they will be selling sold. on September 9 during The Prairie Garden Club Heritage Day. members also will have Main Street construction team to meet today Schools open today in Middleville The new staff in the Thornapple Kellogg School District is raring to go. A week of training sessions has them eager for the start of School today, August 29. New staff has been hired for students in the Main Street construction continues in Middleville. Recent torrential storms have slowed the process. A construction team meeting takes place this morning, August 29. Main Street reconstruc­ tion in Middleville contin­ ues, though some delays have occurred due to weather and other factors. A con­ struction meeting is sched­ uled for today (Tuesday, Aug. 29), when village rep­ resentatives will meet with their engineering firm. Wade-Trim, and with Dan Valley Excavating to get a better idea of the time line for completion of the pro­ ject from the light at M-37 to the bridge. Village and construction officials report that home­ owners along this portion of Main Street have been very flexible and accommodating to the construction workers. Dave Dykstra of Dan Valley has thanked them for dealing with the difficulties of con­ struction. During the construction so far, Dan Valley has dis­ covered mucky ground, a log or corduroy road under the paved surface and delays from utility crews. Weather also has compli­ cated the work with rain wa­ ter which needs to be pumped away. preschool programs through high school. At the time this picture was taken there was still one opening not yet filled. 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Name: ________________________________ _______________ Address: _________ ____________________________________ City:_________________ :________ State:____ Zip:_______ * Apartment number ’ Date of Application: , Date of Move In: I valid through 930/2000 I_________________________________________________________ �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 29. 2000 Caledonia firefighters, AMBUCS join ‘cruise1 for burn camp kids teen 800 and firefighters by Ruth Zachary from dozens of area de­ Staff Writer Twenty-five West partments. Police officers blocked Michigan burn unit sur­ vivors ’’cruised” to spend a intersections to allow the week at the Great Lakes cavalcade of classic cars Burn Camp in Mattawan to proceed through Grand Rapids. Fire trucks were from Spectrum East Burn Center in East Grand saluted at each intersec­ Rapids in 25 antique and tion by Grand Rapids Fire classic cars routed down Trucks on the way down Franklin Street to south­ U.S-131. The children and young bound U.S.-13I. At every expressway adults ranging from age 7 to 17 joined more than 100 overpass between down­ others from across the town Grand Rapids and the state to spend one week at City of Kalamazoo, fire the camp for the sixth year trucks and firefighters, po­ in a row. They attend the lice and patrol cars from camp at Pretty Lake at no most fire and police de­ cost with a referral from a partments along the south­ burn center. bound route cheered the The bum survivors from mile long parade of fire the Grand Rapids area trucks and antique cars. were escorted along the Some of the fire trucks route by East Grand sprayed water as the pa­ Rapids and Grand Rapids rade went by. police officers, sheriffs West Michigan Car deputies from Kent, Alle­ Clubs spokesman John gan and Kalamazoo coun­ Merryman said the car ties, Fire Department Can­ clubs, firefighters, and po­ lice officers try to make each year's "cruise" bigger and better than the year before and "they definitely outdid themselves this year." After arrival at the Kalamazoo Regional Air­ port, the West Michigan "cruisers" joined with the 75 other campers from other areas of Michigan and surrounding states. They were processed for camp, and while eating lunch, their clothing and personal items were trans­ ferred to more than 55 fire trucks and antique/classic cars. Then the campers rode in the cars and fire trucks in a slow, noisy parade through the streets of Portage and over back roads with sirens blaring and horns blowing to the Mattawan camp location. It took more than 25 min­ utes for the caravan to pass in review. More than 55 fire trucks and antique/classic cars were gathered to transport 100 young burn survivors from all over the state to Bum Camp held at Prettv Lake Camp in Mattawan. This year's Great Lakes Burn campers had an ac­ tive, fun-filled week before returning to home or hospi­ tal by special bus on Aug. 19. In some instances, fire­ fighters volunteer their time at the burn camp. Serving as volunteers can be rewarding for firefighter counselors. The one week camp ex­ perience was founded in 1994 by burn survivor Chris Klavon, to allow kids to be kids, even if each one is scarred or maimed because of burns. The camp provides one opportunity to be them­ selves, sometimes the only such opportunity some of the young people have. The one week experience ifwwvw.kickbutt5timesffaster.com Access the Internet up to five times faster with affordable ISDN from TDSNET. can reinforce the kids and affect their lives for years to come. Other Bum Center Initia­ tives planned each year include a Winter Burn Camp, the Come Back Kids reunion party after the first of next year, in school counseling for burn survivors and their class­ mates, and the World Burn Congress, which will be in Grand Rapids next year. The camp is run by do­ nations and numerous fund-raisers held through­ out the year across the state by different individu­ als and groups. It is actually a yearround program made pos­ sible because of money generated by firefighters and police officers in Kent, Ottawa and Allegan counties who make indi­ vidual donations to the cause as well as service groups such as Caledonia AMBUCS, the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society's annual golf outing, the Miles for Smiles run by firefighters in Ottawa County, the annual car show and auction at Old Kent Park, a raffle during a Whitecaps baseball game, the Children’s Mir­ acle Network Telethon, and Spectrum East Burn Center Initiatives. The fund-raising efforts con- tinue year-round. About $24,500 has been gener­ ated so far this year. Women’s Bible study to meet at St. Paul’s The Women Studying Scripture group will start its weekly meetings Tues­ day, Sept. 5, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cale­ donia. The group meets every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. from September through May. Child care is provided at no cost. For more information, call Sally Gless at 8918712. 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Ml/August 29. 2000/Page 9 Pioneer Club kickoff set at Redeemer Convenant Lucas S. Egolf started his Senior year at Thomapple Kellogg High School this Fall. He was employed at DVK Construction, had a full time summer job and was previously employed at Sam s Joint, Alaska. Lucas was full of life, he was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for camping, fishing, hunting, trapping, and he loved snowboarding and skateboarding. Thomapple-Kel logg wrestling coach and athletic director, Tom Lehman said he was energetic, outgoing, and a hard team worker. "He was a level-headed kid". He was involved in baseball, soccer and was a wrestler for two years. Lucas was a caring, loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. MIDDLEVILLE Lucas S. Egolf, age 17, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2000 of accidental injuries. Lucas was bom on June 3, 1983 in Grand Rapids, the son of Mark and Cynthia Egolf. He was raised in Kentwood until age 10, then Middleville. He attended Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville and would have He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Greenman. Lucas is survived by his parents, Mark and Cynthia Egolf; one sister, Mallory L. Egolf of Middleville; grandparents, Robert and Evelyn Egolf of Cascade, Milan (Marilyn) Greenman of Wyoming; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. Funeral Services for Lucas were held on Friday morning. August 25, 2000, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Caledonia. Reverend Robert Gerke officiated. Interment took place in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport United Brethren Church of Christ, for Freeport Skate Park. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville William (Billy) Enon McSpadden God’s perfect will was completed in the life of William (Billy) Enon McSpadden, aged 10 years, on Friday, August 25, 2000. God will continue to mightily work, to show Himself strong in the lives of Billy's family. He was a son to David and Tammie McSpadden; brother to Luci; grandson to William and Juanita McSpadden, Gene and Bonnie Moyer; great grandson to Audrey Russell; nephew, cousin and friend. Billy attended the Learning Center Public School Academy. Funeral Services for Billy were held on Monday, August 28, 2000 at Dorr Baptist Church. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to DeVos Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic, Pediatric Hospice of Michigan, or to Dorr Baptist Church "Billy's Comer" library fund. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Home. The Redeemer Covenant Church Pioneer Club kick­ off celebration will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Sept. 13. Pioneer Club leaders at Redeemer Covenant Church. 6951 Hanna Lake Ave., Caledonia, are ready with craft materials, games. Bible stones, snacks and more ready to welcome elemen­ tary age children to Pioneer Club each Wednesday even­ ing. Kids who come to KickOff 2000 will “travel back in time” to a Biblical times marketplace, where they can meet Bible characters, make Bible-times crafts, and hear stories of Jesus. Before the Pioneer Club Kick-off 2000, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., a dinner will be available in the Redeemer Covenant Fellowship Hall (enter building from back parking lot). The Pioneer Club mission is “to help children and youth make Christ Lord in every aspect of life.” The attend Pioneer Club each Wednesday evening throughout the school year, from 6:30 to 8:30. Trans­ portation will be provided if needed Call 698-8001 for more information. goal for the Pioneer Club at Redeemer Covenant Church this year is to learn to be “kids of a different beat” and to find out what it means to walk w ith God. Children ages 4 through fifth grade are invited to Four area students earn WMU awards school alma mater were: • Blair A. Spence, son of William L. II and Rebecca Spence of Caledonia, Cale­ donia High School. • Amber R. Harthy, daugh­ ter of Jeffery and Dana Harthy of Middleville. Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. • Joshua D. Mosey, son of William and Cheryl Mosey of Middleville. Thornapple Kellogg High School. • Matthew S. Pullen of Middleville, son of Thomas Pullen and Carol Goodscll, Thornapple Kellogg High School. Seven area students are among prospective freshmen this fall at Western Michi­ gan University who have been selected to receive a share of $2 million in aca­ demic scholarships. Six earned WMU Aca­ demic Scholarships, which are good for $4,800 over four years. The other. Amber E. Wilde of Hastings, received a Board of Trustees Scholar­ ship, which amounts to $24,000 over four academic years of study. 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CALEDONIA, MI 49316 616-891-9171 Hours: Monday - Friday 7 - 6, Saturday 8 - 1 �Page 10/The Sun and News. MKkMevMe. Ml/August 29, 2000 Kent District Library space woes to be relieved by move by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Kent District Li­ brary's move to a new building will more than double the size of space for administrative func­ tions. The old KDL building at 775 Ball Ave., where ad­ ministrative functions take place, has 11,000 square feet. After after the move to 814 West River Center, KDL operations will have 25,000 square feet to do the work. KDL took steps toward moving its headquarters shortly after the millage questions were approved. The location chosen is in an existing shell of a building in an industrial area. An industrial zone was selected for the build­ ing as the function of warehousing and distribu­ tion is basically industrial in nature, and uses did not fit in as well at other po­ tential locations. The land contract is still awaiting completion, in­ cluding approval by the Plainfield Township Plan­ ning Board. If approved as expected around Sept. 1, interior construction of the shell will begin around Sept. 15. The administrative staff and functions of the library will move to an industri­ ally zoned area in Com­ stock Park, at 814 West River Center. The building is presently a "shell" space of 38,000 square feet, which will be finished off by the seller to KDL speci­ fications as a part of the total cost of the deal. This will include heating, cool­ ing and lighting. Officials hope it will be completed by Dec. 15 and KDL will be able to move in at the beginning of 2001, when the county has asked KDL vacate its present building and give it back to the county. Only 25,000 square feet of the total space of the building will be needed in the first year by the library district. KDL will rent out the extra space to cut costs. Though the move was anticipated for more than five years, administrators did not want to make such a move to a new space un­ til the future of the library district was assured, espe­ cially after failure of the issue on the ballot earlier this year. Kent District Library serves 26 communities At the present Kent District Library building at 775 Ball Avenue, administrative functions take place in 11,000 square feet of space. After the move to a different building at 814 West River Center, KDL will have 25,000 square feet, for operations, including, cataloging, warehousing of library materials and distribution around the district. with 18 library branches throughout the county. KDL is the largest member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative, which is made up of 41 li­ braries of West Michigan. Some area residents pre­ sumably have not under­ stood the part the adminis­ tration building plays in li­ brary operations. Some have mistakenly assumed money designated for other library services was ap­ plied to the administrative building purchase, or that the new funds approved will buy the building. Claudya Muller has ex­ plained several times in public meetings over the past year that the county has had this plan in the works for KDL for a long time. KDL pays only a dol­ lar a year rental for use of Jeff Lesman, Jacki VanderBee, Bill Davis and Ruth McCrank meet in this 10X12 conference room, all that is left for meetings by KDL staff, because all other spaces have been carved up for work cubicles, necessitating holding KDL meetings at larger library branches. the current building to help it prepare for the day when it would assume its own building costs. The county has also generously built a fund of $400,000 to be transferred toward the cost of the new building. Meanwhile, the library board set aside $900,000 in a building fund over the five-year period as well, according to a well publi­ cized budgetary plan. The total now accumulated is $1.3 million to apply to the cost of the move into KDL's own building. The money set aside by KDL was made possible by the gift of building space from the county, though KDL still paid $49,000 in maintenance costs for that building. Because the investment Michael Peacock in the delivery area handles bags of books to sorted for distribution from one library to another, allowing all branches of the distnct to share materials, vastly increasing the variety and number of materials available to patrons. Last year 600,000 items were handled in this 18 X 32 foot space. The largest space in the current building is approximately 32 X 48 feet, used by Access Services, where new books are catalogued. Last year KDL processed 100,000 items. Materials for story hour programs presented throughout the district are stored here in a hallway about 4 X15 feet. Jane Heiss holds puppets used to enhance a typical story for the enjoyment and education of children of all ages. was accumulated over time, the balance is ex­ pected to be paid off in a short four years, rather than 25 or 30, saving a great deal in interest costs as well. Muller explained KDL administrators are not moving into a luxurious of­ fice suite, and administra­ tion staff will be housed in the new building, because offices in the separate 18 branches would require ex­ tra space and costs if Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middlevine. Ml/August 29. 2000/Page 11 Carol Smith works in this portion of the printing and bindery department for KDL. The district prints a variety of needed materials at cost, including bookmarks, interoffice forms, registration cards, posters, booklets, pamphlets and more all in this 18X32 foot space. From previous page housed in those facilities. Currently, KDL adminis­ trative operations include administrative, human re­ sources payroll, account­ ing, purchasing, paying bills and clerical functions. In addition, the building houses collection support, which includes access ser­ vices and acquisitions. The largest space in (he current building is used by Access Services, where new books are ordered from about 4,000 book sources and arc processed and catalogued when received. Last year. KDL processed 100,000 new items for shared dis­ tribution throughout the district. . The delivery area in the building receives bags of shared books and other materials such as books on tapes, CDs, and more to be sorted for distribution from one library to an­ other, allowing all branches of the district to share materials, vastly in­ creasing the variety and number of materials avail­ able to patrons. Library usage across the district has continually ac­ celerated over several years causing the in­ creased need for distribu­ tion of materials. Last year 600,000 items were pro­ cessed in the building .and shuttled between different branches. Computer services han­ dles about 300 computers per year for repair and maintenance, repair of equipment and technology, and creating and operating web sites, all within the confines of the building. Many materials are stored in the facility, but clearly the building is run­ ning out of space. KDL operates a printing and bindery department in its headquarters facility. The district prints a variety of materials at cost, in­ cluding bookmarks, in* teroffice forms, registration cards, posters, booklets and pamphlets. A10 x 12 square foot conference room is all that is left for meetings by KDL staff, because all other spaces have been carved up for work cubi­ cles. necessitating holding KDL meetings at larger li­ brary branches. Seven years ago in Caledonia alone, 35,997 patron visits resulted in us­ ing 50,186 items from the library. In 1996 46,382 vis­ its resulted in 55,683 items borrowed and last year, 44,515 member visits re­ suited in borrowing 59,541 items. Muller explained the new library building will operate as a massive ser­ vice, warehouse and dis­ tribution center for thou­ sands of library materials and items. Now that voters have approved increased ser­ vices, even more items are expected to be purchased and distributed. The computer services area is approximately 20 X 30 feet, where about 300 computers per year are repaired and maintained by KDL. Claudya Muller, KDL director, meets with public relations manager John Van Valkenberg in her 10 X12 office. CHS grad Dan Corstange will study in Egypt by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia High School graduate Dan Corstange, now a Northwestern Uni­ versity senior, has been awarded an ambassador scholarship to study in Egypt through the district Rotary Club program. Corstange is enrolled in the Weinberg College of the Arts and Sciences at Northwestern with a dou­ ble major in political sci­ ence and history. He was named to the dean's list for the spring quarter of the 1999-2000 academic year, which requires a grade point average of between 3.7 and 4.0. There are 12 academic divisions at the university, located at Evanston and Chicago. Corstange has been named to Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest national honor society, which elects members from can­ didates for degrees in lib­ eral arts and sciences, usually at the top 10 per­ cent of the graduating class. Northwestern University is a private research and teaching University with an approximate attendance of 7,500 full-time under­ graduate students and 7,000 graduate and profes- Dan Corstange sional students. Corstange has applied to some graduate schools, but has not made any final de­ cisions. Eventually, he would like to work in the field of International Pol­ icy with the State Depart­ ment or the United Na­ tions. His work could in­ volve refugee resettle­ ment, United Nations de­ velopment, or work with the Red Cross. Along his path at the undergraduate level, Corstange knew he wanted to specialize in the area of international relations in the Middle East. Two years ago, he began to learn Arabic with a goal of becoming able to speak the language. Arabic is spoken in many African countries as well as throughout the Middle East in approximately 10 to 15 Muslim countries, espe­ cially in a Muslim context. He said few Americans have experience in the Arabic language or in that kind of work, so there should be a high demand for his occupation. At Northwestern Univer­ sity, Costangc has had some exposure to Middle Eastern ethnicities. He has been involved with student groups that promote cul­ tural activities and pro­ jects on campus. As a result of his schol­ arship, Corstange will be going to Egypt to study Arabic for the coming academic year, returning in June. He hopes to be proficient in the language at the end of the period. He said he is looking for­ ward to actual experience in the cultures he is trying to learn about. Corstange said he is very excited about a pro­ ject he will be involved in because of the opportunity See CHS grad, pg. 16 Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616*891*1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome ~ Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Jerry Marvle unloads books at the current loading dock from Lakeland Library Cooperative. There are two loading docks in the current building. Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. ■hZ. J JBwhite ■1 Your Smile The First Thing People See! �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 29. 2000 Thornapple planners table rezoning request by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Township Planning Commission member Jack Spencer found himself in the audi­ ence during a public hear­ ing Aug. 21. Spencer has applied to rezone his property on Finkbeiner Road from A-R (agriculutural residential) to R-R (rural residential). The R-R designation would allow one-acre lots as compared to the 1.5acre lots required in the AR district. During the public hear­ ing six residents spoke against the rezoning be­ cause of their fears of too high density, increased traffic and impact on the schools. One resident turned in a packet of infor­ mation to be considered by the commission members before making a decision There was a discussion of how this property fits into future land use planning and that it "straddles two zones." Audience members were reminded that zoning can­ not be so restrictive as to prohibit land owners from using their property to its highest and best use. Spencer explained that this was a "rezoning" re­ quest and that he doesn't have exact plans for the development of the prop­ erty yet. He told commissioners that he hoped to create an open space plan that incor­ porates much of the best information on how to cre­ ate a livable community which would be an asset to the neighborhood. Spencer would be able to create 40-45 lots on the 63.5 acres in the A-R dis­ trict and about 55 in the RR district. Spencer told the board that the number of New associate pastor installed at St. Paul David W. Ziehr was in­ stalled as the new associ­ ate pastor Aug. 13 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia. The installation service was attended by about 150 people, including many area Lutheran pastors. The celebration continued with a pig roast in the fellow­ ship hall after the service. Ziehr’s first sermon here was preached Sunday, Aug. 20. He spoke on Ephesians 4:4-5. Pastor Ziehr graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo., with a master of divinity degree in May 1992. He comes to St, Paul from Good Shep­ herd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, Ala., where he had served since 1995. He is highly regarded in youth ministry and plans to concentrate in that area immediately. He also has a special passion for senior ministry, as well as evan­ gelism. He will be working hand in hand with Pastor Robert Gerke to meet the growing ministry needs of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Ziehr and his wife, Trudi, have two small children, Brittany (age 7) and Jordan (5). The Ziehrs are having a home built in the Middleville area and hope to be settled by late October. Trudi is a registered nurse and will be working part time in the Intensive Care Unit at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. THE NATUREFORM COLLECTION OF LAMINATE HAS ARRIVED! The Nature Form Collection of Mannington laminate is now available. This col­ lection is the next evolu­ tion in laminate flooring. We take all the tradition­ al benefits of laminate flooring and combine them with a highly tex­ turized surface. The result is the most realistic looking laminate floors on the market today combined with a 20 year residential warranty. • Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Tile • Hardwood and Laminate flooring Sales • Design • Installation Let us help you explore the possibilities for your home, today! Caledonia Carpet & Interiors (D&W Plaza Next to Rite-Aid) • Phone: 616-891-2360 homes would be deter­ mined by the terrain of the property. The commisison voted to table this request to give them time to review some of the information that was submitted to them. In other business, the commission reviewed the draft of the new open space residential devel­ opment ordinance. Infor­ mation from the Barry County Health Department will be included before the commisison makes its fi­ nal decision. The township has pur­ chased a decibel measur­ ing device and will be go­ ing out to measure the ev­ eryday sounds and back­ ground noise of the town­ ship. This research will help the commission make the revisions of the nuisance ordinance requested by the members of the townhsip council. Homeowners in the audi­ ence were reminded that noise levels are measured at the property line. The commission will hold a public hearing within the next several months to discuss their findings. adminstraZoning tor/planner Geoff Moffat reported that the hydrolo­ gist hired by the township should have a written re­ port on the Wenger gravel pit request within four to five weeks. He will be working with both planning commisisons to set up the date for the next joint planning meet­ ing. The industrial site lo­ cation will be on the agenda for that meeting. He also brought a con­ cern to the commission on a new law on zoning rul­ ings and how they apply to religious institutions. This is an area where the commisison will have to be vigilant. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission is at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 in the Township Hall. Middleville Floral has new owner When Marisa Rakowski purchased the Middleville Floral Shop from Kim Wieringa a month ago, she knew she wanted to make some changes while build­ ing on the strengths of the existing business. Rakowski has been redecorating the shop and visitors will see some changes in the store, but Rakowski hopes they will be excited by the new possibilities. Rakowski's interest in horticulture began from an early age. She began with a certificate from the Ottawa Center Career Line- Career technical center. She then attended Michigan State University in Horticluture. She has a degree in commercial floricutlture with an emphasis in floral design. Originally from Jenison, she now lives in Middleville with her husband, Phillip, and one year old son, Mark. "This is a nice home­ town," she says. The best thing about own the store is "making people happy," she says. The hardest is starting out as the only real employee and being responsible for a new business. She hopes to increase the wedding business with service and creativity. She is willing to work closely with brides who already know exactly what they want. But the real fun is work­ ing with someone who lets her create a floral surprise for their wedding. She wants to make that day as special as she can. Wire service and timely local delivery are available. She enjoys helping people use flowers for an entire look for their homes. One focus of the shop is on the natural or rustic look. Rakowski hopes to help people customize their designs to suit their livestyles. She also hopes to add some exotic cut flowers to the ever popular roses, daisies and baby's breath Marisa Rakowski is the new owner of Middleville Floral in the cut flowers. The fresh new look at Middleville Floral invites customers to stop by and take home an arrangement. Hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Satur­ days from 8 am to 2 p.m. Call 795-3131 for more in­ formation. Rakowski says, "owning this business is still so ex­ citing." She looks forward to meeting the good challenges which lie ahead. She is planning a open house for sometime in November and will show off some her creativity with a float in this year's Heritage Days Parade on Sept. 9. Another school year starts at TK by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Schools in the Thornapple Kellogg School District opened their doors today. School employees have been getting ready for the eager onslaught of young scholars. Children in the area have spent the last week making sure that they squeeze every last bit of enjoyment out of the few remaining days. Several sought out their last cone at The Scoop, others took their last long bicycle ride, swim or hike For some 4-H members this last week still included animals and fairs. They went to the State Fair near Detroit. Some students wanted to turn back the clock to the opening day of summer va­ cation when all the possiblilities existed. Here is a look back on how some students spent their summer vacations. 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MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 08. 2000 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville Michigan Council was called to order at 7 00 p m. by Lon Myers, Council Presklent of the Village of Middleville, Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present Mr Floyd Bray Mrs Dorothy Corson. Mr WHIiam Kenyon Mr Michael Lytle Mr Lon Myers Mr David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg XVI mem­ bers present The minutes of the July 25. 2000 meeting were approved as written, as was the Agenda Mr Ray Peters approached Council regarding Heritage Days planned for September 08 and 09. 2000 ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Approved Resolution #00 018. Recreation Plan on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray Roll call resulted in all Ayes 2 Approved Resolution #00 019 allowing franchise rights to DTE Marketing on motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Roll call vote resulted m all Ayes 3 Approved the invoices, dated August 04 , 2000, in the amount of $11,256 76 on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 4 Appropriated $34,500 00 to asphalt local streets (Robin Road. Meadowlark Court and Meadowlark Court cul-de sac. Greenwood Court and Green wood Court cul-de-sac) and appropriated $35,000 00 to resurface and provide asphalt rolled curb for major streets (Dibble Street from Railroad Street to High Street and Railroad Street from High Street to Main Street) on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Kenyon. 5. Approved the bill from Mika, Myers. Beckett and Jones for Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues ....--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I services rendered with regard to the Utiity Improvement Project, in the amount of $40 00 for pay­ ment by Barry County on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle 6 Authorized the change in the current Village health care plan from a $2 00 prescription co-pay to a $10 00 prescription co-pay with reimbursement of the difference between old and new plan available to employees covered under the DPW union contract on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by M' Lytle The motion carried with 6 Ayes and 1 Nay with Mr Bray voting aganst the motion 7 Appropriated no more than $1575.00 to assist individual property owners in mediating erosion and drainage problems in the Hunter s Ridge plat on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman 8 Accepted the recommends tion of the Planning Commission to zone 509 Arlington (Gregs Get-lt-N-Go) as C-2 Highway Commercial District on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 9 Accepted the recommenda­ tion of the Planning Commission to zone 109 Lem Paul (Corson) as R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District on a motion made by Mr Newman supported by Mrs and VandenBerg The motion carried with six Ayes and one abstention with Mrs Corson abstaining 10. Accepted the recommen­ dation of the Planning Commission to zone 418 Broadway (Poll) as R-2 Medium Density Residential District on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 11 Accepted the recommen­ dation of the Planning Commis­ sion to zone 516 Broadway (Bass) as R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr. Bray. 12. Accepted the recommen­ WANTED: YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals currently has an opening. If interested in helping the Township, please contact Yankee Springs Township Office: (616) 795-9091/Ask for Al McCrumb, Township Supervisor 304 dation of the Planning Commis­ sion to zone 615 Broadway (Crystal Flash) as C-2 Highway Commercial District on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mr Lytle 13. Accepted the recommen­ dation of the Planning Commis­ sion to zone 10375 Green Lake Road (Thornapple Kellogg School District) as R-1 Low Density Single Family Residen­ tial District on a morion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 14 Accepted the recommen­ dation of the Planning Commis­ sion to zone Vacant Land in SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 and E 1/2 of the SW 1/4 Section 1/2 (approxi­ mately 70 acres) (Dykstra) as R1 Low Density Single Family Residential District on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mrs VandenBerg 15 Adjourned the meeting at 8 18 pm on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a m and 5.00 p.m., Monday through Friday (301) To the editor: I am a life long resident of the Middleville area and for the most part value the lifestyle afforded by our tight-knit community. As a business owner and churchman. I have appreciat­ ed the advantages of our small town, where everyone seems to know you’- or your family, your business reputa­ tion - who is doing well, who is not doing so well. etc. When you want to get the word out to mobilize the troops or to save your small business advertising money. Middleville and the “back fence gang,” “coffee house crew” “extended (though dysfunctional) family” comes second to none for communication firepower. The aforementioned are just a few of the niceties of our jungle telegraph, but too often, the darker side rears its head. I have watched over the years these pages and the letters to the editor and have Synopsis of Meeting THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14 2000 Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p m by Supervisor Board members present: 6. Others present: 7. Motion carried to approve agenda as amended. Motion carried to approve July 10 Regular and August 3 Special minutes as amended. Motion carried by roll call to approve bills in amount of $64, 128.55. Treasurers report accepted as presented Motion carried to approve rezoning 2.6 acres (parcel 0814002-018) from AR to RR. A letter will be sent to persons on list for Fire Station Citizen Committee. Committee will be selected from those agreeing to serve. Motion carried to table ordi­ nance change for Great Lakes Energy Services franchise. Motion carried to accept bic Are you looking for an OPPORTUNITY Do you make less than $5.75 per hour ? Do you get FREE FOOD ? Do you have an employer that tries to work around you busy schedule ? Do you get a week of paid vacation working part-time ? Do you get paid for your training ? Do you have the chance for advancement into management positions ? Do you get Di-annual wage reviews ? Do you have low cost insurance available ? If the answer to any of these questions is “I Don't" you might want to talk to us. Or if you are looking for your first job we would like to talk to you too! N\ McDonald's of Gun Lake Patterson & Chief Noonday (M-179) Stop trashing Dave Dykstra f McDonalds ■ I I from Indoff Office Interiors to install recessed mat in lobby Donald Vos of Siegfried. Crandall, Vos & Lewis reviewed annual audit with board Emergency Services showed 70 ambulance and 17 fire calls for July. Planning & Zoning Admin­ istrator reported 22 new home and 50 garage/additions permits so far this year. Ordinance Amendment Committee review­ ing Noise Ordinance. Clerk gave the Board Cemetery Report for January through July. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Submitted by, Donna Stagray, Clerk Attested to by, Donald E. Boysen, Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu­ lar office hours at the township offices.) (307) THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2000 Special Meeting convened at 4:07 p.m. at the Township Hall for the purpose of initiating pur­ chase of property Board members present: 7. Board discussed property m question and adjourned at 4:15 to look at property Board reconvened al 4:35. Motion carried by roll call vote to sign purchase agreement on real property Meeting adjourned at 5.00 p.m. Submitted by. Donna Stagray, Clerk Attested to by. Donald E Boysen. Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is avadaike during regu­ lar office hours at the townshp offices) Call for Classifieds 945-9554 witnessed the negative results of a game of tele­ phone gone awry . It has come to my atten­ tion that this less seemly side of Middleville life has directed itself toward Dave Dy kstra and or Dan Valley Excavating and the work done by Dan Valley for the New Life Christian Church. I would like to publicly go on record as the chairman of Life's Building New Committee that we have nothing but the highest praise for Dave, Barb and their company. The work they did was prompt, profes­ sional. and very affordably priced. In fact, the final invoiced amount was less than the bid price, representing a work at cost. This substantial gift to the church was a tremendous blessing in our maintaining our desired budget in the face of required additional work. Dave is too humble a man to tell you that, so I just did. Perhaps the negative reports circulating attributing delays in the project to Dan Valley arc the result of the normal restaurant rump session and the misinformed doing their normal speculation. I sus­ pect however that this is the latest in the continuing saga of “let’s trash Dave Dykstra." As previously stated. I have noted over the years a number of occasions where Dave and his company have become the public whipping boy. I suspect that the recur­ ring theme is based in jeal­ ousy. Sort of the antithesis of the “local boy makes good” story. On need only look around to sec how Dave and his company have influenced the community. I. for one. say it is for the better. If half the effort was made to fol­ low the lead of folks like the Dykstra\ toward honest hard work rather than targeting them for negative gossip Middleville would be the richer. When Dan Valley fin­ ishes the Main Street pro­ ject. I fully expected it to be the normal high standards that I have observed Dave adhere to throughout the years. Here’s an idea whoever is in charge of the selection of grand marshal for th{ Heritage Day Parade, con­ sider Dave and Barb in the not too distant future and show them some gratitude for helping to make Middleville a better place to live. Oh, and by the way, until then, stop the trash talk in their direction Steve Brady. Middleville YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2000, COMMENCING AT 7 30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZOC 00-08-05, PARCEL ID. NO 026-006-00, A REQUEST BY JERRY ENTIN, TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2342 YANKEE SPRINGS RD. FROM THE "C-2. COM MERCIAL" ZONING DISTRICT TO THE *L-1 LIGHT INDUS­ TRIAL' ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEAR­ ING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPT­ ED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NEC­ ESSARY, REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 300 �The Sun and News. MuldteviUe. Ml, August 29. 2000/Page 15 Company's bankruptcy hurts local businesses, individuals by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Chapter 7 bankruptcy filed by Kim Post of Alto under the business name of Mackinac & Co. LL; Most Child Care Inc., has left roughly hundreds of area businesses and individuals with no means of recourse for repayment of debt for a combined total of millions of dollars in both secured and unsecured claims. Many of the parties are owed money, provided ma- ten al s and services, many in the thousands of dollars, for a project by Newell Construction, listed in the Parade of Homes. The people believed the com­ pany they were dealing with would make good on amounts owed. Though some businesses had writ­ ten contracts from Post and the company, there are now claims they can­ not sell the homes in the project for which they con­ tracted the materials. SYNOPIS OF MEETING YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING August 16, 2000 Meeting called to order by Supervisor McCrumb at 9 15 am Members present Cook. Lippert. Herold, and McCrumb Trustee Finkbeiner absent with notice 5 others present Purpose of the meeting was to define Park Committee duties The Committee is advisory to the Township Board It is a vol unteer commitlee to explore options of park land use Time period to have this park devel oped is 5 years The committee will keep minutes of all meetings and copy Board members All meetings will lake place at the Township Hall. Clerk to be noti­ fied of date to post notice First meeting is scheduled August 16th at 7:00 p m George London was appoint ed to the committee Other Business discussed Trustee Cook motioned to appoint Cathy Strickland regular member to the Zoning Board of Appeals from alternate Second by Herold Approved by all Supervisor McCrumb to advertise the position of alter nate ZBA member Clerk L ippert on behalf of the Planning & Zoning Commission requested that estimates be received for updating/coflating the Zoning Ordinance book Supervisor McCrumb will have the Zoning Map and Future Land Use Map updated with Chairman Beukema and Zoning Administrator Worsham Motion by Herold to adjourn at 9:45 am. second by Cook Approved by all Respectfully Submitted Janice C Lippert. Clerk (306) SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 284 N. BRIGGS ROAO MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 (SI 6} 795-9091 Date of Meetings: Time of Meeting: Place of Meetings: September 5th & 26th. 2000 Tuesday 7:30 p m Yankee Spnngs Township Hail 284 N Bnggs Road. Middleville. Mi 49333 Purpose of Meeting: Yankee Spnngs Planning & Zoning Commission is continuing Workshop Sessions regarding revisions and updating the Yankee Spnngs Township Zoning Ordinance Specifically, Article XII Area & Setback Requirements Parking Regulations Fences and Barners & General Regulations Residents are encouraged to participate This notice is posted m compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41 72a (2) (3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA> The Yankee Spnngs Townsnip board win provide necessary reasonable auxiliary' a ds and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pontec materials being considered at the meeting, to induxluais wttn dtsab- ties at the meeting or pubtec heanng upon 10 days nonce to the Yankee Spnngs Township board A copy of this notice is on fie m the office of the clerk The debtor reportedly asked people to sign a lien waiver in exchange for a promissory note from the construction company. One creditor, not willing to be named, said only those with secured claims might be able to recover a portion of their losses, de­ spite being given a promisory note. He said he actually was owed about twice as much as was stated in the papers filed in the bankruptcy court's paperwork. The list of creditors with secured and non-secured claims is about 20 pages long, but many individuals involved are afraid to have their names mentioned or to speak out on the issue for fear of being disquali­ fied and further vicimized. One creditor, Charles Dykstra, said "Whenever you have a situation like this, it usually costs more in attorneys fees than the amount of the claim. He also said there appears to have been an effort to make it look like less was owed him by creating a fax of a composite of two different quote documents for the amount of the bills. He said he was given a promissory note for only a portion of the amount owed on Aug 4. Another woman who did not want her name to be used is a single mother. She is owed around $85,000, a secured amount that was to be paid back with interest. She said she has no personal money left to hire an attorney to pur­ sue the matter. "This has totally ruined my finances.," she said. She said she hoped this kind of situation with these parties would be prevented from ever happening again. Another businessman said there is no compensa­ tion in a bankruptcy. "This kind of thing rep­ resents the percentage you get burned on, unfortu­ nately, just a part of doing business. You get the good and the bad." Some businesses who deal with selling volumes of products on a daily ba- Middleville netters fall to Caledonia Middleville lost in varsity tennis Aug. 22 to rival Caledonia 6-8. In singles for the Lady Trojans, Teresa Venton lost at No. 1 6-0, 6-0, Erin Holes lost at No. 2 6-4, 7-6 (3) , Kara Hutchens lost at No. 3 6-4, 6-4 and Lindsey Dobson lost at No. 4 6-4, 6-0 In doubles, Jessica Price and partner Veronika Villa won at No. I 6-1, 6-4, Tami Smith and Shelly Cargill lost at No. 2 7-6 (4) . 6-4, Cary Middlebush and Bnttany Pflug won at No. 3 4-6. 6-4, 6-2 and Danielle Hoskins and Jena Jones won at No. 4 7-6 (3), • Tulv A Print*! which wac was July 6. Papers $50. sis are the most. ••• likely to fee of ten The deadline to com­ must be received by get trapped in such situa­ plain, objecting to the dis­ bankruptcy clerk Daniel M tions. Peggy Wiltgin of Fa­ charge of the debtor or to LaVille's office by those mous Flooring, in Caledo­ determine dischargeability dates. The address of his nia said, "We are fortunate of certain debts, is Sept. 5. office is 110 Michigan St. to have worked with very The deadline to object to NW. 299 Federal Building exemptions is 30 days af­ Po Box 3310 Grand good people." She had some advice for ter the conclusion of the Rapids, Ml 49501. The trades people, including meeting of creditors. phone number is 456-2693. subcontractors, suppliers. laborers etc. to try to pro­ tect themselves. She said when credit is given, a notice of com­ mencement should be filed within 90 days of the commencement of the im­ of THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP provements of the property which records the right to PLANNING COMMISSION file a valid lien on the title owner’s property to be filed September 18, 2000 with the office of the regis­ 7 P.M. at Thomapple Township Hall ter of deeds in that county. Trades people by law do 200 E Main Street. Middleville, Ml 49333 have a secured interest in the property, even without Heaae be advited the Thoraapple Tow whip Haaokng a written contract, if they Cocnmiaaion will bold a public bearing at 7:00 P.M. on have done work on the pro­ Monday, September 18, 2000. The pnrpoac of thia ject, she said. bearing is to receive comments on a proposed Open A notice of furnishing is Space Residential Doeluptneut aoning ordinance similar and identifies the amendment Thia Amendment will allow residential type of improvement being development* in the Agriculture-Residential (AR) and furnished. The notice can Rural Residential (RR) Districts that include common be extended if the owner open space areas. Tbc draft ordinance for Open Space fails to furnish a copy of Residential Development requires tbe same density <rf the notice of commence­ homes as required in oon-open space residential ment is received as shown developments. The draft ordinance may be examined by certified mail. A sworn during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, at tbe statement is a similar doc­ Thomapplc Township offtcea, 200 E. Main St, ument used to indicate the Middleville, MI 49333 value of labor on such a project, and subcontrac­ Hou re are 9 12 a.m. & 1 - 4 pm; Friday 9 - Noon tors, suppliers and laborers would use the sworn statement for labor and Written comments regarding this draft ordinance may be materials provided. addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Wiltgin said only once Commission. PO Box 459. Middleville. Ml 493J3 in a while would it be Wesley Van Rhee, Planning Commission Secretary necessary to use these no­ NOTICE: Thoroxppl* Towruh^i will provide ra*Mn»blr auxilary ante and tices and lien documents •crvica meh u for the heanng impaired, and audio lapea for the to protect one's interest. visually arprirod. of fir rt ad nutcnaU besig cxauidaed 4 the hcarrig, upun Another person said revrn dry’i notice to the Toun^up Clark. indrv»du*L« with diaabilriioB requiring auxiliary aid* or kthoci should aortid the Clak try wrung or people who are owed calling. Thcmapplo Town4iT Ckrt, P O Bom 419. 200 F Mam NUect. smaller debts out of Middleville. MI 49333 Telapb<»wi («16) 795-7202 bankruptcy court could use 302 Small Claims Court for a OFFICIAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING $a£itins£f <CitP IBank Teller Part-time Are you searching for a flexible, part-time position in a friendly and professional work environment? Hastings City Bank is seeking individuals who fit this description to fill positions that we currently have open in our: Middleville, Wayland & Hastings Offices The job requirements include: a general aptitude for math, good attention to detail, excellent customer relation skills and an outstanding work ethic. Basic computer knowledge is a plus. However, training will be provided. If this type of position looks interesting to you, please stop by the Human Resources Department at our Hastings location and complete an employment application. We are open Monday through Friday 9:00 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Our location is 150 W. Court St., Hastings, ML EOE/M-F fastings €itj> JSanfe Computer/Proof Operator - Afternoons Hastings City Bank - Data Center, located in Middleville, is looking for a fulltime computer/proof operator to fill an afternoon time slot It you have previous 10-key operation expenence. are familiar with the general operation of a per­ sonal computer and are capable of lifting 50 lbs on an occasional basis, we would like to talk with you about the opportunity that is currently available. This is a full-time position and offers a competitive hourly rate of pay with an excellent benefit package. Daily work hours generally go from 11:00 a m. to com­ pletion (40 hours per week). If this type of position looks interesting to you. please stop by the Human Resources Department at our Hastings location and complete an employment application. We are open Monday through Friday 9:00 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Our location is 150 W. Court St., Hastings, Ml EOE/M-F �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 29. 2000 Cherry Valley scouts enjoy day camp The Cherry Valley Girl Scouts held their annual Day Camp at Caledonia’s Lakeside Park during the week of July 31-Aug. 4 This event was held for four days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Brownie and Junior­ aged girls (ages 6-12). This year’s theme was "Back to Nature’’ and it gave the girls a chance to learn new skills, make new friends and experience the outdoors with activities directed by adult leaders and older Girl Scouts. The younger Girl Scouts are divided into units of about 12 girls so they can fully enjoy their camp expe­ rience All units participate in flag ceremonies, cooking their own meals and helping keep camp clean and safe. This year’s day camp director, Karen Cargill, said she was pleased with the CHS grad, from page 11 through Rotary. After he goes to the Middle East, he will be working on "The Reconciliation Project,” which will bring Egyptian and Israeli students to­ gether to work on a com­ munity service effort to­ gether in the West Bank, such as a refugee camp Head Start program, a women’s clinic or a senior center in Jerusalem during a week-long spring break period. Though involving Palestinian students in the project would be difficult. THINK SUMMER EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7830 Experienced & Fully Insured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Wayland A. Bradley areas. »• they will at least work with Palestinians at those sites. "The Reconciliation Pro­ ject is about peace be­ tween peoples: peace in practice," Corstange ex­ plained. The goal is culti­ vating peace between peoples through chipping away at the wall between peoples until friendships can replace hatred and reconciliation can over­ come suspicion. The project will seek to bring Arabs and Israelis together on an equal foot­ ing with a positive mis­ sion. It brings a number of energetic volunteers to the Palestinian territories to engage in much needed community service. Another purpose is to bring the next generation together and to show them they can work together, and can complete the peace process their parents began. Corstange will work with others to set up the pro­ gram so the project will become a perpetual effort. He is the son of Maria and Bruce Corstange of Caledonia. Barry County Community Home improvement Program v t FIX UP YOUR HOME 0 jg (windows, furnace, electric, siding, etc.) gj m w Offering through Barry County Board off Commissioners; the State off Michigan K w I call 616-693-2271 j J* Equal Housing Opportunity Lender Sh-xc cooperation of the 82 girls and their willingness to learn new skills "The girls were enthusias­ tic about day camp and the activities they were involved with all week,” she com­ mented. Each unit’s activities were planned by adult Girl Scout Leaders with assistance from day camp aides and other adults. The activities are based on their age level ami skill level. Here is what each unit par­ ticipated in during day camp: • Unit #1 was new Brownies who were busy with learning new games and songs, crafts and having fun. • The Brownies in Unit #2 loved taking hikes, cooking their meals, making nature crafts and learning to enjoy the outdoors. • The older Brownies in Unit #3 had fun with cook­ ing, crafts, looking for frogs and playing games. • Unit #4 was new Juniors who enjoyed learning new skills like sewing, weaving, and crafts as well as outdoor skills and safety. • Another group of Juniors in Unit #5 enjoyed the many craft projects, taking hikes and learning about animals. • The Juniors in Unit #6 took longer hikes, learned about photography and Native American customs and other advanced outdoor skills and the equipment needed for these activities. • Unit #7 was the oldest Juniors and they planned many of their own activities which a play they shared with younger girls. They also learned about knots, jack knife safety and back­ packing. Day camp is provided by area Girl Scout leaders for any registered Girl Scout to enjoy the outdoors in the summer and have fun! Anyone interested in becom­ ing involved with Girl Scouts may call Debi Wilson at 795-3799. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! Unit No. 2 enjoyed cooking their own meals. Here is Megan Cargill, their day camp aide, with Beth Sickles, Bailey Smith and Emmy Peacock. In The Service Chad A. Carlson Navy Airman Chad A. Carlson, son of Pamela S. Carlson of Alto, recently departed on a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf while assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, home ported in Norfolk, Va. Carlson is one of more than 10,000 Atlantic Fleet Sailors and Marines deploy­ ing aboard the ships of the USS George Washington Carrier Battle Group and USS Saipan Amphibious Ready Group. The groups are comprised of 11 surface combatants, two submarines, nine aircraft squadrons and one Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the deployment, Carlson’s ship will defend U.S. policy and support international interests in the Middle East and Europe. Prior to deploying, the groups participated in a 17day Atlantic Joint Task Force Exercise. This exercise was designed to prepare naval forces for contingencies they may encounter during the deployment. Sailors from Carlson’s ship trained in amphibious, undersea and surface warfare operations, and maritime interception Carners like USS George Washington are deployed around the world to maintain U.S. presence and provide rapid response in times of crisis. They serve as a highly visible deterrent to wold-bc aggressors, and are equipped with the most versatile and powerful weapons and air­ craft available. He joined the Navy in October 1999. 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt inc RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL Formerly South Kent Asphalt Producers of Quality Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance 616-877-4441 CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616-897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 29, 2000/Page 17 Crash kills Thornapple-Kellogg senior Lucas Scott Egolf, 17, of Middleville was killed in an early morning head-on car­ truck collision Tuesday morning, Aug. 22. According to information from the Kent County Sher­ iffs Department, Egolfs car, a 1990 Chevy Corsica, was traveling northbound on Broadmoor Avenue (M-37) near 60th Street at approxi­ mately 6:51 a m. when it crossed the center line and stuck an oncoming semi­ tractor with gravel trailer head-on. The dump truck was part of the construction crew working on the South Beltline project. Egolf was pronounced dead at the scene Two other vehicles driven by Middleville residents were involved in the acci­ dent. Katie Schulte, driving a 1981 Pontiac, was not in­ jured. Thomas McCoy, driv­ ing a 1996 Chevy pickup, suffered minor injuries but declined treatment at the scene. The driver of the dump truck. Daniel Lee Trevino, 40. of Montague, also was not hurt. Egolf would have been a senior this year at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Egolf was a wrestler for two years for T.K. but took time off during his junior year to devote more attention to his studies. Principal Ellen Zack has met with her staff. Coun­ selors will be available to Lucas Egolf The state fire marshal was called to investigate Sgt. Greg Stormzand said once arson is suspected, a criminal investigation is required. The Grand Rapids Police brought in a dog to identify suspicious areas, and traces of ig­ nitable solvents were found in several origin lo­ cations in the building, so the fire is believed to have been caused intentionally. The house apparently had been vandalized about a week ago, when win­ dows at the front and back of the house were broken. A series of at least 10 structural arson fires have been identified in Grand Rapids and in Cutlerville. Another fire reportedly was set the same night in Cut­ lerville which is only 10 miles from Caledonia. There is a possibility that the fires are related, but this is not known for sure, and may not be known un­ til the persons setting any of the fires are appre­ hended. Stormzand said. Ryan Marzean. of Alto, age 13 was killed Wednesday. Aug. 23, while riding his bicycle on 76th Street west of Whitneyville Avenue. Marzean was leaving a driveway from 8571 76th Street at approximately 6:30 p.m when he rode into the path of a vehicle trav­ eling west on the street. The driver. Erin Mesecar from Alto, age 19. was driving a 1987 Chevy Cavalier and attempted to stop but was unable to do so before striking the boy. Sheriff Deputy Don Munn frit/ Etonic Shoes Se&lOH WOL/TQR Men's & Women's 50%off up to *60 Savings! Molitor Scary Long Golf Balls dozen - Regular $14.99 KZG Irons All On Sale! $099 von V Floor Models 2O%off Dunlop Double Titanium Golf Balls 24 pack - Regular $28.99 Walter Hagen Clubs 10°°OFF now ■raphite Shafts $499 • Steel Shafts $399 Peerless Iron Sets Don’t Light That Fire Without A ffi'! 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The Caledonia Fire De­ partment responded quick­ ly, arriving within four minutes, and the Dutton Fire Department assisted, according to Fire Chief Butch Welton. In spite of the swift response, the fire was "fully involved" or ad­ vanced sufficiently to have "totaled" the house. The shell still remains, how­ ever. Value of the damage has not yet been assessed. Rich Overmire, auxiliary services administrator at Caledonia schools, said a reward of up to $5,000 has been posted for informa­ tion leading to solving the crime. An insurance inves­ tigator had only recently visited the site and had not estimated the amount of the damage, though the building is a total loss. Overmire said. meet with students. Assisting the Kent County Sheriffs Depart­ ment were the Dutton Fire Department and Life EMS. Alcohol was not considered to be a factor in this acci­ dent. Broadmoor had to be closed from 60th to 68th Street during rush hour be­ cause of the crash. Services were held Friday. Aug. 25, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions can be made to the Freeport Skate Park in care of the Freeport United Brethren Church of Christ. Car-bicycle accident kills Alto boy, 13 /One FRft^X / sieaveof \ Taylor Made Golf Balls \ with purchase of, \. a dozen / NOW JAJ All Bags & Other Golf Balls 10Mioff Hurry in while merchandise lasts! Sale starts Tuesday August 29 thru Saturday September 2 • Burn permit regulations vary from | "'rAfJ location to location. Contact your local bum permit-isJ suing agency for the regulations in your area. • Bum permits will be only * be issued for one day at a time, as the fire danger conditions permit—day’s with cool temperatures and calm winds. Sponsored by the Michigan interagency WncXana Fire Protection Association 8980 N. Rodgers Ct. Suite B • Caledonia 616-891-5100 • Fax 616-891-5111 �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 29. 2000 Trojans shut out Wayland in football opener by David T. Young Editor Bruising defense, a moderately successful grind-it-out offense and key mistakes by the oppo­ nent made Middleville's football opener Friday night a pleasant one. The Trojans held Wayland to fewer than 100 yards in total offense and played some stellar pass defense en route to a 14-0 shutout victory at Bob White Stadium to start the 2000 season. The triumph sets the stage for Thornapple Kel­ logg's annual rivalry clash this Friday evening with Caledonia, which opened its season with a loss at East Grand Rapids. Junior quarterback Yon Bucher and senior running backs Matt Erb, Zia Shook and Aaron LaLone pro­ vided a lot of spark on both sides of the ball for coach Tim Penfield's squad for Opening Night. Bucher, making his first varsity start, led a bal­ anced rushing attack with 65 yards on 18 carries. Erb, the thrcc-yards-and-a-cloud of dust type of fullback Bob White coached annu­ ally in glory days past, had just 22 yards in seven at­ tempts. but he scored both of the touchdowns for the evening on short bursts. LaLone had 38 yards in nine rushes and Shook came up with 48 in 15 car­ ries. But it wasn’t really a typical football game. Consider the following: • The game clock re­ fused to work for all of the first quarter and most of the second, so only a few actually knew how much time was left to do some­ thing. • Wayland ran only four plays from the offensive line of scrimmage for all of the first period and most of the second, finally com­ ing to a little bit of life about the same time the clock did. • With very few excep­ tions, the only double digit yardage gained during the evening was from punt and kickoff returns, or plays that were called back by penalties. • Wayland too often managed to dig itself into huge holes by committing costly penalties in crucial situations. • Middleville avoided penalties through three quarters, but suddenly was found guilty of four straight infractions in the final pe­ riod, allowing the Wild­ cats to make things a little too interesting. TK wasted no time (though it wasn't showing on the clock) in scoring the first touchdown after the opening kickoff. The Trojans marched the ball to roughly midfield when they apparently had suited on downs and had to punt. But a roughing the kicker penalty enabled them to keep possession and move down to the Wildcats’ 12yard line. Three plays later, Erb busted several tackles up the middle and looked like a plow wedging into the end zone. Mike Hopkins booted the extra point to make it 7-0. Wayland on the next se­ ries had a long run by Matt Longstreet called back by a clipping penalty and LaLone snuffed out a screen pass with some smart defense, causing the 'Cats to give up the ball. Bucher took the ensuing punt from his own 33 all the way down to just a half yard from the end zone, but that was nullified by a clipping penalty. TK’s grinding, ball con­ trol. tackle to tackle rush­ ing offense was able to eat up plenty of time, going from its own 17 to Way­ land's 11 before finally suiting on downs. The Wildcats then fi­ nally got their offense go­ ing by going to the air with sophomore quarterback The Caledonia Boseboll/Softboll League would like to apologize for the incomplete list, previously published, of sponsors for our 2000 season. UUe hod many generous sponsors this year, who helped moke our season a successful one! The following is a complete listing of 2000 season sponsors: 1st of Michigan Alto Gas American legion, S.A.l. Amer i tech Athletes in Motion Big O Fish House Bill Ashley Broadmoor Motor Sales Caledonia Chiropractic Caledonia Farmers Elevator Caledonia Post Office Caledonia Aent-AII Campou Corners Dr. Choryan Dr. Hannapel Dr. Robin Vaughan Dutton Dairy Delight Cd's Body Shop FCC Inc. Fortune Chef Great lakes lawn Maintenance Greenbauer Asphalt Hastings City Bank Herlein-Tasker Auto Sales/leasing Jvan.com Knights of Columbus Macomber Welding, Inc. Maynard's Water Conditioning Morrow Communications Pagano's Aestauront Seif Chevrolet Sky American Southkent Veterinary Hospital Steketee Turf Swierenga Jewelers Timothy & Company Triangle Productions You Want It Where? Delivery Service Zylstra Door Please support our sponsors, and thank them the next time you visit them! Senior running back Zia Shook (14) was a workhorse Friday night, carrying the ball 15 times for 48 yards. Leon Hilaski, but Bucher foiled their ultimate plans by intercepting at his own 7 just before the half. Middleville did another grind-it-out drive in the third quarter, going 56 yards in 15 plays to score the game's second and last TD. It was Erb again, this time from about the onefoot line and Hopkins' kick made it 14-0. Key plays in the drawnout march were a nice punt return by Bucher for about 30 yards and Wayland penalties, a face mask job and a roughing the passer call. But the Trojans finally were bitten by the penalty bug in the fourth period, fueling two Wayland drives that got as far as Middleville's 23 and its 28. Turning in key pass de­ fensive efforts to help stop those drives were Bucher, LaLone, Chad Barager and Mark Thompson. The latter two came up with a key sack on Hilaski and LaLone nailed speedster Justin Stuive on a trick hook and ladder pass at­ tempt. The Trojans were able to contain Stuive, perhaps the swiftest runner in the O-K Gold Conference, all night by not allowing him to get outside to run for daylight. Middleville finished (he night with 203 total yards, all on the ground, while holding Wayland to 93. The Wildcats threw the football 24 times, with seven completions for 52 yards. However, their lead­ ing rusher, Longstreet, had only 38 yards. Leading the defensive legions was Erb, an inside linebacker, with 10 tack­ les. Jason Doyle, a defen­ sive back, had six hits, as did defensive tackle Adam Nieland. Trojans win Barry County golf tournament Barry County champions. Or at least until Sept. 8. The Trojans from Thornapple Kellogg High School won last Tuesday's (Aug. 22) Barry County tournament at Mullenhurst with an impressive early season score of 306. Caledon.a was second with a 308, Hastings third with a 327, Lakewood fourth with a 340, Maple Valley fifth with a 341, Wayland sixth with a 348 and Delton Kellogg finished sixth with a 361. Most of those teams will get a second chance at a Barry County title Friday. Sept. 8 when the Hastings Country Club plays host to the J-Ad Graphics Barry County Fall Classic. The top 10 finishers at the Mullenhurst event were TK's Dan Burbank with a 71. Caledonia's Nick Fuller with a 73, TK's Bob Roush with a 75, TK's Chase Vandenberg with a 75, Caledonia's Chris Leatherman with a 76, Caledonia's Josh VanVelson with a 78, Hastings' Brian DeVries with a 79, Maple Valley's Brian Burt with an 80, Hastings' Pete Swiatek with an 80 and Caledonia's Josh Baltrusaitis with an 81. TK's fourth score that figured into the victory was Josh Enyart's 85. Other early tournaments for TK included Coldwater (Aug. 21) and Broadmoor (Aug. 18). The Trojans managed a 347 at Coldwater. Roush carded an 85, Vandenberg an 85, Burbank an 86 and Matt Gilbert a 91. At Broadmoor, TK was third in its division with a 331, finishing behind Calvin Christian (304) and Coopersville (327). Burbank led the Trojan efforts with a 79, Pyke had an 82, Gilbert an 82 and Vandenberg an 88. . �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 29, 2000/Page 19 Bros 2nd in bovs. race Trojan girls capture 1st in Wayland Invitational The defending Class B state champion Mid­ dleville girls' cross country team continued its winning tradition Saturday morning by taking first in the 11team Wayland Invita­ tional. Coach Tammy Benjam­ in's group pulled off the impressive feat without its top runner, junior Melissa Quisenberry, being able to run at 100 percent. Quisen­ berry, the team's No. 2 run­ ner a year ago and one of the top 10 in the state, was slowed by an injury, but still managed to finish third in the five-kilometer (3.1 miles) race in 21:05. With "the Quiz" hob­ bled, senior Jen Verkerke rose to the occasion by taking the runner-up slot with a time of 20:47. Elise Nyland checked in fifth at 21:14, Chris Dood was ninth in 21:40 and Katie Richter rounded out the Trojans' scoring with a 22:52 clocking, good for 15th place. The individual champion was Nicole Bush of Kelloggsville, who finished in 20:18. Giving Thornapple Kel­ logg an interesting tussle was surprising Kelloggsville. which took the team runner-up trophy with 40 points, just seven more than TK’s 33. Lowell was third with 69. Delton Kel­ logg fourth with 121, Wayland fifth 144. Byron Cen­ ter sixth 151, Wyoming Park 154, followed by ____ j ___.l placed sixth in the 11team field. Lawton, de­ spite being only a Class D school, won it with 68 team points. Kelloggsville was second with 86, Wyoming Park third with 93. Wayland fourth with 110, followed by Delton Kellogg 126. Middleville 156, Lowell 173, Hopkins 177, Rogers 194 and Byron Center did not have the minimum of five runners to Hopkins. Fennville, Wyo­ ming Rogers and Lawton. The big news in the boys' race was the second place finish of sophomore Tim Brog, who endured the humidity and tough Wayland course with a time of 17:51. Brog last year earned the distinction of qualifying for the state Class B meet in Brooklyn as a freshman. The Trojan boys' squad rnmnlete team have a complete score. Other scorers for the Tro­ jan boys, behind Brog, were Mike Stortz, 28th in 20:17; Nick Tomson, 31st in 20:19; Alex Robinson, 38th in 20:57; and Pattrick Jansens. 57th in 22:20. The individual medalist for the boys’ meet was Wyoming Park's Mark VanderMeer, who com­ pleted the course in 17:32. East Grand Rapids gets Calvin scholarship awards revenge, beats Scots 10-0 list has 20 from this area Twenty area students have Calvin Faculty Honors $1,900. been announced as scholar- Scholarship. $2,500, and • Sarah A. Sikma, daughship recipients for the 2000- Academic Achievement ter of Steven and Susan 2001 academic year at Award, $500. Sikma of Alto, South ChrisCalvin College. • Michelle L. Batts, tian High School, D & D The students, their parents daughter of Anthony and Building Scholarship, and hometowns, high school Florence Batts of Caledonia. $1,500, and DeVries Church alma mater and type of Grand Rapids Christian High Music Award, $1,200. award and amount were as School, Calvin Presidential • Nathan A. Ter Beek, son follows: Scholarship, $5,500, and of Bruce and Kathryn Ter • Adam J. Rhodes, son of George J. Van Wesep Beek of Alto, South ChrisPatricia Rhodes of Memorial Scholarship, tian High School, Calvin Grandville and Craig Rhodes $2,000. Honors Scholarship, $1,500. of Middleville, Calvin Chris• Amy L. Batts, daughter • Ryan T. Hanson, son of tian High School, Arnold of Anthony and Florence Larry and Cheryl Hanson of and Cynthia Morren Family Batts of Caledonia, Grand Caledonia, Caledonia High Scholarship, $2,000. Rapids Christian High School, Calvin Presidential • Daniel T. Kokmeyer, son School, Calvin Presidential Scholarship, $5,500. of Dr. Frank and Verna Scholarship, $5,500. • Angela J. Ouwinga, Kokmeyer of Middleville, • Melanie S. Hanson, daughter of Paul and JoAnne Thornapplc Kellogg High daughter of Larry and Cheryl Ouwinga of Caledonia, School, Calvin Dean's Hanson of Caledonia, Cale- CaledoniaHigh School, Scholarship, $3,500, and donia High School, August Calvin Honors Scholarship, Academic Achievement Frankema Memorial Dean's $1,500. Award, $500. Scholarship, $3,500, and • Paul A. Trowbridge, son • Adam A. Kuipers, son of Academic Achievement of Dr. William and Laura Terry and Sheila Kuipers of Award, $500. Trowbridge of Caledonia, Middleville, South Christian • Laura J. Lanser, daughter South Christian High High School, Calvin Faculty of Peter and Janet Lanser of School, Calvin Faculty Honors Scholarship, $2,500. Caledonia, Caledonia High Honors Scholarship, $2,500. • Stacey E. Pylman, School, Calvin Faculty • Betsy A. DeYoung, daughter of Dave and Judy Honors Scholarship, $2,500. daughter of Dale and Sandra Hopkins ol Middleville, • Scott A. Robertson, son DeYoung of Middleville, South Christian High of Dr. Richard and Cynthia South Christian High School. Calvin Honors Robertson of Caledonia, School, Calvin Honors Scholarship, $1,500, Aca- Grand Rapids Baptist High Scholarship, $1,500. demic Achievement Award, School, Calvin Presidential . Matthew D. Kuipers, son $500, and Mae Groeneveld Scholarship, $5,500. of Terry and Sheila Kuipers Scholarship, $1,400. . Rachel M. Koning, of Middleville, South Chris• Tracy A. Schondel- daughter of Edward and Kim tian High School, Calvin mayer, daughter of Carolyn Koning of Alto, South Chris- Honors Scholarship, $1,500. Getty of Middleville, Thor- tian High School, Peter B . Rachel M Kuipers, nappie Kellogg High School, Northouse Scholarship, daughter of Gary and Ruth Call 945-9554 for ACTION Ads! Kuipers of Middleville, Thornapple Kellogg High School, Calvin Honors Scholarship, $1,500. • Ryan D. Smith, son oi David and Laura Smith of Middleville, Thornapple Kellogg High School, Calvin Dean's Scholarship, $3,500. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT A new season. A new coach. And a much different result. When Caledonia and East Grand Rapids met up in the first round of the prep football playoffs a year ago. it was Caledonia defeating East 27-20 on East's home turf. It was not only a Scots' post-season triumph, but it also was the final game for East coach George Barcheski, who said good­ bye to the Pioneers program after spending 30 years there as their head coach. That was then and this is now. The Scots and Pioneers played the rematch last Friday on the same Memorial Field, but this time it was new coach Peter Stuursma and his eager squad of Pioneers posting an emotion win, 10-0. The only scoring East needed came in the second and third quarters. In the second, Tom Cook booted a 27-yard field goal to put his team on top 3-0. Kyle Thompson then hauled in a 5-yard aerial from quarterback Logan Clipp in the third quarter to give East its winning margin. Offensive, Caledonia had its moments, but were never able to capitalize on them. Missed fourth down plays, fumbles and an offense that was forced to go to the air, although its more accustomed to the run were areas that kept the Scots off the scoreboard The Scots gained 97 yards on the ground with Jerome Gardner leading the charge with 40 yards. In the air, however, the Scots struggled. Quarterback Ben Busman completed 2of-ll passes for II yards and had one interception. Clipp, in comparison, completed 5-of-17 passes for 122 yards and the one score. Caledonia will get its second chance at a first win this Friday when it plays host to rival Middleville. The Scots beat the Trojans last year for a second consecutive time, 12-7. Middleville opened its 2000 campaign last Friday with a 14-0 victory over Wayland. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water i Softener Rental with installation InstaHutton fee applies. Must present coupon. Not valid with other offers. Hest Prfce, C2uu li txj, Serz^ce • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call (GIG) 795-959G Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville ~ STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley. Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 ! �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml August 29. 2000 What did you do this summer? Students had a chance to work closely with scientists during the day long trip. Community Ed also sponsored art classes like mosaics Some Middleville students wore life jackets and did reasearch in Lake Muskegon this summer. This field trip was sponsored by Community Education. Tailoring to serve your charitable interests and financial goals W.' — rhe Barry Community Foundation offers a range of philanthtopn options Unrestricted Funds, or Community Action Funds, give the foundation the discretion to make grants that address the most urgent needs of the community as they change from time to time Field-of-Interest Funds benefit a specif­ ic area of interest to the donor They can also benefit a geographical area Donor Advised Funds are often created as an alternative to a pnvate foundation and allow donors to recommend the char­ itable organizations and causes to be con­ sidered for grants They can be estab­ lished in two forms Non Endowed Donor Advtscd Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from both pnncipal and income Endowed Donor Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from the income of the fund si oinniunitv ------------- ------ ------- Some students played soccer at the Barry County Fair - ---- Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established Scholarship and Award Funds are established by donors wishing to make education available to individuals in their communities You may also wish to: consider naming your community foun­ dation as the beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy make a bequest to a community founda­ tion in your living trust or will establish a Supporting Organization through the community foundation A Supporting Organization is a separate legal entity for tax purposes and has its own governing body, by affiliating with a community foundation, the Supporting Organization enjoys public chanty status and the professional staff services of the community foundation These young managers helped the Thornapple Kellogg football team keep control of their equipment. 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Ml/August 29. 2000 Hoekstra stops in Gun Lake area to kick off campaign by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Second District Con­ gressman Peter Hoekstra included a stop at the Curley Cone ice cream store, comer of Patterson Road and M179 (Chief Noonday Road), last Thursday in a tour announcing his candidacy Congressman Pete Hoekstra (left) looks over information about Barry County given to him by Yankee Springs supervisor Al McCrumb during a campaign stop in the Gun Lake area on August 24. for a fifth two-year term. Hoekstra had started his tour Tuesday. Aug. 22. and spent the next several days during the length and breadth of his district, which in Barry County includes Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and about a third of Hope Township. The incumbent Republi­ can lawmaker told the small group of supporters that "I am confident that we have the right people at the top of the ticket (George W. Bush and Richard Cheney)." He stressed his com­ mitment to "West Michigan Values" during this year's campaign. An unusual addition to this final campaign stop of his lour was the appearance of several local mo­ torcyclists. Hoekstra reminisced about a recent motorcycle tour he had taken of the Northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula of Michigan. There was lots of conver­ sation about motorcycles. Area hockey program now has varsity team A cooperative hockey program in Caledonia and MM ItllaMFl VEHICLE HISTORY REPORTS USED VEHICLES 99 Chevy Silverado LS 4x4 www.carfax.com 98 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Ext cab short box, 5 3 V-8, auto., air, power bucket seats 2 door, leather, sunroof, CD changer, chrome wheels, only 27,000 miles, black beauty. 95 Buick LeSabre Custom 98 GMC Jimmy SLT 4 Dr 4 door, one owner, only 48,000 miles 4x4. leather, heated seats, loaded. *17,995 92 Pontiac Bonneville SE 97 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 door. V-6. auto , air, power seat, alum wheels. Onk, 4 door. 3800 V-b. auk air. povuer seat 95 Dodge Neon 95 Ford Ranger Regular Cab *6,995 *5,995 $1 1,495 97 Chevy Cavalier 4 door auto . 37,000 mi QQ_ f 93 Oldsmobile 88 LSS *4,995 3800 V-6. auto , atr. leather buckets, very loaded, only 53,000 mfes. $ — QQ ” one owner I , u JJ *9,995 GM Certified 98 Chevrolet Prizm 99 Pontiac Grand Am *12,495 GAVIN • Buick^Pontiac M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Mtddieviiia SALE HOURS Mon A Wad lloETm Thors a Fee • lot Sa* S to 1 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. t to Tum. - Fn. S to S. Sal. ■ to 12 Talking about motorcycles was almost as much fun as talking about politics during Hoekstra's stop at the Curiey Cone. including Harleys and three U.S. representatives county, which is carved up classic two-stroke engine (along with Vem Ehlers and into three congressional Nick Smith) serving the districts. types. Yankee Springs Town­ I or Reni Business Services ship Supervisor-elect Al McCrumb presented Hoek­ •••••••BLEAM******* STILL RENTING? 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That goal, according to Blair, has now been realized. "Our goal was to start varsity within two years; we’ve gotten that far," Blair explained. Other members of the MHSAA league that the Caledonia/Lowell team will belong to are Forest Hills Northern, Grand Haven, Wayland and West Ottawa. Not only can area icers play on the varsity level team, they can also compete on the program's junior varsity club team. To be on the varsity team, a player must be a freshman-senior at Caledonia High School or Lowell High School. To be on the junior varsity club team, a student should have a birth date that comes before July 1984. The teams skates out of the Michigan National Ice Center rink in Grand Rapids. As a junior varsity team last year, the Caledonia and Lowell squad finished third in its division with an overall record around the .500 mark. When the season approaches, start-up meeting will be held. 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Ph 616-945-9554 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this nawtpaper is subject to the Fair Mousing Act »nd the Michigan Civil Rights Act wtuch collectively make it illegal <o advertise "any preference, limitation or ditcnminalKxi bared on race, color. rcii gKm. tea. handicap, familial ttatM. national origin, age or martial Matus. or an intention, to mate any such prefer ence. hnuiabon or discrimination'' Familial Matus includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal cuiualiam. pregnant women and people tecunng custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not kraneirt^y accept any advertising tot real estate which is m viotauon of (he law. 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New York Strip Haked Potato Salad Country Fried Steak Madied Potatoes Salad Not good witn any other offer ' 9-2300 ’6^9 ’6.99 ’9.99 *7*49 *7.99 ’8.99 Chicken Fajita Salad Not tpod uttA any other offer /Jhiiu 9-2300 ‘ �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-09-05.pdf b898171ae3880db4fa52057307fdf135 PDF Text Text jmsraGsmtteuwm bhokis Caledonia lawyer wins $1,000 on ‘Millionaire’ by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Dan Langdon, an attor­ ney from Caledonia, came away with $1,000 from the "Who Wants to be a Mil­ lionaire" show on ABC. which aired Thursday night, Aug. 31. The fastest correct birthranking of four famous lawyers, Daniel Webster, Clarence Darrow, F. Lee Bailey and Hillary Clinton got Langdon on the podium. ??na•: Tw 'HmaratB ®li Dan Langdon appeared on the "Millionaire" show on ABC last Thursday night. After Langdon's wife was introduced, he suc­ cessfully answered the $100 question, the $200 question explaining which exercise required a spotter, which was bench pressing, a $300 question about the dictionary being organized in alphabetical order, and that altitude sickness is caused by a lack of oxy­ gen for $500. Langdon successfully identified Vatican City as being located in Rome, for $1,000 A question about capelini stumped Langdon so he used a lifeline assist, and called a friend, an in­ terior design student named Susie, who ex­ plained it was a type of pasta, to answer the $4,000 question correctly. The $8,000 barrier was broken when Langdon said the aqualung had been in­ vented by Jacques Cousteau. He finally missed the Dan Langdon, as he appeared on the "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" show. His wife is seen in the left side behind him. $16,000 question identify­ ing a recent novel, "Omoreta" by author Mario Puzo, after using two life­ line assists, first from the audience, who also got it wrong, and then one from 50-50, which leaves one correct answer and one wr ng. Langdon picked "The Cicilian." He says he is definitely going to read Omoreta af­ ter his experience. His wife, Diana Lang­ don, is an occupational therapist al a nursing home in the area. She took the trip to New York with him, and was seen briefly on TV as well. They had not been to New York before, so that alone made the trip a great experience. While there they stayed at the Empire Hotel, vis­ ited a lot of the tourist spots, including the Em­ pire State Building, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Chrysler Building, Central Park, Planet Hollywood, and toured mid-town Man­ hattan. Langdon said his favorite spot was a jazz club where they had din ner. He loves good jazz, he said The show was filmed, coincidentally, on his birthday, Aug. 7. Also coincidentally, Ryan Millhouse, who lives just doors away from Langdon, was also on the show a few months ago. Langdon knew about Mill­ house's experience, but af­ ter he had already applied to be on the show himself. Scots stop Trojans, again, with defensive gem, 17-7 The swarming Scots’ defense puts the wraps on Trojan ball carrier Zia Shook. (Photo by Mary McDonough) Trojan runningback Zia Shook (14) prepares to go head on with the Fighting Scots' defense. (Photo by Mary McDonough) CALEDONIA — It was a big game between two rivals on a hot and sticky night. Caledonia and Middleville met up once again on the gridiron Friday night and the host Fighting Scots came away with an inspiring 17-7 triumph. "Offensively, we challenged them," Caledonia coach Tom Burrill said. "We just had to make the plays and finish them. I can’t give enough credit to our defense." The Caledonia victory was the third consecutive against Middleville, a squad that led at half 7-0. The Scots’ defense rose to the occasion in the second half, while Middleville's offense had its problems holding onto the sticky ball. In the final two quarters alone, the Trojans bobbled, or fumbled, the ball seven times. Burrill praised his team's defense that constantly made big stops and met the Middleville backs in the backfield or slopped them by the goal line. "Our defense played outstanding," Burrill said. "That first punt that went over his (Caledonia's punters) head and we still were able to stop them at the six (yard line)." That stop was the first scoring chance for either team, but the Trojans were unable to punch it in. "We shot ourselves in the foot a little bit,” Middleville coach Tim Penfield explained. The ball was slippery, but Penfield said "I wish it would have been stickier. (Still) those are things that good teams overcome. We hung onto the football in the first half... I was real pleased with how we played in the first half." Both teams, of course,/ had to deal with the not-soideal playing conditions, and both teams played with the same footballs. "I think it went both ways," Burrill said. Eli Cryderman, James Anderson and Dan Kictzman all recovered Trojan fumbles. Offensively, Caledonia was able to cash in on a couple of the Middleville miscues with big plays from its quarterback, See Scots stop Trojans, pg. 16 In This Issue • 911 Educational video filmed in Caledonia • Victims of airport noise say ‘they are ignored’ • Heritage Days Festival starts Friday • 2000 fall sports previews in this issue �Page 2/The Sun and 5. 2000 TK schools report smooth start of school year by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The teachers were energized, the students were excited, the buses were full and the first three days of school were uneventful in the Thomapple Kellogg School district. Staff at all the buildings met with their principals, the welcome back on Aug. 28 provided a lift and en­ ergy. Staff also learned about North Central Ac­ creditation. There was some lastminute work at Page, the custodial staff was busy in all the buildings, but the first day on Tuesday, Aug. 29, was filled with laugh­ ter, a few tears from macaroni and cheese or cheesy burrito served with broccoli and cheese. Stu­ dents at the high school and middle school like be­ ing able to choose salads or deli sandwiches instead. Of course, the weather cooperated by being hotter and more humid than all the rest of summer. Stu­ dents were ready for their four-day weekend for the Labor Day holiday period. Parents are encouraged to sign up and volunteer in the schools this year. Su­ perintendent Midge Pippel said she hopes that to­ gether the schools and community can work to­ gether for a successful year. Sometimes a little fun makes going back to school a little more tolerable. These teachers at the middle Assistant principal Jeff Kulhanek helps middle school students find their buses on the way home from school on the first day. kindergartners and their parents, and sighs of relief from teachers, bus drivers and staff. Only a few students rode back to the bus garage and by Thursday, the bus routes seem to be arriving at the buildings on time. The change from two to three lunch periods at the high school caused no problems. The menu still featured that standby of school wore western hats and badges to start the year. Teachers met in a welcome back session Aug. 28. The promotional video­ tape made last year is now available. Call 795-3313 for details on showing the video at an organization in the area. Bus drivers remind resi­ dents to drive courteously and follow the rules. Stop when the bus' red light is flashing and wait until all students cross the road. pleusHve ^HAIR DESIGNERS < Stop\ in for a new k look! J Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Lisa Kitzrow (on the nght) talks to a parent about before and after school child care. Call 795-3397 for details. It takes lots of cleaning to get buildings ready to open. 33 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 “Our goal is beautiful Specializing in flowers and even better service” Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services O^nerS Cail 891-8646 M FLOWS Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Frltt Baskets fax: 891-0667 “o/or cOfd' ^edit accepted The new entrance to McFall was bright and welcoming on open house day Aug. 28. �The Sun and News, MiddleviHe. Ml/September 5. 2000/Page 3 Heritage Days crafts offer fun and fancy Saturday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Crafts will be available in two areas Saturday, Sept. 9, during the Her­ itage Days festival. Art in the Park will be downtown near the enter­ tainment tent. The 10 booths at this location will have jewelry, baskets, candles and even the most recent building in the "Vintage Village" series. June Thompson and her hand painted lamps and ornaments will attract the discerning shopper. Ann Rine will bring fab­ ric purses, diaper bags, bibs and decorator towels. Lori Steward will have plastic canvas, cross stitching, ceramics and candles for sale. Nancy Foote will entice shoppers with soaps, can­ dles and bath products. Lorraine Otto returns to the festival with her handwoven baskets. There are sure to be some unusual designs offered. For the young and the young at heart, Amanda Bouwhuis will have beaded bracelets and crea­ tures for sale. The Village Players are bringing the new addition to their Vintage Village collection, the Middleville United Methodist Church. Designer Karyn deKeiser-Moulton will be displaying her "Lapis Moon" beaded jewelry. Debbie Root makes gift giving easy with her gift pack assortments including pasta backs, bath and body packs. The gift bags created by Carveth Village residents are just right for wrapping. Page booths include tasty treats, games and the ever popular "sponge toss." The sale of Budd's Lite Bug Lights, citronella candles, benefits the Her­ itage Days Committee. The Methodist churches will have "Breads and Spreads" for sale. Members of the Honors Thornapple Kellogg PTO starting new school year PTO officers Cheryl McMillan and Joyce Wilson encourage parents to attend PTO meetings and volunteer at the schools. The first PTO meeting of the year will be Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Page Elementary beginning at 6:30 p.m. Child care is provided. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Parent Teacher Organiza­ tion will start a new year with a general meeting Wednesday evening, Sept. 13, at Page Elementary School. The middle school meet­ ing will begin at 6:30, fol­ lowed at 7 p.m. by the el­ ementary meeting. All parents of children in the elementary and middle schools are voting mem­ bers of the PTO and are invited to attend meetings. Filling an open position for president of the Lee Elementary PTO is on the agenda, as is an overview of activities for the 20002001 school year. Individual schools also may schedule PTO meet­ ings to discuss issues spe­ cific to a particular build­ ing or grade. Information about upcoming PTO events will be included in monthly newsletters. The PTO elementary fund-raiser begins Sept. 20 with kick-off ceremonies in each elementary build­ ing. Money raised through this fund-raiser is used to support special projects, purchase of playground equipment, programs and field trips in each building. For more information about the TKPTO, call Executive Board President Cheryl McMillan at 7957190. Carveth Village residents (from left) Mary Noah, Mae McKeown and Mary Boxer show off som6 of the gift bags they will be selling downtown at Art in the Park Sept. 9. Choir will be selling cook­ cal residents and have Committee Information ies, water balloons and do­ samples of German food Tent will be jumping. The sponge toss, kids games, ing face painting. Money and artifacts on display. The Freeport United memorabilia for sale and raised will go toward choir Brethren Church is bring­ much more can be found outfits. there. The German Heritage ing pies. Art in the Park and ac­ The Prairie Garden Club Booth will be staffed by tivities will take place local Girl Scouts who will is holding a plant sale. The Heritage Days from 10 am to 6 p.m. be recording stories of lo­ MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 REAL ESTATE Gun Lake Office 12800 W. 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Ml/September 5. 2000 ‘Morning has Broken’ honors old TK school by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education looked to the future by welcoming and gave a nod to the past by viewing a painting by teacher Suzanne Gottlick of the old middle school building that was razed last year. Gottlick, a teacher at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, has been working for two years on a painting to commemorate the old school. Gottlick described the process she went through as she thought about and then created a picture of Mid­ dleville as it once was. She has named the paint­ ing "Morning Has Broken." The original will be hung in the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School of­ fice. The frame is made of wood from the building, which was tom down in July 1999. Bud Gottlick, who built the frame, has dedicated it to the teachers and stu­ dents who attended the school. Copies of the picture will be available later this year. Proceeds will benefit students. The board approved em­ ployment of the final three teachers for the district for this academic year. Jolynne Dobson was hired to fill a sixth grade lan­ guage arts position, Jamie Bowman is the new mid­ dle school special educa­ tion teacher and Anthony Comacchione was hired to fill an opening in the al­ ternative high school, which became available when Kelly Thomas de­ clined the position. There will be a legisla­ tive forum Thursday. Sept. 21, at the Kent Intermedi­ ate School District to dis­ cuss election issues with candidates in the Novem­ ber election. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. Suzanne Gottlick points some details of her painting "Morning Has Broken" CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M U 111 1 I 1 CHURCH a place to belong , a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday School....................................... 9:30 a m. Morning Worship......................................... 10:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........ „.................. 10:30 a.m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings............ -....... 7:00 p.m. Evening Praise................................................. 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 6Hth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Meeting at the Crow Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell, Senior Pastor Chrtssey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Houma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Pastor, Dr Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 1 Redeemer Covenant Church /^'9:30'X ' AM \ Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family Night J Covenant Churches of America Jk Pastor Paul M. Hillman "We are changed by God's love!" 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Sunday Worship . 9 30 ami 6 00 p m (Child & Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Rev. R. Scon Greenway. Pastor Lynelle Sprit. Vbuth Leader At Tierney er. Community Calling 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave. OS (to,. § (AVatjt'- RAY TOWNSEND, Faster NORMAN KNORR. Christian Education Director 891-8028 • e-mail: leightonOLserv.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Church School, Sunday 9:45 am. Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7:30 p m Pastor Douglas Gregory 95 7-55 72 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love Rom. 12 10 Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday School.................................. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Educational Hour Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 W>«)obi5t Cljurtl) UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School ..10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. One mile east of Whitneyville Rd Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. P Adams Phone 891-8440 Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship 9:30am. 9:45a.m. Middleville Sunday School Middleville Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Rev Lee Zac b man Rev GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 West M-179 Highway <Chief Soondas Road) WxvUnd Mt 4934R • ?95-'9O3 Meeting you. your friends. ■F E ion re al through: Rrioam Messages £ 1 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY OFiURca-a Uurship Hours 900am nd 1030a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursen & Child Care) 250 Vine Street Sunday Morning Worship . . .8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m Sunday School for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .............. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Worship.................................................. 9 30 a.m Sermon Topic: "Reach Out and Touch" Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Worship Service Mark 8:27-38: James 2:1-10, 14-17 Rev. Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 Leighton Church CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship .9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 8684391 www lakesidecommunity org (under construction) 8:30 a.m. Sept. 10 - I3ih Sunday after Pentecost Worship Sen ice................................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School...............................................9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...............................6:45p.m. Word of Life Gubs................................................ 6:45p.m. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family &. Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Allo 10:00 a.m. Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Morning Worship Service GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH community and ine world" M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Visit OLtf weC site www bnghtside chq 792-2889 “X Church with a caring heart for our CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children’s Worship and Nursery 9:45 am Learning for all 6 p.m. Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices < r d Core and •'rogranis Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St • 891-8661 The Church where every body is somebody . and Jesus is Lord " Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 930 a m Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00pm. Wed Midweek Prayer & Bible Study .700 pm. Rev Thomas Skiys Rev Kart Bashkx. Assoc Pastor/Youth Ministries �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Septembef 5. 2000/Page 5 TTES to be honored Sept. 21 by enrichment foundation tween firefighters who are also trained as first re­ sponders, paramedics and emergency medical tech­ nicians (EMTs) who work only on ambulance calls and those who serve both on the fire department and on the ambulance service. Keeping apparatus and equipment current is im­ portant to Woodard. "We have a 20-year plan to keep up to date. I just hope taxpayer support of this service continues. In other communities growth has been explosive, resi­ dents have voted down millages but still expect services." "The quality of the staff is outstanding," Woodard says. "The depth of train­ ing, concern for the com­ munity and commitment have helped TTES qualify Honored by the Thornapple Area Enrichment for this honor. Foundation for their commitment to the community, Previous honorees of the members of the Thornapple Township Emergency foundation award were the Services (TTES) staff feel a quiet pride in their Stefano family, owners of accomplishments. Here four of the current staff Phil's Pizza, Norma Velrepresent those volun-teers and full-time staff who derman and Judy Sloan. have made contributions to TTES' success (from left) The dinner will begin Bowles, Chief Bob Woodard, Lesa Hadley and Chris with a social hour at 6 p.m. Deb Bush. and the program and din­ ner will follow at 7. The cost is $25 per person or $40 per couple. Entree choices are chicken, broiled scrod or sizzler steak. Reservations may be sent to the Thornapple Area Enrichment Founda­ tion, c/o Marilyn Finkbeiner, 10941 Gun each Wednesday starting September 13, 6 30-830pm Lake Road, Middleville Redeemer Covenant Church, 6951 Hama Lake Avenue 49333. The Williams Family performs their unique bluegrass music at Heritage Days Reservations also can be COME TO KICK-OFF NIGHT! Friday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. made by calling the Mid­ Wednesday, September 13, 6:30-8:30 pm dle Villa Inn at 795-3640. Miss Middleville and other Come travel back to Bible times with us! festival will open with a by Patricia Johns For information about the Hear exciting stories of Jesus! greeting from Miss Mid­ awards will be presented. Staff Writer honors dinner of the TAEF, The TK Honors Choir Meet Bible characters and make cool crafts! Area residents should dleville, Samantha Vancall Finkbeiner at 795Call Redeemer Covenant at 698-8001 for details bring their lawn chairs to derSloot. At 6:15 Becky will perform at 12:15. 9206. The vocal group "In His two days of entertainment Wittenmore takes the Way" will perform at 1 during the Middleville stage. The Thunderfloor Clog- p.m. Heritage Days 2000 edi­ Samantha VanderSloot gers make music with their tion. The musical entertain­ feet at 6:45. They will be will perform a jazz dance ment all takes place down­ followed by The Williams at 1:45 p.m. 7955 Byron Center Ave., SW., Byron Center, MI 49315 Family Band and Friends. town under the tent. Country soloist Mike On Friday evening the Friday evening's enter­ Terpening will perform at tainment will end with the 2 p.m. rock 'n roll band "Elvis Anyone curious about ...spacious, yet cozy, private studios with private bathroom and shower Knevil." clogging can learn from Saturday will begin with some of the best at 3 p.m., ...caring, competent personnel - around the clock the Heritage Days parade when the Thunderfloor Cloggers will be dancing, ...three delicious home cooked meals every day at 10 a.m. from McFall El­ ementary to the high demonstrating and teach­ ...time to socialize with friends - old and new ing their own unique style. school. There will be A karaoke contest for bands and floats and even ...specialty care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia children and adults will a few surprises. Grand Marshals Eleanor begin at 4:15 p.m. Call.glnn at 878-4620 today to schedule your personal tour. Entertainment will end and Chet Geukes will be introduced at noon. The Saturday with ever popular L Submit this coupon with your application for residency special ceremony will Road Apple Pie band at 6 honor all the sponsors. p.m. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The 45 members of Thornapple Township Emergency Services usu­ ally go about their jobs of fighting fires, providing emergency medical assis­ tance and aid to residents in Thornapple, Yankee Springs and Irving town­ ships with little fanfare. Some take vacations from their regular jobs so they can help children learn what to do in an emergency. Some find time in their busy sched­ ules to keep up with train­ ing in the newest tech­ niques and equipment. A few quiet thank yous from those they have helped may be all the recognition they want. But current members of the TTES staff will be the recipients of the Thornap­ ple Area Enrichment Foundation’s fourth annual honors at a reception and dinner Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Middle Villa Inn. Marilyn Finkbeiner says, "Recognizing the service which TTES provides to this community is impor­ tant. Often the very hard work they do is not appre­ ciated until an individual needs an ambulance or a fire truck.” TTES Chief Bob Woodard said, "This honor is for all those men and women who have served in the past, in the present and those who will serve in the future." Woodard says the staff is about evenly divided be- Heritage Days entertainment starts Friday in Middleville Kids Welcome! at Pioneer Club 2000! (Railside giving Center Come home to where the care begins... Need wedding invitations? Stop byJ-AdGraphics 1351N. M3 Highway, Hastings and we will waive the application processing fee. 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I I I 1 I I Name: _________ _ ____________________________________ Address: ______________ __ ____________________________ City: State:____ Zip:_______ j Apartment number: : Date of Application: i Date of Move In: I I valid through 9/30/2000 | I____________________________________________________________ I �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 5, 2000 911 educational video filmed in Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia students lined up on the middle school drive off Kraft Avenue for two hours Tuesday, Aug. 29, to observe the making of a video called "911! Your Friend." The video featured local residents Kris Van Houten, Barb Freeman, and ele­ mentary teacher Megan Brown as accident victims and students Mindy Free­ man, 11, and Celia Salmon, 10, who acted in scenes showing them phoning 911. School children watched the choreography of vehi­ cles, including police and sheriffs cars, Caledonia fire trucks, AMR Ambulance, other emergency vehicles and even the Spectrum AeroMed Heli­ copter stage the rescue of accident victims. Merl's Road-One Towing staged the towing portion of the mock accident, and set up the damaged vehi­ cles. Kent County Sheriffs deputies Marc Burns, Roger Parent and Tim Witkrowski and Berrien County Sheriffs Sergeant Anthony Aviles were in­ volved at the scene. Dave Van Houten, a Grand Rapids Police offi­ cial and an executive member of the Police Of­ ficers Labor Council, is organizing the making of the video to demonstrate the full importance and correct use of the 911 emergency phone number. Van Houten is enlisting the involvement of several school children from the area, including a 17-yearold girl who will do the narrative. The staged accident was set up in the intersection of Kraft Avenue near Caledonia Middle School at approximately 12:30 p.m. before filming of the video. The educational video is being produced to be used as a learning tool through­ out the entire state. Chil­ dren will learn when they should call 911 and what types of responses they might expect from their call for help. The second part of the program will distribute certificates rec­ ognizing youngsters who call 911 with real emer­ gencies. Dispatchers will fill them out and give a copy to the youth. The certifi­ cates will be sent to the dispatch centers of the state, to result eventually in a 911 hero award, awarded on an annual ba­ sis. The winning young person, will be sent for a weekend with his or her parents to Traverse City Damaged cars are towed into the "accident scene" for the filming, as sequences are not necessarily filmed in the order in which they would be shown in the video. Mindy Freeman and Celia Salmon have parts at a neighbors home, in which they call 911 to bring help to the accident scene. The accident victim is carefully lifted into the AeroMed helicopter by doctors and emergency personnel. Caledonia residents Kris Van Houten and Barb Freeman starred as accident casualties, made up to simulate windshield crash injuries. Family Tun flays Bowling: $1.00 per game > Hot Dogs & Pop .500 Each 4 Don’t Miss Out for Fall Leagues, n Men’s, Women’s, Mixed and Youths. M Call for more details. Middle Villa Inn |________ On M-37 just north of Middleville 795-3640* 891-1287 fw Discounts nd Payment Plans Available and presented with a plaque during the annual police conference there. The video will cover all parts of a 911 call, from calling the dispatch office to the response. There will be six scenarios, and the one staged in Caledonia is just one in the series. Two accident scenes, a bur­ glary, a fire scene, and a home medical emergency are definitely planned. Van Houten said a large amount of time is required to prepare and coordinate all the details of each scene in the video. The Continued next page Aeromed Doctor, left works with Sheriff's deputies and Firefighters to stabilize the patient be­ fore moving her to the helicopter for airlift to the appropriate hospital. 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The Police Officers La­ bor Council represents 5,700 law enforcement employees in more than 240 law enforcement agencies in Michigan. In­ cluded in this group are police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, probation offi­ cers, correctional officers, prosecutors, evidence technicians, ambulance personnel and civilian support staff. Also involved in the pro­ ject are the Grand Rapids and Caledonia Fire De­ partments. All have con­ tributed free of charge to help making this video a success. ‘Dedication Celebration H Sunday, Sept. 10 10:00 am Community is invited come on out! ® We would like to thank Vander Kodde Construction and Dan Valley Excavating and the Rest of our Contractors Caledonia firefighters and sheriff’s deputies trained for medical emergencies work with ambulance emergency equipment to safely remove Barb Freeman from the vehicle. Perms s40 Includes haircut. Featuring... David Hadden, Singer & Song Writer Leading tbe Worship ^ew ‘Life Christian Church || 76th St., Caledonia Tast at “Hanor Take 'Rd- 616-795-1268 1787 Payne Lake Road Middleville. Michigan 49333 OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 616-698-9660 w M �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Septembec 5, 2000 Victims of airport noise say they are ignored by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Don and Karla Miesen live at 7081 Cherry Val­ ley, between 68th and 76th streets, directly in line with the flight path south of the north-south runway of the Gerald R. Ford In­ ternational Airport. They say the real life impact on the family by the change in noise pat­ terns from the airport has been devastating. Miesen estimates that 99 planes out of 100 using the north south-runway fly over his house. Interrupted sleep means Miesen and his wife do not get up easily. They have found alarm clocks rated at 55 and 65 decibels. "We are numbed to less than 79 decibels," Miesen said. "Airport officials say people adjust to airport noise," he said, asking "But at what cost?" When they wake up at two in the morning from a loud flight, they seriously consider moving to an apartment. "We are miserable. Our daughter refuses to sleep in her bedroom." Miesen pointed out that if their daughter is sick they might not hear her. If an intruder breaks in, how loud would the noise have to be before the residents or neighbors hear it and intervene? he asked. ■ "They admit daily noise averages, but what is the true impact on a home and the residents of this area?" Miesen asked. Miesen and his wife, Karla, wanting to be a part of a community with a stable foundation where their Children could grow up, moved to their Cale­ donia address in 1995. Caledonia schools were rated high. The couple be­ gan looking for a home in Caledonia Township, where they anticipated liv­ ing for 20 years. Miesen did not go into his home without research. Working with Greenridge Realty for about 16 months, the couple looked at about 100 homes in Caledonia and in surround­ ing townships. Miesen talked to airport officials, the township planner and county officials to deter­ mine the plans for the air­ port, and to see what im­ pact risks it would hold in the future. He talked to the owner, and he talked to neighbors. He asked the seller's real estate agent and his own, as well as a real estate at­ torney about the airport. He said no one disclosed plans for a north-south runway. The Miesens settled on a home needing repairs with the idea of giving Don a challenge and the benefit of being involved at home with his family. What first seemed like a home that was vacant for six months before they saw it, because of the needed repairs, turned out to be because of adverse airport noise, with or without dis­ closure, he said. Now he lives in a home that needs repairs, but said it is hard to justify more of an investment when no one wants to buy it. Miesen said he was told by the township planner that airport noise was not expected to change, but that speculations were that Cherry Valley Boulevard was expected to be ex­ tended south as far as 68th Street. Miesen worked for a company that had dealings in Lansing at the time he bought the family home. He worked with adminis­ trators who believed that the boulevard would pro­ vide rapid transport into the airport directly from M-6. Miesen said one air­ port administrator verified this. Other major airports in the country have direct routes in from freeway in­ terchanges to support this probability, and he be­ lieved them. Miesen said no one told him the 1996 airport con­ struction was actually for a north-south runway. He said he did not know about **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners 25 4 •ZIron and Odor Filters ►S’ Years 4 Drinking Water Systems k Experience * SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! the runway until October, when it was announced on the 6 p.m. news one day, that the FAA test plane had come to approve open­ ing the runway. He said there seemed to be an ef­ fort to keep airport plans from the public. "We were sitting in the direct flight path. "Then everybody said the Miesens shouldn’t have moved near the airport if they didn't want noise," he related. Miesen does not expect the airport to modify the noise, but expects it to get worse, in spite of airport projections that noise will be reduced in five years, according to another study it provided. He said the projection that the impact will lessen in five years was done to convince the FAA to give approval. Miesen said, "But who will say to the airport in five years that it didn't re­ duce the impact as promised? So we are going to allow them to say some­ thing they have no ac­ countability for? It's the township's responsibility to do that." Miesen expects noise to increase because the cargo facility will bring an in­ crease in traffic. He be­ lieves this was being con­ sidered for a long time, but the real implications are still being kept from the public. Miesen said overnight cargo is a recent phe­ nomenon in the world. Third District Congress­ man Vern Ehlers chaired a summit on aviation in Grand Rapids, at which he said the full market share often goes to businesses that can deliver products overnight, and which re­ quires air transport of all kinds of products. Busi­ nesses that can't provide overnight service are being put out of business. He said a 100 percent increase in cargo traffic through the airport was an­ ticipated. This kind of ser­ vice has changed airport emphasis everywhere. "Corporations drive what the airport does," Miesen said. "The appetite for "just in time" delivery will impact Caledonia," Miesen said. "It's not going to be a part-time runway. "If the Township Board continues to ignore the ef­ fects of the airport on the township, and to ignore the airport in its master plan, ultimately it will bring flights on that runway 20 to 40 times a night. Then it won't just affect the Miesens and the Robert­ sons. It will affect the en­ tire community." He said he doesn't blame airports for chang­ ing, but does blame them for not disclosing what they are doing. "The airport should say what it is going to do, it should do what it says it will do and it should be held accountable for what it does." Miesen charged that he was lied to by some and misled by others who did not know the extent of the plans by the airport. He was told even after he knew about the runway that it was to be used only as a part-time runway. He said he feels betrayed by every governmental entity he went to for information, because he felt then and now that the township, the county and the airport should have been in­ formed, should have dis­ closed information to the public and should have acted for community well being. Miesen said he has gone to township meetings, re­ peatedly asking the board to get involved with airport matters in order to be in­ formed and to keep resi­ dents informed about what they may anticipate from airport impacts. He has asked for involvement by the township in airport is sues since January of this year. He asked the township to provide a copy of the airport position paper in May of this year. The posi­ tion, stated in a letter to Township Supervisor William Johnston from John Van Laar, chairman of the Kent County Aero­ nautics Board on April 14,1999, attempted to "re­ spond to accusations and misinformation being dis­ tributed by the Coalition for Responsible Aviation whose intention appears to be the establishment of re­ strictions on the use of Runway 17/35." (north­ south) Eventually Miesen ob­ tained the information from the airport with a Freedom of Information Act request. The airport process to build the north-south run­ way has been extensively debated, with charges by many that the airport did not fully meet federal re­ quirements, did not in­ clude Caledonia in its planning process, and used claims for a crosswinds runway to justify more in­ tensive uses later on the runway, and were accused of using a "bait and switch" technique to de­ ceive surrounding commu­ nities. Miesen said another copy of a letter to Johnston dated April 19, 1999, from the airport’s attorney, basi­ cally stated the airport would do as it wished. The airport’s attorney warned the township should not at­ tempt a noise ordinance to apply to the noise of air­ craft or affect airport oper­ ations. Miesen has gone to the township for help. He has asked the township to re­ spond to the impact study released by the airport last May. He said not only have his questions at township meetings been ignored, but information is still being withheld from the public by both the air­ port and the township. His comments to the board have not only been ig­ nored, but often were not mentioned in the minutes, he said. Since township meetings are not being broadcast, there is no record of his having tried to change his situation. Miesen says this could affect an eventual court case showing he has gone to the township and tried to do something. 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Deborah Steketee, in December 1998 said, "The FAA has determined that noise contours of 65 (decibels) over day/night noise level averages, or (DNL) and above are in­ compatible with certain uses, including residential. "Properties which fall within these contours be­ come eligible for federal grants to airports undertak­ ing measures such as sound insulation, naviga­ tion easements, purchase assurance and other pro­ grams. "Once the maps have been accepted, an airport is shielded from noise law­ suits from anyone who purchases a home or de­ velops a home within the 65+ DNL contour after the date of the map's accep­ tance. In an effort to counter the airport's claims that noise averages do not comprise a significant im­ pact upon people living at the edge of or outside a contour line defined on the map, Miesen's latest effort has been to hire a private engineering consultant at a cost of thousands of dollars to measure the actual noise affecting his home. He would like to enlist other residents affected by airport noise to try to pres­ sure the airport or to re­ quest advocacy from the township government on the issue. He believes there would be 20 to 25 people in his area alone who would pay a thousand dollars each could get an independent study done that would document whether the air­ port information and ver­ sion of impacts was accu­ rate in an effort to seek remediation. The township also could conduct its own study, he suggested. It could, at a cost of 50 cents to a dollar per person, set up perma­ nent monitoring of airport noise to document efforts to hold airport officials From previous page has asked about the airing of township meetings on the TV channel since Jan­ uary, a problem the town­ ship .has reported it is working on to correct. He complained most of the TV news and newspa­ pers would not cover air­ port issues unless there was a lawsuit against the airport. Miesen said, "My moti­ vation is to have economic relief from a position I'm in, because of a situation I had no knowledge of. When we bought this property, we were cheated. We want out, but we can't get out." He is seeking compensa­ tion for the loss of the value of his property. Miesen said 70 percent of the average family's eco­ nomic life is wrapped up in the equity of it's home. "We stand to lose our en­ tire life equity," he said. In the meantime, Miesen has tried hiring an attorney. Problems finding attorneys who are not somehow linked to busi­ nesses under contract re­ lated to the airport or in actual airport matters has been difficult. He has not been successful finding an attorney without a conflict of interest and is trying for the sixth time to find one who will take up his cause. At a Planning Commis­ sion sponsored community meeting with James Koslosky, the airport direc­ tor in September 1998, he said mitigation ranged from sound proofing to purchasing easements. "Only those in a study following the standards of the FAA in developing those contours and only those properties falling into those contours are eli­ gible for mitigation," Koslosky said. The Miesen home is lo­ cated at the southern tip of the noise contour on the most recent Noise Expo­ sure map (NEM). The noise contour on the pre­ sent airport NEM has been enlarged south of a previ­ ous contour redefined in accountable. He was told small fourby four-foot concrete struc­ tures containing noise re­ sponder equipment could be installed all over the township. He said he thought companies selling the equipment would pro­ vide the information to get the job done. The township could monitor the airport’s impact on an ongoing ba­ sis. The equipment would cost less than a consultant, he said. Meanwhile the area where Miesen lives is still zoned for residential use, and is not being consid­ ered for different zoning in the master plan, such as for light or heavy industrial use which might better tolerate airport noise. One reason for this is there are no plans at this time by the township to put public utilities in the area, and without them, those uses would be incompatible with the overall plan. Caledonia Cub Scouts Fall Roundup planned bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Camping, fishing, mak­ ing a car to race and more action packed activities are in the future of boys in first through fifth grades who register for Cub Scouts at the Fall Roundup at 7 p.m. Tues­ day, Sept. 12, at Kettle Lake Elementary. Registrations of new members will be taken. Cost is $20, by check if possible. Cub Scouts take part in many exciting activities. Some of the things planned for this year are: • Hay ride with cider and donuts in October. • Nature and survival skills class. TK School Lunch & Breakfast Menus Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 6 French toast sticks, w/egg and cheese omelet or hot dog on a bun, potato wedge, juice, milk. Thursday, Sept. 7 Chicken noodle soup w/grilled cheese sandwich, or ham and cheese on bun, baby carrots, fresh orange slices, milk. Friday, Sept. 8 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, pasta salad, peas, pineapple, milk. Monday, Sept. 11 Chicken nuggets w/savory nee or com dog on a stick, mixed veggies, fresh banana, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 12 Meat and cheese sub w/com chips or chili cheese baked potato, seasoned green beans, grapes, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. • Winter hike and bon fire. • Annual picnic and fish­ ing derby. The Cub Scouts also are involved in civic activi­ ties. such as marching down main street in a pa­ rade. The kids sing Christmas carols at a re­ tirement community. They also collect canned goods for those less fortunate than club members. "Boys can learn team­ work, just as in sports, but can also learn a whole lot more. Some skills stay with you for life!" Ric Par­ ent said. "Scouting is a great op­ portunity for boys and their adult partner, usually a dad or mom, to spend quality time learning re­ spect and responsibility while having a whole lot of fun." Those unable to attend, but would like additional information, may call Par­ ent, Cubmaster, at 8682006 or Jim Spencer, As­ sistant Cubmaster at 8687055. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 ■< 1-800-810-1085 24 Honrs a day > 7 Uys a week -rrfciairaW cJLZZZM« MB.iiMHB Caledonia Community PreschoolaI Preschool begins September 11, 2000 The Caledonia Resource Center preschool will be U holding classes for Fall 2000 as follows: F Four-year-olds: Children must be four by October 15. 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The fun begins Saturday with the Methodist Men's Pancake Breakfast at 8 a.m. The Art in the Park craft show begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. The parade lineup be­ gins at 9 a.m. in the Mc­ Fall Elementary parking lot and steps off toward the high school at 10 a.m. Entertainment will begin Variety of food available at Heritage Days This year's Heritage Days festival Sept. 8 and 9 in Middleville offers lots of choices. Downtown on Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9, the local restaurants will be open to serve those listening to entertainment or visiting the craft show on Saturday. This is a perfect time to have that last ice cream cone or sundae at The Scoop, share a pizza at Phil's or Faro's or even try out Champs' outdoor patio. On Saturday, Sept. 9 vendors at Page will in­ clude caramel corn, caramel apples, sno-cones, pop, lemonage stand, Rosenburg’s French Fries, foot-long hot dogs, corn dogs, polish sausage and Italian sausages. at noon downtown. Community organiza­ tions join in the fun. Rotary Club members will be selling duck race raffle tickets beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until noon. The ducks will race in the river at 1 p.m. Lions Club members will be selling raffle tick­ ets ail day. The winner will be able to stock the freezer with $300 worth of meat from Geukes' Mar­ ket, the second place win­ ner can create the "best Thanksgiving Day ever" with $200 in products from Otto's Turkey Farm and the third place winner can bring home $100 worth of groceries from the Mid­ dleville Marketplace. The Lions Club Sightmobile will be in the pa­ rade. Following the parade it will be at Page. The Li­ ons are offering free MTI photo screening for chil­ dren 7 and younger. The Car Show will be set up between the high PAINT SALE A float featuring Miss Middleville, Samantha Vandersloot (shown here at the Summerfest Parade in Hastings) and her court will be one of the highlights of the Heritage Days parade Saturday morning. The parade will leave McFall and travels to the high school beginning at 10 a.m. school and Page Elemen­ tary. The tractor pull is be­ tween Page and the bus garage on Bender Road. Sports are not being ne­ glected volleyball will be Ceramic Exterior House Paint Lo-sheen or Handsome soft Gloss 142 Was $33.75 Gallon. Sale - s5.00 OFF................... $28.75 112 Elite Eggshell Finish Was $26 53 Gallon Sale - $5.00 OFF NOW $21.53 Exterior Ceramic Solid Hide Stain Was $26.53 Gallon. Sale - s5.00 OFF.............. NOW 3 21.53 953 Rustic Oil Deck Everyday Price . . $22.27 Custom Colors for an additional $1.00 • Power Wash (3,000 psi) Rentals $49.95aday history and food booths will also be set up a Page. Cheryl Peters says, "1 hope people take the time to visit both locations and just come to have fun." Sponge toss new at Heritage Days The Sponge Toss activ­ ity will travel from Hast­ ings to Middleville for Heritage Day Saturday, Sept. 9. This popular event at the Hastings Summerfest should bring lots of laugh- Highly Recommended for Vinyl and Aluminum Siding set up just to the south of Page on Bender. The three-on-three basketball challenge starts at 1 p.m. to the rear of Page. Children's games, oral ter to Middleville’s annual celebration. The sponge toss will be set up at the Heritage Days Committee booth at Page Elementary School. Victims can be pelted with either a wet sponge or Heritage Days pie contest back for third year The third annual pie contest will return to the Heritage Days Festival Saturday, Sept. 9. This year the contest was not scheduled because no one was willing to chair the event. However, the pie bakers in the area have been calling the commit­ tee asking for the return of the contest. This year's competition will be a "Peach Pie" con­ test, with the winner re­ ceiving applause, a small prize and having the recipe published in the Sun and News. Pies can be turned in at the Heritage Days Booth at Page Elementary School Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Judging is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Bakers should bring a copy of the recipe. For information about the peach pie contest, call 795-4972, a creamy, sponge begin­ ning at 1 p.m. Targets in­ clude Sergeant Tony Stein and Village Manager Brian Gruesbeck from 1 to 1:30 p.m. School teachers from Caledonia and Mid­ dleville will be the center of the bullseye from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. A surprise victim will be the target from 2:30 to 3 p.m. Carveth Village em­ ployees Dan Burrows and Mike Fisher will be com­ peting to see who can raise the most money from 3 to 3:30 p.m. The sponge toss will end with another mystery tar­ get. 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt Ire RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL _____ Formerly South Kent Asphalt Producers of Quality Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance 616-877-4441 • Paint Sprayer Rentals (Air Lessee Equipment) $49.95 a day Cherry Valley Electrology « • M-l Roof & Deck Cleaner (Finest Available) Reg. 24.25 1 Gallon of M-l makes 10 gallons of cleaning solution. 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She expects to help to encour­ age helpful attitudes and ideas and act as an advo­ cate for people, children and students who have special needs. Whisner said she has traveled extensively al­ ready and loves it. She said she loves volunteer­ ing, and people she knows also told her a lot about their experiences in the Peace Corps. A former teacher, Tom Oster was in the Peace Corps, she ex­ plained. He shared his ex­ periences and his com­ ments were one influence. A cousin married to a for­ mer Corps volunteer also encouraged her. "The Peace Corps is quite flexible, so you can use your unique abilities in any ways you can," she said. She likes to play soccer, and hopes to start her own youth soccer league, and be creative in using her own background and talents. "So the Peace Corps seemed right for me," she explained. The organization under which she will do this work is a partnership of the Corps with the United Ministry of Education of Lesotho. "The Lesotho govern­ ment has a plan for me," she said. She has also camped in rustic settings, and be­ lieves she will be able to handle primitive condi­ tions when she arrives in Africa. Whisner will earn three weeks of vacation time that can be spent in a visit to the U.S. or to other countries in Africa. She does not yet know how she will use the time. Her par­ ents expect to visit at some point. After her service is completed, she expects to act as a special education consultant in the U.S. in some unknown location. She attended college in North Carolina, in the Ap­ palachian mountains, where she worked with impoverished children. She said she might return to that area. IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Anne Whisner by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Anne Whisner, 22, who recently graduated from Appalachian State College in North Carolina, will join the Peace Corps in Lesotho, a country in southern Africa Nov. 14 to act as a teaching consul­ tant with special education teachers there. Whisncr's two-day orien­ tation will begin in Wash­ ington D C. to learn her exact itinerary, after which she will fly to Africa for two years of service. She will receive training for three months in the country, learning the lan­ guage and culture of Lesotho, which is one of two countries, located within the boundaries of South Africa. The other country is Swaziland. Lesotho is mountainous, and largely agricultural. The average person only earns about $2,400 a year. Owning cattle is a person's means to wealth. Whisner said there is only one road through the country. Lesotho gained indepen­ dence in 1966. In 1967, the Peace Corps was estab­ lished there. The language is called Sasotho, though there is also English spoken there. She will need to become proficient in the language before she can go on to do the work she volunteered for. She will receive more language training and in­ struction support, im­ mersed in the culture, and hopes to learn quickly. She will live with a lo­ cal family. Whisner be­ lieves the culture has a strong Christian base, though there are still some old traditions. Whisner's bachelor's de­ gree is in special educa­ tion. Assigned to a school in a remote village in a ru­ ral area, she will be re­ sponsible for that school and with teachers in the surrounding area. The work she will do is to act as a consultant to teachers who work with special needs children. Area stores part of food recall by Spartan Spartan Stores has is­ sued a recall for buns and rolls it sells at Weick’s Market in Gun Lake and the Middleville Market­ place store. Other stores affected by the action are all Family Fare and Great Day stores. Billage Markets in Cen­ terville, Colon and Three Rivers, and Fulton Heights Foods. The problem was caused when metal shavings from a broken bearing may have gotten into the dough in Spartan’s 32nd Street Bak­ ing Company. At Weick's, about 40 packages of rolls were pulled from the shelf. At Middleville Marketplace, a spokesman said they don't know how many rolls were on the shelf but "we destroyed what we were told to destroy." According to Spartan Store spokesman Dan Spaulding, there have been no reports of cus­ tomers finding the shav­ ings. The products have a "sell by" date listed of Aug. 31 and stores re­ moved the product from their shelves Tuesday morning. �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 5, 2000 Excellent turnout reported at ‘Summers End’ car show by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia's 10th annual antique car show filled Main Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. The event brought hun­ dreds of renovated autos and interested enthusiasts to town to take part of a variety of activities sched­ uled for the day. More than 300 entries in the show were received. Local merchants made special awards to cars of their choice, and to the owners who brought them. Dash plaques and goodie bags were handed out to the first 300 registrations. Antique Cushman scooters and antique farm tractors also were featured. The Car Show winners were as follows: • Tom and Lori Dubay from Onadaga and their 1956 Chevy Delray won the award for the Caledo­ nia President's Favorite Vehicle. • The Corvette Award, sponsored by Seif Chevro­ let, went to Jerry VanSolkema of Caledonia for his 1965 Corvette. • Prestige Truck Acces­ sories selected Dave VanLewen's 56 Chevy Pickup for the Truck Award. • The Mopar Award, sponsored by Broadmoor Motor Sales, went to a '68 Dodge Charger RT Mag- See car show, pg. 14 This 1932 Chevy sedan stunner in black cherry is owned by Nancy Rozell of Middleville. John Rader of Alto displays his 1929 two door Ford Coupe in a tasteful two-tone paint job. with yellow wheels to surprise onlookers. Caledonia's John Gackler brings his 1925 classic green Jewett sedan to the show. Every car has at least one story. Dave Potter of Battle Creek explained how only 500 1965 Ford Cobras were produced, when Carroll Shelby, its designer went to AC Bristol in England to make the body, and to Ford to make the engines in Detroit, telling each the other had already agreed. Two lies made history, when in 1965 the car won the world championship against Ferrari. A snazzy street rod in flame yellow and red offers something in a different flavor than antique in this customized 1932 Ford Coupe, owned by Kevin Crawford of Middleville. Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 3 JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. Your Independent Agent “Working For YOU!” General Dentistry for Children & Adults ~ New Patients Welcome ~ Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 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The parks and rec com­ mission has already com­ pleted a plan for future ac­ tivities. Members hope that a logo will give them a recognizable identity which can be used on signs and documents. There are prizes as well as official recognition from the "founding organizers." First prize is $50 and mer­ chandise donated by local businesses. Second prize is $25 and merchandise and the third place winner will receive some "way cool" merchandise. The deadline for entries is Oct. 2. Entries may be turned in at any school of­ fice, the village office or township hall. Attach name, address and tele­ phone number to each en­ try. For more information, call Geoff Moffat at 7953385. Meeting set to discuss trip An information meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. in room 214 at TK High School for anyone interested in traveling to Europe next summer. TK High School teachers Linda Barton and Kelly Davidson will lead an 11day student trip to France, England and Switzerland in June of 2001. Any TK stu­ dent who will be in grades 912 during the 2000-2001 school year may be eligible to go. Parents, TK staff or other adults in the communi­ ty are welcome to join. The meeting will provide participants with details of See european trip, pg. 15 Caledonia Historical Society sets banquet Abe Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, portrayed by Liz Finkbeiner of Caledonia, and Gerald Bestrom of Hastings, as they appeared at the Independence Day celebration, will make a presentation at the Historical Society banquet Wednesday, Sept. 13. The Caledonia Histori­ cal Society will hold its annual banquet, program and dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Sam's Joint in Alaska. The special program will be presented at about 7:30 by Abe Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, portrayed by Liz Finkbeiner of Caledo­ nia, and Gerald Bestrom of Hastings. fastings <£itp iBank Teller Part-time Are you searching for a flexible, part-time position in a friendly and professional work environment? Hastings City Bank is seeking individuals who fit this description to fill positions that we currently have open in our: Middleville, Wayland & Hastings Offices The job requirements include: a general aptitude for math, good attention to detail, excellent customer relation skills and an outstanding work ethic. Basic computer knowledge is a plus. However, training will be provided. If this type of position looks interesting to you, please stop by the Human Resources Department at our Hastings location and complete an employment application. We are open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our location is 150 W. Court St., Hastings, Ml. EOE/M-F BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call («I6) 795-959© Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 41 5 2nd Street, Middleville A 1934 Ford Cabriolet convertible owned by Randy Klaver from Dutton draws a lot of attention in its striped pearl finish. Car show, continued from page 12 num owned by Tom Svatora of Alto. • Kevin's Body Shop G.M. Non-Chevy Award went to Mike Ross of Dorr for his 1966 Pontiac. • Nancy W. Brailey of Grand Rapids went home with the Street Machine Award sponsored by KC's Family Footwear for her 1969 Malibu Convertible. • The Antique pre-1948 Award sponsored by Legacy for a Lifetime went to Jerald and Sally Miller of Plainwell for their 1931 Ford Model A. • The Hoek Builders Ford Products Award went to Stephen Thomas of Alto for his 1966 Shelby Amer­ ican 1966 427 S/C Cobra. • Davis Oil sponsored the Custom Lead Sled Award., which went to Larry and Phyllis Shellenberger of Marshall for their 1958 Chevy Impala. • Caledonia Auto Ser­ vice sponsored the Low Rider Award. It went to Kirk and Donelle Brown of Caledonia for their 1960 Chevy Biscayne, • Street Dreams Street Rod Award went to Pat Pirece of Scotts for a 36/40 three-window Ford coupe. • The Paint Award, spon­ sored by Mullers Paint and Paper, went to Darryl and Sally Rogers of Grand Rapids for a 1934 fivewindow Ford coupe. • The Scooter Award , sponsored by DeYoung en­ gine, went to Bob Barker of Holland for his 1962 Cushman Eagle. • Gavin Chevy Pontiac sponsored the Chevrolet Award. It went to Sam Darris of Rockford for his 1958 Impala. • The 182,000 miles on a 1979 Olds Hurst owned by Brian Warren of Bloomingdale won the award for the Highest Odometer Reading. • The Runaway Club Ladies Choice Award went to Ronald Brown of Mar­ shall for his 1955 Ford Sunliner. • The Future Cruisers Choice Award, selected by children of Runaway Club members went to the 1951 Chevy sedan owned by Bill Mayer of Holland. Bill and Shirley Hyatt have guided the Summer's End car show in Caledonia for 10 years. Next year the Runaways Car club will organize the show. The last and most impor­ tant award was made by the Hyatts to the 1960 Chevy owned by Kirk and Donnielle Broom. The couple built the car almost entirely by themselves, in­ cluding the interior. An engine raffled by the Sons of the American Le­ gion Post No. 305 raised about $800. All proceeds were donated to the Electrathon program at Cale­ donia High School. The Electrathon cars were on display as a part of the car show. Other contributors to the raffle prize included Stamm Equipment and Machine Shop (Wayland,) the Runaway Car Club of West Michigan, with the engine block, and Caledo­ nia Auto Parts which do­ nated parts. The Summers End car show also raised more than $270 for Hospice. Garage, yard and porch sales lined other village streets Friday and Satur­ day, Aug. 25 and 26. Blood drive set at CHS The Grand Valley Blood Program has announced that a blood drive will take place at Caledonia High School from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25. One is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 17, from noon to 6 p.m. and Hast­ ings Manufacturing Com­ pany. The other will be held Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Thomapple Township Hall, 200 East Main, Mid­ dleville. To be an eligible blood donor, one must be in rea- fastings sonably good health, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be at least 17 years of age. (There is no upper age limit.) Donors also, must not have given blood within the previous 56 days. For more information, call Jim or Linda Hillen at 891-1183. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... <945-9554 J IBank Computer/Proof Operator - Afternoons Hastings City Bank - Data Center, located in Middleville, is looking for a fulltime computer/proof operator to fill an afternoon time slot. If you have previous 10-key operation experience, are familiar with the general operation of a per­ sonal computer and are capable of lifting 50 lbs on an occasional basis, we would like to talk with you about the opportunity that is currently available. This is a full-time position and offers a competitive hourly rate of pay with an excellent benefit package. Daily work hours generally go from 11:00 a m. to com­ pletion (40 hours per week). If this type of position looks interesting to you, please stop by the Human Resources Department at our Hastings location and complete an employment application. We are open Monday through Friday 9:00 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Our location is 150 W. Court St., Hastings, Ml. EOE/M-F �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 5, 2000/Page 15 Korean vets honored at reunion Korean War veterans returned to the Mid­ dleville area for a reunion on Aug. 26. More than 50 people met at the Mid­ dleville VFW hall to share memories, pictures and food. Looking at memoribilia was an important part of the day. Veterans came from as far away as Ari­ zona, throughout Michi­ gan and from Middleville and Hastings. Man arrested for chasing woman with car A 35-year-old Mid­ dleville man has been charged with two counts of felony assault with a dan­ gerous weapon after al­ legedly trying to ram his wife's car on several Barry County roads Aug. 23. According to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Office, Phillip John Rine allegedly found his wife at a domestic violence shel­ ter and claimed their son was in a serious accident to allegedly lure her to their home. When the woman ar­ rived with a friend, Rine allegedly became angry and the two women fled the scene telling police "it was an obvious setup." "She felt he wanted to harm her," deputies re­ ported. Rine allegedly tried to use his vehicle to strike her car head on and run her off of Grange Road, Sisson Road and North Broadway at speeds of 60 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 12, 2000, COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 1284 N. BRIGGS RD., CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZBA 00-08-14, PARCEL ID. NO 200-008-00; A REQUEST BY KENNETH HUBBARD. 1305 MANITOU DR., FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ROAD SIDE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE 5 FEET FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. 2. SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE TOWNSHIP. 284 N BRIGGS RD., DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COM­ MENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY, REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER­ VICES AS MAY BE REQUESTED, UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL^). CHARLES BIGGS SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 310 to 65 mph before the women were able to flee the area unharmed. Rine was arraigned on the charges and a $5,000, 10-percent bond was set. A pre-exam hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 6 at 8:30 a.m. Caledonia sophomore finalist for rodeo queen Stephanie Sacha of Cale­ donia was second runner-up in the Michigan High School Rodeo Queen contest. Representing the Michi­ gan High School Rodeo Association during 2000 is 15-year-old Katie Sharp from Kent City. Selected during the state high school finals rodeo June 16 and 17 in Ovid, she will reign as the official ambassador of The Michigan High School Rod­ eo Association. The girls participating were judged on appearance, poise, personality, speech, modeling, a personal inter­ view, a written test, and horsemanship. For her win, Sharp received a $250 scholarship, a trophy saddle, a trophy buckle, a variety of wonder­ ful prizes including a gallon of hair spray, and the tradi­ tional roses and tiara. The first runner-up to this year’s queen was Billy Lynn Hughston, a senior from McBain. Sacha, a sophomore of Caledonia High School, competes in barrels, poles, breakaway roping, and goat tying. European trip, from page 14-------------------the tnp, including an itiner­ ary, travel, hotel and meal arrangements, costs and pay­ ment plan, and options for fund-raising. Anyone who may be interested in this trop should attend the meeting. Those unable to attend but would like information about this opportunity may call Linda Barton at 7955400 extension 4477 or email Kelly Davidson at kdavidson-'atk k 12 mi us. Eltha M. Nichols----------------------------------------- grandchildren were the love of her life), always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Her family was her greatest joy and devotion. She leaves to treasure many wonderful memories. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Gladys Engerson; brother, James Williams; son, William; and infant son, Jack Nichols. Mrs. Nichols is survived by her daughters, Mary (Ralph) Dewaid of Cle Elum, Washington, Frances Bouchard of Tampa, Florida, and Ruth Beard of Middleville; sons, Lawrence (Brigette) Nichols of Warransberg, Missouri, Harold (Sarah) Nichols of Middleville, and Dale Nichols of Hastings; two daughters-in-law, Patricia Nichols of Rockford, and Janet Nichols of Hastings; one brother, Gerald (Ceta) Williams and sister-in-law, Virginia Williams both of MIDDLEVILLE Mrs. Eltha M. Nichols, age 89, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was born on December 12, 1910 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Albert and Reva (Johnson) Williams. Mrs. Nichols was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg School in Middleville. She was employed at Thornapple Kellogg School for many years and loved the TK Family. Mrs. Nichols was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. She was a homemaker, she enjoyed her flowers, feeding the birds, and devoted her life to her family. Mrs. Nichols was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother (her Middleville; 21 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Visitation will be Thursday, August 31, 2000 from 2:00- 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Friday afternoon, September 1, 2000 at 1:00 P.M. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Pastor Bruce Stewart, Pastor Alan Moody, and Pastor Douglas Beason officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville - Youth Group or the Thomapplc Kellogg Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. 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You will also be pulling together shipments, unloading/loading trucks and other warehouse responsibilities Hi-lo experience preferred' • Operators 3rd Shift positions available with on-the-job training and advancement opportunities as we grow! For immediate consideration. please submit your resume and salary history to: Clarion Technologies, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 Fax 616-698 8677 E-mail leaton@clariontechriologies.com �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Septembef 5, 2000 Scots stop Trojans, from front page----------------runningback and special teams. Trailing 7-0 with 8:39 left* in the third quarter, Caledonia's senior runningback Brett Higley darted 15 yards to pay dirt and with Doug Jousma's successful extra point the score was knotted, 7-7. Just two minutes later at the 6:24 mark of the third quarter, Caledonia's senior fullback, Jerome Gardner, put his team up for good. Gardner barreled 5 yards into the end zone. Jousma, a senior, then booted his second extra point and the score was 14-7. The final points came in the fourth quarter with a 25yard Jousma field goal with 5:20 to play. Although he didn't score any points, Caledonia's senior quarterback Ben Busman was a big factor in the final outcome. Burrill said he thought Busman had Caledonia quarterback Ben Busman sprints past Middleville's Dan Brinks (73) and looks for a first down. (Photo by Mary McDonough) Cheering for the Fighting Scots The varsity cheerleading team at Caledonia includes (first row, from left to right) Heidi Pelletier, Christy Homrich; (second row) Holly Hawkins, Kari Ullery, Miranda Postelwait; (third row) Teresa Romeyn, Katie Young, Danielle Huisman, Becca Longer; (fourth row) Jessica Hanna, Sarah Jansma, Brittany Barber, Lindsay Stoetzel; (fifth row) coach Amy Oosterveen, Holli Victory, Christina Vilardi, Carissa Douma, Hollie Hargreaves, Megan Buys and Laura Bashlor. CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tel 616-897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 been pressing a bit recently, but Friday night he made the plays that needed to be made at opportunistic times. Caledonia’s offense had been held scoreless for six quarters before it tallied 14 in the third and seven more in the final stanza. "We had to get that monkey off our backs," Burrill said. Middleville scored first in the game with an 11-yard scamper by junior quarterback Yon Bucher. Bucher’s touchdown was set up by two big plays, a 33yard fake punt run by senior Mark Thompson and a 23yard pass play between Bucher and senior back Zia Shook. Burrill said his defense realized that they had to "take away their quarterback" in the second half and to an extent they achieved that goal. "I give our kids a lot of credit," Burrill said. Caledonia collected 240 yards on the ground and 36 yards through the air. Busman hooked up with Kyle Kleersnyder for a 30yard pass play in the fourth quarter, helping to set up Jousma's field goal. "That was a big play to set up that field goal," Burrill said. Even with the tough defeat, Penfield was proud of his Trojans, and said the season is just beginning. "I'm proud of my football team; this is a hardworking group," Penfield said. "One game does not make a season." With that in mind, the black and orange plan to regroup and prepare for its next battle next Friday at Wyoming Rogers. "Rogers has a new coach and are a good, young team," Penfield explained. They will be a force." And Caledonia also is pumped about its next challenge, a second home game versus area rival Wayland for the cowbell. Wayland last beat Caledonia in 1994, but Burrill knows the Wildcats are potent. "They're about ready to explode," Burrill said. Wangerin Comes Home: Chad Wangerin was a spectator at Caledonia's varsity football win Friday over Middleville. Wangerin, No. 98, is a sophomore player for the Western Michigan University football team. He played in one down Thursday night in the Broncos’ 17-9 loss to No. 4 Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium He currently is third string defensive tackle for the WMU gridders. A graduate of Caledonia High School, Wangerin is 6-4, 294 pounds. The next Broncos' opponent is Big 10 Iowa next Saturday. Caledonia Cub Scouts Fall Roundup planned Camping, fishing, mak­ ing a car to race and more action packed activities are in the future of boys in first through fifth grades who register for Cub Scouts at the Fall Roundup at 7 p.m. Tues­ day, Sept. 12, at Kettle Lake Elementary. Registrations of new members will be taken. Cost is $20, by check if possible. Cub Scouts take part in many exciting activities. Some of the things planned for this year are: • Hay ride with cider and donuts in October. • Nature and survival skills class. • Winter hike and bon fire. • Annual picnic and fish­ ing derby. The Cub Scouts also are involved in civic activi­ ties, such as marching down main street in a pa- rade. The kids sing Christmas carols at a re­ tirement community. Those unable to attend, but would like additional information, may call Par­ ent, Cubmaster, at 8682006 or Jim Spencer, As­ sistant Cubmaster at 8687055. THINK FALL EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter *795-7830 Experienced & Fuih Insured Small jobs u spec ialty in the C aledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Hayland A Bradley areas. BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 5, 2000/Page 17 g/ 2000Fall Sports Previews @ Trojans hope to win in league, return to playoffs The varsity gridders in Mark Thompson, senior Middleville have been a Jason Doyle and senior playoff team three years in a fullback/outside linebacker Bill Romph. row. are 20-1 in the O-K Blue over the past three seasons and are gunning for Key additions include its third league sophomore offensive championship in the past tackle/defensive tackle Alec four years. Belson, senior offensive So when coach Tim tackle/defensive tackle Jon Pen Held's troops set their Bosma, junior goals, they set them high. quarterback/defensive back Penfield is in his fourth year Yon Bucher, sophomore as the Trojans' varsity quarterback/defensive back mentor. Chad Barager, Adam Top athletes back from Nieland, junior last year's team are senior tightend/outside linebacker runningback/linebacker Zia Chris Finkbeiner, senior Shook, senior tightend/linebacker Doug runningback/defensive back George and tightend/outside Aaron Lalone, senior linebacker Brian Yeazel. center/outside linebacker Penfield says he is quite Dan Brinks, junior optimistic about this year's fullback/linebacker Matt squad. Erb, junior guard/]inebacker Teams in the O-K Blue Jeremy Chavis, junior that Middleville will have to offensive guard/defensive battle include contenders tackle Brett Vernon, senior Coopersville, Byron Center runningback/defensive back and Hamilton. The varsity football team for Middleville this fall includes (first row, from left) Dan Brinks, Eric Cuneo, Yon Bucher, Jeremy Chavis, Mark'Thompson, Bill Romph, Adam Nieland, Jason Doyle, Zia Shook; (second row) Randy Benedict, John Joseph, Curt Postema, Juan Ruiz, Andrew Prince, Adam Chamberlin, Chad Barager, John Schilthroat, Travis Wenger, Kyle McKeown; (third row) Jim Nichols, Ben Profitt, Jeremy Adams, Chris Finkbeiner, Jon Hodgson, Mark Price, Justin Shaft, Tom Steensma, Tony Hall; (fourth row) Doug George, Mike Hopkins, Aaron Lalone, Joel D'Agostino, Aaron Alvarez, Matt Erb, Brett Vernon, Jon Bosma, Josh Tobias; (fifth row) coach Nate Pranger, coach Skip Pranger, coach Gary Warner, coach Tim Ellinger, head coach Tim Penfield, coach Dan Erb and coach Pat Marsman. TK golf team must reload to contend Coach Bernie Weller begins his 21st year of coaching the ThornapplcKellogg golf team and his 28th season overall by welcoming 20 golfers to the program. The Trojans are a young team that lost five seniors from their 1999 team. The departing group included Adam Seifert (All-State, All-Barry County and all­ conference), Matt Pullen (All-Barry County and all­ conference) and Brett Ybema (all-conference). But back is a solid group of players including sophomore Bobby Roush. Roush, as the team's No. 4 player in '99, averaged 41.7 and was honorable mention all-conference. After a year absence. Matt Gilbert also returns. Gilbert was a starter as a sophomore and is capable of shooting in the 30s or 40s. Dan Burbank, another sophomore, has some varsity experience as well. He is a returning letterwinner and had a match average last year of 43.9. Junior Tyler Pyke was the No. 1 player on the junior varsity last year with a 46 average. Pyke is much improved, according to Weller, carding scores in the low 40s the first couple of days in practice. Senior Mike Willette also returns as a letterwinner. Willette averaged 46 in '99. He will serve as a team captain, along with Roush and Gilbert. Junior Sean Lenartz is another returning letterwinner who averaged 46.5 last fall. Weller acknowledges that this is a rebuilding year, but he sees plenty of potential on the squad. "We will have to work hard and improve in a hurry if we hope to enjoy the success we have had during the last seven years," Weller said. "The chance of acquiring a first league championship since 1980 will be a difficult task as Members of the golf team at T-K are (front row, from left to right) Justin Ogden, Ian Karcher, Josh Enyart, Brad Bender, Dan Jeurink; (middle row) Dan Burbank, Phil Strong, Cody Finkbeiner, Chase VandenBerg, perennial champion, Calvin Christian, is once again loaded. The Trojans have finished in second place in the league for seven straight years. All of the league teams return more letterwinners than the Levi Harold, coach Scott Marvin; (back row) coach Bernie Weller, Ty Wenger, Matt Raetz, Bobby Roush, Tyler Pyke, Tyler Coburn, Trevor Klemkosky, Ryan Anderson, Sean Lenartz and Mike Willette. Trojans. Still, Weller is optimistic. "The potential to be a good team is there with hard work," Weller said. "I look fotward to this exciting challenge." �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Septembec 5, 2000 2000Fall Sports Previews Lady Trojans look for another winning season A repeat of the 1999 season might not be possible for coach Marcy Uyl’s varsity girls basketball team at Thornapple-Kellogg, but they still have the talent, character and will to go a very long way. A season ago, Uyl's squad compiled a 25-2 record and made it to the State quarterfinals. A number of top players are gone from that team, but a solid senior class makes prospects bright for the 2000 team. That senior class includes Sara Williams, Erin Robertson, Erin Palmer and Stephanie Bell. Other team members are junior Andrea Bouma, junior Ashley Carter, junior Rebecca Cobb and sophomore Megan Dutcher. Uyl says this team is strong defensively with athletes who are lightening quick. ”We should provide some good challenges for teams in the O-K Blue league," Uyl said. "We will need some strong leadership.” Calvin Christian and Wyoming Rogers are O-K Blue teams that rank at the top of the pre-season polls. To prepare for the season, Uyl took her squad to the upper peninsula to play a variety of teams up north.” Middleville opened its varsity girls hoop season with a 51-47 win over non­ league foe Grand Rapids Creston. The Lady Trojans trailed by three points after one quarter, but managed to go up by two points at the half. Erin Robertson scored 8 points and pulled down 7 rebounds, Ande Bouma tallied 11 points and collected 9 caroms, Erin Palmer added 11 points (a total that included two 3pointers) and Sara Williams scored 7 points and made 5 steals. "This was just a good win for us; everybody scored," Middleville coach Marcy Uyl said. Middleville plays at Grand Rapids Central tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 5) and at Hastings on Thursday (Sept. 7). TK's varsity ladies basketball squad includes (from left to right) Rebecca Cobb, Kristen Weaver, Stephanie Bell, Ashley Carter, Erin Robertson, Sara Williams, Ande Bouma, Erin Palmer and coach Marcy Uyl. TK girls’ swim club’s first meet is September 12 Trojan varsity cheerleading squad announced for 2000 Varsity cheerleaders for the Lady Trojans are (front row, from left to right) Amber McMillan, Amanda Fisk, Amanda Mayhew, Tisha Smith, Stacy Vanderfifer; (back row) Ben McDuffee, Raven Holub, Alex Longstreet, Michelle Higgins, Andrea Gragg and coach Kelli Leep. STREAM MAP of Michigan Every Angler Needs this Map for TROUT SEASON 35,000 miles of Michigan streams plus LAKES on one map Getting ready for their first meet are the girls in the new Thornapple Kellogg Swim Club. In the back row (from left) are assistant Wendy McGillicuddy, Jessica Stark, Sarah Wolf, Amanda Sager, Elise Nyland, Jessica Julius, Sara Jansens and Greta Gustafson. In the middle are Ashley Getty, Holly Klunder and Andrea Syphiewski. In the front are Laura Weingartz, Stephanie Simon, Wendy Mickelwait, Amanda VandenBosch, Megan McGillicuddy and Sara Koval. The inaugural meet of the new girls Thornapple Kellogg Swim Club will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the pool in Jackson Park against Wyoming Rogers High School. The girls have been practicing vigorously to acclimate themselves to swimming against the clock, stay;ng in their lanes and seeing which strokes are best for them. 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Cal] 945-9554 to place your ad today! �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 5, 2000/Page 19 2000Fall Sports Previews Tennis team at CHS looks for top Gold finish The tennis team at Caledonia is setting its sights on a top three finish in the O-K Gold Conference, according to fifth year coach Mike Wilson. And senior Sara Dunlap may just be the favorite to take a No. 1 singles title in the league this season. This is Dunlap's third year on varsity and she has shown great improvement from being a No. 4 singles player to a No. 1 standout during her career. Last year, Dunlap finished second in the O-K Gold at No. 1. Wilson says she is the only one on the team with "a lot of experience at her position." The Lady Scots have five seniors on the 2000 team, but they are still considered a young squad by their coach. A talented doubles team to watch is Kellie VanVolkinberg and Kristin Uyl at No. I. The talented tandem played at No. 2 a season ago. Playing at No. 2 single is Heather Hanna who has played doubles the last couple of fall seasons. Wilson said this team has a winning chemistry out on the courts. "The nice thing about this group is that they all like each other and they make each other better," Wilson said. The coach says South Christian and Wayland both are "a little bit above everyone else" in the league, but there is no reason why Caledonia can't finish right up there around the third spot. "I would like to have a top three finish in the league, see consistency during the season, practice and show a lot of team spirit," Wilson said. New to the Gold this season is Wyoming Park. The Lady Scots play at Park Wednesday, Sept. 13. Caledonia began the year with a second place finish at its own tournament. East Kentwood was first with 22 points, Caledonia second with 14, Grand Rapids Creston was third with 9 points and Godwin did not score and finished fourth. Dunlap was a champion at No. 1 singles (defeating East 6-4, 6-3), Hanna tied for first at No. 2, Gwen Freas was second at No. 3 and Brooke Nagel finished second at No. 4. "Sara Dunlap had an excellent day and beat a tough opponent," Wilson said. "Our other flights are also doing a great job this season, especially with all of the new positions." In doubles, Megan Luetkemeyer and Rachel Zylstra finished second at No. 2, Amy Jo Leatherman and Jenny Workman were runner-ups at No. 3 and Denise Robinson and Karen Ermler were second at No. 4. After a tough 8-0 defeat to Caledonia's tennis team includes (first row, from left to right) Regan Luetemeyer, Heather Hanna, Sara Dunlap, Brooke Nagel, Gwen Freas; (second row) Amy Jo Leatherman, Elizabeth Cowens, Rachel Zylstra, Denise Robinson, coach Mike Wilson; (third row) Helanie Karbowski, Jenny Workman, Karen Emler, Kelly VanVolkinburg and Kristin Uyl. Wayland Aug. 30, the Lady Scots fell to Grandville Aug. 31 7-1. The lone triumph for Caledonia was from Sara Dunlap who won at No. I 6-4, 6-4. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Dor-Craft Soccer Scots hope to live up to last season The 1999 season was certainly one to remember for Caledonia High School's boys soccer squad. The Fighting Scots won the O-K Gold Conference championship, played in the Division III title game and ended the year with a sparkling record of 21-3-1. Coach Brian Broekhuizen has a handful of his top players returning this season. That group includes Doug Jousma, Marc Palma, Steve Yanosik and Dan Clark. The 2000 season opened with a tough decision, but a decision that came out in Caledonia Travel favor of the Scots. Caledonia defeated Jackson County Western 3-2 in a non-conference match on Aug. 30. The Scots fell behind early 2-0, but never gave up and behind the inspiring play of Doug Jousma and came back to win by one. Jousma had two goals and one assist. Caledonia's was outstanding, according to coach Brian Broekhuizen, especially in the second half when they blanked their Jackson foes. The junior varsity squad fell 3-2 to Jackson County Western. Kraig Barr and Kent Sinclair scored for the Scots. Soccer players on Caledonia’s varsity squad are (first row, from left to right) Phil Hiedema, Steve Marian; (second row) Jason Gless, Marc Palma, Keegan Good, Christian Gorgas, Nate Van Enk, Ryan Jones, Justin Workman; (third row) Doug Jousma, Steve Yanosik, Ian Bailey, Dan Clark, Braydon Dahlberg, Tyler Corstange and coach Brian Broekhuizen. Golf Etc. of Caledonia, Inc. Essential Bean Coffee House M-37 - 8980 Caledonia Crossing M-37 - 8980 Caledonia Crossing 1-800-647-0090 891-5100 891-7700 Ed's Body Shop Touch of Country Legacy For A Lifetime 110 Johnson St, Caledonia 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 89208 N. 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Main St., 3555 68th Street Caledonia Dutton Village Mill Mall 891-2220 or 698-7920 891-8104 L_____________ 1351 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings 945-9554 �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 5. 2000 2000Fall Sports Previews Tennis team will work fast to get better Coach Larry Seger must replace seven of 12 starters from last season's varsity tennis team at Middleville, but the Lady Trojans still have a solid arsenal as they start their 2000 campaign. Familiar faces who find themselves in new positions this fall include Teresa Venton, Erin Holmes, Jessica Price and Veronika Villa. Venton and Holmes played No. 1 doubles a year ago, but are now the team's top two singles players. Price and Villa played at No. 3 doubles in '99 and will take the No. 1 doubles spot in 2000. Other netters who have shown potential include Brittany Pflug and Shelly Cargill. Pflug, according to Seger, is a "fast improving sophomore." Cargill, a senior, missed part of the '99 season with an injury. Seger says this team not only has skills, but also determination and a happy disposition. "(This team) is hard­ working, learning fast and have good attitudes," Seger said. "We are focusing on improving basic skills as fast as possible. Look for this team to improve fast." Some of the training patterns for the new players have been altered. "We have changed stroke patterns, grips and footwork for all players new to the varsity team," Seger said. "I expect this team to surprise late in the year." The O-K Blue is loaded with talented teams with Calvin Christian, Hamilton, Byron Center and Comstock Park all expected to be tough to beat. Middleville is gunning for a winning record, but it won't be easy. "Last year’s team was 111," Seger said. "This team will fight for a winning record and work to finish in the top half of the league." But don't count out the Lady Trojans yeL "There are teams out there that think we lost so many that we can be beaten... don't count on it," Seger said. "This team will be harder to beat as the year goes on. They will improve faster than most." Seger is in his 27th of coaching tennis at Middleville. His teams have won two regional titles, 14 conference championships and has had four Top 10 finishes in the State. JV The T-K varsity tennis team includes (front row, from left to right) Mallory Dobson, Lindsay Dobson, Kara Hutchens, Shelly Cargill, Erin Holmes, Jessica Price and Veronika Villa; (back row) coach Larry Seger, Teresa Venton, Tami Smith, Danielle Hoskins, Christina Wiersum, Jena Jones, Cary Middlebush and Brittany Pflug. The junior varsity tennis team lost to Lakewood Aug. 28, collecting wins in four of the 19 matches. Winners for the Lady Trojans were Emily Porter and Stephanie Stauffer at No. 1 doubles (8-6), Jennifer Burks and Katie Bedrick at No. 3 doubles (8- 5), Carly Krueger and Kehiah Turnes at No. 10 doubles (8-2) and Stephanie Stauffer at No. 2 singles (85). Results... Scot golfers aim for state, 0-K Gold title This season, the Scots have aspirations of making it to State and the possibilities of that happening are solid. Already this season, Caledonia's golfers won the Mid-Way Invitational with a record­ setting score of 310. Leaders of the 2000 squad are all-conference performer Nick Fuller, honorable mention all-conference golfer Josh Baltrusaitis, Matt Ziesemer and Josh VanVelsen. Others who look to card some top scores are freshmen Chris Leatherman and Abe Mulvihill. Wagner says he has some good talent and hard workers this fall. He says if there is a weakness to the team it's their inexperience with two freshmen and a sophomore in the top six. Still, the potential is one of a league title contender. "With Forest Hills Northern gone (out of the league), we have an excellent shot to win the OK Gold and go to State." South Christian and Unity, however, also have the same aspirations. On Aug. 30, Caledonia's golf team won two matches by beating Kenowa Hills and Sparta at the Alpine Golf Course. The Scots managed a score of 162, Kenowa had a 164 and Sparta had a 182. The Scots were led by Abe Mulvihill (38) and Nick Fuller (40). Josh VanVelsen (42) and Matt Ziesemer (42) also fared well. Caledonia's golf team hasn't made it to State since 1974, but they came real close a season ago. The Fighting Scots, coached by Gus Wagner, finished the 1999 campaign with a sparkling 16-2-1 record and achieved that mark in a league that included perennial power Forest Hills Northern, South Christian and Unity Christian. Christopher J. Hier D.D.S. South Kent Veterinary Hospital Caledonia Carpet & Interiors 9505 Cherry Valley Caledonia 9030 N. 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Coach Tom Burrili's Fighting Scots tied with Forest Hills Northern, Belding and South Christian for the Gold crown. The Scots finished the season with a 7-4 record, won their first playoff game and defeated rival Middleville for a second year in a row. Burrili's five-year record at Caledonia is 30-16 which now stands at 30-17 after a first game 10-0 loss to East Grand Rapids. Caledonia's playoff win last season came against East. This year's team has experience, a winning attitude and talented linebackers. The top linebacker is Josh Swartz. Swartz was an all­ conference selection a season ago and is on the verge of setting the school's career record for most tackles. He is starting his third season on the varsity. Dan Kietzman, another star linebacker, is also starting his third year on varsity. Other top returning Scot gridders include quarterback Ben Busman (400 yards passing and 400 yards receiving in 1999), linebacker/fullback Jerome Gardner, runningback/comerback Jason Swanberg (five touchdowns versus Belding) and defensive tackle/offensive tackle Travis Buehler. Key additions to the varsity include strong safety Mike Ogle, quarterback/center Eli Cryderman and tightend Kyle Kleersnyder. Burrill says the offensive lines and defensive lines most perform well in order for the team to enjoy similar success in 2000. Still, nothing is guaranteed. "We cannot be satisfied with last year," Burrill said. "We must keep working hard." The top team in the league, according to Burrill, is South Christian. Caledonia plays host to the Sailors Sept. 29. The varsity football team at Caledonia includes (first row, from left to right) Adam Terpstra, Brian Sevensma, Chris Rybicki, Ben Ray, Ben Busman, Kevin Kaechele, Kurt VanderHeide, Craig Strickland; (second row) coach Pat Gillies, coach Tom Oster, Mike Klein, Bill Wilson, Mark Breen, Greg Jousma, coach Tom Burrill, coach John Bouma; (third row) Pat Huver, Seth Temple, Jeremy Stein, Jason Swanberg, Brian Conway, James Anderson, Travis Buehler, coach Denny Schneider; (fourth row) David Tepper, Nate DeWitt, Jerome Gardner, Chris Whipple, Brett Higley, Eli Cryderman, Doug Jousma, Mike Ogle; (fifth row) Josh Maichele, Jay Haisma, Russ Keitzman, Tony Governal, Josh Swartz, Dan Kietzman and Kyle Kleersnyder. Juniors need to assist Trojan soccer team Coach Marty Wustman said this is "one of the best passing teams" he has ever coached. He also says depth is good, stating "I should be able to sub at most positions and still be strong." With those two strengths, Middleville's varsity soccer team begins the 2000 season with plenty of optimism. "Overall, we look good on paper and should do well with most of the teams on our schedule," Wustman said." Wustman should know. He is beginning his 16th season with the Trojan program and this is his third year as the varsity coach. Two seasons ago, his squad won an O-K Blue championship. Top returning players include Kyle Presler (threeyear varsity player), Jake Williams and Eric Aten. Presler and Williams were two of the team's top three scorers in 1999. At midfield. Jay Lantinga, Kevin McClure and Adam Lucas return. The defense will have returning players Luke Shook and Matt Newmyer. Key additions are sophomore Eric Smith, junior Mark VanRyn, junior Stu Aspinall, junior Tyler James, junior Zeb Truer, junior Jason Devoe, junior Dave Devoermer, junior Dustin .Snow,senior Mike Hart, junior Matt Blocksma and junior Mike Worst. Hart, Blocksma and Worst are competing for the starting goalkeeper position. "We have a number of juniors who will get a lot of playing time," Wustman said. "We will have a new, untried varsity keeper this season." Top teams in the conference are Calvin Christian, Godwin and Byron Center. Last year's league champ. Spring Lake, has moved to another league in 2000. This Wednesday (Sept. 6) Middleville travels to Parchment for a tough non­ league match. Trojan Booters Open Season: The Middleville varsity soccer team started its season by hosting an invitational tournament. In the first match against Grand Rapids Baptist, senior Eric Aten scored the first goal of the season with 12 minutes left in the half with junior Dave Devoermer making the assist. Eight minutes later, sophomore Eric Smith sent the ball up to senior Kyle Preslar who found the back of the net. The Trojans continued to score in the second half when Jay Lantinga sent the ball to Preslar who headed it in for the goal. Baptist came back and tallied their only goal with five minutes left in the match. The winning keeper for the Middleville team was senior Mike Hart. In the championship match versus Plainwell, Plainwell scored three goals in the first 18 minutes. Middleville picked up its play and kept even with the other Trojans for the final 60 minutes. Last Tuesday, South Christian traveled to Middleville and scored 12 minutes into the game. But Middleville came back five minutes later when Eric Smith beat the defense and tied the game at 1-1. The Trojans opened the second half when Kyle Preslar set up Smith who netted his second goal. With 14 minutes left, the Sailors stormed back to tie the game and two minutes later went ahead 3-2. Middleville, however, was not to be denied and with only 10 minutes left senior Eric Aten beat two Sailor defenders and sent the ball in the goal to tie the match. Middleville's defense, led by Dave Devoermer and Jay Lantinga, played a solid match. The team's goalkeeper was Mike Hart. The Trojans traveled West to play Wayland on Thursday. This was the first match between the two teams with a traveling game ball and trophy going to the winner. Both teams Jbattled each Varsity soccer players for Middleville are (first row, from left to right) Mark VanRyn, Lucas Shook, Matt Blocksma, Jacob Williams, Tyler James, Jason DeVore; (second row) Eric Smith, Dustin Snow, Kevin McClure, Mike Worst, Mike Riley, Dave DeVormer, Adam Lucas; (third row) coach Marty Wustman, Jay Lantinga, Eric Aten, Kyle Preslar, Michael Hart, Matt Newmyer, Stuart Aspinall and Rob Wisniewski. other up and down the field with both teams getting a score called back in the first half because of an infraction. Thirteen minutes into the second half, Middleville's Eric Smith dribbled around the Wayland defense and put his team ahead 1-0. Wayland came back and tied the match 13 minutes later. But the Trojans never gave up and with the match winding down, Jake Williams sent a comer kick to the mouth of the goal where Kyle Preslar_headed.il home for the winning goal with just 13 minutes to play. Senior midfielder Adam Lucas and defenders Zeb Truer and Jason Devore were solid contributors along with Hart in goal. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Art/on-Ads/ �Page 22/The Sun and News, MiddlevHle, Ml/September 5, 2000 Boys look to contend; girls show they have depth The expectations for the cross country teams at Caledonia High School are extremely high. The boys team, coached by John Soderman, have won the O-K Gold Conference title three of the last four years and finished seventh at the Class B State meet a year ago. Top runners returning to the boys' squad are junior Tim Ross, senior Curt Rozell, senior John Rozsa and sophomore Patrick Spitzley. Ross has been named to the All-State team twice. He was the ninth fastest in all classes at last fall's State meet. Soderman said he expects more from his top runner in 2000. "He is one of the premier runners at this stage of his career,” Soderman said. Spitzley was named honorable mention O-K Gold as a freshman. Rozell is a captain who looks to run in the third spot for Caledonia. Other runners who look io make an impact for the Caledonia team are junior Adam Puricelli, junior Pat Evarts and junior Aaron Rohrbacher. New members to the team are freshman Matt Kilmartin, junior Joel DeBlaay and junior Jeff DeBlaay. Soderman says his team is good in numbers and fairly deep with experience. "We expect to be extremely competitive," Soderman said. "For the good teams in cross The Lady Scots cross country team will be on a course this year toward improvement and top times. The team is considered to be strong in numbers and In talent. Remember Caledonia's boys cross country team includes (front row, from left to right) Patrick Spitzley, John Roza, Curt Rozell, Tim Ross, Adam Puricelli; (back row) coach John Soderman, Jeff DeBlaay, Pat O'Connor, Matt Kilmartin, Rory Root and Joel DeBlaay. country, the fourth and fifth runners usually make the difference.” Caledonia, Sparta and Cedar Springs all should make a good run at the conference championship. Soderman is beginning his 27th year as the program's varsity coach and has been a head coach for the past 42 years. On Aug. 29 at Lakeside Park in Caledonia, the Scots defeated Coopersville 16-47 and East Grand Rapids by the use of a sixth man tie­ breaker, 28-28. Scots placers in the East Grand Rapids meet were Tim Ross (first, 16:20), Patrick Spitzley (fourth, 18:39), Curt Rozell (sixth, 19:16), John Rozsa (eighth, 19:51), Aaron Rohrer (ninth, 20:30) and Joel DeBlaay (10th, 20:39). DeBlaay was responsible for determining the winning tie­ breaker. In the first meet of the season for Caledonia's girls team, the Lady Scots beat Coopersville 18-46 and lost to East Grand Rapids 26-29 on a hot and humid day at Caledonia Park. The Lady Scots showed that they are strong in numbers and talent. Amy Busfield took first place, freshman Tricia Miedema was second, Becca Busfield seventh, Mallory Latack 10th and newcomer Katie Ryan ran well as the team's fifth runner. It was not a bad showing for a first meet and the squad expects to get stronger and faster. Stefanie Maxim. Lauren Ondersma and Liz Martin also placed in the top 20 and received ribbons. For a second meet of the season, Caledonia's girls ran against some tough teams Aug. 31 at Caledonia Park. The Lady Scots tied Lowell 28-28 and lost to State­ champs Middleville 21 -37. Senior Amy Busficld was third, freshman Tricia Miedema fifth. Becca Busfield 10th, junior Katie Ryan was the team's fourth finisher and freshman Stefanie Maxim was the squad's fifth finisher. 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Coach Jon Meerman says his team may have a chance of being one of the top teams in the league. But he also admits that the O-K Gold Conference has about five varsity girls basketball team that could figure into the championship equation. Meerman's team were fourth in the league in 1999 with a 10-6 mark and ended the season with an overall mark of 13-8. In his four years with the program, the Sweet Ladies are 41-24. Experienced eagers returning include senior forward Lindsay Walter, senior center Pam Spitzley, junior point guard Kelley Jackson and senior guard Nessa Hofstra. Walter, a captain, averaged 4 points and 3 rebounds as a junior. Spitzley, another captain, had norms last season of 5 points and 4 rebounds. Jackson will be playing her third season on the varsity. As a sophomore, she averaged 6 points and 5 assists. Key additions to the team are guard Stacy Jenema, guard Mary Sandveil, guard Tiffany Radaz and center Hannah Cooley. Meerman says team strengths are quickness and depth. "We have 11 players who can play," Meerman said. "Practices have been very competitive. We still need to improve on doing the little things better, on both offense and defense." Teams beside Caledonia that figure to be in contention for a possible title are Wayland, Kenowa Hills, Wyoming Park and South Christian. Meerman said they want to push the ball on offense and play tough on defense. "Our offensive philosophy will be to push the ball up the court at every position," Meerman said. "We will press (on defense) 30 to 32 minutes a game. We will utilize our depth." Caledonia opened its season Aug. 29 with a 4640 win over Godwin. Kelley Jackson led the Sweet Ladies with 19 points and 4 assists. Hannah Cooley led Caledonia's rebounding efforts with 12 caroms. �The Sun and News. Middlevflle, Ml/September 5. 2000/Page 23 Business Services •••♦•••BLEAM******* •••EAVESTROL’GHING*** Seamless Gutter 32 Colors, Free Estimates. 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L&N for your carpet answers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-09-12.pdf 8c2cacc8ed8ce7116133c664a68daabd PDF Text Text I'1 $ CHURCH ST BSTdiuS W 4905^-1893 r^TSTD-] ^un and News per Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas You No. 37/September 12, 2000 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 Caledonia Village treasurer, planning commisioners named by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council appointed three new people to key posi­ tions last month, including Danise Regan to village treasurer and Scott Williamson and Sharon Mortenson to the Planning Commission. Regan began work right after her appointment to fill a vacancy left by Shirley Wabeke who was injured in an accident ear­ lier this year and has had a difficult recovery. Her term will end in the second month of 2002. Regan will work in the office as needed and will not keep regular hours. At present during tax season, due Sept. 14, Regan has been putting in more time. Her duties will be to re­ view tax collection records, review land holder and tax status records and collect taxes. These duties are defined by state man­ date, according to Village President Daryl Penfold. A Caledonia resident, and self-employed as a bookkeeper for five years, Regan has an associate's degree in business from Grand Rapids Community Whitneyville Road work planned for next year by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middleville area resi­ dents arc getting used to negotiating detours through road construction, but the sight of orange caution flags for survey crews along the Whitneyville Road area over the last several weeks was just a little disconcerting. Crews were out collect­ ing data, measuring the road right of way, pound­ ing in orange topped stakes and cryptic numbers on the pavement. Brad Lamberg, engineer­ manager of the Barry County Road Commission, said this is part of the work for a future project on Whitneyville. Work won't College students spent time this summer working on a project for the United States Geodetic Survey. Pictured from left are Lisa Christenson, Roxanne Miller, Kelly Simmer and Rtck Powers. Not Pictured is Marcel Mareski. start until the next con­ struction season in the spring of 2001, if then, Barry County will be . sking that work on Whit­ neyville be considered dur­ ing the next Michigan De­ partment of Transportation discussion of upcoming projects. In the Marsh and Wild­ wood area of Gun Lake this past summer, the sur­ vey crew signs had another meaning. Students from Ferris State University were working with the United States Geodetic Survey, as two new benchmarks were added in the area. The USGS has estab­ lished benchmarks throughout the United States. These benchmarks are used by surveyors to anchor an individual piece of property in space and in relationship to adjacent properties. The Ferris students bat­ tled mosquitoes, traffic and weather as they estab­ lished elevation changes. Using the modem tools of the trade, laser quadrants, and even the surveyors notebooks they have made a record of the area. Students traveled from Big Rapids and Lansing during the six weeks they were in the area. Lisa Christenson, Roxanne Miller, Kelly Simmer, Rick Powers and Marcel Mareski say that they did­ n't really have time to take advantage of the recre­ ational opportunities in the area. They were either in a hurry to start the work day or in a hurry to get home. "Going swimming would have been a good way to escape the giant College. After her appointment she said, "I am excited to be involved in the com­ munity." Williams, appointed to the Planning Commission, has lived in the area for five years. He said that "It’s a good way to get in­ volved, so I expressed my interest. His term will run through June 30, 2003. Mortenson was ap­ pointed to another vacant position running through June 30, 2002. She applied when George Brueck, a neighbor, suggested she apply. Brueck served on the commission for several years but then moved out of the community recently. Mmm, good! The Senior Parents start raising money for the after graduation party for seniors on June 1, 2001. The parents group cooked and served more than 500 pork barbecue sandwiches at the first home football game on August 25. Here athletic director Tom Lehman purchases the first two dinners from parent Tim McGillicuddy. In This Issue CHS band marches into new school year Local rain forest group continues work with Peru trip Plans for Caledonia Twp. park looking more optimistic Scots’ offense explodes in romp over Wayland �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville,‘Ml/September 12, 2000 Caledonia’s historic depot being painted An old photo of the Caledonia depot when it still was in use as a freight station of the New York Central system. This photo was taken from the northeast comer of the building. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer More recently settled Caledonia residents may not know the origin of the buildings they see every day, or the richness of the history in seemingly sim­ ple buildings sprinkled over the local landscape. A humble structure once used for a depot in Cale­ donia, is now a part of a complex of buildings used by Caledonia Farmers El­ evator. It is being painted to match the colors used on the exterior many years before. Built shortly after the Civil War, the station fea­ tured board-and-batten walls, broad overhanging eaves and tall windows, typical of small town sta­ tions everywhere. Freight and storage facilities oc­ cupied the rear portion of the building, while the front half was divided into two smaller rooms. One of these served as the agent and telegrapher's office, and the other housed vari­ ous businesses and agen­ cies, among them Caledo­ nia's first store and rural post office. This original building, put up in 1868, is the old­ est standing commercial structure in town. 1868 was the year that the independent railway company in Grand Rapids promised four trains daily each way, but it took time. The first train, coming from Jackson to Grand Rapids in 1870, consisted of the locomotive "Muskegon," drawing six cars according to Dwight Goss, in the "History of Grand Rapids and Its In­ pleusHve ^HAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! dustries." It was not uncommon for a dozen or so families to gather by the railroad sta­ tions in early morning or evening, just to thrill to the whistle and the flash as the "Queen" rolled by. The Caledonia station stopped east and west bound trains when freight was awaiting shipment. Its primary function was to handle farm produce and equipment, but it also served as a passenger sta­ tion for those in and around Caledonia and the train stopped when people were to be picked up. Caledonia railroad agents included A.B. Sherk 1875-1879, Joseph Carey 1881-1911, James Carey 1921-1923, George Moul­ ton 1927, and George Miner 1931. Later, after the railroad no longer served the area, the building was used as a feed and grain warehouse. The picturesque station still stands on the Caledo­ nia Farmers Elevator com­ plex, now converted for use as a warehouse. This landmark has witnessed more than a century of railroad history. The impact of the rail­ road on the early Caledo­ nia agricultural community It’s fall fix up time and Jeff & Sherri of Westen’s Carpet invite you in to help you with your carpet needs. So whether you’re fixing up a house to sell or to stay, Westen’s can help! Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 “We’re the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe" The depot was painted white and used as a warehouse by the Caledonia Farmers Elevator. This photo was taken in August 2000 while the structure was being scraped for repainting, from the northwest comer. was a dramatic one. An earlier village of Caledonia had once been located to the east along Whitneyville Avenue, on a major stagecoach route and artery from Battle Creek to Grand Rapids, but the railroad shifted the business activity to the west, and Caledonia Sta­ tion (village) was estab­ lished at the present vil­ lage site. In August 1870, after the railroad had started to op­ erate, David Kinsey, who owned and farmed the land around the station, laid out and platted the northern part of his farm for the vil­ lage, which later became the present Village of Caledonia. The village was incorpo­ rated on March 21, 1888. As can be seen, a com- bination of agriculture and railroads were the factors that forged Caledonia's early beginnings. The rail­ road was an important economic asset. The railroad first was built through at 100th Street toward Dutton (Station). People of the Jackson area wanted a connector to the area and appealed to the Central Railroad for help, without which the Grand River Valley Rail­ road could not have been finished. The governing consideration was to con­ trol the traffic of the im­ portant region through which it passed, and to bring it to Detroit. The Grand River Valley Railroad eventually con­ nected Jackson with Grand Rapids on Jan. 1, 1870. The railway became a very important New Year’s gift to the business inter­ ests of the area by 1970. The independent railway did not stay independent very long. The entire railway sec­ tion was 94 miles long, in­ tersecting the Detroit and Milwaukee railroad, and* connected with the Chicago and Michigan Lake Shore Railroad, which ran north to Mon­ tague on White Lake. On April 18, 1870, it became part of the Michigan Cen­ tral Corporation. "The Grand River Valley road runs through the county seats of Eaton and Barry counties, through a fertile and... heavily tim­ bered country, " said an account in the 1800s. School Lunch Menu Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 13 Salisbury steak w/mashed potatoes or chicken que­ sadillas, celery sticks w/p. butter, mixed fruit, milk. Thursday, Sept. 14 Lasagna roll w/meat sauce, w/dinner roll or hot dog on a bun, tossed salad, applesauce, milk. Friday, Sept. 15 Pizza or ham salad on a bun, bakery beans, apple slices, milk. Monday, Sept. 18 Ravioli, w/dinner roll, or chicken salad rollup, carrots, blueberry cnsp, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 19 Two beef tacos, w/soft shells or ham and cheese on a bun, refried beans, peach­ es, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday Sept. 13 Salisbury steak w/mashed potatoes or chicken que­ sadillas, celery sticks w/p. butter, mixed fruit, milk. Thursday, Sept. 14 Lasagna roll w/mcat sauce, w/dinner roll or hot dog on a bun, tossed salad, applesauce, milk. Friday, Sept. 15 Pizza or ham salad on a bun, bakery beans, apple slices, milk. Monday, Sept. 18 Ravioli, w/dinner roll, or chicken salad rollup, carrots, blueberry crisp, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 19 Two beef tacos, w/soft shells or ham and cheese on a bun, refried beans, peach­ es, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml September 12. 2000'Paqe 3 Freeport will come alive Sept. 16 with ‘Fun Day’ The little town of Freeport will come alive Saturday Sept. 16, with its First annual "Freeport Fun Day.” The idea of a fund-rais­ ing chicken barbecue by the Business Association for new downtown Christ­ mas lights has mush­ roomed into a full day of fun and community in­ volvement. There will be garage sales all day throughout the area. Plans are being made for co-ed slow-pitch softball games. Teams can be made up of adults, chil­ dren or families. For more information and to register call Glenn Brovont at 7653196. The main street of town will be blocked off to regu­ lar traffic and lined with unique vehicles that will include cars, trucks and tractors. For more informa­ tion on this event contact Jim Decker at 765-8421 or John Barcroft at 765-3040. The Freeport Historical Society members will open their newly pur­ chased building (Masonic Temple Building behind the post office) with a quilt show, old-fashioned checker games and other activities. Shoppers will need to head to the Community Center lawn for arts, crafts and farmers' market items. Those who would like to participate in the arts and crafts may call Judy Jackson at 765-3100. Anyone who tires from all the shopping can take a relaxing horse and wagon ride to tour the Cheesebrough Rake Factory, which has been in opera­ tion since 1872. Kids can enjoy the games that will be avail­ able near the community center. Lane Cooper will be host for pedal pull competitions on the south side of the Fire barn for in­ terested children. A penny sawdust dig for the differ­ ent age groups of children is planned. Face painting will also be available. A bike parade with the local youth is scheduled for 2 p.m. Those interested in participating can call the Freeport United Brethren Church or par­ sonage. Those who think they ‘Over the Rainbow’ set at Peace Reformed Church Peace Reformed Church’s Caraway Street Ministry is preparing to kick off this year’s season Sept. 23 and 24 by again presenting “Over the Rainbow,” based on the movie “Wizard of Oz ” All the characters of Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Glenda (the guardian angel), Demonne the wicked witch, the great and powerful Oz, munchkins. Auntie Em, and Uncle Henry will be present in their quest to help Dorothy try to search for her heavenly home. In the story, Satan has sent his worker, Demonne the witch, to try to keep her from the narrow path that leads here there. Though the witch has many ways to try to detour her from this path, God always provides a way to escape (influenced by her guardian angel, Glenda). The story has been rewritten by Darlene DeGroote, carry­ ing the message “.. Satan only has as much power in our lives as we allow him to have, because... greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” The original soundtracks will be used for the music, though a lot of the words have been altered to corre­ late with the Christian theme. The presentations will be Saturday, Sept. 23, at 4 and 7 p.m. and Sunday. Sept. 24 at 3 and 6 p.m. at the Peace Reformed Church gymnasi­ um, located on M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia. Call 891-8119 to reserve a ticket. Seating is limited, but all seats are free. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads? Visitors to Freeport Fun Day next Saturday can discover fire hydrants decorated throughout the village. able for adoption. Anyone interested can call Judy Jackson at Union Bank at 765-3100. Lunch will be provided by Freeport United Breth­ ren Church at the Com­ munity Center. The Free­ port Fire Department members will be heating have a mean pitching arm can try their skills at the dunk tank. For more information or to volunteer to help with the kids' games and dunk tank, call Robin Chase at 765-3445. For those who enjoy a game of chance, there will be a buck-a-duck race. For $1, betters can try their chance at winning a cash prize. Participants in this event choose which num­ bered duck they want to race down the river for them. Freeport merchants have sign-up sheets. The number of ducks will be limited. The ducks will be sent floating down the river during the Freeport Fun Day. The fire hydrants in Freeport are getting a facelift with a new paint job, through the adopt-ahydrant program. There are still a few hydrants avail­ up their barbecue pits and serving chicken meals at suppertime. The Freeport Historical Society will be host for an ice cream so­ cial and dill pickles on a stick. There also will be sno-cones and other treats available all day. Fun Day organizers are still looking for musical talent. Those would like to volunteer to show their friends and neighbors their talent may call Jim Decker at 765-8421. For more information about Fun Days in Freeport, call Judy Jackson at 765-3100. 35 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 u0UR GOAL IS BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS AND EVEN BETTER SERVICE” Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services Owners BJan(o% Call 891-8646 Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets fax: 891 -0667 ca^2°r Credit s Qc<*pted j—— _ and visit in the Caledonia Village Centre We are here to serve you... A Full Service Contemporary Salon 12 Professional Hair Designers • Hair Color Specialists Facials. 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This six- more information. A special free one-day week workshop is held at the workshop will be offered Main Street Savings Bank at 629 W State St. Sessions Saturday, Sept. 23. at North­ east Middle School in Grand begin 6:30 p.m. This will be a workshop Rapids. Tim Cusack will be the for parents who want to im­ keynote speaker at the 2000 prove communication and Conference for parents and understanding in their youth: "Sink or Swim? Skills homes. Topics to be dis­ to Weather Life’s Storms." cussed will be helping chil­ The workshop will cover dren deal with their feelings, cooperation, alternatives to topics and issues on parent­ ing children ages 9 to 14. The conference is sponsored by the Kent County Coali­ tion on Adolescent Choices. Call Heidi Mellema at (616) 559-5867 or Cathy Jordan at (616) 453-7592 for informa­ tion or to register. Registra­ tion deadline is Sept. 15. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teens (Step/Teen) will be offered beginning Oct. 5 at Love, Laugh. Live and Learn Cen­ ter at 402 Thornton in Mid­ dleville. This workshop helps par­ ents understand misbehavior of teens and learn tools for dealing with problems. The importance of listen­ ing and clear expression of ideas and feelings is empha­ sized. The STEP technique of disciple, which helps de­ velop responsible young people, will be discussed. Parents will be given time to practice and give feed­ back over the six weeks of the course. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Call 795-2243 to register. The STEP/Teen workshop costs $15 per person or $20 per couple. Scholarships are available by calling (616) 789-2453. A training session for par­ ents and professionals who tion and cost for the Parent Educator Leadership Train­ ing class. It will be given at the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency at 1819 E. Milham. want to lead parent groups or work with families on rela­ tionship education is being offered in Kalamazoo begin­ ning Sept. 26 for nine weeks. Call 789-2449 for informa­ After 60 Club meets Sept. 19 in Middleville pass and their own table service. Group members plan to play bingo, so bring a dollar gift to use as a prize. Ev­ eryone is welcome to come. The Middleville After 60 Club will meet at noon Tuesday, Sept. 19, for a potluck at the Middleville VFW Hall. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to _______ LOCAL_______ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School 9:30 a m Morning Worship........................ 10:45 a m. Evening Praise 6 00 p.m WEDNESDAY Family Night 6:30 p m 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northti'esl of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST COMMUNITY a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship.......................... 10:30 a.m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings.................. 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Potior Chrissey Dykstra Worship Leader Denny Houma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www brightside org 9 3o"X AM Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed. , 6:00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family . Covenant Churches of America XJ^ght J 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH ”.4 Church with a canng heart for our community and the world" Sundae Worship 9 30 a m & 6 00 p m (Child & Adult) (During the School Year: Rev. R. Scott Greenway. Ptstar Lynelle Sprd. Youth Leider Al Tietneyer, Community Calling 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sept 17- 14th Sunday after Pentecost Mark 9:30-37; James 3:1-12 Sermon Topic: “Practicing Patience & Peace" Worship Sen ice......................... 10:30 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 "We are changed by Gods love!" CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Sunday School.............................................. 9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship Service........... 1 LUO a.m Sunday Evening Service...............................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer.................. 6:45 p in. Word of Life Ciulis . 6:45 p in Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6 .30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday .6:30 p in. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School lor All Ages 10 45 a in Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www lakesidecominunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave. Church School. Sunday RAY TOWNSEND. PaMot NORMAN KNORR. Qirisiun Education Director Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Morning Worship Service 10:00 a m Worship............................................9:30 a m. Sunday School 11:15 a m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11:00a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Ret. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 930 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 On? mil? ease of Whitneyville Rd Rev P Adams Pfurne 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 M-1'9 Htghwat (CSnci Xowday Road) WaUawl Mi 49M4 • "AS-TVti Meeting you friends, and your family right where you re at - through: Rrioani Messages Lhnan.K Music Quality Child Caae and Programs Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 LLlje ©lb TEimc jSletljoDiSt (Cljiird) 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meetmg...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Batlard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Nursery 9 45 am Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Sening \our Community Campus for Ministry Call tor a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 Chi M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville 9 45am Praise Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship 1I 00 a in Wed. Fellowship 7 30 p.m Pastor Janies Dodds 616-538-8557 891-8028 • e-mail leighton@iserv.net Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at !00<h St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST r Pastor Paul M. Hillman 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHURCH St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St.. Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love " Rom 12.10 8:30 a m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a m. Worship Service ■ Educational Hour Worship Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • WI-8 • hurdi 891-9878 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School 9 45 a m Middleville Morning Worship 11 00 am Rev Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whrneyvme Ave at 84th St • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 930 a m Sunday Mornng Wonhp 10 30 am Sunday E tenoq Mxshp 6 00 pm Wed Mcweefc Prayer & Boe Study 7 00 pm. Rev Thomas Suys. Rev Karl Bashor Assoc Pastor/Youth Ministries �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 12. 2000/Page 5 Mission work program set at Caledonia Methodist mentally disabled children, ages 4-16 most of whom are orphans. Because of the fail­ ing economy, many parents are having difficulty raising normal children, and they are overwhelmed by the needs of handicapped chil­ dren. Some of the handicaps are slight, but there are no medical resources for cor­ recting even common defects. A few of the chil­ dren are visited by their par­ ents, or return home during holidays, but many others have been abandoned. The staff members are paid about $20 a month. Last year their trip was to Pavlosk, about 40 miles The Caledonia United Methodist Women and the Mission Committee of Caledonia United Methodist Church will sponsor a pro­ gram and slides of mission work in Russia Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Speaker for the program will be Kendra Bunch. She and her husband. Rev. Brian Bunch, went to a Russian orphanage last fall on a Volunteer in Mission Project. Rev. Bunch is pastor of the Mears and Bruce’s Corner United Methodist Church. The facility they visited has about 600 physically and from St Petersburg While there they renovated a room, did repair work on the build­ ings, and gave away 39 boxes of gifts to the children and staff. Included in these gifts were 10 small quilts made by members of the Caledonia church. The team also purchased a washer and dryer, a televi­ sion, vinyl flooring, brooms and snacks for the staff and books for the children. They visited with the children and organized play activities for them. The Bunches will lead a trip to Russia next summer. They are hoping to take many gifts, and to take sup­ plies again. This program is open to anyone. A free will offering will be received. ‘Moms in Touch’ group organizing, will meet Sept. 18 Bossenbroek-Stahl married Marcia Ann Stahl and Joseph Leonard Bossenbroek were married in the spring at the First Christian Reformed Church of Byron Center. Parents of the couple are Diane and the late Tru­ man Stahl of Freeport and Carl and Nancy Bossenbroek of Byron Center. Maid of honor was Kelly Blood. Bridesmaids were Nicole Coppess, Becky Bjork, Nichole Bossenbroek, and Lindsay Bossenbroek. Best man was Randy Bos. Groomsmen were Dan Dial, Brent Veldheer, Dave Kooistra, and Ben Tilema. Flower girl and ringbearer were Brooke and Brendan Stahl. Getty Realty I JL Complete Building & Real Estate Services NEW LISTING! ® 3br/1 ba ..... Charming home on I wooded acre in the Village ofMiddleville. Large 2 stall barn for {torW Toe New For Photo UW Floors, fireplace, and mainfloor master bedroom. Asking $! 10.000. Call Catherine: 795-3389(o). 795-1078(h) PRICE REDUCED! 3BR/31/2 BA..... Enjoy all the advantages ofa new home without the hassles ofbuilding Features include convenient mam floor master bedroom, living room, family room, and hardwood floors to name just a fout Thu home u ready to move into! Call Catherine. 795-3389(o). 795- 1078(h) BEAUTIFUL 4bR/3 1/2 ba... Thu ts an absolutely gorgeous executive home tn Bouidtr Creek Estates With nearly 4000 sqfi. ofliving area there is room fir everyone. Cali Catherine to set up your private showing: 795-3389(o), 795-1078(h). Catherine Beyer 795-3389(0), 795-1078(H) Bill Gerty 795-3389(0), 795-7513(H) 117 East Main Street, Middleville, Ml / 795-3389 There will be an organiza­ tional meeting of “Moms in Touch” at the First Baptist Church of Middleville Monday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. for anyone interested in praying for Thornapple Kellogg Schools and stu­ dents. The church is located one mile north of Middleville on M-37. Days and times to meet will be decided upon at the meeting and child care will be available throughout the school year for $1 per child. Each week, during the past 1999-2000 school year, there were two groups pray­ ing at two separate times for one hour with moms attend­ ing from three area church­ es. The group’s goal is to have a group praying for each one of the schools in the TK district so that each teacher, support staff person, board member and adminis­ trator will be covered in prayer on a regular basis. Safety for students, buses and high school drivers are included, as well. Questions may be directed to Beth Berkimer at 8912158 or Dawn Humphrey at 891-1979. Caledonia Historical Society banquet set The Caledonia Histori­ cal Society will hold its annual banquet, program and dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Sam's Joint in Alaska. The special program will be presented at about 7:30 p.m. by Abe Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, por­ trayed by Liz Finkbeiner of Caledonia, and Gerald Bestrom of Hastings. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News HCTION-M$\ Caledonia Resource Center Fall Classes Call 891-8117 to Register Introduction to Computers Date: Thursdays, Nov. 2 - Jan. 11 Wednesdays, Nov. 1 - Dec. 20 Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm Cost: $75 - 8 weeks The Internet-Way - Beginners Date: Mondays. Sept. 11 - Oct. 2 Oct 16 - Nov. 6 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $39 - 4 weeks Microsoft Office Date: Tuesdays, Nov. 7 - Jan 9 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $75 - 8 - weeks Advanced Searching - Internet Advanced Date: Mondays, Oct. 9 - Nov. 13 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $19-1 week Stained Glass Date: Thursdays, Oct 5 - Oct 26 Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm Cost: $35 + materials - 4 weeks Watercolor Painting - Semester I Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 27 - Nov. 29 Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm Cost: $79 - 10 weeks Watercolor Painting - Semester II Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 26 - Dec. 5 Time: 1:30 - 4:30 pm Cost: $79 - 10 weeks Garden Stepping Stones Date: Thursdays, Oct. 5 - Oct. 26 Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm Cost: $35 + material - 4 weeks Creative Glass Painting Date: Tuesdays, Nov. 7 - Dec. 2 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $45 + materials - 6 weeks Color and Design Date: Thursdays, Nov. 9 - Dec. 14 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $39 + materials - 5 weeks EZDefense Date: Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $99 - 3 nights Karate Date: Mon. fir Wed., Sept. 6 - Oct. 30 Nov. 6 - Jan. 8 Time: Children 6:00 - 7:00 pm Adults 7:00 - 8:00 pm Cost: $65 - 8 weeks Kick Fit Date: Tues, fie Thurs., Sept. 5 - Oct. 26 Nov. 7 - Jan. 11 Time: 6:30 - 7:15 pm Cost: $75 - 8 weeks Yoga for a Better Back Date: Thursday, Oct. 26 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $30 - 1 night Introduction to Yoga Date: Thursday, Sept. 21 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $25 - 1 night Transform Stress - Yoga Date: Thursday, Nov. 30 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $25 - 1 night Open Volleyball Date: Fridays, Sept. 8 - Dec. 15 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: Free Smart Date: Time; Cost: Women, Smart Money Monday, Nov. 6 7:00 - 9:00 pm $5 - 1 night Increase Your Investing Know-How Date: Thursdays, Sept. 14 - Sept. 28 Mondays, Nov. 13 - Nov. 27 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $15 - 3 weeks Debt Free fir Prosperous Living Date: Tuesday, Oct. 3 Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm Cost: $44 - 1/2 price for spouse 1 night Dog Training Date: Tuesdays Sept- 5 - Oct 24 Time: 7 JO - 8:15 Puppy Cost: $45 - 8 weeks Time: 8:15 - 9:15 Novice Cost $49 - 8 weeks Introduction to Woods Date: Thursdays, Nov. 2 - Jan. 11 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $79 + materials - 8 weeks Mousecleaning Made Easier Date: Wednesday, Sept. 20 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Cost: $15 - 1 night______________ Introduction to Spanish Date: Tuesdays, Nov. 7 - Jan. 2 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $59 - 8 weeks Introduction to Sign Language Date: Mondays, Nov. 13 - Jan. 15 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $55 - 8 weeks Guitar Date: Mondays, Nov. 13 - Jan. 15 Time: Call for an appointment Cost: $75 group - 8 weeks $109 private - 8 weeks : | American Red Cross CPR fir First Aid Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 12, 19. 26 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $55 - 3 nights Bayer Essence Aromatherapy Aroma Basics Ar Health Date: Wednesday, Oct. 11 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $19-1 night Aroma Beauty Ar Scents Date: Wedneday, Oct. 18 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $19-1 night "Chills" Sowman - Craft Date fir Time: Wednesday, Nov. 1 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm Friday, Nov. 10 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm Monday, Nov. 13 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm Monday, Dec. 4 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm Cost: $9 + materials - 1 day Knitting Date: Tuesdays, Oct. 10 - Nov. 14 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $45 + materials - 5 weeks Sewing Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 20 - Oct. 11 Thursdays, Oct. 19 - Nov. 9 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $39 + materials - 4 weeks Quilted Sweater Start preparing now for a Quilted Sweater class this winter. This class requires a knit­ ting project that Is prepared before the class. Stop by Rainbow's End for the pattern and more details. Quilting Classes Hand Quilting Date: Oct. 21 - 9:30 - 12:00 pm Oct. 24 - 7:00 - 9:30 pm Cost: $15 + materials - 1 day How to Improve your Piecing Date: Saturday, Nov. 4 Time: 10:00 - 2:30 pm (with lunch break) Cost: $15 + materials - 1 day Foundation Piecing Date: Monday, Oct. 23 Time: 9:30 - 2:00 pm (with lunch break) Cost: $15 + materials - 1 day Beginning Apllque Date: Monday, Sept. 18 - 9:30 - 2:30 pm Saturday, Oct. 21 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm Cost: $15 + materials - 1 day Stepparenting and the Blended Family Date: Tuesday, Oct. 10 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Cost: $15 per couple - 1 night Athletes In Motion Date: Mondays, Sept. 18 - Nov. 27 Time: Session I - 5:45 - 6:30 pm Beginning Students Ages 5-7 Session II - 6:30 - 7:15 pm Returning Students Age 5-7 Session III - 7:15 - 8:00 pm Beginning Students Ages 8-15 Session IV - 8:00 - 8:45 pm Returning Students Age 8-15 Cost: $56 - 10 weeks Munchkin Music Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 19 - Nov. 21 Time: 9:15 - 10:00 am - infants - age 3 10:15 - 11:00 am - Ages 3-6 Cost: $80 Includes materials - 10 weeks $45 for additional family members Chess Club Date: Thursdays, Sept. 14 - Dec. 7 Time: 3:30 - 4 JO pm Grades: 3-6 Cost: $39 - 12 weeks Infant Massage Date: Wednesdays, Oct 4 - Oct 25 Nov. 1 - Nov. 22 Time: 10:30 - 11:00 am Cost: $35 - 4 weeks Learn to Learn - Study Technique for Middle School Students and Their Parents Date: Tuesday, Nov. 7 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $32 - 1 night | i j �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml September 12. 2000 Historical Society ready for Freeport Fun Day by Patricia Johns Staff Writer What do quilts, pickles on a stick, ice cream, a farmers market and lots of fun have in common? Members of the Freeport Historical Society can't wait for the opportunity to show visitors at the first Freeport Fun Day Satur­ day, Sept. 16. Members of the society have been working dili­ gently to begin renovations on their building while planning the fund-raising activities for Fun Day. Proceeds from their ac­ tivities will help the soci­ ety prepare the building for winter. Their quilt show will feature 40 quilts on dis­ play. Most were created by women in the Freeport area. Several "Friendship" and "Yo-yo” quilts will be on display. The show be­ gins at 10 a.m. The Farmers Market will begin at 9 a m., the trees near the building will be the site for an ice cream social featuring cones and dishes of ice cream with a choice of toppings. Earlier in the day the Freeport Post Office will have a special cancella­ tion featuring the historic trestle. The society will have stationery featuring the scene as well. Information about join­ ing the society and upcom­ ing meetings also will be available. Work went on inside and out of the Freeport Historical Society building in preparation for Freeport Fun Day activities Sept. 16. Caledonia netters fall to Kenowa, beat Cedar Nelda Newton and Dorothy Pool worked on the inside of the windows. Scouting roundup is tonight Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in the Middleville area will have a joint roundup at Page Elementary Barry County Community Home ?• Improvement Program •? 5 FIX UP YOUR HOME ® (windows, furnace, electric, siding, etc.) yi Offering through Barry County Board off Commissioners; the State of Michigan Call 616-693-2271 Equal Housing Opportunity Lender gj School tonight, beginning at 7 p.m. Parents and boys and girls interested in learning more about scouting are encour­ aged attend. The roundup at Page be­ gins at 7 p.m. Caledonia Girl Scouts are holding their roundup at 6:30 p.m. in the Caledonia Middle School. EJill Dipp sets a brace for the chimney before concrete is poured around the base of chimney. Junior varsity golf Call 945-9554 team cards triumphs for classifieds ^^Cherry Valley Electrology Electrology is the only choice for permanent removal of unwanted hair on virtually any part of your body. ★ Confidential * Experienced ★ Physician Referred Cynthia K. Penfold, R.E. Hours by Appointment Evening & Saturday Appointments Available 9809 Cherry Valley, Suite D Caledonia, Ml 49316 Ph 616 891 0818 The junior varsity golf team at Thornapple Kellogg High School defeated Kelloggsville Aug. 28 189193. Trojan scorers were Phil Strong with a 44, Josh Enyart with a 48, Tyler Wenger with a 48 and Levi Harold with a 49. The Trojans dropped a 183-190 decision to Wayland Sept. 5. Figuring in the team score were Tyler Coburn with a 46, Trevor Klemkoski with a 47, Phil Strong with a 48 and Ryan Anderson with a 49. On Sept. 6, TK's junior varsity met up with Kelloggsville again Sept. 6 and carded a 178-204 triumph. Scorers for the black and orange were Tyler Coburn with a 43, Ryan Anderson with a 44, Josh Enyart with a 45 and Trevor Klemkoski with a 46. Caledonia scored a 177189 win versus TK Sept. 7. Levi Harold managed a 45, Tyler Wenger a 47, Josh Enyart a 48 and Justin Ogdon a 49. Caledonia's tennis team lost to Kenowa Hills Sept. 5 by a 5-3 score. Winners for the Fighting Scots were Sara Dunlap at No. 1 singles (6-4, 6-0), Heather Hanna at No. 2 singles (6-3, 6-2) and Gwen Freas at No. 3 singles (6-2, 6-3). "Sara Dunlap did a grcat_ job in raising the level of her play as the match went on," Caledonia coach Mike Wilson said. "Heather (Hanna) and Gwen (Freas) played consistently well throughout their matches and Brooke (Nagel) showed a lot of heart as she kept coming back the entire match and came up just short." At No. 4 singles, Brooke Nagel lost a tough threesetter, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5. On Sept. 8, the Lady Scots rebounded with a 6-2 win over Cedar Springs. Winning matches were Sara Dunlap at No. 1 singles (6-0, 6-1), Heather Hanna at No. 2 singles (6-0, 6-0), Brooke Nagel at No. 4 singles (6-1, 6-4), Kelly VanVolkinberg and Kristin Uy' at No. 1 double, * / o, 6-1), Amy Jo Leatherman and Jenny Workman at No. 3 doubles (5-7, 7-6,6-1) and Denise Robinson and Karen Ermler at No. 4 doubles (75, 6-2). 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The cup at left, "Diane," started out at the same size, but was compressed by water pressure when used at a great depths under the ocean's surface. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Diane Blain, a third grade teacher at Kettle Lake, was given a chance to do research on a sea go­ ing vessel off the coast of Massachusetts and Maine near Cape Cod July 24Aug. 1, as a part of a month-long unit of study. "It was an experience of a lifetime with good times and bad, but overall we really did have a great time," Blain said. One of 21 teachers to go on the voyage, she was the only teacher from Michi­ gan selected. The group studied marine biology, oceanography and sea­ manship. Two weeks were spent on land studying and doing experiments in preparation for the time at sea. The ship was 125 feet long and housed the 21 teachers and 15 crew members, including master scientists from the Sea Education Association. Their 460-mile research journey started south of Cape Cod, and continued out about 90 miles over the Continental Shelf, then up to the northern tip of the Cape and down through the canal and back to Woods Hole. Once out at sea on The Westward, the teachers spent part of their time on lab watch gathering sedi­ ment samples, testing sur­ face water for oxygen, salinity, phosphates, ni­ trates and temperature, and recording plankton, zooplankton and phyto­ plankton counts. They col­ lected sediment samples and data from the ocean bottom, ranging from 80 feet down to one mile deep to check for salinity and also took water sam­ ples from many depths for any kinds of small living things in the deep. Class was held each day aboard ship. Watch groups functioned for 24 hours each day. The teachers did all ship opera­ tions, which included gal­ ley watch and deck watch. Deck watch included nav­ igation, steering the ship, logging distance, tempera­ ture, clouds and weather, pulling up and letting down anchors and tending the sails. rable experience was to see both humpback and pi­ lot whales and dolphins up close. "We got the best pictures. They were sur­ rounding us, she said." The Sea Education As­ sociation website is www.sea.edu. Sea also of­ fers a program called SEA Semester for college and high school students. A website about the SEA experience with pict u r e s is www.montgomerybell.com/ -neergaj/sea. g THORN-BARRY g APARTMENTS The sailing vessel,SSV Westward, on which Diane Blain went to sea to participate in oceanographic research. The teachers kept jour­ nals of their experiences. Blain also recorded many sights with digital pictures. While on their adven­ ture, the small boat en­ countered a couple of storms, causing seasick­ ness. Rain was a normal occurrence, prepared for with rain gear. Two people were ill on board. 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This will be their last year because their son Mark is graduating. The CHS band worked on a drill/marching pro­ gram, which included three musical pieces and drills to go with them, called, Tower of Power. The program will be pre­ sented at halftime at six home games to be played this year At band camp, the stu­ dents worked hard and long in very hot condi­ tions. They learned the drills without the instru­ ments first, then they played the music to­ gether before tieing the two aspects together. Dif­ ferent band sections prac­ ticed one hour separately to perfect their parts, be­ fore working together as a whole. They worked at different intervals on marching and standing at attention. The routine Band members practice marching without instruments to leam the drills before combining the steps and formations with music. Band director Tom Peck is in center front. Band carr.p, held in Indiana in August, held the challenge of hard work and the reward of fun for CHS band members, who were getting in shape for the coming performances. Teacher Tom Peck, Chris Zeeff, Kyle Welfare and band member Mark Zeeff line up outside of the dining room. was quite tiring, but they made time for a little fun as well. The hot conditions were relieved with free time each day from 3 to 5 p.m., during which the students could choose to swim, fish, socialize or relax . One of the means to socialize was arranged through team building, which included various 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt Inc. RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL Formerly South Kent Asphalt Producers of Quality Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance 616-877-4441 A, Lone Pine Greenhouse, Inc. 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The intensive practice at camp helps members to perform as a unit soon after school begins. It also helps build relation­ ships between the mem­ bers. The band marched in the parade at the Cele­ bration on the Grand in Grand Rapids Sept. 9, the first public effort of the 2000-2001 year. The next event the Caledonia marching band will participate in will be Oct. 7 at the Hastings In­ vitational (for marching bands). Following close on the heels of this perfor­ mance, the CHS band will participate with the Michigan Stale Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) .Marching Band Festival. They will then give their drill pro­ gram at Sept. 29. Homecoming Call for Classifieds 945-9554 ar 1-800-870-7085 Consolidate Bills Low Rates, No Up Front Fees Bad Credit & bankruptcy Accepted 24 hr. 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The celebration will begin with a concert in music with Bob and Becky Bruton at 10 a m. Former pastor Robert Moeller will speak at the 11 o’clock morning worship service. The church then will provide a noon luncheon fol­ lowed by an afternoon cele­ bration at 2:30, with former pastor Richard Sellers speaking All former pastors and wives have been invited, and several will bring greet­ ings and special music in the afternoon service. Calvary Grace Brethren Church first began meeting in one of the homes of the members until a building was erected at the present location on 84th Street between Tyler Creek and Pratt Lake Road. The first pastor of the church, Earl Funderburg, was the father of the present pastor, Mick Funderburg. Other men who have been pastors of the con­ gregation include: Irvin Miller, Wil liam Johnson, Larry Gegner, Charles Flowers, Glenn Moore, Richard Sellers, Robert Mueller and Richard PI aceway. The church has made additions to the building on two different occasions and presently is averaging about 150 in morning worship attendance The church has an interest in missions with a large portion of the budget going to various missions programs Some have gone out from the church in mis­ sions activities. Several have gone out on short term mis­ sions projects. A couple from the church is serving as assistant pastor in York, Pa. A lady from the church is serving as a missionary in Kenya, Africa, teaching mis­ sionary children at Rift Valley Academy Another couple from the congrega­ tion is completing prepara­ tions for serving in Papau New Guinea, where he will be a jungle pilot. The Thornapple Kellogg School District has decided to let the Middleville Post Office do more of the work when it comes to delivering the mail, starting Sept. 15. The post office previously had lumped mail for all the individual buildings together. A staff member had picked up all the mail and someone in the admin­ istrative offices had sorted the mail, which would then be delivered by the inter­ school delivery person. Beginning Friday, all this will change. Postal employees will sort the mail and deliver it to the individual buildings. This has meant estab­ lishing new addresses for some of the buildings: • Mail should be sent to the administration office at 10051 Green Lake Road. • Mail for the high school goes to 3885 Bender Road. • Middle school mail should be addressed to 10375 Green Lake Road. • Mail for Page Elemen­ tary goes to 3675 Bender Road. • Lee Elementary mail should be addressed to 840 West Main St. The special education office and McFall Elemen­ tary share the same address, 508 West Main St. Mail for the bus garage and maintenance bam should be addressed to 3625 Bender Road. All Thomapple Kellogg School District mail goes to the street address listed above. Middleville, Mich. 49333. Superintendent Midge Pippel said she believes that this new mail delivery system will free up an ad­ ministrative office person for other duties. She does not believe that mail will be delivered much later to the individual buildings than it was in the past. School stationery will reflect the new addresses as it is reprinted. The schools will use the old stationery first. For information about the new addresses, call the administration building at 795-3313. till for classifieds MS-9554 W1-800-870-7085 24 hours a dar 7 dan a week for Sun & News Artioii Ads! LAKE HOUSE FOR SALE 10718 GUN LAKE ROAD 1 mile past the State Park entrance 108 feet of lake frontage on Long Lake, 2 bedrooms, 1- 1/2 bath, den, living room and laundry room, 1 car attached garage, 2 story, central heat and air condition* ing, dock and wrap around deck, Middleville Schools. $139,000. MUST SELL! 616-945-5005 616-948-2691 Call days Eve TOO LATE! We have late starting classes! 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Clubs at the high school definitely saw water as a way to raise money and spirits for their groups. Sgt. Tony Stein and Vil­ lage Manager Bryan Gruesbeck were both good sports as they became sponge toss targets and even encouraged the sponge tosser to give it their best shot. Lorraine Otto didn’t let the slower pace of the "Art in the Park" slow her down as she worked on her next basket while selling some she had on display. Samantha and Amanda Bouwhuis had worked for a year to make enough bead animals to bring them to sell. The Methodist women had taste tempting "Breads and Spreads" on display and the newest part of the Vintage Village was available to pick up from the Village Players. The parade was the swan song for organizer Glen Raymond. With both Thornapple Kellogg school bands, floats, bicycles, the cast of the Wizrd of Oz and the Grand Marshals Eleanor and Chet Geukes waved to the crowd Miss Middleville and her court "Remember When" float from the Thornapple Her­ itage Association, the hour-long event was a great start to Saturday's events. Both of Sharon Elam's peach pies placed in this year’s pie contest. "This was my mother's recipe and every time I make it, I remember her," she said. Prairie Garden Club members did a bustling business at their plant sale. And the local Girl Scouts helped festival goers recall the German heritage of many residents. The tractor pull attracted a field load of tractors and mud volleyball had everyone slipping, sliding and laughing. The Middleville Mackers attracted 24 three-on-three basketball teams and an audience of hundreds of friends and fans. Miss Middleville Samantha VanderSloot was everywhere during the two days of the festival. She never lost her good humor or smile as she introduced the entertainment, rode in the parade or talked with festival goers. Cheryl and Ray Peters, coordinators of this year's events would like to hear from anyone interested in working on next year's Heritage Days Festival. Call 795-4972. The Thomapple Heritage Society asked parade watchers to "Remember When" shoes were repair, sewing machines had foot treadles and wash was wrung by hand. Thomapple Manor got a boost during the parade �Caledonia scouts donate tables, benches to camp by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Boy Scout Troop 202 donated three tables and 12 benches that were used for the din­ ing hall at the Boy Scout summer camp at Twin Lakes. The Boy Scout Council asked several troops to provide the furniture needed at the camp. The donated pieces were made as a combined effort and donated on behalf of Troop 202. Craig Timmer made benches. Eric Fleischmann helped make the tables. Kids in the troops helped with sanding. Fred Fleis­ chmann painted the deco­ rations and finished the surfaces of the three ta­ bles. One table features a pic­ ture drawn by Ian Fleis­ chmann, and another is a game table with game boards painted on, includ­ ing checkers, chess, parchessi and backgam­ mon. The third is a tribute to the Eagle Scouts since 1958 and includes their names. The benches, each con­ taining one point of the 12 scout laws, were decorated by wood burning a key word into each of the benches. The laws are "trustworthy, helpful, loyal, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.” The next adventure the boys will experience will be an overnight event on the USS Silversides, the submarine docked in Muskegon. This is sched­ uled for the last weekend of October. Caledonia has two state Poppy Poster winners by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia High School students Elise Olthouse and Christina Counterman placed first in the state level of the Poppy Poster contest in classes three and four. They took first place at the district level before go­ ing on to the State De­ partment level. In the cen­ tral division, one of five different national regions competing at the regional level, they finally lost in the competition. Counterman, a junior, said she took art last year, "lifelike drawing I," this semester and will take de­ sign II next semester Olthouse, a sophomore, also likes art and took a class last year. She will take another class next year, but is working on the basics this year. Poppy Poster contest cri­ teria for judging the work is based on six points, such as originality, follow­ ing directions, artistic abil­ ity and more. The girls won several prizes along the way, earn­ ing $20 at the local level, $15 at the district level and $50 at the State De­ partment level. At the na­ tional level, the reward is more honorary than mone­ tary. The prize winners re­ ceive a pin and have their poster and name published on the cover of the Ameri­ can Legion’s national magazine. The American Legion Auxiliary has sponsored Poppy Days for more than 65 years, and has sup­ ported the Poppy art con­ test for a long time as well. The contest is run in connection with the Amer­ ican Legion Poppy Days fund-raiser. The posters advertising the campaign are selected from the art work of young people. There were 61 entries from Caledonia in the lo­ cal contest this year. At this first level of competi­ tion there were six finalists and four honorable men­ tions, according to Barb Scott, speaking for the Caledonia American Le­ gion Auxiliary. At each level of compe­ tition, in third class, eighth and ninth grade, Elise Olt­ house was awarded first prize. In class four, 10th, 11th and 12th grades* Christina Counterman won first prize. Prizes are given at each contest level; at the dis­ trict level, and the De­ partment or State level, and then the regional level and in five regions of the U.S. on the national level. The poster deemed best in the nation becomes the official Poppy Poster for the year, Scott said. Jill Bonner of Caledonia won the national level contest in 1996. Her poster is on display at the Michi­ gan State Capitol. The poppy grew wild on the battle fields of Flan­ ders, during World War I and became a symbol of hope and renewal to those men and women in the armed service who fought for their country overseas. The Memorial Poppy contributions are devoted entirely to rehabilitation and assistance for veterans and their families. 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The group left June 30 for a two-week visit in Iquitos This year six young people, accompanied by seven adults, took part in the adventure. A third week for some included a historical/archaeological tour in Peru, including Machu Pichu. Involvement in the pro­ ject, required a two-year commitment, in which students prepared, with a textbook, homework and work sheets. They attended meetings twice a month and completed a project related to the rain forest Some of the Caledonia Middle School students who went to the rain forest in Peru were Danica Wolf, Nicole Meyer, Sharon Reurink and Diane Shrewsbury. A Peruvian woman, Mari Lus, with her own and neighbor children standing beside homes typical in that area. The structures, built on poles help prevent damage during flooding. Dorothy Wolf said all the students worked hard and made sacrifices in or­ der to go. 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At the August Township Board meeting, a five-year millage of 0.8 mills for parks and recreation was approved to be put on the ballot Nov. 7. At a special meeting Aug. 30, the board modified the proposal to an amount of 0.25 mills over eight years. Township Supervisor Bill Johnston said placing millages on even years made them more manage­ able, and avoided the ex­ tra costs of having special elections. He said budget discussions resulted in a more conservative figure than the amount first voted on. Johnston has released new information about the natural area sought for a natural preserve. The wooded area has been kept in a pristine condition for many years, including years under the ownership of the previous landholder, a Dr. Grabel. Though the Lepards cannot afford to give the half million dollar preserve acreage away, Johnston is hoping the township can come up with other options to help make up the cost to the owner. Working with attorneys, items of infras­ tructure might be agreed on to secure the deal. Johnston said the fea­ tures of the area have been surveyed by the Land Con­ servancy, which came up with a floristic index. The more diverse the species of native and rare plants on per square foot, the higher the index. An index of around 20 is normal. An index over 35 indicates a need for con­ servation of a site. If greater than 50 (species), the site is con­ sidered to be rare. The in­ dex on the Lepard property is 59.87, significant of pre­ settlement vegetation in Michigan. The fragility of the land indicates foot trails only are now planned, and use for bicycles and skis might be ill advised, but the Lepards still have timber rights to the area. The Land Conservancy and Caledonia Schools of­ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ficials have commented the preserve could be used as a learning laboratory for students. The preliminary proposal for a planned unit devel­ opment (PUD) involving a total of 142 acres was made March 5, 1998. John Lepard’s father, Sherman, is now 98 and the family would like him have the satisfaction of knowing the woodland part of the parcel will continue as a park. The Lepard family has a long, emotional attach­ ment for the wild area at the northwest comer of the property. The wooded area has a variety of terrain, wildlife and many plant species, which makes the spot an ideal preserve for local flora and fauna. The Lepards would like to see people continue to enjoy the spot in its natural state, as the family and many friends have all of their lives. The 52-acre natural area was to be a donation by the family, to be designated as a nature preserve. The family proposed the preserve area be limited to low impact activity, in­ cluding non-motorized uses. Trails would be for walking, cross-country ski­ ing, and uses that would protect the natural area. Summary of Minutes CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Caledonia will hold its regular meeting on Monday, September 11. 2000 at 7:00 pm at the Township & Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Agenda September 11, 2000 Village Council Meeting Call to Order/Roll Call. Consideration of the meeting agenda Public Comment (Brief) on Village issues Written Correspondence. Approval of Consent Agenda. A Approval of Minutes of Regular meeting on August 14, 2000. B. Committee Minutes 1. Joint Sewer Committee August 9, 2000. C. Correspondence not re­ quiring board action. MML - Handbook for General Law Village Officials. Building Inspector’s report IMS Permit Listing. D. P.W. report D. Treasurer’s report E. Approval to pay bills. Inquiry of conflict of interest. Reports from Council, Staff, and Consultants. A. Engineer's Report. B. Village Manager’s Report. 1. Sam’s Joint parking lot area. C. President's Report. Unfinished Business. 1. South Rodgers Court. New Business 1. R00-_____ Resolution to approve Defeasance of County Bonds. 2. R00-______ Resolution to Establish Reimbursement Rates for Fiscal Year July 1.2000-June 30, 2001 Mileage - Food, Lodging, & Expenses for Officials and Employees. 3. R00-______ Resolution to Provide for the Designation of September 15, 2000 as “POWMIA Recognition Day." 4. Fund Balance Software/Hardware upgrade requirements. 5. Miss Dig Proxy for Annual Meeting of Members 10-6-2000. 6. Pollution Prevention Week September 18-24, 2000 Declared in the State of Michigan. 7. Village Web Site completed www.villageofcaledonia.org. Public Comment (Extended) Council Comments Adjournment (102) NOTICE OF FREEPORT VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING Minutes of Regular Meeting TO: THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2000, COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL. 1284 N. BRIGGS RD., CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 00-08-14, PARCEL ID. NO 200-008-00; A REQUEST BY KENNETH HUBBARD, 1305 MANITOU DR.. FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ROAD SIDE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE 5 FEET FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY 2 SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE TOWNSHIP. 284 N BRIGGS RD, DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COM­ MENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY, REASONABLE, AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER­ VICES AS MAY BE REQUESTED. UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) CHARLES BIGGS SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 3W AUGUST 14, 2000 - 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called to Order by Harold Andrus at 7:40. Roll Call - Present: James Yarger, Lisa Andrus, Glenn Brovont, Kathy Kunde. Absent. Lyle Blough, Lani Forties Reading of Last Months Minutes Treasurer's Report Police Dept Report. Fire Dept Report Planning Commission Report. Old Business Motion made by James Yarger to accept the bid of 8% & $30 an acre from Thomas Stadt of Tree Tech. Second by Lisa Andrus. Carried. Approval of Bills. Motion made by Lisa Andrus to approve bills 1 -50. Second by James Yarger. Carried. Motion made by Glenn Brovont to pay Williams & Works $941.50 Second by Lisa Andrus. Carried. Adjourn. Motion made by Glenn Brovont to adjourn at 9:15. Second by James Yarger Carried. Minutes in full are available during Library Hours. Dawn Yarger. Village Clerk (101) VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE MIDDLEVILLE COMMISSION SEAT OPEN Interested citizens should apply in writing to the Middleville Village Council. 100 East Main Street, for one seat open on the HOUSING COMMISSION to fill an unexpired term that expires April 30, 2003 Applications must be received by September 22, 2000 Appointment to be made on September 26 2000 Rhonda L Fisk, Village Clerk A trail system of more than two miles long would be arranged in the wooded areas of the park, includ­ ing boardwalks where ap­ propriate. to make it ac­ cessible. The concept also included an interpretive display of the natural veg­ etation on the site. The 20-acre part would feature playing fields, a soccer field, picnic areas and other open area use, including a total of 195 parking spaces in the township park Specifi­ cally, the park also would include two softball dia­ monds, a sand volleyball area, a soccer field, a playground area, a picnic pavilion and restroom fa­ cilities. On the other part of the PUD, 69 residences could be planned for on the property based on the state ruling allowing one resi­ dence per two acres. Eventually, the PUD would include two areas, one with 17 site condo home units at the northeast comer and another with 52 condos for a multi-family housing project at the south side of the property. This phase is planned for the property in the future. Construction of an even­ tual multiple unit condo­ minium development de­ pends on the installation of public utilities. The proposal made in 1998 included several concessions agreed to over the years in working toward approval for the PUD. One of the largest was that originally the plan included a commer­ cial development along Broadmoor. Instead, a natural area along M-37 would be pre­ served, which would pre­ serve the rural quality of the area. The Township Board ap­ proved going ahead with the plan and tried to apply for a grant in April 1998 from the DNR to secure the 20-acre open area of the property where play fields, picnic areas and other open area uses would be designated, had the grant been approved. Caledonia Township's plans to acquire a town­ ship park moved forward June 15 when John Lepard's request to rezone 140 acres from rural residential to a residential PUD was recommended for approval by the Caledonia Town­ ship Planning Commis­ sion, and in August 1998 the first phase of the 17site site condo project of the PUD was approved by the Township Board. The project was named Tiger Lily Estates at that time. The sites range from two to eight acres, and have a private road and a member association. In August 1998, the DEQ turned down the township grant request, but the township continued to pur­ sue other avenues to de­ velop the park. Johnston has met regu­ larly with John Lepard to work out a solution since then. After other research, it appeared money to buy park land would not be available through any known grants. However, once acquired, develop­ ment grants on park prop­ erty were thought to be more easily obtained. Trying to find an ac­ ceptable compromise with the property owner since See park plans, pg. 15 OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 - 7 p.m. Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main street. Middleville. Ml 49333 Application No. V-#45 by Ron Babitz of 7601 Noffke Drive, Caledonia, Ml. Applicant is seeking a vari­ ance from Chapter 7 of the Zoning Ordinance, Section 7.6.6 Side Yard Set Back. Applicant wishes to build an addition off the west side of his home exceeding side yard set back on north side of home by 1 foot and on south side of home by 5 feet THIS VARIANCE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4 p.m., except Friday 9 - noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Board of Appeals, P.O. Box 459, Middleville, Ml 49333. Everette Boggs, Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE: Thornapple Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired, and audio tapes for the visually impaired, of pnnted matenals being considered at the hearing upon seven day s notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact the clerk by writing or calling: Thornapple Township Clerk. P.O Box 459, 200 E Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. Telephone (616) 795-7202. (103) �The Sun and News. MkfcflevHte. Ml/September 12, 2000/Page 15 Caledonia Township budget adjustments planned by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has been meeting in workshop sessions on a new budget for the next year. Determining exactly how much revenue is ex­ pected is difficult, partly because the 2000 census results have not been re­ ceived, and percentage of increases in population, property values and other factors are not known. Various aspects of the budget are being allocated to different departments, and individual line items adjusted up and down from previous years, based in part on the amount spent The warning means call "Miss Dig" when doing construction in the area. Gas should begin flowing by November Natural gas pipeline coming to Freeport Caledonia library sets ‘Science Safari Center’ The new Consumers Energy natural gas pipeline is being installed in Freeport. Yellow pipe can be seen along many road sides. OFFICIAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING of THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION September 18, 2000 7 P.M at Thomapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street. Middleville, Ml 49333 Please be advried the Tborvapple Township PUnntag Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. cm Monday, September 18, 2000. The pnrpoae of this bearing is io receive comment* on a propvacd Open Space Residential Development zoning ordinance amendment This .Amendment will allow rendentinl developments in the Agriculture-Residential (AR) and Rural Residential (HR) Districts (hat include common open space arena. The draft ordinance for Open Space Residential Development requires the same density of homes as required in oon-open space residential dor lop menu. The draft ordinance may be examined during regular busaneas boars, Monday - Friday, at the Thomappk Township ofRcea, 200 I. Main St, Middleville, MI 49333 Hours an 9-12 a m. < 1 - 4 p.m.; Friday 9 - Noon Written comments regarding this draft ordinance may be addressed to: Secretary. Thornapple Township Planning Commission. PO Box 459. Middleville, Ml 49333 Wesley Van Rhee. Planning Commission Secretary NOTICE; Thorite MwMtoviUa. MJ last year. Citizens may expect some salaries of various regular township employ­ ees to reflect changes. The new treasurer may expect to be paid less than the present one because of fewer years of experience. The clerk, because of sev­ eral more years of experi­ ence. is asking for an in­ crease. Lawsuits during the past year have and are ex­ pected to cost the town­ ship in the $50,000 range. Some of these are chal­ lenges to the Planning Commission's decisions to recommend or not recom­ mend board approval ac­ cording to present zoning. pn Tei^ona (4H) 795.7vn Park plans, from page 14 the township still, by the year 2000, is not able to purchase the land for a park, Johnston has tried to make agreements in which the township might be able to provide certain infras­ tructure benefits, and the owner could then afford to donate the park to the township. Another concession Lepard now wants is to al­ low the commercial de­ velopment along M-37 af­ ter all. At the most recent mas­ ter planning session, commissioners mentioned once again the plan to pre­ serve the wooded area along M-37. Ideas sug­ gested would be to keep the commercial area along one end of the wooded canopy, and to attempt to provide entry from the rear, by rearranging the planned construction at the south of the property. If the buildings were used as pro­ fessional offices, the wooded setting could be enhanced by preserving the trees. The park is to be discussed at the next Planning Commission meeting. No public bearing will be scheduled, as the PUD has already been approved. A scientific adventure will be possible just by at­ tending the Caledonia li­ brary at 240 Emmons St., thanks to the opening of Kent District Library's new Science Safari Centers this September. Caledonia will feature insects as a topic. Call 891-1502 for specific in­ formation. Hands-on learning cen­ ters, each with a different scientific theme will bring books, videos on the topic, activities, and experiments to do in the library. There will be take-home hand­ outs that include activities and experiments to do at home and an overview of the topic with a list of re­ sources where children can find more information. The eight centers will rotate among the Kent Dis­ trict Library branches on a two-month basis. The Science Safari Cen­ ters are funded by a dona­ tion from the Carol Ann Fleet estate and a grant from the Wal-Mart Foun­ dation, which were given to the KDL Alliance of Friends. The centers are designed to spark an inter­ est in science and involve the family in learning ac­ tivities by providing ideas for simple things to do at home, such as making an animal print, making clouds with water and ice or demonstrating how to clean up an oil slick. In conjunction with the arrival of the Science Sa- Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 1 days a week fari Centers, Kent District Library is offering "Sci­ ence Saturday" programs this fall. These include Ms. Frizzle in Outer Space in September, Wildlife Safari in October, Dr. Zap's Sci­ ence Safari in November, and Super Science Satur­ days, presented by KDL staff throughout the fall. For more information about the Science Safari Centers, call Kent District Library at 336-3250. Maintenance of town­ ship buildings continues to cost the township. Alaska Hall siding needs repair and trees need to be re­ moved at a cost of about $5,500. Barber School trim must be stripped and repainted, though volunteer work by Tom and Kris Apol has helped. Additional repairs on the library, including the roof are planned. Landscaping around the library, expected earlier to cost $6,250, were reduced to $4,096 to be done by Sunset Landscaping, a lo­ cal firm based in Alto Some township officials are questioning some of the ongoing expenses to operate the library, includ­ ing electricity, phones, bottled water and cleaning services. Some seemed to believe Kent District Li­ brary should be paying more of these expenses because of the recent mil­ lage increase. Road repairs are ex­ pected, though not a lot has been set aside for paving roads. More details of the bud­ get remain to be discussed and adjusted, before the final version is presented at an upcoming regular board meeting for ap­ proval. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 21. 2000, COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZOC 00-08-05, PARCEL ID. NO. 026-006-00, A REQUEST BY JERRY ENTIN. TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2342 YANKEE SPRINGS RD. FROM THE “C-2, COM­ MERCIAL* ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “L-1 LIGHT INDUS­ TRIAL’ ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEAR­ ING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPT­ ED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING, TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NEC­ ESSARY, REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S). DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 300 �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/September 12. 2000 GFWs 9th annual Homes Tours Tour will be Sunday, Sept. 24 The home of Scott and Jeanie Jones. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area will present its ninth annual Homes Tour from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. Five area homes will be featured in this year's GFWC tour, three on Gun Lake and one each on Payne and Barlow lakes. Marjory Richards, club president, is chairwoman of the fund-raising event. Cost is $10 per person. Advance tickets are available at the Water’s Edge Floral and Gift Shop, 2606 Patterson Road, and the Sea Shanty at 11403 Chief Noonday Road and the day of the tour at each tour site as well. This year's hospitality center will be at the Wa­ ter's Edge Floral and Gift Shop. For ticket information call Gloria Cunningham, 795-9170, Richards at 7953969 or Fran Leonard, pub­ licity chair, at 795-8731. Descriptions of the homes and hospitality cen­ ter are: • Scott and Jeanie Jones, 120946 Shady Lane, Gun Lake — The Jones home is a large brick structure with a hip roof, sunken livingroom with vaulted ceilings, four bedrooms, two laundry rooms, formal dining room, three full and one half baths, plus a separate TV room for the children. The master bedroom has a tray ceiling, sliders to the deck, and walk-in closet. If that's not enough, there is a large hot tub in the master bath and a large oval shower with glass block walls and ten shower heads with six con­ trols in all. The kitchen is a custom design and construction. There are many other special features in this home that were created by the Joneses, like the cor­ ner window in the master bedroom; the bar that starts in the sunken all seasons room off the living room and carries through into the kitchen (two steps up) where it turns into a kitchen counter well suited for making cookies. The kitchen cabinets are cus­ tom made, extra deep and hung at uneven levels which goes well with the vaulted ceiling. The cab­ inets are well lighted un­ derneath and there is light­ ing at floor level beneath the cabinets as well. The all-season room off the liv­ ing room was the patio en­ trance of the original cottage. To incorporate this room into the main house, two steps were needed, as were open archways on each end for access to the children's wing on one side and kitchen/master bedroom suite on the other. Across the street is the "Ruby Room," also known as "Scott's doghouse," says Jeanie. This is the winter headquarters for entertain­ ing. The Ruby Room con­ tains many special momentos from family and friends. The building itself was the original Porter garage from Gun Lake Road, the bar came from the Samuel Mancino's restaurant on Patterson Road when it was remod­ eled; there's a mirror ball; colored lights; etched mir­ ror above the bar; gaming machine; and down the hall you can walk into the original garage from the previous owner, complete with the original log walls. Here you can play pool, watch TV, relax odtside by the fire pit, or venture into the Sauna. • David and Mary Ellen Minaar, 3376 Elmwood Beach Road, Gun Lake — As you walk past the twocar garage, notice the at­ tached garden shed and gardens being built there. Then enter the Minaar res­ idence from a lovely STREAM MAP of Michigan Every Angler Needs this Map for TROUT SEASON 35,000 miles of Michigan streams plus LAKES on one map "If you're looking for the most definitive maps ever created, then Professor Higbee's Stream Maps are without question the finest.* - Howard Brandt. Outdoor Editor. 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There is a guest bed­ room with bold color ac­ cents and red walls. Still being finished is the pro­ ject room, which will house supplies for Mary Ellen's hobbies of crafts, painting, decorating, and sewing, complete with tables and lots of shelving. She is a decorating sub­ contractor, which makes this room a must. Down the hallway is the large living room with a massive stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings and a large eat-in kitchen. Note the decor all around which was de­ signed and created by its owners. The kitchen has a fish motif and a collection of blue glass mini-hurri­ cane lamps. Toward the lake is the deck and four seasons porch with wain­ scot ceiling and deck. Plenty of windows gives a view of Gun Lake to envy. The side entrance has two rooms, one a laundry/sewing room and the other is a large bath and mud room, both tastefully decorated in dark blue and white. Upstairs the master suiters the whole front of the home. There are plenty of windows up here, an enormous walk-in closet with pocket doors and a large master bath. Espe­ cially interesting here is the footed tub painted red. In the hallway is a walk-in closet with wire shelving for craft supplies, seasonal decorations, etc. There are two more bedrooms on this floor and each one is deco­ rated to the nines. David and Mary Ellen had a home in Lansing that was filled with an­ tiques and many of them survived. They are now proudly displayed and used here. • Mike and Linda Keyes, 1570 Heritage Bay, Barlow Lake — In 1937, Mike Keyes' grandparents, Henry and Katherine Car­ penter bought this property on Barlow Lake. At that time, they also were own­ ers of the roller skating rink on Briggs Road. Mike Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 12. 2000/Page 17 From previous page and Linda purchased the property from the family in 1993. It was six more years before construction began on the completely new building that is their home. They took up residence in December 1999. This home is spacious with an open entryway. The main floor rooms are large and include a great room, kitchen and dining room. The foyer and great­ room have vaulted ceilings and there are oak hardwood floors in the foyer, kitchen and dining area. The woodwork and cupboards throughout the home are oak and counter tops are Wilson Art. The Keyes describe their home as "country eclectic" with a gorgeous stone fireplace. There is an antique roll top desk that was purchased from a drug store on Michigan Street in Grand Rapids, their first furniture purchase before they were married. The grandfather clock was made by Mike's father. The four seasons room off the dining area has a stone carpet floor that is unique. There are sliders and windows here that open for great ventilation with a ceiling fan and light. Ten can sit here comfortably, says Linda. There are eight sliders across the front for a wonderful view of Barlow Lake. The main floor master suite has a walk-in closet, whirlpool bath, separate shower and double sinks. Nearby is the laundry with plenty of storage and room for the sewing machine. The office and main floor guest bath can be reached from the hallway off the kitchen and through the three-stall garage. The second level has two large bedrooms and another full bath, storage closets and a bonus room over the garage. There also is a stairway from the bonus room to the garage. The home has central air and a central vacuum system. Its full, multi-level deck across the front is made of composite materials and is tongue and groove. The home has low maintenance vinyl siding and windows and there are two gardens — TAEF elects new officers Barbara Dykstra by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thor­ napple Area Enrichment Foundation have elected new officers, new board members and are planning upcoming activities. Elected to head the 11member board were Presi­ dent Don Williamson, Vice President Gerald Page, Treasurer Diane Weatherhead and Secre­ tary Deb McKeown. New board members are Barbara Dkykstra, Robert Evans and Lisa Finkbeiner. Also serving on the board are Marilyn Finkbeiner, Robert Bender, Wayne Kiel and Katie Wieringa The TAEF awarded more than $3,000 in schol­ arships to graduating se­ niors at the Thornapple Kellogg High School se­ nior awards ceremony in the spring. This month the founda­ tion is planning its fourth annual recognition dinner at the Middle Villa Inn. The men and women, past Call 945-9554 for classifieds Robert Evans Lisa Finkbeiner and present, who have served the community through Thornapple Town­ ship Emergency Services are being honored this year. Past recipients of this honor have been the Ste­ fano family of Fhil's Pizza. Norma Veldeman and Judy Sloan. The members of the foundation have been meeting with local busi­ nesses to establish a fun to allow bus messed to match available foundation funds and sponsor a scholarship for student employees. For more details on the recognition dinner Sept 21, contact Marilyn Finkbeiner at 795-9206. ' one for butterflies and one for humming birds. • Jerry & Lois Page, 4 Lakeside Drive, Payne Lake — The Pages grew up on Gun Lake, raised their family there and in 1999 made the move to a brand new home on Payne Lake. They took with them all of the good memories of Gun Lake and some treasured antiques. The Page home overlooks Payne Lake and some wet­ lands across the bay. In­ side, just off the foyer, is a guest half bath and on the other side of the foyer is the formal dining room (being used efficiently as a home office) with wood and glass panel doors. The home is well suited for a retired couple with the master suite that opens to the deck, two large closets and full bath all on the first floor. In the living room, you can find cathe­ dral ceilings, a gas fire­ place with English Cottage stone surround all the way to the ceiling, high mantle and the stairway to the second level. Upstairs you can look down and see the lower level and a little bit differ­ ent view of the lake. There are two more bed­ rooms, a full bath and two linen closets up here, plenty of room for visiting children, six in all, spouses and grandchildren. A lot of the artwork hanging around here was done by their children and grandchildren, according to Lois, and some of the antiques include a com­ mode salvaged from the Page Resort at Gun Lake, a chest of drawers she got from her grandparents when she was 14, both high chairs, and a chest made by Jerry's great­ grandfather. There are other antique pieces as well. Adjacent to the living room is the eating area and an oak country kitchen. The deck that runs the width of the front is also gated with stairs down to the lake. The main floor laundry, just off the kitchen, also has a side entry and an entry from the two car attached garage. On the lower level is a fourth bedroom that is also used as a sewing room and another full bath. The fire­ place in the family room burns wood and has a brick surround. There’s a handy wet bar and Jerry's pride and joy, the enclosed hot tub where you can sit and enjoy the view of Payne Lake. Lois' pig collection is another interesting part of the home. • Jerry and Linda Schwartz, 1899 Archwood Drive, Gun Lake — An­ other showcase home on the tour is owned by Jerry and Linda Schwartz. This one is located on Gun Lake and has a fabulous view of Robbins Bay from the multi-level deck that runs the width of the front of the well-windowed home. Through the main en­ trance you enter under a Inside the Water's Edge, the Hospitality Center for the tour. beautiful leaded glass window to the foyer and winding staircase to the second level. There is a vaulted ceiling in the liv­ ing room, fireplace, and a large eat-in country kitchen The master suite is on the main floor and opens to the deck. It also has a large bath with jacuzzi tub, double shower and walk-in closets. On the upstairs landing, you can look over the rail­ ing into the living room below. Don't miss the view of Gun Lake, too! There are two more bedrooms up here to accommodate fam­ ily and friends and a "bonus room" over the double garage that is being used as an office with an enchanting window seat, perfect for children playing. This home also has a detached two-car garage. An unusual shaped lot with a home and garages well designed to suit it. • The Water's Edge, Hospitality Center — Sherry Hummel purchased the business in 1996. At that time it was located on Marsh Road and was al­ ready outgrowing its space. Hummel moved to the 3606 Patterson Road loca­ tion in May 1999, where cus­ tomers had no trouble find­ ing their favorite floral and gift shop. The hours re­ mained the same: Mon­ day, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Before becoming an en­ trepreneur, Hummel work­ ed in an office. She attended floral school and now offers floral seminars herself. Besides the flowers, plants and silk arrange­ ments, visitors will find stuffed animals like Beanie Babies, cards/gifts bags, baskets for all occa­ sions, balloons/bouquets, collectibles like Dreamsicles and Pooh. She also of­ fers wire service and de­ livery around Gun Lake as well as to the surround ar­ eas. Refreshments will be served by GFWC-Gun Lake Area members. Proceeds from the GFWC annual home tour fund-raiser give the club resources needed for community involvement. The club is known for its involvement with the Gun Lake Protective Associa­ tion (GLPA) and the phos­ phate campaign to keep a heajthy Gun Lake; Booksfor Babies; academic and arts scholarships; holiday food baskets; hats and mit­ tens for elementary school children; cards for veter­ ans; support of Interlochen Arts Camp, Girlstown at Belleville, and Bay Cliff Camp in the Upper Penin­ sula; the Adopt-A-Highway program for two miles of Chief Noonday Road; and Operation Smile at the na­ tional level. looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! PRINT SHOP • • • • (616) Full Color • Signs • Laminating Copying ...and MORE! Addressing Complete Binding 945-5078 I FAX: (616) 945-5192 �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/September 12. 2000 Rain forest group, continued from page 12 of funds. For instance, Nicple Meyer sold her 4-H rabbit. Danica Wolf babysits. She also made origami hand made cards, which she sold to a shop in Illinois for $250. As a group, the students held a car wash, to raise part of the fare needed to take the trip. Each participant raised up to about a third of the cost. Meyer is 12 and a sev­ enth-grader, and Wolf, 13, is in the eighth grade. Another student, Diane Shrewsbury, is 14 and in the ninth grade. The three students worked together to obtain a grant for an ongoing project within the total rain forest project.. Wolf said Nicole Meyer did a great deal of the work to obtain the grant. Diane Shrewsbury and Danica Wolf worked with her to make all the connections required with people in the community. The group was given a grant by the Caledonia Education Foundation last year. The project, which will be ongoing, includes buying native made crafts and items for resale in the future to raise money for a fund which the students hope will perpetuate itself. The initial grant funds pro­ vided seed money to begin the project. This ongoing fund-raiser would attempt to help offer a scholarship to students who need it. It might also pay for the sponsor who organizes the trip and oversees the two years of Take a pleasant drive to Hastings for real italian dining at JONNY CONOON'S Tuesday-Friday open at 11:00 a.m. Saturday open at 4.00 p.m. Sunday Open at Noon - Closed Monday -A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENTCATERING 1 BANQUETS FOR SMALL OR LARQE PARTIES CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION activities. Dorothy Wolf, who or­ ganized the rain forest trip for several years, said Diane Millock worked with the three girls, and explained the principles of how to decide what items to buy, how much to pay, how much to mark up the items, whether to buy large items or small inex­ pensive ones, and other points about merchandis­ ing. Millock also told the students how to apply the experience to use them in a senior project later on in high school. While in Peru, the group purchased $1,800 worth of artifacts from the country to be sold to raise funds for future students participat­ ing in the project. Artifacts the students bought include baskets, bracelets, jewelry, carv­ ings, and paddles. Danica Wolf and Nicole Meyer said paddles are used in Peru for catching fish, as a weapon against cayman, (South American alliga­ tors) and as a tool in other situations. Items the students pur­ chased will be sold at at Rainbow's End in Caledo­ nia on three Saturdays this month, Sept. 16, 23 and 30. Each of the girls will sell the items from 1 to 5 p.m. on those dates. The items will also be for sale at the fall fund­ raiser at the annual high **Your One Stop Water Store** |ZWater Softeners |ZIron and Odor Filters $ZDrinking Water Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental ivith installation Installation fee applies Must present coupon .Not valui utth other offers. Best^ Price, Qricility, school craft show. The group spent time in Iquitos in Peru just over the Brazilian border and on the Amazon River, at the farthest point upstream that could be navigated by ocean going vessels. There they worked with and were supervised by professional teachers and research scientists, and were taught to look for fish and insects not seen be­ fore. They learned to iden­ tify species, but no un­ known species were dis­ covered while they were there. The group helped Bob Styles, a professor and fish expert, and Doug McGinny an insect authority, who is connected to Huntington College of Alabama. Styles he said was pleased that Nicole Meyer was so interested in fish and said one day he might be able to help her get a scholar­ ship. She likes ecology, and is interested in ani­ mals, and thinks marine biology might be an inter­ esting career. Danica Wolf and Nicole Meyer said their guide, Octavio was a member of the Yaqua tribe. His father was the chief and his grandfather was the shaman. Octavio was their guide for one week, and taught them a lot. They said he could spot animals and plants the two of them could barely see. They said he did not respond to insect bites. He brushed away a bullet ant, which both stings and bites, and seemed to be toughened to their effect. Guides who work with the groups are very experi­ enced, and familiar with nearly all of the species of fish, animals, insects Nicole Meyer, with a 13-year-old friend named Italia, Meyer met while staying with her family. plants and birds they en­ counter. Guides know all the sounds animals make. Wild creatures often are so well camouflaged, a stranger would not see them or know what to look for. Meyer and Wolf said they saw a zoo with lots of animals in small cages, all of which had been confis­ cated from poachers. They were impressed with a paiche fish, which grows to be eight feet long. They also saw snakes, jaguars, cappybaras and agoutis, both rodents, jaguarundis, toucans and macaws. One of their most excit­ ing experiences was to be harnessed to a zip line in the rain forest. They woke up early, and went up the river to a tower. The zip line took them up to a 90 foci high tower platform, where they took photos of the surrounding area. During their second week, they gathered plant samples and used them to paint on muslin, to learn more about the crafts ol the area. Members of the group learned about the factors contributing to the destruc­ tion of the rain forest, said Wolf. She said it was im­ portant for students to see the situation first hand rather than just to hear about it, in order for it to seem real. Wolf said the destruc­ tion of the rain forest is not a simple process, and is not caused entirely by large companies cutting trees for lumber, for in­ stance. Many large inter­ ests want to develop a beef economy or to de- Continued next page BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call (616) 795-9596 ~ STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 8910303 Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/September 12, 2000/Page 19 From previous page velop other crops. Governments see small farms as a solution to urban poverty and over­ crowding. They build roads out into the rain forest, and encourage families to build homes along the roads, and along the rivers. These people provide labor to industrial efforts. Wolf said that from the air, the change in the forests is the most evident. People clear four or five acres, farm for a few years until the soil is depleted, and then clear a new spot farther back into the rain forest. The traditional way of life in these areas includes a slash and burn agncuiture. Native people would clear small areas, plant fruit trees, vegetables and other crops. When the soil is worn out, the trees begin to bear fruit. Often a fam­ ily harvests different crops from previous plots in varying stages of the pro­ cess. The oldest plot may become overgrown, with Danica Wolf sits in a meditative position while shaman Hishome smokes her in a traditional ceremony. the rain forest reclaiming the land, while a family is still harvesting the fruits planted years before. This is not so critical when the inhabitants are few. It becomes a different problem when there is an overpopulation of people all doing the same thing. Animal agriculture also destroys more habitat re­ lated to the food produced. The second week of the Caledonia youngsters' visit was devoted to learning about how industrialization affects the environment and for this, they spent time in Heleconia, down­ stream from Iquitos. They stayed at three lodges, in­ cluding the Heleconia Lodge. They said the native people were all really friendly They visited three or four different schools, and an orphanage. A small school in a Pe­ ruvian rural village bene­ fited from supplies the group brought. The Cale­ donia students earned money for one year, which was sent last March for school supplies. These were purchased in Peru to help the country's econ­ omy. Dorothy Wolf explained the school has about 30 students. Operating costs at the school are about $350 per year, which would pay for supplies, but not textbooks. Only the teacher has texts, so when the group went to visit, they brought maps, Span­ ish books, color books, soccer balls, Frisbees, jump ropes and more. The group visited the school they have been helping. TTie kids wrote to kids they planned to meet on their trip. Meyer has been writing to a student from Peru, who is age 8 and is named Brendo. Danica Wolf has been writing a student named Tim. Meyer said all students tion. Middle school teach­ kept journals of their expe­ ers Darrell Kingsbury and riences every day. Dorothy Henny Stauffer will spon­ Wolf said all the kids kept sor the next rain forest ad­ their journals without be­ venture. They are currently ing told, demonstrating identifying students and that they enjoyed their ex­ parents interested in par­ ticipating in the 2001 Rain periences. The group visited an­ Forest Workshop of Tropi­ cient ruins and remains of cal Studies. An informational meet­ Iquitos, which is the rem­ nant of a booming rubber ing will be held at 7 p.m. industry which has left and Thursday, Sept. 21, at now is developing in east­ Caledonia Middle School. ern Asia, Danica Wolf Stauffer and Kingsbury in­ vite Middleville students said. Dorothy Wolf, rain forest and their parents to join group organizer of trips the activities. People who have ques­ and related projects for five years with her hus­ tions about the program band, Mike, will retire may attend the meeting, or from the responsibilities of they can call 891-8649. coordinating the activities in the future. Middle School Principal Craig Schmidt said he is excited to include the pro­ ject as an eighth hour op­ Call 945-9554 to plw yourACTIOM Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Designer _ Bui der RichlanJHomes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tel: 616397-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 Nicole Meyer with a cayman (alligator) belly skin. members of Thornapple Township Emergency Services would like to thank all of the businesses that helped to make our golf outing a success... 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Keep the advice �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middlevale, Ml/September 12, 2000 Trojans blank Vikings in Barry County soccer Erie Smith and Enrique Dominiguez both scored goals in the first and second halves as the varsity soccer team from Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville blanked host Lakewood 5-0 last Thursday (Sept. 7) at Unity Field. The shutout, according to TK coach Marty Wustman, was just what the doctor ordered. "This is what we needed tonight," Wustman said. Lakewood coach Paul Gonzales was not disappointed with his team's overall effort against a talented TK team. "This is actually one of the better games we have played," Gonzales said. "It hurts to lose, but we're getting better. This team has a better attitude and they don't quit." Smith scored first at 13:40 of the first half with an unassisted goal. Dominiguez made it 2-0 at 21:52 with an unassisted goal of his own. "Smith was tremendous at midfield," Wustman added. It was just Dominiguez second game in the Trojan lineup and his first scores of (Ik* 2(XX) season. "You could see the confidence in his face," Wustman said. The Trojans (3-1-2) led 30 at half thanks to a goal by Kyle Prcslar at the 34:45 mark. Preslar’s goal was assisted by Jay Lantinga. "They (TK) made some strong plays," Gonzales said. At half, TK had managed 16 shots on goal to Lakewood's 5. Mike Hart played the first half in goal for the Trojans, while Charles Phelps went the entire way in goal for the Vikings. Smith tallied his second goal at 5:37 of the second half, again a score that was unassisted. Dominique made it 5-0 at 3:47 with a goal assisted by Jake Williams. Wustman said passing was a key for his team in the shutout triumph. "Our passing... we have been working on passing The Trojans used their heads to gain a Barry County soccer win at Unity Field, TK's Kyle Preslar moves past Lakewood's defense during the second half. second half, Eric Smith crossed the ball and senior Jay Lantinga headed it in for the first goal. Parchment came back four minutes later and knotted the score. The Trojans fought back and re-gained the lead when Adam Lucas fed senior Eric Aten to make it 2-1. The Trojans dominated the Panthers until the 33minute mark when Parchment tied the score on a great passing play. Leaders on the TK defense were Matt Newmyer. Luke Shook, Zeb Truer. Jason DeVore and goalkeeper Mike Hart. From our Readers ‘Stop Ahead’ sign sorely needed Coach Marty Wustman draws out strategy as Luke Shook looks to get back into the game. every night (at practice)," Wustman said. "Our passing was there tonight." For the game, the Vikings registered 8 shots on goal to the Trojans' 25. Doug Blocksma was TK's goalkeeper in the second half. "They (TK) don't give you much," Gonzales said. "They're a good team, but my team is coming around." The Trojans (2-1-2) opened its soccer week with a 2-2 tie Sept. 6 against Parchment. The first half was played to a scoreless tie with TK out-shooting Parchment 104. Three minutes into the SHOP Dear editor: I am writing to you in hopes of getting the atten­ tion of the Barry County Road Commission, which does not seem interested in the fact that they have creat­ ed, and arc not taking steps to correct, a very serious sit­ uation. Recently Cobb Lake Road between Briggs and Payne Lake Road, was upgraded from a dirt to a tar road. We do appreciate that, but when they did this job, they removed the “Stop Ahead” signs and have not replaced them. I called them about a month ago and was told, “due to the grade of the road, they may not be required!” But, the architect was on vacation, and they would look into it when he or she returned. I can’t recall ever seeing stop signs that did not have “Stop Ahead” signs to warn drivers early. In the meantime, there was one serious accident on the comer of Payne Lake and Cobb Lake roads. I do Scots’ golfers beat two in league play With a 7-1 overall record (5-1 in the O-K Gold), the golf team at Caledonia High School is on a serious roll. The Fighting Scots scored a 166 on Sept. 6 at the Candlestone Country Club to defeat Cedar Springs (194) and Belding (200). Correction (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia not know if this was caused in part by no warning of a stop sign or not. This morn­ ing, as I stood with two chil­ dren waiting for the school bus, I watched an elderly man and lady come upon the stop sign at Briggs Road and Cobb Lake Road and the poor man never saw that “STOP” sign until he was on it. They slammed on their brakes, slid across Briggs Road and crashed into the field and DNR sign. He was driving a pickup with a trail­ er behind it. It’s not easy to stop all that weight real fast! Lucky for them, there were no cars coming down Briggs Road, which is trav­ eled at 55 mph. I hate to think what could have hap­ pened. I hate to think what could have happened if there was a car on Briggs, and per­ haps that car swerved to miss that poor man and hit me or my kids! Even worse, right where that man slid across Briggs Road still moving fairly fast, is right where our TK school bus stops to check for traffic The Sun & News last week reported incorrectly that the Thornapple Kellogg girls' swimming club was to have its first ever competitive meet this fall. TK had a team between 1972 and 1980 and competed in the O-K Rainbow Conference. Caledonia was led by Nick Fuller who shot a 38 and Josh VanVelsen who carded a 42. before making her left turn into Cobb Lake to pick up our children! Think about that pickup truck slamming into the side of our school bus loaded with all the ele­ mentary children! I can’t imagine that it would be all that costly to install two “Stop Ahead" signs on Cobb Lake Road, in an attempt to prevent some unsuspecting person from getting hurt, or killed, or worse yet, from hitting our school bus! This area is near Gun Lake, there are a lot of visi­ tors to this area, and a lot of people who do not know the area. The person who lives on the comer of Cobb and Briggs brought this problem to my attention previously after she heard many cars squealing brakes at the cor­ ner as the “stop sigh” appeared out of nowhere. That is what prompted my original call to the county. If anyone at the Barry County Road Commission is listening, please install “Stop Ahead" signs on Cobb Lake Road to replace the ones you took down long ago. It may be your son, daughter, mother, father or spouse who takes the hit from the poor driver who has no warning of the upcoming stop sign! Sue Owens, Middleville �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Septembef 12, 2000/Page 21 Scots' offense explodes in romp over Wayland by David T. Young Editor Caledonia coach Tom Burrill last week said he feared that Wayland was a team about ready to ex­ plode in the annual grid­ iron battle for the fabled Cowbell. What he didn't foresee was that his Scots actually were the team that would bust out offensively. Indeed, Caledonia put more points on the board in the first quarter Friday night against the Wildcats than it had in all of its first two games of the season combined. The Fighting Scots rolled up 369 total offensive yards in an im­ pressive 4I-J4 victory to lift their season record to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the O-K Gold Conference. The fireworks were plenty in that opening quarter. The scoreboard changed more times than the price of gasoline. Wayland junior Justin Stuive, perhaps the fastest sprinter in the O-K Gold three times already and Conference, took the open­ Caledonia was up 14-6. ing kickoff about 90 yards The fourth lightning for a touchdown and the strike came a little more Scots were stunned to see than a minute later when a 6-0 deficit before the quarterback Ben Busman game was 15 seconds old. faked a handoff into the But lightning struck for middle of the line and then the second time less than found Higley with a 64two minutes later when yard scoring strike, fooling halfback Brett Higley took the Wildcat defense that a pitch and ran down the was gearing up for left side of the field untouched on a sweep, 44 Swanberg. But Wayland made yards to the end zone. things more interesting be­ Doug Jousma then booted fore the first period ended. the first of his five extra Buoyed by a fumble re­ points of the evening to covery in Scots' territory, give Caledonia a 7-6 lead. Matt Longstreet did an Then it was Jason impression of Swanberg's Swanberg, on the first play second TD by busting of the Scots’ next posses­ loose on a 44-yard scoring sion, with a 57-yard TD romp. Sophomore quarter­ run, highlighted by his back Leon Hilaski then hit ability to escape when it sophomore end Ryan appeared he had been Farmer with a two-point stopped in the middle of conversion pass and it was the line. The game wasn't 21-14 with a 1:56 still left even six minutes old yet, in the first quarter. but lightning, in the form But the fans at Ralph E. of quick and long touch­ Myers Stadium were able down plays had struck Freshmen gridders win over Wildcats Holding a 32-0 lead at half, the ninth grade football team for Caledonia cruised to a 39-29 win over Wayland on Thursday, Sept. 7. Scoring for the Fighting THINK FALL EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping. backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. don s dozing Don Vetter • 795-7830 Experienced & Fulh insured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia. Middleville. Hastings. Gun Lake. Hayland & Bradley areas. Scots were Mike Mesecar, Angel Castillo, Jim Haisma and Kyle Klyn. Junior Varsity... Caledonia's junior varsity football team fell to Wayland 33-29. The Scots' squad is now 1-2. Cal 945-9554 foe Acfawds to catch their breath after that. There were three more touchdowns, all by Caledonia, for the rest of the evening, and they un­ folded a lot more slowly. The only score in the second quarter came after a 14-play, 66-yard march that took more than seven minutes off the clock. The old-fashioned, grind-it-out style drive was highlighted by some heady running by Busman and an offensive line that had the Wildcats grudgingly yielding yard­ age. Finally, fullback Jerome Gardner wedged into the end zone from the half-foot line with 6:09 left in the half, after which Caledo­ nia went to the dressing room for intermission with a 28-14 lead. The second half didn't even come close to offer­ ing the fireworks of the first, but that probably was fine for Burrill and his charges. There was no scoring in the third period, but about a minute and 10 seconds into the fourth, Busman scrambled his way to pay dirt from 41 yards out. Seth Temple broke loose for a 16-yard TD run later in the quarter to close out the scoring. There were some key defensive plays during the evening. Swanberg picked off a pass to stop a Wild cat drive late in the sec­ ond period and safety Eric Allen and linebacker re­ covered fumbles to stop two other scoring threats. The pass defense for Caledonia was excep­ tional, holding Hilaski to two completions in eight attempts for 12 yards. The week before against Ot­ sego the sophomore signal­ calling sensation had clicked on eight of 12 aerials for four touchdowns and 220 yards. GM Josh Swartz (51) and Tom Sheehe (60) celebrate Caledonia’s victory by toting the cowbell, which the Scots have won rather often in the recent storied history of the rivalry. Meanwhile, the offen­ sive line blew open holes big enough to enable the Scots to gain more than 300 yards rushing for the night. USED VEHICLES www.carfax.com 97 CHEVY 3/4 T CARGO VAN 350 V-8, partition & bins $ on 2 sides, 53,000 miles LTl 350 V-8. auto . T-tops, black, lady driven OO Chevy S-1O 4x4 Ext Cab 3 door, auto . air, only 8,000 miles 98 GMC Jimmy SLS 2 door 4x4. 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The host Lady Saxons showed some improvement last Tuesday night (Sept. 5) in their area battle with the undefeated Lady Scots, but a costly third quarter did not help their cause. As a result, Caledonia traveled home with a 67-45 victory. Hastings led 25-19 at half, but Caledonia cashed in with 30 and 18 points in the final two quarters. Junior point guard Kelley Jackson led Caledonia with 16 points, junior guard Stacey Jenema chipped in with 11 markers (including three 3-pointers) and Lindsay Walter added 9 points and 9 rebounds. Eight Scots tallied points in the game in what could be described as a total team effort. "They have an exceptional point guard (Jackson) and some depth," Laubaugh said. "They are willing to run." For Hastings, sophomore forward Niki Noteboom led the offensive charge with 13 points and sophomore guard Laura Dipert added 8 markers. Caledonia won the junior varsity game 53-44, while PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Alt real etialc advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion, sea. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people secunng cusjpdy of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1 800-9279275. Caledonia's Kelley Jackson (12) looks to make a pass past two Hastings defenders in last Tuesday’s varsity game. Stacy Jenema (30) releases a jump shot over Niki Noteboom in last Tuesday’s hoop battle in Hastings. Hastings freshman won its game with a last-second shot 31-30. Caledonia's varsity improved to 4-0 last Thursday (Sept. 7) with a 51-38 win over Belding. Stacy Jenema scored 8 points, Amanda Martin tallied 7 points and collected 8 rebounds, Kelley Jackson dished out 8 assists and Tiffany Radaz added 4 points and 8 rebounds. "It was just a great, great effort by each and every player on our team," Caledonia coach Jon Meerman said. "Our defense carried us tonight." The Sweet Ladies held Belding's season top scorer scoreless in the contest. Caledonia led 12-8 after the first quarter, 27-14 at half and 38-20 after three quarters. The win over Belding was Caledonia’s first in the O-K Gold Conference. Caledonia 67, Hastings 45 Caledonia 12 7 30 18=67 Hastings 9 16 11 9=45 Caledonia (3*0): Kelley Jackson 6 (1) 3-7 16, Amanda Martin 2 0-1 4, Becky Bloemers 1 2-4 4, Nessa Hofstra 3 1-2 7, Stacy Jenema 3 (3) 2-4 11, Lindsay Walter 3 (1) 2-2 9, Pam Spitzley 3 2-4 8, Hannah Cooley 2 4-5 8. Totals: FG 23 (5) FT 16-29=67 Hastings (0*3): Liz Nida 1 0-4 2, Laura Dipert 4 0-1 8, Cathy Anderson 0 34 3, Molly Alderson 0 2-4 2, Katie Noteboom 2 2-4 6, Niki Noteboom 5 3-4 13, Angie Eggers 1 1-3 3, Kailey Lyons 2 (2) 0-0 6, Kate Martisius 1 0-0 2. Totals: FG 16 (2) FT 11-24=45 Cherry Valley Livestock 4-H Club would like to. THANK their 2000 Buyers: DVK Construction Long Masonry Caledonia State Bank Huntington Bank Davis Komeian Fairchild Oil Caledonia Farmers Elevator Ionia County National Bank King Milling Company Green Valley Agricultural Michigan Wire Canfield Farms Mike Ordley GVL Excavating Meijer Inc. 2 Fisher & Sons Excavating VanLaan Concrete Burt Lake/Ridgeview Farms Fiimore Equipment Alto Precision Inc. Geukes Market Greenridge Realty Yonker Excavating Steketee Development Kentwood Excavating Hardy Brothers Mr. VanderBunte Southkent Vet Hospital Ahogas Algera Construction Drversco Lt Governor Dick Posthumus John Pluger Seif Chevrolet David Lab Cart Workman Lucas Builders Morse Lake Sand & Gravel County Line Dairy Bill Seif Chevrolet of Hastings Lake Odessa Auction Jacobson Concrete Construction Company Blough Hardware THANK YOU for your support. Our 4-H projects would not be successful without businesses► and people like you! Trojans trounce Golden Hawks on gridiron Zia Shook and Yon Bucher each scored two touchdowns as Middleville opened its O-K Blue Conference football campaign with a convincing 50-21 win against Wyoming Rogers last Friday at Rogers. The Trojans (2-1, 1-0) collected 410 yards on the ground and scored one of its seven touchdowns on defense in a game that was 36-0 at the half. In the first quarter, Bucher scored six on a 2-yard run, Chris Finkbeiner tallied 6 on a fumble recovery in the end zone and Shook reached pay dirt with a 2-yard run. Bucher also scored a 2-point conversion, while Mike Hopkins booted two extra points. After one, Middleville was in front 220. Aaron Lalone darted 27 yards for a touchdown and Shook went 5 yards for a score in the Trojans 14point second quarter. Hopkins made good on both his extra point attempts. The Trojans added 14 more points in the third on a 2-yard jaunt by BucIku and a 5-yard sprint by Jason Doyle. Hopkins booted two more extra points as Middleville expanded its lead to 50-6. Rogers' six came on a Chad St. Arnold 80yard kickoff return. St. Arnold scored two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter, 7-yard run and a 14-yard dart. Lalone led the Trojans with 63 yards rushing. Middleville will return home next Friday to face Godwin. Quick Lube 2000 opens in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Jon Raymond has seen his business, Tires 2000, grow over the last several years. He has moved to a larger building, survived a name change and now has added an additional mechanic and a new service for the community. The new business, Quick Lube 2000, will operate the same hours as Tires 2000, but no appointments are necessary. "There is a big demand for oil changes and we are now a more full service facility," Raymond said. The basic oil change costs $21.99 and takes 25 to 30 minutes. The Quick Lube 2000 staff will be able to offer correct oil for cars, trucks and vehicles with light duty diesel engines. The price for the oil change is adjusted to reflect amount of oil needed. The quick lube area can also do T Tech transmission and coolant flushes for an additional cost. The employees will follow a check list and talk with the client about any additional work. Two employees are Owner Jon Raymond is happy that Quick Lube 2000 is ready to serve the community. Tires 2000 is becoming a full service facility. working just in the quick lube area. The new certified mechanic will be in the Tires 2000 area full time. For more information about Quick Lube 2000 or Tires 2000, call 795-3550. Call 945-9554 for classifieds �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 12. 2000/Page 23 Lady Trojan netters take second at Ionia tourney The Middleville varsity tennis team finished second at the Aug. 26 Ionia Tournament. Lowell took first-place honors with 10 points and Middleville tallied 8 points. In No. 1 singles. Teressa Venton defeated Lowell (63, 6-2) and Ionia (6-2, 7-6) to claim a first place. The Lady Trojans also won three of the four doubles flights. Jessica Price and Veronika Villa defeated Lowell (6-2, 6-1) and Charlotte (6-3, 6-2) at No. 1, Cary Middlebush and Brittany Pflug defeated Ionia (6-3, 7-5) and Lowell (6-3, 6-4) at No. 3 and Danielle Hoskins and Jena Jones defeated Lowell (6-1, 6-10 and Charlotte (6-0, 6-1) at No. 4. The Lady Trojans also won two recent matches versus Comstock Park (Aug. 30) 5-3 and Cedar Springs (Aug. 31)7-1. Winners against Comstock Park were Erin Holmes at No. 2 singles (61, 6-2), Lindsay Dobson at No. 4 singles (6-2, 6-1), Jessica Price and Veronika Villa at No. 1 doubles (6-1, 6-1), Cary Middlebush and Brittany Pflug at No. 3 doubles (6-3, 5-7, 6-1) and Scots’ soccer squad ties East Kentwood Caledonia's varsity soccer team came back twice, on goals by Tyler Corstange and Matt Schupp, to tie East Kentwood 2-2 in Sept. 7 play at Caledonia High School. Outstanding performances, according to coach Brian Broekhuizen, were turned in by Nate VanEnk, Ian Bailey and Justin Workman, Doug Jousma and Steve Yanosik. The freshmen Scots beat East Grand Rapids 3-2. Goals were scored by Cody Ruple and Andrew Cramer. Call 945-9554 for classifieds MAYNARD’S WATER CON­ DITIONING is looking for full or part-time person for shop work. Will be building compo­ nents, must have mechanical skills. Potential advancement. Will train, 9980 Cherry Valley. Caledonia. 891-0303._______ SALES OPPORTUNITY: Well above average income ($60 thousand possible). Areas fastest growing housing mar­ ket, needs qualitv people. Must be motivated! Call (616)-9450000 or 1 -888-538-8900 or you can fax a copy of vour resume to (616)-945-0455.__________ Jena Jones and Danielle Hoskins at No. 4 doubles (6-1,6-3). Winners against Cedar Springs were Teressa Venton at No. 1 singles (63, 6-10, Erin Holmes at No. 2 singles (6-3, 6-0), Kara Hutchens at No. 3 singles (7-6. 6-4) Jessica Price and Veronika Villa at No. 1 doubles (6-2, 6-1), Tami Smith and Shelly Cargill at No. 2 doubles (6-2, 6-1), Jena Jones and Danielle Hoskins at No. 3 doubles (6-1, 6-0) and Cary Middlebush and Brittany Pflug at No. 4 doubles (6-1, 6-0). Middleville coach Larry Seger said he is pleased with the early-season results. "I'm very happy; they really are improving," Seger said. 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Ml/September 12, 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-09-19.pdf a626e2f9badab563001790747f667298 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 38/September 19, 2000 CHS grad gets praise for life saving attempt by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Matthew Barr, formerly of Alto, now a police officer in Shelby Township, recently earned praise for his heroic attempt to rescue a 70-yearold woman in a smoke filled home Aug. 23. ^.cording to Barr's father, John Barr of Alto, the fire occurred at the home of Betty Dickens in Shelby Township, about ten miles from Pontiac. It happened early in the morning in a room al the back of the house, according to Fire In­ spector Sgt. Thomas Means of the Shelby Township Fire Department. He ex­ plained that Dickens' son stopped by the home to check on his mother when he discovered smoke. Shelby emergency 911 dis­ patch received a call at 9:14 am. Two officers on duty, Barr and Robert Wathen, came from about a mile away. The officers circled the home and peered in the win­ dows, standing on an up­ turned trash can. Dickens' son told Barr the woman was most likely in her bedroom, and directed their search there. Means said that later. "... when they arrived and met with the son who was Matt Ban­ yelling that his mom was still in there, their humanity overrode their training and they went in and did every­ thing they could." The officers couldn't see her, but felt around for her and found her on the bed. The officers then moved the victim from the smokefilled interior of the home. They attempted to resusci­ tate the woman and Shelby Township medics arrived moments later to continue the lifesaving efforts. The efforts to revive her were in vain, however, and Dickens was pronounced dead at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy. The officers themselves were treated and released from the same hospital. The room where the fire started got hot enough to flash, and Means theorized the room was airtight and ran out of oxygen and had almost extinguished itself when the son showed up. "The clock on the kitchen wall melted to a screeching halt at 7:15 a m., so that was probably the height of the fire," Means said. The house had been re­ cently renovated with vinyl siding, making the house very airtight for energy con­ servation. he explained. The fire was contained in the room where it originated, but the remainder of the home suffered extensive smoke damage. Means re­ ported. The officers have only been a part of the police de­ partment since March, and Means offered praise for their efforts. "Police officers really aren't trained or equipped with air packs or protective gear to be in an environ­ ment like that," he said. Shelby Township’s acting police chief, Glenn Socia. concurred. "There is no doubt that See CHS grad gets praise, pg. 3 Caledonia school bond vote is Sept. 26 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia School District voters next Tuesday will de­ cide a school bond issue for the second time this year in an 11th hour attempt to meet growth projections and save the money on a long term basis. Judi Dean, the schools' business manager, explained that if voters approve both proposals they can get both for 1.43 mills now. How­ ever, if the bond issue fails Sept. 26, it could cost a minimum of 1.9 mills to do the same thing just days later in October, even with no changes in the proposal. Defeat of the bond issue by voters could cost resi­ dents a minimum of an addi­ tional half mill in the first seven years over what it approved later, Dean ex­ would have cost had it been plained. "We believe it is our re­ approved the first time last June or now in September, sponsibility to bring it back because of expected changes to the voters so they can in the way the law governs take advantage of the reduced millage," Superintendent school bond funds. If the governor signs a Doug Busman said. The bond issue, of impor­ bill affecting school bond loan funds, as is planned, tance to future school plan­ just after the vote in ners and to taxpayers alike, September, the way school would levy 1.43 mills in ad­ districts are allowed to use dition to the 1999 levy of school bond loan funds will 5.5. The assessment will change, which will cost continue for 25 years and millage assessed for this school districts a lot more. "It dramatically changes project will decline as resi­ the way we use the school dential and commercial bond loan fund to equalize growth continues in the dis­ our millage up front over a trict. period of time." The expense would result If it is passed now, the in extra costs of around $75 district can save around a annually for families living half mill over what it would in a $100,000 home. Some residents do not be­ pay for the same benefits if lieve such a large project is needed. Busman said voters may not have an accurate perception of the growth oc­ curring in the district, or which is a resource that is supposed to only pay for school operations, including educational materials, salaries, support staff, ser­ vices and maintenance The bond issue will be presented in the form of two See school bond, pg. 2 Administration Offices Community Resource Center Shown here is the floor plan of the administration offices and Community Resource Center which would be located in the north end of the existing Caledonia high school building. The second middle school would be situated in the remodeled south end of the existing high school building. how much more it costs on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. Overcrowded conditions are on the horizon already. Three portable classrooms are already in place for use at the current middle school, Busman explained. More would be used at the high school, hopefully as a short term solution until the bond issue passes and the plan can be implemented. In the meantime, costs for these portable classrooms siphon off operating funds, In This Issue Homecoming week brings lots of activities to TK Middleville Main Street project’s first phase ends Alto marathoner to fight leukemia Caledonia Township’s Master Plan progresses �Page 2/The Sun and News, MkjdleviHe, Ml/September feoOO 12 School bond from pg. 1 proposals, in which the combined result of both will be exactly the same as was placed on the ballot in June. "In order to provide all the opportunities offered in June," School Superinten­ dent Doug Busman ex­ plained, "residents need to vote for both proposals. It’s not one or the other.” Most people actually in­ volved in the planning for the needs of the school dis­ trict agree that the solution proposed will provide what is needed in the most cost effective way. Busman said. The growth committee studied the growth trends for two years, trying to balance the needs of the tax payers and the best options for the students. "Our middle school is over crowded, but we need other things in the school system as well. If we asked for a middle school only, in three to five years, we would need a larger high school as well as another middle school. We would have to come back to the voters again. This is the most fiscally responsible proposal. Busman said, "It's a com­ prehensive plan and not a piecemeal plan. In the light of expected growth for the next ten years, this is what we can offer that is a rea­ sonable cost for the tax­ payer, and still provide a good educational value for children. It will address our growth and still allow us to conserve our operational money needed to support it. We expect it to address the district infrastructure needs for the next ten years, hope­ fully." Dean said ,”We could stay within the existing configu­ ration of buildings, but it costs us $60,000 per year to maintain the Community Resource Center, in heat, lights, and general mainte­ nance that could be going into more adequate build­ ings. Some people have asked why the existing high school building can't be added on to. Busman said the building is already too large, having been expanded four times in four decades since 1960. The common spaces within the building are over capacity during many events. When enlarg­ ing again was considered, the only spaces left to ex­ pand into were either park­ ing lots or sports Helds, both of which are also needed. Expansion of the middle school would be equally problematic. In addition, the community has indicated the largest capacity in a middle school should be no more than 750 students. Busman ...s o MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Debbie Erway................623-8357 said. Busman said some have asked why the people who have moved into the district can t pay for the space needs created by their moving here, but the state does not allow a levy on those who arrive in a community after an arbitrary date. Theoreti­ cally, extra taxes are derived through growth because of the increased numbers of homes and taxpayers, but the taxes go to Lansing, and these taxes are not allowed to be used for the construc­ tion of school buildings. By adding a new high school facility and shifting other functions around the Caledonia based campus, the school system will gain a high school, provide two middle schools and consoli­ date operations. A high school floor plan depicts only a general con­ cept for the proposal which was designed by a number of people, and will continue to be developed by com­ munity members, staff members, and board mem­ bers in conjunction with ar­ chitects and managers. This team will develop what the new plan, and the new school will actually look like, according to Busman and Dean. The building is not ex­ travagant, according to Busman. The high school is REAL ESTATE Gun Lake Office 12800 W. M-l79 Highway (616) 795-2202 Carole Schievink___ 672-7405 Ray Diehl__________ 948-8225 Linda Lewis________ 792-1215 Sarah Ulrich-.............. 623-4287 Vickie Murphv_____ 795-3731 Cathy Williamson CRS.GR1_____________ 795-9090 Karen Brown................ 795-9331 Craig Stolsonburg........ 795-4470 Barb Getty 795-7535 Kay Stolsonburg, crs ASSOC. BROKER 4 SALES MGR. 795-7272 MLS This is a visual conception of the spaces that will be included in a new replacement high school. planned to cost an estimated $106 per square foot, for construction costs only. The Department of the Treasury explained the average high school costs are $ 115 per square foot. The new high school building would include: • Space for 1300 students, capable of expansion to a 1500 student capacity. •A personalized "pod" structure to meet needs of each grade level. • Limited outside access, providing a safer, more se­ cure environment. • Flexibility to accommo­ date future changes in educa­ tional practice. • A 4,000 seat gymna­ sium with auxiliary gym and weight room. • A 1,000 seat Performing Arts Center. • A band room, ensemble room, vocal music and mu­ sic support. • A fully equipped media center. • An industrial arts room. • Access to technology in all classrooms. • Computer labs. • Art room. • Student services. • School store. • Agri Science green­ house. • Parent volunteer offices. • School designed to ac­ commodate the addition of a pool if approved later. The new replacement high school to be built by this money would be located be­ tween the middle school and Emmons Lake Elementary. Fifty acres will be allocated to the new high school, and recently updated outdoor ath­ letic facilities will still be accessible for use by the students. The proposed cost of the replacement high school would be $32,250 construc­ tion, $3,350,000 equip­ ment, $2,000,000 technol­ ogy and $4,500,000 site and roadways. A second middle school housed in the south end of the existing high school building would offer: • Space to accommodate 600 students. • A structure enabling the use of middle school con­ cepts. • A 3,000 seat gymna­ sium. • An 800 seat Performing Arts Center. • A fully equipped media center, including TV produc­ tion studio. • Access to technology in all classrooms. • Computer labs. • Large commons area for special events. Both facility needs would be met under Proposal I on the ballot. In the current plan, the administrative offices would be housed in 1,755 square feet of the existing high school building. Commu­ nity Resources would be re­ located there, including: • Kids Komer day care, serving in excess of 230 children with a waiting list of 35. • Preschool, currently serving more than 125 stu­ dents with a waiting list of 100. Remodeling would be re­ quired to convert the facility to meet all these needs. Remodeling ot the existing high school would cost $3,600,000. Proposal I costs would to­ tal $45,700,000. Proposal II would buy several additional school improvements: • Redesigned safe drop off areas at Dutton and Kettle Lake Elementary. • Needed technology up­ grades in K-12 district build­ ings • Purchase 6 buses. The costs would be buses, $1,600,000, technology $3,100,000, driveways at Kettle Lake and Dutton el­ ementary schools, $350,(XX) for a total of $5,050,000. These costs will be spread over a four-year period. Tearing down and moving out of some antiquated buildings now used by the school could also make a convenient site for a possi­ ble township library. "Construction will never cost less than it does today," Dean said. In conclusion, both Dean and Busman believe this comprehensive plan is much more cost effective in the long run than a piecemeal plan. "That is at the core of this proposal. It is a well thought out and fiscally re­ sponsible proposal," Dean said. • Senior citizens pro­ grams. • Adult basic education programs. • Driver education. Call 945-9554 lor Sun & News ACTION-Msl 55 years experience I Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 “OUR GOAL IS BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS AND EVEN BETTER SERVICE" 5. MIDDLEVILLE ACREAGE. 5 parcels over 1 acre each are conve-w-’ y located betwee- Mtd dievtile and Caledonia Ail have been perked and sur.eyed Lovety wooded and sed jded terrain. ^Call Deb $23 900-S33.900 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services Owners BiW & Hop tanto(d mas km Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gins & Balloons, Fruit Baskets can 891 -8646 • fax: 891 -0667 -yr*? cq^0'cJedit QccePied �The Sun and News. Middleville, M(/September 19. 2000/Page 3 Homecoming week brings TK activities by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This year's Homecom­ ing football game will fea­ ture the TK Trojans against the Byron Center Bulldogs Friday, Sept. 22. The high and middle schools are preparing for homecoming by schedul­ ing lots of Spirit events. Middle school students were slated to wear paja­ mas Monday, clothes that clash on Tuesday. Beach­ wear on Wednesday, dress as twins on Thursday and bring out their finest or­ ange and black for Spirit Day Friday. The middle school will hold an assembly and has prizes planned as well The student council at Thornapple Kellogg High School has gone all out to plan the Homecoming events. On Monday it was color day and visitors to the high school could tell the classes apart really easily. Seniors wore blue, juniors green, sophomores red, freshman, yellow and the staff was dressed in purple. the high school. Wednes­ day is the day to be a real nerd. Thursday is music day and students will dress like a star from their musi­ cal area. The seniors may be wearing country costumes, the juniors will be rap stares, sophomores dis­ guised as pop stars and freshmen will copy some pictures of oldies rock stars. Everyone is eager to see how the staff will dress in honor of disco. On Spirit Day. students will be ablaze in orange Tuesday is Twin Day at The Thornapple Kellogg Homecoming Court will look considerably different on Friday night in their tuxedos and ball gowns. Pictured from left in the back row are seniors Michael Hart, Tami Smith, Jen VerKerke, Erin Robertson and Zia Shook. Standing in the front are underclass members Andrea Sypniewski, Josh Eldridge. Yon Bucher, Justin VanSpronsen and Whitney Robenson. Not pictured are Curt Parker and Laura VanRyn. The names of the King and Queen will be announced at half-time of the football game against Byron Center. 6.75* (6.8 r) apy • 11.000 mtnimum Effective Sept 3, 2000 Senior parents planning party Senior parents will con­ tinue planning for the se­ nior party for the Thornapplc Kellogg Class of 2001 now scheduled for Satur­ day, June 2, following graduation. The next parent meeting in the Page Elementary Caledonia library to be closed Sept. 29 The Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library and the Library Service Center will be closed the morning of Friday, Sept. 29 for staff training. The library will open at 1 p.m. all-purpose room begins at 7 pm. Tuesday, Sept. 26. Status of fund-raising ef­ forts so far will be re­ viewed. Committees will be able to meet. Any par­ ent who would like to get involved and help plan this alcohol free party for grad­ uating seniors should at­ tend the meeting. Signup for committees will take place at the meeting. Parents attending the meeting should bring two bags of wrapped candy, labeled with their child's name. This one-time donation will be distributed by Kathy Cuneo and her committee to distribute as a monthly treat for seniors. CHS grad gets praise, from pg. 1 they went above and beyond the call of duty,” Socia agreed. "As acting chief, I recognize their efforts as outstanding proof and as a shining example of the per­ sonnel we have working for the department. They are brand new officers and here they obviously pul their lives in harm’s way." Barr is probably remem­ bered well by some Caledo­ nia sports fans. He played varsity baseball at CHS for four years. He was noted for his dedication to working on his baseball skills back then. His father said Matt's willingness to work hard was the main reason he was chosen for the all-star team and for his scholarship in 1995. Barr left behind an out­ standing high school record. He earned all-conference honors as a center fielder and was feared as a hitter. His freshman year he batted .350, as a sophomore 461, as a junior .390 and as a se­ nior .449. With 311 at-bats during his career, he garnered 130 hits and 10 home runs for a 418 overall batting average. He helped win the Scots a district championship in 1994, was chosen all-con­ ference and was selected to play on the All Star West team after CHS Coach Ron Moag nominated him for the honor. He received a partial scholarship to play at Michigan State, and played baseball there for three years, and then he transferred to Oakland University be­ fore becoming a police offi­ cer. and black. The assemblies on Wednesday and Friday will feature games, music and lots of spirit. Classes will be building floats all week. The Homecoming Parade will start at Page at 6:30 p.m. It will feature the Homecom­ ing Court, class floats and the TKHS marching band. Homecoming festivities end with the 2000 Homecoming Dance on Satur­ day, Sept. 23. The dance begins at 8 p.m. The cost is $8 per couple for $4 per individual. State Bank of Caledonia Anyone who cannot at­ tend the meeting Tuesday, Sept. 26, or who has ques­ tions or comments should call Susan Foster at 7957966. Jll t. Water Suh. 100 • Ml <*»' • (MOI Ml ’'*« 4P f. Mate St. • (tetete Ml • Mil* • (fcl*) Ml Bill MOS Mik St.. &.E. • Dteteo. Ml Mil* • (*l*l M» *!»' MM Arl.«r»" ’ MMtlevdk. Ml • M5M • I* I *) ’’M I It I MmMw rttewl ten" te rote The Teachers of Caledonia Education Association support the upcoming bond issue and encourage the residents of Caledonia to vote YES ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 26™ Let's join together to do what's best for kids! �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 19, 2000 First Baptist Church of Middleville builds again First Baptist Church of Middleville recently had a groundbreaking service for its new Willis Recreation Center. Because of rain that day. the service had to be held inside and a large bucket of dirt was brought in to sym­ bolize the ground breaking. As a result of a large gift from the Willis family, the building, when complete, will be debt free. Members of the building were Louis Shoemaker, chairman; Jim Meek; Pastor Bruce N. Stewart; John Bcrkimer. Assistant Pastor Alan Moody and Jim Sprague The building will take up more than 12,000 square feet with a regulation size bas­ ketball court where volley- ball and tennis also will be played. There will be a large game room with ping pong, air hockey and foosball, a large classroom, kitchen, rest rooms, lockers, showers, and storage area. Construction has already begun and the approximate target date for completion is Dec. 1. It is the desire of the church that this building will be used as an outreach in the community to minister to many young people. Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad in the Sun & News Building committee members (from left) Louis Shoemaker. Jim Meek. Pastor Bruce Stewart. John Berkimer, Assistant Pastor Alan Moody and Jim Sprague __ ___ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School................................ 9 30 a m Morning Worship.......................10 45 a m. Evening Praise................................ 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY..........Family Night 6:30 p in. 7240 6Hth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd, (nortbuvsl of Gun Lake) CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship.......................... 10.30 a.m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings.................... 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Chmj Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denn)' Bouma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www brightside org 9:30 AM * Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family , Nighty/ Covenant Churches of America 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church r Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 "We are changed by God's love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship............................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................... 1100 a.m. Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitncvvillc Avenue. Allo Sunday School....................................... 9:45 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a m Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m 10 45 a m Sunday Evening Service.....................................6:00p.m. Sunday School for All Ages 6 00 p m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............................ 0:45p.m. Evening Worship Word of Life Clubs............................................. 6:45pan. Pastor Roger Bultmaii •Church Office: 868-1)191 www.lakesidecommunity org (under construction) Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a m & 11 a m Sunday School for Al Ages.................... 9:45 a.m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service ........................ 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday ............. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30 p in. Youth Fellowship - Sunday....................6:00 p.m. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave „„, Church School, Sunday RAY TOWXSEXD. hiMiX XOR.MAX’ KXORR. ChrvJun FUikuimmi Director 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton@iserv.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 9 45 a m 1 0,50 a m 11 00 a in Pr#,SC Singl”g goJwtLj35 Morning Worship 7 30 pm Wed Fellowship Pastor James Dodds 616-538-8557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia. Ml (Missouri Synod) 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:30 a m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Rom 12:10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • ( hurch 89I-W78 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ^^3 <Elje ®U) tEime WJLzTTletljolHSt Cljurclj 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto. Ml 49302 Morning Worship...! 1:00 am. Evening Worship..,6W p.m. One mile east of Whtnteyvtlte Rd Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Sept 24- / 5th Sunday after Pentecost Mark 9:38-50; James 4:1-17 Sermon Topic: "Living In An Alien Land" Meeting M-i?9 Higbuat iCWc! Raadi Wasiand. Mi 493441 • '95'903 GUN UAK.E COMMUNITY CHURCH Parmelee Morning Worsnip 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School 9 45 a m Middleville Mornrg Worship 11:00 a m Rev. Royfe Bailard, Pastor ______________ Phone 868-6437_______________ Church Office Phone - 795-9266 GUN LAKE CO.M.MINITY CHURCH MU. m £ 3HSii Middleville - Parmelee Ret Lee Zachtnan CALEDONLA UNITED METHODIST 12200 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Sunday Schoo! ..10:00 a.m. 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Rev P Adams Phone 891-8440 Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office. 610-801-8009 • Fax: 891-8648 M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Worship Sen ice........................... 10:30 a.m Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery &. Child Care) CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Church: (616) 795-2391 Services at 930 a m and 6 p.m. (CT Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church. 616-891-0281 "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love Adult Bible Class.......................... 11 00 a.m. 792-2889 CHRISTIKN REFOK.MEH CHLKCH Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 (X) a tn (Jr. Church Nursery available ) FIRST BAPTIST COMMUNITY Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. CALEDONIA THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH friends. RHnar.: Melees (fefeCTtzte SI ND AY 8:30 & II am., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Nursery • 9 45am Learning for ail 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry tor kids Multiple Staff Serving Nour Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices A V-piktiJ Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WhfTneyvme Ave at 84m Sr ' the Church where everybody is and Jesus is Lord " Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia Sinewy School Si/doy Morning Worsnp Sunday Evening Worshp Wed Prayer & &be Study • 891-8661 somebody High School 930 am )0 30 am. . 600 p m. 7 00 p m Rev Thomas Siuys. Rev Kan Bashtoc. Assoc Pastor/Youih Ministries �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/September 19. 2000/Page 5 Engagements Tyner-Green engaged Robert and Susan Tyner of Middleville are proud to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Katie Sue to Steven Ronald Green, son of Ronald and Sharon Green of Grand Rapids. Katie is a 1996 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and attends Kellogg Community College. Steve is a graduate of Ot­ tawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. A Sept. 30, 2000 wedding is planned. Caledonia preschool clinics scheduled Washburns to celebrate 70 years of marriage Lewis and Lucille Washburn are approaching 70 years of marriage on Oct. 16, 2000. The Washburns were married on Oct. 18, 1930 in South Bend, Indiana Lucille is the former Lucille Cripe. They have two daughters and one son. They are Shirley and Jay Kulp of Kalamazoo and Florida, Betty Washbum-Spore of Hastings and Richard and Priscilla Washburn of Kala­ mazoo and Florida. They have seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great­ grandchildren. The children are very proud of their parents’ long and happy marriage. A family dinner will be held be­ fore they return to Florida. Cards can be sent to ad­ dress of Klines Resort 22460, Lot 71, Box 25914, Three Rivers, Ml 49093 before Oct. 16 and 31152 Hollerich Dr., Big Pine Key, Florida, 33043 after they re­ turn home. Callihans to celebrate golden anniversary On Saturday, September 23, 2000, Kenneth and Marilyn Callihan will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary. There will be an open house, on this date at their home, 6189 76th St. SE, Caledonia, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please come and help celebrate this “golden” day. A family dinner will be held later at the 1913 Room. Pioneer Club planned at Leighton UM Church Keith and Joanne Kooiman Sr. of Middleville, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sep­ tember 23, 2000. They have 6 children - Keith and Deana Kooiman Jr. of Middleville. Darla Whitney of Texas. Tom and Kim Peterson of Texas. Terry and Teresa Steenhagen of Sparta, Luke and Becky Kooiman of Middleville, and Ed and Julia Rumbergs of Newaygo. They have 15 grandchildren and 8 great­ grandchildren. Their anniversary will be celebrated with a family and friend get-together. The Leighton United Methodist Church is kick­ ing off the 15th year of its Pioneer Club program at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, with a program for the whole family. Magic Bob, a Christian magician from the Grand Rapids area, will present an evening of magic and his sidekick, Susie, will present chalk art. The first evening is open to anyone looking for a good family night out. The church is located at 4180 2nd st at the corner of 144th and 2nd. Pioneer Clubs is a Chris­ tian ministry entirely driven by a passion to pro­ vide a weekly program for for young people from age 2 through sixth grade. Pio­ neer Clubs help today's busy kids have fun and build relationships with good friends. Leighton Church is committed to provide a safe place where children can learn right from wrong, develop an ability to make good decisions and have a good time while they're doing it. Last year more than 140 children from Wayland, Middleville and Caledonia took part in Pioneer Club, which meets each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. through May. Almost half of the kids who come don't attend church there and the pro­ gram is open to any child who wishes to participate. Shuttle van and bus rides are available. Call coordinator Michal Enders at 795-3940 or the church office at 891-8028 for more information. Caledonia School Dis­ trict residents are encour­ aged to bring their preschool age children to a free screening clinic. The screening will try to identify child develop­ ment abilities, speech concerns, socialization, and learning and/or growth and development levels. A developmental inventory to identify school aged children who may benefit from early educational in­ tervention will be con­ ducted. The first preschool clinic will be held Sept. 19, an­ other will be held Oct. 27, but beyond that, clinics will not be held again until March 2, 2001. Appointments may be scheduled between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays by calling 891-0219 Ton of Praise' guests at Bowne UM Church An evening of worship and music will be held at Bowne Center United Methodist Church. Guests will be the “Halfa-Ton of Praise” Gospel Quartet. The lonia-bascd foursome will be performing Sunday. Sept. 24. at 6 p.m. for a free­ will offering. The church is located at the corner of 84th Street and Alden Nash in Alto. Need some extra cash? Got something to sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 for Sun and News ACTION-Ads! The Caraway Street Ministry of Peace Reformed Church presents... "OVER THE RAINBOW" An Original Christian Version Of The Classical Movie “Wizard of Oz" Join Dorothy and her friends as they're on a quest to find their heav^nlyTfSMe-b^cause “There Is bkfrLace Like Horhd" When: Saturday, September 2^t'4:QO~p.m. p.m. Sunday, 3:00 p'7tWis6.00 ^m. Who: Cost: All ageSj^Ed/ir^Pamily Invited Freely Call \ Ticket Ticket netfessorv^is seatina Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! where: Peace; Reformed Church Gymnasium Located on M'-3£ between Middleville A Caledonia �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, M(/September 19, 2000 Caledonia enrichment activities scheduled bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Resource Center is announcing a wide variety of activities for the over 55 crowd, in­ cluding some trips of sev­ eral days. These enrichment oppor­ tunities are available to both Caledonia residents and people from areas be­ yond. Some of the activities will be free, while others include a series of classes for six weeks for $25. Computers for the Cow­ ardly is already full, but Stretch and Relaxation Classes, at $25 for the se­ ries, will offered Monday and Friday. Some of the free events include a ge­ nealogy class Wednesday, A trip to Lancaster and Hershey. Pa., from Nov. 13 to 17 also is planned. "Landscapes of Britain and Ireland” is an overseas journey scheduled for next July 5 through 20, 2001. The fare of $2,844 per per­ son for double accommo­ dations includes flights from Grand Rapids, 14 nights in a hotel, a daily breakfast, six dinners, air­ port escorts, hotel and train portage, a ferry in Dublin to Holyhead, a train from Edinburgh to London, all group trans­ fers, guided sightseeing and selected entrance fees. Sept. 20, an update on Medicare and Medicaid Sept. 27, and "Make your own Christmas Cards," with a fee Nov. 8. Ongoing free activities, classes or series include Investment for Retirees on Wednesdays beginning Oct. 11. Walking Club on Wednesdays and Fridays, Volleyball on Tuesdays, Tennis by appointment, Bridge Club on Thursdays. Euchre on Fridays, and Prime Timers Club on Fri­ days. Happy 60s meets once a month. Several trips are also available through the Re­ source Center. A trip to the State Capitol Sept. 26, one to Cran Hill Ranch Oct. 2, and to Cornwell's Dinner Theatre Dec. 5 may be scheduled by calling 8918117. Sharon Elam wins pie competition School Lunch Menu Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 20 Goulash w/garlic toast or corndog on a stick, com, pears, milk I hursday, Sept. 21 Chccscburg on a bun, BBQ chicken on a bun, baby carrots, fresh watermelon, milk. Friday, Sept. 22 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, seasoned green beans, orange slices, milk. Monday, Sept. 25 Tomato soup w/grillcd cheese sandwich or hamburg on a bun, celery sticks w/ranch, fresh banana, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 26 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, w/garlic bread or ham and cheese hot pocket, peas, mixed fruit, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Office Space for Lease Immediate Occupancy Prime commercial space with excellent M-37 frontage in Hastings. 1300 to 5400 sq. ft. from $7.85 per sq. ft. 3net Peach Pie baker extraordinaire Sharon Elam receives her prizes from pie contest chairman Russ DeMaagd. Prizes were supplied by The Scoop. Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 20 Goulash w/garlic toast or comdog on a stick, com, pears, milk. Thursday, Sept. 21 Chccscburg on a bun, BBQ chicken on a bun, baby carrots, fresh watermelon, milk. Friday, Sept. 22 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, seasoned green beans, orange slices, milk. Monday, Sept. 25 Tomato soup w/grilled cheese sandwich or hamburg on a bun, celery sticks w/ranch, fresh banana, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 26 Spaghetti w/mcat sauce, w/garlic bread of ham and cheese hot pocket, peas, mixed fruit, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Offered by Pa nd I Development. LLC 616-945-5073 It's fall fix up time and Jeff & Sherri of by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This year's Heritage Days pie contest attracted only six entries, but the judges still had to taste the five peach pies several times before they could se­ lect a winner. Judges Roger Timmer­ man, Mary Ann Fase and Pete Bishop nibbled on crackers to clean their palates between tastes of the the pies. Sharon Elam's custard peach pie was selected as the third place winner, the second place prize went to Theresa Comeau and first place went to a very sur­ prised and delighted Elam for her Mom's recipe for "Favorite Peach Pie." The winning recipe: Start with your favorite pie crust recipe for a two crust 9" pie. Line the bot­ tom of the pie plate. Slice 6 cups of peaches into a bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup of sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg and 1 tea­ spoon cinnamon. Pour into prepared pie plate. Cover with top crust, flute edges and cut several slits in the top. Cover the endge of crust with alu­ minum foil. Bake in a pre­ heated 350 degree oven for 50 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 20 minutes longer. Allow to cool before serving. The Heritage Days Committee is looking for someone to chair the pie contest for next year. If in­ terested. attend the next Heritage Day meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Carveth Village. CASA meets GFWCGun Lake CASA director Joel Milgram shares a moment with GFWC-Gun Lake Area president Margery Richards following his talk at the Sept. 13 Women’s Club meeting. Milgram is interested in hearing from anyone who would like more information about volunteering or making a donation to CASA. Call him at 948-3213 for more information. Westen ’$ Carpet FRIDAY 9/22 fr«m 6-9pm SATURDAY 9/23 freai l-9pm MONDAY 9/25 from 6-9pm invite you in to help you with your carpet needs. So whether you 're fixing up a house to sell or to stay, Westen’s can help! Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 “We’re the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe” TV I Yr Getty Realty Complete Building & Real Estate Services mi / 79^33*9 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 19. 2000/Page 7 From our Readers Let’s act in the best interest of children types of classrooms is mon­ umental. Portables cost the district $30,000 each. This does not take into account the cost to operate them. These costs are directly taken from the school’s gen­ eral operating funds, drasti­ cally reducing dollars avail­ able for classroom instruc­ tion. The Community Alliance for Responsible Growth has taken on the monumental task of developing bond issues that have proven to be both bipartisan and fiscally sound. If approved, financ­ ing of the bond w ill cost tax­ payers no more than 1.5 mills or $75 per year on a home worth $100,000. This equates to only 21 cents per day! Defeating these bond pro­ recommendation was the posals will not stem the tide result of not one person ‘get­ of community growth. Wc ting their way" but what must accept the fact that each person could support at more and more people are the polls. So when a commu­ interested in being a perma­ nity member may voice a nent part of our community. concern over some particular Now is the time to set aside aspect of the ballot, remem­ our personal differences that ber that there arc others who we may have with our have diverse opposing schools, be it the illusion views. Please realize that that some of the buildings these proposals arc the result may be too extravagant, or of a reconciliation process we have divisive issues for what both views can sup­ against one or more of the port. not that one view wins faculty and staff, or we feel over another. So if you were the lunch menu isn’t nutri­ to ask any member of that tious enough. group if it is a perfect plan, Now is the time for us as they would probably tell you parents, neighbors and men­ no, because of the passion tors to act in the best interest for their own ideas, but they of the future of our commuwill tell you that it is a plan nity-our children. Let’s not they can support. allow apathy and personal I urge everyone in our agendas to determine the community to look at the outcome of this election. issue we are trying to Donald Steeby, address, which is to see that Caledonia our children have the right environments for learning. Support the plan for what it can do for all the people in our community, not just one view. Dennis Atkinson, Caledonia crowded classrooms, and To the editor: Wc have been given the forced to study with outdat­ opportunity to positively ed technology. Unless we shape our children’s destiny expand our educational On Sept. 26, we will have facilities now, in five years before us new election pro­ wc will have 250 middle posals that will expand and school and 130 high school improve our educational students who will be faced facilities, thereby improving with attending school in the quality and success of portable classrooms. Having been a student at our children’s education. Like it or not, the Cale­ Caledonia in the mid-1970s, donia area is growing very' I know first hand that rapidly. As a result of this portable classrooms are a growth, positive action must detriment to the educational be taken to ensure that our process for both students school children arc not and teachers. Furthermore, encumbered with over­ the cost in purchasing these School bond requests result in compromises Dear editor: There is an important ele­ ment regarding the upcom­ ing Caledonia schools bond proposals that more people in our community need to be aware of. This clement has to do with how the conclusions were reached by the group studying the growth. Any time you do some­ thing that affects a child’s education, parents and com­ munity members became very passionate, as they should be. As a part of the committee that studied the growth, wc felt that it was tour responsibility to repre­ sent the community as a whole and all this passion that exists. Wc knew that whatever our recommendations might be, they would have to be able to be supported by a wide range of views and opinions. One of the first things the group did was to agree that nothing would move forward unless there was a consensus on each decision. I can tell you that in the committee, there were wide ranges of opinions. Every Thornapple Kellogg High School Students Against Destructive Decisions will hold a... POP CAN DRIVE Saturday, Sept. 30 9 AM to 3 PM Please help send our students to the State SADD Conference and donate your empties. Students will carry SADD Promise Cards for identification. Trojan yearbooks go on sale Friday The 2000 Trojan Year­ book is in. TK graduates who ordered the yearbook will be able to pick theirs up Friday, Sept. 22, before the Homecoming football game. A table will be set up in the red barn adjacent to the stadium entrance. Yearbooks from 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 will be available for $15 apiece. This could be a good time to fill in a col­ lection of yearbooks. Don’t be swayed by bogus ‘no’ reasons Dear editor: 1 have been working to help w ith the passage of the Caledonia schools bond pro­ posals and felt bothered by some of the reasons people use to vote “no." We are trying to build more capacity for the middle and high schools so that our children are not housed in portables for their education 1 have had people tell me that they are voting no because: • They don’t like the food that is served in the cafete­ ria. Home, private schools demonstrate sacrifice Dear editor: Sacrifice is a concept which is rarely recognized these days. Yet there is a group of people who should be recognized for their quiet sacrifices every day — the parents, espe­ cially the stay-at-home mothers, who are home schooling or sending their children to church-related schools. These parents are sacri­ ficing time and money while successfully provid­ ing quality education for their children. Our whole society is benefiting from the results of their sacri­ fice. Government (public) school administrators are asking the Caledonia vot­ ers (once again) to in­ crease the taxes which we all pay, but these families have already sacrificed more than most of us. WeTe showing an insensi­ tivity to what these quiet heroes have added to our community. Instead of ask­ ing citizens again to pass the bond issue under duress, government school administrators should study the success of alternative schools, where sacrifice is a way of life. Even though my children graduated from a govern­ ment school, I feel we should all thank the par­ ents who have made these sacrifices and given us so much. We owe them a great debt. Dick Friedrich, Caledonia • They don’t like the way a particular subject is being taught. • Without a pool, they w ill vote no. • They have issues in vari­ ous athletic programs. • The tile contractors made too much money on the mid­ dle school job (even though the contract is always award­ ed to the lowest bid). • The hallways in the mid­ dle school are too wide (the fire marshal tells the con­ tractor what size to con­ struct) • They don’t like some particular teacher in their child’s school. It concerns me that people arc missing the point Voting yes should have nothing to do with personal agendas like these, but whether wc want our children to be in overcrowded buildings or perhaps even spending their class days in a portable. Please vote "yes" for all our kids. Crystal Bcllgraph. Alto Wle«SML»e I DESIGNERS \^/ ^HAIR Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! W wow! at Contempo Salon ACRYLICS, GELS, FILLS, MANICURES WITH KRISTI... SCHEDULE TODAY! 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A self-taught artist, he has created sculptures and explored creative issues. This year he had the opportumity to work on the "Something Fishy" project in Grand Rapids. Under the aegis of the East Hills Council of Neighbors, more than 50 six-foot fish were created and displayed throughout the city. Artists designed the sculptures and with the help of apprentices, the fish were created. Individual Grand Rapids Schools created the schools of wooden fish that can be seen throughout the city. Howell worked with student Del Shawn Tyler. Howell This fish designed by Dave Howell will be on display until October outside of the Yeasterdog Restaurant in Easttown. WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION ) We would like to thank our 1 ’ family, friends and community for your love and support shown during the difficult time of the death of our son and brother, LUKE EGOLF The kind words and stories of Luke are greatly comforting. Thank you for the flowcrs/plants, meals, contributions to Freeport Skate Park, visits and the many, many cards. We appreciate your continued prayers as we face the future here deeply missing him. Mark, Cindy & Mallory Egolf designed a fish with a geometric pattern which Tyler made a reality. Howell says, "I enjoyed the experience of working with my student more than I expected. He was a really good worker and brought a lot to the sculpture." Howell's fish can be seen outside the Yesterdog Restaurant in the East Town section of Grand Rapids. The 52 artist created fish and the many schools of fish created by children in the Grand Rapids Public Schools are on display until October. The Something Fishy Fish Market and Auction will be conducted online beginning on October 13 on e-Bay. Information about the upcoming auction.is available Free Laser Vision Correction Seminar! Kimberly J. Norris, M.D., will be holding a free educa­ tional seminar for anyone interested in learning more about Laser Vision Correction for the treatment of nearsight­ edness, far-sightedness and astigmatism. 'Visual Come meet Dr. Freedom' Local artist Dave Howell holds information about the "Something Fishy" community art project and exhibit. Norris, ask ques­ tions, find out if you are a candidate. We now participate with most vision plans. FREE Screenings start at 5:30 p.m. Educational Seminar starts at 6:00 p.m. Creekside Professional Center Register by calling (616)945-3888 *Space may be limited* at 1761 West M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 945-3888 State University of Lansing, and Beth Rider of Howard City; two step­ daughters, Melinda Workman, and Melissa Vance both of Grand Rapids; three step­ grandchildren. two brothers. Delbert (Linda) Rider of Middleville, and Jack (Penny) Rider of Middleville; three sisters. Lois Rider and Betty Rider both of Middleville, and Judith (Bill) Wooten of Battle Creek; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside Services for Mr. Rider were held on Friday, September 15. 2000 at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Pastor Betty May officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Mary B. Foster at www.grfishy.com. The schools of fish will be sold at a later date with proceeds going to the individual schools. Wednesday, September 27 MIDDLEVILLE Mr. Robert A. Rider, age 59, of Middleville, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at Laurels of Bedford. Mr. Rider was bom on June 10, 1941 in Kennon. Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Lilly (Larson) Rider. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg School. Mr. Rider was self employed as a roofer. He was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being with his family and friends. Mr. Rider was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lilly Rider; and sister, Susan Rider. He is survived by his three daughters, Robin Rider of Grand Rapids, Amanda Rider of Michigan PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: and the Michigan Civil Righu Ka which coilecuveiy nuke it illegal <o WHITEHALL Mrs. Mary B. Foster, age 87, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2000 at Mercy Hospital. Muskegon. Mrs. Foster was bom on October 21, 1912 in Irving Township, Barry County, the daughter of Fred and Leno (Rowlader) Batey. Mrs. Foster was a homemaker, she enjoyed word search puzzles, bingo and a good game of cards. Her favorite colors were dark red and purple. She loved chocolates, and was an Elvis Presley fan. She enjoyed traveling, spending 37 winters at Fernadina Beach, Florida, she loved the warm climate. Mary devoted her whole life taking care of her family, but most of all, she was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Foster; sisters, Marge Price, Agnes Smelker; and brother, Tom Batey. Mrs. Foster is survived by her three sons, Richard Foster of Cocoa, Florida, William (Joyce) Foster of Titusville, Florida, and Thomas (Kathy) Foster of Whitehall; twelve grandchildren, Richard Foster, Jerry (Paula) Foster, Sherry (Rusty), Marie (Vince) Schweitzer, Martin Foster, Ronnie (Crystal) Foster, Kevin Foster, Toni Foster, Tami Foster, Traci Foster, Todd Foster, and Keith Foster; 22 great grandchildren, Danielle, Amanda, Christy, Richard, Logan Marie, Michael, Chris, Tiffany, Ashley, Justin, Kristin, Brittany, April, Ronnie, Daniel, Alyssa, Ashley, Brandon, Michelle, Taylor, Lindsey, and Leanne; three great great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Foster will be held Tuesday morning, September 19, 2000 at 11:00 a m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with Reverend Fr. David E. Le Blanc officiating. Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Need wedding invitations? Stop by J-Ad Graphics 1351N. M43 Highway �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 19. 2000/Page 9 Middleville Main Street project’s first phase ends by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The reconstruction of the roadway from M-37 to the bridge on Main Street in Middleville has taken slightly longer than antici­ pated. Patience of homeowners and motorists has been tested. The contractors needed to do more when the base of the road needed signifi­ cant work, including the removal of an old corduroy road. Gravel for the base is being added and curb and gutter work should be completed shortly. The base coat of asphalt should be installed Sept. 21. Top course should be com­ pleted by Sept. 29. Work on Grand Rapids Street to the new intersec­ tion begins Sept. 25 with the milling of the pave­ ment. Workers then will make some adjustments to the storm and sanitary sewer system. An additional wa­ ter main will be added. Grading begins Oct. 9. Curb and sidewalk work is scheduled to begin Oct. 17. The pavement will be resurfaced, weather per­ mitting, Oct. 26. One lane of traffic should be maintained at all times during this sec­ ond phase. When necessary the marked detour will be High Street to Washington to Grand Rapids Street to Fremont and back to Grand Rapids Street. ter, of the North Country National Scenic Trail, does not include any fi­ nancial contributions. During his visit to the Village of Middleville Council meeting, Kram­ min told members that once the trail was estab­ lished, volunteers would monitor the trail. The Village Council tabled the request and will ask the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission to review the route. Thornapple Town­ ship Supervisor Don Boy­ sen will meet with Kram­ New railings installed Dan Valley Excavating is working with subcon­ tractors Michigan Colprovia, Worksafe and Valkier Construction. Middleville, Thornapple considering trail request by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Charles Krammin of the North County National Scenic Trail has asked the Thornapple Township and Village of Middleville for routes through the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Thor­ napple Township and along the Paul Henry Thornapplc Bicycle trail and other village property. At the Thornapple Township meeting, council member Rex Schad spoke in support of the trail, but suggested that legal coun­ sel should review the re’quest as well. The project is part of the National Park Service and has received some federal funding in the past. The request from the Chief Noonday, the local chap- u min in October. Council President Lon Myers and member David Newman were not at the council meeting to review the route, which will go along the bicycle trail from McCann Road to Main Street to Mt. Hope Cemetery to behind the lagoon field to across the Crane Road Recreation Area to the Barry Game Reserve. Village manager Bryan Gruesbeck told Krammin that he would be contacted once everyone had a chance to review the route. A worker puts finishing touches on new railings along main Street in Middleville. Cherry Valley Electrology ft Electrology is the only choice for permanent removal of unwanted hair on virtually any part of your body. ★ Confidential ★ Experienced ★ Physician Referred Cynthia K. Penfold, R.E. Hours by Appointment Evening & Saturday Appointments Available 9809 Cherry Valley, Suite D Caledonia, Ml 49316 Ph 616-891-0818 Unlimited Check Access, Money Market Returns, I* DIG Security♦ and Valuable Benefits. All in One Account CorrectionSome information in the recent story about the Caledonia Township Board's budget workshop was incorrect. The phrase stating "The new treasurer may expect to be paid less than the present one ..."should have stated "The new treasurer may expect less of a salary increase than the clerk." Both the clerk's and treasurer's salaries are ex­ pected to increase about 5 percent, though the clerk has requested an addi­ tional amount to reflect her years of seniority. It should be noted that the budget workshop pro­ cess does not reflect final decisions by the board. Only when the final ver­ sion of the budget is ap­ proved by the board, after a public hearing, are the decisions ready to be im­ plemented. Each salary in­ crease requires a separate resolution by the board. Various budget items may still be amended upon occasion as the need be­ comes apparent, even after the budget is approved. Premium Interest Checking from Hastings City Bank Make more money. 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Mtddlevtlle, Ml/September 19. 2000 Message murals deck the halls of CMS Painting a mural in the orchestra room are Dana Bailey, Karen VanderVeen, Nicole Kazemier, shown here, with Erica Clark and Tricia Veiolme, not shown. Last year, students painted murals along the circular hallway surrounding the library, to remind students of good citizenship traits. Middle school students in the art classes of Kelly Moss are painting murals to celebrate subjects that depart from the basics to enrich the lives of people everywhere, such as art, music, and sports. This mural will decorate the halls near music rooms, painted by Erica Clark, Nicole Kazemier, Karen VanderVeen, Dana Bailey, and Tricia Veiolme. At right "Preparation is the key to dealing with prob­ lems," might be the message here. Plenty of drop cloths and paper with masking made cleanup of a paint spill a snap, as Nicole Kazemier demon­ strated. At left David Steffler, Jonathon Kraft and Mitchell VanPutten are creating this mural to bring attention to sports, in the hallway next to the gymnasium. David Steffler, Jonathon Kraft and Mitchell VanPutten are creating this mural to bring attention to sports, in the hallway next to the gymnasium. Reach over 11,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today! Students paint a mural that honors Albert Einstein, with a portrait and an Einstein quote, "Imagination is more important than knowledge." projected on the wall and lettered in paint. Students working on this piece are Tyler O’Neil, Zack Helmer, Brad Laninga, Tyler Ybema and Brent VanderMeer. �Looking for a * nd PRINTER? J Graphics FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH Call one of our Sales Professionals today! 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Beaumont has more than one personal reason for running in the race. His own father died with leukemia in 1993. "I would like to see it defeated," he said. Beaumont is an engineer for Pureflex. His boss, Ron Andronaco, was diagnosed at age 35 with acute leukemia. Andronaco has fought the disease and next year will be his fifth year in remission since a bone marrow transplant. "It’s nice when a victory has been reached," Beau­ mont said. "It shows there is hope for others." Andronaco’s story is a dramatic one in that his bone marrow donor was not related to him and he was matched for his trans­ plant with a donor from overseas. Andronaco began his Kentwood business, Pure­ flex, in 1994. He devel­ oped leukemia in 1995. The company makes chemical handling equip­ ment. His professional [{(iilside giving Center £ jg 616-878-4620 All the comforts of home without the work or worry! (7 fjL'f 7955 Byron Center Ave.. S.W. f vC State licensed Home for the Aged Joe Beaumont. Chris Pratt. climb has occurred in the same period Andronaco has been successfully fighting leukemia, Beau­ mont said. The business is moving to a single larger facility, in Kentwood. The company has grown more than 2000 percent since its beginning in 1994. Beaumont has made his run personal in another way as well. He will wear the hospital bracelet of 13 year old Chris Pratt, his "honorary patient" during the race. He has made it a point to get to know Pratt. He went with Pratt and his family to a West Michigan Whitecaps game at Old Kent Park recently. "Chris threw the first pitch," Beaumont said. "What made it even more special was that it was on the day of the first no-hit­ ter in the history of the ballpark.” Beaumont was a runner before he took up this cause. He had run in 5and 10-kilometer runs pre­ viously. but he had never run in a 26-mile marathon race or raised money be­ fore. Beaumont said he doesn't find it easy to ask for money, either. "I have had to do both, and it's been a challenge," he said. His training has been conducted under the direc­ tion of Buzz Wybeck. a legendary runner in this area, he said. Wybeck de­ veloped a training sched­ ule, which includes nutri­ tion, stretching, hydration, and prescribed distances working up to 20 miles, but fewer miles before the race, in a program de­ signed for "Team In Train­ ing.” for runners like him­ self. The greatest distance Beaumont has run. is 20 miles, he said. Working with others, the group meets every other Saturday to train together. Some of the group also will run in Chicago. Some will run in the Dublin Marathon, and others in the Bermuda Marathon later on. Observing a nutritional regimen has been another one of Beaumont’s chal­ lenges. "I'm looking forward to having a deep dish Chicago pan pizza the night after the marathon." he said. TK school board X Lone Pine Greenhouse, Inc 8540 Crane Road, 1 block east of Whitneyville Road (or Grand Rapids Street in the village of Middleville) 616-795-2172 (look for Dan Valley Excavating at the comer) TK school board president Dave Smith presents school librarians with certificates and pins. Pictured from left are Cindy Brooks, Sharon Schondelmeyer, Voni Lucas, Diane Knight and Deb Jones. Not pictured in Porrie Sturm. Fall Minus - Sale $ 10.00 Foliage^? Basket Sale HOURS: Thursday & Friday 12 Noon-6 pm, Saturday 9 am-3 pm Crane E3 Main Street Middleville Members of the Thor­ napple Kellogg Board of Education praised the ef­ forts of the school librari­ ans to bring the circulation desks into the computer age. Cindy Brooks, who is in charge of the library at Lee Elementary, praised both Sharon Shondelmeyer, whom she re­ placed, and the other li­ brarians for their assis­ tance in the process. Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 The board accepted with regret the resignation of John Howarth, who was in­ strumental in bringing a hands-on science perspec­ tive to K-12 science edu­ cation in the district. He also did major grant writ­ ing to help teachers and students improve their skills. Howarth has accepted a new position with the Grand Rapids Public Schools. The board approved plans for a spring break/spring training week for softball and baseball players. Fund-raising ef­ forts should make it possi­ ble for any student who save General Dentistry for Children & Adults Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere MONEY ov WORK COIII’ R\IIS! Talk to your Farm Bureau Insurance agent about worker 's disability compensation coverage We've lowered base rates in most classes Save even more with our Safe Workplace program! Call today New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 bi Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) wants to go to raise the funds needed. Superintendent Midge Pippel will be working with board members Dan Parker. Don Haney and Dave Smith on ways to keep the strategic planning effort alive while aligning it with the goals of North Central Accreditation. Parker said he is espe­ cially concerned that the efforts of so many commu­ nity leaders not be wasted He does not want the "strategic plan to gather dust on a shelf." The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education will be Mon­ day, Sept. 25, at 7;30 p.m. in the high school library. Your Smile The First Thing People See! Lynn Denton Agency 1-800-443-5253 4695 MxJdtevtUe Rd. M 37, Mxidlevuie Ml 49333 mg Your future More PreOKUble IB FARM KB BUREAU INSURANCE �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml September 19. 2000/Page 13 With your support of the bond proposals, we will insure... Proposal 1 Without this our kids will face: Construction of a replacement high school. Renovation of existing high school to create a second middle school, administrative offices, community resource programs. ^^Over capacity in middle school within 3 years. 250 middle school kids will be in portables within 5 years. U 130 high school kids will be in portables within 5 years. Proposal 2 ^^$450,000 from operating funds will be spent for 15 used portables. Our kids in all grades will have access to new technology, computers and printers enabling them to compete in the 21 st century. Ability to deliver video to the classroom providing expanded learning opportunities. Our kids will have safe and cost efficient transportation: 6 buses will be added to meet growing transportation demands. Accelerated bus replacement schedule of 12 vs. 15 year, saving significant maintenance costs. Our middle school and high school will be over capacity in 3-5 years. Changes in the Bond Loan Program, increases in construction costs, and rising interest rates will result in increased costs to each homeowner. It takes 3 years to plan, design, and construct a new school. Continuation of rising operational and maintenance expenses for community resource center and administration bldg, with cost estimates in excess of $1 million over the next 10 years. No one wants their kids in overcrowded classes or portables! Continued overcrowding of band/orchestra/ choir space. How MUCH? Inability to address traffic congestion at middle school/Krafl intersection. (Bond puts in an internal road system with a traffic light at 92nd and Kraft.) Cost of proposal 1 and 2 is 1.4 mills in addition to the current levy of 5.6 mills. $75 annually for $ 100,000 of home taxable value. .21 cents per day! Caledonia Community Schools If you participate in the homestead property tax program it will be significantly less. Our kids will have safe, redesigned drop off and pick up areas at Dutton and Kettle Lake Elementary Schools. Cost to individual homeowner will decline as residential and commercial growth continuewithin district. What have our kids given the community? ’ Why NOW? What can the community NOW give our KIDS? Award Winning Schools for Academic Excellence Replacement high school. Multipurpose use of current high school for second middle school, admin, offices, and community resource programs. Girls and Boys State Athletic Championships Music Programs Awarded #1 Rating in State Competition ’ 85% Attending Colleges Safe and cost effective bus transportation. State & Nationally Recognized FFA Program Technology that takes our kids into the 21 st century. State Award Winning Middle School Mathematics Team National Finalist for Odyssey of the Mind State recognized Science Olympiad Team Thank You for your Yes and Yes Vote! VOTE Yes and Yes for our Kids! ^4 Tuesday, September 26 Traffic and safety solutions for Kraft Ave., Dutton, and Kettle Lake Elementary Schools. Paid for by the Community Alliance for Responsible Growth 7744 Austinndge Drive, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 19, 2000 Caledonia Township's master plan progresses bv Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission is almost ready to present its draft of a master plan and a corresponding land use map to the Citizens Advi­ sory Committee. The commission ap­ proved one more stage of completion Sept. 11. In an overview of the draft plan, the 27-page document stresses, "...con­ sistent and vigorous use of the plan will lend credibility to the town­ ship's actions on rezonings or other zoning decisions related to the Plan." "While the courts of the State of Michigan do not recognize the absolute au­ thority of the master plan, they do lend much more credibility to actions sup­ ported by careful planning than those which appear to be taken arbitrarily against an individual property owner." Another point made is, "It is critical that the plan be read in its entirety. Rather than attempting to isolate individual state­ ments that may appear to support one position or an­ other regarding the future land use for the township, the Planning Commission must consider the intent of the plan as a whole." A 1999 community sur­ vey was used to document that most respondents wanted to preserve farm land, but supported farmers being able to sell their property for development. A Kent County Landown­ ers Opinion Survey on Farmland Preservation was cited to show agricultural landowners are concerned about the loss of farmland and urban sprawl. These owners agreed that their land was more valuable for development than for farm­ ing, and the younger gen­ eration did not want to farm. A variety of factors are counter to fanning, and the amount of land used for agriculture continues to decline as farmers are forced to sell land to sub­ sidize their operations and as others retire and stop working the land. The main key to preserving farm land is seen as by the cooperation of the property owner, rather than a proac­ tive effort to support it through local programs. The township does wish to take farming into ac­ count, yet provide flexibil­ ity for the future. The draft document states, "There is a general recognition that much of the land in this classifica­ tion will eventually be converted from farm and vacant fields to residential use." While this process is expected, "this must be YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 21. 2000, COMMENCING AT 7:30 P M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZOO 00-08-05, PARCEL ID. NO. 026-006-00. A REQUEST BY JERRY ENTIN. TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2342 YANKEE SPRINGS RD. FROM THE “C-2, COM­ MERCIAL’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE 1.-1 LIGHT INDUS­ TRIAL’ ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS, AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEAR­ ING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPT­ ED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NEC­ ESSARY. REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME AU PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 300 Caledonia Township proposed M-37 Corridor Zoning would designate four areas and kinds of commercial uses. accomplished in a manner that allows the Township to manage development of these areas." Agricultural/rural resi­ dential lands A desire by township residents to preserve their privacy and the rural char­ acter for which they moved to the area also was considered, reflected in a stated need to limit density. "Another factor used to classify Agricultural/Rural Residential lands was the limited ability of the town­ ship to provide utilities, paved roads, and other services to areas that are planned for more intense development. Lower... den­ sities would permit the township to provide an ap­ propriate level of services to match the need." "Caledonia Township is trying to recognize the needs of those who wish to live in a lower density ru­ ral setting, while at the same time ensuring that those same residents will not greatly affect any ex­ isting agricultural opera­ tions or change the area's rural character." The area referred to is located primarily in the south and east portions of the township. "Lands placed in this classification shall be pri­ marily identified for larger lot, low density residential development, averaging... one unit per two acres." Low density reinforced by generous setbacks and careful placement on the lots to preserve natural features is hoped to meet this expressed need for the prized feeling of openness and tranquillity of the rural character. "The abundance of natu­ ral features and the high quality of life are both worth preserving. Where development... is re­ quested... such proposals should be of a nature that will continue the rural character of the area or permit use of a portion of the land for preserving open space or natural fea­ tures,” the draft states. Practices to promote the rural environment include: • Increasing the setback for homes. • Minimizing urban veg­ etation where visible from the roadway. • Increasing zoning re­ quirements for road frontage to create distance and openness between buildings. • Development of open space residential areas, us­ ing clustering, with a dense concentration of housing so the open space is maximized and the numbers of homes is the same, through the use of planned unit developments (PUDs). Multiple lot develop­ ments would provide for: • Access with adequate safe roads. • Open space. • Natural features. • Ground water protec­ tion. • Control over numbers of driveways along road­ ways. • Discouragement of home sites lining roadways and strip development with long narrow lots. Medium density residen­ tial zoning Reflecting existing de­ velopment patterns, in the northeast area of the town­ ship, this classification would permit additional development adjacent to the Village of Caledonia, where the potential for public sanitary sewer ser­ vice is greatest. Minimum lot size of one acre with­ out sewer and two units per acre with sewer would be allowed. The zoning would pro­ vide for transition areas between intensive devel­ opment around the M37/M-6 interchange and the vjllage. These areas would also be planned to preserve ru­ ral character with an em­ phasis on preservation of natural features, including stands of trees, steep slopes, wetlands and other areas. High density residential zoning These uses are intended to be concentrated in areas where access to utilities is more readily available, residential services are provided, and roadways are sufficient to accom­ modate increased traffic, or can be improved to ac­ commodate such traffic. No more than four units per acre would generally be allowed, with develop­ ment highly dependent on the level of utility and public services provided now and in the future. Areas would include Ja­ sonville Farms, south along M-37 and the Vil­ lage to 100th Street, a transition area north to­ ward the M-37/M-6 inter­ change, utilizing an ac­ cess orientation toward 76th Street and Kraft Av­ enue. Buildings should be screened from the view of M-37 through access from other streets, landscaping and screening to hide views of the high density developed areas, and in­ creased setbacks for such developments. Care is advised to en­ sure higher density resi­ dential uses will be prop­ erly located, planned and designed to be compatible with surrounding land uses, maintaining the character of a rural community. Multiple family residential/manufactured home park Up to six units per acre could be allowed in this classification, to accom­ modate greater densities than any others. Many principles of the HDR zon­ ing would be applied to the multiple family resi­ dential/ manufactured home park classification. These areas would in­ clude an existing manufac­ tured home park, or areas well suited for higher in­ tensity development with public utility services as well as easy access to community and commer­ cial services in the area to the north. These residential uses must be well screened from the light industrial (LI) and highway com­ mercially (HC) zoned ar­ eas. Access should be pro­ vided from roads such as Kraft, Patterson or 76th Street if possible. Neighborhood commer­ cial This category would take into account smaller commercial areas that al­ ready exist, such as in Alaska. This zoning would be of low intensity, with limited square footage and allow uses such as offices, personal services, and lim­ ited commercial busi­ nesses serving the needs of nearby residential areas. It would not include large re­ tail operations, or strip centers. This classification is not intended to apply areas along M-37. General commercial. Community Commercial represents the most inten­ sive areas of commercial services, offering a wide range of goods and ser­ vices of varying sizes and markets. These may in­ clude shopping areas that serve consumers living well outside the bound­ aries of the township as well as more localized services, such as franchise restaurants and retail stores. These should be planned with specific con­ sideration of such factors as compatibility with sur­ rounding uses, traffic safety, shared driveways and parking areas, consis­ tent site elements, such as signs, landscaping and lighting, roadway im­ provements, and factors consistent with the neigh­ borhood and rural charac­ ter. Such areas may also be located near existing and future residential land Continued next page MI LAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE MIDDLEVILLE COMMISSION SEAT OPEN Interested citizens should apply in writing to the Middleville Village Council. 100 East Main Street, for one seat open on the HOUSING COMMISSION to fill an unexpired term that expires April 30, 2003. Applications must be received by September 22, 2000 Appointment to be made on September 26 2000 Rhonda L Fisk, Village Clerk �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 19, 2000/Page 15 From previous page uses, with site plans which address landscaping, light­ ing, buffers, and or green­ belts to ensure proposed uses will be adequately screened from surrounding property. M-37 highway commer­ cial area There are four sub-cate­ gories designated by their distinct character and function, along the M-37 corridor, rather than treat­ ing the roadway as having uniform zoning needs. All commercial areas along the M-37 corridor width should be sufficient to comply with commer­ cial site design principles, particularly setbacks and landscaping guidelines. The role M-37 plays as a transportation artery is considered in the planning. M-6 interchange com­ mercial This designation is lim­ ited to the area adjacent to the M-6/M-37 interchange, to just south of 68th Street. Vehicles per day in 1998 reached 19,800, underscor­ ing the need for adherence to strict access manage­ ment principles to enable free traffic movement and providing: • Generous building and parking setbacks. • Front or rear service drives. • Carefully placed single driveway locations for multiple properties. • Extensive landscaping. • Modest signs to avoid distraction from the road­ way. Commercial develop­ ment in the area is ex­ pected to relate to high­ way services, hotels, restaurants, etc. North transition area commercial. Located south of the Kraft M-37 area to the in­ dustrial area north of 84th Street. The wooded slopes along the roadway retains a natural character which the township would like to protect if possible. The means to do this would in­ clude: • Adherence to certain site design principles. • Employ careful im­ plementation of the transi­ tion as land use changes. The planning Commission should consider coordi­ nated development for the area to ensure proper ac­ cess and design of internal circulation, shared parking etc., rather than rezoning isolated lots. • Consider environmen­ tal sensitivity, maintain a tree line along the road­ way, integrate develop­ ment into the natural fea­ tures and observe careful site design and building placement to avoid mas­ sive earth changes or re­ taining walls into the ex­ isting hilly land forms and woodlands. • Maintaining a smooth flow of traffic along M-37 is a high priority. Village corridor area This area extends from north of 84th Street south to 100th Street, including the properties east of M-37 adjacent to the village. A goal is stated that would maintain the same character on both sides of the street if possible, pay­ ing attention to design principles on undeveloped lands between Main Street and the Jasonville Farms area should requests for development be made. Zoning depth should be sufficient to permit ade­ quate setbacks for service drives and landscaping along the frontage. The township intends to avoid allowing lands com- peting with development within the village. Desig­ nated areas are intended to provide commercial de­ velopment areas that would not be able to lo­ cate on the smaller proper­ ties within the Village central business district. South transition area This area would serve as a transition area south of the village to the township boundary on 108th Street. This area will focus on res­ idential development at relatively low densities to reflect the lack of public services and a gradual re­ duction in land use inten­ sity. Orientation of building should be directed toward other streets where possi­ ble. The draft plan empha­ sizes preservation of exist­ ing vegetation, wetlands, and sensitive areas. Commercial site design principles are delineated in the plan under several headings, including con­ sideration of traffic move­ ment, minimum driveway spacing and location ac­ cess management, man­ aged subdivisions, mini­ mum commercial or indus­ trial driveways, on-site parking lots, and creation of drives with safe width for emergency vehicles. Traffic safety is an impor­ tant priority. Greenbelts, buffers and landscaping are to be re­ quired. Signs would be managed for function, aes­ thetics, safety, and consis­ tency. Building setbacks, Thornapple, Yankee Springs oppose state ballot issue 002 The Thornapple and Yankee Springs township boards have passed resolu­ tions asking voters to vote "no" on Proposal 002, a proposal that will affect local control if it passes. The Thornapple Town­ ship Board last week adopted a resolution that contends this attempt to amend the Michigan Con­ stitution "will thwart the Open Saturday 2-5 5120 Roundtree, Middleville Main St. to State Rd. to Grange to Solomon, North to Round tree. Middleville Schools - new 3 bedroom 21/2 bath, kitchen/eating area with sit­ ting area. Living room, main floor utility. Daylight windows in basement. Master bedroom 13x20 with walk-in closet and master bath. All on wooded acre. Will consider all offers and trade ins. Sundberg Realty & Builder, LLC 891-8148 Other new homes to be built from $150,000 - $220,000 in Caledonia, Middleville and Hastings area. ability a majority of our elected representatives to adopt new laws necessary to local government." Thornapple also says that "growing townships are entitled to more state shared revenues to meet the service needs of ex­ panding populations." There is also a concern that the measure is more concerned about protecting city boundaries than town­ ship boundaries. The township's resolu­ tion also reminds voters that Proposal 002 will have unintended conse­ quences. This constitu­ tional amendment requires a two-thirds vote on legis­ lation that usurps local control, but also requires a two-thirds vote in both the Houe and Senate for laws that enhance the authority of townships. In Yankee Springs the discussion was that the Michigan Municipal League gathered the signa­ tures for this ballot issue. No one was happy that the needs of cities and town­ ships seem to be in con­ flict. Trustee Mary Cook said that the reality was that the resolution opposing Proposal 002 was just an advertising ploy Thomappie Township trustees say that local See ballot issue, pg. 18 materials, orientation are mentioned. Lighting is of concern. Light industrial zoning This would generally be limited to areas served by public utilities. Generally they would be located in the areas near M-6, where access to major roadways exists, and resulting in the least disruption of the rural character elsewhere in the township. They would be restricted to those operations not re­ quiring large scale waste disposal or water use. such as auto repair, small ma­ chine and fabricating shops. A high priority would be providing public water and sanitary sewer to those areas. Many considerations mentioned for commercial developments would also be required in light indus­ trial developments. Future land use changes Changes in the zoning can have far reaching con­ sequences on the commu­ nity, physically, environ­ mentally, financially and legally, and careful evalu­ ation of proposed rezonings is essential, and eval­ uation measures are in­ cluded in the general de­ velopment plan. Generally they include observance of consistency with the community vision and the goals of the future land use plan, compatibil­ ity with adjacent uses and districts, and capability of being used as already zoned. Individual site plans will not be considered as part of a rezoning request, with the exception of a PUD. The township will specifi­ cally note that all of the uses permitted in the pro­ posed district are appropri­ ate for the area and are capable of being ade­ quately constructed on the site, not only the one shown on the site plan. (It should be noted by readers, that this is a draft of the intended master plan, and the document will go through several more stages of creation, including opportunities for public input, before the fi­ nal version is approved.) TOWNSHIP BOARD ▼HORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Board member Eaton, supported by Board member Getty moved the adoption of the following Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 00-5 An ordinance regutohng me development and use of lend has Been adopted by me township board at Township of 'hoincppie Section 1. Addition pf Chapter 3- Article IV, Tnot Chapter 3 of me Thomappie township Code of Ordinances show be amended to odd the fdtowing new Article M which new article shell read in its entirety os follows 3.4.1 Purpose and Scope. Reed City Energy. L L C , d/b/o Great Lakes Energy Services, a limited kotthty company or/mood under me lows of the Slate of Michigan (’Grantee') has requested that the Township grant it a franchise to toy maintain ond operate gos mams pipes ana services on. along, across ond under me highways streets alleys bridges and other public places ond to conduct a tocoi gos pubke util ity business within me Township Article VII. Section 29 of me Michigan Constitution of 1963 provides mat a puttie utmty must teceive a fton chtse to use the streets highways or other puttie nght-ofwey for public utmty tocHities or to otherwise transact business m the Township 3.4.2 Grant of Franchise. Subject to the terms ond conditions of this Ordinance consent, permission, right ond authority is given to Grantee to lay. maintain, operate ond use gas pipes moms, conductors service pipes ond other necessary equipment (the 'Gas System-) in the highways, streets, alleys, bodges, ond other puttie places m the Township (referred to cokechvety as 'public tights of way’) ond to irons oct o local public utility business in the Township tor me purpose of producing, storing transmitting, selling ond distributing gas. into and through the Township 3.4 3 Term. Tne Township grants the rights powers ond authorities under mis Ordinance to the Grantee tor o period of thirty (30) years 3.4.4 Rlghts-of-Way Fee. in the event mat Grantee or any subsidiary or affiliated entity of Grantee pays a franchise tee chorge ot sinv lor payment of ony kind to any municipality in the State of Michigan os a condition, or in consideration of the right to transact a inrai utility business therein. Grantee shad notify the Township m writing of the details of sad tee a charge within sixty (60) days of the effective date of me some in the event such o tee or chorge is paid to another mumcipoMy the Grantee shall also pay a comparable fee to the township on me some basis, retrooctive to me dale on which sucn tee or charge was first paid to me other municipality a chorge or tax imposed pur suont to Ad No TOO ot the Public Ads ot 1990 os amended shall not be deemed a franchise fee chorge or similar payment for the pur poses of this Section 3.4 4 3.4.5 Conditions. During the term of this Ordinance no public nghts-of way used by Grantee shall be obstructed longer than is reason ably necessary during construction or repair (the ‘work’) and the public rights of woy shall be restored to the wme good order and condi tion os when the work was commenced The Grantee shall have the right io trim trees ond clean brush that are totaled within the public nghts-of way. if necessary in the conducting of such business subject. however to supervision by the Bony County Rood Commission (the ’Commission') (0). Condition of Highways Streets and Alleys. Grantee s Gas System and associated appurtenances shall be neat ond sighfly ond shall not unnecessarily interfere with the use of me public nghts-of way. Grantee's Gas System shall be buried or otherwise installed so os not to endanger or injure persons or property in the public rights-of way (b). Notice. Grantee shall give forty-eight (48) hours written notice to the Township and the Commission before undertaking ony work in the Township involving the public rights-of-way The notice shall state the intended duration of any rights of way obstruction, which obstruction shall not continue tor more than tour (4) hours beyond me stated time unless the township ond Commission grant on exlen sion ot time (C). Emergency. Nothing herein, shall preclude the Grantee from immediately commencing construction or repair work resulting from a storm or other Act of God or when deemed necessary to prevent danger to lite or property ond. In such cose, the Grontee shoe nofl ty me Township ond Commission of me construction or repair work os soon os reasonably practical (d) . Service. The Township may establish reasonable standards of service, prevent unjust discrimination m service, and impose ony other regulations as my be determined by the Township to be conducive to the health, solety ond welfare of me puttie (e) . Relocation. Upon request ol the Township for a public improvement project, the Grontee shall retocote and install components of the Gas System within the public rights-of-woy ot no chorge to the Township 3.4.6 Pavement Cut Coordination. On or before March 31 each year, the Grontee shall provide the Township ond the Commission with a report of ony planned work scheduled to be undertaken by the Grontee within the public rights of way within me succeeding twelve month period. The Grontee shall, at the written request of the Townsnip ond the Commission, coordinate its scheduled wo<k wtm puttie construction ond repair of public rights-of woy ond me public improvements located thereon Grontee shall reasonably attempt to provide updated reports when such ore applicable 3.4.7 Hold Harmless. The Grontee shall indemnify ond hold harmless the Township ond its officers, agents and employees tram any ond all losses, costs, judgments, damages ond expenses to which one or more may be subject by reason of me Grantees negligent construction, maintenance, repair or operation of the Gos System, or the Grontee s use ond occupation of the public rights' of way hereby authorized, or by reason a the Grantee s default or negligent omission In the event on action is commenced against the fownsrnp or its officers, agents or employees resulting from the exerase by Grantee of its rights under this Ordinance, the Grantee shall, upon notice, defend ond save them flee ond harmless from oil losses, costs and damages arising out of such negligent construction ond momfenonce. including court cosis ond reo sonobie attorney fees 3.4.8. No Liability. Neither the fownsrvp nor its officers, agents, employees or contractors, shell be liable to Grontee or to Grantee's cm tomers tor any interference with or disruption in the operation of Grantee s Gas System, or for ony damages arising out of Grantee s use of the public ngnts-of-wey. except for the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Township, its agents, officers employees or controls 3.4.9 Rales. The Grontee shall be entitled to charge the mhotttonts ot the Township tor gas turmshed merer the rates os approved by the Michigan Puttie Service Commission ot rts successors, to which authority ond jurisdiction to fix ond regulate gos rotes and rules regulating such service tn the Township ore hereby granted for me term of this Ordinance Such rotes and rules snail be subject to review and encage ot any time upon petition therefor being mode by either tne Townsnip a me Grontee ot me Mcttgari Puttie Service Commission 3.4.10 Revocation The franchise granted by this Ordnance is subject to revocation at wd by me Townsnip upon sixty (60) days written nonce 3.4.11 Franchise Not Exclusive. The rights, powers, and authorities herein granted ore not exclusive, ond the township may grant ym dor rights and powers to ony other persons or entity with impunity from Grantee 3.4 12 Insurance. Grontee sncfl ottem one maintain m me force ond effect me toilowing insurance covering a '.watte nsks ossoexjf ed with its exerase of me rights granted by ttus Ordnance Comprehensive General Llottirty. mdudng Completed Operations ucttWy. independent Contractors uattuty. Contractual uattWy coverage m on amount not less than One MUiwr, Donors ($1,000,000 00) The township shall be nomed os on oddrhooa insured on ok wen pokaes All insurance pokaes snoti provide mat they ste* not be canceled or modrtied unless rtwly (30) days prior written notice is gwen to the township if so requested by the township. Grantee snoti provide me township wm o cemhcote of insurance evidencing suer, coverage ond mortar o current ctrmcOe on fee with me townsftp 3.4.13 Interpretation. Nothing n the Otamona snefl be construed to dienote the Mie ot me putfle m and to any v/rway. sheet, arty or <*her putt* place Naming m the Ordnance shak be conskued n ony manner as o surrender by me fownstep of *s legtsWue power with respect to me subject melter of this Ordnonce or with respect to ony other manor or m any matter hmrtmg me right of the fownstep to aw IMy regmcie me use of any puckc nghts-of-woy 3.4.14 No Assignment, ygrrte snoti not assign transfer or convey Was Ordnance Io ony other person. Mm ar corporation wrmouf me pnor written approval ot me townstap The townsntp snot not unreasonably wuhhaid fls content to on assignment 3.4.15 Compliance wtlh Laws. Grontoe snot be and remar njmea to me reasonette nxes ond rsgutohons of the rtaagon Putt* Service Comnasson or its successors appkeotte to gas sernce m the township Graniee shok comply wrm an appnccoie tows, statutes, ora nances rmes one 'eguchons regordng me nstanahon. con®uchan. ownership or use ot ire Grontee s Gos System, whetrer federal, stole or toed, now in torce or wteeff heretfter tnoy be pwxkgcted Before ony rstaaahor h commenced, Gnrtee shaft secure ok necessary per nvts. icenses one approvas *om al appropnate departtnenis. ogenaes. boores or commrssiorts of mt towndap or omer govtrnrmmof ertity as moy be regidred by taw 3 4 16 Costs of Franchise Not rter man mrrty oo days after me township's odopnon of ths Ordnance. Grantee sncn pay to me townstap al oomtnshate* one reoec caste assoocted wtm me odoprtn of mis Ordna^ our nor Trvied to medng one pubflcahon caste EFFECTIVE DATE Thrs Ordnance snot tort e«eci upon me occurrence of earn or me totowmg (A) ns pubticdion and 'Bj receipt by tne townstep Cterk of an uncondwonot Met ot occepfance tt me terms ond contMcms of me Ordnance t'om tne Grontee YEAS: Boysen. Eston. Erwey KMtey. Scrat. Sfogrcy NAYS rtre ABSENT v..ne ORDINANCE NO. 00-5 DECLARED ADOPTED Donad E Boysen, towrw Supervise* Donna S*ogKh townstep Ctor* Aoopttd September I. 2000 PubrthM SeptemOer 19. 2000 jqj �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml/September 19. 2000 Water tower work begins sooner than expected by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Engineering firm Fleis and Vandcnbrink told the Yankee Springs Township Board last week that to coordinate with paving M179, it would be better to install an eight-inch water main under the road now instead of waiting until next year. The firm estimated that by doing the installation work at this time the town­ ship would save about $5,000. The township had hired the firm to oversee the entire project and hire subcontractors. The water main will lead into a new water tower. Supervisor Al McCrumb asked the board to approve the $15,000 estimate, but he wanted to check to make sure that the estimated savings were warranted. In other township-related news last week, the Michigan Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin work on the former Chief Noonday Road in October. McCrumb was unable to get the data from the Gun Lake Area Sewer Authority on the number of people hooked up on the Yankee Springs owned water line. He and township Trea­ surer Bob Herold will be meeting with GLASA rep­ resentatives to see if problems with the computer program can be cleared up. The board also adopted the amended water system hookup fees which had been reviewed by the township attorney. Residential users in Section 19 will pay $3,100 for their hookup into the system. The township was noti­ fied by the Luis Salolvia of the land and water management division of the Department of Envi- ronmental Quality that the request by John Lamb for application of dredge ma­ terials on 6.16 acres of regulated wetlands was denied. The DEQ did give Lamb some alternatives as well as notifying him that he has 60 days to appeal this decision. McCrumb said he would like to have a permanent To make it easier for the sexton to mow the ceme­ tery, flowers are not al­ lowed more than 10 inches from the headstone and no glass containers can be used. All shrub plantings will have to be approved by the sexton. No rose bushes or climbing plants are al­ lowed. Plastic flowers must be fastened to the container to keep them from blowing away. Any urns used must be in line with headstones, foundations shall be in­ stalled by the sexton and bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last Wednesday night adopted a resolution for the defeasance (elimination) of county bonds. The action, taken at a at a special meeting, will dissolve township obliga­ tions for Kent County foundations more than 24 inches wide are not al­ lowed. All floral displays, in­ cluding wreaths and plas­ tic flowers, must be re­ moved from April 1 through May 15. No recreational use of the cemetery is allowed. This includes roller blades, bicyclists, cross country skiing and skateboards. Township Clerk Jan Lip­ pert will work closely with the sextons to notify plot owners or family members who are having trouble fol­ lowing the rules. 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The township and vil­ lage had a mutual agree­ ment through which the bond obligations were to be repaid and to provide an escrow deposit. The two municipalities have found other means to provide se­ curity for the amount owed. Available township funds estimated at $1,234,773 together with the proceeds of proposed township refunding bonds will be transferred to Old Kent Bank, as escrow trustee. These funds will be held at Old Kent and applied under the terms of the escrow deposit agree­ ment. The village, one partner in the agreement, ap­ proved a similar defea­ sance action in July. The county declined to amend the county bond contract to make conform­ ing changes contemplated by the township and vil­ lage agreement on expan­ sion of the township's ser­ vice district, to consent to sewer extensions and the division of operation and maintenance responsibility between the two munici­ palities. Village President Daryl Penfold said in July that the county wanted the two bodies to modify the agreement so the village would be responsible for LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month. 2 Month. 3 Month or 6 Month Policies ' FREE QUOTES - 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 roads from agricultural to rural residental was approved The subdivision of the property into four equal parcels, two with access to Bowens Mill Road and two with access to Payne Lake Road was approved. The board also approved the subdivision of 4.14 acres requested by Judith Trudeau. This property will remain in the ag zone. Lippert announced that the recount of Aug. 8 pri­ mary election ballots for supervisor and treasurer was held by the Board of Canvassers Sept. 18. Lippert and trustee Mary Cook will work on setting up a website Yor the town­ ship. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Board will be Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Caledonia Twp. Board approves 'defeasance* Yankee Springs Township establishes cemetery rules by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Yankee Springs Town­ ship last Thursday night adopted new rules that will allow sextons to care for cemeteries more easily. Some of the rules arc al­ ready part of the deed people receive when they purchase a plot. The new rules will be attached to the deed as well. Plots in the Yankee Springs cemeteries will be used only for the burial of human remains. Curbs and fences are not allowed around plots. Plots are not transferable. display of the American flag at the Township Hall. He will get estimates and return to council to discuss this plan. He said, "I really like American flags and I would like to see one fly here all the time." Following discussion a request by Shelly Harris to rezone 9.6 acres at the northeast comer of Bowens Mill Road and Payne Lake STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia, Ml 49316 the township system. But Penfold said the village was not large enough to bond for that size project, it was not realistic. Neither the village or the township wanted to handle the agreement that way. He said it was easier to defease the county bonds and find a different resolu­ tion. First Real Estate will back a portion of the amount needed to dis­ charge the village’s obliga­ tion under the contract. That company will be reimbursed through special assessments, Penfold said. Another portion of that de­ feasance will be funded from legally available vil­ lage funds. Although not explained in the same detail, a simi­ lar transaction is now be­ ing undertaken by the township. Thornapple says fire committee will have at least 20 members by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thor­ napple Township Board last week agreed that the Tire committee will have a minimum of 20 members. Supervisor Don Boysen will contact the people on the list who still need to be called. Once everyone is con­ tacted, Boysen will set the date for an organizational meeting. The board approved an ordinance that will allow Great Lakes Energy to supply propane gas to the township. At this time Great Lakes is working with the Amber Ridge De velopment. Great Lakes' counsel did reply in writ­ ing to the township an­ swering concerns which had been raised at the Au­ gust meeting. The trustees approved hiring two new people for the fire service. Thornap­ ple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard also received permission to set up speci­ fications and seek bids for a new tender for the fire department. Woodard also will be puichasing 20 new pagers. Susan Vlietstra, who is running unopposed for a trustee's position, has of­ fered to serve on the Thor­ napple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. Supervisor Boysen will contact the member from the township who has not been able to attend recre­ ation commission meet­ ings to sec if he is willing to resign so that Vlietstra can serve instead. There was a great deal of discussion over the Mt. Hope Cemetery during this meeting. One family brought concerns that there is a mix-up in the family plot. The family is asking that some of the graves and headstones be moved. The township is asking the family for instructions in writing and written per­ mission from family mem­ bers on caskets or vaults to be moved. The township is also seeking legal advice on the best way to pro­ ceed. The cemetery commit­ tee will review a bid from Todd Sloan to replace pil­ lars at the entrance to the cemetery. The committee will report back to the trustees. Jean Weirich will har­ vest native grass seeds from the cemetery again this year. Donna Stagray thanked Sara Colburn and Ruth McMonigle, genealogists, for sharing work they did on cemetery records. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Trustees will be on Mon­ day, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. in the township hall. Consolidate Bills Low Rates, No Up Front Fees Bad Credit & bankruptcy Accepted 24 hr. Approval Call toll free... 1-888-350-2027 ext. 246 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 19, 2000/Page 17 Caledonia soon to have cable channel running by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township Su­ pervisor Bill Johnston said last week that the public cable TV access Channel 15 would be operational soon. Much of the equipment has been moved from the high school building to the basement of the Village/Township Hall. Space needed to house the equipment is quite mini­ mal. Johnston said in July that there is enough office furniture and modular wall Middleville Rotary Urged to “Create Awareness and Take Action” Rotary International District Governor Don Humphreys attended the Middleville Rotary Club meeting on Sept. 12. He was there to encourage the members to create awareness of problems both local and global and then to take action to bring about change. He also urged them to add new members this year. Local Rotary president Pat Kelley would like to hear from anyone interested in learning about the requirements and responsibilities of Rotary membership. He can be reached at 795-4566. ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, September 23, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. sharp Estate of Fred Chada & Family Location: St. Stanislaus Church & School, Dorr, Michigan. Directions: Take 131 to the Dorr Exit #68, go west 2.4 miles to stop sign, turn south on 18th, go three miles to 136th, turn west to school. Follow auction signs. The following estate will be offered at public auction, and includes household, collectibles, guns and miscellaneous items. PARTIAL LIST HOUSEHOLD 4 COLLECTIBLES • 2 different pattern rooster dishes • Drexel buffet, table 4 6 chairs • Westmoreland glassware • Lots of misc. glasswear • Fiesta ware • Christmas decorations • Old hats 4 hat boxes • Figurines • Oak table 4 6 chairs • Old tables • Pictures • Twin bedroom set • Lamps • Old board games • Old barn bean drill • Beer capper • Misc. toy trucks • Old Tonka trucks • Old pitcher pump • Insulators 4 wood holders • Round Oak potbelly stove. 1896 • Hand-held scales • Ford wrenches • Hand dritts • Misc. toys • Old saws •Pliers • Lead melting potTong handle • Wooden vise clamp • Old bottles • Fairbanks postal scale • 0 id Phi too Radio w/recor d player • Crock jugs • Sprtoon, brass petitions to create a secure space in the basement for the equipment. Johnston and Village President Daryl Penfold have been negotiating to find a workable arrange­ ment to house the local cable TV station in a loca­ tion that will work for all community groups that need to use it. Rick Wyma. who has taught high school students broadcasting skills aired on the local channel, will be teaching one or more township employees how to use some of the equip­ ment. The township will still have to buy a Mixer, a piece of equipment costing about $5,000, Johnston said. Additional wiring in the meeting room of the hall also is needed. Village President Daryl Penfold has worked with him setting things up, Johnston said. One problem has been getting volunteers to keep programming going on a regular scheduled basis, first at the school, and more recently at the vil­ lage and township level. Finding someone to tape meetings on a routine ba­ sis is not always easy. A space in the library base­ ment was considered for a time, but staffing still was a problem. In July, Johnston said a full-time staff was needed. Though some of the work will still be handled by volunteers, Johnston said in his latest proposal that township employees will be taught to key in an­ nouncements and enter tapes sent in for the chan­ nel programming. For instance, the library could call in and have programs announced on an ongoing community calen­ dar. Any community groups could have their programs aired, simply by bringing the tapes to be broadcast to the township GUNS 35 Martin 12-gauge double barrel ham­ merless Ranger Model 74. 22 long barrel Winchester 2 Japanese guns ■ 22 Savage Mdl. 29-A ’RARE’ ■ 12-gauge Winchester Mdl. 1200 shotgun, vented rib w/slug barrel • Winchester 30-30, pre-1964, 2 qty - Winchester Mdl 190 22 auto - Winchester Classic 30-30 • Stevens Crack Shot 22 MISCELLANEOUS • Shadow box shed • Wise pots 4 pans • Shawnee planter • Sewing machine • Hutch • OW typewriter • Adding machine •OW books • Oto spce rack • Smoking stand • Chicken planters •Baskets • Iron pans • irons • Fenton glass • Mtsc box tots • Plus too many items to tat* Sherman* Auction Service, Rick Skermie. Aactmeer • 61H77-1B4I 8 am. - 10 a m. Registration and Hem office during regular office hours This way the village, schools and the township will all be able to have their programs broadcast without the restriction of needing physical access to the equipment. Johnston said he hopes this solution will increase the amount of information available to citizens, and that the accuracy and effi­ ciency of the channel pro­ grams will be achieved as well. The school system has been in charge of the broadcasting, scheduling and oversight of the chan­ nel. A past problem for the township and the village has been limited access to equipment by access channel committee mem­ bers. Getting meetings sched­ uled and aired on the channel when the channel was being operated at the school, especially during breaks between school sessions, was difficult. These problems have in­ cluded some groups not having their programs broadcast at all. Penfold said some of the village meetings were not being recorded. Wyma will still be able to set up the channel to broadcast high school edu­ cational, social and sports programming. He will have access to the •equipment in the basement. Johnston said hookups to the building and the char­ acter generator were pro­ vided free by Charter Communications, the Ca­ ble company. Yankee Springs' fire committee still considering options by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Yankee Springs Town­ ship Board member Jack Finkbeiner last Thursday night told his colleagues about recent actions of the fire committee. The fire committee met with Professor Lynn Har­ vey, a consultant, to con­ sider the township's op­ tions as it tries to decide whether or not to establish a separate fire department. One option is to stay with Thomapple Township Emergency Services (TTES), but begin pur­ chasing fire equipment for the Yankee Springs fire bam. A second option is to es­ tablish an independent fire department to serve Yan­ kee Springs. A third option would be to join a different fire de­ partment and have this partnership serve the community. Finkbeiner told the au­ dience and board members that the fire committee was still considering these options and stressed that no decision has yet been made. Finkbeiner did meet with Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen and Treasurer Shirley Eaton. They arc condidering having their new fire commitee meet with the planner as well. Finkbeiner said he has not been able to speak with Prairieville Township about a possible partner­ ship. The committee would like to hear from any resi­ dent who might be able to volunteer and be trained as a firefighter. Anyone interested can call the township offices during business hours. CHECK n OUT? GM Certified USED VEHICLES All New 2001 Pontiac Aztec CT See it for yourself! TK graduation set for June 2 The Thomapple Kellogg graduation date has changed from Friday, June 1, to Saturday, June 2. Graduation ceremonies will begin al 7 p.m. Weather permitting, the commencement exercises will be held outdoors. In case of inclement weather the ceremonies will be held in the high school gymnasium. In previous years the graduation ceremonies were held on the Sunday before Memorial Day. The graduation party, sponsored by the Senior Parents group, will be held immediately following graduation. The date was changed to allow spring athletes to at­ tend possible regional competition, graduation and the after graduation party OO Chevrolet S-1O Reg. Cab V-6, five speed, 200 miles, full new truck warranty 98 CMC Jimmy SLT *11,500 *19,495 4 door, 4x4, CD. leather heated seats 98 Pontiac Montana 4 door extended length, power seat, CD, 22,000 miles *18,495 99 Chevrolet Reg Cab 4x4 Long box. \J-6. automatic air SAVE GAS MONEY WITH THIS ONE! 97 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton Cargo Van 350 V-8, partition & bins on 2 sides, 53,000 miles 94 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 LT1 350 V 8, automatic, T-tops. black, lady driven *13,995 *8,295 • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Middlevilla SALE HOURS Mon t Woo 8 to 8. Tuo#.. Thur# 8 Fn. 8 to 8; Sot 8te 1 SERVICE HOURS Mon 8 to8: Tim# - Fr> 8 io 5; Sat 8 to 12 795-3318 891-8151 �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, Mf/September 19. 2000 Heritage car show winners announced ■MH Casey McCausey sits in her 1975 Camaro. This is the car she didn't own but wanted to when she graduated from high school in 1975. deluyster. The Mustang award choice went to Allen Gerald Cisler won for his wcnt to Rick Vanhouten Beck. sport truck. and the participant’s There were cars everywhere, all shapes and sizes at the Heritage Day Car Show grandparents shared mem­ ories of their first car and there were even prizes. Winning for his antique was Ralph Rasey. The best paint award went to Dave Hurer. Gerald Meyerink won the Corvette Award. The The Heritage Day Car Show brought out cars with lots of shine, glowing headlights or even a con­ firmation of memory's de­ sire. Young boys and their fa­ thers peered into engines. Call 945 9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week "lead sled" award went to Len Irwin. The muscle car award went to Jim Anderson and the street rod went to Jim Pennington. Andy Geelhood won the award for the truck from 1900-1950. The prostreet award went to Dave Skaff and the 4x4 award to Bob Quint. Winning the street ma­ chine award went to Ken Wobma. The award for non-modified trucks newer than 1950 went to J. Vean- TK’s eighth graders even record at 1-1 The Thornapple Kellogg eighth grade football team started its 2000 season with 40-plus players. Playing in the West Michigan 7-8er Football League should real provide some excitement this year. On Sept. 6 the team opened with a home game against a physical Lake Odessa squad. Lakewood made several long runs and won 18-0. On Sept. 13, the TK squad hosted a talented team from Hastings that had beaten Caledonia 35-0 the previous week. During the course of the week, the TK players worked hard and the result was a 13-6 triumph. Big plays were made by many of the TK players versus Hastings including Nate Labine who made a crushing tackle that resulted in a Hastings turnover. Scoring for TK were Ed Landon on a run and Jamie Sanford on a catch which gave TK a seven-point Soccer Scots score win over Sparta **Your One Stop Water Store** l/*Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters 25 1 Years 4 k Experience * Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation Installation tee Best- Frice^ Mitst pment cm Servj££ A WATER CONDITIONING ~ STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) Caledonia broke out of its recent slump with a 3-1 win Sept. 14 over a fiesty Sparta team. Doug Jousma scored in the first half on a feed from Dan Clark. Steve Yanosik also scored on a nice play that was assisted by Clark. Matt Schupp placed a 30yard free kick into the goal for the third Scot goal. Sparta scored with three minutes to go. The Scots (3-4-2, 1-1) had a solid defensive effort, led by Nate VanEnk. A rough start resulted in a 6-1 setback for Caledonia's varsity in its varsity soccer match with Mattawan Sept. start, the Fighting Scot settled down to play a better second half. Caledonia allowed just two goals in the second and received its one from Steve Yanosik. Solid games were turned in by Keegan Good and Nate VanEnk. advantage in the third quarter. Adam Loveless made a number of big runs late in the game, while the entire defense stepped up against their Saxon foes. JV Trojans take down Godwin The junior varsity football team at Thornapplc Kellogg High School defeated Godwin List, Thursday 36-16. Justin Vanspronsen scored on a 63-yard run and a 36yard fumble recovery. Brian Winchester also scored on a fumble recovery that was 28 yards in distance. Scott Brooks scored twice and Kyle Farris scored once. The Trojan defense was led by Ryan Adams, Brandon Moore and Nate Thornton. 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Middleville, Ml/September 19. 2000/Page 19 Area cross country teams gather for T-K Invitational Monday's TK Invitational for prep cross country at the Yankee Springs State Park had it all. • A State championship team that is eager to repeat in 2000. • A number of State hopefuls, many who achieved their personal bests for the early season. • Lightning and rain. • Sun. • More rain. • And a runner who missed the bus to the event last year, but was inspired to not only make it to Gun Lake Monday, but win her race. The field was split into three divisions, the Middleville Division for bigger schools, the Thornapple Division for middle size schools and the Kellogg Division for the smaller schools. Defending State champ Middleville won the Middleville girls' title with an impressive 47 score. Plainwell was second out of nine teams with 88 points, Caledonia was third with 109, South Christian fifth with 117, Lowell sixth with 120, Lakewood eighth with 202 and Wayland Union ended up ninth with 231 points. Middleville had three runners in the top 10, as Melissa Quisenberry was third in 20:36, Jen Verkerke seventh in 20:56 and Katie Richter 10th in 21:18. Quisenberry, who has been running the last couple weeks despite an injury, wanted to achieve a personal first, but was happy with what her team did. "I'm glad team did good," Quisenberry said. "That makes me happy. (But) I felt my time could have been better." Verkerke believes the Lady Trojans can still do better. "Hopefully, it will be a lot better at conference," Verkerke said. "A lot of our runners ran their best times, which is good because it means they are improving." Verkerke said she would have preferred rain for her On your marks... get set... runners in the Middleville Division (including Wayland Union, Caledonia and Middleville) start their races toward the finish line. race, but said she enjoys the Gun Lake course regardless. "I take what I get," Verkerke said. "It’s a pretty fiat course; it's nice." First place honors in the girls Middleville Division went to Forest Hills Northern's Crystal White who covered the course in 19:50. White, a senior, finished second at Gun Lake to Quisenberry's older sister, Danielle, as a sophomore. As a junior, she missed the team bus and did not compete. Caledonia's Amy Busfield sprinted for a top 10 finish, covering the course in 20:41 for fifth and her teammate Tricia Miedema was ninth in 21:16. For the boys in the Middleville Division, Forest Hills Northern ran away with the best score of 63. But Caledonia fared well, with a third place 79, Lakewood was fourth with 87, Wayland Union was fifth with 142, South Christian was sixth with 143, Middleville seventh with 144 and finished Lowell eighth with 211 points. Caledonia's Tim Ross, one of the top runners in the State in any class, managed his best time of the 2000 season with a first-place 15:46. 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Another Fighting Scot, Pat Spitzley, was fourth in 17:29 in the Middleville Division. "We lost some key seniors, but we picked up some rookies," Ross said of the 2000 Scots squad. "Our depth is looking pretty good." Lakewood's Travis Williams was fifth in 17:30, Wayland s Robby Young was sixth in 17:45, Middleville's Mike Stortz was eighth in 17:47 and Stortz Trojan teammate, Tim Brog, was ninth in 17:48. "I'm just happy that it wasn't as windy as it was last year," Williams said. "Yeah, it was kind of a scary day, warming up with the lightning. People came up to me and I thought it was time to go." The Godwin boys won the Thornapple Division with 33 points and Kelloggsville won the girls' title with 37 points. Delton-Kellogg's boys were third with 93 points. The Panthers had two runners who achieved top 10 times, Kyle Williams was third in the boys' race and Jessica Kellogg took seventh in the girls' event with a time of 21:04. The winners in the Kellogg Division were the Tri Unity Christian with 25 points and Allendale with 55 points. Monday's event opened with lightning flashes and a rain shower, but by the middle two races. Gun Lake was glowing from a bright sunshine. At the conclusion, however, a few more rain drops were coming down. Some of the runners were hoping to run in rain, so they could escape the heat and possibly run a better time. "Today was flat, but soggv,” Lake wood's Richard Gretsky said. "It's a nice course and I like the scenery I just wish that the sun would hase dipped out." "We really wanted the rain,' Quisenberry said. "It's Ray Page, coach Tammy Benjamin, athletic director Tom Lehman and Keith Middlebush take care of racing duties during the TK Invitational. not so hot and we wanted to run better." Five teams from the Barry County area competed at the T-K Invitational, including Middleville, Caledonia, Lakewood, Delton-Kellogg and Maple Valley. Stockbridge Invite... The Lady Trojans claimed another first place at the Sept. 13 Stockbridge Invitational scoring 49 points, while the Trojan boys were fifth out of 12 teams with 126 points. Jen Verkerke was second overall with a time of 20:23, Melissa Quisenberry was fourth at 20:44, Elise Nyland was 11th at 21:30, Chris Dood was 15th at 21:50, Katie Richter was 17th at 21:56, Amber DeMaagd was 20th at 22:01 and Stephanie Simon was 32nd at 22:41. For the boys, Tim Brog was 13th with a 17:42, Mike Stortz was 15th at 18:01, Isaiah Thaler was 28th at 18:49, Justin Hoffman finished in 19:29, Pat Jansen: in 19:42, Alex Robinson in 20:00 and Chris Harkness in 21:03. Thaler, Hoffman and Harkness all ran for season bests. For the junior varsity girls, Middleville edged Mason for first place honors, 32 to 33. Jessica Stortz was second in 22:43, Theresa Miller was third in 22:49, Leann Pitt was sixth in 22:33, Greta Gustafson was 10th in 24:00 and Breann Dutcher was 11th in 24:08. Stortz and Dutcher both ran for season bests. Scots shoot past Squires... Caledonia's runners chalked up two wins versus Calvin Christian Sept. 13 on its home course. The boys went to 6-0 with a 1548 triumph, while the girls defeated the Squires 17-46. Times and places for the boys squad were Tim Ross in first at 16:26, Pat Spitzley in second at 18:26, Curt Rozell in third at 19:17, Joel DeBlaay in fourth at 19:20, John Rozsa in fifth at 19:38, Pat O'Connor in seventh at 20:27 and Adam Puricelli in eighth at 20:33. Amy Busfield and Tricia Miedema tore up the course and finish first and second in 21:44 and 21:59. Becca Busfield was third in 23:15, Lauren Ondersma was fourth in 24:28, Katie Ryan was fifth in 24:37 and Kristina McCleve was the Lady Scots sixth runner with a time of 24:48. Stafanic Maxim (25:09) and Julie Wicks (25:43) also ran solid races. Caledonia's Tim Ross ran for a season best and first place honors at Yankee Springs. we do them all. Open by appointment PAWS ’N CLAWS 616.795.4664 106 High St. Middleville �Page 20/The Sun and News, MfddlevHte, Ml/September 19. 2000 Caledonia equestrian team holds pre-season meet After a summer of prac­ tices and preparation, the Caledonia High School equestrian team will begin competition Saturday, Sept. 9. Twenty local teams will meet at the Hol I and-Western Saddle Club, located in Holland, on Sept. 9, Sept 16, and Sept. 23 to compete for the Michigan Inter­ scholastic Horsemanship Association Inc. (M1HA) District 16 championship The district champions will continue to the state champi­ onship in Detroit the first weekend of October. To help prepare for the competition, the Caledonia High School equestrian team members held their own pre­ season meet Aug. 27 at the Kent County fairgrounds Leesa Massman, a former Michigan State University equestrian coach and owner of Massman Training Stables in Mason, volun­ teered her time and expertise to judge the riders through­ out the day. Not only did she place the classes, but offered suggestions and constructive criticism to help them during the actual competition. “This is the first time we tned a Pre-Season Meet," said Coach Kelly Lloyd. “Gar membership has really grown in the past three years. We have 18 riders, giving us two teams this year to send to competition. Seven of the 18 riders are new to the teams. With that many new riders, horses, and parents, we felt it was impor­ tant to introduce them to a ‘practice meet.’ “The equestrian meets are held unlike open shows and county fairs. Being prepared for classes is critical. If we wait until the first meet for the new riders and parents to become familiar with the meets, we’ve lost a third of our season.” “I had many parents tell me that we should do this every year. With all of the tack changes, clothing and equipment many of the rid­ ers need throughout a regu­ lar competition day, the pre­ season meet made sure the riders were organized. It was interesting for me to have a judge place the riders in Tim Stouffer competing in reining. competition order. Her opin­ ions helped to make some slot changes that will hope­ fully gives us more points during our competition sea­ son,” said Lloyd. Though the judge placed the nders in order, only the top three were announced. The first place winners received a goodie bag donat­ ed by Darcy and Marlee Stouffer. Caledonia isn’t the only team this year to grow. Holland Christian and Zeeland are also sending two teams into competition. Caledonia A Team will com­ pete against six other teams and the Caledonia C Team will compete against seven other teams. Kim Pedley competing in cloverleaf TK swimmers open season The rider is Jessica James, judge is Leesa Massman and assistant coach is Brooke Berends. Scots 3-1 after win over Knights Caledonia, behind the running of quarterback Ben Busman, came back to beat Kenowa Hills 12-7 in O-K Gold Conference varsity football action last week in Caledonia. The Fighting Scots trailed in the game 7-0 before Busman began his scoring prowess. Busman's first touchdown came on a 6-yard run in the second quarter. The second came on a 26yard sprint in the fourth quarter. In total, Busman ran for 98 yards. The Scots totaled 223 on the ground. He also threw for another 16 yards. Josh Swartz led Caledonia in tackles with 10. Caledonia is now 3-1 and 2-0 in the Gold. This Friday the Scots will travel to Cedar Springs. Despite losing to Wyoming Rogers 123-43, coach Wendy McGillicuddy felt that her swim team at Thornapple Kellogg High School did very well in its first meet. "We were very pleased with the performances of all the girls," McGillicuddy said. "These girls really rallied as a team and we are proud of what they have accomplished. Most of these girls have never swam competitively before and they did an awesome job." The 200 medley relay team of Amanda VandenBosch, Elise Nyland, Megan McGillicuddy and Sarah Koval finished second .Zi The Paper Trail Gang A group of small busmesshome-based business owners noted for using the'shoeboTapproacK sshome-based business owners noted lor using the’shoebox approach’ to record keeping (pamcularfy those m the direct sales or bulking trades.) MEMBERS OF THE PAPER TRAIL GANG ARE SUSPECTED OF: Over/under-paying their business & personal taxes Incurring penalties & interest for late filings Generating nasty mail from tax authorities Receiving unpleasant surprises around April 15th 4* If you, or someone you know fits the description of the paper trail gang. yoe are advised to— J TAKE CHARGE! GET AUTOMATED! CALL IN THE ... 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Freshmen beat Rogers An explosive first half was all it took as the freshman football team defeated Wyoming Rogers 38-16 Sept. 7. A high-scoring second quarter enabled the young Trojans to take a 26-8 lead at half. In the first quarter, Kyle Bray's five-yard touchdown capped a seven-play, 65-yard drive. An extra point pass attempt from quarterback Josh Eldridge to Darrin Tape fell incomplete. Eldridge’s passing would help TK on its next possession. After Jason Springborn recovered a Rogers' fumble, Eldridge threw to Jordan Hartley which put the ball at the one-yard-line. The same combination hooked up for the one-yard scoring strike and a two-point try was successful. Eldridge threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Hartley on the next TK possession. Just before half, Mark Rolison intercepted a Rogers pass and Bray then carried the ball for 37 yards, putting it at the one. The Trojans one-yard touchdown attempt was fumbled in the end zone, but was recovered by Hartley for a score. The second half featured a 66-yard scoring drive, all 66 yards gained by Trevor Secord. His touchdown run covered 48 yards. Lars Gustafson tallied TK's final touchdown on a four-yard run. The win was a team effort, but those who stood out included Hartley, Secord, Eldridge, Springborn, Tape, Bray, Rolison, Ben Beik, Brett Knight and Matt Potter. Caledonia netters roll over Park Caledonia's tennis team rebounded from a tough loss earlier in the week to beat Wyoming Park on Sept. 13 7-1. Winners for the Fighting Scots were Sara Dunlap at No. 1 singles 6-1, 6-0, Heather Hanna at No. 2 singles 6-2, 6-0, Brooke Nagel at No. 3 6-4, 6-3, Kelly Volkinburg and Kristin Uyl at No. 1 doubles 6-1, 6-0, Megan Luetemeyer and Rachel Zylstra at No. 2 doubles 63, 7-5, Amy Jo Leatherman and Jenny Workman at No. 3 doubles and Denise Robinson and Karen Ermler at No. 4 doubles 6-3, 6-3. "The team overall did a great job," Caledonia coach Mike Wilson said. “It’s been great to see our doubles teams get better as the season has played out. Our singles flights have been consistent all season." The Fighting Scots fell to South Christian 6-2 on Sept. 12. The two wins came from Sara Dunlap at No. 1 singles 6-2, 6-3 and Jenny Workman and Amy Jo Leatherman at No. 3 doubles 6-3, 6-1. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 19. 2000/Page 21 Bulldogs big winners at J-Ad Fall Classic The Fighting Scots finished second at the second annual J-Ad Fall Classic. Top ten finishers were Ionia's Jared Thompson, Caledonia's Nick Fuller, Caledonia's Abe Mulvihill, Wayland’s Steve Chachulski, Hastings' Pete Swiatek, Ionia's Nick Colvin, Caledonia's Josh VanVelsen, Hastings' Jake McClelland, Maple Valley's Brian Burt and Hastings' Tim Cole. In the second annual J-Ad Graphics Barry County Fall Classic last Friday at the Hastings Country Club, a new team, Ionia, came away with the best score. And a member of the Bulldogs' squad, Jared Thompson achieved medalist honors by firing a fine round of 74. Ionia’s team scored a 331 to finish three strokes in front of Caledonia's 334. A Fighting Scot golfer, Nick Fuller, had the second best 18-hole score with a 76. In total, nine teams competed with Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville both fielding two squads. Taking third place was Hastings' Blue team which carded a 339. Wayland was fourth with a 356, TK's A team was fifth with a 357, Maple Valley finished sixth with a 366, Hastings' Gold team was seventh with a 376, Delton-Kellogg ended up eighth with a 393 and TK’s B team finished ninth with a 408. Ionia did not compete in the 1999 J-Ad Barry County Fall Classic. Last year, TK's A squad won the first annual J-Ad Fall Classic with a score of Trojan swinger Matt Raetz eyes his drive fired at the Classic held Sept. 8 at the Hastings Country Club. BENDER AUTO BODY -Since 1967Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 324. Two players, graduated Saxon Steve Obreiter and TK graduate Matt Pullen, managed 77s, but Pullen won the title on the first playoff hole. This year, Thompson achieved the title in regulation. Following Thompson on the scoreboard were Fuller with his 76, Caledonia's Abe Mulvihill with a 79, Wayland Union's Steve Chachulski with an 80, Hastings' Pete Swiatek with an 81, Ionia's Nick Colvin with an 82, Caledonia’s Josh VanVelsen with an 83, Hastings' Jake McClelland with an 83, Maple Valley's Brian Burt with an 84, Hastings' Tim Cole with an 85 and TK's Chase Vandenberg with an 85. The scores from the J-Ad Barry Fall Classic are all listed below. TK A (357): Bobby Roush 88, Dan Burbank 91, Tyler Pyke 99, Chase Vandenberg 85, Josh Enyart 93, Tyler Wenger 99. Hastings Blue (339): Eric VanderVeen (90), Pete Swiatek 81, Jake McClelland 83, Tim Cole 85, Brian DeVries 90, Tom Varney 102. Ionia (331): Nate Grant (86), Jared Thompson 74, Nick Colvin 82, Ryan O'Mara 92, Nick Lemke 89, Travis McKee 93. TK B (408): Matt Raetz 100, Levi Harold 99, Tyler Cobum 113, Rvan Anderson 109, Trevor Klemkosky 124, Phil Strong 100. Hastings Gold (376): Joe Miller 99, Mike Hubbard 99, Nick Taylor 87, Travis McMillon 105, Eiin Woodley 97, Justin Pratt 93. Caledonia (334): Nick Fuller 76, Abe Mulvihill 79, Chris Leatherman 98, David Cnsman 100, Josh VanVelsen 83, CJ. Gietzen 96. Wayland Union (356): Jim Wcmgate 92, Steve Chachulski 80, Eric Kammeraad 89. Brandon VanDruwen 99, Aaron Adamczyk 95, Troy Adams 101. Delton-Kellogg (393): Justin Healey 90, Brandon Garrison 108, Dustin Lancaster DQ, Andre Liceaga 92, Jeff Erb 104, Cory Newington 107. Maple Valley (366): Brian Burt 84, Collin McLean 90, Nick Burpee 90, Nick Jones 107, Jason Phillip 102, Brandon Burke 111. Trojans beat Godwin... On Sept. 13, Middleville defeated Godwin in O-K Blue golf play 166 to 179. For the Trojans, Tyler Pyke carded a 40, Bobby Roush a 41, Josh Enyart a 41 and Dan Burbank a 44. Against Rogers, the Trojans and the Golden Hawks each managed 167s, but the Trojans won on a tie-breaking score. Roush and Burbank each scored 40s, Chase Vandenberg had a 43, Pyke a 44 and Enyart a 44. Scots defeat 'Cats, Sailors... Led by Nick Fuller's twounder-par 34, Caledonia (153) beat Wayland (162) and South Christian (161) Sept. 13 at Orchard Hills to improve its season record to 9-1 and 7-1 in the O-K Gold Conference. Chris Leatherman carded a 39, Matt Zieseiner a 40 and Abe Mulvihill a 40 also for the Fighting Scots. Caledonia stands in first place in the conference. Dan Burbank contemplates the proper putting technique needed sink one at the HCC. Holmes wins two; TK ties Spring Lake Coach Larry Seger's tennis team tied Spring Lake 4-4 in action Sept. 7. Winners for the Lady Trojans were Teresa Venton at No. 1 singles (6-3, 6-4), Erin Holmes at No. 2 singles (6-2, 6-4), Cary Middlebush and Brittany Pflug at No. 3 doubles (6-0, 3-6, 6-2) and Danielle Hoskins and Jena Jones at No. 4 doubles (6-4, 6-3). "For the No. 1 and No. 2 singles to win, it's always difficult," Seger said. "I'm most happy with the doubles; they're working together and filling in the gaps" The Lady Trojans fell to tennis power Calvin Christian Sept. 13 7-1. The lone win for the black and orange came at No. 2 singles with Holmes pulling out a 6-2, 7-5 decision. Holmes now has a record of 5-1. Seger said he is pleased with his team's progress. "I’m comfortable where we arc; I thought this team would improve real fast." This week, the Lady Trojans face Byron Center Wednesday (Sept. 20) and Coopersville Thursday (Sept. 21). Athletes of the week 7un Qma VeA-kesike Caledonia High School Thornapple-Kellogg High School (Middleville) Ross sprinted for first place honors (15:46) in the Middleville boys' division at the Sept. 11 T-K Invitational. He also was No. 1 in a Sept. 13 race against Calvin Christian and Wayland, covering the course in 16:26. Verkerke was seventh over­ all (02:56) for the champi­ on Lady Trojans at the Sept. 11 T-K Invitational and was second (20:23) in a Sept. 13 race at Stockbridge. A/h/efes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency. Inc. 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 & [%] lituVancJc’omiLny �Page 22/The Sun and News. Middleville. M(/September 19, 2000 Defense paves way for Trojan league triumph Doug George (87), Adam Nieland (50) and Ben Profitt (12) and Jason Doyle (44) converge on a Wolverine ball carrier. Zia Shook (14) runs toward daylight, receiving blocks from Aaron Lalone (27) and Tony Hall (63). MIDDLEVILLE — It made perfect sense that on the first cool 'n crisp Friday football night of the 2000 prep season that a hard­ hitting defense would decide an important outcome. The heavy hitting Middleville Trojans THINK FALL EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter *795-7830 Experienced & Fully Insured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Wayland A Bradley areas. delivered the punishment with big hits and opportunistic take aways, beating the Godwin Heights Wolverines 14-0 in O-K Blue gridiron action at Bob White Stadium. The black and orange scored two touchdowns, one set up by an interception and the other coming because of a muffed punt, in the second and third quarters. The Trojans also scored two points on a safety by starting quarterback Yon Bucher. Sophomore defensive back Chad Baragar intercepted a Godwin pass at 10:24 of the second quarter and returned it to the twoyard-line. "All week long we talked to our safeties about sitting tight on their tightend," Middleville coach Tim Penfield said. "I don't know if they ever came back to that play." 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt Inc RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL Formerly South Kent Asphalt Producers of Quality Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance 616-877-4441 Senior runningback Aaron Lalone carried it in from there to give Middleville a 6-0 advantage. The extra point try, however, was no good because of a bad snap. The Trojans held the 6-0 lead until the 8:56 mark of the third quarter. A bobbled punt play by the Wolverines gave the Trojans the ball at the 11-yard-line with 10:13 showing on the third quarter clock. "It (the punt play) did, it was a turning point," Penfield said. Soon after, junior quarterback Yon Bucher carried it in from one yard out to put his squad ahead 12-0. Penfield said of Bucher's play, "his motor is always firing." Middleville went for a two-point pass, but the attempt failed. Bucher closed out the scoring at 1:59 of the third quarter with a sack of the Godwin quarterback which translated into a safety. "Our defensive coordinator Pat Marsman put Yon in to add pressure off the comer. He is our quickest player." Bucher also proved to be asset with his hard count. The quarterback twice drew penalties on Godwin's defense by making them jump off-sides. The Trojans offense sputtered at times, but the defense never lost its focus. "I thought our defense played exceptional; I thought our guys played a great ballgame tonight," Penfield said. "We tried to stop their option game as that has been pretty potent for them in recent weeks." Defensively, Baragar had his interception, Doug George made 11 tackles, Adam Nieland made 10 tackles, Brett Vernon made 8 tackles, Chad Finkbeiner had a quarterback sack. Bill Romph and Nieland led a gang tackle behind the line of scrimmage, Jeremy Chavis recovered a fumble and Curt Postema recovered a fumble. Chavis pounced on his fumble early in the first quarter. Postema fell on his with 8:44 to play in the game after an inadvertent whistle was blown on a kickoff. The Trojans’ "d" limited the Wolverines "o" to 80 total yards. But on offense, the black South wins in hoops The varsity basketball team at Caledonia High School lost in its O-K Gold Conference matchup with South Christian Thursday, Sept. 14 by a final score of 48-44. Leading scorers for the Sweet Ladies were Kelley Jackson with 17 points and Nessa Hofstra with 9 points. The Trojans look to air for yards on this play, but their scores came on the ground or through stellar defensive plays. and orange struggled for the better part of the contest. "We didn't block," Penfield said. "In the second half, we sputtered. We will watch the tape and look to get better." Beside the touchdowns from Lalone and Bucher, Middleville got 109 yards on 11 carries from Lalone and 46 yards on 13 carries from junior fullback Matt Erb. Lalone made runs of 42 and 39 yards. Running the ball, the Trojans collected 221 yards. In the next two weeks, Middleville plays host to Byron Center in its annual homecoming contest and faces Gladstone in Gaylord Sept. 30. "We'll be in tough games the next couple of weeks," Penfield said. ft/ffl those unwanted items into cash, call 945-9554 to place your ad. 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The next three goals for the Trojans were all unassisted, Williams, VanRyn and Eric Smith. Junior Tyler James also scored, a goal assisted by Kevin McClure, and the team's final score from Snow was assisted by Luke Shook. The winning goalkeeper was Mike Hart who was assisted bv M®»» ’ Scots’ freshmen, junior varsity both win Caledonia's freshman football team scored the goahead touchdown with seven minutes left in the game to beat Kenowa Hills 24-19 Sept. 19. Jim Haisma tallied the game-winner from 45 yards out. The Scots played great defense, forcing two turnovers in critical situations. The Scots' squad is now 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the O-K Gold Conference. The junior varsity football team also won over Kenowa, 26-24. The win improved the team's season mark to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the league. win over the Godwin Wolverines Thursday. Sept. 14. Jake Williams opened the scoring 35 minutes into the game on a goal assisted by Luke Shook. Less than a minute later. Eric Smith centered the ball to Kyle Preslar who headed it in for another Trojan score. Godwin played tough defense, but could not shut down the offense of Smith and Preslar who combined for another score nine minutes into the second half. Six minutes after that goal, Godwin tallied a goal, but Middleville continued its offensive prowess when Smith and Preslar combined for the final score with 15 minutes remaining. The winning goalkeeper was Mike Hart and Matt Blocksma assumed the post during the final 15 minutes. Matt Newmyer led the Trojan defense with a number of takeaways from the Wolverines' top scorer. Jason Devore and Zeb Truer also contributed to the stingy defensive effort. Halfbacks Mark VanRyn, Kevin McClure, Adam Lucas and Tyler James also played important roles for the winning team. Middleville (5-1-2, 2-0) out-shot Godwin 38-15. Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MAR­ KET: Sunday, September 24. Rain or shine, 400 exhibitors. A great selection of antiques. 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A SANDWICH SHOULD B€ 1/2-mile south of 84* St. on M-37 • Caledonia Crossing Plaza Monday-Thurtday 9am-10pm • Friday 9am-11pm • Saturday 10am-11pm • Sunday 10 am-9 pm Call 891-4SUB or Fax 891-9653 �Page 24/The Sun and M'dd!e.'r!e. MlSeptember 19 2CCS � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-09-26.pdf dcba1bbf94206bc1ffddeea01479c288 PDF Text Text PUBUC UBB1W Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 39/September 26, 2000 Caledonia citizens debate master plan Steve and Sue Wiersum of the Middle Villa Inn worked in partnership with the TAEF to create business partnership scholarships. This year's recipients received their checks on Sept. 21. Pictured from left are Diane Weatherhead, Jason Buckowing, Steve Wiersum, Sara Smith and Marilyn Finkbeiner. TAEF presents first two business scholarships by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middle Villa owner Steve Wiersum was look­ ing for a way for local businesses to honor their young employees who work and go to school at the same time. He met with the Thor­ napple Area Enrichment Foundation to see if the organization could help him create a scholarship. This year the partnership allowed Wiersum to match his $500 contribution so that two recipients each would receive a scholar­ ship. The first recipients of these TAEF Matching Business Scholarships are Jason Buckowing and Sara “We were really fortunate to have matching funds available this year.We want to encourage local business to donate to the scholarship fund.” - TAEF board member Diane Weatherhead Smith. Buckowing is at­ tending Grand Rapids Community College with a major in culinary man­ agement arts. Smith is studying dental assisting. Both work at the Middle Villa. TAEF board member Diane Weatherhead said, "We were really fortunate to have matching funds available this year. We want to encourage local busines to donate to the scholarship fund." "We enjoyed making Steve's dream become a reality and hope that other businesses can take advan­ tage of this resource to as­ sist their employees or others." Anyone who would like more information about this program can write TAEF at PO Box 164, Middleville, 49333. TAEF is an affiliate of the Barry Community Foundation. The face of Middleville changes Trees on the Thatcher front lawn were removed on Thursday as the village prepares for the reconstruction of the Main and Grand Rapids streets reconstruction.***’'"?*...... —r- by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township cit­ izens who would like to have a say in proposed zoning for homes and businesses as the new master plan is being put together soon will have an opportunity at a public hearing. The Caledonia Planning Commission met Sept. 18 with the Citizen's Advisory Committee to get input on the draft version of the proposed master plan and land use map, with discus­ sion coordinated by Christy Heistler, a planner­ consultant representing Langworthy, Strader and LeBlanc. The CAG is a diverse group of citizens invited by different township offi­ cials to give opinions at various points of the pro­ cess, representing a wide range of experience and points of view. Views ex­ pressed in the meeting seemed weighted along certain lines, and may not have reflected a consensus of the CAG. Christy Heistler com­ mented,"There may be a louder voice in this room for higher density devel­ opment and it may be be­ cause of the composition of this group. But there are a lot of people who want to. move out and own their own green space. That was represented in the commu­ nity survey. Remember, this plan is for the town­ ship collectively." Citizens at large also have come to planning meetings periodically and have voiced opinions on various issues. Several cit­ izens came to the Sept. 18 meeting and were told the plan was still a document in progress, but comments were lively. It appeared some citizens hoped to have their own views re­ flected in the plan. One of the most contro­ versial points in the draft plan was over the zoning designation of agricultural/rural residential, in which residents* homes would be located on a minimum of 10 acres in the area so zoned, and over where commercial and industrial areas should be located in the township. There were strong ex­ pressions in favor of allow­ ing land divisions to be a minimum two acres per residence in all categories of zoning, including areas to be used for agricultural, low density and medium density residential. Several people argued that even two acres per house was a "waste of land," promoting urban sprawl and unkempt, unmowed open spaces. “If people did have five to ten acres, and mow the entire sur­ face area, how good is that for the water quality or natural resources? To some manicured lawns are aesthetically pleas­ ing. but for the quality of life that is wrong.” - Planner consultant Christy Heistler I Planning commissioners and some residents appar­ ently do not agree on how best to preserve open space and how to curb ur­ ban sprawl. Preserving open space and a country atmosphere is one of the goals of the master plan. In the public survey, people indicated they wanted to allow agri­ culture to continue. Com­ missioners thought that 10acre lots would accom­ plish the goal of keeping the area somewhat open, without too many houses, explained Commissioner Corky Koopmans. Large animal farming must occur on lands large enough to support the number of animals, with enough acres and frontage, even on 10-acre parcels, and is least troublesome to neighbors when the area is zoned for that use. Some ordinary families could af­ ford five acres, but not 10 at current land prices, Koopmans said. He said people will have to sell and move someplace else. Heistler explained that the 10-acre designation would at least allow resi­ dents to put their land to another agricultural use than large scale farming. Koopmans said the commissioners wanted to provide the possibility of 10-acre lots to those who could afford it. They can't have a horse on two acres, he said. Restrictions are placed on residential zon­ ing. The goal was not to restrict the sale of land, he said. There arc still many areas where smaller lots are available. Tom Apol said the overwhelming township re sponsc to the survey was a request to retain rural character. "The Planning Commission is trying to* follow what the survey said," he commented, and asked people to offer con­ crete suggestions for what they thought should be done. People differed over what was ideal use of open space. More than one per­ son objected to people who buy 10 acres but then let it grow up to weeds and brush. Butch Welton asked, "Is this what you folks wanna see?" Heistler countered, "If people did have five to ten acres, and mow the entire surface area, how good is that for the water quality or natural resources? To some manicured lawns are aesthetically pleasing, but for the quality of life," she argued, "that is wrong." Another woman said she lives on two acres and likes her Queen Anne's lace, (weeds) and the country atmosphere. She said she had tried to buy land for sale next to her home, but it was sold to a developer who built the first house 100 feet away. "Two acres is not too much. There are those of See master plan, pg. 16 In This Issue • Middleville planners study proposed ordi­ nance changes • Caledonia host families sought for German choir • TK Spirit Week shows lots of fun before rain • Yankee Springs Park Committee contin­ ues to plan �Laughter, memories, honors highlight annual TAEF dinner by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Caledonia author Donna Winters with her dog Sassy, the model for one of the characters in her latest novel, "Butterfly Come Home." Caledonia author to release newest novel by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Romance writer Donna Winters is about to release her most recent novel, "Butterfly Come Home.” The book is the second of a scries, the Caledonia Chronicles, in which char­ acters from the first book develop into a full blown interaction of their own. The story of Winter's own adventure as a writer, and now cover illustrator, parallel the development of her plots. Winters will feature one of her canine family mem­ bers as a fictional charac­ ter "Spotsy," in the book. She will visit Barlow Christian Books in Hast­ ings for a book signing Friday, Oct. 20, and is scheduled to speak at the Caledonia Public Library Nov. 9. Winters will speak about the research in­ volved in the completion of her Chronicles series. Swimming lessons to be offered at TK Swimming lessons for residents of the Thornapple Kellogg School District will be offered Monday and Wednesday evenings, beginning Oct. 9. The class fee of $20 is for eight pool visits. The fee is due at registration. Level 2, primary skills, classes are from 6 to 6:40 pm; Level 3 and 4, stroke readiness/stroke develop­ ment classes are from Call for MTIOH-Ms 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 6:45-7:10 p.m. and Level 5 and 6 stroke refinement/skill proficience classes are 7:15-7:55 pm. Students must have passed the previous level before enrolling in a higher level. Walk-in registrations begin at 8:30 a.m. .Thursday, Sept. 28, in the Community Education of­ fice. Phone registration begins at 9 a.m. Out of dis­ trict residents may call Oct. 6 for space availablity. Call 795-3397 for more information. at Contempo Salon /ALon. inc COUPON COUPON COUPON Manicure Full Set Cel Nails Acrylic Nails with Kristi with Kristi Full Set ACRYLICS, Maakart 12M GELS, FILLS, I FrttdiWITH COUPON , OFFW EXPSE5 , MANICURES WITH KRISTI... 1 COUPON COUPON Cel Fills Acrylic Fills SCHEDULE with Kristi with Kristi TODAY! with Kristi Tanning Lotion 3M4S HtiXPtS COUPON Salon Caledonia Centre Plaza 616-891-1093 20°^ Tanning Lotion with package purchase •AIThCOLPOH EXWRES 'S28/00 When a videotape of cars and fire engines pre­ dating the 1960s was shown during the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation dinner Sept. 21, there was much laugh­ ter and recognition. Later, former firefighters tried to identify their col­ leagues. (even if their ties were painted on the pic­ tures). When the local founda­ tion decided to honor the men and women who have served as part of Thomapple Township Emergency Services, they were look­ ing at the contributions given since the inception of the "bucket brigade" in 1883, through the incorpo­ ration of ambulance ser­ vices in 1975 to the pre­ sent. Marilyn Finkbeiner spoke movingly of being the daughter, wife and mother of men who volun­ teer for the fire depart­ ment. Sometimes, "these men have to go and leave dinner, family and jobs." TTES Chief Bob Woodard described what a debt residents have to the "stay at home" moms who have volunteers to take the training so they will be there to assist in emergen­ cies. Women have served on TTES since 1991 and have made a real contribution tc the safety of residents anc the security of the com munity, he said. Woodard also told the audience that when you need the service, it L great to see so many peo­ ple come out to assist. Woodard and others talked about the changes in technology, training re­ quirements and equipment the department has seen. There were 153 calls when Woodard started in 1975, He is predicting 1,000 calls during this year. The TAEF presents scholarships each year. Nate LaVoie, who re­ ceived a scholarship in 1999, came back to tell the audience a little about Scholarship winner Nate LaVoie who received al TAEF scholarship in 1999 gave an amusing look into his hectic college and work schedule at Aquinas College TAEF board member Bob Bender (on right) presented Chief Robert Woodard with a plaque in honor of the Thornapple Township Emergency Services contributions to the community from its beginnings in 1883 until the present. his experience in college. LaVoie is a music edu­ cation student at Aquinas College who works three jobs. He also tried to re­ cruit those who still play instruments to come by Aquinas Monday nights and audition for the Aquinas Community Band. Current members of the TTES staff received cer­ tificates of appreciation. The laughter and fellow­ ship shown at this recogni­ tion dinner created a sense of community in those who attended. For more information about the TAEF, write to them at P.O. Box 164, Middleville Michigan 49333. Senior trips planned by TK Community Ed The Thcmapple Kellogg Community Education De­ partment is inviting area senior citizens and com­ munity residents to take a fall motor coach tour to Frankenmuth. This town will provide a view of the fall colors, lunch at the Bavarian Inn, a tour of the city and sites in the area. There will be shopping and a stop at Bronner's Christmas store for an early boost of holi­ day spirit. The cost is $44 and in­ cludes lunch and motor coach. Shar Evans says, "Invite a friend for this fun filled day in Frankenmuth. Call 795-3397 for reserva­ tions and details." The annual community education trip to Corn­ well’s Turkeyville always sells out fast. Call 7953397 to register for the Dec. 12 trip which in­ cludes lunch and a mati­ nee performance of "A Hometown Christmas." Stop - ^HAIR pleusMi ’e DESIGNERS new look! j Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! �The Sun and News. MtddleviHe Ml/September 26, 2000/Page 3 Caledonia Middle School will open student store by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer Family Links has pro­ vided a $1,000 start-up fund for a school store at Caledonia Middle School, involving students in an eighth hour elective activ­ ity called ’’Financial En­ trepreneurs." Michael Schaner, Ben McNight and Nicole Cook will work in the store, among others. They were all involved in establishing the store last year and throughout the summer. Cook said they started with a room where space was available and planned where things would go. "Mrs. Davis bought the showcases out of the money from the Family Links grant, last summer," she said. Ben McNight, an eighth-grader who will act as store manager, ex­ plained the concept for the store the group developed is to raise funds to help special education students to earn "Life Skill" points as they donate time to help in the community. One-third of the profits are to go to the special educa­ tion group. The store also is ex­ pected to get the commu­ nity involved in the school on another level, he said. Items for sale in the store will be available to regular students and to adults. The store wiH be open before school, from 7:15 to 7:50 a.m., at lunch times 10:50 to 11:20 a.m., and afternoons from 2:20 to 3:15 p.m. School supplies, some foods and bottled drinks such as bottled water and Frutopia will be sold at the store. In addition, the store will sell various items of clothing, including T- shirts, hats, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, box­ ers, pants, blankets and personalized blankets. Colors are purple, gray black and khaki, and will include the CFS, CMS or CAL logos. Personalized items include a name. Prices range from $12 to $32. Items available in 2X sizes are $1 extra. Orders take a week. McNight was involved in the "Financial En­ trepreneurs" group last semester and worked over the summer to help get the store set up and will con­ tinue again next semester. McNight said he has learned how to work in a store through the experi­ ence. "It has been very fun. Everyone has a blast, and we have so much fun to­ gether." He added that the expe­ rience was valuable, giv­ ing him experience using a cash register, adding up sales totals, using math skills, and he thought it would help him toward a business profession some day. He thought he might some day go into business, though he has no specific career in mind. Michael Schaner, a sev­ enth-grader, will be an as­ sistant manager, as will Nicole Cook, also in sev­ enth grade. "Over the summer the three of us bought the products, deciding which would sell, and what to charge, planned the design of the space and where to put the cases," Cook said. Schaner said it had been a great experience. "I've actually been part of the planning from the start. It's fun and very cool. I get to do different things." Schaner said he had learned a lot of things he didn't know how to do be­ fore, like "how to inven­ tory. and how to operate a cash register, a fun experi­ ence," he commented. Then he explained that Results same, tallies different after recount Recounts of two Repub­ lican primary election con­ tests for seats on the Yan­ kee Springs Township Board showed changes in vote tallies, but no differ­ ence in final results. For supervisor, ap­ pointed incumbent Al McCrumb remains the winner, this time by a tighter 311-302 margin over challenger Nancy Near. McCrumb had won the race Aug. 8 by a 300 to 286 count. Near later asked for a recount, which showed she picked up an extra 16 votes and Mc­ Crumb had 11 more. McCrumb was appointed last summer to the super­ visor's post, to replace George London, who has retired. In the contest for trea­ surer, incumbent Robert Herold asked for a recount of his 300 to 289 loss Aug. 8 to challenger John Jerkaitis. The new tally re­ ported he closed the gap to 310 to 305, but still lost. Herold had served on the board as treasurer, having last been elected in 1996. Both McCrumb and Jerkaitis will be sworn in to their offices later this fall, after the Nov. 7 gen­ eral election, in which they have no challenge from a Democratic oppo­ nent. ‘Coffee Break’ to mark its 30th anniversary The “Coffee Break” pro­ gram will celebrate 30 years at the Caledonia Reformed Church from 9:30 to 11 a m. today (Tuesday. Sept. 26). The women’s Bible dis­ covery group began at Peace Church in South Holland, 111., over a cup of coffee. This outreach ministry has since grown to more than 1,050 groups in more than 35 different denominations. Many churches across this area host this ministry. “Coffee Break” reaches out to women and children in a low-key approach A nursery and Children’s Story Hour are provided while the women leam to study the Bible m a small-group atmosphere These groups always meet through the school year Caledonia Christian Reformed Church will be hosting its season opener u ith a brunch and a lesson in faux painting for the ladies. A nursery and children’s story hour is a pan of this weekly program. Caledonia Middle School students now are able to purchase school supplies, clothing and snacks at a new school store. Ben McNight, Nicole Cook, and Michael Schaner were involved getting the store established and will mind the cash register on their respective shifts. the cash register had been purchased by the special education department. "We wouldn't have been able to buy such a nice one without their help," he said. "The special education students will start working with us soon," Shaner said. That part is still in the planning stage. It isn’t always easy, though, he explained. "Sometimes it can be stressful when too many people show up at once and even worse with only three of us working there. A whole lot of people all J MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Miller REAL ESTATE Debbie Erway............... 623-8357 Cathy Williamson (RS. GRI_____________ 795-9090 Karen Brown__ _____ 795-9331 Craig Stolsonburg____ 795-4470 Barb Getty 795-7535 ask questions and want things all at once." Other students who will be in the eighth hour group will start their training af­ ter next semester. One stu­ dent, Josh Little, who will be in the group, is helping out at lunch, Nicole Cook explained. Gun Lake Office 12800 W. Ml 79 Highway (616) 795-2202 Carole Schlevink........ 672-7405 Ray Diehl..... ......... .... 948-8225 Linda Lewis......... .......792-1215 Sarah Ulrich.... .......... 623-4287 Vickie Murphs 795 3731 Kay Stolsonburg, CRS 795-7272 ASSOC. BROKEB & SALES MGR. □3 mis. 1. MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS. Setting on just under 2 acres, this home features 3 bed­ rooms, 1 bath, large deck and a finished walk­ out basement. Call Kay..................... $99,900. 3. QUIET, SECLUDED AREA, MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, open kitchen w/eabng area, a full lower level, deck overlooking spacious pool and a fencad back yard Call Jean Chase at the office, (616) 945-5182 or at home. (616) 945-0235 . $136,900 6. PRICE REDUCED! This home features 3 bedrooms, large living room w/fireplace. 16x32 deck. 2 stall garage and a heated workshop Thornapple-Kellogg Schools Call Ray for more information $119,900. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 26, 2000 Caledonia host families sought for German choir by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Host families are being sopght to open their homes to members of the choir society Munster-Breloh- The choir's members live in northern Germany near Hanover, and they previously served as hosts for musicians from this area who represented Blue Lake. Michigan and the U.S., performing in several European countries. Forty-five host families are needed to house two people in their homes, though if more guests or only one can be accom­ modated, that too would help. People able to con­ tribute computer skills or baked goods also are needed. Ages of the choir mem­ Soltau of Soltau, Ger­ many, who will visit Cale­ donia and Grand Rapids Oct. 19-22 as a part of the Blue Lake International exchange program. Thornapple Planning Commission meeting cancelled The meeting of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission scheduled for Sept. 18 was canceled due to a lack of a quorum. According to Jack Spencer, this is the first time in 15 years that this has happened. Several members had scheduled vacations, one member has resigned and two members had emer­ gencies. The next township plan­ ning meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, in the township hall. bers range from 14 to 70. The band is small and the kids are 12 to 17 years old. Not everyone speaks En­ glish. but an attempt is be­ ing made to group non-English speaking visitors with those who do speak En­ glish. ' Responsibilities of host families would include: • Provide a clean place to sleep. • Provide meals and oc­ casional sack lunches. • Provide transportation to rehearsals, concerts or other planned activities. • Include guests in fam­ ily activities. • Give them a cordial American home stay expe­ rience. The tentative schedule would be: Oct. 19 — Choir should arrive from Chicago, be bused to Caledonia to ar­ rive that afternoon. Guests will be introduced to host families and a dessert re­ ception at Caledonia Mid­ dle School. Oct. 20 — a 10:30 a.m. rehearsal at CMS, and a 1 p.m. assembly concert for choir and band at CMS are planned. A football Friday (free evening) is sug­ gested. ________ LOCAL_________ CHURCH DIRECTORY i ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A f iring Church - Seiling a Lining Lord Sunday ScIkxjI ................................ 9:30 a m. Morning Worship............................... 10.45 am. Evening Praise...................................... 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY........... Family Night 6:30 p m. 7240 6Hth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 150 131st Ave , Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. 792-2889 4 Church with a caring heart for our community and the world SunJ.o xshtp .9 30 a_m & 6 00 p m. (Chuld & Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Rev. R. Scott (irtenway, Pastor LyneHe Sprit. Youth I eader Al Tierney er. Community Calling Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at lOOthSt CALEDONLA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service.................................... 10:30 a.m. 0 M M UK 1 I a place to belong T CHURCH a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship .............. ......10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings______ ____ 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cross Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell, Senior Pastor Chrissey Dvkstra, Worship Leader Denny Bouma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www bnghtside.org 1 Redeemer Covenant Church ' AM Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family , Covenant Churches of America Night A Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 We are changed by Gods love! Good Shepherd Lutheran Church CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILIX M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Sunday School...................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service. 11.00 a m Sunday Evening Service ............................ 6.00 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 pm Word of Life Clubs....................................... 6:45 p m. Contemporary Worship 9 10 a m IO:45a m. Sunday School for All Ages 6:00 pm. Evening Worstup Pastor Roger I1 ultman ¥ Church Office: 168-0391 Church Office. 616-891 -8669 Fax: 891-8648 Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . . .8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .............. 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor NORMAN KNORR, Christian Education Director MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH 4^5 WJjc tEime V[]>itletl)0lJi6t Cfjurclj Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9:30 a m and 6 p.m 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 | 1 1 | 1 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 1 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave. rnr, Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 a m Praise Singing 10 50am Morning Worship gj Wed. Fellowship P(Ulor Juntex A 1 1 b 11 00 a m. 7:30p.m. 7 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml | F 1 | (Missouri Synod) 1 Be devoted to one another tn brotherly love. Rom 12:10 1 Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. One mile east of Wfutneyville Rd Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. R/v P Adams Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 891 -8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 M-N (Chief Noowltv Road) Uaj.tainl M! 49.U4 h ■’95--’6O3 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. ~ Children s Worship and Nursery 9:45 a.m Learning for ail 6 p.m Adult and youth interaction with God and others. Puppet ministry for kith KrtfMTM .’.r^JSCS Multiple Staff Sening \our Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices. Peace Reformed Church ■ '.<-:..-)ke> -im 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service Educational Hour 11 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 1 (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke ¥ Office B91-R68R ¥ ( huri h H9I-9B7B 1 1 • UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 1 Middleville - Parmelee Sunday SchooL10:00 am. 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 GUN l-AKE CHR! STIA IM REFORMED 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Rev. E Anthony Sikora COMMUNITY 8 1 1 www.lakeside communitv.org (under construction) Churvh: (616) 795-2391 Rex Korman Kohns 616-891-8167 Lakeside Sommunlt’v Church A PI ace for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto Adult Bible Class.............................. 11:00 a.m. Phone 1 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk (Missouri Synod) Morning Worship Service Worship.............................................................. 9:30am. Sunday School Sunday School.................................... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship Service rt at — through. * Preaching the f iling WbrdSerting The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. 1 (Jr. Church & Nursery available ) Currently meeting at: 1 Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church. 616-891-0281 708 W. Main Street 908 W. Main Street Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) 250 Vine Street THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST C 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton@lserv.net SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Oct. 21 — free Saturday for family activity. Concert will be at 7 p.m.. location not yet known. Oct. 22 — Singing ser­ vice at 10:15 a m. at the Cornerstone United Methodist- Church. Depar­ ture will be at I p.m. Nancy TenElshof, who was entertained when she visited Germany with the Blue Lake Band this past summer is organizing the accommodations for the choir during their visit. People interested in hosting should call TenElshof at 868-7684. 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday Scnod Middleville Morning Worship .9 30 a m g 9 45 a.m g 1100 a m g Rev Lee Zacbman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH g 1 | 1 8546 Whrtneyvie Awe. at 84th St • 891-8661 X; The Church where everybody is somebody. . and Jesus is Lord Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School E Surooy School Sunoa, Momrg Wcmp Sunoa, Evenrg Woahp Wed Mia*ee< Pra^ 3 B£>e Study Rev Thomas Skjys. g H ^30 am. E 1030 o.m. E 6.00 p m E 7 00pm E fl Rev Kari Bashor Assoc Pastor/Youtn tAmsiries fl �The Sun and News. Middleville. MLSeptember 26. 2000/Page 5 Kidders to mark 50 years together Battiata-Lucas join hands in marriage Gerry and Vickie Lucas were married on Sept. I. 2000. Joining them were family and friends. Gerry’s three children, Sage 21, Jessica 20. and Ben 19. Ben being his father’s best man. Standing tall and proud by his side. Vickie’s three children Sarah 18, Vin­ cent 12, and Lilly 5. Sarah standing by her mother’s side also very proud. After exchanging their wedding vows they flew off into the evening sky in a hot air balloon, by Sky Ameri­ can, to view their home town of Middleville, where they reside. October 6, 2000 will mark 50 years of marriage for Eugene and Lois Kidder of Middleville. Their children are Mike and Patti Sinclair and Steve and Lome Sherman. Grandchildren are Courtney and Nicholas Sinclair. An open house is planned for friends and rel­ atives for Sunday, Oct. 8th at the V.F.W. Hall in Mid­ dleville, from 3 to 6 p.m. No gifts, please. Elve-Sorsen united in marriage Horse and carriage pro­ vided the transportation when Elizabeth Esther Elve and Ben Gene Sorscn were married at Caledonia Christ­ ian Reformed Church in late spring. The bnde’s parents, Bud and Diane Elve and the groom’s parents. George and Rose McDonough are all of Caledonia. Maid of honor was the bndc’s sister. Monica Elve, and other bodesmaids were Leslie Harris, Patti Voss, Lori Townshend, Kim Rietema and Amy Slings. Best man was Jason VanTil and other groomsmen were Eric Blanding, Chns Swanlund, Josh Higginson, Jason Gard­ ner, and Brian Elve. The of­ ficiant was the bride’s uncle. Rev. Douglas Taylor-Weiss Junior attendants were Es­ ther Taylor-Weiss and Win­ ston Harper. Following the ceremony the guests celebrated the union with dinner and danc­ ing at the Watermark Coun­ try Club in Cascade. The lucky couple honeymooned in Ireland the following week. Ben and Elizabeth now reside in northeast Grand Rapids. Caledonia Library plans cartooning workshop Caledonia State Bank appreciates its customers The Middleville Branch of the Caledonia State Bank gave sweet rewards to its customers during Customer Appreciation Day on September 8. Ice cream sandwiches and smiles were the order of the day. Caledonia Library will feature Matt and Jeff, comic book artists from Rockhouse Arts, who will be holding a cartooning workshop at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at 240 Emmons Street. The cartoonists will demonstrate and teach car­ tooning techniques for ages 11 and up. "Whether you doodle while on the phone or have drawn your own comic book, you can explore your creative genius and stretch your imagination in this program," Kent District Library literature explains. Comic books will be on 55 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley. Caledonia Ml 49316 'OCR COAL IS BCAITIEVI FLOWERS AND EVES BETTER SERVICE" Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services own©*5 Call 891-8646 Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets fax: 891-0667 co?*""®* us °ccepie<j Alvena Baldry to celebrate 70th birthday There will be a 70th birth­ day open house for Alvena Baldry on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Lin­ coln Meadows Community Room, 500 Lincoln, Mid­ dleville. Please join us for cake and coffee and wishing Alvena Happy Birthday. No gifts please. DYNAMIC FGUN LAKE OFFICE 2491 S. Patt.r.on Rd., Wayland 1 (616) 792-2219*458-0250 1-800-860-5253 rrpB HASTINGS OFFICE fg. 1225 Waal Slate Si laEl „ (618) 945-5248*www.era com sale after the program for one dollar each. Proceeds will support future pro­ grams for teens. Registration is required. Please call 891-1502. Callfor Classifieds 945-9554 0422 GUN LAKE • Located on Gun Lakes finest beaches, this charming ranch has been com­ pletely redone inside and out Gomes with separate back lot with bunk house and bath. Includes mem­ bership in a tennis club. Back property butts up to state land $2«9,9OO < all Linda. Rough 792 23MO X. or 1 MOO H6O 5253. Fall Hours: Monday - Friday 9-6; Saturday 9 - 5 -dosed Sunday^—" Antique Com Shelter Mums’ Pansies Pumpkins • Cornstalks Indian Com • Straw & Gourds Amish Wagon Qreat for taking pictures Knott’s Greenhouses 3422'76th Street S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316 (Halfway between M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave.) 698-8221 Quality Plants & Flowers far * Over 20 Years by Tom & Lois Knott | , OPEN Munday - Saturday 9-8; Closed Sunday wl �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/September 26 2000 Freeport Fun Day prizes announced Kris VanLaan, Sandy Naber, Carol Bouwman and Sara VanLaan stand with sale and auction items to be sold in a fund-raiser for Dutton Christian Schools. Dutton Christian School Harvest Sale is Sept. 30 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A sale and auction planned to benefit Dutton Christian School is sched­ uled for Saturday, Sept. 30, and organizers promise this year's annual Harvest Gun Lake Chamber sets annual meeting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Gun l^akc Chambct of Commerce is looking forward to a relaxing evening of networking with just a little business thrown in at its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Sam's Joint. The election of officers for the next year is the only item on the agenda at the dinner meeting. Any interested business owner who would like more in­ formation about the Gun Lake Chamber of Com­ merce is invited to attend the meeting. For reserva- lions, call the chamber of­ fice at 792-2219. The next Winterfest meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at South Side Pizza. Fun and fund-raising events also are planned in the coming months. The chamber will be host for bingo from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the Or­ chard Hills Golf Course. The deadline to sign up for the Nov. 1 Michigan City Casino Trip is Satur­ day, Oct. 7. Tickets are available at area restau­ rants or by calling the chamber. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-ads Sale to be one of the biggest fund-raisers of the year. The sale features do­ nated items from area businesses and parties in­ terested in Christian edu­ cation. Some of the items to be auctioned will be: • Homemade goodies. • Golf bag. • Overnight get-a-ways. • Dinner packages. • Whitecaps tickets. • TV/VCR for the van. • CD player. • Go-Kart. • Freezer pork. • Scooter. • Picnic table. • Outside mesh chairs. • Sega game player. • Beanie babies. • American Girl acces­ sories. The event is an adults only activity, planned for those present to focus on the auction. It will be held at the Dutton Christian Middle School at 6729 Hanna Lake Ave. It will begin at 6 p.m. when silent bids will be placed. The live auction will begin with Dan Young at 7 p.m. There also will be a dessert/appetizer table. Questions may directed to Sara Van Laan by call­ ing 891-7590. It’s fall fix up time and Jeff & Sherri of •* r L Westen’s Carpet invite you in to help you with your carpet needs. So whether you 're fbeing up a house to sell or to stay, Westen’s can help! t Open: Tues - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 ’JZSl “*^±7 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 3E **s “We’re the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe” Qh4 tn The one thing that was similar between the more than 50 cars on display during Freeport Fun Day was their shine. Cars with sleek lines impressed Fun Day visitors by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Freeport Fun Day was extra special for Joe Dutcher and Neil Wilkins. Dutcher’s 1965 Ford Fairlane won the trophy of the day and Wilkins’ 1954 Ford 2-Door sedan won the prize sponsored by Barry Auto Supply for best Enhancement committee to meet Monday The Village of Caledo­ nia will hold its third meeting of the Caledonia Enhancement Committee Monday evening, Oct. 2, at the Village/Township Hall at 250 West Maple St. Citizens are invited to come, join in and continue the discussion of future improvements to Main Street and the Paul Henry Thomapple Rail Trail. This is an opportunity for citi­ zens to have a say in the direction of the village community, its potential and what it will become. Committee members would like to strengthen initial support and gather suggestions from all resi­ dents and local business owners. For more information, call 891-9384. joyed the celebration. sounding pipes. The Freeport Business More than 1,000 plastic ducks went for a swim at 6 Association now will start p.m. Winners were first ordering new Christmas place Judy Blough, second lights for the downtown place Karlie VanSicklen area. The Business Asso­ and third place Brooke ciation has begun planning for the next Freeport Fun Fox. Whether it was a ride Day. Anyone who would back in time with horse like to help with the next drawn wagon ride or look­ celebration can stop by a ing at quilts or great food, local business and volun­ everyone who attended en­ teer. STAUFFER & WIGCERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E. Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 HOMEOWNERS MOBILE HOMEOWNERS FARM-INLAND MARINE WORKER'S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL-LIABILITY �The Sun and News. Middlevttte. Ml September 26. 2000'Page 7 Historical Society sees, hears Lincoln portrayal Want to play a little "pumpkin, pumpkin golf? Follow the swing of Chase Huisman and keep your eye on the ball like Jon and Garrett Hubbell. Michele Huisman looks on. Pumpkin World returns to S & S for another season by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Michclc Huisman says she is excited about the opportunity to celebrate We have “No Problem” saving you money. fall, the harvest and a love for the color orange as the new "Pumpkin Lady” at S&S Farm Market's Pumpkin World next month. Pumpkin World this year features a "games theme'’ with pumpkin pumpkin golf, gourd ring toss, the amazing maze and an al­ phabet and number game. There is also a punkinosaurus, stories and much more. School tours are of­ fered for preschool through third grade. Dates are fill­ ing up fast and any teacher interested in details can call S&S at 795-9758. Huisman says, "I also want children to under­ stand where food comes from, so I will be talking about farmers, farms and food safety as well." Saturdays are special at Pumpkin World. Special events are planned each week, from a visit by lla­ mas to an exploration of music on Oct. 28. Weather permitting, there will be hay rides as well. Cost for visits to Pump­ kin World, which is open to drop-by visitors when the market is oprn, is $2 per child Monday through Friday. Adults accompany­ ing children will not be charged. On Saturdays and Sun­ days, the charge is $3 per child. Each paid admission entitles the child to a 50cent saving on a pumpkin to take home. For more details about Pumpkin World, call 7959758. with us, thruutj) Auto-t Xxiwis by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Histori­ cal Society held its annual banquet, program and din­ ner Sept. 13 at Sam’s Joint in Alaska. Members and guests were treated to a portrayal of Abe and Mary Todd Lincoln by Liz Finkbeiner of Caledonia and Gerald Bestrom of Hastings. For those who have for­ gotten the high points of the 16th president, Abra­ ham Lincoln was born on Feb. 12, 1809. in Kentucky and moved with his par­ ents Thomas and Nancy Hanks Lincoln to Indiana in 1816. Abe’s mother died in October 1818. His father soon remar­ ried Sara Bush Johnston, whose energy and ambi­ tion influenced young Abe. In 1830, the family moved to Illinois and Abe soon settled in New Salem, Ill. He was elected to the Illinois legislature in 1834 and served four terms as a member of the minor­ ity Whig party. On Nov. 4, 1842, he married May Todd in Springfield III. They had four sons, though only Robert Todd Lincoln, the oldest, survived. Lincoln served as an Illinois representative to Congress from 1847 to 1849. He returned to Spring­ field and practiced law and became renowned in his profession for his droll yarns and stump speeches delivered with outstanding skill. Lincoln, tall at 6 feet 4 inches, ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 1855. He joined the Republi- T-K Schools host Punt, Pass & Kick |\U4cm" utsur.ukv dwvk-iifv ^'futo-Owners Insurance J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency 497 Arlington St. P.O. Box 99 Middleville. MI 49333 Phone 616-795-3302 Young pro football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the ThornappleKellogg Schools host an NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass & Kick competition Saturday, Sept. 30. The competition is free and open to boys and girls Call for Classifieds MS-9554 or I-B0M7Q-708S ages 8-15. It will be held 3 p.m. with registration starting at 2 p.m. at Bob White Stadium in Middleville. For competition information, call Monte Munjoy at (616) 795-5400, ext. 4663. Entry forms are available at all ThomappleKellogg Schools. The NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass & Kick competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing and place kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. Age classification is as of Dec. 31 of the current year. CUSTOM HOMES free uvitiol design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Drvt&on 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616W7-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 can Party in 1856. and campaigned for the U.S. Presidency in 1860 against Democrat Stephen A Dou­ glas. Lincoln won by de­ bating successfully, pro­ moting conservative, non­ radical issues as well as pointing out inconsisten­ cies of his opponent’s posi­ tion on slavery. The Civil War between the States broke out during the first year of his presidency, with the South gaining the upper hand, Lincoln made his most famous speech, the Get­ tysburg Address, on Nov. 19. 1863, and announced the Emancipation Procla­ mation on Jan. 1, 1863. With the tide of the Civil War now favoring the North, he successfully won re-election in 1864 against Gen. George B McClellan in 1864. Five days after the sur­ render of the Southern commander Gen. Robert E Lee at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia, Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater in Washing­ ton. He died April 15, 1865, and is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Spring­ field Ill. Gerald Bestrom, who presented the program has been portraying Abraham Lincoln since 1985. and this has been his liveli­ hood since 1990, combin­ ing songs and hymns on the musical saw with his Lincoln impressions. His parents were Lawrence and Hazei Be­ strom who owned a dairy farm near Alto. As a youth he attended Caledonia High School and was a member of the Alaska Baptist Church. He now lives near Hastings, and attends the Prairieville Bible Church. He travels across the country in his Log Cabin motor home, participating in parades, school pro­ grams. fairs and festivals dressed as Abraham Lin­ coln. He is often accompanied by Liz Rodgers Finkbeiner who portrays Mary Todd, and the two often sing to­ gether.. Bestrom also has put on charity programs at several nursing homes and health care facilities. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! Large & small? we do them all. Open by appointment PAWS ’N CLAWS 616.795.4664 106 High St. Middleville The Fund Raising Committee for the “Caledonia Class of 2001 ” is having The End of the M Summer Beach Party" (Adults Only) When: Where: Time: Activities: Cost: Saturday, September 30, 2000 Holy Family Catholic Church Hall 7:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M. Music, dancing, Euchre tournaments, hole-in-one contest, horse racing game, raffle (items donated by local businesses), beverages, food (donated by area restaurants) and fun, fun, fun. $10.00 per person $12.50 at the door For ticket information please call 698-8441 and ask for Tammy, or stop in at any Caledonia Community School office. Please note that this is the same evening as the Caledonia Homecoming Dance. So after you see your kids off to the dance, please come and join us for a great time and help to support the "Caledonia Class of 2001.” �Page 8/Thb Sun and News, Middleville. MlSept ember 26. 2000 TK Spirit Week shows lots of fun before rain The jazz band kept everyone's spirit's up during the two pep assemblies at the high school. What would a pep rally be without cheers Children in Shelley Erb's first grade class work together as a team to surprise the football players or silly games? Here the new teachers were anointed with pudding and whipped cream by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Before the rains came Friday night, Sept 22, Thornapple Kellogg stu­ dents celebrated the ap­ proach of the Homecoming game with Spirit Week ac­ tivities. At the middle school, students tallied the spirit shown by each grade level and the teachers. There was a door decorating con­ test, pajamas, twins and on Friday, lots and lots of orange and black clothing and even some orange Games included the traditional pyramid competition Gun Lake Community Church come celebrate with us.-...In Worship Experiencing dynamic music, a relevant message and quality child care. .. .Our Growth Joining with us in dedicating the Multi-Purpose Center. ...Our Opportunities Helping children, youth and adults understand self, others and Christ. Sunday, October 1 Worship 3:50 and 11:00 a.m. Open House 9:45 -10:45 a.m. Lunch Following 11:00 a.m. service You are invited to join us for any one or all of the options. and new Irfesaver relay ^0^%, °'’%:hed hair. The eighth-graders won, but on Friday the sixthand seventh-graders tied with 93 percent of both classes wearing TK colors At the high school, each class decorated a float, there were contests, cheers and general sillines. Even the new teachers were good sports and victims of pudding and pie plates in a Continued next page �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml September 26. 2000/Page 9 From previous page special game just for them. But because of the in­ clement weather that in­ cluded thunder, lightning and' too much rain, the football game was post­ poned on Friday evening until 6 p.m. Saturday. Just a little more time to wait. Harig makes play, Broncos win game KALAMAZOO — Caledonia’s Marty Harig made Western Michigan University’s first interception of the season and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown Saturday, helping the Broncos to defuse the Toledo Rockets 21-14 at Waldo Stadium. Hang’s pick came 9:43 of the third quarter and put the Broncos ahead 21 -0. "That’s a D-lincman‘s drcam right there," the former Grand Rapids Catholic Central star said. "I don't think he saw me; he threw it right at me." The Rockets, however. Tired back with a couple of scores in the fourth quarter. A Robert Sanford I-yard run with 1:26 remaining in the first quarter gave WMU a 7-0 lead. Sanford gained 93 yards on the day to compliment quarterback’s Jeff Welsh 231 yards through the air. Seventy five of Welsh’s 231 went to receiver Steve Neal. Neal is now second in* the Mid-American Conference all-time for receiving with over 3,600 yards. The second WMU run to pay dirt came with 2;06 remaining in the first half when Charles Woods barreled in from the 1-yard­ line. Toledo had a chance to score a game-tying touchdown late in the fourth quarter, but WMU’s defense came through with heavy heal. The Broncos are currently ranked No. 1 in the MAC in total defense. WMU’s win was just the second over Toledo is the past 12 years. The Broncos are now 3-1 and 1 -0 heading into next Saturday’s home game versus Ohio. Place an ACTION-ad in the Sun & News and reach over 8,000 area homes. Call 945-9554 today! And eight graders excelled on pajama day PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: AU real estate advertising in this new* paper is subject lo the Fair Housing Art and the Michigan Civil Rights Ad which collectively make it illegal io advertise "any preference. limitation or discrimination based on recc, color. reli­ gion. tea. handicap, familial status, national origin, age <M martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimination " Famdial Matus includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodian*. pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the taw (hr readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the lair Housing (.enter al 616-451 2'WO The HUP toll free tetephra- number for the hearing itnjiaired is I 8OO VI7- At the middle school sixth graders dressed up for beach day The first graders decorated the boys’ locker room before the pep rally. IT’S COMMERCIAL FREE LISTENING FOR YOUR FAMILY My $ | £ featuring Focus on the Family MINISTRY AND AA nn rI *"UKL Find us at www.wcsg.org or call (800) 968-4543. 91.3 WCSG IS AN OUTREACH MINISTRY OF CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml'September 26. 2000 Surplus commodity distribution scheduled for Sept. 28 A U.S Department of Agriculture surplus com­ modity food distribution will be held from 9 a m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at Caledonia Holy Family Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. Surplus apple juice, refncd beans, frozen ground beef, pork and spaghetti sauce will be distributed. Income eligibility guide­ lines based on a monthly income. Household size of one person under 60 years of age, $905; over 60 years, $1,113. Household size of two under 60 years. $ 1.219; over 60 years, $1,500 Household size of three under 60 years, $1,533; over 60 years. $ 1,887. Household size of four under 60 years, $ 1,847; over 60 years, $2,273. For each additional house­ 8th Vintage Village piece available The Village Players have completed the 8th piece in the vinatage village collection, the Methodist Church of Middleville is available at Shear Pleasure, Pharmacy Care and Thomapple Floral. The cost is $15. Don't wait to complete your collection today. hold member add $314; under 60 years and over 60 years of age. add $387. New cards are available. For more information, call 891-1298 Barry County Childcare Providers to meet Monday The Barry County Childcare Providers group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Oct. 2. in the meeting rooms located at the back of MainStreet Bank in Hastings. Members will cover the topic of emergency plan­ ning. There will be resource materials there to “rent” from the child care resources. Those who have materials they would like to share old craft books, etc. - arc asked to bring them along and share. There will be some there, tob. Wex* providers in the area are wel­ come to join. “It’s an excel­ lent way to build your child care. This is a job with a great deal of responsibility,” member Vicki Rick of Middleville said. There arc also a few open­ ings left in the CPR'first aid class being offered Nov. 4. For more information, call 795-9461 or Melissa Balsitis at 795-7344.' Free Laser Vision Correction Seminar! Kimberly J. Norris, M.D., will be holding a free educa­ tional seminar for anyone interested in learning more about Laser Vision Correction for the treatment of nearsight­ edness, far-sightedness and astigmatism. Conic meet Dr. Norris, ask ques­ tions, find out if you are a candidate. 'Visual Freedom' Wednesday, September 27 We now participate with most vision plans. FREE Screenings start at 5:30 p.m. Educational Seminar starts at 6:00 p.m. Creekside Professional Center Register by calling (616) 945-3888 "Space may be limited* at 1761 West M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 945-3888 3 William J. Meyer HASTINGS - William J. Meyer, age 88. of Hastings, passed away Sunday. Sep­ tember 10, 2000 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, as the result of an automobile accident on Saturday night, September 9, 2000. He was bom on May 13, 1912 in Atlanta. Michigan, the son of Hans and Charlotte (Wiggins) Meyer. He graduated from Atlanta High School in 1930 and graduated from Michigan State University in 1934 with a B.S. degree. He taught agriculture and shop class at Caledonia and Coopersville Schools. Mr. Meyer married Harriet Cross in February of 1937. They resided in various communities throughout Michigan where Bill worked as County Supervisor for the Farm Security Administrat­ ion. The couple operated an implement business in Caledonia from 1949 to 1961. After the sale of the business. Bill worked for the Farmer’s Home Administration in Sandusky and Cassopolis, moving to Hastings in 1966, he retired in 1980.He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, United Methodist Men, Goodwell Class, and the Homemaker s Group of the Caledonia JV Scot basketball team is 6-1 The junior varsity basketball team at Caledonia High School played one of its best games of the season Sept. 21 , but couldn’t overcome a 15-5 deficit in the second quarter and lost to Kenowa Hills 39-35. Leading scorers were Julie Slot with 11 points and Mindy Bode with 10. Top rebounders were Mindy Bode with 12 caroms and Kristy Woodcock with 4. Kristy Woodcock also had 4 assists. The JV Scots are now 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the O-K Gold Conference. Methodist Church. He was a life member of the R.C. Hathaway Masonic Lodge of Caledonia. Saladin Shrine, and the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Mr. Meyer is survived by his wife. Harriet of Hastings; sons, Richard Meyer of Nonh Muskegon. Jon Meyer of Middleville; daughter. Jean Meyer of Kentwood; grandson. Craig (Marybeth) Meyer of Cedar Springs; and great grandson. Tyler Meyer of Cedar Springs; brother. Archie (Lorraine) Meyer of Southfield, several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law. Glozella Meyer of Arizona, and Judy Mahar of Honda. Memorial Services for Mr. Meyer were held Thursday. September 14, 2000 at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings Rever­ end Dr. Bufford W. Coe offi­ ciated. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home tn Hastings. Harriet D. Knickerbocker HASTINGS - Mrs. Harriet D. Knickerbocker, age 73. of Hastings, passed away Mon­ day. September 18, 2000 at Carveth Village.Middleville, Mrs. Knickerbocker was born on February 26, 1927 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Coover) Parker. She was raised and attended school in Kalamazoo. She was married to Gerald L. Knickerbocker in June of 1985 Mrs. Knickerbocker was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years as an assembly worker. Mrs. Knickerbocker is survived by her husband. Gerald L. Knickerbocker; one son, Stanley (Barbara) Stevens of Hastings; one daughter, Dorothy Barton of Hastings; three step-sons. Dale Knickerbocker of Middleville. Bruce Knickerbocker of Lansing, and Mark Knickerbocker of Jackson; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or t services. Interment took place in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may. be ’ made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Horne. Middleville. tyiue WCecMA'uaC (fact tya On y&'teu&t A gift to the Barry Community Foun­ dation is used to help fund activities throughout our county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more infor­ mation on the Barry' Community Foundation or call 945-0526. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 26, 2000/Page 11 Middleville planners study proposed ordinance changes by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Village Planner Geoff Moffat last week presented members of the Mid­ dleville Planning Commis­ sion with proposed ordi­ nance changes. These drafts cover a lot of ground, including whether homeowners should be required to in­ stall landscaping before being issued an occupancy permit. Other provisions require buffer zones to prohibit what Moffat calls "accelerated blight." The commision mem­ bers will review the provi­ sions at their Tuesday. Oct. 3, meeting. The changes will provide "patches" until the master plan can be reviewed and zoning ordinances revised. A public hearing will be held at the November Planning Commission meeting for public input to these changes. Board member Cathy Williamson mentioned the difficulty homeowners have in getting financing if they are seeking to buy a home zoned "commercial." There are several homes along M-37 that are cur­ rently zoned commercial. Lending institutions are re­ luctant to make loans in these situations because of the problem of replace­ ment after a possible fire. Williamson will poll the residents along M-37 to see if they want to stay in a commercial district or return (even temporarily) to R-2 residential zoning. This could be done on the recommendation of the Planning Commisison at no cost to residents. The commission also discussed problems in the Hunter's Ridge area caused by both the original developer and homeowner actions and ways to cor­ rect problems. Members also discussed what should be done when someone presents a site plan, has it approved and then adds a driveway not marked on the plan. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 3. at Village Hall. Admiral Terpstra Honored Alumni for Caledonia Homecoming by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Educa­ tion Foundation (CEF) has named Rear Admiral Richard P. Terpstra as its Honored Alumni for the Fighting Scots Homecom­ ing celebration this year. Terpstra, a 1970 gradu­ ate of Caledonia High School, is currently serv­ ing as Commander, Sub­ marine Group 10 at the Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Ga. Terpstra will be the third honored alumni named by the Foundation. Lt. Gover­ nor and Mrs Richard Poslhumus (Class of 1968) were named in 1998 and in 1999 the honor was given to Harold Gless (Class of 1945). David Morrow, CEF president, stated "The foundation honors an alumnus each year to high­ light the tradition of excel­ lence at Caledonia and the service our graduates bring to their communities. "Admiral Terpstra is a great example of a Cale­ donia graduate who has gone on to render outstand­ ing service on the national level. "Lt. Gov. and Mrs. Posthumus are great ex­ amples of alumni who have made a contribution to our state. Mr. Gless is an outstanding example of the many people who have stayed and made Caledonia such a wonder­ ful and special place to raise a family," Morrow said. Admiral Terpstra will address the high school students at an assembly Friday morning, Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m. He will take part in the Homecoming parade, start­ ing at 5:45 p.m. at the high school. The parade route winds through Caledonia and ends at the football stadium. The Fighting Scots play the South Christian Sailors at 7:30 p.m. Admiral Terpstra will take part in a halftime pre­ sentation, and will attend a small reception at the American Legion Hall af­ ter the game. Cold Hands, Warm Hearth 1W I... J Trojan cross country teams excel in league Middleville's cross country teams took a first and a second Sept. 19 in OK Blue Conference action at Johnson Park. The Lady Trojans took first place honors in the five-team field with 34 points. The Trojan boys were second to Godwin Heights with a fine score of 44. Jen Verkerke finished third in 21:13, Melissa Quisenberry fourth in Changing Jobs? 21:53, Elise Nyland seventh in 22:54, Katie Richter eighth in 23:03, Christine Dood 14th in 23:42, Jessica Stortz 15th in 24:02, Stephanie Simon 16th 24:19, LeAnn Pitt 22nd in 25:03, Theresa Miller 23rd in 25:08, Kaylee Wilke 27th in 25:35, Amanda VandenBosch 29th in 25:57, Greta Gustafson 30th in 26:03, Almena Rabbers 31st in 26:12, Victoria Stanton 40th in 27:13 and Emily Quisenberry 41st in 27:19. For the boys, Tim Brog was second in 18:27, Mike Stortz third in 18:33, Isaiah Thaler ninth in 19:25, Justin Hoffman 20th in 20:22, Pattrick Jansens 21st in 20:27, Nick Tomson 33rd in 21:23 and Chris Harkness 40th in 22:21. I" i Experience the Warmth mid ( innfort of Vermont ( actings G’n* A H mid Stores and Fireplaces. 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Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work} Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Septembec 26, 2000 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 27 Sloppy joc on a bun or taco salad dix . baked beans, cinnamon apple slices, milk Thursday, Sept. 28 Pork patty on a bun, or chicken nuggets w/breadsticks, California blend, pineapple. Friday, Sept. 29 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, mixed veggies, apples, milk Yankee Springs Park Committee continues to plan by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Yankee Springs Parks Committee members last Wednesday met to refine goals, focus on priorities and discuss ways to raise funds to develop the park. Former Township Super­ visor George London gave other members of the committee a draft of a mission statement, which focuses on the family friendly nature of the park. Current Supervisor Al McCrumb said he met with the Barry .County Roaifc^cSrimtssion to dis­ cuss a driveway into the park. He will meet with Brian Drake to sec where the most appropriate loca­ tion for a drive is. The site should be "brush hogged" shortly, which will give the com­ mittee a better idea of where thingsshould go in­ side the park. Consensus at the meeting was that a walking path was the first step. Committee members will meet with local teachers to see if a park design competition is fea­ sible. Various fund-raising op­ tions were discussed, but before pursuing any of them, committee members want to be able to list their priorities and goals. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Parks Committee wili be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the township hall. More information about this pro­ ject is available by calling Ray Page at 795-7817. Caledonia Library landscaping installed Monday. Oct. 2 Rib BQ on a bun or chick­ en salad on a bun. com, pineapple, milk Tuesday, Oct. 3 Turkey fajita or meatball sub on bun. baby carrots w ranch, diced peaches, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday. Sept. 27 Sloppy joe on a bun or taco salad dix., baked beans, cinnamon apple slices, milk. Thursday, Sept. 28 Pork patty on a bun, or chicken nuggets w/breadsticks, California blend, pineapple. Friday, Sept. 29 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, mixed veggies, apples, milk. Monday, Oct. 2 Rib BQ on a bun or chick­ en salad on a bun, com, pineapple, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 3 Turkey fajita or meatball sub on bun, baby carrots w/ranch, diced peaches, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Patrons of the library will see the sign on Emmons Street in front of the library is bordered with stones to give it a fresh new look. The front of the Caledonia Library is dressed up with shrubs, hostas and other perennials. The work was approved at less cost than a previous plan which included volunteers. • Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Tile • Hardwood and Laminate flooring Sales • Design • Installation Let us help you explore the possibilities for your home, today! (D&WPlaza Next to Rite-Aid) • Phone: 616-891-2360 Lining the walk to the entrance of the public building are more plantings. The work was done by Sunset, an Alto based company which maintains the landscaping in front of the Village/Township hall. Reach over 8,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. 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Nielsen, who began his career in mental health as a care provider while he was a Calvin College student, is trained in behavior modifi­ cation, ego psychology, and hypnosis, among other ther­ apies. In the past he has served as director of organi­ zational development and clinical liaison for various THINK FALL EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter *795-7830 Experienced & Fulls Insured Small Jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville. Hastings, (iun Lake, Hayland A Bradley areas. mental health agencies in Grand Rapids, and as a pro­ fessor of social work at Calvin College. He has also served at Pine Rest as the clinical coordina­ tor of the Children’s Out­ patient Services, and as director of residential and social services. Nielsen is currently the director of Western Michi­ gan University’s social work program He has a doctorate and a master’s degree in social work. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services was founded in 1910. Situated on a 200-acre wooded campus Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! in Grand Rapids, it has one of the region’s largest staff of psychiatrists working with nurses, psychologists, social workers, and clergy. A rec­ ognized leader in mental health care. Pine Rest is one of the state's largest institu­ tions providing a continuum of services for all ages. This continuum of ser­ vices includes: programs of prevention and education; psychological assessment and testing, employee assis­ tance programs and church assistance programs; outpa­ tient counseling and therapy at 18 clinics in Walker, Grandville, Zeeland. Hol­ land, Cutlerville, Grand Rapids. 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Middle Villa Inn 795-3640 Cfc o* It’s Harvest Time ifproduce W ■ Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting - September 11. 2000 Regular meeting called to order at 7 00 p.m at township hall by Supervisor Board members present 7 Others present 12 Motion carried to approve agenda as prrted Motion carried to approve August 14 Regular minutes Motion earned by roll call tc approve bills in amount of $26.13078 Treasurers report accepted as presented Charles Krammen. of North Country National Scenic Trail asked board for permission to route trail through Mt. Hope Cemetery Board will seek legal counsel on this P Steffan requested board approve rearrangement of some family bunals. Board will seek written permission from family members first. Motion carried to approve Fire Station Committee list at mini­ mum of 20 members. Motion carried by roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 00-5. Motion carried to accept bid from Bobbie Paints to paint office and meeting room. Motion carried by roll call to approve Resolution 5-2000 in opposition to Proposal 002 to amend the Michigan Constitution at the November General Election. Emergency Services showed 66 ambulance and 16 fire calls for August. Motion passed to set specs and ask for bids on new tender for Fire Service. Motion passed approving hir­ ing of two people for fire service. Motion passed to purchase new pagers for Emergency Services Planning and Zoning Administrator report accepted Clerk thanked Sara Colburn and Ruth McMomgle for sharing work they did on cemetery records Meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m. Cash register stolen from local restaurant A cash register was stolen when Bailey's An­ chor Inn restaurant in Yan­ kee Springs Township was broken into between 8:30 p.m. Sept. 16 and 6:15 a.m. Sept. 17, according to the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment. According to Undersher iff Don Ford, an unknown subject entered the closed, M-179 establishment through a bathroom win­ dow and apparently left the building through the front door. Missing is the register and about $300 cash. Police have suspects and the case remains un­ der investigation, Ford said Tuesday. CORN MAZE • HAY RIDES • ANIMAL BARN YARD • PUMPKIN BOWLING GROUP • SCHOOL • PRIVATE TOURS hl YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD Yankee Springs Township Board Synopsis - Special Board Meeting September 17. 2000 Meeting called to order by Supervisor McCrumb at 5 07 p.m.. 4 members present; Cook absent with notice 9 other present. Purpose of the meeting was to discuss with Dr Lynn Harvey of Michigan State University the options of creating a fire depart­ ment if possible now that the proposal to collect tax for fire equipment was passed by the voters on August 8th - 2000 bal­ lot. The Township has three alter­ natives: Renegotiate with Thom apple; Create own department, or enter into a joint fire depart ment with other units Dr Harvey presented the weighted formula based on Population. SEV. and Usage A fire administrative board would have to be created Board member Finkbemer to contact Thornapple to discuss options In other business, the repaving of Parker Drive was delayed until next Spring on motion by Herold, second by Cook. There being no further busi ness, meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m A complete copy of the min utes is available upon request at the Township Office during regu lar office hours Janice C. Lippert. Clerk Al McCrumb. Supervisor (302) Computer equipment stolen from TK High Computer equipment and a videocassette recorder were taken when the Thornapple Kellogg High School was broken into sometime between 3 p.m. Sept. 15 and 6:45 p.m. Sept. 16, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Phil Vannette said an unknown subject or subjects broke into the building through the cook's office in the kitchen by breaking a window and then proceeded to the in­ dustrial arts technology room where a color printer, compact disk writer and VCR were removed. Police have no suspects and the incident remains under investigation. Two injured when cyclist loses control An Alto couple escaped serious injuries Saturday when the motorcycle they were riding with a group of other motorcyclists skid­ ded and overturned on Nine Mile Road near Marsh Road, in Ornageville Township, ac­ cording to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said Richard VanYates was driving the bike when the motorcycle in front of him began to slow and he had to stop suddenly. The action caused h:m to lose control of the vehi­ cle, troopers said. VanYates and his pas­ senger, April Evans, were both wearing helmets when the crash occurred Both were transportated to an area hospital by Wayland EMS with non-life threatening injuries. Big Band Dance “Tommy Z’s 13 Piece Big Band” Friday, Sept. 29th 7:30 - 11:30 mH II Cost CALL 616-765-3010 $5.00 per person A flash back to the Big Band Era!! - WE HAVE THOUSANDS OF PUMPKINS ~ Carvers, Cinderella, Lumina, Pie, Squash Acorn, Hubbard, Banana, Cushaw, Gourds Mini-Corn, Broom Com, Strawberry Popcorn, Cider, Baked Goods Maple Syrup, Preserves Decorated Cornstalks, Costume Accessories Bring this ad and receive S3.00 off any dinner entree Middle Villa Inn Visit Art By Bart and Friends Hand Crafted Unique Gifts Submitted by. Donna Stagray. Clerk Attested to by. Donald E Boysen. Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu­ lar office hours at the township offices.) (300) .. . O Monday - Saturday 9am to 8pm; Open Sunday at 1 pm 12453 100th St., S.E. Alto 8 miles east of M-37 (Caledonia) on 1OOth - 7 miles south of 1-96 on M-50 to 100th - comer of Baker (Woodschooi) and 1OOth Kits you take home & make Synopsis of Minutes and Pumpkin Open September 30th - November 1 Scarecrows To Go THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ° For resv. 795-3640 By Local Artist Til rj I �The Sun and News. Mtddtevtile. Ml. September 26. 2000/Page 15 FROM OUR READERS- Local citizens speak out on important issues Caledonia school bond proposals extravagant To the editor: is $49,522,000. Caledonia school voters Public statements that ris­ narrowly rejected a $50 mil­ ing interest rates will cost lion extravagant school bond the electorate $1 million request in June, the school's more in interest is fearmoneven larger proposal for genng. The SI million dif­ $54.5 million Sept 26 ference is the cost to use the insults the community’s fund. Since the law was intelligence and should be vetoed, it docs not matter if overwhelmingly rejected the proposal is passed before It is time for a review of or after Oct. 1 the spending mindset and Let’s look at how school the ‘big school’ mentality bond funding works. Unlike that’s generating these pro­ your typical home mortgage, posals. • a school bond works in Voters should known the reverse. The maximum proposals spending amounts amount of interest a school was first decided by deter­ will pay is decided upon mining the maximum mill­ application and the available age they could levy of the principle is adjusted to seven mills available to pub­ account for changes in the lic schools The spending interest rates when the bonds proposals for this millage are sold. This results in a sta­ were made to match the total ble annual bond payment dollars available while allowing the voted The school administration millage rate to decline as the rushed these proposals for a community tax base grows. September election, falsely The interest to be paid grew claiming that bonds would between June and September cost one half mill more after because $4.5 million more is Oct. I Voters, the “tie bar" being requested, the term legislation to limit wealthy was extended from 25 to 26 districts from borrowing years, and use of the state from the school bond fund school bond fund. after Oct I was vetoed by Schools are the state the governor in July. Total school bond fund to ‘buy interest for these mileages is down’ the beginning millage $4«,522,(XM) if the state rate, it makes the millage school bond fund is not rates more palatable to vot­ used If the school bond fund ers through it increases the is used then the total interest bond interest. It costs you YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLAN­ NING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 19. 2000, COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCAT­ ED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CON­ CERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 SEU 00-09-06. PARCEL ID NO 001-003-00 A REQUEST BY CEN­ TENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO INSTALL AN ANTENNA AND ASSOCI­ ATED EQUIPMENT AT THE SITE OF THE EXISTING TOWER LOCATED AT 1762 M 37 2 ZOC 00-08-05. PARCEL ID NO 026-006-00, A REQUEST BY JERRY ENTIN TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2342 YANKEE SPRINGS RD FROM THE *C-2 COMMERCIAL" ZONING DISTRICT TO THE *C 3. COMMERCIAL* ZONING DISTRICT 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAI THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ NANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSI­ NESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUB­ LIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COM MISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT^) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAI THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME AU PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BL PRESENT Al THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DtSCUSSON OF THE ABOVE PRO POSAL(S) DAVID VANE LSI SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 301 through, tn our case using that fund keeps the millage rate the same for nine years instead of declining after six years. The school bond fund works like a credit card, your pay interest on interest until the school bond fund is paid back. Proposal 1 needlessly tears down the existing adult edu­ cation building. Proposal I moves those adult education and <faiy care programs into the existing high school, tak­ ing space that now serves 300 students. These are two programs public schools should not be involved in, especially with double the dedicated space as proposed The first programs public schools should not be involved in, especially with double the dedicated space as proposed The first pro­ gram should use regular school facilities at night and the second should be han­ dled by private enterprise. Again, just as available tax dollars has been justified into projects, so have pro­ grams been justified into available space. False premises were used to justify Proposal I for the high school. The administra­ tion admits they do not know future growth rates, yet assumed the fastest growth rate as the justification for building the largest facility which ‘happens’ to be what the growth committee rec­ ommended. The decision for a ‘mega school’ of 1,300 stu­ dents is designed solely for the pride in becoming a Class A school and to pro­ mote officials careerism. Nationwide, the current movement is to get away from the Columbine size school buildings. Caledonia could build a second high school for 750 students, expand the existing middle school by 300 and keep the day care program in its pre­ sent facility. You then have enough space at one-half to two-thirds the cost. This would result in two Class B schools in Caledonia where your average pupil gets indi­ vidualized attention and will get to play on the sports teams Voters should recognize the proposed 1,300 student high school is only twothirds of the Proposal I expense The difference is for the administration’s ‘pet projects " We do not need to build the connector road between M-37 and Kraft and to move Middle School Drive We do not need to spend $3.35 million on a green houses, a full fledged live TV Studio, and $1.7 million on air conditioning One has to wonder who will get. and with what privi­ leges. the space being set aside for "parent volunteer offices" The $2 million of technology tn Proposal 1 is in addition to the $3.1 mil­ lion of technology in Proposal II It is not stated what and where is the addi­ tional land being sought. The $5 million in Proposal II continues this “spend as much as we can get” mental­ ity. in most districts school buses and technology would be part of a schools normal operating budget and not bonded debt. Caledonia get­ ting into difficulty doing this because the school board has consistently caved into the teachers' union wage demands. In 2000, Caledon­ ia was second of 37 schools in Kent Intermediate School District with a per pupil spending grant of $7,049 whereas most local schools get $5,700. At Caledonia, the difference goes into teacher and administration salaries that favorably com­ pare to local university salaries. This might be OK if proficiency tests, ACT scores, and MEAP scores showed you were getting your money’s worth, but sadly, they do not. Proposal II has 530 com­ puters and 66 printers cost­ ing roughly $1 million with inter-school fiber optic con­ nections. This is absolute overkill and there is no ratio­ nal justification for such a expense. It results in one computer per five students, a tremendous underulitization of a very expensive resource with an excessive payback period. $2 million is pro­ posed to install school-wide real time video broadcasting and to replace all the TVs and VCRs. If all those TV's plus 530 computers with Internet speeds 100 times faster than your home is going to educate your chil­ dren, why have all these expensive teachers? This week the middle school students arc all watching Olympics instead of doing history and math. Why on earth does the School Board think our chil­ dren need more television? The Caledonia School Administration is great in promoting itself and its fad­ dish pedagogical ideas. Pupils do leave Caledonia feeling real good about themselves, after all, grade inflation makes 40 percent of them have honor roll aver­ ages. But unless they were extremely self motivated, overall they are not prepared for college level work in mathematics and the hard sciences. The result has been a quiet flight of students to local pri­ vate and charter schools, some families even changing religious to get into them. The ACT records show con­ sistently falling flat scores over the past eight yean, yet the administrations proposed solution is to replace the ACT An architectural award mega school, with lots of expensive equipment with expensive teachers is not the right road for Caledonia's future. Both school bond proposals request too much money for items with few specifics that contain mil­ lions of dollars of “fluff." The administration and school board needs to cut these prpposals by at least 30 percent. I urge you to vote "no" on both proposals. Frederick R. Fleischmann, Caledonia Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 1 days a week �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml September 26. 2000 Master plan, from previous page us who don't like having neighbors right on top of us. We would like to keep some green space of our own, not which some de­ veloper put there for us, please." Others said the remain­ ing agriculture in the township actually was in the area designated for low density residential, (LDR) roughly between M-37 east to the Thornapple River and from the village south to 108th, rather than east of the river. Many people maintained that agriculture had no fu­ ture in Caledonia Town­ ship and that category was not relevant, but did not address the issue of small scale farming as a cate­ gory Several people present did not agree with the pro­ posed 10-acrc minimum lot size for land divisions in the section of land east of the Thornapplc River. Many said it was not fair to discriminate against those living in the planned agriculturc/rural residential area,because there weren't that many people who could afford to build on 10 acres and those people would be prevented from selling their properties unless they took less than it was worth per acre. One man asked the com­ missioners to re-draw the map. One man said he wanted his kids to be able to live in Caledonia Township, and to be able to give them two acres to live on, but would be prevented by the 10-acrc minimum. Bill Hitchcock said a 10-acrc parcel would be so expensive, the ordinary person could not afford to put the kind of house on it that matched the land cost. He said landowners who want to sell would be hurt because they could not get much more for a 10-acre parcel than for only one two- acre owner should be able to make a profit by selling several smaller lots rather than 10-acre mini­ mal lots. Conversely, people who wanted larger parcels and could pay for it would con­ tinue to buy them all over the township, Hitchcock said. "But don't hurt the guy who wants to divide it up, so he only gets half the value of his farm,” he said. Planning Commissioner Dan Timmer agreed, citing development costs. "If some parcels are di­ vided, the 24-foot wide paved road required to meet the current zoning would cost the same whether divided into five lots or 40," he said. "The costs of developing keep multiplying." Bill Bravata, who is on the CAG and is soon to be one of Caledonia's Town­ ship Trustees said this was not going to work. "If this goes through, people will sue," he said. He said most of the land in actual agriculture was actually in the area desig­ nated to be low density residential (LDR). He said tax assessments based on the highest and best use was based on residential use. Butch Welton said it takes 80 acres to farm. "It's too late to save the farms. When they are sold they will be gone. We need good planning for the situ­ ation as it exists." He said "In my opinion, two acres is a waste of land. A farmer won't be able to sell a 10-acre chunk as easy as two acres. You will screw us up when we go to sell it. This sounds like a city folk's dream. You need to get real." Welton said guidelines were not needed because some soils could not be built on, anyway. Those could be green areas, he said. Christy Heistler said wet soils would not constitute sufficient ’greenspace to counter overdevelopment. She said only about 4 to 5 percent of the area was in wetlands. Heistler commented the township survey showed people wanted to encour­ age areas of rural living, with larger lots preserved. * Bill Bravata said a way to maintain open space and preserve the natural features of the land would be to encourage clustering and give bonus incentives of more lots to developers who preserved open space. This would encourage keeping open space, but would not use up 10 acres of land per house, he said. He advocated maximizing the "country feel," but stressed a need to be more flexible. "I was born in America and I don't think I want anyone telling me what I can do with my property, " Bravata said. He said peo­ ple surveyed want to look at well kept farm land without owning it or pay­ ing taxes on it. "It's not logical," he concluded. Roger Keating, planning commission chairman, said the 10-acre minimum division was a compromise from a larger number, and could be adjusted down­ ward easier than upward. Heistler suggested the township might keep the 10-acrc minimum but offer the option of clustering with bonus densities ex­ changed for preserving open space. Paul Emerson said he had a subdivision with lots averaging 3/4 acre, sup­ plied with sewers. He said large lot sizes were caus­ ing urban sprawl. He advo­ cated smaller lots to ac­ commodate less expensive “Timing is an important issue. We are trying to time our growth the best we can, as our utlitites are available, as developers come in to do these projects.” - Chairman Roger Keating homes. He asked, "How do you subdivide around a house in the middle of 10 acres of land?" He listed public ser­ vices, such as fire protec­ tion and roads those homes don't have. "It's not safe. We need roads that inter­ sect each other. Keyhole subdivisions are wrong!" He argued that subdivi­ sions increased the tax base, saying he took a $200,000 piece of property that is now worth $1.5 mil­ lion. "Somebody has to pay for these fancy schools," he said. Koopmans said the heavier residential densi­ ties produced more people and more children, at a greater cost to education. Each child costs $7,000 per year to educate. He said one acre lots over­ loads more than just the school system. "Are we really ready for two acres all over the Township?" Keating asked. "We do not have utilities available for clustered housing or for two acres even. I guarantee you that within 10 to 15 years a septic system will go bad. That’s why two sites are required for any lot. Bravata said, "When you start using that argu­ ment we can postulate that anything may happen to support a view. I support the view that I live in America, and my proper­ ty's my property. If a guy wants to have a little junk on his property, it doesn't make my wife happy to look at it but that's his property, and his junk." Bravata criticized the plan for saying the Town­ ship should try to save its farmland. "Its Welton's farm land or Rodger’s farm land and not Caledonia's farm land. I have a prob­ lem with this.’ Keating said, "We are trying to slow growth and encourage greater concen­ trations around Caledonia Village, working out." Keating expressed con­ cern about scattered clus­ ters. Two-acre land divi­ sions would allow growth all over the entire town­ ship without sewer systems to support it. The home­ owners and the township will have to pay, he said. He said when developers had brought in their own utilities, "We created a planner’s nightmare.” Heistler said the cost of community services was greater in residential areas. She said the best tax base compared to cost of ser­ vices was provided by farms, industry and com­ mercial uses. Jim Steketee argued that there was not enough in­ dustrial zoning in the township. "Don’t you real­ ize we are losing our tax base?" He advocated mak­ ing more land in the north industrial section. Keating said industry wanted tax relief as an in­ centive to move into Caledonia and said other communities had been hurt. "Tax relief doesn’t result in an improved tax base," he said. Steketee countered that Kentwood gives small amounts away but gains overall. "Cascade has tons of taxes from industry," he claimed. Keating said industrial uses need utilities, also. Steketee said he and Emerson had brought utili­ ties where they had built, but said the community doesn't get behind it. He said developers could put up the money for utilities where they wanted to build. He also said, "We could allow clean indus­ try." He also asked for con­ sideration of the airport impact in looking at zon­ ing for industrial uses in the north part of the town­ ship. There should be more commercial areas planned along 68th Street and far­ ther south, Emerson said. He thought the M-37 corri­ dor was being ignored as a commercial use. A variety of commercial uses are being planned for M-37, however. Others pointed out people did not want M-37 to look like another 28th Street or like Kentwood, according to the survey. Keating expressed a planning preference for building out from popula­ tion centers where busi­ ness could be supported and where utilities cost the least to support the most people. Bravata, who had bought a piece of property on M37 with the intention of us­ ing it for commercial use, said "With 20,000 cars a day going down this street, it’s foolish to say the peo­ ple in the north have more right to be commercial than they would on the south end." Commissioner Stan McLean said "We need to regulate growth." He said Bravata bought property to be commercial, but the person who bought in a residential area with zon­ ing for open space also needs the assurance that 10 years down the road, his property is not incom­ patible with the changes around him. Bravata said "I think the Planning Commission needs maximum flexibility to make good decisions along that entire street.” He advocated intermingled uses, such as businesses, offices, vets, Blimpie, ser­ vices people to service the community so people don’t have to go some other place. "Leave it flexible." Keating countered, "Timing is an important is­ sue. We are trying to time our growth the best we can. as our* utilities arc available, as developers come in to do these pro­ jects. That's what all these sections arc... tied to the timing of it. We need to direct the timing, as the opportunities become available. The only way to do that is with a plan which sets the pace." Other topics, such as preservation of natural fea­ tures along the Thornapplc Rivers was discussed, but with less emphasis. Comments and apparent consensus would be considered in the final plan, commissioners said. Following this meeting, in a month or two, a hearing will be held to take other comments from the public. Township Planncr/Managcr Dave Zylstra said. After that, the final plan would be approved by the planning commission, hopefully with the agree­ ment of the Township Board. Freshman Trojans trounce Fruitport on football field Venturing outside the OK Blue because its scheduled opponent Godwin Heights did not have a team, TK’s freshman football team improved to 3-1 with a 4212 win over Fruitport. The Trojans took the opening kickoff and marched 58 yards in just five plays. The drive was capped by a 43-yard touchdown lun by quarterback Josh Eldridge. Kurt Bray ran in the twopoint conversion. Fruitport quickly scored a touchdown when its fullback rambled 48 yards to pay dirt. Leading 8-6, the Trojans scored on its next five possessions. Darrin Tape scored on a 46-yard trap play and halfback Bray tallied next on a 1-yard run. Josh Wolter caught an Eldridge pass and turned it into a 46yard touchdown. Bray ran in a two-point conversion to give the Trojans a 28-6 half­ time advantage. In the second half, Trevor Secord scored on a 42-yard run and Eldridge threw to Wolter for the extra points, Eldridge provided the game's last score on a 37-yard run. TK’s offensive line of Jordon Hartley, Ben Bick, Andrew Reeder, Matt Potter, Brian Cuneo, Scott VanderWood and Walter played well as did Mark Rolison, Brett Knight and Bobby Heibert on defense. The freshman traveled to Byron Center Sept. 21 to lake on the undefeated Bulldogs. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 26, 2000/Page 17 �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/September 26. 2000 Bulldogs still undefeated; beat Lady Trojan eagers Middleville’s Andrea Bouma (24) drives by Byron Center's Aubrey Flesch (34) Lady Trojan Erin Robertson (34) dribbles and looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. Middleville’s varsity eagers faced a very tough foe last Thursday, as undefeated Byron Center traveled to TK for an O-K Blue Conference battle. The Lady Trojans kept with the Bulldogs for awhile, but in (he end it was 7-0 Byron Center traveling home with 63-33 triumph. Megan Dutcher led the Lady Trojans with 10 points. Erin Robertson and Erin Palmer both added 7 points. Tara Marsh led the Bulldogs with 20 points and Erin Koopman and Aubrey Flesch both added 11. Byron Center led 12-3 after the first quarter, 22-15 at half and 42-23 after three quarters. In the junior varsity game, Byron Center prevailed 30-26, This week, the Lady Trojans travel to Gaylord for a game Saturday, Sept. 30 with Gladstone. Godwin 57 Middleville 44 The host Lady Trojans fell behind in the first quarter, but managed to come back, starting with a 12-9 second frame. Coach Marcy Uyl’s team stayed close and had some Palmer led the team with 10 and 16 points respectively. Ande Bouma made 5 steals and Ashley Carter pulled down 5 rebounds. Scot runners beat rival South in league Caledonia's boys defeated South Christian Sept. 20 in cross country 24-31 to improve its season record to 7-0. The meet was much closer than the score indicated as the Fighting Scots trailed with less than a half mile remaining in the race. Times and places for Caledonia were Tim Ross in WILTSE ’ S AUTOMOTIVE, INC Tires • Alignments Brakes • Steering & Suspension Mufflers • Shocks & Struts • Tune-Ups FREE TIRE ROTATION With Lube, Oil & Filter or 4 Wheel Balance 698-7375 5520 68th Street 500 ft. East of Broadmoor New Discounts and Payment Plans Available great opportunities in the end, but came up short. Sara Williams and Erin Stephanie Bell (20) works the ball inside versus Bulldog defender Alicia Barczck (22). first (16:39), Pat Spitzley in second (18:23), Joel DeBlaay in sixth (18:56), Curt Rozell in seventh (19:12), John Rozsa in eighth (19:21), Aaron Rohrer in 11th (19:46) and Adam Puricelli in 13th (19:58). Caledonia's girls won its second dual meet in the O-K Gold on the wet Johnson Course, defeating South 2930. Amy Busfield, Tricia Miedema and Becca Busfield went 1-2-3. Amy Busfield had a time of 21:25, Miedema 21:33 and Becca Busfield 21:45. South had the next seven runners finish. For Caledonia, Katie Ryan ran 24:24 and Kristina McCleve 24:25. Sparta Invitational... The Scot boys finished a disappointing seventh at the 12-team Sparta Invitational on Sept. 16. Ionia finished first. Tim Ross was first in 15:48, Pat Spitzley 12th in 17:27, Joel DeBlaay 39th in 18:27, Curt Rozell 40th in . 18:34, John Rozsa 64th in 18:42, Aaron Rohrer 67th in 18:43 and Adam Puricelli 68th in 19,51. The girls finished in the LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month. 2 Month. 3 .Month or 6 Month Policies ' FREE QUOTES ~ 616-891-0462 12-team field with a score of 117 points. Amy Busfield was second overall in 20:26, Tricia Miedema was fourth in 20:29, Becca Busfield ended up 25th in 21:48, Stefanie Maxim managed a personal best 23:21, Kristina McClevc had a time of 23:30, Lauren Ondcrsma managed a 24:01 and Julie Wicks dropped a minute and a half off her time with a 24:24. Need some extra cash? Got something to sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 for Sun and News ACTION-Ads! 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Winners for Middleville were Teresa Venton against Kristi Anne Eldndgc at No. 1 singles 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, Erin Holmes against Rebecca Renee Livingston at No. 2 singles 6-0, 6-1, Kara Hutchens against Tracy Barbour at No. 3 singles, Jessica Price and Veronika Villa against Tina Marie Eldridge and Karen Mane Kruisenga at No. I doubles 6- 0, 6-4 and Brittany Pflug and Cary Middlebush against Brenna Flannery' and Amanda Livingston at No. 3 doubles 6-7, 6-0, 6-4. Winners for Lakewood were Christina Tibble against Lindsay Dobson at No. 4 singles 6-1, 6-2, Keegan Krauss and Anna Maria Smith against Tami Smith and Shelly Cargill at No. 2 doubles 6-1, 6-3 and Christa Dickinson and Noelle Williams against Danielle Hoskins and Jena Jones at No. 4 doubles 3-6, 7- 6, 1-0 (default). Middleville improved to 4-2-1 with the win, while Lakewood dropped to 3-3. Against Coopersville... The Lady Trojans handled league foe, Coopersville Knstin Uyl lobs a shot over the net at last Saturday's Caledonia Invitational. The host Scots finished second at the event. rWlE Middleville's No. 1 Teresa Venton returns a shot against Lakewood's Kristi Anne Eldridge in the area battle at Middleville. with ease last Thursday, winning by a 7-1 score. Promotions, appointments made at Hastings City Bank Hastings City Bank has announced the staff appoint­ ments and promotions • Gina K Blough hat pro­ moted to assistant vice pres­ ident and branch administra­ tor. She joined the bank in November of 1974 as a teller. Since then she has held various positions throughout the bank and has been branch manager of Middleville since 1989. Blough has an associate’s degree from Davenport College of Business in financial administration and has taken various specialized banking courses through the American Institute of Banking. She and her hus­ band. Bernard, reside in Hastings. • Robert G. Ranes Jr. will transfer to the Middleville office as branch manager. He joined the bank as branch supervisor of the Middleville office in the fall of 1994. In 1996, he was promoted to branch manager of the Nashville office and, in 1998, he transferred to the Caledonia office to assume the responsibilities of branch manager Ranes has a bachelor’s degree with a a major in finance from Western Michigan University and is now pursuing his masters in business administration degree. He currently resides in Caledonia with his wife. Kathleen, son Matthew and daughter Rachael. Gina Blough Andrew Cove of Michigan Every Angler Needs this Map for TROUT SEASON! 35,000 miles of MICHIGAN streams plus LAKES on one map. The first and only highly detailed map of its kind. This 4-foot-by-4 -foot color map shows virtually all MICHIGAN streams plus lakes. "Anglers will drool over this map of the state's waters." - Deb Accord, Colorado Springs Gazette Robert Ranes David Schmidt • Andrew R Cove has been promoted to branch manager of the Caledonia office. Andrew joined Hastings City Bank in 1999 as branch supervisor of the Middleville office. He trans­ ferred to the Bellevue office in early 2000 to assume the responsibilities of branch supervisor. He is a graduate of Hope College with a bachelor’s in business administration. Cove resides in Hastings along with his wife. Kristen, and two sons, Damon and David. • David A. Schmidt has joined the bank and been assigned to the Bellevue office as Branch Manager. David bangs to the Hastings City Bank a variety of bank­ ing experience in marketing, loans and operations. He is a graduate of Fems Slate University with a focus in business administration. A native of the Battle Creek area. Schmidt and his wife, Mary Jean, have recently relocated from the Traverse City area to Wall Lake near Dehon. 4514 Division Wayland. Ml 49348 South Kent Kspnafl Inc Singles winners were Erin Holmes at No. 1 (6-1, 6-1), Teresa Venton at No. 2 (60, 6-1) and Kara Hutchens at No. 3 (6-1, 7-6). Doubles triumphs went to Jessica Price and Veronika Villa at No. 1 (6-1, 7-5), Shelly Cargill and Lindsay Dobson at No. 2 (6-2, 6-1), Cary Middlebush and Brittany Pflug at No. 3 (64, 6-2) and Danielle Hoskins and Jena Jones at No. 4 (6-4, 6-3). "I’m really excited about this team; they are coming on hard," Middleville coach Larry Seger said. "These doubles teams are just moving up the latter." Middleville is 5-2-1 overall and 3-1 in the O-K Blue Conference. "It was a pretty good day. The tennis team at Caledonia High School great weather, (but) Catholic finished second at its own Central just had too much tournament Saturday, Sept. depth," Caledonia coach Mike Wilson said. 16. 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P.O Box 188 1 Wess--------- --------------- —----------------------------Hastings, Ml 1 1 cay Stale_____Zip 49058-0188 1 I I I I t �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 26. 2000 High scoring Trojans win three more in soccer The Trojans soccer team last Monday scored 13 goals in a win against the Creston Bears. Middleville recorded nearly 50 shots and received some strong play in goal from keepers Michael Hart and Matt Blocksma. Scoring were Kyle Preslar with two, Eric Aten, Enrique Dominguez with two, Stu Aspinall with two, Jake Williams, Mark VanRyn, Kevin McClure, Adam Lucas with two and Dave Devoermer. Getting assists were Eric Smith with four, Adam Lucas with two, Dustin Snow, Michael Hart, Mark VanRyn, Dave Devoermer and Eric Aten. A day following, the coach Marty Wustman's team took on Byron Center in a league match. Byron Center came in with a 5-2 record, but could not keep up with the high-powered Trojan attack. Middleville again started strong as Adam Lucas two minutes into the game found the back of the net with Eric Smith making the assist. Senior Kyle Preslar had another fine game, scoring three goals to give him 16 for the year. Eric Smith scored one goal and assisted on two others. Exchange student Enrique Dominguez scored to give him seven goals for the season. Stu Aspinall tallied his third goal of the season and Dustin Snow closed out the Trojan scoring with a rocket shot that went through the keeper s hands. In goal, Michael Hart made five saves and Matt Blocksma three. In a game last Thursday versus Comstock Park, the Trojans scored 30 seconds into the match when Eric Smith sent a ball past the Comstock Park keeper, Middleville scored nine goals in the first half and four more in the second. Jake Williams had two, Kyle Preslar two. Eric Aten two and Matt Blocksma, Jay Lantinga. Jason DeVore. Matt Newmyer. Mike Riley, Zeb Truer and Enrique Dominguez one. Notching assists were Aten, Williams, VanRyn, Riley and Smith with two. Han and Blocksma shared time in goal. The Trojans are now 8-12 and 4-0 in the O-K Blue. Pastor John Bremer and his family Scot golfers win again; first in 0-K Gold Crossroads Community Church has new pastor Caledonia's golf team defeated Kenowa Hills and Sparta Sept. 18 at Briarwood to remain in first place in the O-K Gold Conference standings. Caledonia managed a 158, Kenowa Hills a 167 and Sparta a 178. Leading the way for the Scots were Nick Fuller who shot a one-under-par 35 and Josh VanVelsen who carded a 40. The Fighting Scots are now 9-1 in the league standings and 11-1 overall. Crossroads Community Church of Hastings has a new pastor, John Bremer, who last May became the new pastor of the church located at 2625 Airport Road. John and Patty Bremer and their family have been living in Grand Rapids for the past 10 years since John graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary, where he earned a master of theology degree. He has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and French from California State University at Long Beach and began his semi­ nary training at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minn, before transferring to Dallas Seminary. John has spent the last 20 years working for Delta Airlines while in school and then waiting for the Lord’s direction for the ministry which was to come to Crossroads Community. John and Patty have been married for 25 years. They have seven children, all adopted. The oldest attends Thomapple Kellogg School. They range in age from 1 to 17 years. They will be mak­ ing their home in Middleville in a house the people of the church are building for them. John grew up in southern California, survived the win­ ters of Minnesota and then the heat of Dallas. He has lived on seminary campus, in a white suburban neigh­ borhood, and 10 years in the Call 945-9554 for classifieds If our new doctor was any closer, he’d have to hang his diplomas on your walls. inner city. Anyone is welcome to stop by or call with ques­ tions. The church’s weekly wor­ ship service is held Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. There is also a weekly Bible study and prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. The phone number at the church is 94-58482 on Pastor Brewer can be reached by email at jbccc(aliserv.com. Eighth grade gridders play tough defense The TK eighth graders traveled to Forest Hills Central Sept. 22 to take on the 2-0 Rangers. It was a game that was played in sloppy conditions, as rain came down all day. The boys from TK, however, did not allow the conditions to influence their level of play and won 13-6. TK recovered four Ranger fumbles and gave up only one of their own. There was some outstanding running by the young Trojans. Jodie Scott scored in the second quarter and Adam Loveless carried one into the end zone in the third quarter. The TK defense had another solid performance, limiting the high-powered Rangers to one touchdown. Josh Mcyering had an interception late in the game that allowed TK to run out the clock. Turnovers were a big part of the game. The eighth graders will host Godwin this Wednesday (Sept. 27) at 6:45 p.m. Scots fall to Cedar Springs Caledonia fell to undefeated Cedar Springs 32-6 in varsity football action last Friday on the road. The lone Fighting Scots score came in the third quarter on a 10-yard run by quarterback Ben Busman. Caledonia managed 77 yards on the ground and were led by Brett Higley’s 37 yards. The Fighting Scots will hold their homecoming this Friday against their rival, South Christian. Now there’s another Metro Health doctor near you. Dr. Valitutto can give you the time and attention that your whole family deserves. New patients are welcome, so call today to schedule your free ‘get acquainted’ Athletes of the week visit. Most insurances accepted. And if he asks, fust tell him your walls are all full. Michael Valitutto, D.O. Internal Medicine Physician Internal medicine physicians provide complete and comprehensive medical care for adults and older patients. Busfield ran for a first place with a swift time of 21.25 in a meet with rival South Christian Sept. 20 and was second in 20:26 at the Sept. 16 12-team Sparta Invita­ tional. Preslar now has 18 goals for the varsity soccer season after scoring two against Comstock Park, three versus Byron Center and two against Creston in games last week. The Trojan team is now 8-1-2 and 4-0 in the O-K Blue. Athletes of the Week Presented by: 8941 North Rodgers • Caledonia, Ml 49316* (616) 891-1451 JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. & 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 Hsurance^Company M' — �The Sun and News. Middleville. M(/September 26 2000/Page 21 Area Gridders Square Off... Battling For The Ball... The Middleville Division 6 soccer team was in action last week. Here one of its players attempts to gain possession of the ball. (Photo by Jeannette Healy) YMCA NEWS Adult ( oed Volleyhall Middleville Coed volleyball is being offered for adults at McFall Elementary Gym in Middle­ ville A registration meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. IO at 7 pm at McFall gym A captain for each team is reqiured at the registration meeting The roster and team registration fee of $50 is due on Oct. 10 League play will be on Tuesday evenings starting Oct 17 and continue into December. Contact Lyndy at the YMCA, 9454574, or coordinators, Kone Wheeler and Julie VanElst, for further information. Basketball Instructional Clinics The YMCA is offering three sites in Hastings for youth basketball. Play will be on Saturdays starting Nov. 4 and ending Dec. 16 (no Nov. 25). Boys and girls should wear play clothes and gym shoes. Basketball Tshirts are included with the registration fee. Central Elementary Coed - 4 yrs. old, 8:45-9:30 a.m.; DK Kdg., 9:45-10:30 a.m.; 1st grade. 10:45-11:45 a.m.; 2nd grade. 11:45 a m -12:45 pm. Instructor: Rob Longstreet. Fee $25 for 3rd6th grade. Hastings High School Boys - 3rd-4th grade. 8:3010 a m.. 5th-6th. 10:30noop Instructor Don Schils. Boys Varsity Coach Fee $20 4 yr. olds-2nd grade Star School Giris - 3rd-4th grade. 8:30-10 a.m ; 5th-6th grade. I0:30-noon Instruc­ tor: Steve Laubaugh. Girls Varsity Coach. Fee $25 for 3rd-6th grade Basketball Spirit League The YMCA Basketball Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 14 hoars a diy> 7 days a week Spirit League offers players a competitive team experi­ ence with practices and games. This program docs require travel to away games. A Barry County league is also being developed for interested teams. The pro­ gram is open to boys and girls Practices start Oct. 23 and the season continues into late February Registration for teams out­ side of the Hastings School district Register as a team. The teams would provide their own practice and home game sites, and team uni­ forms. Team registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 20 along with the team fee of $50. Contact Dave Storms or Lyndy Bolthousc at the YMCA. Contact the YMCA office, 945-4574, for further informtion and registration forms. Lakewood and Middleville’s seventh grade football teams faced each other on the football field last week. Here a Middleville tackler brings down a Lakewood ball carrier. 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Here for You. pasting# (Citp J^anh vv vv vv.hastingsciiybank.com Member FDIC �Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 26, 2000 Trojan gridders blanked by Bulldogs, 31-0 Zia Shook (14) juggles a pitch made to the outside and manages to gain a couple of yards on the play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Brett Vernon (58) puts the defensive wraps on a Byron Center runner in Saturday's homecoming contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation Installation fee applies Must present cotrpon Not valid with other offers. ~ STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley. Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 Adam Nieland (50) and Matt Erb (34) pull down the Byron Center ball carrier after a minimal gain. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Middleville’s varsity collected just 69 yards rushing and 49 yards passing in a 31-0 defeat to Byron Center Saturday night in the school's annual homecoming football game at Bob White Stadium. In comparison, Byron Center had 83 yards rushing and 91 yards passing, but were also helped out by over 200 yards of penalties the Trojans acquired in the contest. "It was one of those nights," Middleville coach Tim Penfield said. "We are going to regroup and be ready far Saturday." The Trojans (3-2, 2-1) will play again on a Saturday this week traveling to Gaylord to take on Gladstone. The Byron Center game was originally planned for Friday, but stormy weather forced them to play the game the following night. Byron Center, along with Coopersville, is undefeated in the O-K Blue Conference and are now one game in front of Middleville in the league standings. "We hope Coopersville can beat Byron Center," Penfield explained. The Bulldogs led at half 21-0 and things never improved for the Trojans. "The story of the game were miscues or inopportune penalties which shortened the field... and they (Byron Center) capitalized," Penfield said. "We need to improve drastically." Zia Shook led Middleville’s rushing attack with 48 yards on 11 carries. On defense, Brett Vernon led the way with 7 tackles. Call 945-9554 for classifieds BENDER AUTO BODY - Since 1967 * Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Septembef 26. 2000/Page 23 Freshmen Scot gridders post shutout BUFFALO MEAT: HEART Smart, (616)891-8870. CHRISTOPHERS TREE/SHRUB SERVICE. Removals, pruning, yard clean-ups. Prompt. Resonable rates. (616)868-1614 A 20-0 victory was achieved by the Caledonia High School freshman team Sept. 21. The Fighting Scots led 14-0 at the half with the help of a 50-yard interception by Jim Haisma that went for a touchdown. 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AUTHORIZE] APPLICATION SERVICE FOR (mastdbmes) PET URINE ODOR Why Clean Your Carpet? CARPET BACTERIA AND DIRT MAKES CARPET UNHEALTHY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! Owner: Jerry Nystrom, Jr. Operator: Tom Wood Bonded & Insured Carpet matting can be caused by improper installation & cleaning. Call L&N for your carpet answers. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-10-03.pdf 7583434bec16fc7a72e92b198d6386a0 PDF Text Text Middleville council once again mulls DDA idea by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Main Street business owner and local developer Bill Getty told the Mid­ dleville Village Council Sept. 26 that the time is right to reconsider estab­ lishing a Downtown De­ velopment Authority. Getty envisions an orga­ nization that would in­ clude both Main Street and M 37 area businesses. The tax capture of in­ creased valuation would allow the village to im­ prove the area and encour­ age more shoppers to visit Middleville area busi­ nesses. This idea has been dis­ cussed several times be­ fore, but Getty suggested that the time is right now to build on the success of Caledonia FFA plans 6th annual toy show Oct. 21 the Local Development Finance Authority in get­ ting grants to improve in­ frastructure for local indus­ try. Getty suggested that his Towne Square develop­ ment on M-37 is an appro­ priate tie-in to a DDA. The village will notify all property owners in the downtown and M-37 areas so they can voice their opinions at a public hear­ ing at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening, Oct. 24, at the Village Hall. The DDA would not in­ crease taxes, but instead would allow the village to "capture" taxes on the in­ creased value of a busi- See DDA, page 2 Bill Getty Middleville considers open fires ordinance by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middleville's Ordinance Committee will begin dis­ cussing a new ordinance that would prohibit contained open fires within the village limits. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck suggested this ordinance change to be consistent with the open fires ordinance that prohibits burning brush without a permit. There is now little need for the burning of brush because the village has brush pickup. Village President Lon Myers said the Ordinance Committee would take a balanced look at the issue. 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 40/October 3, 2000 Myers noted it might be possible to write an ordi­ nance that prohibits the open burning of leaves and brush, but still allows fam­ ilies to enjoy a campfire in their own back yard. Proponents of an open fires ban say the move would help those in the village who suffer from asthma and other healthrelated concerns. In another matter at last Tuesday night's meeting, the Village Council adopted a resolution in support of the "Let Local Votes Count" statewide proposition, which is issue number two on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. Myers stressed that this would "make it more diffi­ cult for the state legislature to interfere with local government." Myers stressed that de­ cisions should be made by the local people who are elected to govern. In other business, the council: • Listened as Jim DeY­ oung from Thornapple Manor discussed the im­ portance of supporting the county-wide millage request on the Nov. 7 ballot. • Heard from Clair Miller of Earth Tech that there is too much nickel in the sludge and the wastewater treatment plant for land Final leveling took both a really big earth mover and a hand held level as final grading work is completed before the portion of Main Street from M-37 to the bridge receives its first coat of asphalt. application. The Bradford White Corp, will have to pay the difference to have the sludge treated and disposed. • Was told by Village Engineer Steve Williams that the had sent letters to the affected homeowners at Hunter's Ridge. The letters detail some work the village will do and work which homeowners can do to alleviate the some of the problems with runoff and erosion they have ex­ perienced in the past. • Received a report from Dave Dykstra that the area of Main Street now being repaired would be paved. Dykstra also requested that lot 5 of the industrial park be released to him. The village still has lot 6 to hold until the last payment on the industrial park is made. Council member David Newman also asked that Gruesbeck contact the Middleville Market Place to see if there is anything the village could do (such as fencing) to make it possible for the recycling station to stay. The village will be washing the dust off Faro’s Restaurant once the new road service is in. Faro's was thanked, as were the residents along Mam Street, for the patience they have shown with the process. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. This year’s FFA members are planning their annual tractor and toy show to be held Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shown here are Kimberly Russell, Bobbi Meyer (dressed for the Powderpuff Football game), Jenny Workman, Molly Spica, Derik VandeBunte, Marcie Crandall, Scott Rodgers and Justin Workman. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Model farm tractors, trucks and cars will make an appearance Saturday, Oct. 21, in the Caledonia High School gym in an annual show of toys, to be sold by more than 20 deal­ ers on probably about 60 tables. More than 700 people enjoyed this show last year. Collectors and toy en­ thusiasts from all over Michigan and even out of state often are the first to arrive at this unique show, which will start at 9 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m. It also is an opportunity for peo­ ple looking for an unusual item for an early Christ­ mas selection. Usual items featured at the show include toy farm equip­ ment, semis, cars, con­ struction equipment and related collectibles. There also will be several collec­ tor displays this year. Hosts for the show are Caledonia High School agriscience students. Pro­ ceeds from admissions, concessions and FFA items will help fund lead­ ership training activities and send members of the local FFA to their state and national conventions. The Caledonia FFA is an affiliate chapter of the Michigan Association of FFA and the National FFA Organization. Admission is $2 per per­ son at the door, with chil­ dren under 10 admitted free. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call Tony Grinage, chair­ man, at 891-8542 or Alan Steeby, FFA advisor, at 891-8910. In This Issue... Caledonia school bond request OK’d by voters High spirits hearten homecoming at CHS Survey: Citizens near airport most concerned by notse TK Board to discuss voucher resolution at next meeting �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/October 3, 2000 Historical JSociety tours Otto Turkey Farm The Barry County Historical Society met Sept. 21 at the Otto Turkey Farm. Middleville, where Tom Otto, who is the current owner and operator, acted as host Otto is the third member of his family to raise turkeys on this farm. He led the group in a tour, in which they saw turkeys in various stages of growth and devel­ opment from poult to the dinner table Jen Otto, who could not be present Thursday night, has made a video for use in shanng how the turkey farm works This video, while made for children, is taste­ fully done and was enjoyed Tom Otto gave a history of the Otto Turkey Farm. by society members Harold Otto inherited the farm from his mother. Kitty McQueen Otto Harold first put turkeys on the farm in 1939 Harold passed the operation to his son. David, who passed it to his son. Tom. Now Tom is hoping that his sons. Nick and Nate, will be interested in carrying on the family tradition Raising and selling turkeys has changed in many ways since those first birds were raised and sold on the Otto Farm in 1939. Business at the meeting included discussion about whether to continue with the “Save the Flag" effort. There was not a quorum at the board meeting so the matter, winle there was a motion made, will have to be taken up in the near future. Three flags had been committed at the March meeting and this commitment will be hon­ ored. The subject of starting a building fund was raised for consideration in the future. A flag adoption ceremony will be held at Historic Bowen Mills Sunday. Oct. 8, at 4 p.m. by the Historical Society and Michigan West Heat Your Home FOR LESS VERMONT CASTINGS WOOD STOVES GRID LEANEST LINE OF WOOD BURNING STOVES ENCORE Turkeys at the Otto Turkey Farm. Capitol “Save the Flags" 36th annual Historical sented by Fred and Bonnie committee. The 30th Society banquet Thursday. Priebe of Belleville. They Michigan Infantry and the Oct. 19. The banquet will be are known for their imper­ 3rd Michigan Infantry battle held at the Welcome corners sonations for Abraham and flags will be adopted at this United Methodist Church, 3 Mary Todd Lincoln Their ceremony. The $2,000 to 1/2 miles north of Hastings presentation will be "An adopt these two flags was at 3185 North M-43, North Evening with President and raised by public donations, Broadway. Mrs. Lincoln: the 1864 cam­ donations of book sales from The social hour will begin paign for the Presidency ” Marcelle Mason Birta, at 6:30 p.m. with dinner Dues for the 2OOO-2OOI Harold Frey and Jerry served at 7. The menu will year may be paid at the ban Morton. include Swiss steak and quet or mailed to Diana Bowen Mills is located baked chicken, mashed pota­ Phillips, 532 W Sager Road, just off of Bnggs Road, two toes and gravy, relish tray, Hastings. Mich 49058 miles north of Yankee two salads, vegetable, rolls President Mike Hook Springs State Park. and butter, beverages and recently mailed 2.000 Participating in the ceremo­ desserts of apple crisp and Spartan Products UPC codes ny will be members of the cherry cobbler. The price of to Spartan Foods Inc 3rd Michigan Volunteer the evening is $10 per per­ Spartan Inc. pays $20 per Infantry Regiment rc-cnac- son. 1,000 codes. Spartan tors, who donated $100 to Reservations for the din­ rewards the society with an help save the 3rd Infantry ner need to be made by Oct. extra $20 for their efforts flag, and impersonators Bob 14. All reservations must be Hook is accepting another and Roxie Mulvihill of' paid for by the arranging set of codes. Pleasant Lake, Mich., will party, even if they cannot A reminder, copies of be there as General and U.S. come. Call Diana Phillips at Marcelle Birta's book, “Aunt Grant. 945-9156 to make reserva­ Cora’s Bad Boy” arc still for The next Civil War flag the tions. Reservations can be sale. Contact Mike Hook or Society will work to save left on her answering Diana Phillips. There will be will be the battle flag carried machine. books available at the ban­ by the 8th Michigan Cavalry. The program will be pre­ quet. Some descendants of the 8th Michigan Cavalry are Charles Hendershott and George Garrison, among others. A list of Barry County Historical Society members The members of the and children in grades 6 will be left at the admission Middleville Rotary Club and above. Children in gate at Historic Bowen Mills are making plans and mak­ fifth grade and younger arc Sunday, Oct. 8, so those attending the 4 p.m. flag ing spaghetti sauce in free. adoption will not have to pay preparation for their annual Ray Page encourages all admission. spaghetti dinner Friday af­ who can attend to stop by. The distinguished member ternoon and evening, Oct. Ticket sales help support award will be given at the 13. the annual Rotary scholar­ The dinner will be ships. served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets arc available before the football game. from club members and The cost is $5 for adults will be sold at the door. Middleville Rotary dinner will be Oct. 13 DDA, continued from front page— • Efficient. clean-burning heaters • Easy to install • Easy to use. We are proud to offer the super-efficient wood stoves and fireplaces from Vermont Castings, visit our store today to see how you can save on heating your home this winter. Vermont Castings More Than Heat. Warmth 795-3536 401 S. Broadway. (M-37) Middleville Adjoining Village Auto Sales Hours. MF 12 7: Sat 9-5 ness within a specified dis­ trict. For example if in the base year a property was worth $10,000 and follow­ ing improvements the value increased to $15,000. The village could then capture the taxes on the $5,000 portion of the property. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck discussed the work the DDA could ac­ complish, including streetscapes, making the area more "walkable" and creating tie-ins between Main Street and Route 37 businesses. The Village Council would establish a board for the DDA, which then would administer its activ­ ities. �The Sun and News. Middleville. MI'October 3. 2000'Page 3 Middleville Clovers add food drive to 4-H service projects by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Clovers have added a canned food drive on Oct. 7 to their list of service projects. The club just completed a project that raised more than $2,000 for the B-93 radio roofsit campaign against child abuse. The more than 70 mem­ bers of the Middleville Clovers 4-H group work with their sheep, swine, cattle, gardens and other activities in preparation for the Barry County Fair each year. They are not just caught up in winning ribbons and awards, however. Complet­ ing service to the commu­ nity has meant in the past, braving poison ivy to im­ prove the appearance of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail, raking leaves for el­ derly or disabled home­ owners, holding auctions and yard sales to help combat child abuse, and other activities. The canned food drive will take place on Satur­ day, Oct. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. Members of the club will go door to door in the Middleville area collect­ ing non-perishable items which will be donated to the food bank in the Mid­ dleville Methodist Church. Anyone who wants to contribute items can stop by the church between 3 and 5 p.m. as well. Andrea Berkimer wins Commended Student honor Andrea B Bcrkimcr. a senior al Thornapplc Kellogg High School, has been named a Commended Stu­ dent in the 2(X)I National Merit Scholarship Program A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corpora­ tion (NMSC), which con­ ducts the program, will be presented by TK Principal Ellen Zack Some 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation arc being recognized for their exceptional academ­ ic promise. Though they will not continue in the competi­ tion for Merit Scholarship awards to be offered next spring. Commended Stu­ dents placed among the top five percent of more than one million students who entered the 2001 merit pro­ gram by taking the 199 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualify­ ing Test. A spokesperson for national Merit Scholarship Corporation commented. 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We hope this recognition will help broad­ en the educational opportu­ nities of Commended Students and serve as encouragement to all stu­ dents to develop their abili­ ties to the fullest.” Andrea Berkimer “Exodus Out of Egypt’ weight loss session set “Exodus Ouf ot Egypt,” a Chnst-centered weight loss Weigh Down Workshop pro­ seminar that has been fea­ gram, will offer a free orien­ tured on such shows at 20/20 tation at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Larry King Live. The Weigh Down Work­ (Oct.3) at Redeemer Cov­ shop’s “Exodus Out of enant Church. The free orientation ses­ Egypt” teaches participants sion will teach about the to replace their devotion to the refrigerator with a deep­ er, more satisfying devotion to God. Participants are los­ ing 10, 20. 50. 100, even 200 Downtown Hast ngs on Slate St pounds, with no special 1 ■800-S35-7203»4! foods, no pills, no exercise routines, no fat-gram count­ S4.50 with Student 10 ing. no gimmicks. Q Nc pa»w» o« a.vcount. This Bible-based weight loss seminar is open to both Stadium Seating Give* YOU men and women Redeemer An Unobstructed View Covenant Church is located at 6951 Hanna Lake Ave., just south of 68th Street in Dutton. At the orientation, partici­ pants will learn more about the 12-week seminar that guides them through a weight loss journey in the form of weekly video in­ struction. Each participant in. the seminar also receives a set of audiocassette lessons URBAN LEGENDS FINAL CUT (R) 1220. 225.4 45. 7 10.925 and a student guide work­ BAIT R) book to enhance and stren­ 1200 2-15. 4 X. 700. 920 gthen home study during the SAVING GRACE week. 1220.240.700 For more information call HIGHLANDER ENDGAME R> Julie Vanderkooi at (616) 554-7283 THE WATCHER = HASTINGS 4 THE CREW PG-13 ,ylK 12 50, 2 45. 720 Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! The Middleville Clovers presented B-93 disc jockey Reese with a check for $2200 during the roof sit campaign against child abuse. This money was raised during the Clovers garage sale. Now the Clovers will be helping the less fortunate by donating food to the food pantry ant the Middleville Methodist Church. Members will be going door to door on Oct. 7 and encourage anyone who wants to contribute to stop by the church during those hours. GFWC-Gun Lake to hear about hospice care The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC)-Gun Lake Area club will hold its regular business meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Barbara VanDyken, clin­ ical manager of Barry County Hospice, will pre­ sent an informational pro­ gram on hospice care. VanDyken, a registered nurse and social worker, received a master’s degree in counseling. She has a varied background in home care, college level educa­ tion, therapy and hospital work. Her informational program is intended to give club members an idea of what hospice care in the home involves, how it is facilitated and the scope of services available. The program will begin after the club's business meeting, at about 10:45 Callfor Classifieds 945-9554 a.m. Lunch following the recently held in Washing­ program will be offered by ton D.C. She attended as the state chairman of this Bay Pointe. Those interested in at- program. • An update on the tending fnay call Fran Leonard at 795-8731 or Homes Tour fund-raiser of Marjory Richards 795- Sept. 24. • A report on the South­ 8731. A sampling of club busi­ western annual meeting ness expected to be han­ Oct. 5 • Information about a dled preceding the pro­ joint venture to II. *. } gram: A report on the Girl- Turkcyvillc with the stown Ingathering of Sept. GFWC-Hastings Club Oct. 12. 16. • Final plans for the • A report from Frances Mlynarcheck on a literacy Great Lakes Conference in and mentoring conference Toledo Friday, Oct. 20. p|contempo Salon ValOT. ire*’* COUPON Gel Fil with Krl< *19 G. Jidl SaAvitt Cv/d^nfw/taAy Salon fjoA LKq uiUas family Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 A Lone Pine Greenhouse, Inc, 8540 Crane Road, 1 btock east of WhitneyviUe Road (or Grand Rapids Street in the village of Midcdeville) 616-795-2172 (100k for Dan Valley Excavating at the comer) Beautiful Two Gallon Fall Mums & Flowers $299 each 2 $Q" for Foliage Basket Sale $7" fl l(T HOURS Thursday & Friday 12 Noon-6 pm. Saturday 9 am-3 pm Middleville �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml October 3. 2000 Caledonia schools' bond requests OK'd lation of 3,600 to 4,200 students. High projections by past growth committees have been met accurately every time they have been made, Atkinson said. Three portable class­ rooms already are in place for use at the current mid­ dle school. Superintendent Doug Busman explained earlier this month. More would be used at the high school, but only as a short term solution until the plan can be implemented. After passage of the mil­ lage, Busman said he was of 2,089 to 1,977. by Ruth Zachary Area growth and result­ Staff Writer The two bond proposals ing increase in school en­ for Caledonia schools rollment numbers each passed by squeaky margins year have been factors that have underscored the need Sept. 26. Thirty-seven percent of for the new building and other changes. Caledonia district resi­ Dennis Atkinson last dents turned out to vote yea or nay to the near $50 January explained the million request, divided growth crunch in various into two parts, for a new community forums. Student enrollment has high school building, along with several changes to gone from 2,400 in 1991 to 3,104 at present, an in­ existing structures. Proposal I was passed crease of about 700 stu­ dents, or 100 per year. Pro­ with 2,092 votes for and 2,010 against. The second jections for the next ten proposal passed by a vote years are for a total popu­ grateful for the support so many people had shown. The next stage in making citizen-based group and involved officials. the plan become reality will be to proceed with plans already outlined by a Frankenmuth trip has seats available The Thomapple Kellogg Community Education De­ partment is inviting area senior citizens and com­ munity residents to take a fall motor coach tour to Frankenmuth, this Friday October 6. gift buying. The cost is $44 and in­ cludes lunch and motor coach. Shar Evans says, "Invite a friend for this fun filled dav in Frankenmuth. Call 795-3397 by Oct 4 for reservations and details." This tour will provide a view of the fall colors, lunch at the Bavarian Inn, a tour of the city and sites in the area. There will be shopping and a stop at Brenner’s Christmas store for an early start of holiday Tl 1ORN APPLE BIBLE CI IURCI1 _____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY Prvaching the Living W otil Serving Ihe Ri.wh Lonl Sunday Morning Worship 10 (X) a in (Jr Church Nursery available ) Currently meeting at; Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Idling Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9.30 a tn 10:45 a.m. -6:00 p in I aimly Night 6 30 p.m. '240 (>Hth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131 st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m FIRST BAPTIST c 0 U U CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “4 Church with a caring heart lor our community and the world ~ Sunday VAorshrp 930am 4600pm (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev R. Sam Grcenuny. Pester Lyneile Sprik, hmth Leader Al Tiemeter. ( ommunirt Catting Worship Sen ice......................... 10:30 a.m. Jr Church (Licensed Nursery & Chile Meeting at the Crow Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chruuey Dvhstra. Worship Leader Denny Houma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our wefc site www bnghtside org a Jk Pastor Paul M. Hillman "We are changed by God's love!” 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Mam Street (Missouri Synod) Worship . ................................9:30 am. Sunday School........................... 11:00 a m Adult Bible Class....................... 11:00 a.m. Ker. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street. Alto Ml 49302 On? mile east of Whitneyville Rd Rev P Adums Phone 891-8440 I2JOO Wcsa M-1 HitCWf Noonday Road) Watted Ml 4954X • ■’9$-‘"903 a g HIHfii UAKE Meeting you your friends. and yout Jamdy - right sshere you re at through Rcktte Messages Dynamic Musk ■ COMMUNITY church Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Servkv Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs 9 45 am. 11:00 a m 6.00 pin. 6:45 p tn . 6:45 p m Sunday Morning Worship .8.30 ini X 11 a m. Sunday Sch<x>l for All Ages 9 45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6:.30 p in Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630 p in Youth Fellowship Sunday.................... 6:00 p.m tJOaaa aad liXM Lakeside \ Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship <0 a rn Sunday School lor All Ages Io 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: M9-039I www lakesidccominunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave KAY TOWXSf.XI) KxsKm XOR.MAX KXORX. ChriMan Education DfroJw MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Clje ®llt (Eime jfTletljolrist CljurcI) 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S E Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School...10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.. 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. SUNDAY 8:30 & II a m., 6 p.m. Children s Worship and Nursery 9 45 am Learning for all. 6pm Adult and youth inter action w i th God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving >our Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 betueen Caledonia and Middleville Church School, Sunday 9 45 am Praise Singing 10 50 a in Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor James Dodds 616-538-8557 891-8028 • e-mail leightonSiserv net Rev. Rayle Batlard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 GI N LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH t M-37. north of Middleville • 795-9726 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America ■ CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Leighton Church Redeemer Covenant Church - OCTOBER 8I'TH SI NDA\ AFTER PENTECOST Pastor \orni and Conde an- on vacation this wei _________ Guest Rev Dr. William Strop_________ Rev S'orman Kohns 616-891-8167 G«JN 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax 891-8648 CHURCH (non-tradttional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship 10.30 a.m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings ..................... 7:00 p.m. Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at KMkh Si CALEDONLA UNITED METHODIST I I I Y a place to belong, a place to become 792-2889 CALEDONIA U St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St.. Caledonia. Ml (Missouri Synod) 'Be devoted to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a m Rom 12 10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Ruben (ierke • Office 891 -8688 • Church 891 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Mkidlev«e Sunday School 9 45 a m Middleville Morrung Worship 11 00 a m Ret tax'Zuchman Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH .. W^-^ey . ... . ■ ftZIK Ct 8546 ’7. e. Ave cr 84rn St. •. 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody. and Jesus is Lord" Temporarily Meeting at Caledonia High School SiDdayScfxo 930 am &«jay Momrg Mxmp 1030 am Sunday Evening .‘Zxsrxp 600 p.m Wed Mia*eev P-aye? 4 8<be Study 100 p m Rev rhoma5 9uys. Rev Kat Bashor Assoc Pasror/voutn Ministries �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/October 3. 2000/Page 5 Whitneyville Bible Church plans new building by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Whitneyville Bible Church came to the Cale­ donia Township Board last week with a special use request to build a new home on a nearby site on Whitneyville Avenue. The church lost the larger part of its previous structure in a fire June 15, 1998, after the addition was struck by lightning. Members since then have been meeting at the high school until permanent ar­ rangements could be made. Mike Williams, who brought the request before the board, said the pro­ posed 37-acre site for the church, located about 200 yards from the former church property will be Engagements Walker-Huston Harry and Carla Walker of Middleville arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Racchclle ( athlcen to Todd Allen Hus­ ton, son of Al and Barb Hus­ ton of Jenison. Racchclle is a 1996 gradu­ ate of Thomapplc Kellogg High School and is currently working towards her Bache­ lors Degree in Elementary Education at WMU. Todd, a 1992 graduate of Jenison High School, re­ ceived his Bachelor’s Degree in 1996 from Davcnpoit College He is currently em­ ployed at Foremost Insur- ancc Company. An October 28. 2(XX) wed­ ding is planned. VanTil-Schilthroat Mr. and Mrs James VanTil of Wayland are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa VanTil to William Schilthroat. William is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Schilthroat of Middleville. Both William and Melissa arc 1999 graduates of Thornapplc Kellogg High School. They are planning a Octo­ ber 27, 2000 wedding. SAVE ON YOUR AUTO & HOME INSURANCE..< If you have your personal auto and homeowners insurance with us, both policies will cost you less . £ Exclusively for Michigan fair drivers and homeowners Lynn Denton from Farm Bureau Agency Insurance. Call now 1-800-443-5253 4695 Middleville Rd M-37, Middleville Ml 49333 FARM BUREAU IHSURAVCE www tannbureauinsu’ancemi com larger than the previous site, which was thought to b- *oo small for the groups e —(ual needs. The group includes about 300 to 400 people, Williams said. One of the steps in mak­ ing the concept of the church a reality will be to use an area now marshy, and to create another area to the northeast, to miti­ gate the wetland loss in accordance with DNR reg­ ulations. This will allow the actual building to be placed more to the north­ east than presently indi­ cated on the plan. The congregation would like to be sure that place­ ment and parking will fit the church needs comfort­ ably Williams said. The first phase would include only 12 acres at the por­ tion of the property nearest the road. The back part of the parcel adjoins the Trent Henry development. The property is being purchased from Lucy Smith, who will live in the Scarecrows to visit Barber School Oct. 14 Weird and wonderful scarecrows, wearing old clothes stuffed with straw and embellished with jaunty hats area are ex­ pected to make their ap­ pearances from 10 a.m. un­ til 3 p.m. in at Barber School Caledonia Satur­ day, Oct. 14. The scarecrows then will make individual debuts all over the township in cele­ bration of Halloween. The scarecrow event is attended by children of all ages, especially the young at heart. There is a small fee to make a scarecrow, with no pre-registration. There will also be .pumpkins for paint­ ing. The Barber School is lo­ cated behind the fire sta­ tion on Maple Street in Caledonia. Sponsored by the Cale­ donia Historical Commis­ sion, this is one of the fund-raisers that helps sup­ port the organization and its goal for preservation of historic buildings, like the Barber School and other projects related to record­ ing history in Caledonia Township. 100-year-old home until July of next year, allowing her time to make other liv­ ing arrangements. Williams said the house may be kept by the church and used in its ministry for offices, youth or senior groups. He said it could be possible the building would need to be torn down at some future date. The Road Commission picked the best location for driveway visibility in and out of the facility. Once Smith vacates the house, the farm house drive would be closed off and moved to connect to the church drive. Williams said the Health Depart­ ment had given a positive preliminary assessment, though final approvals would be gained before bringing the plan back for the site plan review. A thick stand of hard­ woods is thought to pro­ vide exceptional screening for the northern boundary of the property. Lighting would be directed at the church lot. In case of heavy traffic, Williams said he believed a police officer could be contracted to direct traffic. The Township Board had the first reading on the proposed ordinance to al­ low the use. It could be adopted as early as the next Township Board meeting. Mystery woman’s identity sought A puzzling discovery has baffled Don and Sharon Schaeffer, who re­ cently found an old oil painting of an unknown woman in the attic of their home on 111 Mill Ave. in Caledonia. The stern portrait may date back to 1878, or ear­ lier. The home was built in 1878 by a family named Rosenberg. Whether the lady depicted was a Fun. Guaranteed. Carnival is the only cruise line in the world that offers a Vacation Guarantee That’s how confident we are you’ll enjoy every moment of your “Fun Ship.” experience. 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Maple, Caledonia, 49316. 05 accepted I & gjn. toutte art ew wfa tMoonX Uc rattw □» kMct aw* cr*» ••wxx-. wfa Mr vwtf prvwr or Cjnwa far ta* C MB8Cjnw»Cflrpor*xm Al'’**'***•* lw tow w hnm Premier Travel & Cruise 7105 Kroff Ave . S E. Ccfedomc M’ 49316-9402 (Cornet of Kraft & Broadmoor) Hours Mon -Thurs 8 30-6; Fri 8:30-6; Sat 10-2 www ptemiertraveiinc.corn (616) 554*0311 XMeswKk^prxxcwieMS^pertuetifciuefaoccufaWjLcrvrteorWi pAft toeVuxet (MWW SO) Mttncoorw �Page 6/The Sun and News, M»ddlevHle. Ml/Octobef 3. 2000 TK 8th grade ‘Olympics’ includes learning, laughing All the Kenyans wore red bandannas. Here they are showing one of their answers during the academic quiz portion of the competition. Peru took first in the flag contest by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Eighth-graders on the black team at the Thor­ napple Kellogg Middle School have been hard at work in their social stud­ ies, classes learning about different countries. Using an "Olympics” theme, the students cre­ ated flags of their coun­ tries, chants to spui on their athletes and even learned the money on which their country's economy is based and the national anthems (even when written in a foreign language). Students learned about the history of the Olympics, the first to win an event and even the god (Zeus) for whom the games were an honor. Student teams then competed in three fun thinking games. In one they had to create a freestanding tower of spaghetti .and marshmallows, In an- other they had to cooper­ ate by keeping their feet on a sheet of paper and racing across the gym floor without tearing the paper. The final competion was a relay using spoons and cotton balls. Some teams discovered that an "unap­ proved but not forbidden" substance, spit, helped cotton balls stay in the spoon. A stealth teacher kept an eye on the teams and awarded good sportsman­ ship prizes for cooperative work, praising other teams and team members en­ couraging each other. Teams were awarded their prizes Sept. 29. Kenya had four first place and one second place. Peru had one first and one third place. Bhutan had first place in the chant and paper trail, a second in research and a third in sportsmanship. Mexico had two second place finishes and the Mexican sombrero worn by one of the participants cer­ tainly added to the style shown by the team. Portugal had one first one second and three thirc place finishes. Sri Lanka had one second and one third place finish. Australia led the parade of nations and came in with one second and one third place finish. Finland also had one second and one third.place finish. Zimbabwe came in third in the chant and Belize came in third in the shuttle relay. Laughter at teachers demonstrating the tech­ niques or each other when towers collapsed filled the gym. Chants used the ac­ robatic and musical skills of their members. Perjiaps no one now will forget that Thodesius was the emperor who ended the Olympics. Was there a substance that allowed some relayers to run and not lose their cotton ball? You bet your spit there was! WASTED" ' " The Paper Trail Gang ss/home-based business owners noted tor using the'shoebox approach' approach* A group of small busmess/home-based to record keeping (particularly those in the direct sales or budding trades.) < MEMBERS OF THE PAPER TRAIL GANG ARE SUSPECTED OF: Over/under-paying their business & personal taxes Incurring penalties & interest for late filings It took teamwork to reach the finish line in the race where four pairs of feet had to stay on the paper while moving down the gym floor. 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Mrs. Engel was employed at Pennock Hospital and several other local hospitals. She was a 1 st Lieutenant in the United State Army Nurses Corp, serving in New Guinea during World War IL She helped and saved thousands of men in the burn unit. Before she went overseas, she served at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D C. Mrs. Engel and her husband, Cornelius, started Englewood Campground in 1965 and she retired after selling the campground in 1981. She enjoyed reading, painting, gardening and sewing. She loved her pct dogs. Brandy Sue and Roscoe. She was always doing kind deeds for her family and friends and for people who needed a helping hand. Mrs. Engel was preceded in death by her husband. Cornelius A. Engel; her parents; and five brothers. She is survived by her very special friend. Denise Secord; sister-in-law, Emily Van Matre, nieces and nephew. Joanne Pennington, Holly Steiner. Emily Mugridge. Andy Pennington and Sherri Green; and several great nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service of Friendship will be held on Friday, October 6. 2000 at 1:00 P.M. at the Homestead at 155 Old Mill Road, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Geraldine “Gerry” (Williams) Neil C A L E D () N I A Geraldine “Gerry" (Williams) Neil, age 86, of Caledonia, passed away Saturday, September 23. 2000 at Carvcth Village in Middleville. She was born on August 16, 1914 in Carlton Center, Hastings, the daughter of Henry and Ardeema Williams. Mrs. Gerry Neil was raised in Carlton Center and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1931. She was married to Alex R. Neil on February 14, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri. Mrs. Gerry Neil was employed at Caledonia Community Schools in the Food Service. She was a member of Peace Reformed Church. Caledonia Qrder of Eastern Stars, Lifetime Member of Caledonia American Legion Auxiliary, and Stephens Ministry. Mrs. Gerry Neil was a homemaker, she enjoyed reading and crocheting. She was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved Christopher Danaher----------WAYLAND - Christopher Danaher, aged 33, of Wayland passed away Sunday. October 1, 2000 at Laurels of Sandy Creek, Wayland. Christopher was born on January 7, 1967 in Grand Rapids. Michigan. He attended Peace Reformed Church. He attended Michigan School for the Blind. Barn County Day Center, Allegan County Day Center and he graduated from Lincoln School of Grand Rapids. He is survived by his fos­ ter parents. Robert and Betty Noffke and family and friends of Middleville. Graveside services will 'be held Tuesday morning, October 3. 2000 at 10:00 a m. at the Coman Cemetery, Middleville, Reverend FL “Red” Faber officiating Interment will be at Coman Cemetery. Middleville. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. husband, Alex R. Neil; parents, Henry and Ardeema Williams; and brother. Lawton Williams. Mrs. Gerry Neil is survived by her children, Wyatt and Jeanne Neil of Caledonia, Janna Kelly of Grand Rapids, Bill and Brigitte Neil of Caledonia, Lori and Jim Trutsch of Middleville; special family member, George and Jan Iler of Gurnee, Illinois; her grandchildren, Jon and Heather Neil, Dana Kelly, Jennifer and Micah Stanton, Kirsten and Tony Bonnema, Blake Trutsch, Amanda Trutsch, April and Dave Gross; five great grandchildren; niece, Luana Tolan; nephew, Gail Williams. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at the Peace Reformed Church. Reverend F. L. “Red” Faber officiated. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Sweater Weather %% ‘ | / g regular price... 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All three girls share a love of dark blue Lindsey Robertson served on the Homecoming court in 1997. This year sister Whitney Robertson attended as a ninth grade representative. She is shown here with Josh Eldridge. Low Rates, No Up Front Fees Bad Credit & bankruptcy Accepted 24 hr. Approval dresses and enjoyed help­ ing one another get read­ ing for the dance on Satur­ day night. Lindsay even came home from Central Michi­ gan University to lend a helping hand. Call toll free... 1-888-350-2027 ext. 246 S^OO^UTURE ./Depends XZ/ On Your Financial Planning NOW Visit the Loan Specialists at State Bank of Caledonia State Bank of Caledonia offers a full range of mortgage products including: Senior Erin Robertson also followed in her sisters’ footsteps. She was one of the 12th grade representatives shown here with Chad Van Spronsen. THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 4 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, or cheesy burrito? peas, pears, milk. Thursday, Oct. 5 Chicken nuggets or ham and cheese on a bun, broc­ coli w/cheese, fresh grapes, milk. Friday, Oct. 6 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, baked beans, fresh apple, milk. .Monday, Oct. 9 Breakfast for lunch. French toast sticks w/sausage links or seasoned green beans, mixed fruit, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 10 Taco salad or Swiss chick­ en sandwich on a bun, California blend, fresh watermelon, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. ^HAIR DESIGNERS \^/ Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. 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Ml/October 3. 2000/Page 9 CALEDONIA K Senior Parents '^3 Class of 2000 s A . wish to thank the supporters of the All-night Senior Party: 68th Street Grill & Pizzeria Alliance Sheet Metal Alma College Amway Corporation Amway Surplus Store Aquinas College Bed, Bath & Beyond Big Old Fish House Bradford-White Blimpie's Blimpie's, Caledonia Briarwood Golf Club & Broadmoor Golf Course Burger King The Bun Basket Byron Center State Bank Caledonia Funeral Home Calvin College Carleton Equipment Company Central Michigan University Dr. Richard Choryan Contempo Salon Inc. Crystal Flash Dutton Automotive Essential Bean Family Fare Supermarkets Family Tavern Faro’s Pizza Fortune Chef Ferris State University Frederik Meijer Gardens Jim & Lynn Gless Get-em-Go Grand Rapids Community College Grand Valley University Great Lakes Car Wash Harder & Warner Nursery Inc. Hastings City Bank Highland Chrysler Plymouth Jeep Lesco Jack Loaks Theatres, Inc. Main Attraction MC Sporting Goods Mueller Paints Mulberry Bush Night Hawk Restaurant Kettering University Prudential Insurance Rogers Dept. Store Sam’s Joint Seif Chevrolet Spartan Stores Sears State Bank of Caledonia Stekettee Turf Service Sunsations Swiej-enga Jewelers University of Michigan West Michigan White Caps Western Michigan University Yonker Excavating, LLC Yonker Landscaping Caledonia Amoco Gas Station Caledonia Marathon Station Caledonia Crystal Flash Station Caledonia Total Gas Station Brandywine Restaurant VFW Chuck Clark Caledonia High School The Fischer Family The Karohonek Family The Van Volkinburg Family The Mulvihill Family The Morehouse Family The Bravata Family The Thacker Family The Pentecost Family ... and all those in the community who donated their pocket change �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 3. 2000 CHS Orchestra selected to perform at conference bv Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer The Caledonia High School Orchestra was one of two high school groups selected to perform at the Music Educational Con­ ference in Ann Arbor Jan. 18 and 19, which will be widely attended by music educators from Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. Several bands and or­ chestras including, col­ leges from a wider area will be playing at Hill Au­ ditorium for the confer­ ence. The two high school groups invited include CHS and the Rockford High School Band. Grand Valley State University will also be represented. The music department of U of M will perform ’’Col­ lage,” at the event. The orchestra was se­ lected from a recording of the orchestra, which leader Pete DeLille sent in to demonstrate the group's work. This year the orches­ tra has 85 students. Students in the orchestra expressed their impres­ sions. Julie Van Kalker, a se­ nior at CHS said ” People Popular entertainer performs Oct. 6 & 7 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Rick Charette will return with his lively blend of singable songs to McFall Elementary School Friday, Oct. 6. These musical work­ shops will allow Charette to refine the performances of "Popcorn," "Mud" and "Alligator in the Elevator." As a special treat, a family performance is scheduled for I p.m. Satur­ day, Oct. 7. in the high school auditorium. Charet­ te's visit to the Thornapplc Kellogg schools is under­ written by the McFall Parcnt-Tcachci Organization. Rick Charette There is no charge for students attending the concert and the cost for parents is $1. will be coming' from vari­ ous music schools. This will mean we have some­ thing to work for... a goal. I like the challenge. It will mean hard work and disci­ pline." She plays the vio­ lin. The various groups will be judged on their accom­ plishment. and they will be expected to meet a high standard. Leaders of the music groups perform­ ing will be understandably anxious that their own stu­ dents do a top notch job. Caledonia students are aware of this and want to do well. "We want Mr. DeLille to be proud of us," said Nessa Hofstra. "It is overwhelm­ ing to know we were picked. I feel a little ner­ vous, but also excited. If we set our mind to it we can do our best." she said. A senior, Hofstra has been playing violin since fourth grade. "I hope everyone focuses on the work and that the orchestra will do its best, "Van Kalker said. " Dan Clark, another se­ nior and violinist said, "I think it will be a nice ex­ perience. We went to Eng­ land a few years back, but I think probably this is an even bigger honor than go­ ing to England. I'm ex­ cited. It should be a fun trip, and a great learning experience. It means a lot to Mr. DeLille, too," he Looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FUll SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs • Laminating Copying ...and MORE! Addressing • Complete Binding 16161945-5078 or call / fax: ioioi 945-9554 945-5192 Three CHS seniors, Julie Van Kalker, Dan Clark and Nessa Hofstra, say they are excited about the challenging musical events planned for this school year. added. Van Kalker said, "Actu­ ally the orchestra is doing very well so far this year. We will be attending a workshop at Central Michigan University in October. This should help prepare us," she said. The orchestra will be taking a trip later in the school year. On May I, the orchestra will go to Vir­ ginia. Bush Gardens and Virginia Beach. They will play at a festival during the trip, which will include a competitive performance as well. Trojan varsity gridders fall to Gladstone, 26-15 In the first half, Middleville’s varsity football managed just 18 yards rushing. But in the final two quarters, the Trojan^ gained Trojans are first at Carson City Invitational Another invitational, another victory for the girls cross country team in Middleville. The Lady Trojans took first place honors in the small Class B competition at last Saturday's Carson City Invitational. Melissa Quisenberry was third in 19:47.6, Jen Verkerke eighth in 20:23, Christine Dood 11th in 20:27, Elise Nyland 19th in 20;45, Jessica Stortz 23rd in 20:55, Amber DeMaagd 38th in 21:31 and Katie Richter 39th in 21:31.5. Quisenberry, Verkerke, Dood, Nyland. DeMaagd and Stortz all had their best times of the season. Stortz topped her previous best by 47 seconds. Tim Brog had his 2000 best of 17:18 for the Trojans’ boys team. The boys finished 15th out of 22 teams. Isaiah Thaler had an 18:41, Pattrick Jansens a 19:18, Nick Tomson a personal best 19:48, Justin Hoffman a 20:07 and Chris Harkness a 20:35. Callfor Classifieds 945-9554 216 yards in its non-lcaguc matchup with Gladstone Saturday in Gaylord. The improved play was certainly inspiring, but the black and orange still came up short in its attempt for a victory, 26-15. Gladstone, which plays just eight games this season, improved to 6-1 and earned a playoff spot with the win. Middleville is now 3-3 heading into this Friday's home game with Hamilton. Middleville scored its first touchdown in the third quarter on a 77-yard drive. Jason Barager scored a 9yard touchdown and Yon Bucher added a two-point conversion to make it 13-8. In the fourth quarter. Josh Tobias ran into pay dirt from two yards out and Brian Ycazel added an extra point to make the score 1915 with six minutes to play. But costly turnovers and not capitalizing on two fourth downs inside the fivcyard-line hindered the Trojans' winning hopes. "We played a completely different game in the second half), (but) they (Gladstone) played a complete game.” Zia Shook led the Trojans rushing attack with 81 yards on 8 carries and Aaron Lalone collected 62 yards on 7 attempts. We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement For Individuals, Families and Employee Groups FaW American Community Mutual Insurance Company STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/October 3. 2000/Page 11 You already know the benefits of Nextel phones. But did you know this? Call us, we come to your door. i1000p/i/s™ J Phones on sale now! NEXTEL How business gets done? Brad Gee Toll Free (888) 246-5985 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION Nextel Online is available on all Nextel plus phones. ©2000 Nexte! Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Nextel, the Nextel logo. Nextel Direct Connect. Nextel Online, and How business gets done are registered trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communications. MOTOROLA, The Stylized M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. �Page 12/The Sun and News, MiddleviUe, Ml/October 3, 2000 High spirits hearten homecoming at CHS Year 2000 CHS homecoming court dons festive but informal attire. Shown here, not in order, Jen Leutkemeyer, Nessa Hofstra, and Shannon Maxin (Queen's Court), Dan Clark, Brett Higley and Ben Busman (Kings Court) Holly Hawkins and Tim Ross, Junior Reps., Rachel Zylstra and Devin TePastte, Sophomore Reps., Lindsay Coolman, Freshman Rep., Audra King and Mike Klein DECA Reps., Star Haldaman, FFA Leadership Rep., Justin Workman, FFA Rep., Jackie Shurmack and Shaun Dill, Marching Band Reps. The Queen's court, Nessa Hofstra, Shannon Maxin and Jen Leutkemeyer wait in sparkling beauty, for the evening's excitement. The PowderPuff game is always great fun. This year the Seniors defeated the Juniors 19 to 16. ___ ___________ _________________ A Kyle Wellfare and Tyler Funk helped make the Senior float, which Lance Cornils (bottom) sakl required last minute surgery to keep it "...a...float." n a high spirited mood early in the week, the King and Queen's Court takes a minute for a recorded moment, including Ben Busman, Brett Higley, Nessa Hofstra, Shannon Maxin, Jen Leutkemeyer, and Dan Clark. Christopher J. Hier, Caledonia Resource Center 616-891-1240 V General Dentistry for Children & Adults B A brief survivors guide for all stepparents with V added attenth >n to parents who are undertaking to |T blend combinations of his, her. and (heir children V This class will be helpful to newly formed step B families as well as those W'ho have already expen B enced some "lumps in the family blending £ process Bang your questions and your sense of W humor. New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! Stepparenting and the Blended Family » S Cost: Date: Tune: Location: Instructor: $15 per couple - 1 night Tuesday, Oct. 10 7:00 - 8:30 pm Resource Center Room 1A Jane Dallas Pierson, A.C.S.W. �Middle School Students in the Rain Forest Group turned out to support the Scots at Homecoming. Varsity Cheer Leaders draped the edges of their chariot with overflowing school spirit. Come See How Beautiful Your Room Can Be at Our Visit these lovely homes with the latest in flooring fashion... tZ Honored Alumni Admiral Richard P Terpstra arrived at the front of the school before the game. “Anything for the Navy, and anything for Caledonia," he said. Sophomores liked the "Survivor* image and decorated their float with the slogan, ‘Reel in the Sailors.’ 2724 Dix Drive NE. Rockford. Ml Feature: Oak hardwood flooring by Robbins Tiled garden tub. Fireplace Armstrong Memories vinyl flooring Plush carpet by Coronet (North of 44th/Breton), Kentwood, Ml Features: Cherry hardwood flooring by Award New Ultima vinyl by Congolcum Tiled jacuzzi, vanity, flreplace Frieze’ carpeting by Gullistan Pattern Berber by Mohawk Area rugs by Shaw �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/October 3. 2000 Caledonia Township Board position filled • by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Wally Bujak, 14-year resident of Caledonia Township, was appointed to to complete the town­ ship trustee's seat vacated by Fred Fleischmann, who resigned in August af­ ter b°:ng defeated in the August Republican pri­ mary when he ran for su­ pervisor. Bujak was slated to fill one of four trustee posi­ reason for running for trustee was, "I have a pro­ found love for my commu­ nity and feel I can best uti­ lize my leadership skills by acting as a representa­ tive for the people of Caledonia on the board." Since that time, he has been diligent about attend­ ing township meetings to learn as much as possible tions to be left open on the board in November. No board members except in­ cumbent clerk Pat Snyder will return to office. Sny­ der was picked in the Re­ publican primary, and is virtually assured of elec­ tion in November. Other trustee candidates were Richard Robertson, Bill Bravata and Larry Stauffer, running unop­ posed and virtually assured of election. Wally Bujak FORECLOSURE SALE UNIT 31 RIVER VALLEY MINI-STORAGE 614 GRAND RAPIDS STREET, MIDDLEVILLE SAT., OCT. 7, 2000 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON FOR SALE: electrical supplies, vacu­ um cleaner, computer monitor, books, aquariums, fire extinguisher, louvered storm door, ceiling fan, electric lawn mower, stainless steel double sink, back packs, oars, saw, waterbed, laundry, tub, phonograph records, speaker cabinets, dishes, magazines, pct cage etc. TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COONTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14. 2000, THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP AND ARTICLE III 15.3.1 “USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES" OF THE TOWN­ SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE. TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDI­ NANCE AMENDMENT TO THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 09-01-00 ADOPTED 09-14-00 EFFECTIVE: 10-11-00 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP AND ARTI­ CLE III. 15 3 1 ‘USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES' OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE IN THE FOLLOWING PORTIONS TO WIT UNPLATTED LAND LAND IN SECTION 8 OF THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ NANCE. TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. AND TO ESTAB­ LISH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION 1 REZONING OF SECTION 8 THE TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP AND ARTICLE III. 15.3 1 OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE IS HEREBY AMEND­ ED TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED IN SECTION 5. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS PARCEL NO 08-16-008-006-00 FROM THE ‘AGRICULTURE' ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ‘RURAL RESIDENTIAL’ ZONING DIS­ TRICT CLASSIFICATION SECTION II REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE ALL ORDINANCES ANO PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON­ FLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED THIS ORDI­ NANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT EIGHT DAYS FOLLOWING PROPER PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF ITS ADOPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 297 OF 1996. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP JANICE LIPPERT CLERK 284 N BRIGGS RD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 Supervisor Bill Johnston did not run for re-election and Bryan Harrison de­ feated two other Republi­ cans seeking that post in the August primary Harri­ son is expected now to take office officially on Nov. 20. Jill Cardwell must still compete against Steve Antecki for the posi­ tion of treasurer. Bujak lives in Alaska and says he loves the small community where he lives. He and his wife Linda have one daughter. He said he wanted to see some representation for the community on the town­ ship level. He has been active in several community organi­ zations, including serving as president of the Cale­ donia Historical Society, as a member of the Thor­ napple River Watershed group and as past chair of the Alaska Sesquicentennial Celebration (1998). Bujak has worked at Smiths Industries for 15 years as a senior data spe­ cialist for the Engineering Change Management Or­ ganization. He has a bach­ elor’s degree in business administration from Dav­ enport University. In August, he said his before his installation as trustee. On Sept. 20 Bujak was nominated for appointment by Township Supervisor Bill Johnston. Reasons given by Johnston were that Bujak had worked on township committees in the past, such as the Grounds Committee, had been present at many meetings of the board, the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals. He acknowledged that others also had spent time at various meetings when possible. Some board members expressed disappointment that each of the four trustee candidates had not been interviewed. Caledonia rezoning moratorium extended bv Ruth Zachary * Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has approved ex­ tending a moratorium on rezoning requests to Dec: 1 of this year. The present moratorium would have ended Oct. 1. The action puts on hold requests to rezone property that are quite different than uses designated in the old master plan. The moratorium has not been applied to all rezonings. For instance, requests to rezone from industrial to light industrial have been approved and have been thought to be consistent with past and future zoning plans. This will allow the con­ sultant and the Planning Commission time to com­ plete the new master plan. Planners would like to give the public ample op­ portunity to give opinions about the future zoning in the township, Manager/Planner Dave Zylstra said. When the plan is in place, commissioners would be able to deter­ mine if requests to rezone to other uses will be com­ patible with the intended plans for that area, as well as to be harmonious with surrounding land uses. MIDDLEVILLE Village Council Meeting Synopsis VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN Council Meeting Minutes September 12. 2000 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Floyd Bray. Council President Pro Tern of the Village of Middleville. Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present: Mr Floyd Bray. Mrs Dorothy Corson, Mr William Kenyon, Mr Michael Lytle and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg Members absent Mr Lon Myers and Mr David Newman. The minutes of the August 22. 2000 meeting were approved as written, as was the Agenda. Mr. Charles Krammin, representing North Country National Scenic Trail, approached Council regarding a proposed wilderness trail that would go through areas of the Village. ACTIONS TAKEN: 1. Approved the invoices, dated September 08, 2000, in the amount of $185,344.11 on a motion made by Mr. Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 2. Approved Change Order #1 for the Main Street Reconstruction project in the amount of $33,208 20 on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 3. Approved the low bid from Michigan Colprovia. in the amount of $56,630 40. to pave and provide rolled curb on cer tain Village streets on a motion made by Mrs VandenBerg and supported by Mr Lytle 4 Approved the invoice from Mika, Myers, Beckett and Jones, for $40 00, for payment by Barry County on a motion made by Mrs VandenBerg and supported by Mr Lytle 5 Authorized staff to rebid the paving project for the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail for bid opening in approximately November and construction commencing April 2001 on a motion made by Mr Kenyon and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 6 Adjourned the meeting al 7:29 p.m. on a motion by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9 00 a m and 5:00 p.m . Monday through Friday (302) PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Clarion Technologies, Inc. is growing rapidly and looking to add dedicated associates who enjoy learning and developing their skills in a team environment. If you have the desire to leafn and a positive attitude, we can tram you! Competitive wages and benefits are offered YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP • 3rd Shift Supervisor 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (616)795-9091 Hands on supervisory position. Responsibilities include leading, coaching and training staff of Process Technicians and Set Up associates Prior supervisory experience in an injection molding environment required. PURPOSE OF MEETING: Yankee Spnngs Planning & Zoning Commission is continuing Workshop Sessions regarding revi­ sions and updating the Yankee Spnngs Township Zoning Ordinance Specifically. Article XII - Area & Setback Requirements Parking Regulations. Fences and Barriers. General Regulations Residents are encouraged to attend DATE: October 4th. 200QWednesday & October 24th. 200GTuesday • Process Technicians - 3rd shift You will be responsible for efficiency, downtime and scrap for our injection molding shop. This is a hands on process­ ing position requiring prior experience with Van Dorn molding machines. • Set Up Associates Pnor experience setting molds desired. Our Set Up associ­ ates have great career growth potential to lead into Process Technician positions. Come and see our program' • Warehouse Associates TIME: 7 30pm AB meetings wiB be conducted at the Yankee Spnngs Township HaB Thts notice ts n compliance with PS 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 4172 (2) (3) and the Americans Wth Dtsabikties Act (ADA) The Yankee Spnngs Township Board wdi provide necessary reasonable a^«*;ary aids and services, such as signers for the neanng mpared and audio tapes of pnnted matenate oerng considered a: r«e meeting to indrviduais with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Yankee Spnngs Township Clerk Signed: Jarace C Lppert, Clerk 305 We are looking for candidates with hi-lo and computer experience or we can train people who have the desire to learn and a positive attitude! • Operators 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift positions available with on-the-job training and advancement opportunities as we grow' For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and salary history to: Clarion Technologies, Inc. 5041 68th Street. SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 FAX: 616-698-8677 Email: leaton^tclanontechnologies com �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 3. 2000/Page 15 Glen Valley Retail area to be expanded must be reached. by Ruth Zachary This will mean the park­ - Staff Writer ing lots and South Rodgers The Caledonia Village Court will not be con­ Planning Commission has nected between the two approved a site plan re­ parts of the same devel­ quest that will extend the opment, unless these de­ Glen Valley Retail build­ tails are worked out. Open­ ing to the north, without ing the parking lots would entry from Lake Emmons in effect create a de facto Drive. private road from the Glen Access to the addition Valley development to will be made from the Lake Emmons Drive. back of the Glen Valley Only Glen Valley Re­ Retail district through the tail, where Brandywine north end of South Rodgers Restaurant is located, and Court. the lot where Famous Other street and open Flooring is situated parking lot access between presently have legal ac­ the two areas of the busi­ cess to the private drive. ness structure will strongly The space would include depend on other decisions delivery and employee on the extension of South parking in the back, with Rodgers Court. The language for the ap­ customer parking in the front of the retail area ac­ proval was written as if the street extension would not cessed via a drive at the north end, entered through be made, and in accord with the present PUD ordi­ South Rodgers Court. As it is, the 17,500nance. squarc-foot retail space The current Glen Valley was approved with several PUD language is written so that the building, lo­ conditions. Details were cated on lot 5, must be specified as conditions for accessed through South final approval, regarding Rodgers Court from the landscaping, exterior light­ north. If the street exten­ ing, signs, installation of sion is approved, and the an additional fire hydrant owner and developer of lot at the north end of the 5 secure the right to building at the property ingress and egress through line, an additional handi­ Lake Emmons Drive to cap space at the center of Cherry Valley,’the Glen the second building sec­ Valley PUD ordinance tion, and storm sewers, would need a revision to under Mark Sisson's au­ be legal. An agreement be­ thority. tween private parties first NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Village of Middleville County of Barry, Michigan TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village Council of the VtHage of Middleville will hold a public hearing on the 24th day of October 2000 at 7 p m in the Village Hail. 100 East Mam Street. Middleville. Michigan, to consider the adoption of an ordinance establish­ ing a downtown development authority for the Village of Middleville and designating the boundaries of a downtown district in con­ nection therewith pursuant to Act 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975. as amended PROPOSED BOUNDARIES; The boundanes of the proposed downtown district within which the downtown development authonty shall exercise its powers are Commencing at the SW comer of lot 4. Johnson s Additions, th N 346 5 . m/1 to N ROW line of JOhnson St; th E 66 to SW comer lot 22 of said plat, th Nly 280.5’, m/1 to S ROW line of Sherman St; th NW 131 3'. ml to SW comer of parcel #08-41-022-074-004; th Nly 120'. m/l to S line of Thornton Addition th E 10' to SW comer of lot 4 of said plat; th Nly 119 5. ml to S ROWW line of Thornton St; th NEly 93.3', m/1 to SW comer of lot 16 of said plat; th Nty 119 5'. m/1 to S line of Charleston Heights Add No 2 . th N 429 38. m/l to N line of said plat; th W 525.99. m/1 along N line ot said plat to a pt 32 E from NW comer of said plat, th Nly 208'. m/l along E line of planned residential use within Town Square, th NWly 128.92'. ml along NEly line of said development, th Wly 546 14. m/1 along N line of said development to W hne of SW 1/4, Sec 22; th N 260'. ml to center Sec 22. th Nly 1319'. ml to SW comer of Pioneer Farms Subdivision; th Ely 814 5. m/1 along S line of said plat to center ot M-37, th SEly 50'. ml to S line extend­ ed of parcel #08-41-022-010-055; th Ely 377*. mA to SW comer of parcel #08-41-022-100-025. th Nly 130 m/l; th Ely 566 ml to center of Arlington St; th Sly 362'. ml to NW comer of parcel #08-41-022-105-012-30. th Ely 140 m/1. th Sly 135 . ml to SE comer of said parcel th Wly 140', m/l to center of Arlington St; th Sly 275’, m/l to SW comer of parcel #08-41-022-100-025-20. th Wly 513 . mA to E ROW hne of M-37; th SEly 400', m/1 to SW comer of parcel #08-41-022-019; th Ely 316, ml to center of Arlington St at a pt 2AT m/1 N of E W 1/4 line of Sec. 22; th Nly 425'. m/1 to the N ROW line of Fremont St. and E ROW line of High St. th Sly 63 ml to S ROW line of Fremont St and E ROW line of High St; th Sly 541. m/1 along E ROW line of High St to N ROW hne of Dibble St th NEly 375 . m/l along said N ROW line to E ROW line of Church St extended; th SEly 214', m/1 to SWIy corner of lot 1. blk 3 of Original Plat of Village; th NEly 225‘, m/l to SW comer of lot 4 . blk 3 of said Plat; th NWly 135‘. m/1 to S ROW line of Park St. th Ely 144 ml along said S ROW line to Wly line of blk 5 of said plat; th 10', m/1 along said Wly line to the SWIy corner of lot 5. blk 5 of said plat, th Ely 184.5 , m/1 to W ROW line of Grand Rapids St; th Nly 400', ml along said W ROW line to S ROW line of Fremont St th Ely 70' ml to E ROW hne of Grand Rapids St; th Sly 400', m/l to Nly ROW line of Mam St which is also S line blk 16 of said plat; th NEly 195'. m/1 to angle pt in said blk 16; th NEly 190'. ml along S line of blk 16; th Sly 70’. m/1 along SEly extension ot blk 25 of said plat to Sly ROW of Main St; th SWIy 120’, mA along said Sly ROW line to E line of lot 3 Assessor Plat #4; th Sly 65'. ml to water s edge of Thomapple River; th NEly. Ely SEly. Sly, SEly along said water’s edge to SWIy corner of parcel #08-41 -023 011 th Sly and SEly along water s edge to line bearing NE from intersection of center of State St and W water's edge of Thornapple River, th SWIy 800', m/l to intersection of center of State St and water s edge of Thomapple River; th NWly along said W water's edge to NWly corner of parcel 08-41-026-061-008; th SWIy, 147’, m/l to E ROW line of 33' wide street (vacated) adjacent to lol 2. blk 60 or Original Plat; th NWly 165', m/1 along said E ROW line to intersect with N ROW line of Dearborn St. th Wly 214 5'. ml along N ROW line to SWIy comer of lot, blk 47 of said plat; th Nly 132’, m/l to Sly line of lot 2. blk 47 of said plat, th Wly 89 m/l along Ely line of lot 2, and lot, blk 47 to Ely hne to 5, blk 48 of said plat; th Sly 26', mi to Nly hne of lot 6. blk 48. th Wly 165'. ml to E hne of lot 7. blk 48; th Nly 26'. m/1 to NEly comer lot 7, blk 48; th Wly 132', m/1 to E ROW line of Larkin St. th Sly 132'. ml to N ROW hne of Dearborn St; th Wly 66', m/l to Sly comer blk 49 of said plat; th Nly 32', ml to NEly comer of lot 9. blk 49. th Wly 330', ml; th Sly 132'. ml along Wly line of lot 13, blk 49 to N ROW hne of Dearborn St. th Sly 66', mi to NWly comer of lot 4, blk 58. th Sly 132', mA to SWIy comer lot 4, blk 58; th Ely 198', m/l; th Sly 231, ml along E hne of parcel #08-41-027-058-018 to NEly comer lot 11. blk 58. th Wly 178', m/l to NWly comer lot 13, blk 58; th Sly 198', m/l to Sly ROW hne of State St. th Wly 66'. m/1 to NWly cor­ ner lot 3. blk 65. th Sly 200', m/l to SWIy comer lot 14, blk 65; th SEly 50'. m/l to center of Market St at a pt 215 E of center of M 37 th Sly 736 , m/1 to SEly corner of parcel #08-41-027-017, th Wly 200‘, m/l to center of M-37; th Nly 375', m/l along center of M 37 to E extension of S ROWline of 5th St; th Wly 357, m/l along said S ROW hne to E line of Misty Ridge, th Nly 363*. m/1 to cen­ ter ot 4th St; th Ely 110', m/l to W line of lot 8. blk 73 extended Sly; th Nly 297' m/l along W hne ot lot 8 extended to S ROW hne of 3rd St. th Wly 132', m/l to NWly comer blk 73, th Nly 66', m/l to SWIy comer of blk 66, th E 132', m/l to SWIy corner lot 8. blk 66. th Nly 132', m/1 to S line of parcel #08-41-027-66-002; th Wly 14'. m/l to SWIy corner of said parcel, th Nly 132'. m/l to S ROW hne of YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2nd St; the Wly 118‘, m/11 NWly comer blk 66; th Nly 66', m/l to SW comer blk 57; th E 99', m/l along N ROW hne 2nd St to SW cor­ ner of parcel #08-41-027-57-002, th Nly 132', m/l to NW corner of said parcel, th NEly 320', m/l to SW corner of parcel #08-41 027 050-003; th Nly 182', m/l to place of beginning. Commencing at the SW corner of lot 4, Johnson's Addition, th N 346 5'. m/l to N ROW line of Johnson St; th E 66' to SW corner lot 22 of said plat; th Nly 280.5‘. m/l to S ROW line of Sherman St, th NW 131 3', m/l to SW corner of parcel #08-41-022-074-004; th Nly 120', m/l t S line of Thornton Addition; th E 10' to SW corner of lot 4 of said plat' th Nly 119.5' m/l to S ROWW line of Thornton St; th NEly 93.3', m/l to SW corner of lot 16 of said plat, th Nly 119 5'. m/l to S line of Charleston Heights Add. No. 2; th N 429.38', m/1 to N hne of said plat; th W 525.99', m/1 along N line of said plat to a pt 32' E from NW corner of said plat; th Nly 208', m/1 along E line of planned residential use within Town Square; th NWly 128 92*. m/l along NEly hne of said development; th Wly 546.14 , m/l along N line of said development to W hne of SW 1/4, Sec. 22, th N 260'. m/l to center Sec 22; th Nly 1319', m/l to SW comer of Pioneer Farms Subdivision; th Ely 814.5', m/l along S hne of said plat to center of M-37; th SEly 50', m/l to S line extended of parcel #08-41-022 010-055; th Ely 377', m/l to SW corner of parcel #08-41022-100-025; th Nly 130', m/l; th Ely 566', m/l to center of Arlington St; th Sly 362', m/l to NW corner of parcel #08-41-022 105 01230 th Ely 140', m/l; th Sly 135', m/l to SE corner of said parcel; th Wly 140 . m/1 to center of Arlington St; th Sly 275’, m/l to SW cor­ TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLAN­ NING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 2000 COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCAT­ ED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CON­ CERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 SEU 00-09-06. PARCEL ID NO 001-003-00 A REQUEST BY CEN­ TENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO INSTALL AN ANTENNA AND ASSOCl ATED EQUIPMENT AT THE SITE OF THE EXISTING TOWER LOCATED AT 1762 M-37. 2 ZOC 00-08-05. PARCEL ID NO 026-006-00. A REQUEST BY JERRY ENTIN TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2342 YANKEE SPRINGS RD FROM THE *C-2. COMMERCIAL* ZONING DISTRICT TO THE *C-3. COMMERCIAL* ZONING DISTRICT 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAI THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ NANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSI­ NESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUB LIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COM­ MISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENTS) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE ner of parcel #08-41-022-100-025-20; th Wly 513', m/1 to E ROW hne of M-37; th SEly 400', m/l to SW corner of parcel #08-41-022019; th Ely 316': m/l to center of Arlington St at a pt. 247', m/l N of E/W 1/4 line of Sec. 22; th Nly 425, m/l to the N ROW line of Fremont St and E ROW line of High St; th Sly 63', m/l to S ROW hne of Fremont St and E ROW line of High St; th Sly 541 m/l along E ROW line of High St to N ROW hne of Dibble St; th NEly 375', m/l along said N ROW hne to E Row line of Church St extend­ ed; th SEly 214', m/l to SWIy corner of lot 1, blk 3 of Original Plat of Village; th NEly 225', m/1 to SW comer of lot 4, blk 3 of said plat; th NWly 135', m/l to S ROW line of Park St; th Ely 144', m/l along said S Row line to Wly line of blk 5 of said plat; th 10’, m/l along said Wly line to the SWIy comer of lot 5, blk 5 of said plat' th Ely 184 5', m4 to W ROW hne of Grand Rapids St; th Nly 400', m/l along said W ROW line to S ROW hne of Fremont St; th Ely 70', m/l to E ROW line of Grand Rapids St, th Sly 400'. m/l to Nly ROW line of Mam St which is also S line blk 16 of said plat; th NEly 195', m/l to angle pt. in said blk 16; th NEly 190', m/l along S line of blk 16' th Sly 70', m/l along SEly extension of blk 25 of said plat to Sly ROW of main St. th SWIy 120', m/l along said Sly ROW line to E line of lot 3 Assessor Plat #4; th Sly 65', m/1 to waters edge of Thornapple River, th NEly. Ely, SEly. Sly. SEly along said water s edge to SWIy comer of parcel #08-41-023-011; th Sly and SEly along water's edge to line bearing NE from intersec­ tion of center ot State St and W water's edge of Thornapple River; th SWIy 800', m/l to intersection of center of State St and water's edge of Thomapple River, th NWly along said W water's edge to NWly corner of parcel 08-41-026-061-008; th SWIy 147’. m/1 to E ROW hne of 33' wide street (vacated) adjacent to lot 2, blk 60 of Original Plat; th NWly 165', m/l along said E ROW Ime to intersect with N ROW hne of Dearborn St; th Sly 214.5', m/1 along N ROW hne to SWIy comer of lot, blk 47 of said plat, th Nly 132*. m/l to Sly line of »ot 2 blk 47 of said plat; th Wly 89', m/l along Ely hne of lot 2, and lot, blk 47 to Ely Ime lot 5, blk 48 of said plat, th Sly 26', m/l t Nly hne of lot 6, blk 48; th Wly 165‘, m/l to E hne of lot 7, blk 48. th Nly 26'. m/1 to NEly comer lot 7. blk 48. th Wly 132*. m/l t E ROW Ime of Larkin St; th Sly 132 , m/1 to N ROW line of Dearborn St; th Wly 66'. m/l to Sly comer blk 49 of said plaT th Nly 132', mH to NEly comer of lot 9, blk 49; th Wly 330‘, m/l; th Sly 132', m/l along Wly hne of lot 13. blk 49 to N ROW hne of Dearborn St; th Sty 66 ml to NWly comer of lot 4, blk 58, th Sly 132 , m/1 to SWIy corner lot 4. blk 58 th Ely 198 m/1, th Sly 231. m/l along E hne of parcel #08-41-027-058-018 to NEly comei lot 11, blk 58; th Wly 178', m/l to NWly comer lot 13. blk 58, th Sly 198' m/11 Sly ROW hne of State St, th Wly 65, m/1 to NWly comer lot 3. blk 65; th Sly 200', m/l to SWIy comer lot 14, blk 65, th SEly 50. m/1 to center of Market St at a pt 215 E oi center of M-37; th Sly 736, m/1 to SEly comer of parcel #08-41-027-017; th Wly 200', mA to center of M-27; th Nly 375', m/l along center of M-37 to E extension ol S ROW hne of 5th St; th Wly 3571, m/1 along said S ROW hne to E line of Misty Ridge th Nly 363', m/l to center of 4th St; th Ely 110*, m/1 to W Ime of lot 8, blk 73 extended Sly; th Nly 297, m/1 along W hne ol tot 8 extended to S ROW hne of 3rd St; th Wly 132", m/1 to NWly comer blk 73, th Nly 66 m/11 SWIy corner blk 66 th E 132*, ml to SWIy comer lot 8, blk 66, th Nly 132'. m/l to S hne ot parcel #08-41-027-66-002 th Wly 14 m/l to SWIy corner of said par­ cel th Nty 132 m/11 S ROW line of 2nd St; th Wly 118', m/1 to NWly comer blk 66 th Nly 66 , m/l to SW corner blk 57, th E 99', nV along N ROW hne 2nd St to SW comer of parcel #08-41 -027-57-002, th Nty 132/ nV! to NW comer of said parcel, th NEty 320’, m/1 to SW comer of parcel #08-41-027-050-003; th Nly 182 m4 to place of beginning At the pubic hearing, all citizens, taxpayers and property owners of the Village of M.ddieviHe desiring to address the Village Council PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAI THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON RVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK Of THE NEED FOR THE SAME shafl be afforded an opportunity to be heard m regard to the establishment of the authonty and the boundanes of the proposed dis- FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by caikng the Village Manager This nobce is given by order at the Village Counol of the ViAage of Middle zine. County of Barry, Michigan. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE 1N THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PRO POSAL(S) DAVID VANE LSI SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMtSSKW Rhonda Fisk Village Clerk 303 301 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middlevine Ml/October 3. 2000 Survey: Citizens near airport most concerned by noise bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The township survey to help create the new master plan showed that citizens who live near the Kent County Airport are con­ cerned about noise, but those who do not live near the path of air traffic con­ sider it less important. In a summary statement in the survey, reviewed in June at a Planning Com­ mission meeting, 38 per­ cent viewed the airport noise as a problem, with about an equal percentage disagreeing. People living in a sec­ tion just east of Cherry Valley between 60th and 76th streets, with large lots of several acres, are most adversely affected by air­ port noise. Citizens af­ fected by the airport traffic from the north-south run­ way have reacted to the problem in various ways. Some living in the area have adjusted. Some have found this relatively easy, but others feel it has been at considerable cost to their quality of life, includ­ ing negative effects on their health. Some have moved away, but others choose not to move, and have ac­ tively tried to pressure the airport to adopt practices that will make the situa­ tion less troublesome. Some township residents have involved themselves with a group they called the Coalition for Respon­ sible Aviation, and have tried to influence actions and policy of the airport directly. They have period­ ically asked township offi­ cials to become advocates for the community in dealihg with airport effects. The airport noise issue has come up over the past two years in Planning Commission meetings, and in public comment at the end of Township Board meetings. The township has been asked several . times to get involved in the issue, either to counter the airport authorities, or to zone the affected area differently. Letters have been writ­ ten to the Township Board about the impact, relating them to property values and tax assessments. "We are paying for township services. We would like the township to do more about the jet noise that disturbs our sleep at night. If the town­ ship is unwilling to help us with this problem, our taxes should be adjusted accordingly!" said one let­ ter from John and Suzanne Petz in September. Another letter from Guy and Jacqueline Yondo said, "We should be living in a tax free area due to the unlivable condition the new north south airport runway has put on our property and lives... How can you charge these tax rates for property that should now be condemned because the township has allowed the airport to run right over them." Don Miesen, who lives on Cherry Valley, told the Township Board Sept. 20, that in April he had come to the Township Board about the airport release of a new impact study ex­ pected May 16. He asked the board to review that impact study and to make an official response to that study. He requested a copy of that response. He charged that subse­ quently he had made eight requests both verbally and in writing at meetings, which he said had been to­ tally ignored. He also said the Planning Commission appeared to be ignoring "the impact the airport is going to have on this township. Miesen said before con­ structing the runway, the airport and FAA had said Caledonia Township would not be affected by it. He had obtained a copy of the May impact study "which shows Caledonia is going to be substantially im­ pacted." he said. He complained that newspapers were not cov­ ering the issue and no one knew what was going on. He said it was township officials' responsibility to respond on behalf of the citizens. The township has the resources to review the information, he said, and hold the airport account­ able for what it said it would do, will do in the fu­ ture and to see that it does it Miesen said he was concerned about the im­ pact the airport would have when the east-west runway will be closed for construction and the north­ south runway will be used exclusively for up to two years. Richard Robertson, who has been the major spokesman for the Coali­ tion for Responsible Avia­ tion, and is running for township trustee, said the airport did make a DNL contour map for two years during the future construc­ tion period of the runway, though he said it might not be accurate. Robertson said on Sept. 20, also during public comment, the airport had made a DNL contour map for the two years planned for the airport while the east-runway is to be under construction. During that period, all air traffic will be diverted to the north­ south runway. Robertson said the new noise exposure map indi­ cates the airport use is more incompatible with land uses in Caledonia than in Kentwood and Cascade townships com­ bined. He said these ef­ fects were not predicted before the north-south run­ way was built. 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Some design which fit "stage have sold their property, at three" requirements, and times to buyers who were some would be "hush-kit­ not completely aware of ted" to be compliant. the impact the airport, Richard Robertson noise could have on them, raised a critical point in as Miesen believes hap­ these findings was that pened in his case. noise mitigation, Miesen said he has (compensation to residents found the noise on Cherry who have suffered nega­ Valley to be unbearable, tive impacts) was "proba­ but he has no recourse in bly not going to happen his situation because no due to the implications of one will buy his home and the new study." no one will acknowledge He said, about 300 resi­ his need for official advo­ dential areas identified cacy. and designated for mitiga­ Supervisor Bill Johnston tion would be affected. replied that representatives "It is now up to 2001 and of the township had been not the first house has re­ attending airport meetings. ceived any kind of funds "We are trying to do what from mitigation, and if I’m we can," he said. correct, this kind of noise Remediation by airports mitigation based on these for harm caused by airport noise studies is a very traffic has been received slow process which doesn't in other parts of the coun­ represent real time solu­ try. Remediation might tions. Virtually all of the mean compensation to properties applying for mit­ homeowners to remodel igation are going to be homes with noise-reducing disqualified under this new insulation or other options. map. A lot of these people This has been sought by who have been told all many home owners, but along the way they were the process is complicated going to get money, for with certain criteria, and windows, insulation, etc., most have met much resis­ ...in reality this is probably tance. never going to happen." The noise contour map He pointed out that in is used as one of the bases the five year projection, for remediation for homes "noise contours shrink con­ affected by airport noise. It siderably, because of more is to the airport's advan­ up-to-date aircraft over the tage to have that contour next five years, creating reflect as small an area as less noise. possible, showing an im­ "There is a problem with pact on as few people as projections. They have possible, because the dif­ made other predictions ference potentially CQuld about certain airport opera­ amount to billions of dol­ tions which over five years lars, and not just millions. were off by 30% (both loo The likelihood of relief high and too low.)" from the airport through Robertson said, "In remediation was greatly summary, there are some reduced by the study re­ winners and losers in this." leased by the airport May He said Kentwood, and 16. The study pointed to a Cascade were winners, but reduced impact in the fu­ Caledonia was the big ture due to improved noise loser. "Foremost in particu­ controls in future aircraft. lar is the biggest loser," he In a report by airport said. consultants, Allen Haas He explained a DNL said the prediction was contour of 65 is not suited that "Noise will shrink to residential use, and 65considerably from last year 70 contours could extend to five years from now, in farther south. The areas af­ areas to the west, south, fected in the northern part and in the east." of the township are already The main reasons for the zoned for commercial and predicted decrease was a industrial use, which he change in the noise envi­ said was acceptable for ronment; that as of De­ the noise levels which cember of 1999, a great could occur there. many airlines and aircraft Robertson said this were required to have in­ meant the township was stalled noise modifications not under pressure to adapt on 70% of their craft. to airport use. "That's the Some would be of a new good news." He said he r< expected the township as a municipality would not have to reorient its land use plan to adapt to the airport. He said he had lived in Caledonia Township for 20 years and was reassured he would not be steamrollered out because of the ex­ pected reduction of airport noise over time. He said the coalition will continue to work with the airport to deal with the quality of life. Going back in time, in 1998 during early talks in the master planning pro­ cess, in 1998 the Planning Commission discussed re­ zoning areas at the north of the township for indus­ trial uses because this would be compatible with the construction of M-6 and the M-37 interchange, as well as permit geo­ graphic proximity for com­ panies which could benefit from being close to the airport. A second benefit of this would be a use in which landowners would be less adversely affected by the airport noise than if land was zoned for either resi­ dential or commercial uses. Discussions of master plan zoning this summer by the commissioners show light industrial use in the north-west quadrant of the township is favored. Foremost, with a large in­ dustrial park PUD in the northern sector has been slow to develop. But commissioners arc desig­ nating only a few more sectors for light industrial uses in the master plan than shown on the previous plan. Rezoning that northern sector as industrial or for some other use was op­ posed, hQwevcr, as ex­ pressed by Richard Robertson, at the Sept. 11 Planning Commission meeting. He asked the township not to abandon the residents in the north­ ern part of the township by re-zoning the area to some other zoning classification. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call (GIA) 795-9599 Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 3. 2000/Page 17 Superintendent’s Corner Mission Accomplished By Superintendent Midge Pippel In the fall of 1999 the Board of Education adopted the mis­ sion statement and goals recommended by the district s Strategic Planning Committee. The committee's goals were developed by a 50-mcmber panel of board members, parents, students, teachers and administrators, using data, suggestions and concerns from members of the community. The district ’s goals would span five years, be clearly focused on success for all students, and maintain continuity of purpose. We believe our goals represent a thorough review of the issues confronting our students, parents, teachers and admin­ istrators today and in the future Over the next five years the following goals represent our priorities, guide the selection of new initiatives, and the allo­ cation of resources: facility needs, time utilization, effective teaching, student opportunities, technology support. K-I2 counseling services, appropriate student behavior, finance (five-year financial plan), corporate partnerships and grants and parent and community involvement and communication. We take pride in the rapid progress we have made in just one year with many of the goals. (The list below does not include all initiatives being implemented for each and all goals). • Effective behavior - Last school year Patricia Kocze, Page principal, chaired a K-12 committee on character education. Iler committee developed a plan to implement the six pillars of gcxxl character (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship) in our schools. • K-12 counseling Services were expanded K-12 with Sandra Klein, our new elementary counselor, Christy Wiercnga employed at the middle school, and Nancy Iveson now providing full-time services at the high school. • Effective teaching - All staff development workshops have focused on this goal We provided training this summer on brain-based learning, teaching science by inquiry, writing match assessments, and integrating technology into instruc­ tion. • Technology Teachers have had intensive on-going train­ ing on the use of technology. Many teachers now have their own web pages with information about lessons, resources, assignments, and calendars. The new district web page offers information about school board meetings, agendas, calen­ dars, employment opportunities, and a comment page. www.tk.kl2.mi.us. • Student opportunities - TK has added three classes of Cisco networking, a high school course that provides students with hands on experiences designing, building, and main­ taining networks for the technology industry. • Parcnt/cdmmunity involvement - Parent and community representatives will be invited to serve on district committees for technology, school improvement and curriculum, charac­ ter education, and North Central Accreditation, as well as serving on interview teams. Currently, 20 community mem­ bers arc serving in our schools as mentors for students who benefit from additional adult support. To assist us in accomplishing our district goals, Thornapple Kellogg has begun the process of seeking North Central Accreditation We believe N.C.A. will provide our school district with the support and process needed to collect and use data to document our success of each goal and district mission. The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education is com­ mitted to providing the leadership and support to carry out our district s mission: “To encourage and develop the positive potential of each student.” Caledonia soon to have cable channel running by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township of­ ficials have agreed to spend $7,615 on cable TV equipment to help speed up televising community events and township meet­ ings. Both the township and the village receive money from local customer fees collected by Charter Communications, the ca­ ble company that services the area. Money recently received from the cable company amounted to around $7,000. with no other expenditures previ­ ously this year, officials said. A desire to get township programming aired after a long gap in broadcasting was mentioned as one rea­ son for the move. The labor and materials for renovations to the ex­ isting board room sound system at the Caledonia Township Hall would in­ clude: • A gooseneck micro­ phone mount on the podium. • A two ganged quad microphone jack plate on the front of the boardroom table. • A two ganged dual mi­ crophone jack plate on the front of the boardroom table. • A customer's micro­ phone snake through the ceiling from the equipment location to the boardroom table. • A wireless microphone system (Lavalier style) and connect into the sys­ tem. • A 16-channel auto­ matic microphone mixer and signal processor in a portable case and connect to the existing system. The automatic mixer would receive the volumes from all the microphones and mix or automatically regulate them. This would require less manpower and fewer volunteers to run. Township Supervisor Bill Johnston said. Johnston said hookups to the building and the char­ acter generator were pro­ vided free by Charter Communications. A moni­ tor is still needed to see what is written on it. Johnston said in July that he was hopeful that information available to citizens will be increased once everything gets set up. He said once the scheduling is regularly broadcast, he hopes that other areas, such as Byron and Gaines townships, which receive both the programming and channel customer's money, will contribute to efforts to make the system improve as well. Much of the equipment to run the channel was moved from the high school building to the basement of the Village/Township Hall in July. Space needed to house the equipment is quite minimal. Johnston said there was enough of­ fice furniture and modular wall petitions to create a secure space in the base­ ment for the equipment. Johnston and Village President Daryl Penfold have been working to­ gether since early this year to find a workable ar­ rangement to house the lo­ cal cable TV access chan­ nel 15 station in a location that would work for all community groups that need to use it. Rick Wyma, who has taught high school students broadcasting skills aired on the local channel, has been teaching one or more township employees how to use some of the equip­ ment. One problem has been getting volunteers to keep programming going on a key in announcements and enter tapes sent in for the channel programming. For example, the library could call in and have programs announced on an ongoing community calen­ dar. Any community group in the village, school and township could have its programs broadcast simply by bringing the tapes to the township office during regular office hours. Wyma will still be able to set up the channel to broadcast high school educational, social and sports pro­ gramming. Johnston said he will have access to the equipment in the basement at any time. regularly scheduled basis, first at the school, and more recently at the vil­ lage and township level. Finding someone to tape meetings on a routine ba­ sis has not been easy. A space in the library base­ ment was considered for a time, but staffing still was a problem. Past problems have in­ cluded some groups not having their programs broadcast at all. Johnston said in July that a full-time staff was needed. Though some of the work will still be han­ dled by volunteers. John­ ston said in his latest pro­ posal that township em­ ployees will be taught to FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues We need planning with ‘horse sense’ To the editor: In response to the article in the Sun and News Sept. 26 (“Middleville planners study proposed ordinance chan­ ges”): Stop. Look and listen as to what’s going on. I feel Geoff Moffat has way too much time on his hands when he’s thinking about whether homeowners should be required to install landscap­ ing before being issued an occupancy permit. How long did it take him to come up with that request? Don’t you think there are greater problems to address than this one? I’ll tell you, no one will stand for this! If your house was finished during winter like, November, December, January, would you want them to wait until the land­ scaping is done? How many people do you know will rent a motel or apartment until spring? Not me' I’d move in anyway. What a ridiculous propos­ al, and this is what wc are paying for? C’mon people get smart About the second propos­ al. on driveways, you know every home needs a drive­ way! What s the big deal? Just ask people when they bring in the site, plan, where will the driveway be? Local officials make a mountain of paper work for no reason. Let’s insist they earn their paychecks and get nd of the junk. More impor­ tant matters need to be done What happened to stable knowledge (better known as horse sense)? People please come to the meetings! L. Misack, Middleville 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 Caledonia Township to establish manufactured housing district by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Planning Commis­ sion and the Township Board are designating an area for a manufactured housing park in the town­ ship. The action has become necessary, according to township attorneys, be­ cause no potential district in the township had been zoned for such use. Such parks cannot be prohibited, but the township can de­ termine where they will go. Someone with a pro­ posed plan for such a park apparently could force the issue if the township has no such allocation, though at least two park districts already exist The zoning for a park district with manufactured homes in it is primarily an issue of density. Homes built off site which comply with ordinary standards for homes in the area can be built throughout the town­ ship already, and this in­ See district, page 17 South Kent Asphalt Inc RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL Formerly South Kent Asphalt Producers of Quality Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance ~ Financing Available ~ 616-877-4441 Complete the Circle. Keep Recycling Working. For a free brochure, please call 1-800-2-RECYCLE or visit www.environmeiitaldefense.org e ewviRONMeNTAL DeFewse t<nd>nf IM ■»•/» wor» �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 3, 2000 Soggy weather can’t halt TK king and queen bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer King Zia Shook and Queen Jenny Verkerke might have had to wait a little longer than usual, but it was definitely a homecoming to remember for the students in the homecoming court at Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School. First the football game on Friday, Sept. 22, was delayed and then replayed the following evening. The king and queen were not named until the dance Saturday night, Sept. 23, so everyone was still on pins and needles. Shook and Verkerke. both seniors, have gotten back to normal now and their brief brush with er­ mine and crowns doesn't seem to have made them stuck up at all. The TK Homecoming Court in all its glory (submitted photo) Queen Jenny Verkerke and King Zia Shook are appropriately robed during the Homecoming Dance (submitted photo) Free food distribution will be Oct. 7 A free food distribution will be held from 9 to 11 a m Saturday. Oct. 7, at the Holy Family Catholic Church parking lot, 9669 Kraft Ave. SE, Caledonia. Those who arc taking part arc asked to bring boxes and bags and strong helpers to carry food. Cal94^9554hr A week later and its all back to normal as Zia Shook and Jenny Verkerke go back to their normal senior routine. Sun & News ACTION-Ads CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616-897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia TK board to discuss voucher resolution at next meeting bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thor­ napple Kellogg Board of Education will review at their next meeting Oct. 9 a resolution on the voucher issue that will appear on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. There was a general dis­ cussion of the issue and what steps the school board could take on this issue. An informational meeting was held Oct. 2, chaired by parents Bonnie Slayton and Deb McKe­ own. TK Superintendent Midge Pippel emphasized that teachers could discuss this issue during their own time and that as long as procedures allowing for equitable the use of school facilities were used, parent grups could schedule time after school for meetings on the issue. Board member Nancy Goodin asked her col­ leagues to think about the resolution and be ready to discuss it at the next meet­ ing. In another matter, Pippel reported that she will work with a special policy committee to revise poli­ cies on searches of student lockers, back packs and vehicles and to update the technology policy. Once the policies have been revised, they will be presented to the full board for a vote. Pippel told the board that while the dead­ line for the search policy is Oct. 27, the district should be OK as long as they are in process. There is a technology policy in effect which covers most of what is needed. The new policy is just a "refinetnent'. Middle School Principal Mike Spahr presented an overview of the one-day trip about 122 eighth grade students will take to Washington D.C. Students leave for Washington at about 5 a.m. and return at 11 p.m. This trip is consid­ ered to be curricular and the students who don’t go on the trip spend a normal school day at the middle school. Fund-raising opportuni­ ties are available and the school does offer a few scholarships. The board thanked Spahr for bringing the trip for their approval early in the year. President Dave Smith thanked the school for providing a way for all the students who want to attend to raise the money to pay for it. Spahr also introduced the Ameritech Academy which he, Gail Stewart, Gio Sorensen and Shirley Thompson attended during the summer. This is a program paid for by Ameritech which al­ lowed teachers to work collaboratively with other teachers, learn how to in­ tergrate technology into the classroom and just see how to use technology to excite students about learning. These teachers have been meeting with other teachers at the middle school and transferring what they have learned. There is a possibility that one of the Ameritech Academies may be held at TK Middle School this summer. Sharon Kalee closed the meeting with a discussion of the California test of Basic Skills scores. Stu­ dents in grades one, two, three and six take the tests during the years which the Michigan Education As­ sessment Program (MEAP) tests arc not given. Two years ago the dis­ trict changed to the Terra Nova CTBS tests. The tests are given in April and take more than five hours to complete. Students in grades one, two and three have shown improvement or no change over the previous year’s scores. Last year's sixth­ graders showed a signifi­ cant downturn from the previous year. Kalee told the board that an additional year of test­ ing would have to be com­ pleted before being able to figure out if it was the group of students taking the test, the test itself or problems with the curricu­ lum which is leading to the lower schorcs. She also noted that some changes may take place in the testing pro­ gram with first-graders tak­ ing the Michigan Literacy Profile since it is more "one on one" and appropri­ ate for that grade level. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg School District will be Monday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school li­ brary. Don’t Light That Fire Without A Permit! You must have a burning permit for any open burning For information on how to obtain a burn permit, visit the DNR website at www.dnr.state.mi.us. Bum permit regulations vary from location to location. Contact your local bum permit-is­ suing agency for the regulations in your area. Burn permits will be only be issued for one day at a time, as the fire danger conditions permit—days with cool temperatures and calm winds. MICHIGAN Sponsored by the Michigan Interagency Wildland Fire Protection Association �The Sun and News. Middleville. MlOctober 3. 2000/Page 19 Manufactured housing district, from page 19 eludes manufactured hous­ ing on one, two or more acre lots, where that hous­ ing density is permitted. One difference between a park and a conventional development is that in some cases, rent is paid for the location and/or taxes are pro-rated for the entire park, while in other instances the owner owns the parcel and pays con­ ventional taxes for perma­ nent real property. Few such homes are truly mo­ bile any more. A planning commission zones an area so only a certain number of homes may be built per acre. Usually when densely placed, public water and sewer is required. Caledo­ nia Township usually spec­ ifies utilities that are under township jurisdiction, though in some cases de­ velopers have put in their own utilities for their de­ velopments with township approval. Planning commissioners have noted there are more pressures on community resources and natural fea­ tures than just from septic systems. Runoff caused by densely placed housing of any kind can have many repercussions. There is confusion over these types of parks be­ cause the term once ap­ plied to homes on wheels, once classed as trailers, then mobile homes, and then labeled manufactured housing. Confusion persists over the quality of this kind of housing. Minimum stan- dards for both housing con­ struction and density of homes have changed over the years. Higher standards have resulted in manufac­ tured homes with more than one story, pleasing design, good structural in­ tegrity, low energy use, and with low maintenance that rivals conventional homes. These homes usually meet the minimum build­ ing code criteria and may be placed anywhere. Caledonia shoots past Unity, Wayland The Sweet Ladies from Caledonia shot past Unity Christian 61-53 last Tuesday (Sept. 26) in girls varsity basketball action at Caledonia High School. Pam Spitzley and Kelley Jackson both led the team with 13 points, while Lindsay Walter added 12. In a 63-54 win over Wayland Sept. 28, Kelley Jackson scored 27 points and Lindsay Walter 10 points. Jackson also made 8 steals, while Walter pulled down 7 rebounds. The victories give Caledonia an overall record of 7-2, 4-2 in the O-K Gold. Freshmen... STAND begins meeting at TK Middle School Students Taking a New Direction have begun meeting at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. This middle school offshoot of the Students Against Destructive Decisions which is active at the high school level hopes to reach out to their fellow students during the coming year. The next meeting is October 10 immediately after school in the middle school library. STAND is open to all middle school students. Remembering Brian J. McGavin “Gav” 10/4/00 - 2/1/99 on his 29th Birthday He was always so true, unselfish, and kind, our son, brother, grandson, friend, he’s always on our minds. He was someone we could talk to, someone no one can ever replace, he was sonieone we could laugh with, till tears ran down our face. He was someone we could count on, when u«e needed a help­ ing hand, no matter what we did, he could understand. A beautiful life that came to an end. He died as he lived, everybody’s friend. Happy Birthday Brian.'!! We love you and miss you more each passing day. Love, Dad, Mom, Janelle & Lloyd The freshman team pulled out two victories last week, defeating Unity 35-25 and Wayland 36-24. The Lady Scots team is now 4-5 for the season. JV... Unity took the junior varsity contest, 41-34. Leading scorers were Julie Slot with 17 and Rachel Deppe with 9. Leading rebounders were Mindy Bode with 5 and Julie Slot with 4. Rachel Deppe also made 6 steals. Caledonia's junior varsity rebounded Sept. 28, defeating Wayland 60-48. In the scoring column, Julie Slot scored 19 points, Mindy Bode 9 and Rachel Deppe 8. Kristy Woodcock led the rebounding efforts with 7 caroms. Carlie Santer 6 and Mindy Bode 6. Woodcock also made 4 steals and 4 assists. Freeport man faces jail, asset forfeiture for marijuana Stephen DeGroot, a 40year-old Freeport man has been sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court to six months in jail with credit for 93 days served on his conviction of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. "This plea agreement was reached at the request of law enforcement who are involved in working with Mr. DeGroot," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He is also facing the forfeiture of $28,000. Certainly his his­ tory would be reason for a longer sentence, though I would ask the court to comply with the plea agreement at the request of law enforcement. "It's only up to him whether‘this is going to end here for him or he's going to end up in prison." Police allegedly found several pounds of mari­ juana and 93 marijuana plants during a raid on his property June 14. According to a spokesperson for the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET,) Michigan State Police Troopers Tony Kuster and Bill Arndt were asked to search the property of Stephen Scott DeGroot in the 1000 block of Carlton Road by his probation officer. As a result of the search, they located about eight pounds of loose plant ma­ terial and processed mari­ juana packaged for sale. SWET and the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment were called to assist the troopers as they con­ tinued their search, which netted nearly 100 plants growing in four separate areas of northern Barry County. Also found was evidence of an indoor marijuana growing operation and a large amount of cash. "There's no question what Stephen did was a crime and he's got to stop somehow," said defense attorney Thomas Dutcher. "I think he's ready to make that change and lead a crime-free life. There’s no question he understands this is his absolute last chance." Dutcher said DeGroot has the support of his fam­ ily and that his parents stand behind him. "I’m sorry for all the trouble I've caused," said DeGroot, "and the trouble I've put my parents through. I'm done with marijuana and I’ll try to get help for substance abuse.” "Your behavior is more like,that of an adolescent." said Circuit Judge James Fisher. "Most people grow up. I’m going to follow the plea agreement because it was recommended by the prosecutor and the police authorities." DeGroot also was or­ dered to serve five years on probation, to pay $2,500 in costs and to pay a $500 fine. Local couple faces marijuana charges A HEMP (Help Elimi­ nate Marijuana Planting) tip indicating that mari­ juana was growing in a Moe Road cornfield in Thornapple Township led the Barry County Sheriffs Department to confiscate eight growing marijuana plants Sept. 13. Also confiscated by the department's HEMP team were three baggies of pro­ cessed marijuana, para­ phernalia and a plastic container full of green leafy material. A Rhoades Road woman denied knowledge of the grow operation and she and her husband's property, but admitted to smoking marijuana daily after work and on weekends. "She said after a long day at work her hands and joints are sore so she uses it to relax," a deputy re­ ported. She said her hus­ band rarely smokes pot and that he usually buys it for her. She told deputies she pays $65 for one-quar­ ter ounce, which lasts her' one month. Charges arc pending. BENDER AUTO BODY - Since 1967Quality Collision Repairs 1 12 Water Street 616-795-943B Seed some extra cash? 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Inc. & ^‘X^any 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 -------------- --- �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/October 3, 2000 Sailors take wind out of Scots’ sails Caledonia struck first in its homecoming clash last Friday with O-K Gold rival South Christian. But the traveling Sailors answered with 34 consecutive points and coasted to a 34-14 triumph. The Fighting Scots looked good early, playing in front of a homecoming crowd of over 6.000. Quarterback Ben Busman connected with a wide open receiver Mike Ogle for a 57yard touchdown which gave Caledonia a 6-0 advantage. At half, the host Scots were still ahead by the same six-point margin. South Christian, however, came out of the locker room inspired, scoring 21 points in the third quarter and 13 more in the fourth before Caledonia responded. The Sailors' third quarter scores came on a 40-yard run by Kris Holstege, a 20yard from Ryan DeMann to Ted Newhof and a 1-yard run by DeMann. To start the fourth quarter. South had a 54-yard touchdown jaunt by Bruce Oosterhaven and a 10-yard scoring dart from Elwin Kammmga. Caledonia finally answered, in the game’s final minutes, with a 3-yard touchdown sprint by Nate DeWitt. The Scots' defense began the game inspired and stopped the Sailors at the three-yard-line on a first quarter drive. But in the second half, it was the Sailors who were making the stops and scoring the points. The South victory makes them a perfect 6-0 and ensures them of a playoff spot. Caledonia is now 3-3 overall and 2-2 in the )-K Gold. Next up for the Fighting Scots is a road game at Wyoming Park (I5. 1-3). Fighting Scots record shut outs Caledonia's Eli Cryderman (10) looks to make a big run during Friday's homecoming game with O-K Gold rival South Christian. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Caledonia's varsity soccer squad blanked Wyoming Park Sept. 26 3-0. Excellent defense from Tyler Corstange, Marco Medi, Nate VanEnk, Eli Cooley and Ian Baily was a big factor in the outcome. Justin Workman recorded the shutout. Scoring for the Scots were Tyler Corstange, Phil Miedema and Doug Jousma. Against Cedar Springs Sept. 28, Caledonia earned a 9-0 shutout. Doug Jousma set a school record with five assists. Jousma also scored a goal as did Matt Schupp (two), Steve Yanosik (two), Steve Marion, Phi! Miedema, Eli Cooley and Nate VanEnk. Goalkeepers Justin Workman and Jason Glass combined for the shutout. Caledonia is now 7-5 overall and 4-2 in the O-K Gold. Soccer Trojans still perfect in league Middleville's varsity soccer squad blanked Coopersville 10-0 in league action Sept. 28. Scoring goals for the Trojans were Kyle Preslar with four, Eric Smith with two and Eric Aten, Michael Hart, Jake Williams and Mike Riley. The win improved Middleville's league mark to 5-0. Next Thursday they will battle Calvin Christian for first place honors. Calvin Christian is also currently 5-0. Caledonia's Homecoming Queen and King... Caledonia High School celebrated its homecoming 2000 last week and the school honored its homecoming queen and king following last Friday's O-K Gold varsity football game between the Fighting Scots and the South Christian Sailors. The chosen pair were Jennifer Leutemeyer and Brett Higley. For more on homecoming, read today's Sun & News. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Brett Higley (40) follows the block of Mike Ogle (49) and looks to make a first down. (Photo by Perry Hardin) WILTSE’S AUTOMOTIVE, INC Tires • Alignments Brakes • Steering & Suspension Mufflers • Shocks & Struts • Tune-Ups FREE TIRE ROTATION With Lube, Oil & Filter or 4 Wheel Balance 698-7375 5520 68th Street 500 ft. East of Broadmoor Quarterback Ben Busman (17) powers for a couple of extra yards as lineman Kyle Kleersnyder (81) looks to make a block. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/October 3. 2000/Page 21 Trojan runners tearing it up in cross country The Middleville boys finished a very strong second at the O-K Blue Jamboree at Johnson Park Sept. 26, while the Middleville girls earned first place honors with eight runners finishing in the top 12. Melissa Quisenberry was first in 20:36, Jen Verkerke third in 21:03. Katie Richter sixth in 22:06, Christine Dood seventh in 22:09, Elise Nyland ninth in 22:34, Jessica Stortz 10th in 22:42, Amber DeMaagd 11th in 22:45 and Theresa Miller 12th in 22:48 for the first place Lady Trojan team that scored a 26. Other Middleville finishers were Stephanie Simon in 19th (23:57), Leann Pitt in 23rd (24:20), Kaylee Wilke in 28th (24:52). Almena Rabbers in 33rd (25:08). Victoria Stanton in 38th (25:49), Andrea Sypniewski in 41st (26:13), Amanda VandenBosch in 44th (26:35), Greta Gustafson in 46th (27:00), Sara Jansens in 47th (27:17) and Emily Quisenberry in 48th Freshmen gridders fall to Byron Center, 20-14 Middleville's freshman football team traveled to Byron Center and Trojans came away with a frustrating 20-14 loss. TK dominated the bailgame in the first half only to watch Byron Center take advantage of a couple Trojan mistakes. TK also controlled the action in the second half, but the final outcome went the Bulldogs' way. The first half featured two long scoring drives and a third that ended with an interception by Byron Center in the end zone. Also. Darrin Tape had a 56yard touchdown called back. Receiving the opening kickoff and driving 58 yards on 14 plays, quarterback Josh Eldridge scored on a 1 yard sneak and Kurt Bray added a two-point conversion. Eldridge. Bray, Tape and Trevor Secord enjoyed running lanes created by the line work of Jordan Hartley. Ben Bick. Andrew Reeder. Matt Potter, Brian Cuneo. Scott VandcrWood and Josh Wolter. TK's next possession resulted in an interception. Shortly afterward, the Trojans' Mark Rolison recovered a Byron fumble on their 48-yard-line. It did not take long for Tape to break another long touchdown run of 38 yards to give Middleville a 14-0 lead. (27:21). Godwin Heights’ boys took first with a score of 29. but Middleville finished close behind in second with 48. _ ’ Tim Brog was the overall champion with a time of 17:51. Mike Stortz was sixth in 18:51. Isaiah Thaler ninth in 19:01, Pattrick Jansens 18th in 19:51. Justin Hoffman 21st in 20:05. Alex Robinson 28th In the second half, the Bulldogs took the opening kickoff and went 64 yards for their first score. Two costly special teams mistakes resulted in two more quick scores and the young Trojans were left to feel their frustrations. This week, TK plays a tough St. Johns squad. in 20:29. Nick Tomson 31st in 20:36, Chris Harkness 34th in 20:54, Jeremy Adams 43rd in 22:32 and Eric Mena 49th in 26:59. At Muskegon Oakridge Sept. 23, Middleville finished first in varsity Division I girls, first in junior high girls, first in junior varsity girls and second in Division I varsity boys. Jessie Stortz and Theresa Miller were first and second in the JV girls with times of 21:42 and 22:26. Melissa Quisenberry. Jen Verkerke and Elise Nyland were third, fourth and fifth in the varsity girls event with times of 20:33, 20:43 and 20:49. Tim Brog was sixth in the varsity boys race, crossing the finish line in 17:26. Reach over 11.000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today! Michigan Streams and Lakes Ross sets record; Lady Scots tops in O-K Gold Caledonia's boys improved its cross country dual record to 9-0 Sept. 27, defeating Wayland 19-40 and Unity Christian 22-35. Tim Ross was second in 16:33, Patrick Spitzley second in 18:06, Joel DcBlaay fourth in 18:53, Curt Rozell fifth in 18:57, John Rozsa seventh in 19:15, Pat O'Connor ninth in 19:44 and Adam Puricelli 10th in 19:58. Caledonia's girls also achieved a pair of wins, beating Wayland 17-46 and Unity Christian 17-42. The Lady Scots are now 4-0 in the league. Amy Busfield ran the fastest time in the conference with a first place 20:55, Tricia Miedema was second in 21:08, Becca Busficld third in 21:55, Stefanie Maxim fifth in 23:51 and Lauren Ondersma sixth in 23:55. Caledonia’s boys were eighth at the Sept. 23 Lowell Invitational and the girls were fourth in the 12team field. Holland Christian, which is currently ranked No. 1 in Division II, took first in the boys and the girls events. Tim Ross had record setting time of 15:52 and was first for the boys. Tricia Miedema and Amy Busfield were second and third with times of 20:36 and 20:37. MAP OF MICHIGAN resembles another fnli. map-known to Pennsylvania anglers as Michigan is loaded with great fishing w aters...many of them over­ looked. From the AuSable River to all of the Great Lakes trilMJtarie* to the IVrr Marquette River... thousands of milt's of stream*, lakes and rivers are now easy-to-locate on one map. Professor lligtiee's Stream Map of Michigan is the first and onlv highlv detailed map of its kind. This new 4 foot by 4 foot color map shows virtually all of the 35.000 miles of Michigan streams Ac Likes. the "Lost Stream Map.' The ‘Stream Map of Pennsylvania' was completed in 1965 after a thirtyyear effort by Howard Higbee, a former Penn Stale Professor Professor Higbee succeeded in creating a map of the highest detail possible a map that shows every stream and lake Eight graders keep winning The eighth grade football team at TK hosted the Wolverines from Godwin. The Trojans were able to come away with a 26-6 victory, improving their season mark to 3-1. They now have won three in a row after losing its opener to Lake Odessa. After stopping the Wolverines on their initial drive, the Trojans were able to put the ball into the end zone on a quarterback option run by Ryan Fletke. The Wolverines turned the ball over on the pursuing kickoff and the young Trojans look advantage of the opportunity with a run by Adam Loveless. The extra point was a pass from Fletke to Kyle Bradley, putting Middleville ahead 13-0. The score remained 13-0 until early in the third quarter. The Trojans fumbled the ball in their end zone and the Wolverines capitalized on the turnover. TK scored twice more with a 40-yard run by Mike Gurski in the third quarter and a 25-yard run by Ed Landon in the fourth quarter Chris Humphrey fared well at quarterback, completing three passes in the third quarter The defense for TK also played well. Nate Labine and Kurt Huntington made interceptions late in the game. The young Trojans have now allowed just 18 points in the last three games. He painstakingly plotted by hand, the location of 45.000 mJes of streams onto a 3 x 5 foot map The map sold extremely well- until it * as tost several years after ft first appeared in print. Incredibly, the printer entrusted with the original drawing and prating piates declared bankruptcy, then careiessiy hauled Higbee s 30 years of work to a landfill The *ew remaining dog-eared copies became a prized fisherman's posses­ sor Professor Higbee was offered POO‘or one of his last maps And soft agencies were forced to xeep ther copes under lock and key Experts told Professor H^bee frae repnrts were impossible because the maps were prated r non photograpne Obe Then , r 1991 at the age of 91 Howard rvgpees dream came rue Computers made t posstte to reprint the map Hortng an updated map. 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Middleville posted a 165187 win over Maple Valley Sept. 28 at Yankee Springs. Bob Roush led the way with a 39, Chase Vandenberg had a 40, Dan Burbank a 42 and Tyler Pyke a 44. For Maple Valley, Brian Burt had a 42. Nick Burpee a 43, Jason Phillip a 43 and Collin McClean a 45. JV... Hastings and Middleville squared off in a Barry County match with both teams carding a 205. Hastings won however because of the tie-breaker. Josh Enyart led the Trojans with a 45, Levi Harold had a 48. Dan Jeunnk a 55, Ian Karcher a 57, Brad Bender a 57 and Justin Ogden a 57. Levi Harold tallied a 43, Justin Ogden a 47, Ian Karcher a 48 and Tyler Colburn a 49 as Middleville beat Maple Valley 187-240. Nathan Carney led the Lions with a 52. Football Scots win junior varsity thriller Jim Haisma, Tom Daniels and Mike Mcsecar scored touchdowns for Caledonia in a 26-20 junior varsity triumph Sept. 28 against South Christian. The Scots scored with under two minutes left to Trojan golfer Matt Raetz focuses on his putt during last Thursday's round versus the Lions. take the lead for good. The junior varsity is now 5-1 and 4-0 in the league. Caledonia lost the freshman game 34-14 to South Christian. The loss made the team 3-3 and 2-2 in the O-K Gold. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-ads Trojan tennis team wins two against O-K Blue foes The varsity tennis team for Middleville won two impressive matches last week against O-K Blue opponents. October is Truck Month! 99 Chevy 4x4 Ext Cab 98 Pontiac Montana 97 Chevy Suburban 4x4 LT *23,995 23,000 miles *23,995 -I 98 GMC Jimmy 4x4 SLT 00 Chevy S-10 Ext CAb 94 Chevy Silverado 4x4 *1 8,995 $1 8,495 $1 3,995 97 Chevy 3/4 Ton 95 Chev Silverado 4x4 Z71 Short box Ext Cab leather $1 9,995 00 Chevy 3/4 Ton 00 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4 LT Ext Cab Long box *26,995 f* G 00 Chevy Tahoe 4 DrZ71 *29,995 S1 3,995 99 GMC 3/4 Ton Ext Cab Long box *29,995 *24,495 ■ Bkl * Chevrolet Wf ■ IH * Buick • Pontiac M-37 North of MkfcMeviile. Across from MiddievHia SALE HOURS Mon A Wad 8 to • Thur* A Fti. • M A. Sat 8to1 SERVICE HOURS Mon A to A. Tur* -Frv • to S; S»L« to Middleville's Mike Willette tees one up at Yankee Springs in action with Maple Valley. 795-3318 H — Q <■ C <■ 09 ■ O ■ Z> ■ The Lady Trojans defeated Kelloggsville 8-0 Sept. 25 and Byron Center 7-1 Sept. 20. Middleville also had a Sept. 27 match with Hamilton and lost that one 8-0. Winners against Kplloggsville were Teresa Venton at No. 1 singles (63, 6-3), Erin Holmes at No. 2 singles (6-0, 6-2), Kara Hutchens at No. 3 singles (6-4, 6-4), Lindsay Dobson at No. 4 singles (6-1, 6-1) Jessica Price and Veronika Villa at No. 1 doubles (6-0, 6-0), Shelly Cargill and Mallory Dobson at No. 2 doubles (6-1, 6-3), Cary Middlebush and Brittany Pflug at No. 3 doubles (6-1, 6-2) and Danielle Hoskins and Jena Jones at No. 4 doubles (6-2, 6-0). The Trojans rebounded from the loss to the Hawkeyes by beating Byron Center. Winners versus Automotive 1991 FORD TAURUS, new brakes, new tires, $850.00, (616)795-7567. Hamilton were Teresa Venton at No. 1 singles (63, 6-2), Erin Holmes at No. 2 singles (6-0, 6-2), Kara Hutchens at No. 3 singles (6-2, 6-1), Tami Smith at No. 4 singles (6-2, 7-5), Shelly Cargill and Mallory Dobson at No. 2 doubles (63, 7-6), Cary Middlebush and Brittany Pflug at No. 3 doubles (6-3, 6-0) and Danielle Hoskins and Jena Jones at No. 4 doubles (6-2, 6-3). Holmes now has an overall record of 9-2 and Venion is 9-4. The top doubles record on the team belongs to Middlebush and Pflug. The team is 11-2. . Coach Larry Seger said that his team had a good week and he is hoping that they finish the regular season strong. The Lady Trojans face Wyoming Rogers Oct. 2 and Wyoming Park Oct. 3. Scot golfers swing for wins Led by Nick Fuller and C.J. Gietzen, Caledonia's boys varsity golf team defeated Unity Christian by one stroke (160-161) and Wyoming Park by four (160-164). The pair of wins upped the Scots O-K Gold record to 13-3. Fuller and Gietzen each shot 39s, while Matt Ziesemer and Chris Call for Classifieds 945-9554 NkMKiRi.ianiweet 1997 FORD PICK-UP: low mileage, excellent condition Call. (616)795-9468 or (616)838-0197 95 TA HOF 2DR Sport 4wd Loaded. Trailer package 88,000 mis. Asking $14,500 (616)795-3830. Business Services BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 32 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 BUFFALO MEAT: HEAR! 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LAND CLEARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967. 8911843 SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made aluminum gutters. Warranty, free esti­ mates Steve's Seamless Gut­ ters, (616)795-7980 TREES TRANSPLANTED: Your trees moved for $35 per tree on property. 3 Tree minimum. (616)891-1533 BONANZA DRYWALL: HANGING & Finishing Specialist. We repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guar­ anteed work references in your area. Call Brian, (616)374-4338. Community Notices FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER Meeting room, hall, kitchen available. Call Deloris at 765-3871. HOME OWNERS! CREDIT problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improve­ ment, quick closings. Call 7 days/24 hrs. Allied Mort­ gage Capital Corp, 1-800611-3766. Farm CLUB CALVES & regis­ tered polled Hereford fe­ male; fall show & sale, Sat. October 7th, Barry County Expo Center, Hastings. Show 9:30am, sale 12:30pm. South West Michigan Polled Hereford Association. Cata­ log, (616)721-8356. STILL RENTING? 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Besf Price^ Service WWATER CONDITIONING - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891 0303 �Page 24/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/October 3. 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-10-10.pdf b3143d59b83e6b03a22cf32e5fdc5868 PDF Text Text W "/■'■'■Su ■ C . SWINGS HAsri^s^sr 'eiJCL'6fW ► ‘,90S8 ■■J New US POSTAGE HASTINGS. Ml PERMIT NO. 7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 41/October 10, 2000 Simpson Industries sale won't affect local plant by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Simpson Industries Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Heart­ land Industrial Partners, merging Simpson into the affiliate. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders arc expected to receive $13 per share at the clos­ ing. Share price as of Oct. 4 is $12.44. The value of the transac­ tion is estimated to be ap­ proximately $350 million. Simpson has 2,555 em­ ployees in its 14 plant fa­ cilities and technical cen­ ters. Slightly more than 100 people work in the Middleville facility. According to Jim Strahlcy, vice president of human resources in the corporate offices in Ply­ mouth, Mich., this merger should have little impact on the Middleville facility. "There is enough work at the Middleville plant to keep everyone occupied," he said. The Middleville plant is making a modular part for Daimler Chrysler and has received a six-year tax abatement from the local village for the addition. The Simpson plant is also participating in the Local Development Finance Au­ thority (LDFA) and addi­ tional employment at the plant has been mentioned as a possibility in applying for another grant. Heartland Industries Partners is a private equity firm established to "buy, build and grow" industrial companies in sectors ripe for consolidation and long­ term growth. The company announced Aug. 2 that it had agreed to acquire con­ trol of MascoTech Inc. This diversified manufac­ turing company concen­ trates on metal forming processes serving trans­ portation, industrial and consumer markets. Simpson Industries sup­ plies power train and chas­ sis products to original equipment manufacturers, It concentrates on modular engine assemblies. It will take about three months before the sale is final. Strahley anticipates that there will be a name change at some point, but it is too early to predict now. Since management and contracts will remain at the Middleville facility. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck anticipates the village maintaining its close ties to the company. He said he anticipates that the company will be an important part of the community for many years to come. Landowners debate property rights vs. community zoning by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A public survey has shown that Caledonia Township residents want to preserve a rural country atmosphere and open space, but individual prop­ erty owners don’t want their personal development dreams to be hampered by master planning changes. The most controversial points in the draft of the new master plan for the township have involved an agricultural zoning desig­ nation where residents' homes would be located on a minimum of 10 acres and where commercial and industrial areas should be located in the township. M-37 residents’ criticism of the draft plan, in which intermittent commercial zoning along the highway would be created, came at the Oct. 2 Planning Com­ mission meeting. Where only two houses still exist, they said every­ thing else on M-37 was planned to be commer­ cially zoned. They said they thought there’s no sense in not allowing all properties in that sector to be zoned for commercial use "Everyone else has been zoned commercial or light industrial," one resident said. This sentiment also was expressed at the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAG) Sept. 18 by Bill Bravata, who is on the CAG and is a newly The vocal minority may seem like a representative opin­ ion, but the views of citizens who have no axe to grind may not be heard, even as their absence results in changes that could destory their way of life. elected trustee on the Caledonia's Township Board. Bravata, who had bought a piece of property on M-37 with the intention of using it for commercial use, said, "With 20,000 cars a day going down this street, it’s foolish to say the people in the north have more right to be commercial than they would on the south end." Planning Commission Chairman Roger Keating said Oct. 2 that no final decision had yet been made, but preserving the natural features, in this case the wooded property along M-37, was being considered in the planning process. He encouraged people to voice opinions at the master planning public hearing. Commissioners have tried to preserve a wooded area along M-37 between 76th and 84th streets. One resident said owners have the right "to log off the trees on their property and commissioners need to be realistic." At present, this is true. When all the natural fea­ tures of a community are privately owned, just how to preserve them is a seri­ ous dilemma. Planning commissioners pointed to the survey that had asked that M-37 not end up looking like 28th Street. Views expressed at vari­ ous meetings may repre­ sent community desire for a different result in the master plan than the sur­ vey indicated, or may only reflect individual property owners’ views. The vocal minority may seem like a representative opinion, but the views of citizens who have no ax to grind may not be beard, even as their absence results in changes that could destroy their own way of life. Obviously, commission­ ers have two options in the new plan, either to con­ tinue existing zoning and ordinances, or to make changes in existing plan. While some residents would like no changes, that seems unlikely, as See landowners, pg. 14 Simpson Industries will have new owners within three months. The 67-year-old company is being acquired by Heartland Industrial Partners LP. Over the last several years the Middleville facility shown here has made significant renovations to its building and received tax abatements from the village. TK Superintendent opposes school voucher proposal by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Midge Pippel voiced strong opposition to the school voucher proposal on the Nov. 7 election ballot in a special meeting Oct. 2. The special meeting was organized by parents Deb McKeown and Bonnie Slay­ ton. McKeown said, "I think people just want to know the facts. They want to know how it will affect kids at TK and if this is the best way to help all kids get the best education possible." Pippel, speaking on her own time at the evening meeting, reviewed what in her opinion are several is­ sues that need to be dis­ cussed. She said she is concerned that some of the advertising that supports Proposition 1 is giving people a "bill of goods" which confuses them. The advertisements do not mention that the founda­ tion allowance for all school districts will be reduced if the proposal is passed. Esti­ mates of the impact on Thornapple Kellogg total about $100 per student or approximately $280,000 per year. Pippel mentioned that parents at TK have many choices already. This in­ cludes schools within the Kent Intermediate School District as well as agree­ ments with neighboring districts. "Who would have the choice if this proposal passes?" Pippel asked. Private and parochial schools would have the choice to select the students they want. According to Pippel, private schools could select students based on admission tests or other sorting methods. Data collection and analysis is another problem Pippel sees with the proposal. Districts with a graduation level of less than 66.6 percent would be eligible for students to go to private or religious insti­ tutions, but the data can change from year to year. Some published reports list only seven school districts now that would be eligible for vouchers. This proposal allows the State Legislature to enact state-wide voucher program at a later time which has the potential to radically change education in Michigan. Pippel asked, "Why change the state constitution to help children in only seven districts? By putting all our energy into vouchers we may be missing some creative solutions to help students and their home schools." Pippel said that she thinks some people are at­ tracted to the teacher testing portion of the proposal. She believes that people are unaware of how much testing and evaluating is required now. State law now mandates that teachers be non-tenured for four years and requires that school districts provide mentors for teachers for four years. Each year at least 15 days of staff development are required as well as educational requirements See vouchers, page 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia FFA plans 6th annual toy show Oct. 21 • Middleville village planners discuss ordinance changes • Caledonia Village Enhancement Committee meets with residents • Gun Lake Chamber holds annual meeting �Page 2/The Su^l!* News;M»(Mtev,ite. MtfOctote' 10. 2000 *OM91M| Voucher‘proposal, continued from front page-------teachers must meet to maintain their certification. "I believe that this pro­ posal was an initiative sponsored by a rich man to have all tax payers pay for religious and private schools,*' Pippel said. She said she is also concerned that the impact of possible tuition tax credits designating tax dollars to private and religious schools may have an unknown and negative impact on public schools, community infrastructure and even roads. McKeown and Slayton have set informational meetings on tb’5 issue from the perspective of "All Kids First" Wednesday. Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 30. at 6 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the “l believe that this proposal was an initia­ tive sponsored by a rich man to have all tax payers pay for religious and private schools.” - TK Supt. Midge Pippel Fellowship Hall of the Middleville Methodist Church. The meetings are open to anyone in the school district v uleasHve DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Ptzza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! with questions Films will be shown and Pippel and TK Board of Education Vice President Nancy Goodin will speak. Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Michael Harrison ruled on October 5 against Secretary of State Candace Millers decision which prohibited public schools from disseminating information about the voucher initiative. According to a press release issued by the Michigan Education Association Harrison ruled that local boards of education and school districts can provide factual information on the ballot question at school expense and on school time. Districts cannot urge a particular vote but "can talk about the impact of the proposal on the district." This ruling is the result of a suit filed against Miller by the MEA and the Huron Valley Schools. The suit challenged rulings made by Miller over the summer that according to the MEA "stopped public schools and employee unions” from discussing the voucher and other election issues with parents and the public. West Heat Your Home FOR LESS VERMONT CASTINGS WOOD STOVES IUMST LINE IF MBIININB SNN Efficient, clean-burning heaters Easy to install • Easy to use l DUTCH WEST ENCORE We are proud to offer the super-efficient wood stoves and fireplaces from Vermont Castings. Visit our store today to see how you can save on heating your home this winter. Vermont Castings More Than Heat. Warmth. - 795-3536 401 S. Broadway. (M-37) Middleville Ad/oining Village Auto Jk Hours: MF 12 7, Sat. 9-5 Sing-along held at McFall Rick Charette gets help from McFall Elementary students singing his song "Alligator in the Elevator." Charette performed at McFall on Oct. 6 and in a family concert on Oct. 7. His visit was underwritten by the McFall PTO. Last TK home football game promises fun events The last home game of this year’s TK football sea­ son means more than just touchdowns, marching bands and enthusiastic cheers. The three-day book sale of used books at the Thor­ napple Kellogg School and Community Library con­ tinues Friday evening until 7 p.m. This is a great time to purchase former best sellers, how-to books or even romances to warm up chill winter nights. The members of the Middleville Rotary Club are making plans and mak­ ing spaghetti sauce in preparation for their annual spaghetti dinner Oct’ 13. The dinner is served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. before the football game. The cost is $5 for adults and children in grades 6 and above. Children in fifth grade and younger are free. The ever popular pies are sliced for dessert at a small additional cost and for some people are the sweetest reason for atending the dinner. Ticket sales help support the annual Rotary scholar­ ships. Tickets will be sold at the door. Bonnie Slayton, one of the parents organizing the "All Kids First" campaign opposing Proposal 1, better known as the school voucher issue, will have an information table set up as well. The Athletic Boosters will have 1 K Logo cloth­ ing items for sale. The annual spaghetti dinner is more than just a good meal or even the way for a local organization to raise funds for scholar­ ships. This is really a community event that in­ cludes grandparents, par­ ents, children and even teen-agers with their faces painted in preparation for the game. Caledonia FFA plans 6th annual toy show Oct. 21 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Model farm tractors, trucks and cars will make an appearance Saturday. Oct. 21, in the Caledonia High School Gym, to take part in an annual show of toys, to be sold by more than 20 dealers and proba­ bly about 60 tables. More than 700 people enjoyed the show last year. Collectors and toy en­ thusiasts from all over Michigan, and even out of state, often are the first to arrive at ‘his unique show, which will start al 9 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. It is also an opportunity for people looking for an unusual item for an early CORRECTION: In the Oct. 3 Sun A News, the winner of the 26-20 junior varsity game between Caledonia and South Christian should have been South and the winner of the 34-14 freshman contest between the two schools should have been Caledonia. The Sun A News regrets the error. Call 945-9554 for classifieds Christmas selection. Items usually featured at the show include quality toy farm equipment, semis, cars, construction equip­ ment and related col­ lectibles. This year there will also be several collector dis­ plays. The show is hosted by Caledonia High School agriscience students. Pro­ ceeds from admissions, concessions and FFA items will help fund lead­ ership training activites and send members of the Caledonia FFA to their state and national conven­ tions. COUPON Cel Fills » I The Caledonia FFA is an affiliate chapter of the Michigan Association of FFA and the National FFA Organization. The FFA makes a positive differ­ ence in the lives of stu­ dents by developing their potential for premier lead­ ership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Admission is $2 per person at the door, with children under 10 admitted free. Refreshments available. For more information contact Tony Grinage, chairman, at 891-8542 or Alan Slecby, FFA advisor, at 891-8910. coupon' Ful1 Set coupon' f ■ Manicure I with Kristi V Acrylic Nails S wlthKrhti fl s19oois«oo|s1Ooo| . -'7- . ■' 2 .-,x ■ Cl Jidl SeAvice foni&mpoAaAij Salon faA the entiAe faunily Caledonia village Centre • 891-1093 �The Sun and News. MxMlevrtte. Mly October 10. 2000/Page 3 Local teen wants to reduce speed limit after fatal crash by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Drew Wilkerson, 14, is trying to get the speed limit lowered along 76th Street, after his friend, neighbor and schoolmate, Ryan Marzean, a 13-yearold Alto boy, was killed Aug. 23, while riding his bicycle. Wilkerson decided on his own to circulate a peti­ tion in his neighborhood, worded as follows: "Due to the tragic accident on 76th off of Whitneyville, Alto, MI. Me and behalf of all people on 76th and all the people on this list want the speed limit to be lower because we do not want another accident to happen to anyone and on 76th St. 55 MPH is too fast for a country road. And there are a lot of kids on 76th and we don't want anyone else hurt." He worded the petition himself, and circulated it in its original form, in his own words. Doing some­ thing decisive was his way of dealing with the death of a friend his own age, his mother, Lisa Wilkerson, said. She said, "It's a kind of a memorial for Ryan." Wilkerson said he had been with Marzcan just minutes before the acci­ dent happened, when his friend rode into the path of a moving vehicle. He explained that Erin Mesecar, who had driven the car in the accident, was not exceeding the speed limit. His friend was killed by the impact. However, in his opinion, 55 miles per hour is too fast for a residential area where many homes line the streets and small chil­ dren routinely walk and ride bikes. Drew Wilkerson where there is a public beach and boat launch, and where children rou­ tinely walk from one place to another. So far Wilkerson has not learned how much success his efforts might have, but it has meant a lot to him and to others to have made the effort. He first took his petition along his own street. Then his sisters also circulated it. They took it to school and other places. By the time they finished, they had just under 300 signa­ tures, 200 of which were students. Although not a legal petition, it is an in­ dication of public support. Wilkerson tried to take the petition to the Town­ ship Board, but learned that body had no authority to adjust the speed limit or to post signs. Next he took it to the Kent County Road Commission. He learned that in gen­ eral. country roads do not have posted speed limits. After 76th was paved, the limit actually increased, in spite of there being more homes. Wilkerson said one neighbor had put up a sign referring to children on the road, but the Road Com­ mission took it down, be­ cause unauthorized signs are not allowed within the road right of way. If the limit was reduced, a sign might be posted. Wilkerson is hoping to have a speed limit of 35 miles per hour, based on the residential character of his neighborhood. Another thing he would like to see would be a twomile bike path along Whitneyville from the Campau corner store, past Kettle Lake Elementary School to 76th Street and east to McCords Avenue, Scarecrows’ visit at Barber School set for Oct. 14 Weird and wonderful scarecrows, wearing old clothes stuffed with straw and embellished with jaunty hats are expected to make their appearances from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in at Barber School Caledonia Saturday, Oct. 14. The scarecrows then will make individual debuts all over the township in cele­ bration of Halloween. The scarecrow event is attended by children of all HASTINGS 4 ages, especially the young at heart. There is a small fee to make a scarecrow, with no pre-registration. There will also be pumpkins for paint­ ing. The Barber School is lo­ cated behind the fire sta­ tion on Maple Street in Caledonia. Sponsored by the Cale­ donia Historical Commis­ sion, this is one of the fund-raisers that helps sup­ port the organization and its goal for preservation of historic buildings, like the Barber School and other projects related to record­ ing history in Caledonia Township. Wreath sale supports TK senior party The Thomapple Kellogg Senior Parents are working on plans for this year’s al­ cohol free graduation party for June 2. This month the group is taking orders for Christmas wreaths Kris Selleck of Thomap­ ple Floral will be creating the wreaths. The Douglas fir wreaths feature a red velvet bow. The 16-inch diameter wreaths cost $16 and a 26-inch diameter wreath costs $22. Nov. 14 is the deadline for ordering wreaths. Wreaths can be ordered by calling Nancv Young at 795-7743 Wreaths can be picked up at Thornapple Floral Dec. I between 9 a.m. and 9 pjn. Members of the West Thornapple 4-H club painted this house for a community ser­ vice project. West Thomapple 4-H Club members paint house The West Thornapple Livestock 4-H Club of Middleville spent a recent Saturday scraping, power washing and painting a house in Hastings as part of a service project for the community. Older members, parents and leaders climbed the lad­ ders while younger members painted the trim work and porch area. Paint was donat­ ed by the Commission on Aging. West Thomapple mem­ bers show swine and beef at the Barry County Fair each year. Last year there were 38 members in the club As part of 4-H. members try to give back to the community by doing various service pro­ jects. Other clubs helping on the house were the Wildcats of Hastings, and the - Hodge. Podgers of Lake Od®sa and Woodland. If any other club is interested in helpinglo finish the work needed to be done on the home, call Kathy Walters-Surratt at the Extension office at 9484862. Callfor Classifieds 945-9554 24heursaaay*Tdiysaweek Fun. Guaranteed. Carnival is the only cruise line in the world that offers a Vacation Guarantee That's how confident we are you’ll enjoy every moment of your “Fun Ship*’’ experience. The fact ts it makes choosing a Carnival cruise vacation virtually risk-free. So what are you waiting for? Book now and enjoy these spectacular cruise vacations on Car nival's SuperLiners. Experience an incredible "Fun Ship" vacation for one low price that covers almost every­ thing including fabulous meals, Vegas-style entertainment, a friendly casino and Carnival's pampering service. You’ll have the time of your life, we guarantee it! Call our travel partner and book today. 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Village planner Geoff Moffat has submitted pos­ sible ordinance changes covering landscaping, child care, lighting and others. A public hearing will be held at the next regularly scheduled Plan­ ning Commission meeting so that the commission may receive public com­ ment. The Village Planning Commission also will meet with the Thomapple Township Planning Com­ mission at the township hall Tuesday. Oct. 17. The groups will be discussing industrial property possibil­ at NASHVILLE VFW Friday, Oct. 20 • I-8 pm Saturday, Oct. 21 • 9 am-4 pm Food available Friday evening Lunch served Saturday Bake Sale both days ities. John Bremer of Arling­ ton Court asked the com­ mission why the site plan for Tires 2000 was- not on the meeting's agenda. Mof­ fat reported that owner Jon Raymond has notified the village that he will submit a revised plan. However, it has not been received. Pete Hutsing of Bouma Builders asked the com­ mission not to require seeding when it passes the soil stabilization ordi­ nance. Hutsing said that as a builder he prefers to al­ low the homeowner to make landscaping deci­ sions. One recent homeowner in the audience said that it can take up to 18 months before homeowners are ready and financially able to do the landscaping. Members of the com­ mission also discussed complaints adjacent homeowners have when their neighbor does not seed the lawn and allows it to grow up in weeds. The commission will be contacting the 10 proper­ ties along M-37 zoned commercial and used for a LOCAL_____ CHURC H DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH C 0 U M Ul 1 I T CHURCH a place to belong a place to become Sunday School............................. 9 30 a.m. Morning Worship........................ 10:45 am Evening Prat.se ............................. 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p.m (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Wonhip......................... 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings............ _..... 7:00 p.m. 7240 6Hth Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY C ATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 S.ilurd; ty Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday ’ Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL a nd METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 1 31st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3A1 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) SuntJay Morning Mass: 9:30 a m 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Meeting at the Cruu Creek Charter Academy Rev Mic hael Stowell Senior Pastor Chrtssey Dykstra. Worship leader Denny Houma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-8914)287 9.?(? Redeemer 1 Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America AM Worship; 11 00 AM Chr Ed.; 600 PM Wed. , Family \^Nighi Pastor Paul M. Hillman “We are changed by God 's love!" 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Sy next) Worship Sunday School Adult Bible Class.................. »rship 9 36am <t6 00pm (Ciiild A Adult) (During the School Year < Rev. R. Scott Greenway. Pastor Lynelie Sprik. Youth Leader Al Tituuycr, Comma win (ailing Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Wars!',:;'• Service........................... 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m Sunday School........................................... 9 45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship Service .1100 a in Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p m Wednesday Mid-WVek Prayer 6:43 p.m Word of Life Clubs 6 45 p in Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . 8:30 a.m. & 11 am. Sunday Sch<x>l for All Ages......... . . .9 45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday .............. 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.n». Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 10 00 a.m 11:15 a.m. 6 00 p.m GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Wesi M-t?9 Higbwai 'Ck*c1 Sendai Road) W»i*d Ml 49348 - "95-TVO3 iot.r friends and your family right where you re at - through CHURCH The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St, near Whitneyville Ave zV Q Church School, Sunday Rdoant Messages Dyamc Musk Qualm Ckid Cart and Programs Wcaxto? Hours audit 00 a. at 9 45 am 1050am Praise Singing Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 730pm Pastor James Dodds 616-538-8557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St.. Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m 11:00 a m Rom 12 10 Worship Service Educational Hour Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert (ierke • (hfice 891-8688•Church 891-98^8 ^^5 TCfje dTime yn>fBlctfjoinst Cljurclj 5590 Whitneyxnlle Ave . S.E Alto. Ml 49302 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday School...10:00 a.m. Morning Worship...11:00 am. Rev. Royle Bai'ard, Pastor Phone 86Z6437 COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45am Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Rultman • Church Office: 968-0)91 www lakesidccommunity org (under construction) 708 W. Main Street Rzv P .Adams Phone 891-8440 | Community Chuich A Place for Family X Friends 6201 Whitney ville Avenue. Alto RAY TOTXSFXT) PiMur XOkMAX KXORR ChrNun FJuo(«m IXnt<< 891-8028 • e-mail: leigh(on@i.serv net Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. GUM LAKE Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor .Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Musk 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 On? mile east of Winineyvtlle Rd Ort. 15th - 1 Sth Sunday after PrwtccoM - 1 >ity sunda* We have tvu' pc\>pk in congregation a?c pursetne certification as la* speaker through ear Dtvtnct Th» Sunday s worship and message will he prevented t*% Rob Batk) and Barb Wane _______________________ 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-891 -8669 Fax 891 -8648 \± J M 57, north <>t Middles ilk • 795 9726 Morning Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 11:00a.m. Evening Worship Service Ker. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) /?ev Korman Kohns 616-891-8167 Preucbing lhe Living W'ottl Sewing The Risen Lont/ Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m (Jr. Churuh & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Pastor Lkntnis Ross Church 616-891 0281 Be devoted Io one another in brutherli los e Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God ■■ 945-9554 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE V«rt our web site www bnghtsoe org Jk Call for Classifieds Tl 1ORNAPPLE BIBLE Cl II PCI 1 FIRST BAPTIST A tut fig Church - Serving u Living Lord residential purpose. The letters will give the home­ owners options. The next regular meet­ ing of the Village of Mid­ dleville Planning Commis­ sion will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, £Iov. 7. in the village hall. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Parmelee Morning Worship 930 a m MidcSeviUe Sunday School . . 9 45 a.m Mioare/iiie Mornrig Atorship . . . JI.00 am Ret Uv Zmbnuttt SUNDAY 8:30 & II a m., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Nursery 9 45 a m Learning for ail 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving \our Community Campus for Ministry Cail for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891 8119 On .M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH J he ( hurt h where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" Tempooniy Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday Scrcoi ^r<XSf Morrj-g 1030 am, $urx»» E venng liyrtD 600pm Aiea Pta/er 3 &b<e Stuoy 700pm Pev Ker Assoc Pastor/Youth Mnrstnes �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 10. 2000/Page 5 Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce has annual meeting Serving as officers for the 2000-2001 year are from left vice president Linda Rough, recording secretary Linda Lewis, president Barb Holoweiko, treasurer Diane Wilkinson, and corresponding secretary Diane Porter. Jan Geiger (standing) and Jim DeYoung (seated to her right) answer questions about the Thornapple Manor ballot issue from members of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce at the chamber's annual meeting on Oct. 4. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Jim DeYoung and Jan Geiger discussed the need for the Thornapple Manor's proposed 0.85 mill levy at the annual meeting of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce Oct. 4 at the Gun Lake Sam's Joint. DeYoung and Geiger gave an overview of the need for the levy and some personal insight into the families whose loved ones have been cared for at the facility. Changes in Medicare re­ imbursement have meant that Thornapple Manor has had to cut back employee hours and taken other cost saving measures. However, there is still a deficit. The .85 mill levy will be in effect for 10 years and should allow the Manor to maintain and ap­ prove patient care. If the levy is not ap­ proved, DeYoung told the chamber that there will have to be additional cuts in services. More informa­ tion about the Thornapple Manor proposal is availa b I e at www.Barrycommunity.com ZManoryes.htm. In Gun Lake Chamber business, it was decided to send renewal letters out by November 15. the letters will tell new members that the yearly membership fee is $100, but if paid by Dec. 31. members need only pay $30. The committee contin­ ues to work on plans for a Welcome Wagon project, Bingo Oct. 20 and the next trip to the Blue Chip Casino Nov. 1. Tickets for the Casino trip must be purchased by Oct. 15. For more informa­ tion, call the chamber at (616) 792-2219. Plans for Winterfest con­ NOW OPEN at The Mulberry Rush CROCKERY CORNER PAIN I YOUR OWN POTTEIO Come in and design a ceramic piece for yourself or a friend. WE DO "PARTIES" BY APPOINTMENT Special Discounts for Groups: 4-H, Schools, Scouts, and so fourth 9944 Cherry Valiev (M-37), Caledonia. Ml K91-7593. 1 block N. if 100th on M-37. Caledonia Plaza 1/4 mile S if the light at Main St ott thi ■ ’ tinue. The National Guard will be working closely with the chamber on this year's celebration Feb. 3. The next Winterfest Committee meeting is Wednesday, Oct. II, at 7 Ihornapple Kellogg Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 11 Bowl of chili w/crackers or cheeseburger on bun, cel­ ery sticks w/p.butter, fresh orange, milk. Thursday, Oct. 12 Cold cut lunchables, or corn dog, carrots, fresh banana, milk. Friday, Oct. 13 ■ Pizza or fish sandwich on bun. seasoned green beans, mixed fruit, milk. Monday, Oct. 16 , No lunches served today. Tuesday, Oct. 17 Cornstack of cheescy bur­ rito peas, pears, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. I hornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 27 Sloppy joe on a bun or taco salad dix.. baked beans, cinnamon apple slices, milk. Thursday, Oct. 28 Pork patty on a bun, or chicken nuggets w/bread­ sticks, California blend, pineapple Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 “OlR GOAL IS BEAVTIFVL FLOWERS AND EVEN BETTER SERVICE" Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Bitt & secretary Linda Lewis and corresponding secretary Diane Porter. Holowieko, vice presi­ dent Linda Rough and treasurer Diane Wilkinson will continue to serve this year. Rough mentioned that the sidewalk project along Patterson Road has been tabled for the foreseeable future because the cham­ ber docs not have enough people to work on making this become a reality. For information on be­ coming a member of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce call 792-2219, TK SCHOOL MENU 35 years experience Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services p.m. at South Side Pizza. Members approved by­ law amendments changing the annual meeting from August to October. Terms of office have been ex­ tended to two years with three officers elected one year and two the next. President Barb Holweiko said, "This will provide for better continuity." Elected this year were recording Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891 -8646 • fax: 891 -0667 corJ°r C'edq 5 °c<*pied Friday, Oct. 29 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, mixed veggies, apples, milk. Monday, Oct. 2 Rib BQ on a bun or chick­ en salad on a bun, corn, pineapple, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 3 Turkey fajita or meatball sub on bun, baby carrots w/ranch, diced peaches, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Send your Correspondence on Personalized Stationery! The dtfadson ^rcfi PERSONALIZED STATIONERY COLLECTION" features many styles and colors to make your letter writing unique. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings 616-945-9554 �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/October 10, 2000 Katherine E. (Betty) Rosenberg Paul H. Leach MIDDLEVILLE - Paul H. Leach, age 90, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000 at Carveth Village, Middle­ ville. He was.bom on Sept. IO. 19IO in Dyersburg, Tennes­ see, the son of Alma Guilliom and Dewitt Leach. He was raised in Dyersburg, Tcnricssce and Middleville. Michigan and attended Pinery School. Middleville. He was employed at General Motors, Grand Rapids, White Products. Middleville, and Thornapple Kellogg Schools, Middle­ ville Mr. Leach proudly served Wall, Dr Melvin and Kay his country in the United Noah, Pat and Jim Zuhk. States Navy, during World Gary and Corly Leach and War II. He was a member of Bill and Linda Leach; sever­ the Middleville VFW Post al great nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death 7548. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening Tiger were his parents Visitation will be Tuesday baseball, time spent with his friend Barry Swanson, and morning at 10 am.. one hour his friends at Coffee Time at prior to the service. Funeral and committal the T.K. Restaurant He enjoyed a good game of services will be held Euchre and the company of Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. his nephews. at the Beeler Funeral He is survived by his sis­ Chapel. Middleville with ter, Mary Noah of Rev Roger G. Timmerman Middleville; brother and sis­ officiating. Interment at Mt. ter-in-law, Moody and Hope Cemetery. Middle­ Marge Leach of Dorr, nieces ville. Memorial contributions and nephews, Mary Vander may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-899-879-7085 SXoW'UTURE % French Fry. She was a mem­ ber of the Middleville Eastern Stars. Betty was an avid reader and liked to cro­ chet. With her husband Clarence, she lived in Florida and summered in VJichigan. In 1999 they moved back to Michigan to be near the family. She enjoyed visits with her children and grand­ children. She is survived by her daughter. JoAnne Gamer of Middleville; son. David Irwm of Alto, eight grand­ children; 15 greatgrandchil­ dren; sister. Carol Moore of Port Richey. Florida, a spe­ cial friend. Judy Main of Hastings; and several nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband. Clarence N. Rosenberg, and parents. Alfred and Ruth Anne Munjoy; brothers. Bob. Dick and Harold. Memorial services will be held Saturday. Oct. 14. 2(MX) at 10 a m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville, the Rev David Hustwtck officiating Interment in Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangtynenls by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville Vernon E. Larsen-----MIDDLEVILLE Vernon E. Larsen, age 67, of Middleville passed away Oct. 2, 2000 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Larsen was born on Jan. 18, 1933 in Big Rapids, Michigan, the son of Vem and Myrtle (Quackenbush) Larsen. He was raised and attend­ ed schools in Big Rapids, Michigan He was employed 20 years with the Bradford White Corporation as a welder. He was a member of the Local 1002 UAW. He was an avid reader, enjoyed country and western music He did a little fishing and loved to tinker on motors in his garage. Most of all Mr. Larsen was a loving and caring hus­ band, father, grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Helen J. Larsen, four children, Jeanie Moreno of Califoria, Jerry and Nancy Larsen of Freeport. Judy and Robert Totten of Hastings, Jennifer and Jerry Schondelmaycr of West Olive; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one sister. Jeanette Eaton; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A private family ser vice was held In lieu of flowers, memor­ ial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in the name of our loving husband and father. Vernon E Larsen Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville Trojan girls win, boys take second in league meet 'K ds MIDDLEVILLE Katherine E (Betty) Rosenberg, age 81, of Middleville, passed away Wednesday. Oct 4. 2000 at Carveth Village. Middleville. Mrs. Rosenberg was bom on Nov. 21, 1918 at Mulliken. Michigan, the daughter of Alfred D. and Ruth Anne (Smith) Munjoy. She was raised in Barry County and attended Woodland schools, graduat­ ing in 1937. She was married to Clarence N. Rosenberg on Aug. 28. 1949 at Hastings. Michigan. She was employed as a beautician, waitress, and self-employed with Gibby At the O-K Blue Conference Meet Oot. 3 in Johnson Park, Middleville was a big winner. The Lady Trojans captured first place in the five-team girls' event with a fine score of 26. Middleville also finished second in the boys meet with 48 points. Godwin Heights took first place honors with a score of 48. For the Lady Trojans, Melissa Quisenberry was first in 20:34. She was followed by teammates Jen Verkerke (20:58), Jessica Stortz (21:32), Christine Dood (21:39), Katie Richter (21:41), Theresa Miller (22:29), Amber DeMaagd (22:31), Stephanie Simon On Your Financial Planning NOW Visit the Loan Specialists at State Bank of Caledonia State Bank of Caledonia offers a full range of mortgage products including: Adjustable & fixed rate loans Jumbo loans Bridge & construction loans (23:54) and LeAnn Pitt (23:56). For Middleville's boys, Tim Brog was third in 18:05 and Mike Stortz was fourth in 18:14. Other Trojan times belonged to Isaiah Thaler (18:47), Pattrick Jansens (19:28), Alex Robinson (19:58), Nick Tomson (20:22), Chris Harkness (21:05), Jeremy Adams (22:18) and Eric Mena (27:05). In memory of Stephen T. Poll October 8, 1992 It's been eight years. 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Ml, October 10. 2000/Page 7 Middleville man receives Parent-teen chastity rally slated for Oct. 22 at South Christian honor from Staffmark In celebration of National Temporary Help Week. Staffmark has announced its associate of the year, Mitch Hill of Middleville Hill is employed through Staffmark. working at Simpson Industries in Middleville Staffmark is joining staffing companies across the country in celebrating the 15th year of National Temporary Help Week Oct 2-8. The week was created to pay tribute to the nations temporary employees Each day, some 3 million Americans report to work for a temporary assignment with a staffing company, according to the American Staffing Association (ASA). Alexandria, Va. “National Temporary Help Week is a salute to the tem­ porary employees who actively contribute to the growth of the American economy," said Melissa Jorgensen, branch manager of Staffmark More and more Americans, many of whom arc seeking their first job or re-entering the workforce, arc attracted to the benefits of assigned employment: • Jobs Staffing companies match millions of people to millions of jobs; from secre­ taries and machine operators to graphic designers and accountants. In fact, the fastest-growing sectors in temporary staffing are in professional and technical fields. And staffing compa­ nies have found that in today’s tight labor market, it is essential to offer highly competitive wages and bene­ fits to attract the most quali­ fied workers. • Flexibility: The staffing industry offers flexibility to both employees and compa­ nies. Although most tempo­ rary jobs are full-time, peo­ ple can choose when, where and how they want to work. C ompanies can access the skills they need to keep fully staffed during busy times. Nearly two-thirds of assigned employees say flex­ ible work time is time to purse non-work interests. • Bode: Temporary work provides a bridge to perma­ nent employment People can try out a prospective employer, explore a new field, a showcase their skills for a permanent job More than 7 in 10 employees go on to permanent jobs after their assigned position ends. • Choices: Many people choose temporary work as a career option. More than one-third of assigned employees prefer the alter­ native arrangement over tra­ ditional employment. They can select their work sched­ ule and choose among a variety of diverse and chal- lenging assignments Four in 10 assigned employees say needing time for family is an important factor to them in their job decision In addi­ tion. most staffing compa­ nies now extend a range of benefits to temporary employees. For a growing number of individuals, temporary employment represents an ideal work solution. Jorgensen said. “We’re proud to be involved in an industry that provides so much benefit to people, to business, and to our national economy" Voucher meeting set by TK parents Thornapple Kellogg school district parents can learn about Proposition 1. also known as the school voucher proposal, at two upcoming meetings. Parents Deb McKeown and Bonnie Slayton have organized meetings that present reasons to oppose this proposal on the Nov. 7 ballot. Meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. Both meet­ ings will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Middleville Methodist Church at Church and Main streets in Mid­ dleville. Information provided by the "All Kids First" pres­ sure group will be avail­ able. Slayton and McKe­ own will show informa­ tional videos and answer questions. TK School Superinten­ dent Midge Pippel and school board Vice Presi­ dent Nancy Goodin will speak at both these meet­ ings. “Discovering Real Love” a parent-teen chastity rally, will be held at South Christian High School from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. Molly Kelly will present a message for chastity in this sixth annual event. This internationally known speaker makes numerous radio and televi­ sion appearances, including “CBS This Morning" and “ABC Nightly News” with Peter Jennings. She is the chairwoman of the National Abstinence Clearinghouse Board. Kelly, of Philadelphia, encourages young people to consider chastity with intel­ ligence. humor and respect for each young person and his or her potential. Both parents and teens will also hear and see the “HEARTS” (Helping Educate Abstinent Responsible Team) teen drama team from the local Pregnancy Resource center­ express their opinion in the form of skits that relate to teens. ’ * After a brief intermission, the parents will go to anoth­ er room and hear Kelly speak just to them and ask questions During this time the teens will -return to the auditorium and experience Risen Ministries’ "Risen" does drama, improv and music Teens w ill also be given an opportunity to sign a “Promise Card" to save themselves for their future spouse Tickets are $7 if bought m advance or $9 for ‘walk-ins.” r■ The Paper Trail Gang 11 1/ ./J A group of small business, home-based business owners noted for using the’shoebox approach’ MEMBERS OF THE PAPER TRAIL GANG ARE SUSPECTED OF: ra* Over/under-paying their business & personal taxes Incurring penalties & interest for late filings Generating nasty mail from tax authorities CT Receiving unpleasant surprises around April 15th k •' / If you, or someone you know, fits the description of the paper trail gang, you are advised to— J TAKE CHARGE! 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This month's topic will be “Weaning and Nutrition " For directions call 7957021. For information on breastfeeding, call Kathy Othmer al (517)726-1264 monthly pay merit to suit you to a I Call or visit any I lastings City Bank office w hile the pick in -» an- good. It's Harvest Time Op Bunk Member FDIC Hastings 945-2401 ft w w w.hastingscity bank.com Middleville 795-3338 < to record keeping (particularly those in the direct sales or budding trades) Bellevue 763-9418 Nashville 852-0790 Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 ( �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml,'October 10. 2000 TK Library plans 3-day used book sale Staff, student aides, vol­ unteers and student service organizations have been busy rearranging the shelves in the Thomapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library. Finally, order has arisen from confusion and the shelves have been filled and labeled. One consequence of all this work is that librarian Deb Jones has "weeded" from the collection dupli­ cate copies, outdated edi­ tions and books which few have read for a really long 'American Girl’ picnic planned Kent District Library cele­ brates the American Girl book series and dolls including the newest American Girl. Kit with a fun-filled fall picnic at vari­ ous KDL branches The program will be held at 3:30 p.m Thursday. Oct. 19 and 26, at the Caledonia branch. 240 Emmons St. Children ages 6 and up arc invited to bring their American Girl doll or other favorite doll to the library for lemonade, doll-sized fin­ ger foods and a paper doll craft. This program will be held outside, weather per­ mitting, so participants should also bring a blanket to sit on. The American Giris Collection is a best-selling fictional senes that bnngs history to life through the adventures of a group of lively girls growing up long ago. For more information about the American Girl pic­ nic, please call Kent Distnct Library at 336-3250. time. All these books are for sale during a special threeday book sale at the li­ brary from Oct 12-14. The library is located just in­ side Thornapple Kellogg High School. The book sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 12 and Fri­ day, Oct. 13. and from 9 a m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. All sorts of books are available at really reason­ able prices. This is an op­ portunity for readers to stock up in preparation for those days when it is just too wintry to get to the li­ brary. Mysteries, romances, how to, biographies, travel and much more are avail­ able. For information, about the book sale or other library activities call 795-5434. New playground equipment installed Calvin Hill Park has a colorful addition to the playground equipment serving this Middleville Village neighborhood. Here Chloe and Anna Gruesbeck, Elena Gormley and Ally Finkbeiner enjoy playing on the structure. Yankee Springs second recount will be today Results from the August primary election in Yankee Springs will undergo a second recount today, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Barry County Courts and Law building community room. Bob Herold, the incum­ bent treasurer, lost in the primary by 11 votes to John Jerkatis. Nancy Near lost in the supervisor’s race with incumbent Al McCrumb by 14 votes. Herold and Near asked for the original recount, which was done on Sept. 19. The recount did not change the results but vote totals were much closer. Herold lost by five votes 310-305 a.id Near lost by nine, 311-302. Some alleged discrep­ ancies due to procedures used by the canvassers in the Sept. 19 recount have lead to the Oct. 10 recount. CMS students, families plan to ‘Make a Difference’ Caledonia Middle School’s annual community Trojans are first in O-K Blue soccer The varsity soccer team at Thornapple Kellogg High School met Calvin Christian in an important league matchup last Thursday. Both teams entered the match with 5-0 O-K Blue records. Seventeen minutes into the first half, Kyle Preslar tallied the first goal for the Trojans. Less than two minutes later, Preslar scored again on an assist by Adam Lucas. The Trojan defense, led by senior Luke Shook, Dave Devoermer, Matt Newmyer, Jason Devore, Zed Truer and goalkeeper Michael Hart limited Calvin to 11 shots. The Trojans fired 23 shots on goal. TK has two matches next week, against Wyoming Park Monday and South Christian Tuesday before competing in the O-K Blue tournament. The Trojans are now 10-1-2. 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Any residents wishing to “reserve a family” to rake their lawn arc asked to con­ tact Rosemary Cox in the Spica, parent coordinator, at 554-3359, prior to the event, support room of the middle school at 891-8649 or Beth Ninth graders prevail, 36-7 The ninth grade football team at Caledonia High School defeated Wyoming Park 36-7. Caledonia led the game at half 36-7. Scores came from Angel Castillo, Jim Haisma, mike Mesccar and Tim Daniels’ Daniels' touchdown came on a 94-yard ran. Caledonia is now 6-1 and 5-0 in the O-K Gold. 10718 GUN LAKE ROAD 1 mile past the State Park entrance 108 feet of lake frontage on Long Lake, 2 bedrooms, 1- 1/2 bath, den, living room and laundry room, 1 car attached garage, 2 story, central heat and air condition­ ing, dock and wrap around deck, Middleville Schools. $139,000. MUST SELL! 616-945-5005 616-948-2691 Call days Eve �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Octobef 10. 2000/Page 9 You already know the benefits of Nextel phones. 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The program was brought by Kent District Library to Caledonia. Vander Pol has been producing a series of "Life Quest" comic books, of which there are six. The series promotes a loving, meaningful message, rather than a violent one. Being able to do this in his work is important to him, in a field where violence abounds. He said he became in­ terested in the field very early, imitating the car­ toons he liked. He has done a lot a reading about different cartoonists since he was very young, and re­ searched about doing this as a living. He stressed "doing your homework." which in­ cludes finding out how to create cartoons, working to develop a skill, finding your own best capabilities, such as specializing in drawing animals, and em­ phasizing those things. Having the right attitude is important. "People make mistakes," he said. The most important tools for a beginner are a pencil, a big eraser and whiteout, to eliminate the mistakes. He said it helps to work faster if you have a tech­ nical pencil which has re­ fillable leads and is ever sharp. He recommended a large soft art eraser. And white-ouL He noticed that the artist Jim Davis, who drew Garfield, had developed a unique style. He became discouraged because he could not easily draw "Garfield," and it took a very long time. His mother helped, telling him he needed to first create his own characters, and if he created the creature, he would also find it more natural to repeat the char­ acter. But copying other’s work is also a good way to learn, he said. As he ob­ served other comic artists, he tried to learn their techniques and methods. Even tracing can help you learn how a drawing de­ velops, he said. Most im­ portantly, you have to learn by doing. He used to use Sharpie markers to make the pen and ink version over the pencil drawing of his car­ toon. One of his favorite comic artists used a brush, with ink. The brush was a No.7 Windsor and Newton, which cost a lot of money. He could not make it work at first. It took him almost four years to use it with ease and to get the effect he wanted. A comic strip begins with a pencil drawing. Matt Vander Pol tells would-be cartoonists to expect to make mistakes in order to learn to do the job well. ■MAhNINGTON "-FRESH IDEAS IN FLOORING A colored version of the drawing is the final one, often rendered by another person by hand or on the computer. Matt Vander Pol says a cartoon studio can have two to six or more people who work on different stages of a single comic strip. The artist who drew the Tarzan and Aladdin comic strips used Tom Cruise as a model for one of his characters. He used a movie with the star, play­ ing it over and again, and sketched the many poses taken for models for his cartoon characters. Learn­ ing how other cartoonists work can help a person learn. He learned how to cre­ ate shadows on his draw­ ings from cartoonist Bill Waterson, who created Calvin and Hobbes. Vander Pol went to school to study art to help him learn about propor­ tions, design, color, to draw more proficiently, etc. Some cartoon artists use a morgue, or a file with pictures of animals or peo­ ple to use for reference when creating characatures of that animal or character, to capture its unique traits and details. Reading books about cartoonists and about car­ tooning is another way to learn. He recommends "Brain Bomb," published by Behemoth Books, to learn about cartooning. Sometimes his editor has suggestions for making the wording more read­ able, or to be aware of ccr- Continued next page Lone Pine Greenhouse, Inc.^ ■ • Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Tile • Hardwood and Laminate flooring Sales • Design • Installation Let us help you explore the possibilities for your home, today! 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Rather than re­ drawing the entire design, he used paper cutouts to lay over the drawing and then re-drew the correc­ tions. Cartoonists need to work quickly. His favorite comic artist, Jeff Smith, who cre­ ated "Bone," for Nickelodian, can create four pages a day. Vander Pol said af­ ter several years, he can now do two pages a day. One drawing can take an hour and a half. It takes him longer to do a good job when he draws in front of people. Vander Pol told the young people that if they are interested in becoming a cartoonist they should keep their work. Even if the work is not the best, it is useful to see what has been learned as time passed from the beginning to the present. He said a cartoon often begins with a thumbnail, or a small sketch. If the character in the cartoon is to be repeated, it is good to have a model, dummy or prototype in front of you as you draw, to keep it in mind so it will continue to have the same look. Disney concept artists often use dummies for characters, as they did for "Toy Story." Often Vander Pol brain­ storms, using all the ideas he can think of in a hurry, and writes the words in the margins of his paper. After the thumbnail is created, an ink line draw­ ing of the page is made. The final drawing will con­ tain the comic strip, char­ acters, setting and speeches in balloons. Dur­ ing the process, he may make several copies of the black and white drawing, sometimes in reduced form. After all is approved by the editor, color will be added. Some cartoon studios will have one artist who also writes the story line. Other studios have a team, including one or more writers, one or more car­ toonists, a person who col­ ors the line drawings, a person who enters the writ­ ing. an editor and some­ times even more people. There are different ways of creating cartoons. Some people are proficient at us­ ing the computer, like his friend and partner, Jeff. Color can be added on the computer, and so can the lettering. He is not good with the computer, and so he sticks with drawing and creating characters. People who like to write stories as well as draw car­ toons can use both abili­ ties as a cartoonist. This is best permitted in comic books. The "Life Quest" comic series, about 30 pages each, is a format which Vander Pol likes because there is enough space to tell a story. One of the frustrating things for cartoonists is that space allowed for car­ toons has been shrinking over the years. With smaller cartoons, the writ­ ing in the balloon has be­ come smaller, and there is less room for the story. He said cartoonist Bill Waterson said this was a prob­ lem for him, and that there was scarcely enough room for both drawings and story. Vander Pol showed the workshop members the ways of creating a cartoon. A concept might include planning a story about the future with a particular message. Details such as the kinds of characters, an­ imals, place, date, cos­ tumes, story line and whether the characters will talk, all have to be worked out. Vander Pol likes creat­ ing creatures by morphing more than one animal to­ gether. The kids brain­ stormed, and in the mar­ gin, he wrote the name of the imaginary animal with combined traits of a tiger, a chameleon and a sloth, which he drew from the kids suggestions, first in pencil and then in ink. The young people also drew their own versions of the animal from the combined brainstorming of the group. Vander Pol was a free­ lance cartoonist for four years before forming a partnership with his friend Jeff. He has illustrated many Bible stories using a cartoon format. He said it is hard to get jobs in his field, which is why he and his partner formed their own business. Rockhouse .Art. • Next week, for ages three to six. Between the Lions storytime will be held Oct. 12 at 10:30 a m. Special storytime will fea­ ture Lionel and Leona and their family of library lions from the new PBS series. "Lion and Mouse" stories will be read. Crafts and fun are expected. • There will be an Amer­ ican Girl Picnic for ages 6 and up at the Caledonia Library at 240 Emmons St., Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 at 3:30 p.m. Bring an Ameri­ can Giri doll or a favorite doll for an indoor fall pic­ nic. Lemonade, doll-sized finger foods and fun are promised. Bring a blanket to sit on. Registration is required. Please call 8911502. Call for Classifieds 945-9S54 or 1.800-870-7085 VJ 7/ ,Carp«t»Plu» of America SIVM u» groat tavlngs to paw on to you. Thl« iTK ►< guarantee* when OF AMERICA > A? comparing apples to applet. Wo can’t be beatl w t applet. 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Middleville, Ml/Octobef 10. 2000 Caledonia Village Enhancement Committee meets with residents by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Enhancement still wants more opinions and volun­ teer help from local resi­ dents on how to achieve a facelift in the village s ap­ pearance. Committee members have been meeting since November 1999, when the Village Council appointed Dan Erskine, Wendy Zandstra and Marsha Humphrey to a downtown enhancement committee. Lisa Segard and Village Manager Sandy Ayers also have been involved. The committee wants to organize improvements in the historic sector of the village, to make the vil­ lage a more pleasant place to visit, shop, live and work. Some village plan­ ning commissioners have attended the meetings and participated regularly. A large number of resi­ dents attended the first meeting, but attendance has dwindled since. Ersk­ ine, the committee chair, said few of the residents who have attended have been repeat visitors. Since last fall, the Vil­ lage Planning Commission has become involved in creating a new master plan, a process that could incorporate the vision of the community for the downtown area. The en­ hancement of the village is seen as an important part of the larger effort. Village officials still want to know what im­ provements citizens envi­ sion, and especially want to involve downtown busi­ ness owners so a coordi­ nated effort can be made. Residents with knowledge of the history of Caledonia also could contribute their unique perspectives. Part of the goal of the committee is to receive funding from the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion to help reconstruct Main Street between Church and Mill streets. A $304,000 grant was requested last year for the "Streetscape Project." but it was turned down, not unexpectedly. The process must be undertaken each year to be considered in the future. The committee is attempting to send out a second request to MDOT in the next two months. The village is in compe­ tition with more than 200 other Michigan communi­ ties for the funds. The plan was first con­ sidered because the storm sewers and sanitary sewers need to be replaced, an extremely expensive proposition. Part of the cost of that replacement requires the streets be dug up and the grant would help pay for street recon­ struction. If a grant is approved sometime in the future, the MDOT would help pay for part of the work. Paul Galdes, represent­ ing engineers Flies and Vandenbrink, who has worked on the grant pack­ age, presented a revised version of an enhancement plan, due in mid-December, including several let­ ters of support. Galdes explained the MDOT prefers requests in which the applicant is pro­ viding a greater share than the village first intended, at about 20% of the cost in OFFICIAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION October 16, 2000 7 P.M. at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Please be advised the Thomapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Special use application submitted by George L. Slater for a kennel used for the in­ foster care and retraining of greyhound dogs. The property considered for a kennel is gener­ ally located at 5125 Country Lane, Middleville, Ml. The application may be examined during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, at the Thornapple Township offices, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Hours are 9-12 a.m. & 1-4 p.m.; Friday 9 - Noon matching funds. Getting the grant is tied to the per­ centage of the total bill the village will assume. If they plan to foot 50 per­ cent. the request would get more consideration. Galdes said second or third applications are given higher rank, though extra points awarded are not known. MDOT is not very specific, so it is hard to know what areas would improve the score, Galdes explained. He said he was told the village was just under the cutoff for receiving the grant last year, and probably funding is already spoken for through 2004. The need for sewer re­ placement could come be­ fore that date. MDOT places more em­ phasis on surface en­ hancements and on those projects located on state highways, than on more functional requests, he said. The eligible enhancements might: • Widen the sidewalks. • Provide entrance light­ ing at M-37 and lighting at three intersections. • Put in ornamental street lighting but will not pay for wiring or controls for those lights. • Include trees in the two blocks of the down­ town district. • Place brick pavers in the sidewalks to enhance the appearance of the downtown area, or stamped or colored con­ crete sidewalk pavers. • Install trees, planters and/or grates. Galdes said the commit­ tee must be more specific in some details, such as what general style is pre­ ferred, such as a railroad related historic theme. If there is an intention to in­ clude the enhancements as part of the master plan, the planned project is taken more seriously in the ap­ plication, Galdes said. The same is true if participa­ tion in the Rail to Trail project is planned. The MDOT does not recognize several items, which should be removed, from the request, Galdes explained. Such items should be listed among the participating contribution of the Village. If listed among items the Village funds for itself, MDOT does grant points, Galdes was told. Such items as burying the power and telephone lines, (which the commit­ tee would like), funding for curbs, benches for pub­ lic seating, fire hydrants, storm and sanitary sewer replacement, or relocation, off-street parking, street and parking sign relocation and more are not consid­ ered for MDOT funding. Whether or not the vil­ lage is improved, the sewer project will have to take place anyway, and this involves much of the cost. If the MDOT funds part of the project, the vil­ lage would be farther ahead, some committee members stressed. Getting grant money for any part of the total pro­ ject would help achieve the ultimate goal of re­ placing the sewers, which date back to the mid1950s, and the committee would like to go ahead with the application. Replacement of sewers is the main priority of vil­ lage officials, and they have kept that in mind as they look for solutions to other problems. The village is lowering the existing sanitary sewer line from the treatment plant toward the Village. It will drop four feet at the treatment plant end. The line will be replaced so the greater drop in elevation will more effectively carry* the sewage away from the problem areas. This could not only help the present sewer problems, but by the time the Main Street sew­ ers are repaired the im­ provements will assure the new sewer will not back up because of inade­ quate drainage. Deterioration of existing buildings was mentioned by several committee members as part of an enhancement plan.. If upgraded, it was felt the downtown could attract both, business and customers. Galdes said restoring old buildings and enhancing the appearance of a town did result in a renewed re­ sponse from consumers. Removing angle parking would create additional space along the sidewalks for pedestrians and allow room to include enhancc- VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Commission. PO Box 459. Middleville. Ml 49333. Wcsie) Van Rhee. Planning Commission Secretary FALL LEAF PICK UP NOTICE: Thornapplc Township will provide rrasoeabie aux­ iliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired, ami audio tapes for the visually impaired, of print­ ed materials being considered at the hearing upon seven day’s notice to the Township Clerk. Individual' with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv ices should contact the Clerk by writing or calling: Thornapplc Township Clerk. P.O. Box 459. 200 E. Main Street. Middleville Ml 49333. lelephom (6161 795-7202. 301 Beginning October 9. the Village Department of Pubic Works (DPW) will be vacuuming leaves until November 1 every 2nd and 4th Monday weather permitting Leaves must be raked to the curbside Dunng leaf season” please do not use bags or place yard debns on the curbside. Leaves must also be free of trash, household waste and stones. Please call the Village Hall at 795-3385 with any questions or concerns O02> ments such as planters, trees or benches, but it would cut parking.. Parallel street parking will be required according to federal guidelines, and where 74 diagonal parking slots now exist, only 46 spaces would remain, reducing present parking capacity by 32 percent. Losing parking spaces is a serious problem with the MDOT grant, and village officials do not see an al­ ternative. A need for more spaces for small shops and busi­ nesses was mentioned, also, if Caledonia was to attract people to come to the village. If more people did come to visit multiple shops, there would not be enough parking to keep them there, some business own­ ers said, and complained there is barely enough parking now. Steven Baird said many older customers patronize established businesses be­ cause they cannot walk far, especially off the street. What had started as a project to improve busi­ ness is working to turn cus­ tomers away from busi­ ness, he said. Businesses which now use street parking for customers include Sam's restaurant, the Caledonia Elevator/Hardwarc, the Village Stylist, the Dance Center. Muller's Paints, Curves, the laundry, and the school administration building which is slated to move. Some wondered if that building might become a place for parking, but Ersk­ ine said "Why eliminate a building which could house several small shops," to draw business into the downtown area. Erskine pointed out that with limited parking, busi­ nesses could improve the situation if they parked far­ ther away, but they park all around their own shops, and asked, "What is wrong with this picture?" Larry Alkema of the H& L Manufacturing Company said he did not want extra consumers spilling over into his parking lot, and hoped to add a night shift and wanted to be sure he had enough on-site parking for his employees. Last year, Alkema asked. "If improvement brings in more business, where are they going to expand to. and where are the customers going to go?" He said there was more room for expansion along M-37 than in the vil­ lage. There is an old DPW barn that could be torn down in the vicinity. Vil­ lage council members ten­ tatively agree to remove the barn to make more room for parking when the time comes Another location for parking in the area is hard to come by and the village must own the property in order to create parking on other sites. Acquiring and tearing down an existing building to create addi­ tional parking is not likely. The village can scarcely accommodate such a cost. Parking has been the major concern of the busi­ ness owners who have taken part in all the dis­ cussions, over last year and at the last meeting. The possibility of local businesses cooperating to provide parking has not been discussed at these meetings. In other shop­ ping areas, new businesses include parking in their plans, giving them a com­ petitive edge. The parking problem is just one of the many com­ plex problems which arc expected to take years to resolve. In the meantime, committee members want to move ahead, and keep working to find solutions. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FREE DEVELOPMENTAL INVENTORY If you are a Caledonia School District res­ ident and you have concerns about your child’s development such as speech con­ cerns, socialization, learning and/or growth development, we will be conduct­ ing a developmental inventory to identify preschool aged children who may benefit from early educational intervention on Friday, October 27, 2000. (The next screening will be held March 2, 2001.) You may call and schedule an appointment (891-0219) between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. There is no fee for this service. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Octobef 10, 2000 Page 13 FROM OUR READERS- Local citizens speak out on important issues Gold pass incident didn’t teach responsibility Dear editor: We have had a run-in with the Thornapple Kellogg High School administration before Principal Ellen Zack and Dan Erb and didn't know if it was their igno­ rance, arrogance or just plain lack of common sense that irritated us. Our son came home from the homecoming dance with his date because he was not permitted to enter the dance without a gold pass (it sounds serious) He went to the office before the dead­ line (no one was there al the time) and signed up his guest for the dance on the list lying on the counter. There were no gold passes being given out at that time and there was no indication on the sign-in sheet that students needed a gold pass for entry into the dance He believed that he had done what he needed to do in order to bring a guest. On the night of the dance, he arrived with his date, who is signed up (by the way, she graduated from TK last year), but was not allowed in because he didn’t have a piece of paper with her name on it (though she was on the guest hst). We went to the school and talked with Ms. Zack about the problem, and she said it was too bad. he needed a pass. We tried to explain how ridiculous this sounded and she said. “We (the school administration) are trying to teach them responsibility." We contin­ ued to try to explain how ridiculous this system was and the disappointment and heartache they were causing. She just said, “I'm sorry " Our son had signed up his date as required but did not realize that he had to sign-up and get a gold pass. When you are trying to teach responsibility and enforce school rules, don’t you think that common sense, good judgment, and doing what is right would be a part of that process? This really was more a misunderstanding/ miscommunication and not a Can bond issue minority have another vote? To the editor: A week has passed, and there are 3,987 voters in this community who are exercis­ ing a lot of restraint by not insinuating that the other 4,181 pro-bond voters weren't really knowledge­ able about what they were voting on last Tuesday This was the explanation that was given when the first bond proposal was defeated in June Now that it has passed, can we expect to have another opportunity to put it to another vote? It would only seem fair that the opposition would have the chance to regroup, present a counter-proposal and have access to the same campaign funds and publications that were available to the schools. Secondly and most impor­ tant, we are not anti-kids and we are insulted that it is implied that any one who would vote against the school bond is anti-education. We arc so pro-kid that we want our kids to get the most for our education dol­ lars spent. As Mr. Fnednch so eloquently put it in his let­ ter i the Sept. 19 issue of this publication, “Instead of ask­ ing citizens to pass the bond issue under duress, govern­ ment school administrators should study the success of alternative schools, where sacrifice is a way of life.” This very concept of prac­ ticality is demonstrated by our neighboring school South Christian. They announced plans for a new school, including new athlet­ OFFICIAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION October 16, 2000 7 P.M. at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Please be advised the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, October 16, 2000. The purpose of this hear­ ing is to receive comments on a proposed Open Space Residential Development zoning ordinance amend­ ment. This Amendment will allow residential develop­ ments in the Agriculture-Residential (AR) and Rural Residential (RR) Districts that include common open space areas. The draft ordinance for Open Space Residential Development requires the same density of homes as required In non-open space residential developments. The draft ordinance may be examined during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, at the Thornapple Township offices, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Hours are 9-12 a.m. & 1-4 p.m.; Friday 9 - Noon I comments regarding this draft ordinance may be addressed to: Secretary. Thornapple Township Planning Commission. PO Box 459. Middleville. Ml 49333 Wesley Van Rhee, planning Commission Secretary NOTICE: I hornappk Towasbtp provide rvasoaabk auuharv aids and services such as signers for the bearing impaired, and audio tapes for (he visualh impaired, of printed materials being coerudered al the hearing upon seven day's notice to tbe Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auuhary aids or services should contact the Clerk bv writing or caMing: Thornappk lownship Clerk. P.O. Box 459. 2W E. Main Street. Middleville Ml 49W Telephone ikl*) 79S-7242. 300 ic fields for an estimated cost of $28.8 million. Regardless of the funding, this should validate our con­ tention that an adequate facility can be built for far less than was asked for from the taxpayers of Caledonia. When the administration can bring to the voters a conser­ vative, fiscally responsible proposal it will get whole hearted support, not the mar­ ginal one received this past Tuesday. Until then, remember that the kids they wanted so badly for us to say “yes” to just inherited a 26-year tax burden. One additional question, the next time a Caledonia team loses a game can they cry foul and get to play the game over again, and again until they win? A. Helder Caledonia needed to still pick up a lack of responsibility. Our son did what he piece of paper for entrance thought he was supposed to into the dance. He believed do about signing up his that he had done what he guest for the dance only to needed to do to sign in his find out at the door that he guest. With a little common had missed one step and would not be allowed to go sense in administering a school rule and making a to the dance his senior year. Ms. Zack informed us that judgment call when applica­ it was announced several ble, two young people could times Friday that the stu­ have, together, enjoyed each dents bringing guests needed other's last Homecoming to pick up their gold passes dance, but now they have in the office. Our son, think­ learned a less on “responsi­ ing that he had already met bility,” or have they? We would like to ask what the deadline and signed up his guest, did not even give it possible lesson has been a second thought that he learned Our only hope in writing this letter is that the socalled system of gold passes for guests at the homecom­ ing dance will be abolished or revised so no student will be turned away at the door again, if they have signed in their guest on the hst in the office. Apparently, this twostep process is not working very well since our son and his date were not the only kids turned aw'ay at the door Saturday night Rod and Rochelle Prvslar, Middleville Do the schools think much of students? Dear editor: My daughter came home from school last Thursday, Sept. 21. and told me she had a bad day because she had been swimming that day and had to go outside right afterward. It was very cold and windy that day and she want­ ed her coat, but she told me the principal locks the school doors. The recess lady and my daughter’s teacher wouldn’t let her have her coat. Parents, whether you know about this or not, let me tell you 1 was mad and angry. My husband called the school because we pick our two younger ones up most of the time, so we asked for them to wait. My husband told the secretary that he wanted to speak to the principal but she had left when he got to the school. When my daughter came home that Friday, she had stomach pain. When I took her into the clinic, she had to go to the emergency room for a urinary infection. These schools don’t think too much of our little ones and when I found out, they lock the doors on these kids, especially during school hours and don’t let them’ have their coats for recess That is very cruel. Belinda Lustcy. Middleville When you retire, I can make sure you miss your job more than you miss your paycheck Social Security has certainly seen better times. And who knows what the future might bring. 1 can show you how to plan for a secure finan­ cial future, with or without Social Security. Trojans drop matches It was a tough week for the golf team at Thomapple High School. The Trojans were 16th out of 16 teams at the Rockford Invitational Sept. 30, lost a 145-154 match to Calvin Christian Oct. 2 at the Pines and fell in a league match at Eastern Hills 160-164 Oct. 3. At Rockford, the Trojans had a 362 with Chase Vandenberg scoring an 80, Bob Roush a 90, Dan Burbank a 90 and Josh Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554. Enyart a 94. Against Calvin, Roush had a 36, Vandenberg a 39, Tyler Pyke a 39 and Ty Wenger a 40. At Eastern Hills, Roush had a 40 and Vandenberg, Burbank and Wenger each carded 44s. The Trojans are now 4-4 overall and 3-3 in the league. Call today for details. Drew McFadden Investment Representative P.O Box 336. Caledonia, Ml 49316 Bus. I -616-891-1173 www.edwardjuoea.coai Edwardjones Senrwg ladmdual haeatori Siat* 1*71 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml October 10, 2000 Landowners, <continued from front page people’s back yards, when large parcels are sold off. the others do not "own the subdivided, developed and view." speculation driven struc­ But when landholders tures multiply on the land­ have unlimited rights, the scape. prior ownership of older A variety of agendas seem to be represented. residents is often disre­ garded. as in the case of Property owners' rights col­ lide when uses conflict. sand mining moving in to a residential neighborhood. They conflict when changes surrounding an ex­ Sand mining trucks with isting property reduce the their inherent dust, noise continued quality of life and traffic cause problems for neighbors like Kenneth for existing residents. One example is resi­ Stanek who lives near a dents in the north part of sand pit off 68lh and Egan. A ten-acre lot minimum the township invested in homes and a way of life, where agricultural zoning but now the changes at the once prevailed is being re­ sisted. Closing and devel­ airport have affected the quality of life and nega­ opment costs cut into po­ tential profits, and there is tively impacted property pressure to allow small values. At the Sept. 18 meeting. lots to maximize profits. Many individual owners Commissioner Stan McLean said the person want their freedom to sub­ who bought in a residential divide residential property area with zoning for open for profit to be placed space also needs the as­ ahead of protecting open surance that 10 years down space in certain areas. the road his property is not Subdividing can affect incompatible with the people whose homes were built where open space changes around him. Some think the rights of was expected. A woman at the Sept. 18 a landowner should be supreme, over any kind off meeting said she lives on community controls. 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Meanwhile, many compared to cost of ser­ Seemingly, protection of 100 feet away. developers have long left vices was provided by ' important natural and cul­ "There are those of us the scene with money still farms, industry and com­ tural features is seen as who don't like having in the bank. desirable, only if they are mercial uses. neighbors right on top of Planners and township It remains to be seen in someone else's back us," she said in rebuttal to officials would like to be how well planners succeed yard, or if someone else residents who had said pro-active in creating a in regulating Caledonia's will pay for them. even two-acre parcels community which is a growth so that the needs of Preserving open space promote urban sprawl. good place to live and residents and businesses and a rural atmosphere is "Two acres is not too work, while avoiding the and industries already lo­ one of the goals of the much,' she said. pitfalls other communities cated in the community master plan, supported by Other problems develop­ have experienced. the community survey. are met. ing for people who want Which of the various Planning commissioners Planning commissioners open space are excessive have discussed at length views expressed at meet­ and some residents appar­ traffic, erosion, neighbor­ ings are truly representa­ examples of responsible ently do not agree on how ing home occupation busi­ planning, such as encour­ tive of the desires of the best to preserve open nesses, intensive large an­ majority of citizens for aging businesses that will space and how to curb ur­ imal farming on smaller expand the range of prod­ their community can only ban sprawl. acreage and more. ucts and services to serve be determined if all people People differ over what Meanwhile individuals the community rather than stay informed and express is an ideal use of open who have acquired land at undercutting existing busi­ their opinions in the pro­ space. More than one per­ relatively low prices, have cess. nesses in a limited market. son objected to people invested years of annual In a month or so, a pub­ Another example is to who buy 10 acres, but then taxes, find themselves allow greater business, in­ lic hearing will be held to let it grow up to weeds and owning property which has dustry and housing densi­ take other comments from brush. inflated in value at expo­ ties where public utilities the public. Township PlanPlanners struggle to nential rates, and now ncr/Manager Dave Zylstra are available. zone areas where certain want to reap the maximum Another is to place in­ said. Following that, the kinds of uses will function profit possible. dustrial zoning near high­ final plan will be approved for the entire community Individual owners ask for ways capable of handling by the Planning Commis­ to an advantage to the zoning or rezoning that heavy trucks on the short­ sion. which hopes for most people, harmonious will expand their personal agreement by the est routes possible. with existing uses, and options for perceived profit Problems have been ex­ Township Board. with least possible incon­ potential. Speculators have amined in detail. Devel­ venience and expense. purchased land along M-37 opments in close proximity Uses and expense of these not zoned for commercial can cause erosion prob­ uses must be balanced or industrial uses, but then lems even for new resi­ against revenues for vari­ demand rezoning so they dents, such as in the Trent ous zoning. may develop it as they Now is a great time to Henry drainage district in Commissioner Corky choose, implying that the get estimates and April and May. Koopmans said the heavier Planning Commission make plans for drive­ Some 20-year-old hous­ residential densities pro­ owes them the opportunity ing developments are see­ ways, clearing, stump duced more people and for the "highest and best ing water contamination removal, rough land­ more children, at a greater use,” which they interpret from septic systems. Plan ­ scaping, backfilling, cost to the local school in terms of profit. ners would like to avoid system. Each child costs sand, gravel, topsoil Planning commissioners such future problems. $7,000 per year to educate. have reminded them that & crushed concrete. Owner and builder He said one acre lots over­ community well being is DON’S DOZING driven development can load more than just the the "highest and best use." Don V etter • 79S7830 result in miles of declining school system. But in this climate, future Experienced & Fully Insured shopping areas lining arter­ Christy Heistler, facili­ community well-being is Small jobs a specialty in ies like 28th Street. tating the CAG group for in danger of being dis­ the Caledonia, Middleville, Developer driven ghost the township consultant. Hastings, (iun Lake, carded in favor of the great malls sprinkle the country, Hayland A Bradley areas. land rush of the new mil­ built on a speculation for lennium. 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The tie made Caledonia 75-3 overall on the season and 4-2-1 in the O-K Gold Conference. Scot golfers finish third in 0 K Gold At the O-K Gold Conference Tournament Oct. 2 at Quail Ridge, Caledonia finished third with a score of 327. Matt Ziesemer and Nick Fuller finished second and Doug Jousma (22) works the ball through the Wildcat defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) third in the tourney with scores of 78. The Scots ended the campaign with a 13-3 record. Caledonia is 16-3 overall. got real estate? Whether you are looking to buy or have real estate to sell, call: WENDY ZANDSTRA REALTOR® 891-SOLD Smithdiamond The game was tied at half 26-26 and Caledonia led after three quarters 37-36. Junior Varsity... Caledonia beat Cedar 5727. Julie Slot and Mindy Bode were top scorers with 14 and 10 points respectively. .Bode was the top rebounder «with 9. Kristin DeBlaay led in assists with 4 and Carlie Sanxter led in steals with 4. The junior varsity improved to 8-2 w ith the win. Freshmen... The freshman eagers improved to 5-5 with a 2624 triumph over Cedar. Brianna Hormel hit a threepointer to ice the win. Players who stood out were Becca Jacques, Lindsay Coolman and Shely King. St. Johns rallies for win vs. Trojans Phil Hiedema (2) goes to the air to attempt a header during Tuesday's varsity soccer game versus Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Caledonia and Wayland went to double overtime in soccer Tuesday, Oct. 2 and neither team scored a goal. Good passing combinations and attacking by Steve Yanosik, Dan Clark. Doug Jousma and Matt Schupp created many Caledonia improved to 82 overall and 5-2 in the O-K Gold Conference with a 4241 win over Cedar Springs on Tuesday. Oct. 3. Stacey Jenema led the Sweet Ladies with 13 points (including four threepointers). Kelley Jackson added 8 and Becky Bloemers scored 6. It was an exciting game with Caledonia leading after one quarter. 11-7, at half 2120 and after three quarters 29-28. Pam Spitzley topped Caledonia with 7 rebounds. The win followed a 63-54 overtime triumph Sept. 28 over Wayland Union. Jackson nailed a shot at the regulation buzzer to send it to overtime. Jackson led the Sweet Ladies with 27 points and 8 steals. Lindsey Wolter added 10 points. Young Trojans win on the gridiron The young Trojans traveled to Grand Rapids Oct. 4 to face Metro Christian. The TK squad came home with a 49-6 win. TK scored on its first possession with Adam Loveless scoring on a run up the middle. Kyle Gradey caught the extra point conversion. Loveless scored again, late in the first quarter, on another run up the middle. On that drive, Mike Mudridge and Eric Reeder made clutch catches. in the first quarter, Ryan Fletke completed 3-of-4 passes. In the second quarter, the young Trojans scored two more times, first on a bootleg run by Chris Humphrey and second on a run by Jodie Scott. In the third quarter, TK found the end zone twice more on a touchdown run by Jodie Scott and a touchdown sprint by Chris Humphrey. In the fourth, Matt Palmer scored from the fullback position to cap off the scoring. On defense, Nate Labine picked off a pass and Joe Wenger recovered a fumble. This Wednesday, the young Trojans will travel to Caledonia to face the Fighting Scots. Game time is 5:30 p.m. St. Johns exchanged touchdowns with TK’s freshmen and came away last week with a 28-22 win. The Trojans first play was a 76-yard touchdown run by Kurt Bray. Bray also added the extra point, to give Middleville an 8-0 lead. St. Johns came back to tic it and later went ahead 14-8 after recovering a misplayed punt. On TK’s next possession, Darrin Tape, Brett Knight, Trevor Secord and Bray found success running the ball. A 16-yard pass from Knight to Joe Ulbcrg, however, was the play that knotted the score at 14-14. In the final seconds of the half, St. Johns scored on a pass play and went into break ahead 20-14 TK scored a go-ahead touchdown on a pass from Knight to Wolter. Tape added a two-point conversion to put his team up by two points, 22-20. In the final minutes of the game, however, St. Johns tallied the game-winning touchdown. Caledonia Sportsman’s Club Spaghetti Dinner ;■! !< Saturday, October 14th <! Q.Qn pm ™ 5:30 - 8:30 Adults - $9,50 Children $4.50 L" BODY SHOP CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Designer _ Builder Richland Homes Custom Home Drvtsian 1-800-638-7036 Tei 616B97-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 10. 2000 Local Special Olympians heading to state tourney Caledonia Special Olympians who will participate in the State Special Olympics line up for a group picture. Mike Huene stands at center back. Getting water and oranges at halftime are team members CMS student Belinda Jacobs and CHS students Scott Quada, Patrick Tutsch, David Byars, Joe Takus, Lisa Garza, Colrain Kanouse and Sarah Jacobs. Another of the Caledonia teams shakes hands and exchanges congratulations for a game well played with a Muskegon opponent. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia's Special Olympians are on their way to participate in the state tournament, to be held in Warren Oct. 20 and 21. To be eligible, students who compete must have played against other teams in the area, District 11, in three different events. The local district Sept. 23 held an area-wide gath­ ering of teams from sur­ rounding schools, at a tournament in Caledonia. Included were two teams from Kalamazoo, two from Muskegon, two from Crestwood Middle School and three from Caledonia, with each group scheduled to compete in three events. AYSO soccer, normally 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt Inc. RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL Formerly South Kent Asphalt Producers of Quality Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance ~ Financing Available - 616-877-4441 scheduled on Saturdays, was arranged so the Spe­ cial Olympic tournaments could take place at the same time. Caledonia has the Gold, White and Purple teams, made up of both high school and middle school students overall. There is also an individual skills team, singly rated on skills in individual competition held at the same time as team events. Sixteen of 19 high school students who are enrolled in the special education program partici­ pate in the Olympics, which is the equivalent of physical education time. There are more students in the middle school program. Athletic trainer Brett Knoop donated his time for medical related consulta­ tion and helped by bring- Athletes of the week TRtUklS/ Thomappte-Kellogg High School (Middleville) Jackson scored 27 points and made 8 steals in a 6354 varsity basketball win over Wayland Union. She also scored 8 in a victory over Cedar Springs. Shook ran eight times for 81 yards in the Trojans varsity football game with Gladstone last Saturday (Sept. 30) in Gaylord. Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON IfiSUfSHCC Agency, Inc. 6090 Alden Nash SE’Atto* 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 Insurance Company ' * Caledonia Special Olympians competed with other teams in the district area-wide gathering hdld Sept. 23 at a soccer tournament in Caledonia. Here, teacher Mike Huene gives halftime instruction to team members Scott Ouada, David Byars and Ben Robinson. ing sound equipment on which was played music and other recorded pro­ grams for the event, in­ cluding the national an­ them. Volunteers from CHS helped at the event, as well as at other times, teacher Mike Huene said. "Caledonia is a very special school. It is easy to get kids to volunteer. These kids play on varsity teams. Some of the guys play on freshman teams, and others in varsity soc­ cer," Huene said. Students who have helped out are Stacey Jenema, Holly Blackmore, Sara Dunlap, Ian Bailey, Scot Rogers and Chris West. Huene explained the general attitude, "Like Scott Rogers. He simply says he does it because he just loves soccer.' " "The girls often also mentor the special educa­ tion students in the class­ room," he explained. "On that day, the volun leers gave up an entire Saturday, which is a day when high school students always have more than enough other things to do." "This school, these kids, have done a great job of including us." Volunteers helped last winter when the special Olympians went to their ski tournament events. This year the soccer tournament starting Oct. 20 will begin when the area (No. 11) sends a charter bus to pick up the team. They will be driven to Warren. Games to screen the team members will be held first, to determine the ability level of the differ­ ent participants, so that teams of equal ability compete against each other. More than 30 teams competed last year, and more are expected to do so this year, Huene said. The event is hosted by General Motors, which sees that the kids are fed three meals a day, and that they are lodged in a hotel. This is all arranged and funded by the Special Olympics organization, which has its own fundraising process. Individual teams must only supply their own equipment, uni­ forms and ongoing needs for training. General Motors also sponsors a dance for the kids Friday night. They will go back to the hotel, have a 5:30 breakfast and participate in an all-day tournament. They must go prepared for all kinds of weather, as there is no rain date. When some teams are not occupied, there are lo­ cations where individuals may be entertained in ac­ tivities which test their in­ dividual skills in carnival type games, such as soc­ cer skills, like run and kick, dnbble, goal shoot. Continued next page Mature drivers, it’s our policy to save you monev. / hen you insure your car with us, through Auto-Owners Insurance Omparty well save you money! Stmsocs show that mature driven exptncnce few tc Itsvu *dy accidents, allowing us to pass the saving untoyc i us today, andieti earn your loydry through ur quaky service and pn ducts at “No hnHem” paces! vluto-Owners Insurance J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency 497 Arlington St. P.O. Box 99. Middleville. Ml Phone 616-795-3302 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml October 10. 2000/Page 17 The Fighting Scots Gold team at the soccer tournament includes Patrick Tutsch, Scott Quada, David Byars, Tim Koning, Ben Robinson and Nicole Hertel. From previous page They can also win medals for individual competition events. Teams may win a gold medal, a silver, a bronze or a ribbon at different skill levels and all mem­ bers come away with a good feeling for having participated. Last year the high school Gold team took first place in division No. 2. Another team took fourth place in division No. 6. Huene said many of last year's participants have graduated, so the makeup of the teams has changed, and expectations for team competition also must change. There arc actually more students, and rules specify only so many kids can be on a team, so Caledonia now has more teams than before. Caledonia's special edu­ cation curriculum has two major areas of emphasis. The first is vocational PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real eitatc advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discnmmatiori leased on race, color, reli­ gion, sc*, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer ence. limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of IS living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant w xnen and people securing custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity bans To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center al 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800 927- based and the second is in Special Olympics, which equates with their physical education. Wal-Mart in Cascade has been an ongoing bene­ factor to the Caledonia Olympians. Manager Rocky Master has helped on two fronts. The first is to sponsor a training program at the store where special educa­ tion students from Caledo­ nia go to learn workday skills and community in­ teractive abilities. WalMart hires a skills instruc­ tor, Patty Klapmust to work with the kids to learn job skills, Huene ex­ plained. Wal-Mart has hired one student, Pat Tutsch, to work after school. "We have had a good partnership with WalMart." he said. Wal-Mart matching grants have helped obtain uniforms for the kids. A plan to sell balloons for $1 each for the Children's Miracle Network is matched by equal amounts by the nation-wide corpo­ ration. Around $1,000 was needed to buy the uni­ forms, purchased last year. In addition to soccer, the kids also participate in down-hill ski events. This year the team needs ski helmets. A check just received from Wal-Mart will help, but a good deal more will be needed to get them. Huene plans to get around 30 ski helmets at a discounted price of $53 each from Bill and Paul's Sport Haus on East Paris Avenue. Special Olympians in­ clude: Brian Allen (17), Jessica Garza (16), Lisa Jacobs(17), Chris Malec (19) . Nick Mitchell (16), Mark Rittersdorff (17), Andy Super(16), David Byars (19), Nichole Hertel (15), Becky Johnson (15), Tim Koning (20), Scott Quada (20), Ben Robinson (20) , Patrick Tutsch (19), Scot tennis team ends regular season Caledonia High School's tennis squad defeated Hudsonville 5-3 in action Sept. 4. Winning matches for the Fighting Scots were Sara Dunlap at No. 1 singles (26, 6-4, 6-2), Gwen Freas at No. 3 singles (6-0, 6-2), Kristen Uyl and Kelly VanVolkinburg at No. 1 doubles (6-3, 6-1), Rachel Zylstra and Megan Luetkemeyer at No. 2 doubles (2-6. 6-3, 6-2) and Denise Robinson and Karen Ermler at No. 4 doubles (75, 6-4). "Sara Dunlap and our No. 2 doubles team (Zylstra and Luetkemeyer) had excellent come-from-behind wins," Caledonia coacb^gfKe Wilson said. t0 see how well w?pfayed after not having a match for over a week." Caledonia concluded its regular season with a 12-8 record. Two teams from Kalamazoo, two from Muskegon, two from Crestwood Middle School and three from Caledonia each competed in three events at the tournament. The Caledonia team shakes hands with team members from Muskegon after a contest. Brian Church(17), Jesse Dykhouse (19), Catherine Elliott (19), Belinda St. Arnold (13), Colrain Kanouse (16). Matt Vi­ valdi (12), Lisa Garza (14), Mary Jacobs (19). Sarah Jacobs (18). Mary Martin (19). Michelle Moorehouse (14). Tiffany Palmateer (14) and Joe Takus (18). Scot runners surprise Sparta in cross country Caledonia's boys ran their best race of the season Oct. 4, defeating Sparta 26-29. They also won over Wyoming Park 22-34. Sparta was favored, but the Scots were ready for the challenge. Tim Ross was first in 16:25, Pat Spitzley second in 17:54, Joel DeBlaay sixth in 18:39, Curt Rozell seventh in 18:40, John Rozsa 10th in 18:59, Pat O'Connor 13th in 19:50 and Adam Puricelli 15th in 20:22. Sparta handed Caledonia's girls its first loss in a 27-32 decision, but the Lady Scots did win over Wyoming Park. 17-46. Amy Busficld ran a 20:51, Tricia Miedema a 20:58, Becca Busfield a 21:11, Stefanie Maxim a 23:09 and Lauren Ondersma a 23:14. Caledonia's boys were 10th at the Sept. 30 Carson City Invitational, while the girls finished 12th. Tim Ross finished second overall, behind Gull Lake's Kurtis Marlow, in the boys race with a 15:38. There were 144 runners in that event. Amy Busficld and Tricia Midcma were 15th and 17th in the girls race with respective times of 19:59 and 20:08. F moFlQ SETT/N THE PACE Introducing... Quick Lube 2000 Equestrian team qualifies for state For a third year in a row, Caledonia High School's equestrian team headed to the Slate championship last week to compete against 15 other districts for State accolades Leading the Caledonia riders was Megan Bush in the Western competition, Lindsey Wyma in the Saddle Seat competition and Tollen Ebbens in the Gymkhana competition Caledonia s squad won the Division A district title with a total score of 533. Zeeland was second with 362. The C team for Caledonia was fifth overall. Korin Hollinshead earned more than half of the team's points. No appointment Needed O„lyS 16.99 On Site at Tires 2000 500 Arlington street (M-37) • Middleville 795-3550 �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Octobef 10, 2000 Trojans hammer past Hawkeyes The offense paved the way for the Trojans in a 30-6 varsity football win over Hamilton last Friday at Thornapple Kellogg High School. The black and orange scored 18 points in the second quarter and 6 points in each of the third and fourth quarters to improve its season record to 4-3 and 3-1 in the O-K Blue Conference. A week ago, the Trojans lost to Gladstone 26-15. In the second quarter trailing 6-0, the Trojans traveled to the end zone three times. First. Yon Bucher ran 40 yards to make it 6-6, then Zia Shook sprinted 8 yards to make it 12-6 Trojans and Chad Baragar closed out the quarter with a 5-yard touchdown run to put his Area hockey program now has varsity squad A cooperative hockey program in Caledonia and Lowell has been approved by the Michigan High School Athletic Association and will begin play at the varsity level this season, according to Jim Blair. The area program began two years ago with the purpose of having a varsity squad within a couple of years. That goal, according to Blair, has now been realized. "Our goal was to start varsity within two years; we’ve gotten that far," Blair explained. Other members of the MHSAA league that the Caledonia/Lowell team will belong to are Forest Hills Northern. Grand Haven, Wayland and West Ottawa. Not only can area icers play on the varsity level team, they can also compete on the program’s junior varsity club team. BENDER AUTO BODY - Since 1967Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 To be on the varsity team, a player must be a freshman-senior at Caledonia High School or Lowell High School. To be on the junior varsity club team, a student should have a birth date that comes before July 1984. Younger players can compete. The teams skates out of the Michigan National Ice Center rink in Grand Rapids. As a junior varsity team last year, the Caledonia and Lowell squad finished third in its division with an overall record around the .500 mark. When the season approaches, start-up meeting will be held. For information about the meetings, or the teams, call coach Paul Jacobus at 2412447 or Blair at 897-6436. October is Truck Month! 00 Chevy Tahoe 4 Dr Z71 94 Chevy Silverado 4x4 *29,995 *13,995 98 GMC Jimmy 4x4 SLT *18,995 97 Chevy 3/4 Ton Ext Cab leather *19,995 99 Chevrolet 4x4 00 Chevy 3/4 Ton Pickup LT Ext Cab Long box *1 8,495 *26,995 99 GMC 3/4 Ton Ext Cab Long box *24,495 98 Pontiac Montana 23,000 miles team ahead 18-6. The Trojans also scored one touchdown in the third quarter and another in the final frame. In the third, quarterback Chad Baragar threw a 44yard scoring strike to Bucher In the fourth, Jason Doyle closed out the game’s scoring by catching an 8yard pass from Baragar. Bucher ran five times in the game for 135 yards. He also caught three passes for 113 yards. Through the air. Baragar completed 6-of-7 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Jeremy Chavis was tops for the Trojans with 14 bone crushers. The Trojans close out its home campaign this Friday against Coopersville. Coopersville beat non­ league Dowagiac 26-0 last Friday and is 7-0 for the season. Scots come up one point short on gridiron In a high-scoring affair, Wyoming Park tallied one point better than Caledonia, 34-33, last Friday in O-K Gold Conference football action. Brett Higley and Ben Busman both scored two touchdowns to lead the Fighting Scots. • Higley had a one-yard scoring run and a seven-yard scoring run, both in the first quarter. Busman, the Scots' quarterback, had a five-yard scoring run in the second quarter and a one-yard scoring one in the fourth quarter. Caledonia also received a 13-yard touchdown from Jason Swanberg in the second quarter. Doug Jousma added three extra points for the purple and gold. Higley led Caledonia's ground assault with 105 yards on 19 carries. Busman added 100 yards on 26 attempts. Caledonia (3-4, 2-3) closes out its home season this week with a league matchup with Belding. Belding (3-4, 3-2) defeated Kenowa Hills 34-15 last Friday. DI Perfect on the First Night... Larry Van Haecke started his first night of bowling in grand fashion, throwing a perfect 300 game during the first night of the Middle Villa’s Tuesday Scratch League. A native of Chicago. Van Haecke has been bowling for 24 years and during that time he has three 300 games and an 834 series. TK swimmers gaming experience The Thornapple Kellogg High School girls swim team may have lost its meets Sept. 19 and 26 to Byron Center and Wayland Union, but gained experience as well as confidence. "Byron Center was an eye opener for us," TK coach Wendy McGillicuddy said. "It was hard to come in with a small team with little experience and compete against a team this large. We asked our girls to step up to the challenge and they did." Sarah Kovai exploded in the 500-meter freestyle against Byron Center, taking first place with a time of 7:14.74. At Wayland, Kovai swam the 200 freestyle in 2:35.27. Megan McGillicuddy was third at Byron Center in the 50-meter freestyle with a time of 30.17. At Wayland, she was first in the 200meter I.M. with a time of 2:58.25. Sarah Wolf is working hard in the 100-meter butterfly and in the 100meter freestyle. At Wayland, Wolf swam the 100-meter freestyle in 1:33.33. Abby Krikke had found her niche in the 100-meter backstroke. She was fourth at Byron Center with a 1:41.98. Holly Klunder and Amanda Sager have had solid efforts in the 100meter breaststroke. Klunder was fourth at Byron Center in 2:23.48 and took her time down to 2:19.47 versus Wayland. Sager has also shaved several seconds off her time. In the freestyle events, • Jessica Julius. Laura Wcingartz and Wendy Michaelwait arc all earning points. 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Will move if necessary, 1-800-672-9604 - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 �Pane 20/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml,October 10. 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-10-17.pdf cfe6a4403a23ac8550c7be133e1bbf3b PDF Text Text W & nC 0 JSSH asa sib iusra&M| J^ub^y i 4 t Netos^ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 42/October 17, 2000 TK Board discusses changes in policies by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School Board reached a consensus against the pro­ posed school voucher ini­ tiative (Proposal I) to amend the Michigan con­ stitution. Members last week passed a resolution detail­ ing their concerns, includ­ ing loss of local control, possible discrimination and fragmenting of Michi­ gan's school populations along lines of religion, race, ethnicity, disability and social class and possi­ ble legal challenges. Board member Nancy Goodin praised the process that allowed the members of the board to find com­ mon ground on the ksuc Some board members are •,<rt opposed to vouchers per sc, but find too many tMngs wrong with the cur­ rent ballot proposal. The board also approved for a first reading proposed changes to policies on searches of motorized ve­ hicles. lockers and stu­ dents and use of computers within the district. Changes to existing policies are due to legisla­ tion and the Michigan As­ sociation of School Boards (MASB) did suggest pos­ sible changes. The computer policy has been revised to meet what is current practice. It un­ derlines that within the school setting, computer use is consistent with cur­ riculum. The policy establishes rules for acceptable use. It also allows for the use of filters to block objection­ able materials. Once passed, these new rules will be incorporated in student handbooks. This policy was approved unan­ imously by the board. The searches policy found some board mem­ bers concerned with some of the changes. Board member Don Haney expressed his con­ cern with searching vehi­ cles since they were pri­ vate property. The board added language to the pol­ icy stating, "all searches shall be conducted in the presence of an adult wit­ ness." In discussions of the new policy. Superintendent Midge Pippel stressed that searches will only be done if there is a "reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing or a potential threat." This policy also passed on first reading. Both poli­ cies will be presented at the next school board meeting Oct. 23 for final approval South Rodgers Court extension approved The private road facing south from Lake Emmons Drive Pvt. would basically allow traffic to travel a north and south route between several business districts parallel with M-37, allowing drivers to avoid the heavy traffic on the state highway between multiple errands by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last Monday ap­ proved a revision to the Glen Valley ordinance to extend South Rodgers Court from the Glen Val­ ley business district to connect with Lake Em­ mons Drive. Obtaining bids for the work and construction of the street extension built to county standards for base and bitumous depths The details of the ap­ proved proposal would ex­ tend South Rodgers Court south to connect to Em­ mons Lake Drive (Pvt.). The area w ould have a 30foot wide easement and paving engineered to pub­ lic road standards with a deeper foundation and 33inch asphalt layer at 22 to 24 feet wide was proposed The Planning Commission recommended widening the asphalt to as wide as issibie within the nght of Normally, a county pub­ lic road would have a right of way at a minimum of 66 feet wide. Buildings al­ ready erected in the area are too close for that width to pass between, but paving of 24 feet wide is fairly common. A private road requires 2.5 inches of asphalt. The village has agreed to pay $8,000 toward the project, to make it a public road, considered to be the dif- First-graders in Shelley Erb's class at McFall attended the Oct. 10 Village of Middleville Council meeting to ask if they could continue keeping second street clean. First graders liven up Middleville council meeting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The normally staid Mid­ dleville Village Council meeting received 3 boost of energy last Tuesday evening with the atten­ dance of first-graders in Shelley Erb's class at Mc­ Fall Elementary. After a tour of the Vil­ lage Hall and the Police Department, the students asked permission to keep Second Street clean. If students follow through, the village will add "20002001" to the existing sign. Village President Lon Myers thanked the stu­ dents for "keeping the street neater and cleaner." In another matter. Vil­ lage Manager Bryan Gruesbeck reported that he believes "some progress" is being made in discus­ sions with the Middleville Marketplace on the recy­ cling area. Simpson Industries plans to apply for a property tax abatement, which Grues­ beck will bring to the next meeting.. Representatives from EarthTech, the Michigan Department of Environ­ mental Quality and Brad­ ford While will be meeting Tuesday, Oct. 24, to dis­ cuss ways to control the ongoing nickel problem in the village's wastewater treatment plant. Construction along Main Street is proceeding on schedule The next meeting of the Village Council will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. If students use two of their recess times each month at the end of the year '2000-200V will be added to this sign. In This Issue... • 'Sleeping Beauty’ tale to be told in Caledonia • Parks and recreation millage on Caledonia Twp. ballot • Thornapple Township appoints planners • Caledonia romance writer to visit Hastings Friday �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/October 17, 2000 Facing north off Lake Emmons Drive Pvt. between Famous Flooring and Professional Pharmacy in Glen Valley Retail, this drive is slated to become a Village Street which will connect to South Rodgers Court which passes all through the commercial district of Glen Valley parallel with M-37. Extension, from front page fcrence between the cost for a private drive and a public one. Other streets off M-37 also were discussed. Though nothing was known for sure, and no decisions made about an extension farther south, officials pre­ sumably will pursue any possible options for creat­ ing a passage between the downtown historic sector of the village and the commercial areas along M-37 One area under discus­ sion is a route from Vine Street through an area near the Methodist Church and across Emmons Creek. This would involve buying the parsonage. Another area might use a private drive to the lake. Village Trustee Marsha Humphrey encouraged the council to actively pursue the action because when the sewer is dug up in that area, completing road work at the same time would be a good idea. Trustee Dan Erskine said though each of the routes are not wide enough to meet Kent County road standards, if the same width exception which was allowed for S. Rodgers Court were allowed for these roads, and if speed bumps were used to slow traffic, these routes might be made to work. Both op­ tions would require a pur­ chase of rights of way or of property. About 75 Caledonia res­ idents sent a petition to the Village Council meet­ ing to encourage the coun­ cil to vote in favor of the extension. An older agreement be­ tween two neighboring de­ velopers, Jerry Baker (Glen Valley) and Hitch­ cock and Sherlow, who built the Caledonia Vil­ lage Centre, reportedly al­ lows access to Lake Em- Set the trend with your full service family salon Come in for your new fall color change with top of the line color and the products to maintain it! Dress up for HALLOWEEN on OCT. 27th & receive 10% OFF Services & Products (01 PON special COUPON COUPON PRFF tlitt ' $1 2 MA^|'CIJRE iNJkJ OFF;; vl I | m |" with e!! || $35 |! :S5 ' CHEMICAL | ! PEDICURE ! | FULL SET | I SERVICE | ^COUPON E>»«ES NOV JTHj | FROM HEIDI | jJXXJPON EXPIRES NOV MTWj BY HEIDI COUPON EXWttS *0* WALK-INS WELCOME • COML IS FOR FUN FILLED FRIDAYS * TOISTMESTS GLARASTEED • LOOK FOR GREAT DEALS 1% COLPOS FLYER 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. Caledonia, Ml 49316 (€> 16)891-HAIR (4247) mons Drive except for two businesses, Nos. 3 and 4, where Famous Flooring and Brandywine Restau­ rant are located. In spite of a letter from S & H attorneys, McShane and Bowie, discouraging approval, officials voted for the extension, with one vote against by Trustee Dan Erskine. Scott Sherlund appealed to the council in favor of approval before the matter was discussed. "It is an alternative with little cost and impact to the village to get traffic off M-37, by allowing for a greater flow of traffic on an alternate route, a safer route. It's not the cure we need, but at least it is progress. I find little weight to be given to the opposing developer’s ar­ gument..." He urged the council not to be swayed by threats of lawsuits. "The council has an op­ portunity to benefit the whole village and to others traveling on M-37, by stopping start and stop traf­ fic." He said there was no down side to the extension. "The village wins, busi­ ness wins, traffic safety wins. It's a plus all the way around. We need this road." he concluded. Patti Twietmcycr thanked the council for the action taken to extend South Rodgers Court, at the end of the meeting. She said a public safety issue was involved. She said all business people signed the petition, and that it had only taken 45 minutes to collect the sig­ natures on it. She ex­ pressed the opinion that the whole community needed to stand together on the matter, acknowl­ edging this might eventu­ ally be required. Aimee Vanderwood is top Rotary student 5 The Main Attraction me. g Salon fit Day Spa 'NEW CLIENT' ' The Glen Valley Retail building on lot four is to be extended onto lot five to the north. If South Rodgers Court is blocked from public use, the parking lots for the two parts of the same building might have to be blocked as well. Entry to businesses in the second part of the building will be off the cul-de-sac of South Rodgers. "mT < Hours: M, T, F 9 6; W, Th 9-8; Saturday 9-3 y Jill Sarnes, Spanish instructor at Thornapple Kellogg High School, nomi­ nated junior Aimee Vanderwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Susan Vanderwood of Middleville, as “Rotary Student of the Month” for September Described as a young woman who “has proved herself able to inspire, to work as a team member and to lead,” Vanderwood has made contributions to the high school chapter of SADD. For two and one-half years she has put in extra time every week after school, during school on Saturdays, and throughout the summer to help this group to remain an actively influential part of the school setting. Since she joined TK SADD, the organization has grown in number, has become more well run, has established a worthwhile preprom SADD week, has become more financially stable, and has raised stu­ dent faculty staff communi­ ty awareness, Sarnes said This year. Vanderwood ha also taken the responsibility of serving on the SADD Michigan Student Advisory Board. She w ill be accompa­ nying the SADD Michigan executive director to a Minnesota conference on drug prevention in youth, w ill help to conduct a work­ shop at the STAND Conference in Lansing this November, and will help to plan the SADD Michigan State Conference. She is also the recognized leader of the Thornapple Kellogg High School Peer Resistance Skills Team. “She has done an out­ standing job of keeping her seven other team members motivated, focused, and pleased that they have made the commitment to the team. Working hard, setting an example of discipline, dis­ playing a positive attitude and outstanding organiza­ tional skills, and being an exemplary representative of Aimee Vanderwood the TK student body is what Aimee Vanderwood is all about,” Sarnes said. 10718 GUN LAKE ROAD 1 mile past the State Park entrance 108 feet of lake frontage on Long Lake, 2 bed­ rooms, 1-1/2 bath, den, living room and laun­ dry room, 1 car attached garage, 2 story, cen­ tral heat and air conditioning, dock and wrap around deck, Middleville Schools. Price reduced 139.0 s129,000. Cai. days 616-945-5005 Eve 616-948-2691 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml October 17, 2000/Page 3 CHS senior named commended student by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The National Merit Scholarship Corporation notified Caledonia Schools last month that senior Ben Ward has been honored as a commended student. He is the son of Chuck and Sandy Ward. He said he wanted their names mentioned. "They're great," he said. Ward was one of more than one million students who took the 1999 PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualify­ ing Test) last October and entered the Merit Program. A portion, 16,000 stu­ dents of the million taking the test, were designated as scmifinalists on a state representational basis. Semifinalists can advance in the Merit Scholarship competition. The other 34,000 high performers have been named as commended students on the basis of a national selection index score of 199, applicable to all participants without re­ gard to state-by-state dis­ tribution. All participants who scored at or above the commended level, but be­ low their state or selection unit’s semifinalist qualify­ ing score, are commended students. Dave Wesorick in stu­ dent services at CHS said this also means Ward scored in the top 5 percent of students taking the test. The test is first given to juniors, who if they score as semifinalists mav take the test again as seniors. Sophomores can take the test, perhaps for practice, but cannot enter the com­ petition. Students must score higher than the commended student score to win a scholarship. Other students can take the SAT to be eligible for a schol­ arship. Ward said he took both the ACT and the PSAT, and that he preferred the PSAT format. He said there are differences in the two tests and some stu­ dents might do well on one. but not on the other. He said the PSAT tests Programs help students with planning for college by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer What does it take in high school to prepare ahead for greater success in college? Several programs can help guide students prepare, and five steps to success are outlined. The College Board advises the following; • Take tough courses, including college prep, honors or advanced placement program courses if you can. This means four years of high school English, three to four years of math including algebra and geometry, three to four years of science, two to four years of history and social studies and two to four years of a foreign language. • Get ready for the PSAT/NMSQT. The skills tested are the skills needed for college. The PSAT/NMSQT lets the student practice for the SAT, assess skills in verbal, mathematical reasoning, and writing, compare academic skills with those of other college-bound students, enter scholarship competitions, and get information about a college of interest. • Prepare for college work. The College Board advises extensive reading, writing as much as possible, being involved in problem-solving in math and science classes, and going to the library, museums and aquariums, which are places to learn about literature, art, history and science. • Find the direction suited to your interests and talents which are most related to subjects you will choose to study in depth such as history, liberal arts, foreign languages or social studies. A student might major in a career related subject such as nursing or engineering. • Find out as much as possible. Ask teachers and counselors about college. Ask older students about colleges they attend. Visit campuses if possible. The board urges students to not rule out college because of cost. Nearly all colleges offer financial aid to students who need it. Counselors can help locate financial aid opportunities, such as oncampus work, loans, grants and scholarships. There are also means to prepare to qualify for scholarships of different types. Knowing the requirements can allow a student to systematically prepare to obtain a scholarship in the future. This may involve courses taken, tests taken, grades and scores as well as extracurricular activities. Ben Ward what you know and records what you have or have not learned. Math questions would require a specific rather than a multiple choice answer. Ward said if students want to improve their ca- AREA BIRTH BOY, Bobbi Frazer and David DeFeyter are parents of Kaleb David, bom Aug. 28, 2000, weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. Brother Brendon DeFeyter welcomes him to their Wayland home. Grand­ parents are Kathy and Don Rodgers, Middleville, and Gayle and Art DeFeyter. of Holland. Great grandparents are Dick and Ila Horton. Middleville, and Ruby DeFeyter, of Holland. MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office * 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 musical interface. Ward is involved in mu­ sic as a second major in­ terest. He plays in the or­ chestra and the band. He takes music indepen­ dently. studying the guitar. He is the senior class president and is on the student council. Ward has not been in­ volved in athletics. One of his extracurricu­ lar interests has taken a different turn. He and eight other kids have been work­ ing on a Trebuchet, a cat­ apult with a counterweight mechanism. They are at­ tempting to use physics and engineering skills to improve it. They arc ad­ justing various aspects to optimize the throwing dis­ tance. "It's fun.” he said. "And it’s not a chore to learn." Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pina) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! [Miner REAL ESTATE CRS, GRI_____________ Karen Brown...™— Craig Stolsonburg Barbara Getty___ Gun Lake Office 12800 W. 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For directions to the meeting location, call 7959211 or 795-2042. pabilities for tests, it is better to relax and not feel pressured. He said students who are worried about the results will not do as well, adding that it is important to remember a test only shows what you already know, that it won't make or break your life, and tests are not everything. He said he believes his career direction will take him into engineering, though he is open to change if a particular di­ rection seems exciting. He said the new electrical technology seems excit­ ing, and he might pursue learning more about that. He plans to go to U of M. Ward said his father works in computers. He finds them fun, but not for a major career direction. He likes using them as a 2. EXECUTIVE BRICK HOME. This quality built, 3BR/4BA home features 3,560 sq ft of finished living area, a stone fireplace and a 30x40 barn w/shop area, loft and room lor 4 cars All setting on 13-2/3 acres Can Carol Lee at the office, (616)945-5182 or at home 4. CALEDONIA TWP. Located just north of Caledonia on over 3 acres this home features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths approx 2,200 sq ft of frsished irvmg area mam floor laundry, hard­ wood floors, central air and a 28 ft above ground pool Cail Larry Anerdmg at the office (616)945-5182 or at home (616)945-5365 .................................. ......................... $219,900y ^5. DOUBLE WIDES WELCOME! N ce bufomg srte on fust over 1 acre m Thornapple KeUogg SchodsA ^District. CaB Kay or Cra g.527 500 J Cs. THORNAPPLE-KELLOGG SCHOOLS A 3 acre parcel near an 8 8 acre open space park FoZ\ ^more information call Cathy ■ - -$34,000^ FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Octobef 17. 2000 TK SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS sticks. California blend, pineapple Friday, Oct. 29 Pizza or fish sandw ich on a bun. mixed veggies, apples, milk. Monday. Oct. 2 Rib BQ on a bun or chick­ en salad on a bun, com, pineapple, milk. Tuesday. Oct. 3 Turkey fajita or meatbail sub on bun, baby carrots w ranch, diced peaches, milk NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Tuesday. Oct. 24 Thornapple Kellogg Spaghetti w meatballs or Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday. Oct. 18 cheeseburger on bun. celery Pizza burger on a bun or sticks w peanut butter, fresh ham and cheese on a bun, orange, milk NOTE: Rotating items broccoli w/cheese, fresh will be chix nuggets, chix grapes, milk. patties, hamburgers, tacos, Thursday. Oct. 19 BBQ chicken nuggets or nachos, cold sandwiches, hot dog on a bun. baked chef salads and theme bars. beans, fresh apple, milk. Thornapple Kellogg Friday, Oct. 20 Middle and High School Pizza or fish sandwich on Lunch Menu bun, seasoned green beans, Wednesday. Oct. 27 mixed fruit, milk. Sloppy joe on a bun or Monday, Oct. 23 taco salad dix., baked beans, Macaroni and cheese cinnamon apple slices, milk w/dinner roll or chicken sal­ Thursday. Oct. 28 ad on Kaiser, California Pork patty on a bun. or blend, pineapple, milk chicken nuggets w/bread­ Caledonia FFA plans 6th annual toy show by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Model farm tractors, trucks and cars will make an appearance Saturday. Oct. 21. in the Caledonia High School Gym, to take part in an annual show of toys, to be sold by more than 20 dealers and proba­ bly about 60 tables. Collectors and toy en­ thusiasts from all over Michigan, and even out of state, often are the first to arrive at this unique show, which will start at 9 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. More than 700 people enjoyed the show last year. It is an opportunity for people looking for an unusual item for an early Christmas selection. Items usually featured at the show include quality toy farm equipment, semis, cars, construction equip­ ment and related col­ lectibles. The show is hosted by Caledonia High School agriscience students. Pro­ ceeds from admissions. ________ LOCAL_________ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Cbun h - Sewing a Living Lord Sunday School ................................. 9 30 a m. Morning Worship............................ 10:45 a m. Evening Praise..................................6 00 p in. WEDNESDAY Family Night 630 p m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Dr Hruot F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass 9:30 a m. 792-2889 ... C t H M 1 U 1 1 I CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship .................. 10:30 am. Youth Group Sunday Evenings........ ............ 7 00 p.m. Meeting at the Ctom Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Slouell Senior Pastor Chrtssey Dykstra. Worship leader Denny Houma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www bnghtsde org X 9 30 ^\ r am \ Worship. 11 00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family . 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Sermon Topic “When Too Much Is Not Enough” Rev Norman Kohns 626-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-89I -8669 Fax: 891 -8648 Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am (Jr. Church & Nursery available .) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Sunday School..........................................9 45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a m Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p in Word of Life Gubs 6 45 p m IlhJOWol M I'S Higkmav iCWS Ml 49 • 79$-**903 our friends rtghl where through: Rde%an: Vk-ssages Maae 3El 9^*^ CMdCanraad Programs Hom IlWam g1 Lakeside I Community Church A Place fur Family A Friend* 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto S Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 am. 11 a m Sunday Schtxil for All Ages 9 45 a.m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6 50 p in Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30 p in. Youth Fellow ship - Sunday .6:00 p m KAYTOUWXD Px*I SOR.MAX KXOttK ClinMun Eduolnm Droll* 891-8028 • e ni.iil IcighloiHtisciv ii<< MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m HI g CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Wi»rship 9 30 am. Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Fvening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Hultman • Church Office: 968-IH9I www lakcsidecommunity org (under construction) 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday Praise Singing Morning Worship *7 ^-hhS^ 7 30 p m Wed Fellowship pastor Janies Dodds 616-53H-H557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St. Caledonia, Ml (Missouri S>nod) H Rev Robert Gerke • Pastor David /.iehr Office 891 -8688 • Church 891 -9878 Children s Worship and Nursery 9 45 a m Learning for ail 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Sening Your Community Campus for Ministry Cali for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville g ■ 1 UNITED METHODIST 1 CHURCHES 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S E. Arto, Ml 49302 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 1 g ■ ■ ■ (All Services have a Nursery available) Sunday School... 10.00 am. L E Rom 12 H) YOU ARE INVITED Morning Worship... 11:00 am. B l| Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship Be devoted Io one another in brotherly love 8:30 a m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a m | ■ 9 45 am 10 50 am 11 00 a m Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 tEIje <©lt> TCinu vlfSiTlctljolJist Cljurd) ■ | « HI ■ The Reorganized | CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST f of Latter Day Saints Middleville - Parmelee | 1 Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 O m ■ M«3csev«e Sunday School Middleville Morning Worship 9 45 o m II 00 am ■ E Rev. Rayle Bailatd, Pastor _____________ Phone 868-6437_____________ GUN LAKE IURCH COMMUNITY CTuiAto Roadi g 1 Ei ■ 1 >5 1 g I | I Pastor Dennis Ross g1 Church 616-891-0281_________ II Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan I). Moody, Asst. Pastor tkruglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY Serving The Risen Lord M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 One mile east of WhttneyvtUe Rd K GUN LAKE Preaching the firing Word - CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. EF’El THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Rev P Adams Phone 891-8440 concessions and FFr items will help fund lead ership training activite and send members of th Caledonia FFA to thei state and national conven tions. Admission .is $2 pe person at the door, witl children under 10 admitted free. Refreshment: available. For more informatior contact Tony Grinage chairman, at 891-8542 oi Alan Steeby, FFA advisor at 891-8910. Rev Lee Auchnuot ■ Church Office Phone - 795-9266 ■ WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 W^Tneyvwle Ave at 84th St • 891-8661 I E p"EE The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is lx>rd H Temporarily Meeting Caledonia High School Sunday School 930 am Sadoy Momrg Worshp 1030 am Saxtoy Evenrvg Aocrtp 600pm ■ Aed *Aa*eek A Bole Study 7 00 p m ■ Oev Thoma Sluys. Rev Karr Bashkx Assoc Poston youth Mnstnes B ■ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml October 17. 2000/Page 5 Cislers to celebrate 40th anniversary Aickens observed golden wedding anniversary Robert and Mary Lou (Lind) Cisler of Middleville will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday. October 21,2000 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Parmalee United Methodist Church, 9266 Parmalee Rd., Middleville. Ml. Friends and family are welcome, no gifts please. Robert is a retiree from Steelcase with more than 35 years of service. The couple have four children. Robert Jr., William, Patricia and Mary. Robert and Mary Lou were married on October 22, 1960 in Caledonia at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Lou and Barb Veenstra (Pastoor) of Barlow Lake, Middleville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver­ sary on October 31. They were married on October 31. 1950. An open house will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Peace Reformed Church, Middleville. Andy and Neva Aicken observed their 50th wedding anniversary on October 10, 2000 A family celebration was held at Peppercorns Restaurant in Grand Rapids. Children of the couple include Andy and Nancy Aicken, Carl and Jane Peck, Dean and Patti Mickel­ son, Tom and Marcie Aicken. They have nine grandchildren and eight great­ grandchildren. First Baptist plans ‘Spiritual Life Crusade’ The First Baptist Church of Middleville will sponsor a i “Spiritual Life Crusade” Sunday through Wednesday, | Oct. 22-25. “Personal Revival” will be the general theme of the series of special services. Pastor Bruce Stewart and his membership have invited Harold Vaughan to be the principal speaker for the week. He will speak at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Oct. ^22. and 7 p.m. each weekday evening through Oct. 25. I Having ministered in 46 states and five foreign coun­ > • i tries, Vaughan’s dominant theme is that “revival is needed in the individual life and in the corporate life of the church today.” He emphasizes the victorious life that each believer can life. There will be special music nightly during the crusade. A nursery will be provided for small children Young children ages 4-9 will have a nightly “Kid’s Krusade” provided for them For more information, call 795-9726. Fun. Guaranteed. Carnival is the only cruise line in the world that offers a Vacation Guarantee That's how confident we are you’ll enjoy every moment of your “Fun Ship*" experience. The fact is it makes choosing a Carnival cruise vacation virtually risk-free So what are you waiting for? Book now and enjoy these spectacular cruise vacations on Carnival's SuperLiners. 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Premier __ Travel & Cruise '7105 Kraft Ave. S E. coeooma Ml 49316^402 (Comer of Kraft & Broadmoor) Hours: Mon.-Thues. 8:30-6; (616) 554-0311 I** rxrnmww WVu* (M SO-SS SO) Mmkokxh �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 17. 2000 Octogenarians honored at Methodist Church Octogenarians attending the luncheon included (from left, standing) Betty Baughman, Fred Buckingham. Letha Buckingham. Lois Bender. Walter Bender, Grace Welton and Ester Lochen. Seated are Thelma Carl, Manon Martin, Alaluta Tipp, Marge Williams, Agnes Hooper and Norma Velderman. 5 Members of the Shades of Gray barbershop quartet serenaded 97-year-old Lillian Richards with "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." Sharing memories during the luncheon were (from left in the back row) George Cray, Joe Walker. Marie Walker, Elmer Dammen, Ema Tennant. Julia Fell, and Grace Van Dyken. Seated are Lillian Richards, Iris Livingston. Margaret Lewis. DeEtta Baker, Emily VanMater and Dorothy Bustance. Bussn9M^& Brunson. Mary Payne, Lois Roush, Mildred Wiley, Frances Bums and Sally Zera been honoring those 80 Gray" barbershop quartet, years old and older in the singing old favorites and community for more than leading sing-a-longs. Lois Bremer and the 40 years. The tradition continued committee planning this last Tuesday at a luncheon year's event thanked ev­ where more than three eryone who helped make it dozen residents of the area a success. They are al­ shared their memories, ready thinking about next laughter and even a few year’s luncheon and hope that everyone who was tears. Entertainment was pro­ here this year will be able vided by the "Shades of to attend next year. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The United Methodist Church of Middleville has Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Fall Hours Monday * Saturday 9*8 a— Closed Sunday ‘4! HAY RIDES AND ^WkCPWKIN PAINTING FRIDAY 4-7 & SAT. 9-7 I —__ Antique Corn Sheffer • Mums • Pumpkins Cornstalks • Indian Corn • Straw & Gourds rAmish Wagon Great A" taking purures /IFfl/ RFC SELECT PANSIES AND 25/0 UFr MUMS TK grad on MSU’s Homecoming Court by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate Nathanael Steven Brady, a physiology major and se­ nior at Michigan State University, has been se­ lected for the MSU 2000 Homecoming Court. Keith Williams, execu­ tive director of the MSU Alumni Association says. "the students nominated for the court represent the traditions of excellence here at MSU..." After personal interviews the eight seniors were cho­ sen based on their ability to represent MSU with their "Spartan spirit," aca­ demic standards and lead­ ership skills. Brady represented MSU 4 »;L fWjBy ILw IHKi (Halfway between M 37 (Z & Kalamaaoo Ave I 1 k d&hg QualiTN Plants & Flowers for Owr by Tom 6T Lots Knoa i OPEN - Saturdiy^S; Claed Sunday g ♦ fcjfl * Nathanael Brady students during the parade, the MSU Alumni Associa­ tion Green and White Tailgate Brunch and the football game against the Wisconsin Badgers. Brady graduated from TK in 1997. He is planning The Gun Lake Char of Commerce will sending out renewal le in November. Membei fees will be listed as ! per year However, letters will tell mem they will save $30 b; renewing by Jan. 15, 2001. The cost per year fo renewing members is $70 i checks are sent in by Jan 15, 2001 not the $31 erroneously reported las week. For information on be coming a member of th Gun Lake Chamber o Commerce call 792-2219. Country Town Floral & Gifts ”S 1 A 9345 Cherry Valley, CaledoniaMlMlAQ 49316 rxitt goal is beautiful flowers and even better service" Specializing fcfe Knott’s Greenhouses 3422 - 76th Street S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316 QQ QO 7 1 ? fA Correction: 35 years experience *0ur Bring the Kids To See The Animals on becoming a physician and has traveled as a med ical volunteer to Central America. in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services Owners Bitt a Call 891-8646 tonl°rO zxs Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets fax: 891-0667 __ , °c<7epie</ j �The Sun and News. MiddleviWe. Ml October 17. 2000/Page 7 Marching band festival draws 21 schools, awards The Scot marching band passes by the crowd at the Hastings band festival. I he Scot color guard adds flare to the marching band festival. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer More than 1.000 students from 21 schools competed for trophies Saturday when the Hastings High School Saxons hosted the 17th an­ nual invitational marching band festival and competi­ tion. "Aside from the coolness, it went very smoothly." said co-director Joseph LaJoye, referring to frigid weather which produced periodic snowfall during the show. "We were very pleased and excited with the quality of the bands. It goes up every year." As hosts for the invita­ tional, the Saxons did not compete for prizes, but served up an exhibition per­ formance to round out the day. Winning the first place trophy for the class A com­ petition was the band from Grandville, which also took home awards of excellence in every category, including music, marching, percus­ sion, color guard and com­ mand personnel. Also taking trophies in those categories was the band from Muskegon, which finished the Class A The brass section plays its heart out for prizes while marching on Johnson Field. Man stable after being hit by car A saxophone solo was part of Caledonia's performance Oct. 7 at the Hastings marching band invitational festival and competition. competition in second place. 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt Inc RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL Formerly South Kent Asphalt Producers of Quality Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance - Financing Available ~ 616-877-4441 CONTEMPO COUPON Color or Highlights $EOO OFF WITH THIS COUPON -OFFER EXPIRES 11/30/130 & Jidl S&Avitt ConhimpaAaAij Solon faA Lhs onlim family Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 Finishing third and fourth were Battle Creek Central and Kenowa Hills, respec­ tively. Finishing first in the Class B competition was the marching band from Mattawan, also winning trophies for excellence in music, marching, percus­ sion, color guard and com­ mand personnel. Taking second place in Class B was Otsego, fol­ lowed by Comstock, Lakewood, Battle Creek Lake­ view and Caledonia, respec­ tively. Olivet topped the Class C competition, followed by Quincy. Constantine. Maple Valley, Delton-Kellogg and Bangor. Decatur cleaned m up the Class D competition, fol­ lowed by Martin, Gobles and Waien bet. The Hastings High School Marching Saxons, which placed third in a pre­ vious festival at Kenowa Hills, will compete for tro­ phies this Saturday at Grandville's invitational competition, LaJoye said. A Delton man struck by a car while riding an off­ road vehicle on Weodschool Road in Irving Township Oct. 4 is listed in stable condition at the Spectrum East burn center in Grand Rapids. Bruce Lanz, 46, was ap­ parently crossing the road when he allegedly drove the off-road vehicle into the path of a car driven by 19-year-old Heidi Rene Hofstra of Freeport, who was southbound on Wood School Road at 5:15 p.m., according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Hofstra attempted to avoid a collision with Lanz by swerving but her car struck the off road ve­ hicle, throwing Lanz to the ground. Hofstra’s car then struck an embankment, which raised the rear of the car in a rotating mo­ tion before it landed on top of Lanz, pinning him to the ground. Lanz apparently suffered burns from the car’s ex­ haust system before he could be freed by Thor­ napple Township Emer­ gency Services rescue per­ sonnel and troopers al the scene. It's fall fix up time and Jeff & Sherri of invite you in to help you with your carpet needs. So whether you're fixing up a house to sell or to stay, Westen's can help! Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 “We’re the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe" ZSZ �Page 8/The Sun and News. MiddlevHle. Ml/October 17. 2000 ‘Sleeping Beauty’ tale to be told in Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Costumes alone could be enough to entice viewers to an entertaining in­ terpretation of the "Sleeping Beauty" fairy tale at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, by the Fanciful fairy Flora is played by Amy Hooyer. Caledonia Community Players at the high school Performing Arts Center. Old and young alike will be treated to an evening of humorous antics as events unwind after the kindest, most generous of rulers in the world. King August and Queen Summer, hold a gathering for the royals' new baby. Princess Aurora. Two good but somewhat ditzy fairy sprites, Flora and Fauna, are having a delightful time at a gather­ ing for the baby. Mean­ while, the evil fairy. Maleficent, crashes the party. Irritated at not being invited, as well as for gen­ erally evil principles, Maleficent places a curse on the beautiful child. On Aurora’s 16th birth­ day. she will cut her finger on a spinning wheel and the whole kingdom will fall asleep, never to awaken again. Flora and Fauna try to mollify Maleficent’s curse with one of their own, so that after 100 years, a kiss from a true love will awaken the princess and everyone else. Prince Charming even­ tually breaks the curse by kissing the lovely Aurora awake in spite of a warning from Hero, his cowardly The Sleeping Beauty cast waits to rehearse in full costume. King and Queen Nate Dannison and Sue Norman (at left) watch Amanda Kowalski as Maleficent in black work her dark magic over the prince and princess, portrayed by Jaden Fowler and Melissa Smith, backed by other comedy cast members, including fairy Amy Hooyer as Flora and Brittanv Risner as Hero (seated). assistant, who thinks everyone is a vampire. Hero accidentally gets Maleficent to prick her own finger and fall asleep, thus saving the day. Nate Dannison takes the role of King August and Sue Norman is Queen Summer. Melissa Smith portrays Princess Aurora and Jaden Fowler plays the part of Prince Charming. Amanda Kowalski acts in the role of Maleficent. Brittany Risner is Hero. Amy Hooyer plays the part of Flora and Brenda VanderArk is Fauna, the two fairies. Kattie Hay­ wood, Emily Jacobson, Michael Redding, and Louis Richards make up the comedy team. Steve VanderArk is di­ rector. Reserve tickets are on sale for the best seats at the Caledonia Resource Center Office for $3. Tickets sold at the door will be for Fearful Hero Brittany Risner eventually gets Maleficent to prick her own finger and fall asleep, thus saving the day. general admission seats at the same price. Call 891-8117 for more information. Good fairy Fauna (at left) is Brenda VanderArk, who stands with Queen Summer played by Sue Norman and King August portrayed by Nate Dannison. The three are protected by guard Michael Redding. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New* evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Lewis Richards and Michael Redding play roles as guards in the play. Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News classified ads �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Octobef 17. 2000/Page 9 Red Ribbon Week raises awareness at TK schools Members of the varsity and junior varsity girls’ basketball teams participated in the SADD walkathon Oct 7. The blustery day didn't keep Justine VanDommelen, Jasmine VandenToon or Jill Smith from doing their part. Not pictured are Joshua Young and Zach Tolan, who also contributed to the event. TK STAND and SADD the high school is one of groups will be attending a by Patricia Johns more than 580 groups in conference in Lansing Staff Writer Monday, Oct. 23, which Students Taking a New Michigan The STAND program was started this encourages good decision Direction (STAND) and fall at the middle school. making, using the power of Students Against Destruc­ During Red Ribbon creativity and positive tive Decisions are working peer pressure. to raise awareness at Week Oct. 23-27 students At the middle school Thornapple Kellogg mid­ have planned many activi­ ties at both schools. STAND will be selling dle and high schools. Representatives from the "Spook-a-Grams" during The SADD chapter at lunch periods. The group is also encouraging each class to sign a Red Ribbon banner, which will be sent on to Gov. John Engler's office. At the middle school, the week will close with a wear red day contest. The winner will receive a $5 gift certificate. At the high school, the SADD group has planned activities which underline their dedication to reduc­ ing the number of alcohol related fatalities of young people. Information on safe driv­ ing, drug awareness and SADD will be available during the week. But there also will be fun, including a wear red day Oct. 23, an "I’ve Got a Crush" on you fund-raiser, and drug and alcohol trivia day with prizes for contestants. SADD advisor Jill Sarnes helped the SADD group organize a walkathon Oct. 7. This event has raised more than $230, which SADD will use to help send 10 mem­ bers to the SADD-MI con­ ference at Shanty Creek Nov. 4. 5 and 6. For more information about STAND, call advisor Nancy Young at 795-7743. Middle school students in­ terested in joining the or­ ganization can attend the next meeting after school Oct. 24. Information about the SADD chapter at Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School is available from the advisor, Jill Sarnes, at 795-3394. Caledonia student in Alma College play Hospice stories move the GFWC Gun Lake audience The Alma College Theatre Department is performing Female Transport Oct. 12 through Oct. 15, and Alma College senior Shaina Hewitt, a 1997 graduate of East Kentwood High School, is a cast member. The play is a historical tale of the thousands of British citizens were convicted of petty crimes and sent to New Barbara VanDyken from Barry County Hospice moved the heart strings of many members of the GFWC-Gun Lake audience Oct. 12 with stories of relationships and caring. TK’s eighth graders blank Caledonia gridders Thornapple Kellogg's eighth grade football team won over the Caledonia Gold Oct. 11 38-0. TK’s defense made an early stand and the offense then scored on its first possession. Nate Labine scored the touchdown on a Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 run around the right end. Eric Reeder booted the extra point kick. On its second possession, TK’s Nate McMurry scored on a trap play, up the middle Reeder again made good on the extra point conversion. In the second quarter. TK’s offense scored three more times. Jodie Scott had a 40-yard touchdown, Ed Landon earned one into pay din from 50 yards and Cliff Tomson scored on a pass play from Humphrey. Humphrey also convened two of three extra point kicks. TK’s defense was solid the entire night Jodie Scott and Jake DeVries both had interceptions, and Tim Wilson also made a big play that nearly resulted in a pick. TK’s defense has now limited its last five opponents to six points or less. "The fine display by the defense is a direct result of the hard work that all the players have put in this year," coach Fletke said. "The TK boys like to play defense, many would rather be on the defensive side of the ball rather than be on offensive." Coach Fletke gave special recognition to coach Nelson for the young Trojans* work on defense South Wales, Australia, as punishment between 1788 and 1868. Female Transport depicts the hardships of six women who were oppressed during this time and illus­ trates their personal stories. Director Joe Jezcwski says that the cast is challenged by portraying characters under such circumstances because “These women aren’t hard­ ened criminals, but they become hardened in order to survive.” Jezcwski also states that Female Transport is “a win­ dow into what it would real­ ly be like to live through such an ordeal.” Hewitt, a biology major, is the daughter of Greg and Jeanne Hewitt of Caledonia �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Octobef 17. 2000 FROM OUR READERS- Local citizens speak out on important issues Fleischmann’s letter full of inaccuracies Dear editor: I am an eighth grade stu­ dent attending Caledonia Middle School and have recently read one of the many letters by Fred Fleischmann that was pub­ lished in your paper He had many good points about the proposals but I dis­ agree with a few of his charges against the Caledonia School District. Because of the core Democratic value individual rights, which gives everyone freedom of the press, Mr Fleischmann had every right to write his letter There arc three heavy accusations in this article I want to address first he said that Caledonia students were not making passing grades on MEAP tests and the ACt lest, but getting “consistent­ ly falling/flat scores.” Second, Mr. Fleischmann declared that none of the CMS students were taking math and history classes one week, but instead were watching the Olympics on the classroom TVs. Last, he openly accused the Caledonia administration of not being wise enough to spend the possible S54 mil­ lion for the bond issue This money would be provided to the Caledonia Schools, over a course of 25 years, if the community voted “yes” on the two proposals concern­ ing a new high school and better equipment for the Caledonia district. He argued that most of the nec­ essary equipment, is not nec­ essary but mere “fluff " Mr. Fleischmann said that Caledonia teachers were not prepan ng students for MEAP tests. Caledonia Middle School MEAP test score for the spnng of 2000 tn all subjects was in the top three in Kent County. Our teachers did prepare us for the MEAP, to score third in the county, and above aver­ age in the state. Secondly, on the Olympic matter, I as one of the stu­ dents can tell you that none of the eighth grade team tuned into the Olympics. I am upset that he would say something like that and then use it as a negative influence on parents to oppose the pro­ posals Unless a teacher is showing a movie that day, a student only secs two min­ utes of daily announce­ ments I don’t believe that two minutes daily is an extravagant amount of TV. The last point I want to bring up is the statement about “expensive toys.*’ Mr Fleischmann argued that one computer per five students is “overkill." I believe this is a reasonable necessity. When our teachers assign major group projects, we are often put into groups of five. With the usefulness of the Internet we can gather lots of useful information for our projects. In some cases, the teachers make it a requirement to “surf the web.” If the schools are lacking computers the students’ time for working on a computer is packed. To conclude. 1 do agree with Mr. Fleischmann, that the district should watch how it is spending the money it receives. If we are going to spend a million or so on a greenhouse. I would truly hope that it would be worth it. Maybe a “movie theater,” as he put is not the best thing to do with the money. I believe that if the proposals do pass, there needs to be careful planning with the consent of the community on how it will be spent. I ask that Mr. Fleischmann in the future check his sources before he publishes a letter Hans Palma, Caledonia Middle School Visit the Loan Specialists at State Bank of Caledonia State Bank of Caledonia offers afill range of mortgage products including: • Adjustable & fixed rate loans • Jumbo loans • Bridge & construction loans • Second home loans • Condominium loans • Local underwriting • Home Equity lines of credit • Local decision-makers • Commitment to community State Bank of Caledonia 211 L Wit«, S«kc 100 • Kilmuoo, Ml iW’ • (616) 361 ”960 627 E. Maia Sc • Calcdaai*. Ml • 49316 • (616) S9I411J 3205 68di Sc, S.E. • Dwnoa. MI 49316 • (616) 696-633” 303 Arlington • MiddkviHe. Ml • 49333 • (616) 795-3361 No, school bond proposals not ‘extravagant’ To the editor: Recently I read an article in your news­ paper that was written by one Fred Fleischmann. I believe that his comments were entirely unsubstantiat­ ed. full of false or incorrect statements. In response to his state­ ment that “if ACT scores, and MEAP scores showed you were getting your money’s worth, but sadly they do not,” I have written proof that the Caledonia School District has the sec­ ond and third highest MEAP scores in Kent County and more than twice the state average of passing students. I do not have formal infor­ mation about the ACt scores, but I am sure they are equal­ ly, or even more impressive. Where Mr. Fleischmann gets his information I have not the slightest notion. His comment about the 530 new computers is equal­ ly preposterous. In order to encourage growth and expand our thriving commu­ nity, you must first of all have a strong school system, and to have a strong school system, you must have tech­ nologically modern equip­ ment. How will students know how to live and work in a technological society when they can’t even work a simple desktop? As for the fiber optic cables, it may seem a little extravagant now. Think how useful it will be in ten, even five years. Is Mr. Fleischmann trying to stunt the community of Caledonia’s growth? The key reason why I’m here is because of our incredible school system. A new high school will merely increase that feeling of pride in our community. As for his stating that it will be too large, the larger the school, the more people will be drawn to Caledonia, increasing the number of prospective employees and increasing business in our entire area, at least doubling our current community size. As for his reference to Columbine, it disgusts me that he could use such a tragedy as a school shooting to achieve his goals, even if those goals are the worst thing could happen to this community. He disgraces the memory of those inno­ cent victims. Another question for Mr. Fleischmann: When was the last time he made a trip to Caledonia Middle School? I am next to positive that he has not been there in the past year, let alone week. How then, is he so enlightened as to know exactly what goes on in every class every day? I personally have been there every day for the past month and I have not once seen so much as an Olympic logo, let alone any teachers using up valuable class time to watch any sort of sport or game on television Another thing I don't understand about him is his views, about overpaid teach­ ers.” It is my feeling that we get what we pay for, better teachers, and better assess­ ment grades on tests like the MEAP I have no idea what he means about students going to private schools instead of public schools. I was once a student at a private school, and despite his stating that families are changing reli­ gions to get into private schools, and I know that the work there is generally much more difficult than at a pub­ lic school, he should already know, especially since I know that at least one of his children went to a private school at one point, that it by far docs not make public school a walk in the park. If he had taken the time to look at any of the work assigned to any one of these students, I believe that he would find it far from easy. It would be interesting to see how he would score on any of the aforementioned tests, or even one that was designed at the school, especially w ith the lack of "studying" he did for this article. Mr. editor, you know my views about Mr. Fleischmann, and I know that you do have the right to print what ever you want, as stated in the law about the freedom of the press, but I cannot see how you could allow this written junk to be printed, it degrades the com­ munity and hurts your busi­ ness. By discouraging the bonds. Mr Fleischmann could have slowed the flow of people into this area instead of increasing it. thus diverting many potential customers of your paper from our community to other areas •with larger schooling facilities and bet­ ter technology. I believe, and many others think so as well, that Mr Fleischmann is simply angry with the community of Caledonia for not electing him township supervisor, so he is trying to severely dam­ age and cut the growth rate in a way of vengeance I. for one, am extremely pleased that he was not elected. Imagine what a fix we would all be in then' Of course, none of this matters any more since both proposals passed by approx­ imately 80 votes, and as I heard someone say, I think he made more people vote for the proposals when they were disgusted by the audac­ ity of his remarks I hope Mr Fleischmann will refrain from further such outbreaks of social stu­ pidity Mr editor, please in the future keep such outra­ geous -falsities out of your paper, or at least it "for the unenlightened reader." Jordan Kokot, Caledonia Middle School Letter had it all wrong about CMS Dear editor: Fred Fleischmann has written a letter to numerous papers saying things about Caledonia Middle School. I would like to set a few things straight. I am an eighth-grader at CMS. I can tell you that watching the Olympics has never happened in any of my classes, in fact, we have talked about them only in one of our classes. Mr. Fleischmann also has stated that our work is too easy. As a student of CMS, I see things differently. In sixth grade I wasn’t as con­ cerned about my grades, and was not accepted into the National Junior Honor Society, which is an honor. I have had to work very hard, which consists of a mini­ mum of two hours for home­ work most nights, to do my work well, which has enabled me to be accepted into the National Junior Honor Society. He also stated that there should not be 40 percent of our students on the honor roll, and that they are there because the work is too easy. There are 40 percent of my classmates in honors because we work that hard. If you come before a game in any sport, most of the players have their school work on the floor or in their laps working to uphold their grades. I would think most people would be proud of the effort put into our work at CMS At this time I would like to use some of the information we have been learning in his­ tory. From the beginning of school we have been learn­ ing about the "Five Mam Core Democratic Values." You have read about how I disagree with what Mr Fleischmann has written I respect his individual rights which in this letter refers to the freedom of press and the freedom of speech. Mr Fleischmann has the nght to write what he wishes in the paper, but I feel it is my duty to let people know that I don’t think that some of the things he says arc true. I finish my letter by saying I would like to invite Mr. Fleischmann to our school. No appointment is neces­ sary, so he may "catch” us in our usual day I would also like to invite anyone who would like to see our school to drop by any time Please stop at the office so you can obtain a visitor’s pass, which insures our safety. Jessica Mariano, Caledonia Middle School �The Sun and News. MxjdtevtWe. Ml October 17. 2000/Page 11 Eighth graders weren’t watching Olympics Dear editor: A few days ago Mr. Fred Fleischmann wrote that "All this week the (Caledonia) Middle Schoolers have been watching the Olympics instead of doing math and history.** I am an eighth-grader at Caledonia Middle School so let me say that I have not been watching the Olympics at school and I don't think that any of my fellow stu­ dents have been cither As for his accusation about teachers ‘inflating” grades, the teachers here (expensive or not) are won­ derful I learn lots from them Mr. Fleischmann’s information was incorrect Dear editor: I recently read a letter that you published Sept 26 by Fred Fleischmann. He was taking about how the bond proposal for Caledonia to build a new high school was way out of the question and that we shouldn’t even bring it up He clearly stated that he thought Caledonia is not worthy enough for a new high school since he claims that the Caledonia students have been watching the Olympics the last two weeks and not learning what they should be. He also said that the Caledonia schools are too easy on their students since about 40 percent of them get on the honor roll. This is all just his opinion and it’s based on false infor­ mation. I know that Mr. Fleishmann is just following one of his individual rights, the freedom of the press but he should sec if his informa­ tion is correct first before sending his letter to the Sun and news. I am one of the 750 people who knows first hand that most of his infor­ mation is incorrect, because am am an eighth grader who attends Caledonia Middle School. I know the teachers here are not too easy on us, but keep telling us we can always do better and help us each day to reach our goals for college and a bright future. Also, last year, the eighth graders of Caledonia won second place in the commu­ nity for their high MEAP scores in language arts. Mr. Fleischmann also can’t say that Caledonia stu­ dents have been watching the Olympics lately because his kids don’t even attend Caledonia schools. Nobody 1 know has hardly even talked about the Olympics on school grounds let alone in their classes during the day. I’m very happy that Mr. Fleischmann has voiced his own opinion but it is absurd that he has included false information in his letter Caledonia schools have been working very hard to get where they arc now, one of the best schools in the community, and I’m sure they will continue working as hard ! Krista M. Huisman, Caledonia Middle School Smashing pumpkins ruins season To the editor: My sons and I spent five months nurtunng and grow­ ing the two big pumpkins that sat proudly in our front yard. In another few weeks we were so looking forward to carving them into ‘jack-o‘lanterns’ for Halloween. All of these plans were for nothing. This morning as my sons and 1 pulled out of our driveway, I commented on a smashed pumpkin in the middle of our road. It did not take long for all three of us to realize that the pumpkins were missing from in front of our house and that those in the road were what remained of them Trust me. it isn’t easy to "nicely” explain to young children why a person (or persons) would do some­ thing like that to anther per­ son’s property. One of their questions (among many), was “But isn’t that trespass­ ing”? along with, "Why would someone do that?” Writing this letter will not bring our pumpkins back and I will continue to be teed off about this for some time to come Pumpkin smashers, mailbox crashers and McDonald litters seem to abound in this area. 1 know that I will continue to instill in my children that these things are very wrong and pray that they will never inflict these pranks on oth­ ers. The sad thing is that whomever did this probably never reads letters like the one I have just written. Peggy Merrill, Caledonia Tow nship and work hard for the grades I get (w hich. by the way, are not bad). I know that there is noth­ ing wrong with what Mr. Fleischmann did because he is protected under his right for freedom of speech and the press, one of the core democratic values my* class has been studying in history instead of watching the Olympics. I have nothing against Mr. Fleischmann. He has every right to say what he thinks, but so do I and that is all 1 am doing is telling my side of the story. But what do I know? I’ve just been sitting around watching TV all day! Jeanna Whalley, Caledonia Middle School 'Double trouble'? Dutton Christian class has 5 sets of twins Twins Robyn Tilma, Josh Nieuwsma, Corbin Holwerda. Landon Potts. Alex Nieuwsma, Bobby Monteney, Nicole Tilma, Cassie Holwerda. Kadi Potts and Joey Monteney make up 10 of a total of 44 students in the two first grades of teachers Julie Knoll and Emile Katje at Dutton Christian. Forbes is DAR good citizen Consolidate Bills DAR Good Citizen competi­ tion. Michigan’s finalists will be honored and awarded a scholarship. The Michigan DAR Good Citizen will compete with' winners from other states to be selected as the National DAR Good Citizen and again will be awarded a scholarship. Low Rates, No Up Front Fees Bad Credit & bankruptcy Accepted 24 hr. 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He will be showing his black and white scenes of Florence, Venice, Rome and the Italian Alps in the future. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A new art gallery, Main Street Expressions, is com­ ing to downtown Caledo­ nia, bringing works of award-winning artists to the area. The gallery will open " Saturday, Oct. 21, with an open house between noon and 4 p.m. The art ranges from im­ pressionistic styles to real­ ism, represented by works of close up photography of the natural world. The featured artists. from several states from Michigan to as far south as North Carolina, will be on hand to discuss their work. The artists who will be present are Donna Leonard of Douglas, Keith Kamin­ ski of Chicago, Anne Hoffman of Charlotte, N.C. and Teresa O'Brien of Saugatuck. Donna Leigh Leonard specializes in abstract equestrian themes through the use of water colors and colored chalk, capturing the energy and nobility of the horse. Keith Kaminski uses vi­ brant colors and well de­ fined brush strokes on can­ vass to draw the viewer in to the desired sphere with simple compositions. Annie Hoffman takes a flight into fantasy with her whimsical use of wax and color on wood. Photographs of the natu­ ral world with a close up view are created by Teresa O'Brien. An artist to be featured in the future is Dawn Stafford, an impressionist who taught at the Ox Bow School in Saugatuck this past summer. Her work is currently displayed at the Timmel Collection Gallery in Saugatuck. The gallery will also carry original jewelry in the future. The owner of Main Street Expressions, Richard Saputo also is a photographer, who will be showing black and white scenes of Florence, Venice. Rome and the Italian Alps in the future. The viewing area is hoped to be expanded into an interesting basement space in the future. Besides the art avail­ able. the gallery will pro­ vide custom matting and framing services. 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"He knew exactly what to do," said Thornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices Chief Bob Woodard. "He got out and went to the neighbor’s for help. He did everything right, he did an excellent job." Woodard and his de­ partment were called to the scene at 12:59 a.m., but were unable to save the mobile home despite the help of Orangeville Fire Department personnel over the following three hours. "We think it was an Woodard. "It started in a bedroom, next to a circuit breaker." Nearly one half hour af­ ter returning to their sta­ tion, however, Woodard's department was called back to the scene to extin­ guish a rekindle at the home, he said. Rinnels and his father, Roy, and a house mate, Patrick McLelland, are renters of the insured struc­ ture, valued at $10,000. Their $25,000 to $30,000 in contents, however, were not insured, Woodard said. The three arc being as­ sisted by the American Red Cross. It being National Fire Prevention Week. Woodard said Brandon's teachers in Middleville plan to recognize him for following proper fire es­ cape procedures. �The Sun and News. Mddleville. Ml'October 17, 2000/Page You already know the benefits of Nextel phones. But did you know this? Nextel Online M Wireless Internet Services ♦ Digital Cellular Digital Two-Way Radio • Text and Numeric Paging Call us, we come to your door. Phones on sale now! NEXTEL How business gets done? 4Urnoni/i o Brad Gee Toll Free (888) 246-5985 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION Online is available on all Nextel plus phones. ©2000 Nextel Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Nextel, the Nextel logo, Nextel Direct ct, Nextel Online, and How business gets done are registered trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communications. MOTOROLA, The �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/October 17. 2000 Parks and rec millage on Caledonia Twp. ballot planatory. The millage, which was amended downward in Au­ gust from a proposed rate of 0.8 mill, was approved to be put on the ballot Nov. 7. It would now bang in $76,235 per year and would continue for eight years. Supervisor Bill Johnston said the millage could help the township with the acquisition of park land. "These opportunities ap­ pear only once in a while. It would allow us to be able to develop some of our own parks, such as Lepard Park, or to develop some trails in the town­ ship. "The township has a parks and recreation plan in place... a guideline. We are in the acquisition phase. It takes resources to develop a park. There will be a cost," he said. Johnston has been work­ ing for months with the by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township of­ ficials have placed a parks and recreation millage re­ quest for 0.25 mill on the ballot for the general election Nov. 7. Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries said the intention is to ask residents if they want to set money aside so when opportunities for parks become available, the township would be in a position to either acquire its own park land or to de­ velop property it does hold. The millage would ap­ pear on the December tax bills based on this year's taxable value. A property owner with a home that would sell for $110,000 would have a taxable value of around $50,(XX), which at .25 mill would cost the family $12.50 a year. A table (attached) showing greater home values is more ex- 6* Annual Farm Toy Show at Caledonia High School 9757 Duncan Lake Rd. Caledonia, Michigan (approx. 12 miles south of Grand Rapids) Saturday, Oct. 2L 2000 9 A.M. ~ 2 PJ4. Mnslmmls-lMchAvailMe Farm Toys. Trucks, Construction 8r Race Cars BUY-SELL-TRAPE ADMISSION 52 00 10 Parts Dealer Available Burkholder's Mid-West Parts & Dec*\s US-131 AV I X KrttSw. Contact Tony Grinage 5647 54th St Caledonia. MI 49316 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP "PARKS & RECREATION MILLAGE TAX (ESTIMATE) X .25 MILLS MILLAGE TAXABLE PAYMENT VALUE SELLING VALUE RATE 12.50 110,000 X .25 MILLS .25 MILLS 50,000 18.75 160.000 X .25 MILLS .25 MILLS 75,000 25.00 225.000 X .25 MILLS .25 MILLS 100.000 31.25 275.000 X .25 MILLS .25 MILLS 125,000 330,000 X .25 MILLS 37.50 150,000 .25 MILLS 380.000 X .25 MILLS 43.75 .25 MILLS 175,000 450,000 X .25 MILLS 50.00 .25 MILLS 200,000 550,000 X .25 MILLS 62.50 .25 MILLS 250.000 X .25 MILLS 75.00 700,000 .25 MILLS 300,000 87.50 750,000 X .25 MILLS 350,000 .25 MILLS THE MILLAGE RATE IS BASED ON THE This millage rate table shows what home owners will pay for township-owned park facilities if the Parks and Recreation millage is passed. Taxable value is the amount used to determine the amount paid. owner of the Lepard prop­ erty to try to work out an arrangement that everyone likes. He said he hopes the details will be completed soon. Johnston said in August that the natural wooded area sought for a natural preserve on the Lepard property has been kept in a pristine condition for many years, including years un­ der the ownership of the previous landholder, a Dr. Grabel. Though the Lepards cannot afford to give the half million dollar preserve acreage away, Johnston said he hopes the township can come up with other options to help make up the cost to the owner. Working with attorneys and other experienced ad­ visors, plans are being ne­ gotiated to make the solu­ tion a positive one for both the owner and the town­ ship. Johnston said the fea­ tures of the area have been surveyed by the Land Con­ servancy, which came up with a floristic index. The more diverse the species of native and rare plants on per square foot, the higher the index. 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The in­ dex on the Lepard property is 59.87, significant of pre­ settlement vegetation in Michigan, Johnston ex­ plained. The fragility of the land indicates foot trails only are now planned, and use for bicycles and skis might be ill advised. The Land Conservancy and Caledonia Schools of­ ficials have commented that the preserve could be used as a learning labora­ tory for students. Most people speaking about the proposal see it as a won­ derful opportunity for the township. Now Caledonia residents have the opportunity to say how important township parks are, and how much they want a community park and that they want to preserve some of the natu­ ral features in the area as publicly owned spaces. Johnston said, "We aren't asking for a lot of money. Residents already have a lot of commit­ ments. But there are a lot of important things to ac­ complish." At present there are no township-based parks. Those that exist in the immediate area are all owned and operated by the county. These have been acquired by the county as they have come available. When other municipalities want to use a county facil­ ity, they must pay a fee, such as the village pays to use Lakeside Park to hold the community-wide Inde­ pendence Day celebration. "The township lost the opportunity for the Fitzsimmons property," DeVries said. The large property along the Thornapple River is now under negotiation for a park by the county. Two other opportunities, a parcel on the Lepard property and a portion of the Labarge Dam property on 84th Street are under consideration by the town­ ship. There aren't many oppor­ tunities left to acquire park property, DeVries said, but if some new opportunity came up, the township would have no recourse other than to take money out of the general fund if it were to make an acquisi­ tion. Money would be secured in a special fund, set aside through a millage only for that specific purpose, so no part of it can be spent on anything other parks and recreation. DeVries said opportuni­ ties to acquire lands don't come along every day, and they come up less and less as larger parcels are di­ vided into smaller ones Few individual property owners are either able or willing to donate land for such a purpose. If Lepard Park became available as a partial do­ nation, expenses for engi­ neering, surveying, con­ struction of facilities and roads and could be paid for out of the designated fund. Many items, such as ball fields, non-motorized paths, trails or walkways, boardwalks to preserve unique features and rare plants, ideal in wetlands exhibits, and other alterna­ tives have been discussed. Such a fund would make it possible to deal with vari­ ous contingencies and to develop the site to best serve the community. People on the Parks Committee have suggested developing bike paths within the township. The county could be ap­ proached to fund them, or to work out a shared ar­ rangement. "As things stand now. these things would have to come out of the general fund," DeVries explained. She said township offi­ cials really residents who have recently passed other major township millages for fire and police ser­ vices. and for the schools. She said she was aware this is one more expense. "We arc putting it on the ballot so people can de­ cide what is important to them." The proposal reads: "Parks and Recreation Proposal. .25 mill for the acquisition, development, equipping, operation and maintenance of parks and recreation areas in the township: "Shall an increase in the Charter Township of Cale­ donia tax rate limitation be levied and imple­ mented in the years 20002007, both inclusive, re­ sulting in the levy of .25 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value), subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable property in the Township? "The purpose of this levy is to provide funds for the acquisition, development, equipping, operation and maintenance of parks and recreation areas within the Township and for other Township park and recre­ ation purposes. It is esti­ mated that this levy would provide revenue of $76,235 in the first calendar year. Revenue from the millage levy will be disbursed to the Charter Township of Caledonia." Call for Classifieds 945-9554or 1-800-870-7885 FULL TIME POSITIONS^ AVAILABLE Packers of Quality Frozen Vegetables HILO DRIVERS AND GENERAL PLANT Starting wages $8.00 to $9.00 depending upon experience CALL 616-374-8837 ...FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC 1315 Sherman St, Lake Odessa, MI E.O.E. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 17, 2000/Page 15 Thornapple Township appoints planners by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Town­ ship Board last Monday approved the appointments of the three new members to the Planning Commis­ sion. Linda Gasper was ap­ pointed to fill an unexpired term that ends on Nov. 30, 2002 Winifred Punt and Dale Guikema were re-appomted to the Planning Commission. Their terms end Nov. 30, 2003. Hcrm Oosterhouse was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals His term ends Nov. 30, 2003. The board passed a reso­ lution m support of the Nov. 7 Thornapple Manor millage request, following a presentation by Family Independence Agency Board Chairwoman Jan Geiger and Thornapple Manor Administrator Lynn Sommerfield. County Commissioner Bob Wenger made his last trip to the township in his official capacity. He has decided not to run for re­ election this year. The board decided to table the bids for the Mt. Hope Cemetery and will re-submit the package of bids. There was a general dis­ cussion of the fire depart- ment. The board met Oct. 2 with Dr. Lynn Harvey. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Toard is Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Mr Myers thanked Ray and Cheryl Peters, and everyone else involved, for all their time and talents that went into a successful Middleville Heritage Days ACTION TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution #00 021, Intent to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Establishment of a Downtown Development Authority on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle Roll call vote resulted in 6 Ayes and 1 Absent with Mrs VandenBerg being absent 2 Adopted Resolution #00 022, Support of Let Local Votes Count Ballot Initiative on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Lytle Roll call vote resulted in 6 Ayes and 1 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Absent with Mrs VandenBerg being absent 3. Approved the invoices, dated September 22 . 2000, in the amount of $81,085.16 on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mr Newman 4 Appointed Mr Michael Balsitis to an unexpired term, on the Housing Commission, expir­ ing April 30, 2000 on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mr Newman 5 Approved Partial Payment Request #2. to Dan valley in the amount of $137.676 38, to be billed to the CDBG/MEDC grant on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman 6 Approved Lot #5 of the Industrial Park to be released from the contract between the Village of Middleville and Dave and Barb Dykstra and be deed ed to the Dykstra’s on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mr. Lytle 7. Adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L. Fisk. Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (306) Nancy Near. In the treasurer’s race, John Jerkatis won with 302 votes to the 294 cast for incumbent Bob Herold. This was the second re­ count of the primary after the original vote Aug. 8. The vote tallies have changed with the recounts, but not the final outcomes. OCTOBER 9, 2000 Meeting called by Supervisor at 1:10 p.m. All board members present, including township planner and fire chief Moved and approved the adoption of Ordinance 00-2. Bills in the amount of $55,504 75 were approved for payment by roll call vote. Clerk initiated discussion on timely payment of bills. Dr. Lynn Harvey of MSU entered meeting at 2 p.m. to dis­ cuss fire protection services: Board discussion centered on ‘what its" concerning the fire ser vice with Yankee Springs no longer wishing to purchase the service from Thornapple. Dr Harvey explained the difference between a ‘Fire Authority" and a “Fire Administration Board." Schad recommended a study to project five years into the future as to what might be need­ ed. Board members expressed the desire to meet with Yankee Springs after the election with perhaps two people from each board represented. Motion carried to make an ambulance service wharge of $200 for hospice patients through November 30, 2000. Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. Donna Stagray, Clerk TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLAN­ NING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 19, 2000, COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCAT­ ED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CON­ CERNING THE FOLLOWING YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 1 SEU 00-09-06, PARCEL ID NO 001-003-00 A REQUEST BY CEN­ TENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO INSTALL AN ANTENNA AND ASSOCI­ ATED EQUIPMENT AT THE SITE OF THE EXISTING TOWER LOCATED AT 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (6161795-9091 1762 M 37 2 ZOC 00 08 05. PARCEL ID NO 026-006-00. A REQUEST BY JERRY ENTIN TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2342 YANKEE SPRINGS RD FROM THE *C-2. COMMERCIAL' ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ’C-3. COMMERCIAL' ZONING DISTRICT 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ NANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSI­ NESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUB­ LIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COM­ MISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT Al OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING PURPOSE OF MEETING: Yankee Spnngs Planning & Zoning Commission is continuing Workshop Sessions regarding revi­ sions and updating the Yankee Spnngs Township Zoning Ordinance SpeahcaPy. Arbde XII • Area A Setback Requirements, Parking Regulation* Fences and Barners. General Regulations Residents are encouraged to attend DATE: October 4th, 2000 Wednesday A October 24th. 200GTuesday TWE: 7 30pm AH meetings wM be conducted at the Yankee Spnngs Township Ha* ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAI THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS ANO SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FM DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PRO­ POSALS This notice is n compliance with PS 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41 72 (2) (3) and the Americans Wito OsaDrttes Act (ADA) The Yankee Springs Township Board wiK provide necessary reasonable aunkary aids and services, such as signers kx the hearing rnparec and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considerea at toe meeting to mdividuais witn dsabdmes at toe meeting upon 7 days notice to the Yankee Spnngs Township Clerk. Signed: Janice C Lippert. Clerk DAVID vANELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 301 ORDINANCE NO. 00-2 THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS: THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 The regular meeting of the Village of MiddleviHe. Michigan Council was called to order at 7 00 p m by Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville. Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present Mr Floyd Bray. Mrs Dorothy Corson, Mr William Kenyon. Mr Michael Lytle. Mr Lon Myers and Mr David Newman Members absent Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg The minutes of the Septerntier 12 . 2000 meeting were approved as written, as was the Agenda Mr Jim DeYoung, of Thor nappie Manor, approached Council regarding the upcoming millage request that will be on the ballot m November Mr Bill Getty approached Council to propose Board member Getty supported by board member Stagray. moved the adoption of the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE THORNAPPLE TOWN­ SHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING NEW SEC­ TIONS 7.4.25, 7.7.3 (V). AND 7.8.3 (U) WHICH NEW SEC­ TIONS SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS SECTIONS 7.4.25. 7.7.3 (V) AND 7.8.3 (U) OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE Yankee Springs vote official at last The Yankee Springs Township primary election results finally became of­ ficial last Tuesday, Oct. 10. with Al McCrumb winning the supervisor's position with 301 votes to the 292 for challenger TOWNSHIP BOARD THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 305 Section 1 Amendment of Chapter 7 Article IV. to Add Section 7.4.25. That Chapter 7. Article IV. of the Thomapple Township Code of Ordinances shall be amended to add Section 7.4.25 which shall read as follows 7.425 Household and Recreational Storage (1) Purpose. It is the Township’s intent, in accordance with Its master plan and citizen surveys to preserve maintain and support the rural and recreational character of the Township The Township and surrounding areas afford numerous oppor­ tunities for recreational activities and many of the Township s residents own and use recreational vehicles trailers, boats and associated equipment Moreover due to the Township's agricultural history, there are still located within the Township s boundanes numerous bams and similar struc­ tures that affirmatively add to the Township s environment Many of these structures lie abandoned due to changes in agricultural operations. The Township desires to provide the owners of such structures with an incentive to maintain and preserve them so that they may be productively utilized as storage facilities for household and recreational goods and so that the history and character that these structures provide is not lost (2) Special Land Use. Household and recreational equip­ ment storage shall be permitted as a special land use in the A (Agricultural) and AR (Agricultural-Residential) zoning dis­ tricts within the Township For purposes of this Section, 'household and recreational storage* shall mean the storage of goods, vehicles and equipment associated with residential and recreational activities (3) Standards The following minimum conditions, in addition to the requirements of Article XV of this Code, shall apply to all household and recreational storage uses (a) The use shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed agricultural building which building was in existence at the effective date of this ordinance amendment The agricultural building must be located on a lawful lot in accordance with Section 7.4 20 of this Code and Michigan law (b) The building within which the use is conducted shall be maintained in good structural repair at all times Structural alterations to the building shall conform to the requirements of the Barry County Building Code in effect (c) No sale, maintenance, repair or servicing of goods, vehi­ cles or equipment shall be permitted in association with the use and the use shall be limited to inside storage within an enclosed building. (d) No commercial or industrial goods, equipment or parts, and no business inventory may be stored in the structure. Similarly, no junk, debris or salvage materials, and no com­ bustible, premises, except fuel within fuel tanks which are an integral and attached part of a vehicle, boat or other power equipment. Portable, hand held fuel tanks and propane tanks shall not be stored within any storage unit Batteries shall be removed from vehicles, boats or other equipment and removed from the premises. Nothing herein shall be inter­ preted to prohibit the safe storage of agricultural vehicles and equipment, and pesticides and herbicides associated with a principal agricultural use occurring on the premises (e) Only a single, non-illuminated identification wail sign, not greater than 16 square feet in an area shall be permitted in association with the use It is the intent of this subsection that the sign provided for herein be in lieu of the signs provided for in Section 7.14.3 of this Chapter (f) No off-street parking spaces shall be permitted in associ­ ation with the use. (g) The use shall not be permitted in any portion of the build­ ing added after the adoption of this amendment (h) At all times when goods, vehicles or equipment are being put into or removed from storage, the legal operator of the use or his designee shall be physically present at the building so that 'self storage* does not occur on the premises (i) To facilitate compliance with the terms of this Section, the Township shall conduct an annual physical inspection of toe premises for which toe use was approved All expenses incurred by the Township in conducting toe inspection shall be processed in accordance with escrow policies adopted by the Township Board (j) Failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth or referenced in tots Section snail constitute grounds for toe revocation of toe special land use approval Section 2 AmendmentQtCnapiei Z.ArticleV1L1c Add Section 7,7.3 (y) That Chapter 7. Article VII, of the Thornapple Township Code of Ordinances shall be amend to add a new subsection 7 7.3 (v) to read (vy Household and Recreational Storage Section 3 Am©ngmfinLdt CtaelftL7.AflKfr V!LJ0_Add Section 7,8.3 fui That Chapter 7. Article VII, of the Thomapple Township Code of Ordinances shall be amended to add a new subsection 7.8.3 (u) to read (u) Household and Recreational Storage EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance sha# be published #i accordance with state law arid shall become effective seven (7) days foBowmg its putAcahon unless a notice of intent to Me a referendum petition is hied m accordance with state law YEAS Boysen Eaton Getty Stagray NAYS: Eavey. Schad ABSENT: Kelley ORDINANCE NO 00-2 declared adopted Donald E. Boysen, Township Supervisor Donna Stagray, Township Clark Adopted October 2, 2000 Published October 17. 2000 Effective Date October 24. 2000 307 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml'October 17. 2000 Caledonia romance writer to visit Hastings Friday Publishing in 1989. She by Ruth Zacharv has since published 16 ti­ Staff Writer Historic romance fans tles, 15 of which are still who have been waiting for in print. "Writing is my first love, a second installment of a two-book series will want although publishing is a to note that Caledonia necessary part." Winters writer Donna Winters' new explained. She said her book "Butterfly Come stories, Christian ro­ Home," is available and mances. set in the Great she will visit Hastings for Lakes region, fill a partic­ a book signing Friday, Oct. ular specialized niche. Self publishing has al­ 20. The book is the second lowed her to fill that and final of a series, the niche, and to continue "Caledonia Chronicles," in writing. Self publishing al­ which characters from the lows her to do the work so first book, "Unlikely Duet" very important to her. She has since written, develop into a full blown interaction of their own. published and distributed The story begins where the her own editions. Winters previous novel of the se­ publishes her books in small print runs as the de­ ries ends. The novel's plot takes mand dictates. To further place in three different set­ this end, Winters has tings, Caledonia, Calumet taken several computer il­ lustration and page design and in Marshall. The heroine, Deborah courses to learn skills and Dapprich, is described on techniques in book produc­ the back cover of the tion. Now Winters can add novel. Her "flighty ways" had earned her the nick­ cover illustrator to the ti­ tles of author, historian name "Butterfly," in child­ hood. Now, as a young and publisher. She handled woman of 18 in the year all parts of the process of publishing this book, ex­ 1905, her impetuous wan­ cept for editing it. derings brought unantici­ Winters said the cost of pated trouble. A marriage the classes and the pro­ of convenience to her grams will pay for the ex­ childhood friend seemed pense of hiring a cover il­ the only way out. lustrator by the time she "Tommy Rockwell knew has completed three books. that life with his Butterfly The author starts a book would never be dull, but by extensive research of he wasn't prepared for the the history of the individ­ challenges of his new ual location of the story. bride. From Caledonia to In Caledonia, she found Calumet, he pursued her, old notices from the Cale­ only to discover that he donia News stored on mi­ was running second to her crofilm. She found all first love, the theater. kinds of news items of par­ Would she ever light long ticular interest that actu­ enough for his love, and ally happened just after the will of God, to work their way into her heart?" the turn of the century, which she included in her Winters is known to fans story to give the feeling and local readers as the author of the "Great Lakes and accuracy of the period. Romances" series. For instance, the place­ The evolving stories of ment of the first six street Winter's own adventures lights in Caledonia were as a writer parallel the de­ noted in her first story. She velopment of her plots. made notes of particular buildings in the village at She wrote for three differ­ that time and used uniden­ ent Christian publishers, tified photos of people in and when the last pub­ the dress characteristic of lisher dropped the genre of the era. She paid attention Christian romance novels, to furnishings authentic for she decided to become the period. self published, founding a After enough background company named Big water information had been gath­ ered. Winters then began to let her imagination take over. As she worked with antique photos, the charac­ ters began to have distinc­ tive personalities and characteristics. They inter­ acted within the setting and according to their na­ tures. Her characters and their interactions are the product of her own imagi­ nation. but within a histor­ ically accurate context. Winters set up a very general plot for her novel, but left the details to de­ velop while writing. As a writer she understands the events that sustain tension to keep readers’ attention and knows how to build toward the ending. Winters said it is inter­ esting that sometimes when she writes an event from imagination she sometimes later learns it actually happened just that way. Some of the locations which were the settings for her previous books have been Mackinac Island, Chicago, South Haven, Sleeping Bear or Lee­ lanau. Sometimes running down the threads of real events requires a lot of de­ tective work, and the chal­ lenge of tracing these threads can tell a story as fascinating as the plots in her novels. Research for her "Butter­ fly" cover model was like a sub plot in her own ex­ citing life adventures. Winters had found an an­ tique image predating any copyright restriction for the hero, which had been de­ picted in her first book in the series. She had a mental image of a depiction of her hero­ ine, but at first had no ac­ tual model for her charac­ ter. Often Winters fre­ quents antique shows look­ ing for old photographs, but this time her search did not lead her to a beau­ tiful blond with the right qualities to fit the some­ what unconventional per­ sonality of her heroine. She mentioned this to a long time friend, Sharon Athletes of the week Despite having to run in windy and snowy conditions. Tim Ross set a new course record at the Oct. 7 Portage Invitational. Ross ran past Gull Lake's Kurtis Marlow and the rest of the field with a first place time of 15:27.6. Holmes won the No. 2 singles flight in the O-K Blue Conference tournament with wins over Coopersville. Wyoming Rogers and Calvin Christian. Holmes ended the regular season with a league mark of 10-1. Athletes of the Week Presented by JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, he. 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto • 868-0050 Of 800-217-0712 & k,turane?c‘omfLny ~ Caledonia author Donna Winters with her dog Sassy, the model for one of the characters in her latest novel, Butterfly Come Home. Schaffer, who remembered a picture of her grand daughter, Rachel Buist, taken when she was only 13 in an antique wedding dress by a local profes­ sional photographer. When she located the photograph and showed it to Winters, the portrayal matched Winters' concept perfectly. Though Rachel’s hair has darkened, at 13 it was blond, and in the photo, she looked like an 18-year-old woman. Negotiating through Schaffer and Dawn Buist, the girl's mother, Winters obtained permission from Rachel to use her likeness for the cover of her book. Winters has yet to meet Rachel. She also located the photographer, Kevin Owens of Dutton, to obtain his permission. Owens generously agreed to let Winters use it for her cover, in exchange for ac­ knowledgment in the book, and a copy of her novel. The Calumet Theatre (current spelling) depicted on the cover is an authen­ tic photo of the building as it appeared in Calumet in 1905-06, the years her story depicts. Winters uses the current spelling rather than the authentic spelling of the era, "theater" to avoid confusion. Winters often meets people who become friends in her efforts to un­ cover authentic details for a story and the setting in which it took place. In researching her novel. Winters spent five days in Calumet, searching through historic resources and books. The whole pro­ cess of research and writ­ ing usually takes around one to two years. But it was through the help of a new friend that helped make the research easier. She met Joanne Olsen, who lives in Rockland, near Lake Superior and 60 miles from Calumet just prior to writing this novel. Winters and Olsen had corresponded for quite some time, and came to a book signing in Caledonia in 1998 and introduced herself, a wonderful sur­ prise. They met again in the fall of the same year. Olsen is a reader of Winters' previous books, a member of the historical society of her area, and a historian herself. She of­ fered to help in the re­ search Winters planned for the second part of Caledo­ nia Chronicles. Olsen helped her un­ earth resources, and later edited her novel for his­ toric accuracy. She was able to pick out small in­ consistencies which com­ monly develop during the process of refining a book. When details are changed for authenticity, all refer­ ences to the same aspect need to also change. Olsen helped improve the his­ toric quality of the book, Winters said. The photo of Winters on her latest book was taken by Don Olsen, Joanne's husband. Other friendships also developed during the writ­ ing of the book, and sev­ eral people helped her find the right references for his­ toric details. W'inters' husband, Fred, is her constant supporter and advisor. They travel together and research and experience the regions about which she writes. He said fans of Donna s books might be interested to learn she has been pok­ ing around in Fayette and Pequaming of the Upper Peninsula to research the pig iron industry .there, dur­ ing the Ford era. Winters is now investigating the historic setting back to the 1890's and earlier. At first she was not sure this would result in the ba­ sis for another historic novel. But as usual. Win­ ters seldom runs into dead ends. During her visit in Fayette she found material for not one. but two pro­ jects. As she and her husband searched for materials and clues relevant to history of the area, a novel titled. Snail Shell Harbor (where Fayette is located) by J.H Langillc in 1869, (approx.) raised questions. At first they were told the book was out of print. As they asked more questions, a local historian, Brenda Laakso, who was present at the Visitor Center at the time overheard them and introduced herself and came out with an original copy of the novel. By the next morning Winters left with a photo copy of the book in hand. Now she is planning to re­ publish the historic out of print novel. Winters does not publish other authors except for historic out of print books. Her second project will be her own fictional cre­ ation from the setting. Laakso, now another new friend, has offered to act as the historical advisor for the next book, which is only as yet in the begin­ ning phase. The book signing is at Barlow's Christian Books in Hastings, 111 State St., Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Winters is also sched­ uled to speak at the Cale­ donia Public Library, 240 Emmons St. at 7 p.m. Nov. 9. Soccer district draws announced The soccer district draws took place last week and here is the schedule of the District 18, Division II tournament to be hosted by Portage Northern High School. The tournament includes area schools Hastings, Middleville and Lakewood. Monday, Oct. 23: Wayland Union (5-8-2) vs. Middleville (11-1-2), 7 p.m. at Wayland Union High School; Portage Northern (9-2-2) vs. Lakewood, 7 p.m. at Portage Northern High School; Gull Lake (9- 3-2) vs. Battle Creek Lakeview, 6.45 p.m. at Gull Lake High School. Wednesday, Oct. 25: Hastings (3-8-2) vs. Wayland Union/Middleville winner, 5 p.m. at Portage Northern High School; Portage Northcrn/Lakewood winner vs. Gull Lake/Battle Creek Lakeview winner, 7 p.m. at Pdttage Northern High School. Friday, Oct. 27: Championship, 7 p.m. at Portage Northern High School. �The Sun and News. Mddleviile. Ml/October 17, 2000/Page 17 Halloween costume rental signs stolen in Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer What may seem like a practical joke to one per­ son can amount to serious harm to another. Brian Allen, who has a seasonal costume business at Eastbrooke Mall, had temporary signs stolen on Oct. 12 , and not only lost an investment of $250, but also will suffer loss in business as well Two yellow 4x8 foot corrugated sheet business signs erected on the prop­ erty of US Golf with their permission, contained the information, "Halloween Costume Gallery - Mask. Wigs and Costume Rental - Eastbrooke Mall - 616464-1313 Allen said the signs, lo­ cated on the east side of the M-37 and Mam Street intersection, were stolen in the night. He noted them in place at 10:30 p.m. and later they had been re­ moved from where they had been attached to a fence, with wire snipped off. He said he was really upset. "I grew up in the Detroit area. You might expect this there, but not here." Halloween is one of the most important seasons for costume rentals, and lost business at key holidays can amount to a major economic loss. Because it is seasonal, Allen depends on short term exposure of his business through tem­ porary signs and advertis­ ing. Allen called the town­ ship to learn the rules gov­ erning temporary signs. He was told the township had not taken the signs down. The crime was reported to the Kent County Sheriffs Department, which refused to comment on the matter. Allen asked if anyone sees the signs discarded anyplace, to please call the phone number above so he can retrieve his property. TK Students of the Month selected The following young people were chosen as “Students of the Month” for September at Thomapple Kellogg High School: (front row, from left) Serena Treuter, Tyrel Kelley, Katie Bedrick, (second row) Jake Williams, Lindsey Deboode, Kaycee Adgate, (third row) Jason DeVore, Aaron Alvarez, Patrick McKeown, Evan Cosgrove, (fourth row) Lucas Shuck, Grant McAdams, Mike Yarger and Andrew Lazzaro. Teachers work while students relax bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students in the Thomap­ ple Kellogg School Dis­ trict had a chance to "sleep in" Monday, Oct. 16. during a scheduled teacher's in-service day. but teachers had to work. Teachers at McFall met with Randy Methven on how to create a commu­ nity where stories can grow. McFall teachers will work on developing a community of learners, how to provide assistance for beginning writers and how to use picture books as models for students as they develop wnting skills. At Lee, teachers were to meet together to learn Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 about "looping," where teachers keep students for two years, "inspiration" training in the computer lab and hear an overview of the North Central Ac­ creditation — Transitions. Lee teachers broke into grade level groups for workshops on the Michi­ gan Literacy Program Pro­ file and the newest brain research discoveries and how they can improve the classroom. Teachers also will have some time for team col­ laboration in their individ­ ual team areas. Page Elementary teach­ ers spent the morning in the computer lab learning from Gail Stewart how to use the "inspiration" soft­ ware. Then Page teachers Julie Johns and Char Mc­ Kee along with district technology director Kevin Briggs did more training on the IGPro program, which allows teachers to keep individualized reports on students. The afternoon will be devoted to safety with principal Patricia Koeze first reviewing safety pro­ cedures and then fire chief Bob Woodard giving a two hour safety training work­ shop. At the middle school, teachers discussed North Central Accreditation ac­ tivities, including how to define district and school steering committees and how to set the time line for reaching successful con­ clusion to the process. The rest of the day was to be spent on technology, including ways to use Power Point presentations in the classroom and creat­ ing team web pages. Thornapple Kellogg High School teachers and administrators worked on career awareness, technol­ ogy with a focus on atten­ dance issues, review the character counts program and held meetings in each department to discuss Michigan Educational As­ sessment Program (MEAP) issues, common exams and class develop­ ment. Tim Tape, Jack Kerns and Carl Kutch remove the backing left behind after the car­ pet was taken. Good Shephard Lutheran Church refinishes sanctuary After the Sunday morning Divine Service Sept. 24. members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church began removing the pews and rip­ ping up the carpet. For the next two weeks the sanctu­ ary would undergo a dramat­ ic facelift. With the pews and carpet­ ing removed, the hardwood flooring was sanded and rcfinished to its original beau­ ty. Wherever there was car­ peting, new carpeting was put down. The pulpit was elevated 14 inches as a plat­ form was built in the north­ east corner of the sanctuary. The walls were given a fresh coat of white paint as well as the ceiling. Work was completed very early on Sunday morning, Oct. 8th (just in time for the sanctuary to be opened for worship). 0 Currently located on Main Street west of M-37 in Middleville, the sanctuary of Good Shepherd was origi­ nally built in 1877 as St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia. The sanctuary was then purchased by the Roman Catholic Church in the early 1950s and was moved from Caledonia to Middleville to serve as the parish of St. Augustine. In the early 1990s, Good Shepherd bought the sanctu­ ary and began having ser­ vices. Since Good Shepherd pur­ chased the sanctuary, no pro­ ject of this scale had been undertaken. Said Pastor Tony Sikora. ‘‘This is the House of the Lord. This is where the death and resurrection of Jesus is proclaimed to His people and where His people declare their thanks and praise for His mercy The place which bears His saving Name deserves the highest honor and respect, as well as upkeep.” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church owns 10 acres of land just north of the Middleville village limits on M-37. It is the hope of the congregation to build a new sanctuary within the next three to four years. Until then, church members will gather at 9:30 am. every Sunday to worship the Lord in their current sanctuary TK frosh fall, 28-24 Thornapple Kellogg's freshman football team fell to Hamilton last week in the closing minutes, 28-24. The young Trojans dominated the first half of action, which was highlighted by three touchdown runs over 65 yards. Early in the game, Bobby Hebert recovered a Hamilton fumble to set up a score. On TK's second offensive play of the game, Darrin Tape scampered 66 yards for a score. Josh Eldridge threw to Jordan Hartley for a twopoint conversion. Hamilton's only touchdown of the first half was helped by a Middleville fumble. At that time, the score was tied, 8-8. Two long touchdown runs gave the Trojans a 24-8 lead. Tape scampered 66 yards for his second touchdown and Trevor Sccord added a two-point conversion. Kurt Bray then darted 75 yards to add to the Trojans' lead. Bray's touchdown came after defensive comer Jordan Hartley knocked down a fourth down pass by Hamilton. The two-point play that followed was a pass from Eldridge to Tape. Hamilton scored three unanswered touchdowns in the second half, the final one coming with two minutes left in the game. Standouts for the Trojans included Brett Wright, Shane Shepard, Joe Ulbcrg and Ben Bick. Middleville travels next week to Coopersville. (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 17, 2000 Holmes wins; Lady Trojans third at league Erin Holmes was a flight champion, highlighting Middleville's results at the Oct. 7 O-K Blue Conference tennis tournament. Holmes won over Coopersville (6-0, 6-3), Wyoming Rogers (6-0, 6-2) and Calvin Christian (6-2, 6-7, 7-6) to lake first place honors. Both the second and third sets were decided by 72 tic-breakers. For the season, Holmes had a league record of 10-1. Middleville coach Larry Seger complimented her on her title efforts and said she did a "great job." Middleville finished third at the O-K Blue finale. Calvin Christian won championship honors with 44 points, Hamilton was second with 30 and Middleville ended up third with 23 points. Scoring third places at the tournament were Teresa Venton at No. I singles, Veronika Villa and Jessica Price at No. 1 doubles and Cary Middlebush and Brittany Pflug at No. 3 doubles. Finishing fourth were Kara Hutchens at No. 3 singles. Tammy Smith at No. 4 singles. Shelly Cargill and Lindsay Dobson at No. 2 doubles and Danielle Hoskins and Jena Jones at No. 4 doubles. "1 was pretty happy with the tournament results; we did have some upsets," Middleville coach Larry Seger said. Middleville closed out the league season with 7-1 wins over Wyoming Rogers, Wyoming Park and Byron Center Winners against Byron Center were Venton, Holmes, Hutchens. Smith, Cargill and Dobson, Middlebush and Pflug and Jones and Hoskins. Capturing triumphs over Park were Venton, Holmes, Hutchens, Price and Villa, Cargill and Dobson, Middlebush and Pflug and Jones and Hoskins. Earning match wins Scots sprint for honors at Portage Invitational Caledonia’s cross country runners enjoyed a great day at a snowy and windy Portage Invitational on Oct. 7. The Lady Scots finished fourth, because of a sixth place tie breaker, in a field of 25 teams. The boys, led by Tim Ross' record-setting performance, were sixth in the 25-tcam field. Ross was first in a new record time of 15.27.6 at Portage. His win came against a talented field, which included second place finisher Kurtis Marlow (15:34.4) from Gull Lake. Three of Caledonia's girls finished in the top 10, Tricia Miedcma (fourth, 19:49), Amy Busfield (seventh, 20:02) and Becca Busfield (eighth, 20:05) to cam medals. Stcfanie Maxim was the team's fourth runner in 22:25 and Kristina McCleve was the team’s fifth best sprinter in 22:51. Big Rapids won the girls title with a team score of 389. Caledonia's score was a 517. Caledonia's boys received a 20th place 17:19 from Patrick Spitzley, a 41st place 18:07 from Curt Rozcll, a 44th place 18:13 from Joel DeBlaay, a 72nd place 18:54 from Patrick O’Connor, a 99th place 19:24 from Pat Evarts and a 101st place 19:25 from Adam Puricelli. Wayland Union’s top runner was Robby Young, was 18th in 17:16. Big Rapids also won the boys' championship with 67 points. Caledonia’s team score was a 177. Caledonia's boys completed its dual meet season with a 12-1 record as they fell in action last week to undefeated Cedar Springs versus Rogers were Venton. Holmes. Hutchens, Dobson. Price and Villa, Middlebush and Pflug and Hoskins and Jones. Seger said that this season's 9-3-1 record w as a great accomplishment for the Lady Trojans. "For a team that lost all four of its singles players (from a year ago), I am pretty happy." Redskins rally for win over Scots Neither Caledonia nor Belding had troubles scoring points last Friday in its varsity football matchup at Caledonia, but the Redskins ended up scoring more to take an O-K Gold Conference triumph, 34-27. Caledonia (3-5 overall and 2-4 in the O-K Gold) was held scoreless in the first quarter, but tallied seven points in the second, six in the third and 14 more in the fourth. In the second quarter, Brett Higley scored on a 14- yard run and Doug Jousma added an extra point to make it a 12-7 game. Jerome Gardner scored on a 1-yard dive in the third, to put the Scots up by one point. 13-12. Belding tallied the next three touchdowns before Gardner hauled in a 10-yard pass from quarterback Ben Busman in the fourth quarter. That, and another extra point boot by Jousma. made the score 34-20. The final Scots' score came on a 41 -yard pass from 25-30. Caledonia did win over Belding, 23-36. Ross was first in 16:19, Spitzley third in 17:42, DeBlaay seventh in 18:26, Rozell ninth in 18:38, John Rozsa 10th in 18:58, O’Connor 13th in 19:36 and Puricelli 15th in 19:42. The girls beat Belding 1647. but lost to Cedar Springs in a 29-29 tie­ breaker that went in Cedar’s favor. Tricia Miedema lore up the course, posting the best time in the O-K Gold season with a 20:12. Becca Busfield was close behind in 20:32, Amy Bussfield finished in 20:52, freshman Stefanie Maxim ended in 23:02 and Julie Wicks rounded out the top five in 23:57. Caledonia nearly went 1-2-1, but Cedar's top sprinter passed Amy Bussfield and finished three seconds behind Becca Busfield. Busman to Kyle Kleersnyder. Jousma added his third extra point. Busman completed 3-of-8 passes for 60 yards with Kleersnyder making two of the three receptions for 50 yards. On the ground. Busman collected 82 yards on 21 attempts. Josh Swartz led the Scot tacklers with 19 stops. Caledonia will close out its season this Friday at Sparta. Sparta (3-5. 2-4) lost to Wayland Union last Friday 28-27. The road which Is now down to dirt in some places should be repaved by the beginning of November. WILTSE ’ S AUTOMOTIVE, INC Rubble and dirt everywhere Tires • Alignments • Brakes • Steering & Suspension • Mufflers • Shocks & Struts • Tune-Ups The new Main and Grand Rapids Street intersection reconstruction has led to interesting piles of rubble 698-7375 5520 68th Street 500 ft. East of Broadmoor Dawn K. Johnson-------------------------------------ALTO - Mrs Dawn K Johnson, age 79, of Alto, Discounts and Payment Plans Available LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month. 2 Month, 3 Month or 6 Month Policies - FREE QUOTES - 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cvcie • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Chern Valle) Rd., Caledonia, MI 49316 went to be with her Lord Friday, Oct. 13. 2000. She was preceded in death by her husbands W. Lee Snyder in 1965 and Edward Johnson in 1979. She is survived by her children, Thomas and Angela Snyder, Carol Sandel, Ellen and Robert McGree Jr., Sandra and Scott Urice, Tim and Cns Snyder, L. Charles and Sandy Snyder; I6grandchil- dren, 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Roy Heald Funcral and committal services for Dawn were held Monday at St Paul Lutheran Church, 8436 Kraft SE Rev Robert Gerkc officiated The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St Paul Lutheran Church Arrangements were made by DeVries Funeral Home. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 17, 2000/Page 19 Fire Prevention education starts with the young Freeport firefighter Barton Knuckles helps kindergarten students use a fire hose during Fire Prevention Week activities. TTES staff Kevin Neely and Deb Bush helped students outside and firefighter Steve Funk worked inside the classrooms demonstrating the clothes worn by firefighters. Students were able to stand inside the fire truck and... carefully climb out... Annual Rotary Club's spaghetti dinner offers ‘community fun’ If you don't have any orange and black flannel pajamas in your wardrobe, the TK Boosters can help solve that problem with their logo clothing. Books on sale at the TK library enticed whole families of readers. Here Michael, James and aunt Joy Richardson are joined by Tim and David Hall with books in hand. The Rotary Club raises funds for its scholarship program at the spaghetti diner. But the club makes it convenient and economical for families to come to dinner. Children are free. Here the Campbell family discovers why extra napkins are available. Pictured from left are Sandy, Rhonda, Jonathon and Ross Campbell. Rotary Club members like Lani Forbes kept the spaghetti coming Where in Middleville could you find a delicious meal where children eat for free, succulent pies, TK logo clothing, two football games, a book sale and even enticing music? The Rotary Spaghetti dinner on Oct. 13 of course. Here Ray Page and Eldon Newmyer prepare for the hordes of diners. �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middlevale. Ml/October 17, 2000 Broncos remain unbeaten; Trojans look to rebound Trojan defensive back Ben Profitt attempts to make the play on Bronco receiver Evan Hare (84). (Photo by Mary McDonough) Coopersville’s Josh Meerman (2) tries to break free from a shoestring ,ackle from Middleville's Bill Romph. (Photo by Mary McDonough) MIDDLEVILLE — Leaving it all on the field. Middleville went into last Friday's varsity football game with State-ranked Coopersville with hopes of remaining in the race for another O-K Blue Conference championship. After a thrilling first drive, the Trojans appeared to have a chance of doing just that. But, the Broncos showed just how good they arc by totaling 22 points in the second quarter, seven in the third and 14 in the fourth quarter. As a result, Coopersville coasted to a 43-14 victory at Bob White Stadium. "They’re (Coopersville) a phenomenal football team," Middleville head coach Tim Penfield said. "Coopersville is very explosive. We had five game tapes on them and we saw their punter walk onto the field once." The Broncos’ win makes them 5-0 in the Blue and 80 overall. Middleville falls to 4-4 and 3-2. The Trojans' season ends next week at Calvin Christian. Coopersville will play Byron Center (8-0, 5-0) next Friday. The winner will achieve the Blue's pigskin title. Middleville opened last Friday's game with a 16play drive that ended in pay dirt. On a fourth and 10 play, Zia Shook scampered 11 yards to place the ball at the four-yard-line. Four plays later, on a fourth-andgoal from the one, Aaron Lalone carried the ball across, putting the Trojans up 6-0. "We felt going in that our Middleville's Zia Shook (14) avoids a Cooppersville tackle attempt and darts up field. (Photo by Mary McDonough) ZERO DOWN PAYMENT! GM Certified USED VEHICLES 99 C6ev ¥x* Rcj? 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Coopersville, however, had other plans and scored three limes in four minutes during the second quarter. At 8:34, Brian Boom barreled one in from one yard out and then added a two-point conversion to make it 8-6 Coopersville. The ensuing kickoff was bobbled by the Trojans and recovered by the Broncos. Coopersville went to work with Evan Hare hauling in a 21-yard pass play from quarterback Joel Longstreth and Josh Meerman scoring a rushing touchdown from four yards. Meerman also scored the two-pointer that followed, putting the Broncos ahead 16-6. Continued next page THINK FALL EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter •795-7830 Experienced A Fully Injured Smail jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Hayland A Bradley areas. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/OctoOer 17. 2000/Page 21 Calvin beats Lady Trojans in hoops Sara Williams (21) dribbles past a Park defender on her way to the basket. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Erin Palmer’s 12 points topped Middleville in a 5431 loss to Calvin Christian last Thursday in the O-K Blue Conference. Ten players for Calvin scored including Lindsey Visser with 10 points. Andrea Bouma was second in the scoring column for Middleville with 6 markers. Sara Williams and Bouma each collected 5 rebounds. Erin Robertson topped Middleville with 3 assists. With the loss, the Lady Trojans fell to 1-4 in the league standings and 3-9 overall. Middleville plays host to Wyoming Rogers tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 17) and travels to Godwin Thursday (Oct. 19). Erin Robertson (34) leaps into the air and releases a jump shot on the lane during last week's game with Wyoming Park. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Second half surge leads freshmen Scots The freshman football team at Caledonia High School scooted past Belding 42-14 in )-K Gold action last Thursday. Caledonia pulled away in the second half after the score was tied 14-14 at the Trojans football, from previous page Another Middleville miscue led to the next score. The Trojans fumbled on their second play of the next drive and Meerman made them pay with a 20-yard touchdown reception. ’’We struggled in that second quarter; it was difficult," Penfield said. At half, the Broncos were in the drivers' seat, 22-6. Still, the Trojans did have PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AU real esUMe Mhertiur.J in thu i*»> paper it lubicct to the Fair Houung Act and the Michigan Gvil Righu Act which coUectneh make it illegal » one more defensive gem before the break, as Matt Erb picked off a Longstreth aerial that was broken up by his teammate Chad Baragar. Middleville began the second half with on on-side kick, but Coopersville recovered the ball. Boom, was just that, and scampered 52 yards for a score that put the Broncos up 29-6. But, the Trojans continued to persevere. Soon after, Chris Finkbeiner recovered a Bronco fumble. Then with 9:46 remaining in the fourth quarter. Josh Tobias scored on a two-yard-run to cut the deficit to 29-14. The Boom show then continued. He scored on a two-yard dart of his own to make it 36-14 and helped Coopersville to use up a lot of the clock on that fourth quarter drive Boom finished the game with 143 yards on 17 carries. Coopersville closed out the scoring with a 40-yard Erin Palmer (42), shown here versus Park, led the Lady Trojans with 12 points in last Thursday's game with Calvin Christian. (Photo by Perry Hardin) run by Joe Roper with 2:06 to play. Chavis came up big on defense with 15 tackles and the fumble recovery. Chad Baragar had 11 tackles and Matt Erb 9 tackles and the interception. Top offensive standouts for the Trojans were Shook (65 yards on 13 carries), Tobias 71 yards on 18 carries) and receiver Brian Yeazel (two catches for 17 yards). "I thought for a good portion of the night, our offensive line took it to their defensive front," Penfield said. "Our guys played very hard tonight" And now the Trojans look to bounce back and play some solid ball against Calvin Christian (2-6, 1-4). Calvin lost to Byron Center last Friday 31-0. "We’re going to go after them (Calvin) next week," Penfield said. "W'e want to play hard, represent Middleville well and see our seniors go out with a win." half. The Scots scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to win going away. Jim Haisma scored four touchdowns and Tom two Daniels scored touchdowns to lead the Fighting Scots. Angel Castillo helped to lead the offense in the second half. Caledonia is now 6-0 in the O-K Gold and 7-1 overall. They close out the season at home next week versus the Sparta Spartans. 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Aten started the second half off with a goal less than three minutes in, as he pounded the ball past the Viking goalkeeper. To close out the scoring, Eric Smith sent a 25-yard shot in for a goal. The winning keeper was Michael Hart with the Middleville's varsity soccer squad scored five times to beat Wyoming Park last Monday in a non­ league contest. Middleville started fast when Kyle Preslar sent a crossing pass to the net where fellow striker Jake Williams placed a shot into the back of the net. Five minutes later, Eric Aten put the Trojans up by two with a hard shot that found its way to the back of the net. ‘Super Saturdays’ starts Oct. 28 with scary stories The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library and the Thomapple Kellogg school district are bringing back last year's successful "Super Satur­ days" for students in grades 4-8. This year's fun begins with a scary story work­ shop led by storyteller ex­ traordinaire Jennifer Ivinskas. She will tell a story or two and then work with students as they create their own tales. Prc-registration is re­ quired. Call the library at 795-5434 for details The "Scary Story" workshop will begin at 9:30 a m. Following the workshop the "Super Saturday Play- ers" will meet to work on "Fairly Funky Tales." The Super Saturday Players are students in grades 6-8 who will be creating a theater performance as part of the Super Saturday experi­ ence. Sign up at the library or at the Middle School of­ fice. The theater workshop begins at about 11 a.m. fol­ lowing the storytelling workshop. Students inter­ ested in being in the play do not have to attend the story telling workshop. This year's Super Satur­ days will focus on theater fun, from improvisation to movement to costumes, and will even explore careers Schneider wins honors Former Caledonia High School athletic star Allison Schneider is now making many spikes for Cornerstone College. Schneider, a senior outside hitter, was named the WHAC Volleyball Player of the Week last week as Cornerstone went 2-2. She made 43 kills, 47 digs and 7 blocks in those contests. Cornerstone is currently ranked 22nd in Division III and is tied for first in the league standings. BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 help from Matt Blocksma. The Trojans traveled to South Christian last Tuesday for another non­ conference battle. South started off quick and tallied a goal at the five minute mark. The Sailors continued to press the Trojan defense and took a 2-0 lead with three minutes to go before half. Middleville came out in the second half a totally different team and cut the deficit to one goal when Eric Aten managed to find the back of the net. The Trojans then tied the game eight minutes later when Eric Smith sent the ball to Kyle Preslar who beat South's keeper. The score remained tied until the Discounts for new home ownejs j Quick claims response and sound advice winner of the Godwin/Rogers match Tuesday at 4 p.m. The Trojans received a bye for being the No. 1 seed in the O-K Blue Conference tournament. Scots beat Belding in hoops, 44-41 Belding loves to shoot the three-point shots. Caledonia was determined not to allow them to make them. And Caledonia, as a result, won the 44-41 varsity basketball game between the two schools last Thursday at Caledonia High School. The win improved the Sweet Ladies' record to 9-4 overall and 6-3 in the O-K Gold Conference. Belding attempted 16 three-pointers, but made just three of those opportunities. Caledonia led 12-7 after the first quarter. 26-23 at half and 41-31 after three quarters. Kelley Jackson, Stacy Jenema and Lindsay Walter all scored 7 points for the Sweet Ladies, while Pam Spitzley and Nessa Hofstra each added 6 markers. Spitzley also pulled down 8 rebounds. Walter collected 7 caroms and Jackson dished out 4 assists. "It was a very exciting game and a good defensive game on our part," Caledonia coach Jon Meerman said. Another important statistic in the game was found at the free throw line where Caledonia nailed 13of-19 shots and Belding 4of-14. Scots’ equestrians enjoys more success Back to back and back again. The Caledonia High School equestrian team has continued its successful ways. After winning the district championship by more than 171 points, the equestrian A team headed to the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship's (MIHA) State Championship for a third consecutive year. After spending four cold and rainy days at the State Fairgrounds Oct. 5-8, the Caledonia team brought home the fourth place trophy. "Last year we placed third, but there were 16 teams in our division," Caledonia coach Kelly Lloyd said. Trojans big winners at Allegan Invite Middleville's cross country teams were the big story at Saturday's Allegan Tigershark Invitational. The Trojan girls were first in the Black Division, recording the lowest total time in either of the divisions, 124:57. Sparta, in the Orange Division, managed a 127:43. Melissa Quisenberry was second overall in 20:02, Jen Verkerke fifth in 20:25, Christine Dood 10th in 20:53. Elise Nyland ran a 21:03, Katie Richter a 21:11, Jessica Stortz a 21:23, Theresa Miller a 22:01 and Stephanie Simon a 22:39. Middleville's boys finished second in the Black Personal insurance the way it should be. Comprehensive coverage for homes, vehicles, farms, and mobile homes Sailors scored with six minutes left on a comer kick. Middleville will host the Division. The host Tigers were first. Tim Brog was ninth in 17:25, Mike Stortz 21st in 17:58 and Isaiah Thaler was 27th in 18:48. Pattrick Jansens, Alex Robinson and Chris Harkness had season best times of 18:59, 19:31 and 20:18, respectively. Nick Tomson finished in 20:12, Justin Hoffman in 20:19 and Eric Mena in 25:30. For the junior varsity Lady Trojans LeAnn Pitt was first in 23:15, Kaylee Wilke third in 23:45, Breanne Dutcher fourth in 23:50, Amanda VandenBosch was sixth with a season best of 23:56, Greta Gustafson finished in 24:08, Almena Rabbers 24:15, Victoria Stanton had a season best of 24:40, Emily Quisenberry crossed the finish line in 25:28 and Sara Jansens ended in 26:26. "This year we placed fourth with two more teams added to the district. All of the high school equestrian teams keep getting bigger, better and more competitive." At the district level, Caledonia rode away with 533 points. Second place Zeeland had 362 points. Caledonia's C team finished fifth out of seven teams. Freshman Stacie Berends led the Caledonia A team by scoring 123 of the 533 points. Megan Bush contributed 84 points, Lindsey Wyma added 76 points and Allison Drueke earned 61 points. Other A team riders were seniors Marcia Crandall, Tollen Ebbens, Jessica James, Kim Pedlcy, junior Amanda DeBoer and sophomores Emily Dannison. Kate Sorenson. Tim Stouffer and Lindsey Wyma. Freshmen Melissa Baum, Caroline DeVos. Korin Hollinshcad and Heather VanKalker all ride for the C team. "Their competition was very tough since they competed against other C teams with upperclassmen," Caledonia coach Kelly Lloyd said. Brooke Berends and Darcy Stouffer assisted Lloyd in coaching the equestrian teams. Three groomers, Hillary Braun, Tara Heerspink and Megan O'Brien, also helped. 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Not valid unth other offers HANOVER HOUSE TAK­ ING applications for swing shift, fill-in help Must have CPR and current TB test. This does not include night shift. Call (616)948-3619 Best Price^ HELP WANTED: DAIRY needs full-time milker. Cen­ tral Michigan Competitive wages, health insurance, uniforms, housing and other incentives after you've com­ pleted a successful trial peri­ od. Call 1-616-527-8875 be­ tween 9am-4pm. Leave name, phone number mes­ sage - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm Service^ 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 �Page 24/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml October 17, 2000 L&N Carpet Cleaning We’re Out To Take Care Of All Your Carpet Needs! 2 Rooms Cleaned By L&N ; 3 Rooms Cleaned By L&N ! 6 Rooms Cleaned By L&N CALL 241-2343 CALL 241-2343 CALL 241-2343 Trip charges to some areas. Trip charges to some areas. Trip charges to some areas. Expires 10/31/00 Expires 10/31/00 Expires 10/31/00 WHO CAN YOU TRUST... 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CARPET BACTERIA ANO DIRT MAKES CARPET UNHEALTHY FOR YOU ANO YOUR FAMILY! Owner: Operator: Jerry Tom Nystrom, Jr. Wood Bonded & Insured | Carpet matting can be caused by improper installation & cleaning. Call L&N for your carpet answers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-10-24.pdf f00d109ce5858c2f48c71ceb9ece6914 PDF Text Text i and Netos IGS MT IITNO 7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Caledonia kids plan to ‘make a difference’ by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Middle school students will offer volunteer yard work for people who need help with raking and yard cleanup in Caledonia to observe "Make a Differ­ ence Day" Saturday. Oct. 28. The students will rake leaves in the village of Caledonia between 10 a.m. and 2 pm Anyone such as elderly or physically impaired res­ idents of the village who need assistance may call for this service. Neighbors, friends and relatives arc also asked to make the needs of these people known so they arc not missed. Call the CMS Support Center at 8918123 with their addresses so the students can offer their services The day has been de­ clared a national day of giving back to others in 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 43/October 24, 2000 some way, an effort started by retired Gen. Colin Pow­ ell two years ago. The na­ tional volunteer day is pri­ marily for kids, though adult support will be of­ fered for the effort. Caledonia Village offi­ cials will work with the students’ effort by planning to use their new leaf vac­ uum equipment to take up the leaves after the stu­ dents have raked. An extra helper from the Depart­ ment of Public Works will be arranged. Nick Unger has volunteered to work with the equipment. Pickup on the same day will assure the leaves will not blow around into other areas once they have been piled up. Other residents may want to be sure their leaves are ready for re­ moval. Leaves should not be bagged and should be piled between the side­ walk and the curb, and not in the street. Stones and larger limbs should be separated from the leaves and small twigs (six-inch lengths) so no damage is done to the leaf vacuum equipment. The Village DPW does not accept leaves and yard rubble in plastic bags. Though biodegradable pa­ per bags are distributed by the village for such mate­ rials. the leaf vacuum equipment can save peo­ ple this time consuming step if they have leaves ready for processing. Another related disposal issue came up at the last Village Council meeting earlier this month. If peo­ ple have large limbs, fallen branches or cut down trees to dispose of, they can place them be­ tween the sidewalk and the street for pickup. It is important to call village See make a difference, pg. 2 Public official, developer Bill Getty dead at age 62 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville com­ munity was shocked Thursday by the news of the sudden death of Bill Getty, local developer and former local public offi­ cial. Thornapple Township supervisor Don Boysen said, "We are all pretty much in shock here. He was so important in this community." Getty, who died while on vacation last week, had been a trustee on the Thornapple Township Board. "He was the nicest phi­ lanthropist I ever met," former Middleville Rotary Club President Judy Sloan said. Getty had accompa­ nied Sloan and other Ro­ tary Club members to Nicaragua following Hurri­ cane Mitch to help with recovery and reconstruc­ tion efforts. Village Manager Bryan Bill Getty Grucsbcck said, "Bill cared deeply for this community. He invested in its future. He will be greatly missed." Getty had appeared re­ cently at a Middleville Village Council meeting to ask that the formation of a Downtown Development Authority be considered. He wanted to make sure that development along M37. such as his multi-pur­ pose Town Centre, tied in with Main Street im­ provements. Getty was very active in the Middleville Rotary Club. He could be found corralling the ducks for the duck race, volunteering time and energy and al­ ways ready to praise the accomplishments of stu­ dents honored by the club. The family has asked that memorial contribu­ tions be made to the Mid­ dleville Rotary Scholar­ ship Fund in his name. Contributions can be sent to the Middleville Rotary Club. P.O. Box 437. Mid dlcvillc 49333. The funeral was held Sunday, Oct. 22, at Gun See Getty, page 3 TK Middle School cross country team sets records Hawkins, Kaleigh Page, by Patricia Johns Andrea Otto Kelli Zoet, Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Lynnea Henning, Katie Michelle Middle School cross coun­ McKeown, Raetz, Lia Tandy and try team rounded out the Nicole Shoemaker. Sev­ final of four conference jamborees this year at enth-graders on the team Johnson Park Tuesday, are Chancy Robinson, Kersta Gustafson, Jayne Oct. 17. Kennicott and Bethany The girls took first at Kitzrow. each meet on a 1.55-mile Sixth-graders on the course. They ran past teams from Jackson Park, team are Rebecca Winch­ Samantha Hamilton. Byron Center. ester, Hauschild. Sheryl GillhGodwin and Coopersville espy, Kate Wilson, Girls on the team are eighth-graders Sara Heather Hawkins. Abby Quisenberry and Colleen Fox. Winchester's 10:27.90 set a new course record. Sarah Hawkins (11:09.00), Robinson (11:10.90), Page (11:54.30) and Gustafson (12:04.10) were the other leaders on the girls' team. Coach Maggie Wilkin­ son praised the efforts of the entire team, including Fox, who was the most improved the year. Fox improved her time by at least one minute each time she ran. Stretching was an important part of preparation for races for members of the TKMS cross country team Members of the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School cross country team performed well during conference jamborees this fall. Wilkinson said, "The boys' team consistently improved their times each meet at Johnson Park." The five boys on the team include eighth­ graders Ryan Weesie (9:54.80) and Luke Rosen­ berg (12:41.70). Sixth-graders on the team are Neil LaVoie (9.38.80) Troy Merva (12:55.30) and Jon Blocksma (13:29.80) LaVoie's time set a new course record. He and Weesie led the boys this year. In This Issue... • CHS Bands to hold auction Nov. 4 • Caledonia Twp. planners go overtime for zoning ordinance • Yankee Springs planners recommend rezoning • Survey completed for mining request at Harwood Lake �!*■/**• MlOfbCer Page 2/The 24 2000 CHS Bands 2000 to hold auction Nov. 4 include Iserv/one year In­ ternet service ($140), Steelcase chairs, a John Deere #7 Utility Cart ($179), a John Deere Lawn & Garden service inspection ($109), a Tan­ dem sky dive jump ($180), Yamaha Brass Mute Sys­ tem ($3OO-$5OO), Noto's Chefs special dinner ($500) and a one year membership to the Cen­ tennial County Club ($1,000). The main raffle prize is a $2,000 travel voucher. Only 500 tickets will be sold at $20 each. A silent auction for items of $100 or less will be held. These will include home and office items, music items, sports items, bath and beauty products, haircut certificates, holi­ day items, gift certificates. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Bands 2000 will sponsor a "Reach for the Stars Auction" fund­ raiser, which promises to be an evening of fun, food and entertainment from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Caledonia Mid­ dle School on Kraft Av­ enue. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., the silent auction will start at 7 and the live auction will be at 10. Tickets for $10 are available at the school of­ fices and the Caledonia Library. Delicious food and light beverages will be available throughout the evening. Proceeds go to support the bands of Cale­ donia. Many items valued at over $100 to be auctioned 1*4.1* CHS Band 2000 form s "C-H-S" on the field at a homecoming game with South Christian High School. Contempo Salon COHTtMPO COUPON Color or Highlights Practicing before the show, Bryan Martin (left) and Shaun Dill warm up with the trumpet section before a performance and Bambeanos Babies. Patty Rinard, Alexander and Jill are co-chairs of the WITH THIS COUPON • OFFER EXPIRES 11/30/00 Cl JuU SnAvics (fanlsimiioAaAy Salon faA His uniiAs faunilq Caledonia Village Centre • 891*1093 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Beanie 9 9 CALEDONIA Arts & Crafts Bazaar 9 9 : 9 I S7 9 Caledonia High School Saturday November 4, 2000 10:00am to 3:00pm I Kathy Birtels event. FREE Admission • FREE Parking Raffle Lunch Served 11:30 - 2:00 COM££NJQV TH£PAV! V 9 9 9 9 9 CHS Band members perform at a variety of events. Here they wait before the Homecoming Parade. Make a difference, from front page— offices ahead if possible so the DPW worker(s) can be prepared to remove large or heavy objects from peo­ ple's yards. The village has limited manpower for a great many different kinds of work. If work is scheduled for a different part of the village, the presence of tree limbs in another area might not be noted for a day or two without a call. The village number is 891-9384. Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad in the Sun & News *I nleasnve ^HAIR DESIGNERS new \ look! Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main Sc., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! 9 55 years experience 9 Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley Caledonia Ml 49316 9 ‘Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service" Specializing in Weddings 9 A complete floral service 9 Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services F9 own®TS BiU \^°an Call 891-8646 Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets fax: 891-0667 �The Sun and News. Mridtevtfle. Ml October 24. 2000/Page 3 ‘Super Saturdays’ will begin Oct. 28 at TK library T Pre-registration is re­ quired. Call the library at 795-5434 for details. The "Scary Story” work­ shop will begin at 9:30 a.m. Following the workshop the "Super Saturday Play­ ers" will meet to work on "Fairly Funky Tales." The Super Saturday Players are students in grades 6-8 who will be creating a theater performance as part of the Super Saturday experi­ ence. Sign up at the library 57 Taking formation on bleachers of the Myers Memorial Football Stadium, the CHS Rand 2000 gets off to a uniformed start at the beginning of the season. or at the Middle School of­ fice. The theater workshop begins at about 11 a m. fol­ lowing the storytelling workshop. Students inter­ ested in being in the play do not have to attend the story telling workshop. This year’s Super Satur­ days will focus on theater fun. from improvisation to movement to costumes, and will even explore ca­ reers both backstage and on stage. LAKE HOUSE FOR SALE Jenifer Ivinskas //V- / I / L Marching out to perform their show at the first home game of the year, CHS band members step to a disciplined gait. Jenifer Ivinskas will en­ courage students in grades 4-8 to find their own eerie voice in a scary story workshop This is the opening program in this year’s series of Super Sat­ urday programs at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Ivinskas will tell a story or two and then work with students as they create their own tales. Call 945-9554 for classifieds 10718 GUN LAKE ROAD 1 mile past the State Park entrance 108 feet of lake frontage on Long Lake. 2 bed­ rooms. 1-1/2 bath, den, living room and laun­ dry room, 1 car attached garage, 2 story, cen­ tral heat and air conditioning, dock and wrap around deck, Middleville Schools. Price reduceds 139,000 ’129,000. Call days 616-945-5005 Eve 616-948-2691 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Caledonia Bands 2000 presents... Reach For The Stars Benefit^ Auction In full uniform, the trumpet section warms up before an event. Come join us for an evening of fun, food and entertainment. It’s the premier social event! Raffles, Live and Silent Auctions! Food HASTINGS 4 • $2000 Travel Certificate raffle for anywhere you can dream. Downtown Hastings on State St 1 .>00-535-7203_______ >48 • Silent Auction including home and office, sports. Holiday items, Gift certificates and much more! M-SO *tth StuOwnt10 txXum Seating Give* YOM _ A in Unobstructed View hm I iAWtOAT 4. tUWPAY n AM I STUART LITTLt PG) I I________ 1026 1029 | GET CARTER « 100.305 510.115,920 SCART M0«E(R 1215 210 4 35 705905 WORSE BETTT P 4 900 REMEMBER THE TITAHS PG< 12.00 2 15.4 30. 700930 bring rr on »G-i3i 220. 225. 700 ■ | Getty, continued from front page---------------Lake Community Church, where Getty was an active member He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, children Bill of Belgrade, Maine; Barbara, Catherine Beyer, Paul Getty. Kelly, Kary and Tracy Schondelmayer Getty also leaves behind the love of eight grand­ children, his twin brother, Robert, and sister, Colleen. • Live Auction including 1 year of internet service, John Deere Utility Cart, Tandem Sky Dive Jump, Centennial Country Club 1 year membership and more! • Furniture including Cherry table and chairs, Adirondack chair and more Saturday, November 4th • 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm, Caledonia Middle School Tickets S10 each (available at the High School and Middle School or contact Carol O’Malley at 868-6193) Proceeds used to support the Caledonia High School and Middle School Bands �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/October 24. 2000 Blood drive set for Oct. 31, donors needed A blood drive is scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Ocj. 31. in Middleville. Anyone wishing to donate in the meantime can appear at the Lansing Blood Region at 1800 Grand River in Lansing any weekday, or call 1-800-968-4283 to find the location of any other donation sites. Officials said that after Michigan’s Red Cross launched a blood emergency last week, citing average blood supplies of less than one day. there still was no significant increase in the amount of blood collected. The Red Cross is able to stock only a one-half-day supply of Type O-negative. and a one-day supply of most other blood types. "Were falling farther and farther behind our needs," says Dr. Yvette Miller, Red Cross medical director. "Our goal is to stock each hospital's blood bank, then collect an additional threeday supply of blood products to have on hand in case there's a serious accident or a natural disaster. Right now, we re unable to provide the safety margin we normally can." The American Red Cross reports a dangerously low national blood supply as well. Officials note the current national inventory at 39.641 units total, more than 10,000 units below critical levels and more than 40,000 units below optimal levels. National Red Cross Chief Operation Officer Karen Anderson says, "One reason for this situation is the need for blood by hospital patients. During July, distri­ butions to hospitals increased 4 percent over July 1999 levels, and August distributions were 14 percent greater than August 1999." The increased need is caused by more patients needing blood products for surgeries, blood disorders and cancer and leukemia treatments. "Our job is to help keep everyone in Michigan as safe as we possibly can," says Dr. Miller. "We need people who have donated before and people who have never donated to visit a Red Cross Blood Drive and donate their blood to help ___ _ _ _ LOCAL______ CHURCH DIRECTORY \| \SK \ A Living (him h - Serving a Idling lord 9:30a.m .10:45 a.in 6:00 p in Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 6Hih Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Hrian P Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave Le Blanc, Pastor C 0 M M U ft 1 I V CHURCH o place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship ........................ 10 30 a m Youth Group Sunday Evenings..................... /Crv Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrtssey Dykstra. Worship leader Denny Houma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 X'9:3O~"\ f AM Worship; 11:00 AM Chr Ed.; 6:00 I’M Wed A Member of the Evangelical , Family . Covenant Churches of America X^Night 1 Redeemer Covenant Church Jk Saturday Evening Mass . .. .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 (northuvsl of Gun hike) "We are changed by Gods love! ’’ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) 9 30am Worship Sunday School 11 00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11 00 a m Sunday Morning Mass: 9.30 a m. Rev E. Anthony Sikora 792-2889 Church (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH El CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN'REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God v Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m a, \lh 9255 84th Street. Alto Ml 49302 Otf mile east of WhunryviUt Rd Rn P A4a ms Pirw 891 -8440 CALEDONLA UNITED METHODIST Worship Sen ice................................. 10:30 im. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH l-TxAz Wot M-l V tCWcf X.Kwlrt Road) U-nUixl Ml 4914* • 'SK-'W Oct. 29th - 20th Sunday after Pentecost Job 38:1-7; Mark 10:35-45; Sermon Topic “Know ^our Place” 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-891 -8669 Fax: 891 -8648 M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 £ GMM LAKE COMMUNITY CMMRCM -ropam> <?-x--y Ur S.. . • m*; ifn Lakeside Brace N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. AsM. Paslor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Sunday School 9.45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service. .11 do a.m. Sunday Evening Sen ice............................6:00 p in Wednesday Mui Week Prayer................... 6:45 p in Word of Life Clubs.....................................6:45 p.m. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m. & 11 a in. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service ...................... 6 30 p in. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 .30 p m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:.30 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday................... 6:00 p.m. KAY TO» \M-\D SOMMAS KSORk Chrwun Fduotmn Drajar 891 8028 • e in.nl Ivigli" >nr«i >» r v mt MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10.00 a m 11:15 a.m 6:00 p.m Community Church \ Place for Family A friend* 62O| Whitnev ville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a in Sunday School fur All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Buhman • ( hurch Office: 868-019! WWW lakesidccoininunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whdneyville Ave , Church School. SunJi9 9 45 a m P,a,St S'ng,ng 10 50 a m ® Rt/rjjuvml55 Morning Worship II 00 a m /..c. jX Wed Fellowship 7.30pm ■*’*'* Pastor James llodds 616-538-8557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) He devoted io one another in brotherly love 8 30 a m 9 45 a m 11 00 a m Rom 12 10 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Gertie • Paslor David Ziehr Office 891 -8688 • (’hunh V//-987R Clje ©lb Hi me THetljolJist Cfjurcl) 5590 Whitneyvihe Ave . S E Alto. Ml 49302 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday School...!0:00 a.m. Morning Worship...*! 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Baiiard, Pastor Phone 868E437 Jr. Church (Licensed Nursen & Child Care) Rev Norman Kohns 6L6-89I-RI67 Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 oo a m. (Jr. Church k Nursen available ) (. urrcntly meeting at. Enunon.s Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Russ Church 616 891-0281 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Visit our wet> site ww; bnghtsKle org Pastor Paul M. Hillman 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. 7 00 p m Meeting at the Crow Creek Charter Academy Phone 891-9259 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCt1 FIRST BAPTIST BAIyI1ST CHURCH Sunday Si Im m»I Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY save other people’s lives." Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 lbs., be in reasonably good health and must not have given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive. "We ask them to re­ member to eat a well-bal­ anced diet and drink plenty of fluids before they donate.." Miller says. The entire donation pro­ cess takes about an hour, and Red Cross staff can answer any questions donors may have. For more information, please call 1-800-GIVELIFE (fane SUNDAY 8:30 & II a.m., 6 p.m. Childrens Worship and Nursery 9 4$ am Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth mieracikm with God and others Puppet mini sirs for LmF> Multiple Staff Serving >our Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choKCs Peace Reformed Church 616-891 MII9 On A/-3’between Caledonia and Middleville Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 am. Middievine Sunday School 9 45 a m Middievee Mommg worship 11 (fl o rn Rev Lee Zucbman CAvjtch Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WhrtneyWte Ave or 84m St • 891 -8661 Th^ ( hurch where everybody ts somebody and Jesus ts Gird Tempcrarty Meeting at Caledonia High School Sxaoy school 9 30 am S-ndoy Mommg WocSX> 10 30 0 m Scnaoy Evenrg Wonhp 600 pm wed Pra/et & 3oe M 100 p m. Rev Thomas Slays. Rev Kort Bashor Assoc Pastor/ room Mtrvsfnes �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Octobef 24, 2000/Page 5 Bolo-Owen exchange vows Darcie Lynne Bolo and Darrick Daniel Owen were united in marriage on May 20* 2000. Pastor Richard Mcams was the ofTiciator of the ceremony at the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, in the presence of family and friends. Matron of honor was Deanna Carpenter, sister of the bndc. Bridesmaids were Amber Spencer and Jessica Huss, friends of the bride. Best man was Matthew Ncason, friend of the groom Groomsmen were Mcarl Rairigh, cousin of the groom, and Trevor Newton, friend of the groom. Ushers were Scott Bolo, brother of the bride, and Devin Rairigh. cousin of the groom. A reception was held at Cunningham Acres The couple honeymooned in Georgia and now live in Hastings THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Senior pictures needed for TK yearbook by Dec. 1 Marcella Humphrey to celebrate 108th birthday Oct. 25 Brittany Benjamin represents Michigan at Acolyte Conference Page fifth grader Brittney Benjamin was one of 25 acolytes representing Michigan Episcopal Churches at an Acolyte Conference at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. She has served as an acolyte at Emmanuel Episcopal Church for three years. The 10 year old says, "the most fun was getting to explore high up into the cathedral. I really enjoyed seeing Washington D.C. and meeting some of the 3000 acolytes attending the conference." Marcella Humphrey will be celebrating her 108th birthday Oct. 25. She was born in 1892. She is presently residing at Thomapple Manor. CaU945-9554for Sun & News ACTION-Ads Thornapple Kellogg High School seniors must turn in pictures for the yearbook by Dec. 1. Pic­ tures need to be turned in to the high school office. Each of the pictures needs to be a wallet size print, with a vertical pose and a glossy finish. All se­ niors were notified of this requirement in early September. Students who did not have their photos taken at school still have time to go to a local photographer for pictures. Students who do not turn pictures in to the office by Dec. 1 will not have their pictures included in the 2001 yearbook. The Dec. 1 deadline is necessary to allow yearbook staff suffi- I | Presents BARBI'S NAILS [ | $25.00 ofnaIS ; JI 262-3205 OR 795-7311 4691 N. M-37 HWV ■ NEXT TO MID01EVIU.A EXPIRES 11/30/00 ov Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center Duncan Lake Road Caledonia, Michigan A free will offering will be taken. Sponsored by the Accepting new patients 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Outer Edge Salon in concert Gary Scott, DDS 891 -0004 :OUPON FOR NAII 1%. | i I Sunday, JN . 5th 1 1 7:30 p.m. Invites you to come in and meet... New evening (tours • We welcome all ages cient time to lay out the yearbook pages. Seniors also need to turn in a second wallet sized print, glossy finish to the office to be used in the graduation newspaper an­ nouncement. Names should be printed legibly on the back of the pho­ tographs. Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 27 Sloppy joe on a bun or taco salad dix . baked beans, cinnamon apple slices, milk Thursday. Oct. 28 Pork patty on a bun. or chicken nuggets w bread­ sticks. California blend, pineapple Friday. Oct. 29 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun. mixed veggies, apples, milk. Monday, Oct. 2 Rib BQ on a bun or chick cn salad on a bun, corn, pineapple, milk Tuesday, Oct. 3 Turkey fajita or meatball sub on bun. baby carrots w/ranch. diced peaches, milk NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars Steve and^dnnie Chapman Family Dentistry of Caledonia Call for your appointment ... or ham and cheese on bun, broccoli w cheese, pears, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 31 Chicken noodle soup w grilled cheese sandwich or hot dog on a bun. sea­ soned green beans, peaches, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday. <kt, 25 Chili fries or com dog on stick, carrots, blueberry cob­ bler. milk. Thursday. Oct. 26 Yogurt w string cheese or cheesey burnto. tossed sal­ ad. mixed fruit, milk Friday. Oct. 27 Pizza or fish sandwich on bun. com, cinnamon apple slices, milk. Monday. Oct. 30 Cheeseburg DLX on bun J Gaines United Brethren Church For more information, call 616-698-8252 1$ �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml,October 24, 2000 Caledonia Library holds picnic for doll enthusiasts Caledonia girls brought their American Girl dolls or'other favorite dolls to the library for an indoor picnic last Thursday. Activities included a "tea party" with tiny cakes and other treats, a doll story read by Tish Wells, and an American Girl quiz. Tish Wells showed her dolls and told where they had come from. Several girls told how they came to meet their favorite dolls. Many re­ ceived them for Christmas or for a birthday. One girl saved money earned by making her dad’s lunches for half a year There will be a second American Girl Picnic at the Caledonia Library at 240 Emmons St., at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. Bring your American Girl doll or a favorite doll for an indoor fall picnic. Bev­ erage, dolLsized finger foods and fun are promised. Bring a blanket to sit on. For ages 6 and up. registration is required. Please call 891-1502. Most of the 17 guests brought dolls. Some even dressed alike for the special Guests at the American Girl picnic came to partake of doll sized ‘sugar and spice" treats. Doll stories and doll quiz questions were shared for entertainment. ★ THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR! The Travel Store of Middleville is celebrating its 1st year in its new location North Town Center - Stop in during the week 'u’Oct. 29 and jxip a balloon for travel prizes and discounts and help us celebrate? Check out our 2001 Travelville 1 Travel Club Tours. Portugal - June 5-16; Ireland - Oct. 1-11; Hawaiian Cruise Oct. 20-29; Branson - Nov.; Caribbean Cruise Dec. 9-16. Join our travel birds and < k • flock together and save w Call... Christa Reinhart explained she got her doll, Felicity, for her birthday. > w The Paper Trail Gang A group of small busmess/home-oased business owners noted for using the’shoete/ approach’ to record keepiqQ (pameuiarty those in the direct sates or building trades) REWARDS INCLUDE * Complete tracking of income and expenses Easily accessible financial information Accurate and timely tax filing Get off the tax authorities mailing list *** -Ots less paperwork' Members of the Paper Trial Gang are advised to turn themselves in to “Doc" and join THE P.O.S.S.E. 9414 Spring Creek Ct.. North Town Center Mall North edge of Middleville ' Phone (616) 795-1606 TRAVEL ( Point Of Sale Software Enterprises Practical, Affordable Accounting Solutions For Your Small Business Locally owned & operated by REFORMED MEMBERS OF THE GANG 616-945-8946 Message/Fax * 616-945-8967 DEPUTY < �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 24, 2000/Page 7 FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues Everyone’s opinions should be heard or read unacceptable in a free coun­ try to hold the view that only some opinions can be print­ ed and others must be cen­ sored Further, he is establishing himself as the arbiter of those opinions that are con­ sidered acceptable and those that arc considered “junk ” Although he shares Mr Fleischmann’s right to state an opinion and have it freely published; he does not hold the right to determine to whom else this nght shall follow I am sure Mr Kokot’s have a strong opinion I am equal­ ly sure Mr. Fleischmann is strongly in support of his opinion. They are both opin­ ions and they are both guar­ anteed the right to express those opinions in an open and free exchange However, whenever someone comes along stating that editors of newspapers should not print these opinions, it is time for all freedom loving individu­ als to speak up and challenge that statement I, for one, hope both he and Mr Fleischmann will continue, as he puts it, “.. further such outbreaks of social stupidity.” It is the nght to that public "stupidi­ ty” that is one of the corner­ stones of our Amcncan gov­ ernmental system and the freedoms we enjoy. Our public discourse may I suggest that Mr. Kokot develop a tolerance for opin­ ions, even those that dis- To the editor: I read with interest Jordan Kokot’s letter in the Oct 17 Sun and News titled “No. school bond proposals not extravagant” It is clear from his rhetoric that, ch docs not actually embrace the opinion of the founding fathers that all peo­ ple will have the right to public discourse on public matters Still, I would like to engage him in an exercise of this right f irst, his statement regard­ ing Fred Fleischmann’s comments as “ unsubstantiated, full of false or incorrect statements.” I have read the letter in question and would simply point out that Mr Fleischmann has presented several statements of opin­ ion. not fact. For an opinion to be incorrect or false is entirely possible in that opinion is based on belief. I have no idea as to whether or not Mr Fleischmann has factual data to back up his opinion, but then under our constitution he docs not need any He is given the right to speak his mind, regardless of the accuracy of what he says. The point I must really take issue with is his state­ ment that Mr Fleischmann's views should not be printed in the paper He calls free­ dom of press a law. It is not a law, it is a right. It is a right guaranteed to all American citizens under the constitu­ tion, Amendment I. It is f ^Rainbow’s End^ >; > / f Yarn, Craft & Variety Card Shop F and Halloween cards .< < Hours: M-F 9-8; Sat. 9-5:30 1 891-1106 • In the Caledonia Village Centre l Trick or Treat hours in the Middleville area are from 6-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31. Village hall has special treat bags for residents. Trick or Treaters and parents are reminded to be safe, wear reflective clothing and watch for traffic. Parents should examine all treats before children eat them/ us in voting NO on Vouchers on Tuesday, November 7. I Teachers of the Caledonia Education Association want you to know the following about proposal 1: Vouchers will divert monies currently dedicated to Caledonia’s neighborhood schools to fund private schools, thereby raising class sizes and reducing programs for Caledonia’s children. Vouchers put private schools under no obligation to take anyone, not rich, poor or special needs children. Many advocates for minority populations find this proposal absurd. Vouchers will bring an immediate additional cost to the State of Michigan of more than 60 million dollars, according to the Citizen’s Research Council. Vouchers provide private schools with no obligation to make public the way they are using tax dollars. and candy; also SUPPLIES Ak agree with his own. He may also want to become more familiar with what the origi­ nators of our wonderful sys­ tem of government had in mind when they insured us the rights we enjoy Finally, as a wise man once w rote: “State your truth clearly and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant, for they too have a story to tell” Karl Dorr Caledonia Vouchers change the constitution to open the door for “indirect support” of private schools. The wall preventing public funding of private education comes down. (by D&W on M-37) Come see us at www.rainbowsendinc.net Vouchers open the door to tuition tax credits which allow corporations to endow scholarships to a private school and take it right off their tax bill. We believe that public schools, which are open to all children at no cost to families, are the foundation of our democratic society. Send your Correspondence on Personalized Stationery! The Charlson ^rajt PERSONALIZED STATIONERY COLLECTION” features many styles and colors to make your letter writing unique. Please join us in voting NO on Vouchers on Tuesday, November 7. Teachers of the Caledonia Education Association Paid tor by All Kids First!. P.O. Box 80140. Lansing, Ml 48908-0140 — (517) 327-2589 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings 616-945-9554 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Octobet 24. 2000 Michael David Robinson Curtis W. Solomon-----------------------------------MIDDLEVILLE - Curtis W. Solomon, age 78, of Middleville, passed away Wednesday. Oct. 18, 2000 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings Mr Curtis W Solomon was bom on Oct. 20, 1921 at Middleville. Michigan, the son of Glen and Grace (Demse) Solomon He was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1940 He was marned to Vemelva (Nellie) Barnum on Oct. 23, 1943 in Battle Creek, Michigan They set­ tled in Middleville and lived there for 57 years. Curtis was a farmer the first part of his life and then spent many years in road construction. He was a mem­ ber of the Grange and served as Master in that group He was a member of the Middleville Fife Department for many years He was a leader of the Middleville 4-H Horse Club for several years. Mr. Solomon served the Middleville Community as a Justice of the Peace during the late 50 s and early 60*s. He was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends He is survived by his wife Vemelva (Nellie) Solomon, one daughter. Susan (Gary) Rounds of Middleville; two sons. Edward Solomon and (Ally Williams) of Holland. Thomas Solomon of Middleville; five grandchil­ dren, Gary Todd (Ruth) Rounds. Melissa (Michael) Wnght. Curtis E. Solomon. Mindy (Shawn) Hayward. Edward F. (Hiroko) Solomon; five great grand­ children; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Glen and Grace Solomon and a broth­ er. Russell Solomon Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville Rev. Roger Timmerman officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memonal contnbutions may be made to the Amencan Diabetes Association Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville CALEDONIA - Jameson J. Langkamp, age 19, of Caledonia, passed away due to accidental injuries Friday. Oct. 13.2000 Jameson was a member of the United States Army Reserve 301st Quarter Master He was a proud member of the Amencan Legion and Sons of the Amencan Legion Post 305. Caledonia. ML He is survived by his par­ ents. Mark and Shelly Langkamp, his brother. Zac Langkamp, his sister. Lacey Langkamp; his fiance. Jenny Martin; his grandparents, Russell and Barbara Scott. Ron and Mane Doxtator. He will be sadly missed by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and fnends A Mass of Christian Bunal was held Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Father David E. LeBlanc officiated. Interment was at Holy Comers Cemetery The family suggests memonal contnbutions be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, c o Amencan Legion Post 305. 9548 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Arrangements were by DeVnes Funeral Home. iBook now & save over 50% 7 day cruses from Man, New Orleans. Tampa A San Juan J499; Saif to the Eastern. Western A Southern Canbbean J279; J349. H Carnival. The Most Popular Cruise Lune tn the World'. Kas m ftr tuts. awMe ir.ri>m> w » ndhcM • fnou v«w Ub mmm » MMa °** Vamo*. W* (MIMI» *rt *moboh w* <** tn* prw er Cjtwo W tern M Premier Travel & Cruise 7105 Kraft Ave S£ Cotedono Mi 4Q316-9402 (Comer of Kraft & Broodrrxxx) (616) 554-0311 MCtuHe port ctwm time Mr. Robinson was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman enjoying hunting, fishing, playing softball for various teams including the Freeport Shamrock team and playing pool on the Shamrock Pool team. He is survived by his wife. Jeannme; sons. Jeremiah Ray Andrus of Freeport. Frederick Michael Robinson of Freeport; daughters. Rebecca Lynn Robinson of Lake Odessa. Carolyn Renee Robinson of Lake Odessa; mother. Edith Robinson of Hastings; twin sister, Judy LaJoye of Fayetteville. North Carolina; sisters, Karen (Tom) Chaffee of Hastings. Kathy (Max) Haight of Sunfield. ML Janet (Larry) Blessing of Hastings, Linda (Jeff) Ma goon of Hastings; brothers. Steve (Beth) Robinson of Hastings. Dick (Pam) Robinson of Freeport, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Services were held Monday. Oct. 23. 2000 at Hastings* Grace Lutheran Church. Rev. Qr Michael J Anton officiated. Bunal was at the Freeport Cemetery. Freeport. Memonal contnbutions may be made to the Michael David Robinson Memonal Fund Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (Moyer) Russell---------------------------Jemson J. Langkamp----------- Audrey Mrs. Audrey (Moyer) children. 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He was raised m the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1975 from Hastings High School He was marned to Jeannme Kay Send on July 12, 1997 and she survives. He has lived in Freeport for the past 15 years. He was employed at Buskirk Lumber Company in Freeport for the past 22 years. He had previously worked for the Clark Dairy Farm near Hastings for a IT. pw fueK. tot* omm oh* Hours. Mon -Tburs 830-6 fit 8 306. Sat 10-2 www ptemiertrovefenc com tacMMB <M 5C-»» » tatnara** WT Russell. age*82. passed away Sunday. Oct. 15, 2000. She was preceded in death by her 13 brothers and sis­ ters, her husbands, Ivan Moyer and Harold Russell. She is survived by her son. Gene and Bonnie Moyer of Caledonia; her five grand­ Moyer. David and Tammie McSpadden. Mark and Susan Laney. Chuck and Barbara Simons. Scott and Linda Moyer; 13 great­ grandchildren; her special niece, Leia Bruske and many more nieces and nephew s services for Mrs. Russell were held Thursday at the Caledonia Funeral Home Rev. Thomas Sluvs officiat­ ed. Interment was at Winchester Cemetery. Arrangements were by DeVnes Funeral Home William R. Getty MIDDLEVILLE William R. Getty, age 62. of Middleville, went to be w ith his Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000. Mr. William R. Getty was bom Jan. 6, 1938 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Arthur and Lucille (Johnson) Getty. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1956. He was married to Carolyn L. MacGregor on Sep. 30, 1989. Mr. Getty was a builder and he owned the Getty Realty. He was a member of the Middleville Rotary Club, trustee of Thornapple Township, and member of the Gun Lake Community Church. Most of all he was a loving and car- Mark Stanton-------Mark Stanton, beloved brother and uncle, age 68. died as a result of a farm accident Wednesday, Oct 18. 2000. He lived and worked on the family farm his whole life except for the three years he was in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Margaret and Thomas Stanton and his brothers, Robert and Thomas. Mr Stanton is survived by his brother. Donald and Rhoda Stanton; his sisters, Peggs Gallagher and Helen Richard. The Mass of Christian Bunal was offered Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, with Rev Fr David E. LeBlanc. celebrant Interment was at St. Patncks Cemetery. The family suggests memonal contnbutions be made to the Holy Family Catholic Church Arrangements were by De Vnes Funeral Home ing husband, father, grandfa­ ther, and brother, doing kind deeds for his family and. fnends He is survived by his wife. Carolyn L. Getty, his chil­ dren. Bill (Sarah) Getty of Belgrade, Maine, Barbara Getty, Catherine (Stephen) Beyer, Paul Getty. Kelly. Kary, Tracy Schondelmayer, five grandsons, three grand­ daughters, twin brother, Robert (Lila) Getty, sister, Colleen (Roily) Cox, all of Middleville, one aunt Velma Steeby of Grand Rapids, his father-in-law and mother-inlaw, Doug and Louise MacGregor of Middleville, brothers and sisters-in-law, Debbie and Jan Kroes, Eley and Ken Kollar, Barbie and Chris Auten, Jayne and David Peet. Bruce and Juhc MacGregor, Scott and Beth Mac Gregor. Sandy and Jim Ahrens. Many cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of fnends Mr. Getty was preceded in death by his parents. Arthur and Lucille Getty. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 W M-179 Hwy Rev Keith Dragt officiated Interment was at Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville Rotary Scholarship Fund in Bill Getty s name. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville Harold A. Kotseky MIDDLEVILLE Harold A. Kotesky, age 75, of Middleville and Grand Rapids, passed away Oct. 9, 2000. Surviving are his wife, Ernestine; daughter, Linda Sanders; eight grandchil­ dren; seven great-grandchil­ dren; sisters, Shirley (Bud) Arnold; Avalene (Gordon) Wyllie, Delores (Al) Trutsch, and Sharon (Dave) VanRavenswaay. He was preceded in death by his children Marius Thompson, Diana Layne. Harold Kotesky Jr. and Sandra Clark. A memonal service was held Thursday. Oct. 19, 2000 in the First United Methodist Church Rev. Laune Haller officiated. Memonal contnbutions to the Kent County Humane Society would be appreciat­ ed The family was served by Metcalf and Janqhoff Funeral Service. fat 4 MMWd!. that A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activ­ ities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call 945-0526. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 24. 2000/Page 9 Middleville resident enters Livestock Expo Sandra Wicringa of Middleville, has entered one head of Southdown in the sheep division of the 27th annual North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). The NAILE is recognized as the world’s largest pure­ bred livestock show with more than 21,000 entries. Dates for this year's NAILE are Nov. 4-17. and the event takes place at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky, Purebred breeders from nearly every state and Canada bong entries to com­ pete in one of nine expo divisions; dairy cattle, dairy goats. Boer goats, beef cat­ tle, quarter horses, draft horses, sheep, swine, and llamas. More than 220.000 A men can and foreign visi­ tors attend the hundreds of individual breed shows and sales. Winners from the competitions take home in excess of $750,000 in premi­ ums and awards. In addition to the recognition and prize money that comes w ith w in­ ning at the NAILE, the value of the breeding stock is sig- TK yearbook staff selling ads Members of the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School 2000-2001 year­ book staff have been visit­ ing local businesses sell­ ing advertising for the yea book. The advertising in the yearbook means that the cost can be affordable to students. Staff members said they appreciate area businesses which are already partici­ pating and would love to hear from businesses that would like to purchase an advertisement. Any business interested can call 795-3394 and ask for the yearbook advisor. mficantly enhanced Breed association events are not the only NAILE fea­ ture. The expo is also home to numerous youth events that are an important part of the livestock industry’s tradi­ tions. Youth events include: Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup; Youth, Junior College and Senior Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest; National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest. National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest; Junior College Livestock Judging Contest; and National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference. Additionally, young live­ stockmen enter market ani­ mals. those targeted for meat production, in the Junior Steer Show. Junior Market Swine show or Junior Wether Show. These three events arc nationally recog­ nized for the quality of com­ petition and prestige of win­ ning. The NAILE is produced by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and" the Kentucky State Fair Board It is held at the Commonwealths giant Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, which features 1.000.000 square feet of climate-controlled exhibition space Personal insurance the tray O^houia be. MUdUUk Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles Discounts for'policyho!ders‘with honfe'ahd^^g auto coverage Qu ck claims response and sound s the uxiy personal insurance should be. ||HjV}3jh Call for Classifieds Red Ribbon Week begins Andrew Gunning and Nico Galle are just two of the TK Middle School Students Taking a New Directions giving red ribbons to their fellow students to wear during Red Ribbon Week. 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week Stauffer & wiggers Caledonia. Michigan 49316 891-929a �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/October 24. 2000 More trees planned for Caledonia project Caledonia schools and the village last year formed a partnership in an effort that resulted in a $1,740 grant from the USDA for trees from the Wildlife Habitat Improve­ ment program. The 3,000 trees, planted last spring with tree plant­ ing equipment is being maintained through differ- Jenny Workman, Molly Spica and Stephanie Sacha spray around an evergreen tree that has been covered with a bucket to protect it from the herbicide. FFA students spent several hours early in October spraying around the young trees to eliminate weeds that would choke their growth. This maintenance will give the trees a chance to establish themselves. ent groups. Varieties planted included silky dogwood, Washington hawthorn, silky dogwood, red oak. white spruce, white pine, white spruce and white oak. Local FFA chapter members now are working Jonathan Schiefla and Janie Zinger work as a team to spray around evergreens planted in a long row. The trees were planted with automatic planting equipment. on the project, spraying around the trees to dis­ courage competing weeds until they have become well established. FFA Ad­ visor Al Steeby said around 2,500 trees have survived to this point. Lisa Segard, speaking for the village involve­ ment, said more plantings are recommended for next spring. For new tree instal­ lation, 600 American Cranberry bushes are planned. One hundred red oaks and an equal number of silky dogwood as re­ placement shrubs are be­ ing requested for spring of 2001. Scott Rodgers and Kevin Tolan explained that the FFA is spraying the trees as a community service project related to the goals of their organi­ zation. There are around 2,500 trees still surviving of the total planted last year. TK Senior Parents to meet Thursday The Senior Parents will meet in the Page Elemen­ tary School cafeteria at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. All parents of seniors graduating on June 2, 2001, are invited to attend. Committees will report on the progress of planning for the post-graduation party which provides a fun, safe and alcohol-free time for friends, remembering the school events and even a chance to win prizes The latest fund-raiser is a wreath sale. For information about the sale call Nancy Young at 795-7743. wac -*»t • i ji.> i ec l 119 Booths *119 Booths *119 Booths *119 Booths I Anniversary and Christmas = i OPEN HOUSE I Please join us in celebrating our 5 • 4th Anniversary J & Christmas Open House 5 | Saturday, Nov. 4th and • Sunday, Nov. 5th f 10 am to 5 pm Both Days « | Lake Odessa Antique Mall | I x 1014 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 (Exit #64 off 1-96) 2 Z 1-616-374-3089 1J9 Booths ♦, Jiy^oolhsU9 Booths •. 119 Booths. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 24, 2000/Page 11 You already know the benefits of Nextel phones. But did you know this? Nextel Online “Wireless Internet Services • Digital Cellular Digital Two-Way Radio • Text and Numeric Paging Call us, we come to your door. Phones on sale now! nextel How business gets done. aurwoAfzeo »i n * ut»»( Brad Gee Toll Free (888) 246-5985 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION Nextel Online is available on all Nextel plus phones ©2000 Nextel Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Nextel, the Nextel logo, Nextel Direct Connect, Nextel Online, and How business gets done are registered trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communications. MOTOROLA The Stylized M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola Inc. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml,October 24. 2000 Violet E. Adgate---------------------------------------MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Violet E. Adgate. age 82. of Middleville, passed away Saturday. Oct. 21, 2000 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Adgate was bom on June 27, 1918 in South Haven, Michigan, the daughter of William and Kate (Newton) Foley. She was raised and attended South Haven schools. She was married to Robert R Adgate. April 16. 1938 Mrs. Adgate was a home­ maker. She was an excellent golfer and a member of the Yankee Springs Golf Club Violet enjoyed her flowers, gardening, crafts, loved playing bingo, the wild life animals around her home and loved to listen to the breeze in the trees. Mrs Adgate was a canng. loving wife, mother, grand­ mother. great grandmother and great great grandmother and was always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by' her husband. Robert R. Adgate. three daughters, Patricia (Paul) Blossom. Judith (Warren) Kidder 111. Jacquelyn Lewis, all of Middleville, eight grand­ children. 14 great grandchil­ dren. two great great grand­ children. one sister. Emma Goff of Hastings, one broth­ er. Robert Foley of South Haven, and several nieces and nephew s. Graveside services were held Tuesday morning at the Robbins Cemetery’. Yankee Springs Township. Rev. Richard Taggart officiated. Memonal contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville Dr. Zap’s Science Safari to visit Caledonia Library Kent District Library sparks an interest in scientif­ ic exploration as Dr. Zap goes on a Science Safari at the Caledonia branch at 3:30 p.m Saturday. Nov 4. Dr. Zap brings science to life through dynamic demonstrations, wild experi­ ments, and hands-on audi­ ence participation. Participants learn how to make a hot air balloon, see how sound travels through air and experience other sci­ entific oddities. Dr. Zap, Kevin St. Onge, has been presenting science programs for over 11 years, appearing on national and local television shows and repeatedly winning national media attention. Kevin developed the lively Dr. Zap character for Michigan’s largest science museum to stimulate student interest in science learning He com- See library, column 5 Balsam Garland $25 Plus other holiday items. Contact any Khvanis Member or... Cutu'i Rtdauuud • J-Ad Gu^lucs tUa&tt-Rdu Acrwuduu) Basket Centerpiece $25 Mantlepiece (approx ’4) $35 Get your orders in early! Orders must be in by Nov. 10th Orders will be by Nov. 20th Great decorative holiday additions to the home. Middleville Clovers have fun and do good One of the service projects completed by the Middleville Clovers 4-H Club was a food drive to benefit the Food Pantry housed in the United Methodist Church of Middleville. There were 14 members and their parents collecting food from area residents on October 7. This November the club hopes to assist area residents who have trouble raking their leaves. Any village resident who needs help raking their leaves should call 795-3746. Township planners review open spaces amendment by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thor­ napple Township Planning Commission reviewed the proposed open spaces resi­ dential development amendment at their Oct. 16 meeting. Township Planner Geoff Moffatt discussed how having this alternative added to the options avail­ able to land owners and developers. He ^tressed that the amendment would not increase density. One reason the commis­ sion has been working on this amendment is the de­ sire of township residents to maintain the "rural character" of the area. The amendment is an attempt to match the property owners' right of use with the neighbor's question "is it good for me?" Taking some suggestions from the Barry County Health Department and commission members, Moffat will revise the amendment and present it bines physics, chemistry, and optics with a unique knowledge of magical pre­ sentations and theatrics. Dr Zap’s Science Safari is being held in conjunction with the arrival of the new Science Safari Centers at Kent District Library branches this fall. These hands-on learning centers, funded by a donation from the Carol Ann Fleet estate D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome ~ Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The commission wel­ comed Linda Gasper to the board. She is replacing Mike Cravero. At the same time, members said good­ bye to Rex Schad, who decided not to run for an­ other term on the township board He told his fellow com­ mission members, "I think it is beneficial for town­ ship board members to serve on the planning commission, It gives them a perspective. This group does a good service for the township." The ordinance commit­ tee will be meeting to do some noise testing in the township. Quarterly meet­ ings to work on issues which canot be covered in regular meetings have been set for the fourth Monday of January. April, July and October. The next regular meet­ ing of the Thornapple Township Planning Com­ mission will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 in the township hall. Library, from column 3 Christopher J. Hier, Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) at the November meeting. George Slater also ap­ peared before the commis­ sion, asking for permission to house his "halfway house for greyhounds" on five acres on Country Lane. Slater had been living with his wife, their six pet greyhounds and up to 12 other dogs in the process of being adopted in Wayland. Neighbors have raised objections to noise, dis­ posal of waste, impact of increased traffic and other concerns. The special use permit was granted with restric­ tions. If they are not met, the permit can be revoked. Restrictions include a fenced area, no signs, san­ itary disposal of waste, an­ ima) control notification and a limit of 18 dogs on the premises. Moffat also will deter­ mine if screening is neces­ sary by reviewing the op­ eration after six months. (WHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! and a grant from the WalMart Foundation, will rotate among the KDL branches on a two-month basis. For more information about Dr. Zap’s Science Safari, please call Kent District Library at 336-3250 or the Caledonia branch at 891-1502 The Caledonia library is located at 240 Emmons St. Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad today �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 24. 2000/Page 13 CHS mock election is a GOP landslide by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A presidential election was held at Caledonia High School to give stu­ dents the experience of making a decision about political choices and of voter participation. The results revealed a landslide with about four and five Republican votes to every Democratic vote. Township Clerk Pat Snyder said around 760 out of approximately 900 total students voted. Government teacher Jim Felkey reported that around 553 students voted for George W. Bush while 139 voted for Al Gore. He said there were no propos­ als on the ballot. Students voted for Spence Abra­ ham, 544 to Debbie Stabenow's 142. Con­ gressman Vern Ehlers re­ ceived 440 votes to 138 for Tim Steele. He no longer had the numbers when called, so actual counts here may not be accurate. Mateo Pifer talks about the parts of the registration form and ballot choices with Katie Feldpausch and Marisa Woodcock. Chns Aigera neips others register. He earlier voted Republican, based primarily on one major issue. Karin Ermler, a foreign exchange student, found the high school election interesting. Heather Huldin watched the debates, which helped her decide to pick her party. An informal exit poll was taken, interviewing only a few of the voters. The Senior Humanities Class not only researched the issues in class, but helped with operating the election, instructing other students to register to vote and how to fill out their ballots. Katie Feldpausch said their teacher had "picked the most responsible kids in the class to volunteer for the job" of helping other students with regis­ tration. Feldpausch voted all Republican. "I voted for Bush because he's pro-life. I was Republican before. I don’t like what Gore says," she concluded. Mateo (Matt) Pifer voted for Gore, and almost straight Democratic. He said he had not made up his mind before the de­ bates. He said discussing the issues in Senior Hu­ manities, and watching the debates had helped him decide, although no par­ ticular issue made him choose that party. "I be­ lieve the Democrats are more for the working class," he said. Not all the students had watched the debates. Oth­ ers had Heather Huldin said she had watched them and noted, "I didn't prefer one candidate over the other before the debates. Through watching the de­ bates I got a better view of what Republicans and Democrats were. From the debates 1 chose to go Re­ publican." Huldin said, "I thought Bush did a wonderful job and Gore broke all his rules, he seemed rather jumpy and defensive through out the entire de­ bate and Bush kept cool, and actually sounded like a real person. Gore just sounds like a politician all the time Bush seems in- volved with real people." Gwen Freas voted Re­ publican down the line, though she had not watched all the debates. From what she had seen she liked Bush better. She said she had not studied the issues much. Becca Monger voted Democratic, but also could not explain her reasons. Chris Aigera voted a straight Republican ticket. Aigera said, "The main reason is... he is pro-life. That's the major contribut­ ing factor for me. In the beginning, before the de­ bates, Bush came across as being very cocky and high on himself, but now he's coming across... as someone who’s not caught up in the whole hectic Washington DC stuff that takes place there. He's just an out of town guy. What he believes in is mostly what 1 believe, except for the school voucher thing. He comes across as more of a citizen, not as a presSee mock election, pg. 17 West Sheltei//w the storm Wood & Gas Stoves & Fireplaces ee the finest selection of stoves and fireplaces in a range of colors and styles to suit any decor. Choose wood or the convenience of gas and enjoy cozy warmth and stunning design all winter. Visit us soon and see how you can get a little shelter from the next storm. Vermont Casungi Stardance Gas Stove U/e will be closed Nov. 2 through the 4th 795-3536 401 S. Broadway, (M-37) Middleville Adjoining Village Auto Sales Hours MF 12-7: Sat. 9 5 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml‘October 24, 2000 Caledonia Twp. planners go overtime for zoning ordinance by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer Caledonia Township Planning Commissioners have been putting in a lot of extra hours to bring the zoning ordinance into a position to support the pro­ posed new master plan, expected to be finished by December of this year. A manufactured housing ordinance has already been established. Township Attorney James Brown attended the Oct. 16 meeting to help the commissioners priori­ tize ordinances in order of importance for needed re­ visions. Areas thought to require the most urgent at­ tention were: • Communications tow­ ers and antennas. • Private street provi­ sions. • Accessory buildings. • Measurements of road right of ways and methods of determining setbacks. • Sign ordinance regula­ tions. • Home occupations. • Parking areas and reg­ ulations. Brown said once the master plan is adopted, he would advise revisions of the special or non-con­ forming uses, and then of general provisions, in which items would be added if not already in­ cluded. Brown may offer the commissioners sample drafts of such issues. Some zoning ordinance sections are being com­ pleted in advance of pas­ sage of the new general development plan. A pub­ lic hearing must be held by the commission on each section amended. The public hearing on the section on communica­ tion towers and antennas was held Oct. 16. This or­ dinance governs the erec­ tion of cell phone towers, a controversial issue. The commissioners said all communication towers would require a special land use permit, whether built in a residential, agri­ cultural or other situation, to be sure the use is com­ patible with existing uses. In some cases screening might be indicated. Amateur radio antennas over 50 feet would also be a special land use A rule for towers of all types would require being placed at a distance from the property line equal to the tower height. Safety for neighboring property is the goal. Communication towers have been built with guy wires, or in a monopole or triangular construction which enable the tower to collapse inward, rather than to topple over, for maximum safety. The communications in­ dustry says the towers can communicate for ten miles if the terrain is flat, but where it is hilly, a tower may only reach three or four miles, requiring the erection of towers all over the landscape. Local plan­ ners are interested in pre­ venting the proliferation of towers, or of at least min­ imizing their numbers and impact on the aesthetics of the area. Commissioners therefore set a minimum of four users per tower. 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The prospectus for The Hanford Mutual Funds will be available at the seminar These contain more complete information about the funds, including all charges and expenses, and should be read carefully before investing or sending money The Hanford Mutual Funds are underw ritten and distributed by Hartford Securities Distribution Company. Inc. New Discounts and Payment Plans Available The ISSb Hartford is bulkier. If over 200 feet, the FAA requires lighting on towers to warn low flying aircraft of their presence. Some townships require lighting on towers less than 200 feet, but Caledo­ nia would like not to have lighting, in order to lessen their impact. Near the air­ port, the FAA may still re­ quire lights. TV towers must not ex­ ceed 50 feet in height or 15 feet if mounted on a building. TV towers may be located in the side or rear yards, (not in front) whether in residential or commercial districts and must be located at a dis­ tance from the property line equal to the tower height. A satellite dish less resolved had to do with where setback measure­ ments would be estab­ lished for determining acreage, road right of ways and widths, center of road, standards governing gravel width and depth, asphalt width and depth curbing or ditches, tree preservation and more. Establishing consistent standards has been difficult. At one point a rule that did not include road areas as part of two-acre land splits resulted in people owning two-acre lots unable to build on them without a variance, or not at all. Commissioners would like to find a way around this restriction while finding a uniform standard for private roads. Yankee Springs planners recommend rezoning by Patricia Johns Staff Writer After a public hearing Thursday night members of the Yankee Springs Town­ ship Planning Commission approved 4-2 a request by Jerry Entin to rezone his commercial property at 2342 Yankee Springs Road from C-2 to C-3. Nearby residents con­ cerned about increased traffic, noise, environmen­ tal problems and unsightly outdoor storage asked dur­ ing the hearing that the property remain at its C-2 designation because of fears about future u$ps. Entin told the board that he wanted his tenant who works on boat engines and motors to be able to con­ tinue doing so. One of the building has been vacant for more than five months and Entin would like to have the flexibility of rent­ ing to someone who wants to do auto repair on the site. Members of the board discussed having the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals give an interpretation of the C-2 provisions that allow for retail sales and repairs. Questions were raised about whether this allowed all repairs or only shoe and gun repairs. This rezoning recom­ mendation now will go to the Township Board to re­ view and vote on al the next meeting Thursday, Nov. 9. Demonstrating what a difference a year makes, the special exception use permit public hearing and site plan review for Cen- LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month, 2 Month. 3 Month or 6 Month Policies ' FREE QUOTES ~ 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 than three feet in diameter would not apply to the front yard prohibition. Planning Commissioners sent a proposed ordinance governing accessory build­ ings to the Township Board, which has voiced general approval of the sliding scale concept in which the number of square feet of accessory building would be based on the acreage of the par­ cel. They liked the multi­ ples based on 600-square foot increments the best. Private Street provisions are likely to be discussed soon. Brown said ideally the standards governing private roads would be uni­ form throughout the town­ ship. Issues mentioned to be STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 9809 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia, MI 49316 tennial Communications was almost perfunctory. Last year the township held many hearings and heard views both pro and con on the feasibility and safety of communication towers. Eventually Nextel Communications did re­ ceive approval for the communication tower in­ stalled on farm property along M-37, owned by Tom Robinson. Centennial's request to co-locate on the tower will not add to the height of the tower and its little building will be installed within the existing fenced area. Mike Shadow answered questions from the board and received encouragc- ment from the audience to improve cell phone cover­ age of the Yankee Springs area. In other matters follow­ ing research by zoning administrator Ken Wor­ sham. it was determined that the Middleville Tool & Die building on Bowens Mill Road was zoned C-3 on Aug. 8. 1996. Work sessions on the zoning ordinances will be held tonight, Oct. 24, and Wednesday, Nov. 8. Both meetings begin at 7:30 and will be held in the Town­ ship Hall. The next regular meet­ ing of the Yankee Springs Planning Commission will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. Gaines Township site of new South Christian by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The South Christian High School Board of Education has received approval to begin the relocation process for the entire campus to a new 130-acre site on the west side of Kalamazoo Avenue between 76th and 84th streets. At a school constituency meeting Oct. 11, the board received overwhelming approval to begin the process of selling the current 127,000-square-foot facility located on 18 acres at 160 68th Street S.W.. School officials will begin a campaign to raise capital for costs of site work, design and construction of the new campus. The board said, in a prepared statement: "The current facility, though described as being in excellent condition, was not designed to handle 835 students. Short on classrooms and with congested hall conditions, the flow of traffic bottlenecks as students move between classes. The school has added two portable classrooms but this is not seen as a permanent solution. "The enrollment al the school was capped at the present number this year by the board. No one was pleased with the necessity of that decision, although it allows officials to provide a learning environment during the interim while the move is being arranged." Phase I of the fundraising goal is for $8, million. Construction will not begin until $6 million is raised in cash, pledges or in-kind gifts. Phase I construction will include design of new academic facilities, site work, utilities and construction of athletic fields. Phase II construction will be to erect the new academic facility. This phase will begin when the current high school is sold and based on the selling price, additional funds are raised. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/October 24, 2000/Page 15 Caledonia Village mulls computer upgrade by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Rapidly changing com­ puter technology can be costly to small municipali­ ties, just as some private and business owners of personal computers and programs have learned. Caledonia Village offi­ cials want to take a hard look at the cost of com­ puter programs used in the office for various func­ tions, and at last tabled the issue to investigate further. A recommended upgrade was discussed Oct. 9 with Barb Craig, representing Fund Balance, the current computer support provider. The village bought the program applications two years ago, and while the software does a good job, the provider now wants $9,076 to upgrade the Windows '95 programs to Windows '98. Officials are being told the old support contract will run out and there will be no support for the programs they are now using after April 1, 2001. Support will cease on General Ledger, Payables and Purchase Order pro­ grams. Upgrades will con­ tinue support on Utility Billing and Payroll. Village officials might be able to continue with­ out support, but arc afraid of serious problems if they do. The village could con­ tinue the present contract for the next few months, giving officials time to make the next decision. Village President Daryl Penfold said the cost of $250 per month for a sup­ port contract allowing the village to call the provider with a question, he ques­ tioned whether the village was being a good steward of the public money. The village is also a rather small scale customer, with only one work station us­ ing equipment and pro­ grams. "This may be too costly for us," he said. Craig said the support available to the village is more than simply asking questions. "We include software updates, such as in W-2 forms as a part of the support plan. The plan allows you to budget for every kind of support, such as modem support. The first year the village was looking at getting it all running smoothly.” "We find users need help with software, but also with accounting pro­ cedures, or hardware and systems setup, setting up computers, and printers. We help the customer not only with our software, but all that goes with our soft­ ware. We must hire people who arc qualified. "Some users don’t al­ ways use our support every YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTEREST­ ED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEET­ ING ON THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 16, 2000. COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERN­ ING THE FOLLOWING 1 ZOC 00-10-06, PARCEL ID NO 200-009-00; A REQUEST BY DANIEL BORST. 154 BARLOW LAKE RD TO REZONE 49 ACRES OF HIS PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO HALL RD FROM THE 'AG. AGRICULTURE" ZONING DIS­ TRICT TO THE *RL, LOW DENSITY" ZONING DISTRICT 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEAR ING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPT­ ED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NEC­ ESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS) DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION month, but it is like insur­ ance. It is already bud­ geted to be sure nothing goes wrong.” Village Manager Sandy Ayers said the support had been used. If charged on a per call basis, the total cost would have been the same amount as it was on a per month charge. Up­ grades to the system were made over the two-year period as a part of the sup­ port contract. If the village opts to up­ grade to Windows ’98. the fee charged would include installation of new pro­ grams setup and training, $800, and data conversion to Windows applications. Part of this would include other program data, so old accounts arc included. "So you don’t have to re-enter budget figures, journal en­ tries, utility accounts." Craig explained. A techni­ cian would see that the data conversion runs smoothly. "We set up the printers, security, and more. All is included as a part of the setup charge, Craig said. Some people present asked why not buy Win­ dows 2000? Craig ex­ plained that Windows '98 was a stable, proven sys­ tem which would also run on the existing equipment. "Going to Windows 2000 would involve a different operating system. "Our software will work on the Freeport goes without phone service Residents of the 765 telephone prefix area around Freeport were without phone service for more than two hours on Oct. 10, according to vari­ ous reports. Citizens were first noti­ fied via local media at about 12:44 p.m. that if they needed emergency services, Barry County Central Dispatch would not be able to receive the call and that they were to use a designated seven digit number instead. But citizens were also unable to use that number and had no telephone ser­ vice until the problem was resolved at about 3:20 p.m. A Consumers Power crew working the Freeport area allegedly cut a tele­ phone line. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day *7 dip a week For Sun & News 301 ACTION-Ads! present equipment, and also on Windows 2000," she explained. "We re­ wrote it in Windows pro­ gram language to ensure it would run on Windows ^95 and on future systems. It is more expensive, but you are ensured these programs will run on new systems and on new computers in the future." At present the village software systems are DOS based, because that is what will run on the older equipment. One program. Fund Balance needs DOS to run. The fee charged by the service provider would include conversion of data from the present DOS ver­ sions into a Windows for­ mat that could be automat­ ically converted to new versions of Windows in the future. Craig explained Microsoft no longer sup­ ports DOS as an operating system. "This is a com­ plete re-write," she said. When village officials asked if other providers of­ fered more competitive pricing, Craig said to be sure these programs were more than conversions of old codes, and that they would run on new PCs in the future. "Ours will," she said. Penfold said earlier the upgrades were offered for $12,000, but the evening of the meeting another of­ fer was made for $3,700 less, "If we decide tonight." Craig explained the dis­ count pricing was offered earlier in the year to switch from DOS*to Win­ dows according to a na­ tionally circulated price list, which Fund Balance was extending to them to give the council time to review the information, even though the national offer was finished. She said the company bills everyone the same amount on an ongoing ba­ sis. because all Fund Bal­ ance's customers get the same product, and to do otherwise would not be fair. She said the only variant between customers was the number of users in different offices. One resident in the au­ dience said the 25 percent discount being offered to ongoing users was very high, and that a 15 to 17 per cent discount to up­ grade was more common for previous customers. Craig said requirements by the state change all the time, and the village could rely on Fund Balance to keep up to date with these financial reporting re­ quirements. She said the company had created a module to comply with the latest change in reporting and advised the village be certain other vendors do the same. Ayers said "If we have no support, we have a problem." She said Rehman & Robson, the village audi­ tors, recommended staying with a fund-based type software. She said without support the village would not know if they were be­ ing in compliance with re­ porting rules or not. Ayers said the village would need a new com­ puter to upgrade, and a Gateway for $1,300 was mentioned. The budget, just passed in July, would have to be revised. The council could con­ tinue the present support contract at a pro-rated amount until next April, or until an informed decision could be made, and then upgrade other applications to Windows 98 or later version at a future time. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE NOVEMBER 7. 2000 GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY CIVEN of a Public Accuracy Test of the township electronic tabulat­ ing equipment, to demonstrate to the public that votes cast will be accurately counted for all offices and on all proposals. The Accuracy Test will be held Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. at the THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP HALL, 200 E. MAIN ST.. MID­ DLEVILLE. MICHIGAN. DONNA STAGRAY THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CLERK VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 9, 2000, the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia adopted Village of Caledonia Ordinance No. 00-29Z, being an ordinance to amend the Village zoning Ordinance, so as to adopt Amendment No 5 in the Glen Valley Planned Unit Development Ordinance. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be summarized as follows 1Glen Valley PUD Ordinance Amendment No 5 amends Village of Caledonia Ordinances Nos. 91-1Z, 94-6Z, 95-1Z and other Village of Caledonia ordinances establishing and amending the Glen Valley Planned Unit Development. 2 South Rodgers Court Amendment No 5 provides, among other matters, that south Rodgers Court may be extended south to 92nd Street/Lake Emmons Drive by a pubke street located on an easement extending south from the existing south Rodgers Court cul-de-sac. as shown on the revised Final Development Plan of the PUD The amending ordinance makes other provisions about certain building set backs, parking lot and driveway arrangements for certain of the lots in the PUD, and other matters There are other provisions pertaining to access to parking and loading spaces and the paved width of the extension of South Rodgers Court. 3 Other Matters. The amending ordinance becomes effective October 24, 2000 A copy of the amending ordinance may be examined or purchased at the offices of the Caledonia Village Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, during Village office hours Dated: October 13, 2000 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA 300 �Page 16/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml October 24 2000 Caledonia Twp, master plan hearing is Nov. 13 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia planning offi­ cials announced last Mon­ day (Oct. 16) that the pub­ lic hearing for the draft master plan will be in the Caledonia High School Cafeteria at 7 pm.. Mon­ day, Nov. 13. Residents soon may come into the township of­ fice to review the draft master plan in order to present comments and questions at the hearing next month. Two public notices will be published in local newspapers to officially notify residents of the hearing date. After public comment is received next month, the Planning Commissioners will review the opinions expressed and attempt to resolve them and consider them in creating the final version of the plan. The commissioners do not re­ quire approval of the Township Board to adopt the final version, though they have said they would welcome input from the board, and from candidates for the board. The hearing and the fi­ nal version of the new master plan will be adopted after the general election Nov. 7 and after installation of the new Caledonia Township Board members. They hope that all conflicts over various points can be worked through by Dec. 1. A moratorium on rezon­ ing requests that were in conflict with present zon­ ing was first set for Octo­ ber and then extended to Dec. 1. to allow commis­ sioners to get the master plan approved. The pur­ pose was to avoid zoning for a use potentially in conflict with the new uses in a plan encompassing the whole of the township, as well as avoiding zoning parcels inharmonious with existing uses. The moratorium was op­ posed by some property owners who wanted their parcels zoned for uses not allowed in the current master plan, and to secure a desired change before the new plan was in place. In spite of some legal suits, the moratorium has been maintained. Some property owners present at the Oct. 16 meeting complained over the rapid manner in which the plan was about to be adopted. Jim Steketee said the master plan was such an important thing to the community, and the com­ mission had been working on it for so long that the final steps should not be so rushed. He said people would be disgruntled and this was not fair to taxpay­ ers who have not been aware of what had been going on. Steketee said there had not been much time for in­ put from new board mem­ bers (anticipated to be elected), but then just af­ ter coming into office, they would have to take the heat. In addition, he said it appeared that some board members coming on did not approve of the way the plan was going. He said the timing was not well planned. "There will be problems. It looks bad for you guys,” he said. Planning Chairman Roger Keating said there had been ample opportuni­ ties for public input into the process. Paul Emerson said there had more input and the process had developed CPAC forum to focus on school voucher issue by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Parent Advisory Council, CPAC) will sponsor a forum at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, in the high school cafeteria to give information about vouchers. This hotly debated issue will be on the ballot in the J Nov. 7 general election. CPAC has come out in opposition to vouchers, with the main reason given for that position being that vouchers are not in the best interests of public ed­ ucation. The "All Kids Firstmovement will have repre­ sentatives to explain the Accounting/Payroll Clerk Are you looking for an exciting career? Northern Air, Inc., is look­ ing for an accountmg/payroll clerk to prepare bi-weekly payroll, rec­ oncile inter-company billings, prepare monthly revenue and salary reports, and help with month-end procedures The successful candi­ date will be organized, detail-oriented and a self-starter Benefits include medical, dental and vision benefits, company paid life insurance and long-term disability, competitive wages. 401 (k) plan with company contribution, paid vacation and holidays If you meet the above requirements and have a positive attitude, please fax or mail your resume to Northern Air, Inc., Attn Accounting/Payroll Clerk. P0 Box 888380. Grand Rapids. Ml 49588 Fax 616 336 4777 EOE/Drug free employer m ballot language. Superin­ tendent of Schools Doug Busman and Caledonia Schools Financial Admin­ istrator Judy Dean will talk about the effect of vouch­ ers on school funding. The forum will not in­ clude a representative with an opposing point of view. Child care will be pro­ vided for parents with small children. People who would like to contact representatives of CPAC can expect a call back within 48 hours. Call Jenny Frazier at CHS, Susie Hall at CMS, Kris Francke at CES, Penni Homan at DES, Jayne Sherwood at Special Edu­ cation, Lisa Alexander at KLES, or Suzanne Knight at ELES. THE WISE CHOICE STEVE ANTECKI For CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP TREASURER m MY PRIORITIES INCLUDE: V) CONTINUE PROVIDING PLEASANT & SKILLFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE. CREATE JOBS BY INCREASING THE TAX BASE. STUDY THE ISSUES & VOTE INTELLIGENTLY. Experienced: Caledonia Village Treasurer. Trustee and Planning commissioner Neighborhood Watch Organizer P31O for me committee tc elect Sreve Anre:x. S?? Ma r M; 49316 8919401 THE WISE CHOICE more openly the last time a master plan was com­ pleted. He implied the process had been kept a secret from the public. He maintained the planning meetings had not been well publicized. He said it would have been better if Public Access TV had aired township meetings before now. Keating said the meet­ ings had been well publi­ cized, that public com­ ment had consistently ac­ cepted, and it was not the Planning Commission's fault if people don't come to the meetings. He was then asked why the plan had to be com­ pleted just two weeks after the public meeting, and by the commissioners in a situation without further public input. Whether it is better to have more or continued input at multiple meetings when hashing out the de­ tails of the final plan may be a point to bring to the public hearing in Novem­ ber. Not every resident can attend a series of meet­ ings. Others can attend ev­ ery meeting, making the same points again and again. There is a question of how representative of the community a town -style meeting actually is. Perhaps one public hearing will produce a more bal­ anced picture of the inter­ ests of the whole than a series of meetings, or per­ haps not. The survey arranged for by the planning consultant may be more representa­ tive of the community wishes for the final plan than any other voice, in­ cluding planning commis­ sioners who have a lot of background, citizens who have a wide range and va­ riety of experience, the members of a Citizens Ac­ tion Group (CAG). who were selectively chosen, or developers who have fi­ nancial motives on their agendas. Citizen Kris Apol wrote a letter to the commis­ sioners saying, "no one plan can make everyone happy," which may be an outlook which may help people accept the com­ promises in the new mas­ ter plan. She also thanked commissioners for all their extra work, insights and comments, another aspect others also might remem­ ber when the job is com­ plete. Caledonia treasurer to retire next month by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Treasurer Ruth DeVries will retire next month from her Caledonia Township office after eight years of service. The time spent at her post has been an exciting one, she said. When she first came to work for the township in August of 1992, there were 3,150 parcels, for which she pro­ cessed tax bills. . "There are probably over 5,000 parcels as of today," she said. The trend in develop­ ments has been to subdi­ vide in numbers up to 40 at a time, such as in Riverland Ranch, she said. One of the most exciting times to work was during the period of seeing the water and sewer facilities being put in place, and to have had a part in the ne­ gotiations. "It was a lot of hard work," she said. "But it has been exciting. I en­ joy working with engi­ neers, attorneys and peo­ ple with creative ideas." When asked what she felt was her most impor­ tant accomplishment, De­ Vries said, "When I came in to the position, our fund balance was in poor status, because of several law­ suits against the township. Because of making good investments, and using the skills of finance that I have, we now have a rea­ sonably healthy fund bal­ ance in our general fund I'm very proud of that." DeVries said, "I have worked with a fantastic staff here that I will dearly miss." Then she added. "I am not walking away I will be available to help out with any questions by the new treasurer. This is very important* There are two candi­ dates competing for her position on the Nov. 7 bal­ lot, Republican Jill Card- Ruth DeVries well and Independent Steve Antecki. Before serving as trea­ surer, DeVries left a long standing career in corpo­ rate finance and manage­ ment, in which she built businesses up to a thriving condition for other compa­ nies, acting as a consul­ tant. She said under her management, she had left 25 to 30 businesses in good condition. DeVries is looking for­ ward to having more free­ dom to spend time with her husband who has al­ ready retired. "We hope to do some major traveling," she said. ”Wc will have a home in Florida, and spend some winter time there But we want to see a lol of the U.S.A., especially the East. We love to travel." DeVries and her husband have eight grandchildren. She said she is also look­ ing forward to spending time with them, perhaps in some school activities. She said she thought she might have time to do some volunteer work in the future, which she has not had time for while she's been in her township post. "I would like to work with kids," she acknowl­ edged. She mentioned high school might be a good place to introduce a course offering training in finance. She said she thought kids could be taught a lot about their township. Another area of volun­ teerism might be to help senior citizens with in­ come tax. While working with property taxes she has become acquainted with tax problems for se­ niors on fixed incomes. She feels she has been able to be of some service to that group in her years with the township. DeVries said, in clos­ ing, "I would like to say thanks to the residents of the township for giving me the opportunity and the privilege of serving them." Turn those unwanted items into cash. Call 945-9554 to place your ad. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/October 24. 2000/Page 17 Survey completed for mining request at Harwood Lake by Patricia Johns Staff Writer AT Posthuma of C.C. Johnson & Malhotra pre­ sented his findings on the possible effects of a min­ ing operation on the Har­ wood Lake area to mem­ bers of the Thornapple Township Planning Com­ mission Oct. 16. Posthuma reviewed the request by Thompson-Mc­ Cully Co. to mine rock and gravel from 108 acres owned by Robert and He­ len Wenger. The approximately 20 homeowners who live along Harwood Lakes raised concerns about the impact of mining on lake level, water quality and the general water resource of the area. Postuma noted that Harwood Lake is a "kettle" lake, formed as pan of the glaciation process of the last ice age. Since it is a kettle lake, it has no obvi­ ous inlet or outlet. It is fed by ground water The report says that re­ ducing the watershed in this area through the adja­ cent mining should not have a significant impact on the lake. One area of concern is the only below water table mining will be in an area where the homeowner would like to have a pond. Postuma suggests that dragline mining be done not pumping water out. The report concludes that the "proposed mine is on the down gradient side Master planning work will begin in November Members of the planning commissions in the Vil­ lage of Middleville and Thornapplc Township had a joint meeting Tuesday, Oct. 17. This followup to a previ­ ous joint meeting was to discuss an analysis of pos­ sible industrial property within the (ownship. In­ stead those attending the meeting used it as a spring board to begin the master planning process. Members of both boards have discussed the need to update and refine the ex­ isting master plans to re­ flect current needs and land uses. This process planner, Geoff Moffatt, has re­ minded everyone will not be either easy or fast. Fu- ture industrial develop­ ment will be included in the master planning pro­ cess. A subcommittee of members from each board will work with Moffatt. He may lead a workshop on the planning process at a future joint session. Tools which the master planning committee will use include obtaining cen­ sus data, future growth pro­ jections from existing in­ dustries, doing a commu­ nity survey and hosting fo­ cus groups and holding public meetings. Members of the master planning subcommittee will report on progress at regular planning commis­ sion meetings in both the village and township. Art club gets in the mood of Harwood Lake. It is un­ likely that the proposed mining operation will ad­ versely impact the ground water quality of residential wells and the lake itself because they are located up gradient of the proposed mining operation." The homeowners associ­ ation and the mine opera­ tors will have an opportu­ nity to comment on this report at the Nov. 20 meet­ ing of the planning com­ mission. The board also will look at the various mining op­ erations in the township to see how well the require­ ments imposed on opera­ tors have been met. Township planner Geoff Moffatt will inspect min­ ing operations throughout the township and report to the board Nov. 20 as well. Students in the Middle School after school art club have taken to the windows. Students are creating seasonal window displays. Some paint high up... and others down low! Suspected cocaine dealer arrested A man stopped by troop­ ers on Chief Noonday Road in Yankee Springs Township was found to be in possession of cocaine with the intent to deliver last November has been arrested. Troopers said Charles Chapman, 25, of Grand Rapids, allegedly had a baggy of white powder on the floorboard of the car when it was stopped for having a loud exhaust. Chapman told police at that time that he had more cocaine in his underwear and that he was making a delivery in Barry County from Grand Rapids. Three more baggies of cocaine were found inside his clothing as he was pro­ cessed at the Barry County Tail. He was later released on bond. A warrant for his arrest was authorized on June 21 and local police were noti­ fied that the Sixth District Fugitive Team was look­ ing for Chapman. He was later found and arrested by the team and was lodged in the Kent County Jail until last week. Chapman is charged with possession of less than 50 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver and is scheduled for a prelimi­ nary exam in Barry County 56th District Court Nov. 8. Mock election, continued from page 13 ident's son. He's more down to earth than he's ever been before." Karin Ermler brought a different perspective to the student answers, as an ex­ change student from Ger­ many. At age 16 she has received her accreditation, but is not finished with high school in her own country. Her time in Cale­ donia is kind of a break, she explained. Elections in Germany are different from the U.S., she said. There are two dif­ ferent elections there; one for a choice between two parties and another for a candidate for Chancellor. She watched the U.S. presidential debates, and said the issues were the reason she voted as she did. She said she looked at the overall picture and considered all the issues in combination to decide who to vote for, and voted Democratic. "It’s interesting to see what young people vote for," she concluded. Fall is here! Don’t forget to TURN back your clocks. Glass Replacement You Break it - Well Fix It! Personal “small town”service and “big town" know-how • Latest point technology • Only the BEST products used in ports and materials • 100% Guaranteed on repairs for os long os you own your vehicle • Certified collision repair mechanics • Authorized insurance repair facility. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ * Our professional experience since 1969. 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Turkey Trot set for Nov. 11 The Middleville Turkey Trot is set for Saturday, Nov. 11, so runners prepare. The event includes a one mile run for kids 12 and under and the traditional 5and 10-kilometer races for the more experienced runners. Action is scheduled to start at 10 a m. Registration will be held in the Thomapple Kellogg High School cafeteria from 8-9:45 am. TK Re-Run... Former Thornapple Kellogg High School teammates Danielle Quisenberry, on left, and Jessica Davis, on right, ran against each other at the recent Intercollegiate race which features many of the Michigan colleges. Quisenberry is Central Michigan University’s fourth runner as a freshman this season and Davis is running first for Western Michigan University’s squad in 2000. The Intercollegiate was held at the Pineview Golf Course in Kalamazoo. CMU won the event and Eastern Michigan University finished second. TK cross country coach Tammy Benjamin is a graduate of EMU. Davis was fourth overall at the event held close to her college home. (Photo provided) The Preslar-Smith combination again clicked for the Trojans’ fifth goal. South stops Scots in soccer 0T Winners of the 5 and 10 K races will receive gift certificates from Tom Otto Turkey Farm. The entry fee is $13 (with t-shirt), $10 (without a tshirt), $15 (late day registration) or $2 (for fun run participants). A fun run will be held on the grassy area around the school. Entry forms are available at Thomapple Kellogg High School or by calling coach Tammy Benjamin at 7957603. Eighth grade gridders tie Rockford, 20-20 The eighth grade football team for TK hosted Rockford last Wednesday with the game ending in a 20-20 tie. Many of the second half calls did not go the way of the Trojans, but the players kept their cool and played sound both offensively and defensively. TK took the opening kick and put together a nine-play VOTE NO ON PROPOSAL I Supported by Caledonia and Middleville Parents • The cost of the voucher proposal holds the huge potential for a tax increase. • The cost of operating a voucher program would result in drastic budget cuts for Caledonia Community and Thornapple-Kellogg neighborhood public schools forcing reductions in programs for our children. • Public schools like Caledonia Community Schools and Thomapple-Kellogg are required to be financially accountable to the taxpayers. Non public schools accepting vouchers would not be required to be financially accountable to the taxpayers. • Proposal 1 is a huge constitutional change with more questions than answers about how it will work and whether it will be helpful or harmful to our children. Informational meetings are scheduled in both the Caledonia and Middleville communities on October 30. The Middleville meeting will be at the United Methodist Church at 6:00 p.m. The Caledonia meeting is at the Caledonia High School cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. KIDS LOSE. TAXPAYERS LOSE. IT'S A BAD IDEA. Paid by All Kids First? - P.O. Box 80140. Lansing, MI 48908 Matt Blocksma also saw the time in goal. Leading the defense were Luke Shook and Dave Devoermer. The final tally came from fullback Zed Truer. The winning goalkeeper for TK was Michael Hart. drive that resulted in a touchdown by Adam Loveless. Nate Labine made several runs for big yards on the drive. Eric Reeder booted the extra point to put the Trojans ahead 8-0. Rockford scored late in the first quarter, but missed on the extra point attempt. In the second quarter, the TK offense put together a nine-play drive that resulted in a 25-yard touchdown run by Ed Landon. The drive was kept alive by a pass from Reeder to Jodie Scott on a fake punt. At that point, TK led 14-6. • The Trojan defense held the Rams, giving the ball back to the offense. TK was able to mount an 11-play drive that was capped off with a touchdown pass from Chris Humphrey to Jodie Scott. Cliff Tomson made a key catch on the drive which put the Trojans ahead 20-6. In the second half, Rockford made some defensive adjustments and held the young Trojans scoreless. Rockford scored twice and make it a 20-20 game. The young Trojans travel to Rockford to close out their season Wednesday (Oct. 25). Caledonia lost to rival South Christian in O-K Gold soccer 3-2 Oct. 17 in a double overtime shootout at South Christian. South won earlier in the season 2-0, but Caledonia was very well prepared this time around. The Fighting Scots scored first on a goal by Matt Schupp. After the Sailors tied it, 1-1, Dan Clark rifled a shot past the South goalkeeper to put his team ahead 2-1. South evened things with three minutes to play, but Caledonia nearly won it in regulation. The Sailors eventually won on a penalty kick shootout. Ninth graders, junior varsity win for Scots With scores from Mike Mesecar, Angel Castillo, Tom Daniels and Jim Haisma, Caledonia's ninth grade football team blanked Sparta 27-0 Oct. 19 to conclude its season on a high note. Playing solid on the offensive line were Zach Larson, Nick Neely, Jeff DeLange, Chad Sevensma. Brian Derks, Mike Morgan and Brad Swartz. The ninth grade gridders were 8-1 for the season, 7-0 in the O-K Gold Conference. The junior varsity football team also won, 3627, over Sparta. All of the Scot players saw action as the team concluded with marks of 5-4 and 4-3. Rogers conies back to beat Lady Trojans Wyoming Rogers shot past Middleville in girls varsity prep hoops last Tuesday (Oct. 17), 53-36 The Lady Trojans held a two-point lead after the first quarter (13-11) and trailed by just two points at half (1715), but the Golden Hawks took control of the game in the third quarter, holding the black and orange to just four points. Erin Robertson had 14 points and 7 rebounds, Andrea Bouma collected 6 caroms and dished out 5 assists, Becky Cobb tallied 5 points and Erin Palmer scored 8 points. NOTE: Due to parent­ teacher conferences at Thomapple Kellogg High School Thursday, Nov. 9, the Middleville girls basketball games versus Calvin Christian have been moved to the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. 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I I I I �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/October 24, 2000 Heritage Days 3-on-3 tourney winners noted Not Good definitely did not live up to its name as Brad Dalton. Eric Dalton, Chad Stachousis and Rick Manning won in the 19 and over division. Taking the trophy for the youngest players were The Squirrels: Travis Weeber, Brad Steffens, Tommy Enslen and Levi Funk. The back parking lot at Page Elementary School was filled to the brim with basketball hoops, players, parents, coaches and ref­ erees during Heritage Days Saturday, Sept. 9. The three-on-three bas- ketball tournament at­ tracted a variety of partic­ ipants, from the youngest enthusiasts to some really experienced players. The tourney was sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Heritage Days Commit­ tee members said they hope to continue the fine basketball tradition started by the 2000 Heritage Days Basketball Tourney. Call for ACTION-Ms 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day. 7 days a week The Miller Boyz took the 15-18 division trophy with Jeff Forbes, Eric Aten, Jay Lantinga and Kyle Preslar. NEW HOLLAND MONDAY, OCT. 30 Special Financing rates on New Holland Discount on in-stock and stock order parts! Maple valley implement, inc. 735 E. Sherman Street - Nashville 517-852-1910 The Middleville Hot Shots won the 14 and under trophy. Pictured are Ryan Weesie, Bobby Herbert, Brett Knight and Chase Vandenberg. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner mvi@mvcc.com Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Oft TM3 Call (OlO) 795-9500 DONUTS Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville E HOLLAND �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Octobec 24, 2000/Page 21 Both Scots, Trojans win season football finales Both Caledonia and Middleville closed out its varsity football regular seasons impressively last Friday as the Fighting Scots crushed Sparta 36-22 and Middleville rolled past Calvin Christian 39-20. Caledonia was 4-5 overall and 3-4 in the O-K Gold Conference, while Middleville had an overall mark of 5-4 and were 4-2 in the O-K Blue Conference. The Scots scored once on a 35-yard interception return by Jerome Gardner and also reached pay dirt on runs by Brett Higley (1). Nate DeWitt (I), DeWitt again (20), Gardner (11) and Seth Temple (30). After the first quarter. Caledonia trailed 9-0, but rebounded with 13 points in the second quarter, 7 in the third and 16 in the fourth quarter. The Trojans scored once on a fumble recovery by Jeremy Chavis in the end zone and also on runs by Aaron Lalone (13), Josh Tobias (4), Chad Baragar (13), Baragar again (14) and Zia Shook (75). After the first quarter, the game was deadlocked 13-13, but the Trojans responded to the challenge by tallying 14 in the second quarter, 6 in the third and six more in the Area rookie has banner year Wrapping up his first year as a rookie in the Ravenna Go-Kart Racing Series, Christopher Strickland accepted his trophy last week for finishing third place in the point standings. During the 15-week season, the Yankee Springs Township native won several preliminary races and had one feature win. Strickland, 9, is a fourth grade student at Page Elementary. He is the son of Brian and Esther Strickland. His '95 Marguay Kart, powered by a five horse power Briggs & Stratton motor and sponsored by Extreme Graphics of Grand Rapids, is wrenched by his father. Beside his one feature win, Strickland finished second three times, had four heat wins and finished in the top five 14 times. (Photo provided) THINK FALL EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping. backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON’S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7830 Experienced X Eulh Insured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville. Hastings. Gun Lake. Hayland X Bradley areas. fourth quarter. Leading Caledonia offensively was quarterback Ben Busman with 165 yards on 22 carries. Topping the Trojans on offense was Tobias with 150 yards on 17 carries. Scots are running champs in O-K Gold Caledonia's boys cross country team ran its most competitive race of the season and won an O-K Gold championship as a result. The Fighting Scots had a team score of 60 to earn first place honors. Sparta was second with 70, Cedar Springs third with a 107, Kenowa Hills fourth with a 114, South Christian fifth with a 129, Wyoming Park sixth with a 133, Wayland Union seventh with a 147, Belding eighth with a 166 and Unity Christian ninth with a 192. Because Cedar Springs finished third in the conference meet, Caledonia was awarded the outright championship in the O-K Gold. Times and places for the Scots were Tim Ross first in 16:23, Patrick Spitzley fifth in 17:48, Curt Rozell 14th in 18:20, Joel DcBlaay 17th in 18:24, John Rozsa 23rd in 18:39, Pat O'Connor 41st in 19:32 and Adam Puricelli 47th in 19:58. There were 63 runners in the race. Caledonia's girls were fourth at conference and third overall out of the nineteam Gold field in 2000. Tricia Miedema and Amy Busfield finished second and fifth in 20:41 and 21:10 to earn medals. Stefanie Maxim was the team's third fastest runner with a 22:58, Becca Beckett was fourth in 23:51 and Katie Ryan was fifth in 24:45. Strong season ends for Trojan netters Middleville' tennis team wound up fifth out of 10 teams at the Oct. 13 regional, totaling 10 points. Senior Erin Holmes was second at No. 2 singles. She posted a 7-6. 3-6. 6-4 win over South Christian before losing to Hastings. At No. 3 doubles Bnttany Pflug and Cary Middlebush also finished second with wins over Lakewood (6-1, 6-3) and Unity Christian (6- Consolidate Bills'* Low Rates, No Up Front Fees Bad Credit & bankruptcy Accepted 24 hr. Approval Call toll free... | 1-888-35O-2Q27 ext. 246J 2,6-1). Other Middleville wins at tegionals were earned by Jessica Price and Veronika Villa at No. I doubles against Caledonia (6-0, 7-5), Shelly Cargill and Mallory Dobson at No. 2 doubles over Wyoming Park (6-2, 61), Danielle Hoskins and Jena Jones at No. 4 doubles against Caledonia (6-0, 7-5) and Kara Hutchens at No. 3 singles against Lakewood (6-4, 4-6. 7-6). Coach Larry Seger's squad ended the season with a very solid 9-3-1 record. He was very encouraged with the effort his squad gave throughout the campaign. "It was a great conference (tournament), a great regional (tournament); the kids did very well," Seger said. "They really had a great season." 2nd at Gus Gridiron... The Middleville team of (from left to right) Eric Aten. Kyle Preslar, Chad VanSpronsen, Jeff Forbes, Jason DeFore. Jake Williams and Harry Webb finished second at the Gus Macker 4-on-4 Gridiron football event Saturday. Oct. 14. The passing tournament was held at Greenville High School and the area team competed in the boys' 16-18 year-old division. (Photos provided) �Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml,'October 24. 2000 Freshmen Trojans win with last minute score The bus ride to Coopersville was made shorter as ThornappleKellogg's freshman football team rode home with a 2624 come-from-behind win over the Broncos Trailing 24-20, the Trojans started a 63-yard scoring drive. Backs Kurt Bray, Trevor Secord. Damn Tape and Josh Eldridge ran almost seven minutes off the clock, moving the ball to Coopersville’s one-yardline. Secord then scored the winning touchdown with The Lady Trojans celebrate another championship effort at last week’s O-K Blue Conference Meet. (Photo provided) Big day had by Trojan cross country teams Two Trojan runners were individual winners and one Trojan team collected a first place at the O-K Blue Conference Meet Oct. 17 at Johnson Park. Middleville's girls were the first place team with a fine score of 26. Hamilton was second with 52. Middleville's boys finished second with an 86. Godwin Heights was the winning squad with 28. For Middleville's girls Melissa Quisenbcrry was first in 20:13.9, Jen Verkerke fourth in 20:47, Christine Dood sixth in 21:18, Katie Richter 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt Inc RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL Formerly South Kent Asphalt Producers of Quality Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance - Financing Available ~ 616-877-4441 Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! seventh in 21:47, Jessica Stortz eighth in 21:59, Amber DeMaagd 11th in 22:15, Elise Nyland 15th in 22:22, Theressa Miller 17th in 22:28, Stephanie Simon 18th in 23:02, Leann Pitt 20th in 23:12, Kaylee Wilke 23rd in 23:58, Greta Gustafson 24th in 23:59, Amanda VandenBosch 29th in 24:43, Victoria Stanton 30th in 24:46, Almena Rabbers 33rd in 24:50 and Sara Jansens 36th in 25:24. The Lady Trojans had 10 runners who finished in the top 20. Quisenberry's time of 20:13.9 was over 20 seconds faster than second place Sara Sterenberg's (Hamilton) 20:35.4. Tim Brog took first in the boys event in 17:47. Second place John Havenga (Hamilton) turned in a 17:59. Isaiah Thaler was 11th in 18:45, Pattrick Jansens was 17th in 19:09, Justin Hoffman 34th in 20:19, Alex Robinson was 35th in 20:20, Nick Tomson was 38th in 20:27, Jeremy Adams 48th in 23:47 and Eric Mena was 50th in 25:13. wILTSE ’ S AUTOMOTIVE, INC Tires • Alignments • Brakes • Steering & Suspension • Mufflers • Shocks & Struts • Tune-Ups under two minutes to play. Secord also scored TK's first touchdown on a sixyard-run. Tape added the two-point conversion on a pass from Eldridge. Coopersville answered with two touchdow ns to go ahead 16-8. Late in the second quarter. TK cut the deficit to 16-14. After completing a six-yard pass to end Jordan Hartley, Eldridge eluded a Coopersville pass rush and scampered 79 yards for a touchdown. Trailing 16-14, TK recovered an on-side kick to start the second half and promptly scored on a Tape 37-yard scamper. Coopersville regained the lead. 24-20. with a 71-yard drive, but Secord then scored his second touchdown and the happy TKjcam headed for the bus. Other standouts for TK were Joe Ulberg, Andrew Reeder, Brett Knight. Ben Biek, Jason Springborn. Bobby Hebert and Brian Cuneo. Trojans share soccer title, fall to Squires Middleville's varsity soccer team had to settle for a share of the O-K Blue Conference championship after Calvin Christian defeated the Trojans 3-2 in last Thursday's league tournament final contest. In the first meeting between the two teams Oct. 5, Middleville blanked the Squires 2-0. The Trojans opened the game fast last Thursday as Caledonia’s eagers win on all levels Caledonia went 1-1 in varsity basketball play last week and now have a league record of 7-4 and an overall mark of 10-5, In a 61-24 win over Sparta Oct. 17, Kelley Jackson led the Sweet Ladies with 11 points, Tiffany Radaz tallied 10 and Lindsay Walter also scored 10 points. South Christian woi>over Caledonia Oct. 19 by a score of 57-38. Jackson again lopped the team with 12 points. Caledonia's junior varsity beat Sparta 46-18. Julie Slot scored 12, Kristin Deuiaay 8, Mindy Bode 7 and Jeanna Knight 5. Bode pulled down 8 rebounds, while Carlic Sanxter and Slot each made 4 steals. Tough defense was played by Emily Desy and Melissa Gillard. Caledonia held Sparta to 7 points in the second half. The Scots' junior varsity is now 11-3. Caledonia's freshman squad defeated Hopkins Oct. 17 31-27 to improve to 8-6. Rachel Zoet, Lindsay Coolman and Leslie Rader all stepped up for the winners. Trojans golf team learned on the job The season concluded for Middleville’s golf team with an 11th place regional finish Oct. 13 at the Marshall Country Club. The Trojans' team score was a 353, the third best for the squad in 19 years. Portage Northern won the event with a 315, Battle Creek Lakeview ended up second with a 330, Caledonia was eighth with a 341 and Hastings was 14th with a 362. For the Trojans, Tyler Pyke carded an 82, Bob Roush an 87, Dan Burbank a 91 and Chase Vandenberg had a 93. At the league tournament, Middleville took fifth (371) to finish in fourth place in the O-K Blue standings. At that event Pyke managed an 89, Roush a 90, Burbank a 93 and Tyler Wenger had a 99. Coach Bernie Weller, reflecting upon the season, made mention of this team's potential. "This year has been a learning process,” Weller said. "They had the potential to be a really good team, but potential never won a golf match.” only a minute had expired when Eric Aten beat the Calvin keeper for an unassisted goal. Five minutes later, Kyle Preslar set up Aten to make it 2-0 Trojans. This fast start served as a wake-up call for Calvin, as the Squires came back to put the pressure on TK's defense With 13 minutes left in the half, Calvin found the back of the net with a great cross and ball that headed into the goal. Both teams came out shooting in the second half with Middleville out­ shooting Calvin, although they were unable to post a score. With 26 minutes left Calvin tied it up, but the Trojans increased its offensive pressure and posted a number of shots on goal. With less than four minutes left, Calvin scored on a crossing play to make it 3-2. With the win Calvin earned a share of the title with Middleville the regular season champions. Both teams had 7-1 records. 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Ml October 24. 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-10-31.pdf 9bee78c445441d2afbe58297ef964632 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 12 IN CHURCH ST HASTNGS M Your He 49058 dleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 44/October 31, 2000 129th year Both local districts have county commission races by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Voters in the Mid­ dleville, Irving and Thor­ napple Township areas need to select a new Barry County Commissioner in the Second District since incumbent Robert Wenger decided not to run again. Seeking the job are Democrat John Loftus of Middleville, who has run for the position several times previously, and Re­ publican John French, who formerly served on the Middleville Village Coun­ cil. In the Yankee Springs and Orangeville township areas incumbent Republi­ can Clare Tripp is running against newcomer Dee Lowell, a Democrat. Additional information about these candidates in* eluding the results of a candidate forum held Oct. 27 at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings will be printed in the Thursday, Nov. 2, Banner. John Loftus Due to illness Loftus was unable to complete the candidate question­ naire. He did not appear at the First Friday candidate forum James French James French says he is running "to continue mak­ ing Barry County a great place to live." He became a teacher for the Thornapple Kellogg schools in 1969 and is now retired. He served on the Middle Village Council and was elected to one term as the village presi­ dent. He is a member of the Middleville Lions and serves on the Friends of Thomapple Manor, the Our Land and the Thornapple Fire committee. Land use is the most pressing issue. French said he would like to "preserve what we have and to con­ trol future growth." He hopes to provide the county with the best pro­ fessional services possible. The greatest threat to Barry County is the amount of uncontrolled growth taking place. Pos­ sible solutions include co­ operation among planning and zoning boards in the community, preservation of farm land and cluster development. French reported that he supports the Thornapple Manor millage request. He said, "I would like to see the county develop a county complex with the old city hall and surround­ ing property." He concluded by saying, "I hope to represent the people of the Second Dis­ trict to the best of my abil­ ity." Clare Tripp Clare Tripp is running for her second term serving the Sixth District as a county commissioner. She has lived in the Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships area for more than 23 years. Her business experience includes 13 years as owner and operator of Southside Pizza and for the last 10 years she has been the of­ fice manger in the law of­ fice of David H. Tnpp. She is a former Court Appointed Special Advo­ cate volunteer and contin­ ues to serve on the CASA board. Tripp sees that un­ planned growth is the most important issue facing the community and would like to see the county help communities work to­ gether. She also believes that it See county races, page 2 ‘The QuizL is individual regional champ Trojan girls win regional cross country crown again Sleeping driver hits Hart Animal Hospital Here are two views of what happened when the driver of a van traveling north on Route 37 fell asleep early in the morning on Thursday, Oct. 26. The van careened across the highway, over landscaping, knocked out a traffic sign, caromed across the driveway and smashed into the front of the Hart Animal Hospital. The hole in the wall is now covered and business continues as usual at the animal hospital. Schad to run for open seat in Thornapple Township The Division II regional champion Middleville girts’ cross-country team (back, from left) Amber DeMaagd, Katie Richter, Elise Nyiand, coach Tammy Benjamin (front row) Christine Dood. Jennifer Verkerke, Jessica Stortz and Melissa Quisenberry. by David T. Young Editor The Middleville girls’ cross-country team took a giant leap forward Saturday tnihetr quest to repeat as Division II state champions. The Trojans captured their second straight re­ gional crown with 56 team points to outrun the 14- team field at the Grand Rapids Christian Recreation Center. See cross country, pg. 17 by Patricia Johns There are no challengers in the Thornapple Town­ ship elections next Tues­ day, but there will be a change. The Oct. 18 death of Bill Getty, who was running unopposed, has left an opening. Rex Schad who had originally decided not to run for another term has accepted the nomination by the Township Republi­ can Committee for the open position. His name will replace that of Getty on the ballot. The local Republican committee acted accord­ ing to a General Election Law provision, which al­ lows the replacement of a candidate dymg before an election. The other candidates running unopposed in Thomapple Township are Don Boysen for supervisor, Donna Stagray for clerk. Shirley Eaton for treasurer and Walter Eavey, Michael Kelley and Susan Vliestra for trustees. All are incumbents except Vliestra. In This Issue • Only race in Caledonia Twp. is for treasurer • Caledonia Fire Dept, to get upgraded equipment • Public hearing held on DBA in Middleville • Caledonia schools to pursue third Durant lawsuit �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/October 31,2000 County commission races, from front page is very important to report township concerns to county officials, including commissioners. Dee Lowell Dee Lowell hopes to re­ evaluate the county gov­ ernment if she is elected. She said, "It's time to put someone in office who can think outside the box." Lowell was born and raised in Barry County. She graduated from Hast­ ings High School and Cen­ tral Michigan University. She serves as an advisor to the Barry Community Foundation's Youth Advi­ sory council and is cur­ rently the president of the Hastings Jaycees. She owns and operates Great Lakes Sign Designs and Sharp Park Campground Developing a vision for the future is on of the is- sues facing the county. Lowell said, "We need to develop a plan for the fu­ ture by setting long and short term goals and then working to accomplish them.' She said she sees the growth of large cities around Barry County threatening the area's natu­ ral resources. As a solu­ tion, Lowell suggests the county continues to pro­ mote economic growth and prosperity while managing the areas green space. While the time and ef­ fort required as Jaycee president has cut down on the time Lowell has had for campaigning, she be­ lieves the job has made her a stronger and more viable candidate for the commissioner's position. Lowell said, "I promise You're invited to a Spaghetti Supper Saturday, November 11 5:30 - 8:30 pm at th. Caledonia Sportsman Club on Coldwater Road South of 100th Street Adults: $4.50 Children (under 12): $2.50 616-891-1165 I? |W. James French John Loftus to be a voice for the con­ stituents of the area. My term as Jaycee president ends Jan. 1, so I will be by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Kathee Pierce is running as a Republican and Joe Bush as a Democrat for the supervisor's position in Irving Township. This is the only con­ tested race in the town­ ship. The winner will re­ place long-time supervisor Milton Buehler. Running unopposed are Republicans Emily Harri­ son as clerk, Kris Reigler for treasurer and James Harrison and Richard Raymond as trustees. 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Tampa 4 San )uar Dee Loweii available to residents by telephone, weekly coffee J279, Pierce were sent question­ naires prior to the election. The following is the infor­ mation they returned. Joe Bush "I've been a lifetime res­ ident of the township and feel this is an opportunity to serve the community. Bush graduated from Hastings High School and attended college for two years. He said, "I am a dedicated family man with a lovely wife, Lorraine, and two daughters, Lauren and Audrey." He has run a successful small business for 20 years. Bush Body and Re­ pair. His interest in cars and trucks goes en­ trepreneurial spirit and ex­ perience as an automotive and diesel technician. He is also a veteran of the late model ASA and NASCAR Truck Racing circuits. Bush says, "Irving Township has always been my home. I feel it’s a great place to raise children. I have a great desire to maintain this environment for the future." Bush invites voters in Irving Township to get to know him by visiting his web site at www.joebush.com. He concluded by sayihg, "I know I can represent you and get the job done." Kathee Pierce Pierce says, "I was at­ tending township meetings regularly so when the sub­ ject came up of Milton Buehler's retirement, he asked me if I'd run." Pierce has a master's degree in business admin­ istration from Western Michigan University. She prepared for running for of­ fice by attending public servant candidate school last spring. She graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1981 and is currently working on a bachelor of information systems degree at Ferris State University, in coop­ eration with Grand Rapids Community College. The issues Pierce thinks are most pressing for the community are land use, safety and education; The loss of community is the greatest threat Pierce sees. "Not knowing your neighbor or feeling safe enough to move around your neighborhood freely" she said, is a seri­ ous problem. Solutions to this threat include community newsletters and papers, lo­ cal events like Freeport Fun Day and Summerfest, even the reading programs at the libraries add to the feeling of community. Pierce said she would like to see these programs continue. She said, "I see a need to monitor and work with local school sys­ tems so they can maintain their edge in educating our children." She concludes, "We need to continue to elect people with a genuine in­ terest in the community like Sheriff Steve DeBoer, who actually do more than just their job to promote the community. Call for classifieds 945-95M or 1-800-870-7085 21 Hoars a dap 7 dajs a utk for Sia l News ictioa-Ads! J349. ^88SS3®SSS8S8SSS8S8S8S88S®S8S3S88^8S3S888888SSS8^^^^KS3^S8^S8S888^ H Carnival. | Invites You to Attend Our | Sad to the Eastern. 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Antecki has a diverse background in both the private and public sectors. • Past Caledonia Village treasurer, trustee and plan­ ning commissioner. As treasurer, he was ap­ pointed as the only village representative to the Taxa­ tion and Finance Commit­ tee with the Michigan Municipal League. • Appointed to the Community Block Grant Committee with the City of Grand Rapids. • President, treasurer and trustee of a neighbor­ hood association in Grand Rapids. • Customer service rep­ resentative for the U.S. Treasury. He also owns a tax planning and preparation corporation. • Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Calvin College and has been a social worker. He has a master's degree in health administration from Cen­ tral Michigan University. Antecki is married with two children. He is a 14year resident of Caledonia. Antecki is a Republican, but because he filed after the partisan deadline, had to file as an independent. Several questions asked earlier in the year of all the candidates were an­ swered by Antecki as fol­ lows: • Most important issue: Antecki identified Steve Antecki growth as the major issue. "I support the idea of a master plan for the com­ munity, but I am cautious about the plan being too detailed to the point that property owners lose con­ trol over their property. I believe in the less gov­ ernment, the better. "I believe each property owner has the ultimate say in what the township be­ comes and the government should provide some guid­ ance. Growth is occurring throughout the area. I would network with other governments to look at how they respond to their growth.'’ • Township office staff changes? "People leave a job for three reasons: they found something better or more challenging, they have an immediate emergency they have to respond to, or there is something wrong within the office that drove them away. I've been told its a combination of all three reasons, but further searching brings the last reason to surface too often. "If elected I would like to suggest a day each month or quarter where all the staff can meet to dis­ cuss procedures openly ADA-LOWELL 5 Jill Cardwell and just get to know each other. This may entail closing the office or staffing it with a minimum of staff.” Antecki also sug­ gested bringing in various speakers to speak to staff. • Your vision: Antecki said, "Ideally, I envision the highest con­ centration of housing, with smaller lots if needed, to continue around the Vil­ lage. I would like to see smaller parks required in this higher concentration. This will also allow both governmental units the op­ portunity to provide water and sewer service. The fur­ ther away from the village, 1 envision larger lot sizes with more green space and parks. But the ultimate re­ sponsibility of what Cale­ donia becomes is up to its citizens. Oh, yeah, a new up to date library!" • Community library? "Much effort has been put into the library but the fact remains, we still have the same small space. "Our community is grow­ ing, but the library is stag­ nant as far as providing additional services. I sup­ port giving concerned citi­ zens the opportunity to re­ sume fund-raising efforts with township support. If this really starts again, I believe a new library can be built within three to four years or sooner with­ out a millage." • TV access channel: "I have had both good and not so good experi­ ences with the local TV. Naturally you need people who know how to use the equipment but more impor­ tantly, these same people should provide a high level of courteous customer ser­ vice." • The fire and safety millage. "One of the basic re­ sponsibilities of local gov­ ernment is providing a sense of safety/protection to its citizens. I support it for this reason However, since this is a bond issue, the ultimate responsibility for providing this protec­ tion is up to each person to vote their conscience." • Why you? Antecki said he is run­ ning on a platform of pro­ viding pleasant and skillful customer service. He sup­ ports creating yobs by in­ creasing the tax base. Antecki said he is best for the job because. "With my past experience, I will 'Hit the road running.' be­ cause my learning curve will be shorter than a per­ son with little government experience. I will concen­ trate on providing cus­ tomer service as I have in the past. I am a low keyed person and have received many compliments from village citizens for the ap­ proach I have " Jill Cardwell is a resi­ dent of Alto, married, with two children attending Caledonia public schools. She is employed at Nova Care Rehabilitation, a national provider of out­ patient physical therapy services. She has worked there for six years in both marketing and administra­ tion. During this time she has been directly responsi­ ble for negotiating and im­ plementing financially se­ cure contracts with both employers and insurers, as well as coordinating the day to day administration of billing and customer service for all locations in the states of Michigan and Indiana. Cardwell said, "I have MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616)795-3305 been directly involved and helped maintain the local control and consistency as small, local companies have grown into national organizations." She has experience in health care administration for 17 years, working both with the insurer and the health care provider. • Most important issue: Cardwell also identifies rapid growth, along with implementation of the new master plan as the most important issue facing Caledonia. "Though it may require compromise from all par­ ties, I believe that we need to be as fair as possi­ ble to all current landown­ ers. We need to continue to provide for parks and recreation, while also keeping in mind the close proximity of our township to the airport." • Township office staff changes? "Since I did not have the opportunity to know any of the past staff. I would pre­ fer not to speculate as to why they chose to leave. However. I believe all of the current office staff are knowledgeable, hard work­ ing. and caring individuals who deserve the respect of our community. It will al­ ways be a challenge to keep good staff as long as other opportunities are available to them." • Your vision: "My hopes would be that See township race, pg. 16 Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Miller REAL ESTATE Gun Lake Offke 12X00 W. 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Jenn or Brenda at 795-9047 todav^ Oct. 23 meeting Community Education director Chris Boysen and swim teacher Terri Van­ derKooi requested the raise from the minimum wage of $5.25 an hour now paid to $8 an hour for life­ guards, $9 for water safety instructors, $9 for evening supervisors and S6 for locker room aides. Boysen and VanderKooi surveyed the pay scale at surrounding districts and discovered that TK’s rate of pay is the lowest. Lifeguards who work for the district must be trained and certified. VanderKooi said she hopes that the in­ crease in the hourly wage will allow the school to keep lifeguards and attract some young men to the position. Boysen also gave the board an overview of the summer school program. The cost of the program is underwritten by "at risk funds" and the 112 stu­ dents in grades K-8 were targeted. The summer school was held in the climate controlled middle school sixth grade wing and the Mac Computer lab was available for students' use. The maximum number of students per class was 14 with a teacher and a paraprofessional working with the students. This made the student/staff ra­ tio 6/1, or at the most 7/1. The 112 students who started the program com­ pleted it. Classes met from June 12 to July 13 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. In other business, the board discussed the text­ book rotation for language arts. Assistant superinten­ dent Sharon Kalee told the __ ___ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Cbun b - Serving a Living Lord Sunday Scltool Morning Worship Evening Prai.se WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. 10 45 a m .6:00 p in. Family Night 6.30 p in 7240 6Hth Street. SE - Caledonia 2 inik-s east of M-.47 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor C H 0 R Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHl'RCH ’I Chunk utfha awing heart tar our Sunday Worship 9 .30 a m 4 ? <p m (Child & .Adult)(During the Sehuui Year) Rev. R Senft Greeuwai. Pastor hnelle Spnk. hmrh Leader .41 Tiemeier, CommunitY (ailing Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Reason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music 10:30 a.m. .................. 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Sunday Schrxri........................ 9:45 j in Sunday Morning Worship Service 11.00 am Sunday Evening Sen ice 6 00 p in. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p in. Word of Life Clubs........................................6:45 p in. Arv Michael Stowell Senior Pastor Chrtssey Dy4stru Worship Leader Ifrnny Houma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www onghtside org 1 Redeemer A Covenant Church Z" 9 .30 f AM ' Worship: 11 :U0 AM Chr. E<l . 6 00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family Covenant Churches of America \Night J 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 792-2889 M-37. north of Middleville • 795-9726 (non-traditional, informal) Saturday Evening Mass . .. .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11.00 a.m. Sunday Morning Mass: 9 30 a m JFe are changed by God s love1" Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and I *2nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8.30 a.m. & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Sen ice 6 30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 p in Prayer Meeting Wednesday .6:30 p in Youth Fellowship Sunday .6.00 p in Worship Senice .10.30a.m. Jr Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Cart) Rev Vorimm Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office: 616-89! -8669 Fax 891 -8648 Lakeside Community Church V Plarr for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 .10 a m Sunday School lor All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship Ml) pm Pastor Roger Buhman * Church Office: 8M-IH9I www lakesidccommunity.org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave KAY T0SASFN1). KiMrm NORMAS KXORk. (Ivnuii FxhxaOm 891 8928 • e in.id Iciglii. >ii'(iscn net Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Mam Street (Missouri Synod) Worship 930 am. Sunday School 11 00 a m Adult Bible Class 11 00 a.m Ret E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 930 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 O«e mile east of Whitwyvillg R4 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a m 11:15am 6.00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 TCIjc ®Hj {Time fFletljolrist Cfjiirdj e 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S E Alto. Mi 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship...11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting ..7:00 p.m. tliurch SchtHil. Sunday 9 45 a m Praise Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship 11 (X) a in Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor Janies Dodds 6I6-5JR-H557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St.. Caledonia. Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in hrulhcrli lave 8:30 a m 9 45 a m 11:00 a.m. Rom 12 10 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Ruben (iede • Pastor Duvid /iehr 1 i................. - » UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Pormeiee Morning Worship 9 30 dm MiddieviOe Sunday School 945 dm Middle Vtfte Morrung <V<X5hip HOOdm Zev /.aebtnan Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Preaching Ibe living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10-DO.t in (Jr Church & Nursery available ) ( urrcntly meeting at: Enunons Lake Elementary 8950 Krall SE. Giledonta Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE C H a place to belong a piece to become Pastor Paul M. Hillman 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd (iiorthHvst of'Gun Libel TIIORNAPPLE BIBLE Cl IL R< I I FIRST BAPTIST COMMUNITY Phone 891-9259 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH board that high school teachers are discussing possible new courses and that the textbooks used are the oldest. The board enacted the new technology and stu­ dent search policies. Board member Don Haney voted "no" on the search policy because of his concerns with vehicle searches The next regularly school board meeting will be held in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library Monday, Nov. 13. al 7:30 p.m. GISLAKE COM Ml MTYOCHURCH ].300WeuM-I ’• H / Rvud Meeting i on. your friends and your Jfamdy right wheie you re al through Raoaes Messages Qukift Ohrid Car and Programs * 30am ami 11 Of am SUNDAY 8:30 & II a m , 6 p.m. Children ■> Worship and Survcry 9 45 a m t eaming far all bpm Aduh and xouth interaction u ith God and others Puppet mintsirv for kids Multiple Staff Serving \our Community Campus for Ministry Church Office P* 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH e Ave cr 34*n S’ • 89 -866! The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is l ord Peace Reformed Church Temporonty Meeting al Caledonia High School Scraay Scroc9 30 a m Sunday Momng Wor^ic» 10 30 a m S-fdO, t^enrg Aarkp 6 30 p m r’.^q fAoweei >a/er & &c*e Study 100 p m 616-891-8119 On M-37 berueen Caledonia and Middleville Bev Thomas Skiys Bev Kart Bashtor Assoc Pastoc/vouin Mrvsrnes Cal! for a scheduk ol chutccs �The Sun and News M<ddlevrfle. Ml/October 31, 2000/Paqe 5 Scarecrows abound at Barber School •. G -• 3532 Tommy DeBoer (left) Brandon DeBoer and Brogen Hormel meet a new scarecrow friend. Andrea VanderVelde (left) and Sarah Pemn make a scarecrow "Scary Mary." by Helen Mudry Staff Writer There was a boom in the scarecrow population in Caledonia last Saturday. This boom was traced to the historic Barber School, where there was a scare­ crow making fund-raiser, sponsored by the Caledo­ nia Historical Commission. For $5, the children were given a scarecrow spine — two pieces of wood nailed together to form a letter "T." They then chose clothing for their seasonal friend. The volunteers had collected dozens of pairs of pants, jeans and bib overalls. The children also chose a shirt or blouse, depend­ ing on the gender of the scarecrow. The legs and arms of the clothing were tied shut and the children went to work stuffing the scarecrow with straw. The scarecrow's head was made from a stuffed nylon stocking. Each child could choose a hat for the scare­ crow. Some chose tradi­ tional farm hats, other chose fedoras or straw sun bonnets. Many of the scarecrows were named by the young makers. There was "Scary Mary," a "Thomas and a "Scar E. Crow." The children also were invited to buy a pumpkin for $1. For $2, they could paint it. Brian Vulcan decided to paint a picture of his pet snake "Monty" on his pumpkin. The snake is a python. Brian said "Monty" ate his winter meal of one rat and will hibernate until spring. Brian will have to tell him all about the thrills of scarecrows and Halloween when he wakes up in April. Paul Henry Trail closed The Middleville section of the Paul Henry Thor­ napple Trail is closed from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30. The trail will reopen on Dec. 1 Area walkers are asked to respect the closure. Lo­ cal snowmobile owners are reminded that if there is an early snowfall, no snow­ mobiles are allowed on the trail at any time. For more information about the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail, call 7958739. Brian Vulcan (left) gets instruction from volunteers Sharon Schaefer and Eva Engle about painting a snake on a pumpkin. They mix the colors to get just the right shade of brown. Brian Vulcan paints his snake "Monty" on the pumpkin. ( Parent-teacher conferences set at TKHS The teaching staff of Thornapple Kellogg High School will conduct parent teacher conferences in the high school gymnasium Wednesday, Nov. 8. and Thursday. Nov 9. beginning at 5 p.m. and endmg at 8. High school classes will be in regular session from js 7:40 a.m to 2:25 p.m. on both conference days. If parents find it difficult to attend the conferences during the scheduled time, they are asked to call the high school office (7953394), and a more conve­ nient appointment will be arranged. h Quilting Supplies, Monotones & Calico Fall Leaves, Christmas Li Prints, Winter Scenery & More In-Stock McCall, Simplicity & Kwik Sew Patte Patterns 33% Off QUESTIONS ASK US.. 218 E State St. Hastings * 945-9673 Report cards and grades will be distributed to the par­ ents at the conferences. 0 0 Middleville United Methodist 35 years experience V Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia MI 49316 *0UR GOAL IS BEAL'TIFVL FLOWERS AND EVEN BETTER SERVICE* m Weddings A complete floral service Specializing Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services mss JLDVW Funerals. Silks, Planters. Gifts & Balloons, Frltt Baskets Owners BiU Call 891-8646 fax: 891-0667 $ Occep»ed NOVEMBER 4 • 9:00 CRAFTS. DOUGHNUTS. LUNCH BAKE SALE, WHITE ELEPHANT �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/October 31.2000 Caledonia Education Foundation grant applications due Nov. 1 Brent Vandermeer and Stephen Jousma explained how 19 participants in the Wood Duck Project placed 90 nest boxes on private wetlands and in public game areas and then documented the success of the project in encouraging wildlife in those areas. Groups receiving grants give a presentation explaining the benefits of the projects for which the money was given. Leah Witkowski and Caroline Meerman, in waders with friend Stephanie Rossman holding a net, talked about an Emmons Lake Elementary project in which students created a pond and an ecosystem in a school courtyard. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A program to showcase the projects of last year's recipients of grants given by the Caledonia Educa­ tion Foundation was pre­ sented Oct. 25. The foundation gave away more than $10,000 in grant money last year, which included money car­ ried over from the previous year’s grants. Five school age groups were recipients of the money. Groups or projects that were awarded grants last year included the Wood Duck Project, the Rain Contempo Salon CONTCMPO COUPON Color or Highlights WITH THIS COUPON • OFFER EXPIRES 11/30/00 Q Jull SsmjIos ContampvMVui Salon fob Hob ontiM family Caledonia village Centre • 891-1093 Forest Group, The Pond, The Mackinac Island Trip and the Focal Group Pro­ ject. More grants are soon to be considered, with a Nov. 1 deadline. The qualifica­ tions are not prohibitive and members of the foun­ dation will meet with ap­ plicants to help them ex­ plain the most relevant in­ formation. There are various crite­ ria, such as an emphasis on active hands-on learner involvement, board mem­ ber Suzanne Knight ex­ plained. Requests for grant sup­ port can be made by any individual group with spe­ cial consideration given to initiatives that partner RE-ELECT ROBERT HEROLD FOR YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP TREASURER ELECT AN ACCOUNTANT FOR TREASURER / am retired and have the time to dedicate to get the job done. MAINTAIN: • Knowledge • Experience: Township Treasurer - 8 years, planning Commission & Z B A. • integrity QUALIFICATIONS • • • • 40 years* of solid business experience Accounting & Finance Major in college Four years, U.S Marines. 14 months Korea Commendations: Silver Star. Purple heart. Good Conduct ELECTED TO: • Keep the Township solvent and financially responsible • safeguard the interest of our citizens • Finalize fire department issue • Solve the water Department problems__________________ ___ YOU CAN VOTE FOR ME BY WRITING IN MY NAME AS SHOWN BELOW TOWNSHIP TREASURER Vote for not more than ONE (1) JOHN J. JERKATIS, JR Republican Robert Herold Paid for by me committee to eeci -esc 555 ~ > 7 e v a r. 1 J Teacher Duane Petrosky and student Brent Vandermeer stand by a display of photos documenting stages of creating wildlife nest boxes for the Wood Duck Project. school, business and com­ munity resources to en­ hance educational oppor­ tunities. The Caledonia Educa­ tion Foundation was estab­ lished in 1998 to provide funding in the form of grants for exceptional edu­ cational programs that would not otherwise be underwritten by Caledonia Community Schools. The goal of the foundation is to establish a large fund, from which the earnings on the fund could be used to finance such projects and to encourage all members of the community to be in­ volved in the education of its children. The foundation is a notfor-profit, tax -exempt cor­ poration governed by a volunteer board of direc­ tors. The board operates under an approved set of bylaws, and its key re­ sponsibilities are to raise funds, manage assets, re­ view grant requests and approve grant awards. The foundation, works closely with the Caledonia Com­ munity School administra­ tors, teachers, students, parents and school board members, though it is in­ dependent in organization and responsibility. All contributions to the Caledonia Education Foundation are tax de­ ductible. Funds have been grow ing steadily. At the end of the 1999 fiscal year the foundation held $184,401 in net assets. By June 30 of this year, the figure had reached a total of $268,491. Up to 5 percent can be set up for grants, with the principal to remain un­ touched. Six grants total­ ing $5,000 were awarded the first year for a variety of programs. A related memorial fund was set aside last year in the name of Barbara Gall. 'rhe Barbara Gall Fund for the language arts WM tablished within the foun­ dation. The objective was to promote exceptional secondary language arts learning by enhancing or initiating instructional ef­ forts. it was established in memory of Barbara Gall by her husband, Mike, be cause of her involvement in education, specifically language arts. Diana and Richard Milock earmarked the first $25,000 of a larger pledge to go toward the Barbara Gall Fund within the larger Continued next page M.M b tl.fc.M Ml CRAFT SHOW Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds, Hastings Sat., Nov. 11 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Lunch Available FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION Over 70 Booths / » �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml,'October 31 2000/Page 7 From previous page Education Foundation. Eighty two percent of the money brought in came from contributions, while investments brought in 16 percent and interest income was 2 percent. Of the contributions. 42 percent was from general sources. 45 percent was from corporate contribu­ tions. and trusts and foun- dations supplied seven percent. The foundation is estab­ lishing several ways to raise money to build on the present foundation grant which will ultimately become the central source for ongoing grants to sup­ plement school projects. Of the total budget. 85 percent of revenues were added to the fund, while 10 percent of revenues were distributed in grants, and expenses of the foun­ dation amounted to 5 per­ cent of the money taken in. Overall, "it is a very ef­ ficient organization." Ken Reith concluded. People seeking to be­ come involved or to re­ ceive more information may contact the founda­ tion at 752-8516. Julie Wicks, Angela Gould, Lynsey Anderson, Bryan Kolk and Katie Musick of the String Ensemble performed several classical pieces for the pleasure of guests at the presentation. National Honor Society students volunteered to help with delightful edibles at the event. Board members out­ lined the achievements of the Education Foundation during the past year. Board member Suzanne Knight explains the criteria used for selecting applications for a grant, with the next deadline of Nov. 1 Middleville Methodist Bazaar set for Saturday Many hands make light and delightful work. All these items will be for sale along with delicious baked goods and snacks. The Bazaar is from 10 am to 4 pm in the church hall on Saturday, Nov. 4. or You Danica Wolf and Diane Shrewsbury arrange Peruvian crafts and artifacts purchased from native people which they are selling to help perpetuate funding for an ongoing Rain Forest group, in which participants visit the rain forest, do research, and to promote ecological programs at home. They will exhibit wares at a craft fair Nov.4 at the Middle School. Call 945-9554 for 4C77ON-ads LAKE HOUSE FOR SALE Andy is here for you with services you need, local decision making you want and the personal attention you deserve. Home Mortgages. Auto Loans. Business Loans. Savings. Checking. No matter what your banking needs, Andy is ready to help. His face is new to the Caledonia Office, but you will recognize his commitment to customer service and professionalism. 10718 GUN LAKE ROAD 1 mile past the State Park entrance Give Andy a call today at 616-891-0010. Here Today. Here Tomorrow. Here For You. 108 feet of lake frontage on Long Lake. 2 bed­ rooms. 1-1/2 bath, den, living room and laun­ dry room, 1 car attached garage, 2 story, cen­ tral heat and air conditioning, dock and wrap around deck, Middleville Schools. Price reduced s129,000. u wu.hasiingscit) bank.com Cail days 616-945-5005 Eve 616-946-2691 Member FDIC �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/October 31. 2000 Caledonia schools honor longtime employees For service of 20 years, Thomas Noffke, Kimberly Gates, Sherry Hannon and Colinda Ferris received an engraved coin clock. Ten-year plaques were presented by Caledonia schools to Diana Snyder, Jo Ann Delmar, Kelly Moll, William Neil, Diane Hanna, Julie Van Sickle, Sherry Crawford, Artel Scheid, Marilyn McCulley and Barbara Saumier. Not shown are Jo Ann VanderLaan, Jerry Aquino, Donna Basarabski, Megan Brown, Melissa BuckUnderwood, Mary Campione, Judith Doran, Kevin Hoag, Kathleen LaBine, Charlene McCorriston, Edward Palazzolo, Duane Petrosky and Beverly Sheehan. At right: Twenty-five year honorees were Diane Blain, Kenneth Homrich, and Lizabeth Lewis, who were presented with a Cross pen and pencil set. Mary Hill and Ronald Hulst were named, but not present. Honored for 15 years of service with a desk folder with a calculator were Renee Kermeen, Victoria Johnston, Anne Lillie, Karen Hillebrand, Donna Anderson, and Susan DeRuiter. Cheryl Huver, Margaret Anderson, Colleen Cartwright, Kenneth Demeuse, Mary O'Krangley, Elaine Simmons and Cynthia Whalen were named, but not present for the awards. At right: Retirees Marilyn Schultz (20 years), Lois Higley ( 26 years) and Lavina (Lee) Brown (21 years) were presented with a Caledonia "C" and a retirement resolution. Not present were Joan Buer, (22 years), Pat Westra, (27 years) and John Butler (32 years), who also retired during the last year. WILTSE ’ S AUTOMOTIVE, INC Tires • Alignments • Brakes • Steering & Suspension • Mufflers • Shocks & Struts • Tune-Ups James Felkey, Barbara Rose and Stanley Spencer were honored with an engraved desk clock, for 30 years of service, along with Dianne Bockheim and John Van Orman, though they could not attend the ceremony. �The Sun and News. MtddteviHe. Ml/October 31 ?onn/Paoe 9 Kathryn L. Featherly MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Kathryn L. Featherly. age 80, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24. 2000 at Pennock Hospital. Hast­ ings Mrs Featherly was born on Feb 3, 1920 at Edina. Missouri, the daughter of Pearl and Gertrude (Woods) Fleak She was mamed to James H Featherly March 12, 1936 She was a homemaker In her younger days she loved to cook and bake, you could go to the kitchen and there was always a pot of coffee and some sweet things to cat We never went hungry Kathryn enjoyed garden­ ing and loved her rose bush­ es She enjoyed bowling on Tuesday afternoons, with the Middleville Ladies league at the Middle-villa Kathryn was a caring, lov­ ing mother, grandmother. great grandmother and great great grandmother (her chil­ dren and grandchildren were the love of her life), and was always doing kind deeds for her family and friends She is survived by five sons. Raymond (Jean) Featherly of Battle Creek. Carl (Faye) Featherly of Hastings, George (Jackie) Featherly of Edmore. Jim (Ellen) Featherly of Delton. Victor Featherly of Middle­ ville; six daughters. Beverly Taylor of Lowell. Helene. Featherly of Middleville. Sandra Andersen of Ed­ more. Linda Furrow of Middleville. Ermine Brown of Middleville. Robin Jolly of Battle Creek, many grandchildren; great grand­ children; great great grand­ children. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H Featherly, two sisters, and a brother. April Jean Wood HASTINGS - Mrs April Jean Wood, age 57. of Hastings, died Monday. Oct. 23. 2000 at Pennock Hospital Mrs Wood was born on April 15. 1943 in Webster. South Dakota, the daughter of Arthur and Mabel (Gould) Herold. She was raised in the Kent C ity, MI area and attended schools there. She has lived in the Hastings area for the past 10 years. She was employed at Lowell Engineering in Alto. Ml for the past five years Mrs. Wood enjoyed her fam­ ily. friends, baking, fishing, hunting, camping and gar­ dening. Mrs. Wood is survived by a son. Steven Wood of Middleville; daughters. Ann Gierzak of Sunfield. Cheryl Wood pf Hastings and Kimberly Wood of Ionia; 10 grandchildren; six sisters and one brother; several Funeral services were held Friday morning at 11 a m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville Mini­ ster Carta Smith officiated. Interment was at Irving Cemetery. Irving Township Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville Remember to vote November 7 Whether you agree or disagree with these signs seen in Middleville, be sure to research the issues and candidates and then vote on Nov. 7. Polls are open from 7 am to 8 p.m. Teachers of the Caledonia Education Association want you to know the following about proposal 1: • Vouchers will divert monies currently dedicated to Caledonia’s neighborhood schools to fund private schools, thereby raising class sizes and reducing programs for Caledonia’s children. • Vouchers put private schools under no obligation to take anyone, not rich, poor or special needs children. Many advocates for minority populations find this proposal absurd. nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. A memorial gathering was held Thursday at 402 West Center Street in Hastings. Chaplain Carla Smith officiated. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad today SAVE ON YOUR AUTO & HOME INSURANCE... • Vouchers will bring an immediate additional cost to the State of Michigan of more than 60 million dollars, according to the Citizen’s Research Council. • Vouchers provide private schools with no obligation to make public the way they are using tax dollars. • Vouchers change the constitution to open the door for “indirect support” of private schools. The wall preventing public funding of private education comes down. • Vouchers open the door to tuition tax credits which allow corporations to endow scholarships to a private school and take it right off their tax bill. • We believe that public schools, which are open to all children at no cost to families, are the foundation of our democratic society. Please join us in voting NO on Vouchers on Tuesday, November 7. If you have your personal outo and homeowners insurance wiih us. both Lynn Denton Agency 1-800-443-5253 4695 M»ddtew#e Rd M-37. MKHtevdle Ml 49333 from Farm Bur eat. Insurance Cal no* tRB FARM BUREAU BB l*SLRA\CE Teachers of the Caledonia Education Association �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville Mi/October 31. 2000 GFWC-Gun Lake Club to hear about lighthouses Walt & Mike Eavey The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)-Gun Lake Area Wednesday, Nov. 8. will hear a story from Walt and Mike Eavey of Middleville about being keepers of the Big Sable Lighthouse near Ludington the past two summers The club's business meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. at Bay Pointe Restau­ rant. Marsh Road. Gun Lake. The program will follow. Anyone interested in the program or in the GFWCGun Lake Area club is welcome to attend. Call club President Marjory Richards at 795-8731, Vice President Harlene Kok at (616) 792-4398 or hostess at Marilyn Page 795-7817 for information. Walt and Mike Eavey spent their last two sum­ mer vacations living a dream, as lighthouses are their passion. Mike man­ aged the gift shop and Walt served as visitor's guide relating the history of the Big Sable Light­ house and other Michigan lighthouses. "With 360 around the Great Lakes. 116 on Lake of a community foundation Features Giving through a community foundation can be an efficient way to support a charitable cause or organization. SIMPLICITY Creating a philanthrope fund through a community foundation can avoid the legal complexity, administrative burdens and compliance requirements of establishing and maintaining a private foundation RECOGNITION Endowing a fund at a community foundation is a fitting way to memorialize or honor a loved one and create a permanent legacy that will be remembered tor generations Conversely, a community foundation can carefully protect a donor s identity, it desired TAX BENEFITS Gifts and bequests to a community foundation typcaHy receive the maximum income g-ft and estate tax benefits Integrating a chantabte giving piogram through a community foundation COST EFFECTIVENESS Because a community foundation manages many individual donor gHts, it can service smaller nonprofit orgaruzahoc these benelrts CARING FOREVER COMMUNITY IMPACT Giving through a community foundation aBows donors to put their chantabte doBars Oecffy to Community Foundation you u»U have the satisfaction of knowing that your FLEXIBILITY An rxteiduai. tamW busetess or oraanoaBon hat philanthrope. options Wabs* mw.Mrrycforg Michigan alone, there are plenty of stories to tell. The lighthouses were built between 1850 and 1900 and most are now tourist attractions. But in the past, all were navigational aids for sailors," says Walt. Additional information from the Eaveys will in­ clude stories about ship­ wrecks on the Great Lakes, an interest that was spawned from the light­ house tours of their own. There is a lot of lighthouse restoration in progress these days and the Eaveys are pleased with that. Club business informa­ tion will include: • A report on Great Lakes Conference. Toledo, Oct. 20-22. • A board meeting report and budget update for 2000. • Girlstown Auction bas­ ket donations (Fishing). • Reminders: Foods for holiday baskets, hats and mittens. TK SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 1 Breaded pork patty or fish sandwich on bun. mashed potatoes, cherry cobbler, milk. Thursday, Nov. 2 Two tacos in soft shell, or hot dog on a bun, refried beans, peaches, milk. Friday, Nov. 3 Pizza or hamburg on a bun, cole slaw, fresh apple, milk. Monday, Nov. 6 Macaroni and cheese or ham and cheese sandwich, seasoned green beans, mixed fruit, milk. Tuesday. Nov. 7 Cheeseburger on a bun or cheesey burrito, crinkle cut fries, pears, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 27 Sloppy joe on a bun or taco salad dix., baked beans, cinnamon apple slices, milk. Thursday, Oct. 28 Pork patty on a bun, or chicken nuggets w/breadsticks, California blend, pineapple. Friday, Oct. 29 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, mixed veggies, apples, milk. Monday. Oct. 2 Rib BQ on a bun or chick­ en salad on a bun, com, pineapple, milk. Tuesday. Oct. 3 Turkey fajita or meatball sub on bun. baby carrots w/ranch, diced peaches, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars Nieuwkopps celebrate 50th anniversary Carl and Elaine (Shade) Nieuwkopp will celebrate their 50 year wedding anniversary Nov 3. 2000 There will be an open house on Nov 5. 2000 from 2-4 p.m in Grand Rapids at the First Church of the Nazarene. 3765 Kalamazoo Ave S.E The couple have no chil­ dren No gifts, please Peck-Satterfield united in marriage Chelsea Jayne Peck and Christopher James Satter­ field were united in marnage on June 30, 2000 at the bnde’s parents home in Mid­ dleville. Standing up for the bnde was Scott Peck, brother of the bnde Bndesmaids were Kan Bustraan, Randi Nee­ son, Enn Wolverton, and Tracy Woodworth, all fnends of the bnde The best man was Jim Robertson, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Bob Satterfield, brother of groom. Chad Foster, and Jared Novak, both fnends of groom. After the evening cere­ mony, the reception was held at the Barry County Expo Center, with family and fnends After a honeymoon to Maine, the couple now re­ sides in Freeport Engagements Jay-Wagner Kevin and Sue Wagner of Caledonia announce the en­ gagement of their son Den­ nis Wagner to Sarah Jay. daughter of Dave and Jan Jay of Newquay, Cornwell, England. Dennis is a graduate of Caledonia High School and is currently a 3rd Class Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy sta­ tioned in Newquay. Sarah is a graduate of Truro College in Truro, Eng­ land A Nov 17 2000 wed­ ding is planned in Newquay, England. �The Sun and News. MddtevHle, Ml/October 31. 2000/Page 11 MORHAMl MANOR Roger & Suzanne Adams, Gayland Adkins, Agnes Adrounie, Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, Ann Ahem. Patricia J. Albert. Sheila Alexander. Cheryl Allen, Daniel & Kathleen Allen, Pam Allerding, Joan Anderson, Harold R. Andrus, Lisa A Andrus. Stacie Badgley. Hope Bailey, Jim Bailey, Leslie Baird, Patricia Baker-Smith, Paul & Bonnie Ballinger. John Barnett, Don & Debbie Bechtel. Bob & Carol Bender. Lois W Bender, Walter Bender, Ron Benner, Bethel Berndt, Laura Beukma, Brenda Bible, Kay & Ron Bodenmuller. Gail P. Boles. Tim & Alice Boucher, Juliet Bourdo. Randy & Traci Bowerman. Donald Boysen, Ethyl Boze, Neil Braendle, Lois Bremer, Nora Bross. Glenn Brovont. Amber Brown, Dr. Jack & Mary Brown. Richard & Kathie Brown, Jackie & Michael Brown, William Brownell, Sandra Bruce, Patrick W Buckland. Bill & Heidi Byrne, Audrey Burdick, Sue Bushman, Bonnie J. Buskirk, Susie Butler, Deb Button. Robert Byington, Frank & Linda Campbell. Ray Canole, Ron Carlson, Betty Carpenter. Brad Carpenter, Ronald Carpenter. Darnell Carr, Jim Carr, Robin Chase. Carol & Charlie Collins, Dorothy Conklin, Margaret R. Cook, Thomas C. Cook, Chris Cooley, Justin Cooley. Colleen Cox. Liz Corrion, Rolland Cox. Rod Crothers, Cathy Cuddahee, Donna Cullers. 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Mrs. Leo Veriinde, Norma J. Varney, Cheryl Walen, Walker & Fluke PC., Elgie Walters, Heather Walton, Patricia Walton. Roderick K. Ward, Jeffrey T Warren. Robert L. Warren, Norman Watson, Sheryl Welsh, Bob & Helen Wenger, Travis W. Wenger, Jim Wickham, Kathy & Donald Wiggins, Tammy Williams, Cathy Williamson, Thomas J. Wing, Mary Wolf, Mark Worth, Jack Wykoff. Yankee Springs Township Board. Dawn Yarger, James R. Yarger, Mike Yost, Barbara Zachman, Rev. Lee Zachman Because they were there for you Please join us in supporting our Barry County Medical Care Facility. For Thornapple Manor on November 7th! Pad tor by Fnends of Thomappie Manor, Box 36, Woodland Ml 48897 �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml'October 31. 2000 ‘Blooms and Buckets’ plans open house Oct. 30 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A new gift shop, Blooms and Buckets is coming to the Caledonia area in a familiar location, at Harder and Warner Land­ scaping. 6464 Broadmoor. The open house will be Monday. Oct. 30. Indoor and outdoor gar­ den theme items will be available, in keeping with the shared landscaping lo­ cation. Some of the merchan­ dise featured will include gifts for the gardener, fish­ erman, hunter and golfer. A line of framed prints, toys, bouquets and boxes may be expected. U of M and MSU items will be stocked. Christmas gifts are promised for the future holiday season. Cabin Lodge Gifts, and a new candle line. "Keepers of the Light." will be show­ cased. Enesco Snow Lit­ tles and Quarry Cntter col­ lectibles will be available as well. Harry Potter fans will be pleased to note that vari­ ous items of memorabilia from the popular children's book series will be avail­ able. This will include or- Foremost of Caledonia wins community service award Foremost Insurance Co. of Caledonia has been named as West Michigan's "Best in community ser­ vice" by the Better Business Bureau. The honor was announced as a part of the bureau's "Best in Business" awards Oct. 17 at the 2000 luncheon held in Grand Rapids. One small and one large company was named for the community service award. With more than 50 employees, Foremost received the large company acknowledgment. Over 110 nominations were received for four categories, and nine companies were named for the various honors. An "Ethics and E Com­ merce" keynote speech was given by Randy Bancino, VP & CIO of Quixtar. Inc. a marketing subsidiary of Amway. Tom Van Howe, news anchor of WOOD TV-8 was the emcee for the event. Ken Vander Meeden, President of the BBB of Western Michigan, said, "Our "Best in Business” awards recognize a few of the many companies who operate with integrity in the region. Too often the only time the public hears about a company from the BBB is when there is a problem, these companies were noted for doing something positive for our community. We truly have 98 percent of our companies trying to do the right thing for consumers." ALTO FIRE DEPARTMENT BENEFIT DINNER ~ for ~ KEVIN CRAIG MEDICAL EXPENSE November 11, 2000 at the Alto Fire Barn Donations at the Door • 5 PM- 8:30 PM • Scalloped Potatoes & Ham Dinner naments. ’ The new shop is an off­ shoot of the Dutton Coun­ try Store, a well estab­ lished gift and collectibles business, but customers will not find any overlap of merchandise in either place. "If you want to see it all. you have to go both places, and if you don't, you will miss something," Jonci Warner said. A catalog will feature the items of both stores, however. Warner and Elizabeth McDonough will co-man­ age the spacious two room store space at the new lo­ cation. The two set up the whole store together, be­ ginning in September. They even did some of the buying. Both young women are graduates of WMU. "We are so excited," Warner said. Hours will be Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If anyone has questions, call 698-7283. Ameritech, Cisco Systems offer courses in high tech by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The future, technology and high school students were much on tne mind of experts from Ameritech and Cisco Systems at a technology careers presen­ tation Oct. 17. Three classes are taking the first of the Cisco courses which will allow the 58 students to become Cisco Associates. Students received an indepth look at the real life experience they find in in­ formation technology ca­ reers. Speakers stressed the global education this career now require. This syposium was orga­ nized by Gerald Mathias of Ameritech. He brought in Steve Gutschow from Cisco. Speaking from Ameritech were Mary De­ Bruyn and Dave Jonasiak. Individuals take the same tests whether they D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults ~ New Patients Welcome ~ Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Steve Gutschow from Cisco gave Thornapple Kellogg High School students the steps to becoming a Cisco Systems Associate at a recent symposium. are in London, Grand Rapids or Kuala Lumpur. Positions in this field are not gender specific and there is a lot of diversity. Gutschow told the students that his job was a lot of work, but that it was both financially and intellectu­ ally rewarding. He said, "I really enjoy what I do." According to Janosiak, There are summer jobs in the field as well for stu­ dents, which can give them some real insight as to whether this is what they want to continue to do as a career. [ Christopher J. Hier, Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located oh M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Elizabeth McDonough and Jonci Warner stand with a display of indoor-outdoor garden theme items. The two will co-manage the new gift shop, opening Oct. 30 within the complex of buildings at the Harder and Warner location on Broadmoor. Your Smile The First Thing People See! Students were intro­ duced to some of the spe­ cialized jargon used in the information technology fields including acronyms, weird images and more. All the presenters told students that with energy. commitment, education and perseverance, they could vie for well paying jobs in this field The course content for the first level of certifica­ tion is challenging and students have to study to be successful. It is open to sophomores and juniors as a two-year course. Seniors can take the first year's worth of classes at the high school and complete the second year at Daven­ port college. For information about the Cisco Networking Academy, parents and stu­ dents can contact teachers Jackie Morgan or Keith Hemming at 795-3394. Call 945-9554 for classifieds �The Sun and News. Mtddlevtlle. Ml/Octobef 31. 2000/Page 13 Walt Eavey selected top Red Cross volunteer Walt Eavey of Mid­ dleville was named Barry County Disaster Services Volunteer of the Year Tuesday night at the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan in Barry County’s quarterly meeting at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings Disaster Co-chairs Judy Thoresen and Steve Wales presented the award of a certificate and heavy duty personalized mag flash­ light to Eavey. 'Walt has served the Red Cross in Barry County for over one year and is also a volunteer with the Thornapplc Township fire department,’’ said local Red Cross Coordinator Gayle Marsh. "His dedica­ tion to the Red Cross and his leadership and support to Disaster Services in Barry County resulted in this selection. "Walt was instrumental in assessing the damage and obtaining services for the residents at Jordan Lake earlier this year dur­ ing the floods,"she added. "He is also a disaster ac­ tion team leader, who an­ swers single family fire calls on behalf of the Red Cross, and is trained to es- The American Red Cross has been a leader for more than 80 years in health and safety educa­ tion throughout W’est Michigan. A volunteer-led humanitarian organization, the Red Cross is commit­ ted to helping people pre­ vent, prepare for and re­ spond to emergencies. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible through gifts of time and money from people living here in West Central Michigan. Anyone interested in supporting the programs of the Red Cross may call to offer services as a volun­ teer Disaster Action Team member. AM disaster ser­ vices training is free of charge and many of the classes are offered in the Hastings area. For more information, call the Barry County of­ fice at 945-3122. Children’s Book Week is Nov. 13-19 Steve Wales and Judy Thoresen, Barry County Disaster Services co-chairs, present Walt Eavey (center) with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Volunteer of the Year award for 1999-2000. tablish shelters in the case of a mass disaster." Discussion at the Red Cross meeting centered on new packets of information that were distributed to the local disaster services vol­ unteers in attendance. In­ cluded in the evening's program was recognition in the form of volunteer pins and certificates for the work done by the Disaster Action Team members over the previous year. Members of the Barry County Disaster Action Teams are Chris Bowles, Walt Eavey, Barbara Getty, Darrel Hawbaker, Sandy Hawbaker, Dan Johnson, Michael Jones, Gloria Kelley, Carl Moore, Betty Moore, Kay Rowley, Lynette Shotts, Shirley Stahl and Sarah Wood­ ward. Kent District Library reminds kids to fuel their minds with books during National Children’s Book Week Nov. 13-19. All KDL branches, including the Caledonia and Alto branches, will celebrate the 81st annual National Children’s Book Week by giving away free bookmarks and holding a “Books Are Brain Fuel’’ contest to guess the number of jelly beans in the jar. The closest guess at each branch wins a rubber stamp. Since 1919, educators. librarians, booksellers and families have celebrated National Children’s Book Week during the week before Thanksgiving. It is sponsored by the Children s Book Council, in an effort to focus attention on the need for quality children^ books and the importance of child­ hood literacy For more information about National Children’s Book Week, visit the Children’s Book Council web page at wwwebe— books.com. DEQ working with Bradford White on nickel problem by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Michigan Department of Environmental Quality rep­ resentatives met Oct. 24 with the Bradford White Corporation, the Village of Middleville and Earth Tech, which manages the village’s waste water treatment, talk about nickel discharge problems. The federal Environmen­ tal Protection Agency has been working with the DEQ to tighten regulations on heavy metals in the ef­ fluent coming from Brad­ ford White. Several options were discussed and Clair "Charley" Miller from Earth Tech expects new requirements and solutions to the problem with high nickel amounts in the sludge within three to nine months. Michael Gormley (on left) presents Middleville Village president Lon Myers with a check to help pay the matching portion of the improvement of the Paul Henry Trail slated to begin this spnng. In other business at the meeting Oct. 24, the vil­ lage accepted a check for $28,285.40 presented by Michael Gormley, presi­ dent of the Thornapple Trail Association, which will be used as matching funds for the trail paving project. Gormley thanked Brad­ ford White, the local UAW, Bill Nesbitt and the Coca-Cola Bottling Com­ pany, and many area resi­ dents for their contribu­ tions. He especially thanked the Barry Com­ munity Foundation for a matching grant which to­ taled slightly more than $4,000. Village manager Bryan Gruesbeck reported that bids would be going out Feb. 1 for the project and that the village hopes work can be completed in the spring He also reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission is revising plans for the trail head and will bring the final plan to council. The council also ap­ proved a new furnace for the garage Paving on Main Street should be completed by Nov. 5. Work on paving should begin by Oct. 28. Village President Lon My­ ers thanked everyone for their patience during the project He assured them, "The results will be worth it" The next meeting of the Village Council will be Tjlfsdaj, Nov. 14, at 7 pm in the village hall. SMC Ite I* from the storm Wood & Gas Stoves & Fireplaces ee the finest selection S of stoves and fireplaces in a range of colors and styles to suit any decor. Choose wood or the enjoy cozy warmth and stunning design all winter. Visit us soon and see how you can get a little shelter from the next storm. Verrrujni Castrnp Stardance Gas Slot* VERMONT IVe will be closed Nov. 2 through the 4th - 795-3536 401 S. Broadway. (M-37) Middleville JI Adjoining Village Auto Sales Hours. MF 12 7; Sat. 9-5 1^ �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml'October 31. 2000 Caledonia Fire Department to get upgraded equipment by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer After a presentation by Chris Murphy for the Caledonia Fire Depart­ ment, the Caledonia Township Board last week approved $215,628 for a 3,000-gallon tanker truck and additional equipment. A tanker truck now in use has a 2,000-gallon ca­ pacity, and is 21 years old. The old truck is slow, and the department needs a better response. Caledonia is limited in the number of fire hydrants available as a water source. The new truck will improve the re­ sponse time as well, with an ability to pump 1,250 gallons per minute, keep­ ing up with other truck pumps. This truck will con­ tinue to be used, substan­ tially increasing the total capability of the depart­ ment. If at a future time the older truck is taken out of service, it will be sold and the money will return to the fire department bud­ get. Murphy said extensive research had been done, that bids were obtained, and after approval was re­ ceived from the Fire Commission, the depart­ ment was ready to recom­ mend their choice. The truck bids consid­ ered were from Emergency One. Wolverine, and Pre­ cision Fire Equipment. Because of previous posi­ tive experience with Wolverine, the Fire Com­ mission approved this preference over the lowest bid. Murphy said the low bidder had problems pro­ viding service with some of its equipment, while Wolverine. a Michigan company with the mid-bid. has a good record and rep­ utation for meeting service needs. Equipment was to be supplied for each seat on the truck, a required stan­ dard for fire trucks. The board approved $10,000 for fire apparatus to outfit the tanker truck. Citizen Don Miesen questioned taking the mid­ dle rather than the lowest bid, but Supervisor William Johnston de­ fended the decision. "It's not always best to take the low bid. This in­ volves the safety of the township," he said. "We have good reasons for what we do. If it was only a commodity item, it would not be as important." Caledonia Township passes resolution opposing proposal 2 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board passed a resolution Oct. 18 to oppose Proposal 2 on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election. The resolution stated in brief the following points. • The country's demo­ cratic principles are built on the principle that laws reflect the will of the ma­ jority of citizens. • Proposal 2 will thwart the ability of a majority of elected representatives and senators to adopt new laws necessary for local government to better serve its citizens. • Growing townships are entitled to more state shared revenues to meet the service needs of ex­ panding populations. • Townships are entitled to the same protection of boundaries as afforded to cities. • Proposal 2 does not merely require two-thirds vote on legislation that would usurp local control, but also will require twothirds vote in both the House and the Senate for laws that enhance the statutory authority of town­ ships. • Local control can best be preserved through town­ ship residents and their elected township officials communicating their ex­ pectations to the Michigan For these reasons, the board opposes Proposal 2 and urges its defeat at the November general elec­ tion. Officials said the Michi­ gan Township Association had come out against the proposal because of poten­ tial problems with state shared revenues. Township boundary protection was feared to be at risk. There were a lot of concerns voiced about the proposal, primarily that township government would be harmed. Another impres­ sion was that the proposal would give more power to the east side of the state. Township Manager/Planner Dave Zylstra said townships do not have home rule protection, as cities and villages do. He said he believed the board should oppose the pro­ posal. "It's a way for the town­ ship to ask people to vote no," he said. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A public hearing on es­ tablishing a Downtown Development Authority in Middleville was held last Tuesday (Oct. 24). Middleville Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck prepared a handout an­ swering common questions about a DDA to help resi­ dents attending the hear­ ing. Gruesbeck also fielded questions from the audi­ ence. Many of the questions focused on the tentative map of the DDA district, which includes businesses RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL Formerly South Kent Asphalt • Asphalt Paving • Seal Coating • Maintenance ~ Financing Available ~ 616-877-4441 THE WISE CHOICE STEVE ANTECKI for CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP TREASURER ffl S MY PRIORITIES INCLUDE: CONTINUE PROVIDING PLEASANT & Ul SKILLFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE. (ft CREATE JOBS BY INCREASING THE TAX BASE. STUDY THE ISSUES & VOTE INTELLIGENTLY. Ul trapped fire victims, and in other cases could help the sheriffs department find lost accident victims, lost elderly persons or children. The camera can detect people lying in brush and in darkness 600 feet away. After researching several examples of thermal equipment, the department members liked the camera by Scott the best. The camera can also be ser­ viced through Safety Ser­ vices. An adjustment for rate compensation to fire offi­ cers for pay not received for several months was ap­ proved. The amount was due to an error in reporting pay rate changes at the correct time. The fire department items approved all came from the previous budget, out of funds coming from the previous millage. The new emergency services millage recently approved will be used for other equipment and needs for the future. Public hearing held on DDA in Middleville Producers of Quality Asphalt U West Shore bid included an amplified speaker sys­ tem in a mask, items pur­ chased previously. The Safety Services bid would cost less, he said. Repair of the fire de­ partment tiled floor was approved in the lowest bid amount of $5,826 from Famous Flooring of Cale­ donia. The present floor had two layers, requiring removal of both. Some cement repair work was anticipated. Purchase of a thermal imaging camera for $18,917.55 was approved. The camera can be cou­ pled with conventional TV-VCR equipment, which also was approved for $400. The thermal imaging equipment would allow firemen to see warm areas in the dark or through smoke. The heat sensitive equipment can be used to detect people in a burning building, show the location of fire rescuers in a build­ ing, spots of fire in walls a building which has been brought mostly under con­ trol and more. The equipment can as­ sist in the rescue of Legislature that local gov­ ernment is the most appro­ priate institution for resolv­ ing matters of local con­ cern. 4514 Division Wayland, Ml 49348 South Kent Asphalt Inc Fire apparatus and equipment bids from West Shore and Safety Services, were reviewed. In this case Safety Services made the lower bid and fire depart­ ment officials said they had good poor experience with that company's equipment. Some equipment in­ cluded items already owned by the fire depart­ ment. Murphy said they would negotiate to include only the items needed to avoid duplication and to keep the cost at a mini­ mum. "We don't spend money lightly," he said. For instance, Murphy said firefighters get their own masks for health and safety reasons, and these would not be needed on the new equipment. The Experienced: Caledonia village Treasurer, Trustee and Planning commissioner Neighborhood Watch Organizer Paia for by the committee to elect Steve Antecki 52S Mun Caieoartg Mi 49316 891-9401 THE WISE CHOICE in n and residences along M-37 and businesses and resi­ dences along Main Street to just past the intersection with Grand Rapids Street. Gruesbeck explained that entire streets were in­ cluded in the district be­ cause funds can only be expended within the dis­ trict and it "would not make sense to only im­ prove half a road." The DDA is funded by taxes captured on in­ creases in taxable value of properties. Resident Rex Schad asked about the benefits of a DDA. He was told that Caledonia approves engineering study for 100th Street by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer In an effort to find the best plan for the future of 100th Street, the Caledo­ nia Township Board has approved a Kent County Road Commission engi­ neering study for the road between M-37 and Duncan Lake Road. The township will bear 55 percent., or $8,250, of the total cost of $15,000. The study will show what is required to pave the road. The money will come from an amount already budgeted for roads. If not used, the money will re­ main in that fund. Township Supervisor Bill Johnston said the county would like to use curbs and save the old trees along the street, rather than cutting ditches on the historic road. He said no immediate plans to pave the road are in the works. The street does not have to be paved right away. The study is to in­ form all residents of what would be entailed eventu­ ally. Some residents are in favor of paving 100th Street. Several hundred village residents signed a petition in favor of this over a year ago. Reportedly, a majority of residents living along the street are opposed to paving, however. there could be consistent signage, streetscapes, and in general, "A DDA seeks to create economic vitality by promoting and assisting new private investments within the development district." There was some concern about past changes in zon­ ing along M-37 not being explained to homeowners and worries that this change would cause resi­ dential taxes to go up Gruesbeck explained that everyone has up to 60 days to comment on the proposal. The next meeting on the DDA is set for Jan. 9, 2001. Copies of the handout on the DDA process are available from Village Hall. THINK FALL EXCAVATING Now is a great time to get estimates and make plans for drive­ ways, clearing, stump removal, rough land­ scaping, backfilling, sand, gravel, topsoil & crushed concrete. DON ’S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7830 Experienced & Fullv Injured Small jobs a specialty in the Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Wayland A Hradley areas. Consolidate Bills | Low Rates, No Up Front Fees Bad Credit & bankruptcy Accepted 24 hr. Approval Call toll free... 1-888-35O-2O27 ext. 246 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 31, 2000/Page 15 Write-in candidate to try again in Yankee Springs by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The only contested race in Yankee Springs Town­ ship is in the treasurers position, where Republi­ can John Jerkatis will be on the ballot and current treasurer Robert Herold is running as a write-in can­ didate. Running unopposed in the township are Alvin McCrumb for supervisor, Janice Lippert for clerk, and trustees Mary Cook and Jack Finkbeiner. John Jerkatis Jerkatis graduated from TK High School and Western Michigan Univer- John Jerkatis MIDDLEVILLE fire protection and emer­ gency response agreement Yankee Springs has with Thomappie Township. Jerkatis would like to see this solved "by a thor­ ough and complete opera­ tion plan and budget pro­ cess so the resources and properties in the township are not placed in jeop­ ardy." Robert Herold Herold said he decided on the write-in campaign because he would like to continue to work for the township. His qualifications in­ clude 40 plus years of solid business experience. he has served as township treasurer for eight years and he served on the Plan­ ning Commission and Zon­ ing Board of Appeals. He was also an accounting and finance major in col­ lege He believes that the fire department and water ser­ vice are the most impor­ tant issues facing the Yan­ kee Springs Community. Herold said he wants to fi­ nalize the fire department issue and solve water de­ partment problems Herold told voters, "I am retired and have the time to dedicate to get the job done." Caledonia to establish 3rd water district, well Village Council Meeting COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 10. 2000 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7 00 p m by Lon Myers. Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present Mr Floyd Bray Mrs Dorothy Corson, Mr William Kenyon, Mr Lon Myers, Mr David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg Members absent Mr Michael Lytle The minutes of the September 26. 2000 meeting were approved at written, as was the Agenda Mrs Erb s First Grade class approached Council regarding dean up on First and Th»d Streets m the Village ACTIONS TAKEN Robert Herold sity. He has been em­ ployed at Hastings Manu­ facturing for 31 years, he has served as township treasurer previously and has been a trustee and served on the Zoning Board of Appeals for 20 years. Jerkatis said he would like to see more planning, planned growth and devel­ opment plan, detailed budgeting and he says, "I want to maintain Yankee Springs Township as a great place to live and raise our families." One of his major con­ cerns is the near break­ down of the long standing 1. Adopted Resolution *00 023, Exemption of Taxes Owed itself on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Roll call vote resulted m 6 Ayes and 1 Absent with Mr Lytle being absent 2 Approved the invoices, dated October 06 2000 m the amount of $116.046 81 on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray 3 Adjourned the meeting at 7 23 p m on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9 00 a m and 5 00 p m , Monday through Friday YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTEREST­ ED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEET­ ING ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16. 2000, COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERN­ ING THE FOLLOWING 1 ZOC 00-10-06, PARCEL ID NO 200-009-00, A REQUEST BY DANIEL BORST. 154 BARLOW LAKE RD TO REZONE 49 ACRES OF HIS PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO HALL RD FROM THE ‘AG. AGRICULTURE* ZONING DIS­ TRICT TO THE -RL LOW DENSITY* ZONING DISTRICT 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEAR­ ING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPT ED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NEC ESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSA. S DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 301 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township has indicated support for moving forward with drilling a third township well following discussion at the regular board meet­ ing Oct. 18. The project is expected to be voted on at the Nov. 15 meeting. A third water district has been planned for a long time, with an escrow ac­ count totaling $59,083, es­ tablished to finance the project. This will leave a deficit balance of $19,102 after projected costs, since $58,185 for well installa­ tion is expected. Future work and testing by Wilcox is estimated at $8,500, and an amount es­ timated to re-work the con­ trols for three wells at $6,500, adding in a con­ tingency of $5,000 will to­ tal of $78,185. Connecting the township wells is needed so that if one well fails, as a result of something like a light­ ning strike causing a power failure, water can be equalized between the wells and distributed to all the users with no interrup­ tion of service. The bid of $58,185 by Raymer, the drilling con­ tractor, Raymer was rec­ ommended by Township Engineer Randy Wilcox, said Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson, who re­ viewed the proposal. Pierson said so many time consuming steps must be taken, that to get the job completed in a timely matter, it was important to move ahead as rapidly as possible. As it is, the pro­ ject could not begin before next spring, he said. Some estimates were that it might be Christmas Jolene De Heer to speak at Lakeside Church in Alto Jolene De Heer will be the guest speaker Sunday mornmg at a special youth service at the Lakeside Community Church. De Heer has co-authored a senes of devotionals for teenagers called “Devotions to Go” and has spoken throughout the United States. Canada, and in Africa for conventions, retreats, and all sizes of vanous age groups She is active with her local church, has served on the Youth Ministry Commit-tec. wntes for Teen Maga zine, and works with youth “Sene” projects with the Christian Reformed Church The program will be at the Lakeside Community Church. 620! Whtmeyville SE, Aho. on Nov 5, at 6 p.m Everyone is welcome to Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 come. Cal! 868-0391 questions or directions, for of 2002 before the water actually was supplied. The establishment of a water district and an as­ sessment roll using the new well requires a public hearing, with advance pub­ lication. Johnston said that be­ cause of M-6 construction, there soon would be water requests from commercial and industrial builders in the northern part of the township He said with an inexperienced new board coming in. it would be more helpful to them to get things started. He said attorney Jim Brown had also advised they get things, under way. Turn those unwanted items into cash. Call945-9554for Sun & News Action-Ms. GENERAL CUSTODIAN Full time; Tues. - Fri. 3:30 - 12:00 am. Saturday flexible. Must be able to lift 4060 lbs. Please apply in writing to Alice Jansma, 10051 Green Lake Rd., Middleville, MI 49333 oV =?£I*&-FVILLAGE OF MIDDLEVITUT *'CH|G** NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE Pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Act* of Michigan IV74. as amended, the Village of Middleville has been requested by Simpson Industries. Inc to approve an application lor an industrial facilities exemption certrfi cate for building improvements and equipment This application concerns a buildtog or equipment which or will be located within an mduMrial develop­ ment district previously established by the Village which is located at W East State Street Middleville. Michigan more particularly described as: Lots numbered one. ten. eleven twelve thirteen, fourteen. Fifteen and uxteen of Holes Subdiv iwou. according to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of the north west one quarter of section twenty six. town four north, range lea west. Village of MiddleviMe Barry County. Michigan. Lots numbered two. three, four. Five. MX, seven eight and nine of Holes Subdivision according io the recorded plat thereof, being in the north part of the northwest on quarter of section twenty six. town four north, range ten west. 1 hornapplc Township. Barry County. Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAI THE Village Council will hold a public hearing on November 14. 2000 at 7 00 p m at the Village Hall 100 E Main St. Middle v ifk to hear comments and consider the application for a new certificate The applicant, representative* of affected taxing units, and other interested parties are neicomc io appear and comment at the hearing �Page 16/The Sun and News, Mtddlevdle. Ml October 31. 2000 Caledonia School Board urges ‘no’ on vouchers by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education unanimously voted to pass a resolution against the voucher initia­ tive, Proposal I, on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. The resolution stated that whereas; "The initiative would amend the Michigan Con­ stitution to eliminate the ban against providing state funds to support nonpublic schools and provide voucher tuition for students attending them. "The proposal would take public funds to subsi­ dize tuition to nonpublic schools which set their own tuition rates and ad­ mission policies without accountability to the pub­ lic. "The voucher program would likely increase fragmentation of Michi­ gan's children. "The proposed voucher program would take public dollars to subsidize stu­ dents who are already en­ rolled in nonpublic schools while excluding those stu­ dents who cannot afford to pay the remaining cost of nonpublic school tuition. "There is no body of ev­ idence that students from similar backgrounds per­ form better in nonpublic schools than in public schools. "The Caledonia Com­ munity Schools Board of Education supports proven solutions for quality educa­ tion such as class size as low as possible, teacher training, curriculum stan­ dards, and increased parental involvement for improving student achievement. "The initiative on vouchers contorts the democratic process by al­ lowing a small percentage of individuals to petition school boards to put voucher proposals before the voters in elections that can be repeated year after year until accepted, but can never be rescinded, even if vouchers prove to be undesirable or harmful to children." In conclusion, the reso­ lution stated, "Therefore, be it resolved, the Caledo­ nia Community Schools Board of Education op­ poses the initiative on school vouchers to use public dollars for tuition to nonpublic schools." Caledonia Twp. cable channel working by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township’s public access cable equipment was up and running the week of Oct. 16 after several months of no televising of township and village meetings. The cable TV location recently was moved from the high school to the basement of the Township/Village Hall. Equip­ ment purchased last month will allow the broadcasts to be aired. Various prob­ lems are being worked out so the whole system func­ tions smoothly. Township Supervisor Bill Johnston explained. Tom Apol volunteered his time and experience to re-wire the meeting room and to connect micro­ phones to make airing government meetings pos- sible. A mixer to automat­ ically regulate volumes from all the microphones was approved last month. Township employees are learning how to program the equipment to run the scheduled events on the air at the desired times, including government meetings, high school sporting events, commu­ nity calendar events and more. Fees come to the village and the township from a portion of the money paid by cable TV customers. Though the two municipal bodies have no obligation to spend the money on public programming and equipment, they have con­ tinued to do so. One goal had been to get township and village meetings aired. See caWe, contd. column 6 !★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★! To Vote: The Right to express a preference Jim French for 2nd District Commissioner General Election November 7, 2000 Your Support Will Be Appreciated! Paid by French for Commissioner. 171 Hunters Trail Ct., Middleville. Ml 49333 ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ VOTE ★ New Discounts and Payment Plans Available Caledonia Twp. swears in new trustee Caledonia Clerk Pat Snyder swears in Wally Bujak of Alaska to fill a trustee vacancy following his board appointment. Bujak is one of four unopposed candidates running to fill an open trustee position on the board in the Nov. 7 general election. Caledonia Township race, from page 3 we can allow new devel­ opment into our commu­ nity in a fashion that will allow us to maintain our current appeal and afford­ ability so that our future generations will be proud of what our community has become." • Community library? "I believe our current li­ brary is too small. Our res­ idents should have access to more resources on a lo­ cal level and not have to utilize the services of fa­ cilities outside our com­ munity. However, I would not support adding an addi­ tional millage over and above the current KDL millage. My hopes would be that our community could raise the needed funding through other means." • TV access channel: With the broadcast planning stages of the new M-37 water and sewer dis­ trict and understand what it will take to finance these projects. As our township continues to grow, I have the experi­ ence that it will take to continue maintaining the special assessments, (where applicable for wa­ ter, sewer, weed control, etc.) on the tax bills while providing the professional service that is required. I have had the opportunity to work in the township of­ fice with the current staff and develop those rela­ tionships to help maintain consistency at this time of change. I believe that I can represent our commu­ nity in a manner that will make us all proud to be part of Caledonia Town­ ship." Caledonia Schools to pursue third Durant lawsuit by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education voted Oct. 17 to join the Durant III class action suit under the Headlee Amendment. Superintendent Doug Busman explained that the previous Durant suit at­ tempts had been successful. A suit in 1997 brought the school $1.3 million, and another in 1999 resulted in no special education shortfalls being paid, but at least attorney fees were covered. Financial Administrator LOW COST INSURANCE Good Driving Records OR Bad Driving Records We Can Help! 1 Month. 2 Month. 3 Month or 6 Month Policies * FREE QUOTES ' 616-891-0462 • Auto • Cycle • Mobile Homes • Jet Skis • Homeowners • Life Fax: 616-891-0100 equipment now housed in the township building, my hope would be that the schools, and other civic organizations are able to work together to put to­ gether a schedule of pro­ gramming that is of inter­ est to all of our residents. We have a great opportu­ nity to share community information, which I feel has been underutilized." • The fire and safety millage. "I totally supported the fire and safety millage. I will always support in­ creased safety and well being for our families and homes." • Why you? "I will continue to main­ tain the good fiscal in­ vestments that the current treasurer has put in place. I have been involved in the STEGEMAN INSURANCE AGENCY _____________ 9X09 Cherry Nalley Rd., Caledonia, MI 49316 Judy Dean said. The reason for the suit was some school districts' claims that the state has underfunded special education expenses mandated by the state, services the schools arc required to provide. Special education cost the schools about $16,500 per student last year, but the district received only $7,049 per student, the same amount of the state foundation grant awarded for every student in the district. A question asked by Trustee William Harrison resulted in a comment that many privately funded charter and religious-based schools often do not provide services to special education students, which are very expensive. If vouchers were given to families who then could send their children to the school of their choice, it was explained, schools that do not have to meet the same special education provisions would be given money for those children, but would not have the same expenses as public schools have. Caledonia Community Schools will retain Pollard and Albertson as the authorized attorney in the suit. Cable, continued from column 3— Johnston said once they get scheduling and pro­ grams operating on a regu­ lar basis, he hopes Gaines and other townships whose customers fall in the vicw­ ing area will cooperate in both paying for and sharing time and programming on the channel. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 �The Sun and News, Mtddlevitie. Ml/October 31. 2000/Page 17 Cross country regionals, continued from front page Coach Tammy Benja­ min's crew won the Division II title a year ago at Allegan with 33 points, but this year's group's had a wider margin of victory, by 50 points over runner-up Holland Christian. An extremely positive development for the Trojans Saturday was the return to form of their top runner, junior Melissa Qu i sen berry, who has been hampered by injuries for virtually the entire season. "The Quiz," who was third in the 1999 regional behind her si nee-graduated sister, Danielle, took top honors this time with a solid time of 19:03, 32 seconds faster than her time a year ago and even four seconds faster than Danielle's regional championship run at Allegan. However, coach Tammy Benjamin noted that the regional course this year in Grand Rapids was a faster one than Allegan's. Proving once again that it takes a lot more than one terrific runner to win championships, the supporting cast was led by senior Jennifer Verkerke, who checked in eighth in 19:53; freshman Jessica Stortz broke the 20-minutc barrier with a 19:57 clocking, good for IOth; sophomore Elise Nyland came in 16th with a time of 20:14; and junior Christine Dood was 21st in 20:30. Not scoring, but finish­ ing ahead of many other runners dun ng the morning were senior Katie Richter, 24th in 20:41, and Amber DeMaagd 27th in 20:54. The seven Trojan girls and Benjamin will continue their quest for back-to-back state titles this Saturday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, south of Jackson. Meanwhile, both the Caledonia girls’ and boys* squads finished sixth in Division II, the latter in a 16-team field. Two Caledonia girls qualified for next week's state meet. Freshman sensation Tricia Miedema finished fourth in 19:34 and senior Amy Busfield finished ninth in 19:56. Rounding the Scot girls' scoring were sophomore Rebecca Busfield, 41st in 21:26; freshman Stephanie Maxim, 50th in 21:44, and sophomore Kristina McCleve, 65th in 22:25. Their team score was 169. Things didn't go as well as hoped for coach John Soderman and his Caledonia boys' harriers. Junior Tim Ross, at about the midpoint of his race. came down with a respiratory problem and complained of being light headed. He finished second in 15:41, a subpar performance for him. about 22 seconds slower than the regional champion, Holland Christian senior Brian Maat. Soderman said after the meet that he believes Ross will be ready to go this Saturday afternoon at Brooklyn. Many running observers believe that if he’s healthy and on his "A game," he's the favorite to be an individual state champion. But unlike last year, when the Scots went to the state meet as a team. Ross will be the only one there from the boys’ group, which only a couple of weeks ago stepped up to win the O-K Gold Conference championship. One reason is that the rules for qualifying for the state meet have been made a lot tougher. In order to win a spot in Brooklyn, a runner now must be among the top 15 individuals, regardless of team scores. Under last year’s rules, sophomore Patrick Spitzley easily would have qualified with his performance Saturday, 17th with a time of 17:05. But he finished two places out of the money The same could be said for Middleville sophomore Tim Brog, who qualified as an individual at state last year when he was 19th, but missed the cut this vear by taking 20th in 17:18. Other Caledonia boys' finishers were junior Joel DeBIaay, 34th in 17:45; senior Curt Rozell, 36th in 17:46; and sophomore Pat O'Connor, 67th in 18:23. The boys' team total was 156 points. The Middleville boys finished 13 as a team. Checking in behind Brog were junior Isaiah Thaler, 64th in 18:21; junior Pattrick Jansons, 70th in 18:26; freshman Alexander Robinson. 85th in 18:54. and sophomore Nick Tomson, 90th in 19:10. Holland Christian won the boys’ meet with 52 team points. Lakewood was second with 92 and Allegan was third with 125. The Holland Christian girls were runners-up behind Middleville with 106 points and Lowell was third, also with 106, but Holland Christian’s sixth runner came in ahead of the Red Arrows', breaking the tie. HM OKU HIGH TECHNOLOGY PHOTO PROCESSING • • • • Graphics COPIES COLOR COPIES COMMERCIAL PRINT INVITATIONS AND MORE! 1-HOUR PHOTO PROCESSING ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PRINTERS, located in downtown Hastings has moved to it's new location just north of Hastings on M-43 next to J-Ad Graphics production facility at 1351 N. Broadway in the BARN! Try our new advanced photo processing system using the latest in digital technology providing you with the highest quality reproduction possible. We process 35mm Advanced Photo System and 120 film on site. / Hour, Same Day or Next Day Processing-----------it was a tough day for sophomores Patrick Spitzley (14) of Caledonia and Tim Brog (78) of Middleville. Both ran in the state meet in 1999, but despite recording their personal best times, barely missed the cut this year because of tougher new rules. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! COUPON SPECIAL Color Copies All sizes up to 11x17 each 1351 N. Broadway / M-43 • (616)945-9105 Watch for Our Grand Opening Specials! �rage ia/1 he Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/October 31, 2000 FROM OUR READERS Will Caledonia become 'redneck' town? Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues Millage vote prompted by ‘Who’s on First?’ Dear editor: I have been reading about the recent Caledonia school millage requests prior to and after the public vote. Prior to, I decided to vote “no,” not because I didn’t want a new high school, but because we didn’t need a “college campus" to educate children. Especially, when we, all of the district taxpay­ ers, provide the money! It’s what appeared lo be a “me too" issue because of the new Grandville and Byron Center high schools. A “copy-cat” if you will! Now that the bond passed. I’m even more convinced of my feelings All I have been reading is “how do we spend the 54M" and “getting com­ mittees together to figure it out!” There is definitely something wrong with this picture! As an example, prior to the last vote, we received a letter asking us questions about our position toward the millage This letter came after the bond was defeated by a small margin Because of the narrow defeat, it was decided to have another vote But now they were asking for several million more, explaining that because the bond did not pass the first time, interest was lost, and they had to make up the loss. How can you lose interest on money you never had (you can lose an interest rate because of time, but it was not explained that way)? This was my first clue of "who’s on first?” Now. with all of the ques­ tioning of “how to spend." “where to spend" and hope of doing it all correctly here’s where I would ques­ tion the voters: How could you possibly have let some­ thing pass that will increase your taxes considerably without knowing how. or exactly, where the money was going to be spent9 That certainly is something to think about for any future millage votes' As a voter. I’m still trying to figure out how Caledonia could even come up with a figure of 54M without plans? I would have thought the “committee" to figure this out would have been established before it went to vote. Now it’s truly a question of “did they really need that much money to educate chil­ dren" or “who’s on third?’’ Ernestine Scheerhorn. Caledonia Voters should nix Proposal 2 To the editor: senators - to block legisla­ When Michigan residents tion, effectively allowing the head to the polls on Nov. 7, will of the few to control they’ll be faced with choos­ laws in Michigan ing how to vote on Proposal Michigan’s counties, 2 - the so-called “Let Local townships and villages can’t Votes Count” initiative. stand idly by while big-city What many people don’t interests try to usurp our know is how local votes power in state government. wouldn’t count under Proposal 2 only benefits big Proposal 2. This proposed cities and would be detri­ amendment to the Michigan mental to all other local gov­ Constitution would end our ernments in Michigan. long-standing belief in I strongly urge Michigan majority rule and letting residents to vote “no” on laws reflect the majority Proposal 2 during the voice. Proposal 2 would November general election. allow a one-third minority in Pat Snyder, the Michigan legislature Caledonia Township just 27 representatives or 13 $ <5REA7 <5AVIN PEALS/1 GM [Certified To the editor: have standards which to live. Mr. Bravata was also One of the leading oppo­ nents against the new pushing an effort a couple of Caledonia master plan was years ago to eliminate the quoted in the Sun and news a Caledonia Township sign couple of weeks ago. ordinance He thought that it I was shocked by was none of the townships Caledonia Trustee-elect Bill business where, when, or Bravata s cavalier remarks how many signs could be and attitude about the rights plastered along the highway. of property owners. If Mr. Bravata s idea of According to the article, he freedom is throwing trash thinks it’s OK if someone around his property, or post­ wants junk laying around his ing signs up and down our property. It’s a person’s nght highways to advertise his because it’s his property, the business as he pleases, then government shouldn't inter­ he needs a few lessons in fere and “h’s the American good citizenship Being a way,” he stated. liberal is not liberating, it I can appreciate an effort only makes those around to keep big government out you aware of your antago­ of our personal lives. But we nism and creates an atmos­ do live in a community, and phere of neighborhood hos­ we do have certain rules and tility. Jill Cardwell best for treasurer post To the editor: returning to office. Having I have decided to retire worked in the township from my position as office and being personally Caledonia Township trained by me. Jill is familiar Treasurer. I have served this with township operations community for the past eight and the duties of the treasur­ years and leave the office er’s office. Her presence on with the expected mixed the board and in the town­ emotions and warm memo­ ship office will provide ries. I very much appreciate needed stability and experi­ the trust, respect and support ence. that this community has As Caledonia faces the shown to my family and me. challenges of the future I It has truly been a humbling want to ensure that the com­ honor and pleasure repre­ munity will continue to be senting and working on the served by someone who is board. caring, capable and commit­ This letter is to ask for ted to Caledonia. I believe support of Jill Cardwell, the best person to meet this who is running to fill my challenge is Jill Cardwell. I position. have worked side-by-side Those who have followed with Jill and she has earned local politics for any amount my trust and my vote. of time understand this is an I hope the community will important election for give her theirs as well and Caledonia Township. Six of join me in supporting Jill. the seven members of the Ruth DeVries, current board will not be Caledonia CMS students’ letters impressive 98 Chev Silverado 4x4 93 Toyota Paseo Ext cab short box, 3 dr., 350 V-8, auto., air Sharp sports car w/5 spd., air, CD, spoiler. S1 9,995 s5,295 i Dear editor: As a resident of Caledonia and a long-time member of the Caledonia Board of Education, I was proud to set the several letters from stu­ dents of the Caledonia Middle School that appeared in your Oct. 17 edition. The letters from those stu­ dents were articulate, wellreasoned. insightful and dis­ played the type of critical thinking that the Caledonia school system has been striving to encourage with all of its students To me, a practicing attorney with years of experience and seven years of college. I was impressed that middle ~ 00 Chevrolet S-10 4x4 98 Chevy Venture Van Ext cob 3 dr., V-6, auto., air, 9,000 mt. 7 passenger WHEELS INCLUDED! S1QQ99 s 18,995 1 'IO or less i 97 Pont Grand Prix GT 97 Chevrolet Cavalier 4 dr., V-6, automatic. air, leather. CD, 4 door, 38,000 mAes. chrome wheels s1720O.,_ school students showed more maturity and depth of thought than is often dis­ played by adults in our com­ munity. The students also obvious­ ly have an interest in active­ ly participating in public debate and our community. Hurray for them! Hurray for Caledonia public schools and hurray for our commu­ nity. I think our future looks very promising when the caliber of the next genera­ tion of citizens demonstrates the qualities contained in the letters of those young adults. Frederick J Boncher, Caledonia Mr Bravata is a builder in Caledonia, and according to the Sun and News article last week, he is also a land spec­ ulator It sounds like he would like the nght to devel­ op land he has purchased on the south side of Caledonia which would.be contrary to the new master plan. This could explain why he and some other developers opposes it with such vigor. His opinions, as a trustee, of any established criteria from the Planning Commission, would be a departure from the master plan (which relied on citizen input), or ordinances that would interfere with his development plans. As a trustee of C aledonia Township, Bill Bravata will be thrown into an arena of conflict of interest, when he votes for or against any development projects in the future. It’s quite possible that Caledonia will become known as that redneck town where just wink, nod, and then do what you please, because “it’s the American way" Kitty Armstrong. Caledonia Township Voucher supporter fails U.S. Constitution To the editor: I address this to the vouch­ er supporter who feels the need to steal “Vote no on vouchers” on Thornapple River Drive between 84th and 68th Streets. In the past month we have had our sign taken seven times. Four of the seven times it was taken from our yard and three times from a group of political signs along Thornapplc. I did notice that the only signs remaining in the grouping arc Buchannan, Forton and Bush/Chency. Is this a polit­ ical statement? The problem I have with removing signs is that each of us has a right to “freedom of speech.” If the person tak­ ing the signs feels that one of the ways to pass vouchers is to limit free speech to only what they believe, then what else from our constitution would they sacrifice to be nght? Let’s stop this sign steal­ ing foolishness and become part of the community of open-minded people who can discuss opposing views of the world Martin Hall, Caledonia CUSTOM HOMES f cx.-c initial design. consulting CAVIN • Buick^Pontiac I M-37 North of Middleville Across from Mttldlev ilia SALE HOURS Mon IWMIloiTuM TtaniHi Hoi.Sat • tol SERVICE HOURS: Mon. • to •; Tim* Hi • to S. SMI to It 795-3318 Of* « 0 0 1*0 O!J 1 •<$ 1 £> I X? ’«* kkk .Wb.SlVTC 4t, GQS Richland Homes Designer Custom Home Division L 1-800-638-7036 . T<A616«r.S52D - 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middlevifle. Ml/Octobef 31. 2000/Page 19 FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Prop. 1 approval would end discrimination To the editor: After studying the U.S Constitution and its amend­ ments, I have come to the conclusion that the phrase “separation of church and state” docs not exist, nor can it. The state is made up of people with all kinds of beliefs. I am a legal resident of this state,! have the right to vote and voice my opin­ ion I cannot ignore my reli­ gious beliefs when I exercise those rights “We the People” docs not discriminate against those who live by a high moral code, or those who hold to strongly held religious beliefs In the 1840s the states began establishing public schools in lieu of the already publicly funded pri­ vate and religious schools of that day in the attempt to establish equality in educa­ tion I believe that this attempt has failed Discrimination against blacks and other minorities ended in 1957, or did it? Poor and disadvantaged stu­ dents in this country who want to receive a quality education, but happen to live in neighborhoods (hat you or even I wouldn’t consider safe to drive through arc still discriminated against when it comes to education Vice President Al Gore says those schools should be closed down and start over with new administrators and teachers. This would require a great deal of time, time that these students and their parents don’t have. They need help getting a good education today! There arc quality private PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising tn this news­ paper is subjet t to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or diM'nmination based on race, color, reli­ gion. sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimination " Familial status includes children under the age of IB living with parents oc legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under IK This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that ail dwellings advertised in this newspaper art available oa an equal opportunity basts To report discnnuaaUon call the Fair Ikwiung Center al 616-kSI 2980 The HUD Wil tree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1 800927 and religious schools wbo have already said they hate the room and would accept these siudents. Proposal I opponents say vouchers won't be enough to cover private school tuitions. Many churches and charita­ ble organizations have said they would help Some of the wealthiest 2 percent and others, who already con­ tribute to the disadvantaged and poor privately, say they will continue to do so. Religious discrimination in education began in the 1840s when funding was discontinued The most widely publicized case was of Angela Guidry of Moss Bluff, La., Houston High. A school official became alarmed when her speech ended with a statement about her personal faith in God being the most impor­ tant thing in her life. She was asked to omit the last state­ ment and when she refused, she was not even allowed to give the class address. Public now seems to be a word that means agnostic, atheist and secular school. Wc arc fortunate to live in Caledonia, and our neigh­ bors in West Michigan don’t have to worry about the problems I listed above But what if they did affect you? How would you feel about the funding of education then? The Michigan Education Association and our local school boards are already writing and adopting poli­ cies to disallow vouchers for our district should they become available. What are they so afraid of? They claim that private and religious schools are not accountable to anyone. I know that stale requirements on buildings, staffing, hours and days of instruction and required subjects taught do exist for all non-public schools registered. Nonpubhc schools are also held accountable to parents who pay tuition and to the col­ leges who accept these stu­ dents upon graduation Accountability does exist and most likely to a higher standard. Both public and private schools have admission poli­ cies on acceptance of stu­ dents with police records, or who are involved in criminal activities such as drugs. They aren’t required to accept students with violent behaviors. Special needs children require additional staffing and space, and with­ out public funding, parents would most likely not find private education affordable Opponents claim that vouchers would take money away from public schools. The money lost would only be in relation to the number of students leaving the schools which would in the end cost the taxpay ers half of what they currently spend. Those who send their chil­ dren to non-public schools are also taxpayers like you and me. Caledonia Schools supt. Doug Busman claimed in an article in this paper Aug. 15 that students arc not fleeing Caledonia. So why is the school board so concerned? Busman claimed in that same article that vouchers would open the door to tax credits for education. These tax credits already exist for people paying college tuition and since nearly all schools, public and non-public, are also non-profit organiza­ tions, donations to them are also tax deductible. A tax credit is deducted from the amount of income tax you pay and in no way exempts the giver from paying prop­ erty or sales tax, which is how education is funded in Michigan. The MEA has made it clear that teachers are tested before becoming certified. What about the teacher that’s been around for 20 or more years and has changed sub­ jects and grade levels a dozen times, or the teacher who really doesn’t like teaching, or children any more? I realize that testing may not get nd of teachers like the existing music teacher in the recent movie “Music of the Heart” before Roberta Guaspan came to teach, but perhaps it a place to start. Those who have been dis­ criminated against in the past can tell you that life is not fair. We have an opportu­ nity Nov. 7 to make things a little more fair in education. Think about it. and then vote * ye” on Proposal! Sharon Hast, Caledonia BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT. Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner On Winning Team and an Individual Champ... Middleville’s Melissa Quisenberry (80) was shadowed the entire race by Grand Rapids Christian's Mimi Speyer, but the Lady Trojans' standout was able to hold on to her individual regional championship by eight seconds. First story time set at TK library The Thornapple Kellogg High School Service Team will present the first story time of the academic year at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Students will read books with fall and Thanksgiving themes. Story time lasts for about 30 minutes. Students already have begun planning for the winter story time on Dec. 5. Children of all ages arc invited to come and enjoy this fun introduction to pil­ grims, turkeys and falling leaves. For information, call the library at 795-5434. Call for Classifieds 945-9554it 1-IOO-M5 24liMir$a hHliyMweik Fir Sunt News KJIOH-Msl **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation Installation fee applies Must present coupon Not valut unth other offers. Best Pricer Service^ Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville - STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 �Page 20/The Sun and News Middleville, Ml October 31 2000 Trojans win first two in district soccer playoffs WAYLAND — The road to Portage began Monday night for Middleville's soccer team in Wayland. The Trojans, co­ champions of the O-K Blue Conference, went up against the host Wildcats in what proved to be a very fierce battle on a misty and foggy first evening for prep district soccer. But Middleville (13-2-3) moved on to Wednesday’s semifinal by pushing across one goal in each the first and the second halves to prevail 2-0 in the Division II, District 18 matchup Wednesday's semifinal match had the Trojans facing another area foe, Hastings, at Portage Northern High School. Eric Aten (24) charges toward the Hastings goal as goalkeeper Kyle Bellgraph looks to make the save. (Photo by Jerry Weeks) Jake Williams (5) looks for an opening to dodge past a Hastings defender. (Photo by Jerry Weeks) Middleville's Kevin McClure (7) uses his foot to keep the ball away from a Wildcat defender. SITE-IN DAYS at CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN CLUB Nov. 4th & 5,h and Nov. 11th & 12th From 12-5 pm Targets, Spotting Scopes & Range Assistance Provided $10 per half hour 616-891-1165 Trojan coach Marty Wustman said that the Wayland win was a "mentally tough game” against a "well-coached team." "We played excellent; the defense was outstanding and our forwards adjusted to the trap." There was a real international feel to the game with fans dressed in colorful costumes and drums being played to enhance the enthusiasm for the contest. The 'Cats acquired the first true scoring threat, hitting the goal post at 34:11, but the ball sailed over the net. Middleville's Eric Smith then delivered a rocketing blast at 26:40, another opportunity that did not warrant a score. But the 0-0 deadlock was halted at 5:45 of the first half when senior forward Kyle Preslar scored on a breakaway (his 29th of the season) to give the Trojans a 1-0 advantage. The Trojan fans went wild as Preslar, and teammates, celebrated their achievement. Senior defenseman Luke Shook assisted on that first Middleville tally. "That stepped up the team's play even more," Wustman said. "At that point, we were more determined to put it away." The frenzied crowd helped Cd^ BOBY SHOP Kyle Preslar (21) uses his head to avoid a couple of Wildcat foes. Preslar scored goals for the Trojans in both district wins over Wayland Union and Hastings. to keep the team's energized throughout, especially during the final 40 minutes. "At the end of the half, when our guys ran to the other side (during warmups), the fans from Middleville were louder than the fans from Wayland." The match remained 1-0 until the 5:37 mark of the second half when senior forward Jake Williams added some insurance to Middleville's victory hopes. Preslar was credited with the assist. "We needed that second goal; that was the icing on the cake," Wustman explained. "It was really a I0 bailgame; it was just so important." Middleville out-shot Wayland 24-13. Trojan senior goalkeeper Mike Hart made 11 saves, while 'Cats' keeper Bill Alexander garnered 18 saves. Trojans Topple Saxons in Semis... Middleville (14-2-3) met up with Hastings in a semifinal match at Portage Northern High School. Both teams played well and kept the pressure on, but in the end it was the Trojans coming away with a 1-0 win. In the first half, both teams w ere aw aided penalty kicks and both goalkeepers responded to the challenges. At the 26 minute mark, Middleville's top goal scorer on the season, Kyle Preslar, beat Saxon keeper Kyle Bellgraph to put his team ahead 1-0. Jake Williams had the assist. Middleville began the second half with some great shots, including a couple of breakaways. Bellgraph, however, stood tall in goal and kept it a 1-0 contest. The shutout was Middleville's 10th of the season. Key contributors were midfielders Jay Lantinga and Adam Lucas, defenders Luke Shook, Dave Devoermer and goalkeeper Michael Hart. FHC to host wrestling clinic Every fall, for the past three years, Forest Hills Central has brought in some of the best wrestlers the United States has to offer. This year is no exception. For it's fourth annual Wrestling Clinic, Forest Hills Central is bringing in one of the world's most successful wrestlers. Bruce Baumgartner, who is arguably the most successful wrestler in United States history, will be demonstrating techniques and sharing secrets that he has picked up through his years of international experience. Baumgartner has succeeded at wrestling highest level, having won four Olympic medals, two of which are gold. Baumgartner is a nine­ time world medalist, has won 17 national championships, 13 World Cup medals, four Pan-Am medals and three Goodwill medals. John Fisher, who hails from the University of Michigan, will also be sharing some of the techniques that has made him a success both on the collegiate and international level. Fisher is a three-time Big Ten champion, a 1977 World Cup champion, was a 1996 Olympic alternate and has been a member of the National team since 1990. All of the action takes place Nov. 4 at Forest Hills Central High School (5901 Hall St. SE in Grand Rapids) starting al 8:30 a.m The action continues throughout the afternoon. The cost is $30 per wrestler, or coach, with a group rate available for coaches bringing 10 or more wrestlers. Lunch is available for purchase at the site. Wrestlers will be on die mat and actually working on techniques shown, so bring wrestling shoes and proper attire For more information, please contact Paul Gordon at (616)676-0235 (fax 616676-3615, e-mail paul.gordon l^qualityairincx om) or Rick Kacher at (616) 682-0760. �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml October 31.2000 Page 21 BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement Caledonia Middle School eagers finish year 11-1 The Caledonia Middle School seventh grade purple basketball team completed its season Thursday, Oct. 19 with a 30-6 triumph over Godwin. The victory gave the young Sweet Ladies an 11-1 record for the 2000 campaign. The Lady Scots averaged 32 points per game, while holding their opponents to only 12. Team members are (front row, from left to right) Stephanie Bordewyk, Kayla Wilson, Kendra O'Brien; (middle row) Alex Packer, Heather Wunderink, Meghan Sanxter, Nicole Cook, Sarah VanVelsen; (back row) coach Jerry Aquino, Sarah Ruple, Brittney Mathews, Amanda Weaver, Amanda Jandahl and Can Butcher. (Photo provided) For Individuals, Families and Employee Groups K STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY AREA BIRTH 612 E. Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 GIRL, Jenna Rose Walters, born Oct. 20, 2000 at Spec­ trum Health, Downtown Campus to Jason and Robin Walters of Middleville. 891-9294 Red Ribbon Week far and near TK high school student Aimee Vanderwood helped make a difference in the lives of some of the 1400 students attending the conference as she lead a "Refusal skills Workshop" American Community Mutual Insurance Company Looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH 1 PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding Students from i nomappte Kellogg Middle School and High Schoo* traveled io Lansing to kick off Red Ribbon Week at a conference. Here students meet with their advisor Nancy Young near a display which reminded students of the conference's theme: Building Bridges - Strong Enough to Make a Difference. (616) 945-5078 I FAX: (616) 945-5192 nr Call wl Udll A?\'°r one o'our printing specialists �Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/October 31, 2000 Scots blank Eagles in soccer thriller, 2-0 The* Fighting Scots’ top goal scorers produced and the defense was solid in a 20 win over Hudsonville last Monday in Division II, District 29 soccer action at Caledonia High School. Senior Doug Jousma scored on a penalty kick with 25:28 remaining in the first half. "(In our) Last penalty kick (situation), we didn’t fare too well,” Caledonia coach Brian Broekhuizen said. "We’ve practiced them since then." Steve Janosik added one for insurance with 26:15 left in the game held at Scotland Yard.’’ "It was very nicely placed; he puts himself in place to score often," Broekhuizen said. The Caledonia coach knew that the Eagles would give his Scots a great test. "I told the guys before the game that this game could go either way." Broekhuizen said ’’Workman (goalkeeper Justin Workman) really played well (and) the defense was able to shut them out." Broekhuizen looks forward to continuing the post-season run. Caledonia advanced to the State title game a season ago. T*. £2kJ lan Bailey (12) sprints past the Eagle defense and proceeds toward the goal in district soccer action last Tuesday. ”We love this time of year; for this team it has been great,” he said. Trojans Fall Caledonia's Steve Yanosik (11) uses some fancy footwork to drive past a Hudsonville defender in district soccer action at Caledonia. in Final... In the championship game at Portage Northern High School the host Huskies won on a 6-0 shutout over the Trojans to win the Division II district championship. Eighth grade football team closes year at 5-2-1 Fighting Scot Doug Jousma (22) straddles the out-of-bounds line to keep a ball in play against the Eagles. Buy now and jet o7. APR financing for 36 months or CASH BACK! The Thornapple Kellogg eighth grade football team closed out the year Wednesday, Oct. 25 with a 20-14 defeat against Rockford. The young Trojans played a valiant game, but could not overcome Rockford's defensive pressure. Things did not begin well for TK. On their first possession, the young Trojans fumbled the ball on a quarterback cram around the right corner. TK's defense, however, forced the Rams to punt. On their second offensive drive, the young Trojans converted on a fake punt pass from Eric Reeder to Ryan Fletke for their only first down of the quarter. Rockford drove the ball at the end of the first quarter and were able to pass the ball into the end zone in the second quarter. In the second quarter, the young Trojans were able to put the ball into the end zone twice. TK’s first scoring drive was capped off with a pass from Chris Humphrey to Cliff Tomson. Humphrey made the extra point to tie the score at 8-8. On the second score, Ed Landon was able to find the end zone on a run. TK missed the extra point which made it a 14-8 contest at half. In the second half, the young Trojans had a tough time holding onto (he bail Rockford took advantage of TK’s miscues and led 20-14 after three quarters. TK came back with a solid 12-play drive that stalled deep in the Rockford zone. The goal for the season was to prepare the young athletes, both mentally and physically, for the next level. The coaches felt the players stepped up to the challenge. DUTTON Dll It Y DELIGHT 3432 (>8ili Street SE • Dhiioh. 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Ml'October 31. 2000/Page 23 Middleville woman joins horse riding program Rwh Tcrpcnmg of Middle­ ville recently earned an award for logging 250 hours in the American Quarter Horse Association horseback riding program The program recognizes and rewards AQHA mem­ bers for time spent with their American quarter horses in activities such as trail ndes. working cattle, pleasure dri­ ving and simply riding A unique aspect of the program is its simplicity. Current AQHA members complete a program applica­ tion and pay a one-time $25 enrollment fee. Each enrol­ lee receives an official AQHA log sheet to record their hours driving or riding an American quarter horse. Participants need not own their own horse, but all offi­ cial hours must be accrued with a registered American quarter horse f he first award, a program recognition patch, is given after 50 hours have been logged and verified. Patches and nine subsequent awards arc presented at 100 to 5,(MX) hour levels and range from merchandise gift certificates from Drysdale’s Western Store to a Montana Silver­ smith trophy belt buckle at the highest level. Other awards provided by AQHA corporate sponsors include a S25 gift certificate good towards any item from Drysdale s Western Store, at 750 hours a headstall valued at $22 from Cowboy Tack At both 1.000 hours and 3,000 hours, award recipients receive recognition in “The Quarter Horse Journal.” AQHAs monthly magazine Gilean Newman. AQHA manager of Recreational Riding Programs, said “AQHA is so proud to offer this program rewarding peo­ ple who enjoy riding and dri­ ving American quarter hors­ es. Enrollees are doing such diverse activities that it's obvious this program literal­ ly fits everyone who likes spending time with horses “ AQHA actively encour­ ages horseback riding as a recreational activity that can be enjoyed alone or shared with family and friends. For more information, about AQHA and its pro­ grams. visit www.aqha.com or call (806) 376-4811 Scot runners sparkle at Sparta Caledonia had a successful day running at the Grade Level Meet at Sparta Oct. 23. Winning medals for the Scot boys were Curt Rozell (fourth in the senior race in 18:12), John Rozsa (eighth in the senior race in 18:35), Tim Ross (first in the junior race in 15:58), Joel DeBlaay (third in the junior race in 18:03), Patrick Spitzley (second in the sophomore race in 17:43) and Matt Kilmartin (ninth in the freshman race in 19:44). Winning medals for the Lady Scots were Amy Busfield (first in the senior race in 21:25), Liz Martin (12th in the junior race) Becca Busfield (sixth in the sophomore race), Kristina McCleve (seventh in the sophomore race) and Katie Ryan (eighth in the sophomore race). Freshman Tricia Miedema ran the fastest time of all grades with a 20:16 and Stafanie Maxim earned a seventh place medal. Cagers start workouts Dec. 3 The Westside Cagers’ AAU girls 12-and-under basketball tryouts are scheduled to begin Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Caledonia Middle School gymnasium. To participate, you can not have turned 13 prior to Dec. 31 2000. This is the second season for the Caledonia area based Cagers who finished last season with a 15-6 record. Anyone interested, should contact Mike Butcher at 868-7279. 'll you're not getting the^ Antiques ANTIQUE SHOW: BARR> County Fairgrounds Expo Complex, on M-37. Novem­ ber 4-5, two large buildings, quality antiques. Just north of Hastings on M-37. Satur­ day 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4:30pm, S2.50 Admis­ sion. Automotive BLACK 1998 GRAND Am GT: 1 owner, excellent con­ dition inside & out Power everything, sunroof & CD player. Grey intenor, 86,000 miles, $9,795 (616)891-7874 Business Services BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 32 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 BONANZA DRYWALL HANGING & Finishing Specialist. 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(616)765-3233 HUNTERS/SNOWMOBILERS: Kalkaska, 10 acres close to state land, Manistee River, and Fife Lake. Lots of deer, electric. $19,900. Great Lakes Land Company, (231)331-4227. wwwgreatlakesland.com KALKASKA: 6 69 WOOD­ ED acres adjoining State Land. Great hunting and camping. Includes driveway, cleared site, electric. $27,900, $500 down. $340 month, 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-9683118, www.northemlandco.com. Recreation WINTER STOR XGE: RV'S, boats, etc..., inside, locked $1.00 per foot, per month Call Barn' Expo Center, (616)945-2224 Wanted CASH PAID! We buy many dish satellite systems, all brands. Have cash will trav­ el. 616-838-5130. WANTED: USED DISH network, satellite dish sys­ tems. Cash paid $50 and up. 616-838-5130 FOCTOE CHEF Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valley 3C0H (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1388 Mobile Homes $2,500 CASH BACK rebate to you! Select models. Call now before they're gone! 800-466-0461. 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Michigan 49333 No. 45/November 7, 2000 129th year Township survey reviewed as master plan hearing looms by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township will hold its master plan public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Mon­ day, Nov. 13, in the CHS cafeteria. The hearing will allow citizens to comment about what they'd like to see in future use zoning map, as well as the draft general development plan. The draft may be re­ viewed in the township of­ fice. A summary of the 100-page plus document (with supporting informa­ tion) is too large for a brief summary. An attempt has been made to cover master plan issues, as they have been discussed in the Sun and News since June. A significant amount of attention is being given to the survey of township and village residents for creat­ ing a new master plan for each municipal unit, so residents may want to re­ view the findings of both the draft plan and the sur­ vey before commenting at the hearing. The survey was con­ ducted by telephone from a list of numbers (with zip codes) that were statisti­ cally supposed to represent the Caledonia area. Of the 200 calls made, 40 were to village residents and 160 were to township residents. An additional 283 calls were declared ineligible, without or with question­ able township residency. Another 195 refused to par­ ticipate and 205 were business numbers. The analysis was based on 200 of 883 calls. Caledonia Township and Village survey results were outlined by Steve Lang­ worthy, consultant for both units, at a joint meeting of the village and township planning commissions People are concerned about growth, and would like some regulation to control quality and location. They thought development should be allowed if adequate public services are available, but were not anxious to greatly expand sewer services. June 19. The survey was intended to help both com­ missions set the direction of their master plans. The answers of the tele­ phone survey, of the plan­ ning commissioners, and of the Citizens Advisory Group were combined for the final tabulation of re­ sults. Residents may want to reflect on the results of the survey, or on the method or questions used in mak­ ing the final conclusions. Actual answers totaled from the survey usually in­ dicated high or low prefer­ ences, with a spread of ranking in the mid range between "very important," to "not important." An at­ tempt to summarize the survey results is as fol­ lows: V/hen people ranked factors that would affect their decision to move or remain in Caledonia; Open spaces and rural atmosphere ranked very important with a score of 59. Quality of neighbor­ hoods, Low crime rate and rivers, trees and natural features were next impor­ tant with a score in the low 50s. Quality of schools was rated 43, small town feel rated 37 and "the house I wanted" was rated 40. Being near family, liv­ ing close to one's job, close to church, reason­ able housing price and proximity to Grand Rapids seemed to be scored with a range of similar ratings, from very important to not important. Thirty-three agreed that if they moved, they would still move to Caledonia, with fewer indicating an opinion in the range from agreeing to strongly dis­ agreeing. Thirty-seven people in­ dicated they did not be­ lieve Caledonia would re­ main a rural small town community, with 25 indi­ cating disagreement with this conclusion and 25 voicing some belief that it would stay small. A higher number showed that most would continue to live in Caledonia if it becomes more developed. Likewise, higher scores in the range of agree to strongly agree would indi­ cate the township should try to save its farm land, even if it meant farmers could not sell their land for development. More people said the Southbch Freeway will See survey reviewed, pg. 12 WRINGS m Caledonia’s Ross individual runner-up TK girls’ harriers state champs again by David T. Young Editor It was deja vu all over again. Well, sort of. The Middleville girls' cross-country team repeated as Division II state champions Saturday afternoon at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Though the Trojans had familiar rivals such as Flint Power muttering "Not again!." coach Tammy Benjamin insisted that this performance had "a different look” to it. The 1-2 finish this year indeed was the same as in 1999. It was Thornapple Kellogg first and Flint Powers second, but the point totals were different and it was a closer race than a year ago. Indeed, Benjamin thought at the end of the race that her charges may not have done it. Middleville didn't even have one of the lop 10 individual runners in the race. "We didn't have our best day (as a team).” she acknowledged, but it was still good enough to propel the group to another crown. The feat means that either Middleville or Caledonia has won the Division II stale title in six of the last 10 years, making other schools around the state wonder if there's something in the water Middleville’s Main Street open again The Middleville girls' cross-country team team, winner of bacK-to-back state championships (from left) coach Tammy Benjamin, Christine Dood, Jen Verkerke, Elise Nyland, Katie Richter, Melissa Quisenberry, Jessica Stortz and Amber DeMaagd. around these parts. Middleville finished with a team score of 170 points, Powers came in with 186 and Ludington was third with 227. Thornapple Kellogg won it all for the first time a year ago with 112 points and Powers had 174. Twenty-seven teams and 247 runners qualified for the 2000 meet Junior Melissa Quisen­ berry again led the Trojans, checking in with a time of 19:11.6, good for 11 th place in the team competition and 15th overall. "The Quiz" had been seventh in 18:53 in the 1999 meet, but had been slowed most of this fall with injuries. Freshman Jessica Stortz finished 23rd with a school freshman record-breaking time of 19:42. The record she broke was Quisen­ berry's, set two years ago. Quisenberry, by virtue of placing among the top 30 Division II runners in the meet, also was named to the all-state team. Senior Katie Richter came up with her best run of the season with a 19:59.4, taking 39th place, and fellow senior Jennifer Verkerke was right behind her in 41st with a time of 20:01.1. Finishing out the scoring was sophomore Elise Nyland, 56th with a time of 20:17.7. The other two of Middleville's top seven runners were junior Christine Dood, 89th in 20:43.8, and senior Amber DeMaagd, 97th in 20:49.1. In the overall tallies, Stortz was 39th, Richter See state champs, pg. 15 After what seemed like weeks of detours the first stage of work on Main Street is done for the year. The stripes have been painted since this photograph was taken. Work will continue on Grand Rapids Street this spring. In This Issue • Local students observe ‘Make a Difference Day’ • Election fever hits TK schools • Master Plan update begins in township and village • TK Middle School food drive to help God’s Kitchen �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 7. 2000/Page 19 BUFFALO MEAT: HEART Smart, (616)891-8870. Automotive 1992 MERCURY TOPAZ, 93,000 miles, new brakes, runs- gtxxi, clean. $2,500 OBO. Call days (616)6989309 or evenings (616)6983006 1993 CHRYSLER LABARON, automatic, power win­ dows, 91,000 miles, $2,500. 1993 Ford Aerostar, auto, air, tilt, cruise, $3,400. 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Starting at Wanted just $119,000 low dn. financ­ ing Walk-outs & day-lights. CASH PAID! We buy many Model OPEN SAT/SUN 1- dish satellite systems, all 3pm, MON/WED 4-6pm or brands. Have cash will trav­ by app. Conveniently locat­ el. 616-838-5130. ed on M-37 across from Chrystal Flash. Call Scott WANTED: USED DISH Chandler 291-3330 or Katie network, satellite dish sys­ Cummiford 262-2091 - Smith tems. Cash paid $50 and up. Diamond Realty (616)891- 616-838-5130. 2222 x 244. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS. We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 800466-0461. FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW or $0 down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now’ Financing available! Call for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. FORTUNE CHEF GUN LAKE- SEVERAL properties. All shapes & sizes. Fall clearance going on now. Don't wait. Prices go­ ing up in spring. We have several reduced & ready for occupancy. Call Kay Cummiford @ 291-3330 for com­ plete lists, brochures & con­ sultation. Smith Diamond Realty 891-2222 x244. REST/\ C /R/XISJT Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American ~ Chinese - Steak MIDDLEVILLEMISTY RIDGE- 540 Sunset HillsNew 3bd contemporary, walkout, large windows, open floor plan, $127,900. Easy low-dn financing avail­ able. ALSO 708 Wildpond Ct.-3bd, 2ba fully furnished & landscaped. Appliances & $1,500 paid closing cost. $134,900. Also, 3bd bi-level under construction $119,900. Check it out with Kay & Ka­ tie Cummiford, Kay @ 2913330- Katie @ 262-2021. Smith Diamond Realty 8912222 x244. 9353 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. MI 49316 616-891-1388 (Illi £. PiZZ^'l OP _ -r 3555 68th Street Dutton Village Mill Mall Phone 698-7920 "7Xe Place llMete FuchcI} a ad Family P'erF la Pal Hours 6 30 am-8 00 pm Mon Fri . Sat 7 00 am-8 00 pm. Closed Sunday ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume payments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary, 1-800-672-9604 DID YOU KNOW that there are over 300 repossessed homes in the State Of Michi­ gan, that the banks are very motivated to move. For a list of homes and locations, call New Tradition Homes at (616)945-0000 or 1-888-5388900. FIRST TIME HOME buy­ ers. We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad, 1-800672-9604 REPO: MUST SELL. Will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessa­ ry, 1-800-672-9604 TIRED OF SHELLING out endless money to a greedy landlord? Tired of no equi­ ty? NEW TRADITION HOMES will pay off the re­ mainder of vour lease! For details call ('616)945-0000 or 1-888-538-8900! CHINESE RESTAURANT KALKASKA: 6.69 WOOD­ ED acres adjoining State Land. Great hunting and camping. Includes driveway, cleared site, electric. $27,900, $500 down, $340 month, 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-9633118, www.northemlandco.com. WE HAVE NEW 3BR/2bath HOMES for as low as $300/mo including lot rent!! For more info call NEW TRADITION HOMES at (616)945-0000 or 1-888-5388900! **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters ✓ Drinking Water Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation Installation fee applies. Mast present coupon Not valid with other offers. Best Pri£Er CyruafiFi/, Service^ ZERO DOWN! LAND/HO.ME packages to those who qualify Call for application 800-466-0461. National Ads HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail Easy* No experience needed. Call 1-800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs ~ STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 7, 2000/Page 3 Caledonia offering award winning yearbook for 2001 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The 2001 Caledonia High School yearbook took second place in the theme category last summer at the Herff Jones 16th an­ nual Fundamentals Year­ book Workshop at Michi­ gan State University. The workshop was at­ tended by 256 participants from 61 Michigan schools, some of which were Class A. Caledonia is a Class B, Division 2 school. Chris Algera, one of the students who attended, said the competition was stiff, be­ cause bigger schools have more money and assets to produce a top-notch year­ book. Algera and advisor Jen­ nifer Frisbie went into the theme section of the work­ shop, where they offered paste-up layouts of their yearbook with the theme "Imagine," for 2001, Vol­ ume 66. Subtitles of the yearbook were, "Think, Drcam. Be­ lieve and Envision." Algcra said they turned in pasteups for every major section in the yearbook, such as athletics, arts and academics. When their overall theme won an award, Algcra said, "1 was excited and very surprised." "I was in shock!" Frisbie said, noting that in the five years she has worked with students on the yearbook staff, this was the highest achievement Caledonia has received. At the end, she and Al­ gera were asked to attend the awards ceremony. When the first award was given for the class, she was pleased and thought that was the rea­ son they were asked to be there. The awards for the categories were an­ nounced, honorable men- tions were made, a third runner-up was named and then when Caledonia re­ ceived second for the cat­ egory, it was a total sur­ prise. "I screamed,” Algera said. Three general categories are offered at the work­ shop, where students could learn yearbook skills in the areas of desktop publish­ ing, design (editorial) or photography, with sessions on theme development, specialty design, copy and caption writing, current trends, marketing, team building and digital imag­ ing. Brooke Drake partici­ pated in the photography section of the workshop and her photograph was picked for the cover of a calendar produced by the photography staff of the Herff Jones workshop dur­ ing the four-day stay. Drake said they learned and reviewed photo skills in the photography work­ shop. After several of the students submitted their photos, eight were nar­ rowed to The final selec­ tion for the cover. Selec­ tion was made by the class and advisor in that section. When asked how she felt when her photo was chosen, Drake said, "I fell proud.” Algera was excited both over Drake's success as well as being picked for second place for the theme category. When participants go back to their schools, they have a plan for their year­ book, including a cover designed by a professional artist, a theme packet and page designs for several sections of the book. Frisbie said she had to mention the assistance of the Herff Jones Yearbooks representative, Pam Beitzel, who comes every ADA-LOWELL 5 HASTINGS 4 B Of LUI t COMFORT Of OUR Stadium Seating G<»«« YOU ^5 three to four weeks to the class to answer questions and give guidance. The advisor said Beitzel has been extremely helpful, bending over backward to help them create the best possible book every year. "But in the end. it’s re­ ally the staff members’ yearbook," she said. ’’The students have a great deal of decision making oppor­ tunities. If they give good reasons for their decisions, they are able to implement their choices.” The yearbook production class teaches skills in communication, self direc­ tion, working as a team, using technology and pro­ ducing a quality product. Students must learn these skills and how to practice them. Frisbie said she treats the class as if it was a real business, producing a qual­ ity product, as much as a class. In the real world, in business, employees need to be able to work as a team, to communicate well, and to be self di­ rected. Business manage­ ment people say they can teach students particular job skills if they have the five skills mentioned above. The job people learn today will become a completely different task in just a few years. Em­ ployees must be able to learn, adjust and change. Drake, a junior, said her career plans are to become Caledonia High yearbook staff members who went to a workshop in July included Brooke Drake, advisor Jennifer Frisbe and Chris Algera, holding awards and Drake's winning cover calendar photograph. Toy collection begins Monday at TK schools The annual gently used toy collection will begin Monday at all Thomapple Kellogg schools. Collection boxes for gently used toys will be in the school offices from Nov. 13-17. Parent Wendy Barker will clean toys and sepa­ rate them by age levels. Toys will be distributed before Christmas to nearly 95 Native American fami­ lies throughout Michigan. Barker says that toys for infants through teenagers are needed. Toys, games and jewelry for teenagers are especially needed. Barker reminds everyone that clothing is not being accepted. Toys can be dropped off during school hours. For information call Barker at 795-8727. 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He said he has had to deal with other students, the yearbook rep­ resentative, business own­ ers in the community, other teachers, technology people, office and arts people. The yearbook staff is a member of the Michigan Interscholastic Press Asso­ ciation. (MIPA) Yearbooks are judged a year behind. she explained. Last year's book is currently judged Yearbooks will be sold for $45 this year. "Owning this yearbook is a fantastic opportunity, since this is our best book yet," Frisbie said. v Holiday Open House Nov. 14 - 18 More information in next week’s Sun & News / SPECIAL GIVEAWAYS & MUCH MORE! ____ i 'M Contempo Salon > A Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 ' Holiday I Picture | Frame r Discounts 20% Off till Dec. 15tb Now is the time to plan that perfect holiday gift of a beautiful framed picture for your loved ones. This great discount will save you lots of money and give that once in a lifetime gift. We offer: • Experienced design staff will assist you in your selection. • Tremendous selection of frames and mats. • Our art gallery offers many pieces of contem­ porary’ art work. • Fast and reliable service by our staff with art degrees. • Easy access and parking in downtown Caledonia with hassle-free traffic. Main Street Expressions 133 East Main Street Hours; 8 30am to 530pm Mon - Fri, Sat Noon to 5 00pm Telephone: 891'2662 �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 7. 2000 CHS Electrathon team ends race season by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Elec­ trathon team joined the last race of the season Oct. 13, the Grandville High School Invitational, with car 919 and 616 both plac­ ing sixth. The race was the fastest of the entire 1999-2000 season. There were generally 14 cars in each race with two heals in each. Most of the teams were from Michi­ gan, but four teams from Iowa also competed. With bright sun and a little wind, project sponsor/teacher Charles Lothschutz said conditions were perfect for racing. During the National Electric Car Association (NECA) division, the spokes on car 919’s front wheel came loose after a bump. One spoke eventu­ ally did break, but driver Josh Maichele wanted to continue. The pit crew quickly repaired as much as they could and sent Maichele on his way, but with a wobbly wheel, plac­ ing first wasn't in the cards. During the open division race, car 616 held a good lead ahead of the Iowa cars, 300, 200 and 41 for most of the race. However, driver Josh Dykhouse couldn't keep pace with the yellow cars because of their excellent strategy and speed. Coopervilie's use of an inexperienced driver cre­ ated excitement when its car hit a curb and tipped over. Caledonia Electrathon car 616 held the lead in most of the open division race, but couldn't hold on at the end. THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURL I 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ LOCAL______ CHURCH DIRECTORY Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen lord Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a in (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School............................. 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10:45 a m Evening Praise 600 p in WEDNESDAY Family Night 6:30 p m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles cast of M-37 Pastor. Dr Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northuest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST C 0 U U I 11 I I T CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship ......................... 10:30 a.m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings ....... 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cross Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra Worship leader Denny Bouma Director of Student Mihistnes Chunh Office 616-8914)287 VWt our web Site www bnghtsiae org /"’ ') 30 Redeemer f AM Worship; Covenant 11 00 AM Church Chr. Ed.; A Member of the Evangelical . Covenant Churches of America Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 6:00 PM Wed. Family . Night J "We are changed by God 's love!" • Rev. R. Scott Greenway. Pastor Lynetle Sprik. iouth Leader Al tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 al 100th St Good Shepherd Lutheran Church GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street Alto Ml 49302 Ont* mile east of WfntneynHe Rd Ra P Adams Phone 891-8440 12200 Wes M-l'V Rdnan’ Messages Dynaauc Mssk Quatay Child Care and Programs Bring a dish to pass and table sen ice. Worship Service .. . .1030 a m Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street • CWch Office 6IH9I-3669 Fav 89I-&48 .Chief Sotmtay Road) Meeting you. your friends and your /amity fight where you re al through' Sermon Topic "It's The Little Things That Count" Sancfuan will be decorated for Harvest. Our churdmde Harvest Potluck will follow worship. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care Brute N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan I). M<x>dy, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beaton. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Musk Sunday School 9:45 a.in. Sunday Morning Worship Service. 11:00 a in Sunday Evening Service...............................6:00 p in. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs 6:45 p in Leighton Church Located in D ighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8 .50 a in it 11 a.m Sunday Schixil for Al Ages 9:45 a in. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 .30 p in Prayer Meeting Wednesday................... 6 30 p m. Youth Fellowship Sunday..................... 6:00 p in. Lakeside Community Church V I’lacr for Family A fnrnds 6201 Whitney villc Avenue. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00pm Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0391 www lakcsidccom in unity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday Praise Singing Morning Worship HAY T0WXSEX1), XORMAX KXORR. Christian Wucaimn MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Morning Worship Service 10:00 a m Worship............................................ 9:30 a m. Sunday School 11:15 a m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Sunday School 1 LOO a.m. Adult Bible Class 11:00a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Church (616) 795-2391 CALEDONIA GUN LAKE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH Nov. 12 - 22nd Sundav after Pentecost Psalm 127; Mark 1238-44 M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Wed. Fellowship GUM UAK.E COMMUNITY CHURCH Wcrstap Hoars; 8 30am and II 00am ^3 (Clje LCtnu VHC-^ctljobiSt QTbHrcfj 5590 VWiitneyville Ave , S E Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School...10:00 am. Morning Worship...! 1:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Badard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children’s Worship and Nursery 9 45am Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving \our Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616 8'0 8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville 9 45am 10 50 a m 1100 a tn 7 30pm Pastor James Dodds 616-5)8-8557 891-8028 • e-mail leighton@iserv.net Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Sunday Worship 9 30am &6 00pm (Child & Adult) (During the School Yean CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St, Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly lave 8:30 a m 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a m Rom !2 10 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert (ierke • Pastor David Itehr Office 891 -8688 • ( hurch 891 -9878 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Mornrg Worship 9 30 am Middleville Sunday School 9 45 a m Middleville Morning Worship 1100 am Rev Lev /uchnuot Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Wn.tr.eyvt le Ave at 84’b ? * 89 - 866 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jams IS Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday Schoo* 9 30 am Sunday Mornrg /^onhp 1030 am Meehrg of crape, on Whrtneyvtie Ave Sunday Evening Ztonhp 6 00 p m wed Ma*ee* Prayer & BOe Snxfy 700 pm Sev Thorras Siuys Castor Pev Kan Bashor Assoc Pastor �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 7. 2000/Page 5 Country Town Floral plans open house for Nov. 13-18 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Country Town Floral, a favorite shop for many Caledonia residents, has been sold to new owners, Bill and Fran Lanford, who are planning an open house Nov. 13-18 to en­ courage people to come in and learn just what the new shop now has to offer. The couple bought the full service floral shop on May 1. The shop will de­ liver to Caledonia and all surrounding areas, includ­ ing Kentwood, Grand Rapids. Wayland, Mid­ dleville and Hastings, and of course, the shop can wire arrangements as well. Fran Lanford has over 35 years of experience in the floral gift shop business. She started by working at different floral shops for many years when her hus­ band was in the service. She spent a long time in West Palm Beach in vari­ ous situations, where she gathered many different approaches to the many possibilities a full service floral business can offer. The shop offers full flo­ ral services and floral ac­ cessories for any occasion, including weddings. Fran Lanford said she has years of experience with wed­ dings, as well as other ar­ eas. The business also can deliver flowers to the hos­ pitals or to funeral homes, and offer full service for funerals. Regularly featured items will include fresh ar­ rangements for all occa­ sions, custom silk ar­ rangements for the home, and the ability to introduce some unique ideas for ar­ rangements. Lanford said, "We give a nice full look for the dol­ lar. We pride ourselves on The staff at Country Town Floral are eager to provide the best service ever offered at the shop, say owners Fran and Bill Lanford. Surrounded by gift items are Chris Butkus, Debbie Crooks, (behind) Marilyn Tanis, Fran Lanford and Billy Lanford. A fully decorated Christmas tree is ready for holiday giving but do expect changes as the staff brings in ever new gift items with a unique flavor. Fran Lanford stands with son Billy Lanford, as Debbie Crooks adjusts an arrangement on the floor. area." he said. The Lanfords brought employees to the business they had worked with in the past, for over several years. Some of the staff mentioned include Marilyn Tanis, Chris Butkus, Deb­ bie Crooks, Barb Warner, Barb Noteboom, Helen Buzzell, Marlene Schmuker, son Billy Lan­ ford, and daughter Starr Postma who works in bookeeping and billing. Having worked together for a long time, they ex­ plained their workplace was like a family envi­ ronment, and often they get together on a social basis as well. This closeness creates a climate of friendliness, ease and competence to meet the needs of cus­ tomers, Fran Lanford said. Hours at Country Town Floral are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is 891-8646. being creative, for offering all kinds of customer ser­ vices that will satisfy the customer. That is our num­ ber one goal." A full range of gifts also are available, such as stuffed animals, gift glassware, ceramic ware, bird houses, pewter and copperware, a variety of candles, garlands, silk ar­ rangements, wreathes, Christmas trees, a wide variety of baskets, soaps, tables, plant stands, and even topiary trees. "We are constantly on the lookout for unique items for our customers," Lanford said. Bill Lanford said they had lived in the Grand Rapids area for many years. He has been a high school football coach for ten years, with nine years at Rogers in Wyoming and Lee for two years. Lanford said they are gratified to have been so welcomed into the com­ munity by area residents. "We love the Caledonia Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 14 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News ACT/ON-Ads! Knitting class 25 years ago Lynde Smith of Caledonia held a knitting class in her home for the young ladies in this picture, which, was taken in April 1975. She asks that those who see themselves in this picture please call 891-2177. .¥ 'fit Veterans Day | ^Rainbow’s End^ 4 services slated L. Yarn, Craft & Variety ‘i aj American Legion Post No. 140 of Middleville and V.F.W. Post No. 7548 of Middleville will observe Veterans Day Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11 a m. on the bridge in Middleville. The two groups will be honoring all veterans with prayer, placing a wreath in the river, followed by a moment of silence. Anyone wanting to partic­ ipate may meet at the V.F.W Hall pnor to 11 a m ti T Deer Hunting Wives Workshops V “Chills the Snowman Table Decoration Thurs., Nov. 16 • 7-8:30 p.m. $15.00 including materials I.-.— Fri., Nov. 17*7- 11 p.m. $ 10.00 plus materials 4 3 Seating limited Payment Is needed at time of class signup These workshops auatlable at Rainbow's End Hours; M-F 9-8; Sat. 9-5:30 891*1106 • In the Caledonia Village Centre JC W’jH From A To Z... A kaleidoscope of memories by VIRGINIA ALLES This is a “TO DO” book. 35 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts \ 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia MI 49316 “OCR GCAL IS BEATHFVL ELMERS AND EVEN BETTER SERVICE" Look for our... Specializing in Weddings HOLIDAY" OPEN HOUSE A complete floral service Mon., Nov. 13th • 8 to 6 & Sat., Nov. 18th • 9 to 5 Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services nooss Ft nerals, Silks, Planters, Gins & xbish Balloons, Frut Baskets Owners Wo'0' cw Bi"anfordn Call 891-8646 • fax: 891-0667 e<*a’ ~T jj| (by D&W on M-37) • www rainbowwndinc nut It’s a book about memories to pass onto your chil­ dren and grandchildren. Make a time capsule. Write down your memories and each one will trig­ ger another and another. Add pictures and dates. A book for any age, senior citizens, nursing home residents, for anyone looking for something spe­ cial to do, a new hobby, a Hospice patient. You will have fun doing it and it will be a lasting gift to your children. From AA kaleidoscope To Z... of memories You can buy a copy at THE REMINDER office, 1351 North M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI or THE BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER office, 1361 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek. Price of the book is SI0.00. Four dollars of this price is donated to Hospice. This would make a great Christmas present for someone. . �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, MVNovember 7. 2000 Local students observe ‘Make a Difference Day’ The All American Crafty Kids 4-H club, including Elizabeth Gerber, Lisa Gerber, Chantel Gerber, Sara Champlin, Kristie Daniels, and Kurtis Daniels, (not in order) made 227 glittering spiders as favors for a Christmas dinner planned by the Commission on Aging. Virginia Werner laminated calendars to go patients at Thornapple Manor. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Non-profit groups in the Hastings area were benefi­ ciaries of crafts, projects and efforts by youth and adults Saturday, Oct. 28, when they gathered to make or collect items or engage in other commu- nity service projects "make a difference." The efforts were made to recognize "Make a Differ­ ence Day," the 10th an­ nual day of celebration by youth groups at the Central School gym. Items made benefited nursing home patients, the Jessica Curtis, age 7, is learning to use the sewing machine, helped by Sara Galloway. Some of the volunteers made lap blankets for peopie in wheel chairs. Barry County Animal Shelter. Habitat for Hu­ manity, low income fami­ lies with young children, Continued next page Sara Champlin and Chantel Gerber use rubber stamps to combine with other crafts in making Veterans Day Cards. Other groups made Birthday cards, Thanksgiving Day cards, and Christmas cards to go to other recipients. 'e way it should be. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts fbr’polic^olderi'with^hom^ahd^ auto coverage • Quick claims'•‘es'pohse.and sound advl Stauffer & Wiggers Caledonia. Michigan 49316 891-9294 Above right: Mary Slocum, Robin Girrbach, Jerrica Ashcraft and Laura Beardslee making ornaments and wrapping gifts to go on Holiday trees to go to the Red Cross and the American Cancer Soci­ ety. Bottom right: Thanksgiving place­ mats destined to go to the Commission on Ag­ ing were made by Nikki Volstromer, Leslie Brown and Phyllis Dipp. JWJWJW You're invited to a J? Spaghetti Supper Saturday, November 11 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the Caledonia Sportsman Club on Coldwater Road South of 100th Street Adults: $4.50 Children (under 12): $2.50 616-891-1165 �The Sun and News. Mtddleville. Ml/November 7. 2000/Page 7 Caledonia Girl Scouts plan drive for videos Julie Gee and Erin Galloway, right help Terra Nassif make items for two nursing homes and Veteran's hospitals. One popular item was a bag with two pockets and ties to fasten to wheel chairs or walkers. Balls for nursery schools and Head Start were created by Sage Wilson, Terra Nassif, Jesalyn Sanders and Lacy Bunker. Continued from previous page the American Cancer So­ ciety, the American Red Cross, the Commission on Aging, Charlton Park, nursery schools, FIA and Healthy Families, Love Inc. and CASA (Court Ap­ pointed Special Advo­ cates). The young people also benefited by their partici­ pation. Some learned new skills in sewing, crafts and art. For instance, bird houses were made to be given to Habitat for Hu­ manity. A food drive was held Leslie Brown takes a turn at the sewing machine after Jimmy Deibert takes a break. She cut out around 20 kitty beds for the animal shelter, and Deibert sewed about the same number, while other volunteers made cat toys to hang on the animal cages to make their stay at the shelter a little more homey. 10718 GUN LAKE ROAD 1 mile past the State Park entrance 108 feet of lake frontage on Long Lake. 2 bed­ rooms, 1-1/2 bath. den. living room and laun­ dry room. 1 car attached garage, 2 story, cen­ tral heat and air conditioning, dock and wrap around deck, Middleville Schools. Price reduced s129,000. Call days 616-945-5005 Eve 616-948-2691 both for Love Inc., and to go to the animal shelter. The event was sponsored by Barry County 4-H, WalMart and the Barry County 4-H Advisory Council. Barry Good Critters and Crafts 4-H Club sponsored a bowl-a-thon Saturday at the Middle Villa Lanes in Middleville to benefit the CASA for Kids Inc., spe­ cially trained volunteers who advocate the rights of abused and neglected children. They collect in­ formation and report to the court to help the judge make decisions about the children. Around 30 people came to the bowl-a-thon. includ­ ing about two dozen club member kids and parents. The final amount raised is not yet known Girl Scout Troop 151 members are collecting videos for patients at the Michigan Assisted Breathing Center at Metropolitan Hospital, including Heather Bailey, ELES, Michelle Walker; CES, Lindsey Meadows, CES, Ashley Rahm, CES, Hannah Rankin, KLES, Brittany Wilderson, KLES, Lauren Clements, KLES, Britm Gregory, KLES, and Lauren Pitt. CES. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia area Girl Scout Troop 151 will cre­ ate a video drive for the Michigan Assisted Breath­ ing Center at Metropolitan Hospital as a community service project. The project is very chal­ lenging for this junior level troop, made up of nine girls in fourth and fifth grades from Caledonia El­ ementary, Kettle Lake and Emmons Lake schools. The girls are in their sec­ ond year as juniors. Lisa Wilkerson, an edu­ cator at the Breathing Center and the Rehabilita­ tion Unit at Metropolitan Hospital has been the troop leader for four years. Wilkerson said there are 30 patients in the unit, with plans to fill six more beds by the first of next year, for a total of 36. She said many of the patients have ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The disease leaves patients motionless, including their muscles that allow them to breathe, making them dependent on a ventilator. Meanwhile the patient's senses remain intact. They are able to hear, see and feel. "Our longest resident has lived at Metro for 14 years on his ventilator," Wilker­ son said. Money was donated to the hospital unit for a video library, in the name of Wilma Crawmer, a pa­ tient who died in August, by the patient's family. Most of this money will be used to purchase video /bookcases to store the tapes. They will have glass doors, and the patients will be able to choose tapes to view. Wilkerson said, "Since a large selection of videos would enhance their time, when there are no unit ac­ tivities, we came up with the idea for a video drive." "The girls in the troop will be asking the commu­ nity to donate used or new videos that they no longer are interested in watching. The troop will be responsi­ ble for the advertising, col­ lection, inventory, produc­ ing a list on the computer, and the distribution of the tapes to the unit." "Our troop will be plac­ ing posters and flyers wherever they are al­ lowed." The event will continue through Dec. I of this year. Wilkerson ex­ plained. "The tapes will then be taken to the unit in mid-December." Other Caledonia and Middleville Girl Scout . troops also arc collecting tapes to support the cause. "We hope to be able to produce a large volume of videos for these patients to enjoy" Wilkerson said. Businesses or facilities who would allow a collec­ tion box and advertising for collection of videos are welcomed. Please let the Scout troops know, by calling the number ^iven below. Donations by people in the Caledonia and Mid­ dleville areas who arc in­ terested in this project can be arranged by calling Wilkerson at Metro at 2527422 or at 891-9562. Are you in charge of planning your company Christmas party? Try Yankee Springs Golf Course We offer a variety of choices and have a cozy atmosphere. For more information or to set your party up call... Jenn or Brenda at 795-9047 today! THE WISE CHOICE ISTEVE ANTECKI P] u Ul VI W for CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP TREASURER HI MY PRIORITIES INCLUDE: VI m CONTINUE PROVIDING PLEASANT & SKILLFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE. CREATE JOBS BY INCREASING THE TAX BASE. STUDY THE ISSUES & VOTE INTELLIGENTLY. Experienced: Caledonia Village Treasurer. Trustee and Planning commissioner Neighborhood Watch Organizer Paid for by the committee to elect Steve Antecki 528 Main Caledonia Mi 49316 891-9401 THE WISE CHOICE �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/November 7. 2000 Caledonia residents ‘Make a Difference’ on village streets Nature's color guard marches down Main Street in Caledonia, leaving heaps of colorful leaves that need to be hauled away to the village mulching area. More than 106 middle school students signed up for the "Make a Difference" project to help older or disabled residents dispose of their leaves. Brent VanNamen and Allen DeVoll rake leaves next to the old railway that crosses Main Street. TK grad named to post at Hope Sara Huff, a Hope College sophomore from Wayland, is serving as the leader of Sacred Dance. Sacred Dance pursues and presents dance as a means of religious expression. The group performs both oncampus and off-campus. Huff is also involved in the dance departmental club and the Women’s Issues Organization Huff is the daughter of Karen Riel of Wayland and Harold Huff of Barryton. She is a 1999 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School. Among the 57 students showing up at day’s beginning were this group of young people, including Amanda Weaver, Bethany Shiefla, Sarah Van Velsen, Christine Murawa, Sarah Ruple, Tyler Sinclair, Joseph Shiefla, Justin Pepen and Jordan Kokot. AREA BIRTH BOY, Isaac Daniel arrived on Oct. 15 at 6:41 p.m. to Rev. Kenneth and Diane (Bender) Gilmore in Saline, Ml. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs and 21 inches long. Grand­ parents are Phil and Barb Bender. Another group of volunteers continue work along Emmons Street, including Middle School Principal Craig Schmidt, Mallory, DeVoll, Noah Buikema, Amanda Gabbert, Nichole Pagano, Sara Morgan, Whitney Wesenberg and Vincent Spica (not all shown). It's fall fix up time and Jeff & Sherri of Westen’$ Carpet invite you in to help you with your carpet needs. Vincent Spica, Whitney Wesenberg and Michael Boy raked one huge yard on Lake Street before yielding to the temptation to jump into the mountain of leaves they created. “Your Caledonia Contact So whether you 7r fixing up u house Call for Classifieds to sell or to stay, 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Westen’s can help! Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 “We’re the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe’’ 24 hours a day *7 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! Main Office 891-8222 8980 N. Rodgers Ct., Caledonia, Ml 49316 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 7, 2000/Page 9 CHS Players to perform ‘Once Upon a Mattress' Caledonia Village DPW worker Roger Loring and volunteers tow the new leaf machine along streets on Saturday, collecting the leaves into a truck which eliminates the time consuming step of bagging and unbagging the natural materials prior to mulching. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia High School Players will pre­ sent the musical "Once Upon a Mattress” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Nov. 16. 17 and 18. in the Performing Arts Center. Based on the fairy tale. The Princess in the Pea." a twist is given to the play by telling the story about other characters than the Prince and Princess. Harry and Lady Larkin are se­ cretly betrothed, but may be married only if the Prince finds a wife. These characters just want the Prince and the particular Princess to get on with it so they can be married. Harry is portrayed by John Gerst, and Lady Larkin is played by Denise Robinson. Prince Dauntless is de­ picted by Derek Brown, and Princess Winnifred, is acted by Nicole DeRuiter. Amanda Kowalski as the Queen plays opposite Chris Algera as the King. Stephanie Gerst is the Jester, and Shane Hillen is the Minstrel. Conall Hoag will act as the Wizard. Other cast characters depicting ladies, Knights and various other roles are too numerous to mention. The band, the art department and other school groups have teamed up to create the production. Students practice music which will support the actors, under the direction of Carol Gess. There will be around 40 young people in the cast. The art department will be helping with the set, logo and other aspects. An effort to use the band and to draw in school groups, such as DECA, to arrange publicity has been made. Sheri Ward will be di­ recting the musical. The play is based on the book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer and Dean Fuller. Music is by Mary Rogers, and lyrics by Mar­ shall Barer. The play was produced on Broadway in 1959, with Carol Burnett starring. In 1997, Sarah Jessica Parker performed the leading role. Tickets will be $5 for adults, and $3 for students and seniors. Christmas wreath sale supports TK senior party Village Manager Sandy Ayers pitches in the village wide volunteer effort, driving a village truck and raking leaves along Main Street to help out. Thanksgiving events deadline for The Sun & News is Nov. 17 Thanksgiving is Nov. 23 this year. The Sun and News knows that many churches and organizations have special events or ser­ vices planned for the holi­ day. Information about Thanksgiving events should be sent via postal, fax or email to the paper. For the Nov. 14 edition, in­ formation must be re­ ceived by noon on Nov. 10. For Nov. 21 edition, in­ formation must be re­ ceived by noon on Friday. Nov. 17. Please send all informa­ tion "Attention Patricia Johns" to the mailing ad­ dress J-Ad Graphics. 1351 North M-43 Highway, Hastings 49058. The fax number is 9455192 and the email ad­ dress is jadnews@voyager.net. Please include a contact person s name and telephone num- her on all information sent to the paper. The Thornapple Kellogg 795-7743. Senior Parents are working Wreaths can be picked up on plans for this year's al­ at Thornapple Floral Dec. 1 cohol free graduation party between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. for June 2. This month the group is taking orders for Christmas wreaths. Kris Selleck of Thomapple Floral will be creating the wreaths. The Douglas fir wreaths feature a red velvet bow. The 16-inch diameter wreaths cost $16 and a 26inch diameter wreath costs $22. Nov. 14 is the deadline for ordering wreaths. Wreaths can be ordered by calling Nancy Young at Denise Robinson, Shane Hillen and Stephanie Gerst rehearse together in preparation for the musical, "Once Upon a Mattress." CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tel: 616-897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 GIV< PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION Buy any DIRECTV System, subscribe to TOTAL CHOICE’ programming, and get a Free Standard Installation. tHRECTV delivers an unbelievable tetewuon viewing eipefience. mu - ■ Only H UlBH all in 100% dKjrtat-quahty picture and sound, with access to: DIRECTV MICHIGWNt MICROTECH TRIO 877-782-7333 X 0QE0 Bts.0 Headhre [ TJ �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 7, 2000 Bush w/ns in’mockj landslide: Election fever hits TK schools by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Page Elementary Resource Room students put in a full day of running a "mock" election Thurs­ day, Nov. 2. Students under the guid­ ance of teacher Cindy Middlebush made posters, set up voting booths, regis­ tered students and counted ballots. Middlebush says, "My students learned a lot and it was a really great expe­ rience for them. We had excellent participation, with all the classes vot­ ing." Results of the election were Republican George W. Bush 355, Democrat Al Gore 68 and there were three write-in votes for Green Party candidate Ralph Nader. Al TK Middle School, sixth-graders arc looking at election issues in their reading classes, seventh­ graders are doing an entire unit on the election pro­ cess and some eighth­ graders got a first-hand look at candidate George W. Bush during his cam­ paign stop at Cornerstone University Nov. 3. Sixth-graders are making posters and comparing the Welcome to the Page Precinct. Students in the Resource Room ran a fair election Former State Representative Bob Bender spoke to Thornapple Kellogg students about the election process on Nov. 1. candidates' positions on education, gun control and taxes. During the seventh grade kickoff Nov. 1, students heard from former State BODY SHOP \ Representative Bob Ben­ der on the electoral pro­ cess. Bender told students that there were significant dif­ ferences between the last presidential election in 1996 when compared with the presidential election in Russia, which took place at the same time. Bender was part of a Peace Corps team during 1996. He showed his class some of the campaign lit­ erature from the election in the United States. Some of the comments he got from the Russian students included "your election doesn't really make a dif­ ference" because Bob Dole and Bill Clinton are really similar. The Russian election was a race between the re­ form candidate and the communists. Also there are many parties in Russia in­ cluding a "Beer Drinkers Party" and a "Russia is my Home Party." Bender also reviewed the ballot which voters will see on Nov. 7, includ­ ing the partisan and non­ partisan races. He an­ swered questions from stu­ dents as well. He noted that elections are becom­ ing much more costly. Seventh-graders will be creating posters, studying the candidates and dis­ cussing the issues in this year's election. The focus on the election process Then counted the ballots Christopher J. Hier, 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome ~ Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The Poll workers made sure everyone had privacy to vote, iMto f I 'HITE. Your Smile The First Thing People See! will end with a mock elec­ tion today (Nov. 7). At Thornapple Kellogg High School, ninth grade civics classes have watched the presidential debates, registered their fellow students and pre­ pared for their mock elec­ tion. Students have made posters touting the at­ tributes of the competing candidates. Red, white and blue are the predominant color schemes. Students voted in the mock election Monday, Nov. 6, since the high school is a real polling lo­ cation, so all posters had to be removed by law. The Sun and News will report the results of the middle and high school mock elections in the Nov. 14 edition, where the re­ sults of the real election will be printed as well. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! ------------ 1— ��Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 7. 2000 Survey reviewed, continued from front page— change Caledonia from a rural to suburban commu­ nity with higher scores at the agree to strongly agree range. Al the same time, al­ most the same number said they wanted the township/village to stay as it is now. In a ranking of state­ ments about growth and development; 38 said growth and development should be somewhat re­ stricted by township gov­ ernment. Thirty-seven said growth and development should be encouraged, but the township government should control things such as the quality and location of development. Fifteen said growth and develop­ ment should be somewhat restricted by township government, eight said the township should neither encourage nor limit growth, and three said growth and development should be encouraged without interference from the township. In a ranking of 15 prob­ lem conditions in the township, with a range from "serious” to "not a problem," as possible an­ swers, the results showed the following: • Most people thought traffic congestion is a problem, somewhat of a problem or not a problem, with few people saying it is a serious problem. More people indicated M-37 traffic is not a problem to somewhat of a problem. Thirty-nine did, however, say traffic on their own street is a problem. Most people indicated it might be somewhat of a problem on other streets, with 43 clustered in the middle be­ tween serious problem and not a problem at all. Forty people clustered in the middle over whether traffic at the schools was a problem. • The physical condition of streets also showed res­ idents clustered toward the middle as to the serious­ ness of that problem. An­ swers clustered toward seeing access across the Thornapple River as a moderate to serious prob­ lem. • Commercial Develop­ ment along M-37 was viewed along a continuum as a problem to not a prob­ lem at all. Loss of rural character, parking in the downtown village area, noise from the Kent County airport and lack of sidewalk and bike paths also were problems receiv­ ing votes along the full continuum. Answers clus­ tered toward seeing a lack of parks as a moderate to serious problem. • A greater number of people did not view homes built on smaller lots as a problem. The number of homes using septic sys­ tems, however, showed clustered numbers indicat­ ing this is viewed as somewhat of a problem to a serious problem. In his analysis June 19, Langworthy drew a number of conclusions: He said people believe the Southbelt completion will result in Caledonia becoming a suburban community. One of the most surpris mg results of the survey was that people said M-37 is not a problem for them, Langworthy said. Planning commissioners indicated they thought a large num­ ber of people avoid driving on M-37, so it is not a problem for them. Many people do believe that traf­ fic on their own street is a problem, however. Langworthy said the per­ ception of traffic problems on M-37 or other similar highways where there are few traffic lights result when people need to enter the stream of traffic. Once cars have entered the flow, the problem is no longer perceived. Traffic becomes evenly spaced with no gaps caused by traffic sig­ nal intermissions, leaving no place to enter. Likewise attitudes to­ ward the impact of the Gerald R. Ford Interna­ tional Airport may reflect a contingent that is af­ fected versus another group of residents that is not affected. Langworthy said most people do not believe Caledonia will stay a small community, but said they would still live in the community if it doesn't. People are concerned about growth, and would like some regulation to control quality and loca­ tion. They thought devel­ opment should be allowed if adequate public services are available, but were not anxious to greatly expand sewer services. Langwor­ thy concluded that people have the perception that more sewers could drive rapid development, which they didn't want. Thirty-eight percent thought the township should be restrictive in its ordinances. Langworthy said he interpreted this to mean residents do want of­ ficials to be involved and do not want a hands-off policy. Langworthy said people did not think more em­ ployment opportunities should be created. He said people probably believe there are already plenty of opportunities in the gen­ eral area. He said people believe commercial and industrial development will help to lower property taxes, but most officials have found these factors do not lower individual taxes. People indicated devel­ opment is all right as long as natural features are pre­ served, Langworthy said.. People would like to en­ courage policies that would help farmers to keep farming, but would not want to restrict farmers from selling their land, Langworthy concluded. Plastic Injection Molding Job Opportunities Due to our continued growth, we are searching for dedicated associates who are looking for a career with growth potential and a great opportuni ty to learn and develop their skills. Clarion is becoming a leader in the plastic injection molding industry. If you have prior experience, you need to see what we have to offer! In addition to a competitive wage, you’ll enjoy a great benefit package that includes health, life, disability, dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacations, and 401k. The positions we are looking to fill include: Warehouse Associates Quality Auditors Machine Operators Please send your resume or complete an application at: Clarion Technologies, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Fax: 616-698-8677 e-mail: leaton@clariontechnologies.com FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues A ‘redneck’ introduces himself To the editor: 1 thank Kitty Armstrong, for labeling me a “redneck” in her letter to the Sun and News Oct. 31 issue, because I am I have calluses on my hands and a red neck from working outdoors. I have milked cows, shoveled manure, driven tractors, picked apples in local orchards, topped onions, picked celery, baled a mil­ lion bales of hay and straw, picked rocks in farm fields, dug in the dirt, built, remod­ eled and repaired houses, know most of the fellers that have been here a while and even drink a beer once in a while. Moreover, since she has exposed me, 1 might as well introduce myself to the rest of the community. I have lived in Caledonia a good part of my life and graduated from Caledonia High School with the Class of 1970. I have raised my children here and have appreciated the education both of my children received from the Caledonia school system. My children enjoyed some of the same teachers I had in school. My wife and I own busi­ nesses in Caledonia and I am blessed to have my son, my mother and three of my brothers living in the area. I have been blessed to be a part of the Caledonia experi­ ence for such a long time. According to Ms. Armstrong’s letter. I’m just a darn troublemaker! Contrary to her opinion, I’m just a hard working local citizen who voiced concerns, as a member of the citizens advi­ sory committee about the new Caledonia master plan. After all I thought that’s why we were there. I indeed will be a Caledonia Township trustee after I’m sworn into office in November. 1 will share the responsibility with three other new trustees, a new supervisor and a new trea­ surer. It will be my honor to serve my community and be assured that I will work hard to be civic, communicate quick and effectively, and cooperate with my co-workers to fulfill my duties as a Caledonia trustee. Ms. Armstrong also made inflammatory statements regarding my character. If she or any of my fellow citi­ zens would like to talk to me about my feelings about America. Caledonia, free­ dom. personal property rights. 10-acre minimum buildiftg sits in Caledonia, the new master plan, the Caledonia sign ordinance, or any other relevant issue I welcome the opportunity because after all “it’s the neighborly thing’ to do ” I will consider it a privilege and a part of my job as a trustee for the citizens of Caledonia. Ms. Armstrong’s sugges­ tion that I said “throwing trash around his’(my) prop­ erty” is the “American way” or that I suggested that it exception to what you’ve was “none of the township’s said. I’ve al$o been told business where, when, or “Half the people will like how many signs could be you and half the people will plastered along the high­ hate you." and that no matter way” or that “I ow n property what you do. “you can’t for speculation” is a com­ please all of the people all of plete fabrication or distor­ the time" and as my mom always said when us kids tion! Moreover, when did it were growing up in become a conflict of interest Caledonia. “If you can’t say to have a job and also be anything nice... don’t say involved in the local govern­ anything at all." My wife. Deb. and I do ment.’ Most people who live in Caledonia live on less own Caledonia Furniture than 10 acres and. at one and Finery on M-37 by time or another, needed as l(M)th Street Our store is a she put it, “a speculator” to 100-year-old home we care­ sell them land. Whether the fully restored in order to speculator selling the land in save one of Caledonia’s old­ Caledonia "for profit" was a est homes I would have farmer, a family member, a been easier to demolish the friend a Realtor, an existing home and start fresh but homeowner or a developer since IXb and I both appre­ most of us were thankful to ciate our community, we be able to find and afford chose to keep the home our little piece of America in intact. Caledonia. It is with a great sense of As a sign in a local gov­ pride that we support our ernmental office suggested local businesses, our school “Why is it that every time system and live and work in someone new moves into our Caledonia We both feel our • town they want to keep words, dollars and deeds, everyone else out?" just not our words, help to As for the rest of her letter, support the character of someone once told me that Caledonia when you get involved with Bill Bravata, politics no matter what you Caledonia say someone will take TK SCHOOL MENU Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday. Nov. K Bologna w/chccsc or corndog, celery sticks, juice, milk. Thursday, Nov. 9 Tasty goulash w/breadstick or turkey and cheese sub, carrots, applesauce, milk. Friday, Nov. 10 Pizza or fish sandwich on bun, corn, fresh orange slices, milk. Monday, Nov. 13 Breaded chicken patty or hamburg, mashed potato, pineapple, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 14 Pizza burger on a bun, or hot dog on a bun, seasoned green beans, apple cinna­ mon slices, milk NOTE: Rotating Hems will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! RNs/LPNs We currently have openings for part-time RNs/LPNs on 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.). Long-term care experience would be a plus. We have excellent wages, benefits and working conditions. If interested in the opportunity to join a great team, submit your resume to: Director of Nursing Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, Ml 49058 'Qiornapple cfrlanor . ... ' �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 7, 2000/Page 13 Caledonia writer to share her research experiences by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia writer Donna Winters’ new book "Butter­ fly Come Home," is now on the shelves. Winters is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, about the historic research involved in the completion of her "Chroni­ cles" series, at the Cale­ donia Public Library, 240 Emmons St. The book is the second and final of a series, the "Caledonia Chronicles," in which characters from the first book, "Unlikely Duet" develop into a full blown interaction of their own. The story begins where the previous novel of the se­ ries ends. The novel’s plot takes place in three different set­ tings, Caledonia, Calumet and in Marshall. Extensive historic research of any setting is required before Winters begins her story. For instance, in Caledo­ nia, she found old notices from the Caledonia News stored on microfilm. She found all kinds of news items of particular interest that actually happened just after the turn of the cen­ tury, which she included in her story to give the feel­ ing and accuracy of the period. She made notes of par­ ticular buildings in the vil­ lage at that time and used unidentified photos of peo­ ple in the dress character­ istic of the era. She paid attention to furnishings au­ thentic for the period. After enough background information had been gath­ ered, Winters then began to let her imagination take over. As she worked with antique photos, the charac- Caledonia author Donna Winters with her dog Sassy, the model for one of the characters in her latest novel, "Butterfly Come Home." Master plan update begins in twp., village by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Linda Gasper of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission and Eldon Newmeyer and Cathy Williamson of the Village Planning Commis­ sion met with planner Ge­ off Moffat Nov. 2 to review the plans for the master plan update. The plans will be pre­ sented to the individual planning meetings later this month. Moffat explained the process for revising master plans, highlighting similar­ ities and differences be­ tween the township and village. He also pointed out that sometimes plans can come into conflict with the jurisdiction of other public agencies, in­ cluding the county drain and road commissions, Michigan Department of Environmental quality and other state and county agencies. Moffat described areas of mutual interest, lands of direct and common inter­ est to both the village and township on either side of a common border, includ­ ing areas that can be served by public utilities. Moffat stressed the need for both planning commis­ sions to "agree on a com­ mon land use plan, growth management tools and im­ plementation strategies" for these areas. The process of reaching new master plans includes setting a timetable with the commissions and agreeing on a concurrent general schedule, begin­ ning in 2001. Once the draft plan has been prepared by each commission, each would review the other plan. OFFICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY November 20, 2000 7 P.M. at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Please be advised the Thomapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Use application submitted by Robert and Helen Wenger and the Thompson-McCully Company. The loca­ tion of the mining activity is within the northeast one-quar­ ter o Section 31 of Thomapple Township. The subject land contains 107.93 acres of which 67.7 acres are proposed to be mined. This parcel is further identified as Tax Parcel #08-14-031-004-00 The application may be examined dunng regular business hours. Monday - Friday, at the Thomapple Township office, 200 E. Main St. Middleville. MI 49333. Then each commission would schedule a public hearing and follow the adoption procedures for each municipal body. Moffat suggested that the joint working commit­ tee would be retained to identify topics that may need a collaborative effort. This could include working on ordinances, funding of utility extensions, explor­ ing a 425 agreement (between a village and township) and other mat­ ters. This plan will be pre­ sented to the Village Planning Commission to­ day (Tuesday, Nov. 7) and to the township planners Nov. 20. TKMS food drive to aid God’s Kitchen Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students began a can drive Friday, Nov. 3, for God's Kitchen in Grand Rapids. Sponsored by the TK Food Service and the Middle School Student Council, students were en­ couraged to bring a can of food to their lunch period last Friday. The drive will continue on successive Fridays, Nov. 10 and 17. Food Service director Greg Pope praised the stu­ dents in the student coun­ cil for their hard work and energy creating posters about the event. "It has been great to see students in this school want to help those who are less fortunate," Pope said. As a reward, Pope is giving free popcorn to stu­ dents who bring in cans. Pope will organize a similar food drive at the high school in December. OFFICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TUESDAY, November 21, 2000 - 7 p.m. Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333 Application No. V-#46 by Ernest and Geraldine McCracken of 2126 N. M-37 Hwy, Middleville, MI. Applicants are seeking a variance from Chapter 7 of the Zoning Ordinance, Section 7.6.6 Side Yard Set Back. Applicant wishes to construct an attached garage exceed­ ing side yard set back on south side of home by 10 feet. Side yard set-back requirements are 20 feet in the RR dis­ trict. Permanent Parcel # is 08-14-110-001-20, Lot 6. THIS VARIANCE APPLICATION MAY BF INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9 a.m. - noan and 1 - 4 p.m.. except Friday 9 - noon Hours are 9-12 a m. & I - 4 p.m.; Friday 9 - noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary. Thomapple Township Board of Appeals. P.O. Box 459. Middleville. Ml 49333 Wesley Van Rhee, Planning Commission Secretary NOTICE: fhomappk Kinship will provide reasorubte aailury *>ds and services such as signers for the hearing unpaired, and audio tapes for the visually impaired, of printed materials being considered at the hearing, upon seven lav s notice to the Township Cterk Indiv iduals wuh disabili­ ties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Cterk by writ­ ing or call Thomapple Township Cterk. PO Bo* 459.200 E Main Street. Middlesilte, MI 49333 Tetephoae(6 161795-7202 Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary. Thomapple Township Board of Appeals PO. Bax 459, Middleville. MJ 49333 Everette Boggs, Secretary. Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE Tbomanite Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and servers such as signers for the hearing impaired, and audio tapes for the v tsualh impaired. of printed materials being considered at the hearing, upon sever day s notice to the Township Clerk Individuals with disabili­ ty requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Cterk by writ­ ing or call Thumappte Township Cterk. PO Box 459.200 E Main Street. Middleville. Ml 49335 Telephone (616) 795-7202. ters began to have distinc­ fascinating as the plots in tive personalities and her novels. Winters often characteristics. They inter­ meets people who become acted within the setting friends along the way in and according to their na­ such efforts to uncover au­ tures. Her characters and thentic details for a story. Some of these stories as their interactions are the product of her own imagi­ well as the methods by nation, but within a histor­ which she uncovers the history of a setting for one ically accurate context. Some of the locations of her plots will be shared which were the settings for in her presentation at the her previous books have library. People with ques­ been Mackinac Island, tions will have the oppor­ Chicago, South Haven, tunity to have them an­ Sleeping Bear or Lee­ swered. Winters will sign her books as well. lanau. Refreshments will be Sometimes running down the threads of real served. The program is events requires a lot of de­ sponsored by the Friends tective work, and the chal­ of the Caledonia Library. The library phone num­ lenge of tracing these threads can tell a story as ber is 891-1502. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTEREST­ ED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEET ING ON THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 16, 2000. COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERN ING THE FOLLOWING 1 ZOC 00-10-06, PARCEL ID. NO 200-009-00; A REQUEST BY DANIEL BORST, 154 BARLOW LAKE RD TO REZONE 49 ACRES OF HIS PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO HALL RD FROM THE "AG. AGRICULTURE" ZONING DIS­ TRICT TO THE ‘RL, LOW DENSITY" ZONING DISTRICT. 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEAR­ ING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPT­ ED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING, TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NEC­ ESSARY REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP planning commission 301 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/November 7. 2000 Danielle Alterman and Megan Shaft will be reading fall and Thanksgiving stories with other members of the TK High School Service team, today, Nov. 7 at 4 pm. in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Story time set for today TKMS Students of the Month September's Sixth Grade Students of the Month in the front row (from left) Cory Adgate, Blake Berkimer, Jonathan Blocksma, Heather Hawkins and Patrick Humphrey. In the middle row are Ashleigh Lund, Katie McCarty, Lindsey Meaney, Kathleen Potts and Samantha Reeder. Standing are Zachary Runge, Kenneth Shook, Valerie VanBemden, Hannah VanDyke, Zachary Warren, Sarah Wenger and Kate Wilson. Students study, robots remember Page students learned about robots from Jack Burrus. And robots learned about Page students. Here the robot remembers where Tanya McCarter's nose is. Looking fora PRINTER? 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Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 7. 2000/Page 15 Public invited to psychology center open house ing. Dedo Phillips NCTMB, an advanced prac­ titioner nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork, is available for massage therapy. Phillips is an instructor of therapeutic massage at the Health Enrichment Center, a statelicensed school, and is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Offered through the cen­ ter’s "Omni Learning Academy." is GED prepara­ tion and testing, home schooling for children in families where the parents work during the day, tutor­ ing for adults, teens and by .Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Love, Laugh, Live and Learn Center is inviting the public to attend an open house Nov. 14 from 10 a m. to 7 p.m. The open house celebrates the completion of the cen­ ter, which officially opened to the public last July. The center is located at 402 Thornton, off M-37 across from Middleville Floral. There will be food, enter­ tainment and free shoulder and hand massages by a reg­ istered massage therapist. Visitors will be able to tour the facility, meet those working at the center, and learn about the services pro­ vided there. The center, owned by Julie and Rick SchaeferSpace, offers a number of psychological and learning services. Psychotherapy is available with Julie Schacfer-Space, MS/LLP, who counsels children, teens and adults; Phyllis M. Schadlcr, MSW, an individ­ ual and family counselor and registered play therapist; Tammy Trudell, MSW/CSW. who special­ izes in substance abuse as­ sessments and evaluations for teens and adults; Chris Montero, a masters-levcl psychologist specializing in treating children and teens; parent to "make sure the child is doing what he or she is supposed to be do­ ing," Schaefer-Space said. The center is also imple­ menting testing and individ­ ualized teaching for children with ADD and ADHD. Also on the third Thursday of every month, free workshops will be of­ fered to the • community from 7-9 p.m. on a variety of topics. Space for support groups wanting to meet at the cen­ ter is also available. For more information on the open house, call 7952243. From left, Dawn Walcott, Melissa Lake and Julie Schaefer-Space are pictured in the kid-friendly reception area of the Love, Laugh, Live and Learn Center in Middleville, which is holding an open house for the public Nov. 14. and Dr. Wilbur Leer, Ph.D., who does neuropsychologi­ cal assessments and therapy, who can assess children for their learning styles, iden­ tify specific areas of neu­ ropsychological disabilities, and make recommendations on how to teach such chil­ dren and enhance their learn- Caledonia student wins mountain biking race by Ruth Zachary' Staff Writer Pete Hall, 15, of Cale­ donia won his division of the Subaru Michigan Cup Mountain Biking Champi­ onship for 2000. Hall, age 15, is a Cale­ donia High School fresh­ man. He competed in a beginning division for 15to 18-year-olds in the Sub­ aru Michigan Cup point series mountain bicycle race. The race was held in several separate events over several months during the past summer, accumu­ lating points. Points are awarded for the number of riders and the finishing spot in the race. From the nine races, the best six are tabulated in the final score and person with the most points claims the Michi­ gan Cup Championship in each division. Hall took first place. Hall has been using his father’s bike, a Cannon­ dale F-3000 Mountain Bike for racing. He began racing just a year ago with his first race in October of 1999 in the II- to 14 yearold division, Martin Hall, his father related. He moved up to the 15- to 18year-old division when he turned 15 during the racing season. The point series race concept sets up several biking events, ranging from seven to 13 miles. children who need to do such things as pass their GED. pass tests to obtain better employment or pro­ motions. or achieve adult literacy, and a program called "Shadowing" which provides a person that will accompany children on court-ordered visitations. Providing home schooling and GED services are Renee Britten and Dawn Walcott, and providing tutoring is Melissa Lake. The center also offers staff to act as advocates for chil­ dren needing help in school. The advocates will coordi­ nate communication be­ tween the child, teacher and Pete Hall Pete Hall said. Points are given for each race, and the overall score is accu­ mulated to determine a winner at the end. In some cases the terrain was on a single track dirt trail to smooth or rough road. The weather averaged from sunny to overcast with three muddy days. The nine races were held all over the state, mostly in southern Michi­ gan. with one being held on Keewanau. He said 49 kids in the age 15- to 18year-old beginner category started the series, but only about 20 competed on a regular basis. Hall is enthusiastic about the experience. "I expect to compete again next year," he said, "and will race in the next level, or ’sport’ competition." He said he plans to compete in the Michigan Cup point series as well as the MMBA Michigan Moun­ tain Bicycle Association point series competition. Hall had not raced be­ fore this year, nor had he trained for bicycle compe­ tition. He expects he will have to prepare by training for the next level of com­ petition. "The sport’ races are longer and more de­ manding, he explained. Martin Hall said the race courses are 15 to 27 miles long, requiring more endurance, and the compe­ tition is better. Though he does not yet know what will be in­ volved in training, he said this time he learned about fueling. He said he learned it is a mistake to eat much before a race, and often it is even best not to eat lunch while competing. He said he has learned about eating the right foods. Hall did not have a sponsor, and his parents helped by transporting him to the various races all over Michigan Hall is the son of Martin and Susie Hall. Anyone interested in racing can find more in­ formation by visiting the Michigan Mountain Biking Association website at MMBA.org or Fun Promo­ tions website at funpromotions.com. Parent-teacher conferences set These frogs are ready to welcome parents to Lee Elementary this week. Parent teacher conferences are in full swing at Lee and will take place at the high school as well this week. Call the schools for more information. TK Band Boosters will meet Nov. 14 Harpbeat brings Australia to Lee Donna Novack of Harpbeat brought out the rhythmic talents of Haylee Depress and Travis Treland as they sang and played "Waltzing Matilda’ The Thofnapple Kellogg Band Boosters will meet a 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 ii the high school band room. President Terry Aspinal says, "This is the Bam Boosters' busy seaso coming up and many vol unteers are needed to help i the concession stand and i taking tickets." The boosters also wi discuss the past marchin season, upcoming events f< the band and new ban uniforms. A sample un form will be on display . the meeting. Parents of band membe who cannot attend if meeting are asked to ca Aspinall at 795-9171 ' BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender AH Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/November 7, 2000 Area kids particpate in seasonal activities Page All Stars traveled to the Pumpkin Patch on 100th Street for hayrides, pumpkin bowling and lots of fun Middleville Clovers members celebrated the season with a pumpkin decorating contest, a hot-dog roast, and a hayride. Students in the Coop preschool enjoyed a hayride and fun activities on October 27 at Pumpkin World Call for Classifieds SITE-IN DAYS 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 at CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN CLUB Nov. 4,h & 5"' and Nov. Il"1 & 12th From 12-5 pm Targets, Spotting Scopes & Range Assistance Provided State champs, continued from front page-----------------63rd, Verkerke 66th, Nyland 92nd, Dood 136th and DeMaagd 145th. Benjamin said she had all the faith in the world all season long in this team's ability to win backto-back state titles, despite the fact that last year's leader, Danielle Quisenberry, graduated and is now on the varsity at Western Michigan Univ­ ersity. West Branch Ogemaw Heights had the top two in­ dividual runners in the state meet. Abigail Nelkie crossed the finish line first in 18:05.2 and teammate Jessica Kraft finished in 18:16.7. But Ogemaw Heights still was 14th among the 27 teams, prov­ ing once again that even when you have the best two runners, you need a solid supporting cast. Other area runners of note included freshman Tricia Miedema of Caledonia, who earned an all-state medal by finishing 30th with a time of 19:31.5, and Scot teammate Amy Busfield, Freshman Jessica Stortz (1088) ran her best race, finishing the state meet with a time 19:42, setting the school freshman record. 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News $10 per half hour 616-891-1165 ACTION-Ads! Athletes of the week Caledonia's Tim Ross (1654) crosses the finish line as the state Division II individual runner-up. Jackson scored 16 points to lead the Sweet Ladies to a 47-44 win over Unity Christian Oct. 31 and top­ ped the team with 13 points in an O-K Gold battle Nov. 2 against Wayland Union. Williams tallied 10 points for the Lady Trojans in a non-league varsity bas­ ketball game against Hopkins Oct. 31 at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc 6090 Alden Nash SE«AMo* 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 & Si l^urance^Co^Lny —- Danielle Quisenberry (1086) placed 15th indi­ vidually and 11th in the team competition to pace the Middleville girls to their second stratight state championship. who was 43rd with a time of 19:45.2. In the boys' meet, it was close but no cigar for Caledonia junior Tim Ross. The Scots' ace was runner-up in the boys' race with a time of 15:16.7. He was about 14 seconds slower than the champion, Kurt Marlowe of Gull Lake, whom Ross bested last month at the Portage Invitational. It was a bittersweet result for Ross. Though he Caledonia freshman Tricia Miedema (1178) earned an all-state medal by finishing 30th with a time of 19:31.5. lost to Marlowe, he came back to best Holland Christian's Brian Maat, whom he lost the regional title to the week before Maat finished fourth Saturday in 15:27.9. Ross, the O-K Gold Conference individual champion, had finished fourth in the state meet in 1999 with a time of 15:36.7. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 7. 2000/Page 17 Hopkins hands Lady Trojans defeat An Erin Robertson hook shot pulled Middleville to within one point, 37-36. of Hopkins Tuesday Holjoween night in a non­ league varsity basketball contest at Thornapple Kellogg High School. But the visiting Vikings closed out the final 3:50 of the game with a 13-3 run and took the treat away from a very eager squad of Lady Trojans, 50-39. Hopkins held a 17-14 advantage after the first quarter with Amanda Chan (7 points for the Vikings) and Sara Williams (6 points for the Lady Trojans) being the hot scorers in the opening eight minutes. Neither team had much success offensively in the second quarter, combining for just 11 points. After two. Middleville trailed by two. 22-20. Williams evened the score early on in the third quarter (22-22) and Erin Palmer knotted it again (30-30) with 45 seconds remaining in the frame with a gliding '"*<> £.53 ’-J Megan Dutcher (12) makes a pass to a Lady Trojan teammate working outside the paint. tnn Palmer (42) gets some instruction from head coach Marcy Uyl during last week’s non­ league battle with Hopkins YOUR scoop shot. But Chan drained a three-pointer as the horn sounded, giving the Vikings the lead again. Robertson's hook gave Trojan fans great hope during the waning minutes, but Chan countered with another triple at 3:37 and the Viking spurt was ignited. Williams topped the Lady Trojans with 10 points, Robertson tallied 9 and Ashley Carter scored 8 points. For Hopkins, Chan finished with 18 markers and Julie Baweja added 12 points. Andrea Bouma (24) shoots a jumper from inside the lane as her teammate, Megan Dutcher (12), gets in position to rebound. Scots send three runners to state Caledonia's boys finished sixth in the 16-team Division 2 regional with a team score of 156. Holland Christian was the overall winner with a 52. Tim Ross, of the Fighting Scots, finished second with a time of 15:41 to qualify for the State meet held Nov. 4 in Brooklyn. Patrick Spitzley was 17th in 17:05. Joel DeBlaay 34th in 17:45, Curt Rozell 36th in 17:46. Pat O'Connor 67th in 18:23, John Rozsa 86th in 18:56 and Adam Puncelli 97th in 19:34. The field included 110 runners. Caledonia's girls also finished sixth with 169 points. The team had two State qualifiers. Tricia Miedema (fourth in 19:34) and Amy Busfield (ninth in 19:55). ’ Becca Busfield was 40th overall in 21:26, Stefanie Maxim 50lh in 21:44, Kristina McCleve 65th ir. 22:25, Julie Wicks was 68th in 22:27 and Katie Ryan 69th in 22:27. Caledonia’s Tim Ross charges past a runner from Holland Christian and treks toward the finish line at the regional event. deserve Royal Paper Some say a photo is worth a thousand words... but it’s worth so much more when you share the memories with family and friends. West Side Cagers practices start Nov. 19 That’s why your treasured pictures deserve Kodak’s" best paper and professional processing. The West Side Cagers’ 10-and-under girls basketball team will be starting practices soon. The Cagers, a team from out of the Caledonia area, will hold its sign-up Sunday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. The sign-up will take place at the Caledonia Middle School. Any girl interested should attend. The first tryout will be Sunday, Dec. 3 also at the middle school. To be eligible, a player must be 10 years old by Dec. 31. Any questions can be directed to coach Jon Meerman at (616) 6986304. Send Photo Christmas Cards this year...let us take your favorite photo to t say Seasons Greetings’ k 1 HOUR, SAME DAY or NEXT DAY SERVICE plus enlargements... Stop out today! Trojans named all-league Four Middleville football players have received all­ league honors from the O-K Blue Conference. Three players were named to the first team, junior Dan Brinks at center, senior Brett Vernon as a guard-defensive lineman and senior Aaron Lalone at defensive back Another Trojan gridder, junior Chris Finkbeiner, was honorable mention at outside linebacker 1 Roll I 24 Exp. 35mm 4x6 Prints on same or next day processing. ih1 1351 N. Broadway / M-43 (616) 945-9105 (Exp 12/12/00) i I �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml,'November 7. 2000 Caledonia’s varsity eagers go 1-1 for the week Caledonia, behind Kelley Jackson’s 27 points, up­ ended Wayland Union 63-54 in Its first girls varsity basketball meeting of the season Sept. 28 in W'ayland. But this time the Wildcats were out to even score, winning a 69-50 contest last Thursday (Nov. 2) in Caledonia. fhe host Caledonia squad entered the O-K Gold game with a 12-5 record and were just one game out of first place with a 9-4 mark. The Sweet Ladies opened the game with a long-range jumper by Stacey Jenema, giving the purple and gold an early 3-0 advantage. Pam Spitzley connected for six points in the first quarter, but Wayland had some sharp scorers of its own in Jesse Merchant and Jodie Engle. Merchant nailed her first four three-pointers in the first quarter and Engle scored eight as the Wildcats ran out to a 17-12 advantage. Two of Spitzley’s four baskets came at the end of the first frame on back-toback possessions. Merchant continued to attack the basket in the second quarter and scoring seven points. Wayland led at Kelley Jackson (12) leaps over a Wildcat defender to score a layup during last week's O-K Gold matchup in Caledonia. the break 32-25. Merchant extended the 'Cat lead to 10 points, 3727, at 6:40 of the third with a triple. Caledonia kept attacking offensively, but each time they connected from the field, Wayland had an answer. Caledonia's Tiffany Radaz (34) drives past Wayland Union's Jessie Merchant (24). 96 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4 Door 4x4 95 Chevrolet Kodiak 20' box. Cat Diesel. 6 spd . no COL required *10,995 OO Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 99 GMC 3/4 Ton Sierra SLE 4x4 ext cab short box. 3 door. 6 0 V-8 Jackson made a nice scoop at 4:42, but Wayland's Sue Heavner answered at 4:15, 43-31. 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Senior forward Kyle Preslar was named to the All-District team and was joined by sophomore midfielder Eric Smith, junior defenseman Dave Devoermer, senior forward Jake Williams, senior defenseman Luke Shook, senior midfielder Adam Lucas and senior forward 99 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Dr. Leather & baoed' 12.000 redes *29,995 *12,495 98 Buick Park Avenue 99 Chevrolet 4x4 Silverado Pickup OO Ford Expedition XLT V-8. auto. ar *18,495 93 Toyota Paseo 98 Chevrolet Venture 7 passenger war 97 Chevrolet Cavalier * door 38.000 redes 95 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Pickup 350 V-8. auto. ar *4,995 *199” *172°° *9,995 1 m >> ■ ■LB * Chevrolet ■ IM • Bwek ’Pontiac C M-37 North of Middleville Across from Middieviita 891-8151 The action was fast and non-stop during the final eight minutes. Jenema hit a jumper from the top of the key at 5:45 to make it 5239 Wayland, Merchant countered with a threepointer at 5:20 (55-39), Jackson responded with a three-point play at 5:01 (5542), Nicki Brower countered with a basket at 4:42 (5742) and Wildcat Tara Doyle scored off a fastbreak at 3:30 (59-42). Wayland, at that point, had a comfortable lead. Fittingly, Merchant closed it out with 14 seconds to go with another Sweet Ladies' Julie Slot (14) gets in position for a rebound along with teammate Stacy Jenema (30). three-point play. Jackson led the Sweet Ladies with 13 points. Slot and Spitzley each added 8. For the Wildcats, Merchant scored 26 markers, Brower and Heavner added nine and ingle managed 8 points. Caledonia 47, Unity Christian 44... Jackson scored 16 points, Becky Bloemers had 7 points and 6 rebounds and Lindsey Walter tossed in 6 points to go along with 6 rebounds as the Sweet Ladies won their ninth game in the league. Trojans make their marks in soccer *19,995 *^X$oO key, but Wayland's Heather Longstreet answered with a basket of her own, 48-34. The 'Cat finished the third quarter with a hoop from Michelle Chachuski, giving the green and white a 50-36 advantage. ♦ F Eric Aten (honorable mention) on the all­ conference teams. Senior goalkeeper Mike Hart was named the team's "Most Improved", Adam Lucas received the Sportsmanship award and Kyle Preslar was named the Trojans' "Most Valuable Player." Preslar scored 30 goals and had 10 assists for 70 points. He had the most goals for a TK player in a career (53) as well as the most points in a career <127). Smith had a season record for assists with 18. "It was an exceptional game; we played very well,'' Caledonia coach Jon * Mcerman said. The Sweet Ladies closed out the win at the free throw line, making good on 10-of17 attempts during the fourth quarter. JV Unity Christian 30 Caledonia 22... 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Call L&N for your carpet answers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-11-14.pdf 7a1282fa48ce5401a75b39b3adbd76c7 PDF Text Text MASTWGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Caledonia voters buck state trends by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A whopping 81 percent of Caledonia residents turned out at the Nov. 7 general election to make their voices heard. Of 6,205 registered, 5,023 came to vote. Reportedly there were no long waits, and the morning was busier than the rest of the day. Precinct I recorded 305 Republican votes to 67 Democrat. Precinct 2 had 432 Republican votes to 124 Democrat. Precinct 3 and 4 did not show either party specifically. Caledonia Township’s race for the treasurer’s po­ sition, between Republi­ can Jill Cardwell and In­ dependent candidate Steve Antecki was won by Cardwell with 35,67 votes to Antecki’s 658. Few surprises occurred in the election of township board members, since most ran unopposed. Bryan Harrison was elected su­ pervisor with 3948 votes. Incumbent Clerk Pal Sny­ der was elected with 3883 voles. In the township trustee lineup, Larry Stauffer was given the highest vote of confidence with 3,691 158,300 votes to 80,103 for agreement with the overall Caledonia’s choice for area wide winners, prefer­ Drain Commissioner. votes. Bill Bravata re­ Steele. Republican State legis­ ring Lawrence Stelma over ceived 3,545 votes, Jack Horton received Richard Robertson took lator Mark Jansen was pre­ Ronald Cheron in the sher­ 3,519 and Wally Bujak ferred by 3,632 votes over iffs race. Mary Hollinrakc 3,837 votes in Caledonia, who also won the County for the County Clerk post, garnered 3,459 votes. 1,101 for Christopher Vogt. and Kenneth Parrish for race for County Commis­ Proposal 00-1 for school Jansen also won statewide. vouchers was opposed by Caledonia voted for the County Treasurer. Incum­ sioner. 3,170 voters to 1677 in fa­ following local races in bent Roger Laninga was vor in Caledonia, indicat­ ing about two-thirds op­ posed to school vouchers in the area. Proposal 00-2, the home rule question, went down in Caledonia by 3,614 to 1,060. The millage for a parks fund was defeated by a narrow 37 votes, with 2,370 opposed and 2,333 in favor. The tally for the presi­ dential race revealed a to­ tal of 3,626 votes for George Bush versus 1,239 for Al Gore, unlike the na­ tional race in which the two candidates were nearly tied. In Caledonia, Ralph Nader received a to­ tal of 101 votes with 37 going to other candidates. In Caledonia, Republi­ can U.S. Senate candidate Spence Abraham was sup­ ported by 3,629 Caledonia voters over 1,224 for Democrat Debbie Stabenow, again not in line A basement electrical panel is being blamed for igniting a fire Thursday that with the rest of Michigan caused about $25,000 damage to the home and contents of Dale Taylor of 4899 voters statewide. Hammond Road, according to the Hastings Fire Department. Firefighters from Verne Ehlers received Hastings, Thornapple Township and Freeport were on the scene for about three 3,684 votes to Timothy hours and were able to save the home. No one was hurt and much of the damage Steele’s 1,101 in the race was confined to the basement, firefighters said. for Congressional Repre­ sentative, who also won on the state level with Home spared from Thursday fire Resident Marlene Hager enters her ballot on election day at the Caledonia polling precinct in the fire station. Voting turnout in Caledonia was high, but steady, with no watts. Of 6,205 registered voters in the township, 5,023 came to vote. Republicans dominate in local election results by David T. Young Editor Regardless of the tight­ ness of the high-profile election races statewide and nationwide Tuesday, voters here went heavily for the Republican presi­ dential candidate, Texas Gov. George W. Bush, and for incumbent U.S. Senator Spence Abraham. They also helped re­ elect Republicans to the Second and Third District Congressional seats. Peter Hoekstra in the Second District and Vem Ehlers in the Third District both won by virtual two-to-one mar­ gins. The Second District in­ cludes Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships and the Third includes Irv­ ing and Rutland. Local voters again de­ fied slate and national trends, showing their char­ acteristic West Michigan conservatism. They bucked the statewide results of Gore and Stabenow, but agreed with everybody else on the two proposals, for home rule and vouch­ ers, defeating them two to one or better. Barry County voters heavily favored the Repub­ lican candidates for slate education board seats, but Democrats John Austin and Kathleen Straus were elected over Terri Land and Lawrence Patrick. The State Supreme Court justices supported by Republicans won statewide. They were Robert Young, Clifford Taylor and Stephen Markman. Closer to home, the See elections, pg. 13 In This Issue... • Caledonia Bands 2000 Craft Fair at CMS Nov. 18 • Bush is winner in TK mock elections • Yankee Springs tries to stay out of neighborhood disputes • CHS players to perform ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 14. 2000 Caledonia Bands 2000 craft fair at CMS Nov. 18 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A craft fair offering hands-on arts, crafts and unique items just in time for the coming holiday season will be held at the Caledonia Middle School from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. The show, now in its fourth year, normally welcomes around 100 craft booths, where both adults and young people may enjoy and find original and items for sale at prices they can afford. "These items are uniquely designed by area crafters," Carl Rucker explained. He is from Sandy Bukoski from Alto makes hand crafted soft bodied santas and dolls, which range in price and presentation to meet the budget of any customer. * nleasHve ■^-HAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Grand Rapids. The event will benefit Caledonia Band students grades 6-12. Band students take part in the craft fair, and earn points that later help finance band trips to various parts of the country. The students help load, unload, serve lunch to crafters and offer other services on the site during the fair. "The kids will also provide light music at the event," to sweeten the ambiance for people coming to the show, according to Barb Choryan of Caledonia, who is organizing the crafts fair this year. This will include band music, a clarinet and a flute performance at different points during the day. Lunch will also be available. "Everything in the show has a hands-on emphasis," she explained. This is not a bazaar where items are simply bought to be sold. We want the kids to understand the hand made concept. There are plenty of items kids can afford, because we emphasize a range of prices and crafts available at every booth, if possible." Nearly all of the items Carl Rucker will offer will be for children, since he will sell customized and personalized books in which a child's name is entered, so that he or she becomes a character or the central personality in the story, such as with Mother Goose rhymes including Call for Classifieds 945-9554 « MM-870-1085 MImki tar Wa week Carl Rucker representing "Lucy's Create-A-Books," will offer 32 customized book titles at his booth at the Bands 2000 craft show. the child's name. Customized details might include the child's age, gender, friends' names, the coaches' or teacher’s name, the town or school, a dedication page, in addition to the child's name. He offers some books in which the focus can vary, so a religious or other emphasis could be made. Up to seven different versions might be possible in some. Some are available in both Spanish and English. Rucker will have 32 title selections in several categories, including Christmas, Inspirational, Adventure, Sports, Pop-up and Disney books. They are professionally printed with full color illustrations, but Rucker is able to customize each book by bringing the computerized options with him, laser printed on the spot. It takes about five minutes to assemble the books right there, creating a durable, nearly indestructible product at a price that is generally less than many other conventional books available in stores. The business name is "Lucy's Create-A-Books." Sandy Bukoski of Alto is showing handmade Santas at the show. She offers handmade Santa pins at the lower priced end of her craft, in order to offer a lower priced gift. Her larger Santas are made of muslin with soft bodies, ana cloth sculpted faces. Clothing is made of old hand made quilts and unique recycled materials, so each is a one of a kind item. She may also have a few dolls for sale. Bukoski moved from North Carolina a few years ago, bringing her successful craft business with her. She has experience organizing and promoting craft shows, but has been enjoying a quieter period since moving here She still sells her wares in shops across the country. There are expected to be a variety of crafts to choose from. There are also still a few booth spots available. Call 891-9587 to learn details. A closeup of Bukoski's handmade Santas reveal clothing made from hand embroidered antique quilts and other luxurious recycled matenals. Ladies Clothing 25% OFFp Mon., Nov. 13 thru Sun., Nov. 19 Excludes new 2001 Swuimsuits ■' T&n LADIES 2001 SWIMSUITS Mon- Sat M Sun 1(M, Wed 11402 Chief Noonday, Gun Lake ’ �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/November 14. 2000/Page 3 Parents need to update drug awareness to help kids by Ruth Zachary * Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School students are in­ volved in drug awareness training to enable them to resist drug use, but many parents arc unaware of cur­ rent dangers inherent in today's drug-related situa­ tions. Nov. 6-10 was Drug Ed­ ucation Week, and Sergeant Jack Stewart, Deputy Scott Ross and Deputy Salvatore Vitale of the Sheriffs Department presented workshops with the students of CMS. The officers said parents might well avail themselves of a parallel drug education program to equip them to help their children avoid drug use. Stewart said the program at middle school age is to inform the kids before they are old enough to be ex­ posed to the drugs which become very prevalent and available at every high school. Their hope is that these students will have enough information to want to choose not to get drawn in to using them. What people don't know often can hurt them. A film is used to show the dynamics of drugs' ef­ fects on people's lives. While trying to equip kids with enough knowledge to resist drug use, the educa­ tors do not want to tutor them in the actual use, or to glamorize the practices involved. Therefore, the film avoids any depiction of the actual use of drugs. The program stresses that the misuse of any sub­ stance can result in harm, Ross explained. "Even medicines can be harmful if abused." There are too many drug forms, and the forms change so rapidly to accurately identify them, so that the safest policy is said. Vitale said another prin­ to avoid any suspicious ciple taught in the program pills or chemicals. is that there are positive Stewart said one of the and negative outcomes of techniques used in the any decision, but a deci­ workshop is to have stu­ sion to use drugs always dents wear "fatal vision produces a negative out­ glasses." They try them on come. and can see how their vi­ Some people try to sion is affected. They ex­ claim marijuana use is perience a reduction in needed for some medical their normal motor skills. reasons, but Ross said Although diminished there are many other med­ motor capacity and psy­ ications already available chological effects cannot that can deal with prob­ be simulated, Ross said lems that drug is advo­ drugs do affect motor skills cated for. and reaction time, not as Though there is great severe with the glasses as immediate danger of death it would be under the in­ or addiction through a sin­ fluence of drugs, but it gle use of some drugs, like gives the students an idea. crack cocaine, which can They explain the likeli­ kill the first time it is hood of hallucinations of tried, many parents are not different kinds with drug at all acquainted with just use, which affects judg­ how dangerous some drugs ment when it might be can be. most needed. Complacency is a very Stewart said kids want big problem, Ross said. to go to all-night "Rave" Some parents think drug parties, and parents think use is not a big deal. it is OK because alcohol is Ross said many parents not served. He said the en­ are misinformed. They vironment was in a black­ may have experimented ened room and the only with drugs many years be­ lighting is with glowsticks fore, but their idea about and a setting where loud any particular drug can be music is played. The totally in error. events are overly crowded Stewart agreed. "The with teenagers and there techniques of growing mar­ are many distractions, ijuana today have resulted making it easy to lace soft in a different drug... a sub­ drinks with drugs. stance which is a lot more "These parties are used potent," he explained. to promote drugs like GHB and Ecstasy, and Special Some parents think they K or Ketamine." These can't impose a different drugs are used to facilitate standard about drug use to rape, often without the their kids, if they once teenager's knowledge, and used drugs themselves. But are put in a drink when the mistakes parents made they are dancing or other­ don't have to be repeated. wise occupied," Stewart If parents don’t learn, their said. children could be the ones He said, "We try to paying the price. teach the kids that they "Many substances not must never leave their meant to be used as drugs, drink unattended if they and can be acquired are in such a situation. legally, but they can be "But parents should extremely harmful," Ross know it is not a safe place said. Some drugs do not for kids to be," Stewart kill immediately and seem to be less frightening, but the cumulative effect can also be deadly. ’’Inhalants are very dan­ gerous. They kill brain cells, which never grow back." He named gasoline, household products, clean­ ing solvents, paint sol­ vents, yard equipment sol­ vents, and others materi­ als. "Inhaling these things can eat away a; the brain. Those are lost cells which you can never get back once they are lost. Inhaling a substance is one of the most deadly ways to abuse a substance “ Excessive alcohol can destroy brain cells, too, which is the very thing that allows a user to feel a "high." One large danger is from drug residue stored in the fatty tissues of the body. Stewart said the residual amounts of drugs stored in the body can result in the individual not being able to pass a drug test for a job, even though the ac­ tual use took place months or years poor to the test. Deputy Scott Ross, Sergeant Jack Stewart and Deputy Salvatore Vitale of the Kent County Sheriff's Department have been presenting drug awareness workshops with the students of Calededonia Middle School. Some young people who have invested thousands of dollars in an education are forced to fall back on low paying jobs far below their capabilities because they cannot pass a drug test. Another possible nega­ tive consequence of drug use is having it go on a person's driving record. An arrest can go on the driv­ ing record even if not driv­ ing, or if the person does not yet have a license to drive. Driving restrictions can be applied after the person begins to drive, Ross said. All drugs are harmful to an unborn child, including marijuana, cocaine, hero­ ine and nicotine. Alcohol can cause fetal alcohol syndrome. Marijuana af­ fects the chromosomes. including those that affect cell division and reproduc­ tion. Stewart said many drugs Continued next page ROAST BEEF DINNER Saturday. November 18th ‘Bowne Renter ‘United SMethodist Church Corner of 84th St. & Alden Nash Ave.. Alto £4dults $7.00; children 6-12 $3.00; Children 5 and under‘Free homework on the rising cost of College? Have you done your The best way to ensure that you will be able to afford ever-increasing college tuition costs is to start your college savings plan today. Caledonia Community Schools invites you to attend an informational seminar on: College Cost Planning Thursday, November 30lh, 2000 6:30pm - 8:00pm Caledonia Middle School Cafeteria Caledonia, Michigan Come learn about: The 529 Savings Plan The 529 Prepaid Plan Custodial Accounts under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act Education IRA College Calc Seminar Host: Drew McFadden Investment Representative Edward Jones Investments 9185 Cherry Valley Rd.. Caledonia, MI Guest Speaker: Andrew Moscardini Vice President/Regional Manager - Putnam Investments If you plan on attending please RSVP to the Caledonia Community Schools office al 891-8117 Or call Drew McFadden at Edward Jones Investments 891-1173 This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities Such an offering is only made by the prospectus which will be available at the seminar �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, M('November 14. 2000 From previous page can have a long lasting or permanent effect on the reproductive organs, caus­ ing impotence, or dam­ aged eggs in the woman's body. A woman only has so many egg cells, which are not renewed over time, nor can they be rejuve­ nated once the eggs are damaged. Some other facts about drugs, parents may not know: • Marijuana contains 421 chemicals, but THC. the most active ingredient of marijuana, alters brain functioning and causes cell damage. About 30 to 50 percent of THC remains in the body for a week af­ ter its use. Traces of mari­ juana are found in the sys­ tem months after its use. Using just one joint a week causes accumula­ tions of THC in the brain, and in the sex organs of both males and females. Both parents can pass on their damaged chromo­ somes to their child. Eighteen percent of all cases of parents who use marijuana at the time of conception or during preg­ nancy will result in a birth defect. Of those 18% who have birth defects caused by THC, damage to the hands and feet of the baby are the most common. A non-using girl who gets pregnant by a boy who uses marijuana can have a deformed child. The child is the real victim of this choice to use marijuana. Smoking pot is not a way to avoid the cancer from cigarette smoking. Just five joints equal 112 cigarettes in the contribut­ ing effects to cancer. If eaten, marijuana alters a person's immunity to dis­ ease. • It only takes smoking about three or four cigarettes to become ad­ dicted to nicotine. The number one consumer of cigarettes is young kids. Smoking is closely re­ lated to other diseases as well as cancer. Stomach ulcers are common for smokers. Stomach and in­ testinal cancers are three times more likely for those who smoke. Arteries de­ velop plac deposits from cholesterol in a person who smokes far more read­ ily than in one who does not. This can cause heart attack and blood clots. Most students who smoke are already ad­ dicted by the time they are in high school. Often they think they can never get off the drug. • Alcohol is far more likely to affect a teen than it is an adult. The younger a person is at first use of alcohol, the more prob­ lems it is likely to cause in their life. Problem drinkers often started as kids. It is the most abused substance and is the num­ ber one killer of young crease their problems. This can lead to chronic de­ pression and is often a fac­ tor in suicide, and in teen suicide. Too much alcohol can actually poison a person. When someone throws up from drinking, the body is trying to prevent poisoning. Some people believe that marijuana reduces nausea, so they take it to avoid throwing up so they can drink more. Some of these people have ended up dead as a result, rhe mes­ sage is that it is very dan­ gerous to mix drugs. Not everyone in an al­ cohol related accident ends up dead. Accidents can maim and damage a person's functioning for the rest of their life. people between ages 15 and 24, from overuse, poi­ soning or accidents occur­ ring under the influence of alcohol. Many people who become addicted to alco­ hol may have a genetic pre-disposition. Alcohol can bring on ir­ rational behavior, a dan­ gerous factor when guns are available. Decision making is poor when someone is under the in­ fluence of alcohol. Spousal abuse, child abuse and an­ imal abuse are all com­ monly associated with al­ cohol abuse. Alcohol is a depressant, and often people lake it because they are already depressed, but those who take alcohol actually in­ THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURC11 ________ LOCAL_________ CHURCH DIRECTORY Preaching Ibe Living Word Serving Tbe Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a.in Or Church & Nursery available ) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Chun h - Sen 1 ng a Ltting lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY ............. 9:30 a.m. . 10:45 a.in .6:00 p in Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. lirian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (nortbuvst of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH .I Church with a caring heart i<sr our FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M II U I I I I CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Croup Sunday Evenings................ 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cross Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Houma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-8914)287 Visit our web site www bnghtside org 1 Redeemer A Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America 9 .30 AM r Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed. . Family . \^\iglit Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 “We are changed by God ’s love!" Rev. R. Scon Greenwax. Pastor Lvnetle Sprtk. Tiru th Leader .41 Tierney er. Community Calling Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship............................................... 9:30 a m Sunday School............. 11 00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11 00 a.m. Rev E. Anthony Sikora Church (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 One mile east of Mutneyville Rd CALEDONIA GUN LAKE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH Nov. 12 - 22nd Sundav after Pentecost 12200 Wea M IN Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street • Church Office <CW Road) Um1*1 Ml 49M1 • Sermon Topic "ID The Little Things That Count” Sa nd uan will be decorated for Hanest Our churchwide Hanest Potluck will folio* worship. Bring a dish to pass and table sen ice. Uorship Senice 1030 am Jr Church (Licensed Nursen & Child Care) Fix 8^1-8648 Leighton Church Unrated in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a m 8c 11 a.m. Sunday Sch<x>l for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.tn. Gintemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday .............. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. Lakeside Community Church A Place fur Family A Frirnds 6201 Whitney villc Ascnuc. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Hu Itman • Church Office: 868-0.191 www lakcsidccoinmunityorg (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday RAYTOVXSEKD.Nshv XORMAX KXOHR Chrwun Education I)irtxl<« MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6 00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Qty ®ltl ^ttHE jfEletljoinjSt Cfturdj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S E Afto. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royte Baiiard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 Phone 891-8440 Psalm 127: Mark 12 38-44 Sunday School...............................................9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.in Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs 6:45 p in Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Ra* P Adams Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 al 100th Si M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Brute N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton9iserv.net community and the world" Sundas Worship 9 30 am A 6 00 p m (Child &. Adult) (During the School Year) CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Meetmg you. your ft tends, nd your family right where you're at through SUNDAY 8:30 & II a.m., 6 p.m. Children’s Worship and Nursery 9 45am Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving ^our Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891 8119 9 45am Praise Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship 11 (X) a in Wed Fellowship 7 30 p in Pastor James Dodds 6I6-5J8-8557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th Si., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love " Rom 12 II) 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a.m. Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • Pastor David Z.iehr Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Middlevitte Sunday School 9 45 am Middle vifle Morning Worship 11 00 a m Ret Lee Zacbman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WhstneyvHle Ave at 84m St • 891 -8661 “The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord” Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday Scnoo 930 am Suroa/ lAxnmg Wonnp 1030 am Meeting at crape- on 'Ar^eyvie Ave Stxxjoy E /enmg Aorshp 6 00 p m Wea 5Adwee* P’aye? & 3c*e Study 7 00 p m Ter Thomas 9uys. Pastor * fc,■ •'T sasmor Assoc Pastor �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 14. 2000/Page 5 TK School Lunch & Breakfast Menus Hinckleys to celebrate 50 years together Richard and Ruth Hinckley of Hastings will celebrate their 50th anniversary on November 14th. They have eight children - Rick and Mary Hinckley. Ann and Harry Hoffman, Sandra and Duane Windes, Judy and Ben Martz, Luke Hinckley, Bill and Carol Hinckley, Lucy Hinckley, and Bob and Lannia Hinck­ ley. They have 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Bob and Donna Kenyon celebrated their 50th Wed­ ding Anniversary April 15, 2000 They were married April 15, 1950 at the Methodist Church in Middleville. Rob and Kelly Kenyon, and their children Kathryn, Jake, and Sage, wish your presence at an Open House to celebrate Bob and Donna’s Golden Anniver­ sary. It will be held at the Middle Villa Inn in the Green­ ery Room from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on December 3, 2000. No gifts, please. Your best wishes and congrat­ ulations are all that is necessary. Book Week to be marked at TK library tape by Jack Prelutsky awaits the winner. There are Thanksgiving coloring pages and free bookmarks as well. This week is a great time to introduce children to the wonderful books in the library. Jones suggests parents share their favorite books from childhood with their children. Caledonia Bands P Saturday, November 18 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM r Caledonia Middle School t $ Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday. Oct. 27 Sloppy joe on a bun or taco salad dix . baked beans, cinnamon apple slices, milk Thursday, Oct. 28 Pork patty on a bun. or chicken nuggets w bread­ sticks, California blend, pineapple Friday, Oct. 29 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun. mixed veggies, apples, milk Monday, Oct. 2 Rib BQ on a bun or chick­ en salad on a bun, corn, pineapple, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 3 Turkey fajita or meatball sub on bun. baby carrots w ranch, diced peaches, milk NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Holiday deadlines will be observed golden wedding anniversary Children's Book Week is from Nov. 13-17 and the Thorn apple Kellogg School and Community Library has several fun ac­ tivities planned. Librarian Deb Jones in­ vites children to come "fuel their brains'* at the library. Children can guess how many nuts are in a jar. A Thanksgiving book and Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday. Nov. 15 Chicken noodle soup w grilled cheese sandwich or turkey and cheese sub. carrot sticks, blueberry cob­ bler. milk. Thursday, Nov. 16 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes w gravy, dressing and dinner roll, green beans, peaches, milk. Friday, Nov. 17 Pizza or fish sandwich on bun. baked beans, fresh banana, milk. Monday, Nov. 20 Cheesey ravioli w bread­ stick or ham and cheese on a bun, com. applesauce, milk Tuesday, Nos. 21 Hamburger on a bun or hot pocket, mixed veggies, pears, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. 9230 Kraft Ave., SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 A. Lunch Available Over 100 Craft Booths! iiin li ni;n iii linn inn mu iriir^W^ Thanksgiving is Thurs­ day. Nov. 23. this year, and The Sun and News knows that many churches and organizations have special events or services planned for the holiday. Information about Thanksgiving events should be sent via postal, fax or email to the paper. For the Nov. 21 edition, in­ formation must be re­ ceived by noon Friday, Nov. 17. Please send all informa­ tion "Attention Patricia Johns" to the mailing ad­ dress J-Ad Graphics, 1351 North M-43 Highway, Hastings 49058. The fax number is 9455192 and the e-mail ad­ dress is jadnews@voyager.net. Please include a contact person's name and telephone num­ ber on all information sent to the paper. It is not too early for churches to keep in mind the deadline for holiday editions of The Sun and News . The paper officially is to be published on Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 26. The dead­ line for press releases is the previous Friday by noon. Please be sure to keep these dates in mind. Priwg Your Whole Family Don’t be Left Behind... TK library closed for Thanksgiving The Thomapple Kellogg Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Thursday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 26. The library will reopen on Monday. Nov. 27, at 7:30 a m For more information, call the library at 7955434. UllftrdusifUs MS-ssMut-miTints 21 tom i Hi 1 tor i art fwStolMltCtNi-MSl Friday, Dec. 1, 2000 • 7 PM Whitneyville Bible Church For the young children, we will be showing “Miracle Maker” �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 14, 2000 Past and present HOBY award winners honored by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A luncheon to honor new HOBY Award winner Caleb Zandstra and to re­ view the experiences of last year's Caledonia schools' HOBY representa­ tive Brittany Barber was held Nov. 6. HOBY refers to Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Award, which is given each year to one high school sophomore per school. Introductions at the lun­ cheon were made by Eva Engle, who is chair of the committee organizing the event. High school counselor Dave Wesorick reviewed the origins of the Hugh O'Brien award. O'Brien, an actor, had spent several days talking with Dr. Al­ bert Schweitzer and wanted to do something to develop leaders and en­ courage community ser­ vice. O'Brien thought pick­ ing high school sopomores with leadership potential and to help them develop their abilities would be the best approach. He helped organize leadership workshops across the country, pre­ sented by established leaders in each state. Goals included encourag­ ing these young people to think critically, learn about democracy, to take advantage of America's incentive system, and to re-energize volunteerism and service to the commu­ nity. The workshops started in California, and after five or six years, expanded across the country. The program is planned so kids with potential but with no financial means will still have the chance Barber was assigned to a home group with a counselor, with whom this picture was taken at the HOBY leadership conference. A luncheon to honor new HOBY Award winner Caleb Zandstra and last year's Caledonia HOBY representative, Brittany Barber, was held Nov. 6. The event was sponsored by Caledonia State Bank and the Caledonia Women's Club. The Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Award, (HOBY) is given each year to one high school sophomore per school. Last year it went to Brit­ tany Barber. to participate. In Caledo­ nia, the young person se­ lected is sponsored by the State Bank of Caledonia. Wesorick said "When our sophomores receive leadership training, we get to benefit from what they have learned." School Superintendent Doug Busman said "The HOBY program is one of the premier leadership programs in this country. The students encounter life-changing experiences at these workshops." Busman and Principal Ron Moag both thanked the Women's Club and theCaledonia Bank for spon­ soring a student each year. Brittany Barber, the HOBY Leadership Award winner last year, spoke to the group about her expe­ riences at the luncheon. She went to the confer­ ence, which was held at WMU. Each student is as­ signed a counselor. She also met a roommate with whom she shared an inter­ est in dance. Beginning with a poem, "The Man in the Glass," she concluded, "In your struggle for self, in the end you must be able to look at yourself in the mirror. You have to answer to yourself, not everyone else around you. Barber said she had met many amazing people at the workshop. She said she was grateful that Hugh Insurance the way it should be Careful underwriting • Comprehensive coverage • Responsive service Stauffer & Wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 612 East Mam Street Caledonia. Michigan 49316 891-9294 O’Brien had started this. "There are leadership camps out there, but this is the most intense, elite camp I've ever been to, concerning leadership. It's great." Barber sat through many seminars, including: • Service learning and volunteerism, which of­ fered ideas of what stu­ dents can bring back to their schools, • The democratic system and entrepreneurship, about houw to lead outside of school, which was pre­ sented by CEOs of busi­ ness, • Education, presented by educators interested in down to earth principles of learning. Barber said she learned the abe's of these; (A) attitude (B) bettering yesterday's best (C) courageous action (D) de­ termination and (E) enthu­ siasm. • Media and communi­ cations, offered by media people and broadcast jour­ nalists, about how to get the message out there. • The future of our soci­ ety, about how to be better than you are today. One of the promises Barber made at the work­ shop was to volunteer 100 hours of community ser­ vice over the summer, Heather Robinson was junior counselor to Brittany Barber at the HOBY leadership conference at WMU. Barber is dressed in a tuxedo, following a dance performance she gave at th£ event. which she put in time vol­ unteering at the Children's Museum, Mary Freebed Hospital and Catholic Children's Services. She said she is still doing vol­ unteer work. Caleb Zandstra was cho­ sen for the next HOBY Leadership Conference, as a cooperative effort be­ tween Barber, Wesorick and other school adminis­ trators. Zandstra said he was looking forward to the leadership experience, and hoped to improve his lead­ ership skills. Surplus commodity distributions set A U.S. Department of Agriculture Surplus Commodity food distribu­ tion will be held from 9 a.m. to I p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Caledonia Holy Family Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. Surplus apple juice, apple­ sauce, beef stew, cranberry sauce, oats, pineapple and pumpkin will be distributed. Income eligibility guide­ lines based on a monthly income are: Household size one, per­ son under 60 years of age S905, over 60 years, $ 1, 113. 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Hours: M-F 9-8; Sat 9-5:30 891-1106 • In the Caledonia Village Centre (by D&W on M-37) • 1b rainbowsendinc.net * �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 14, 2000 Emmons Lake students conduct mock election Fifth-grader Cody Maxlow signs in first-graders Dana Atkinson, Emily DeVries, Lauren Balut and Griffin Dunn. A call to vote was attended by fifth grade election officials Jordan Diehlman, Courtney Claflin and Sammi Hiemstra. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The experience for Em­ mons Lake Elementary school students was the same as voting in a major political election, but the candidates ran for student council and the party plat­ form was to advocate a mascot. Emmons Lake fifth­ graders ran a mock cam­ paign on election day. They nominated a mascot and chose a party platform. Candidates for the stu­ dent council submitted a one page paper describing their qualifications, rea­ sons for running and ideas for improving the school by the deadline of Oct. 26. There were as many as The first-graders of Peg Mulherin's class gave a thumb's up to meeting their patriotic duty. Mock election at Emmons Lake Elementary was just like the national election, and it was held on election day. Student Council officers were elected. Kurt Rempewere and Alex TenElshof checked off names on a register as fourth grade students Garrett Weatherly and Colin Stephenson signed in. PANCAKE BREAKFAST For Thornapple Township Emergency Services to raise money for Coldwater Rescue Equipment At Yankee Springs Fire Station on corner of Payne Lake & M-79 from 7 am - noon on November 19th. Cost is donation. nine candidates for some offices. Campaign costs were not to exceed $10. Posters could be displayed in des­ ignated areas and cam­ paigning could occur be­ tween Oct. 27 and Nov. 7. A speech was taped and aired for first and second grade viewing Nov. 3. First- and second-graders It's fall fix up time and Jeff & Sherri of Westen’s Catpet invite you in to help you with your carpet needs. So whether you "re firing up a house to sell or to stay, Westen’s can help! T* sT —I..S., ~ Open: Tues. - Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 M 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 S —J “We’re the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe” Fifth-graders Maggie Stusic and Andy Pettinga are on hand to help vot­ ers deposit their com­ pleted ballots. were able to participate by voting for a for a ’Like Skills Mascot,’ Bosko the Dog, Mingo the Flamingo or Tigger the Tiger. They brought their school ID as a voter registration card, and cast their ballots. Teacher Megan Brown reported the school had a 99 percent turnout. The to­ tal votes cast were 311. Students who went to the regular election polls with their parents said, "They did it just like we did." Winners of the election were Bosko the Dog for mascot, Maddie Zych for president, Kyle Vanderveen for vice president, Stephanie Rossman for secretary and Caroline Meerman for treasurer. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-909-870-7015 24 hours a day, 7 days a week For Sun & News ACTIOH-Ms! �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 14. 2000/Page Charter Communications is pleased to announce the arrival of... A DIGITAL TELEVISION! Digital Cable Television arrives in the Caledonia & Middleville Area on Dec. 4, 2000 B©E ©S? bsj@b@ ©©waEiciasoeB araii sa©E@ wnrwi'i Enjoy new digital basic channels, expanded premium channels, multiple pay per view channels, digital music channels and an on-screen interactive guide! You don’t need a digital television - you just need Charter Digital Cable! Charter v Digital Cable. 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Failure to do so prior to December 4, 2000 may re­ sult in the interruption of premium pay per view services. Digital service may not be available in all areas, certain restrictions apply. 1-800-545-0994 �Page 10/The Sun and News, Mtddleville, Ml/Novembef 14. 2000 Bush is winner in TK mock elections Checking the list of eligible voters took time bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer The mock presidential election at Thornapple Kellogg High School last week registered 25 percent of the students as eligible votes. Of the 220 regis­ tered, only about 60 per­ cent voted. George Bush was the winner, with Al Gore far behind and a few write-in votes for Ralph Nader. At the middle school 185 seventh-graders voted. Bush won with 133 votes and Gore had 33. Six stu­ dents cast votes for Ralph Nader. There were 13 spoiled ballots. The mock election pro­ cess evoked enthusiasm and apathy at both the middle and high school. Teachers said they hope this process helps students become interested in the election process and then vote when they are adults. Student campaign workers were ready to assist voters. From left are Monica Jurecic, Mike Powers, Scott Brooks, Alyson Schuitema and Angela Wilkins. Students studied the is­ sues, supported their can didates, tried to get othe students involved and wer elated or disappointed based on the outcome c* their candidate's results. Fall in and take a look at all of our wallpaper savings Everyday Low Prices G<e At the Middle Schoo! seventh-graders couldn't wait for their chance to vote. 30-35% OFF All Wallpaper Orders Mullis 227 E. Main Street Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-9171 Hours: Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-1 Voter Patrick Mena was first during his lunch period to vote Christopher J. 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The Thomapple Kellogg High School jazz band will hold its first concert of the 2000-2001 school year Tuesday evening, Nov. 21, in the high school auditorium. The concert begins at 7:30 evening. Nov. 21, in the high school auditonum. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The TK jazz program began in 1981 as an extra­ curricular organization under the direction of Tom Nash. The band met before school for a few days a week. The success of the program led to it being put into the TKHS curriculum a few years later, where it has remained ever since. Performing several con­ certs and all home basketball games each year, the jazz band is highly sought after to perform for community events. Due to the retirement of Nash last spring, the band is now under the direction of TK Music Director Ray Rickert, who has an exten­ sive background in jazz, having performed in jazz ensembles at Terre Haute South High School. Eastern Illinois University and Bowling Green State University. Rickert has per­ formed with jazz greats Allen Vizzuti. Slide Hampton, Bobby Shew. Gary Foster and Eddie Daniels. The jazz band has pre­ pared a concert featuring a wide variety of musical styles, including swing. Latin, and rock. Sophomore alto saxophonist Meagan McKee and junior trumpeter Knsten Weaver, will be fea­ tured in the old favorite “Misty.” Jazz band members have been focusing on improving their improvisa­ tional skills and many band members will be featured in “No Speed Limit Blues.” Community members arc invited and encouraged to attend. Admission is free. Turn those unwanted items into cash. Call945-9554tor Sun a News Action-Ms. Bay Pointe wins YMCA camp benefit YMCA Camp ManitouLin, located in Middleville, held a fund-raising dinner Nov. 4. The event. Best Desserts 2000, featured a dessert competition among Noto’s, Hud’s, Papa Vino’s, Sully’s, and The Bay Pointe. Bay Pointe won the category of Best Presentation, and Noto’s won Best Overall Dessert. Over I (X) people enjoyed a dinner bulTct, silent auction, and dessert sampling. The event raised over $4500 for YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin. The YMCA has a policy of never turning a child away due to the inability to pay. YMCA Camp ManitouLin is located at Barlow Lake and offers a variety of Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800.870.7085 programs and services throughout the year. The camp property features over 160 acres of woods, fields, and wetlands, has modern cabins with sleeping capaci­ ty of 225 people, a climbing tower, high ropes course, recreation lodge, horses, waterfront activities, and much more. Summer programs feature week long resident camp sessions as well as day camp programs for area families. During the spring, fall, and winter, the camp hosts schools from across west Michigan for outdoor educa­ tion programs, hosts church retreats, corporate retreats and more. Public horseback riding programs, including guided trail rides and western riding lessons are offered year round. All YMCA programs emphasize the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. More information about YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin can be obtained by calling the camp office at 795-9163 Thanksgiving Holiday Deadlines for at www.hastingscitybank.com Online Banking Now you can do your banking and pay bills online and on time, any time. • Access and review your Hastings City Bank accounts • Transfer funds • Check balances • Confirm deposits • Reconcile accounts • Pay bills news! ^-news - Display Advertising Deadlines ~ tor The Reminder, The Sun and News, The Lakewood News and the Maple Valiev News Thursday, November 16 at 5 p.m. ~ Classified Deadlines ~ for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday November 17 at Noon. 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A tax increase of 0.85 mills for 10 years to com­ pensate for financial short­ falls in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements at the Barry County-owned medical care facility gained the support of county voters by a tight vote of 12,701 to 12,338. "Everybody here is ec­ static," said Lynn Som­ merfeld, administrator of (he 138-bed skilled nursing facility in Hastings. "We were hoping that it would (pass), but you just never know until the end," Sommerfeld said. Noting that the margin of victory was 363 out of 25,039 votes, he said, "we don't care, as long as it passed by one vote... We're extremely pleased." Helen Wenger, who worked tirelessly for pas­ sage of the millage and who serves as chairwoman of the millage endorse­ ment committee called Friends of Thornapple Manor, said she is "very relieved" that voters ap­ proved the millage while at the same time is "a lit­ tle disappointed” that it didn't pass by a wider margin. "I thought it was a sure thing and it wasn’t," Wenger said. However, she said she is thankful that voters approved the millage and is "very, very pleased. "I'm elated today," she said Wednesday. "A lot of people worked very hard," to promote passage of the millage and educate voters about the financial need, she said. She said a core group of dedicated and interested people have been meeting weekly since mid-July to help with the effort. "People gave 100 per­ cent." She noted that Family Independence Agency Board Chairwoman Jan Geiger and Thornapple Manor Assistant Adminis­ trator Jim DeYoung spoke to two to three groups per week about the need for the millage, talking to ev­ eryone from garden club members to Rotary. Ad­ ministrator Lynn Sommer­ feld also spoke to groups, as did a representative of the Manor's accounting and management consult­ ing firm, she said. DeY­ oung even spent about 24 hours on a billboard to raise awareness of Thor­ napple Manor's plight. "We had a lot of won­ derful people working on YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTEREST­ ED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEET­ ING ON THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 16, 2000. COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERN­ ING THE FOLLOWING: 1 ZOC 00-10-06. PARCEL ID. NO. 200-009-00; A REQUEST BY DANIEL BORST. 154 BARLOW LAKE RD.. TO REZONE 49 ACRES OF HIS PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO HALL RD FROM THE “AG. AGRICULTURE" ZONING DIS­ TRICT TO THE “RL. LOW DENSITY" ZONING DISTRICT. 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEAR­ ING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPT­ ED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PURPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NEC­ ESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) DAVID VAN ELST SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 301 this," Wenger said. "We had a lot of donors who helped finance (promotion of the millage) to get out the votes." Sommerfeld also com­ plimented the many peo­ ple who "worked ex­ tremely hard" to promote the millage proposal, which now takes the bur­ den off Thornapple Manor's financial woes. "We can get back to business. The residents and health care are the most important," he said. Jan Geiger, FIA Board chair, said she was im­ pressed with the "good community effort" in sup­ port of the millage. "I'm so excited and so grateful for the support of the voters," Geiger said. She was especially pleased with the confi­ dence of voters in seeing the importance of the pri­ ority to help Thornapple Manor and its patients fi­ nancially. Geiger said she’s also looking forward to working with commissioners on other programs for the Manor, such as a grant for the Alzheimers' wing, and other health care industry changes. The millage will provide supplemental funding of about $985,000 during the first year of the tax to help maintain and operate Thomapple Manor and ac­ quire "equipment and property.” Caledonia Planning Commission outlines master plan process bv Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer The process the Caledo­ nia Township Planning Commission will follow for finalizing the new general development plan was out­ lined Nov. 6. A public hearing to hear citizens* views on the plan, now available for re­ view in the township of­ fice, will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Cale­ donia High School Cafete­ ria, before this newspaper is delivered, so the points made will be covered only briefly. Manager Planner Dave Zylstra said quite a num­ ber of people have been into the office to review the large document. Citizens' views will be noted at the hearing. Comments could be lim­ ited to three minutes. Plan Commission Chairman Roger Keating said he hoped interest groups or groups of people sharing views would appoint a spokesman to express opinions and that repeated comments would be mini­ mized. Citizens' questions will be answered within the ability of the commission­ ers to do so at the time of the hearing, but questions requiring more information will be noted and an­ swered later. The commission will not vote on the plan at the time of the public hearing. A second meeting of the commission will be held tonight (Tuesday, Nov. 14) at the township meeting room to iron out the issues raised at the hearing. Though tonight's meeting will be open to the public, presumably the commis­ sion will not allow the same sort of public com­ ment for input into the fi­ nal plan. Richard Robertson (just elected to a township trustee position) asked if it was appropriate to make a final vote on the draft plan before citizens' questions were fully answered. He suggested it might not be possible to answer all the questions so quickly. He said if legitimate questions were asked, it seemed courteous to answer them before action was taken. Keating said it was the commission's intention to work with the public. He said it could be possible for the commission to vote on the plan soon, at or af­ ter the Nov. 13 meeting, or more likely after Nov. 20, depending on the number of questions at the public hearing and the time re­ quired to answer them. He mentioned that a new member would be ap­ pointed to the Planning Commission after that date, a person who had not been part of the process of drafting the master plan. He said a year and three or more months had been taken to create the plan, and people already had Caledonia Twp. Board’s last meeting set The current Caledonia Township Board will hold its last regular meeting Wednesday evening, Nov. 15., where unfinished busi­ ness details are hoped to be concluded. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 A reception will be held just following the meeting, where the public is invited to speak with the officers and meet new members coming on to the board next month. An all new slate of offi­ cers, with the exception of Clerk Pat Snyder, will be sworn m. She was the only one of the current board members who sought and won re-election. All others, except Trustee Fred Flieschmann, decided to step down. Fleischmann ran for supervisor and lost to Bryan Harrison. ample opportunity to have input into the plan now drafted. "Not everyone will be happy with all the deci­ sions in the plan," he said. After the plan is ap­ proved by the Planning Commission, Keating said it would be presented as a courtesy, to the Township Board. Following its pas­ sage, all parts of the zon­ ing ordinance will need to be brought into compli­ ance with the plan, all of which would be approved by the Township Board. Keating said a morato­ rium would be lifted on re­ zoning requests which would change the zoning designated under the new plan. New rezoning re­ quests would be consid­ ered on an individual ba­ sis. It is likely rezoning re­ quests which would not be harmonious with the new plan and the uses zoned on the new land use map, would have less chance of being approved, however. Friends of Thornapple Manor have said that the millage will allow the cur­ rent programs and quality of care to be continued at Thornapple Manor, which accepts patients regardless of their ability to pay. Thornapple Manor offi­ cials have already cut $550,000 from budget ex­ penses, including salary and benefit reductions, in 1999, and those reductions have been carried over into the 2000 budget. De­ spite those cuts. Thornap­ ple Manor posted a net loss of $710,000 last year. Given financial projec­ tions for 2001, many more cuts in expenses and/or services would have been made if the millage failed. The tax increase will be collected from 2000-09. The need for Thornapple Manor's proposed opera­ tional millage stems from a revised Medicare reim­ bursement system, called the Prospective Payment System (PPS) for long­ term care providers, im­ plemented by federal and state governments in Jan­ uary 1999. The system was inadequate to pay the full cost of care provided to Thomapple Manor resi­ dents that year. In fact, it paid $400,000 less to the facility in 1999 than it would have in 1998 for the same care given. About 20 percent of the skilled nursing facilities that participate in Medi­ care around the United States have been forced into bankruptcy as a result of the Balanced Budget Act and the Balanced Budget Refinement Act, which reduced reimburse­ ments, DeYoung has told local community groups. OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TUESDAY, November 21, 2000 - 7 p.m. T hornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, .Middleville, Ml 49333 Application No. V-#46 by Ernest and Geraldine McCracken of 2126 N. M-37 Hwy., Middleville, Ml. Applicants are seeking a variance from Chapter 7 of the Zoning Ordinance, Section 7.6.6 Side Yard Set Back. Applicant wishes to construct an attached garage exceed­ ing side yard set back on south side of home by 10 feet. Side yard set-back requirements are 20 feet in the RR dis­ trict. Permanent Parcel # is 08-14-110-001-20, Lot 6. THIS VARIANCE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Dail) 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4 p.m., except Friday 9 - noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary. Thornapple Township Board of Appeals P.O Box 459, Middleville. Mi 49333 Everette Boggs. Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE: Thomapple Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and sets ices such as signers for the hearing impaired, and audio tapes for the visually impaired, of printed materials being considered at the hearing, upon seven day's notice to the Township Clerk Individuals with disabili­ ties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk by writ­ ing or call Thomapple Township Clerk, PO. Box 459,200 E. Main Street. Middleville, Ml 49333. Telephone (616) 795-7202. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 14, 2000/Page 13 Election results, continued from front page GOP fared just about as well. The contested seats on the eight-member Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners all were won by Republicans. James French handily defeated Democrat John Loftus 2,630 to 1,136 in the Sec­ ond District, Kenneth Neil breezed past Eileen Oehler 1,974 to 923 in the Fourth District, Clare Tripp won her second term on the board by besting chal­ lenger Dee Lowell, 2,125 to 1,143 in the Sixth Dis­ trict, and Tom Wing won over Independent Jan McKeough in the Seventh District, 1,722 to 891. The Republican Party took over the reins of power from Democrats in Rutland Charter Township, sweeping all of the posi­ tions on the township board. With just about all Democratic incumbents re­ tiring from office at the end of this year, there was only one holdover, Repub­ lican Clerk Robin McKenna, on the ballot. It was a sweep from top to bottom, starting with the supervisor's race, where Republican Roger Vilmont defeated Democrat Marlin Walters 943 to 769. Vil­ mont will succeed Demo­ crat Robert Edwards. McKenna won handily in the race for clerk 1,097 to 621 over Democrat Kathleen Hansford. In the treasurer's race, Republican Sandra Green­ field beat Rose McMellen 993 to 714. The race for four trustee seats included an interest­ ing sidelight in that Re­ publican Monica Rappaport was elected with 960 votes, even though she had announced just before the election that she would withdraw. An appointment now will have to be made to fill the vacancy. The other three Republi­ cans who were elected in Rutland were Joe Lyons with 1,117 votes, Gary Rogers with 924 and Dorothy Flint with 914. The Democrats who lost were Jan Nichols with 677 votes, Gary Moore with 637, Brenda Bellmore with 606 and Jim Hamess with 548. In Irving Township, Re­ publican Kathee Pierce, appointed to replace long­ time Supervisor Milton Buehler, turned back a challenge from Democrat Joseph Clinton Bush, 810 to 364. Another write-in bid that failed was that of Yankee Middleville planners order removal of driveway by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Plan­ ning Commission last week instructed Village Planner Geoff Moffat to notify Tires 2000 Owner Jon Raymond that the sec­ ond driveway he installed must be removed expedi­ tiously. Tires 2000 earlier had come to the Planning Commission for seek per­ mission to add a Quick Lube facility. At that time the site plan that was ap­ proved did not include this additional drive. Raymond told commis­ sioners that clients would use the existing drive to OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of Springs Treasurer Robert Herold, who lost to John Jerkatis 1,440 to 169 after losing a much closer pri­ mary race Aug. 8. Another proposal that won by a narrow margin was the 10-year county­ wide millage proposal for Thornapple Manor. All other posts were won by Republicans who were unopposed, including the entire slate of county-wide elected officials. Clerk Debbie Smith, Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff, Drain Commissioner Thomas Doyle, Surveyor Brian Reynolds, Prosecu­ tor Gordon Shane McNeill, Sheriff Steve DeBoer and Treasurer Sue Vandecar. Clerk Deb Smith re­ ported that the total voter turnout in Barry County was 38,804, or 67.9 per­ cent of registered voters. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY November 20, 2000 7 P.M. at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Please be advised the Thomapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Use application submitted by Robert and Helen Wenger and the Thompson-McCully Company. The loca­ tion of the mining activity is within the northeast one-quar­ ter of Section 31 of Thomapple Tow nship. The subject land contains 107.93 acres of w hich 67.7 acres are proposed to be mined. This parcel is further identified as Tax Parcel #08-14-031-004-00. The application may be examined during regular business hours. Mondav - Fridav, at the Thomapple Township office, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, MI 49333. Hours are 9-12 a.m. & 1 - 4 p.m.; Friday 9 - noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary. Thomapple Township Board of Appeals. P.O Box 459, Middleville. Ml 49333 Wesley Van Rhee, Planning Commission Secretary’ NOTICE: Thonupple Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired, and audio tapes for the visually impaired, of printed malcnals being considered at the hearing, upon seven day's notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabili­ ties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk bs writ­ ing or call: Thomapple Township Oak, PO Box 459.200 E. Main Street. Middlesilte. Ml 49333 Telephone <010* 795-7202 get to the quick lube facil­ ity. Moffat will also meet with Raymond to attempt reworking the existing driveway to make it easier for customers to use and comply with village ordi­ nances. Moffat will report to the commission with an up­ date at the Dec. 5 meeting. The commission will hold a series of public hearings to discuss updat­ ing zoning ordinances at the Dec. 5 meeting as well. The hearings will in­ clude landscape require­ ments, child care facili­ ties, lighting and others. Middleville Town Square plans arc moving forward. Moffat reminded the commission that the multi-family and commer­ cial portions of the prop­ erty will have to come back to the commission for site review. The entire planning commission agreed with the planning subcommittee that working cooperatively with the Thornapple Town­ ship Planning Commission to revise the master plan was definitely a good idea. The planning process will be a long one and public input will be sought. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville Planning Commission is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the village hall. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or HOO-IIO-M5 MlMKiiijTlnsiweet For Suh News mums! Yankee Springs tries to stay out of neighborhood disputes by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board is trying to balance the conflicting opinions of neighbors in two areas of the township. Bob Wolf of the Evans Lane Neighborhood Asso­ ciation appeared at last week's meeting answer any questions about the association's proposal to limit access to Cobb Lake to only plat owners. This plan requires the transfer of some township owned land to the association. Land transfers have been made several times in the past. Michael Fox told the board that he considered the action of the associa­ tion "to be a ploy to limit his access to the water." He is suing residents in the area and gave the trustees a copy of the suit. Township Supervisor Al McCrumb told both Wolf and Fox that no action could be taken until he has a chance to consult with the township lawyer. He did speak with former Su­ pervisor George London about past transfers. The next neighbor dis­ pute dealt with fence placement on Bluff Drive. One neighbor complained to the township and a let­ ter was sent by the zoning inspector, Ken Worsham, asking that the offending fence be removed. Trustee Mary Cook dis­ cussed the fact that the fence in question is in a location previously home to another fence. Accord­ ing to her calculations the offending fence is located equal to other fences in the neighborhood. While the fences may be technically in the road "right-of-way," the location was approved in the origi­ nal site plan. Cook said, "I don't want the township to get in the middle of neighbor dis­ putes." The board voted to re­ scind the original letter and to send another one that would encourage the neighbors to work out their problems. The board approved by a vote of 3-2 to rezone prop­ erty at 2342 Yankee Springs Road from C-2 to C-3 commercial. Cook and Clerk Jan Lippert both voted no. The board was told by the owner that the change would allow the current use of boat repair to be le­ gal. He hopes to rent the second building to some­ one doing car repair inside the existing building. Work continues on the water tower project with a 250,000 gallon structure being considered. The en­ gineers will attend the De­ cember meeting to discuss final plans. Lippert announced there is a possibility of a second Yankee Springs precinct. More than 2,025 people voted on Nov. 7. McCrumb. Cook, Lip­ pert, trustee Jack Finkbeiner and new trea­ surer John Jerkatis were sworn in. New terms start at noon on Monday, Nov. 20. Chuck Misak was ap­ pointed and sworn in as liquor inspector and con­ stable. He was reminded to turn in his petitions the next time the election comes around. McCrumb will contact the Barry County Road Commission to inquire about problems with recent roadside trimming. Large pieces of debris have been endangering drivers and litter has filled the road­ way. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs trustees will be Thursday evening, Dec, 14. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-ads! OPEN SUNDAY 2:00-4:00 (Nov. 19th) Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Sq. Feet: 2,950 Garage: 2-1/2 Lot Size: 2 Acres Age: 7 Sharp ranch. Open floor plan, 29(X) square feel finished, 12 x 20 storage shed, while kitchen. Not a drive by. Extensive decking. Very private back­ yard. Appealing decorating. Mary Kay McCleve Smith Diamond Realty 891-2222 mkaym39@aol.com Smithdiamond VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN The Village of Caledonia Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing for the purposes of receiving public comment on a proposed General Development Plan. The Plan includes information and rec­ ommendations about: Community Demographics Vision and Goals Existing and Future Land Use Transportation The Public Hearing will be held: Tuesday, December 5th, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village of Caledonia Hall 250 S. Maple Street, SE • (616) 891-9384 A Draft copy of the proposed General Development Plan is on file at the Village Hall, and may be viewed during regular Village business hours. Written comments on the proposed Plan may be sent to the Caledonia Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, SE 49316 to the atten­ tion of the Village of Caledonia Planning Commission. Written com­ ments must be received by the day of the Public Hearing. �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml'November 14. 2000 ‘Putting on Heirs! TK High actors to revel in farce Nov. 17 & 18 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg's fall play again will allow students to delight-in farce and use humor as they tread the boards in Michal Jacof "Putting on Heirs." Performances will be on Friday, Nov. 17, and Sat­ urday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. In this play Mrs. Ernes­ tine Webb (Johanna Stevens) is overwhelmed by the day-to-day pressures of the 77 million dollar Webb fortune. When Ernestine's slight­ ly senile friend Miss Pomfrcy (Aleshia Haselden) visits and bemoans the loss of her beloved gerbil, Ernestine's heirs think that it is she who has died. Ernestine thinks that death is one way to get out of the hassles of everyday life. She cooks up an elab­ orate plot to fake her death. Her children fight with each other to see how much they have inherited and when they can't find the real will simply make up one of their own. Director Tricia Rickert says, "This play is sure to provide a dull evening of laughs." Rickert and her cast of high school students excel at farce with a light and delightful touch. The cast includes Zach Tolan as Alex Webb, Matt Blocksma is Donald Webb, Danielle Hoskins is Rhonda Webb, Dave Pat­ terson is a truly proper but­ ler, Fenwick. Jared McDuffee plays Elwood Webb. Emily is played by Jessica Wilson and Ashley Ballard is a truly sneaky burglar. Amy Herring plays Millicent Sweet, Charles Canterbury is portrayed by Doug Kyes. Amber DeMaagd, Re­ becca Dufresne, Megghan Smith, Shanna Sanderson and Carolyn Ehmry make up an unruly mob. Mandi Kowalczyk keeps the ac­ tion together as the an­ nouncer. Student assistants Amanda Sager, Katie Bedrick and Katie Bosma work with both the student cast and director Rickert The cast of "Putting on Heirs" has no trouble putting on airs during the reading of the will. to make sure everything goes smoothly. Tickets cost $3 each and are available through the ticket reservation forms. Forms can be picked up at the office or are on the website at www.tk.kl2.mi.us. Reservation forms must be received by Wednes­ day, Nov. 15. Any tickets still available may be pur­ chased at the door. No. reservations will be taken by phone.. Ticket reserva­ tions received without full payment will not be pro­ cessed. Cherry Valley Neighborhood Girl Scouts have fun, exciting year planned by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Girls throughout the Middleville and Caledonia areas have begun meeting after school. Whether they are the re­ ally young Daisy Scouts, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes or even Senior Scouts ready to make the transition to the adult Agnes L. Benedict--------HOPKINS - Mrs. Agnes L. Benedict of Hopkins, for­ merly of Caledonia, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000. She was a life-long mem­ ber of Holy Family Parish. A very faith-filled person who freely shared her love of God and faith in him with others Agnes was employed with Caledonia CommunitySchools. She touched the lives of many young people before retiring m 1994 after 18 years of service. She is survived by her husband of 47 years. Arnie Benedict; her children. Kathy (Mike) Wheeler. Mary A. Benedict, Ten (TJ) Cooley, Jean (Andy) Grindle. Mike (Lois) Bene­ dict, Pat Benedict, Joe Benedict; five grandchil­ dren; her brothers. Hank (Ilene) Jackiewicz. Jerry (Judy) Jackiewicz; her sis­ ter. Jan (Ken) Henry. She was preceded in death by her son Danny and her parents. Edward and Joanna Jackiewicz. The Mass of Christian Bunal was offered Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church Interment was at Mary's Cemetery Arrangements were by DeVnes Funeral Home Measuring was important as girls learned about the difference in density between fresh and salt water world, all have discovered a world of fun and friend­ ship in scouting. Girls in the Cherry Val­ ley Neighborhood worked on their Tenderfoot Patches during the only wet and cold weekend in October. Some even took on the inclement weather and stayed the night in tents. Braving the chill, snow, mud and just gen­ eral damp together made the experience bearable. Girls last month learned about water, controlling pollution and other waterrelated facts as they worked with senior scouts. This year troops are work­ ing with each other, plan­ ning and sharing ideas and activities. The neighborhood held its Harvest Party in the VFW Hall in Middleville Friday, Nov. 10, with a cake decorating contest, line dancing and fun with families. The troops will partici­ pate next month in the hol­ iday parades in Mid­ dleville and Caledonia, will help with Holly Trol­ ley and even go caroling. More fun and learning events are planned for 2001. Any girl who is in­ terested in finding out more about scouting can call neighborhood leader Debi Wilson at 795-3799. What is in pond water? Are you sure? We dnnk this stuff? Senior scouts Mary Nichols, Katie Terry, Heidi Porter, Emily Porter and Kandace Heinz helped the Junior Scouts with the answers to their questions TO THE PEOPLE OF THE SECOHD DISTRICT �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 14. 2000/Page 15 Kettle Lake kids have political rally Carbon monoxide kills Wyoming man Carbon monoxide poi­ soning has been ruled as the cause of a Wyoming man's death Nov. 5 while he slept inside his van on M-179 near Yankee Springs Road, said Barry County Sheriff Steve De­ Boer. "There was a propane heater in the vehicle," said DeBoer. "There was no sign of foul play." According to deputies, Leland Jay Bunker, 49, was found deceased by a friend and fellow bow hunter, Michael Woods, 47, of Pontiac. The two have been hunt­ ing partners in the Yankee Springs Stale Game area for about six years, said DeBoer and both of the men were sleeping in their respective vans, using propane heaters as a source of heat. Woods awoke at about 6 am. and attempted to wake Bunker, but received no response. Woods then attempted CPR, but could not revive his friend. "By the time deputies got there, there was some lividity," said DeBoer, though he does not know how long Bunker had been dead before his body was discovered. Bunker was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hast­ ings, where he was pro­ nounced dead on arrival. Driver falls alseep, damages veterinary clinic The Hart Veterinary Clinic in Middleville was heavily damaged Oct. 26 when a 28-year-old Hast­ ings man fell asleep at the wheel, struck an oncoming car and then veered out of control into the North M37 structure, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. Shane David Kurr told police that as he passed the Crystal Flash gas sta­ tion, he fell asleep and woke up just as he was hit­ ting the oncoming car, driven by David Eugene Chaddock, 43, of Hastings. After the two cars col­ lided, Kurr's car continued over a curb, hit a sign and then continued through a parking lot, hit the build­ ing and came to rest. "There were no braking marks," report Sgt. Tony Stein of the Barry County Sheriff's Department's Middleville unit. Kurr suffered minor in­ juries and was issued a ci­ tation for careless driving. Chaddock was not hurt and no one inside the building was reportedly in­ jured during the 7 a.m. crash. Alcohol was not a fac­ tor, police reported. presidential candidate gave a motivating speech to the audience, comprised of Kettle Lake students, staff, parents and friends. It was meant to be realistic political rally with the student press interviewing people and tak­ ing pictures. The candidates gaxe informative speeches which brought cheers and applause from the audience, and presented their plat­ forms. The rally concluded with the fifth-graders singing a patriotic medley and presenting a musical The presidential candidates light show. The Kettle Lake 2000 political rally, presented recently by the fifth grade students, was a colorful, enthusiastic, well prepared and informative rally. It began with the Honor Guard presenting the flags, everyone singing the “Star Spangled Banner" and say­ ing the Pledge of Allegiance The students were waving posters in support of the Democratic. Republican and Green parties. Each presidential and vice speak on stage. Improv in the Morning’ builds students’ talents by Patricia Johns The Super Saturday pro­ gram began Saturday, Oct. 28, with a few scary tales and lots of time to work on stories for 20 students in grades 4-8. The fun continues this Saturday when students will be challenged to talk like fish, walk like gummy worms and meet other im­ provisational challenges. Students will discover how to build on what they know, create characters and even make their fel­ low students laugh. The "Improv in the Morning" program will be­ gin at 9:30 a.m. with a short video and then lots of practice having fun, shar­ ing ideas and improvising activities, using different styles. This hour-long program is perfect for students fas­ cinated by the improvisa­ tional skills demonstrated on the Comedy Channel television program "Whose Line Is It, Anyway?" Pre-registration is re­ quired by calling the Thor­ napple Kellogg School and Community Library at 7955434 Storyteller Jenifer Ivinskas helped students discover how to tell scary stories on Oct. 28. Thefts reported from cars at camp Four cars belonging to employees of YMCA Camp Manitou Lin were targets of thieves Nov. 2 when CDs, a stereo system and two purses were stolen, according to the Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Kelly Linebaugh said all four cars were not locked when the thefts oc­ curred. "The cars had been parked overnight in the lot," said Linebaugh. "It (the crime) was discov­ ered at about lunch lime." 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Inc. a TDS TELECOM I I 948-3770 5 SHKMi/l |4M> �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 14. 2000 CHS Players to perform ‘Once Upon a Mattress' . by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia High School Players will pre­ sent the musical "Once Upon a Mattress" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16, 17 and 18, at the Performing Arts Center. Based on the fairy tale, The Princess in the Pea," a twist is given to the play when other charac’ers than the Prince and Princess are centered in the drama. Harry and Lady Larkin are secretly betrothed, but may be married only if the Prince finds a wife. These characters just want the Prince and the fussy Princess to get on with it so they can be married. Harry is portrayed by John Gerst, and Lady The art department will be helping with the set, logo and other aspects. An effort to use the band and to draw in school groups, such as DECA, to arrange publicity has been made. Sheri Ward will be di­ recting the musical. The play is based on the book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer and Dean Fuller. Music is by Mary Rogers, and lyrics by Mar­ shall Barer. The play was produced on Broadway in 1959, with Carol Burnett starring. In 1997, Sarah Jessica Parker performed the leading role. Tickets will be $5 for adults, and $3 for students and seniors. Nicole DeRuiter as Princess Winnifred, with Derek Brown as Prince Dauntless, are decked out in costumes from the musical. Larkin is played by Denise Robinson. Prince Dauntless is de­ picted by Derek Brown, and Princess Winnifred, is acted by Nicole DeRuiter. Amanda Kowalski as the Queen plays opposite Chris Algera as the King. Stephanie Gerst is the Jester, and Shane Hillen is the Minstrel. Conall Hoag will act as the Wizard. Other cast characters depicting ladies, Knights and various other roles are too numerous to mention. There will be around 40 young people in the cast. Cryderman wins scholarship Molly Cryderman of Caledonia is among 23 of the state’s top high school students who have accepted Centralis Scholar Awards to attend Central Michigan University this fall. The award is worth more than $37,000 and covers tuition and fees, room and board, and $500 for books and supplies each year. CMU selected the winners based on high school grades, standardized test scores, interviews, leadership ability and a competitive exam. Students from across the state traveled to CMU last TK PTO meets Nov. 21 Chris Algera as King Sextimus and Amanda Kowolski as Queen Aggravain make up another essential couple in the fractured fairy tale. BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs Shane Hillen plays the Minstrel and the Jester is Stephanie Gerst, shown here as they appear in the play. 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 Athletes off the week Miedema Caledonia High School Miedema earned All­ state honors by finishing in the top 30 at the cross country State finals. She passed two girls in the home stretch to finish 30th in 19:31. Stortz finished 23rd overall and set the school fresh­ man record with a 19:42 effort at the State cross country finals in Brooklyn. The Lady Trojans repeated as Division II champions with a team score of 170. Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency. Inc. 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 |H | Hastings Mutual | Ml Insurance Company & Harry and Lady Larkin, portrayed by John Gerst and Denise Robinson, make a playful pair who are really the subject of the story line in "Once Upon a Mattress." Fund raisers have just finished in the elementary schools. Parents new to the school district often wonder how the PTO uses the money that is raised. Information is available at Thornapple Kellogg Parent Teacher Organization meetings. Membership in the TK PTO is open to all parents of children in grades K-8. The next general meeting of the TK PTO will be Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Lee Elementary. The middle school meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and the elementary meeting begins at 7. For more information, call Cheryl McMillan at 795-7190. fall to take the competitive Centralis Scholarship exam­ ination. Only students with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher were invited to partic­ ipate. Cryderman. the daughter of Lyn and Esther Cryderman. is a graduate of Caledonia High School, where she was class valedic­ torian, drum major, prom queen, recipient of the Alpha Beta and Outstanding Junior awards, and a member of the cross-country team, soccer team, bowling team, march ing and and orchestra. Cryderman credits her former middle and high school teacher. Thomas Peck, with having the great est influence on her cduc.i w tion. “Mr. Peck always support cd my interests and cncoui aged me to excel in all area of life," she said. Kristy Ridderikhoff is Rotary October nominee Ray Rickert, instrumental and vocal music instructor at Thornapple Kellogg High School, nominated senior Kristy RidderikhofT, daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Lori RidderikhofT of Middleville, as the Rotary Student of the Month for October. RiddcrkhofT was nominat­ ed for her initiative, dedica­ tion, and organizational abil­ ities demonstrated in “creat­ ing” a variety booth at the Middleville Heritage Day Festival. For the second con­ secutive year, she attended Heritage meetings, secured a booth, designed the activi­ ties, obtained the necessary supplies, and secured work­ ers in order to administrate the event. She had peers painting faces of younger school chil­ dren, selling yo-yo balloons, and donating items for a bake sale. By the end of the day, the well-orchestrated project had earned $3(X) for the TK Honors Choir uni­ form fund. After graduation, she plans to work full time at the Carvcth Village Retirement Home. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call (610) 795-9596 Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/November 14, 2000/Page 17 Caledonia area students compete in rodeo Above left: Stephanie Sacha from Caledonia took part in the Grand Stampede Rodeo where a local High School Rodeo Association group assisted handicapped participants. Sacha kneels beside Bonnie Rogers. Above right: The Local MHSRA group includes Sam Silverman, Stephanie Sacha, Kim Pedley, Sarah Silverman, Kassi Sharp, Jare Ritz, Eric Schmitz, Katie Sharp, Brooke Van Postfliet and Jason Kenyon. Sacha and Pedley are from Caledonia. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia and other area members of the Michigan High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) took part Nov. 3-5 in the Grand Stampede Rodeo, an annual event for handicapped participants at the Delta Plcx. There were three rodeo performances on Saturday morning, with special challenges rodeo events for participants from the Equest Center for Thera­ peutic Riding in Rockford. MHSRA members par­ ticipated with an informa­ tion at a trade show held at the event, selling pro­ grams, and assisting at the special rodeo. MHSRA is a member of the National organization, NHSRA, in which students participate for scholarship money. The group motto is "Kids, Cowboys and Edu­ cation." Members of the group spent time between rodeo performances at the Grand Stampede Rodeo visiting the pediatric patients at Spectrum Hospital down­ town. Stephanie Sacha and Kim Pedley, who attend Caledonia High School, participated with the group at the Special Kids and Adults Rodeo. Eric Schmitz of Cedar Springs High School gave roping lessons to Kurt VanHorssen from Michael's House in Wyoming. Both Schmitz and Sacha are second year members of the MHSRA, and national qualifiers for the 2000 sea­ son. The event was spon­ sored by RS Rodeo Pro­ ductions. RNs/LPNs We currently have openings for part-time RNs/LPNs on 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:30 *”* p.m.). Long-term care experience would be a plus. We have excellent wages, benefits and working conditions. If interested in the opportunity to join a great team, submit your resume to: lllilllllllllllll Eric Schmitz of Cedar Springs gave roping lessons to Kurt Van Horssen. 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Dan & Carol O’Malley Charles Osgerby Outback Steakhouse P.P.C. Electric Pagano s Pizzeria Thomas Peck Pepsi-Cola Company Powerhouse Gym Pentech Professional Marketing Professional Pharmacy Rapid Hardware Co. Dave & Patti Rinard Megan & Gena Rinard Jenny R tor da rv Salon Nouveau John & Christine Rozsa S E. YM C.A. Saskatoon Golf Club Peter & Anne Scnaibty Schuil Coffee Company Seif & Sons Chevrolet Paul & Pam Shank Sheldon Drycieanmg Doug & Elizabeth Shrewsbury Skydive Hastings / Andrew & Pat Snyder Snyder Monument Southkent Veterinary Hospital Rebecca Sowerby Spectrum Lanes Spinnaker Restaurant Star Truck Rental State Bank of Caledonia Steadfast Construction Inc. Steelcase Inc. Joseph Stefller Family John Stout Sunsations Tanning Bill & Ruth Swartz Charles & Joyce Swartz Swierenga Jewelers Michelle Syrek Sysco Food Service of Grand Rapids The Iserv Company Diana Tomczak Touch of Country URS Greiner Useful Farm Products Valley City Environmental Services Van Singel Performing Arts Center Vanclanes Interior Design Rev James & Eunice Vanderlaan Robin Vaughn, D.DS Verizon Wireless Village Bike Shop Village Inn Pizza Visser Insurance Wagner Designs West Michigan Whitecaps Wtldbirds General Store Yamaha Corporation Band Division Yen Ching Roaring 20’s Tim & Jan Zandbergen Butch & Kathy Zoet Michelle Zoet A A A A AAA A A A A A A A A A A AAA AAA AAA A A A A A AAA A AAA AAAAAAAA*AA A AAA A A AAA �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 14, 2000 Lady Trojans say good-bye to seniors i’1 Sara Williams (21) attempts to save a ball from going out of bounds as teammate Erin Robertson (34) helps to keep the opposition away. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Middleville led Calvin Christian, a team that entered the regular season’s final varsity game second in the O-K Blue, 12-11 after the opening eight minutes. But the Squires took the second quarter 16-5 and the Lady Trojans were never able to comeback after that, falling 54-33. "We weren’t able to get out of that," Middleville coach Marcy Uyl said. The contest served as the final home game for four Lady Trojans, Stephanie Bell, Sara Williams, Erin Robertson and Erin Palmer. Robertson led Middleville (4-16, 2-10) with 15 points, Palmer added 9, Williams pulled down 9 rebounds and dished out 4 assists and Bell added a basket for the black and orange. Rebecca Cobb Erin Palmer (42) looks for a teammate to pass to in varsity hoop action last Friday at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) also added 5 points. For Calvin Christian (146, 10-2), Jackie Folkema scored a game-high 17 points, a total that included four three-pointers. Middleville is hoping to make some noise this week in the district tournament at Delton-Kellogg High SNOW SLASON IS WERE? ARE YOU READY? 96 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4 Door 4x4 95 Chevrolet Kodiak 20’ box. Cat Diesel, 6 spd , no CDl required *10,995 Ext cab 4 door, 6 0 V-8. leather. 8.000 miles OO Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 OO Chevrolet Z71 Reg Cab Leather & loaded' 12,000 mdes Short box. 5.3 V S, auto . ar, CD 99 GMC 3/4 Ton Sierra SLT 4x4 ext cab. short box. 3 door. 6.0 V-8 00 Chevrolet 3/4 Silverado LT 4x4 *22,995 *29,995 99 Chevrolet 4x4 Silverado Pickup 98 GMC Jimmy SLT 4x4 Sunroof. 4 door, leather V-6 auto ar *18,495 School. Uyl is hoping her team can give similar performances like the one Toy collection ends Friday at TK schools The annual gently used toy collection ends Friday at all Thornapple Kellogg schools. Collection boxes for gently used toys are in the school offices until Nov. 17. Parent Wendy Barker will clean toys and separate them by age levels. Toys will be distributed before Christmas to nearly 95 Native American families throughout Michigan. Barker says that toys for infants through teenagers are needed. Toys, games and jewelry for teenagers are especially needed. Barker reminds everyone that clothing is not being accepted. Toys can be dropped off during school hours. For information call Barker at 795-8727. Lady Trojan Rebecca Cobb (10) drives past a Squire defender during last Friday’s home game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) they achieved in a 45-23 win over Hamilton two weeks ago. In that triumph, Robertson scored 16 and Cobb 11 Middle Villa Inn Big Band Dance ( "Tommy Z’s 13-Piece Big Band" * Saturday, Nov. 18 CALL FOR DETAILS THANKSGIVING BUFFET Thursday, Nov. 23 • 11:30 am to 5 pm MENU: Carved Turkey, Sliced Ham, Fried Shrimp, Candied Yams, Bread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans Almondine, Corn O'Brien, Cranberry Sauce, Homemade Bread and our Famous Gourmet Table with all your favorite salads ADULTS...$1 1.95 Children under 10...$5.95 Children under 3 are FREE! Regular menu will also be available. PLUS... Open Bowling r — — — — — —------------------------- — — — — — — — — — —., Bring this coupon and enjoy... 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Value-$700, steal BLEAM $250. (616)795-7120 EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 32 Colors. SEASONED HARDWOOD. Free Estimates. Since 1959, $50 1/3 cord, $70 1/2 cord. 616-945-0004 Delivered and stacked. (616)891-1533 BONANZA DRYWALL: HANGING & Finishing TREADLE SEWING MA­ Specialist. We repair others CHINE, just like new, hard­ mistakes, since 1992. Guar­ ly used, all tools, cabinet, anteed work references in $200.00, (517)852-9334. your area. Call Brian, (616)374-4338. Help Wanted Registration forms will be available in late January 2001 to students interested in participating in the Caledonia Baseball-Softball League. Students interested must be in grades K-8. The forms can be obtained through the elementary and middle schools of Caledonia or by writing CBSL, P.O. Box 422, Caledonia, MI 49316. The Caledonia BaseballSoftball League is a community organization headed by volunteers and is open to all children, of appropriate ages, in the surrounding area. Practices will begin no later than the week of April 16, 2001 with regular season games beginning the week of May 14. Playoffs will commence the week of June 25, 2001. Also, the Caledonia Days Celebration will again feature the popular All-Star competition with Middleville. The CBSL is in need of a head of umpires. This board position requires a few hours per week of interaction with young people beginning a few weeks before May 14. If interested, call Mike or Kelly at 795-0044. BUFFALO MEAT: HEART Smart, (616)891-8870. SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made aluminum gutters. Warranty, free esti­ mates. Steve's Seamless Gut­ ters, (616)795-7980 Coach sought at TKHS Thornapple Kellogg High School is looking for a middle school cheerleading coach. If interested, please call athletic director Tom Lehman at (616) 795-5432. Community Notices ARTS & CRAFTS Sale. This Friday & Saturday at North Kent Mall (Grand Rapids/Plainfield). Great crafts from all over Michi­ gan. 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Full basement, ga­ ZERO DOWN! rage and 24x32 pole bam. LAND/HOME packages to $254,900. Call Kay Cummithose who qualify. Call for ford 291-3330, Smith Dia­ mond Realty 891-2222 x244, application 800-466-0461. REPO: MUST SELL. Will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessa­ ry, 1-800-672-9604 FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS. We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 800466-0461. National Ads WORK FROM HOME: Full training, paid vacation. 1888-460-6214 recorded mes­ sage. Real Estate FOR SALE B\ OWNER: This 3-year-old ranch home, located at 2433 Stanton Drive in Hidden Hollow Es­ tates, sits on 1+ acres and has an open floor plan w/ca­ thedral ceilings. Main floor features a living room, din­ ing area w/slider to deck, large open kitchen, 2 bed rooms, 1 bath and a two-stall garage. The basement has a newly finished family and laundry room. It is roughed in for a 2nd bathroom and is equipped w/a window well for a future bedroom. The home includes stove, refrig­ erator, dishwasher, microMIDDLEVILLE: MISTY wave and garage door openRIDGE-Quality new homes er. Located 6 miles East of by DeKline Bldrs. Starting at the red light in Middleville, just $119,000 low dn. financ- House is on comer of State ing. Walk-outs & day-lights. Road & Stanton Drive. ThorModel OPEN SAT/SUN 1- nappie Kellogg School dis3pm, MON/WED 4-6pm or trict. $134,000. For more inby app. Conveniently locat- formation or tour call ed on M-37 across from (616)945-2818. Chrystal Flash. Call Scott ------------------ ----- , Chandler 291-3330 or Katie GUN LAKE- SEVERAL Cummiford 262-2091 - Smith properties. All shapes & Diamond Realty (616)891- sizes. Fall clearance going on 7777 x 244. now. Don't wait. Prices go________________________ ing up in spring. 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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 6IU-45I 2**80 The HUD toil free telephone number for the hearing impaired is I 800 W 9275 jWriUUtcrs LOOKING FOR INDIVID­ UAL to care for our 2month old and 9 year old in our home. Monday-Thursday. 8:00am until 5:30pm. Pay Negotiable. If interested please call (616)948-8445. UNITED PARCEL SERV­ ICE is looking for highly en­ ergetic candidates for the Christmas season to assist drivers in package deliver­ ing. The pay is $11.23 per hour. This is strictly for the month of December. Inter­ ested candidates call (616) 249-7540. *EOE A/A M/F D/V WARHOUSE POSITIONORGANIZE inventory at new wearhouse, receiving, local pickup/deliver prod­ uct. Includes benefits. 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WATER CONDITIONING ~ STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) �Page 20/The Sun and News Middlevsile, Ml/November 14, 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-11-21.pdf 24dbaa6fea9942c444cb5bfe249b419f PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 47/November 21. 2000 Caledonia's master plan will have 2nd hearing by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Townships master plan public hearing Nov. 13 was attended by more than 100 people and others submitted petitions. Over 25 people made comments or asked ques­ tions at the hearing. The major issues evolv­ ing from the comments were: • Many people objected to the five-acre minimum lot size planned in an area designated for rural preser­ vation. • Some people wanted to expand the amount planned for both commer­ cial and light industrial ar­ eas, which have been planned to be located in the northwest part of the township. • Many people felt they had not been adequately informed about the new general development plan, even though it would af­ fect their lives in a major way. • Some people ques­ tioned whether the survey done earlier this year ade­ vey, but by other surveys over the past 10 years. But consensus about just how rural character is defined and how to preserve it is hard to come by. A follow-up meeting Nov. 14 was held by the Planning Commission. The commission postponed ac­ ceptance of this draft plan, for the purpose of allowing people another chance to have input into the pro­ cess, a point stressed heavily by Township Su­ pervisor-elect Bryan Harri­ son. He said gaining sup­ that specifications for a port and consensus on the new tender vehicle have plan and to avoid a di­ been sent to six compa­ vided community was very nies. Bids are supposed to important. He said there be in on the Friday prior to was a need to slow down the December trustees' the process, a request re­ meeting. peated by many, including The board approved the over a hundred petitioners purchase of five complete in writing. sets of turnout gear for the No matter what the fire department at a cost of cause of residents' wide­ $7,250. spread leak of knowledge The township quarterly of the master planning meeting will be on Thurs­ process, it was recognized day, Jan. 4, at 5 p.m. that not enough people felt The next regular meet­ included. Another hearing ing of the Thornapple would allow more input. Township Trustees will be Allowing the newlyon Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. elected incoming Town­ ship Board a chance to quately represented the opinions of the residents of the township. The survey was used as a basis for the goals and plans in the draft general development plan. Most people agreed that area residents wanted to preserve the unique rural character of Caledonia, supported by not just the most recent telephone sur­ Thornapple Twp. honors Bill Getty by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen last week read a resolution in honor of former Trustee Bill Getty, who died last month while still in office. A copy of the resolution and a photograph of Getty will be displayed in the lobby at the township hall. The Township Board also agreed that Getty’s outstanding salary will be paid to his estate. In other business at the Nov. 13 meeting, the board appointed Everette Boggs and Mike Schipper to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Richard Riddcrikhoff will serve as an alternate to the same board. Rex Schad will continue serving on the Planning Commission following his re-appointment. Vance Hoskins, Lee Pat­ terson and Ray Peters will serve on the Township Board of Review until Dec. 1, 2002. They will at­ tend a workshop in Febru­ ary. Boysen also announced that there would be a spe­ cial board meeting on Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. for the board to set priorities surrounding the fire department and fire contract to be dis­ cussed with Yankee Springs Township at a meeting later this year or early in 2001. Meanwhile, the fire fa­ cilities committee contin­ ues to meet and has de­ cided not to renovate the current facility. Sub-com­ mittees continue to work on this project. In other emergency ser­ vices news, Fire Chief Bob Woodard announced become acquainted with the issues involved in the new plan, and for them to also express their ideas was also a concern, Harri­ son said. A delay would address these concerns and was agreed to by the commis­ sion. The commissioners de­ cided a different type of hearing would be more productive than a question and comment hearing like the one held Nov. 13. The commission will accept written submissions of cre­ ative or innovative zoning concepts by residents be­ fore the hearing. They will also allow verbal and/or written presentations at the' hearing. The commissioners will continue to discuss the in­ formation gathered to date on Dec. 4, and will hold another public meeting Dec. 18 to receive more specific ideas and presen­ tations about details and ideas people would like to see in the final plan. Passage of the plan as See master plan, pg. 12 Christmas Home Tour set for Dec. 3 in Caledonia Caledonia’s fourth annual the Thornapple River to the “Christmas Home Tour" will north. There is a variety of be held from I to 5 p.m. homes in the tour, some new Sunday, Dec. 3. All profits from the tour homes, some arc nearly new will be used to help pay for homes and one is a newly the Caledonia Class of 2001 redecorated home. A couple overnight celebration to be of the homes have a view of enjoyed on the evening of the Thornapple River while others arc in some of the graduation This year’s eight featured newer developments in the homes are all within the east Caledonia area. The homes on the tour are of the East Beltline and west of Timpson and between Wally and Linda Bujak. 84th Street to the south and 6639 Thomapple; Tom and Lori Bestrom, 7130 Mulberry court; Dan and Luannc Haik, 6725 Alaska Ave., Mark and Rcnae Feldpausch, 7725 Crcckwood; Dave and Barbara Vitt, 6626 Summer Hill Dr. S.E.; Jack and Nancy Austhof, 9826 Snow Point; Carl and Bonnie Hofstra, 7939 84th Street, and David and Paula Andersen. 7127 Mulberry Court. One of the homeowners. The home of David and Paula Arendsen. Nancy Austhof, who loves to decorate, said that she will feature over 3,500 lights in her home among her 16 dec­ orated rooms and 10 Christmas trees of all sizes. Also included in the price of the S10 ticket is a stop at Saur’s Joint in Alaska where visitors can enjoy some hot coffee, tea or pop with appe­ tizers and desserts. Featured m some of the homes will be items donated for decorating from local floristgift shops such as Country Town Floral. Dutton General Store. Mulberry Bush, Kentwood The home of Dan and Luanne Haik Floral and possibly others. On the day of the tour the ticket pnee increases to $12 each. They may be pur­ chased at Sam’s Joint or any of the tour homes. In This Issue Genealogy shows family links to historic events Caledonia plans for 5-acre minimum lots challenged Yankee Springs planners OK final PUD for marina Simpson Industries receives tax abatements �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Novembet 21. 2000 Making High School Count workshop set for Nov. 28 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer All first-year students at Thornapple Kellogg High School will attend an hour long workshop beginning at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28. Parents also are wel­ come to attend. "Making High School Count" will give first semester high school freshmen information on how to make the most of their high school experi­ ence. Students will learn how to build on their potential and understand the choices they will face throughout high school. Students will discover the impact of high school on their decisions about the future, learn to take advantage of available re­ sources and manage their time. Students will learn how to set their own priorities. They will also consider how to balance academic success in a challenging, high-pressured school envi­ ronment. For some students suc­ cess in extracurricular ac­ tivities is the most impor­ tant part of high school. Making High School count will give students perspective on finding their individual right path for success after high school. While every student's high school experiences are unique, there are some fundamentals for success which many high school seniors wish they had un­ derstood much earlier. The members of the high school guidance depart­ ment hope that as many parents as possible can at­ tend this dynamic presen­ tation. Counselor Tom Fletke says, "This is a very helpful perspective on what to expect during a student's high school ca­ reer." For more information about this presentation, call 795-5428. Childcare Providers meet Dec. 4 The Barry County Childcare Providers will meet at 6.45 pm. Monday, Dec. 4. at MainStreet Bank in Hastings by Wendy’s. Please use the back entrance. There will be a speaker Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! from the state and the Christmas party. Bring a dish to pass and a gift that can be used with kids for under $10. Those attending are encouraged may bong any questions. “We are there to network and help each bring the quality of our child cares up,” said member Vicki Rick. Several area providers completed their CPR and first aid classes in November. Those who need a class in the spring of 2001, should call Rick at 795-9461. The child care providers group meets bi-monthly. Have you done your homework on the rising cost of College? Lhe best way to ensure that you will be able to afford ever-increasing college tuition costs is to start your college savings plan today. Caledonia Community Schools invites you to attend an informational seminar on: College Cost Planning Thursday, November 30th, 2000 6:30pm - 8:00pm Caledonia Middle School Cafeteria Caledonia, Michigan Come learn about: The 529 Savings Plan The 529 Prepaid Plan Custodial Accounts under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act Education IRA College Calc Seminar Host: Drew McFadden Investment Representative Edward Jones Investments 9185 Cherry- Valley Rd., Caledonia, MI Guest Speaker: Andrew Moscardmi Vice President/Regional Manager - Putnam Investments If you plan on attending please RSVP to the Caledonia Community Schools office at 891-8117 Or call Drew McFadden at Edward Jones Investments 891-1173 This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any secunties Such an offering is only made by lhe prospectus, which will be available at the seminar Jr. Girl Scouts make 71 bears Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 639 have been working on their Art to Wear badge They took measurements of themselves to find what size pattern they took, went to Field's Fabric to pick out the material they liked, cut out their material at a meeting and spent the day oct. 13 at Mary DeVries' home to sew their boxer shorts After learning this skill they went to Gall's Sewing Center Nov. 4 to cut, sew and stuff bears for the Grand Rapids Police Department. These 71 bears that they made will be given to children in crisis. TK School Board joins Durant III lawsuit by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thor­ napple Kellogg Board of Education voted Nov. 13 to join the Durant III lawsuit. Thornapple Kellogg had not joined either the Du­ rant I or Durant II lawsuits previously. The suits claim that the State of Michigan man­ dates certain special edu­ cation requirements with­ out providing funds to pay for the costs of the re­ quirements. The Durant I suit pro­ duced payments to school districts, but did not cover the entire cost of providing special education services in Michigan public schools, Superintendent Midge Pippel told the board. Durant II failed and the school districts that partic­ ipated in that suit did not even receive enough to cover their legal fees. More school districts are joining Durant III, includ­ ing many from the Kent In­ termediate School District The estimated cost of the legal fees for the Thomapple Kellogg School Dis­ trict is $3,000. Pippel and board mem­ ber Dan Parker spoke in favor of having state man­ dated programs funded by lhe states. The board reviewed the recently completed audit and discussed ways to in­ crease the fund balance. The fund balance is now less than 10 percent and the auditor recommends a fund balance of 10 to 15 percent. The board also reviewed a planned field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago by high school science classes and by the seventh grade in lhe spring. The policy committee will review the field trip policy and come up with something that covers trips that extend beyond the school day, but do not re­ quire an overnight stay. Parent Julie Heiser brought her concern that kindergarten students in Kathy Kermeen's TuesdayThursday class do not have the consistent para-professional presence which other kindergarten classes enjoy. Heiser was concerned that due to the rotation of the para-professionals on Tuesdays and Thursdays, children did not have con­ tact with an adult they could rely on. Following discussion, Pippel will meet with Mc­ Fall principal Bill Rich to discuss ways to better dis­ tribute the paraprofession­ als at the kindergarten level. All agreed that what was most important was, "do­ ing our best for kids." The board presented Bonnie Slayton and Deb McKeown with certificates of recognition for their hard work in communicat­ ing with area residents about Proposal 1, the school voucher issue. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education is Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classifieds gGift Certificate Sale j | FREE $ ADDED 1 R Stop in for details! ‘ fSJILContempt) Salon ] Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 ‘A [ft Caledonia Villaoe Centre • 891-1093 "o Christmas Tree’s \ Palmer’s Scotch Pine & Douglas Fir^ ♦ Fresh • Pre-Cut Between Middleville & Caledonia On M-37 & 108th 616-795-7667 , 616-891-8313 ■■IU �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/November 21. 2OOO/Page 3 Caledonia Library visited by Dr. Zap Caledonia Library is a location where events of interest to a wide variety of groups is scheduled, and where people of all ages can expand their knowl­ edge of topics suited to their own unique area of reading. One such event, which fascinated kids with infor­ mation and humor, was Dr. Zap's Science Safari. Kevin St. Onge, as Dr. Zap, sparked interest in science exploration through dynamic demon­ strations and hands-on au­ dience participation. Youngsters from kinder­ garten through eighth grade experienced wild experiments, science cu­ riosities and cutting edge discoveries Nov. 9. at one of these library events. Dr. Zap created a hover­ craft, played with the ef­ fects of electricity, and kids enjoyed numerous surprises in this informa­ tive nearly one hour jour- THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 22 No lunches served. Thursday, Nov. 23 Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, Nov. 24 No lunches served. Monday, Nov. 27 Ranch chicken on a bun or corndog. potato wedges. peaches, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Tuna casserole or ham and cheese on a bun. peas, cher­ ry cobbler, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. TK Senior Parents will meet Nov. 28 Caledonia Library was visited by Dr. Zap for a science safari Nov. 4. Alex Schenk brought laughter when his hair flew out during one of the participatory experiments. ney. The next meeting of the Thomapple Kellogg Senior Parents w ill be Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. at Page Elementary in the AilPurpose room. The results of the most recent fund-raiser will be announced. Also, the big raffle will be discussed and the start-up date set. All parents are encour­ aged to take videos of the various senior events throughout the year and help the year-end senior video be full of activities. There will be no parent meeting in December. In January, the meeting date is the 25th. All parents of seniors arc welcome to come, even if they haven’t made it to a meeting yet. Debbie Smith, one mem­ ber, was quoted as saying. “June 2 is not as far away as it seems. There’s still so much to do. Everyone can do something.” Holiday Boutique ‘Let It Snow’ reading club time returns Kent District Library will begin its annual "Let It Snow" reading club for adults Dec. I to continue through March 31. The book club is now in its I Oth year. Many partic­ ipants have enjoyed col­ lecting the commemora­ tive mugs with different designs each year. Last year, KDL saw a record numper of 4,259 participants, more than ADA-LOWELL 5 half of whom completed the club and earned a mug. The kickoff of the read­ ing club will be celebrated with a visit by author Lorna Landvik at 7 p.m. Thursday Nov. 30 at the Frederik Meijer Gardens. Landvik, an actor, play­ wright, stand-up comic and proud hockey mom is the author of the recently pub­ lished Welcome to the Great Mysterious, Your Oasis on Flame Lake, Patty Jane's House of Curl TK PTO meets tonight Parents can learn about upcoming activities of the Thornapple Kellogg Parent Teacher Organization at the meeting tonight. The TK PTO meets tonaight, Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Lee Elementary. The middle school meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and the elementary meeting begins at 7. Child care is provided at no cost to parents. For more information, call Cheryl McMillan at 795-7190. and the Tall Pine Polka. She will visit from her hometown of Minneapolis. Landvik will talk about and sign her books. The event will be free, and guests may come early and tour the Meijer Gardens, including the Christmas Around the World exhibit. For more information, call the Kent District Li­ brary at 336-3250. Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 27 Sloppy joe on a bun or taco salad dix„ baked beans, cinnamon apple slices, milk Thursday, Oct. 28 Pork patty on a bun. or chicken nuggets w bread­ sticks, California blend, pineapple Friday, Oct. 29 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun. mixed veggies, apples, milk. Monday, Oct. 2 Rib BQ on a bun or chick­ en salad on a bun. com, pineapple, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 3 Turkey fajita or meatball sub on bun, baby carrots w/ranch. milk. NOTE : Rotating items will be <■ :hix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Friday, December 1 • Moon - 7 p.m. Saturday, December 2 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. V.F.W. Hall in Beautiful Downtown Middleville Beautiful and Unusual Gift and Craft Items Free Flowers of the First 25 Customers Kitchen Open During Show hours POINSETTIA! Qift Certificates /j L Available in Any 2 Dollar Amount <1 < Delivery Available^] Poinsettias are ready in beautiful colors of red, white, pink or marble. Sizes 4” to 12” - also hanging baskets. (Buy grower direct for quality and savings) Live Christmas Trees, *1 Wreaths and Garland Available . has decorated mini artificial Christmas Trees, Wreaths and Garlands and much more for your Holiday Decorating and Gift Giving Stop in and buy while the selection is at its best. Knott's Greenhouses 3422 - 76th Street, SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 (Halfway between M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave.) 698*8221 Quality Plants & Flowers for Over 20 Years by Tom & Lois Knott Open: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 7 pm; Closed Thanksgiving Day �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/November 21,2000 Local churches plan services for holidays by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Churches in the area are making sure that local res­ idents keep the coming holidays both fun and sa­ cred. Special services and events are planned for children, families and the community. Each week this listing will include events in the coming week submitted by churches. Information can be sent via fax to Patricia Johns at 945-5192. Infor­ mation should include the name and address of the church. Methodist church Bell Choir concert at 6 p.m. Re­ freshments. Leighton United Methodist Church, 4180 Second Street, Caledonia, 891-8028: Hanging of the Greens, Saturday, Dec. 2 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 908 Main St., Middleville, 795-2391: Shepherd’s Story preschool storytime for children ages 2-5, Nov. 30 9 a.m. Peace Reformed Church, 6950 Cherry Val­ ley Road, Middleville, 891-8119: Nov. 26 is the Some of the traditional churches begin with Ad­ vent candle lighting ser­ vices and choirs working on special music for the Christmas season. Other churches have planned theatrical events or children's services with a more contemporary fla­ vor. Middleville-Caledonia Area Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine Street, Caledonia 891-8669: Sunday, Dec. 3, Middleville United deadline to sign up for the Ladies’ Christmas pro­ gram, The Angels Sang" which will be presented on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. Redeemer Covenant Church, 6951 Hanna Lake Ave., Caledonia, 6988001: "The Christmas Post" performed on Dec. 1 and 2 at 7 PM and Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.. music and drama that evokes the magical world of a Norman Rock­ well painting. Call 6988001 for tickets Hastings Area First Baptist Church, 309 East Woodlawn, Hast­ ings. 948-8004: Reserva­ tions taken for the Journey of Hope Dessert. Theater performances on Dec. 8,9 and 10; beginning on Nov. 26, Christmas mural by Ruth Gee completed by Dec. 3, "Wise Men STILL seek Him." Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St.. Hastings. 945-9414. Wednesday. Dec. 6. Puppet Praise Min­ istry, ’’The Donkey’s Big Trip at 7 p.m. Educational activities for children through grade 5 following Puppet Praise. Hastings Free Methodist __ ___ LOCAL_ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH .!/// ini' < hint b Serving a tiling Lord Sunday School.................................... 9:30 a m Morning Worship.............................. 10 45 a.m Evening Praise.................................... 6:00 p in. WEDNESDAY Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc. Pastor C 0 M M 'JI 1 a place to belong I Y C tt C R H (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............................ 10:30 a.m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings.................... 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Croii Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship leader Denny Bouma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www bhghtside org /"'93O>. AM 1 Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 I’M Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family , Covenant Churches of America \N'igh(^/ 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (northttvsl if Gttn Lake) H a place to become Pastor Paul M. Hillman 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. "We are changed by God s love!” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday School............................................... 11 00a.m. 11 00a.m. Adult Bible Class Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. Church (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Worship 9 30 am 4 6 00 p m (Child & Adult! (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scoff Greenwey, Pastor Lynelle Sprik, Youth Leader .41 Tierneyer Community Catting Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Ow mile east of Wfaitneyville Rd WatiMd. Ml 49• '95'90? Psalm 113; Mark 13:1-13 Sermon Topic: "Distinguishing the \ou /e at Temporary from the Permanent" through Rdnant Messages ...................................... 10:30 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street • Church Office 616-^1 Fax $9: -&4S M-37, north of Middleville • ’9S-‘F26 [ JHfiii GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Q-t. -n 1Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Music Sunday Sch<x>l....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service............. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Sen ice 6:00 p in. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer......................6:45 p in. Word of Life Cubs................................................. 6:45p.m. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . . .8:30 a.m. <S- 11 a.m. Sunday Sch<x>l for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday.............. 6:30 p in. I’rayer Meeting - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. RAY TOWViEXD. Pastor XORMAX KXOKR. Christian Education IXrctlnr 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton9Lserv.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 11:15a.m. 6:00 p.m. cCommunity Church A PI acr for Family X Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHR! STIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School1 for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worsltip 6 00 pm Pastor Roger Bultnnin • ( hurch Office S6K 1)191 www lakesidecommunity org (under consfniction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave . c» %>, -*»» Church School, Sunday 9 45am Praise Singing 10 50 am Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 pm Pastor James Dodds 616-538-8557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St, Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly line 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a.m. Bom /210 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert (ierke • Pastor David Ziehr vn>fHetI)ol)igt Cljurrlj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Office 891-8688 • (hurch 891 -98~8 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Middleville Morning Worship .9 30 a m. 9 45 a m . 11 00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bai lard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 West M-l~9 Higtouix <Ch»cf Vtwukn Road , Nov. 19 - 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Worship Sen ice Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 Rei> lax Zachman Rev P AJams Pfatr 891-8440 Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONLX UNITED METHODIST Preaching (be Living W ord Serving The Risen Lotti Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a m Or. Church & Nursery available.) CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Ret’. E Anthony Sikora 792-2889 “.4 Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH ’ ’//A Phone 891-9259 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 FIRST BAPTIST . . Family Night 6..30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Church. 301 E. State Road, 945-9121: Dec. 3, 6 p.m., Sing'N Share Christ­ mas Musical Presentation followed by the Sunday School Open house and cookie fellowship at 7 p.m. < are aed Programs W.fshiplkw 8 30am and If.Warn (fame (feLetfzcite SUNDAY 8:30 & II a.m., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Nursery 9 45 a m Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction unh God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On -W-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WMneyvtie Ave at 84th St • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 930am Sunday Mocrvg /PyTic 10 30 a m Meerng at cnapei on WhtneyvOe Ave Sunday Evening Worsnp 600pm Wed tAdween Prayer A 9oie Study . 7 00 p.m. Rev Tnomo$ Sluyi. Pastor Re; Kar 8asrxx Assoc Pastor ! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 21 2000 Page 5 CMS students participate in Hospice ‘mask project’ Tess E. Caldwell MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Tess E. Caldwell, age 84 of Middleville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16. 2000 at home Mrs. Tess E. Caldwell was born on Aug. 6, 1916 inRochester, Utah, the daughter of John H and Annie M. (Conover) Funk She was raised arid attend­ ed school in Ferran. Utah She was married to Glendon Caldwell on Dec 13, 1936 in Ferron, Utah. They lived in Ferron. Utah most of their married life before moving to Michigan. She was employed at Ferron Cafe and later The Emery County Nursing Home in Ferron She also was a hairdresser although she had no formal training, she specialized in Finger Waves. Mrs. Caldwell was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Sew and Sew Club, she loved taking care of her family, canning and baking and usually on a coal or wood stove until later years. She loved her house plants and gardening Surviving arc her three daughters, Gwen (Lynn) Steward of Middleville. Sandra (Larry) Poland of Hastings, and Bette (Mike) Thornton of Tucson, Ari­ zona; one son, Lee (PaulaF Caldwell of Ferron, Utah; special granddaughter, Diane (John) Hightower and Steven of Grand Rapids; 16 Save money with our multi-policy discount! tuJ'ilc luwiv wall its Auto aXiucis Iumit.ukv (. km^vuiy. wvll uwwvy grandchildren; many great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one sis­ ter, Genevieve Anderton of Salt Lake City, Utah; and two sisters-in-law. Louise Funk and Reva Hunter of Ferron. Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband. Glendon Caldwell and daughter, Susan B. Cammack Funeral and committal services were held Sunday afternoon at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle­ ville. Elder Kenneth Stewart officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Township Ambulance Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Jessie I. Van Oost CALEDONIA - Mrs Jessie I. Van Oost, age 80, of Caledonia, went to sleep in the arms of her Heavenly Father Sunday. Nov. 12, 2000 She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob, her parents, and a brother and sister. Surviving are her chil­ dren. Dale Van Oost of Middleville, Janice and Dennis Crum, James and Tami Van Oost. all of Caledonia, Steven and Elaine Van Oost of Comstock Park; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; her brother and sisters, Henry and Susie Syswerda. Joyce and Chuck Swanson, Betty Goeman. Shirley and Gary Groenveld; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Joan Averill, Titus Van Haitsma, Adnan Van Oost. Patty Lynn Syswerda. The Funeral Service was held Thursday at Gaines United Brethren Church, 1612-92nd St. SE. Rev. Mark Beers officiated Interment was at Caledonia Lakeside Cemetery Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of West Michigan. Arrangements were by Stroo Funeral Home. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Chad A. Carlson Navy Airman Chad A. Carlson, son of Pamela S. Carlson of Alto, and Dennis C. Carlson of 2157 Jacobussc Court, Holland, is currently assigned to the air­ craft carrier USS George Washington, which recently assisted in the recovery effort of Gulf Air Flight 072 . After the plane crashed on its approach to Bahrain International Airport Aug 23, more than 80 Sailors and several boats from USS George Washington arrived at the scene to help. They included dixers and swim­ mers from SEAL Team Two, an explosive ordnance dis­ posal team, search and res­ cue swimmers from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron 15 and the ship's medical team USS George Washington is halfway through a sixmonth depIo} ment. Carlson visited cities in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. During these visits Sailors participated in community relations projects and had the opportunity to enjoy the local culture and cuisine. While in Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, USS George Washington Sailors painted at the Al Hytham Islamic School and the Saudi Bahraini School for the Blind. Home ported in Norfolk, Va., carriers like USS George Washington are deployed around the world to maintain U.S presence and provide rapid response in times of crisis. They serve as a highly visible deterrent to would-be aggressors, and are equipped with the most versatile and powerful weapons and aircraft avail­ able. Carlson joined the Navy in October 1999. Middle School students gather on the hallway floor in front of their masks which they created for the Hospice Mask Project to help raise funds for the Hospice program in the area. Students at Caledonia Middle School partici­ pated in the 'Mask Pro­ ject,' a fund-raising and public awareness cam­ paign for Hospice of Michigan. Eighteen students with their parents decorated masks and told the stories behind each one. Students, parents and teachers joined in with a party to share the event in which the students shared their masks. "We are very pleased that schools like Caledo­ nia Middle School have shown an interest in bring­ ing the Mask Project to the classroom," said Michelle Rabideau of Hospice of Michigan. "This interest creates awareness about the com­ passionate services we provide to the patients and families we serve." Call 945-9554 for classifieds Bring Your Whole Family Don’t be Left Behind... ^lulu Ou ners Insurance J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency 497 Arlington St (M 37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8200 A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activ­ ities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community ^Foundation or call 945-0526. Friday, Dec. 1, 2000 • 7 PM Whitneyville Bible Church For the young children, we will be showing “Miracle Maker” �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml "November 21, 2000 Varney-Reid exchange vows Caledonia Bownies asking for coffee mugs Brownie Troop No. 140 of Caledonia is collecting urfwantcd coffee mugs to be given to God’s Kitchen in Grand Rapids. There is a drop-ofT box inside the Caledonia Library. The mugs will replace using disposal cups during the many meals served at God’s Kitchen. The troop members said they appreciate all who have already contributed to this cause. “This is a great way to clean out your cupboard with any good condition extra coffee mugs that you might have,” a troop spokes­ woman said. Brownie troop members (from left, standing) Elyse Horack, Kalli Fifarek, Holly Orlowski, Rosalyn King, Rachel Hinojosa, Kelsey Canada, (bottom row) Michelle Rahm, Antonia King, Christa Reinhart, and Emily Orlowski. College cost seminar planned for Nov. 30 by Ruth Zachary A Staff Writer free informational seminar for parents on how they can prepare for the rising cost of college for Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! their children will be of­ fered at 6:30 p.m. Caledo­ nia Community Schools, Thursday Nov. 30, in the CMS cafeteria. "The best way to ensure that you will be able to af­ ford ever-increasing col­ lege tuition costs is to start your college savings plan today," said Drew McFad­ den, the host of the event. Guest speaker will be Andrew Moscardini, vice president and regional manager of Putnam In­ vestments. McFadden is an invest­ ment representative for Edward Jones Investments, a Caledonia firm. There will be no effort to sell or solicit sales of securities. The presentation is for the purpose of offering infor­ mation, available at the seminar. Topics will include: •The 529 Savings Plan •The 529 Prepaid Plan •Custodial Accounts un­ der the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act •Education IRA •College Calc. Parents who plan to at­ tend are asked to please RSVP at the Caledonia Community Schools office at 891-8117, or Drew Mc­ Fadden at 891-1173. TK grad joins Albion internship 7 Month Certificate of Deposit (6.85*) apy APY= annual per yield a $1,000 mmknum required. Effective Nov. 1. 2000 Substantial penalty *c* earty withdrawal State Bank of Caledonia 211 E. Water. Suite 100 • Kalamazoo. Ml 4900" • (616) 381'960 62- E. Maia St. • Caledonia. MI • <9316 • (616) 891-8113 3205 68th Sc. S.E. • Dutton, MI 49316 • (616) 698-6337 303 Arlington • M.ddloille, MI • 49333 • (616) -95-3361 Member federal Reserve and FDIC Erik J. Vernon, of Middleville is getting a taste of the working world through participation in an internship program with Albion Industries in Albion. Vernon’s internship is an integral part of Albion col­ lege’s Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute in Professional Management program. Students are chosen annu­ ally for the Gerstacker Institute through a highly selective process based on academic achievement and demonstrated leadership abilities. Gerstacker students must complete degree requirements in economics and management, along with courses in ethics, writing, speaking and management, and fulfill at least two internships in a wide range of business settings. Vernon is a junior at Albion College and is a member of the Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute in Professional Management. He is the son of John J. and Kathryn J. Vernon of Middleville and a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. Julie Marie Varney and Scott Michael Reid, both of Nashville, were married on July 15, 2000. Pastor Dean Lamphere was the officiator of the ceremony at Nashville Baptist Church in Nashs ille. Maid of honor was Lenee Kelley. Bridesmaid was Kristen Sherwood. Bestman was Greg Burghdoff. Groomsman was Ed Gonano. Ushers were Mike Deemter and Jeff Burghdoff. The reception was held at the American Legion in Charlotte. Julie is the daughter of Victor Varney of Hastings and Jeri Varney of Lake Odessa. Scott is the son of Thomas and Jean Reid of Nashville. Julie and Scott will reside in Nashville, on the family farm. Gilbert-Seeley united in marriage Diane L. Gilbert and Barry M. Seeley were united in Christian Joy on Saturday, July 15, 2000. The ceremony was performed by Father James Holtz at St. Mary of the Woods Church in Kalka­ ska. Matron of honor was Darcic Hicks, daughter of the groom and best man was Justin Seeley, son of the groom. Diane is a former resident of Caledonia, Michigan and is currently employed as Of­ fice Supervisor at Members Credit Union in Kalkaska. Barry is a life long resident of Kalkaska and is employed at Sub Surface Construction The parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tolan of Caledonia and Bcrnadinc Seeley of Kalkaska. A catered reception by Twin Birch Golf Course was held at the Rapid City Town­ ship Hall, following the cer­ emony. Engagements Bunting-McCaul Pete and Dottie Bunting of Lansdale, Pennsylvania an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Karin, to Mark McCaul of Caledonia. The bride-to-be is a gradu­ ate of Germantown Acad­ emy in Pennsylvania, the University of Michigan, and Norwich University in Ver­ mont. She is employed as an art therapist in Royal Oak. Her fiance graduated from Caledonia High School and the University of Michigan with a degree in mechanical engineering. He is employed by American Axle and Man­ ufacturing in Detroit. The wedding is planned for July 7, 20)1 Cherry Valley Electrology EJectrology is the only choke for permanent removal of unwanted hair. •Works on all body locations • Works on all types of hair •Works on all skin colors • Works on all hair colors • Works on all phases of hair growth • Safe and effective method Cynthia K. Penfold, R.E. Hours by Appointment Evening <£ Saturday Appointments Available 9809 Cherry Valley, Suite D Caledonia, Ml 493 16 ^*. 61 6-89.-08.8^ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 21.2000/Page 7 / kUlV C(MdLt£ The Right Way To Cook A Turkey (NAPS>—This holiday sea­ son, be prepared: there’s a right and wrong way to pre­ pare a delicious turkey. And, with some tips from the experts, you can learn the 'secrets to a great-tasting hol­ iday meal. One of the most challeng­ ing aspects of preparing a turkey for the holidays is how to brown the skin without drying out the meat. The secret? Baste the turkey. Many successful chefs choose Imported Sttx k Extra Dry Vermouth, from Italy to baste with It crisps the out­ side while keeping the inside moist. Made from the finest Italian white wines that are infused with over 52 herbs, roots, seeds and spices from all over the world. Imported Stock Extra Dry Vermouth is clear, yet lively and sub­ tle in taste. It is 100 percent natural, with no artificial ingredients. Basting frequently with this aperitif imparts delicate seasoning without adding any fat to the turkey. During roasting, the alcohol bakes off, leaving a robust herbal essence. The vermouth will also ele­ vate any bland stuffing to a more delicious-tasting dish that will be a crowd-pleaser at your holiday table. Any savory recipe will be vastly improved by substituting white wine with Imported Stock Extra Dry Vermouth, the secret to great cooking since 1884 when Lionello Stock founded the company in Trieste, Italy. Roasted Turkey, STOCK Vermouth Style 12-16 pound turkey, defrosted 2 cups Imported Sroi k Extra Dry Vermouth 2 tsp. each: salt, garlic powder, and paprika Roasting pan and rack, coated with non-stick spray Preheat oven to 350 de­ grees. Rinse bird inside and out with cold water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Set rack in roasting pan. Place turkey on rack, breast side down. Pour ’A cup Vermouth over exposed surface. Sprinkle 1 tsp. of each sea­ soning. Turn breast side up on rack. Pour lA cup Vermouth over breast. Sprinkle remaining sea­ sonings. Stuff breast with Stock Vermouth Stuffing Middleville man to face domestic violence charges A 50-year-old Mid­ dleville man who claimed his alleged victim had been "driving him nuts" Sensation (below). Truss with small skewers. Insert meat thermometer in thickest part of drumstick. Place turkey in oven. Rr»ast 4 to 5 hours. Bast i ng every half hour, add re­ maining Vermouth until drippings accumulate in pan. Turkey is done when thermometer registers 185 degrees and when juices run clear as knife is inserted in drumstick joint. Let rest on counter for 20 minutes. Remove skewers and carve. Makes 10-15 servings. Stock Vermouth Stuffing Sensation 1 pound loaf of bread (any kind) 3 Tbsp, olive oil 5 stalks of celery, cleaned, trimmed of leaves, and diced 8 mushrooms, cleaned and diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced 'A tsp. each: ground sage, rosemary, and thyme 1 cup Imported Stock Extra Dry Vermouth 2 cups chicken broth, canned or home­ made Cut bread into '/i inch cubes, including the crust. Reserve. Place olive oil in a large pot on medium flame. Saute celery, mushrooms, garlic, and onion in pot for 3-5 minutes or until wilted. Add apple and herbs, mixing well. Add bread and stir. Mix Vermouth with chicken broth. While stirring, slowly drizzle liquids until bread cubes soften and mixture holds together. Discard unused liquids. Cool stuffing and place inside cavity of a 1216 pound turkey. lb receive a free food and drink recipe booklet or to find the Imported Gran Gala retailer nearest you, call 1800-323-1884. was arrested in Yankee Springs Township Nov. 6 on one count of domestic violence after he allegedly The Shepherd’s Story’ series to start Nov. 30 Good Shepherd Lutheran time of Bible stories, songs, Church of Middleville will activities and snacks. Good Shepherd Lutheran offer a new session of “The Shepherd’s Story," a morn­ is located 1/4 mile west of M-37 at 908 Main St. ing story/break time for moms and/or dads and their Registration for this program is not required. preschoolers. Parents with any questions The Christmas story will be told at the church during may call 795-2391. the four Thursday morning sessions from 9 to 10 a.m„ beginning Nov. 30 and run­ ning through Dec. 21. Pastor Tony Sikora extends a welcome to moth­ ers and fathers to come take a break with their preschool­ ers (ages 2-5), and enjoy a CHS Orchestra to play fall concert Nov. 28 and scratches on her neck when they arrived at the scene on Bowens Mills Road. The man told police he grabbed her to "control her." The victim also required 17 stitches in her hand for an injury which occurred during a previous argument with DeHaan, troopers said. "She said he had a gun and was threatening to commit suicide." troopers said. "She tried to take the gun away from him and he pulled the barrel, cutting her with the sight." deserve The Caledonia Orchestra will be holding the Fall Orchestra Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Students should arrive by 7 p.m. A variety of light clas­ sics and popular music se­ lections will be performed by the orchestra in the high school auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. The CHS orchestra con­ tinues to grow. This year it has 85 students. The entire group numbers close even higher with the addition of winds and percussion, giv­ ing it the capability of be­ ing a complete orchestra. People with questions may call 891-8129. A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry ^ommuni^oundatio^^a^^^52^^^^^^ grabbed a woman by the neck, strangled her, threw her against a wall and then to the floor, the Michigan State Police reported. Roger DeHaan was ar­ raigned on the charge Nov. 6 and is scheduled to enter a plea in Barry County District Court Nov. 22 at 1:20 p.m. The victim had called 911 from a locked room inside the house and after answering the call, dis­ patchers told police the line went dead. 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The library will reopen on Monday, Nov. 27, at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call the library at 795-5434. friends are invited to this service of praise and thanks­ giving to God. The recital artist will be William Karl Gramzow IV, who is now serving in Hartland, Mich. Gramzow was born in Detroit and grew up attend­ ing the Lutheran schools in Detroit and Farmington Hills. He received his bache­ lor of arts degree in 1986 from Concordia College, River Forest, 111., and his master of church music degree in 1993. He currently is serving Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Hartland as organist, choirmaster, hand­ bell director, kantor and fifth grade teacher. He will be Senior citizens’ holiday luncheon set for Dec. 8 The Senior Citizens Hol­ iday Luncheon, sponsored by Thornapple Kellogg Schools, will be held at noon Friday, Dec. 8, at the MiddleVilla Restaurant. Senior citizens living in the Thornapplc Kellogg School District are invited to a festive holiday lun­ cheon in the Meadows Banquet Room. Parking at the rear of the restaurant allows for easy access to the banquet nx>m. The Thornapple Kellogg Honors Choir will perform seasonal music following the luncheon. Reservations are re­ quired. Call the Commu­ nity Education office at 795-3397 by Dec. 4. Please leave your name and telephone number when making the reserva­ tion in case the luncheon is canceled due to in­ clement weather. performing works of Bach, Ore, and Johnson. The new R-300 Allen Renaissance Organ is a three manual A.G.O. console with drawknobs and 40 speaking stops for the great, swell, positive pedal and nine gen­ erals. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located in Middleville, a half mile west of M-37 at 908 West Main St. For more information, call 795-2391. Caledonia Women’s Club to sell poinsettias The Caledonia Women's Club will have its annual poinsettia sale at the State Bank of Caledonia Friday, Dec. 1. The women will have red, white and varigated options available, begin­ ning in the morning for as long as they last, and for one day only. Proceeds go to events and public service projects sponsored by the group. TJie Caledonia Women's Club is involved in schol­ arships for graduating women from CHS, the HOBY leadership training award, Santa Claus Girls, efforts to support the pub­ lic library, and donations to other organizations. * Holiday Entertaining J Special, Fast And Easy For Any Meal Occasion (NAPS'—Holiday traditions often include great meals, but what about all the other meals you'll be serving, and eating, during this season? Whether it’s a casual family gathering or an elegant sit-down dinner, special, easy and fast are three great ingredients. Having Birds Eye Baby Vegetables on hand makes it easy to add a special touch to a meal, without adding extra time. Unique varieties such as Baby Gold and White Corn, Baby Pea Blend and Baby Broccoli can make meals more interesting when added as a side dish or as part of the main entree. Extra sweet and tender, Baby Vegetables can add that spe­ cial touch that sets holiday traditions apart from the everyday. What about a new holi­ day entree? Salmon with Baby Vegetables in Dill Sauce brings a new flavor into the holiday mix while maintaining a festive table. It’s easy and quick enough for everyday, but no one will ever guess. As is, it’s the per­ fect size for a dinner party of six, but another salmon filet and more Birds Eye vegetables can be easily added for additional guests or surprise drop-ins. Salmon With Vegetables In Dill Sauce 2 pounds fresh salmon filets Dill sauce: 2 Tablespoons melted butter 2 Tablespoon flour 1 cup milk 1 Tablespoon grated onion 2 teaspoons lemon juice k teaspoon dill 1 package (16 ounces) Bird’s Eye Baby Pea Blend Place filets in greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated 400F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. For dill sauce: In small saucepan, heat butter; add flour and whisk until smooth. Add milk, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and smooth. Stir in onion, lemon juice, dill and vegetables. Transfer salmon to large platter and top with sauce. Makes six servings. If dinner doesn't call for an entire new entr6e. why not try something special for a side dish? Here’s one that no one in your family will pass up. Baby Carrots with Maple Pecan Topping add a touch of sweetness to your vegetable that will complement any holiday feast. For other great holiday meal ideas, recipes and tips, visit www.birdseye.CTim. Baby Carrots With Pecan Maple Topping 2 tablespoons melted butter 10 butter-flavored crackers, crushed 2 tablespoon^ chopped pecans, toasted % teaspoon salt % teaspoon mace 1 package (10 ounces) Birds Eye Baby Whole Carrots, cooked according to package directions, drained % cup maple syrup In small bowl, combine melted butter, crackers, pecans, salt, and mace; set aside. In medium saucepan, add carrots and maple syrup; heat 1 to 2 minutes stirring gently to coat; place in serving disk Sprinkle cracker mix­ ture over carrots. Makes six servings. Page, Lee schools plan Math Night Nov. 30 Teachers at Page and Lee Elementary schools are ready to help parents flummoxed by the math homework their children Box Office Hits Video FREE MOVIE Rent One Movie, Get the Second Movie FREE Cannot combine movie and game Second movie of equal or lesser value Not valid with any other offers One coupon per visit Expires 12-5-00 Box Office Hits Video $1°° OFF Any Movie or Game Rental Cannot combine movie and game Not valid with any other offers One coupon per visit Expires 12-5-00 Also in Ada 400 Ada Drive ues.&Weds. 2-F0R-1 are bringing home each week. There will be a special Math Answer Night Thurs­ day, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. Caledonia woman wins AAL Award Sarah Engelbert of Caledonia, has been awarded a $500 scholarship from Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) for the 2000-01 school year. Engelbert is a junior at Valparaiso University, Val­ paraiso, Ind. She is the daughter of Doug and Nancy Engelbert of Caledonia. Engelbert received the scholarship through the AAL Lutheran Campus Scholarship Program, which awards scholarships to AAL members attending Lutheran institutions of higher educa­ tion. Recipients are selected by financial aid offices at participating schools. AAL, a Fortune 500 orga­ nization based in Appleton, Wis., is a fraternal benefit society of nearly 1.8 million members who arc joined together for insurance, edu­ cation and volunteer oppor­ tunities. AAL supports the work of Lutheran church bodies, educational institu­ tions and other Lutheran organizations in the all-purpose room at Page Elementary for par­ ents with children in grades 2-5. The session will last about one hour and parents will be able to choose from different topics, in­ cluding basic math facts, geometry and math games. Teachers at the Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools have provided Math Nights for the past several years and most parents have gone away from them feel­ ing more confident than when they entered. 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Three exhibit areas explore the history of Americas fairs, showcase Michigan’s fairs today and draw visitors back in time to a 1900s fair experience “FairTime!” features today’s fairs, on exhibit from now to May 13, 2001, showcasing what’s best about Michigan’s fairs today: youth education and leadership; agriculture and technology; volun­ teerism, the foundation of fairs; family traditions; and entertainment and recre­ ation. Fairs of Yesteryear. Dec. 10-June 10. 2001. presents turn-of-the century paintings and posters (1880-1920) to illustrate the story of America s fairs from the col­ lections of The Fair Publishing House, Inc., Norwalk, Ohio, promoters of fairs in the Midwest since the 1880s. 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Also there is no pressure to purchase additional products or services you do not need ANNUAL LOW COST VACCINATIOM M£S for dogs and cats are held m February to help support our wildlife rehabilitation These will be held m Dutton, Caledonia, Delton, Grand Ledge, Sunfied and Nashville Can in Mid-Jan 2000 for dates and locations A �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml'November 21.2000 Genealogy shows family links to historic events by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Family history and ge­ nealogy can be a fascinat­ ing‘pursuit, resulting in uncovering some unusual real life stories, as local library patron Pat Schenk has learned. One such story was that of her great grandfather, John Toale, who was dis­ tinguished by being aboard three different major ships when they sank, including the Lusitania in 1915 when he was killed. Her father, John Boden, helped, giving "tons of in­ formation about his moth­ er’s family" because he spent a lot of time with his mother before she died. He knew little about his fa­ ther's family, however. He had assistance in un­ covering the story about his grandfather after he mentioned to a reporter, J. E. Kuyper, several years ago that Toale had died on the Lusitania. The reporter published a series about his life in an Illinois news­ paper, the Northwest Her­ ald, where many details were included. Schenk has continued the research about her fa­ ther’s family, learning some of the branches of this great grandfather's family tree. John Boden, Schenk's father, said Toale was bom around 1880. Schenk said, "We be­ lieve he was from Dundolk, Ireland. He married Bridget Geeney Toale around the turn of the cen­ tury, 1900-1905." The Toale's had four children. Their second child, Schenk's grand­ mother, Annie Toale Bo­ den, was bom in 1907, two years after a firstborn in 1905. Her father's account said his grandfather went over to Liverpool with his Irish wife Bridget and one young son, John. His real name was O’Toole, but you couldn't go to England as an Irishman and expect to be treated fairly, so he changed his name to Toale. The Irishman in England couldn't find work as an O'Toole or as a Toale, so he went to sea. "They left Ireland, prob­ ably because he couldn't find work, and ended up in Liverpool," Schenk ex­ plained. 'He worked on the steamships and the luxury liners." He like other men around Southampton and Liverpool might be gone for six months to a year at a time. "He was in the maritime service, what we call the merchant marine. It was mostly freight they hauled around the globe. After some time, he worked on passenger ships, which paid more," John Boden's account said. Schenk explained, "The first ship he was on that sunk was the Titanic, in January of 1912. He worked in the boiler room. If you watched the movie, the firemen in the boiler room were the first to real- Pat Schenk ize there was a problem, and were the first ones off the boat, thus he survived. He made it, and was re­ united with his family." "A few years later, he was on the Empress of Ire­ land in the St. Lawrence Seaway, another ship that sunk. I know none of the details, except that he sur­ vived it," Schenk ex­ plained. Writer Kuyper wrote an account of this chapter of Toale's life. The Empress was a lux­ ury liner owned by the Canadian Pacific Rail­ road, on its way to Liver­ pool, sank May 29, 1914, after a collision with a Norwegian freighter, called the Storstad, travel­ Auto Rates Reduced We've reduced our auto insurance rates across Michigan! Lower rates combined with our safe driver discounts mean big Lynn Denton Agency 1-800-443-5253 4695 Middleville Rd. M-37. Middleville Ml 49333 savings for you. Ask about our Multi-Policy Discount, too. It pays to join the Farm Bureau Family. Call today. MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE 4B FARM BUREAU ■K INSURANCE 5^ WT.Ktr ing west with a load of coal. No lives were lost on the Storstad. Toale was below decks with the coal, furnaces, boilers, shovels, dust and foul air when the crash came. The boiler rooms were the first to get hit and to fill with water. 233 of the 300 crew members survived. He told his fam­ ily he jumped over the side into the river and swam ashore. An amazing number of 452 people survived the sinking of the Empress, even though the ship was virtually cut in half. The time was 2:12 a.m. and the air was foggy and the wa­ ter was cold. The ship stayed afloat 13 minutes before it sank, 150 feet to the river's bottom. Those not crushed or drowned sought to stay afloat by grabbing oars, broken tables, chairs or lifeboats manned by crew members from the Storstad, as explained by one of the passengers of the Empress, a Methodist minister, Rev. J. Wallett. The last ship her great grandfather was on, and ul­ timately died on was the Lusitania, in 1915. "It was sunk by a tor­ pedo, a German U-boat www farmbureouinjuronco-mi.com Christopher J. 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"He was wearing a life vest, and his body was found with a baby’s body tucked inside it." Schenk does not know who the baby was. Those who died were memorialized, she ex­ plained. "There was a big memorial to all the people who died on the Lusitania in Ireland, at a mass grave where they were buried." Plaques were given to each of the grandchildren, which said "In service to the Queen." An encyclopedia ex­ plained the Lusitania, a British passenger ship sunk near Ireland after a German submarine, B-20 torpedoed it on May 7, 1915. Fatalities numbered 1,198 people, including 120 Americans and 94 children. After that attack, the Germans stopped attacking passenger ships around Britain for nearly two years. A British inquiry denied the ship was armed, but confirmed it carried a supply of ammu­ nition. After that, support for Britain increased after that in the U.S. and the U.S. entered the war after 1917. Schenk's father, John Boden, did a lot of re­ search in Chicago, and uncovered a lot of back­ ground on the vessels men­ tioned in the story, and other family information, Schenk said. Incidentally, it was not as unusual for one person to have been on three dif­ ferent ships that sank as it might seem. According to the article about the incident in the Northwest Herald, June 11, 1994, by J.E. Kuyper, there were 630 crew members aboard, including 307 in the engineering force. The primary duty of the engi­ neering force was as fire­ men, who fed coal into boilers to keep the ship turbines moving. These men were known as the Black Gang. Workers went from one boat to another. Another man. named Turner was also on all three vessels, but he survived all three sinkings. Articles have been written about him in the above paper. Schenk said this account is "the only claim to fame in our family history." Schenk began to pursue her family’s genealogy about four years ago after moving to the area from Illinois. Her grandmother. Annie Toale. bom in 1906 never really got to know her father. Starting with information given to her by her father. Schenk traced many branches of her family, discovering lineages going back to 1,500 and descen­ dent branches which re­ sulted in a data base of around 3,000 people. Schenk’s great grandfa­ ther John Toale died at age 35, leaving a widow and four children, of which only one came to the U.S., Schenk's grandmother Anne. The others stayed in the Liverpool area. Of the four, Schenk only met her grandmother, Anne Toale, who immi­ grated to the U.S. at 16 to find work. Her grandmoth­ er’s story is nearly as in­ teresting as the facts of John Toale's death. Her grandmother Annie was sent to the U.S. in the 1920s by her mother, Brid­ get Geeney Toale, "be­ cause she was getting into too much mischief with the boys. She was a frisky gal, yes she was," Schenk laughed. Schenk said, "Knowing her, I can be­ lieve that." "So, my grandmother accompanied a young cousin to the U.S. and ended up staying here, and married my grandfather," Schenk explained. She was employed at the Boston store in Downtown Chicago. She married John Boden in 1926 at Waukegan. Schenk’s father, also named John, told reporter Kuyper, "She had eight children, not counting the ones that were stillborn. I was the second son." Schenk has tried to cor­ respond with her Liverpool relatives, but without much success. "They want nothing to do with the family history and do not respond," Schenk said. Annie's fascinating story didn't end with marriage. After her first two children were born, she longed to go back to visit her rela­ tives in Liverpool. While she was there two things happened. She discovered she was pregnant, and the Depression began with the crash. Schenk's grandfather, William Boden, who was into stocks, lost all his money and could not bring her back to the U.S. so Annie stayed in Britain for three years. She gave birth to Schenk's father, John, in Liverpool. He was a year and a half old before they Continued next page �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/November 21. 2000/Page 11 CMS mock election tallies easily counted A mock election was held held earlier this month at Caledonia Mid­ dle Sphool. Over the few weeks just before theelection, approx­ imately 60 middle school students and four parent volunteers cooperated to register students to vote and assist during voting. In order to participate in the mock election, stu­ dents had to preregister during five days in the last week of October. The elec­ tion itself then was held on Nov. 7, just like the na­ tional election; and stu­ dents were expected to take time before school or at lunch to vote. Unlike the national elec­ tion, there were definitive results available by Wednesday morning. The voting breakdown here was decisive, so tabulation was easy. Caledonia Christmas parade set for Dec. 9 The Caledonia holiday tradition includes the an­ nual Christmas Parade, which will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Several local groups and organizations usually take part every year, which takes advance notice to get ready. Organizer Bill Neil would like people to remember the date of the parade and make time to plan ahead. Farm teams of horses and wagons, and individu­ als who own company trucks or antique cars are planning to join in. What is not known are what cre­ ative floats may yet ap­ pear in this year's parade. This is an opportunity for businesses to be visible in a new and different way. There is no cost to enter the event. The float can be as elaborate as the sponsor chooses. Parade participants will gather at the Community Resource Building at the end of Main Street at 10 a.m. The parade will pass down Main Street, and circle around and end back to the place of beginning. For information and to help Neil know what to plan for, call him at 2626635 or 891-0207 George Bush polled 431 votes, Al Gore 81, Ralph Nader 32, John Hagelin 1, Harry Browne 1. and J. Curtis Frazier 1. Out of 587 registered students, 540 actually voted, for a 92 percent turnout. Middle School stu­ dents prepared for a mock student Presidential election on Nov. 7, including voter registration, casting ballots and tabulating the results. ST. PAUL FELLOWSHIP HALL, December 9th 6:00 P.M. From previous page came back to the U.S. This enforced separation caused a rift in the family that af­ fected Schenk's father and subsequent relationships between siblings and cousins. But Boden's mother, Annie listened to all the family stories as a child, and she remembered the stories after emigrating to Chicago, and repeated the stories to her son . The sto­ ries of his maritime grand­ father impressed Boden, that he joined the U.S. Navy in 1945 at age 17. John Boden developed the interest in researching family ties, and passed it on to Schenk. Schenk started with the known information from various relatives. "There are conflicting stories and a lot of it is hard to docu­ ment. You start to weed out stuff. You can docu­ ment marriages, deaths, births or children. It's amazing what you can find Schenk has done a lot of her research at the library. She learned to look in the census records for certain areas. With approximate dates and sometimes, only last names, she found the origins of family branches. Searching line by line for names, she would find sib­ lings of ancestors in her family tree and trace them. Some of these distant rela­ tives have contributed in­ formation. Some were German Lutherans, and old church records are avail­ able, which tell the birth, christening, marriage and burial dates. Local news archives with old fashioned obituar­ ies are often full of life stories and clues about lost details. She learned one woman had been married, with other children prior to entering her own family lineage. Another source are Civil War records. "One little tidbit will lead you to an­ other," Schenk said. "I've found so many people who are so cooper­ ative." Schenk has researched genealogy for about two years, but not so inten­ sively in the last two due to time spent in her career. "I got everyone to the At­ lantic Ocean," she said. Research in foreign coun­ tries is more difficult un­ less you can go there. She has not met with so much cooperation from the Toalc branch in Liverpool. She has, however found a contact in Ireland, with the Geeneys in Dundolk, and has been corresponding with May Geeney. a sec­ ond cousin of her great grandmother Bridget Geeney. "There’s a large Geeney family and I'm re­ lated distantly to all of them." She is thinking of visit­ ing Ireland or England and Scotland in the future to continue her research. 6 Tickets $1000 z Sit-down dinner that is catered by Pagano's ^For tickets, J contact church office 891-8688 Caledonia High School Honor Orchestra ... along with other great performances DECEMBER 10, starting at 2 p.m. Jr Caledonia Jazz Band \ . * will perform in celebration of Christmas Refreshments will be provided St. Paul Lutheran Church L/1 Kraft Avenue & 84th St. Caledonia, Michigan �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 21,2000 Regular Meeting CALEDONIA VILLAGE Summary Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Caledonia November 13, 2000 Call to Order at 7 00 p.m Present Zandstra, Unger, Awdy. Brumleve, Penfold. Oaks, Humphrey. Absent. Erskine Approval of Consent Agenda All Ayes - Motion Carried Public Comments Written Correspondence Village Managers Report Village fees and charges for impromptu meetings within the Village office Pre-screening is required and then a formal meet­ ing can be arranged at that time charges will be incurred by the person requesting meeting. Free Radon Test Kits still available in the Village Office Unfinished Business Caledonia Enhancement Committee $1.000 00 line item m the budget for the support of Street Scape (Grant) All Ayes Motion Carried Re application fee for $700 00 for the Enhancement grant All Ayes. Motion Carried A motion was made to increase the percentage of matching funds for the Enhancement Grant from 20% to 25% All Ayes, Motion Carried R00 32 Resolution to Approve and Execute Roadway Agreement Pertaining 1o. South Rodgers Court Extension All Ayes. Motion Carried New Business Part-time DPW is requestng an increase m pay to $12 00. Village Manager requested $11 00 This issue was tabled until the Labor Committee can meet to determine the amount of increase Blanket permit for Construction work by Ameritech Motion Carried Michigan Department of Transportation traffic study Village is requesting the study Consumers Energy to add 4 additional outlets for Christmas Decorations by Glen Valley 5 Ayes. 1 Nye. Motion Carried RQSL33__ Authorization__ for Change in standard Streetlight Qpntraot :..21lQQw Street Lights for Johnson Street All Ayes Motion Carried RQQ 34 An Agreement for Biosolids Blending at Village Wastewater Plant All Ayes. Motion Carried Storm Sewer Outlet Ease­ ment to Village Sewer Plant property to Dykema Excavators. Inc tabled until further investiga­ tion 000-35 An Ordinance to Adopt _b¥ Reference the 200 Inter national________Property Maintenance Code All Ayes Motion Carried Public Comments (Extended) Council Comments Adjournment FLOOR MAINTENANCE This is a full-time position with duties including waxing, stripping, and buffing floors, along with some general housekeeping duties Hours of work are from 1.30 pm to I0 00 p m including rotating weekends and holidays Experience is preferred, but not necessary Benefits include medical, den­ tal, and life insurance, vacation and sick time, and holiday pay Starting wage is $8.26 to $9.98 per hour, based on experience. If interested in joining our team, apply in person at: 'Qidrnapple aManor W 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 • EOE □ RP - Rural Preservation EH NC - Neighborhood Commercial □ LDR - Low Density Residential Fl GC - General Commercial □ MDR - Medium Density Residential 4 HDR - High Density Residential □ F - Foremost PUD I i d MFR - Multiple Family Residential/ Manufactured Home Park □ LI - Light Industrial | 1 Water I Future Land Use Caledonia Township Kent County, Michigan September 2000 ZTs Master plan, continued from front page soon as possible is hoped for. One worry for the com­ missioners is that a rezon­ ing moratorium will expire Dec. 1. This has already Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet. Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New’ evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... HC - Highway Commercial 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan been extended once and they felt a second exten­ sion was undesirable. They were afraid "the floodgates would open for rezoning requests." Planning- Chair Roger Keating said, "That’s the chance we take." On the other hand, peo­ ple making such requests would face decisions made on the basis of the existing zoning ordinances rather than the new ordinances supporting the new general development plan, as well as a greater likelihood of denials of their requests, based on the old plan. There are considerable dif­ ferences between the boundaries of the old land use map and the new one, designating where the zoning ordinances would ap­ ply. Synopsis of Regular Meeting Middleville Village Council OCTOBER 24, 2000 A Public Hearing, for the pur­ pose of hearing citizen comment on a proposed Downtown Development Authority (DDA), was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Gruesbeck and Mr. Myers explained the purpose of a DDA, which is a way to capture increase in tax evaluation (simi­ lar to the LDFA) for improve­ ments in a designated area. The Public Hearing was closed at 724 p.m. The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville, Michigan Council was called to order at 724 p m. by Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present: Mr Floyd Bray, Mrs Dorothy Corson, Mr William Kenyon, Mr Michael Lytle, Mr. Lon Myers, Mr. David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg All mem­ bers present The minutes of the October 10, 2000 meeting were approved as written, as was the Agenda. Mr Mike Gormley, Paul Henry Thornapple Trail Association presented a check to the Council in the amount of $28,285 40 Mr Clair Miller, of Earth Tech, submitted his monthly report and also present ed highlights of a meeting attended by Bradford White Corporation. Earth Tech, Mr Gruesbeck and the DEQ regard mg the continual problem with nickel content coming from BWC. Mr Myers referenced a letter from a resident regarding inconveniences incurred due to the construction project Mr Myers apologized to all Village residents for inconveniences involved in the construction pro­ jects ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution #00 024, Budget Adjust Resolution #3 on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Nev-man Roll call vote resulted m 7 Ayes 2. Approved the invoices, dated October 20, 2000, in the amount of $80,736 57 on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 3 Approved Payment Request #3, m the amount of $198 263 21, to be forward to MEDC for payment to Dan Valley on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs Corson. 4 Accepted the low bid of Wetton's Heating and Cooling, m the amount of $2595 00. for a furnace for the DPW garage on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray 5 Adjourned the meeting at 7 50 p m on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L. Fisk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 21.2000/Page 13 Caledonia plan for 5-acre minimum lots challenged by Ruth Zachary Sta# Writer Perhaps the most con­ troversial issue evolving from the Caledonia Town­ ship- master plan public hearing Nov. 13 was the five-acre minimum lot size planned in an area desig­ nated as a rural preserva­ tion zone. After the hearing, at­ tended by more than 100 people and with over 25 comments or questions from the public, it was decided that another hearing Dec. 18 would help deal with concerns about lack of knowledge of the issue. Commissioners decided a different type of hearing would be more productive than a question and com­ ment hearing such as the one held Nov. 13. The commission will accept submissions by residents with creative, but concrete ideas at the hearing. Zoning concepts in writ­ ing, to review the ideas will be accepted prior to the hearing The commis­ sioners will also allow verbal or written presenta­ tions. Attempting to preserve a rural atmosphere is the goal of the plan, as sup­ ported by more than one survey over the past few years. The reasoning un­ derlying the five-acre min­ imum is to encourage growth around existing population centers in the area, and to discourage residential sprawl in some parts of the township, as well as preserve rural character in those areas. Commissioners have ex­ pressed concern over con­ centrated residential groupings where there are no public utilities. Plan­ ning Chairman Roger Keating said developments in Cascade with two-acre lots had resulted in forcing the township to finance utilities there at great ex­ pense. Keating and others have pointed to areas of the country where minimum parcel sizes were as much as 40 acres per resident, created in an effort to slow land divisions and preserve agriculture. Compromises downward from 20 to 10 and then to five acres in drafting the plan for the ru­ ral preservation zone were made. There were overwhelm­ ing numbers of people at the hearing opposed to any more than a two-acre min­ imum. Arguments many citi­ zens made against the proposed five said that landowners would be lim­ ited to about half the in­ come from selling their property than they would if they could sell it in twoacre parcels. Many individual prop­ erty owners don't want their personal development dreams to be hampered by master planning changes. People who have owned their large parcels for a long time felt their options were most jeopardized by the five-acre minimum. Many are counting on their land as a retirement re­ source. The rural preservation area already contains many two-acre parcels, especially along the river. The five-acre minimum would prevent more of these in the RP zone. The issue of fairness is raised because others al­ ready have been able to sell their property in small lots, but those who pre­ served their farms and large parcels a long time are being penalized. Ed Fischer said "The map is all sliced up in the RP zone, but if you have large acreage, you are dis­ criminated against. You are locking the barn after the horse is out." Others said their chil­ dren would not be able to afford a five-acre lot and still be able to build a house on it, though the provision for smaller lots in zones set for medium or high density housing would still be available for those who want them. Commissioner Ric Par­ ent pointed out the contra­ diction in underlying as­ sumptions in these two statements. If a five-acre lot cost too much, then someone would make more money on it than on a two-acre lot. Two acres would not bring the same price as a five-acre lot, as claimed by some. Obviously, commission­ ers have two options in the new plan, either to con­ tinue existing zoning and ordinances, or to make changes in existing plan. While some residents would like no zoning whatsoever, there were many who argued there was no need to change the existing two-acre mini­ mum. They said it may be that the two acres would not result in more rapid growth than five. Many argued that five acre lots would actually dictate residential sprawl which was not rural in character. People with dreams of selling their 100 acres in 50 two-acre lots may not be realistic. Just as growth cannot be halted alto­ gether, it also can not be hurried beyond the limit of those wishing to invest in Caledonia. Supply and demand dictates the rate of growth, not only in housing but in industrial and commercial zones. As Tom Apol pointed out, there are planned de­ velopments sitting with vacant lots that won’t sell. There are also industrial and commercial properties waiting to be developed in existing zones. If residential lots are sold as supply and demand dictates, some people said there would still be places where people still wanted ten acres, but others want­ ing two acres would also be able to buy within the RP zone, not necessarily resulting in a two-acre density all over the RP zone. Some commissioners be­ lieved the Land Division Act, with a formula for the number of splits allowed in a given period for dividing land, would slow growth. Butch Welton believes the Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality and the Health Department will ensure the soils in an area would support any residen­ tial development sprouting up there. He would like to see even smaller lots than two acres. One of the goals stated mental features such as limiting the cutting of trees along the river, re­ quiring screening along roads, requiring larger set­ backs from roads or build­ ings, or property bound­ aries. requiring minimum acres for livestock, or lim­ iting building sizes and numbers on various acreage. Some of the de­ tails already existing in the zoning ordinance could discourage dense building clustering and intense uses. Many, including Trustee-elect Bill Bravata and citizen Laura Adams, have advocated clustering and common open space See master plan, pg. 14 Yankee Springs planners OK final PUD for marina by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Planning Commission last week approved the final plan for a planned unit de­ velopment for Gun Lake Marina at the corner of Patterson Road and Park Drive. William Boyle has been working on this plan since it originally was presented in February this year. Small modifications were made to the plan, includ­ ing the addition of an emergency turnaround and a slight adjustment to homes across Park Drive, which are included in the plan. Richard Beukema praised the detail and pro­ fessionalism of the plans, but said he was concerned about a provision allowing the developer to lease por­ tions of the property. This provision was re­ moved from the restric­ tions. Homeowners will still be able to read their individual property. The board also approved the rezoning request by Daniel Borst to change the zoning on .49 acres to RL, low density from agricul­ tural. This was approved since it matched both the future land use plan for the area and zoning in the area. Both these approvals now go to the Yankee Springs Board of Trustees for approval. In other business the planning commission ap­ proved a request for a new sign for G'Ncil's restaurant on M-179. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Planning Commission will be Thursday, Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall. www.kickbutt5timesffaster.com Get super fast ISDN Internet access now and we’ll waive the $25 set-up fee. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE For just $29.95* a month, you can do the Internet the way it was meant to be done. Fast. Oh, yeah. TDS.XET also gives you up to 4 e-mail accounLs and free tech support 7 days a week. Act by December 31. 2000. and the set-up is free. So it’s not just the speed that kicks bun. It’s the deal. too. Call TDS.XET today to see if it s available in your area. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on December 5, 2000 beginning at 7 PM in the Village offices. 100 East Main Street. Middleville. Michigan. The purpose of these public hearings will be to receive public comments on proposed zoning ordinance amendments These amendments revise or add standards to address (1) Group Day Care. (2) Child Care Center, (3) Landscaping. (4) Refuse Container Enclosures, (5) Site Lighting, (6) Single Family Dwelling definitions and stan­ dards. and (7) Lot Grading and Inspections Text of these draft zoning ordinance amendments may be examined at the Village Offices Monday-Fnday 9 AM to 5 PM. Any interested person may attend the public hearing to offer comments or may submit com­ ments in writing to the Planning Commission at Village office. Nikki Milter Secretary in consultant Steve Lang­ worthy's presentation of the draft plan was to pre­ serve the natural features on the Thornapple River, to support a greenway along the river and to en­ courage woodland, wet­ land, and greenway preservation throughout the township. There may be other ways to preserve the rural character and natural features of the township than to set a five-acre min­ imum in the RP zone. It may be the zoning or­ dinance could accomplish the desired managed growth without the fiveacre minimum. The ordi­ nance might be detail spe­ cific, protecting environ- Call 1.888.4TDSNET TDS TELECOM bln ter b mn <]unr> b» kiaBua �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 21. 2000 Master plan, continued from page 13 areas within developments which would be preserved over time. Other planning experts across the country have provided examples where lar*gcr lots or clustered lots in developments where large natural areas are pre­ served for the residents have been in high demand at good prices, selling faster and which appreci­ ate in value over time. Rebecca Harvey of Oshtemo Township in Kala­ mazoo County acts as a consultant for creating such plans. More than one person pointed out that often larger residential parcels retain and appreciate in value over time, and have a greater likelihood of sustained value long term. Fred Stcketcc said when a landowner sells lots him­ self and offers five- to tenacre lots, the most profit after costs can be realized. A development in Ada, "The Conservancy," is an open space community with 36 home sites on 118 acres, including 34 acres of permanent natural area with walking trails for the exclusive use of the resi­ dents. It is an example of a development where a large natural area is preserved and an innovative ar­ rangement of housing pre­ serves both a sense of the natural environment and of privacy. Patricia Pennell said she would like to encourage cluster developing, and advocated provisions for innovative site design in the master plan and to pro­ tect sensitive environmen­ tal areas. Protecting the environ­ ment, water quality and the Thornapple River, which is located in the ru­ ral preservation zone has been another concern. Commissioner Corky Koopmans said two-acre lots along the river did have septic problems. "We need to look at the water­ Need some extra cash? Got something to sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 for Sun and News ACTION-Ads! shed area differently," he said. A variety of agendas seem to be represented. Many individuals do not want any curtailment of the uses they want for their land and advocate no zon­ ing at all. Property owners' rights collide when uses conflict. Many individual owners want their freedom to sub­ divide residential property for profit to be placed ahead of protecting open space in certain areas. Subdividing can affect people whose homes were built where open space was expected. Some think the rights of a landowner should be supreme, over any kind of community controls. They challenge the right to pro­ tect open space in other people's back yards, when the others do not "own the view." But when landholders have unlimited rights, the prior ownership of older residents is often disre­ garded, as in the case of sand mining moving in to a residential neighborhood. Sand mining trucks with their inherent dust, noise and traffic cause problems for neighbors like Kenneth Stanek who lives near a sand pit off 68th and Egan. Conflicts occur when changes surrounding an ex­ isting property reduce the continued quality of life for existing residents. One example is resi­ dents in the north part of the township invested in homes and a way of life, but now the changes at the airport have affected the quality of life and nega­ tively impacted property values. At the Sept. 18 meeting. Commissioner Stan McLean said the person who bought in a residential area with zoning for open space also needs the as­ surance that 10 years down the road his property is not incompatible with the changes around him. Other problems develop­ ing for people who want open space are excessive traffic, erosion, neighbor­ ing home occupation busi­ nesses, intensive large an­ imal farming on small acreage and more. Individuals intent upon their rights threaten and actually take legal action against planners for at­ tempting to plan a com­ munity believed to be in the best interests of the whole. Even when such le­ gal suits are not supported by the courts, eventually costs to taxpayers result, a casualty of the individual's right vs. the public good. The principal of recog­ nizing every resident equally was mentioned by some residents and sup­ ported by the commission­ ers throughout discussions. At the discussion, com­ missioners said that opti­ mizing value of property is not the underlying reason for planning decisions, but the future well being of the community as a whole is what the plan is about, which considers quality of life as well as economics. Planners struggle to zone areas where certain kinds of uses will function for the entire community to an advantage to the most people, harmonious with existing uses, and with least possible incon­ venience and expense. Uses and expense of these uses must be balanced against revenues for vari­ ous zoning. The commission must walk a tightrope to try to balance the wishes of the individuals with commu­ nity well being. Commissioner Koop­ mans concluded the Nov 18 meeting with an appeal to the public to think about how their ideas would af­ fect the community and how it would develop, and consider the pros and cons. He asked pqoplc to "please come with ideas" and "not vote our wallets." Simpson Industries receives tax abatements by Patricia Johns Staff Writer After a public hearing before the Middleville Vil­ lage Council last Tuesday night, Simpson Industries was granted a 50 percent, six-year abatement of taxes on added value of an expansion of its Mid­ dleville location. This expansion will have an investment of $10.5 million and $667,781 in new equipment. The com­ pany also guarantees that at least 18 jobs will be created over the next two years. The Village Council ap­ proved the abatement for six years with an extension for an additional six years possible after a formal re­ quest by Simpson. The ap­ proval includes a mecha­ nism to recapture the vil­ lage's investment if the plant should close. This is the second abatement Simpson has been granted in the last two years. Plant Manager Mike Burch told the coun­ cil that it is the abate­ ments that has allowed a new work contract to be given to the Middleville facility. The new expansion is into the former storage area, a space of approxi­ mately 15,000 square feet. Some of the new equip­ ment is being installed According to Burch, the expansion is on schedule. It will enable the plant to build an engine cover module for full-size pickup trucks. This module includes the water pump, oil pump., pulleys and sensors. Later this year, Simpson will begin building a similar module for smaller trucks. The Bradford White Corporation also has re­ ceived tax abatements.. Both companies are work­ ing with the village as the Local Development Fi­ nance Authority applies for grants to provide infras­ tructure improvements. The first phase of the improvements to Main Street and the intersection with Grand Rapids Street have been completed. The village is applying for new grants for other improve­ ments benefiting the indus­ trial areas. Caledonia Twp. Board concludes duties Nov. 15 The Caledonia Township Board makes its last official appearance Nov. 15, 2000. Mike Dunn, Patti Cress, Wally Bujak, John Potter, Clerk Pat Snyder, Supervisor Bill Johnston, and Treasurer Ruth DeVries take a moment before their meeting for the pictorial record. Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News classified ads �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 21.2000/Page 15 Charter Communications is pleased to announce the arrival of... w' DIGITAL TELEVISION! 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Seated from left are Lindsey McKee, Ashley Aspinall, Shauna Wellman, Chanda Brice, Kristy Hall, Katelyn Smith, Ashley Cormer and Natalie Hoag’ Standing are coach Miriam Taylor, Linsey Clark, Brandi Campbell, Tara Caldwell. Lindsey VandenBerg, Kristen Willemstein and Holly VanderHeide. The seventh grade girls' A basketball team had a great year. Pictured from left sitting are Jill Funk, Emily Nyland, Erin, Baragar, Nikki Weidmann, Samantha Smith and Robbi Blain. Standing are Coach Jen Shaw and Ada, Wenonah Robbers, Holly Smith, Jessica Flaska, Kelly Funk and Haley Babitz. The eighth grade B team enjoyed the competition. Seated from left are Kerrie Schultz, Tiffany Miller, Lindsay Cook, Nicole Crisher, heather Klcmkosky and Ashley Dunn. Standing are Coach Jamie Nelson, Katy Ulrich, Michelle VanderMeer, Megan Dahlgren, Jill McDuffee, Tuesday Howell, Heather Westra and Wendy Treuter. The seventh grade B team couldn't wait for their games to begin. Pictured are Danielle Berlfuss in front, seated from left Chanel Wilson, Chelsey Smitter, Rebekah Raymond, Samantha Meeues and Karla Mellen. Standing are Nina Cowham, Emily Vander Geld, Erica Peschel, Mika Moore, Samantha Miller and Crystal Jackson. Not pictured is Alex Kelley Personal insurance the way it should be. • Comprehensive coverage for homes ahd vehicles • Discounts for'policyholders with h< auto coverage : • Quick claims response and sound advic It's the way personal Insurance sho’Jdbe. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer With two seventh grade teams and two eighth grade teams, girls at the Thornapple Kellogg Mid­ dle School had fun, im­ proved their skills and rep­ resented the school well in the won-lost column. The eighth grade girls’ A team ended the season with two great wins. They defeated Newhall 31 to 27 by holding Newhall’s lead­ ing scorer to just two points in the first half. The girls put the game away in a tough fourth quarter by excelling at the free throw line. In their final game, the TK girls defeated Hamil­ ton with tough full-court pressure and aggressive defense. They won their fi­ nal game as eighth­ graders, 34-28. Coach Miriam Taylor said she hopes the girls consider trying out for the high school team next year. The girls' eighth grade B team ended their season with a record of 6-4. Both Wayland and Hastings proved tough opponents as the Middleville girls lost both games they played with each team. They defeated Caledo­ nia, Hopkins and East Grand Rapids teams twice each. Coach Jamie Nelson said, “I congratulate my team for fighting hard for each victory." Girls on the seventh grade A team had a little extra inspiration. Coach Jen Shaw's daughter, Ada, often attended the games. Shaw said, "The team played with a lot of heart and determination. They were always positive and upbeat and ready to do what it takes to be suc­ cessful. They are true win­ ners, on and off the court," Continued next page BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Stauffer & Wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY t»l2 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan 49316 891-9294 Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 21. 2000/Page 17 Lady Trojans’ season ends with loss to Saxons Rebecca Cobb (10) drives past Liz Nida (10) in a Monday matchup between the two Barry County basketball teams. DELTON — After outscoring Middleville 12-2 in the first quarter, Hastings never allowed its Barry County foe to get any closer than nine points and won its Class B district opener 3622 Monday at DeltonKellogg High School. The Saxons scored the game's first 12 points before the Trojans countered with a hoop from Megan Dutcher with nine seconds to play in the first quarter. Hastings then proceeded to cushion its margin, leading at intermission 23-9 and after three quarters 2916. "We converted on our good looks and were very patient," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh explained. "We gave them basically one opportunity (defensively)." But in the fourth quarter, Middleville did make its run. With seven minutes to play, Erin Robertson sank a jumper to put the Trojans within 11 points (29-18) and at 6:18 Erin Palmer made good on two free throw attempts that cut the deficit to a single digit (2920). Middleville (which closes out the 2000 season at 4-13) kept the margin at nine (3122) when Andrea Bouma popped a jumper at the 5:49 mark. Hastings, however, closed From previous page Their team had a record of 8-4 ending their season defeating a tough Hamil­ ton team. Jessica Flaska led in scoring for every game. Flaska and Kelly Funk were the leading rebound­ ers. Leading in steals were Holly Smith, Robbi Blain, Jill Funk and Flaska. Flaska also was among the assist leaders along with Erin Baragar, Robbi Blain and Nikki Weidmann. Coach Nina Cowham says that the name "B" team doesn't reflect on the quality of play showed by her seventh grade girls. "The team worked hard every practice and game." out the game by scoring the final five points. A big Saxon basket came with 1:03 remaining when Angle Eggers nailed a trifecta, kissing it off the glass, to make it 34-22. "I don't think that they had it -closer than nine," Laubaugh said of his team's ability to keep its cushion. "We talked about it in the lockerrrom (at half) that they had to come out and give it all they had." Middleville coach Marcy Uyl said her team may have inched closer than nine points if they would have done things a bit differently. "We had it down to nine a couple of times, but we stayed in a zone too long and that was my fault. We should have gone to a manto-man earlier." Uyl said her team did a "decent job of rebounding" but felt that Martisius did effect some of her team's shots on the offensive end. Eggers led the balanced Hastings' scoring attack with 11 points. Katie Noteboom added 8 markers, all in the first two quarters. For Middleville, Erin Robertson led her squad with 11 points, six coming in the second quarter. Robertson also came up big on the defensive side of the floor. At times, the 5-10 senior was asked to guard the 6-2 center from Hastings, junior Kate Martisius, and she responded to the challenge. "Erin Robertson played strong for us; it was one of her best games all year," stated Uyl. Hastings, like Robertson, also was stingy with its defense. Laubaugh said his team looked similar to the squad that enjoyed its winning moments earlier in the season. "It was a tremendous defensive effort," Laubaugh said. "They looked more like the team in the first half... they were strong defensively. Every girl that stepped in there was into it." Uyl was impressed with the efforts of 5-8 junior See Lady Trojans, pg. 18 Erin Palmer (42) looks to make a dish outside to a Lady Trojan teammate during the post-season matchup versus the Lady Saxons. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR By: Wiltse’s Inc. 616-698-7375 Middleville's Erin Robertson (34) takes it up strong against Hastings' Kate Martisius (44) at the Delton district. 5520 68th St., 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE corner of 68th and Broadmoor) Steering & Suspension • Mufflers Shocks <& Struts • lune-ups West Vermont Castings 21” Oak Split Combination L.P. Gas Logs now Save $1OO $299insta,iati°n See our selection of wood and gas stoves and inserts ~ 795-3536 ~ 401 S. Broadway, (M-37) Middleville Adjoining Village Auto Sales �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. MI^November 21, 2000 Caledonia’s hoop season ends with district defeat The third time was no charm for Caledonia's Sweet Ladies Friday night in a 3230 Class B district final loss to O-K Gold Conference foe South Christian at South. Caledonia, which finishes the season at 15-8, lost to the Sailors twice by four and 19 points during the regular season. But Friday Caledonia had its chances before a basket by Jamie Skinners with 48 seconds remaining gave South its game-winning points. The Sailors opened regional play Monday against Newaygo. Neither team had an easy time putting the ball in the basket Friday and neither team led at any point in the >:..v First Time Hunting A Success... Becca Jacques, a ninth grader at Caledonia High School, bagged this rooster recently during her first pheasant hunt. She received a little assistance from her sister's black lab, Tank. (Photo provided) Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 game by more than five points. South led by two points (18-16) at intermission and one (24-23) after three quarters. Caledonia went up 25-24 on a basket by Hannah Cooley with seven minutes to play in the fourth quarter, but South went ahead 26-25 on a lay-up by Linda Hellman and never lost the advantage after that. From the field, the Sweet Ladies hit just 10-of-36 attempts and missed 8-of-16 free throws during the four quarters. Stacey Jenema led Caledonia with 10 points. Hellman tallied 8 for the Sailors. Caledonia grad wins honors at Valparaiso BENDER Sarah Engelbert of Caledonia is among student athletes at Valparaiso University who achieved a 3.0 grade point average or better during spring semes­ ter. Fifty percent of Valpo’s athletes arc in this group. Engelbert, who played on the tennis team, is majoring in marketing in the College AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 SNOW SEASON IS HERE! ___ AWE YOU READY? 00 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton Silverado LS 4x4 Reg cab long box, 9,000 miles 96 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4 Door 4x4 56,000 miles. *23,500 97 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4 Door of Business Administration. She is the daughter of Doug and Nancy Engelbert, and is a graduate of Caledonia High School. Valparaiso University is an independent comprehen­ sive Lutheran university that enrolls 3,600 students on its campus 55 miles southeast of Chicago. Correction: Caledonia Charter Township Clerk Pat Sny­ der received a total of 3,983 votes at the Nov. 7 election, giving her the leading number of votes for the incoming board. The total of 3,883 votes was incorrectly reported in the Sun and News Nov. 14. Bryan Harrison received 3,948 winning votes for supervisor, Jill Cardwell received 3,567 votes for treasurer. In the township trustee lineup, Larry Stauffer was given 3,691 votes, Bill Bravata received 3,545 Richard Robertson took 3,519 and Wally Bujak garnered 3,459. Middleville's Andrea Bouma (24) dribbles into a corner as a group of Hastings defenders surround her. Lady Trojans, from page 17 Ashley Carter and 5-7 junior Andrea Bouma. The game’s final outcome was helped by Hastings' 120 start. Uyl said the "shots were there" early but attributed the slow start to "first quarter jitters" with her team possibly "being a bit nervous." The two teams played during the regular season on Sept. 7 and Hastings came away with a 48-30 triumph. Uyl credited her seniors Sara Williams, Stephanie Bell, Erin Robertson and Erin Palmer for their determination. "I just want to give credit to our seniors," Uyl said. "We had a lot of ups and downs, but they never got upset and kept us focused." HASTINGS MIDDLEVILLE 22 Saxons 12 11 6 7=36 Trojans 2 7 7 6=22 Hastings: Liz Nida 2 0I 4, Laura Dipcrt 2 2-3 6. Molly Alderson 2 0-0 4. Katie Noteboom 4 0-2 8, . Angie Eggers 4 (I) 2-2 11, Kate Martisius I 1-2 3. Totals: FG 15 (I) FT 510=36 Middleville: Megan Dutcher I 0-0 2, Andrea Bouma 2 2-3 5, Erin Robertson 5 1-2 II, Erin Palmer 0 3-10 3. Totals: FG 8, FT 615=22. 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Caledonia advances to district final Led by Kelley Jackson's 27 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, Caledonia's basketball team gained a spot in the Class B district championship at South Christian High School with a 68-59 win over Wyoming Park Wednesday, Nov. 15. The Sweet Ladies also received 14 points from Julie Slot, 12 points and 6 rebounds from Hannah Cooley and 8 points and 8 rebounds from Lindsay Walter. The tryout fee is S12 and covers the insurance. To participate, you can not have turned 15 prior to Dec. 31, 2000. This is the second season for the Westside Cagers organization. Teams for 11U, 12U and 14U are being selected during December. For more information, call JoAnne Desy at 8916989 before Dec. 3. Automotive Bl AC K 1998 GRAND Am GT: 1 owner, excellent con­ dition inside it out. Power everything, sunroof & CD player. Grey interior, 86,000 miles, $9,795. (616)891-7874 FOR SALE: 1995 Pontiac Transport mini van. High­ way miles, frwd, loaded, clean, $4900. 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The board adopted resolu­ tions to set the public hear­ ing that will put a timetable in place to start a process that could take until 2002 to complete construction to the point where customers could be connected. Any delay in the process was felt to be detrimental to the township and to potential users of the needed utilities. Creating a utility district takes a long time and the re­ tiring board, which has a history and knowledge of the process, did not want to delay the long-term process by waiting for the incoming board to catch up on the details. Details of the timetable and any needed changes would need to be made understandable for the new board. The proposed special as­ sessment service district would be located near the M-6/M-37 interchange. This would begin the process for putting utilities in place in an area where a great deal of commercial and light indus­ trial building is expected, and zoned for, and where pressure to develop is ex­ pected in tandem with com­ pletion of the interchange. The first public hearings on the resolutions are tenta­ tively planned for Jan. 10, 2001. The project details will be reviewed at that time. The purpose would be to review preliminary plans of the district, and discuss estimated costs for those in the district. The second public hear­ ing, which would set up two special assessment dis­ tricts and address the actual special assessments, would soon follow. Affected property owners rade in Caledonia will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Several local groups and organizations usually take part every year, which takes The annual Santa Parade will be held Saturday morning, Dec. 9. Santa and reindeer arrived one year in a horsedrawn carriage due to a shortage of snow. said an advisory written sur­ vey had been mailed to landowners in the area, who had overwhelmingly re­ See sewer, water dstricts, pg. 14 Caledonia AMBUCS donate to young burn unit survivors A group of young burn unit survivors line up below a fire truck, one of many from fire departments in the area which participate in fund-raising for the survivors, and in which the young people are escorted to camping events near Mattawan in August. Caledonia holiday parade is Dec. 9 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The annual Christmas pa­ can post their objections, if there are any. Assessments would be based on a peracreage basis for users of the services. Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson advance notice to get ready. Organizer Bill Neil would like people to remember the date of the parade and make time to plan ahead. Farm teams of horses and wagons, and individuals who own company trucks or antique cars are planning to join in. What is not known are what creative floats may yet appear in this year’s pa­ rade. The parade offers an op­ portunity for businesses to be visible :n a new and dif­ ferent way. There is no cost to enter. The float can be as elaborate as the sponsor chooses. Parade participants will gather at the Community Resource Building at the end of Main Street at 10 a m. The parade will pass down Main Street, and circle around and end back at the place of beginning. For more information and to help Neil know what to plan for, call him at 2626635 or 891-0207 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia AMBUCS chapter has donated $1,500 to fund-raisers from south­ ern Kent County toward their year-round, area-wide effort to help young adult burn unit survivors go to the Winter 2000 and Summer 2001 sessions of the Great Lakes Bum Camp near Mattawan. Nick Unger, heading up the drive, said $3,650 has been raised so far this year for the campers. Unger now is completing a 15-minute commemora­ tive video highlighting most of the Burn Center Initiatives fund-raising ef­ forts by volunteers in Kent, Ottawa and Allegan coun ties. The video will be used during fund-raising efforts late this year and into 2001. AMBUCS is an interna­ tional business service club that helps create indepen­ dence and opportunities for people with disabilities. The second Caledonia AMBUCS donation this year is the re­ sult of a successful 11th an­ nual Charity Golf Classic Aug. 11 at Saskatoon in Alto. In April the Caledonia AMBUCS donated another $1,000 as a result of 1999 See AMBUCS donation, pg. 2 In This Issue... • Village Players to do ‘The Perfect Gift’ Dec. 2 • Former assessor says land division act can slow sprawl • Use of open space may bring more profit to developers • Thomappie planners table gravel pit, rezoning requests �fiimiN—■ 2000 Page 2/The Sun and News. M Broadcasting whiz wins Caledonia’s DAR award by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia High School senior Jenna Bennett has been selected by faculty members for the Daughters of the American Revolu­ tion (DAR) award. The award is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizen­ ship. Various character traits arc mentioned as a basis for picking a DAR candidate, including per­ sonal skills, leadership, organization, trustworthi­ ness, responsibility, matu­ rity, personality, patrio­ tism, community service and more. Only one senior student per high school per year may be picked. She will receive a Good Citizen's pin, certificate and wallet card. "I am honored to have teachers and people I re­ spect choose me for this award," Bennett com­ mented. The honor will give her a chance to compete for a nation-wide DAR scholar­ ship, through which sev­ eral students across the country will be awarded similar amounts, Bennett said. Counselor Dave Wesorick said many students have other options, and the competition is such that they note the honor in ap­ plying for other opportuni­ ties, but do not try to qual­ ify for the scholarship it­ self. Bennett, however, will try, she said. "I am very honored to be given this opportunity," she said. She said she be­ lieves candidates are cho­ sen from an application outlining background in­ formation about her, two letters of recommendation, such as an endorsement by Wesorick, and an essay she would write, probably on a topic such as citizen­ ship. Each part represents 50 percent of the score. State winners receive a cash award for at least $250. The national winner will be invited to Wash­ ington D.C. to attend the DAR Continental Congress, and be awarded a $3,000 scholarship. The national second place winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The Jenna Bennett third place winner will re­ ceive a $750 scholarship. Six geographic winners will be awarded $500 each. Because it is a national competition, Bennett said, "Its hard to get, but its worth a try." Bennett was selected for the Hugh O'Brien Leader­ ship Training (HOBY) award two years ago when she was a sophomore. Bennett plans to go into Main Attraction pSiSI Salon & Day Spa Get your Holiday look and your Christmas Gift shopping done in one stop! * &Gift Certificates Products are ’4 great stocking stutters. } Friday, December 7, celebrate 5 years f\ *41 of serving the community with us! Off all Gift Certificates JF ugjr plus refreshments Vi alk-ins \\ elcome Gift Certificates Available! 75 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia. Ml 49316 ((»I <»)»«> I-IIAI II (4247) Hours: M 9-6; Tu. 9-6; \\ 12-S; Th. 12-8; F 9-6; S 9-3 broadcast journalism, and already has a number of broadcasting experiences on her resume, beginning at an early age. At age nine or ten she was a re­ porter on the Bozo show on TV 13 where she re­ ported on various topics sporadically over a year, along with other young­ sters, sometimes together and sometimes alone. At one point in the fourth and fifth grade, a group in the area who formed a children’s mu­ seum concept, also pub­ lished a quarterly called "Our Children's Maga­ zine," for which Bennett reported with a staff of 20 students writing such arti­ cles, reviews and features. In sixth grade, she wrote to Catherine Beherendt, who worked for WZZM, and was on the air with Beherendt once at age 12, for her first anchoring ex­ perience. In middle school at age 14, as an eighth­ grader, she repeated this experience, going with Beherendt as her surrogate daughter to do a story on "Take your daughter to work day." They traveled to different businesses where mothers had taken their daughters. Bennett moved to Cale­ donia in her freshman year. She went on three different job shadowing experiences related to a journalism ca­ reer, two as a freshman and one as a junior. She shadowed reporter Lisa Ann Williamson at the Grand Rapids Press, on an education story. Ben­ nett said Williamson has been a writing mentor. She spoke to people who hire reporters and tried to learn which reporting and writ­ ing skills she most needed to learn. Bennett said she always liked broadcasting, but didn't decide on it over newswriting as her career goal until her sophomore year. During her junior year Interim last February, Bennett spent time both at the Grand Rapids Press and at WZZM with morn- Christopher J. Hier, General Dentistry for Children & Adults ~ New Patients Welcome ci relaxed and AMBUCS donate, from front page fund-raising efforts. More than $25,000 was raised this year by a coali­ tion of West Michigan sup­ porters. That money went to help local campers, long term rehabilitation efforts at Spectrum East Regional Burn Center known as the Come Back Kids and a Survivors Sunday get-to­ gether at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. The highlight of this year’s ef­ forts came last August when summer campers were driven from Grand Rapids to Mattawan in a mile long procession of antique autos and 55 fire trucks. In 2001, the coalition of the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society, West Michigan Car Clubs, and firefighters hopes to provide assistance for a winter weekend camp, a Run for Smiles by Ottawa County Firefighters, the fifth annual Benefit Car , Show and Auction at Old Kent Park, manning phones during the Children's Miracle Network Telethon, a raffle fund-raiser at Old Kent Park, and send­ ing children and young adult burn unity survivors from all over Michigan to sum­ mer camp. Gift Certificate Sale FREE $ ADDED Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Riylit on the way to or from work) Quality dchtal care tn She went along on a story about a series of el­ derly attacks in the Muskegon area. She also was in on the editing. After the project was completed, Bennett repeated the pro­ cess. "They let me ask ques­ tions of the Muskegon po­ lice chief - and of the neighborhood association representative for the story, although it was not aired," she said. "It taught me a lot." This resulted in her first story for a resume tape. She has also accompa­ nied these reporters on other assignments, such as the opening of the Grand Valley campus in Grand Rapids in August and to cover the bond vote in Forest Hills schools. She said all these expe­ riences have been very in­ teresting, and the variety has given her some expe­ rience in commercial, ed­ ucational, political and crime reporting. She is taking advance placement English and writing for TV in high school classes. Bennett said she loves this field and her major goal is to be on a network news program one day. She intends to pursue a major in broadcast journal­ ism in college. She has al­ ready been accepted at Central Michigan Univer­ sity and Michigan State University, but has yet to choose after all the col­ leges have responded. A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry ^gommunity Foundation or call 945-0526. 616-891*1240 4 ing reporter Kimberly Eas­ ton. They did a story on the S-curve. and talked to the construction crew and she interviewed Ari Adler with MDOT in connection with the story. This summer, she took an independent study in­ ternship at FOX 17 WXMI. She worked in creative services, on "Kids Clubs" with Miranda covering kids' events and learned about organizing commu­ nity events. Bennett also went on several commer­ cial shoots, and in August, helped produce a commer­ cial, for which she wrote the script, produced and directed the shoot, for "Family Friendly Schools," a public service announcement that was aired on FOX. Bennett said she did a lot of voice-overs in com­ mercials, so her voice was broadcast, though she was not in the shots. She went with reporters and logged tapes recording what was on the footage and what was to be used. She spoke with anchors and reporters, asking ques­ tions about their own background experiences. One anchor let her sit next to him when he reported, so she could get the feel of reading a prompter, and experiencing the details of performing that role. She worked on several kinds of stories with re­ porters Lisa Nedoff and Amy Turner. "They have been very helpful," Ben­ nett said. Stop in for details! onle �The Sun and News. MKMIevtlle, MI.'November 28. 2000/Page 3 Caledonia Girl Scouts earn Foods, Fiber, Farming badges Cutting up apples, Renee LaFountain, Anna Musclow, Brianna Swartz, Amber Postema and Kaitlin Fish, all pitch in to make applesauce. Sarah DeVries, Hannah Otzman, Ayla Lehmann, Randi Wilcox, Briana Ulrich, and Laura Kraft stamp fabrics, one emphasis in the day-long work activity by girls in Troop 639. Members of Girl Scout Troop 639, along with stu­ dents from various Caledonia area schools, learned new skills toward earning their Foods, Fibers and Farming badge in a re­ cent one day-long activity. The scouts made and canned applesauce. The girls also learned to stencil and ADA-LOWELL 5 N 61 TAI ATI Mil m ir iiim iiii MOflUXt COMFOHT Of OUR _ fit MOT ROCKMC CHAIR stamp a design onto mate­ rial. Working with Jeff Kraft, they earned their Car Care badge. Some of the require­ ments were checking differ­ ent fluid levels on a vehicle, changing a tire, checking tire pressure and changing the oil. April Kraft, a Senior Girl Changing a tire is easier with several girls to help. Samantha Clausen and Sarah Quist roll this tire aw&y from its left front lo­ cation. Scout and a member of a Girl Scout special interest group called Carabiners, taught the girls beginning backpacking skills. They made their own first aid kits, checked out the variety Middleville Lions to present Christmas parade Dec. 2 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Lions will present an annual tra­ dition Saturday, Dec. 2, as the Christmas parade steps off down the newly refur­ bished Main Street. Lineup will be at 12:30 in the back parking lot be­ hind the McFall gymna­ sium The Lions members invite local residents and groups to participate in the parade. There is a new and fun band scheduled to par­ ticipate and Miss Mid­ dleville will lead off the festivities. The parade ends at the Middleville Methodist Church parking lot, where Santa will wait to share secrets with local children. After the parade the Vil­ lage Players will present their annual Christmas play. Admission is the dona­ tion of a non-perishable food for the food pantry. of items used in backpack­ ing, such as clothing, boots, food, and a backpack­ ing stove, and they learned to purify their own water and set up a tent. Troop 639 has 34 girls from Caledonia, Dutton, Emmons Lake and Kettle Lake elementary schools, as well as from Caledonia Middle School. The contact person is Gayle Kraft, at 891-1802. Learning the basics of car maintenance, Brittney Banning, Rachel La Fountain, Brittany Geldersma, Christina Roosien, Kristi Page, Jaime Lightfoot and Emily Wolthuis check fluid lev­ els under the hood. MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Millerh™^ REAL ESTATE Debbie Erway_ _____ 623-8357 12800 W. 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BROKf.R A SALES MGR. 795-7272 MLS 2 baths and 10 acres with 4 available splits Caledonia Library plans Holiday Bear Storytime Dec. 7 SHOWS GOOD 1174-1130 O HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS PG) 12 25.2 35.4 45 7 00.9 1 0102 DALMATIANS |G) 1 10. 3:15. 5.20. 7 30 9 35 O RUGRATS IN PARIS G) O THE 6TH DAY (PG 13) 1:30. 400. 6 45.9 25 LITTLE NICKY (PG-13) 1:15.310.505 7.10. 910 CHARLIE’S ANGELS .PG-13) 955 COUPON A Holiday Bears Story­ time for children ages 6 and under will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Caledonia Library 240 Emmons St. The event is sponsored by Kent District Library Children are invited to bring their own special teddy bear along as they en­ joy holiday stones and make a bear ornament to take home. Registration is required. Please call 891-1502. 4. PRICE REDUCED. CALEDONIA TWP.! Lo­ cated just north of Caledonia on over 3 acres this home features 5 bedrooms 3 baths, ap­ pro* 2,200 sq ft. of finished Irving area, main floor laundry, hardwood floors central air and a 28 ft above ground pool Call Larry AMerd.......................................... $214,900 5.SE OF MIDDLEVILLE. 2 budding sites that have been perked and surveyed Cail Larry Hayes foT\ more mkxmabon . $34,900 each J (”> MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS. 1 74 acres approved lor we: i septic and doublewides are welcomed <Ca»Kay $27,900 J FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 28, 2000 Local churches plan services for holidays by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Churches in the area are making sure that local res­ idents keep the coming holidays both fun and sa­ cred. Special services and events are planned for children, families and the community. churches begin with Advent candle lighting services and choirs working on special music for the Christmas season. Other churches have planned theatrical events or children's services with a more contemporary flavor. Each week this listing will include events in the coming week submitted by churches. Information can be sent via fax to Patricia Johns at 945-5192. Infor­ mation should include the name and address of the church. Some of the traditional MiddlevilleCaledonia Area Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine Street, Caledonia 8918669: Sunday, Dec. 3, Middleville United Methodist church Bell Choir concert at 6 p.m. Re­ freshments. Call945-9554for Sun & News ACTIDN-Ms! Leighton United Methodist Church, 4180 Second Street, Caledonia, 891-8028: Hanging of the Greens, Saturday. Dec. 2 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 908 Main St., Middleville, 795-2391: Shepherd's Story preschool storytime for children ages 2-5, Nov. 30 9 a m. Middleville United Methodist Church, 111 Church Street, Middleville, 795-9266: Cookie Walk and Grens Sale. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Program, 26, Christmas mural by Ruth Gee completed by Dec 3, "Wise Men STILL seek Him." Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings, 945-9414. Wednesday. Dec. 6, Puppet Praise Ministry. "The Donkey's Big Trip at 7 p.m. Educational activities for children through grade 5 following Puppet Praise. Hastings Free Methodist Church. 301 E. State Road. 945-9121: Dec. 3. 6 p.m., Sing’N Share Christmas Musical Presentation followed by the Sunday School Open house and cookie fellowship at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. Redeemer Covenant Church, 6951 Hanna Lake Ave., Caledonia, 698-8001: "The Christmas Post" performed on Dec. 1 and 2 at 7 PM and Dec. 3 at 6 p.m., music and drama that evokes the magical world of a Norman Rockwell painting. Call 698-8001 for tickets Hastings Area First Baptist Church, 309 East Woodlawn, Hastings, 948-8004: Reservations taken for the Journey of Hope Dessert. Theater performances on Dec. 8,9 and 10; beginning on Nov. THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH _____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY Preaching the Living \X'oniServing The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a in (Jr. Church 04 Nursery available ) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary’ 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Liting H>rd Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9:30 a m. 10:45 a.m . .6:00 p.m Family Night 6:30 p.m 7240 68lh Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M M U II I I I CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings .................... 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Crou Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Bourna, Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www brlghtside org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Worship; 11:00 AM Chr Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed Family Night . Pastor Paul M. Hillman "We are changed Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 908 W. Main Streel (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................... 9:30 am. Sunday School......................... 11 00 a m. Aduk Bible Class..................... 11:00 a m. Ret'. E. Anthony Sikora 792-2889 Church: (616) 795-2391 CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “.4 Church with a canng heart for our community and the world Sundav Worship 930am & 6 00pm (Child & Adult) (During the School Yew) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Lynelle Sped. iouth Leader At tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Nov. 26 - 24th Sunday after Pentecost Celebration of Christ the King Psalm 32:1-12; John 18:33-38. Sermon Topic: “W/rnr Is Truth'?" love!” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday Morning Mass: 9 30 a.m. CALEDONIA by God 's GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6 pm. 9255 84th Street. Alto Ml 49302 Ow mtk east of Whitneyville Rd Rrv P Adams Pkow 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHL RCH I22OO Wes M I"*? Higfmav tCtoef Norwto Road) Wjxtmd. Mi 4934S • ’♦S-TSO? Meeting you. your friends, and your family - right where you re at - through Refcvam Messages Worship Sen ice ............................. 10:30 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev Norman Kohns 610-891-8167 Quakty Child Care and ’Yograms COMMUNITY church CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Musk- Sunday School 9.45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 u.m Sunday Evening Service........................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45 p in. Word of Life Clubs................................................. 6:45p.m. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. A 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. G>ntemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 pin Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0.191 www lakesidecommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday RAYTOWXSF.XD.P«<» XOR.MAX KXOKK Chnslun Eduotion IhrtW 891-8028 • e-mail: leightonOLserv.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 9 45 a m Praise Singing 10:50 am Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 pm Pastor James Dodds 616-5)8-8557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia. Ml (Missouri Synod) 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 UCfje ®lii tKime JHetljolnst QEIjurrt) 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School .10:00 am. Morning Worship...*! 1:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...? 00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 86&B437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children s Worship and Nursery 9 45 a m Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving \our Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616 891-8119 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Rom 12: ID Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gertie • Pastor David Ziehr Office 891-8688 • Church 891-98'8 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship MKKflevme Sunday School Middleville Mornrig Worship 9:30 am. 9 45 a m 11:00 am Rev Lee Zach man Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whrtneyvrte Ave at 84m St •891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord " Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 930 a m Sunday Mornng Woahp 10 30 a m Meenng at chapel on Whtneyv*e Ave Sunday Evenng Afcxsrup 600pm Wea Midweek Prayer & Bole Study J 00 p m Qev Thomas Skiys. Pastor �The Sun and News, MiddleviHe, Ml/November 28, 2000/Page 5 Presentation to follow Middleville parade Village Players to do ‘The Perfect Gift’ by Patricia Johns Gortons to observe golden wedding anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed on Saturday, December 2nd by Keith and Helen Gorton (Gardner). The occasion was celebrated by a trip to England in addition to an open house. The Gortons' children are Stephen and Jill Zoet, Thad and Kristi Temple, Robert and Nancy Koning, and Todd and Paula Van Duine. The couple also have 12 grandchil­ dren Engagements Staff Writer "The Perfect Gift," a new play written by Vil­ lage Players Darlene Schellinger, Dick Reyff and John Pellegrine, will be performed Saturday for the first time as the annual holiday production follow­ ing the Lions Christmas Parade. Directed by Reyff and Jean Lavish, the play will be performed in the United Methodist Church sanctu­ ary at around 1:45 p.m. The play blends Christmas scripture, familiar carols and a few busy shoppers. The cast includes Colleen Cox, Mike Bre­ mer, Claudia Coffman, Mary Fairchild, John Bre­ mer and Julie Coon. The cost of admission is any non-perishable food item for the Community Food Bank to distribute to area families. This annual play is the highlight for many area residents. Almost as many people look forward to the play as to the visit of St. Nicholas. Rider-Totten Shear-Martin Julie Marie Shear and John Travis Martin will ex­ change wedding vows on Dec. 30. 2000. They are the children of John and Joan Shear of Mid­ dleville, and Mike and Char­ lotte Martin of Clive, Iowa. The bnde-to-be is a 1995 graduate of Thomapple Kel­ logg High School, and a 1998 graduate of Grand Rapids Community College, with a degree in business ad­ ministration. She is em­ ployed at Foremost Ins Group. The future groom is a 1992 graduate of Rochester High School in Indiana, and a 1996 graduate of Indiana Slate University, with a de­ gree in Safety Management. He is employed at Gainey Transportation Services. The couple will reside in Grand Rapids The Village Players also will perform "The Perfect Gift" for residents of Carveth Village and Lin­ coln Meadows. » MAXINE BAKER'S h 180th Birthday Open House at Little Lambs set ‘Kids’ Night Out’ for Dec. 2 Little Lambs Preschool will sponsor a “Kids’ Night Out” (or parents’ night out) Saturday, Dec. 2. The parent-cooperative Christian pre-school is locat­ ed in the downstairs of the Christian Reformed Church on the comer of M-37 and 100th Street in Caledonia. Children ages 3 to 10 (and potty trained) are invited to participate in an evening of Senior citizens' holiday luncheon set for Dec. 8 Frank and Linda Rider of Middleville announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter.'Angela Mane to Jeremy Aaron Totten, son of Ron Totten of Yankee Springs Twp. and Laurie Totten of Middleville. The bnde-to-be is a gradu­ ate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. She now at­ tends Michigan State Uni­ versity. The groom-elect also graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School. A Dec. 16. 2000 wedding is planned The cast of "The Perfect Gift" cant wait to share this year’s Village Players Christmas play with local residents following the holiday parade Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Pictured (in front) are Dick Reyff and Mike Bremer, (sitting) Mary Fairchild, Julie Coon, Colleen Cox and Darlene Schellinger, and (standing) John Bremer and Claudia Coffman. The deadline to reserve a place at the Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon, sponsored by Thornapple Kellogg Schools is Dec. 4. The luncheon will be held at noon Friday, Dec. 8, at the MiddleVilla Restaurant. Senior citizens living in the Thornapple Kellogg School District are invited to a festive holiday lun­ cheon in the Meadows Banquet Room. Parking al the rear of the restaurant allows for easy access to the banquet room. The Thomapple Kellogg Honors Choir will perform seasonal music following the luncheon Resenaliens are required. Call the Community Education office at 7953397 by Dec 4. Seniors should leave their name and telephone number when making the reserva­ tion in case the luncheon is canceled due io inclement weather crafts, games, movies, pizza and snacks. The activities will begin at 6 p.m. and last until 10. Volunteers workers include middle school and high school students who are earning points for various clubs such as band and National Honors Society. A few more volunteer students who wish to earn communi­ ty points are being sought. Pre-registration is required for the Kids Night Out. The cost for Little Lambs Preschool members is $13 for the first children and $10 for siblings. The cost for Little Lambs Preschool non-members is $15. Cider Mill Village Mobile Home Community Room, off Grand Rapids St. in Middleville on December 3, 2-5 p.m. No gifts, please THE CHRISTMAS POST Come and “...a Norman Rockwell painting come to life!” .sit around “■ You and your family and friends are invited to come to Redeemer Covenant Church to e share in the M ja aa IL message of TH,t WK* CHRISTMAS POST. „ munching homemade cookies and sipping hot cocoa while enjoying the music and drama. December 1- 7:00 pm December 2- 7:00 pm December 3- 6:00 pm Redeemer Covenant Church • 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue Call 616-698-8001 for tickets —$3 each or $10 per family Julie Coso Norman Jan Otto Caledonia Resident Middleville Rewdenl Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc. (616) 554-5700 (800) 926-3807 BFS1 www. broadmoorfinanc ial. com 4595 Broadmoor SE. Suite 236; Grand Rapids �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml November 28. 2000 TK High School honor roll announced 12th Grade High Honors (3.7 and Above) - Stephanie Bell. Lisa Belson. Andrea Berkimer, Adam Blain, Amy Boom. Daniel Brinks, Jason Ciluffo. Eric Cuneo, Stephen Czamowski. Lind­ sey Deboode, Amber Demaagd, Jason Doyle, Nicholas Drogowski, Breanne Dutcher. Erika Enyart, Danielle Erway, Angela Feenstra, Mark Fliearman, Bethany Forbes, Jeffrey Forbes, Valerie Foster, Jen­ nifer Giar, Chad Gromko, Ashley Gustinis, Aleshia Haselden, Rebecca Higgins, Jason Holzhausen, Michael Hopkins, Danielle Hoskins, Samantha Jeffery, Holly Jenkins, Garrett JonkerSlayton, Lori Kooiman, Carrie Labine, Adam Lucas. Mateus Macedo. Johnny Mancuso. Kevin McClure. Kyle McKeown. Jennifer Meyer. Amy Miller. Matthew Newmyer. Daniel Parker. Anneliese Patterson. Curt Postema, Kyle Preslar. Ashley Reaser. Emily Rec­ tor. Katie Richter. Erin Robertson. Jessica Rose. John Schilthroat, Kristi Schultz, Katie Schultz. Megan Shaff, Jennifer Sher­ man. Tamia Smith, Court­ ney Smith, Jessica Strait, Mark Thompson. Samantha Vandersloot, Teresa Venton, Jennifer Verkerke, Casey Warner, Deann Weeks, Rachel Wert, Sara Williams, Jacob Williams, Gary Win­ chester, Andrea Zoet. Honor Students (3.53.699) - Danielle Altermann, Abigail Brewer, Need some extra cash? Got something to sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 for Sun and News ACTION-Ads! Michelle Cargill. Tara Chambers. Sunshine Curths. Lana Goodin. Michael Hart. Jonathan Hodgson. Ryan Labine. Jessica McMurray. Shaina McPhetndge. Kris­ ten Minor. Darci Owen. Erin Palmer, Shannon Pierce. Jessica Price, Warren Prostko. Kristy Ridderikhoff, Jody Siebesma. Katherine Thompson. Susan Vandefifer, Julie Vantil, Travis Wenger. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.499) - Jamie Allen, Eric Aten. Daniel Bahruth. Jennifer Benedict, Charles Boswell, Nichole Byars, Russell Craven. Candice Cree. Sarah Decker, Jessica Decker, John Dombrowski, Erin Holmes, Aaron LaLone Jay Lantinga. Christina Lee, Michael Mugridge. Heather Nink. Amanda Parks, David Patterson, Robert Rector, Becky Reed, Nathan Ritsema, William Romph, Juan Ruiz, Jean Marie Scheib, Jacquelyn Schumaker, Amanda Seaman, Zia Shook, Daniel Stade, Timo­ thy Suwyn, John Sweeney, Tisha Turcott, Brandon VanHouten, Amber VanOver(Chad) beek, Robert VanSpronsen, Ross Voogd, Shelby Joshua Willett, WisWilliams, Robert niewski. 11th Grade High Honors Stuart Aspinall, Michael Beuschel, Barbara Blain, Amanda Have you done your homework on the rising cost of College? The best way to ensure that you will be able to afford ever-increasing college tuition costs is to start your college savings plan today. Caledonia Community Schools invites you to attend an informational seminar on: College Cost Planning Thursday, November 30th, 2000 6:30pm - 8:00pm Caledonia Middle School Cafeteria Caledonia, Michigan Come learn about: The 529 Savings Plan The 529 Prepaid Plan Custodial Accounts under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act Education IRA College Calc Seminar Host: Drew McFadden Investment Representative Edward Jones Investments 9185 Cherry Valley Rd.. Caledonia. Ml Guest Speaker: Andrew Moscardim Vice President/Regional Manager - Putnam Investments If you plan on attending please RSVP to the Caledonia Community Schools office at 891 -8117 Or call Dre* McFadden at Edward Jones Investments 891-1173 This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities Such an offering is only made by the prospectus, w hich will be asailable at the seminar Boot, Andrea Bouma. Jen­ nifer Bowman. Michelle Bronsink. Jeremy Chavis. Rebecca Cobb, Miranda Covey. Ashley Crisher. Lindsey Delille, David DeDominvormer. Enrique “ Dood. guez. Christine Pamela Amanda Flora, Harthy. Foote. Samantha Amy Herring. Rachel Holwerda, Andrew Kalee. Rachel Kennicott, Sarah Koval. Amanda Kowalczyk, Alexandra Longstreet, Peter Mathias. Grant McAdams. Benjamin McDuffee, Lisa Moorhouse, Renae Otto. Heidi Porter, Mark Price, Jennifer Punt. Matthew Raetz, Laura Runals. Kevin Schmitz, Julie Schumaker. Benjamin Sevald. Megghan Smith. Johanna Stevens, David Stuart, Brian Vanderwerp, Aimee Vanderwood. Veronika Villa, Jennifer Wasikowski, Kristen Weaver, Shannon Westmaas, Jessica Wilson. Honor Students - Jason Adgate, Aaron Alvarez, Brian Bender, Randy Bene­ dict, Brenda Bergakker, Chester Bohley, Matthew Erb, Andrea Gragg, Crystal Harrington, Kandace Heinz, Raven Holub. Sean Lenartz, Aaron Morley, Leann Pitt, Leandra Postema, Benjamin Profitt, Shawn Reil, Lucus Shuck, Jill Smith, Isaiah Thaler, Joshua Tobias, Jus­ tine Vandommelen, Rebecca Warner, Christina Wiersum. Honorable Mention Nicholas Barker, Renee Biggs, Katrina Bosma, Brenda Bowerman, Daneen Briel, Ashley Carter, Adam Chamberlin, Ashley Clark, Rachel Clark, Lindsay Dob­ son, Kevin Ehmry, Christo­ pher Finkbeiner, Samantha Grochowalski, Tiffany Gurski, Greta Gustafson, Alicia Harper, Becky Har­ vey, Krista Hatcher, Michelle Higgins, Tasha Hoekstra, Justin Hoffman, Bethany Holes, Paul Jones, Adam Justice, Brandyn Kel­ ley, Sarah Krikke, Jordan Lee, Elizabeth Longstreet, Jackilyn Mann, Paul McAdams, Eric Mena, Wendy Mickelwait, Sarah Minor, Lindsay Morri, Rachel Norton, Dominic Panza, Aaron Porritt, Melissa Quisenberry, Al­ mena Rabbers, Candice Roszell, Amanda Sager, Shanna Sanderson, Christo­ pher Sayer, Justin Shaff, Dustin Snow, Kameron Sovem, Victoria Stanton, Stephanie Stauffer, Michael Peggy Stortz. Taggart, Adam Terpstra. Andrew Timm. Matthew Timmer. Serena Treuter, Zebulan Truer. Ashley Ulberg. Stacy Vandefifer. Jasmine Vanden­ toom. Amber Vandis, Mark VanRyn. Brett Vernon. Mau­ rice Weaver. Seth Welton. Jessica Wierenga. Carolyn Woody. Brian Yeazel. 10th Grade High Honors Ryan An­ derson, Julie Ball. AshleyBai lard. Chad Baragar. Craig Batdorff. James Beckering, Chet Berkimer. An­ gela Blood, Rebecca Dufresne. Megan Dutcher, Janine Dykstra. Leanne Et­ ter, Kyle Fletke. Maryelaine Foster, Raymon Galle, Ashley Getty. Joey Guy, Christopher Howarth. Ryan Lavich, Andrea Lon­ don. David McAllister. Kyle McClure, Jamie Mc­ Cormick. W. Patrick McKe­ own, Cary Middlebush, Melissa Moorhouse. Tricia Nelson, Elise Nyland, Jen­ nifer Piccard, Robert Roush, Stephanie Simon, Latisha Smith, Jessica Stark. Roger Thompson, Zachary Tolan, Rachel VanderMeer, Lind­ sey Wisniewski, Michael Yarger, Emily Zoet. Honor Students Melissa Ainslie, Katherine Bedrick, Tim Brog. Jason Drogowski, Carolyn Ehmry, Andrew Fisher. Amanda Fisk, Samantha Fliearman, Tiffany Forbes, Cassandra Hale, Desirae Henning, Travis Higgins, Lacey Hig­ gins, Eric Holmquist, Kara Hutchens, Jennifer Jones, Jessica Jones, Joshua Kuipers, Katie Longstreets, Chelsea Matousek, Maegan McKee, Amber McMillan, Theresa Miller, Brittany Nicholson, Lacey Patterson, Sarah Romanowski, Eric Smith, Nicholas Tomson, Amanda Vandenbosch, Kevin Whittemore. Honorable Mention Ryan Admas. Kaycee Adgate. April Baker. Julie Bergakker. Sadie Bower­ man. Kelly Brinks. Ashley Bronsink. Rachel Clinton. Philip Corson. Emily Cravero. Christen Davis, Christopher Doornbos. Joshua Dryer. Maria El­ dridge. Angela Feirick. Sarah Freeman. William Huff, Jason Kuiper. Andrew Kulhanek. Amanda May­ hew. Jared McDuffee. Adam Miles. Mejeur, Tamela Courtney Miller. Nichole Nichols, Miller. Mary David Nichyolas Otto, Porter. Phillips. Emily Melisa Potts. Amber Quillan, Stuart Reinstein, Melissa Robinson, Matthew Rose Devin si.r.-.ci. iioiix Smith. Ashlie Smith, Joseph Smitter. Andrea Sy pniewski. Edwina Valdez, Justin VanSpronsen, Laura Weingartz. Melody Welton. Tyler Wenger. Kenneth Wiersum, Kaylee Wilke. 9th tirade High Honors Paul Adams. Caitlin Adams. Christina Allington, Michelle Bickford. Kirby Bremer, Christopher Camp­ bell. Brian Cuneo. Kaleigh' Depew, Mallory Dobson, Mallory Egolf. Joshua En­ yart, Carl Frey. Joseph Fromm, Patricia Fromm, Pauline Galle, Lars Gustafon, Christopher Harkness, Ldvi Harold, Jordon Hart­ ley, Alaina Haselden, Bobby Hebert, John Herring, Jus­ tine Houskamp, Sarah John­ son, Jessica Julius, Susan Kalee, Ian Karcher, Tyrol Kelley, Brett Knight, Megan McGillicuddy, Michael McKeown, Joseph Owens, Heather Punt, Emily Continued next page ’Holiday Boutique Friday, December 1 • Noon - 7 p.m. Saturday, December 2 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. V.F.W. Hall in Beautiful Downtown Middleville Beautiful and Unusual Gift and Craft Items Free Flowers of the First 25 Customers Kitchen Open During Show Hours 35 years experience y Country Town Floral &* Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 £ “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service” Specializing in Weddings MH8 A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Owners Bi" tonforo Call 891-BG46 fax: 891 -0667 °S °CcePted com?®' c'edif �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml'November 28. 2OOO/Page 7 October students of the Month named at TKMS Sixth graders chosen as October Students of the Month at TK Middle School are (from left) in the front row Abby Allison, Caitlin Chamberlin. Tuck©r Colburm and Stevie Cooper. In the middle row are Rebekah Darning, Rachel Harns. Liza Jedlowski, Steven Munjoy, and Nathan Otto, in the back row are John Price . . __ i.. tl.Arv^knr UandnnMaor snn Cody Thorington, Amber VandenMeer and Samuel Scholtens, Liam Terry, . Rebecca Winchester. Eighth Graders honored as October Students of the Month (from left) in the Iron?row, Casey Aubil. Victono Azzarella. Zachary ®er9sma. L-e'gha Blarn. Arigela Boersma and Chadwick Brice. In the middle row are Breena Bnel Megan Dahlgren Tiftanv fox Natalie Hoag, Morgan Leedy. Ashley Lintz and Todd Stewart. In the back row are Michael Mugridge. Matthew Palmer. I<'mberiy Robson. Michele VanderMeer. Patrick Weingartz. Joseph Wenger and Kevin Worthing. Seventh graders selected as October Students of the Month are (from Left) in the first row Joshua Baird, Robbi Blain, Nicholas Boonstra, Shelby Donker and Anna Enslen. In the second row are Elizabeth Erway, Jill Funk, Heidi Klunder, Daniel Lynn and Stacy Roberts. 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Marble. Joseph Joshua McMahon. Sarah Near, Gina Niemchick. Marvin Ogden, Nunez, Justin Katherine Paape. Henry Pease. Brandon Popma. Jessika Reil. Brooke Riddenkhoff. Mark Rolison, Kirbee Schaner. Jonathon Schumaker. Amber Stevens, Jessica Stortz. Richard Sypniewski. Darrin Tape. Ash­ ley VanEck, Denise Weeks. Joshua Wilkins, Ashley Young j3 Months Old Diagnosed With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (cancer of the blood) THE FAMILY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT TO V U AeU. FIGHT THIS DEVASTATING DISEASE. It will be greatly appreciated, and we thank you with all our hearts. WHERE: Dutton Fire Station 3471 - 68th Street, Dutton, Michigan WHEN: December 9, 2000 Saturday morning from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. WHY: To help Chad & Karen Hamilton Alexandria (sister) and Aubrey to defray medical costs and living expenses through this time of need. PUT OW BY: Grandparents Jim fie Sue Garbow and family members, and the Dutton Firefighters and families—to whom we are so grateful for giving their time and use of the fire station. Our families thank you so much, and we are looking forward to seeing you there for this special event. �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 28, 2000 TK students working on ‘good works Students in the Thomapple Kellogg Schools have been busy with their school work, but they also have taken time to care foi others less fortunate thar themselves. Students participated it Eighth-graders were able to practice their gift wrapping skills early as they prepared shoe boxes filled with pencils, paper, small toys and personal care items to be sent overseas. There was a good response to this year's gently used toy collection organizer Wendy Barker says. These Page Elementary students show just a few of the toys and games which were donated. Pictured (from left in the back row) are Leanne Crisher, Ben Roskam and Danielle Rodriguez, (in front) Kimberly Junglas and Jennifer Hudson. a gently used toy drive, canned food drive and gifts for children overseas. The service projects haven't ended either. The high school is planning its service week, Food ser­ vice director Greg Pope will bring his canned food drive to the high school, while Toys for Tots are be­ ing collected at the high school for distribution to Bl £0 7 OFF selected stock vinyl by Congoleum, Armstrong and Tarkett Plush, Berbers, Friezes stocked for sale Vhfsh and Berber remri bedrooms r f all runne St for doo Iwalls am 10 each et mats! $<49 /c It 1 s/f i 12x130 lections harl $ ONLY g by Bruce families in Barry County. The elementary schools also will hold canned food drives and use the experi­ ence as part of graphing. Anyone interested in learning about service pro­ jects in the schools should call the individual schools. Middle school students brought food to lunch on Fridays in November. Students also brought in canned goods to the Harvest Dance on Nov. 17. This food drive was organized by Food Service Director Greg Pope. Food will be donated to God's Kitchen in Grand Rapids. Pictured are Lindsay VandenBerg, Katelyn Smith, Greg Pope, Chanda Brice and Lindsey McKee. Your Caledonia Contact TK PTO cancels Nov. meeting WENDY ZANDSTRA REALTOR* The TK PTO cancelled the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Lee Elementary. The difficult driving consitions in the area due to the weather necesitated the change. The next scheduled PTO meeting is on January 16. Child care is provided at no cost to parents. For more information, call Cheryl McMillan at 795-7190. 891-SOLD Smith-Diamond Main Office 891-8222 8980 N. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia Ml 49316 Do you want to make your life count? Looking for clear direction? Join us for a very special service *Intt>llation> avaiUbl^mall Division of Famous Flooring 9185 Cherry Valley Avenue, in Glen Valley Retail Center. Caledonia How To Live A Purpose Driven Life December 3, 2000 10:30 AM Bri^tside Community Church meetngat (Located on M-37, one mile south of 84th Sr.) (616) 891-9000 or (616) 891-0470 Mon., Th. 10-8; Tue.. Wed.. Fri 10-5:30; Sat. 9-3 Cross Creek Charter Academy 7701 Kdamazoo Ave Casud Attire • Refreshments • Church Office �The Sun and News. Mridtevtlle, Ml/November 28. 2000/Page 9 Page, Lee schools plan Math Night for parents Rehearsing for the holidays Members of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Choir are hard at work rehearsing for holiday concerts under the direction of music teacher Mary Weaver. Middleville UMC bell choir has busy December Members of the Middleville United Methodist Church Bell Choir have a busy December schedule ahead. The bell ringers will be performing Sunday, Dec. 3, at 7.m. at the Caledo­ nia United Methodist Church, and on Monday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Reformed Church. On Dec. 10 the bell choir will begin the day with an 8:30 a m. service at Peace Reformed church and then perform at 1 p.m. at Charlton Park. The Zondervan Chapel will play host to the choir at 8 a m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or I-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week The choir then will provide seasonal music for the Parmalee United Methodist Church on Sun­ day, Dec. 17, at 9:30 p.m. On Dec. 18 the choir will perform for residents of Lincoln Meadows in Middleville. The choir ends its month of performing at the 11 a.m. service at the Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church. Caledonia student studying in Germany Sarah Engelbert of Caledonia is participating in Valparaiso University’s international study program in Reutlingen, Germany, this semester. Engelbert is a junior majoring in marketing in the College of Business Admin­ istration. She is a graduate of Caledonia High School, and is the daughter of Douglas and Nancy Engel­ bert. In addition to Reutlingen, VU international study pro­ grams arc located in Cambridge, England; Tue­ bingen, Germany; Namibia, Africa; Granada, Spain; London; Paris; Athens; Osaka, Japan, Hangzhou, China; and Puebla, Mexico. We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement For Individuals, Families and Employee Groups American Community Mutual Insurance Compans STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E. Main Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-9294 VU international study programs offers students an opportunity to broaden their knowledge and expand their experience through study, extensive travel, personal contact and daily living in a different cultural environ­ ment. Valparaiso University is an independent comprehen­ sive Lutheran university that enrolls 3,600 students on its campus located 55 miles southeast of Chicago. Teachers Brian Hanna, Marc Lester and Julie Johns hope parents gain information and confidence at this year's Math Night for parents of students in grades 2-5 at Page Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 30. Teachers at Page and Lee Elementary schools are ready to help parents flummoxed by the math homework their children are bringing home each week. There will be a special Math Answer Night Thurs­ day, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the all-purpose room at Page Elementary for parents with children in grades 2-5. Research has shown that parents who have a positive attitude toward mathematics help their children do better in school. The session will last about one hour and parents will be able to choose from different topics, including basic math facts, geometry and math games. Teachers at the Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools have provided Math Nights for the past several years and most parents have gone away from them feeling more confident than when they entered. Teachers encourage parents to bring their questions and concerns. For information about Math Night, call Lee at 795-9747 or Page at 7957944. ‘ Holiday Fabrics ' Gingher Scissors j Gift Certificates ?-------------- ——___________________________ JHfe QUESTIONS: J® I. f 1 /I 218 E State St. Hastings • 945-9673 'I ‘Z Monday Thursday 8 am 5 30 pm J P 1 day 8 am 7 pm Saturday 9 am 5 30 pm Hulst Cleaners PickAJp Station ] Emory Stouffer • office 949-8900 direct line: 974-4166 • direct fax: 974-4167 “Take a virtual tour of these homes at estouffer@greenridge.com GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. OPEN HOUSE, Sun., Dec. 3, 1-3p.m. 502 S. Hanover —Directions: State St. to Hanover south.. Nice Family Home. Home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, large kitchen & eating area. 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Ml/November 28. 2000 TK Middle School honor roll announced 6th Grade Al) A’s - Blake Berkimer, Jonathan Blocksma, Elena Gormley, Elizabeth Ket­ chum, Jacob Lcnartz, Tracy Lintz, Ashleigh Lund, David McMahon, Andrew Meads, Gunnar Meyenng, Ellen Phillips, Melissa Piets, Kathleen Potts, Samantha Reeder, Zachary Runge, Samuel Scholtens, Megan Shilton, Joel Tate, Ashley VandcrMcer, Jamie VanDongen, Nathasha Watkins, Sarah Wenger. A & B Honor Roll Amanda Allen, Abby Allison, Brent Anderson, Cody Berry, Kevin Blanker, Todd Bronsmk, Keley Brown, Mark Brown. Aman­ da Bruinsma, Renee Buck­ owing, Ashlee Bums. Caitlin Chamberlin, Elizabeth Cipponen, Alex Clemons, Tucker Colburn, Kara Com­ stock, Calynne Cooley, Stevie Cooper, Rebekah Darning, Frank Davis. Amanda Denney, Lisa DeWitt, Johanna Dugan. Brett Dulyea, Benjamin Fisher, Alayna Forester, Alyson Foster. Laura Frey, Anthony Gearheart. Kody Geerligs, Sheryl Gillhespy. David Gillig, Lee Glass, Casey Grummet. Cassandra Hall, Rachel Harris, Sam­ antha Hauschild, Heather Hawkins Jamie Hester. Michael Hoag, Justin Hochstetler, Deidre Humbarger. Corey Humphrey, Patrick Hum­ phrey. Desiree Jaworowski, Shannon Jenkins. Renee Kimbrell, Ashley Kingma, Neil LaVoie. Ashley Lewis, Michelle London. Allison Louden. Nicholas Mason, Katie McCarty, Alexa McClain, Jack McCormick, Aaron McGillicuddy, Lin­ dsey Meaney, Amanda Mor­ gan, Steven Munjoy. David Ordway. Nathan Otto, Lauren Parker, Nich­ olas Piccard, John Price, Chase Raingh, Brittanni Reidt, Nathaniel Runals, Andrew Schultz, Ashleigh Sixth grade black all A students 7 Month Certificate of Deposit 6.75* (6.85*) apy APY= annual per yield a $1,000 minimum required. Effective Nov. 1, 2000 Substantial pera«> kx ears *,rxxa wa State Bank of Caledonia 211 E. Water. Suite 100 • Kalamazoo. Ml 4900’ • (616) 381’960 62’ E. Main Sc • Caledonia. Ml • 49316 • (6161 891-8113 3205 68th Sc., S.E. • Dunon. Ml 49316 • (616) 698-633’ Orange team A and B honor roll students Schultz, Eric Scott, Brenna Sheehan, Zachary Smith, Jesse Stanton, Michelle Starr, Tamara Stevens. Cody Thorington, Cory Tietz, Daniella Torres, Andrea Truer, Valerie VanBremden, Hannah VayDyke, Erica Veneklase, Cody Wag­ ner, Zachary Warren, Levi Wenger, Alison Whitney, Marissa Wieringa, Kate Wilson, Rebecca Win­ chester, Benjamin Wolter, Christopher Zatzke. 7th Grade All A’s - Haley Babitz, Joshua Baird, Enn Baragar, Alexis Bass, Robbi Blain, Scott Blood, Kara DeLille, Chelsea Dubois, Christine Etter, Jessica Flaska, Kelly Funk, Christopher Grum­ met, Kersta Gustafson. Kathryn Hauschild, Jes­ sica Johnson, Jayne Kcnnicott, Emily Nyland, Troy Rock, Warren Schuitema, Kyla Sisson, Nicholas Stark, Jason Terpstra, Michael Texter, Katherine VanderWood, Nicole Weidmann, Benjamin Ybema, Alicia Zinn. A & B Honor Roll Garland Allison, Ashley Ayers, Jason Blain, Nicholas Boonstra, Amanda Bouwhuis, Zachary Campbell, Heather Carmer, Anthony Carpenter, Kathryn Chap­ man, Ronald Christians, Jay Cooley, Kathryn Di Matteo, All A’s - Casey Aubil, Victona Azzarella, Danielle Be 11 fuss. Garett Berkimer, Kevin Bishop, Angela Boersma, Chadwick Bncc, Chanda Brice. Alicia Buchanan, Tara Caldwell, Brandy Clark, Linsey Clark. Brynn Curtiss. Jonathon Daining, Megan Finkbeiner, Kasey Frank Kendall Gerbasi. Emily Granger. Michael Gurski, Kristina Hall, Anthony Hcidt, Shauna Hooper, Tues­ day Howell, Gregory Huizenga. HeathCi Klcmkosky, Lceanne Lantinga, Corey McClain, Jordan McCor­ mick. Jillian McDuffee, Lindsey McKee, Katherine Mc­ Keown, Tiffany Miller, Michael Mugridge, Bethany Nelson, Katie Oshinski, Andrea Otto, Kaleigh Page, Matthew Palmer, Michelle Continued next page -pleuswi’e >I new p.s^MIAIR DESIGNERS> Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. 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Stephanie Lukas, Ryan McMahon, Matthew Miller, Samantha Miller, Mikel Moore, Michael Munjoy, Erica Pcschel, Rebekah Raymond, Alicia Rcynhout Michael Rhoby, Stacy Roberts, Karlee Schancr, Holly Smith, Jordan Smith, Samantha Smith. Kassidy Sovcrn, Brittany steensma, Jeffery Stout, Chelsey Strumbergcr, Isaac Thaler, Emily VanderGcld, Bradley Waddell, Nicholas Wilke, Nicole Wood. 8th Grade £ Open: 10-6; Sat. 10-3 • • • *Tues.-Fri. J• ■ • •• 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 “Were Carpet Shoppe” 'eOOftr 3Z �The Sun and News. MiddleviHe. Ml/November 28. 2000/Page 11 Sixth grade orange all A students From previous page Ractz, Eric Reeder, Kim­ berly Robson, James San­ ford. Kerne Schultz, Nicole Shoemaker. Lacey Shriver, Jeremy Smith, Katelyn Smith. Tabctha Strait, Melissa Stuart. Julia Tandy, Bnan Tate, Clifford Tomson, Lind­ sey Vandenberg, Holly VanderHeidc. Michele VandcrMccr. Brie VanDommelcn, Ryan Wccsic, Blythe Wil­ liams, Brandon Wilson. A & B Honor Roll Ashley Aspinall, Brittany Awrcy, Curtis Batdorff, Zachary Bcrgsma. Lcighanne Bicski, Kaylcc Biggs, Lcigha Blain, Clayton BohIcy. Kyle Bradley, Brecna Bncl. Christina Bruinsma. Alan Buckowing, Alex Buehler, Brandi Campbell, Jeffrey Chapman. Megan Dahlgren, Kendra DcMond, Jacob DeVries, Andrew Dombrowski, Reed Ebmyer, David Einkbeiner, Thomas Elcming. Ryan Elctkc, Tiffany Fox, Amanda Golden, Sarah Hawkins, Lynnea Henning, Natalie Hoag, Michelle Hoffman, Christopher Humphrey. Matthew Jackson, Jake Jelsema. Nathan LaBine, edwin Landon, Morgan Le­ edy, Robert Lemon, Ashley Lintz, Adam Loveless, Todd Masker (Stewart), Sunday Matousck, Olivia Maynard, Joshua Mccoy. Stevi Merrill, James Moored, Savannah Nickerson, Codic Nicdcr, Kevin Poll, Nichole Rogers, Luke Rosenberg, Nicholas Roskam, Nicholas Roush, Allison Sager. David Schneider, Jodie Scott, Jarod Smith Amanda Stade. Justine Starr. Rachael Stcorts, Amanda Stora, Andrea Tagg, Tiffany Tietz, Austin Tumcs, Andrew VanDcrMccr, Stev­ en Visser, Grant Wachtor, Michael Wangcrow, Crytal Washburn, Jacob Wedge, Alicia Wceber, Patrick Weingartz, Layn Welker, Jessica Wenger, Joseph Wenger, Joshua Wcstmaas, Kristen Willcmstcin, Kcilli Zoct. Caledonia Women’s Club to sell poinsettias The Caledonia Women's Club will have its annual poinsettia sale at the State Bank of Caledonia Friday, Dec. 1. The women will have red, white and varigated options available, begin­ ning in the morning for as long as they last, and for one day only. Proceeds go to events and public service projects sponsored by the group. The Caledonia Women's Club is involved in schol­ arships for graduating women from CHS, the HOBY leadership training award, Santa Claus Girls, efforts to support the pub­ lic library, and donations to other organizations. FORECLOSURE SALE UNIT #12 RIVER VALLEY MINI-STORAGE 614 GRAND RAPIDS STREET, MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN SAT., DEC. 9, 2000 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON ITEMS TO BE SOLD 2 TWIN BED MATTRESSES 1 MICROWAVE OVEN 1 CHILD S CAR SEAT 1 WATER BED MATTRESS 1 PLASTIC MATTRESS COVER 1 CHEST WITH NINE DRAWERS Black team A and B honor roll students �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Novembef 28. 2000 Former assessor says land division act can slow sprawl by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer One of the most contro­ versial issues at the Caledonia Township Master Plan public hearing Nov. 13 was the five-acre minimum lot size planned in an area designated for a Rural Preservation zone. Overwhelming numbers of people at the hearing were opposed to any more than a two-acre minimum. Planning Commissioners have agreed to hold another hearing Monday, Dec. 18. The reasons for the fiveacre minimum is to encourage growth around existing population centers in the area, to discourage residential sprawl in some parts of the township and to preserve the rural character in those areas, a goal supported by more than one township survey over the past few years. Former Township Assess or Ed VanderVries offered an idea in which the state's Land Division Act (PA 591) might achieve some of the goals of the Planning Commission to maintain open space, greenbelts and encourage population dens-ities around existing centers. The land division act, which has been revised periodically since it was first enacted by the state in the 1990s contains a formula for the number of splits allowed on any parcel, based on acreage. The proposal, essentially as VanderVries explained, is detailed in the attached chart. Bonus splits are allowed if 60 percent of the acreage is left open or all the new parcels are served by a new road so none of the new parcels would directly access the public road. Additional splits would be allowed after 10 years, with two for the first 10 acres, and one additional split for each whole 10 acres after the first 10 acres. Under the land division This is the draft version of a future land use map for Caledonia Township □ RP - Rural Preservation E] NC - Neighborhood Commercial _---------------------- vmm,rc(a| GC - General Commercial □ MDR - Medium Densrty Residential ■ HC - Highway Commerctal □ LDR - Low Density Re.Ml.nt.al CarpetsPlus of America HDR - High Densrty Residential i C^tsPlus F - Foremost PUD EB MFR - Multiple Family Residential/ E3 LI - Light Industrial Manufactured Home Parte OF AMERICA Future Land Use Caledonia Township comparing apples to apples. We can’t be beat! 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This would mean 18 total divisions and leaving little of the land undeveloped. VanderVries said this would use close to 100 percent of the areaand ___ p, - , would reduce the value by approximately 50 percent ■■ frdowner. Under the land division act With a two-acre mini mum, 15 divisions would include 14 two-acre parcels totaling 28 acres (with roadway) and the fifteenth parcel would be 72 acres left to remain undeveloped which could be split after ten years into seven two-acre parcels, the eighth leaving a possible 58 undeveloped acres. This would allow a total of 22 parcel divisions from the original 100 acres and allow 58 acres to remain undeveloped. VanderVries said if the township kept the two-acre minimum as it is now ap­ plied under the land division act, an owner of a 100-acre parcel who put in a road would be allowed to create 14 parcels which would use 28 acres with the road, leaving 72 acres that could be divided into eight more parcels after 10 years while leaving 58 undeveloped acres. An owner of 40 acres could divide a parcel into eight, five-acre parcels with the five-acre minimum under the land division act. Under the existing land division act and the twoacre minimum, an owner with 40 acres and putting in a road would be allowed to create eight, two-acre parcels totaling 16 acres Continued next page yhsudinqA with pcAADnaU^ed /wlutaij cakcLi &wm gardAon 10 1351 N. Broadway/M 43 at the Gray Bam (616) 945-9105 �The Sun and News. Middleville. M(/November 28. 2000/Page 13 Acreage # Of Splits allowed Up to 19.99 acres 20 to 29.99 30 to 39.99 40 to 49.99 50 to 59.99 60 to 69.99 70 to 79.99 80 to 89.99 90 to 99.99 100 to 109.99 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Bonus Splits Allowed 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Splits allowed after 10year waiting period on remaining acreage. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 The current Land Division Act, PA 591, allows for the division of land based on acreage in the above format. planning commission, allowing the township the ability to manage the requested development. VanderVries said if the planning commission adopts a set of requirements for plats and site condo projects that require a certain percentage of open space to be maintained, which allows clustered housing on a development, the undeveloped area could be protected. From previous page and leaving 24 acres remaining on the ninth piece. Allowed three more splits in 10 years, of two, two-acre lots, the owner could leave 20 acres undeveloped. Apparently the land divi­ sion act prevents only so many splits in a ten-year period, but undeveloped acreage is not protected from further development down the road, if allowed by future planning commissions. The ability to create a plat or a site condominium project is not subject to the land division act. Up to 50 two acre lots could be created on 100 acres. However, plats and site condo projects require site plan review by the Ultimate results on 100 acres under the land division act could be applied so that the same number of undeveloped acres resulted on the 100acre plat or site condo. Another formula might re­ quire preserving up to 40 percent of the original par- cel. VanderVries favors small-er home sites, result­ ing in revenue to the landowner, and preserving open space owned in com­ mon by the home owners in the development. He said the value of the land would be built in to the purchase price of the lots. Some lots will not perk, and cannot be built on without public sewer, not likely to be available for a long time to come, another factor which can slow growth, VanderVries said. As was mentioned in the previous hearing, if residential lots are developed as supply and demand dictates, and as topographical limitations dictate, there would still be places where people who still wanted ten acres could buy them, but others wanting two acres would also be able to buy within the Rural Preservation (RP) zone, without necessarily resulting in a two-acre density all over the RP area. WinterFest organizers prepare for Feb. 3 event There are some new events and some familiar activities being planned for this year's Gun Lake WinterFest, sponsored by the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce. Most events are sched­ uled for the area in and around the Allegan County Park. Broomball returns, as does the Chili Cook-Off at O'Neil's and the ever-in­ vigorating Polar Bear Dip. New this year is a Bed Race on Ice and Ice Age Bingo for adults and chil­ dren. The chamber encourages its members to sponsor events at WinterFest. Banners will display the name of the sponsoring business at all events. Sweatshirts and raffle tickets are available at area businesses. Volun­ teers are needed to help make this year's Winter­ Fest a success. Anyone who would like to assist the chamber should call (616) 792-4396 to volunteer or for more in­ formation. Chili Cook-off informa­ tion is available at O’Neil's. This event bene­ fits the Barry County Commission on Aging. Call 795-3600 for more information. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! College costs seminar planned for Nov. 30 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A free informational seminar for parents on how they can prepare for the rising cost of college for their children will be of­ fered at 6:30 p.m. Caledo­ nia Community Schools. Thursday Nov. 30, in the CMS cafeteria. "The best way to ensure that you will be able to af­ ford ever-increasing col­ lege tuition costs is to start your college savings plan today," said Drew McFad­ den, the host of the event. Guest speaker will be Andrew Moscardini, vice president and regional manager of Putnam In­ vestments. McFadden is an invest­ ment representative for Edward Jones Investments, a Caledonia firm. There will be no effort to sell or solicit sales of securities. The presentation is for the purpose of offering infor­ mation, available at the seminar. Topics will include: •The 529 Savings Plan •The 529 Prepaid Plan •Custodial Accounts un­ der the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act •Education IRA •College Calc. Parents who plan to at­ tend are asked to please RSVP at the Caledonia Community Schools office at 891-8117, or Drew Mc­ Fadden at 891-1173. Cl ick On 11 ne Banki ng www.hastingscitybank.com Online Banking Now you can do your banking and pay bills online and on time, any time. 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Horizontal or Vertical Imprinting Available Made from your negative Many holiday borders and greetings available M‘Carte # Sewer & water districts, continued from front page Personalized Name Printing $2°° per order/roll zed HMay Cahudtm _ 8.5 x 11 Calendars with 1 - Four Color photo on each month for the new year Gwtf Gifa Guwd Pt hi&uU m Teadwu ibsm personalize 1 with up to 25 special dates for *2991 • SPECIALTY PAPERS FOLDING • LAMINATING ... and MORE! COLOR COPIES 1351 N. Broadway / M-43 HASTINGS 1 sponded they were in sup­ port of the plan. Foremost Insurance, a major landholder in the dis­ trict, which was in favor of the project and which has its own sewer facility, has re­ cently merged with another company, (reported to be Farmers Insurance Co.). Foremost is not expected to be in a position to make any commitments or changes on utilities districts sooner than four months from now. The planned unit development (PUD) ordi­ nance has a provision to dismantle the existing wastewater treatment plant when public utilities be­ come available. Any alter­ ations or re-negotiations of the terms of the PUD will have to be taken up by the new board. Elected and appointed trustee Wally Bujak recently asked that all landowners in the proposed district be noti­ fied by mail again, with a cover letter that explains the proposal. The board also agrred to have Township Attorney Jim While draft an ordinance to allow the township to transport waste from the small Campau wastewater treatment plant to the vil­ lage facility, which has ex­ cess capacity. After treat­ ment, the waste would be recycled on farm land. The Scotsmoor property, located just west of the vil­ lage limits and east of Kraft on Johnson Street, is to be included in the new town­ ship water and sewer dis­ trict. If the 38-acre parcel is developed with the density desired by the developer, wa­ ter and sewer are required. The developer hopes to be able to negotiate connec­ tions to sewer and water mains, which are part of the schools system To allow this the township must amend the district bound­ aries and map. A bond resolution amendment was required to defease township bonds in January, instead of on Dec. I, as previously scheduled. The timetable expected for the defeasance of bonds, with a plan to pay of the county on the original bonds, did not occur because the township did not have state approval. Now approaching December, the township will now be collecting spe­ cial assessments for proper­ ties that were assessed for the original project. Under federal tax guide­ lines, when lhe township re- funds a bond issue and refi­ nances. it must pay down the funds on hand so it may borrow as low as possible. This will be taken into ac­ count when the township sells the bonds, which if ad­ dressed before Dec. I, could have amounted to about $50,000. But now the township could increase lhe amount to $250,000. The original bond issue proposed was $245,000. White explained, "We borrowed only what we had to, and used all funds on hand to reduce the principal amount of bonds. We sug­ gest the township sell bonds in a sale in early January." This would probably Jan. 10. The amendment changed the date to the year 2001 and the designation of bonds to Jan. 10. The county bond rate is 5.7835 mills. The current and coming bond rate is ex­ pected to be down to the range of 5.5 due to a belter business climate for interest rates expected in January. White said the elements in January looked good for a bond sale, but if not as ex­ pected, the township could cancel the bond sale and reschedule to another time. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 28, 2000/Page 15 Use of open space may bring more profit to developers to make money. But it is by Ruth Zachary possible to make a profit * Sto# Writer and still create a develop­ Some innovative planners ment that will offer quality hold that conserving open of life." space in planned unit devel­ By preserving the open opments may be as finan­ areas and woodlands and by cially advantageous to de­ increasing the density of the velopers as opting for a site residential units, the devel­ condominium development oper saves on installation with two-acre lots and no costs of a road required in a open space. development where houses Many people in Caledonia are spread all over the par­ want to preserve their rural cel. Expenses of landscap­ atmosphere in opposition to ing, transporting materials, the pressures of develop­ etc., are reduced as well. ment. Perhaps there is a Ladd said the costs of build­ way to have both. ing in areas of delicate soil Developers across the types are great, and expen­ country who have taken the sive to maintain. Property leap of faith to create com­ values often do not remain munities that preserve spe­ stable where natural features cial features on a site and devote a large percentage of were ignored. Ladd said a township open space to the develop­ planning commission can ment often have been re­ warded with a positive re­ encourage developers to de­ sign communities that pre­ sponse from the public and serve natural features and in the marketplace. open space by encouraging Ada Township developer them to come with their Jamie Ladd, in an interview ideas and sketches before with published in the Sun they have invested in an en­ and News in October 1998, gineer's plan for the parcel. explained how he pursued a Once a developer invests in goal of preserving the best natural features in a subdivi­ an expensive plan, it is hard sion and providing open ar­ to discard it for a different one, no matter how much eas for residents. "Developers are in busi­ more a change might offer. When a maximum num­ ness." he said. "They want TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AOOPTION TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON NOVEMBER 9, 2000, THE TOWN­ SHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP AND ARTICLE III, 15.3.1 “USE DISTRICT BOUND­ ARIES" OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE. AMENDMENT TO THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 11-01-00 ADOPTED: 11-09-00 EFFECTIVE: 12-07-00 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP AND ARTI­ CLE III. 15.3 1 “USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES" OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE IN THE FOLLOWING PORTIONS TO WIT UNPLATTED LAND LAND IN SECTION 26 OF THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ NANCE. TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. AND TO ESTAB­ LISH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1 REZONING OF SECTION 26 THE TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP AND ARTICLE III. 15 3 1 OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE IS HEREBY AMENDED TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED IN SEC­ TION 26. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL LOWS PARCEL NO 08-16-026-006-00 FROM THE "C-2, COMMERCIAL’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “C-3. COM­ MERCIAL’ ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION SECTION II REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE: 12-07-00 ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON­ FLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED THIS ORDl NANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT EIGHT DAYS FOLLOWING PROPER PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF ITS ADOPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO MICHIGAN PUB­ LIC ACT 297 OF 1996 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP JANICE LIPPERT. CLERK 284 N. BRIGGS RD. (301) MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 ber of lots is allowed for a given parcel, the value of each home site and for the development remains close to the same amount both for the builder and for the buyer. Ladd said the zoning in­ centive offered by some townships to allow a bonus density in exchange for preservation of large open spaces made it possible for developers to maximize profits to an even greater degree. From the buyer s point of view, cost and quality are a concern. Ladd claims the price per home does not have to go up in order to set aside open space. He said there was no problem selling lots that are 1.5 to two acres when the marketing promotes the ad­ ditional advantage of com­ mon open space. For exam­ ple, a brochure promoting one of his building sites is worded "The Conservancy is an open space community with 36 home sites on 118 acres, including 34 acres of permanent natural area with walking trails for the exclu­ sive use of the residents." Ladd said there did not have to be a loss of privacy in more dense develop­ ments. He advocates using existing trees and putting in trees for screening. One of his building locations is ac­ tually putting in a tempo­ rary tree nursery until the landscaping is complete. Home sites in The Con­ servancy are staggered, so some homes are closer to the road and others are far­ ther back, using existing hills and trees and directions of windows to enhance the sense of solitude. "Of course, open design works best where there are public utilities," Ladd said. Where wells and septic sys­ tems must be used, density presents a real concern. " Ladd said the right soils are needed to support dense development. This becomes an engineering problem, he said, but more information on soils in Kent County is being generated by the Grand Rapids Metro Council. He thought it would be easier to estimate just what density a particu­ lar parcel will support. Natural features, including the soil type to support sep­ tic systems without pollu­ tion, could be included in the zoning, and could be used to determine what the right density should be. He added that from plan­ ning commissioners' point of view, their duty is to provide for the quality of life of the residents, and not to guarantee a huge profit to a developer, or to a land speculator or owner. Ultimately, by providing for a better quality of com­ munity life, through im­ plementing these principles, may determine the eventual direction of bow develop­ ments are built in the fu­ ture. A recent study by Jeff Lacy at the Center for Rural ‘The key is to view the various open space requirements as opportunities rather than liabilities. A look at the most successful projects in any region will reveal that open space has not been wasted Projects that feature open space are projects that sell and at the same time provide environmental amenities and opportunities for recreation.' -Phillip Larsen, ‘Open Space That Sells' Massachusetts, comparing conventional and open space developments in two Massachusetts towns over long periods of time, found the value of homes in open space developments appreci­ ated at a greater rate. (From an article in the Planning Commissioners Journal, July-August 1992) Phillip Larsen wrote an article, "Open Space that Sells," which explored how well planned open space can enhance a development's market value. "The key is to view the various open space require­ ments as opportunities rather than as liabilities. A look at the most successful projects in any region will reveal that open space has not been wasted. Projects that feature open space are projects that sell and at the same time provide environ­ mental amenities and oppor­ tunities for recreation." (Land Development, pub­ lished by the National As­ sociation of Homebuilders, 1992) A flyer published by the Fox Valley Land Founda­ tion in Elgin, Ill., says buyers who appreciate open space will pay extra for it. "Woods with marked trails, wetlands and open space with amenities for commu­ nity activities indicate that care is being taken to make the community an enjoyable place to live, a place where neighbors sharing common open space may get to know each other "If potential buyers are shown from the beginning that these areas are going to make their home a bit like a vacation home with nature trails and outdoor activities, they will recognize that a home site adjacent to them is the most desirable, the most serene and quiet, and they will understand that their homes should cost a little more and there will be some annual landscaping costs." developer, Another Patera of Nicholas Evanston, III., building "Hawksnest," a development in the Milwaukee area, de­ signs around special natural landscape features. His de­ velopments are marketed by Ron Siepinann Realty, who says experience shows the market and the public re­ spond much more positively when developments are de­ signed to preserve a site's special features and provide neighborhood open space. A key part of the market­ ing strategy at Hawksnest, has been to emphasize that purchasers are buying not just one acre, but 81 acres, their own lot plus 80 acres of open space. This is not unlike the Conservancy suggestion, "What if your back yard was 34 acres?" The Hawksnest homes re­ portedly were selling faster in the same price range and time period than other more conventional subdivisions. These developments offer at least as much appeal as golf course communities, but raise fewer issues over the impact of fertilizers and pesticides on local ground­ water and surface water re­ sources. A wilderness area requires minimal maintenance, and can be overseen by the Michigan Land Conservancy by giving a permanent easement to that agency to guarantee the open space will be kept that way. April Scholtz of the Land Conservancy concurred In 1995, Kenneth Harney in the Washington Post pre­ dicted the big attraction in community living would be bike paths, not golf courses. A survey said premium prices in real estate would be commanded by develop­ ments incorporating natural open space, walking and biking paths, park lands, wilderness areas, wooded acreage, and a sense of inter­ activity among residents. The article concluded, "Who cares if your lot is small or even if your house is small when you’ve got an interactive outdoor living room that goes on for Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or I-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF VILLAGE ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 13, 2000, the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia adopted Ordinance No. 00-35, an ordinance to adopt by reference the 2000 International Property maintenance Code, to provide certain mod­ ifications thereof and to provide penalties for the violation thereof The pnncipal provi­ sions of the Ordinance can be summarized as follows: 1. Adoption of Property Maintenance Code, The 2000 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code is adopted by the Village for the control of buildings and structures as provided in said Code. All of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Property Maintenance Code were adopted by reference, as if fully set forth in the ordinance, subject to the additions, inser­ tions, deletions and changes stated in Section 2 of the Ordinance 2. Pending Proceedings. No provision of the Ordinance or the Property Maintenance Code shall effect any suit or proceedings pending as of the effective date of this Ordinance. 3. Other Matters. This Ordinance shall become effective on December 3, 2000. A complete copy of the Ordinance and of the Property Maintenance Code is avail­ able for public use and inspection at the Office of the Village Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, and may be examined or purchased during Village office hours. Dated: November 28. 2000 Village Council of the Village of Caledonia 300 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/November 28. 2000 Caledonia Twp. residents complain of lack of information by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township res­ idents have asked the mas­ ter planning process be postponed so they can catch up on what is planned and have input into a process that has gone on for two years and is already nearly finished. People claimed they had not been adequately in­ formed, that they were not able to be included when they asked, and felt the proposed plan did not rep­ resent a consensus of community opinion. Over the past months, several ideas about how to correct problems of com­ munication between the public and public officials have been expressed by both leaders and by resi­ dents, though not all at one time. Some of these ideas are summarized as follows: • Leadership sometimes means educating the pub­ lic by sharing information and new ideas and con­ cepts and strategies avail­ able to them as leaders. The public will not under­ stand the reasoning behind change without access to the same information the officials have had for mak­ ing those decisions. • Perhaps the govening unit should employ a vari­ ety of methods to inform the public on an ongoing basis. 1. Post its legal notices in newspapers that also cover the process of the advertised meetings, and those newspapers that reach all the residents for the lowest cost. 2. Broadcast all meet­ ings on regular public TV programming. 3. Letters of notice on public hearings on a mat­ ter as important as a mas­ ter plan. 4. Newsletter coverage of critical matters. 5. Regular posting of latest developments on a website. 6. Appoint someone on each board or in adminis­ tration to oversee to these duties on a regular basis. • Citizens need to take some responsibility for in­ volvement and being in­ formed about what their government is doing. It is not efficient for the Town­ ship Board and Planning Commission to spend years of work on projects, and after citizens suddenly discover the project will affect them personally to ask that the whole process Marjorie J. Schultz HASTINGS Mrs Marjorie J. Schultz, age 81, of Hastings and formerly of Grand Rapids, Caledonia and Middleville died Thursday, Nov. 23. 2000 at Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Schultz was bom on March 23, 1919 in Grand Rapids, Ml She was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended schools there She was marned to Edward Schultz in 1948 and he died in 1997. Mrs Schultz moved to Hastings in April 2000. She is survived by a son, Roger Schultz of Grand Rapids; daughters, Linda Niles of Grand Rapids and Judy Houghland of Howard City; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son, Harry Marler in 1995. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. start over. Work on the master planning process began in the fall of 1998, and the plan to do so was men­ tioned regularly in the Sun and News and regular Planning Commission meetings were advertised in the South Advance. Citizens must contribute input and presentation of ideas at the beginning of the process, not after it is nearly done, if the new plan is to reflect consensus of community opinion. Many residents said they felt they had not been ad­ equately informed about the master planning pro­ cess, despite open pub­ lished meetings for more than one and a half years. Tom and Kris Apol both had attended nearly all of the meetings over the year and a half of work on the master plan and said there had been ample notifica­ tion, with regular coverage in the Sun and News and legal notices in the South Advance. Coverage of Caledonia community events is pro­ vided by the Sun and News, which is circulated to the area comprising the entire Caledonia school district. Meanwhile, legal notices have been pub­ lished in the South Ad­ vance since February 1999 after the Township Board decided not to have the notices printed in the Sun & News. Confusion over which paper would best in­ form them was mentioned by many citizens. The problem was www.kickbutt5timesfaster.com Get super fast ISDN Internet access now and we’ll waive the $25 set-up fee. For just $29.95* a month, you can do the Internet the way it was meant to be done Fast. Oh. yeah. TDS.NET also gives you up to 4 e-mail accounts and free tech support ' days a week. Act by December 31. 2000. and the set-up is free. So its not just the speed that kicks butt Its the deal. too. Call TDS.NET today to see if it s available in your area. Call 1.888.4TDSNET TDS TELECOM’ •V Akkk NJV bar k»Ounr-** tocem pointed out by resident Jim Steketee, who said, "The Township Board had de­ cided not to advertise in the 'town blabber.' People read the Sun and News be­ fore they read the Grand Rapids Press." He sug­ gested putting legal ads in both papers. Another problem has been that township meet­ ings have not been broad­ cast on the local TV ac­ cess channel, a complaint made many times by citi­ zen Don Miesen. "How could you not put notice of this meeting on that TV station?" he asked. The public hearing was not listed on the channel’s bulletin board, due to an oversight. Tom Apol ex­ plained, and officials said they would try to use this vehicle more effectively in the future. The hearing also was not taped for broadcast, though the analysis on Nov. 14 was. Daniel Sarver said zon­ ing has value, but felt there had not been enough input from residents. He said he was not contacted for input into the process. Richard Siegle said such a significant proposed zon­ ing change as a five-acre minimum merited a letter to residents. He said he had been notified of a change in Cascade Town­ ship. Commissioners later agreed that written notifi­ cation of a hearing might be warranted, and that if anyone is notified, at least all property owners should be. regardless of the zon­ ing where they live. Fred Steketee said he thought there had been ad­ equate notification about the master planning pro­ cess. Tom Apol stressed that the state mandates updat­ ing the master plan every ten years, which would have been 1998, which means the new plan for Caledonia is two years late. The pressure to finish the plan now comes not only because of that man­ date. but because of antic­ ipated changes and pres­ sures from individuals wanting to impose their ideas on the growth of the township without regard to the larger picture. Nevertheless, a great many people have asked that the process be de­ layed, and commissioners have agreed. SYNOPSIS OF MEETING YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP November 9, 2000 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor, Al McCrumb. All members present. Constable Misak and 10 visi­ tors. Minutes of October 12, 2000 approved as corrected. Financial report presented and approved. Bob Wotf representing Evans Lane Neighborhood Association (Cobb Lake) requested the Township to grant ownership to the Association for limited access to Cobb Lake property owners only. Township attorney will be contacted for advice on procedure Motion approved to table issue to the December meeting. Barlow Lake residents located on Bluff Drive reviewed location of a fence that is on 8 feet into the road right of way Motion approved to direct Zoning Administrator to withdraw letter requesting removal of the fence, and all further township corre­ spondence regarding this matter be channeled through Supervisor McCrumb It was noted that this is a civil matter and the Townsh.p board should drop this issue Supervisor presented water system report Park Committee will schedule next meeting after the holidays. Gun Lake Manna resched­ uled rezoning request to the December meeting Planning Commission con­ ducted public hearing on October 19, 2000 to recommend approval of rezoning request from C-2 to C-3 Commercial Property located at 2342 Yankee Springs Road - owner Jerry Entin Motion by Finkbeinef sec ond by Herold to adopt ordi­ nance No 11-01-00 rezonmg the property owned by Entm Yes; FinkDeiner. Herold McCrumb Rejected by Cook and Lippert Motion carried Clerk reported November 7, 2000 election results Presented water tower progress and draw ings of the tower were reviewed These plans are available In the office for public viewing Audit report presented for fiscal year 1999 2000 DEQ permits reviewed; PCI permits reviewed Motion approved to increase bonds for each township public official. Approval bills in the amount of $21,390.59; and approved pay roll in the amount of $5,301 54 New Business discussion of concern of flying debris and over-excessive road trimming that has been going on withm the Township Supervisor to con­ tact Barry County Road Commission. Motion approved to appoint Chuck Misak Liquor Commissioner and Constable for a four year term. Clerk Lippert swore into office - Al McCrumb, Supervisor, John Jerkatis, Treasurer, Mary Cook and Jack Fmkbemer, Trustees. Chuck Misak, Liquor Commissioner and Constable Mary Cook swore into office Clerk Jan Lippert Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Next meeting will be December 14, 2000 at 7 30 pm Respectfully submitted by Katie Hayward, recording secre­ tary The complete text of the minutes are available at the Clerks office during regular office hours Monday through Thursday 9 am to 3 p.m.; Friday 9 a m. to noon Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad today! �The Sun and News. Middlevffle. Ml/November 28. 2000/Page 17 Thornapple planners table gravel pit, rezoning requests by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Town­ ship Planning Commission listened carefully last week to discussion about two tough issues facing the board, the Thompson Mc­ Cully gravel pit request on land owned by Bob Wenger and a rezoning re­ quest by Jack Spencer for property he owns. In the end, the commis­ sion put off a decision un­ til Dec 18. The commission heard from several residents in a public hearing about their concerns over noise and disruption involved in gravel pit process. Robert Healey said he was very concerned with the level of noise caused by a working gravel pit. Diane Hoskins discussed a photograph showing the difference between land before and after gravel had been removed. She asked the commission to con­ sider the quality of life res­ idents are trying to pre­ serve around Harwood Lake. After the public hearing the commission heard pre­ sentations from Tom Shearer, the attorney for lake residents, and Larry Miller of Miller Associ­ ates, representing Thomp­ son McCully. Both had been invited by the Planning Commis­ sion to comment on the report of the independent hydrologist, Al Posthuma of C.C. Johnson and Mal­ hotra, which had been pre­ sented at the October 16 Planning Commission meeting. Shearer reviewed the re­ sponse of Tom Timmer­ man of Timmerman Envi­ ronmental Services, which stressed the need for a bet­ ter understanding of the re­ lationship of surface water drainage, aquifer recharge and flow direction. Shearer said the CCJM report does not establish that there will be no dam­ age. He asked that further studies be made. Miller first noted that property owned by the Wengers and used in the past by scout troops will SYNOPSIS OF MEETING THORNAPPLE TWP. Synopsis THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13. 2000 Regular meeting called to order at 7 00 pm at township hall by Supervisor. Board members present: 6. Others present: 8 Motion carried to approve agenda with additions Motion carried by roll call to approve bills in amount of $44,326.15. Treasurers report accepted as presented. Motion carried to adopt reso­ lution in memory of William R Getty. Copy of resolution will be framed and displayed in town­ ship hall. Motion carried to re-appoint Everette Boggs to Zoning Board of Appeals Motions carried to appoint Rex Schad to Planning Commission Motions carried to re appoint Vance Hoskins and Lee Patterson to Board of Review. Motions carried to appoint Ray Peters to Board of Review Supervisor reported on town­ ship pension plan and Fire Facilities Committee meetings. Special Board meeting set foe Dec 6.2000 Emergency Services showed 61 ambulance and 12 fire calls and 6 multiple calls for Oct Motion passed to approve hir­ ing Katie Green and promotions of Phil Clinton and Randy Eaton Motion passed to purchase five complete sets of turnout gear Specs for new tender sent to six companies, requesting bids prior to Dec. Board meeting Supervisor noted letter of thanks the Obermeyers for Bike Challenge support Board will meet with County Road Commission Jan. 2 and hold Quarterly Meeting Jan. 4 Clerk read letter of thanks from Jack Spencer. Planning and Zoning Admin­ istrator report accepted Twp Now has noise metering device Motion passed to pay William Getty’s wages to his estate Meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m to go into executive session to discuss land acquisition Meeting reopened and adjourned at 9:30 p.m Submitted by, Donna Stagray, Clerk Attested to by. Donald E Boysen, Supervisor (A complete text of the township minutes is available during regu­ lar office hours at the township offices) not be affected, nor would other family-owned proper­ ties along the lake. He noted that the origi­ nal application was ap­ proved by the commission in January 1998. He also noted the CCJM report confirms reports done by Resource Management and Lakeshore Environ­ mental that his company paid for in 1997. Miller gave the board a map showing that all movement of gravel will be through Patterson Road. Topsoil will be bermed temporarily. At the time of reclamation, four inches of topsoil will be replaced on the disturbed sections of the site. The proposal is for 67 acres. Planner Geoff Moffatt told the commission that the site plan review com­ mittee has met twice on this request. Based on the hyrogeological review from CCJM, the commit­ tee has suggested that ex­ cavation not be lower five feet from the water level. He also told the board that the township did not direct sion he understands the concerns of Harwood Lake residents. Miller said he is convinced that effects will be minor. He encouraged the commission to rely on the findings of the inde­ pendent hydrogeologist. Wenger told the board that he and his family owned lakeshore property and that they want to pre­ serve the quality of life there as well. Shearer asked to have a representative at the Site Plan Review Committee if they are discussing this area. He stressed the uniqueness of the area and asked for further study. Planning Commission Chairman Mark Sevald has reviewed the actions of the committee since the original request in 1997. The need to make a deci­ sion was stressed. Following almost two hours of discussion the board tabled the special use and site plan until the Dec. 18 meeting of the Planning Commission. Jack Spencer last July had requested a change in zoning from AR to RR of a parcel he owns. Spencer sat in the audience Mon­ day evening, Nov. 20, while this request was taken from the table and discussed. Votes to deny and ap­ prove the rezoning both failed. Two commission­ ers, Rex Schad and Winifred Punt, were ab­ NOW AVAILABLE at... Freeport Elevator Premium Dog and Cat Foods Since 1933 the decisions written in the CCJM report. Township attorney Clif­ ford Boom will look into a question raised by Shearer about who would pay for the effects of gravel ex­ traction on homeowners. Miller told the commis­ Stop in for a Free Sample!! FREEPORT ELEVATOR CO. 223 Division Street - Freeport, MI 49325 West Vermont Castings 21” Oak Split Combination L.P. Gas Logs | Save *100 Now ^2^^,ns,a,,ation See our selection of wood and gas stoves and inserts Group. Individual. Weddings and Pet Photography Studio or on Location 2775 Eckert Road Freeport Ml 49325 Reigler Photography Bi sent. So the issue was tabled until the Dec. 18 meeting. In other business the board approved meeting dates for 2001. The group will meet the third Mon­ day of every month at 7 p.m. Special meetings also will be held four times a year on the fourth Monday of January, April, July and October. The commission ap­ proved continued work on a joint plan and approach to updating the township master plan. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Planning commission is Dec. 18 in the Township hall. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Ptxjne 616-785-3315 Ce« Phone 616-481-9633 E-mail zokec® se'v net Still Time For Christmas! AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR VERMONT AGA Certified Fireplaces By: Wiltse’s Inc. 616-698-7375 - 795-3536 ~ 401 S. Broadway, (M-37) Middleville Adjoining Village Auto Sales 5520 68th St., 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE comer of 68th and Broadmoor/ Alignment • Tires • Brake Service Steering & Suspension • Mufflers Shocks <Sc Struts • Tune-ups �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml'November 28. 2000 Local Girl Scouts hold Harvest Fun event Cherry Valley Neighborhood Girl Scouts enjoyed a family night on November 10. There were balloon games, a cake decorating contest, line dancing and even a cake walk. Most fun was laughing with friends and meeting everyone's family. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 29 Breakfast for lunch. Egg and cheese patty, or chcesey burrito, potato rounds, juice and milk. Thursday. Nov. 30 Spaghetti w/meat sauce. These cakes look good enough to eat! Call 945-9554 Engagements to place your Welsh-Pederson ACTION-ad today Heather L. Welsh and Edward G. Pederson, both w/breadstick er com dog. tossed salad, applesauce, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chtx patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. 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Ml/November 28. 2000/Page 19 �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middlevitte, Ml/November 28, 2000 Caledonia students climbing to reach their goals Students Ben Olson and Jeremy Huedepohl make their climb, supported by others below. Some students later increased the challenge by setting a more difficult personal goal, such as climbing with a blindfold on, and relying on team members to guide their climb with verbal instructions. Student Laura Benedict begins her climb. Ten Alternative Education students from Caledonia High School spent a day at Camp Manitou-Lin near Middleville, where they learned team building skills and how to maximize the climbing performance of each student through collaborating as a group. 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AAU Basketball to start Dec. 3 The Westside Cagers AAU basketball team for girls 12 and under will be conducting tryouts starting Sunday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. in the Caledonia Middle School gymnasium. Participants can not have turned 13 prior to Dec. 21, 2000. This is the second season for the Caledonia based team. The Cagers finished last season with a 15-6 record. Anyone interested in trying out should contact Mike Butcher at 868-7279. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Ail real e.uic advcrtiiiag in Um. ncwi p-ipcr it .object to the Fur flouting Ad and the Michigan Civil Right. Act which collectively make it illegal to tnc*. Iiiniixiioa or dikcnmin.lion “ Thi» newunpcr will MX inoWmgly Callfor Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-809-810-7085 BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml'November 28. 2000/Page Charter Communications is pleased to announce the arrival of... A DIGITAL TELEVISION! 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VanDiver said he was impressed with the fan and parent support. He con­ cluded, "Players and coaches worked extremely hard to improve our skills, level of play and sportsmanship," From young manager Cody Ybema to every player and every coach, the second sixth and seventh grade team worked hard from the first practice to the last second in the last game. All the hard work paid off as this team was 2000 BIE champions with a 6-1 record, losing only to a Lake Odessa Blue team. Wins were against Sunfield twice. Lake O White twice. Woodland and once over Lake O blue. The eighth grade team had a 5-2-1 record. Wins were posted against Hastings, Forest Hills Central, Godwin Metro Christian and Caledonia. Losses were with Lake Odessa and Rockford North. A hard fought game with Rockford East ended in an 18-18 tie. The team roster included 40 players and five coaches. Head Coach Tom Fletke praised the work of his coaching staff and players. Seth Nelson coached the defense and John Humphrey was in charge of the offense. Steve Bradley was line coach and Pat Pullen was in charge of special teams. Goals achieved during the season included learning a new offense system, playing outstanding defense, mental and physical development This sixth and seventh grade football team built on their success over the season just ended. Pictured are (front center) manager Cody Ybema, (from left, first row) Ross Coffman, Billy Bird, Ben fisher, Jesse Stanton, Gunner Myering, Robbie Peterman, Brian Swainston, (second row) Britt Tinker, Matt Miller, Mike Hoag, Mark Brown, Zack Smith, Eric Lee and Brandon King (third row) Justin Vandentoorn, Billy Nichols, Andrew Roy, Gar Allison, J.D. Braver, Jordan Smith, Mike Fisk, Cody Nelson, Travis Dykstra, (fourth row) Aaron Pitt, Travis Young, Isaac Thaler, Mike Munjoy, Ben Ybema, Ryan King, Ben Tenussen, Dan Lynn, (fifth row) Brad Wiesnieski, Brandon Pisoni, Eric Stora, Troy Hayward, Scott Brown, Vincent Battiata, and Marty Seger. Coaches Doug Ybema, Steve Brown, Hoff and Monty Monjoy are in the sixth row . Members of the eighth grade football team fill the M on the high school football field. Members of the team are Joe West, Chris Humphrey, Patrick Weingartz, Jon Yeazel, Ryan Fletke, Jodie Scott, Eric Reeder, Nate Labine, Tim Wilson, Ed Landon, Josh Dykstra, Cliff Tomson, Jake DeVries, Mike Gurski, Nathan McMurray, Kurt Huntington, Robert Florez, Adam Loveless, Pat Cisler, Reed Ebmeyer, Josh Hilton, Drew Townes, Mathew Palmer, Josh Meyering, Eric McCarty, Jeff Chapman, Matthew Jackson, Dan Buxton, James Moored, Danny Thompson, Kyle Bradley, Alex Buehler, Nick Turnes, Jamie Sanford, Mike Mugridge, Brian Tate, Todd Stewart, Garett Berkimer, Cody Nieder, Layn Welker and Joe Wenger. (YjB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. Your Independent Agent “Working For YOU!” Citizen/ KSURANCt ™ COMMNY Of AMERICA |u ' Hastings Mutual ^4 Insurance Company 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050 1-800-217-0712^ Cd'a BODY SHOP (616) 891*0150 • Of Caledonia The sixth and seventh grade football players under the watchful eye of Dirk VanDiver built up their skills this season. Pictured are (from left, front row) Mitch Fisher, David McMahon, Nate Otto, Chris Jansens, Brett Stanley, Todd Bronsink Kyle Selleck, Tony Carpenter (middle row) coach Carpenter, Tim Hally, Thad DeVries, Lance VanPutten, Chris Lilly, Branden Dimond, Justin Lewis, Nico Galle, Nate Beard, Frankie Davis, Warren Scheitema, coach Blain, (third row) coach Dirk VanDiver., Sean VanDommelen, Larry Shoop, Anthony Noffke, Matt 'Flierman Nick Heidt, Ryan Sisson , Andre Schultz, Ryan McMahon, Chris Grummet, Jordan Chavis, Brad Wilson, Jason Blain, Josh Cross, Justin Noffke and coach Flierman Not pictured are Jacob Wing and Travis Graham. and having fun. According to Fletke, 12 different boys scored at least one touchdown. One of the highlights of the season was the shutout (26-0) against Caledonia. Playing and winning (13-6) in a rainy game against Forest Hills Central also showed the boys’ mettle. 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P' Sizes 4” to 12”' also hanging baskets (Buy grower direct for quality and savings) p ~ Live Christmas Trees ~ Scotch Pines • Douglas Fir Blue Spruce • Fraiser Fir Concolor Gift Area... < has decorated mini artificial Christmas Trees, Wreaths and d Garlands and much more for your I Holiday Decorating and Gift Giving Qift Certificates i Available in Any \ Dollar Amount Delivery Available Stop in and buy while the selection is at its best. Knott's Greenhouses 3422 - 76th Street, SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 (Halfway between M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave.) 698-8221 Quality Plants & Flowers for Over 20 Years by Tom & Lois Knott Open: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 7 pm � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-12-05.pdf 0cb40293f7eadab0dfbfe62d2b157fd6 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Servm^mddleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 49/December 5, 2000 129th year Pancake breakfast set to help tiny patient by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Aubrey Lynn Hamilton, just three months old when diagnosed with leukemia Nov. 2, is struggling for her life at Spectrum Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids. A pancake breakfast and raffle will be held Satur­ day morning from 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Dutton Fire Station, 3471 68th Street in Dutton, to help the baby and her family. Aubrey is the first grandchild of Susan and Jim Garbow, who arc or­ ganizing the event. The Garbow and Hamilton fam­ ilies are from Dutton. Susan Garbow said Aubrey’s illness has be­ come a priority for her parents, grandparents, and several relatives. Aubrey's parents, Chad Hamilton and Karen Smith, have taken off three months from work to be on hand for any of their daughter's Tiny 4-month-old Aubrey Lynn Hamilton of Dutton recently was diagnosed with leukemia. A benefit and raffle will be held at the Dutton Fire Station from 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, to help Aubrey and her family with medical and living expenses for the next months of treatment. needs. Caring for Aubrey’s 3-year-old sister, Alexan­ dria, is another responsibil­ ity being shared by the parents and other relatives. She said friends, neigh­ bors, fellow workers and associates are pitching in to lend all the assistance possible, both financial and in donations of time, and the entire family is ex­ tremely grateful for the support. Local businesses and corporations have donated various items for a raffle to be held at the breakfast. Tickets will be available at the breakfast. Winners do not have to be present to win. Raffle prizes donated so far include a chair, poinsettias, coloring books, a free haircut, craft items and gift certificates to lo­ cal restaurants. Contributions also have been donated to help the family with medical costs and living expenses during the months ahead. Dona­ tions may be deposited in cans at various businesses in the community. Larger donations may be sent payable to the Dutton Caledonia State Bank. Susan Garbow said her granddaughter was first taken to the doctor with a cold. Bruising was noticed by both the family and medical personnel. Blood tests were ordered and re­ sults revealed Aubrey has Battle Creek couple die in head-on crash by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A two-car, head-on crash on M-37 near Adams Road Monday which left a Battle Creek couple dead and a Hastings couple hurt is still under investigation by the Hastings Post of the Michi­ gan State Police. According to Trooper Sandra Larsen, Battle Creek residents Charlotte Walter, the driver, and passenger Donald Walter, both 68, were pronounced dead at the scene after their southbound 1990 Cadillac crossed the center line for an unknown reason at about 3:13 p.m. The vehicle collided with a northbound, 2000 Honda Odyssey, driven by Gracia Veldman, 62, of Hastings, said Larsen, and the Walter car overturned, coming to rest in a ditch on the north side of the roadway. "Witnesses indicated at least one other vehicle swerved to miss the... Cadillac," Larsen said. "Ac­ cording to witnesses, Char­ lotte Walter just stared straight ahead as it happened and took no evasive action." Veldman and her passen­ ger, James Veldman, were taken to Pennock Hospital by Thornapple Township Emergency Services, where they were treated for their injuries and released. All four victims had the use of airbags while Char­ lotte Walter was the only victim not wearing a seat belt when the crash oc­ curred. Though it is not known why Walter crossed the cen­ terline, no autopsy was per­ formed and alcohol was not believed to have been a fac- One couple died and another couple escaped serious injury when their vehicles collided head-on on M-37 near Adams Road in Thomapple Township last Monday, Nov. 27. tor, Larsen said. The couple had been Christmas shopping in Grand Rapids that day and were on their way home when the crash occurred, a source said. The couple were co-owners of Orbit Enterprises and AAA Enterprise, both con­ struction companies in Bat­ tle Creek. They were also the owners of Walters Adult Foster Care Homes located in three Battle Creek loca­ tions: Goguac Lake Private Care Facility, Bay Shore Private Care Home for the Elderly and Walter Foster Care on Beadle Lake Road. Charlotte Walter was bom in Battle Creek, grew up in Dowling, and moved back to Battle Creek, graduating from BCCHS in 1950. She enjoyed shopping, gardening, traveling with her husband in their motor home, cooking and baking. Donald Walter grew up in Battle Creek and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post 54 and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #676 Marshall, the George Custer Post, Humane Society, loved to travel and gambling. They were buned Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery They are survived by three children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. acute myeloid leukemia, a form of cancer which at­ tacks the blood and the bone marrow where blood ceils are formed. "We have waited a long time for our first grand­ child, and to have this happen is really hard." Aubrey has already re­ ceived several transfusions and chemotherapy for the leukemia, which will con­ tinue for a few more weeks. If all the leukemia cells can be eliminated from her bone marrow, she will be a candidate for a bone marrow transplant. If cither the chemother­ apy or the transplant are successful, Aubrey has a chance to survive. Since a donor search so far has produced no posi­ tive match for Aubrey, Doctors are searching for a match through the "Cord" program, which uses pla­ cental tissue, an option which might work because Aubrey is so young. If these efforts arc not suc­ cessful, she probably will live from six months to a year. The situation is an emo­ tional roller coaster for her parents and grandparents, as Aubrey’s condition and blood counts vary from day to day. Relatives visit at all hours, if there are no contagious health condi­ tions. It was hoped the lit­ tle girl could come home part of the time, but she developed an allergy to one of her antibiotics and has had to remain in the hospital. The nurses and medical staff have been very hclp- See pancake breakfast, pg. 2 Bradford White controlling nickel by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Charlie Miller of Earth­ tech told the Middleville Village Council last week that Bradford White "has been doing something right," since there were no traces of nickel in the test­ ing he completed recently. "I don't know what they are doing, but I will be telling them to keep doing whatever it is they are do­ ing," Miller said. Miller said he will be meeting with Bradford White early this month. He also told the council that sludge removal should be completed by the first week in December and that the plant is working well. The Village Council also approved the snowmobile trail through town. The local Snowmobile Association was praised for dealing with any problems that occur. The association has worked with local landowners to provide a trail. One of its members, Bruce Bender, told the council that they really appreciate being able to use village streets to link the trails. Dorothy Corson will suggest to the Ordinance Committee of the Mid­ dleville Planning Commis­ sion that the ordinance dealing with non-conform­ ing building expansions be revised. The next meeting Mid­ dleville Council will be a special meeting on at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, to discuss the Renaissance Zone proposal. (See ac­ companying article in to­ day’s Sun and News.) The next regular council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12. In This Issue • Middleville celebrates the season with parade • Creative ways to manage growth sought in Caledonia • Developers want more industrial zoning in Master Plan • Top honors handed out to Caledonia eagers �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Decembet 5, 2000 Caledonia Women’s Club sells poinsettias for fund-raising Amy Finkbeiner and Gerry Fairbrother prepare the sale of poinsettias at the State Bank of Caledonia as customer Kathy Mugridge looks on. The Caledonia Women's Club fund-raiser helps in sponsorship of the HOBY leadership training award with the Bank of Caledonia, Santa Claus Girls, efforts to support the public library, providing scholarships for graduating seniors from CHS, and others, such as *»• K/-,rr»a Hundreds of poinsettias are sold and distributed throughout the community. Joan Howard brings a tray of the holiday flowers to a customer, with Amy Finkbeiner and Gerry Fairbrother in the background. Poinsettias are sold to Rich Russo. Many local residents buy the flowers to brighten their bus­ inesses, as well as for gifts. The group also sells nuts and edible goodies to enhance the holiday menu. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! F KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Are you waiting for a president? Maybe so... but don’t wait to register for spring classes! Thursdays Orientation Dates: Wed., December 13,5:30-9:00 Wed., January 10,10-1:30 AT KCC FEHSENFELD, WE ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERING FOR SPRING CLASSES. Sts;. We have a variety of classes to choose from, focusing on business, computers, and the liberal arts and sciences. Spring Semester starts on January 16, 2001, so reserve your place in class NOW! Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center 2950 W M-179 Hwy. • Hastings. Ml 49058 616-948-9500 Don 7 forget to check us out at www.kellogg. cc.mi. us. Pancake breakfast, continued from front page ful, Susan said. "There is no way to ex­ press our thanks for what Dr. Albert Cornelius and the staff have done for her and for the family. They have been super." She said they have let people visit at all hours. People hold the baby a lot, because "She needs that," Susan said. "But the St. Paul Lutheran Church plans Dec. 9 dinner A holiday tradition will return to the St. Paul Lutheran Church at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. "Come Celebrate Christmas" will feature the Caledonia High School Orchestra and a meal catered by Pagano's. Tick­ ets are $10 each A second concert featur­ ing the Caledonia High School Jazz Band will be held Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. This is a free program and no meal will be served. Holiday goodies will be available following the program. chemo is so hard on her. It's so difficult to see such a tiny child go through this. All we can do is pray" Aubrey does have her good days, however, and she smiles and plays with the many toys and gifts people have sent her. Both Jim and Susan said the family is deeply moved by all the efforts on the part of people in the community, including people at the fire station, who will let the breakfast take place there, and from Steelcasc, where Jim Garbow works. Both said they have been overwhelmed with the numbers of people who have reached out with cards, and gifts, personal notes filled with hope and many prayers. Susan said, "It is hard to express the gratitude we feel. This community has been so giving.” If anyone would like to help the Hamilton family in some way, Susan Garbow may be called at 6986751. We would like to wel­ come Lynda Holes of Middleville as our newest professional hair stylist. Call today to make your appointment with Lynda for that new cut or style. Lynda Holes Razor's MEN • WOMEN • CHILDREN Call for an appointment today! Mowiay-Fnday8to0 Sattnay8to4 Sunday 10 to 4 WALK-INS WELCOME 112 E. Court St. Hastings 948-8767 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 5. 2000/Page 3 Caledonia author gives historic research pointers by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Historic romance writer Donna Winters spoke to an audience of loyal fans at the Caledonia library last month, sharing experi­ ences and offering steps in researching an authentic background for a novel. "Butterfly Come Home," her newest book, is the second and final of a se­ ries, the "Caledonia Chronicles," in which characters from the first book, "Unlikely Duet" de­ velop into a full blown in­ It really was a wild and stormy night, but that didn't stop fans from visiting the library to hear local author Donna Winters talk about her writing. The next book Winters will publish will be an out of print novel, Snail Shell Harbor by J.H Langille published in 1869, of which there are only four known copies in the nation. Through library networking she was able to borrow one of the copies, shown here. Dressed in authentic clothing for the early 1900's Winters explained the layers which created the shapely silhouette, including a boned corset, topped off with a hat and gloves. Winters outfit is two pieced, but with hooks and eyes at the waist to make sure the two parts never gap. teraction of their own. Winter's sources for background information come from newspapers, old books, microfilm, li­ braries, visiting the actual locations, buildings, etc., of the setting of her sto­ ries, and consultations from an expert on the his­ tory of the area she wants to write about. Old news and documents often are stored on microfilm reels. Libraries often have microfilmed docu­ ments. Sometimes these can be ordered for limited periods, though they may not always be available. Sometimes these must be viewed in the library and copies can be printed out, but this is time consuming. Winters also obtains mi­ crofilm from companies that sell microfilm docu­ ments for a series of years, which she prefers when possible to obtain. Some sources will make copies that can be purchased. The library at Central Michi­ gan University, the Tra­ verse City Morning Record, the Calvin Col­ lege Library and the De­ troit free Press have been resources she has used in the past. Winters said she finds it valuable to have her own microfilm reader so she can glean the details she wants, and directly input the exact quote into her own computer. She ob­ tained microfilm for the Caledonia News from July 1902 through October 1910 at a large library for back- tographed the buildings, including interior details and materials used. Olsen also helped with the Finnish names and dialect. All these details made the story much richer, a wonderful gift of time from her friend. Winters said if an assistant is found, it is best not to set time limits on what the person is able to do. Winters visited the Grand Theater in Calumet twice, which was the cen­ ter of the drama for her heroine. The building still exists in the business dis­ trict of the town, and has been renovated. The inte­ rior included the lobby, ticket office, balcony, mezzanine and boxes at the base of an amazing proscenium arch over the ground for her Caledonia series. She likes to read about the news of the era local and national events, local entertainment, social notes, advertisements, which told which busi­ nesses were prospering, and she includes humorous snippets and anecdotes. Winters said she was fortunate to have been as­ sisted by Joanne Olsen of Rockland, near the Calumet area in Houghton County of the Upper Peninsula. She helped with research for the second novel of her two book se­ ries, "Caledonia Chroni­ cles." Olsen sent video tapes of the streets in the winter after a snow so Winters could see how it really looked. Olsen also sent books from the area, Cra­ dle to Grave by Lorie Langton and Calumet Cop­ per and People by Arthur Thurnam, which could help give background. These books would be hard to find without the assis­ tance. Olsen also mapped the town, marked it with thumbnail sketches of key buildings, and pho­ stage with five paintings of the muses, of drama, painting, sculpture, music and poetry. The orchestra floor had a five-foot slope down to the pit. Seats were brought in from Chicago. Two sets Of marble stairs led to the mezzanine and balcony. The floors were covered with green velvet carpet­ ing. Plaster work in the building was gold leafed, and. still remains. The stage was 32 feet deep, 64 feet wide and 60 feet high. The acoustics were so well designed, a whisper could be heard on the balcony. The stage fea­ tured two trap doors with elevators with access to the property and dressing rooms, also still there. See historic reserach, pg. 4 ’TBS Gift Certificate Sale j '/ FREE $ ADDED j t Stop in for details! ? M Contempo Salon [p Caledonia Village centre • 891-1093 Z well, Jeff & Sherri of... Westen’s Carpet have RECOUNTED, RECOUNTED, RECOUNTED and RECOUNTED... etc. and Stiiiill believe we have the best holiday carpet bargains for you. Such as... Heavyweight Plushes..$tart/ng at 8.99/yd Tweed Pattern Berber. . at on/y $6.99/Vd and Carpet Sn nn Remnants. . . . . starting at only *4.99/sq yd. Stock On Hand ~ Hurry in for Best Selection! ~ ~ Open: Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 .8 1 H “We’re the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe"____ S �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml December 5. 2000 Historic research, continued from page 3 Later these were used for disappearing acts. The original building was'wired with electricity, with 1441 incandescent lights when the building opened on March 20 of 1900, with 160 on the out­ side, 275 on the arch, and others in a huge chande­ lier, now gone, which hung from the vaulted ceiling. This was expensive to op­ erate, and must have been very impressive at that time. The theater had steam heat and lavatories with plumbing, even for the actors. The actual de­ tails of such a setting are perhaps more dramatic than any conceived by imagination. The theater was consid­ Call945-9554lor Sun & News ttTION-Ms! ered to be the best in the country at that time. Such a building could only be built in a time of great prosperity. Not every spectacular building in a town can be used if a story is to be his­ torically accurate. The time a building was built, or was used in a particular way and other details must be accurate. Another remarkable building in the area was the Laurium Manor, which was finished in 1908 after the period in which the story of her book took place. This building, which was a total of 13,000 square feet and 45 rooms cost $50,000 to build, the equivalent of about $5 mil­ lion today. Furnishings cost $35,000. Ten of the rooms are now used as a bed and breakfast. Winters began writing around 1981 and evolved toward the field of historic romance. Along the way she began to self publish, and added a line of reprinted historic Michigan books. The next book to be pub­ lished will be an out of print novel. Snail Shell Harbor by J.H Langille in 1869, of which there are only four known copies in the nation. Through library network­ ing she was able to borrow' one of the copies. She also has a copy of a transcript of the book, but having the original will allow her to include illustrations. The reprinted books she and her husband publish are no longer restricted by copy­ right, and offering them to people in the area where they originated is actually a service as well as a marketing opportunity for their company. Big Water Publishing. Snail Shell Harbor is lo­ cated on the west side of the Garden Peninsula on the south west side of the Upper Peninsula. Fayette was an iron smelting town __ ___ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY . .9:30 a.m. ,10:45 a.m. 6 00 p in. Family Night 6 30 pm 7240 68th Street. SI - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northivesl of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "J Church with a caring heart for our community and the world " Sundas Worship 930am 6 00 p m (Child A Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Lynelle Sprik, Youth Leader Al tiemeyer. Community Colling Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Nov. 26 - 24th Sunday after Pentecost Celebration of Christ the King Psalm 32:1-12; John 18:33-38. Sermon Topic: “II hat Is 'Truth THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHL’RCI I Preaching the Living W ord Serving The Risen lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 (X) a in (Jr. Church & Nursery ax ailahlv ) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 FIRST BAPTIST COMMUNITY CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............................. 10:30 a m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings.................. 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cross Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell, Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Houma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www brightside org 9:30 AM 1 Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.. 6:00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family Night y Covenant Churches of America 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church ' Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 "We are changed by God 's love'." Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship.......................................... 9 30 a.m. Sunday School............................ 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class......................... 11:00 a m Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto Ml 49302 On* nule east of Whitneyville Rd Rev P Adams Phone 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Uol M-l Hifhurt iCYwd SoomUn Road) Waxh^d. Ml 49U8 • Meeting you. your frtends, and your family right w here you re at - through: RAevata Messages Dvnmuc Min, Qualm Child Care and Programs Worship Sen ice 10:30 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev Aorman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vme Street • Church Office: 6IM9l-«6<?9 Fax W-864 which grew up in 1867, for the purpose of smelting iron, and later shut down, and is now a ghost town. It was a very rough place and the out of print novel was a very religious ap­ proach to this setting. The book will contribute to the background of the novel she will also write about the area, with her own fictional characters. Winters will use articles about Fayette from the Es­ canaba paper, and will be­ gin researching the news early in the writing of her novel. The author may be reached at Big water Pub­ lishing, 891-1113. COMMUNITY CM Wcwiup Hom 830am Ml 1100am CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music- Sunday School 9 45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship Service.. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs...................................... 6:45 p in. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . 8:30 a in & 11 a.m. Sunday Schrxrl for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday .6:30 p in. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m livening Worship 6 00pm Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0391 www lakesidecommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave & /ms KAY TOTXsEXl). I‘asi<» XOK.MAX KXOKK. Awculc hHir 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton@iserv.nel Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m 11:15 a.m 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School...10:00 am. Morning Worship.,,11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Children s Worship and Nursery 9 45 a m Learning for all 6pm Adult and south interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Sening Nour Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Worship 11 00 am Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be decided to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a m 9:45 a m. 11:00 a m. Rom 12 ID Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert (ierke • Paslor David Ziehr Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Middleville Morning Worship 9 30 a m 9 45 am 11 00 a m Rev Lee Zach man Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor _____________ Phone 868-6437_____________ SUNDAY 8:30 & II a.m., 6 p.m. 10 50am St. Paul Lutheran Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 a-C®lh (Eime vIL/jftletljolriSt QDIjurcb 9 45am Praise Singing Pastor James Dodds 616-538-8557 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Church School, Sunday Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WT e Ave a* 84th S’ • 89’ -8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sanaa/Scnoo 9 30 om Sunday Morn-ng Worship 1030 am Meemg at crape) on Whitneyviie Ave Sux»/1 venmg Worship 6 00 pin Wed 'Aawee* Prayer & Bible Study 700 pm. Rev ’homos Siuys. Pastor Rev Kari Bosnia. Assoc Pastor �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 5, 2000/Page 5 Local churches plan services for holidays . bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer Churches in the area are trying to make sure local residents keep the coming holidays both fun and sa­ cred with special services and events planned for children, families and the community. Each week this listing will include events in the coming week submitted by churches. Information can be sent .via fax to Patricia Johns at 945-5192. Infor­ mation should include the name and address of the church. Some of the traditional churches begin with Ad­ vent candle lighting ser­ vices and choirs working on special music for the Christmas season. Other churches have planned theatrical events or children's services with a more contemporary fla­ vor. Middleville-Caledonia Area Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine Street, Caledonia 891-8669: Sunday, Dec 10, Sanctuary decorated with more than 60 poinsettias. Leighton United Methodist Church. 4180 Second Street, Caledonia, 891-8028: Living Truth Kious-Speck exchange wedding vows concert. 8:30 a.m. and 11 a m. Dec. 10. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. 908 Main St.. Middleville. 795-2391: Shepherd's Story preschool story time for children ages 2-5. Dec. 7, 9 a.m. Middleville United Methodist Church, 111 Church Street. Mid­ dleville. 795-9266: Soup Supper 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 8. United Methodist Wom­ en's Candlelight Christmas Program. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Peace Reformed Church, 6950 Cherry Val­ ley road. Middleville, 8918119, "Angels Aware" pro­ gram presented by chil­ dren, 6 p.m. on Dec. 10. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Comer of 84th and Kraft Avenue, Caledonia, 891-8688. Come Celebrate Christmas with orchestra, jazz band and vocal mu­ sic, 6:30 p.m. Dec, 9, tick­ ets are $10 and include catered meal. 3 p.m. Sun­ day, Dec. 10 free Saints Andrew and Matthias Independent An­ glican Church, 2415 Mc­ Cann Road, between Mid­ dleville and Hastings, 9489604, Advent Evening Prayer Services followed by a light supper, 6 p.m. Dec. 6. Engagements Amy G. Kious and Brian N. Speck were united in marriage Friday evening Sept. 22, 2000 in a candle­ light ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Mid­ dleville. The reception was held at the MiddleVilla. Amy is the owner of Contempo Salon in Caledonia and Brian is employed by Bouma Corporation. Amy is the daughter of Nancy and Rick Kious of Caledonia and Brian is the son of Nelson and Jackie Speck of Byron Center Amy and Brian, along with children Mason and Anna, reside in Middleville. Oliver-Beute Mr. and Mrs. James Oliver of Middleville and Dr. and Mrs. William Beute of Grand Rapids, Michigan, announce the engagement of Megan Oliver and Ethan Beute. The bnde-to-be attended GVSU and is currently em­ ployed by United Airlines. The groom-to-be is a graduate of the University of Michigan and works for an independent Chicago televi­ sion network. A March wed­ ding is anticipated. R-38. WHERE HAWKS SOAR HIGH AND THE AIR IS CLEAR, you'll find this 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath contemporary set on 10 of the most beautiful acres this side of heaven. • Located in a very pri­ vate setting & a short commute from G.R. • High ceilings • Lots of glass • Private den or office • Indoor-outdoor entertaining areas that merge together perfectly. More than a new home for you, at $254,900 this is a whole new outlook on life! Call Connie Witzel. & Auocutu. Inc. S 948-3770 @ Toys for Kids drive at Gavin Gavin Chevrolet in Middleville has begun its Toys for Kids campaign. Toys donated this year will be distributed locally. Toys can be dropped off at Gavin’s Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Pictured from left are Tim Gavin, Jan McDiarmid and Rick Levay who enjoy sharing with others at this season. ‘Living Truth 2’ to visit Leighton “Living Truth 2” will pre­ sent a music ministry pro­ gram at the 8:30 and 11 a m. services Sunday at Leighton United Methodist Church. “Living Truth 2” is a hus­ band and wife ministry team composed of Elroy and Tammic Kosters from Caro, Mich. The two combined Book sale is Dec. 9 at Caledonia Library The Friends and Patrons of the Caledonia Library will have their annual book sale Saturday, Dec. 9, frdhi 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are invited to stop in after the parade and browse through the used books or enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. All proceeds help the Friends support library programs throughout the year. Two different sizes of canvas book bags are avail­ able for purchase (fill it for free!). Bring your own bag and fill it for $3. New this year is a $ 1 table where Friends and Patrons will sell newer released hardback books in excellent condition. play many antique and con­ temporary instruments, including acoustic guitar, Appalachian dulcimer, bass guitar, guitar zither, key­ board, mandolin guitar, marxaphone, melodica, psaltry, recorder, soprano saxophone and wooden flute They travel throughout Michigan presenting their ministry of music and occa­ sional drama sketch in com­ bination with their testi­ monies of a vital, growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Barb C.turns 40 December 7th Laofi (l el l-e t tfran awi! Ifa-u-v hwbv catai loafl'S,' tyvesQ/V rva'Uf. at The Mulberry Bush CROCKERY CORNER A Paint Your Own Pottery Studio Saturday, December 9, 2000 Buy our piece and paint it for CREE! 3344 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia, Ml H91-7533 1 block N. of 100th on M-37, Caledonia Plaza Insurance the way it should be. • Careful underwriting • Comprehensive coverage Responsive service lt'» Mr u<uj M945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-Ads dmuki be Stauffer & wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 612 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan 49316 891-9294 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/December 5. 2000 Alumni return to Caledonia High School for Career Fair The band Captive Free performs tonight at the Middleville United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Christian music concert to be offered tonight by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the band Captive Free will perforin a free concert of their con­ temporary music at the Middleville United Meth­ odist Church at 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 5. The band members have been presenting their pro­ gram ’’Shine!" during a year-long ministry to the region. They have per­ formed in hundreds of churches, schools, coffee houses, nursing homes camps and prisons throughout the midwest re­ gion. "Shine!” incorporates contemporary music, dra­ ma, puppets and allows team members to reach out to people of all ages. Captive Free is spon­ sored by the Minneapolis­ based Youth Encounter, an evangelical, Christian or­ ganization . Captive Free with Gretchen Christopherson, Sean Duffy, Andrea Goede, Will Hopkins, Matt Johnson, Brian Miller and Sarah Volmerding will perform at this special youth night at 7 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church at 111 Church St. in Middleville. The concert is free, but a free-will offering will be taken. Members of the church will share a meal with the members of the band be­ fore the concert. Captive Free will also spend the night with host families from the church. For more information about "Shine!” with Caplive Free, call the church at 795-9266. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Dec. 6 Chicken patty on a bun or Cheesy Burrito, french fries, blueberry cobbler, milk. Thursday, Dec. 7 Baked rotini w/garlic bread or hamburger on a bun, mixed fruit, milk. Friday, Dec. 8 Pizza or fish sandwich on In Memory of LVERETT POLL, JR. who passed away 3 years ago, December 6,1997. Quietly remembered every day Sadly missed along the way Just as you were, you will always be Treasured and loved in our memories. Lovingly remembered by Thelma, Children, Grandchildren, Morn, Brothers, Sr'sfer and Friends a bun, fresh veggie sticks, fresh apple, milk. Monday, Dec. 11 Breakfast for lunch. French toast w/eggs or beef dunkers, potato rounds, apple juice, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 12 Spaghetti w/mcat sauce, w/breadstick or cheesy bur­ rito, broccoli w/cheese, pears, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Adam Paarlberg was the opening speaker at the career fair. school cafeteria. Sharon Weaver, STC Coordinator, observed, "The alumni arc always excited to share their stones of life after Caledonia High School with the students, but I think they equally enjoy seeing each other and staff mem­ bers again to reminisce a bit.” Prior to the career fair, the Caledonia seniors took the ACT Career Scope, a battery of tests and evaluations that measure a person’s interests and aptitudes. “From this data, the students can easily recognize the career pathway for which they are best suit­ ed and select alumni with whom to connect at the career fair,” said Joellyn Potgetcr, Community-as School coordinator. “Some Callfor TK bands, choirs Classifieds plan holiday concert 945-9554 24 hours a day •llajs a week Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening (tours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment Sixty alumni converged on Caledonia High School Tuesday. Nov. 21, for the purpose of sharing their careers with current high school seniors at the Alumni Career Fair This was the second of what is hoped to become an annual event for Caledonia High School students. The winter storm that dropped in on Caledonia and surrounding areas on Monday. Nov. 20. caused some concern for staff mem­ bers planning the event. “After all the work we had put into the plans, I don’t think cancelling was an option,” said Julie Sielawa a member of the School-toCareer (STC) staff. Sandy Donker, another STC staff member agreed and added. “Fortunately for all, the weather calmed some and the career fair went off pretty much as planned.” One hundred fifty-three seniors and 90 of their par­ ents took advantage of the opportunity to learn about the training and education the attending alumni have had along the way to the suc­ cessful careers they arc now enjoying. Several of the seniors also used this as an opportunity to recruit an alumnus to serve as the expert on their senior exhibi­ tion evaluation panel. Each of the six career pathways (arts and communication, health services, natural resources, human and social services, engineering and industrial technology, busi­ ness, management and tech­ nology) was represented at the fair by a variety of careers spanning all educa­ tional options after high school. The Alumni Career Fair, a Sqhool-to-Career event, started with a dinner for the alumni administrators, school board, and staff/community hosts in the high ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan The music department at Thornapple Kellogg High School will present its annu­ al holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. with the Choral Concert. This concert includes the TKHS Concert Choir, the TKMS 8th Grade Choir and the TKHS Honors Choir. Each choir will perform a variety of holiday music, including tunes from “How the Gnnch Stole Christmas” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks.” The TK Concert and Symphonic Bands will per­ form their concert at 4 p.m. Each band has programmed four holiday selections. A complete program can be found at www.tk.kl2.mi.us. Follow the link to TK High School, then to Homework Home Pages, then to Music Department. The TKHS Band Boosters will host a reception between concerts in the school cafeteria Dave Miller Analog Studios of Alto will profes­ sionally record both con­ certs. CDs will be available for purchase the day of the concert. CDs sell for $8 each. Both CDs arc available for $14. CDs will be avail­ able for pickup in January. of the seniors chose to explore careers in otherpathways as well,” she added Adam Paarlberg. a 1995 graduate, was selected as the opening speaker for the fair He shared his views of putting balance in one’s thoughts of a career. “ItIt always easier to think about the present than it is to think about the future, but you need to balance your thoughts if you’re going to be prepared,” he advised the seniors. With that thought in mind, the seniors and their patents were dismissed to join the alumni who were waiting to share their stories After rotating to three, 20minutc presentations, every­ one returned to the Performing Arts Center to complete an evaluation and listen to D&W’s Floyd Wilson and Peter Visser, who closed the evening with a talk about diversity in the workplace. CHS senior David Crisman summed up the evening from the senior per­ spective, “I thought that it was a great experience and it helped me get a better under­ standing of what I want to do as a career” �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 5. 2000/Page 7 TK grad explores career in acting Eunice I. Elliott HASTINGS Mrs Eunice I. Elliott, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Elliott was bom on February 18, 1912 in Barry County, the daughter of Ray and Effie (Ruth) Hull. She was raised and attended schools in Hastings. Mrs. Elliott was married to Bert Elliott on July 31, 1934 in Angola, Indiana. She was a homemaker, she enjoyed gardening, and her favorite flowers were roses and pansies. Also, while living in the country, she had pet deers. Mrs. Elliott was a caring, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband. Bert Elliott; daughters, Betty Bass and Carol Bell; son, Pat Elliott; and grandson. David Elliott. Mrs. Elliott is survived by two daughters. Isabell (Ben) Herring of Hastings, and Ruth (Dan) Kosbar of Hastings; three sons, Bernie (Carol) Elliott of Atlantic, Iowa. John (Linda) Elliott of Paola, Kansas, and Mike (Kye) Elliott of Hastings; one daughter-in-law. Sherry Elliott of Hastings; 16 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; four nieces. Funeral services were held Friday morning, December 1, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Carl W. Nelson by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Shar and Steve Evans have a good reason to watch television these days. Their son Scott has been working as an extra on shows like "JAG," "West Wing." "Boston Public," "Gilmore Girls," "Roswell," and "Titans." Scott graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1997. He per­ formed in many of the plays during his high school years. After high school, he at­ tended Hope College for two and a half years, then decided to see if he could make it as an actor. He has given himself a year to see if this is the career choice he wants to make. He is working with a casting agency. He regis­ tered with an agency and they have his photograph and information. He calls in daily and the agent refers him to a show if he is right for the part. He has worked in Bur­ bank at the Warner Brother Studios, the Fox studios, Manhattan Beach studios, in Pasadena, Sherman Oaks and on lo- deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 59 years. Bessie M. Nelson; three daughters. Penny Brown of Kentwood. Carole (Norman) Barlow of Hastings; Dorothy (Wayne) Tabberer of Kingsley; one son, Walter (Cheryl) Nelson of Wyoming. Ml. daughterin-law. Linda Frasier of The Freeport Historical Hastings; 12 grandchildren. Star and Tim Swift, Tanya Society has a solution for and Darrell Peacock, Taune area residents stressed out Barlow, Seth Tabberer, over the holidays. Anyone who has already Indya and Brian Morton, Sarah and John Rasmus, Michelle and Dennis Williams, Laura and Chris TK Band Black, Rachel and John Boosters will Gantner, Theron Barlow, Esther Tabberer, Jamie Jo meet Dec. 12 Nelson; nine great grand­ The Thornapple Kellogg children, Erica Swift. Band Boosters >yill meet Dakota Cooper, Chantel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. Swift, C.J. Morton, Corine 12, in the TK High School Morton, Catherine Morton, band room. Timmy Williams. Andrew Members will discuss Black; three brothers. Ernest possible fund-raisers for (Came) Nelson of Georgia. the new uniforms if the TK Donald (Barb) Nelson of Board of Education ap­ Rudyard, Gerald (Loretta) proves the uniform pro­ Nelson of Capac; several posal that will be pre­ nieces and nephew s. sented Monday, Dec. 11. Funeral services were Also on the agenda will held Monday morning at Beeler Funeral Chapel. be upcoming events that concern the music depart­ Middleville. Pastor Thomas Sluys officiated. Interment ment. Parents of band members are urged to at­ was at Mt. Hope Cemetery; tend this meeting. Middleville. Preceding him in death were his parents. Louis and Caroline Nelson; brothers, Raymond and Ohxer Nel­ son; sisters, Mabie Elisworth and Manon Lamneck. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Two, high-pneed pieces Middleville. Michigan. of construction equipment were taken from a tool trailer in Yankee Springs Township on or about Nov. 15, Trooper Scott Sharrar said. m The perpetrators appar­ k gift to the Barry Community Foundation is ently broke the lock to used to help fund activities throughout the gain entry to the trailer, though only two items, county in the name of the person you des­ worth about $2,000, were ignate. Ask your funeral director for more taken. information on the Barry Community Police have no suspects Foundation or call 945-0526. and the incident remains under investigation. MIDDLEVILLE Mr Carl W Nelson, age 82, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord, Friday. Dec. I, 2000 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr Nelson was born June 20. 1918 at Rudyard, Michigan the son of Louis and Caroline (Huntley) Nelson. He was raised and attended school in Rudyard. Ml. He was married to Bessie M. Whitford on March 3, 1941 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ml. They lived at Rudyard and Middleville. Mr. Nelson was employed at Brickyard in Rudyard, Bliss Co. in I lastings for two years. the Thornapple Kellogg Schools for 10 years as a bus driver, and he retired from General Motors Co. after 28 years of service. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was in Northern France, Ardennes. Rhine­ land, and Central Europe. He received the American Defense Service Ribbon. European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon w/4 Bronze Battle Stars. Good Conduct Medal and two Overseas Service Bars and one Service Stripe. He was a member of the Middleville Baptist Church, was Sunday School teacher and was on church board. He was a member of Whitneyville Bible Church Carl enjoyed gardening, singing to his grandchildren, most of all he was a lox ing. caring husband, father, grandfather. and great grandfather, doing kind cue a otetwtial that ecw. cp < {p-ieuer... Scott Evans cation in California. He usually works be­ tween three and eight hours a day, but can be re­ quired to stay on the set for up to 16 hours. Some­ times being an extra can be very tedious. He has met celebrities like Corbin Berensen, Katherine Bell and David James Eliot from JAG. Most of the time he spends as an extra is following di­ rections like "stand here." He has learned that the movie industry requires a lot of behind the scenes work. Scott says, "A few min­ utes of film could take hours of preparation and Historical Society will wrap presents Tools taken from Yankee Springs construction site purchased gifts but hasn't had time to wrap them can bring them to the Freeport Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 9. Histori­ cal Society members will wrap gifts with care be­ tween 1 and 4 p.m. Dona­ tions will be accepted. The society will use funds raised for the ongo­ ing renovation of their building. Information about joining the Historical So­ ciety also will be avail­ able. The Freeport Commu­ nity Center is at 209 E. State St. in Freeport. rehearsal." Scott also discovered that sometimes people are selected not because of their talents but because they have the right look. He is enjoying his year in California. His sister. Arnie, teaches in Valencia so he has friends and fam­ ily to keep him rooted in reality. This year has been en­ joyable because California is full of interesting places to go. Scott says, "I have been able to see some of the places I had just heard about. Seeing the exterior shots at the studios is like seeing a familiar face be­ cause of movies I have seen in the past." While he is enjoying his time in California, it is a lot more busy and unattractive than Michi­ gan. Scott is giving this extra work a year to see where it might lead. He is working toward getting his Screen Actors Guild card, which requires a certain level and number of perfor­ mances. "It is easier to be recog­ nized by agents and other work becomes available once you have the SAG card," Scott says. Shar and Steve have en­ joyed catching glimpses of Scott as they watch televi­ sion. Since shows are filmed out of sequence. Scott can't always tell his parents which show to watch. He docs know that he will be in the back­ ground of the Dec. 18 Roswell. Scott and Arnie will be coming back to Michigan for Christmas. Scott is halfway through his year’s exploration of a career in movies and he hopes being an extra won’t be the end of it. Group. Individual. Weddings and het Photography Studio or on Location 2775 Eckert Road Freeport.Ml 49325 Reigler Photography Phone 616 765-3315 Cell Phone 616-4819633 E-mail zokenOiserv net Still Time For Christmas! Palmer’s Christmas Tree’s i Scotch Pine & Douglas Fir « , Fresh • Pre-Cut Between Middleville & Caledonia On M-37 & 108th ^2^. 616-795-7667 616-891-8313 ■Bill �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, MI'December 5, 2000 TK families explore playing games with math . by Patricia Johns Staff Writer About 100 families had an opportunity to explore math facts and ask ques­ tions about everything from geometry to decimals during Math Night Nov. 30 at Page Elementary School. Teachers from both Lee and Page elementary schools demonstrated ways to have fun with math. Parents were encouraged to play math games with their children. Third grade teacher Brian Hanna teamed up with fifth grade teacher Dirk VanDiver to help families explore geometry. Families tried to make three dimensional struc­ tures from straws and twisty ties or patterns with geometric figures. Fifth grade teacher Fifth grade teacher Dirk Van Diver admires a three dimensional object made by one of the groups of parents and students from straws and twisty ties during the geometry workshop on Math Night. Molly Arnold and secondgrade teacher Celeste Wolverton showed how to play and learn with deci­ mals. Wolverton reminded parents to only use "and" when a number includes a fraction or a decimal. Whether teachers teach a third-grader like Marc Lester or fourth-graders like Julie Johns, parents learned that games took the rote boredom out of learning multiplication and division facts. Games using ordinary objects were part of the presentation by third grade teacher Julie Toole and second grade teacher Chariyne Thomas. Children and families learned how to use a deck of cards to play "Top-It" for addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Children showed their par­ ents that they could beat the calculator Children who prefer sports to math learned how to do multiplication wrestling with two-digit numbers and the rules for baseball multiplication. Parents who were unable to attend the math night can obtain math game rules from their child's teacher or by calling Lee Elementary School at 7959747. POINSETTIA % Poinsettias £ are ready in beautiful colors of red, white, pink or marble. Sizes 4” to 12” - also hanging baskets. (Buy grower direct for quality and savings) ~ Live Christmas Trees ~ Scotch Pines • Douglas Fir Blue Spruce • Fraiser Fir Concolor Wreath & Garland a Gift Area... < has decorated mini artificial * Christmas Trees Wreaths and 4 ‘ Garlands and much more for \our t Holiday Decorating and Gift Gntng Qift Certificates /J n Available in Any S I Dollar Amount d Delivery Available^ Stop in and buy while the selection is at its best. Knott's Greenhouses 3422 - 76th Street, SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 (Hatfway between M-37 & Kadamazoo Ave) 698-8221 Quality Plants & Flowers for Over 20 Years by Tom & Lois Knott Jr - Open Monday - Saturday 9 am - 7 pm Melissa Hodges looks on as her son Ryan, Michele Bruinsma and Beth Fuller play a math game with playing cards and a calculator. New Box Office Hits video store opens in Dutton * A new store, Box Office Hits Video, will brighten the store frontage of the partly vacant Village Mill Mall in Dutton. The store carries video and game rentals and will also offer TV and VCR repair services. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A video store operated by a private owner is a lit­ tle unusual these days, but U. Turan is hopeful that because his store is fully under his own manage­ ment, he has more to offer local customers in the area of service than franchises can. The store opened in the Village Mill Mall in Dut­ ton Nov. 3, filling a spot that had been vacant for quite a while. Turan has another video store in Ada, and has been in business for four years. He said he hopes the things that he has learned there will ap­ peal to people in Dutton and Caledonia. The store will offer more than 7,000 titles with a full range of video cate­ gories, including family movies, action film, drama and romances. It will also carry games, such as Nin­ tendo 64, Play Station 1 and 2, or Sega Dreamcast. There will be a selection of DVD movies as well. Games systems and VCR systems may be rented through the store. Turan will accept a lo­ cal ID, and no membership is required to rent a selec­ tion. Selections are available in several configurations. • Two movies for the price of one on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. • One free kids' movie with a new release rental. • Older movies cost $1 to rent for five nights. • New releases range from new to somewhat Continued next page Turan has opened a second Box Office Hits Video store in Dutton, after four successful years in Ada. The privately owned business offers many specials and is open every day of the year. FORECLOSURE SALE UNIT #12 RIVER VALLEY MINI-STORAGE 614 GRAND RAPIDS STREET, MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN SAT., DEC. 9, 2000 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON ITEMS TO BE SOLD 2 TWIN BED MATTRESSES 1 MICROWAVE OVEN 1 CHILD S CAR SEAT 1 WATER BED MATI'RESS 1 PLASTIC MATTRESS COVER 1 CHEST WITH NINE DRAWERS �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 5. 2000/Page 9 From previous page new, and arc $3 for from one to five nights. • Games rent for $4 for thrcemights. • Coupons will be avail­ able through local adver­ tising. Turan will also ac­ cept some competitor's coupons. He will be able to sup­ ply some requests by bringing selections from the other store in Ada. Tu­ ran said he will add new selections in response to the demand or requests by customers to give people what they want. He said at the beginning he may not have all the selections typ­ ical for this area, but said he will work hard to meet the needs and requests of customers. Box Office Hits Video will sell both new and pre­ viously viewed movies as well. Turan said he will Gun Lake women’s club has busy schedule ahead The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)-Gun Lake Area will hold its holiday meet­ ing at 9:30 a m. Wednes­ day, Dec. 13, at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Hostess for the meeting is Marilyn Page. After the business meeting, she will introduce Director Ray Rickert and members of the Thornapplc-Kcllogg Honors Choir, who will present a program of holi­ day songs and specialty numbers. A special buffet follow­ ing the program. For more information, call Page at 795-7817, club President Marjory Richards at 795-3969 or Vice President Fran Leonard al 795-8731. Any area resident interested in the club is welcome to at­ tend. Business to be taken up at the meeting will in­ clude: • Secret Pal Christmas gift. • Spartan, Campbell soup and Yoplait pink la­ bels. • Grocery receipts from Weick's Foodtown. • Foods for Christmas baskets; hats and mittens for elementary children. • Giristown Auction bas­ ket donations (fishing). • Christmas cards for veterans at the Battle Creek VA Hospital. • Submit member infor­ mation forms and volun­ teer hours for 2000. • Bring gifts for Laurels of Sandy Creek Nursing home residents if partici­ pation on Tuesday, Dec. 19, is not possible. • Report from the board meeting of Dec. 4 • Report from holiday fund-raiser dinner of Dec. 6 • Book sale at Weick’s Foodtown. • Report of food basket delivery Nov. 17 take special orders for pur­ chases of films people are looking for. That is one way a small store has an advantage over a chain franchise, he explained. There are lots of rules and time consum­ ing procedures a chain must go through, but he can work on a customer request and fill an order more quickly. TV and VCR repair ser­ vice will also be available at the Box Office Hits Video store, something not offered everywhere. The Dutton store will be open from 10 a m. to 10 p.m. every day of the week. 365 days, even hol­ idays. Turan has hired four girls from the Caledonia area, who will help keep the store open. Keeping open on holidays has not been a problem, since em­ ployees usually work half shifts on holidays. Turan says this has worked out well in past experience. Major holidays are his best days, and peo­ ple are really grateful to have one place to go for a movie to fill an unex­ pected void after the spe­ cial day has been cele­ brated. He said he chose Dutton from several possible sites he might have moved into. His store in Ada is near a Heidi Christine Beauty Sa­ lon there, and there is an­ other one in the Dutton Village Mill Mall. Owner Patti Elzinga has become a good friend and told him about the available loca­ tion. He was attracted to the small town character of the Caledonia area. "It's a clean residential area, and there is very lit­ tle crime,” he said. "There arc nice people in this community, with a family orientation." He is very hopeful that his store will do well in this area. "I will personally try to meet people’s needs and requests." he said. He has become a part of a Business Association formed by the owners in the mall. The Dutton group BOX OFFICE HITS VIDEO 5555 68th St., Dutton 616-656-2200 Also in Ada • 400 Ada Dr . Thornapple Village inn Mall Rent One Movie. 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More volunteer coaches are needed as teams were limited last session due to a lack of coaches. will try to offer special attactions which will meet some of the needs of local people to celebrate holi­ days in their own commu­ nity. Together they hope to provide more than they could individually. The group is planning to bring a time-shared Santa to the mall, where kids can come to meet him in different stores. Turan originally immi­ grated from Turkey 12 years ago and married an American girl 10 years ago. They have one daugh­ ter, and another child on the way. The phone number at Box Office Hits Video is 656-2200. £ Open 7 days a week 10 am -10 pm« we are open our regular hours 365 days! �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Decembef 5, 2000 Middleville holds annual holiday parade The TK Girls Cross Country Championship team got lots of applause during the Senior parents show off their raffle prizes Another Grinch traveled with the children on the TK Coop Preschool float. 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The cookie walk had cookie lovers or are not bakers lined up and read when it opened at 9 a.m. By 1 p.m. when the parade stepped off the temperature had warmed up enough to be brisk but not frigid. Floats designed by Girl Scouts, pre-schoolers and their parents, middle school students and 4-H gave the parade excitement this year. Music was provided by the Thornapple Kellogg seventh and eighth and high school bands. This Santa arrives in style This tree escaped from its float year adding to the festive sounds were the Hungry 5 (four old guys and one young buck.) Copies of parade photos are available at JAd Graphics Printing Plus. Call 945-9105 for details. tyiue a, metHazial t&at ccw, ya m ^azeueT... 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TW, 3rd seat. #634 7175 Broadmoor, S.E., Caledonia ¥ Toll Free 888-397-5373 or 616-698-2150 Only 10 Minutes South of High Prices Hours: m, t, ih, f 9-6; wed 9-8; sat. 10-2 •All vehicles subject to prior sales �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, MIOecember 5, 2000 Creative ways to manage growth sought in Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Many residents at the Nov. 13 master planning public hearing supported preserving open space through clustered housing with open space require­ ments as an alternative to a five-acre minimum pro­ posed in the plan. Cluster development and open space development refer to efforts to preserve open space and natural features in land slated for development. Preservation of valuable community assets is possi­ ble even when a commu­ nity accepts growth, ac­ cording to Rebecca Har­ vey, who gave a workshop presentation Oct. 10 before the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Planning and Zoning Commission in Barry County. According to a report in the Hastings Banner by re­ porter Shelly Sulser, Rut­ land officials are consider­ ing an 'open space' ordi­ nance instead of ag zon­ ing. Township Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Larry Haywood said Rutland has been be­ hind the times and a "little out of step" with the rest of the county when it comes to lot size requirements for residential developments in agricultural zones and was excited to hear more last month about the open space alternative. Haywood, a dairy farmer, has publicly op­ posed the sale of farm land in 10-acre chunks for resi­ dential construction, say­ ing it "gobbles up the farm land like crazy." Open space communi­ ties arc designed to "allow for smaller lot sizes in ex­ change for the preservation of open space," Barry County Planning and Zon­ ing Administrator Jim McManus said. Oshtemo Township Planning Consultant Re­ becca Harvey explained at the Planning and Zoning Commission workshop that open space developments maximize land conserva­ tion without reducing overall building density. "Under traditional plats, you set the density lot size and road standards," she said. "Under a conserva­ tion subdivision (open space community) you do the opposite. You identify the conservation areas to be set aside and areas out­ side those are the devel­ opment areas." In her presentation, Har­ vey noted that another township that adopted the plan was so satisfied that it voted to remove tradi­ tional zoning from the books. "No one was using it any more," she said. Harvey added that the plan gives both the devel­ oper and the township more room for agreement. "If this is the design you want, give them (developers) that option wherever they can de­ velop," she suggested. "Otherwise, you get tradi­ tional designs where you could have had the other." She pointed out that communities are "used to having such a tight rein through zoning," she said, and urged the board to "go into it with the attitude that 'we want this wher­ ever development is per­ mitted so it doesn't con­ sume the land.'" Open space zoning, she said, "is simply the mech­ of > VILLAGE OF I MIDDLEVILLE *>^0* ‘ PUBLIC notice There will be a special public meeting of the Middleville Village Council on Wednesday, December 6, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in Council cham­ bers located at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. The purpose of the meeting is to con­ sider and possibly act the creation of a Renaissance Sub-Zone as part of the Barry-Ionia Renaissance Zone Application. The meeting is open to the public. Questions and comments may also be directed to the Village Manager at the above address or by calling 616-795-3385. 300 anism to allow the plan to be designed. It doesn’t di­ vide the land." Haywood explained later that open space communi­ ties can be permitted un­ der special use permits within any existing zoning designation as an alterna­ tive to traditional plat de­ velopments. But an open space zone lends itself to the Condo­ minium Act because the construction of roads are common elements. The municipalities then retain control and site plans can be approved in only 90 days. An open space commu­ nity is defined as a "pre­ dominantly single-family residential development whereby the protection of substantial open space is established as the primary site development consid­ eration of which the clus­ tering or grouping of dwelling units and or lots upon a small portion of the site is a fundamental part." "I'm quite excited about it," said Haywood. "It is something we are seriously considering." The public then would be given a chance to comment at a public hear­ ing on the matter. They could also request a rezon­ ing subject to approval or disapproval based on agreement with the master plan. The Barry County Plan­ ning and Zoning Commis­ sion adopted an open space ordinance in April and the county's first open space community is cur­ rently under construction in Carlton Township. Forty percent of the land in the subdivision will be pre­ served. Another open space community has been pro­ posed in Irving Township, said McManus, who noted that open space plans are voluntary options for de­ velopers and are not mandatory. After the meeting with Harvey, Haywood said his board received positive feedback from the audi­ ence members present. Harvey was a planning director for Oshtemo Township for 15 years. She wrote a highly praised open space ordinance for Oshtemo Township in 1995. She has been a commu­ MATERIALS MANAGER Local Manufacturer in the automotive industry has an immediate opening for a highly motivated materials Manager. Primary responsibilities include materials planning, inventory control, supplier development, and contract negotiations. Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years experience in materials management, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of standard automotive practices. We offer a competitive wage with an excellent benefit package. Send written response to: Ad #117 Reminder c/o J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 “Under traditional plats, you set the density lot size and road standards. Under a conservation subdivision (open space community) you do the opposite. You identify the conservation area to be set aside and areas outside those are the development areas.” - Rebecca Harvey. Oshtemo Twp. Planning Consultant nity planning consultant who has served several communities in her area for the last two and a half years. She also serves on the board of directors of the Michigan Society of Planning Officials. In another forum Nov. 10, 1999, Harvey de­ scribed a zoning process which she said will maxi­ mize land conservation without reducing overall building density. Density is rearranged on a parcel so about half of the buildable land is consumed in the development process. The approach can pro­ tect resources and in some case connect to other con­ servation corridors across a community. It allows preservation of unprotected features such as farmlands, forests, historic and cul­ tural or scenic sites. The approach can be built into local ordinances. Harvey said this mecha­ nism can be used under current legislation, under the Township Rural Zoning Act. It is an opportunity to mix housing development with preservation of a min­ imum of open space. Harvey said, "Typically, 5% is an amount of open space set aside by the PUD statute, but although we are using the PUD statute to give authority for this approach, it is not a PUD." Usually this mechanism preserves from 60 to 70% of a parcel in open space It allows a community to allow preservation of sen­ sitive natural resources, prime agricultural land, prime soils, wetlands, wooded areas, and what­ ever is identified by the community as having aes­ thetic value or historic character. A combination of meth­ ods allows developers to build the same density of lots as on a conventional site and still preserve the features the community feels should be preserved. The method is one set forth in a book by Randall Arendt, "Conservation De­ sign for Subdivisions,” a guide to creating open space networks. She said the book is a good re­ source for anyone inter­ ested in becoming in­ formed on innovative ap­ proaches to planning for land use. She summarized the process as follows: A developer might first come in with a conven­ tional land division plan, which establishes the yield plan under the existing or­ dinance. The land must conform to buildable areas as defined under the exist­ ing conventional ordi­ nance, and include the space houses, lots, natural features, roads, and other requirements. This estab­ lishes the yield plan. The next step is for the developer to identify natu­ ral resources, excluding primary and secondary outstanding features from the plan. Sensitive re­ sources, such as scenic views, wildflower mead­ ows, historic sites are also excluded from the devel­ opment area. This com­ prises from 40 td 70% of the total acreage on the parcel. A major goal is to make the open spaces contigu­ ous with others on the par­ cel as well as adjoining the parcel to create natural corridors. The rest is designated as "Potential Development Areas." It is assessed for sites that would be good for homes to be placed on this land. No dimensional requirements such as lot sizes, frontages, lot depths, density, or lot lines are required. The devel­ oper can try to fit in the same number of home sites on the remaining area of the parcel as would be allowed under the conven­ tional yield plan. The density must still comply with Health De­ partment standards, where wells and septic systems are required. An option some designers have used is to allow septic systems to be placed in open space, if no impact to wet­ lands is created. Potential home sites are located where views of open space may be seen, and an effort is made to create as many "view lots as possible, and to pro­ vide access to open space within convenient walking distance from all the houses. The method allows the best natural features on the property to be "de­ signed around." Maximizing these fea­ tures is enhanced by de­ signing houses with a win­ dowless side wall, near a side lot line and with a window wall facing a wider side yard and toward the blind side of the next house. A development in Oshtemo used duplex housing to maximize this technique. The greatest challenge in the process is increasing density and creating com­ pact lot sizes while still preserving the prime land features. The number of houses can be increased by de­ signing flag-shaped lots with the narrow strip con­ necting them to the street. They often provide more usable yard space than wedge shaped lots, be­ cause houses tend to be rectangular. Flag lots may be limited, and screening can be required between lots by the Planning Com­ mission. Views might include mi­ nor open spaces, such as a neighborhood common, or an area of trees or a pond, which is also a storm wa­ ter retention facility. Once the home sites are established streets are then aligned to serve the homes. Every home must have access to the street system. "Single Loaded" streets are planned, so that houses line only one side of a road in the subdivi­ sion. Roads are also con structcd to protect natural features such as wetlands, large trees, tree stands or wildlife habitats, even dur­ ing the construction pro­ cess. Creating vistas to open space at road ends is encouraged. Trails in the common open space areas arc also laid out to serve the homes. The last step of the method is to establish lot lines. Most important to residents is how houses re­ late to open space, to each other and to the street. Lot depth was related to open space along rear lot lines. When adjoining open space, lot size could be reduced or shortened. Small lots are sometimes preferred by childless cou­ ples or empty nesters. The conservation area is See master plan, pg. 14 O* M/Po PUBLIC 5.^T.S HEARING There will be a Public Hearing on December 12, 2000, 7 p.m. at the Middleville Village Hall, locat­ ed at 100 East Main St., Middleville, Ml, to dis­ cuss the adoption of a proposed ordinance to reg­ ulate certain types of open burning within the Village of Middleville. A copy of the proposed ordi­ nance can be reviewed at the Middleville Village Hall. Questions can be referred to the Village Manager at 616.795.3385. 301 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 5. 2000/Page Charter Communications is pleased to announce the arrival of... DIGITAL TELEVISION! Digital Cable Television arrives in the Caledonia & Middleville Area on Dec. 4, 2000 ■3^7 Sffl©R@.„ wjs ©Gasmans, Sffl©S@ @©BJWSK10@ffl@@ 300(3 55J©E@ @©KW@M Enjoy new digital basic channels, expanded premium channels, multiple pay per view channels, digital music channels and an on-screen interactive guide! 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Customers currently subscribing to premium channels on any other type of equipment must contact 1 -800ke arrangements to receive the Motorola Digital Receiver. Failure to do so prior to December 4, 2000 may reuption of premium pay per view services. nay not be available in all areas, certain restrictions apply. 1-800-545-0994 ____ Digital Cable �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. MPDecembef 5. 2000 Master plan, continued from page 12 held in common. The con­ dominium organization is responsible to maintain roads, trails, historic build­ ings or any facilities origi­ nally designated in the or­ dinance. Sometimes the details are tied into the landowners deeds, through the site condominium act, which gives the condo­ minium association power of enforcement.. If local authorities change the ordinances, changes in the original agreement might be sub­ ject to change, including the original intent to keep the common land in com­ mon forever. The condo or­ ganization might ask for a variance and be granted one. "Enforcement is only as strong as the local govern­ ment,” Harvey said. One way to ensure the continuance of preserva­ tion of the common re­ sources would be to put enforcement in the hands of a third party, like the Land Conservancy, to en­ sure that use into "perpetu­ ity.” It is hard to persuade land owners to use the process if it is not man­ dated, Harvey said. The process can be mandated in an ordinance for devel­ oper applications, but in­ centives to convince de­ velopers to use this pro­ cess and actually preserve a large amount of open space are built in, Harvey added. She said once they use the method they like it. One developer said he would never return to a conventional design method. The incentive for people to buy lots with common open space short­ ened the time to sell to po­ tential customers, and in­ creased profits. In Oshtemo, develop­ ment must build roads to fit the public road stan­ dard. One incentive was to allow some roads within the development to be pri­ vate. There is a require­ ment to have at least two outlets onto public roads. Private roads could be culde-sacs or terminate with other options such as a "hammerhead" design. Finding ways to speed up the approval process is a great incentive to devel­ opers, Harvey said. Quick turnaround time for those who use this method and agree to preserve open space allows a developer to save a lot of money, es­ pecially for interest charged on financing such projects. Another option for creat­ ing incentive is to offer bonus density, though when density is being in­ creased on part of a parcel already, this may not be feasible. This approach is the middle of the road compro­ mise. For communities wanting to improve the quality of the development being created, Harvey said this was an excellent mechanism. She said she thinks land use planning works best at a macro level, where smaller communities do their part within the big picture. A community can desig­ nate certain areas to be developed and other areas to be preserved, such as agricultural lands, or where there are other natu­ ral or cultural features. As­ set assessment must be done on a community-wide scale. Not everyone agrees on what the features are that most need preserva­ tion. Harvey said the MSU Kettle Lake has Heritage Day events Extension Service and County Conservation Dis­ tricts have many kinds of information compiled al­ ready that could assist in compiling an natural fea­ tures inventory. Such an inventory is often required in order to support the policies in any master plan. The tools already exist to control where develop­ ment occurs, and to pro­ tect significant community resources and features, and to achieve development which contributes to the quality of life for the peo­ ple who will live in any given place. People just need to use them. Deb Steketee, a former planning commissioner in Caledonia Township, ad­ vocated open space subdi­ vision principles during her period of service. Steketee moved from the area tem­ porarily and is now moving back. Some information Steke­ tee compiled from other planners includes the fol­ lowing points, some quoted and some summa­ rized: Open space zoning be­ gins with a priority of pro­ tection of open space in the subdivision at large. "Open space zoning per­ mits residential develop­ ment while maintaining a strong sense of rural com­ munity character and preservation of environ­ mental resources.” Land along highway cor­ ridors is among the most important open space. Open space protection is rarely a consideration along these corridors. "For most of us. that is where the character of our community and region is defined." Steketee said. "Open Space Zoning" or "Rural Clustering" is a new and more effective tool to preserve rural char­ acter. "In this context, cluster­ ing means the positioning or grouping of dwelling units or lots upon a small portion of a site. The max­ imum provision of open space consistent with the rural character of an area is the priority considera­ tion in open space zoning provisions." "The term is applicable to both single family dwellings on individual lots, in a small group sur­ rounded by open space, as well as to a group of dwelling units with shared wall construction." "Open space Zoning de­ velopments differ from tra­ ditional Planned Unit De­ velopment (PUDs) in that PUDs often place priority on the clustering of dwellings around common areas to minimize infras­ tructure costs. Provision for open space is a secondary consideration in a PUD. Local reading club starts again Garth Butler, a Native American brought a large exhibit of native objects and artifacts. Butler, whose native name is "Gekek,“ or hawk, is of Chippewa descent, and comes from the Muskegon River area. His clothing would have been worn in the 1700s, including a felt beaver hat, which illustrated Europeans made felt with the fur of the beaver and explained the trade in beaver pelts. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Every year. Kettle Lake Elementary celebrates A variety of events, including square dancing, candlemaking, and other crafts were enjoyed by students and their relatives at the school. Many of the kids went outside to take part in a horse drawn wagon ride. "Heritage Day," during which, various early Amer­ ican crafts, bits of history are learned. The event this year was held Nov. 17. Relatives of the chil­ dren were invited to expe­ rience the family fun and various events together at the school. A Thanksgiving feast was part of the festiv­ ities. A Native American pre­ sentation was given, dur­ ing which many native crafts, way of life and sto­ ries were told for the en­ joyment of guests. Children and relatives enjoyed making candle­ making. wagon rides on the playground, and square dancing in the gym This year the event was coordinated by Karen DeVall, Lisa Alexander and Sharon Parent. The Let It Snow Read­ ing Club for Adults is start­ ing another season. The club is a popularly received reading campaign sponsored by Kent District Library with incentives of­ fered for reading 10 books and eligibility for a draw­ ing for prizes by reading five more. Book discussions will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesdays Dec. 6, Jan.3, and Feb. 7. The books to be read in­ clude Mama Makes Up Her Mind by Bailey White for December, Foreign Affairs by Allison Lurie in Jan­ uary, and Murder at Mon­ ticello by Rita Mae Brown. A Holiday Bears story- Winter story time set at TK Library The Thomapple Kellogg High School Service Team will present a story time celebrating winter at 4 p m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Students will read books with winter and holiday themes. Story time lasts for about 30 minutes. Children of all ages are invited to come and enjoy one way to celebrate winter and keep warm at the same time. For information, call the library at 795-5434. time special will be held Thursday, Dec. 7, at 10:30 a.m. Young guests ages 6 and under are invited to bring their favorite bears. Stories about bears and holiday stories will be told, and kids will make a teddy bear ornament to take home. Registration is required. The library is located at 240 Emmons St. and the phone is 891-1502. "Open Space Zoning is characterized by three fun­ damental components: 1. A significant portion of the site is protected as permanent open space. 2. Residences are clus­ tered to maximize the quantity and quality of open space on the site. 3. Site development maintains a low visual im­ pact- particularly along the public roadway. The public benefits are: • Preservation of open space. • Preservation of rural character. • Preservation of envi­ ronmentally sensitive ar­ eas. Steketee encouraged linking corridors of green space or open land so that habitat for wildlife is con­ tiguous and not isolated into small islands. • Preservation of signifi­ cant visual vistas. • Close to home recre­ ation opportunities. • Minimizes neighbor­ hood through-traffic. Disadvantages are: • Administration is more complex than large lot zoning. • Can limit large lot land division. • Can result in over de­ velopment if not applied properly. • Difficult to design reg­ ulations to encourage this development option as a use by right. Steketee mentioned one creative way to leave open space and protect ground water was to use some of the open space near homes for septic tanks. Open space would be protected, and density would be low enough to protect ground water. 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Ml/December 5. 2000/Page 15 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/December 5. 2000 Developers want more industrial zoning in master plan by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Some Caledonia land­ owners at the master planning public hearing Nov. 13 said they would like the new master plan to designate a larger area to light industrial zoning. Caledonia planning commissioners already are planning for commercial and industrial uses near the interchange of M-6 and M-37, which when finished is expected to result in an exceptional demand for development. Meanwhile, public utilities are being made available as rapidly as possible by the town­ ship. Commissioners have tried to discourage such uses where there would be a need for utilities not cur­ rently available. The area around the in­ terchange would be as deep as possible, allowing shared access to many businesses from points off the arteries of M-37 and 68th Street. This would accommodate as many re­ quests as possible in a concentrated area, maxi­ mizing utilities and instal­ lation costs. Another reason behind this emphasis is to concen­ trate the heaviest indus­ trial traffic to the north of the township near the in­ terchange, and to discour­ age this kind of traffic through the rest of the township. Controlled en­ trance points for commer­ cial or industrial areas would increase traffic safety. Some have asked to ex­ pand this area already planned for in the north­ west comer of the town­ ship. For example, Paul Emerson said he thought the area of industrial zon­ ing should be enlarged to increase the tax base within the township. Planning Chair Roger Keating has stressed re­ peatedly that this argu­ ment is valid only if no tax abatements or incentives are offered to industrial builders, which cancels the advantage. The Caledonia school district embraces portions of other townships where industrial complexes al­ ready exist. Local schools already are supported by a larger tax base than just Caledonia Township, as pointed out by recently elected Caledonia Town­ ship Trustee Richard Robertson. Commissioner Ric Par­ ent observed that the mas­ ter plan survey suggested many people in Caledonia do not see a need for places to work in the township, and saw Cale­ donia as a kind of bedroom community to Grand Rapids. He also mentioned planning that would create smooth transitional areas between industrial and res­ idential areas. Airport noise has been mentioned by some as a reason to expand industrial and commercial zoning in the north. This also has been countered by Robert­ son, who has said those who have built homes in that area have a right to expect their way of life to be protected. Meanwhile, others have pressured to allow more commercial or industrial uses along M-37, even though many citizens have said they did not want the corridor to look like 28th Street. Commissioners have wanted to discourage a continuous linear com­ mercial ^ne along M-37, similar to that which has occurred in other commu­ nities. At the same time they would like to encourage commercial development around populated areas that have utilities and roads and a population to support these businesses. Meeting both the needs of already existing residents, businesses and industries is as important as provid­ ing opportunities to those wanting to move in. Planning commissioners have discussed at length examples of responsible planning, such as encour­ aging businesses that will expand the range of prod­ ucts and services to serve the community rather than undercutting existing busi­ nesses in a limited market. Highway related devel­ opment efforts have sprouted along M-37 south of Caledonia although of­ ficials would like to at least slow such attempts because of the lack of pub­ lic utilities. Don Oppenhuizen, Synopsis of Regular Meeting Middleville Village Council November 14, 2000 A Public Hearing, for the pur­ pose of hearing citizen comment on consideration of Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate Application from Simpson Industries was called to order at 7:00 p.m Mr Mike Burch, Plant Manager of Simpson Industries, explained the new program that will be coming into Simpson Industries for which expansion is planned. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7:08 pm by Mr Floyd Bray, Council President Pro Tempore of the Village of Middleville, Michigan in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall Members present. Mr. Floyd Bray, Mrs. Dorothy Corson, Mr Michael Lytle, Mr. David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg. Members absent: Mr. William Kenyon and Mr. Lon Myers The minutes of the October 24. 2000 meeting were approved as written, as was the Agenda. ACTIONS TAKEN: 1 Adopted Resolution #00025, Tax Abatement for Simpson Industries, and Tax Abatement Agreement with the modification to item #2 of the Agreement to read 18 employees on a motion made by Mr. Newman and sup­ ported by Mrs VandenBerg Motion carried with 5 Ayes and 2 Absent with Mr Kenyon and Mr Myers being absent 2 Approve the invoices, dated November 10, 2000, in the amount of $161,396.17 on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 3 Authorized Barry County to pay an invoice to Williams and Works, in the amount of $559.88, for costs associated with Utility Improvement Project on a motion made by Mr. Newman and supported by Mrs. VandenBerg. 4. Approved the bid from Inland Services, in an amount not to exceed $48,000 00 for sludge removal from the Waste Water Treatment Plant on a motion made by Mr. Newman and supported by Mr. Lytle. 5 Adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L. Fisk. Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m , Monday through Friday. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT. speaking for Clearview In­ vestments, urged the plan commissioners to desig­ nate an area south of town for industrial uses. The par­ ticular uses his clients proposed were not intense, he said, though one was a distributor of concrete products, which could re­ sult in heavy equipment use along M-37. The difficulty in zoning any area for a particular light industrial use is that an owner can sell the property to someone else who may want it for an­ other use considerably noisier, busier, heavier, causes more runoff, etc. Perhaps there could be ways to allow light com­ mercial or light industrial developments in the area of M-37 and 100th Street without requiring public utilities there in the near future. Perhaps there would be a way to designate light industrial or commercial uses so that public utilities would not be needed, hours of operation would be definite, noise levels guaranteed, roads not gridlocked, and that air and water quality would be protected. Tom Garbow, speaking for his father. Paul Garbow, who owns the south­ east corner of 100th and M-37, pleaded for their plan for a PUD with com­ bined commercial area, re­ tirement condo and as­ sisted living units. Joe Dermody of Devel­ opment Realty, who holds several parcel in the area southwest of 100th Street and M-37 said he sup­ ported these efforts to de­ velop commercial and light industrial uses. He said the best way to pre­ serve rural character was to contain residential sprawl, and not to curtail the commercial growth. Planning Commissioner Ric Parent acknowledged, "The highway running through the township makes it difficult." Parent said all of M-37 must reflect the character of the township, as well as the north and south gate­ ways. Road front residential zoning on south M-37 would be difficult, but not impossible, if allowed be­ hind commercial areas along the highway. Parent noted. He said he would consider taking another look at the area. He said encouraging commercial and industrial growth where it is most feasible and within the community vision is the charge of the Planning Commission. The highest and best use for the com­ munity does not necessar­ ily mean the greatest profit to the individual land owner. Parent said. Homeowners charged with arson, insurance fraud, conspiracy J-Ad Graphics News Service A former Yankee Springs Township couple first thought to be victims of racial intimidation and arson last summer are now accused of planning the crimes in an attempt to de­ fraud their insurance com­ pany. Felony arrest warrants were authorized Friday for Phalona Goree and her husband, Chauncy Edwards, and an unidentified relative, said Det. Sgt. Terry Klotz of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Edwards and Goree were the owners of one of two homes in the Yankee Springs Meadows trailer park spray painted with racial slurs June 27 and set on fire 10 days later. "We believe the racial intimidation and malicious destruction of property was done as a diversion with regard to the arsons," said Klotz, who has worked on the case for the past six months. Edwards turned himself in to police Friday on a twocount warrant for conspiracy to commit arson and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud. A Dec. 13 preliminary examination was scheduled at his arraignment Friday and a $500;000 personal recognizance bond was set in Barry County District Court. As of Friday morning, police were still looking for a relative of the couple believed to have set the fires, using gasoline, Klotz said. Goree, 24, is being held in the Kent County Jail on $1 million bond awaiting trial on a charge of assault with intent to do great bod­ ily harm less than murder. She is also charged in Barry County with two counts of conspiracy to commit arson and conspir­ acy to commit insurance fraud, said Klotz. Police in Kent and Ionia counties are also investi­ gating the apparent murders of two of Goree's alleged accomplices in the Kentwood assault, though little information on the circumstances of those cases has been released. In Ionia County, Det. Sgt. B.J. Roach of the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police has been in­ vestigating the killing of a 19-year-old Grand Rapids man whose body was found by a passerby in a ditch south of Ionia last May. "It was determined it was a homicide, the victim was shot," said Roach. Roach said her investi­ gation into that crime is ongoing and no charges have been authorized. Sabrina Jones, whose Yankee Springs Meadows home also was spray painted with racial slurs June 27, was asleep July 5 along with her husband, Joe, and their 19-year-old daughter, Ashia, at about 7 a.m. when a neighbor alerted them that their house was on fire. "We went outside and saw that the side of the house had been set on fire and it had fizzled itself out," said Jones. Jones said a neighbor also informed them that fire trucks were already in the mobile home park battling a fire at the unoccupied Goree residence. The Goree house, a $60,(XX). 28-by-8O modular home built in 1999, was gutted by the fire, said Spi./Sgt. Rick Kempski, who said it appeared both fires were started with gasoline. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 1 days a week For Sun & News ACT/ON-Ads! • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tel 616397-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml,'December 5. 2000/Page 17 Top honors handed out to Caledonia eagers Caledonia’s varsity basketball team finished its season with a 32-30 loss to O-K Gold Conference rival South Christian in a district championship contest at South. The Sweet Ladies were 15-8 overall and 11-5 in the league standings. South Christian and Wyoming Park shared the Gold title with 12-4 marks. The defeat to South closed out the high school careers of four Caledonia seniors: Lindsay Walter, Becky Bloemcrs, Nessa Hofstra and Pam Spitzley. Coach Jon Meerman said the four athletes displayed determination and leadership throughout their careers. "1 remember seeing these four seniors as freshman and 1 knew then they were special ladies,” Meerman Becky Bloemers said. "They worked hard each and everyday, they got along with everybody and they cared about the team." The four seniors played important roles on the Caledonia squad. Captain Lindsay Walter Nessa Hofstra was named honorable mention all-conference, averaging 7 points and 8 rebounds. "Lindsay really improved as the year went on for us," Meerman said. "She was our quiet leader." Middleville council considers joining Renaissance Zone Lindsay Walter Pam Spitzley Kelley Jackson The other senior captain excitement and success. The handed out for basketball: was Pam Spitzley. Spitzley junior varsity team went 15- Lady Scot Award. Pam averaged 8 points a contest 5 and the freshman squad Spitzley and Kelley and 5 rebounds. was 11-9. Jackson; Most Improved "Pamela Spitzley was an "It was an enjoyable Player, Hannah Cooley; outstanding captain for us," season; what I am most Best Defensive Player. stated Meerman. "Her excited about is the work Nessa Hofstra; 2001 leadership and fine play in ethic and team attitude our Captains, Kelley Jackson the post was an important seniors have instilled in our and Stacey Jenema. part of our success." program," Meerman said. Jackson was also named Becky Bloemers and At Caledonia's sports All-O-K Gold Conference. Nessa Hofstra rotated at the banquet Nov. 27 the She averaged 13 points and small forward position for following awards were 4.5 assists. Caledonia's eagers. Meerman said their presences will be missed. "Becky and Nessa exemplify the kind of players we like at Caledonia," Meerman said. "At the start of the year I ~ Since 1967 ~ asked them as seniors to rotate at a position rather Quality than both starting. Both told Collision Repairs me they would do anything for the team." 112 Water Street Caledonia's basketball 616-795-943S teams had plenty of BENDER AUTO BODY by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Mid­ dleville Village Council Tuesday, Nov. 28, agreed to have a special meeting to consider joining the Ru­ ral Renaissance Zone effort of the Ionia and Barry County Commis­ sions. Consultant Bill Weisgerber explained the Re­ naissance Zone concept being proposed. He said there is a very short time line involved since appli­ cations for this last zone must be in Lansing by Dec. 15. A Renaissance Zone is a tool for economic devel­ opment that uses tax for­ giveness and abatements at the state and local lev­ els to encourage develop­ ment. Middleville Village Council members were concerned that participat­ ing in the Renaissance zone might have a nega­ tive impact on the efforts Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 of the Local Development Finance Authority to leverage tax capture for in­ frastructure improvements. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck told the council that when first looking into the Renaissance Zone pro­ posal, he had planned to suggest that this was not an option for the village at this time. However, after further research and review, Gruesbeck instead sug­ gested there were ways for this to be a positive devel­ opment for the village. Village Planner Geoff Moffatt attended a meet­ ing Nov. 21 in Ionia with the consultant working on the proposal and Ionia and Barry County officials. After that meeting and doing more research, Middleville officials now believe that the LDFA can be protected at the same time as participating in the Renaissance Zone. The subzone in Mid­ dleville is recommended to be a 10-acre area in the Middleville Industrial Park that does not include the parcels currently owned by Bradford While. The site needs to be contiguous and can be amended within the first two years of the zone. The <iie also needs to be served by an infrastructure which made the first .pro­ posal of currently undevel­ oped land in Thornapple Township not feasible as a site. According to Weisgerber, this is a development tool that can attract differ­ ent types of industry to a community. If the BarryIonia proposal is accepted, it would begin Jan.l, 2002, and would would be in ef­ fect for 10 years. Weisgerber said that it usually takes at least two years for Renaissance zones to take effect. Usu­ ally the tax abatements are phased out over a three-year period. County Commissioner Bob Wenger told the council, "Thanks for giving this a shot. This will be a benefit to us all if it is ac­ cepted." Council has scheduled a special meeting for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, to dis­ cuss final details of the proposal. According to Weisger­ ber, three other areas in Barry County are consider­ ing joining. In Ionia County. Lake Odessa, in­ cluding the Sunny Fresh Plant, and the cities of Io­ nia and Belding have de­ cided to sign on. Hastings earlier this week elected not to participate for now (see related story in the Nov. 30 edition of the Banner) ----- --------- ESaiRiLA-'* RVisW -<* ' .. * •' 94 Ford Tempo 92 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 4 door, automatic., air. 4 door, V-6, auto., clean car! 95 Pontiac Sunfire 90 Chevrolet Corsica LT 4 door, automatic, air 4 door, automatic, air • LATE MODEL CARS & TRUCKS • 00 Pontiac Montana 99 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton Silverado LS 4x4 Ext cab tong box. 3 door. S.0V-8 00 Chev 3/4 Ton Silverado LS 4x4 Reg cab tong box. 9.000 mries 99 Pontiac Grand Am 2 door. V-6, auto. air. 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Anderson has worked for numerous well-known trainers, and has been conducting clinics for the three years he has been in the U.S. Anderson gives clinics all over the country. He has been featured at sev­ eral horse expositions, in­ cluding the Equine Affair at Columbus Ohio, last April. This is the last year he will have three-day clinics because next year he will hold five-day clin­ ics at his own ranch in Texas or at larger stables around the country. Anderson and the na­ tion’s leading equine com­ panies are having an edu­ cational tour at five loca­ tions, Fort Collins, Colo., Baton Rouge La., Rainsville Ohio, Clemson, S.C., and Port Jerves, N.Y. Anderson now lives in Texas, so Jean Sheehan, the owner of J.S. Quarter Horses, and her daughter, Valerie Sheehan, who manages the farm and gives lessons there, both say they feel lucky to have been able to get Anderson to come here. Anderson worked with 10 horses and riders, both on the ground and on the Karen Bunting practiced what she learned. It was a cold November day, and even though the indoor arena was used, riders had to dress for the weather. Anderson shows how to get the most from a quarterhorse. Anderson gives workshops and clinics across the U.S., and has a ranch in Texas. horse. Riders ranged in age from 11 to 72. There were 20 spectators. Three came from Sawyer, one from Battle Creek, and most were from this area. One of the riders, Blair King, from Ann Arbor has her sights set on the threeday event at the next Olympics. Jean Sheehan has had horses since she was 5 years old. She has 30 reg­ istered quarter horses, some for sale, and stands two stallions for stud; Yon­ der He Goes and The Beau Exchange. Valerie Sheehan has ridden and shown horses almost all of her life. She gives riding lessons to rid­ ers 5 and up. The facility has an outdoor ring, a round pen and an indoor arena for year round riding. The phone number at J.S Quarterhorsc is (616) 6987216 or 698-7791. Carl W. Nelson—---------------------- ---------------MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Carl W. Nelson, age 82, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord, Friday. Dec. 1, 2000 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Nelson was born June 20, 1918 at Rudyard, Michigan the son of Louis and Caroline (Huntley) Nelson. He was raised and attended school in Rudyard, Ml. He was married to Bessie M. Whitford on March 3, 1941 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. They lived at Rudyard and Middleville. Mr. Nelson was employed at Brickyard in Rudyard, Bliss Co. in Hastings for two years, the Thornapple Kellogg Schools for 10 years as a bus driver, and he retired from General Motors Co. after 28 years of service. He served in the United States Army during World War 11 and was in Northern France, Ardennes. Rhine­ land, and Central Europe. He received the American Defense Service Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon w/4 Bronze Battle Stars, Good Conduct Medal and two Overseas Service Bars and one Service Stripe. He was a Call for Classifieds 9«4ir 1-800-870-7085 ttiioursUapIUysaweet Fur Suu News tmiiiusi member of the Middleville Baptist Church, was Sunday School teacher and was on church board. He was a member of Whitneyville Bible Church. Carl enjoyed gardening, singing to his grandchildren, most of all he was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bessie M. Nelson; three daughters, Penny Brown of Kentwood, Carole (Norman) Barlow of Hastings; Dorothy (Wayne) Tabberer of Kingsley; one son, Walter (Cheryl) Nelson of Wyoming, Ml; daughterin-law, Linda Frasier of Hastings; 12 grandchildren, Star and Tim Swift, Tanya and Darrell Peacock, Taune Barlow, Seth Tabberer, Indya and Brian Morton, Sarah and John Rasmus, Michelle and Dennis Williams, Laura and Chns Black, Rachel and John Gantner, Theron Barlow, Esther Tabberer, Jamie Jo Nelson; nine great grand­ children, Erica Swift, Dakota Cooper, Chantal Swift, C.J Morton, Corine Morton, Catherine Morton. Timmy Williams, Andrew Black; three brothers, Ernest (Carrie) Nelson of Georgia, Donald (Barb) Nelson of Rudyard, Gerald (Loretta) Nelson of Capac; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday morning at Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Thomas Sluys officiated Interment was at Mt Hope Cemetery, Middleville. 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Jobline. - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 �Paqe 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/December 5, 2000 6:00 p.m. Children's Christmas Program 6:00 p.m. Dec. 17 Night of Christmas Praise Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 11:00 p.m. Featuring the Musical "The Angels Sang" 9:00 a.m. Dec. 25 Christmas Day Service Sunday Celebrations • 8:30 a.m.: Traditional • 11:00 a.m.: Contemporary • 6:00 p.m.: Bible Study/Worship Youth Ministries • • • • • • • • Sunday School Senior High Youth Group Senior High Bible Study Special Activities & Trips www.go.to/peaceyouthgroup Junior High Youth Group 5th & 6th Grade Youth Group College-Age Bible Study and Sunday School Children’s Ministries Sunday School Nursery Children & Worship (During Services) Caraway Street Puppet Ministry GEMS for girls Cadets for boys PBn'J children's choir Adult Ministries • Sunday School electives - Women's Class Men's: Promise Keepers Couples' Class Biblical Studies • Choir and Praise Bands • Small Groups - Study Groups - Fellowship Groups Our Mission: To /ead people into - Support Groups a living relationship with Jesus • Top of the Liners: Ages 50 and up Christ and help them become • Weigh To Be Fit: fitness group fully devoted followers of Him! • Alpha: for seekers * PEACE CHURCH is located on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville. Please contact us for more information! 616-891-8119 peace01@iserv.net � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-12-12.pdf 36cc45c9a108437cf8e6af3f5dc4d664 PDF Text Text mscMiotf 0W00/00 F HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121NCHURCH ST 49058 HASTINGS Ml Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 50/December 12, 2000 Caledonia Twp. master plan discussion continues by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission con­ tinued discussion on draft­ ing the master plan Dec. 4 at the Caledonia High School cafeteria. Asked by commissioners to present concrete sugges­ tions for alternatives to those included in the draft, resident spokesmen repre­ senting numbers of citi­ zens reduced the number of speakers from the previ­ ous public hearing held Nov. 13. Rick Siegle spoke on behalf of citizens who identified themselves as 30 to 40 farmers, land de­ velopers, real estate peo­ ple, business people and residents. He said that as a group, "We believe change is in­ evitable. We are also committed to Caledonia Township, in part shown by the longevity of resi­ dency, which combined represents hundreds of years.” Suggestions offered in the group plan: • Keep a minimum lot size of two acres instead of five in the rural preser­ vation zone. (This is dis­ cussed further later in this text) • Allow more industrial zoning, rather than resi­ dential to increase the tax base without burdening the schools. • Allow more commer­ cial zoning for goods and services, rather than re­ quire residents to go to Grand Rapids for these Zoning should be flexible, allowing for less than two-acre lot sizes in return for land set aside for open space within the devel­ opment. It’s not our goal to have the entire... township in two-acre lots. Natural topography, ravines, wetlands, etc. will nat­ urally limit some development.” - Rick Siegle things. He said residents would like to do business close to home. • Encourage commercial development along M-37 to 76th Street, with office space south of 76th. Of­ fices were a good buffer between industrial or commercial, creating a transition to residential ar­ eas. In addition, offices would still improve the township tax base. • Create more industrial zoning south of the airport in the fly-over zone, rather than encouraging high density residential uses. • Continue plans for a park in the area of Cherry Valley and 76th Street. • Indicate future expec­ tations for a future demand for industrial and commer­ cial uses on the land use map, "to plan for it right now.," rather than to wait until later. • Zone the area from Ja­ sonville Farms south to 92nd Street on M-37 for of­ fices and light commercial uses. • Create a band of of­ fices or commercial road frontage from 92nd Street to 104th, or where 104th would be if developed, along the east side of M37. Behind this (east), could be office buildings, and high density residen­ tial, which could serve as a gradual transition to a ru­ ral preservation zone. The proposed band from Jasonville to 100th street at present embraces the Rogers farm. The change in zoning could affect tax assessments of property included in such zones, al­ though a change in zoning for future land use does not force anyone living there to put their land into the new uses zoned as long as they own it. If new legisla­ tion goes through, the land could also be transferred to a new owner for continued farm use. Siegle said his group be­ lieves the best way to help fanners is not decrease the value of their property. Because in the future, some expect 100th Street to connect across a marshy area west of Duncan Lake Avenue, the through traffic would be expected to in­ crease. A study was just authorized by the township to determine the feasibility of paving the dirt puitiun of the road. Commercial and light See master plan, pg. 3 Caledonia students to do ‘Kilroy’ musical Agents and Spies play sneaky games behind newspapers for superb musical entertainment. Unhappy news is brought by messenger (Ben Steele) for Eve Denton, portrayed by Hillary Braun, which prompts comforting responses from Ruth, and Judy. Jitterbug Saturday Night turns the middle school stage into a USO club. Alex Vaughn as Elliott Martin dances with Samantha Nemecek who plays Ruth Taylor, organizer of the USO club. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer An energetic musical production of "Kilroy Was Here!" will be performed by middle school students at the Caledonia High School auditorium Friday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. Taken from the book by Tim Kelly, the setting is mostly in a USO (United Service Organization) club located in Brooklyn in 1942, during World War II, a period of American his­ tory when dynamic changes were occurring at home due to the war in­ volvement overseas. Some of those changes meant teenagers were more vitally involved in the day to day life and the workplace, with men over 18 away at war. Many of the jobs were held by See Kilroy, page 2 In This Issue • Local officer foils burglary in progress • Caledonia Village Master Plan project progressing • Long-term goals for roads sought in Master Plan TK Winter Sports Preview in this issue �Page 2/The Sun and tiewys, Middle^Ie, ^.pecembef 12, 2000 Kilroy musical, continued from front page women and teen-age girls babysat with younger chil­ dren. Music and lyrics by Bill Frapcoceur are well ren­ dered by a cast of more than 30 of these young­ sters, under the direction of Nancy TenElshof and Mick Vaughn. The script is broken into individual scenes depict- ing the flavor of the early 1940s, with the action flowing from one scene to the next. Interaction takes place between service men and women, a few civilians, volunteers of the USO club, government agents and "spies." Tickets will be $3 for students, and $4 for adults. Samantha Nemecek, as Ruth Taylor talks with two government agents, Horace Lopez, played by Patrick Regan and Elliott Martin, portrayed by Alex Vaughn. Women filled many jobs during the war that previously were done by men. Three Rosie Riveters, sing about their work, parts played by Genelie Schedlbauer, Laura Hillen, and Lindsey Woodcock. Hypnotist (Mark Miller) entertains a real life audience by putting soldiers (Joshua Hulst, Brad Oatman and Tyler Oatman) in a trance. ALL MENS & LADIES WINTER CLOTHING & JACKETS ON SME NOW! 20 - 30- 40% OFF [OTHER in-store specials I Gift Certificates HOURS: M-S 10-6 Wed. til 8 Sunday 10-4 Layaway ~ 3E LAKE SHIRTS 25% OFF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND CLOTHING 795-9947 25% Off Air raid warden in black, (Jonah Herig ) and government agents, (Patrick Regan and Alex Vaughn) talk with Ruth (Samantha Nemecek) in private, enlisting her to keep her eyes open for secret enemies inside the USO club. 11402 Chief Noonday, Gun Lake Christopher J. Hier, 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work} Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! Bradley Oatman is Kilroy in the play. He pairs up with Kelly Cavenaugh who portrays Judy Howard . �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/December 12. 2000/Page 3 Clothing drive organized by students at Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia High School students Becky Taylor, Nicole Muuse, Karlie Sielawa and Loren Cran­ dell have organized a clothing collection drive to donate to four area charity organizations. The donations have been pouring in since Nov. 13 and will continue through Dec. 15. The response has been unexpectedly gener­ ous, and clothing, which includes both new and used items, has been pil­ ing up. Taylor, who ischairing the project, said the cloth­ ing will be taken to In the Image, Project Hope, Car­ ing Connections and Rus­ tic Market, organizations that give the items to needy people. One also sells clothing for a nomi­ nal amount, but the pro­ ceeds go to help Pine Rest, she said. The different classes, freshmen, sophomores, ju­ niors and seniors, get points for their efforts in a general way. So far, the junior class is leading in points. People who would like to contribute to the drive can bring bagged dona- High school students Nicole Muuse, Karlie Sielawa and Loren Crandell organized a clothing collection drive to donate to four area charity organizations. Donations have been pouring in since Nov. 13 and will continue through Dec. 15. tions to the high school of- fice. Middleville to join renaissance Zone effort Members of the Mid­ dleville Village Council voted last Wednesday night to join the effort of Barry and Ionia counties to apply for rural Renais­ sance Zone status. The application for Re­ naissance Zone must be in Lansing by Friday, Dec. 15. The application will include four subzones in each county. The subzone in Mid­ dleville includes 10 acres in the industrial park that have not yet been devel­ oped. If this Renaissance Zone is approved by the state, developers of businesses on the site would receive significant tax benefits. In Ionia County the sub­ zone includes the cities of Belding and Ionia. The Hastings City Coun­ cil has decided not to participate at this time be­ cause it doesn't have prop­ erty that fits into the plans. A decision on whether the Barry/Ionia Renais­ sance zone has been ap­ proved is expected after Jan. 1, 2001. Caledonia, Alto libraries to close for Christmas The Alto and Caledonia branches of Kent District Library will be closed Saturday, Dec. 23, through Monday. Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday. All branches will open again on Tuesday, Dec. 26, and resume regular open hours. All branches will also be closed for New Year’s Day on Monday, Jan. I. Kent District Library serves 26 communities >n Kent County with 18 branches. They' include Al­ pine, Alto, Byron Township. Caledonia, Cascade, Com­ stock Park, East Grand Rapids, Englehardt (Low­ ell), Gaines Township, Grandville, Kentwood Krause Memorial (Rock­ ford), Plainfield, Sand Lake, Spencer Township. Tyrone Township. Walker and Wyoming. Master plan, continued from front page indusrial zoning is pro­ posed on the west side of M-37 from 100th to 104th. Commercial and office uses also would blend with current village zoning, and areas behind it, now in high density residential. A similar plan could be car­ ried south of 100th Street for a transition area from the village to the rural preservation zone. Siegle read from the general development plan, "Portions of the Township are well suited to large size lots due to the attrac­ tiveness of the Caledonia rural setting. "The densities planned reflect a lack of public services, improved roads, as well as heavily wooded lands for land affected by natural conditions. Where development is requested, the densities and designs of such proposals should be of a nature that will preserve the rural charac­ ter of the area, or permit use of a portion of the land for preserving open space or natural features. "This area will play a pivotal role in preserving the township's rural char­ acter by ensuring generous setbacks and careful placement on the lot to preserve natural features. These lands will help maintain the feeling of openness and tranquility prized by township resi­ dents. Siegle continued, "We all agree with that state­ ment. It is a perfect de­ scription, but it comes from the description of low density residential, with a minimum lot size of two acres. " Siegle said a proposal for Open Space Communi­ ties did not advocate a minimum lot size of less than two acres. Their brochure is supported by the GVSU Water Re­ sources Institute, Grand Valley Metro Council, Natural Areas Conser­ vancy of West Michigan, West Michigan Environ­ mental Action Council, eliminated, he said. Later, John Jacobson the Kent County Drain Commission, the DNR. the asked the Planning Com­ DEQ. and the Greater mission if any residents or information supported the Grand Rapids Home five-acre minimum the Builders Association, commission proposed. among others. Their literature says, Commissioners may take "Requiring multi-acre resi­ up that question later, but dential lots serves not to did not answer it during preserve rural character, the meeting. The issue of .zoning near but to assure that such the airport later was inde­ character is destroyed." Siegle continued. "Zon­ pendently underscored by ing should be flexible, al­ resident Don Miesen who lowing less than two-acre lives on Cherry Valley in lot sizes in return for land an area in the north of the township now within the set aside for open space 65 DNL contour of the air­ within the development. port, where air traffic noise It's not our goal to have the entire space of Cale­ levels are said to be donia Township in two- detrimental to good health. Miesen said the town­ acre lots. Natural topogra­ phy. ravines, wetlands, ship advocated zoning the area for industrial use in etc., will naturally limit consideration of these some development. He acknowledged most noise levels. This would of the area designated for allow current owners to rural preservation is also sell their property and the land could be used for pur­ suited for septic systems poses more compatible on lots less than two acres, with airport noise. as stated in the Kent He also said the town­ County Soil Study book. ship should have chal­ "There are already rules lenged the airport officials and regulations in place to for having said in advance prevent unsuitable land the airport would not affect use development." He added that people Caledonia township and then later admiting it who want large parcels would. He said at the least could still buy more land the township should have and economics would dic­ taken an official position tate the size of lots, he toward the airport on be­ said. 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Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 2E “We’re the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe"fit- �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Decembef 12. 2000 Local churches plan services for holidays by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Advent season of anticipation is winding down and thoughts of Christmas joy are filling churches around the area. Churches are planning special services and events to keep this season sacred and joyous. Any church which would like to include information about Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services can still send it into the paper. Information can be sent via fax to Patricia Johns at 945-5192. Information should include the name and address of the church. The deadline is noon on Dec. 15. Whether the choir is working on a Bach cantata or a new medley of Christmas carols, the community is invited to join area churches to cele­ brate this glorious season. Middleville-Caledonia Area Caledonia Christian Re­ formed Church. 9957 Cherry Valley SE, Cale­ donia 891-1512: Children's Christmas program at 6 p.m. Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine Street, Caledonia 891-8669: Sunday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m.. Children's Christmas program, "A King is Bom" during the regular 10:30 a.m. service. Al 6 p.m. the Chancel Choir will present annual Choir Cantata with re­ freshments. Leighton United Meth­ odist Church. 4180 Second Street, Caledonia, 8918028: Christmas Family Night. Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 908 Main St., Middleville. 795-2391: Shepherd's Story preschool story time for children ages 2-5, Dec. 14, 9 a m. Middleville United Methodist Church, 111 Church Street. Mid­ dleville, 795-9266: Wom­ en's Candlelight Christmas Program, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Peace Reformed Church, 6950 Cherry Val­ ley road, Middleville, 8918119, Caroling with GEMS Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Adult Christmas Program with special music on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Comer of 84th and Kraft Avenue, Caledonia, 891-8688. Sunday School Christmas Program. Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. Saints Andrew and Matthias Independent An­ glican Church. 2415 Mc­ Cann Road, between Mid­ dleville and Hastings. 9489604. Advent Evening Prayer Services followed by a light supper, 6 p.m. Dec. 13. Hastings Area Cedar Creek Bible Church, Cedar Creek Road. 623-5543: Dec. 17, 6 p.m., "Do You Believe?" program This program asks the question. "What might happen if Mary and Joseph had lived in our day?" It includes drama and many favorite Christmas songs. Chester Gospel Church. 3744, W Vermontville Highway. 543-5488. Ver­ montville Bible Church choir presents a cantata "Bringing Christmas Home." Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. First Baptist Church, 309 East Woodlawn. Hast- Continued next page THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH _____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship K) 00 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available ) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School....................................... 9 30 a m Morning Worship............................. 10:45 a in Evening Praise.................................... 6 00 p in WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. 792-2889 E CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHIUCH "4 Church with a caring heart for our community and the world Sunday Worship 9 30 a m 4 6 00 p m (Child 4 Adult H Dun ng the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenwey. Pastor Lynelle Sped. Youth Leader At tiemeyer. Comntuntn Catling Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Dec 1? - Third Sundav of Advent Isaiah 9 2-7; 1 uke 3 7-17 “A Children's Program The Children s Sunday School will he presenting their program during the morning worship in silhouette Evening Advent Program at 6 PM util be our ( hoir Cantata Come and join the choir in x>ng> of the rea­ son "Birthday of 3 King" Worship Sen ice ........................... 10:30 am. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev. Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M M U 1 1 1 I CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship. . 10:30 a.m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings.................. 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Cross Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell Senior Pastor Chrissey Dy kstra, Worship Leader Denny Bouma Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www brghtside org 1 Redeemer Covenant Church Jk A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America /" 9.30 r AM ’ Worship; 11:00 AM (lu Ed . 6:00 PM Wed . Family X^Night Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 "We are changed by God's love'. ’’ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship . ................... 9 30 a.m. Sunday School 11 00 a m. Adult Bible Class 11:00 a.m Ret'. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p m CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, AmL Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Music Sunday School...............................................9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service............. 11:00 a.in. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs........................................ 6:45 p in Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . H:JO a m. & 11 a.m Sunday Sehrxil for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of W'orship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .............. 630 p.m lYayer Meeting - Wednesday................... 6:30 p in. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m r "aS TEIje (©lb (Eime XjL^TTletljolJigt Cljiirdj 5590 IMiitneyviile Ave., S E Alto. Ml 49302 ® Praise Singing 10 50 a in 55 Morning Worship II 00am Wed Fellowship p(UlorJamei 730pm 616-538-8557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Rom 12 10 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship Office 991’8688 • ( hurt h UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday School...10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. (pocne (peLetficite SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 am., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Nuncry 9 45 a m Learning for all 6pm Adult and y outh inter action w ith God and others Puppet ministry for kids Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church IjOaaiKlII 9 45 am Sunday Rev. Robert Gerie • Pavtor David Ziehr Multiple Staff Serving Nour Community Campus for Ministry GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Church School. (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Royte Bailard, Pastor Phone 8684437 ' Setmgyou. you , YOU ARE INVITED Rpv P Adams PhuW 891-8440 Ro*], 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. 12290 Wert M-1'9 H.rAmis CW Uaxted Ml 4934S - '95-^905 Lakeside The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints KAY TOWNSEND. Paw NORMAN KNORR. Asmh uIc Partor 891-B028 • e-mail: leighton@iserv.net 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 O»if mile east of Wkiineyvdle Rd GIN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH ] cCommunity Church API are for Family 4 Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRI STIA IM REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 3o a m Sunday School1 for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worstlip 6 00 p tn Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-1X91 www lakesidecommunity org (under construction) 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middles die Parmelee Morning Worship Middle /Hie Sunday School Middle/ilte Morning Worship 9 30 am 9 45 a m 11 00 am Rev Ice Zach man Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whrfneyvile Ave at 84m S’ • 891-866’ "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 9 30 o m Sunday Morneg Worship 10 30 a m Meev-g at cnapel on Whrtneyvile Ave Sunday Evening yiforshp 6 00 p m Wea ’Aaweeir Prayer & &bte Study 7 00 pm Re/ Thomas Skrys Pastor Rev Kart Bashor Asso*' pastor �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/December 12. 2000/Page 5 Saint Nicholas brings age old tradition to Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Most everyone agrees that Saint Nicholas was the precursor of Santa Claus, but few have actu­ ally experienced this unique version of the tradi­ tion of Christmas. Children at Holy Family Church in Caledonia have been visited by the red coated old gentleman for several years. He usually appears at the end of each of three masses which are closest to Dec. 6 each From previous page ings, 948-8004. Christmas mural by Ruth Gee on dis­ play, "Wise Men STILL seek Him." Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings, 945-9414. Wednesday, Dec. 13, Planned supper at 6 p.m. with a free will do­ nation. Puppet Praise Min­ istry, "The Awesome An­ gel" p.m. Educational ac­ tivities for children through grade 5 following Puppet Praise. Hastings Church of the Naz.arenc, 1716 N. Broad­ way, Hastings: Dec. 17 at 6 p.m., "A Lamb’s Tale." Hastings Free Methodist Church, 301 E. State Road, 945-9121: A Christmas Candlelight Service, "Carols & Can­ dlelight" Dec. 17,6 p.m. Thornapplc Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, 9482549: "Joy to the World" special Christmas program during regular service times, Saturday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.n., Sunday Dec. 17 8:30 a.in., 9:55 a.m., and 11:20 a.m. This program includes seasonal celebra­ tion and practical ideas to get through everyday life. Woodgrove Parish, 4887 Coats Grove Road, Hast­ ings, 948-2733: "singing Our Way into Christmas", Sunday School Christmas program, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. year, which is the festival day of the legendary Saint. Usually the stately old fig­ ure hands out candy canes to the children. As a part of his appear­ ance. he shares what is known about the early Saint Nicholas. Holy Family Pastoral Associate Mike Dordan explained all he knew about the Christmas tradi­ tion of Saint Nicholas. Only a few things are actually documented. Nicholas lived in a period between the mid- to end of the fourth century in Patara, of Lycia, in Asia Minor, (or Turkey) accord­ ing to a Funk and Wagnail Encyclopedia. He report­ edly was born into a wealthy family, the only son of parents known for their good deeds. His par­ ents died when he was young, and Nicholas used his inheritance to help the needy. Many of the tales about Saint Nicholas have been passed down through oral tradition, the first written down about five centuries after his death. In several legends he provided three bags of dowry gold for three sisters who were too poor to marry, so they would not have to be in­ dentured in order to sur­ vive. Nicholas devoted him­ self to a religious life in the monastery of Sion, near Myra, later made ab­ bot by the archbishop, its founder, as explained in literature provided by Dordan. Greek histories of his life say he suffered impris­ onment for his faith during his life. Another legend said af­ ter his ascent to the bish­ opric, during a famine in his country, Nicholas ac­ quired enough grain from ships bound for Alexandria to keep the region well fed for two years. He promised the sailors they would find See us for (pJwio (faidti Delightful designs from Carlson Craft1 personalized and ready for your family photo! 1351 N. Broadway/M-43 at the Grax' Bam (616) 945-9105 and smoked a long white pipe. More recently in the United States, the old saint was given a Dutch name. Santa Claus, and was said to ride over the roofs in a sleigh drawn by reindeer on Christmas Eve, delivering gifts to worthy children. The three bags of gold which symbolized the saint in earlier days be­ came the pack of gifts for children. Feasting and gift giving are shared in various ways in many other cultural tra­ ditions to celebrate the spirit of Christmas in unique ways. ' Caledonia Township rezoning moratorium extended again Saint Nicholas made his appearance this past weekend at Holy Family Church. the original quantity of the grain on board when they arrived at their destination, which when the miracle came to pass, the sailors became converts to his faith. Tradition maintains Nicholas sat as an old man at the Council of Nicea in 325 A.D., but this is not documented. He died Dec. 6 of 342 A.D., was buried in his own cathedral, and his tomb became a place of pilgrimage. Apparently no saint was more universally honored in all Christian nations than Saint Nicholas. Many churches through the ages erected altars in his mem­ ory. About 400 churches in England alone are named for the saint. He is still es­ teemed as one of the Pa­ tron Saints of Children, because he was from in­ fancy a model of inno­ cence and virtue. Nicholas represented the spirit of caring and gen­ erosity toward others. He showed his love for God by helping people. This spirit was expressed in the way he lived his life. During his portrayal at Holy Family, "Nicholas" explains that the spirit of giving expresses thankful­ ness to God, in response to the gifts God has given. He explains about the spirit of the season, and the impor­ tance of sharing. Dordan explained, "All gifts are from God, our life, our occupations, our talents, and all our mate­ rial possessions, which are not ours to begin with. We are all children of God, and as children, we are all brothers and sisters to­ gether. When- we realize the significance of our re­ lationship to one another, we do need to share with each other, especially those who are less fortu­ nate in materia) things than others." Traditions of gift giving are associated with Christmas, perhaps through the story of the gifts of the Magi to the baby Jesus, and through the legends of Saint Nicholas. Since the Middle Ages, Nicholas has been a patron saint in Greece, Russia, Germany, Austria, Bel­ gium, the Netherlands, France, Naples and Sicily. Bonhomme Noel leaves gifts for French children on the hearth. Dordan said the name for the saint from the Nordic area was Sint Klaes. In Albany, N.Y., in 1848, he was known as Sinti Klass, wore a tricorn hat, silver buckled shoes, by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board, in a special meet­ ing at the end of Novem­ ber. extended a morato­ rium on rezoning requests for the third time. It was one of the first ac­ tions of the board, which was elected Nov. 7 and sworn in at the end of last month. The action puts on hold requests to rezonc property that are quite different than uses designated in the old master plan. The moratorium has not been applied to all rezonings. For instance, requests to rezone from industrial to light industrial have been approved and have been thought to be consistent with past and future zoning plans. The purpose of the mora­ torium has been to allow the consultant and the Planning Commission time to complete the new mas­ ter plan. Planners would like to give the public am­ ple opportunity to give opinions about the future zoning in the township. When the nlan is in place, commissioners would be able to deter­ mine if requests to rezonc to other uses will be com­ patible with the intended plans for that area, as well as to be harmonious with surrounding land uses. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 fIB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. Your Independent Agent “Working For YOU!” Judy Harrison, 868-0050 President 1 -800-217-0712^ twice Julie Coso X orman Jan Otto Caledonia Resident Middlesille Resident Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc. (616) 554-5700 BFS1 (800) 926-3807 www. broadmoorfinanc ia 1. c om 4595 Broadmoor SE, Suite 236; Grand Rapids �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Decembef 12, 2000 Winning floats announced for holiday parade John J. McDonald The Grinch was leading some sheep on the Middleville Clovers float. This float which included 4-H members and their animals won first prize. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Holiday parade is a memory for this year, but some of the memories still stand out. Middleville Lions Club members said they were very pleased with the qual­ ity of this year’s parade, including the increase in the number of floats. The Lions Club presents prizes to first, second and third place floats. The winner for this year was the Middleville Clovers 4H club members with their float which included a "Grinch" driving a team of sheep. Middleville Girl Scouts came in second with their entry "We Are the World." Third place honors went to the Middleville Co-op Preschool's exploration of Whoville. Preschool stu­ dents and their parents spent days designing their float, but some of their decorations, like a tree and fireplace, had to be removed so that more children could ride. Several of the girls were dressed as "Cindy Lou Who," but had to bundle up against the cold and the effect was somewhat lost. Bill Kenyon, parade or­ ganizer for the Lions Club, said, "Participation in this year’s parade was great. I hope more organizations plan on participating next year." TK SCHOOL MENU Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Dec. 13 Lunchables bologna w/cheese or com dog, peas, banana, milk. Thursday, Dec. 14 / Jte TStrautif ICXitjori Cosmetologist since 1968 F Licensed The Beauty Wagon will come to the convalescing and confined, and to the people with no transportation to give quality hair care and lift of spirit to the persons who need my services. PARTY & EVENT: Helper-decorate - set up - serve - clean up ORGANIZING A place for everything you can’t live without GARDENER: Flower scapeing service - planting - weeding - feeding - maintenance Two tacos w/soft shell w/lettuce and tomato or cheeseburger DLX, tossed salad, pineapple, milk. Friday, Dec. 15 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, com, fresh orange, milk. Monday, Dec. 18 Chicken nuggets or ham and cheese on a bun, mashed potatoes, warm cinnamon apple slices, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 19 Pizza casserole, chicken sandwich on bun, seasoned green beans, peaches, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Member of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Bonded and Insured If you are interested in more information, feel free to call me at 616 948-4923. Leave a message and I will call you back as soon as possible Thank you Annebese Call for Classifieds 945-9554 ALTO - Mr. John J McDonald, age 92, of Alto, went to be with his Lord Friday, December 1. 2000 at home. John was bom on March 25, 1908 in Bowne Township. Kent County, the son of John and Ellen (Troy) McDonald. He was a long time resident of Bowne Township and a 1926 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids. John married Mary K. Burns on August 25, 1937. He had enjoyed his 92 years on his farm, on the Cold Water River, where Julia M. Shaw MIDDLEVILLE Mrs. Julia M. Shaw, age 89, of Middleville, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2000 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Shaw was born on July 12, 1911 in Charlotte, the daughter of Carson D. and Clara E. (Bishop) Moyer. She was raised in Charlotte and graduated from Charlotte High School. She went on and earned a teaching certificate from County Normal and taught school for one year. Mrs. Shaw was employed at General Motors, during World War II. She also drove the ice­ cream truck for Blue Ribbon Dairy until retirement. Mrs. Shaw was a homemaker, loved cooking, was an avid reader. She was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for fishing, gardening and the friendship of many. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Keith Cline and Milo Shaw; and a sister, June Marie Peters. Mrs. Shaw is survived by her nephew, Armand and Tressa Peters of Central Lake, Michigan; two grand nephews; and a special friend, Samuel McKeown of Middleville. Funeral and committal services were held on Wednesday morning. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 35 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 "Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service" Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services Owner5 BiU & Hon 8g j man Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets fax: 891 -0667 c^s°LCredit he enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially the beauty of Cold Water River, with the changing seasons. His outgoing nature led to many good limes with relatives, friends and neighbors. John will be missed. As stated by his grandson Aaron, we all loved grandpa, he showed us what it meant to live, love, and respect others, and cherish life. Thank you grandpa, we love you. John was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. He was preceded in death by his son, Jim in AU real estate advertising m this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, rei»gion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origta. age or martial status, or aa intention, to make any such prefer eacc. limitation or discrimination " Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with paraMs or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18 This newspaper wiU not knovfmgly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation cf the Law Out readers are hereby irformed that ail dwellings advertised m this new j paper are avadahic on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Ccmer at 616-451 2980. The HVD toil free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927- December 6, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Lee F. Zachman officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. 1999. John is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary K. McDonald; six daughters. Sister Maryellen McDonald. Pastoral Minister of St. Charles/St. Henry churches. Rosebush. Mt. Pleasant. Ann (Joe) Drueke of Grandville. Theresa (Tom) Powers of Kalamazoo. Bernadette (Bob) Norris of Hastings. Martha (Terry) Cliff of Grand Rapids. Judy McDonald of Wyoming. Michigan; 13 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Tuesday morning. December 5, 2000 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Reverend Father David E. Le Blanc as Celebrant. Interment was at St. Patrick Cemetery. Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to God’s Kitchen, 303 South Division. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Judy Ann Bussema HASTINGS - Mrs. Judy Ann Bussema, age 59, of Hastings, formerly of Middleville, passed away Dec. 7, 2000 at Spectrum Health-East, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Bussema was born on July 19, 1941 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Herbert and Gladys Hall. She was raised in Home Acres in Grand Rapids, MI and attended Kelloggsville Schools all her life. She was married to David Bussema on Nov. 21, 1957 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Ml Mrs. Bussema was employed at Smith’s Phar­ macy and Pharmacy Care in Middleville for 13 years and Thomapple Kellogg schools for 10 years. Judy was a seamstress, good cook, furner, good lis­ tener, first to help her fami­ ly and friends in need and most of all, she was “Granny” She is survived by her husband of 43 years, David Bussema; three daughters, Linda (Bryan) Porritt of Hastings, Julie (Ted) Coon of Middleville, Joyce (Way­ ne) Morford of Middleville, five grandchildren, Joshua and Aaron Porritt, Max and Amy Coon, and Riley Mor­ ford; one sister, Bud (Iola) Proudfit of Caledonia; two brothers, Jerry (Elsa) Hall of Cedar Springs, Jay (Judy) Hall of Wyoming, sisters-mlaw, Barbara Hall, Ruth (Jim) Tanis, Carol Jean (Tom) Bendokatis, Rosemary (Larry) Thelen, Nancy (Alan) Rausch and Sally Bussema; several nieces and nephews; very special friends, Ed and Judy Skiba and many acquired friends throughout her years who will miss her distinctive laugh. Preceding her in death were her parents, her broth­ ers Jack and Gene Hall and a host of friends and relatives who have been patiently waiting for her. Funeral and committal services were held Monday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle­ ville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at Sherman/Mesick Cemetery, Mesick, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Cherry Valley Electrology Electrology is the only choice for permanent removal of unwanted hair Cynthia K. Penfold, R.E. Hours by Appointment Evening & Saturday Appointments Available 9809 Cherry Valley, Suite D Caledonia, Ml 49316 Ph 616-891-0818 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml'December 12. 2000 Page 7 Shop the world’s greatest museums this holiday season This holiday season, an unprecedented number of savvy consumers w ill log on to the Internet to make their gift purchases. Shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind Local students learn about good deeds through ‘magic’ Here Merrills watches as students participate in a magic trick. 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There is no software to install. More importantly, it is safe and secure since all transactons are encrypted and password protected. pasting* City $ank Member FDIC �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Decembef 12, 2000 Officer foils burglary in progress A Barry County Sheriffs deputy who thought he was tagging an abandoned car on Briggs Road Nov. 29 instead interrupted an apparent home invasion, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Deputy Gary Pearson encountered the vehicle one-tenth of a mile north of Chief Noonday Road on the west side of Briggs Road. As he radioed the license plate number to Barry County Central Dispatch and tagged the car as abandoned, he looked up and saw two teen-aged males run from a home in the 200 block of South Briggs Road into a wooded area, just one tenth of a mile from the car, police said. Troopers said Pearson gave chase, catching one of the boys while the other got away. The suspect told police that he and his companion had been to the home to ask for permission to hunt on the property. "He gave the perception of cooperation," police said. Police soon learned, however, that the boys did not have hunting licenses nor hunting gear in the car. The other boy fled to the Cappon Shell Station, where he made a phone call and got a ride home to Wayland, where he then called authorities to report his car stolen. He was then appre­ hended by Wayland Police Department officers, troop­ ers said. Police searched the car and found a long gun belonging to the car's owner, along with a number of items taken from another home invasion which had not yet been discovered and reported to police, officers said. Police suspect the pair may be involved in a number of other unsolved residential break-ins in Barry County and the case remains under invest­ igation. Orange juice theft leads to assault A 33-year-old Middle­ ville man who became enraged when he learned that his girlfriend’s son had drank his orange juice Nov. 29 was arrested and jailed for domestic violence by the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. Deputies said the man had been having trouble adapting to the woman's two sons and told them to call their father to pick them up after the incident. The man then locked himself in the bedroom, police said. When the woman "jimmied" the lock to retrieve a blanket and a pillow, the man met her at the door, dragged her down the hallway, through the dining room and onto the outside landing of their apartment where he allegedly dropped her and locked the door. The woman's son un­ locked the door and let the woman back inside where she called police. She suffered a small, red mark on her wrist, carpet burns on her let ankles and a sore armpit. Police said the man had drank seven beers prior to the incident. La Leche League to meet Thursday Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! The La Leche League will meet at 10 a m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at 1546 Payne Lake road in Yankee Springs Township. La Leche League offers support, information, and encouragement for breast­ feeding mothers. There is a lending library with books on childbirth, breastfeeding, Holiday Picture Frame Discounts till Dec. 15tb Now is the time to plan (hat perfect holiday gift of a beautiful framed picture for your loved ones. This great discount will save you lots of money and give that once in a lifetime gift. W? offer: • Experienced design staff will assist you in your selection. • Tremendous selection of frames and mats. t • Our art gallery’ offers many pieces of contem­ porary art work. • Fast and reliable sen ice by our staff with art degrees. • Easy access and parking in downtown Caledonia with hassle-free traffic Main Street Expressions 133 East Main Street Hours; 830am to 5 30pm Mon - Fn Sat Xoon to 5-OOpfn Telephone: 891-0424 child development and nutri­ tion. Those who are breast­ feeding or pregnant and thinking of breastfeeding are welcome to come to the informal meetings. This month’s topic will be “The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficult­ ies.” For directions call 7957021. For information on breastfeeding, call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264. Kurrs to celebrate silver anniversary Richard and Linda Kurr will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on December 28, 2000. Richard Kurr and the former Linda Bump were mar­ ried at a private ceremony in Bitely, Ml on December 28, 1975. They have lived in the Hastings and Mid­ dleville areas most of their married life. Richard and Linda have six children - Dana, Teresa. Jaclyn and Brenda Kurr; Fredrick Fox; Cynthia and Je­ remy Anderson. They also have six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Anyone wishing to send them a card or note of con­ gratulations may do so to their address; 3418 North M-37, Middleville, Ml 49333. Freshman Scot eagers begin at 1-1 Caledonia's freshman basketball team, coached by Mike Wilson, is 1-1 after its first week of competition. In its season-opener, the Scots fell to the Saxons from Hastings 57-55 on a last-second shot. Abe Mulvhill and Brad Swartz led Caledonia with 17 and 13 points respectively. Drew Bowman topped Hastings with 25 points. The Scots were not helped by 27 turnovers. Caledonia rebounded from the loss with a 67-36 triumph last Friday over area rival Middleville. The Scots leaped out to 25-8 lead after the first quarter. Mulvhill tallied 22 points, Mike Morgan 6 and Swartz 6. Mike Mesecar made 5 steals. The Scots play host to Belding Tuesday and travel to Sparta Friday. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 « 1 800-870-7085 Treats to celebrate 59IH anniversary Clifford and Thelma (Kidder) Treat, of Hastings will celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary Wednesday, Dec. 13th, 2000. They were married Dec. 13th, 1941, by Hugh S. Graham, a Methodist minister in Byron, Ohio. Their children are Clifford Charles Treat Jr., Donald Lee Treat and Susan Ann (Treat) Sines. They have five grandchildren, seven great-grand­ children and eight step-grandchildren. BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Si nee 1967 Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/December 12. 2000/Page 9 New Mom's Scholarship honors teacher's memory by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A flew Mom's Scholar­ ship has been established to honor the memory of longtime local teacher Virginia Hoover Harrison Root. She was born on March 28, 1907, at Arapaho in the Oklahoma Territory. In 1913, her family returned to Bassett Lake in Yankee Springs Township. Root completed eighth grade at the Coman Coun­ try School and then gradu­ ated from Middleville High School in 1925. After receiving her life certifi­ cate in teaching she taught at Bowens Mill, Robbins and Coman country schools and the W.K. Kel­ logg (Middleville) School. She stayed home full time to care for her family of nine children. Her daughter, Chris Schad, said, "I never heard my mother say, 'I can't wait for school to start to get the children out of the house,' She really showed us that she enjoyed spend­ ing time with us." At the age of 47 in 1954, she returned to teaching to help support her family. During the next 20 years, she taught at the Hinds Country School, Freeport Elementary School and Thornapplc Kellogg Schools. She completed require­ ments for her bachelor of science degree at Westerrf Michigan University in 1970. Schad said she hopes that other women can take inspiration from her mother. "She had the ability to look for the positive in any situation. She was caring and kind." After Root's death in 1999, Schad said she hoped to find a suitable memorial for this remark­ able woman. She, her sis­ ters and brothers' and her husband, Rex, worked with the Thornapple Area En­ richment Foundation to es­ tablish the Mom's Scholar­ ship. This scholarship, of at least $500 a year, will be awarded to a woman who is supporting her family and who has the desire to earn a vocational/technical or college degree. Root gave much delight to her children and to those children whom she taught during her long ca­ reer as a teacher. She shared her love of poetry, gardening and community. Root also had a sense of humor naming a stuffed dog "Willy," short for "Will he bite?" The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation has established criteria for this scholarship. Only mothers living in Barry County arc eligible to ap­ ply. The woman has to be providing more than 50 The applications must complete a Free Applica­ tion for Federal Student Aid by Feb. 15. FAFSA results will need to be included on the ap­ plication. Anyone with questions about the application can call Finkbeiner at 7959206. Diane Weatherhead with the TAEF said, "This scholarship reaches out to people who we don't al­ ways here about. I think this is a great contribution to the community. The Schads encourage anyone, friends or former students of Root who Engagements Bird-Jackson This collage celebrates Middleville resident Virginia Root's life from her early childhood in Oklahoma through her life as mother and teacher until her death in 1999. percent of the financial support for her family and must be planning to pursue or complete an approved college or vocational/technical course of study. Applications are avail­ able through the founda­ tion, counseling offices in all Barry County high schools, Family and Chil- dren's Services, LOVE, Inc., Barry Community Foundation, Barry Com­ munity Hospice, Kellogg Community College and Thornapple Manor. The completed applica­ tion must be sent by May 1 to Marilyn Finkbeiner, 10941 Gun Lake Road, Middleville, Mi. 49333. Ms. Charlene E. Murphy of Ludington, formerly of Middleville, and Norman A. Bird of Middleville are pleased to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter, Daincl M. Bird to Ronald K. Jackson, both of Hastings. Daincl graduated from Thomapple-Kcllogg of Mid­ dleville. She is a recording artist and is employed at JAd Graphics in the camera department. Ron graduated from Ot­ sego High School and stud­ ied business management at Davenport College. He is Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. Holly Trolley coordinatoi Marianne Fritcher and Girl Scout leader Debi Wilson were making plans tor this year's visit of the trolley when this picture was taken last year. Fritcher has many ideas for this year and Wilson is organizing teams of Girl Scouts for carolling on the porch of the Erb home. The trolley will tour through downtown Mid­ dleville past the colorfully lighted houses. The trolley's visit is sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and underwritten this year by the Bradford White Corporation. Area Chairwoman Mari­ anne Fritcher said, "I am hoping that more people in the area light their houses. It was beautiful last year and I hope it will be even better this year." The cost of a ride is 50 cents for children and $1 for adults. This year Boy Scouts from Troop 105 are planning games for chil­ dren while they are wait­ ing in line. Girl Scouts from troops in the Cherry Valley neighborhood will be car­ oling on the Erb front porch and youth from the United Methodist Church will be serving refresh­ ments in the church hall. As a special treat, Santa will be leading the singing and listening to last minute wishes during the trolley ride. The community came out to celebrate last year and Fritcher invites every­ one to return again this year. also employed with J-Ad Graphics as a pressman A spring 2001 wedding is being planned i looking i fora > PRINTER? Holly Trolley coming to Middleville Dec. 20 The Holly Trolley will return to Middleville on would like to contribute to the Mom's Scholarship Fund to call 795-9206. The Barry Community Foundation at 945-0526 also has information on forming scholarships and the tax advantages for donors. Root will continued to be remembered as a per­ son held in high regard, who worked hard all her life; and who didn’t tear people down, her daughter said. Chris Schad remembers her mother every day and says "she would be very please to help someone achieve their dreams." Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP • • • • Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding 945-5078 / fax : (616) 945-5192 Ar rail Qfl R-Q R ^/1 Ask for one of our VI vdll <7*?^ printing specialists (616) �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 12. 2000 Caledonia Village master plan progressing by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Some aspects of the plan may need more de­ velopment and the land use map may need to be adjusted before the final version is approved, but the master planning pro­ cess for the Village of Caledonia is progressing steadily. A public hearing was held Dec. 5, without a large turnout of village cit­ izens. Consultant Steve Lang­ worthy reviewed the cre­ ation of the plan draft and some of its major points. The village and town­ ship worked together in the early stages to create goals, but then diverged, because land uses in the respective plans were very different. A citizen survey con­ ducted by Worthland and Associates helped support the process, though citi­ zens' comments from an advisory group, from plan­ ning commissioners and from council members were incorporated into the goals, vision and overall picture planned for the fu­ dealing with crisis situa­ tions to solve problems. Patrick Waterman, who has been involved in the process for Langworthy, Strader and LeBlanc, commented on the land use map, which illustrated the details of some of the planned zoning. Three kinds of residen­ tial uses are delineated in Caledonia — single fam­ ily, two family and multi­ family residential. These would have varying den­ sity requirements. Cur­ rently these definitions do not specify land uses or lot sizes, which will be changed in the new plan. Density will be coordi­ nated with the zoning classifications that match the zoning ordinance. Commercial zoning is defined as C-l, referring to the central or downtown business district, accessed by sidewalk and C-2, or general or highway com­ mercial, characterized as commercial areas planned for vehicular access. There is not much provi­ sion for industrial zoning because most industrial land use is located in the ture of the village. Major goals noted were: • Coordinate decisions with other governmental entities, such as the schools, the township, and the county. • Improve existing neighborhoods. New de­ velopment should be con­ sistent with existing resi­ dential areas. Much land is already settled within the village boundaries. • Preserve the natural features within the village boundaries. • Keep the small town character of the village, while making improve­ ments to make it vital, ac­ tive and aesthetically pleasant. Need for more parking was mentioned. • Create service drives and connectors to the vari­ ous commercial areas of the village, to avoid travel on M-37. Aesthetic con­ siderations were included. • Continue cooperation between the village and township by encouraging a coordination committee. The fate of the township and the village are tied to­ gether and an ongoing re­ lationship is preferred over north part of the township. There are a few spots of light industrial uses in the village. Most of the property within the village is al­ ready developed and zoned. These areas need to be defined in the plan, though they would proba­ bly not change. Schools, parks, stable established neighborhoods and busi­ nesses would not change. The Glen Valley planned unit development (PUD) is established by ordinance, and future uses would fol­ low through with estab­ lished terms. Other PUD commercial parcels like­ wise would be developed according to previous plans. Attention was given to the two remaining areas not developed, one at the north end of Emmons Lake. That parcel was des­ ignated on the land use map as medium density residential, though there would be a range of hous­ ing allowed if someone wanted to develop there, planners said. 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He said it was a beautiful site, and with the right uses, could add to the tax base of the village without adding a burden on the schools. Hitchcock suggested the best use would be for of­ fice buildings, or for el­ derly housing, a more dense use dependent on availability of sewer and water, which has been withheld from the devel­ opers for many years under a covenant by which these utilities were originally fi­ nanced. The site, if developed in that way would give many residents a beautiful view. Common green space, de­ veloped down to the lake could serve many residents instead of being carved up into lots. An area around the edge of the lake which in previous plans was de­ signed to become park land or part of a commu­ nity trail system could possibly be used by all. Hitchcock said the length of road to be built to access the area would be so costly as to be pro­ hibitive, unless a large enough return could justify the investment. He said his partners might have incen­ tive to put in a portion of 92nd Street between M-37 and westward to the area if the ideas he suggested were possible, that is, for multi-family units or for of­ fice buildings to make it financially feasible. He said he was only a partner, and the decision was not his. Moving forward along these lines seems to be contingent upon availabil­ ity of water and sewer. As long as current own­ ers of the open areas do not wish to change the present use, they are not required to do anything. However, the sale of prop­ erty could be affected by the future zoning assigned to it. Another open parcel bounded by Kinsey and 100th Street was discussed only briefly. Commission­ ers stressed they wanted to be flexible for any uses there which would also be consistent with uses in sur­ rounding areas. Mark Dion who lives on Vine Street came because he had heard the village was investigating putting in a possible service drive between the Caledonia Village Centre and Vine Street, and was opposed to the traffic it would bring. He said he had moved to the cul-de-sac because of the quiet and safe charac­ ter of the neighborhood, which he felt would be changed by the traffic that would result if the two parts of the village were connected. He acknowledged he liked using such connec­ tors when he was using commercial areas himself. It was explained that such a project, while being included as a goal in the master plan, would still be under the jurisdiction of the Village Council. Dion was told he might take his concerns to the council. The village now is un­ dertaking a new sewer line installation from the sewer plant toward the village. If the area near Vine must be torn up, construction of sidewalks, roads and other installations would wisely be included at the same time to be economical. Many people are in fa­ vor of putting a connector through, which would in­ clude an motor vehicle weight bearing bridge across Emmons Creek. Township trustee, and commissioner Dan Erskine said it was expected that residents on Vine would be opposed to the connector, but they had to look at the good for the whole com­ munity. He said if the vil­ lage could afford it, it would be considered. Transportation plans in the draft master plan are not specifically worded so far. Chairman Al Niles said several items, such as service drives to connect different parts of the vil­ lage and the extension of 92nd street to connect M37 and Kraft Avenues. These should be included in the plan, even though it appeared to be a difficult goal to accomplish, he said. The master plan serves as the basis for fu­ ture decisions. Dan Erskine said the vil­ lage had spent a lot of money on studies about how to connect Kraft Av­ enue and M-37 via 92nd Street. At one time the vil­ lage was working with school officials to achieve that together. Since then, the School Maintenance Center/bus garage was built on the right of way for 92nd street. Mark Sisson, the vil­ lage’s planning/zoning consultant, said, "This re­ flects two different philosophies about how the village should develop. We have a school institu­ tion that wants to create a mile long campus atmo­ sphere without considera­ tion about its impact, or how the rest of the com­ munity can develop." He added, "Unless we can sit down and work it out together." One barrier mentioned was the cost of such a road. The schools won't commit to such a road, and perhaps under state law are not allowed to. The schools hold 25 per­ cent of the village area but do not have a representa­ tive at the village meet­ ings. Village officials say they have tried to ap- See village plan, pg. 11 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 12. 2000/Page 11 Caledonia Twp. assessor explains land division by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township As­ sessor Ed VanderVries, last week explained to the Planning Commission how Land Division Act PA 591 controls how many times a parcel can be split over time, whether there is a two-acre or a five-acre minimum. The land division act supercedes the local min­ imum. With the five-acre minimum and when a landowner has less than 20 acres, it can only be split four times, he explained. On 100 acres, there could be 19 additional home sites of five acres each. With the two-acre min­ imum, only 42 acres could be divided off the total acreage on a 100-acre par­ cel, leaving 58 acres of open space, though he said there seemed to be nothing that would guarantee long term preservation of the open space. VanderVries said he fa­ vored a situation of being offered bonus lots by creat­ ing clustered housing and guaranteed open space in the development under the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. The change would affect land values and assess­ ments as well. In Caledonia, he ex­ plained if there were a five-acre lot size minimum in the rural preservation zone, the assessment for the home site acreage would be considerably higher than if it was only two acres. VanderVries said as­ sessments based on "high­ est and best use," means the value is based first on the home site, zoned for a minimum of two acres, or five acres, etc., and then on the residual acres. Roughly, an owner with a lot of two acres would be assessed at the average rate of around $40,000 for Caledonia residents snooze through news? by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Becoming informed seems to be a problem in Caledonia Township, de­ spite its higher than usual number of registered voters who turned out in the elec­ tion Nov. 7. During the master plan­ ning process, numbers of residents blamed the town­ ship board and planning commission for not being informed adequately about plans that could have ma­ jor impact on their lives. Rick Siegle said the township had put a parks bond proposal on the ballot at the last election and it was defeated by only 37 votes. He said he had talked to five people who said no one knew anything about it prior to the election. He said the township should find a way to inform and educate the entire population about the benefits of changes proposed. Resident and former Township Supervisor Jerry Good said he had learned about the proposed changes in the master plan from his banker. He said he would encourage the township to get the legal notices "back in the paper that all of us read.” Legal notices have ap­ peared for the past two years in the South Ad­ vance, and news coverage has been consistent in the Sun and News, informing residents in the township free of charge about the Village master plan, from pg. 10— proach school officials on the matter, without re­ sponse. It was noted the increasing number of school buildings and chil­ dren attending was in­ creasing traffic problems along Kraft, on Johnson Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day *7 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! Street and through the vil­ lage. Several present ex­ pressed sentiments that the schools have a responsibil­ ity to address some of these problems for the overall good of the com­ munity. Sisson said the village must have a plan for both a north-south and an east­ west corridor within its boundaries. He said the village had a long-term vision for both concepts in past master plans. Niles restated the need to include various con­ cepts in the master plan, and said he wished the vil­ lage had planned differ­ ently a long time ago. "I wish we had known 20 years ago what it would be like now. If we don't make some major plans now. it's going to be a real mess." actions of the Planning Commission and Township Board. Channel 15 Access TV broadcasts of meetings have been missing during the last year and are set up to be better in the future. A township web site may serve to inform more peo­ ple, but not everyone has a computer or is on the In­ ternet. It was suggested that more frequent newsletters from the township might help. Some residents have asked for letters informing them of major changes, but mailings to all house­ holds are quite expensive. Usually tax billings and newsletters are sent to­ gether to cut costs. There may be more in­ novative ways to inform the public, but local offi­ cials maintain that ulti­ mately there is also a re­ sponsibility on the part of residents to read or tune in to the available sources of news about government actions that will continue to affect their lives. the land, wheras. the min­ imum sized five-acre lot would be assessed at $75,000. An owner on seven acres would now be assessed on two home site acres and five more residual acres. In another scenario, a home site on 10 acres would at present be as­ sessed for two home site acres at a $34,000 value, with a remainder of eight acres worth $36,000. "The value of residual acres is considerably less than the acres on the ini­ tial building site," Van­ derVries explained. "It also depends on how many residual acres there are." People living on an eight-acre lot, planning to split and build their dream home on another portion would be prevented. El­ derly people who are cash poor and land rich and who need to sell to ensure their retirement or even their health needs would find the value or their property decreased, resident Rick Siegle said. VanderVries explained that farms are assessed dif­ ferently. based on various factors: buildings, residual non-tillable acres, wooded acreage, ponds and tillable acreage. Every one of those are valued at differ­ ent rates, as compared to a county standard. "We don’t consider the number of potential build­ ing sites because that would artificially inflate the property value when there is no intent to build on the property. We only assess on separate building sites when they are split out and given different parcel numbers, which would then be assessed as separate building sites." Another aspect affects assessments, whether or not the five-acre minimum is approved by the com­ mission, VanderVries ex­ plained Since 1994 with Proposal A, assessments are based on the previous year’s taxable value. Ihe assessment can go up a certain percentage every year, but not to exceed 5 percent. The longer an owner hangs on to his or her property, the greater the spread between the tax­ able value and the as­ sessed value. The year after the prop­ erty is transferred to an­ other owner, the taxable value is equal to the as­ sessed value. Sale prices lag behind assessments by two years, he said. Sales two years ago would lag behind, and af­ fect setting the assessment today. This holds assess­ ments down. If the township went to a five-acre minimum the two-year lag would also apply to the changed as­ sessments. VanderVries explained. "Taxes would go up at the same time the assessed value is going down. It would not be a good situation." 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A planned interchange near 36th and Thornapple River Drive would be the impe­ tus for such a plan, she feared. More than three lanes in Alaska would mean destroying homes al­ ready close to the street. Adams is urging the township to have a plan and zoning for the area near Alaska, including the highways, because such plans carry weight in deal­ ing with other agencies. Commissioners have tried to concentrate com­ mercial and industrial ar­ eas around the existing population centers, but the proposed Caledonia plan does not include much commercial or industrial development along 68th Street east of M-37. This was supported in discussion Oct. 26, 1998, between planning commis­ sioners and Steve Warren, director of planning of the Kent County Road Com­ mission, and Dennis Kent of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation while they were in the be­ ginning stages of creating the new master plan. The effects from both the Kent International Airport and the new South Beltline/ M-6 highway on Caledonia Township are expected to be profound and complex. Warren and Kent said completion of the South Beltline Expressway from east 1-96 west to M-37 was expected by the year 2002. Phase II of South Beltline would connect M-37 west to U.S.-131 and west to I96 in Hudsonville, both by the year 2008. A lot of work would go on concur­ rently, including the 131 interchange of M-6. There must be local ac­ cess where the traffic war­ rants, but the state is un­ likely to build where there is strong local opposition. Public input and consensus Caledonia Township Kent County, Michigan Are you waiting for a president? Maybe so... but don ’t wait to register for spring classes! Orientation Dates: Wed., December 13, 5:30-9:00 Wed., January 10,10-1:30 AT KCC FEHSENFELD, WE ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERING FOR SPRING CLASSES. We have a variety of classes to choose from, focusing on business, computers, and the liberal arts and sciences. Spring Semester starts on January 16.2001, so reserve your place in class NOW! Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center 2950 W M-179 Hwy. • Hastings, MI 49058 616-948-9500 Don 't forget io check us out at www.kellogg.cc.Hu.us. 24 Hour Traffic Counts for 1997-98 The traffic counts on Caledonia roads are indicated on the above map. [W 1997 Traffic Numbers LbBlanc^; Associates. Ing 1998 T raffic Numbers June 2000 Dau Sources; 24 Hour Traffic Counts- Kent County Road Commission, Base Information- Wikos Associates must show that a freeway is superior in serving the area over reliance on smaller roads. The actual impact of the interchange off M-6 could only be estimated. Some believe the South Beltline would route traffic else­ where, relieving pressure on smaller roads, but oth­ ers think the township could become gridlocked with excessive traffic. Warren predicted, "South Beltline will help alleviate traffic, increase accessibility to employ­ ment centers, improve safe and efficient transit to the airport, and will save wear and tear on county roads." Even though rates of traffic are used in making projections, upgrading the roads may in turn cause an increase in use. Kent explained, "A new M-37 and South Beltline coming to the north end of a community is going to attract more residents to the area." Kent said the inter­ change area becomes more desirable for business and for airport access, as well as creating better routes to other employ­ ment areas, making the area more attractive to de­ velopment. "Your job is to manage that growth," Kent said to the township planners. While road planners try to alleviate congestion on state and county roads by creating interchanges, they also try to control the dis­ tance between access points on the expressway. Though not planned in 1998, the need for another interchange was indicated on the east side of the Thornapple River. The public had asked for an in­ terchange near Whit- neyville and/or Snow Av­ enues and near Lowell, even before the changed uses of the airport and the air cargo facility were known. Information from the airport access study supported the need for an­ other interchange, but all those projects competed for state funds. The state and the county must coordinate such ef­ forts. The Kent County Road Commission had Continued next page with psthAjonatipid holiday cahdA $Aom dajd&on ! �The Sun and News, Middleville. ML December 12. 2000/Page 13 From previous page completed an 1-96/ Airport Access Study in 1998 in response to public de­ mands to improve access to the airport. Warren said obtaining permission at the federal level to create an interchange on an ex­ pressway was very com­ plex. Extensive federal documentation, showing purpose and need for an in­ terchange, was required. Airport changes were expected to affect other townships as well as Cale­ donia, and in turn to affect road uses and needs. Air­ port changes and an air cargo facility under con­ struction in 1998 were ma­ jor factors in the plans by the Road Commission and the MDOT, as well as the Grand Valley Metro Plan­ ning organization, working together to incorporate in­ formation about airport ef­ fects, and networking with local communities of the county. Many hours have been put in to improve access for passengers as well as to the air cargo facilities, which will in turn expand business handled by Fed Ex and Airborne Express. Kent said the airport ac- Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-880-870-7085 cess study tried to deter­ mine traffic sources and destinations to and from the air cargo facilities, where freeway access points would be based on common destinations for commercial and residen­ tial traffic. Air cargo facility offi­ cials said about 1200 util­ ity vehicles per day would be generated by the facil­ ity. All this was expected to generate more traffic, including cargo trucks us­ ing roads in Caledonia Township traveling south. Routed from the airport onto Thornapple River Drive, some traffic would go south, and other air cargo trucks would go north, Warren explained. The commercial route from the air cargo facility at the airport also would use Thornapple River Drive south, curving west into 60th, traveling to M37 and to the interchange onto South Beltline to travel both east and west. Much of the air cargo will be transported from the Kent County Internationa) Airport toward Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, much of this using M-37. Thornapple River Drive and 60th, under seasonal weight restrictions would be improved to all weather condition by 2001. Other north-south county primary roads, including Cherry Valley, Egan and Thor­ napple River Drive also could carry commercial traffic south toward M-37, and perhaps down Whitneyville. Warren said Patterson Avenue and M-37 were expected to become main north-south arteries for people commuting to ma­ jor employment centers. Patterson would eventually become an inter-county primary road down into Barry County, with allweather construction, within the next five years. M-37 was to be four lanes south past 68th and tapering down to two lanes near 76th Street. Caledo­ nia residents have asked what is planned for the M37 corridor south of that section. Preservation of the existing two lane M-37 highway was planned through Caledonia in 1998. Building M-37 cost $40 million to $50 million around 50 years ago. By comparison, the cost of South Beltline will be around $400 million. Foot­ ing the bill for new pro­ jects is prohibitive at all levels. Kitty Rothwell, MDOT representative for the Barry County regional area, spoke in Barry County earlier this year about the M-37 corridor from Kent County south to Hastings. Rothwell said once the M-6/M-37 interchange is in place, M-DOT will con­ duct another study to de­ termine what is needed south of that area, but a study of M-37 south of Middleville is not antici­ pated. She said the Department of Transportation does not plan changes along the corridor south of Mid­ dleville. However, she said local planning can help to advance improvements on state thoroughfares through practical planning. Though all M-DOT planning decisions are de­ termined by volume of traffic and volumes change seasonally and from year to year, no specific vol­ ume was given as a stan­ dard for a decision to widen a highway, Roth­ well said. In January of this year, Dennis Kent, planner from the Grand Rapids office of MDOT, reported traffic volumes on M-37 were at 21,900 per day near 28th Street. At 36th Street, counts were at 19,800, and reduced to 16,000 around 84th Street. In the vicinity of the Barry-Kent county line, counts were around 13,800, and around 11,400 just north of Middleville. Rothwell's office re­ ported traffic volumes be­ tween Middleville and the M-37/M-43 intersection, based on a 24-hour, yearround survey in 1998 were an average of 8,400 vehi­ cles per day. Going toward Hastings from Middleville, traffic volume increased again to 10,200. Local planners along M37 are seeing an increase of rezoning requests from agricultural zoning to other uses along M-37 both north of Middleville and be­ tween Middleville and Hastings, indicating in­ creased use of the high­ way. Many commuters to Barry County pass through Middleville and Caledo­ nia. The highway is a major target for commercial and industrial development, but Caledonia planning commissioners have wanted to discourage a continuous linear commer­ cial zone along M-37 to avoid what has occurred in other communities. Highway related devel­ opment efforts have sprouted along M-37 south of Caledonia although of­ ficials would like to at least slow such attempts because of the lack of pub­ lic utilities. Don Oppenhuizen, speaking for Clearview In­ vestments. urged the plan­ ning commissioners to des­ ignate an area south of town for industrial uses. 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Encouraging commercial and industrial growth where most economically feasible and within the community vision is the charge of the planning commission. The highest and best use for the com­ munity does not neccesarily mean the greatest profit to the individual land owner or developer, com­ missioner Ric Parent said. He acknowledged, "The highway running through the township makes it dif­ ficult." He said all of M-37 must reflect the character of the township, as well as the north and south gate­ ways. Road front residential in that area would be diffi­ cult, but not impossible, if allowed behind commer­ cial areas along the high­ way, in the future. Parent said. He said he would consider taking another look at the area. Whether M-37 is to be designated for residential, commercial or industrial use, Rothwell and others have said one of the best ways of planning in a community is by setting adequate setbacks along a state highway. When widening a high­ way means cutting into the front yard space of homes along that road, there is of­ ten a reduction in the value of the property, even if the house remains. As recently seen in the northern sections along M37, tearing down or mov­ ing buildings to meet set­ back requirements causes disruption, which is costly both to established busi­ nesses and the state. There is also a disruption in resi­ dential areas. Shifting zoning may shift property values. Peo­ ple living in pre-existing homes can be grandfa­ thered in where setbacks are changed, but some­ times increased traffic also means a decline in home value. Dick Schuster, a retired Barry County Circuit Court judge, said setbacks are now up to 150 feet away from the center line in some places, so that resi­ dent might not have to move when a road is widened. A shortened yard area could mean a reduc­ tion in value of the home, and a percentage settle­ ment amount would com­ pensate the owner if the road was widened. Schuster thought the setbacks being set along M-37 at present should be 175 feet from the center line. Many highways include right of ways within 66 feet, or 33 feet from the center. A report from Rothwell's office stated the right of way distances vary from 33 feet to 65 feet from the center line along the M-37 highway between the Kent-Barry county line and the M-37 and M-43 intersection. Planning can prevent For You and Your Family For Your Community For Generations to Come Philanthropy can accomplish many purposes. You have the ability to strengthen your community, preserve cultural resources, assist the disadvantaged - and benefit yourself and your family as well. When people want to make a charitable gift, the most common option is to make a donation to a public charity These organizations serve education, the arts, health services and a broad range of causes. To establish and fulfill a long-term chantable giving program that can provide lasting impact, individuals, families and businesses have two basic alternatives • PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS are inde­ pendent charities established, controlled and maintained over time by a donor • COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS are public charities built by thousands of individuals, families and businesses that care about their communities A community foundation manages individual gifts and bequests as an endowed pool of assets, distributing grants to a wide variety of organiza­ tions that enhance and support the quality of life in the community A vol­ unteer board of community members like yourself, directly' accountable to donors and the community, oversees each foundation's administration and distribution of funds Giving through a community foundation can help you better chance of influenc­ ing M-DOT decisions, even though the agency must operate within lim­ ited perameters. Rothwell said when a community establishes setbacks along a major corridor, the process needs to begin 15 to 20 years be­ fore a project begins, if possible. Eventual costs of the project are reduced so this saves M-DOT a lot of money when the time comes to widen or build a highway. Cost is a major factor in M-DOT planning deci­ sions, based largely on na­ tional funding. Failure to plan could result in future road improvements being so expensive they would be prohibited, encouraging MDOT to place priority on projects someplace else. Once a project is being considered by M-DOT, and expansion beyond the cur­ rent road bed is planned, public meetings must be held to allow public input into the project. Rothwell said said it takes years from the beginning to the completion of a major pro­ ject. Probably for economic reasons, MDOT will not consider an M-37 parallel by-pass to the east of the Village of Caledonia, offi­ cials have been told. Likewise, the cost is also prohibitive for the town­ ship to do this and it is not planned. The best M-DOT offers to local communities is advice for prudent plan­ ning. The agency would like to work with commu­ nity planners in zoning and access management to cut down on the number of driveways onto a major road. M-DOT also offers grants for limited types of projects along and involv­ ing state roads. Planners generally prefer improving the existing roadway grid to accommo­ date both commercial traf­ fic and residential traffic traveling to and from em­ ployment centers, rather than creating different routes for commercial traf­ fic. Warren projected future plans for specific county east-west roads would be improved as well as north­ south roads in Caledonia. Improvements to 60th Street between M-37 to Kraft was to be delayed until interchange construc­ tion was completed, War­ ren said. South Beltline would pass over 60th, and be re-routed and upgraded to a county primary road with all-weather construc­ tion. 68th Street was to be four lanes over to East Paris Avenue, but no other widenings in the area were planned. 84th Street would con­ tinue as a major east-west artery between U.S.-131 and M-37. In addition to 84th Street, 68th, 76th and 100th streets could poten­ tially connect Caledonia Township residents with U.S.-131. There were no definite plans for 100th Street. Improvements to 100th Street to the west of M-37 would be completed to the degree desired by the township and the village. The township approved a joint township and county paid engineering study on 100th Street in the fall of this year. East of M-37, 84th and 100th streets, now subject to seasonal weight limits, were to be improved to allweather construction. Kent said the state de­ partment was required to put urbanized planning in place in any areas of more than 50,000 population for work on the roads, no mat­ ter what level of govern­ ment was involved. The costs of county road im­ provements arc still shared both administratively and Continued next page VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Village Council will hold a special public hearing to hear public comments on the proposed FY 2001 Village Budget at 7 p m on December 26. 2000 in the Council Chambers at 100 E Mam St Middleville. Ml 49333 The pur­ posed budget will be available for public inspection at the Village Hall located at the same address beginning December 19. 2001 Questions or comments may be directed to the Village Manager at 616-795-3385 improve your community maximize the tax benefits that charitable donations can provide When you give to your local community foundation it will give you the satisfaction of knowing that your concern for your community will have an impact in making it a better place for years to come. The Barry Community Foundation can work with you. your attorney and financial advisor to help structure what philanthropic options wM work best for you. arry ommunity oundation some actions by making provisioons in advance and by setting groundwork for a different plan for a road. Schuster said communi­ ties may fight for what they want in court with a better chance to win. He said if people fight MDOT decisions in court, the MDOT must prove neces­ sity in order to condemn property to put a project through. He said if a com­ munity has a good plan with good ideas, it is worth going to bat for it. When roadways are ex­ panded, either three or five lanes are usually added, requiring a minimum of 120 feet (or 60 feet from the center) up to 150 feet, depending on the terrain. Rights of way from the center also vary. Planning and zoning changes can be made and planners are not required to compensate anyone. The best solution is to re­ zone soon enough not to create hardships. There is likely to be resistance to changing the setbacks by existing property owners. Some unbuilt lots may be too small to build on while still observing new set­ backs. Communities can run into problems when im­ provements evolve over time built on previous de­ cisions rather than correct­ ing a problem, such as the 1930s sewer running down the center of M-37 in Caledonia. The road was not always a state road. Utilities can usually run within the MDOT right of way. However, if utilities must be relocated for any reason, the party request­ ing the change must bear the expense. Another problem for long-term road planning can occur when planners respond to local neighbor­ hood pressures rather than consider changing needs for traffic safety. Everyone seems to agree there is an advan­ tage by planning, which can reduce costs to the community in the future. If project expenses for land acquisition by the MDOT are reduced, the MDOT will be more inclined to consider the highway im­ provements, to the benefit of the community, when the time is right. Communities that have had a plan for infrastruc­ ture and highways have a PO Boi 644 Phone: 616-945-0526 • Far 616-945-4536 MATERIALS MANAGER Local Manufacturer in the automotive industry has an immediate opening for a highly motivated materials Manager. 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CREATES CONGESTED VIEWS Metro Planning works with the state, which has de­ M-DOT would like new commercial development veloped a computer model to share access drives onto state highways. Some that includes employment planners also advocate regulatory guidelines to projections, housing, and require landscaping near the front and parking in patterns indicated by the rear of such developments through a variety of changing conditions in the tools. present. Kent said, "The overall planning process is to try to get an idea or the type and amount of growth to happen in an area, to de­ termine where the travel patterns are, and then to try to make road improve­ ments based on those trends. They are based on what is actually going on." Plans for new roads are PARKING BEHIND BUILDMG based not only on current ing conditions need repair, they worked with the statistics, but also on Grand Valley Metro Coun­ trends projected for types as well as where traffic cil in their planning of of traffic, building pat­ volumes are growing. roads in the area. Kent terns, including residen­ Widening a road or mak­ said MDOT officials try to tial, industrial and com­ ing intersection improve­ ments are based on safety make their efforts fit re­ mercial buildings. gional vision and priori­ Warren said Road priorities. Funding to im­ plement these plans is ties, networking with local Commission tries to look considered, and emphasis at the future picture if pos­ community officials. sible. Deciding which is where state and federal Caledonia Township has since become a member of roads to improve first are aid is available first. Kent and Warren said based on where the existMetro Council. Township master plan, from page 3— Planning Commissioner Roger Keating said the commission was attempt­ ing to prevent spots of de­ velopment all over the township when there are not utilities to support them. He said the commission does want to incorporate clustering in its planning. In regard to industrial and commercial zoning, Keating said the areas al­ ready zoned for those uses had not filled up, and it was not wise to zone for more. This was countered later by Jim Steketee, who said land was waiting to be de­ veloped. He said it was not possible to develop the ar­ eas zoned for light indus­ trial or commercial be­ cause there were no public utilities. Under a restricted covenant, developers could buy only a limited number of sewer units. Only now are they being planned for. A Catch-22 kind of situ­ ation exists for developers who are now being asked to stand behind the $10 million sewer assessments to come before the public Jan. 10, when there is no final zoning in place to guarantee what the prog­ nosis for development will be in that area. "We need to know what we can do with the land before we can commit to utilities," Steketee said. The next discussion of the master plan is sched­ uled for Monday, Dec. 18. The commission would like to be able to be able to approve the plan, but Keating said it was not likely. The meeting will be open to public comments, although Keating stressed that speakers should have their thoughts well orga­ nized, and spokesmen should be chosen to ex­ press views of citizens with similar views. Caledonia holiday parade held Santa and his elves greet the children watching the parade in Caledonia this past Saturday. The parade featured a number of holiday floats and community groups. 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Box 369, Middleville. 1 HOUR, SAME DAY or NEXT DAY SERVICE plus enlargements... Stop out today! 1 Roll 24 Exp. I 35mm on same or next day processing. OFF 1351 N. Broadway / M-43 (616) 945-9105 4x6 Prints (Exp. 12 12 00) I I �Page 16fThe Sun and News, Middleville, Ml December 12. 2000 (Winter Sports Previews Scots’ eagers shoot for stars, league title A new system is installed with the Caledonia High School varsity basketball team, a system that includes a new coach with a new philosophy. Todd Tolsma is the new coach. He inherits a Scots' squad that is capable of playing hard nose defense and has plenty of depth. Tolsma says there are "numerous threats on the team." Four of those threats include Kyle Kleersnyder, Dan Kietzman, Matt Born and Doug Jousma. Kleersnyder is a 6-7 senior. In Tolsma's words, "he's very athletic (who is) Coach Todd Tolsma looking to be a major impact player." Kietzman is a 6-1 senior who is also regarded as a "versatile player." "We’re looking for Dan to provide leadership on and off the floor," Tolsma said. Born is a 6-4 senior standout playing his third year on the varsity. He has an "outside/inside presence." Jousma is a 6-1 senior point guard. In the coach's terms, "he's a defensive stopper." Other athletes who look to give the Scots a boost are junior swingman Travis Slot, junior shooting guard Nick Slot, junior guard Jteve Yanosik, junior post dike Ogle, senior post Josh Jwartz, senior post Travis iuehler and junior guard Jeff )eBlaay. The new coach mentions nexperience as a team weakness, but the talent is .crtainly there. Goals for the Scots' eagers include winning a conference title ind winning of minimum of 15 games. Teams also with itle shots in the O-K Gold ncludc Cedar Springs, South Christian. Wayland Union and Unity Christian. Caledonia opened the year it Hastings and Middleville. The game with Hastings was 35-27 Caledonia at half. iut the Scots blew the game ipen in the final two quarters to run away with a 20-point triumph, 63-43. Upcoming games are Tuesday, Dec. 12 at home against Belding, Friday, Dec. 15 at Sparta and Tuesday, Dec. 19 at home against South Christian. The Fighting Scots' varsity basketball team includes (front row, from left to right) Michael Ogle, Jeff DeBlaay, Travis Slot, Brian Sevensma, Nick Slot: (back row) coach Todd Tolsma, Doug Jousma, Travis Buehler, Kyle Kleersnyder, Matt Bom, Josh Swartz and Dan Kietzman. Scots’ skiers ready for season Caledonia's ski teams include (front row, from left to right) Lauren Ondersma, Linsey Byle, Erin Samuels, Rebecca Beckett, Mucki Doezema; (back row) assistant coach Matt Dodge, Sam Vandenberg, Adam Jacques, Tyler Funk, Evan Crandel, Brooke Hendry, Linsey McNeil and coach Bryce Beckett. Caledonia's Kyle Kleersnyder (21) rips down a rebound during last Tuesday's opening game versus Hastings. 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Country Lawn & Leisure 9359 Cherry Valley Caledonia 9595 Cherry Valley Caledonia 891-9292 891-7200 9357 Cherry Valley (D&W Plaza) 891-2192 Mullers Paint N Paper —■■_________________ ~____________ Caledonia 891-9000 115 Kinsley St., 891-8143 or 1-888-880-8108 Merle Boes, Inc. 9633 Cherry Valley Caledonia 891-9080 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 12, 2000/Page 17 Winter Sports Previews) Scots anxious to show talents on mats During coach Jim Maxim's 19 years with the Caledonia High School wrestling program his Scots have won five district championships, three regional championships and traveled to the State finals on three occasions. There's a chance that more titles may result this year as the purple and gold are loaded with talent and are ambitious to succeed. "The team won 20 matches last year," Maxim said. "This year's team is complete with talent. We will be working on improving.” That talent includes Seth Temple (regional qualifier and conference champ last year), Cory Kilmartin (34 wins last year, third in conference), Chris Hanna (third in conference), Chris Whipple (fourth in conference), junior captain Jake Klapmust, senior captain Luke Zoet, Tyler Gamelin (25 varsity wins), senior Matt Pifer, senior Pat Huver, Jon Wicks, junior Rory Root and junior Eric Carpenter. Coach Maxim also expects to see big things from Matt Kilmartin, Curt Vanderheide, Angel Castillo, Steve Marion, Ryan Dykhouse, Eli Cryderman, Tollen Ebbens and Jay Haisma. Coach Maxim says that his coaching staff is considered a team strength. Included on that staff are assistant coaches Mark Tedrow and Scott Gnass. "We have a fun and exciting coaching staff and it is rubbing off onto the team," coach Maxim said. Caledonia finished second in the O-K Gold last season and hope to place near the top again this winter. In total, the Scots in 1999- 2000 earned 14 conference medals. This year coach Maxim and the Scots' troops are hoping for more of the same. Scots defeat Wildcats... Caledonia knocked off Wayland, 47-30. Winners for the Scots were Matt Kilmartin (fall in 1:00), Angel Castillo (forfeit), Chris Whipple (fall in 17 seconds), Corey Kilmartin (1-4 tech fall), Seth Temple (fall in 26 seconds), Tyler Gamelin (82 decision), Rory Root (191 tech fall), Ryan Dykhouse (fall in 1:54) and Jake Klapmust (15-3 decision). In JV matches winners were Eli Cryderman (fall in 2;04) and Richie McCarty (7-4 decision). "This team is improving and I am proud of them," coach Maxim said. Caledonia's 2000-2001 wrestling team, (first row) Matt Kilmartin, Steve Marion, Angel Castillo, manager Justin Maxim, Jon Wicks, Chris Hanna; (second row) Corey Kilmartin, Seth Temple, Tyler Gamelin, Rory Root, Rich McCarty, Ryan Dykhouse, Caleb Zanstra; (third row) Chris Whipple, Eli Cryderman, Matt Pifer, Lucas Zoet, Jake Klapmust, Brian Derks; (fourth row) Yesina Gomez, Pat Huver, Jay Haisma, Curt Vanderheide, Phil Root; (fifth row) coach McFarlan, coach Cook, coach Simmons, coach Tedrow, coach Gnas,, coach Kinne, coach Maxim; (sixth row) statisticians Stefanie Maxim, Rachel McCoy, Jessica James and Shannon Maxim. Varsity spikers aim for improvement "Our goal is to be a determining factor in the eventual championship of this conference." This is a huge goal for a Caledonia High School varsity volleyball squad that finished near the bottom of the O-K Gold Conference a season ago. First-ycar coach Mark Johnson, however, says his team has a great attitude and the talent to make the goal realistic. "(It is a) very cohesive unit that is close off the court as well," Johnson said. "We are a young team that is very hungry to win and improve." Caledonia's spikers include two seniors, nine juniors and one freshman. The two seniors are Lindsay Walter and Nessa Hofstra. Walter is the lone returning starter and "should be a shoo-in for conference honors" Johnson said. Hofstra, the coach says, is "a solid passer with leadership qualities." Key additions to the team include junior Jill Sutphin, junior Amanda DeBoer and freshman Molly Conway. Sutphin will be the team's primary passer, making her a "vital part of the offense." DeBoer is a setter whose job is to run the offense. Conway was called up due to injuries and is expected to make an immediate impact. A weakness for the Caledonia team may be consistency, but Johnson expects improvement from his team as the season rolls along. The favorite in the O-K Gold, according to the coach, is Wayland Union. Caledonia's first action of the season was Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Godwin Tournament. The first conference match is Thursday, Jan. 4. Caledonia Travel Golf Etc. of Caledonia, Inc. Essential Bean Coffee House M-37 - 8980 Caledonia Crossing M-37 - 8980 Caledonia Crossing Caledonia Village Centre 891*0090 or 1-800-647-0090 891'5100 891-7700_ i Varsity volleyball players for Caledonia High include (front row, from left to right) Amanda Velting, Lindsay Walter, Jill Sutphin, Kelli Leatherman, Heidi Waayenberg, Lauri Leatherman, Amanda DeBoer; (back row) coach Mark Johnson, Molly Conway, Lindsey Stephen, Amanda Trutsch, Erin Jones, Nessa Hofstra and assistant coach Jeff Wilay. 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Caledonia's competitive cheer team (first row, from left to right), Lisa Marks, Laura Bashlor; (second row) Heidi Pelletier, Jamie Basarabski, Holly Hawkins; (third row) Meagan Buys, Brittany Barber, Sarah Jansma and coach Amy Oosterveen. TK sports preview note NOTE: The team photos and stories on the winter varsity athletic teams at Thornapplc Kellogg High School will appear in next week's Sun A News. The sideline cheer team for Caledonia, (first row, from left to right) Amanda Rogers, Lindsey Rieth, Amanda Beaumont, Kacie Kozlowski, Samantha Pleva; (second row) Heather Somora, Tarah Burgess, Emily Monger, Katie Koning; (third row) Tiffany Hall, Miranda Postlewait, coach Kim Curtis, Kristine Oberlin and Hannah Ezinga. Missing, Nicole Graham. Prep bowling seasons begins for TK, Caledonia The seasons opened in the Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Conference last week with teams from Middleville and Caledonia rolling with hopes of low games and victories. Middleville rolled against 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 1999 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton Silverado LS 2 door. 4x4. 350 V8. auto, air 4x4, ext. cab, long box, 3 door, 6.0 V8 s29,995 2000 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton Silverado LS, 4x4. reg. cab, long box 9,000 miles $23,500 TOYS FOR KIDS Collection Point 1994 Chevy 1/2 Ton Pickup 4x4. reg cab. long box 92 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 90 Chevrolet C©risea LT 94 Ford Tempo 95 Pontiac Sunfire East Kentwood, winning 27-3 in the girls and 19-11 in the boys. The girls received games of 141 and 142 from Jenni Loose, 128 and 185 from Wendy Mickelwait, 162, 150 and 171 from Teresa Venton, 125, 150 and 144 from Alicia Harper, 213, 159 and 128 from Samantha Growhowlski, 120 from Sarah Freeman and 128 from Tricia Turcott. The Trojan boys received a 128, 173 and 184 from Tim Suwyn, a 112 from Mike Hart, a 125, 161 and 119 from Kyle Preslar, a 134, 141 and 156 from Josh Marble, a 171, 211 and 180 from Stuart Aspinall and a 156 and 160 from Luke Schutt. Caledonia's girls scored a 20-10 triumph over Lowell, but the Scots' boys fell 290. Missy Elam had games of 163, 182 and 148, Kate Haywood 126 and 164, Ashley Jarboe 178, 124 and 136, Carrie Rozell 135, 150 and 106, Amanda Yahne 167, 182 and 135 and Stacey Bryant a 120. Schneider First Team All-WHAC... Allison Schneider, of Caledonia, was selected to the first team Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Womens' Volleyball team because of her super senior season. The outside hitter, not only made the first team all-conference squad, but also was Academic All-Conference and first team all-region. Other season highlights included being named a WHAC Player of the Week, leading Cornerstone in reception percentage (.917) and placing second on her team in attacks per game (2.78) and digs (356, 2.89 average). Schneider, who was also an All-WHAC performer in 1999, was selected to all-tournament teams in all of the tournaments that Cornerstone played in during the 2000 campaign. 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Webb, an Olivet graduate, coached for three years at Bellevue and spent last season as Maple Valley’s junior varsity coach. "This was a game that had just about everything," Webb said. "I expected it to be a war, fortunately we came out on top this year." Middleville out-scored Maple Valley 29-11 in the third quarter to go up 58-44, but Maple Valley returned the favor in the fourth quarter, outscoring the host Trojans 29-11. "We ran out of guys and we ran out of steam.” Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said. "It’s easier to protect leads if the players are in. Losing (Chris) Finkbeiner hurt us." Finkbeiner had to leave the game at 1:03 of the third quarter because of an injury. The Trojans also lost the services of Chad VanSpronsen and Brian Yeazel due to foul trouble. Maple Valley received 18 points from Darin Thrun (8for-8 from the free throw line), 10 points and 12 rebounds from Terberg and 11 points and 9 rebounds from Eric Goris. For Middleville, Finkbeiner scored 19 points, Jeff Forbes 17 (three 3pointers) and Jay Lantinga 10 points. Maple Valley led 33-29 at the half. Thrun managed 10 of his 18 in the first two quarters, while Finkbeiner topped the Trojans in the first half with 7 markers. A basket by Terberg with 3:42 remaining in the fourth Red Arrow skaters win one, lose one The Lowell/Caledonia junior varsity hockey cooperative program played Dec. 2 versus the West Call for H0HTO-N85 Catholic Falcons at Belknap Arena. Lowell's Dustin Hofert scored the only goal to secure a 1-0 win. Goalkeeper David Maylone, and a solid defense, recorded the shutout. On Dec. 3 the JV Red Arrows were home at the Michigan National Ice Center hosting the Battle Creek Bullets. Battle Creek won 11-1 with Brandon John tallying the lone Arrows goal. SC Chris Finkbeiner (20) glides in and scores a layup during last Tuesday's varsity opener versus the Lions. 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It seemed like a perfect time to move their business to its current Main Street location. The move meant many changes for the Westens and their four daughters, Anne, Meredith, Kristi and Melissa, but the business move has been a success. Jeff has been in the carpet business for more than 25 years. He said he is pleased that after purchasing the building a year ago he was able to expand to help meet needs of his customers. The warehouse area has almost doubled so that this discount carpet business can have more carpets, oak flooring and Congoleum vinyl flooring in stock. Westen says, "My goal is to keep it simple. This is a small, but growing business with a personal touch." Westen's has loyal cus­ tomers who make referrals. Westen says, "people don't have to leave the area to find style and quality that fits their budget." The store is designed to be simple and Westen says he is proud of how attractive the price conscious aspect of his store is. The phone number is Students in Helen Jahnke's class decorated cookies for residents of Carveth Village as part of a high school food class project TK food class students reach out to community Sherri and Jeff Westen are pround of the expansion of Westen’s Carpet on a Budget. The expanded warehouse has made it possible to offer more in stock carpet and flooring choices. 795-3000. The store is open from 10-6 Tuesday through Friday and from 10-3 on Saturday. Westen's Carpet on a Budget at 210 E. Main Street in Middleville is closed on Sundays and mondays. Girl Scouts attend GVSU sporting events Junior Girl Scout Troop 895 members attended a "Team Up" for GirlSports program presented by the Girl Scouts of Michigan Trails Council Oct. 27 and 28. Grand Valley State Uni­ versity was the host for the weekend. The girls partici­ pated in a number of sports and sporting events. They learned about rock climb­ ing and attended the win­ ning women's volleyball game Friday night. The girls slept in the Recreation Building Sat­ urday night. Early Saturday morning they participated in bas­ ketball drills presented by the girls' basketball team. After a tailgate lunch, they attended GVSU’s football game. The girls said they learned a lot about the different sports, such as how many players make a team, how to score points and the importance of team play. Girls interested in Girl Scouts may call Pat Krumrie at 698-1938. bcouts Sarah Krumrie, Danielle Van Singel, Chelsea Riel, T.J Riel, Krista Janeschek, Kaitlin Harrison, Emily Dingman and Hayley Facca (in the foreground ) participated in basketball drills presented by the GVSU women s basketball team (back row). Call 1-800-870-7085 to place your ACnON-M in the Sun & News. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer During their first nine weeks in Joyce Domire’s foods classes at Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School, students create personal cookbooks they can use when they go off to col­ lege or when they move away from home and their mom's cooking. Domire, who teaches five sections of her foods class at the high school, said her charges learn how to make their own favorites, ready for when Mom is not around to make them. This is all part of becoming self-suffi­ cient, she added. But during the second nine weeks of classes, stu­ dents have to look outside themselves and complete community service pro­ jects they design and carry out themselves. They may work together on projects or do individual ones. "I am amazed at the va­ riety of projects students complete. This year students com­ pleted more than 80 pro­ jects." Students can use class time and their own free time. Among projects completed this year have been food drives, one stu­ dent helped make tiny un­ dershirts for newborns and work in hospitals. Ben McDuffee and Aaron Porritt worked to clean up the river bank on both sides of the bridge along the Thornapple River in Middleville. The recent heavy snowfalls hindered their efforts but before the snow they found lots of shoes, jumper ca­ bles, a boom box and even a fishing log. McDuffee and Porritt also had learned about the history of the area since they could also see the ev­ idence of the bridge that once spanned the river. Other students shared their memories with younger students. Gina Bergakker and Katie Longstreet created a gin­ gerbread house project which they brought to Dave Hyde's fourth grade class. "We did this when we Fourth grader Gina Mancuso works on her gingerbread house as high school students Julia Bergakker and Katie Longstreet looks on were little and we thought it would be fun to do again," Longstreet said. The icing was just as sticky and the graham crackers were just as crumbly and it was hard for everyone to keep from eating the decorations. Shawna Wagner and Rachael Stowell baked cookies, which students in another fourth grade class decorated with icing and sprinkles. Wagner and Stowell de­ livered the cookies to resi­ dents at Carveth Village. Domire praised the cre­ ativity, inventiveness and persistence of her students who reached out beyond themselves and discovered their place in the commu­ nity. Aaron Porritt and Ben McDuffee cleaned the Thomapple River edge for their community project. The snow didn't make their work easier. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml December 12. 2000/Page 21 Kleersnyder scores 27 to help Scots beat Trojans SADD students Rachel Kennicott, Amanda Flora and Aimee VanderWood visited students at Page and Lee with a special seat belt project. TK SADD, STAND groups promoting seatbelt use Helping Head Start Students on the Seventh Grade Black Team at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School helped children attending the Barry County Head Start classes have a happy holiday season. Students filled shoe boxes with fun and useful gifts. Showing a sample of what is available are from left Jason Morley, Ryan King, Karlee Schaner and Jessica Johnson, Students filled more than 80 shoe boxes. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and middle school Students Taking a New Directions groups have been working hard to promote seat belt use by students and their families. The groups joined to­ gether on a float in the Middleville Christmas pa­ rade, posters are up in both schools and the STAND group held a fun assembly promoting seat belt use. Members of SADD have gotten elementary students and Lee and Page to help encourage high school stu­ dents to use their seat belts. Students have created cards addressed to each high school student, re­ minding them that they are important. These decorated cards remind high school students that "someone loves and needs you." The SADD group will be delivering these cards to all high school students before the winter break begins Dec. 20. School liaison officer Dar Leaf praised the ef­ forts of both groups. He said he hopes that more middle schools in Barry County create STAND groups and follow TK's ex­ ample. A 25-2 first quarter and Kyle Kleersnyder’s gamehigh 27 points propelled Caledonia to a 73-50 win over area rival Middleville Friday night in varsity high school basketball action at Thornapple Kellogg High School. In the words of Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter, "the game was decided in the early going" as the Scots soared out to the big lead after the opening eight minutes and were able to maintain their comfortable margin the rest of the way. Caledonia (2-0) led at half 40-18 and 59-32 after three quarters. Kleersnyder scored 15 of his 27 markers during the first quarter. Holzhueter said "we didn't have an answer for him." The Trojans (0-2) were not at 100 percent health wise as Chad VanSpronsen played with a foot injury and Jeff Forbes played through a bout with the flu, according to their coach. "(But) we showed good things once we fell behind," Holzhueter said. Chris Finkbeiner led Middleville with 11 points. Forbes and Brian Yeazel each added 9. Forbes’ 9 came on three 3-pointers. Nick Slot added 12 points to Caledonia's book and Travis Slot added 8. In the rebounding VanSpronsen. category. Caledonia Middleville travels to managed 37 to Middleville's Wyoming Rogers Tuesday. 20. Kleersnyder pulled down Dec. 12. while Caledonia 10 caroms. Middleville plays host to Belding. received 6 from Chad Middleville's Brian Yeazel (12) stops to pop a jumper over Caledonia's Kyle Kleersnyder (21). Youth hoop signups now taking place Sans Rolls 300 at Middle Villa... Nobody was more surprised than David Sans when he walked away with a perfect game at the Middle Villa Lanes. The 556 average bowler walked in the door and popped 12 in a row for a perfect 300 game The Wayland resident bowls one night a week just for fun and on this night he found out how much fun it can actually be. After the excitement was over the 50year-old came back with 150-180, giving him a 630 senes. Now is the time to signup for the second session of the Middleville Youth Basketball program. Registration forms are available at the Middleville schools and on the TK website at www.tk.kl2.mi.us. This program is for boys grades third through sixth and for girls grades third through fourth. The registration deadline is Dec. 15. More volunteer coaches are needed as teams were limned last session due to a lack of coaches. Travis Buehler (4) attempts a hook shot over the arm of Aaron VanderWood (54). (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml December 12, 2000 Village approves site plan for new child care center by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Planning Commission ap­ proved the site plan of a 3,500-square-foot, onestory building which when completed will serve 72 children in the Kids First Learning Center. This day care center is part of the Misty Ridge Planned Unit Development. The site plan committee had rec­ ommended approval of the plans with the addition of requirements such as drainage easements. There was some discus­ sion about how students would get to school from the center. Owners Phil Post-grad party tickets can make stocking stutters Senior Parents have a stocking stuffer suggestion for parents of students graduating from Thornapplc Kellogg High School — a ticket to the post­ graduation all-night party. Tickets are $25 (the same price as last year) and are available by call­ ing Bonnie Slayton at 7922152. The overnight party takes place in a surprise location each year. Most of the cost of the party is underwritten by fund-rais­ ers done by the Senior Parents. Senior parent Deb Smith says, "Give the gift of a safe and alcohol-free grad­ uation party this Christ­ mas. This is a gift your children will really appre­ ciate." and Kelly VanEtt will check with the school dis­ trict. The VanEtts currently run a group day care busi­ ness for 12 children from their home on Grand Rapids Street. Members of the com­ mission last week also discussed with Tires 2000 owner Jon Raymond ways to correct the driveway problem at his business. Raymond told the com­ mission that he intended the driveway to be in to the Quick Lube and that those customers would exit through the carpet store. This allows them to exit further down Arlington, which keeps the intersec­ tion clear. The commission re­ minded Raymond that he was allowed only 30 feet of driveway, which could be two, 15-foot wide spaces. Raymond and planner Geoff Moffatt will continue to work to find a reasonable solution that will include removing some blacktop. Moffat will report to the commission on the solu­ tion by the February meet­ ing. There also was discus­ sion about the difficult in­ tersection at the comer of M-37 and Arlington. Mof­ fat will contact the MDOT about this as well. The majority of the meeting was spent review­ ing and approving to send on to the village council new ordinances on every­ thing from landscape re­ quirements, to lighting to final grading approval. The commission dis­ cussed new rules for group day care facilities for not more than 12 children. These included having ad­ equate parking, location in single-family homes and the limit of a two-foot square sign because of the residential location. This new ordinance would not affect any exist­ ing group day care. The commission also looked at the ordinance es­ tablishing rules for child care facilities. Moffat told the board that the site plan just approved met the re­ quirements. During discussion of these new ordinances, Bill Nesbitt asked how they would be enforced. Moffatt said that these would fall under the civil infractions and would be enforced just as any other ordinance in the village. During the discussion of the final grading approval ordinance, resident John Unger told the commission that he hoped this ordi­ nance would "help elimi­ nate future problems." Final grading would have to be approved, two inches of top soil applied, seeding and water could not be allowed to drain onto adjoining properties in this ordinance. The ordinances now go on to the Village Council for review and approval or return to the Planning Commission for more work. The ordinance commit­ tee is going to work on up­ dating and providing con­ sistent regulations for addi­ tions to non-conforming buildings. There is some concern that confusion about the existing ordi­ nance is keeping people from maintaining their homes. The commission set meeting dates for the first Tuesday of each month in 2001, except for July, when they will meet on the third Tuesday. The next meeting of the Middleville Planning Commission will be at 7 pm. Tuesday, Jan. 2, in Village Hall. Store up and running at TK Middle School These TK high school seniors already know what one of their Christmas presents will be: a ticket to the senior all night party sponsored by the Senior Parents on graduation night. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The school store at Thomapple Kellogg Mid­ dle School is up and run­ ning before and after school, during lunch peri­ ods and during home bas­ ketball games. Staffed by middle school students, the store provides essential items such as pencils and paper for stu­ dents. Students also have an opportunity to purchase fun items with the TK logo. The most popular items are the megaphones and the pennants. 1116 TK lan­ yards are keeping many ID cards from getting lost. Candy and lollipops also provide a quick boost of energy. The slowest moving items right now are the tshirts, but once the weather warms up, these logo items should become more popular, the student staff anticipates. Principal Mike Spahr said, "The store raises in­ volvement and is an es­ teem booster." Students involved in the store have the opportunity to suggest items for the sale. They are also learn­ ing salesmanship and feel­ ing positive about school. Students work in the store in groups of three or four. There is often a line waiting for the store to open with each lunch hour. The store made a slight negative impact on the re­ cent book sale with com­ peting prices for gel pens and other fun items, but this is part of the learning process. Parents who may wish topurchase T-shirts or other gifts can visit the store af­ ter school or during any home basketball game when the store is open from 4 to 6 p.m. Games arc scheduled for Dec. 14, 18 and 19. Sixth grader Andrea DeHaan shops at the middle school store during her lunch hour. Store workers from left are Marissa Wieringa, Amanda Allen and Tasha Watkins. 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L&N for your carpet answers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-12-19.pdf 637216b61d8aafe0add2d73721e21965 PDF Text Text chomoui Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 51/December 19, 2000 Caledonia sewer, water expansion plans outlined by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township plans to expand public wa­ ter and sewer to the north­ west quadrant of the town­ ship, and landowners in that area will be assessed. Details of the plans, which were launched about a year ago, were outlined at a special meet­ ing of the Township Board last Wednesday evening. Utilities administrator Rich Pierson, attorney Jim White and engineer Randy Wilcox summarized the plan's important features and gave some background of the present systems in operation. The proposed water and sewer arc the last two of several districts under township jurisdiction. Pro­ jected to be under con­ struction in late 2001, it is hope that the systems will be completed in late 2002, Pierson said. Estimated cost of construction is $7.7 million to $10 million. The pipe size in the dis­ trict would handle 6,000 units for both water and sewer, the maximum ca­ pacity estimated to be needed in the area A unit represents the 200 gallons per day expected to be discharged from a home. A duplex would equal two units. A restau­ rant might use five units. A school might expect to use an amount equal to 100 units, and would be charged accordingly. The proposed northwest water district overlaps the sewer district with differ­ ent boundaries. They do not coincide exactly. Each system will be resolved slightly differently. Wastewater from the northwest quadrant would all come through the M-37 treatment plant, which has a limited capacity, though a set amount of expansion is possible. The township might eventually have to build its own plant in the northwest part of the town­ ship. For now, however, using the capacity at the M-37 plant will allow for the expansion. Wilcox said, "Current flows at the plant are at about 200,000 gallons per day, which serves the vil­ lage and township areas. The capacity is at about 500,000 gallons per day, and it is permitted for 750,000 per day. It could be expanded to a million. ’’The bottom line is this plant is way under capac­ ity. It makes sense to uti­ lize the infrastructure we have, and the capacity of the plant, and to utilize the expanded capacity. It is designed to be expanded and can be fairly inexpen­ sively." Jim White said years ago that one of the stated goals of the county along the M-37 corridor, which was planned for more dense development, was to allow private developers to put in their own sewer sys­ tems. But under state regu­ lations, the township would have to assume re­ sponsibility for the sewer if the private developer's sys­ tem failed. In some in­ stances this has been ar­ ranged, but this has been less than ideal, White said. The northwest district was conceived to include all the property within a given area. The plan was based on anticipated de­ mand for development due to the interchange. There were two contract issues involved before the town­ ship could move ahead. Kent County sold bonds for the township for the vil­ lage-township system. Un­ der the terms of the con­ tract between the township and county, the township could not extend the ser­ vice district or connect any other users without the county’s consent. The county had ideas that re­ stricted the township’s op­ tions. White explained. The Township Board de­ cided to pay the county off last summer. A bond sale is scheduled for Jan. 10. "The township must pay off the county to get nd of the contract in which we are subject to county in­ put," the attorney said. White added. "The sec­ ond contract issue was, we had sold all 1,250 units, and under a contract with the village, we couldn't any more unless the sell^^M village sold their units. So See expansion plans, pg. 2 Holly Trolley coming to Middleville Middle School art teacher Shirley Thompson brings back her ice cream eating Santa to the doorway at The Scoop as part of the seasonal decorations in down town Middleville. One of the students helping brighten the season is shown beside her. Downtown Middleville is decorated and all ready to go for the return of the Holly Trolley. The Holly Trolley will return to Middleville on Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. The trolley will tour -through downtown Mid­ dleville past the colorfully lighted houses. The trolley's visit is sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and under-written this year by the Bradford White Corpor-ation. People will board the trolley at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Either before or after the ride, coordinator Marianne Fritcher invites everyone to stop in the church hall for refreshments and musical entertainment. Middle School art teacher Shirley Thompson and high school and middle school students painted windows of several businesses in preparation for the holiday. The cost of a ride is 50 cents for children and $ 1 for adults. This year Boy Scouts from Troop 105 are planning games for children while they are waiting in line. Girl Scouts from troops in the Cherry Valley Neighborhood will be car­ oling on the Erb front porch and youth from the United Methodist Church will be serving refreshments in the church hall. As a special treat, Santa will be available to hear last minute wishes from children as they ride the trolley. lhe community came out to celebrate last year and Fritcher invites everyone to return again this year. TKHS pool closed for holidays Working in reverse is a little difficult The Thomapple Kellogg High School pool will be closed during lhe winter break from Thursday, Dec. 21, through Jan. 2. The pool will be open regular hours on Dec. 20. For more information about the high school pool, call the Community Edu­ cation office at 795-3397 Emily Granger and Sequoyah Rabbers are hidden by their wreath creation on the door of the Shear Pleasure Hair salon. In This Issue Candlelight and carols to fill area churches this week Five injured when transit bus leaves roadway Caledonia trustee raises airport issue Middleville Village Council hears about problems �19. 2000 Page 2/The Sun and New Expansion plans, continued from front page only a few hundred units were hooked up, in spite of a waiting list. The agree­ ment was renegotiated with the village on a flow basis, so the township can sell more units as long as flows don't exceed the ca­ pacity of the treatment plant. "But for every unit we sell, we must put money in escrow." This will come to pass in a few weeks, and it sets the stage for creating the northwest sewer district expansion. The problem is how to pay for installing the sys­ tem before anyone has the service. When a single family home is located next to a condominium, how to build, and how to charge fairly gets compli­ cated in a hurry, Pierson said. One way to fund the pro­ ject would be to wait until that properly actually gets developed, and to charge a connection fee on a per unit basis. But borrowing money on the expectation of connections could put the township out on a limb, White said. It could take years. Some might never ask to be connected. If the town­ ship builds it, the money is invested, even if the pipe is never full. Everyone in the district must pay for the privilege of having the service available, because of the benefit received to the total value of the prop­ erty. Another way to fund construction would be to put a special assessment on the property, based on the fact that in time that property will receive spe­ cial benefits from the util­ ity, and an increase in value. The special assessment method based on acreage was thought to be the more prudent way. The land, even if vacant, would be assessed up front. This would initiate cash flow PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER NORTHWEST DISTRICT CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP for the project. The methodology for the assessment has been care­ fully worked out by Pier­ son, Wilcox, White and a consultant, Bob Kandinski. The district would be as­ sessed on a per acreage basis. After working with the consultant it is be­ lieved that is the most eq­ uitable way to proceed. The rost of the expan­ sion is very high; up to $10 million. "Looking at land values and sales near the exchange, we feel the ba­ sis is appropriate," White said. On the other hand, a lot of land in the area is va­ cant, which may mean taking a shot in the dark. White said the per acreage approach is not typical, though it has been used in other places in the state, and is not brand new. Other methods might as­ sess benefit based on a front footage and based on each unit. "That approach is not workable with vacant land," White said. "The contiguous nature of the M-6 interchange makes it an unusual circumstance." Board members asked about details. If a landowner lives on the property, no matter what the size of the parcel, it would count as one as­ sessment, but if someone owns ten vacant acres, they would be assessed on the per acre basis. Ques­ tions about possible sce­ narios brought White's an­ swer, "Were not anticipat­ ing a lot of objections." The proposed per acre assessment is $4,370 when a water customer hooks up. On the sewer side, there is an obligation to pay back existing investors for the village system. For ev­ ery hookup, money is put in the bank to secure an amount for those who have invested already, which adds up to $1,250 per unit. kent county;Michigan hstn Street 18____ For every unit hooked up in the new northwest sewer district, even though they pay $3,580 per acre, they would have an additional $1,250 per unit. The number of actual residents in the district was not known. Many parcels are already used for commercial or indus­ trial purposes. Patterson Street residents had been excluded from the district. Trustee Bill Bravata said a means to sit down to talk about the details with the property owners would be needed. "They're going to be traumatized, no matter what you do." He said if the township can identify ten people who are not land speculators, "It's in­ cumbent upon us to let those individuals know we will take the time with them." Bravata said if individu­ als don't understand, the board needs to offer a ve­ hicle to help them under­ stand. "The average person will be freaked out." White said the cover let­ ter would provide informa­ tion about the cost, and that the terms would be spread over 20 years, mak­ ing the annual cost ac­ ceptable. The information would be put out in ad­ vance, he said, so people would have a better under­ 33 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry' Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 "Our goal is beautiful fuckers and even better service" Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets fax: 891-0667 CaH 891 -8646 r i ^ds°acrrfdit * a(*epted 17 standing of the situation. He said at the hearing a presentation explaining the bond issue, the interest re­ lated to the bonds, and other details, such as relief for senior citizens would be explained. A procedure is pre­ scribed by state law for setting special assess­ ments. These would in­ clude two public hearings, one scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 10. The purpose of that will review the necessity for the water and sewer improvements, to review the proposed special assessment dis­ trict, and to review the es­ timated costs. Under the law, petitions could be circulated among the property owners. If more than 50 percent of the land area sign the peti­ tion, the township can pro­ ceed with the project. The goal is to have utili­ ties in place by the time the Southbelt highway opens. A very tight time table must be followed in order for the goal to be achieved on time. The Township Board can proceed on its own initia­ tive. If 20 percent of the owners of the land area are opposed and submit writ­ ten objections, the effort would have to stop. If one of the efforts fail, there is still an opportunity to try to gain a petition showing more than 50 per­ cent support. Another effort, which could include Foremost In­ surance Company, in the district might swing the conditions in favor of the plan in a few months. Foremost has said it want both water and sewer, but due to a recent acquisition of Foremost by an out of town insurance company, it will be next spring be­ fore they can run the mat­ ter through proper chan­ nels. Mailed notices will in­ clude a cover letter with an explanation of the pro­ posal. advisement of rights, of a 30-day appeal period and of the right to make written objections those? presenting the plan stressed that follow­ ing the 20-month time table was very critical to getting the utilities to the district in time. Obtaining the special assessment district is a first step in being able to proceed with the project. The dollar amount of the assessment against each parcel in the district would be known. After the hear­ ing. the beard would pass a resolution to confirm the roll of assessments. First billing date would come in January of 2002, while the system was still under construction. The justification for this is to borrow the money to have it on hand to autho­ rize the contractors to pro­ ceed in the fall. "You can borrow with in­ terest during the construc­ tion period. Once bor­ rowed, there is an obliga­ tion to make payments on it. You can add that inter­ est as a project expense, but that adds up to $900,000 to the project cost. White explained. "So to avoid that, you start the special assessment pay­ ment." Other costs are incurred along the way. Pierson said the engineering stud­ ies and preparation have cost $120,000 up until now. $170,000 was com­ mitted for engineering costs. The projected costs have changed, requiring the need for a readoption of the original resolution by the board. If there are delays, the project could take another year, and could cost more as well. A request to authorize Wilcox to start immedi­ ately was questioned, at an estimated cost of $357,400. Board members asked whether other bids for engineering should be solicited. Normally engi­ neering runs at 7 percent of the total project, but this bid, with prior costs, was estimated to be about 5 percent. Board members pointed out that Wilcox, who has a working experience with the township, can do the work for less. Other town­ ships like Gaines, Byron and Cascade were said to work consistently with one engineer, because the reli­ ability of the firm has been tested. Those places have had to work out sewer pro­ jects as well. Some said they thought probably Wilcox would have the besH bid, but as a regular practice, obtaining bids saves money. The township has a history of working with Excel Engi­ neering. In addition, the length of time to go through a bid process would delay the plans and the timetable of the sewer and water pro­ jects. and perhaps even lengthen the project time, it was noted. An amendment to the water and sewer ordinance was needed to add new area to the proposed dis­ tricts. After the districts are as­ sessed, property owners will have to make a down payment on their utility units. Some residents al­ ready have put money down to reserve utilities. Some have already paid more than will be asked as a down payment for the new system. Now that the township is moving ahead,’ and if those people arc to be served under (he new plan, there is no need to keep their money. Town­ ship Board members dis­ cussed how to refund their deposits and then turn around and ask for the lesser amount soon after. Refunds could be made before the new assessment. Bravata asked if the planned water and sewer districts were being corre­ lated with the new land use map for zoning in the township. Apparently there is only a loose correlation, and plans are being ap­ proached independently with periodic checks for anticipated uses Bravata said if the plan was zoned for uses in conflict with the utility boundaries, it could put the township in a conflict later. Various issues related to the new water and sewer assessment districts will be discussed in more de­ tail at the board meeting Dec. 20. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 F^Con tempo Salon Sp fa orf tdaxafan... I Manicures, Massage & our newest edition . the Pedicure Spa! Gift Certificates available. ?. 0 J’ldlSaAviai (^onbunfwfuyiy Salon goA iha entire gamiLf fil 1 .j 71 Caledonia Village Centre _ 891-1095 _ . J3 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml December 19. 2000/Page 3 African music explored at Page Elementary This is a new technique Charles and Loretta Russell brought the sounds of Caribbean and African music to Page Elementary School. Hear students learn to sing a song in Swahili. 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MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS. 1 74 acres and has been approved lor well and septic Doublewides are welcome' Call Craig $27,900 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/December 19. 2000 Candlelight and carols to fill area church this week by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This is the week when many area churches open their doors to the commu­ nity and to the joy of the season. Candlelight and carols will fill churches through­ out the community. Due to predictions of continued wintry weather, call churches to be sure services will be held. Middleville. Caledonia Caledonia Christian Re­ formed Church, 9957 Cherry Valley SE, Cale­ donia 891-1512: Christmas Candlelight Service, 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Christmas Day service 10 a.m. Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine Street, Caledonia 8918669: Candlelight service for families at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. communion and candlelight service. Leighton United Methodist Church, 4180 Second Street, Caledonia, 891-8028: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 908 Main St., Middleville, 795-2391: Shepherd’s Story preschool story time for children ages 2-5, Dec. 21, 9 a.m. Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 M-179 Highway. 795-7903. December 24 services at 8:30 and 11 am. Candlelight service at 11 p.m. Middleville United Methodist Church, 111 Church Street, Middleville, 795-9266: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 11 p.m. Peace Reformed Church, 6950 Cherry Valley road, Middleville, 891-8119, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 11 p.m. There is no 6 p.m. service on Dec. 24. Christmas morning service at 9 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Comer of 84th and Kraft Avenue, Caledonia, 891-8688. Christmas Eve Service, 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Communion Service 11 p.m. Christmas day service at 10 a.m.. Saints Andrew and Matthias Independent An­ glican Church, 2415 Mc­ Cann Road, between Mid­ dleville and Hastings, 9489604, Advent Evening Prayer Services followed by a light supper, 6 p.m. Dec. 20 There will be a special live Nativity at the comer of 76th Street and Thomapple River Drive in Caledonia, on Dec. 22, 23 and 24 at 7. 7:30 and 8 p.m.. Call Jan at 891-1072 for information. Hastings Area First Baptist Church. 309 East Woodlawn, Hastings, 948-8004: Special Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, with special music and carol singing. 6 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St.. Hastings, 945-9414. Wednesday. Dec 20, Planned supper at 6 p.m. with a free will do­ nation. Puppet Praise Min­ istry, The Lost Sheep" 7 p.m. Educational activities for children through grade 5 following Puppet Praise. Friday, Dec. 22: Family Christmas program with a visit from the Christmas Clown at 7 p m Christmas Eve services. At 7 p.m. The Christ-Mass service of Carols and Communion with Puppet Praise ministry presenting "Two Wondering Wanderers: 11 p.m. Service of Carols and Communion. Hastings Church of the Nazarene. 1716 N. BroadSee holiday services, pg. 5 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 19. 2000/Page 5 Page students gives away prize to aid needy boys Janet M. Hesseltine member of the Middles ille United Methodist Church and 4-H Clubs She was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, sew mg and gardening. She devoted her life to her family Janet was a canng. losing mother and grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her two daughters. Robin M (Chns) Taylor of Middleville and Mary A. Hesseltine of Mid­ dleville; one grandson. Anthony Taylor; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding her in death were her parents, Donald and Mane Curtis Visitation will be Tuesday. Dec. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m MIDDLEVILLE Janet M Hesseltine. age 53, of Middleville, passed away Sunday. Dec 17, 2000 at Thornapple Manor. Hast­ ings. Janet was born on Jan 18. 1947 in Hastings. Michigan, the daughter of Donald H and Mane M. (Wiesenhoferj Curtis. She was raised in Middle­ ville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1965. then she went on and received her Associate Degree in Ac­ counting from Grand Rapids Community College in 1993. Janet was employed at Mendenhall and Leistra as an accountant She was a Tanner Michael Olczak-------MIDDLEVILLE Tanner Michael Olczak. infant son of Brian and Jessica (Townsend) Olczak. died Thursday, Dec. 14. 2000 shortly after birth, at Spectrum Downtown in Grand Rapids Tanner is survived by his parents. Brian and Jessica Olczak of Middleville, brother Jacob and sister Brittney at home, paternal grandparents. Wayne aqd Carol Hammond of Middleville. Tim Olczak of Middleville. maternal grandparents, Gary and Kjm Townsend of Hastings, paternal great grandparents. Donna Olczak of Middleville. Thelma Higgens of Middleville, maternal great grandmother. Joann Seeber of Hastings, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial can be made to the family Private services will be held Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings Funeral and committal services wall be held Wed­ nesday morning at 11 a m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville Rev. Lee Zachman officiating Interment will be at Rutland Cemetery Rutland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are being made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. St. Paul’s plan New Year’s Eve Family Fun Night A New Year's Eve Fam­ ily Fun Night will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia. Those who plan to at­ tend are asked to bring with them cards, their fa­ vorite board games, a snack to share and their own beverages. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and popcorn will be provided. Worship will be from 7 to 8 p.m. and fun and fel­ lowship is planned for be­ tween 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. The event will be hosted by the St. Paul Youth Group. St. Paul Lutheran is lo­ cated at 88436 Kraft Ave., corner of 84th Street and Kraft Avenue. For more in­ formation, call 891-8688. Holiday services, from pg. 4— way, Hastings: Christmas Eve, "A Birthday Celebra­ tion with Communion" 6 p.m. Hastings Free Methodist Church, 301 E. State Road, 945-9121: Christmas Eve "What Time is Christmas?; with Holy Communion, no service at 6 p.m. St. Rose Catholic church, Jefferson Street, Hastings. 945-4246. Christmas Eve vigil mass at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. Christmas Day service 9 a.m. Woodgrove Parish, 4887 Coats Grove Road, Hast­ ings, 948-2733: "Christmas Eve service will begin at 6:30 p.m. A candlelight communion service. Lumi­ naries will light the way and the service will end with a live creche scene. Refreshments following in the fellowship hall. Evelyn Lass to celebrate 90th birthday Please join the family of Evelyn Lass to celebrate her 90th birthday on Dec. 30, 2000. 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Hall. No gifts please. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Joey Kovel, a fourth­ grader in Michael Rynearson’s fourth grade class, is a not so typical 10-year-old. Kovel loves math because he says "it’s just fun to do." He doesn't like social stud­ ies as much because he doesn’t have enough time to do his best. What makes Kovel so special is that he unselfishly shares with others. He won a bicycle because he came in second in raising the most money during the recently completed PTO fund-raiser. But he already owns a bike, so he thought about several different things to do with the bicycle he won. He didn't want to sell it, he wanted to help some one else. He has given away toys he no longer needs to friends and to the gently used toy drive. This year the entire fourth grade at Page adopted three families through Love, Inc. and Kovel decided to donate the bicycle to the family with twin boys. He said he hopes they have as much fun riding the bicycle as he does riding his. Kovel said he knows he Joey Kovel won this bicycle following the TK PTO elementary fund raiser. Deciding to give it awy was not difficult, it was deciding how to gove it away that was difficult. "It's a good feeling to has made this a wonderful Christmas for other boys he share what you have," he said. has never met. Call'945-9554 forACTION-Ads Financial Aid Night set at TK The guidance department at Thomapplc Kellogg High School will offer Financial Aid Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, in the high school cafeteria. The program is open to all interested parcnts/guardians of seniors and juniors plan­ ning to attend colleges or universities. Mary Ellen Novakoski, director of financial aid at Aquinas College, will pre­ sent information and answer questions concerning avail­ able financial aid including loans and the completion of financial aid forms. All parents/guardians, seniors, and juniors with questions or concerns are strongly urged to attend. (jive A Memorial Chat Can (jo On Jorever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout opr county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call 945-0526. 'VJkat bo you really Want for Christmas? Woufc it fit in j box unber the tree? Or \CouH it be somethin# you can t v>‘rap - a better marriaye stronger relationships: lastin# peace MARCH 29. 1977 DECEMBER 19. 199| We remember your smile, and ail your yokes. and the happy laugh you had. 'This Christmas join us ani #i\’e yourself the best Christmas present of all The soccer games and trumpet tunes, and bmung with your dad Dune buggy ndcs * ith your brother, Jell. and sbxting hoops wuh Cbm. And kicking goals at Fyden Pari with l yneOc. your k*mg ’Sts” I miss pmg pong. talking. TV and lua and reading the with you. sun. Hearing you talk of your Lord whom you lo*e_ I know that you're with Him in your new home abo»e December 24 Your niece and your nephew $ talk about you. How we ll be together w hen tbs Me b •December 24 We B see you again tn oa borne m the sky For we all know, Enc. that you really dub't dbe You now lisc tn beaten and wait for us there Td we sec you again. sweet memories we ll share For remembering makes present and past become one. . 'Cause when we remember, the past is not done. Remembering ail the great faredy fun Sull keeps you with us. dear brother and son We miss you.' \ 'Peace not Anxiety through Love, Mom. Dai. Lyactte, Chns. Stephanie. Jeff. Carmen and wishing we could have known you. Andrew Enc. Trevor k Tob f Canileli#ht Service at 11-00 pm GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH ^un Lake Community Church seeks people just as they are ani incites them to become tes’otei followers of Jesus Christ �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/December 19. 2000 Caledonia DECA students visit Chicago, Milwaukee by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Eleven Caledonia DECA students and two advisors attended the Central Re­ gion Leadership Confer­ ence the weekend of Nov. 30 in Milwaukee. Students and advisors were present for the open­ ing ceremony on Friday and attended one breakout session, after stopping off in Chicago the night and morning before. They spent Thursday night in Chicago, and on Friday morning toured the stock market exchange. They also visited and toured Marshall Fields, the biggest department store in the United States. They learned about the history of the store. On Saturday the students attended five breakout ses­ sions, with many choices to select from. One in­ cluded how to market a held Sunday morning, after which "the students headed back to their homes after an actionpacked weekend." "Overall, the conference was a great learning expe­ rience and everyone had a ton of fun!" Harp said. Stacee Holvey said, "This is the most fun DECA trip I have been on. I can't wait for the state conference’" The next DECA activity will be district competition and conference on Thurs­ day, Jan. 4, at Baker Col­ lege in Muskegon. sports team, and another was how to be an effective listener. Audrey Harp said all the sessions were very infor­ mational, yet fun. She re­ ported that all the students said they learned a lot. "Free time was also al­ lowed, where we could venture to the mall, or just walk around the city,** Harp said. In addition, at night, most DECA students enjoyed the dances held both Friday and Saturday, or the interactive games. The closing session was 24-hour Challenge will return in June by Patricia Johns both the Middleville council and the Thornapple Township trustees that the National 24-hour bicycle challenge is returning to Barry County over the weekend of June 16-17. The Obermeyers praised the area communities for the assistance they received to help make the event a success. The 376 riders last summer represented 24 states, Canada and France. There is an economic impact on the community, but the Obermeyers can not estimate exactly how much money the challenge brings into the area. “This was the best route, many of the riders told us,” John Obermeyer said. "We are really happy to be re­ turning this year." The Obermeyers will meet with Sgt. Tony Stein to clear up any difficulties from last year with the route through Middleville. Staff Writer John and Diane Obermeyer have announced to State Bank of Caledonia Prime* Rate Home Equity Line oust a Consolidate your current debt into one lower monthly payment Save thousands of dollars of interest each year and pay no closing costs or fees' Contact us at any of our four convenient locations for more information on how to apply tJ'Sou ux you doieti'c £ioru people you (Aust State Bank of Caledonia 627 E. Main • Caledonia. Ml • 49316 891-8113 211 Water Street, Suite 100. Kalamazoo. Ml • 49007 381 7960 Pnme rote' at published in lhe Wall Street journal On 6-lfrOO tie Equel Houemg LENDER Carrie Herp, Nicole Rahm, Korin Rabley, Lexi Winslow, Lindsey Sinclair, Audrey Harp and Stacee Holvey were among several Caledonia students who attended a recent DECA conference. Not shown are Mike Klein, Debbie Dascanio, Joe Russell and Lindsay Stoetze!. TK’s Sara Williams is Rotary Student of the Month nominee November at Thornapple Kellogg High School Miriam Taylor, geography, civics, and government instructor, nominated Wil­ iams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James and Mary Wil­ liams of Middleville, for the honor. She was nominated for her many positive contri­ butions made to the school and community. “Besides excelling in aca­ demics including two advanced placement classes in government and calculus, Senior Sara Williams has been nominated as Rotary Student of the Month for We’ll bring it home to you. she is a hard working and, faithful ‘team player' on the basketball court. She also spends much of her free time volunteering in TK’s youth basketball program by coaching and officiating. “Her dedication and pcrscVcrance make her a great­ role model for younger bas­ ketball players and her fel­ low classmates,” said Taylor. Future plans include a degree in elementary educa­ tion from Central Michigan University. Library holiday hours announced The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library will be open lim­ ited hours during the win­ ter break. The library will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri­ day, Dec. 22. The library will be closed from Dec. 23 through Dec. 26. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27, and Friday, Dec. 29. It will also be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28. The library will be closed from Dec. 30 through Jan. 2. It will open at 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 3, 2001. If you’re looking for an experienced mortgage lender who BEFORE CHRISTMAS SALE responds quickly, let Bank West 25% OffStorewide Gifts 4 bring it home to you. we’ve been helping West Michigan We never forget it’s your money. t s 4 Bank west 5S FDtC insured -........... —........ - ~ ....... 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Gaynor of Caledonia recently complet­ ed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., and was pro­ moted to current rank Gaynor successfully com­ pleted 12 weeks of training designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physi­ cally and mentally. Gaynor and fellow recruits began their training at 5 am., by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical Save money with our multi-policy discount! Ilk Jkk Ikklk' With IVs llui kfjl At4»»4 XlIM.'I'S llNIT.UKV < A>ti»]\tin, \ivll x»w \v«i nttkk.'i ^luto-Ounen Insurancr J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8200 conditioning program, Gaynor spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. They performed close order dnll and operated as a small infantry unit during field training. Gaynor and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps’ core val­ ues - honor, courage and commitment, and what the words mean in guiding per­ sonal and professional con­ duct. Gaynor and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The C rucible, a 54-hour team effort, problem solving evolution which culminated with an emotional ceremony in which the recruits were presented the Manne Corps Emblem, and were addres­ sed as “Marines” for the first time since boot camp began Anthony R. Plants Anthon) R. Plants, son of Vaicne K. Bush, of Middlcville, has been nominated by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Extend Campus at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., for inclusion in the 2001 edition of “Who's Who Among Students in Amer­ ican Universities and Col­ leges.” He is being recognized for his abo\c average standing, community service, leader­ ship ability' and potential for continued success Plants is a master sergeant in the Air force, servicing as the noncommissioned offi­ cer m charge of standardiza­ tion and evaluation at Headquarters 1st Air Force. He has been in the military for 14 years. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News MTION-Msl Staff Writer Members of the Mid­ dleville Village Council ap­ proved zoning changes for everything from group day care to enclosures around trash containers. While council members did not disagree with pro­ posed provisions requiring approval of final grades in new construction, they asked Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma to review the new ordinance. The new ordinance re­ quires developers to estab­ lish finish grades, surface water is not allowed to exit across any lot line, the en­ tire lot shall be covered with not less than two inches of top soil. The entire lot shall be seeded and mulched or similar measures undertaken to prevent erosion. The installing plumber shall provide the village a "to scale" site map depicting the location of water and sanitary sewer service leads. All homes also must have a permanent house number, visible from the street. If the season does not al­ low the lawn to be seeded and mulched, the village re­ quires that an amount of money (determined by the Planning Commission) shall be placed on deposit with the village to guarantee installation. Village Planner Geoff Moffatt explained that resi­ dents would not have to make an additional trip into the office. Professional Code Inpsections will make sure that the check list is completed before the occu­ pancy permit is completed. Resident John Unger whose property in the Hunter's Ridge subdivision has suffered from poor grad­ ing, encouraged the council to approve this ordinance"even if some develop­ ers think that it is harsh." The new ordinance requires developers to establish finish grades surface water is not allowed to exit across any lot line, the entire lot shall be covered with not less than two inches of top soil. The entire lot shall be seeded and mulched or similar measures undertaken to prevent erosion Unger told the board that if this ordinance had been in effect when Hunter's Ridge was being developed, the problems with drainage resi­ dents have suffered would not exist. Councilman David New­ man said he was concerned that the inspection provi­ sion of this ordinance might leave the village liable if something went wrong at a later date. This ordinance will come up for approval at the coun­ cil's regular meeting Dec. 26. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers »Weekender • Lakewood News • Reminder News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Maple Valley • Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1952 N. Broadway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings.Michigan 49058 Ph. 616 / 945-9554 • Fax 616 / 945-5192 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml'December 19. 2000 Five injured when transit bus leaves road Five people were hurt and four others escaped in­ jury Monday, Dec. 11, when the Barry County Transit bus they were rid­ ing left Parmalee Road near Harris Creek Road in Irving Township and struck a ditch at 3:45 p.m., ac­ cording to police and tran­ sit officials. Slate Police said the bus driver, Harold Lawrence Gray, 73 of Shelbyville, reported that the vehicle was "acting funny" when it went too far off the right shoulder on the snowy roadway where it hit the ditch and "nearly landed on its side," troopers re­ ported. "Passengers were all removed via emergency windows on the bus," Trooper Bryan Fuller said Call 1-800-870-7085 for. Sun & News ACTION-AdSl in his report. "Several were transported to Pennock Hospital for minor in­ juries." Gray suffered a broken ankle when he released his seat belt and fell into the stairwell area in the pas­ senger entrance, said County Transit Manager Joe Bl cam Also hurt were passen­ gers Michelle VanKampen of Shelbyville. Beverly Hunter of Plainwell. Mae McKeown of Middleville and Grace Walton of Mid­ dleville. Alleged assault lands man in jail A man who allegedly tried to rape his ex-wife who had moved back into his house in Yankee Springs Township with their children Dec. 5 ended up in jail on charges of domestic violence, accord­ ing to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. Both the man and woman involved had been drinking prior to the inci­ dent, in which the man became angry when she refused his advances, held her down and told her she would never see her kids again. He also allegedly told her she should kill herself, the woman told deputies. Shortly after a struggle, the woman began to drink a glass of water which he allegedly knocked into her lip. causing a cut, deputies reported. The couple's 18-year-old son was also allegedly struck two times in the face by the man. Deputies seized five long guns and one handgun from the house and lodged the man in the Barry County Jail. For You and Your Family For Your Community For Generations to Come Philanthropy can accomplish many purposes. You have the ability to strengthen your community, preserve cultural resources, assist the disadvantaged - and benefit yourself and your family as well. 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A vol­ unteer board of community members like yourself, directly accountable to donors and the community, oversees each foundation's administration and distribution of funds Giving through a community foundation can help you maximize the tax benefits that charitable donations can provide TK Students of the Month named The following young people were chosen as Students of the Month from November at Thomapple Kellogg High School: (front row. from left) Anneliese Patterson. Paul Adams, Jessica Wilson, Tiffany Fountain, (second row) Aaron Lomonaco. Kyle Fletke, (third row) Mike Beuschel, Phil VanSpronsen. Abby Brewer, (fourth row) Kurt Parker, Stuart Aspinall, Emily Quisenberry and Amanda Seger. Unavailable for pic­ ture: Becky Warner and Samantha Jeffery FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Township must communicate To the editor: According to our township elected officials, it costs too much to communicate with the citizens they work for. I do agree the citizens must make efforts to study town­ ship issues, but let’s take a look where some of the tax dollars are going. According to the town­ ship’s minutes, there is a sur­ plus in the general fund that could be used. How about dedicating some of the tax­ payers money for newslet­ ters and/or paying for arti­ cles in the newspapers. The previous board passed a new budget, with increases in various departments. The legal costs were increased $10,000 to $20,000 from the previous budget. Isn’t it ironic the attorneys have access to your money, yet the budget allows very little for newsletters or marketing in general? I could go on, but you get the picture. I know from my past governmental experi­ ences that the funds can be found for various issues that come up. The argument that communicating in whatever form is too expensive is an intellectual slap in the face to the township taxpayers. 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Robertson said a meet­ ing would be held at 8:30 a.m. at the airport Wednesday. Dec. 20, at which he will comment. He is a member of the Noise Abatement Advisory Committee, which he said was a name-only commit­ tee with no purpose ex­ cept, "The airport gets to say they have this commit­ tee." He said his particular concern was that the air­ port conducted a noise study, and there arc prob­ lems with it. In the 1990s the airport conducted the Part 150 As far as the FAA is concerned, the committee is supposed to be a forum for several community agencies and citizens' groups, but they were be­ ing given no opportunity to raise issues about effects on the community, such as in Cascade, Kentwood and Caledonia. There is no way for citizens to have input. Robertson said he went to a recent airport meeting with some prepared notes about how the noise af­ fected the township, and the chairman of the com­ mittee refused to let him Richard Robertson Yankee Springs awards snow plowing to Mark Englerth by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board has awarded the snow plowing contract to Mark Englerth for this winter for the township hall and fire barn. Officials said Englerth has done a good job of clearing snow for the township and keeping up with the recent heavy snowfalls. The snow has been cleared from the parking areas at both the township hall and fire barn. New Supervisor Al McCrumb had asked that the township seek bids for snow plowing because he didn't want to be accused of fa­ voritism, since he has worked for Englerth in the past. The township received three bids for the service, including one from En­ glerth. The board voted to have Englerth continue to plow through the winter since he has the front end loaders and trucks necessary to clear huge piles of snow from the parking lots. The board will evaluate them without their knowl­ edge. The matter will be brought up at the next board meeting. If there is a conflict of interest with Robertson be­ ing a board representative on this committee, the Coalition for Responsible Aviation, a homeowners association, the group can appoint another person to represent them. A letter would let the airport know that Robert­ son is the representative for the township. With all the money spent in Cale­ donia Township, and with all the area under the air­ port landing pattern, they need to know names, faces, and phone numbers of board members, some said. Most indicated sup­ port for Robertson's con­ cerns. Township Supervisor noise study. A 10-step pro­ gram was planned which enables them to receive millions of dollars. One of the elements of the pro­ gram has been the Noise Abatement Advisory Committee. this year's plowing in May Meeting dates for 2001 were and then go out for bids if approved. The board will necessary. meet on the second Thurs­ The board also renewed its day of each month at 7:30 contract with Professional p.m. Coadc Inspectors of Michi­ The Planning Commis­ gan (PCI), but did table the sion will meet on the first Thursday of each month at PCI request for permit fee increases. 7:30 p.m. for a work ses­ Members will invite a sion and on the third Thurs­ PCI representative to attend day at 7:30 for their regular the January trustees meeting meeting. The Zoning Board of Ap­ to explain the proposed rate peals will meet on the sec­ hikes. Fleis and Vandebrink will ond Tuesday of each month continue to work on plans as needed. Yankee Springs Supervi­ for the water tower construc­ tion. The township now sor Al McCrumb said, "I would like to hear from res­ will begin the process of de­ ciding how to raise the idents who would like to money to pay for the pro­ serve on the various com­ ject. missions and committees in Former Township Super­ the township. Right now visor George London came there is an opening for an to the board to ask for funds alternate on the ZBA and a for the park committee. Fol­ vacancy on the Board of Re­ lowing discussion, it was view." Anyone interested in serv­ decided that committee should ask for approval of ing on one of these commit­ tees should call the town­ any costs. London told the board the ship at 795-9091. The next meeting of the committee is also working on a master plan for the Yankee Springs Township park so the township can Board will be at 7:30 p.m. apply for a DNR grant. Thursday, Jan. 11. speak, because "this was not germane to airport is­ sues being discussed." Robertson said the chair­ man did not want to hear what he had to say. Robertson said he would like the Township Board to protest this action and de­ mand the township have a voice on this committee. He said he wanted to in­ form the board about what he was doing and did not want to act or speak for Bryan Harrison said a let­ ter had already been sent to the airport letting them know Robertson is the township representative. He said the airport had since contacted the town­ ship, expressing willing­ ness to talk. Trustee Wally Bujak said he "would like this board to show that we are addressing the airport is­ sue." He suggested bring­ ing a regular report to the public about new devel­ opments. Robertson said there had been past confusion about what the township's role should be in dealing with an agency as large as the airport and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Robertson has consis­ tently asked the board to act as an advocate on be­ half of the citizens. 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Ml/December 19. 2000 Caledonia student interns share experiences by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Korin Rabley and Audra King, both students in the Caledonia High School in­ ternship program, say they are very enthusiastic about the experiences they have had. Audra King, a senior, plans to go into accounting. Her internships in the finan­ cial departments of Mary Frcebed Hospital and of Cascade Engineering have provided a broad picture of what could be possible in the future. Her internships, which take up four afternoons a week will extend into the second week of January. Though the emphasis of the two environments is dif­ ferent, some of the office practices are similar. Of both offices, she said, "I really like how they try to get me with everyone in the department." This has given her some hands-on experience in purchasing, payroll, payable and ac- counts receivable. Next semester she will take two related courses, one a college class to learn Ex­ cel, a computer spreadsheet program, on the advice of both of the offices where she has interned. Both said this was very important preparation for a future in accounting. King got started in ac­ counting, because she said she has always liked num­ bers. "I have always liked math," she said. She thought maybe she would like accounting, and took a class last year. Her intern­ ship has taken her to a new level. "It is really interesting. They must examine prob­ lems, and try to figure out why things cost what they do. It's analytical... It's more than just debits and credits. I've learned a lot," she explained. She said the problem solving aspect was some­ thing more than she would have learned in a class. "I've seen accounting in the real world situation; what actually happens. I've never really seen it done it in the workplace until this experience." She has also enjoyed the easy congenial atmosphere in the hospital setting the most. King said the experience has made her more sure about her career direction. Her advice to other students is: "Be open minded and flexible, and be willing to do anything." She said students will learn a lot during an intern­ ship even if its not the field they will go into. "They will learn so much about the real world and the appli­ cations." Her membership in DECA has helped, she said. She has competed in the area of financial and credit services . She will also take Ac­ counting II as a part of her future preparation. Holiday Extravaganza DECEMBER 13 & 23 Breakfast & Lunch Dinner Pizza GRILL 698-7920 HOMEMADE SOUPS AND DESSERTS SANTA HAS A COOKIE FOR YOU! 698 in the Village BUY 5 CINNAMON ROLLS GET 1 FREE during Extravaganza! 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She has been interning in a division of Amway for the past two weeks, on three afternoons a week. The corporation has divided into four branches, Alticor, of which Amway is a part; Pixis Innovations; Quixtar, and Access Business Group, where she is occupied. The function of her divi­ sion is the creation of la­ bels. Labels are created for bottles, and there are many steps in the process, includ­ ing marketing considera­ tions, legal requirements, art work, shipping and distribu­ tion. Everything must be orga­ nized. The products for which the labels are created include makeup and hair care, nutrition, personal care items, and home care prod­ ucts. The division wants to cre­ ate labels for other products and companies as well. "I have learned how a company operates as a cor­ poration rather than a small company. I have also learned what it's like to be out in a business field and to see what I'm going to need to know if I decide to go into marketing. The marketing is direct. I’ve also learned how to work with people better. The people skills that are needed, the different aspects of a job that are needed, which is where I'm going to head toward." Rabley says DECA has helped her out. "I wouldn’t have been able or have wanted this intern­ ship without DECA, a mar­ keting organization for stu­ dents. Without that marketing aspect, and the background, I wouldn’t have been able to go to Amway or wanted to go to Amway." She said her experience has been a good one, and that she might like to work there in the future, though her primary goal is a career in professional golf man­ agement. Her dream is to run a golf clubhouse, and perhaps one day own her own golf course. "This experience of seeing a big corporation would ap­ ply." Rabley says she has learned different manage­ ment styles, which also helps her see how business works. The experience held few surprises for her, except she was pleased to see the rela­ tionship between business and her own experience. She has realized this both through DECA and the in­ ternship. She has been told at Amway that they like her overall capability, and that she gets things done in the expected time frame. Rabley says it has been a very positive experience, and she would recommend it to other students. Middleville man joins GR firm Rehmann Robson, PC. is welcoming Robert Kenney of Middleville, CPA, to its Grand Rapids office loca­ tion. Kenney joins Rehmann Robson as senior tax associ­ ate. He is a graduate of both Kent State University with a bachelor of business admin­ istration degree in finance and Davenport College with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting. He brings six years of managenal experi­ ence to Rehmann Robson and oversees tax preparation and consulting. He previous­ ly worked at McKeown and Kraai, P.C. Rehmann Robson is a CPA and consulting firm specializing in accounting, tax, audit, profit enhance­ ment and strategic consult:n a * ’ Robert Kinney than 350 professionals, Rehmann Robson is the sec­ ond largest accounting firm headquartered in Michigan Office locations include Ann Arbor, Cheboygan, Farming Hills, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Lansing, Midland, Muskegon, Saginaw and Tmw <tfiy i 11. mm .. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/December 19. 2000/Page Ben McDuffee receives special mascot training by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg stu­ dent Ben McDuffee spent his afternoons at Auburn University in Alabama Aug. 2-5 learning mascot presentation etiquette. McDuffee who raised the more than $1,000 needed to purchase the Trojan mascot as part of an Eagle Scout project, has worn the costume at athletic events and pa­ rades. "It was a lot of fun see­ ing the other mascots and meeting some famous mascots. I was amazed at the number of different mascots," McDuffee said. Learning the "Dos and don'ts" showed McDuffee that he has been doing some things wrong. During his afternoon training sessions he learned how to use props, how to create skits and how to keep the energy level up. Mornings McDuffee worked out with a cheer­ leading squad and earned an All-American nomina­ tion for cheerleading. He said he hopes that the Trojan mascot helps boys see that there is a place for young men in cheerleading. There are many skills he uses McDuffee is working on a "name the mascot" con­ test. He and varsity cheer­ leading coach Kelli Leep also are developing plans on ways to train the next mascot wearer. The mascot can be seen at home basketball games this winter. He believes that this summer's training ,/Viw at J-Ad & Print Plus One Hour, Same Day or Next Day Processing KODAK* Paper High Quality Printing from Drained Staff ' 24 Exp. Roll $QQ - 4x6 Prints Order early for Cards Ben McDuffee, shown with the Trojan mascot will help do even better this year. "I really like seeing how children relate to me when I am in the costume. It is great to see their eyes light up," McDuffee con­ cluded. Thornapple Township to buy new fire truck by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Town­ ship board last week ap­ proved the purchase of a fire tender/tanker from Wolverine Fire Apparatus at a cost of $177,777.87. The board met on Wednesday, Dec. 13 since the regular meeting on Dec. 11 was canceled due to inclement weather. In other fire department related business. Supervi­ sor Don Boysen reported that the Fire Facilities Committee continues to meet and members toured facilities in surrounding communities. Boysen said he is very pleased with the work the committee has completed so far. He said, "Selecting a site for the proposed facil­ ity may be the most impor­ tant and difficult decision." Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard told the board that service calls had already reached 1999 totals by the date of the meeting. The fire depart­ ment will bum a house lo­ cated on the property the township now owns di­ rectly south of the town­ ship hall. In other business, the board set the budget work­ shop for Thursday, Jan. 11, at 3 p.m. at the township hall. The next regular meet­ ing of the Thornapple Township Board is Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. in the township hall. Auto Rates Reduced We’ve reduced our auto insurance rates across Michigan! Lower rates combined with our safe driver discounts mean big Lynn Denton Agency 1-800-443-5253 4695 Middleville Rd. M-37, Middleville Ml 49333 PROCESSING Horizontal or Vertical Imprinting Available . 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The meeting was held as a workshop to adequately inform board members about the new sewer and water districts planned for next month. New appointments to the Utilities Committee could include the supervisor and two board members. Be­ cause of Clerk Pat Sny­ der’s tenure on the board, Wally Bujak it was felt her experience would be helpful on the committee. So Supervisor Jill Cardwell Bryan Harrison nominated himself, Treasurer Jill Cardwell and Snyder to serve. They were con­ firmed. There are many money matters involved in the committee's work, so hav­ ing board members on that committee is critical at this time, but the possibil­ ity of including a citizen who is not a board member may be considered in the future. Trustee Wally Bujak was selected to fill the board representative posi­ tion on the Planning Commission, to replace Patti Cress who held that post. Bujak has attended many of the Planning Call 945-9554 for classifieds 4"chig^ VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 2001 MEETING SCHEDULE I he Middleville Village Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, except as may otherwise be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. Meetings scheduled for 2001 are on the following dates. January 9 & 23 February' 13 & 27 March 13 & 27 April 10 & 24 May 8 & 22 June 12 & 26 July 10 & 24 August 14 & 28 September 11 & 25 October 9 & 23 November 13 & 27 December 11 & 26 lhe Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission meets regularly on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, except as may otherwise be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. Meetings scheduled for 2001 are on the follow­ ing dates. January 2 February 6 March 6 April 3 May 1 June 5 July 3 August 7 September 4 October 2 November 6 December 4 The Site Plan Review Committee, of the Middleville Planning and Zoning CommisMon, and the Middleville Zoning Board of Appeals meet on an as-needed basis in the Ct Hindi Chambers Notices of all as-nt>eded meetings and meeting changes for each of these bod­ ies will also be posted at the V illage Office in accordance with applicable laws The pub­ lic is welcome to attend and partidpate in any open session of any of these bodie-. Proposed and approved meetings minutes of each body, for either a regular or -pedal meeting, will be available tor public inspection in the Village Offices dunng normal busi­ ness hours in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. the Freedom of Information Act and other applicable laws and related Village policies. Bryan Harrison Commission meetings and planning sessions on creat­ ing the new master plan. The new board members discussed several matters that could set the tone of the way it will operate in the future. Harrison said he would like to get all materials from staff members at least one week in advance of meetings. This would al­ low the board to be ade­ quately informed about a matter before being asked to vote on it. Harrison has asked for an amendment to the Poli­ cies and Procedures man­ ual to include the Pledge of Allegiance and an invo­ cation to each meeting, which would be added to each agenda. Trustee Bill Bravata said he had called ten dif­ ferent churches in the area, and nine of the ten were willing and agreeable to be present to offer an invocation. This will be voted on at the next regu­ lar meeting. Refunds on deposits land owners have made to re­ serve utilities will be dis­ cussed at the Dec. 20 meeting. A concern was men­ tioned over making deci­ sions at a special meeting where much of the public was not in attendance. Some board members suggested postponing a vote on a number of mat­ ters to allow more time to review the details, and to allow public input. Trustee Richard Robert­ son said a number of sensi­ tive issues had been raised during the meeting. He said, "I'm uncomfort­ able about regular business being conducted at a spe- Pat Snyder cial meeting, which could be handled at a regular meeting." He said he was concerned that the board would conduct business at meetings that were not as public, such as in the case of Dec. 13, where few peo­ ple were in attendance. He said in the future "When an issue comes up where there could be some dif­ ference of opinion, I think the public at large is enti­ tled to hear the comment." Although not mentioned, the special meeting was not televised, so the public could not review the ac­ tual proceedings. Trustee Bill Bravata suggested that in the fu- tore, if a special meeting is called, it might be pos­ sible to put a notice on the township web site. This would be one way to get the information out for people who would like to know about* the special meetings, which some­ times must be held to take care of unplanned but ur­ gent matters. Robertson agreed, that even though only 18 hours of posting on the building is required for a special meeting, he was uncom­ fortable about tacking reg­ ular items on the end of the special meeting agenda. Bravata said "As a new trustee, it would be nice if we involved the citizens of the township as much as possible." He suggested the board send out, "citi­ zen-friendly cover letters on the upcoming matter of the new assessment dis­ tricts.” Some board members suggested the township should draft letters to all other area agencies to ini­ tiate contact for communi­ cation on many fronts. Harrison said he also would like to hold semi­ nars every other month with different units such as the airport, to answer questions of township con­ cern. Synopsis of meeting minutes VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL Synopsis VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 28, 2000 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville, Michigan Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present Mr Floyd Bray, Mrs Dorothy Corson, Mr. William Kenyon, Mr Michael Lytle, Mr. Lon Myers, Mr. David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg. All mem­ bers present. The minutes of the November 14, 2000 meeting were approved as corrected The Agenda for the meeting was approved The monthly Earth Tech report was reviewed Correspondence from Bill Nesbitt and Charter Communications was reviewed ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Approved the invoices, dated November 22, 2000, in the amount of $87,718 66, on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mr Newman 2. Allowed Wayland Snowmobile Association to trav­ el on Village streets to get from one portion of the trail to another on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman 3. Set a Public Hearing and Special Meeting for the Purpose of Passing a Resolution for Renaissance Zones on Wednesday. December 06, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mr Lytle 4. Adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9 00 a m. and 5:00 p.m , Monday through Friday MATERIALS MANAGER Local Manufacturer in the automotive industry has an immediate opening for a highly motivated materials Manager. Primary responsibilities include materials planning, inventory control, supplier development, and contract negotiations. Clualified candidates will have 3-5 years experience in materials management, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of standard automotive practices. We offer a competitive wage with an excellent benefit package. Send written response to: Ad #117 Reminder c/o J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/December 19, 2000/Page 13 Middleville Village Council hears about problems by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council dealt with problems of homeowners, accounting practices and the new intersection at Main and Grand Rapids streets during the Dec. 12 meeting. Virginia Swelnis of East Main Street brought her concerns about problems she experienced with her drains beginning this summer. She was concerned that her lawn had been disrupted and that it would not be repaired. Department of Public Works Director Russell Blough explained the pro­ cess he had gone through in looking for problems. He tried to assure her that the activities of village cm- ployees were part of the normal work methods and were not meant to "harass" Swelnis and her husband, George, in any way. The work of the DPW was hampered by missing plans. The DPW did find and replace a leaking water connection. Blough told Swelnis there would be no need to tear up her lawn again. Council President Lon Myers told Swelnis that her lawn would be repaired to her satisfaction this spring. Tom Johnson reported on the recent audit of the vil­ lage's books. "The village is in good shape financially," he said. He is rec­ ommending additional ac­ counting training for village staff since the bookkeeping process will only get more complicated. He will be working with Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck on this issue. Johnson reported that the village's net worth grew $605,000 more than in 1999. The budget hearing is set for Dec. 26 at the beginning of the council meeting. Council also heard from an Irving Road resident who said he is very concerned that drivers are confused by the signage at the reconstructed intersection. WadeTrim engineers will look at traffic patterns again and see if there is a way to make traffic move more smoothly. In other business, the council approved a revision Three government units OK pact on gypsy moths by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Township boards in Thornapple and Yankee Springs and the Mid dlevillc Village Council have approved entering into a contract proposed by the Barry Conservation District for the 2001 gypsy THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, December 6, 2000 Special Meeting convened at 4:07 p.m. at the Township Hall for the purpose of Fire Service planning and other legal mat­ ters. Board members present: 7. Others present: 1. Oaths of Office taken by Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustees. Motion carried by roll call vote to pay printed bills in amount of $42,938 38. Board reviewed various options for Fire Service. Two board members will offer to meet with two Yankee Springs board members for an exploratory meeting. After some discussion motion made and carried by roll call vote, passing a resolution to establish a Renaissance Zone in Middleville Board declined counter offer on property purchase Meeting adjourned at 5 38 p.m. Submitted by. Donna Slagray. Clerk Attested to by, Donald E Boysen. Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available durmg regu­ lar office hours at the township offices ) Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or I -800-870-7085 24 hours a day 7 days a week For Sun & News ACT/ON-Ads! moth suppression program. In Thornapple Township the board will be billing residents who still have not paid for the spraying done in 2000. The discus­ sion also noted that either party can withdraw from the contract by Feb. 10. In Yankee Springs on Thursday, Dec. 14, the discussion touched on whether the success of re­ cent suppression efforts was due to spraying or the organism's natural cycle. Trustees approved the contract for 2001 noting that in many areas the program is making a dif­ ference. The trustees also hoped that the egg mass survey was completed be­ fore the recent heavy snows. The Middleville Village Council members ap­ proved the 2001 contract at their Dec. 12 meeting. Last year there were only four properties involved in the spraying program. Anyone who would like more information about the Barry County Conservation District's gypsy moth sup­ pression program can call 948-8055. of the open burning ordinance which prohibits the burning of debris within village limits. It does allow small recreational fires of less than 3 feet in diameter. Sheriffs deputy Tony Stein announced that the parade on Dec. 2 went very smoothly. He has asked for help from the local snowmobile association to remind snowmobilers not to drive their vehicles across Main Street. Work is continuing on the next phase of the Grand Rapids Street im­ provements. The detour still has to be set. There is also an oppor­ tunity to apply for an addi- tional grant for State Street improvements. Council approved the meeting schedule for the coming year of the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the vil­ lage hall. The next meeting is on Dec. 26 and will include the budget hearing. Gun Lake Marina project receives final approval by Patricia Johns Staff Writer After months of meet­ ings, consultation by engi­ neers, architects and lots of billable hours for the lawyers, a 26-unit planned unit development on prop­ erty owned by the Gun Lake Marina won final approval for rezoning to residential lakefront. Members of the Yankee Springs Planing Commis­ sion earlier had recom­ mended approval rezoning of 7.7 acres of the property for the PUD. This includes sev­ eral homes in the third phase of the development on the south side of Parker Drive. The marina will remain in business on 1.5 acres which are still zoned C-3. There will be no seasonal boat slip rental. Seasonal boat or trailer storage will be done at an off-site location. There also will be no daily boat launching. The boat slips at the ma­ rina will be for the use of boats that come in to refuel or for repairs. Each residence, including those on the other side of the road will be entitled to one boat slip. Yanke Springs Township Board Trustee Mary Cook praised ail the parties for working together on this project. "While it has taken time, it really has gone rather smoothly. This pro­ ject will be an asset for the township." In other business, the board also approved the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve rezoning a half acre portion of his property from agricul­ tural to low density residen­ tial and the division of this property from the parent parcel. CUSTOM HOMES Free ini tial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tel: 616-897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/December 19, 2000 Caledonia parade enjoyed by young and old Families braved the cold a week ago Saturday to enjoy the Caledonia Santa parade. Here, Shelly Zoet and her sons Ryan, 5, Zachary, 4, and Justin, 1 1/2, eagerly await the procession. Santa and his reindeer wave to the kids watching the parade. He is riding in a wagon pulled by Skinner's Belgium's. The Cub Scouts march in the parade a week ago Saturday. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters ✓ Drinking Water Systems SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! 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Mi/December 19, 2000 Trojan wrestlers take first at Jeff Lehman Memorial Tournament Mark Thompson attempts to pin his Trojan teammate, Phil Corson, to the mat in the final at 140. The wrestlers, and members of the Middleville wrestling family, were all smiles following the results from its own invitational Dec. 9. Following his team's first place performance at last Saturday's 2000 Jeffrey Lehman Memorial Tournament, Middleville wrestling coach Tom Lehman gave this assessment of his talented and enjoyable squad. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number foe the hearing impaired is 1-800-927- is a nice, neat group of kids," Lehman said. "This was a good tournament team-wise (and) three times we had our kids wrestle each other in the finals." On Saturday, Middleville's A team captured four firsts in the 14 weight classes and three second places to come away with a first place team score of 212 in the eight-team event. Portland was second with 147, Holland third with 108, Fruitport fourth with 103. Maple Valley fifth with 101 1/2, Middleville B sixth with 83, Grandville seventh with 71 and Olivet eighth with 61 points. Maple Valley, anothcr-upand coming Barry County wrestling program, had one first place finish and three second place performances. "The kids that we expected to be in the finals were there," Maple Valley coach Chris Ricketts said. "The wins and the losses in AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR By: Wiltse’s Inc. 616-698-7375 5520 68th St., 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE comer of 68th and Broadmoor) Alignment • Tires • Brake Service Steering & Suspension • Mufflers Shocks & Struts • lune-ups the finals were there too.” Middleville's B team also acquired some hardware, garnering two second places. Middleville not only is a deep team with tons of talent, but much of the talent is still a bit green. Take freshman Josh Bowerman who won the 103-pound championship with a pin over Holland's Ramiro Pedron that took just 1:28 "He did an excellent job; he’s just plain tough," Lehman said. "When he thinks he's going to win, he’s vicious.” Another "solid wrestler", Michael McKeown won a weight class title for the A team at 112, pinning Holland's Frank Sallis in 2:38. Sophomore Kyle Fletke, at 119, won a 1-0 decision versus Fruitport's Adam Clarke and caught Lehman's attention as well. "He (Fletke) is another sophomore who has made major improvements," Lehman exclaimed. A sophomore, Pat McKeown, and a freshman, Brian Cuneo, ended up second and third for the Trojans at 125, while junior Ben Sevald managed a third place at 130. For Maple Valley, its first appearance in a final came at 130 where Randy Silsbee placed second. Portland's Chris Pulling Athletes of the week Temple is one of many Scots' wrestlers to post up impressive results during the team's 2-0 league start. Temple pinned his Wayland foe Dec. 7 in 26 second and his Kenowa Hills opponent Dec. 14 in 1.13. Thompson was one of many Middleville wrestling champi­ ons at the Dec. 9 Jeff Memorial Tournament. Thompson went 3-0 and won an 11-5 decision in the 140-pound final over Trojan teammate. Athletes ot the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. b090 Alden Nasn SE • Atto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 Insurance Company At 125, Middleville's Pat McKeown met up with a talented Portland grappler. Andy Pulling. Matt Erb had a real battle with Portland's Adam Carr in the weight class championship at 189. pinned Silsbee in 1:34. Nick Otto helped Middleville's B team by placing second at 135. In the championship at 140, the title match was all Trojans as Mark Thompson, from the A team, won an 11-5 decision over Phil Corson, who grappled Saturday for the B squad. Lehman admitted that his team at 140 is “solid there " A second place was earned by Maple Valley at 152, as Jeff Rhoades lost a 4-2 decision to Portland's Jonah Lyon in the finale. Rhoades recently collected his HJOth See tournament, Pg. 18 BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/December 19, 2000/Page 17 SERVING OUR COUNTRY Michael W. Moose Marine Corps Pfc. Michael W Moose, a 1998 graduate of Caledonia High School, recently completed basic training at Manne Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego. Moose successfully com­ pleted 12 weeks of training designed to challenge new Manne recruits both physi­ cally and mentally. Moose and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a m., by running three miles and performing calisthenics In addition to the physical conditioning program. Moose spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival. marksmanship. hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. They performed close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit during field training. Moose and other recruits also received instruction on the Manne Corps’ core val­ ues - honor, courage and commitment, and what the words mean in guiding per­ sonal and professional con­ duct. Moose and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour team effort, problem solving evolution which culminated with ceremony in which the recruits were presented the Marine Corps Emblem, and were addressed as “Mannes” for the first time since boot camp began. Freshman eagers win over Sparta Caledonia's freshman basketball team improved to 2-1 with a 77-46 win over Sparta. Coach Mike Wilson's squad never trailed in the game and had a balanced scoring attack. Abe Mulvihill scored 18, Mike Mesecar 16 and Brad Swartz. 13. Zach Wilson and Swartz Wolverines win over Trojan eagers Middleville's varsity basketball team turned in its best performance of the young season last Friday, but it wasn't enough as Godwin Heights prevailed 75-72. Godwin led 13-12 after the first quarter, but Middleville went ahead 2924 at half and 48-46 after three quarters. The Trojans were still ahead 62-61 with 3:30 to play, but some missed free throws and rebounding opportunities hurt them down the stretch. Still. Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter was pleased with how his team played. "It was a really good team effort," Holzhueter said. "A lot of guys got into the mix." Brian Yeazel and Chad VanSpronsen led the black and orange with 16 points 18-12 at the half. In the third quarter Sparta out-scored the Scots to tie the game at 25-25. Kyle Kleersnyder topped the Fighting Scots (2-1, 01) with 22 points. Caledonia also received 10 points from Travis Slot. Jim Cochran led Sparta with 22 points. JV Scots prevail The junior varsity basketball game between Calkedonia and Middleville Dec. 8 proved to be one for the Scots to remember and the purple and gold prevailed 69-39. The Caledonia win evened its record at 1 -1. The Scots were led in scoring by Patrick Spitzleywho scored 20 points. Spitzley had six three-pointers. Eli Cooley and Greg Jousma also had solid games for Caledonia with 12 points each. Area AA meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. A A meets Tuesdays 6:30 a m . Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a m Open Discussion Meeting (AlAnon meets Tuesdav and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R at 4379452 Monday, Wednesday. Call 945-9554 for classifieds Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings (TFN) free throw line. Middleville was also out-rebounded 4230. Anthony Kneeland topped the Wolverines with 26 points. ■ you’re buying overpackaged or throwaway products, you’re essentiady buying trash. That means some of what’s on your shopping list wastes energy, wastes natural resources and even increases podution. So the nod time you’re in the store, look for less packaging, and choose stuff that’s reddable and reusable. What’s in your cart could make a world of difference. For a free shopping guide, please cad l-d0O2>RECYCLE. BUY SMART. WASTE SAVE LESS. MORE. Looking For a each pulled down 7 rebounds. Mesccar made 6 steals. The Scots resume play today (Tuesday, Dec. 19) when they host the Sailors from South Christian. A makeup game for the snowed out Tuesday Belding game from last week will be played Tuesday, Jan. 16 2001. PRINTER! Graphics FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH Sparta sinks Scots in varsity hoops Sparta opened the O-K Gold Conference campaign with a 48-44 home triumph over Caledonia in varsity basketball action last Friday. The two teams combined for 42 points in the fourth quarter with Sparta tallying 23 of those. Sparta led 6-5 after one, but Caledonia charged ahead apiece. 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Both Barry County wrestling programs — Middleville and Maple Valley — came away from the event satisfied with their Caledonia wrestlers are 2-0 Caledonia's wrestling "sportsmanship" following program has jumped out to his match. a 2-0 start in the O-K Gold Winners versus Kenowa Conference with a 47-30 Hills were Matt Kilmartin win Dec. 7 over Wayland (fall in 43 seconds). Steve Union and a 47-31 triumph Marion (fall in 1:23), Chris Dec. 14 over Kenowa Hills. Hanna (fastest fall in 22 Winners against Wayland seconds). Chris Whipple Union were Matt Kilmartin (fall in 1:07), Seth Temple (fall in 1:00), Chris (fall in 1:13), Jake Whipple (fall in 17 Klapmust (fall in 1:13), seconds), Seth Temple (fall in 26 seconds), Ryan Dykhouse (fall in 1:52), Angel Castillo (forfeit), Corey Kilmartin (21-4 decision), Rory Root (19-1 decision), Tyler Gamelin (8Freshman tennis player 2 decision) and Jake Julie Cordis, who prepped at Klapmust (15-3 decision). Thornapple Kellogg High Matt Pifer was also School in Middleville, signaled out by Caledonia earned a Commonwealth coach Jim Maxim for his Coast Conference Rookie of Curt VanderHeide (fall in 1:34) and Corey Kilmartin (19-2 decision). Matt Pifer lost a decision in overtime. 5-3. Tyler Gamelin also lost a decision. 13-5. Scoring junior varsity wins were Frank Demico (fall in 2:56) and Eli Cryderman (fall in 2:45). Cordt shines in tennis for Scots JV hockey drops pair of games Bret Vernon won a 9-2 decision over his Middleville foe, Eric Cuneo, at the Jeff Lehman Memorial. performances, although the BENDER AUTO BODY ~ Since 1967 ~ Quality Collision Repairs 112 Water Street 616-795-9438 season is still young and more improvement is still expected. "We still have a lot of work to do, but we’re getting better," Ricketts said. The tournament was named for coach Lehman’s son, Jeff Lehman, who died last Jan. 18 in a car accident. 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Main, Middleville, Ml • 795-7911 Open 7 nights a week: Sun-Thurs 11:00 to 10:00 pm; Fri. & Sat. 11:00 to 11:00 p.m �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/December 19, 2000 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/710/SunandNews_2000-12-26.pdf 3f71b76bd5a672b1652b5f6cab4a48ab PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121$ CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49Q5B 1893 HASWS M 4905g Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 129th year Final plans being made for Feb. 3 Winterfest by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Gun Lake Chamber of Com­ merce Winterfest Commit­ tee have been hard at work making final plans and ad­ justments to the Saturday, Feb. 3, Winterfest sched­ ule. Last minute details will be ironed out at a meeting Wednesday, Jan. 3, but so far the committee has planned a mix of new and familiar events. Members of the commit­ tee hope that the recent heavy snowfalls have aroused the creative juices of local snow sculpture artists. Judging is sched­ uled for Jan. 30 so sculp­ tors must pre-register by 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29. at the chamber office at 2491 Patterson road in the ERA Dynamic Real Estate building. The Winterfest Dance is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 2, from 8 pm until mid­ night at the Orchard Hills Golf Course at the comer 125th Avenue and 7th Street in Shelbyville, The cost is $10 per person and this event is for adults 21 years old and older. The winner of the snow sculp­ ture will be announced. The pancake breakfast returns to the Gun Lake Community Church on west M-179 between Pat­ terson and Briggs roads. The all you can eat break­ fast will be served from 7:30 to 11 a m. The Gun Lake Women s Club (GFWC) bake sale will be held during the same hours at the church as well. Broomball returns. Pre­ registration is required by calling Alex Liccaga at 672-5886 to register. Cost is $50 per team and partic­ ipants will receive T-shirts. New this year is arm wrestling competition. Registration and weigh-in At Winterfest 2000, 161 people braved the frigid waters of Gun Lake. The Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce can't wait to find out how many will jump in this year. Sewer, water expansion OK’d for NW Caledonia Township ties in the northwest quad­ by Ruth Zachary rant of the township. Staff Writer The board also autho­ The Caledonia Town­ ship Board Wednesday rized legal notice of a pub­ approved creating a spe­ lic hearing to be held Jan. cial sewer and waler as­ 10 at the CaledoniaHigh sessment district that School cafeteria. The goal is to have utili­ would expand public utili­ ties in place by the time the Southbelt highway opens. A very tight 20month timetable is critical to getting sewer and water to the district in time, ac­ cording to those explaining the plan. The plan was based on anticipated demand for development due to the in­ terchange. The northwest district was conceived to include all the property within a given area. Land in that area will be assessed, based differently for vacant than for residen­ tial land. Residential land would be assessed as a single family owner occu­ pied residence using one See sewer, water expansion, pg. 10 will be at the bark begin­ ning at 10 a m. Wrestling starts at noon and there is a $10 registration fee re­ quired. Each wrestler will receive a T-shirt. Participants in the talent show must pre-register at the registration tent on the day of the event. There will be a registration fee of $10 for each act. Partici- See Winterfest, page 2 New band uniform fund-raising, begins TK School Board honors runners, updates budget by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the state champion girls' cross coun­ try team received certificates of appreciation from the Thornapple Kellogg School board Dec. 18. The cross country team, under the leadership of coach Tammy Benjamin, were MHSAA Division II state champions for the second year in a row. Board member Jean Ray presented a financial report that touched on food service costs and future goals. Food Service Director Greg Pope told members of the boards finance committee that there were one-time costs due to expansion. Pope pledged his staff to continue to motivate stu­ dents to purchase lunch. He also will reach out to parents and he is encour­ aging those eligible for free or reduced cost lunches to fill out the forms. Business manager Alice Jansma also notified board members that there are in­ creased utility costs and snow removal costs which Board member Dan Parker $65,000. the board needed to keep in said, "This is something we Rickert proposed a fundmind. She may be coming should support. TK is raising drive that will reach back to the board with known for its excellent out to local businesses and future budget adjustments. band." individuals. He said he Ray also discussed the Other board members hopes that businesses will fees the school receives as discussed whether there was underwrite the cost of a part of the soft drink con­ enough money in the whole uniform or a half sortium agreement. It has budget, due to increased uniform. been suggested that part of To have uniforms avail­ utility costs, to pay for the the fees received be spent on able by the first football uniforms if the fund-raising new books for the school game in August, Rickert effort should fall short. libraries. Rickert said that the last told the board that they The organizations that get must be ordered by the end time he did this fund-raising proceeds from the pop for uniforms it only took a of February. If the uniforms machines at the high month. He will return to the are ordered, the DeMolin school, such as Close Up, board with the results of the company will come out and continue to receive the fund-raising effort at the measure all the students money under the consortium Feb. 12 meeting. (including those now in agreement. eighth grade) who will be in High School band director See TK School Board, pg. 2 the band next year. Ray Rickert came to the board with a fund-raising plan for new band uniforms for the high school. There may be as many as 215 in the high school band during the 2001-2002 school year, • TK teachers, staff plan to improve MEAP but there are fewer than 185 scores uniforms available now and • Opposition to 5-acre minimum continues the drum musicians do not • Thomapple planners approve gravel have uniforms. Most of the existing uniforms are about operation 15 years old and have been • Long time residents resist Vine Street hemmed numerous times. connector Rickert showed the board • TK Winter Sports Overviews a sample of the new uniform. Each will cost about $260, for a total of In This Issue Band director Ray Rickert desenbes new uniforms at the Dec. 18 school board meeting. �Page 2/The Sun and Newt, MkJdlevM Ml/b&cember 26 2000 TK teachers, staff plan to improve MEAP scores by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Michigan Education As­ sessment Program tests won’t begin at Page or the Thornappie Kellogg Mid­ dle School until January and February, but teachers at all levels are already working on strategies to improve scores. Assistant Superintendent Sharon Kalee assured the board that the district "does not teach to the test.” The goal of the district is to be sure that the cur­ riculum at TK is aligned with the information the State of Michigan requires. McFall Principal Bill Rich told the board, "even though the first grade stu­ dents from McFall are nearly three years away from their first formal MEAP experience, the staff feels they play a vital role in preparing students to be successful in MEAP testing." At McFall the teachers try to use more of the MEAP vocabulary. Several years ago, teachers dis­ covered that students who learned to identify reading selections as "fiction on non-fiction" were confused by the MEAP use of “real or unreal" reading selec­ tions. Rich told the board that the greatest impact Mc­ Fall has is to be sure stu­ dents master the basic reading, writing and math skills students need. McFall has developed basic reading and writing skills through work with the Michigan Literacy Progress Profile. Teachers are integrating the basic math skills set by the TK Math Committee into in­ struction. McFall also will imple­ ment a continuous progress report card at the end of this semester which will help teachers and parents be sure students have met their requirements. Lee Principal Jerry Moeller told the board that Lee will be phasing in the Michigan Literacy Progress profile into sec­ ond and third grade as stu­ dents come from McFall. The staff also is working on a pilot "looping" pro­ gram that would have teachers stay with the same group of students in second and third grade. Lee staff members have met with Page teachers to find skill areas were fourth and fifth grade students are weak. The school is also using the North Central Accreditation process to coordinate student progress between McFall and Page. Lee is also using Title I funds to target students with reading concerns and improve basic strategies and skills. Lee, along with the Winterfest, continued from front page pants must provide stage manager with music prior to the performance. Some events are perfect for the current wintry weather. These include ice bowling. Participants will try their luck at winging frozen poultry across the glacial alleys to win prizes donated by area mer­ chants. Chances to win prizes are the goals of "Chilly Willy Golf’ and the Fris­ bee toss into the Frigid winners circle. For adults with a fasci­ nation with lady luck. Ice Age Bingo will fill the pavilion on the lake side of the park. The area will be heated, but the commit­ tee advises players to dress warmly. Cost is one card with three games for 25 cents a game. Players must be at least 18 years old. The Polar Bear Dip will be back. Registration is required at the event from The staff at Contempo Salon V thanks you for your patronage in J L the year 2000 and looks forward to serving you in the New Year! V WJI Contempo Salon \| Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The dip is scheduled for 4 p.m. The registration fee is $5 and participants receive a Tshirt. The chamber uses the proceeds from a raffle to pay for Winterfest. First place prize is a Lakota Sports Quad, $1,000 will go to the second place winner and $500 to the third place winner. Tickets are available now at the Chamber office and other Gun Lake area merchants. The mayoral candidates will be selling tickets between now and Feb. 3 as well. The names of the mayoral candidates will be released to the public in January. For more information about any of the Winter­ fest events or membership in the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, call 7924396. “Even though the first grade students from McFall are nearly three years away from their first formal MEAP experience, the staff feels they play a vital role in preparing students to be successful in MEAP testing." - Bill Rich, McFall Principal other schools, is working to improve communication with parents and special presentations. Page teachers are look­ ing closely at questions students had difficulties with at both the fourth and fifth grade levels. Page Principal Pat Koeze says, "being a pilot site for the Michigan Ge­ ography Alliance MEAP improvement strategies study has been a big plus for students this year." Students began the year in the same writing groups in fifth grade, which they will be in for the written MEAP test. Students and teachers have received training in scoring the constructed (one word answer) and ex­ tended (longer answers us­ ing information from charts, maps or other knowledge) responses. At the middle school level, Principal Mike Spahr has focused on a holistic approach. He has stressed the school’s com­ mitment to the middle school philosophy of inte­ gration of subjects in an ongoing goal. Spahr says, "students need to see the interconnectedness of the academic classes, ex­ ploratory groupings and multi-disciplinary educa­ tion. Spahr also gave some insight to strategies being used at the middle school to encourage improve test taking skills, as well as understanding the material. The school sends letters home to parents, encourag­ ing a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast. Stu­ dents take the tests in small groups. They are challenged to do better than in the previous year. The school even uses snacks to enhance concen­ tration. Studies have shown student concentra­ tion improves when gum chewing, so gum is part of the snacks offered students during test time. At the high school level, science and math students at the sophomore and ju­ nior levels get MEAP re­ views. Some teachers give "practice MEAP tests" a week before the actual test. Teachers use MEAP vocabulary and methods during their classroom in­ struction. English instructors use more than 12 strategies to help students in this area. There are practice tests, review of test taking strategies, lots of writing practice and help sessions. Social studies teachers include core democratic values in lesson plans. There is a one-week in depth review of the MEAP format for all juniors in economics and sociology classes. Teachers will hold a two-day subject specific review during academic Center time. The high school will give MEAP tests in April. Reviews would be sched­ uled after spring break and before the MEAP test win­ dow. Thornapple Kellogtg High School Principal Ellen Zack told the board that students appear to be taking the tests more seri­ ously now that scholar­ ships are being offered to successful students. All the principals told the board that teachers have been wonderful and "committed” to student success. They agreed with Moeller, who character­ ized the MEAP as "just one assessment of student success although a high profile one." TK School Board, continued from front page some guidance on ways to raise funds. The board also decided to hold a special meeting Dec. 29, which will be open to the public to discuss the North Central Accreditation process. Members of the strategic planning committee will be invited to attend. The next regular meeting of the TK Board of Ed­ ucation will be Monday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m. In other business last week, the board approved paying for the Human Ser­ vices Database the Barry County Resource Network is making available to schools and 43 human ser­ vices agencies. The board also approved a pilot program to provide snow day child care to those families already enrolled in the before and after school child care program. This pilot program is only available to those al­ ready enrolled in the pro­ gram. It will cost $10 for half a day and $20 for a full day. The program needs to be able to pay for itself. Chris Boysen told the board that parents would be notified about the program. Superintendent Midge Pippel said the program could be closed in case of severe weather, just like any other school closing. The board approved the return of first grade teacher Kim Hauschild following a child care leave. They ac­ cepted with regret the re­ tirement of Sharon Bancroft at the end of the school year. The board also approved the Foreign Language Club's trip to Chicago March 28 and 29. In previ­ ous years the club has gone to Toronto. Board member Don Haney suggested that school district provide students who have trouble raising the money for trips Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry county Area Newspapers • Reminder • Weekender • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every week! 1952 N. Broadway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings,Michigan 49058 Ph. 616 / 945-9554 • Fax 616/945-5192 ■■■------------------ J �The Sun and News. Middleville, MI'December 26. 2000/Page 3 CHS student to create fairy tale for toddlers trayed by two sisters, Mar­ got Piaskowski. age 2, and her baby sister Natalie Pi­ askowski will be pictured as the newborn princess. She hasn’t taken the pic­ tures of the good fairy yet. For her illustrations, she created costumes for each of the characters, took them to the studio to be photographed, set up light­ ing. and worked with props and the children to get the right pictures. After she has her book printed by a company that provides this service, she intends to submit it to a commercial publisher of children’s books in the future. Shrewsbury has not committed to her educa­ tion after high school as yet. but is looking at inter­ national schools of photog­ raphy. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia High School junior Carol Shrewsbury has written her own ver­ sion of "Sleeping Beauty," illustrated with her own photographs of small chil­ dren, and she will lay out and self-publish the work. Shrewsbury said she would like to become a free-lance photographer, selling her creative work some day. She is interning at a photographic studio through the high school in­ ternship program twice a week. She learned various points of portrait photogra­ phy and has decided on this as her final project for her internship. She has enjoyed her in­ ternship and her project. "I had a good time doing it," she said. "I've learned a lot." She got the idea from another children's book il­ lustrated with photographs of children. The story of Cinderella had been re­ written and modernized, which she has done in her own version of Sleeping Beauty. Shrewsbury wrote her fairy tale with very young children in mind. Children like to see children like themselves when they listen to a story, she said. She has found some small children to be models for her photographs. Hannah Morris will be Carol Shrewsbury's photograph of Silas Westers as the Prince, who stands with Sleeping Beauty, portrayed by Margot Piaskowski, age 2. Carol Shrewsbury's photograph of Silas Westers as the Prince, who stands with Sleeping Beauty, portrayed by Margot Piaskowski, age 2. the "mean" fairy in the story, Silas Westers will be the prince, and Sleep­ ing Beauty will be por­ FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Deputy makes difference in school To the editor: 1 wish to make the public aware of the tremendous dif­ ference that Deputy Sheriff Dar Leaf has had on our school community. Dar has involved himself in the very core of our mid­ dle school system. He is where the kid are. While he is restricted by time - his heart is boundless. Dar has been on our field trips, in our classrooms, at our assemblies, in the cafeteria and recreation areas, and with our staff meetings. Most recently he accompa­ nied a classroom team to a political rally; kids, teachers and parents are thrilled with him. I was with the planning group in the early meetings when the concept of police school cooperative relationships was presented. I remember feeling that this would be a great idea for dis­ cipline and truancy matters but little else, I couldn’t foresee any further implica­ tions for our school commu­ nity. Deputy Leaf has certainly stretched his role much beyond his early directions. He has introduced the notion of “no limitations”in regards his job with us. Dar has formed summer youth groups, met with parents and students after school hours, helped classrooms with vari­ ous pre-adolescent issues (not just police matters), and is available to us in any emergency situation. He is honest, creative, informa­ tive. know ledgeable and pro­ fessional. Our children trust him and seek his advice. 35 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 1 appreciate Dar Leaf as the innovator, developer and “polisher” of this program. 1 believe that Dar has stimulated growth through­ out the county with his con­ tinued positive contact with our middle schools. Michael A. Spahr, Principal Thornapplc KelloggMiddle School Sleeping Beauty will be portrayed by sisters, with Natalie Piaskowski as the newborn princess in Carol Shrewsbury's book. She hasn’t taken the pictures of the good fairy yet. p* _s»e«v A?; V nleasnve I, , ^HAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! From left to right: Laura, Qreg, Beth, Tom 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 ‘Our gou Specializing is beautiful flowers and even better service’ in Weddings A complete floral service TKSSB TLCiWW Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services Funerals, Silks, Planters. Guts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets O^nefS Bitt a. f (°n tonforo call 891 -8646 fax: 891 -0667 co?** c,e<*» QW OM... We enjoyed serving you in 2000. We hope to serve all your needs in 2001. In the Caledonia D&W Village Centre 616-891-5750 �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/December 26. 2000 Middleville man faces domestic assault charges J-Ad Graphics News Service A fight Dec. 21 between two men and a woman who are roommates in Middleville landed one of the men in jail facing felony charges for assault. Jesse LaSeur, 21, was arraigned on one count of felonious assault and one count of misdemeanor do­ mestic assault Thursday in Barry County District Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad today Court. He isaccused of bit­ ing a male victim on the nose and threatened him with a 20 gauge, pump shotgun. According to a report by Deputy Jeff Nieuwenhuis, police were called to the 400 block of Tanglewood Drive in the Cider Mill Es­ tates trailer park at about 11:50 p.m. Dec. 20 after receiving a report of an as­ sault. Upon the deputy's ar­ rival, he was greeted by a woman who claimed that nothing was wrong at the residence. "She called her boyfriend, (LaSeur) to the door he was very rude and told the deputy to leave the... house, that no one had called," Nieuwenhuis reported. Nieuwenhuis was unable to determine who had made the call until he was called to the home a sec­ ond time by an injured man using a neighbor's telephone. According to police, the male victim had made the original phone call using a cellular telephone from in­ side the home after LaSeur allegedly began to attack the girlfriend. The fight supposedly be­ gan when the woman protested LaSeur allegedly punching the dog for growling. After Nieuwenhuis re­ sponded to the first call and left, LaSeur allegedly found the male victim hid­ ing in a bedroom and be­ gan to beat him. "The assault occurred af­ ter the deputy left. They both fought and (the vic­ tim) was bitten," said po­ lice. "Jesse then got what sounded like his 20 gauge. __ ___ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY Al A SKA THORN APPLE BIBLE Cl IL’RCI 1 Preaching the Living Won! Serving The Risen l.oni Sunday Morning Worship 10 (X) a in (Jr. Church & Nursery available ) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School................................ 9 30 a m Morning Worship.......................... 10:45 a m Evening Praise .......................... 6 00 p in WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p in 7240 6Hth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor C 0 II II 11 1 1 a place to belong I I t t H Meeting it the Croti Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Senior Pastor Chrissey Dykstra. Worship Leader Denny Houma. Director of Student Ministries Church Office 616-891-0287 Sunday School 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11 00 a.m Sunday Evening Service............................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer 6 45 p.m Word of Life Clubs..................................... 6:45 p.m. Visit our web site www bnghtside org Z'9:30'X AM \ Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 I’M Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family Covenant Churches of America y^Night^/ 1 Jk Redeemer Covenant Church “We are changed by God ’s love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship.....................................................9:30 a m. Adult Bible Class............................... 11:00 a.m. 792-2889 Church: (616) 795-2391 Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m. and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Oitf mile east of ^hiineyvtUe R4 Rev P Phone Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 Fax 89 I 464 HAY TOVKSEXD. XOKMAX KXOKk Awa.uk- PxM(» MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m Sunday School 11:15 a.m friends. through Rjetexart Messages Ehrunuc Mumc Qua‘,r'1 ■ - CUH LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH ^^3 tEZIje ©lb vlr>jTletI)ol)i£;t Cljurd) 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St, near Whitneyville Ave _ Church School. Sunday & -hhSW ........... 9 45 am 1’iaisc Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship 11 (X) a m Wed Fellowship 730pm [>Mlor James l)odd3 616-5388557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St, Caledonia. Ml (Missouri Synod) be devoted Io one another tn brotherly love 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a m Rom 12 10 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert (jerke • Paftor David Mir Office 891-8688 • Church 891-9878 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday School.,10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Parmelee Morning Worship 930 a m MidcSeviSe Sunday School .9 45 a m Middleville Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Rayle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 12200 Wea M-179 th«b»a\ (CWfMo—ih? Road! Upland. Mi 49’U • ■‘VS-’W JHBi 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED 1Lakeside cCommunity Church API act for Family <& Friend* 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Allo CHRt ST!AN REFORMED 9 30 a m Contemporary Worship 10 45 am Sunday Schoo 1 for All Ages lip 6 00 p in Evening Worst Pastor Roger Buttman • Church Office: 868-039! www lakesidexommumty org (under construction) Rev Lee Zach man Adams 891-8440 CALEDONIA GUN LAKE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH December 31 - First Sunday of Chnstmastide This will either be a watch-da\ sen tee for the new year, or a sen ice of celebration for and including our college south Details are still in the planning stage. Worship Service ...............................10:30 a m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Sunday Morning Worship . .8:30 a.m & 11 a.m. Sunday Schrxil for All Ages..................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 al 100th St Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue 11:00a.m. Evening Worship Service Sunday School Rev E. Anthony Sikora Rex. R. Scvn Greenway. Pastor Linette SpriL. Youth Leader 41 Tiemeier. Community Celling Leighton Church 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton©iserv.net Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 9 30 a m & 6 00pm Sundav VCM’shtp (0Hid & Adult) (During the School Year) M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Brute N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 < Church with a caring heart for our community ana the world" CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............................. 10:30 a.m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings........ .............. 7:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) 1 a place to become Phone 891-9259 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1 1 Pastor Paul M. Hillman 250 \ me Street • Church Office fe 16-S91 Mossberg, pump action shotgun and loaded it." The victim told police he was in fear of his life, fled the home and called 911 a second time from a neighboring residence. Five deputies responded the second time shortly af­ ter midnight and found the victim bleeding, deputies reported. "(The victim) said he ran for his life because he felt Jesse was going to shoot him," deputies said. LaSeur was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail on $2,700 bond. * 830am aad II00am SUNDAY 8:30 & II a.m., 6 p.m. Chddren’s Worship and Nursery 9 45am Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction «uh God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Ybur Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WWtneyvifie Ave at 84^ St • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord Meeting at Caledonia High School Sender/ School 930 am. Sunday Momng Worshp 10 30 a m 'Aserg a? crapei cn Whfrey/iite A /e Strday Evenng Wonrvp 6 00 p m 'JVed M^jwee* Prayer & Btoie Study 7 00 p m Rev Thomas Skjys Pastor Rev Kart Bashkx, Assoc Pastor �The Sun and News. Middleville: M (December 26. 2000/Page 5 Engagemen ts Peace Reformed Church has ‘Angels Sing’ Aubil-Laning Kan Lynn Aubil and Peter Kirk Laning will be joined in marriage on Feb. 17. 2001. The bride-to-be, of Mid­ dleville. is the daughter of Larry and Linda Aubil also of Middleville. She gradu­ ated from South Chnstian H.S. and Excel Acd. of Cos­ metology. The future groom, of Shelbyx ille. is the son of Pe­ ter and Adnanna Laning of Gun Lake He also is a grad­ uate of South Chnstian High School. Angels celebrate the birth of Christ. Dmner featured festive table settings and candle­ light. “The Angels Sang," a musical drama written and directed by Jan Henry, was the featured event at the annual women’s Chnstmas program Dec. 7 at Peace Reformed Church. The program, attended by 240 women, was hosted by the Women’s Ministries of Peace Church. Retelling the Christmas story from the perspective of the angels who celebrated Chnst’s birth, the drama fea­ tured a wide variety of dra­ matic and musical talent from Peace Church. The pro­ gram was repeated for the entire congregation and Local churches plan services for holidays by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Christmas dccoralions may have come down in offices and stores but churches are deep in the celebration of the sea­ son. Churches arc planning special services and events to welcome the new year and Epiphany. Middleville-Caledonia Caledonia United Meth­ odist Church, 250 Vine Street, Caledonia 8918669; Sunday, Dec. 31. the church will celebrate the first Sunday of Christmastide as a service of cele­ bration for college youth. Call the church for more details. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Corner of 84th and Kraft Avenue, Caledonia, 891-8688. New Year’s Eve Communion Service, Dec. 31,7 p.m. Hastings Area Chester Gospel Church. 3744, W. Vermontville Highway, 543-5488. Dec. 31, 6 p.m. Annual Christ­ mas Candlelight service combined with the Ver­ montville Bible Church. Service includes "A shep­ herd tells children about the first Christmas.” Hastings Church of the Nazarene. 1716 N Broad­ way, Hastings: Dec. 31, 6 p.m. Combined Holiday "Singspiration" at Nash­ ville Nazarene. community at the Christmas Eve candlelight service. After the program, the women enjoyed a dinner in a setting highlighted by table arrangements and candle­ light. Area AA meetings set Caledonia - IOOth and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m and Saturdays 10 a m Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Calcdo- ma. Contact Jerry R at 4379452. Monday. Wednesday. Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings (TFN) ...for the opportunity of serving you. 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Hastings 616-891-9171 616-945-9554 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7-6; Sat. 8-1 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml December 26. 2000 Woman, children found living in tent in Yankee Springs A Grand Rapids woman and her two children re­ ported to the Wyoming Po­ lice Department as miss­ ing cn Dec. 7 were located living in a tent in the Yan­ kee Springs State Recre­ ation Area Dec. 13, ac­ cording to the Wayland Three local students on Northwood’s list Freshmen Miranda Reimann of Alto and Jason R Kucnncn of Caledonia and sophomore Gregory J Seif of Caledonia have been named to the dean’s list for fall term at Northwood University. Reimann is the daughter of Charles and Lynne Reimann of Alto; Kucnncn is the son of Roy and Kim Kucnncn of Caledonia, and Seif is the son of John and Penny Seif of Caledonia. To achieve dean’s list recognition, students must earn a 3.25 grade point on a 4.0 scale Post of the Michigan State Police. A spokesperson for the Michigan State Police said the family was lo­ cated by Trooper Lane Booms and his search dog. Kahn, after a group of snowmobilers encountered an abandoned vehicle in the park. The group recorded the license plate number and reported the finding to a park ranger who learned the car was connected with a missing woman and her children. Booms was then con­ tacted by Wyoming police and asked to search the area for the missing fam­ ily. Though one of the chil­ dren complained of sore feet, no injuries were re­ ported. Sgt. Steve Grunewald of the Wyoming Police De­ partment’s Detective Bu­ reau was unavailable for comment Wednesday. Exotic birds stolen from local home Three valuable, exotic pet birds were reported missing from a Manitou Drive home Nov. 18, ac­ cording to a report re­ leased by the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment Tuesday. Deputies reported that the family had left the home to go shopping at about 12:15 p.m. that day and returned at 10 p.m. to find the birds missing from their cages. "The birds, though very expensive, were very much members of the fam­ ily and could not be re­ placed.” deputies reported. Missing is one threeyear-old green and gray, Quaker parrot worth $350, one two-year-old Quaker parrot worth $350 and one seven-year-old green, yel­ low and red Amazon bird worth $1,500. Paul R. (Jack) Blossom MIDDLEVILLE - Paul R (Jack) Blossom of Middle­ ville, age 66. passed away Tuesday. Dec. 19, 2000 at home. Mr. Blossom was bom on April 10. 1934 at North Adams. Ml the son of Glen Roland and Lucy (Raidt) Blossom. He was raised in Hastings and attended and graduated from Hastings High School. He was married in 1953 to Helen Bryans and that mar­ riage ended in divorce. Then he married Patricia A. Adgate in 1978. Mr. Blossom was employed at E.W Bliss Co. in Hastings, Lescoa in Middleville, and he retired from Cascade Engineering in Grand Rapids after 10 years of service. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Hastings. Jack was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for fishing and hunting, enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and sports. He devoted his life to his family, children and grandchildren, would give his shirt off his back for them Jack enjoyed the friendship of many and a good game of cards He is survived by his wife Patricia A. Blossom; two daughters. Judy (Chris) Cathcart of Kalamazoo. Kathy (Larry) Shepperly of Bolivar. Missouri; three sons, John (Annette) Blos­ som of Chennery. Indiana. Ronald (Angie) Blossom of Nashsille. Donald (Cheryl) Blossom of Crosville, Louisiana; 14 grandchil­ dren, four great grandchil­ dren; his mother. Lucy Ypma of Clearwater. Flor­ ida; two brothers (Rev. David Blossom of Reading. Michigan and Rev. Glen Blossom of Philadelphia. Pennsylvania); three step­ daughters. Debra (Billy) Leonard of Edwardsburg. ML Julie (Jack) Honeysett of Battle Creek. June (Leo) Lux of Athens; one step-son. Robert (Lisa) Wagner of Bremerton. Washington; eight step-grandchildren, one step-great grandchild; his father-in-law. Robert Adgate. two sisters-in-law, Judith (Fred) Kidder. Jac­ quelyn Lewis all of Middle­ ville; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral and Committal Services were held Saturday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle­ ville. Rev David Blossom and Rev. Glen Blossom offi­ ciated. Interment was at Robbins Cemetery, Yankee Springs Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Ambulance Service Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Ml Eugene Jr. Kidder MIDDLEVILLE Eugene Jr. Kidder, age 71, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000 at home. Mr. Kidder was bom on May 21, 1929 Barry County, Hastings, the son of Eugene and Gertrude (Karcher) Kidder. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools. He was married to Lois June Wilson on Oct. 6, 1950 in Hastings, Michigan. He was employed at Kist Company, Royal Coach Company, Oliver Aviation and retired from BradfordWhite Corporation after 37 years of service. Mr. Kidder proudly ser­ ved his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion for 49 years. Eugene Jr. was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting in the spring of the year, berry picking, collec­ tor of coins and an avid reader. He was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Lois (Wilson) Kidder, two daughters Patti Jo (Michael) Sinclair of Hast­ ings, Lorrie Jill (Steven) Sherman of Middleville; two grandchildren, Court­ ney Sinclair and Nicholas Sinclair; four sisters, Yvonne (Paul) Edwards of Florida, Arloa Newton of Hastings, Irma Patterer of Battle ('reek. Doris (Ray) Swan of Hastings, several nieces and nephew s. He was preceded in death by his parents. Eugene S. and Gertrude E. Kidder; two brothers. Lawrence and Burdette (Mike) Kidder. Funeral and Committal Services were held Sunday afternoon at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle­ ville. Rev. Richard Taggart officiated. Interment was at Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings American Legion Post 45. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad in the Sun & News Thank You ...for a great 2000! IVe hope to see you in 2001 Left to right: Justine; Ford; Wayne; Doug; Ed, Ed Jr, Dave, Dan; Dennis; Stacey, Joe 110 Johnson Street al Kinsley, one Mock off Mam St. m Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-0150 • Fax (616) 891-0466 Office Open Monday-Fnday 8 to 5 Other Hours By App? -Sk>umo«> *** We want to be your 'PRO' shop - working with the PROS since 1969 Ed Pawloski �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml. December 26. 2000/Page 7 Holiday happenings The TK Honors Choir provided sounds of the season for the TK Senior Citizens Holiday Lunch, the GFWC-Gun Lake meeting, The Middleville Rotary and Lions clubs, schools and even made hospital visits. The Veteran’s Committee of UAW 1002 at Bradford White raised more than $1700 for Toys for Tots this year. Bradford White employees also donated toys for distribution in Barry County. Pictured from left are PFC Sarah Grygiel, Melvin Burd, Charlie Pullen. Faith Todd and Beth Smith form Head Stast and Staff Sergeant Todd Koleski. Singing the "Twelve Days of Christmas’ students in Jan Muir's third grade class entertains their Christmas Tea guests. Santa made a visit to the TK High School assembly Students raised more than $5000 for good causes during their service week. Here Lani Forbes accepts a check for $2500 for the United Way. :Love Incorporated also received $2500 from the students. Dean of Students Dan Erb will be shaving his head in January since students met their goal. YOU GET MORE! Charter Communications® announces new channels on Family Value Package coming on December 27,2000! To Order Cable Television Call: 'I can’t wait to be a third grader! Call 945-9554 for ACTION-AdS Santa made a visit to the GFWC-Gun Lake December meeting. Here Joan Weick shares a secret with him. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites tjou to conie in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS 1-800-545-0994 ox EWS Channel 98 Accepting new patients New’ evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Charter COMMUNICATIONS’ A Wired World Company™ �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/December 26, 2000 Opposition to 5-acre minimum continues by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A second hearing Dec. 18 to review the Caledonia Township master plan seemed to bring more oppo­ sition to the proposed fiveacre minimum parcel size in an area zoned for rural preservation. The minimum originally was proposed by the Planning Commission in the draft plan presented at the first master plan hearing Nov. 13. The primary supporters of a two acres or less parcel size seem to be those who own large parcels of land, including longtime resi­ dents, developers and farm- ers. This group, loosely identified as a landowners' coalition, was represented by Richard Siegle at two meetings. Selling larger parcels would either be pro­ hibitive or would mean the owner would have to take a cut in the value, or be un­ able to sell at all, they said. People investing a lot of money and time over years and counting on being able to sell lots with a two-acre minimum would be nega­ tively affected by the change, the group said. Gary Kwekel, who has lived at his home for 30 years, said he had bought a parcel in the belief he could designate two-acre parcels Spencer and Wolverine rezoning requests tabled A request by Jack Spencer to rezone 63.5 acres of his property from A-R (agriculture residential) to R-R (rural residential) was tabled Dec. 18 by the Thornapple Township Planning Commission. The request was removed from the table after more than two hours of commission time was spent on another matter. Two commissioners left the meeting before Spencer’s request was dealt with. Spencer is a member of the Planning Commission and removed himself from the commission while his request was discussed. Members of the com­ mission noted the objection of neighbors expressed in an earlier public hearing and that only half of this property is zoned R-R in the master plan. The move to deny rezon- ing failed on a 3-3 vote. Five affirmative votes on the nine-member commis­ sion are required for ap­ proval. No time was mentioned to bring this rezoning back for discussion. The Eakins/Wolverine Paving rezoning request from A-R to I (industrial) also was tabled, until the Monday, Jan. 15, meeting. In other business the commission elected officers for the coming year. Mark Sevald will serve as chairman for another year. Joining him as officers are vice chair, Richard Reyff, and secretary, Wes Van Rhee. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will be Monday. Jan. 15, in the Township Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. from all of us at Only a few comments dif­ than one meeting for why fered from those presented at the township should con­ the Nov. 13 public hearing sider the impact in its plan­ on the plan, which was re­ ning for the township, in­ viewed in the Sun and News cluding zoning and traffic. Planning Commission in its Nov. 21 edition. Tom Leonard, executive Chairman Roger Keating director of the West reviewed the entire process Michigan Environmental of creating the master plan, which began about 18 Action Council (WMEAC), who had been quoted by the months ago. He said the < coalition of land owners, originally proposed 20 to 10 I said people want to save acre minimum was reduced | open space, but differ on to five acres as a compro­ how to do it. mise. The essential reason He said that unless higher for the five-acre minimum density residential develop­ was to discourage smaller ment, is used, such as from parcels. to one to four units per acre, So far, no detailed expla­ to save open space, "you do nation of how the five-acre not have a prayer of preserv­ minimum would preserve ing rural character here. rural character has been of­ Your land will be used up. fered. Many questions have "The more density you not yet been answered, build into the system, the though answers have been more time you buy," he promised. When citizen said. comments have been con­ "Unless the township re­ cluded, and the commission­ ally works at identifying the ers reconsider the changes natural features, unless it is they will make to the draft, has an aggressive plan to these questions may be an­ protect them, it won't hap­ swered. pen. Five or ten acre lots Until discussion by the The future land use map, which would accompany won't do it for you," he commission takes place, and the new master plan for Caledonia Township, is in a concluded. more information is gath­ state of adjustment and. will not be presented in its He recommended a ered, Keating is in no posi­ final form until the Planning Commission approves the brochure. How to Win Land tion to say how the panel plan. Development Issues, a citi­ will stand on the issues that years, and it is "no longer not used for his own home zens guide available from have been debated over the suitable for living." for his children, but this the Community and past month. Different alternatives have new plan would prevent Keating announced the Environmental Defense been presented to the fivethat. He pleaded with the Dec. 18 hearing would Services, 1-800-773-4571. acre minimum, in the belief commissioners to observe Leonard referred to probably be the last, but that other solutions would the grandfather clause in his Growing Greener, a book discussion of the plan will be more effective in preserv­ case, and wanted them to by Randall Arendt, who pro­ continue to be open to the ing open space and rural keep the trust with poses bonus densities to public. character in the township. Caledonia citizens like him­ The plan will be discussed support his recommended Alternative solutions of­ self. Thursday, Jan. 4, in a joint approach. fered at various meetings Another debate around the Arendt's ideas have been public meeting with the over the past month have need to create more com­ described in the Sun and Township Board, but it will included: mercial and industrial areas News over the past two not serve as a public hear­ • The current Land than those now planned con­ years when the early stages ing. Citizens will have an Division Act has built in tinued as well. of the master planning pro­ opportunity to see where of­ incentives that would pre­ John (Buff) Rodgers said ficials stand on various is­ cess began. serve more land over time M-37 between 100th and sues. Though it’s unlikely, Another presentation by with a two-acre minimum 108th streets, where he Keating said there is a pos­ citizen Richard Robertson lot size than if the township lives, should be anything sibility the plan will be ap­ outlined extensive reasons sets a five-acre minimum. but residential. He said the proved at that date. why more commercial and • Many people have advo­ traffic doubles every two light industrial development cated creating ordinances was not needed, countering that give bonus densities for the argument by many clustered housing in ex­ landowners in favor of al­ change for planning perma­ lowing more acreage to be nent common green space zoned for industrial and within the development. commercial uses. His com­ Siegle said, "a lot can be ments are included sepa­ done through ordinances to rately in this issue. create open space communi­ Don Miesen, speaking ties." about airport effects on the Some have said giving northern part of the town­ incentives to developers is ship, gave reasons at more the best way to get them working toward the goal of preserving rural character. 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M( December 26. 2000/Page 9 Thornapple Township planners approve gravel operation by Patricia Johns Staff Writer After an extensive meet­ ing Dec. 18, members of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission voted 5-4 to approve a new gravel operation between Davis and Patterson roads. Since March 15, the Planning Commission has been considering a request from Robert Wenger and Thompson McCully Inc. for special use permit and a site plan for mineral ex­ traction and processing on almost 109 acres owned by Wenger. The first public hearing on this issue was held April 17, when homeown­ ers from the Harwood Lake area presented concerns. In order to negotiate the differing scientific and technical information pre­ sented by the homeowners and by Thompson-Mc­ Cully, the township re­ tained C.C. Johnson & Malhorta, P C. to prepare a report and recommenda­ tions. A public meeting was held in October, when the report was presented and discussed. Comments from Thompson-McCully and the homeowners were not discussed at that time. Then on Nov. 20, the Planning Commission held a second public meeting to receive comments on the requests by Wenger/McCulley. The commission specifically had asked neighbors and developers to bring their concerns. Homeowners who at­ tended the meeting dis­ agreed with some of the conclusions in the report by C.C. Johnson & Mal­ horta. Some homeowners showed the commission aerial views of the area. Following the Nov. 20 meeting, the commission received more information from the township attor­ ney, Clifford Bloom, CC Johnson and Malhotra P.C. and from the Williams and Works engineering firm. Planning Commission toured the property Nov. 19. Before the vote last week. Commission Chair­ man Mark Sevald pre­ sented a draft copy of find­ ings and a suggested deci­ sion on this issue. During the more than 90 minutes of discussion concerns were aired about ground water levels, enforcement of regulations and property values and impact of the development on the area. Included in the conclu­ sions were the findings that operations of the gravel pit were "unlikely to impact residential well water levels" or the "level of Harwood Lake" The Planning Commis­ sion set 17 conditions for approval, including a reclamation bond of $150,000, an inspection fee deposit set at $2,500, site access via Patterson Road only, a maximum term of two years for the permit with only one, twoyear renewal, and assur­ ances that the portion of property within the Har­ wood Lake watershed will not be mined. Commission members decided they did not want the bottom of the excava­ tion to at least than 10 feet above the historical high ground water level. The pond that is part of the plan will be excavated with a dragline, and can be lower than the ground water level. The Planning Commis­ sion did not give any "ex­ press or implied approval of an end use" of the prop­ erty. Caledonia Library planning session on Harry Potter Mid-holiday doldrums can be eased Thursday morning, Dec. 28, by a Caledonia Library program for Harry Potter fans ages 6 and up. Fans of the wizard are invited to "cross Platform nine and three/fourths to take a stroll" through the book character's world. Guests may explore activities inspired by the book, such as eating snacks at the leaky cauldron, mixing concoctions in a potion class, getting creative at "Toppers and Cones," and testing their knowledge in the Great Hall. The event will be held at 11 a.m. at the Caledonia Village/Town Hall meeting room, 250 Maple St. Registration is required. Participation is limited to 30. Please call 891-1502. PICTUR The Best Color i Possible! That’s what you get from Kodak papers and professional processing. Sure, you can get it for less... but that’s what you get... LESS. 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Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News classified ads �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/December 26, 2000 Sewer, water expansion, continued from front page— unit each of water and sew'er, at the one acre rate and at one acre maximum. A water unit represents 200 gallons per day ex­ pected to be used. A sewer unit represents 200 gallons of waste water per day ex­ pected to be discharged from a home. If a landowner lives on the property, no matter what the size of the par­ cel, it would count as one assessment, but if some­ one owns ten vacant acres, they would be as­ sessed on the per-acre ba­ sis. The number of actual residents in the district was not known. Patterson Street residents had been excluded. Many parcels are already used for com­ mercial or industrial pur­ poses. Board members are aware residents may be alarmed over the planned assessments. Trustee Bill Bravata said residents needed to have a person available in the office to talk about the details so they could be reassured. He said if people don't un­ derstand, the board needs to offer a vehicle to help them. Bravata said that even though residents would be assessed on increased value to their property, be­ cause of utilities availabil­ ity, it is a benefit only re­ alized when the owner sells the property. An ac­ tual benefit analysis prob­ ably can't be done. Details of the plans were briefly outlined by Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson The proposed water and sewer districts are the last two of several under town­ ship jurisdiction. Projected to be under construction in late 2001, it is hoped that the systems will be com­ pleted in late 2002, Pier­ son said. Estimated cost of construction is $7.7 million to $10 million. The proposed northwest water district overlaps the sewer district with differ­ ent boundaries. They do not coincide exactly. Wastewater from the northwest quadrant all would come through the M-37 treatment plant, which has a limited capac­ ity, but with expansion possible. The township might eventually have to build its own plant in the northwest part of the town­ ship. For now, however, using the capacity at the M-37 plant will allow for expansion. At a special meeting Dec. 13, engineer Randy Wilcox said, "Current flows at the plant are at about 200,000 gallons per day, which serves the vil­ lage and township areas. The capacity is at about 500,000 gallons per day, and it is permitted for 750,000 per day. It could be expanded to a million. "This plant is way under capacity. It makes sense to utilize the infrastructure we have, and the capacity of the plant, and to utilize the expanded capacity. It is designed to be expanded and can be, fairly inexpen­ sively." Some of the financial barriers were also ex­ plained by Township At­ torney Jim White at the same meeting. White explained Kent County sold bonds for the township for the village­ township system. Under the terms of a contract be­ tween the township and county which originally fi­ nanced the current system. Wilcox Associates Northwest Township Water Special Assessment District 2001-2 Caledonia Township, Michigan Dec. 2000 _ assessment everyone a blessed Christmas and a great new year! 210 E Main, Middleville* 1-616-795-3000 the township could not ex­ tend the service district or connect any other users without the county's con­ sent. The county had ideas that restricted the town­ ship’s options, White ex­ plained. The Township Board de­ cided to pay the county off last summer. A bond sale is scheduled for Jan. 10, the same date as the first planned public hearing to establish the assessment district. "The township must pay off the county to get rid of the contract in which we are subject to county in­ put," the attorney said. White added, "We had Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults New Patients Welcome Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia {Right on the way to or from work} Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! sold all 1,250 units, and under a contract with the village, we couldn’t sell any more unless the vil­ lage sold their units. So only a few hundred units were hooked up, in spite of a waiting list. The agree­ ment was renegotiated with the village on a flow basis, so the township can sell more units as long as flows don't exceed the ca­ pacity of the treatment plant. "But for every unit we sell, we must put money in escrow." This will begin in a few weeks, and it sets the stage for creating the northwest sewer district expansion. Amendments to add the Scotsmoor project to the south water and sewer dis­ tricts, and to add and re­ move parcel numbers to the sewer and water dis­ tricts were approved. A resolution to amend the sewer ordinance and eliminate the sewer unit waiting list was approved. Property owners previously on the list were to be re­ funded $500 for each unit reserved. Units now will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. One way to fund con­ struction in the northwest district would be to put a special assessment on the properties, based on the fact that in time that prop­ erty will receive special benefits from the utility, and an increase in value. DISTRICT BOUNDARY The special assessment method based on acreage was thought to be the most prudent method. The land, even if vacant, would be assessed up front. This would initiate cash flow for the project. The cost of the expan­ sion is very high; up to $10 million. "Looking at land values and sales near the ex­ change, we feel the basis is appropriate," White said. The contiguous nature of the M-6 interchange and a lot of vacant land makes it an unusual circumstance, he explained. A procedure is pre­ scribed by state law for setting special assess­ ments. These would in­ clude two public hearings, the first of which is sched­ uled for Wednesday, Jan. 10. The purpose will re­ view the necessity for the water and sewer improve­ ments, to review the pro­ posed special assessment district, and to review the estimated costs. A decision to publish the legal notices regarding the revisions and assessments of the northwest utility dis­ trict in both the Sun and News and the Advance was made. The ordinance named the Advance as the publication to be used for legal notices. A change would have meant a delay in the process. Board Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml'December 26. 2000/Page 11 ject time was thus avoided. Authorization for the utilities software package to be upgraded also was given. Another upgrade for the payroll software pack­ age used by the clerk was approved. Older DOS based programs were no longer going to be sup- ported by the company creating them, and the new packages were offered at a substantial savings if purchased before Jan. 1. Mark Englerth elected Barry Republican chair A familiar face will lead Barry County Republicans for the next two years, as Mark Englerth of Yankee Springs Township was elected chairman of the party at it Dec. 18 meet­ ing. Englerth, who most re­ cently had been vice chair, replaces Vicki Jerkatis, who had served as chairwoman for the past eight years. Also a Yankee Springs Township resident, Jerkatis had served as vice chair and secretary for six years in each position. She was commended for her 20 Mark Englerth years of dedication to the Barry County Republican Party. Julie DeBoer of Hastings was elected vice chair. Debbie Smith of Wood­ land will serve as secre­ tary for the next two years. Jim French of Middleville will return for a second two-year stint as treasurer. The next meeting of the Barry County Republican Party will be on Monday, Jan. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Courts and Law building, 220 W. Court St. in Hast ings. "fyotc! Village of Caledonia & Caledonia Township Sewer Service District Revised December 2000 From previous page members expressed a de­ sire to reach as many of the township's residents as possible as the reason given for placing notices in both papers, though the township is only required to post two of such notices. Individual property own­ ers would be sent a mailed notice. Mailed notices will include a cover letter with an explanation of the pro­ posal, advisement of rights, of a 30-day appeal period and of the right to make written objections. White explained at the Dec. 13 meeting that a cover letter would provide information about the cost, and that the terms would be spread over 20 years, making the annual cost more affordable. The in­ formation would be put out in advance, he said, so people would have a better understanding of the situa­ tion. He said a presentation explaining the bond issue, the interest related to the bonds, and other details, such as relief for senior citizens, would be ex­ plained at the hearing. Under the law, petitions could be circulated among the property owners. If more than 50 percent of the land owners in the area sign the petition, the town­ ship can proceed with the project. The Township Board can proceed on its own initia­ tive. If 20 percent of the owners of the land area are opposed and submit writ­ ten objections, the effort would have to stop. If one of the efforts fail, there is still an opportunity to try to gain a petition showing more than 50 per­ cent support. Another effort, which could include Foremost In­ surance Company in the district, might swing the conditions in favor of the plan in a few months. Foremost has said it want both water and sewer, but due to a recent acquisition of Foremost by an out of town insurance company, it will be next spring be­ fore they can run the mat­ ter through proper chan­ nels. The dollar amount of the assessment against each parcel in the district would be known by the time of the hearing. After the hear­ ing, the board would pass a resolution to confirm the roll of assessments. Once the district is es­ tablished, consideration of other requests to be added to the district can be given, Pierson said. But once in motion, no new areas may be considered until the process to estab­ lish the district is com­ plete. The first billing date would come in January of 2002, while the system was still under construc­ tion. The justification for this is to borrow the money to have it on hand to au­ thorize the contractors to proceed in the fall. A request to authorize Wilcox to start immedi­ ately for engineering ser­ vices to collect data for the assessment district was approved Dec. 20 at an es­ timated cost of $357,400, including services already provided. Though the township has a policy to observe a com­ petitive bidding process, there is a provision that Wilcox Associates J ...for your continued patronage. We always enjoy making you happy and safe. this can be set aside in the case of professional ser­ vices, as with those of the engineer. Familiarity and a good working relationship with Wilcox, who has prior knowledge of many of the issues at hand, made his firm the preferred choice. Normally engineering runs at 7 percent of the to­ tal project, but this esti­ mate with prior costs was thought to be about 5 per­ cent. The length of time re­ quired to go through a bid process would delay the plans and the timetable of the sewer and water pro­ jects. Lengthening the pro­ HOUSE CALLS! A ” DOR-CRAFT HEATING & COOLING, INC. “Your Home Comfort Specialist” • Sales • Service • Installation Located “In the Village” HB1 125 Mill Ave., Caledonia I (616) 891-9877 hU nuary Special S $10.00 OFF1 Furnace Clean & Check when you mention this ad! Regular Value $65.00 DOR-CRAFT will donate S5.00 for each clean & check to the Caledonia Library Fund V6 �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. MbDecember 26, 2000 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP WATER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the township Board of the Charter townshro of Cotedomo Kent County. Michigan. has resotved rts intention to proceed on its own nrttotrve pursuant to Act 188 Pubhc Acts of Michigan of 1954. os amended, to moke certain pubfcc improvements consisting of the construction of a duOk water supply sys­ tem to serve the Northwest portion of the township, dnd n partfculor, al or parts of Sections 5. 6 7 8 17 and 18 (the ’improvements') The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of sad improvements snal De spe­ cially assessed ogomst eocn of me tollowing described tots ana parcels of land when ore Denefmea Dy tne Improvements and when together compose the following proposed speaa assessment dstnet NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP WATER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-2 The proposed District includes Lots and Parcels Numbered PARCEL PARCEL PARCEL PARCEL PARCEL PARCEL PARCEL 412306101-001 412306100028 412306300009 41-2307-100025 412307-452009 41-2308151-008 41-23-18126025 06101002 06100029 06300019 07-100026 07452-010 08152001 18126026 06-101003 (5100030 07-200001 06300020 07452-011 18126027 08152-003 06101004 06100032 06300021 07452-012 08152004 07-200002 18126028 06300024 06101006 06100035 07-200003 07452-013 C8-37600B 18126029 06)25001 06100036 06300025 07-200004 07452-014 08300001 18126030 06)00037 06125002 07-200014 06300026 07452-015 08300002 18126031 06300027 06125003 06100038 07-200015 07452-016 08300003 18126032 06100041 06125004 06300028 07-200016 07452-017 08300007 18126033 06100042 06125006 (5300029 07-200017 07452-018 08300008 18126034 06100043 05125006 06401003 07-200021 07452-019 083000® 181260® 05125007 06401004 0620000) 07-200029 07452-020 08300010 181260® (5X5004 05125008 06401006 07 200033 08452021 08300012 18126037 05125009 0640)006 06200006 07-200035 07452022 08300013 181260® 06125010 06401007 06200006 07-200036 07452023 17-100012 181260® 05176001 (5401008 07-200037 07452024 06200009 17-100018 18126040 05200003 06200012 06401009 07-200038 07452025 17-100019 18126041 05200006 06200013 06401-010 072000® 07452026 17-100026 18126042 (6.'nxrj2 06200020 06426002 07 200040 07476001 18126001 18126043 05300003 06200021 07-200041 06426003 07476002 18126002 18126044 05300004 06200025 06451002 07 200042 08101006 18126003 18127-001 (fx.WOCfe 062(5027 064510® 18126004 07-200043 08101006 18127-003 05300006 06200029 06451-010 07 200044 08101007 18126006 18127004 ®3®O()7 06200030 06451-011 07 200045 08101008 18126006 18176001 06200031 06300008 06411-012 07 200046 081010® 18126007 18201-002 05300009 06200032 07-200047 06451-013 08101-010 18126008 18201-003 06451-014 06-300010 06200033 07-200048 08101-011 181260® 18202001 06100003 06200034 07-300007 06451-015 08010024 181260K) 18202002 06100004 06200035 06451-018 07401001 08101025 18126011 182020® 06100006 06200036 06451026 07426001 08101026 18126012 18202-004 (5200037 06100009 06451032 07426002 08101027 18126013 18202006 06100011 (5200038 06451033 07426003 08101-028 18126014 18202-006 06100012 06200039 06451034 07426004 08101029 18126015 18202007 (5)00013 06200040 06451036 07426005 08101034 18126016 18202-0® 06200041 06100020 06451037 07451001 08101035 18126017 18202-0® (5)00022 06X0042 06451038 0745200) 08101-036 18126018 18202-010 i,,-i /. 06100023 0645IO® 07452002 08101037 18126019 18202-011 08100024 06X5044 06451-00 07452003 08101-0® 18126000 18202-012 06 100025 • •> 07100014 07452004 08126002 18126021 182®-013 (5100026 06200046 07-100017 07452005 08126003 18126022 18202-014 06100027 (53U00U3 07-100018 07452-006 08151002 18126023 18202-0)5 o&axxx • 07-100021 07-452007 18126024 08151006 18202-016 07 100022 074520® 08151007 18202-017 18-202-018 18202-019 18202-020 18226001 18226002 The following is a mop of the proposed District: take NOTICE that the Townsno Boara of me Charter towr.sntp of Caedonia wifl hold a pubuc rearing at 7 00 p m on January 10. 2001 at the Caiedorto High School Caw jo 9757 Duncan loe Road n sad township, to hear and consider any objections to the proposed improvements me proposed Speaa Assessment District. and an othei man# s retoimg to soto improvements TAKE FURTHE R NOTICE mat pretinunay pions and eswnates of cost tor the improvements are on Me wrtn the Township Clerk tor puDtc examination NOTICE Of RIGHT TO FILE WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TAKE FEATHER NOTICE that If written objections to the improvements are fled Dy the record owners of land constituting at least twenty percent (2O%> of me total tana area rc the proposed Speaa Assess^<er? Dusscf wtffi tne Townsnip Board at ar poor to $aa pubsc he®mg the toipr;wnenrs shot nor De maae ufiess tne to *r.>%p Board thereafter receives petmens requesting such improvements sgnea oy record owners of anas consaJng row than fifty percent (50%) pt tne m Ona area n me Speed Assessor Ostod as tjna^y estaotisnea Dv me township Band PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECA. ASSESSMENT DfSTftCT AND THE ORIGI­ NAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE '-AH 10% WlHOUI FLR%ER •% ’<£ AM PUBLIC HEARING This nonce was authorized Dy the townsnip Board of me Charier townsap of Caeaami Doted December 20, 2000 Patricio Snyder Cm Charter Townsnip of Coieoomo 103 REGULAR MEETING CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD December 20. 2000 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:04 pm Present Harnson. Snyder. Cardwell. Robertson. Stauffer Bravata and Bujak Also Present Planner Mana­ ger Zylstra. U.A. Pierson, Deputy Clerk Palmer, and sever al citizens BRIEF PUBLIC COMMENT David Moore of 7728 Rodao Dr. Riverland Ranch is looking for guidance from the Township regarding Riverland Ridge Development CONSENT AGENDA Moved Bujak. Second Cardwell to remove minutes of the December 13. 2000 Special Board of Trustees meeting. Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED Moved Bravata. second Snyder to approve Consent Agenda as written with the removal of Special Board meeting minutes Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Bujak, second Bravata to amend the December 13. 2000 minutes under Utilities Commitee Appointment to read: Moved Robertson, second Stauffer to amend the motion to Supervisor and two Board members Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Bujak, Second Cardwell to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2000 Board Meeting Ayes All. MOTION CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Bob Myers wrote a letter to Board members in regards to the Northwest Water/Sewer district Utilities Administrators Pierson spoke with Mr. Myers and addressed his concerns. ORDINANCE 2ND READ COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS: Moved by Bravata, second by Stauffer to adopt an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia in regards to Communications Towers and Antennas. Roll call vote. Ayes: All. MOTION CAR RIED. PRESENTATION REGARD­ ING GERALD R. FORD INTER­ NATIONAL AIRPORT Jim Koscosky from the Kent County Department of Aeronautics gave a presentation on the repair of the East/West runway. He dis­ cussed the need of the new run­ way, the Plan, the design, and the construction. A request was made for Caledonia Township to receive copies of any letters regarding the encouragement of the use of the North runway. A comment was made regarding an Airport Spokesperson coming to Township Board Meetings to update on the construction of the runway. ORDINANCE - AMENDMENT 1 TO ORDINANCE NO. 95-2: Moved by Stauffer, second by Cardwell to adopt an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No 95-2, as amended a/k/a M-37 sewer connection, use and rate ordi­ nance Roll call vote. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE • AMENDMENT 2 TO ORDINANCE NO. 95-2 Moved by Snyder, second by Stauffer to adopt resolution to amend sewer use ordinance and eliminate sewer unit waiting list ana refund $44,000 Roe call vote. Ayes Ail. MOTION CAR­ RIED. ORDINANCE - AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 98-7 Moved, by Snyder second by Bujak to aaopt an Ordinance to amend ordinance No 98-7 a/k/a waler connection, use and rate Ordinance Roti call vote. Ayes All MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION - AMENDED AND RESTATED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION NO 1- WATER Moved by Cardwell. second by Bravata to amend the Resotution to publish m the Sun and News ana the South Advance Motion withdrew by Cardwell By consensus of tne Board the notices witi be puoiisned m botn tne Sun and News and the South Advance Moved by Snyder second by Bravata to adopt declaration of intent to make public improve­ ments. tentative designation of special assessment district, notice of public hearing. Roll call vote. Ayes All MOTION CAR RIED. RESOLUTION - AMENDED AND RESTATED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION NO 1 SEWER Moved by Snyder, second by Stauffer to adopt declaration of intent to make public improvements, ten tative designation of special assessment district, notice of public hearing Roll call vote Ayes All MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION TO DIRECT WILCOX ASSOCIATES INC TO PROCEED WITH ENGINEER ING SERVICES FOR NORTH­ WEST SEWER AND WATER PROJECT Moved by Cardwell, second by Bujak to adopt resold lion to direct Wilcox Associates Inc. to proceed with engineering services for northwest township sewer and water project Roll call vote Ayes All. MOTION CARRIED MOTION - PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE Moved by Stauffer, second by Snyder to approve purchase of Utility Billing and Payroll software Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED APPEAL BY O. NICK UNGER UNDER ORDINANCE NO 92-5 O. Nick Unger dis cussed reasons that he should be hired for the Caledonia Township Fire Department. ORDINANCE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO "BROAD MOOR MOTORS PUD­ REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION Moved by Bravata, second by Cardwell to adopt an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia Roll call vote. Ayes All MOTION CAR RIED. APPOINTMENTS/CONFIR MATIONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. 2 BOARD OF REVIEW 3. FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVI SORY COMMITTEE. Moved by Snyder, second by Bravata to appoint Jill Cardwell to the Zoning Board of Appeals Roll call vote Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. Moved by Snyder, second by Bravata to reappoint Butch Welton to the Board of Review Roll call vote Ayes: All Moved by Snyder, second by Stauffer to reappoint Marion Stewart to the Board of Review Roli call vote Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED Moved by Stauffer, second by Snyder to reappoint Marion Stewart to the Board of Review Roll call vote Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED Moved Bravata, second Cardwell to appoint Bryan Harrison to the Fire Commission Roll call vote Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Moved Stauffer, second Bujak to appoint Bill Bravata to the Fire Commission. Roll call vote Ayes All MOTION - TO SET SCHED ULE OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS FOR 2001 Moved Stauffer, Second Bravata to hold Caledonia Township board meetings on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 00 p m Ayes AH MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION ■ TO SET SALARIES. AND PER DIEM FOR THE CALEDONIA TOWN SHIP SUPERVISOR CLERK TREASURER AND TRUSTEES Moved by Stauffer second by Cardwell to adopt a resolution to set per diem for the Caledonia Township Trustees Roti call vote Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Moved Stauffer, Second Bravata to adopt a Resolution to set the Salary for the Treasurer at $25 225 Roll call vote Ayes Stauffer. Snyder Harrison Cardwell Bravata, and Bujak Nays Robertson. MOTION CARRiED Moved Stauffer sec­ ond Cardwell to adopt a Resolution to set the salary for the Clerk at $26,500 Ayes Harrison Cardwell. Bravata, Bujak Stauffer, and Snyder Nays Robertson MOTION CARRIED. Moved Stauffer, Second Bravata to adopt a Resolution to set the salary of the Supervisor at $21,320 Roll call vote Ayes All. MOTION CARRIED MOTION - POINT FACTOR JOB ELEVATION’ FOR DEPUTY CLERK POSITION MOTION CARRIED Moved Snyder, second Stauffer to approve the point Factor Job Evaluation for the Deputy Clerk retroactive to September 2000 Ayes All MOTION CARRIED MOTION AMEND SECTION 2 4(b). "MEETING AGENDA* OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE POLI­ CIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL - ADD NEW #2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION Moved Stauffer, second Bravata to amend the Policies and Procedures manual to add the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation to #2 on the Meeting Agenda Ayes All MOTION CARRIED MOTION APPOINT SUPER. VISOR AS THE TOWNSHIP REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GRAND VALLEY METROPOL! TAN COUNCIL Moved Snyder, second Stauffer to appoint Supervisor Bryan Harrison as the Township Representative to the Grand Valley Metropolitan council Ayes All MOTION CARRIED MOTION APPROVAL OF HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSINGS. OFFICE CLOSURE POLICY DUE TO WEATHER CONDI TIONS Moved by Harrison, sec ond by Stauffer to have staff use judgement on when weather permits employees to work with days off not being paid without using personal days Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Moved Stauffer, second Bravata to receive Monday, December 25, Tuesday, December 26. Friday. December 29. 2000 and Monday, January 1, 2001 off as paid Holidays Ayes All MOTION CARRIED MOTION APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR ASSESSOR POSITION Moved Bravata, sec ond Stauffer to accept the con tract for the Assessor position by Ed VanderVries Ayes Harrison, Cardwell, Bravata Bujak, Robertson, and Stauffer Nays Snyder MOTION CARRIED BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Stauffer would like the Township to start using the Sun and News as the Newspaper for publishing legal notices and Minutes. Supervisor Harrison commended new Board Trustee Robertson gave Airport noise update Trustee Bujak comment­ ed on situation with Riverland Ranch PUBLIC COMMENTS Arnie Stawick, Chair of the zoning Board of Appeals, requested an alternative be appointed to the Zoning board of appeals He nominated Mike Dunn who has previously served on the Zoning Board of Appeals Bert Reynolds - Citizen of Riverland Ranch requested that the Township of Caledonia re open the issue of Riverland Ridge and hold open discus­ sions He would like to see that the citizens of Riverland Ranch be able to make suggestions about Rivertand Ridge Don Mietsen of 7081 Cherry Valley discussed his frustration with the Airport and the township board not responding to hts request for an evaluation of the impact Study He also comment ed on the Township's weather office closing policy Jim Steketee of 7100 McCords commented on the air­ port noise O Nick Unger, member of the Village Council, is now the liai­ son for the Village Council it was moved by Snyder, Second Cardwell to adjourn at 10 23 p m Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk (102) �The Sun and News, Middleville. MI.'December 26. 2000/Page 13 ORDINANCE NO. 01-1Z An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia (Manufactured Housing Community District) THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1 Definitions The definition of Tnottte home' contained in Section 2 2 of me Catedonc Charter Township Zoning Ordinance ts hereby amended so as to read m its enhrefy as tottows Mobile Home: A structure, tronsportotte m one or more sections when is Durfl on a chassis and designed to De used as a awefling with or wtoout permanent foundation, when connected to the reqared animes and includes the ptambmg. heating, orf-conartionmg. and etectncoi systems confoned in me sructare excluding, however, a vettete designed ond used as temporary kvmg quarters tor recreahonat, comping, or travel purpos­ es, including a vehicle having its own motor power or a vehicle moved on or drawn by anomer vervete Also referred to os a ‘manutoctured home* m trws Ordnance Section 2. Definitions The definition of Tnottte home porto contamed n Section 2.2 of the Cotedorva Charter Township Zomng Ordinance is hereby amended so as to read m its entirety as fallows Mobile Home Pork: A parcel or trod of land under me control of o person upon which three or more monutocfared homes are located on o continual non-recreationai basis and when ts offered to me puttie tor mat pur­ pose regordtess of whether a charge m mode therefor, together with any building structure enctosure. street, equipment, or facility used or intended tor use incident to me odcuponcy ot a manufactured home Aso referred to os a •manufactured housing community'm me Ordnance Section 3. Home Occupations. Section 3 34 of the Caledonia Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended so os to read os follows Section 3.34 Home Occupations. A home occupation may be permitted in me A, R-R. R-l, R-2. R-3 and MHC Districts m accordance wtm this section (a) - (h) (unchanged) Section 4 Zoning Districts. Section 4 I of me Caledonia Charter Township Zoning Ordinance ts hereby amend­ ed by the addition of me MHC Manufactured Housing Community district to the list of dtsmets Section 5. Monutoctured Housing Community District. The Caledonia Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended Dy me addition of Chapter IX A thereto os follows CHAPTER IX-A MHC MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY DISTRICT Section 9A. 1 Description ond Purpose. The MHC Monutoctured Housing Community District is intended pri­ marily tor manufactured housing communities, ond also tor medium density singte-famity two-tomiiy. orta multipiefamily uses, accessory uses ond certain other permitted uses Section 9A 2 Permitted Uses. Land, buildings and structures tn me MHC District may be used tor the follow­ ing purposes only, unless otherwise provided in mis Ordinance (a) State licensed manufactured housing communities as regulated Dy Sections 9A 5 through 9A 7 of mis Ordinance (b) Single family dwellings, two-family dwellings ond mulflpte-tamiiy dwellings as regulated in the R-3 Medium Density Multiple family District (c) Retirement homes, nursing homes and simitar group housing Section 9A.3. Special Land Uses. The following uses may be permitted when authorized by the Planning Commission ond Township Board as special land uses under Chapter XVI of this Ordinance (a) Churches, public ond private schools, libraries, museums, porks ond playgrounds, community centers and governmental buildings (b) Offices for medical doctors, dentists, architects engineers, attorneys ond other professional persons (c) Bed ond breakfast establishments (d) Home occupations os regulated by Section 3 34 of this Ordinance Section 9A 4 other Uses Except in state-licensed monutoctured housing communities, the foilowing other uses may be permitted os provided in this Ordinance (a) Accessory uses os regulated under Sections 3 9 ond 3.10 of this Ordinance (b) Temporary uses os regulated under Section 3 22 ot this Ordinance (C) Signs os regulated under Chapter XIX of this Ordinance Accessory uses, temporary uses ond signs are permitted m a state licensed monutoctured housing communi­ ty only If permitted Dy and as regulated Dy Sections 9A 5 through 9A 7 of this Ordinance Section 9A 5 Manufactured Housing Community Design Requirements Ail monutoctured housing communi­ ties shall comply with the following design requirements (a) Access and Roads. (1) The community's Internal roods shall have access to a public thoroughfare or shall be connected to a pub­ lic thoroughfare Dy a permanent easement (2) Two access points shall be provided to a public thoroughfare to allow a secondary access tor emergency vehicles A boulevard entrance extending to the first intersection of a community rood shall be interpreted as satisfying this requirement. (3) All internal roods shall De constructed of concrete or bituminous asphalt and supported by a suitable sub­ grade in compliance with the standards of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHT07 (4) An internal road that has no exit at one end shall terminate with on adequate turning area Parking shall not be permitted within the turning area. (5) Sale-sight distance shall be provided at intersections. (6) An offset at on Intersection or on intersection of more than two internal roods is prohibited (7) The following types ot internal roods shall hove driving surfaces that are not less than the following widths: G) One-way, no parking .................................................................................. 16 feet (H) Two-way, no parking ......................................... 21 feet (HI) One-way. parallel parking, one side................................ 23 feet (Iv) One-way. parallel parking, two sides 33 feet (v) Two-way, parallel parking, one side 31 feet (vi) Two-way, parallel parking, two sides 41 feet (8) All entrances to communities that hove 300 or more home sites shall be a minimum of 30 teet in width The entrance shall consist of on ingress lane and a left and right egress turning lone at the point of inter­ section between a public rood and the community's internal rood, and shall be constructed as follows (I) All turning lanes shall be a minimum ol 10 feet in width ond 60 teef in depth, measured from the edge ot the pavement ot the public rood into the community (il) The turning lane system shall be tapered into the community internal rood system commencing ot a minimum depth of 60 teef (Hi) The ingress ond right egress turning lanes of the ingress ana egress rood shall connect to the pub­ lic rood with a curved line that has a minimum rodius of 15 teef The intersection of the public rood ond ingress ond egress rood shall not have squared comers (9) An orderly street name system and unit numbering system shall De established by the community owner and the ptan oi such system approved Dy the Township Fire Deportment Manutoctured txxne spoce num­ bers snail be located uniformly on eoch spoce housing unit or identification marker throughout the com­ munity ond sheet names shall be adequately marked at a« internal rood intersections (10) Appropr tale traffic control signs show be provided on oil internal roods ana o regulation stop sign, shall De installed at the pant of intersection with o puttie rood, unless a traffic control device is provided (b) Driveways (1) improved had surface driveways sholi be provided on the site where necessary tor converaent access to service enhances ot buildings, ond ot delivery and collection points tor fuel refuse ano other materials (2) The minimum width of driveways shun be 10 teet The entrance to the driveway snail have the lore or radii, and honzontoi alignment tor safe ana conventent ingress and egress (c) Resident vehicle Partdng (1) AH home sites shew be provided with two ponung spaces (2) ft vehicle parking ts provided on the home site rt Shan be in compfionce wrth Doto of the tofiowng provi­ sions (I) The parking space snail be constructed of concrete or brtimnous aspnofl and supported by o suitatte subgrooe m compiance witn the standards of AAShTO CO The ponung spaces may be either m fanaem ot stae by side it spaces ore r tandem nen tne wtatn shait not be less than 10 teef and the combined leap shaft not be less tian 40 teet ft spaces ore side by side men me combined wkjtn of the two parking spaces sn® not be less man 19 teef and the length shall be not less man 20 teef (3) if me two resfaent vettete ponung spaces reqi*red by m«s sechon are proviaed on me home site men me potting spaces snail t» witntn 30 teef of me home sue and each parking spoce snon nave a dear parking width® lOteef andocteor length® 20teef (4) It parking bays ae provided tor resident vencte ponung they Shan contam nOMOual spaces mot hove a cieor parking width of 10 teef and o dear lengm of 20 teet (d) Visitor Potting Facilities (1) A minimum of one parking spoce tai every three name sites snas be prowoec tat vtsrfot ponung (2) Visitor ponung shok be located wrtttn 500 teef of me home s»tes me parung ts ntenaed to serve as meas­ ured awg a rood or staewaik (3) it potting boys ore prowled tor visitor parking mey snatt carton tndMduai spaces mar nave o dear pott­ ing wtatn at 10 teef ond o dear lengm ot 20 teet (e) Sidewalks________________ (1) Sidewalks shoa De constructed n the community ond momtained tor the sate and convenient movement from an Dome sites to pnncipof destinations wrtnm the community ana connection to the puttie sidewalks outside the community Sidewalks shall De installed along one side ot oil internal collector roods within the community and to the puttie ngtit-of-way and to oil service facilities including put not limited to cenfrd laun­ dry centra! parking ond recreation areas Srdewatks shall also De required along that portion ot a com­ munity fronting along puttie thoroughfares (2) All sidewalks shot! De constructed m compliance witn all of the following requirement (i) Sidewotks snail have a minimum width of 4 feet ond shall De constructed in compliance with Act 8 of the Puttie Acts ot 1973. being Section 125 1361 ef seq of the Michigan Complied Laws, an act wfnch regulates sidewalks for handicappers GO All sidewalks Shan meet me standards established in Rule 928 of the Manufactured Housing Commission Rules ond AASHTO standards (3) An indMduol sidewalk with a minimum width of 3 teef shall De constructed between ot least one entrance or patio or deck if provided, ond the parking spaces on me home site or parking bay. whichever is provid­ ed, or the common sidewalk (f) Lighting. (1) Access points Shan be lighted B the puttie thoroughfare is lighted then the iiiummcted level shou not be more mon the overage illumination level of the adjacent Wuminoted thoroughfare (2) At all internal rood intersections ond designated pedestrian crosswalks the minimum itturmnatfan shall not be less than 15 toot candle (3) internal roods park),ng Days ond sidewalks show De illuminated ot not less than 05 foot candle (4) It a community directory is provided, then it shall be illuminated at not less than 3 15 horizontal tool condies on any entry on the directory (g) Utilities (1) All etectncoi telephone cable television, natural gas ond other utility services shall be installed under ground and specifically designed m conformance with me Manufactured Housing Commission Rules When separate meters ore installed, each meter shall be located in a uniform manner on each housing site (2) All manufactured housing sites and ail other buildings within the community shall be connected to the water system of the Township, it it is available to the community, or to another state approved system The com­ munity water system shall conform to Ports 2-4 of the Michigan Deportment of Environmental Quality man­ ufactured housing community standards (3) Fire hydrants snail be installed in all communities for which puttie water systems ore available and shall be in compliance with the requirements ond provisions of the fire code There shall be no more than 500 feet between hydrants as measured along adjacent roodways within the community (4) All manufactured housing srtes ond all other buildings within the community shall be connected to the son itary sewage system of the Township, If it is ovoitaDie to the community, or to another state approved sys tem The community's sanitary sewage system shall conform to the Michigan Department of f nvironmental Quality manufactured housing community standards (5) All storm sewers shall De constructed in accordance Parts 2-4 of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality manufactured housing community standards Additional requirements tor a community troy be established Dy the Kent County Drain Commissioner, pursuant to Section 11(3) ol Public Ard 96 of 1987 as amended (h) Site Size, Spacing and Setback Requirements. (1) Home Site Area The manufactured housing community shall be developed with sites averaging 5.500 square feet per manufactured housing unit This 5,500 square feet average may be reduced by twenty (20%) percent provided that each individual site shall De equal to at least 4,400 square teet For each square foot ot land gamed through the reduction of the average site below 5,500 square teet. at least an equal amount ot land shall be dedicated os open space. This open space shall be in addition to that required under R 125.1946, Rule 946 and R 125 1941 ond R 125 1944, Rules 941 ond 944 of the Michigan Administrative Code, ond Section 9A 5(j) of this ordinance (2) Required Distance Between Homes ond Other Structures C) Home sites shall be arranged to allow for, and manufactured homes shall be located to comply with, oil of the following minimum separation distances, os measured from the woii/support line or foun dation line, whichever provides the greater distance: 0) For a home not sited parallel to on internal rood, 20 feel from any pari of an attached structure of an adjacent home that is used for living purposes (II) For a home sited parallel to an internal rood, 15 feet from any port of an attached structure of an adjacent home that is used for living purposes it the odjocent home is sited next to the home on the same internal road or an intersection internal rood Oil) 10 feet from either of the following: (oa) The parking space on an odjocent home site (bb) An attached or detached structure or accessory of on adjacent home that is not used for liv­ ing purposes (IV) 50 feet from permanent community-owned structures, such as either of the following (oa) Club houses. (bb) Maintenance and storage facilities. (v) 100 feet from a baseball or softball field. (vi) 25 feet from the fence of o swimming pool. CO Attached or detached structures or accessories that are not used tor living space shall be a mini­ mum of 10 feet from an adjacent home or Its adjacent attached or detached structures (lii) Any port of an accessory structure, such as steps, porches, supported or unsupported awnings, decks, carports or garages, or similar structures shall be set bock the following minimum distances (0 10 feet from the edge of an internal rood. (II) 7 feet from a parking boy off o home site CH) 7 feet from a common sidewalk (IV) 25 feet from a natural or man-mode lake or waterway (iv) A carport shall be in compliance with both of the following setbacks if it is compietety open, ot a minimum, on the two long sides and the entrance side (l) Support pillars that are installed adjacent to the edge of on internal rood shall be set back 4 feet of more from the edge of the internal rood or 2 feet or more from the edge ot a sidewalk CD Roof overhangs shall be set bock 2 feet or more from the edge of the internal rood (v) Steps and their attachments shall not encroach into parking areas more than 3 1/2 feet (3) SetDocxs From Property Boundary Lines G) Homes, permanent buildings ond facilities, ond other structures snail not be located closer than 20 teet from the property boundary line ot the community 00 If homes, permanent buildings and facilities, and other structures abut a pubic right-of way, then they shall not De located closer than 50 feet from the boundary line it the boundary line runs through tne center of the puttie rood, then the 50 feet shall De measured from the rood ngnt of way bne (i) Screening/Landscoping. Manufactured rousing communities snail De andscoped as fallows (1) If a manufactured housing community abuts on existing residential development, the community shoH be required to provide screening along me boundary abutting the residential development (2) if the community abuts a non-restaentioi development, rt need not provide screening (3) in a# coses, however, a community shall provide screening along the boundary abutting a puttie rigntrof way (4) The landscaping snaa consist of evergreen trees or shrubs «least three teet in he^nt when ore spaced so fney provide a continuous screen at maturity Alternative screening devices may be utilized rf trey conceal tne monutoctured nousing community as ettectivety as toe required icnascopiriq described above (5) Exposed ground surfaces m ail ports of the community shall De paved or covered with ornamental stone or protected with grass, trees, or shrics that are capable of preventing son erosion The ground surface and all ports of tne community shall be graded and equipped io dram an surface water in a sate and effcier.1 manner (j) Open Space Requirements (1) A commavty toot contains 50ormoresitessno«hovenotiessthon2 percent of tne community's gross acreage oedcated to designated open space, DU m no case less mon 25,000 square teet At least one naif of me reqmopen spoce up to two acres. srox oe dea«fated to community recreation uses sucn os but not hrrvted to. pcnc areas afttenc fiekJs. playgrounds, wotking trans, snuffteboara courts ana lawn game areas (2) Required sefbocks may not be usee m me caicttaDon of open spoce area (k) Srte Constructed Buildings and Dwellings (l) Site constructed Duadmgs wirnm me communrty sucn os community Dttkkngs or loundnes but not includ­ ing monutoctured names and men xcessory storage buddings, snail be reviewed by me Township of me time of submission tor a bmkkng permit, unless approved as part ot me original pion tor me community Continued on next poge �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml December 26, 2000 TK teachers take part in computer initiative Summary of Minutes Regular Meeting of the Village of Caledonia Council December 19. 2000 Members present Unger. Zandstra. Penfold, Oaks. Humphrey. Erskine, Village Manager Ayers Members absent Audy, Brumleve. Regan Called to order at 7 00 p m. Consideration of the meeting agenda Humphrey questioned amount of the time spent on BOCA issue Motion carried Public Comment (Brief) On Village issues - Marc Dion 236 Vine Street addressed possible extension of Vine Street and submitted to Council a petition objecting the inclusion of the extension on the Master Development Plan Village Manager's Report Holiday Hours for the Village Office Friday. Dec 22 2000 Closed Monday, Dec 25. 2000 Closed Tuesday. Dec 26 2000 Closed Friday. Dec 29. 2000 Closed Monday Jan 1, 2001 Closed Oto Business 1 Budget Amendment for Medical insurance increase m February on hold Motion by Humphrey, second by Zandstra to have Labor Committee work on employee co pay of medical insurance bill 3-3 vote Not passed Motion to accept hearth insurance renewal now but address budget amendment later 2 Landman property update Inspection revealed no living quarters, only storage 3 2001 CDBG funds to be used for sidewalks and Rail Trad on Kinsey Motion earned 4 South Rodgers Court Budget Amendment of SB 000 for agreed-upon share of street construction costs Tabled until actual cost s known 5. Michigan Department of Transportation Traffic Study of M37 - No Update 6 Discussion on granting Storm Sewer Outlet Easement to Village Sewer Plant property to Dykema Excavators Inc. Dykema to do a Storm Sewer Study with our approval. Approval granted 7 Labor Committee Recommendations for part time DPW Wage increase to $12.00 per hour effective 11-14-00 Motion carried New Business 1. ROO-36 Resolution to Consent to Assignment of Cable Franchise Agreement Motion carried. Moved to adjourn 8 30 by Patricia Johns Staff Writef Assistant Superintendent Sharon Kalee reported to the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education Dec. 18 that the district's tech­ nology director has been working with teachers on Gov. John Engler’s com­ puter initiative. During his State of the State address last January, Engler suggested that that every classroom teacher receive a laptop computer, paid for by some of the money from the tobacco suit settlement. In schools where teach­ ers team, the initiative will allow them to pur­ chase laptops or other computer equipment. The district will receive about $1,200 for each teacher participating in this initia­ tive. Kevin Briggs, who is the local district's technology guru, has been meeting with TK teachers. Briggs also has been helping teachers understand the requirements of this grant and filling out the required forms. Kalee also showed the board the pamphlet cre­ ated to explain the mission and goals of the TK Cur­ riculum Committee (formerly the School Im­ provement Curriculum Committee). She also discusssed the need to review time lines for textbook approval to make sure they were real­ istic and met the needs of the district. The new "Character Counts" program is going well at the elementary and middle school levels. Two of the elementary schools had to wait for materials to arrive, but all are on track now. Kalee said she is im­ pressed with the number of different activities classes are using. High school teacher Jill Sarnes is working on a similiar program for the high school. Kalee will report to the board later on the progress of character edu­ cation at the high school. ORDINANCE NO. 01-1Z An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia (Manufactured Housing Community District) Continuation of previous page (2) The maximum height of ony community or simitar building shall not exceed 35 teet, or two stones in height, whichever is less Storoge or service buildings shod not exceed 15 feet or one story in height (3) Community or service buddings shod not be located adjacent to an adjoining parcel that is either zoned or developed tor single-family residential purposes (4) Site buill single family dwellings may be located in o' community as toitows (j) Swimming pools, if provided, shoH be in compliance with Act 368 of the Public Acts of 1978. as amended, and the rules promulgated thereunder (k) Individual fuel oil, liquid petroleum, or other fuel tanks or combustible personal property shall not be per miffed to be stored in or under ony home (l) Eoch home site shot! be provided with approved garbage containers that meet the requirements of the (I) One single family dwelling may be permitted tor the exclusive use of the community owner or man­ Manufactured Housing Commission The containers shall be kept in sanitary conditions of oil times n shall ager in a community of 30 acres or less be the responsibility of the community operator to ensure that all garbage containers do not overflow and fa (n) two single family dwellings may be permitted tor the exclusive use of the community owner, man­ ensure that all areas within the community are maintained tree from ony trash or other discorded materials ager. oi caietaket in a community in excess of 30 acres (m) Every community shall be equipped with fire extinguishment equipment in good working order with type (in) Any such single family dwellings permitted under this section shall comply in o« respects with the size and number so located os to be in compliance with Rule 702A of fhe Manufactured Housing requirements of single-family dwellings in the R-3 Medium Density Multiple Family District. Commission Rules. Each lire extinguisher shall be periodically examined and kept at all times in a useable (l) Signs. condition in compliance with the regulations of the State Police Fire Marshall Division There shall be a maximum of one sign per rood frontage with an entrance which shall bear only the name of 9A.7 Review and Approval of Preliminary Manufactured Housing Community Plans. the community Such a sign shall be located from the street a distance equal to the setbacks established in Rule (a) Review. 944(2) of the Manufactured Housing Commission Rules. The sign may be lighted, provided that the source of Prior to the establishment of a new manufactured housing community, an expansion of a manufactured hous­ the light is not visible and is not of the flashing or intermittent type One sign, not exceeding 32 square feet in ing community, or construction of ony building within the community not previously approved, a ptan sliall be area shall be permitted for the first entrance provided to the community For multiple entrances, a 16 square presented to the Planning Commission tor its review and approval foot sign shall be permitted at each entrance after the first. Signs may be double-faced, but eoch side of the (b) Application sign shall have identical copy and be flush with the other side All plans submitted to the Planning Commission for review under this section shall contain the following infor­ (m) RV Storage. mation. If boats, bool trailers and utility trailers are permitted to be parked within the manufactured housing communi­ (1) The date, north arrow and scale. The scale shall not be less than one inch equals fifty feet tor prop­ ty, adequate parking spaces for such vehicles in a central or collective parking ore shall be provided. This area erty under three acres and at least one inch equals one hundred feet for those three acres or more shall be in addition lo the automobile parking requirements of this ordinance and shall be adequately locked, (2) All site and/or property lines are to be sown in dimension fenced and permanently buffered (3) The location ond height of all existing and proposed structures on and within the subject property (n) Compliance with Regulations. and existing within 100 feet of the subject property The design, layout, construction and use of a manufactured housing community shall in all other respects com­ (4) The location ond dimensions of all existing and proposed internal drives, sidewalks, curb openings, ply with the regulations on the design, construction and use of manufactured housing communities, the sale signs, exterior lighting, parking areas (showing dimensions of o typical parking space), unloading and leasing of manufactured housing lots and all other aspects of the construction and use of manufactured areas, community buildings, open space and recreation areas housing communities, as set forth in the rules of the Michigan Manufactured Housing Commission, os amend­ (5) The location and the pavement and right-of-way width of all abutting roads, streets, or alleys ed fiom lime lo time (6) The name and firm address of fhe professional civil engineering, registered landscape architect, 9A.6 Manufactured Homes Within Manufactured Housing Communities: Operation of Communities. landscaping firm, or architectural firms responsible for fhe preparation of the site plan (a) Home Size (7) The name ond address of the property owner ond developer A manufactured home within a community shall not contain less than 760 square teet of area, as measured (8) The location of all rubbish receptacles ond landscaping and the location, height, ond type of fences by its outside dimensions nor have an outside width of less than 13 teet ond walls. (b) installation (9) Location of all fire hydrants, if applicable The installation of manufactured housing on eoch site within the community shall conform with the requirements (10) The number of manufactured housing sites proposed of Rule 602 and Rule 602A of the Manufactured Housing Commission rules All uiihty connections to homes (11) The submittal shall contain a narrative of the arrangements to be mode tor water supply ond wiihm the community shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of Rule 603 of the Manufactured sewage disposal service, including approximate capacity, source of water supply, discharge Housing Commission Rules points for sewage disposal, and description of stormwater management faculties (c) Skirting snail be installed around all manufactured housing units and meet an of the following requirements (12) Utility and other easements (1) Such skirting shall be compatible aesthetically with the appearance and construction of the manufactured (13) (reserved) housing unit Ail skirting shall be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy in the event (14) Existing wetlands that such installation is delayed due to weather, or for other sirmior reasons, a temporary certificate of occu­ (15) Proposed sign locations pancy may be issued tor a period not to exceed 90 days AU skirting shall meet the requirements estab­ (16) All required setbacks and separations lished by the rules of the Michigan Manufactured Housing Commission Provided, however, that detailed construction plans shall not be required to be submitted to the (2) indnnduoi manufactured housing units shall be started around the penmeter a tne manufactured rousing township unit to conceal the underbody from view Starting shall be vented tn accordance with the requirements of (QFee Rule 604 at the Manufactured Housing Commission Rues All starts snon be manufactured of fire resstant Fees tor the review of a manufacturer housing community pion snail be established by resolution of me Township Board material and certified as sucn by the manufacturer Starting shall be tnsfafiea tn a manner so as to resist (d) Decision damage under normal weather conditions and snail be property maintained (1) The plort snail be reviewed by the Planning Commission tor compkonce with foe design standards (d) Storage of Personal Property (1) Except as otherwise noted in this Ordinance no personal property metaong fires shoe be stored outside for monutoctured housing communities contained in tms Chapter ana trie regulations ot trie State Monutoctured Housing Commission if it is defermmea trial tne manufactured housing community a under any mode home or witnm corporis when ore open on any stoe (2) Bicycles and motorcycles may be parked in carports Seasonal outaoor storage of oufaoor axxmg galls is complies with me Ordinance and regulations it sha» be approved (2) The pion snc« be approved approved with conomons, or denied within sixty (60) days after permitted so tong as they ore kept on erther a fintsnea wooden deck, a concrete or Wummous asphalt patio received by me Townsnip, unless me applicant consents to allow a longer period of review or equivalent type & six face associated wtfn tne home Sectton 6 Amendment to Special Land Use Provisions in the R-3 District Section 9 3 of the Cotedorao (3) Storoge sheas with a maximum area at one hundred toriy-tou (144) square teet may be pfaced upon any Charter township Zoning Ofdmonce ts nereb/ amended so os to reoa m its entirety os touewe morviduoi mobile home site for tne storage of personal property Section 9.3 Special Land Uses. The toauwmg uses may be permitted when authorized os special land uses. (e) towing mechanisms snoi be removed from as homes at foe wne or msfaaafion and stored so as not to be (oxe) (unchanged) visible from foe extenor of foe community towing mecnamsms. metadng axles may, noweicr be stored (f) State-beer;sea manufactured housing communities when authorized by tre Planning Commission and the under manufactured homes within a community Townsnfo Booro under Chapter XVI of me Ordnance, provided, however, trot sucn manufactured housing (f) A monutoctured home shew be used only as a single tam*y dweftng This provson snaf not be construed communrties snas comply w«m ail State cws aro regulations regarding manufactured nousing communities to preclude the stung of model manutactarea names on licensed sues fi a manufactured nousng commu­ and Sections 9A 5 and 9A 6 ot mts Ordnance Provided mat a proposed mcmutactued housing communi­ nity ty has tirsr been aphorized by me Pfanmng Commission and township Board as a special land use. pur­ (g) No manufactured name snafi be occupea tar dwefcng purposes mess I s placed on o sue a tor and con­ suant to foe stanaaros of Chapter XVt foe ste pion contert and srte ptan review process tor tne community nected to water sontfary sewer esecmcd one cmer tacises as may be necessary prior t ru-ang othool snoi; thereafter be governed by Section 9A 7 of me Oramonce inspection and approx (1X18) (repeated) (h) New or pre-owned manufactured homes when are to reman onsite n foe rr*r«jocsxec housing com­ Section 7 Pubucahon Effective Date A summary ot me regulatory effect of the Ordnance snail be pubifsned munity may be sofa by foe resident own* or a icensed oeae or broker provided foal manufactured hous­ fi a newspaper ot general arcmaicn n foe Townsnip wtfhm 15 days after adoption TNs ordnance shall become ing development management per rmts foe sate (i) The owner or operator of any commmiy snoi be responstote for as street mortenance w*wi foe confines eftecuve seven oays after sucn puobcofion of the community and snot; be response for ar snow remcM? wtnn tne centres or me commurary ano 100 snail be responsible tor pewg up nesn ana garroge wfhir. foe confines at the commmty �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml December 26. 2000/Page 15 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting December 13, 2000 Regular meeting of 12/11 postponed because of weather was called to order on 12/13 at 7:00 p m at township hall by Supervisor Board members present 7 Others present 5 Motion carried to approve agenda as printed Motion carried to approve minutes of November 13 Regular and December 6 Special Meetings as corrected Motion carried by roil call to approve bills in amount of $20,293.31. Treasurer s report accepted as presented John and Diane Obermeyer. representing National 24 Hour Challenge bicycle event Their group will again sponsor the event in June of 2001 Motion carried by roll call vote to pay County for balance of 2000 Gypsy Moth Suppression program as contracted Motion carried to enter town­ ship in 2001 Gypsy Moth Suppression program Supervisor informed board of petition from residents of Wolverine Dr. requesting road upgrade to conform with town­ ship private road ordnance Supervisor read card from Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Midge Pippie presenting township with copy of panting 'Morning Has Broken' by local artist Suzanne Gotthck from the school board Painting ts hanging n township meeting room Supervisor updated board on activity of the Fire Facilities Committee Supervisor read report of Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Committee, listing 2001 projects and request for $20,000 from each entity to complete these projects Budget Workshop set for Jan 11, 2001,3 00 at Township Hall Emergency Services showed 49 ambulance and 23 fire calls m Nov, service has now reached last year’s total calls Motion passed by roll call vote to order fire tender tanker from Wolverine Fire Apparatus at cost of $177.777 87 Motion passed to spend $2,000 00 for EMS employee to attend Paramedic dass Motion passed to adjust ambulance rates effective January 1 2001 Motion earned to withdraw membership in Southcentral Michigan Planning Council Board wdl meet with County Road Commission Jan 2 and hold Quarterly Meetrig Jan 4. Supervisor informed board Township now owns property drectly south of township hall. Fire service will burn the house on the property as a trammg exercise Outgoing County Commissioner Bob Wenger thanked board for allowing him to represent the township for past 12 years Members returned thanks to Bob for keep­ ing board informed and his many services as commissioner Meeting adjourned at 9:35 pm. Submitted by, Donna Stagray. Clerk Attested to by Donald E Boysen, Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available duhng reg­ ular office hours at the township offices.) (104) Long time residents resist Vine Street connector by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Vine Street resident Mark Dion last Tuesday night told the Caledonia Village Council of his ob­ jection to consideration of opening Vine at the north end to create an access drive to the D & W Shop­ ping Center. Dion had circulated a petition among village res­ idents and said he had col­ lected 120 signatures of people who agreed with him. He asked .the council to stop plans to extend Vine Street because it would bring traffic through the street and disrupt an established and stable neighborhood, and com­ promise the quiet and safe character of the street, which was why he had moved there. Dion said he had not been informed of the extension plan prior to this, and had talked to neighbors, many of whom had been long time 40year residents who didn't want to see this happen. Dion was under the im­ pression that plans to do this, as well as put a sewer line through the area, were well under way, since vil­ lage officials had been talking to United Methodist Church repre­ sentatives. The church property in the area is one location where a proposed extension could possibly go Dion asked the council to remove consideration of the extension from the master plan. Dion also came to the Village Planning Commis­ sion at the master planning hearing Dec. 5, to learn what the plans actually were. He had asked the commission not to include the extension of Vine in the plan. Chairman Al Niles told Dion that though the extension might be a part of the master plan, the actual project details were under the authority of the Village Council. Village President Daryl Penfold explained, "If it’s in the master plan, it doesn't mean it's going to happen, and if it's ex­ cluded from the master plan, it doesn't mean it won't happen." Penfold explained a plan to put a new larger sewer main from the village to the treatment plant had led to investigating the exten­ sion costs at the same time, though building the projects would have noth­ ing to do with each other. "The sewer has to be done," he said. "But my estimate is, it would take several years to complete the street extension." Dion said, "I had heard because the sewer is going through it would be an op­ portune time." Penfold responded, "Yes, it would be an op­ portune time, but is it pos­ sible? Not a chance. It can't happen because the funding isn't there. Dan Erskine, who is in­ volved with the sewer committee, said it was an opportune time to hire the engineers to study the op­ tions for the street at the same time. While working on the sewer it would cost little more to get an assessment of the cost of putting a bridge across the creek and a road through to Vine, and so Wilcox has been authorized to do the study at the same time. This would save the cost of a separate study m the future if the street and bridge were wanted later Erskine said the results of the feasibility of the project were not yet known. Putting in a larger wastewater sewer main is a major step in alleviating some of the village sewer problems. The main is to be designed with a greater drop in elevation toward the sewer plant so flows are less likely to back up at the village end. The main could be as large as 24 inches or 36 inches in diameter. The old pipe line about 35 feet away could be abandoned. Master plan inclusion of goals to extend streets in the future, such as South Rodgers Court, of 92nd Street and of Vine, is un­ der the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Mention of long term pro­ ject goals helps to obtain grant money and to obtain payment for such projects as time passes, when they are finally ready to be im­ plemented. Residents of the village have been very vocally in favor of connecting differ­ ent parts of the village for safety reasons, because at present, shoppers in the shopping centers must en­ ter heavy M-37 traffic to go to other areas, even home. The village just recently approved extending South Rodgers Court from an area in Glen Valley be­ tween the Brandywine Restaurant and Famous Flooring. It allows passage to a private street known as Emmons Lake Drive Pvt., and connects several business areas along the west side of M-37. Even that project is slow to lake shape. Work can­ not be started until spring. A budget amendment of an additional $8,000 will be needed to pay for the vil­ lage portion of the paving, which might be included in budget of the next fiscal year. It was tabled until closer to the time the work can be done. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia. Kent County Michigan, has resolved its intention to proceed on its own initiative pursuant to Act 188. Pubic Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make certain public improvements consisting of the extension of the Township public sanitary sewer system to serve the Northwest portion of the Township, and in particular all or parts of Sections 5. 6. 7 and 8 (the 'Improvements'). The township Board has tentatively determined the cost of said improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benehtted by the improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment distnct. NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-1 The proposed Distnct includes Lots and Parcels Numbered 12;20/00 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA NORTHWEST TWP. SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PARCEL LISTING PARCEL 41-23-05-101-001 05-101-002 05-101-003 05-101-004 05-101-005 05-125-001 05-125-002 05-125-003 05-125-004 05-125-005 05-125-006 05-125-007 05-125-008 05-125009 05-125-010 05-176-001 05-200-003 05-200-005 05-300-002 05-300-003 05-300-004 05-300-005 05-300-006 05-300-007 05-300-008 05-300-009 05-300-010 06-100-003 06-100-004 06-100-005 06-100-009 06-100-011 06-100-012 06-100-013 06-100-020 06-100-022 06-100-023 06-100-024 06-100-025 06-100-026 06-100-027 PARCEL 41-23-06-100-028 06-100-029 06-100-030 06-100-032 06-100-035 06-100-036 06-100-037 06-100-038 06-100-041 06-100-042 06-100-043 06-200-001 06-200-004 06-200-005 06-200-006 06-200-009 06-200-012 06-200-013 06-200-020 06-200-021 06-200-026 06-200-027 06-200-029 06-200-030 06-200-031 06-200-032 06-200-033 06-200-034 06-200-035 06-200-036 06-200-037 06-200-038 06-200-039 06-200-040 06-200-041 06-200-042 06-200-043 06-200-044 06-200-045 06-200-046 06-300-003 06-300-007 06-300-009 PARCEL 41-23-06-300-019 06-300-020 06-300-021 06-300-024 06-300-025 06-300-026 06-300-027 06-300-028 06-300-029 06-401-003 06-401-004 06-401-005 06-401-006 06-401-007 06401-008 06-401-009 06-401-010 06-426-002 06-426-003 06-451-002 06-451-009 06-451-010 06-451-011 06-451-012 06-451-013 06-451-014 06451-015 06-451-018 06-451-026 06-451-032 06-451-033 06-451-034 06-451-036 06-451-037 06-451-038 06-451-039 06-451-040 07-100-014 07-100-017 07-100-018 07-100-021 07-100-022 07-100-025 PARCEL 41-23-07-100-026 07-200-001 07-200-002 07-200-003 07-200-004 07-200-014 07-200-015 07-200-016 07-200-017 07-200-021 07-200033 07-200036 07-200-037 07-200041 07-200042 07-200043 07-200044 07-200045 07-200-046 07-200047 07-200-048 08-101005 08-101-006 08-101007 08-101008 08-101009 08-101010 08-101011 08-101024 08-101025 08-101026 08-101027 08-101028 08-101029 08-101034 08-101035 08-101036 PARCEL 41-2308-101037 08-101-038 08-126002 08-126-003 08-152001 08-152003 08-152004 08-176003 08-300-007 08-300-008 08-300012 08-300013 The following is a map of the proposed District: ■ 8 8 5 5 a TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia win hold a pub­ lic hearing at 7:00 p m on January 10, 2001 at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria. 9757 Duncan Lake Road m said Township, to near and consider any objections to the proposed Improvements the proposed Special Assessment District and all other matters relating to said improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township clerk for pubic examination NOTICE OF RiGH- TQ FiE WRITTEN. OBJECTIONS, TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the Improvements are filed by the record owners of land constituting at least twenty percent (20%) of the total land area in the proposed Spec.al Assessment District with tne Township Board at or prior to sa>d pubic hearing, the Improvements shall not be made unless the Township Board thereafter receives petitions requesting such Improvements sgned by record owners of lands constituting more than fifty percent (50%) of the total land area m the Spec a: Assessment Distnct as finally established by the Township Board PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ TRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice a as authorized Dy the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia Dated: December 20. 2000 Patricia Snyder, Clerk • Charter Township of Caledonia 102 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/December 26. 2000 (Winter Sports Overviews ) Spikers at TK ready to contend The varsity basketball team for Middleville includes (front row, from left to right) Isaiah Thaler, Nate Freeman, Harry Webb, Dave DeVormer, Jeff Forbes, Justin VanSpronsen, Nate Freeman; (front row) assistant coach Dominic Sicilano, Jay Lantinga, Zeb Truer, Dan Stade, Aaron Vanderwood, Brian Yeazel. Chad VanSponsen, Chris Finkbeiner and coach Kurt Holzhueter. Middleville's varsity volleyball squad includes (front row, from left to right) Casey Warner, Ashley Carter; (middle row) Erin Robertson, Melissa Quisenberry, Mallory Stone, Brooke Buxton, Tami Smith; (back row) Erin Scheerhom, Jocelyn Price, Laura VanRyn, Stacy Vandefifer, Renae Otto and coach Jaime Nelson. Two seniors — Erin Robertson and Casey Warner — look to lead Middleville's varsity volleyball team as Robertson is a 5-10 middle hitter, while Warner is a 5-8 outside hitter. Between the two there is great athleticism and leadership which coach Cindy Middlebush hopes will put her team near the top of the O-K Blue Conference final standings. A talented junior class will also assist. That group includes Tami Smith, Laura VanRyn, Jocelyn Price and Ashley Carter. VanRyn will start at setter, a slot held by graduated Laura McKinley the past three winters. Middlebush says the Hamilton Hawkeyes should be considered the favorites in the league, but also looks for her team to be there near the top. The varsity volleyball team plays at Byron Center Saturday, Jan. 6, at Rogers Thursday, Jan. 11 and at Grand Rapids Baptist Saturday, Jan. 13. Its first action at home is Thursday, Jan. 18 versus Godwin. Cagers eye improvement during winter campaign The talent in the O-K Blue Conference this year is abundant and the team at Middleville looks to be vastly improved. Coach Kurt Holzhueter, who begins his 14th year at the helm, is very optimistic that his team can contend. Those expected to play prominent roles are 6-2 junior forward Brian Yeazel, 6-0 senior guard Jeff Forbes, 6-1 senior forward Chad VanSpronsen. and 6-1 junior guard Chris Finkbeiner. A couple of players who should add depth to the club are 6-1 junior forward/ccnter Zeb Truer and 5-9 sophomore guard Justin VanSpronsen. Holzhueter stresses defense and rebounding to his team. If they can do a good job in these two areas, good things can be expected. In the league, look for Coopersville to be a favorite, but also expect . solid seasons from Byron Center, Godwin Heights and Calvin Christian. Middleville plays at Hastings Tuesday, Jan. 9, plays host to Hamilton Friday, Jan. 12 and travels to Wayland Union Tuesday, Jan. 16. win jxiu lEttclrsii 4611 Pl. Middleville Rd.. Middleville 499 Arlington, Trojan cheerleading aims for positive year In Kelli Lcep's 10 years of coaching cheerleading for Thorn apple Kellogg School's her teams have won 12 trophies. Her varsity team is hoping to collect a few more this year although the Trojan squad has just a few returning upperclassman. One of those upperclassman that Leep will look to for leadership and skill is Andrea Gragg. The junior is described as a "real team leader" who "works hard and has a great personality." Leep said that team strengths include talent and being an energetic group that "enjoys taking things to the next level." Still there is some concern because of their lack of varsity experience. "Were starting from scratch together," Leep said. "We're hoping for good things out of themselves." Cheerleading is very much a family activity at Thornapple Kellogg. Current team member Becca Higgins is the sister of a former Trojan cheerleader, Stephanie Higgins. Raven Holub is the cousin of another former team member, Tina Trudell. Members of the varsity cheerleading team for Middleville are (front row, from left to right) Ben McDuffee, coach Kelli Leep; (middle row) Mickie Bronsink, Toriey Stanton, Amber McMillan, Andrea Gragg, Raven Holub; (back row) Carolyn Woody, Mindy Beilfuss, Ashley Reaser, Rebecca Higgins and Serena Treuter. EPMFs 120 E. Main, Middleville a-av i>n j i Wi l key aisiLl I/, largo H !■<■< aria 513 Grand Rapids St., Middleville 117 E. Main St., Middleville 987 Grand Rapids St., Middleville Middleville ... VI h r 3X ii iX 517 Artbxjton HkM 401 Broadway (M37), Middleville 1*0 * Suit $*.. tUsoogs MUJ-enKi ZTieCteeM Chevrolet* Buick POntiac • GEO 938 Middleville Rd., Middleville 487 Arlington, Middleville MnanMy Ml. Gmb take L_______ ________________________ RTaXl iXtosxt 640 .Arlington., Middleville -7^440-7 &_________________ £ U in i 415 2nd St.. Middleville a? d EX C Xk. Lon LeFanty, Agent 500 Arlington St.. ♦03 «L nabi "ikklieviUe Middleville <x? Lynn Denton Agency 4695 Middleville Rd., Middleville ITwirlh 401 S. Broadway, Middleville �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml December 26. 2000/Page 17 Q Winter Sports Overviews) Trojan wrestling team one of best in Blue, area There will be co-coaches for Middleville's wrestling team this winter. After 28 years of running the program, coach Tom Lehman will share the duties in 2000-2001 with Scott Marvin. Marvin, according to Lehman, is "one of the best young coaches in the state.” Luke Middleton will also help to assist the coaches in developing yet another top notch program. Top returning wrestlers include senior Mark Thompson at 140, senior Jason Doyle at 145, senior Adam Nicland at 152, senior Eric Cuneo at 215 or 275, senior Kyle McKeown at 160, senior Bill Romph at 171, junior Ben Sevald at 130, junior Justin Hoffman at 135, junior Matt Erb at 189, junior Brett Vernon at 215 and junior Randy Benedict at 275. Together, the 11 make for a very potent starting lineup. But there are more who make the Trojans even better. Top newcomers include freshman Josh Bowerman at 103, freshman Mike Me Keown at 112, sophomore Kyle Fletke at 119 and sophomore Pat McKeown at 125. The McKeown family has benefited the team immensely with brothers Kyle, Pat and Mike all doing their share to make the team a solid one. "We are well-balanced," Lehman said of this year's team. "No super stars, but each weight class has a number of quality wrestlers. Great depth." There are 50 wrestlers for the Trojans, many having previous mat experience. Last year the Trojans were 34-5. so the expectations are great. "We look to be one of the top teams in the O-K Blue and in the area," Lehman said. Byron Center should also be a mat team in the league with title possibilities. To open up the season, the Trojans took first in their first two tournaments and won two of their first four duals. The Trojans will host the T-K Duals Saturday, Dec. 28, travel to Rogers Thursday, Jan. 4 and to the L.H. Lamb Invitational in Hastings Saturday Jan. 6. Legends inducted into state sports Hall of Fame The rolls of the greatest athletes in the history of Michigan were recently expanded with the announcement of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2000 inductees. Those inducted include Scots spikers open campaign Caledonia's varsity volleyball team made the semifinals of the of the Godwin Invitational Saturday, Dec. 9 to start off its campaign on a very positive start. The Fighting Scots eventually lost at Godwin to Hudsonville, a team that took first place honors. At the Comstock Park Invitational Saturday, Dec. 16, Caledonia did not win a game against some very tough competition. Caledonia opens league play at home against South Christian Thursday, Jan. 4. Dan Dierdorf, former AllAmerican tackle at the University of Michigan, George Gervin, of Eastern Michigan University and National Basketball Association fame, Jack Morris, a former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, Wayne Walker, an All-Pro for the Detroit Lions, John Herrington, the record­ setting football coach at Farmington Hills Harrison High School and J.P. McCarthy, the radio personality from WJR. The six were elected in balloting conducted between Nov. 22 and Dec. 2. The balloting was coordinated by the independent firm of Business Financial Consultants, Inc. of Dearborn. The new members will be joined at the induction dinner by George Yardley, the Hall of Famer who played for the Detroit Pistons. Yardley was elected in October by the Hall’s Legends Council. The dinner will be at the Cobo Conference Center in Detroit Thursday, May 24 2001. Tickets are priced at $ 150 or $ 1,250 for a table of ten and can be obtained by calling Bill McLaughlin at (248) 374-8455. Wrestlers, coaches and helpers for the Trojans include (in no specific order) Ryan Adams, Steve Allen, Alec Belson, Randy Benidict, Josh Bowerman, Joe Brown, Phil Corson, Brian Cuneo, Eric Cuneo, Lindsey Delille, Brandon Demes, Jason Doyle, Breane Dutcher, Matt Erb, Kyle Farris, Cody Finkbeiner Josh Fisher, Dane Fletke, Kyle Fletke, Lar Gustafson, Justin Hoffman, Mike Hoskins, Bill Huff, Pat Jansens, Steve Johnson, Adam Justice, Mateus Macedo, Kyle McKeown, Mike McKeown, Pat McKeown, Adam Nieland, Nick Otto, Matt Potter, Mark Price, Andrew Prince, Andrew Reeder, Shawn Reil, Bill Romph, Brandon Schalk, Trevor Secord, Ben Sevald, Shane Shepherd, Stephanie Simon, Tom Stensma, Mark Thompson, Matt Timmer, Josh Tobias, Randy Tobias, Brett Vernon, coach Scott Marvin and coach Tom Lehman. Basketball leagues forming for girls The Michigan state office of Youth Basketball Of America is accepting teams for its girls leagues which begin in January. Three separate leagues will run from January through March, 12 and under, 14 and under and a high school league. The league fee is $65 and each team is guaranteed eight games. Player fee is $10 per player and coaches fees are set at $30. Interested teams should call (517) 484-0333. The deadline to enter is Dec. 29, 2000. Qnanfcs Thank you for coming to Gavin Chevrolet Buick Pontiac, Inc. for the past 18 years. We appreciate all of our customers: past, pre­ sent and future. Thank you for your very generous dona­ tions to Toys for Kids. Because of you, over 500 gifts have been distributed to needy families in Barry County. Athletes of the week Chad Thank you for remembering the reason for this joyous holiday season. All people of all faiths celebrate this time of year, and give thanks for their blessings. May you all have a Blessed New Year! Kd+no/itw, Caledonia High School I Thornapple-Kellogg High School (Middleville) Kilmartin was one of two Scot wrestlers VanSpronsen was one of two who won weight class championships Trojans who scored 16 points in a at the Jesse Snow Memorials league varsity baskettxr game Invitational Dec. q!6 at Maple Valley Dec. 15 agamst Godwr Heights. High School. Kilmartin beat 103- The black and orange made pounders from Maple Vasey. Carson good on 11 three-pointers in the City Crystal and GuH Lake to earn hts contest versus the Wolverines. title. (C Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency. Inc. fa 6090 Alden Nash SE»AHo«868-0050 or 800-~217-0712 Insurance Company ____Z __________ _ » If ■ H.I * Chevrolet ■ |)|*Buick * Pontiac M-37 North of Middleville Across from Middlevilla 795-3318 891-8151 �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml 'December 26. 2000 Trojans top Arrows by three in overtime Trojan Chris Finkbeiner (20) drives underneath and puts up a shot attempt over Red Arrow David Rozema (22) in Friday s varsity basketball game. (Photos by Perry Hardin) Middleville’s Jeff Forbes (24) knocks down a threepoiniter during the first quarter. (Photos by Perry Hardin) Bowling Trio Manage Feats... Three area bowlers, (from left to right) Rick Fay of Middleville, Neil Gardner of Hastings and Rob Mack of Hastings each recently rolled an impressive series. Fay had a 755 series at the Hastings Bowl. He has bowled for 12 years and his previous best was a 740. Gardner rolled a 700 series (and 267 game). He has bowled for 44 years and his best all-time is a 723. Mack rolled an 820 series in Battle Creek. For 36 years Mack has bowled, with his previous best being a 720. All three roll in the Wednesday Classic League at the Hastings Bowl. Middleville ’s varsity bas­ ketball entered the holiday break on a 2-0 streak thanks to a 67-64 overtime win over Lowell last Friday in non­ league play at home. The Trojans (now 3-2 overall) opened the game with a barrage of threepointers and closed it out with two free throws by Brian Yeazel that iced it with I7 seconds remaining in the extra session, 67-64. Lowell had a couple of opportunities to tie it in the waning seconds, but the Trojans were able to hold on with some solid defense down the stretch. Yeazel led the Trojans with 24 points, a total that included three, three-point­ ers and a 9-of-10 effort from the charity stripe. “Yeazel got that stroke going and that was a big key for us,” Middleville head coach Kurt Holzhueter said. Chad VanSpronsen tal­ lied I9 points with three, three-pointers and Jeff Forbes added 12 points win including three, three-point­ BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call (616) 795-9596 Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville ers for the black and orange. In total, Middleville canned nine three-pointers in the game, five of which came in the opening eight minutes. But there was more to the win than just offense, according to Holzhueter. “The key to the game was rebounding and Zeb Truer was outstanding down low,” Holzhueter said. Dave Rozema and Andy Brian Yeazel (12) looks to make a shot down low over a Lowell defender in Friday’s action in Middleville (Photos by Perry Hardin) Curtis led Lowell with 14 points apiece. Middleville led 22-17 after the first quarter, 31-30 at the half, 46-43 after three quarters and the game was tied 58-58 at the end of reg­ ulation. Forbes gave the Trojans a 63-61 advantage at the twominute mark of the overtime and Yeazel sank two free throws with 23 seconds left to put his team within one (64-63 Lowell) and two more with 17 seconds to play to ice the victory for his team (67-64). ‘To stick in there and pull it out is what this team need­ ed,” Holzhueter said. “Lowell is a real good defensive team and we had to fight through it all of the way.” Ix)well won the junior varsity game 54-47. Segment 2 driver ed session set at TK Jan. 15-17 Thomapple Kellogg High School will offer Segment 2 of the driver education cur­ riculum Jan. 15, 16 and 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. All students wishing to get their Level 2 driver’s license are required by state law to take and pass this course before they can take their road test. The Segment 2 curriculum will consist of three, twohour classroom sessions and will focus on teaching “defensive driving skills.” Students are required by state law to attend all three sessions. Students who are absent from any of the three sessions will not receive their Segment 2 certificate. No exceptions will be made. All student applications can be picked up in the com­ munity education office and should be returned by Jan. 9. Since there will be limited space available for this ses­ sion, openings will be appointed based on age. Final enrollment will be posted outside the high school counseling office Thursday. Jan. 11 For more information, call the driver education hotline at 795-5400, 6253. extension Subscribe Today! Call... 945-9554 Don't miss another week! • Sports • Historical • Government • Ann Landers,and more! the Hastings Banner �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml December 26, 2000/Page 19 Area wrestlers shine at Snow Memorial Four wrestlers from Maple Valley High School and two from Caledonia won weight class championships Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Jesse Snow Memorial Invitational at Maple Valley High School. Taking firsts for the host Lions were Randy Silsbee at 130, Jeff Rhoades at 152, Chad Spears at 160 and Jason Silsbee at 171. Spears and Rhoades were co-winners of the Jesse Snow Memorial Sportsmanship Award. The Red Arrows fall twice on ice The Lowell/Caledonia Red Arrows hockey team lost to the Grandville Bulldogs 3-0 Dec. 16 and to the Reeths Puffer Stars 12-2 Dec. 17. Lowell's goals against Reeths Puffer were scored by Dustin Hofert. The Red Arrows played Okemos Friday, Dec. 22 and Holt Saturday, Dec. 23. uni f, pizz^'3 honor is awarded each year to wrestlers who best exemplify sportsmanship, team spirit and leadership. First place finishers for Caledonia were Matt Kilmartin at 103 and Jake Klapmust at 189. 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I i � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sun And News Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Sun &amp; News.</strong><br /><br />The Sun &amp; News is one of the older newspapers in Barry County, MI. All copies held by the Hastings Public Library have been scanned to PDF for easy public access. <br /><br />Available years cover 1981 - 2022.<br /><br />Note some years are incomplete while others are missing. Some missing issues during the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 may be found in harcopies of The Reminder. The Library has these available upon request.<br /><br /><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sun and News Published 2000 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.SunandNews Description An account of the resource Sun and News Published 2000. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing. Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource varies within year published Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Hastings Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available unknown Date Accepted Date of acceptance of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Accepted may be relevant are a thesis (accepted by a university department) or an article (accepted by a journal). unknown